2011-2012 Century College Course Catalog

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651.779.3300 • 800.228.1978 • century.edu Century College Catalog

2011-2012

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This catalog is for general information concerning Century College. It should not be considered a contract between the College and others. All charges for fees are subject to change as determined by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. College procedures and course and program offerings may be altered upon recommendations of the faculty and the College Advisory Committee, and approved by the state board. All provisions within this bulletin are subject to change. Changes will be communicated on the website (century.edu). Students are responsible for understanding those changes that are announced publicly.

2 Century College 2011-2012 Contents

Chapter 1 General Information ...... 4

Chapter 2 Admissions and Registration ...... 6 Admission ...... 6 Determination of Minnesota Residency ...... 9 Assessment Services ...... 10 Orientation and Registration ...... 12 Costs ...... 13 Refunds ...... 15

Chapter 3 Student Services & Resource Information ...... 16

Admission Services ...... 16 Campus News ...... 16 Counseling, Advising and Career Services ...... 17 Degree Audit Reporting System and uSelect Course Transfer System ...... 18 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Advocate ...... 18 Financial Aid for Students ...... 18 GPS LifePlan ...... 20 Health Service ...... 20 Records & Registration Office ...... 20 Services for Students with Disabilities ...... 20 TRiO Programs ...... 21 Student Resource Centers ...... 21 East Campus Student Support Center ...... 21 Child Care ...... 23 Transportation and Additional Services ...... 22 Directory of Services / Phone Numbers...... 24-26

Chapter 4 Academic Policies and Information ...... 27 Graduation Requirements ...... 30 Standards of Academic Progress ...... 33

Chapter 5 Educational Programs ...... 35 Program Comparison ...... 35 Program Requirements ...... 35 Minnesota General Education Transfer Curriculum ...... 35 Associate in Arts Degree ...... 41 Associate in Fine Arts Degree ...... 42 Associate in Science Degree ...... 42 Associate in Applied Science Degree ...... 43 Certificates and Diplomas ...... 44

Chapter 6 Programs of Study ...... 45 Chapter 7 Course Descriptions ...... 108 Chapter 8 Continuing Education and Workforce Training ...... 199 Chapter 9 College Administration and Faculty ...... 202 Chapter 10 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities ...... 211 Chapter 11 Student Handbook ...... 212 Chapter 12 Transfer Guide ...... 222

651.779.3300 3 Chapter 1 General Information

Mission Statement

Century College inspires, prepares, and empowers students to succeed in a changing world.

This means: • We inspire students to learn and to develop as whole people: intellectually, physically, and emotionally • We inspire students to continue learning throughout life • We prepare and empower students to be successful by helping them develop knowledge, skills and abilities needed to enter or progress within the work force or to transfer to a four-year institution, and to adapt and thrive in our increasingly diverse and ever-changing world. moving them forward without sacrificing Vision Statement standards or expectations; bringing joy, ………………………………………… honesty, and understanding to our work. Values Statement To be a national leader in transforming lives The Century College community through an innovative, rigorous, and compas- values: sionate approach to education. About Century College • inspiring learning ………………………………………… This means: • broadening perspectives • We continually strive to strengthen and • Century College is located in White Bear • pursuing excellence improve the positive impact we have on • responding to community needs Lake, Minnesota, on a 170-acre campus our students and community: transforming that includes a wildlife refuge and walking • achieving goals their lives, as well as our own, through our trail. • transforming lives work • As a comprehensive community and • celebrating achievement • We will become known nationally as an technical college, Century offers 40 institution that “makes a difference” occupational-technical programs and over • We continually strive to innovate – finding 60 areas of study. new and more effective ways to educate • With the sole exception of the University and serve students of Minnesota, Twin Cities, more graduates • We sustain rigor in our work – holding of the St. Paul public schools attend high standards and expectations for both Century than any other college or our students and for ourselves university. • We approach our work with compassion • Century opened its new $20-million – acknowledging the whole person, Science/Library Building in fall 2008. The working with integrity and caring, beautiful new building offers state-of-the- accepting people where they are and art science labs and a library with

4 Century College 2011-2012 increased e-services and a light-filled, Joint Review Committee on Education in welcoming environment. Accreditation Radiologic Technology; the Orthotic and ………………………………………… • Each year, Century has over 2,000 students Prosthetic Technician Programs are engaged in “service learning” experiences accredited by the National Commission at various community institutions such Century College is accredited by the Higher on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; the as the Bruce Vento Elementary School in Learning Commission, a commission of the Orthotic and Prosthetic Practitioner Programs St. Paul. Century’s service learning program North Central Association of Colleges and are accredited by The Commission on was one of five finalists for the Jimmy and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite Accreditation of Allied Health Education Rosalyn Carter Partnership Award, which 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; phone Programs; the Medical Assistant Program is honors the best community-higher 800.621.7440. This facilitates the transfer accredited by the Commission on education partnership. of credit to Minnesota universities and Accreditation of Allied Health Education • Century has implemented a new initiative colleges as well as to institutions throughout Programs (www.caahep.org) upon called the GPS LifePlan to assist students the United States. Additionally, the Century recommendation of the Medical Assistant in making decisions on career, personal College Nursing Program is accredited by the Education Review Board (MAERB); and the and educational choices. National League for Nursing Accrediting Automotive Service Technology Program has • Century’s Phi Theta Kappa national Commission; the Dental Assistant and Dental been evaluated by the National Automotive honor society has been honored as the Hygiene Programs are accredited by the Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) “most distinguished chapter” of the 60 American Dental Association Commission and is certified by the National Institute for chapters in Minnesota, North Dakota, on Dental Accreditation (ADA-CODA); the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The South Dakota and Wisconsin. Paramedic Program is accredited by the Kitchen and Bath Design Program is endorsed Commission on Accreditation of Allied by the National Kitchen and Bath Health Education Programs; the Radiologic Association. Technology Program is accredited by the

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General Admission Policies & Procedures

You may file an academic petition requesting academic forgiveness of previous Century College credits if Century College considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. This institution abides by the provisions of Title IX, federal legislation forbid- ding discrimination on the basis of sex, and by all other federal and state laws regarding equal opportunity. Students who have graduated from high school or the equivalent (GED certificate holders), individuals whose high school class has graduated and have passed the Ability to Benefit, as well as current high school students who meet the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options prerequisites, transfer students must program criteria or supplemental 7 Steps to a Successful have official transcripts sent directly from enrollment criteria are eligible for Start at Century College each college/university you attended. An admission to Century College. Students ………………………………………… official transcript must be sent directly will be charged a $20.00 nonrefundable from an institution to Century’s Transfer Student Services Office in a sealed application fee. Becoming a student at Century College is envelope, or if hand-carried, transcripts EASY. Just complete the checklist of seven must be delivered unopened with the Programs fill on a first come, first- easy steps! official seal intact. For more information served basis unless otherwise noted. go to century.edu/currentstudents/ 1. Apply for Admission: 651.773.1700 Admission to the college does not transferservices/transferinout.aspx guarantee admission to a specific Complete a Century College application for admission online at century.edu/ major or program. 3. Apply for Financial Aid (if needed): admissions or submit a paper application 651.779.3305 to the Admissions Office. After your All applicants must submit an Complete the Free Application for Federal application and $20 application fee application for admission either Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www. have been processed, you will receive fafsa.gov if financial aid is needed. online or to the Admissions Office. your Student/Tech ID number in the mail. Century College’s financial aid school Immunization documentation is required Please review the website for application code is 010546. For more information go if applicants were born after 1956, but deadlines for each term. not required if applicants graduated to century.edu/currentstudents/financialaid from a Minnesota high school in 1997 2. Submit Transcripts (Transfer 4. Take Assessment Test: 651.779.3352 or after. Students): 651.779.3908 Students must complete the Accuplacer/ To determine transfer of credits, Accuplacer ESL tests prior to registering course equivalencies, assessment for courses at Century College. The results testing requirements and/or course of your Accuplacer Test will provide you 6 Century College 2011-2012 with an accurate course placement based TRANSFER STUDENT APPLICANTS to transfer are evaluated according to the on your current skills. For more following standards: information go to century.edu/ Students seeking a degree, diploma, or a) All college courses in which students futurestudents/assessment/default.aspx certificate and who have previously attended have received a grade of A, B, C, or D a college(s) must have official transcripts sent shall be considered for transfer 5. Complete Orientation: 651.779.3404 directly from the institution to the Transfer evaluation. Grades of P shall be All new students to Century College are Student Services/DARS Office at Century accepted as earned credit. No F grade required to attend an Advising & College, or if hand-carried by students, course credits will be accepted in Registration Session as well as a transcripts must be delivered unopened with transfer. Programs with their own Welcome Day. All students will make an the official seal intact. Student copies and application standards may accept online reservation for the session they faxed transcripts are not considered official. transfer grades differently. Transfer plan to attend. GPA is not used in computing Century If you are transferring credits to Century cumulative GPA. Returning students 6. Register for Classes: 651.779.3299 College and plan to complete a degree or who have not received a course-by- Returning students go to century.edu/ program at Century College, your official course evaluation should see a Century currentstudents/records/registration.aspx transcript(s) will be evaluated as long as you College counselor. to register for classes. New students will are enrolled in courses at Century College for b) Based on the 2001 Omnibus effective register at Orientation. the current semester or summer and based January 1, 2002, once a course has on the date the transcript was received. Every met the criteria necessary for inclusion 7. Pay Tuition and Buy Books: effort will be made to evaluate transcripts in the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum 651.779.3278 in time for the next scheduled registration (MnTC) in any goal area(s), the course You may pay your tuition and fees with session and/or in time for your graduation. will be accepted for full credit in that cash, check, credit card or the NBS You will be notified via your Century College goal area(s) at Century College. e-Cashier (Nelnet) payment plan. Further student email address when your transfer Completed MnTC goal area(s) and the details can be found online at century.edu credits have been processed and are reflected 40 credits MnTC package transfer then click on Pay For College. Login using in your degree audit report. as well. See chapter 5 for more details your student ID and password to pertaining to the MnTC. e-services. Click on Bills and Payment eTranscripts: If you have attended or are c) Century College will consider for which allows you to access your account currently attending one or more MnSCU transfer applicable coursework and make online payments. Tuition institution(s), not including the University transcripted by an accredited college invoices and/or student fee statements of Minnesota, and have applied to Century as “Credit by Examination.” are not mailed. Please check the College, your official transcripts from that d) Credit achieved through experiential website for your balance. MnSCU institution may be electronically learning processes shall be evaluated, retrieved by Century College. There is no following students’ petitions, Books may be purchased in the Bookstore cost for this service. Transcripts cannot be according to published national located in room 1320 west campus, or electronically retrieved if you have holds on standard guidelines established by online at centurycollegebookstore.com your records from the MnSCU institution you the American Council on Education previously attended including, but not limited (ACE), the Council for Adult and The Automotive Service Technology, to, unpaid balances. It is your responsibility to Experiential Learning (CAEL), or other Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Paramedic, ensure that your records are free of holds in similar national organizations, as Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Medical order for institutions to send or electronically approved by MnSCU. Assistant, Orthotic/Prosthetic Practitioner, retrieve your academic transcript. You must e) Competency Based Education (CBE) Post-Secondary Enrollment Options and notify the Century College Transfer Student credits will transfer as general Supplemental Enrollment programs each Services/DARS Office ([email protected]) electives unless approved for other have their own applications and when your records have been cleared for distribution requirements. admissions requirements. These programs retrieval. 3. Comparability: Courses approved for have limited enrollment and admission transfer must be comparable in nature, is not guaranteed. These programs may TRANSFER STANDARDS content, and level and match at least require students to take the Century 75% of the content and goals of the College assessment tests, regardless of 1. Transfer credit from institutions course syllabus for which students are previous college credits earned. accredited by regional associations (North seeking equivalent credit. Central, Middle States, etc.) will normally 4. Time limit: General education and elective International students must see the be accepted by Century College subject to credits shall have no transfer time limit. International Student section for limitations in this catalog. 5. Timeliness: The timeliness of credits application details. 2. Treatment of grades: Grades earned prior applied to career programs will be

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considered when evaluating transfer promote rigorous educational pursuits and score, or IELTS score. Scores must be sent credits. Technical career courses must provide a wider variety of options for students. directly to Century College from the have been taken within the past five testing organization. years to qualify for transfer and to fulfill This program is not available during the a. Acceptable minimum scores for TOEFL technical program requirements. summer session. However, students may enroll are: 500 (paper test), 173 (computer) 6. Equivalency: The number of transfer under supplemental enrollment guidelines (see and 61 (IBT). credits granted per course shall not below) during the summer. For an enrollment b. Acceptable minimum score for MELAB exceed the number granted by the packet outlining PSEO application procedures, is 70. originating institution. deadlines and requirements, students should c. Acceptable minimum score for IELTS is 7. Conversion: The conversion of quarter contact their high school guidance counselor 5.5. hours to semester hours is 0.667 for each and the Century College Admissions Office at d. English proficiency for prospective quarter hour. 651.773.1700. international students may also be 8. Repeated courses: When students transfer determined by sufficient placement on courses and later successfully repeat a SUPPLEMENTAL ENROLLMENT the Accuplacer ESL test. The minimum course at Century College, only credit placement for admission is ESOL from Century College will be granted. Students may qualify for supplemental 30s in all components of the test 9. Applicability: Coursework accepted enrollment but must meet the same entrance including: grammar, reading and in transfer may not always be applicable requirements as Post Secondary Enrollment listening. toward a specific program. Options (PSEO) students. This program is used e. Students transferring from a US 10. Appeals: Students have the right to appeal primarily by PSEO students enrolling during the college who have completed college- transfer evaluations. Call 651.779.3908 summer. Students are responsible for all costs. level English composition and Reading for a Transfer Course Evaluation Appeal For an enrollment packet outlining application courses with grades of C or better Form or see the college website under procedures and deadlines, please contact the may be waived from submitting “Transfer Students.” Admissions Office at 651.773.1700. official test scores as listed above. 4. A Financial Guarantee along with NONDEGREE-SEEKING APPLICANTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICANTS supporting bank documents or proof of (not planning to earn a Century College support. Students must demonstrate they Prospective international students seeking an degree, diploma or certificate) have sufficient financial resources I-20 Form for full time F-1 visa status will be available to pay for tuition, fees, books, considered for admission after submitting the Indicate “Enrichment” as your major on the room and board, transportation, and following: application. Please note that Enrichment is not all incidental expenses before they can be 1. The International Student Application for a financial aid eligible major. admitted to Century College. Admission. Forms are available from the Admissions Office or online at century. Students who have completed other college Once admitted to Century College, edu/futurestudents/admissions/ work and want to use the credits to improve international students are required to internationalstudentadmissions.aspx. their registration priority must have official purchase the Minnesota State Colleges and 2. Official transcripts from each secondary transcripts sent directly from the college(s) to Universities (MnSCU) International Student school/high school, college, university, the Transfer Student Services/DARS Office Injury and Sickness Insurance in addition to and English as a Second Language before the deadlines. For deadlines, see providing proof of immunization for diphtheria, program attended. Transcripts must be section: Transfer Student Applicants. tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella. sent directly from the institution to Century International students will be required to take College. If students intend to transfer APPLICANTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED a Tuberculin Skin Test to determine exposure international education credits to Century, IN HIGH SCHOOL: POST SECONDARY to tuberculosis during their first semester. ENROLLMENT OPTIONS (PSEO) they must request an evaluation through World Education Services at www.wes. In addition to complying with all Century The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (high org or Educational Credential Evaluators, College policies related to academic school options program) enables 11th and at www.ece.org, to request transcript performance and student conduct, international 12th grade students who meet PSEO-specific evaluations. (NOTE: Students who have students are required by law to remain in admissions requirements to enroll in courses entered the United States to attend a compliance with all regulations put forth by for secondary school credit. PSEO is NOT an college or university other than Century the United States Citizenship & Immigration open enrollment program. College must successfully complete one Services that pertain to their student status. quarter/semester of academic work prior Students must meet specific minimum to transferring to Century College.) requirements to qualify for PSEO. The 3. Proof of English proficiency in the specific purposes of this program are to form of an official TOEFL score, MELAB

8 Century College 2011-2012 Minnesota Cooperative Admissions Definition of Domicile 6. Nonimmigrant Japanese students who Program (MnCAP) – University of Domicile is a person’s true, fixed, and have completed a program of study of at Minnesota permanent living space. It is the place to which least one academic year at Akita campus a person intends to return after temporary and have been recommended by the Century College and the University of absences. A person may have only one provost for transfer to a Minnesota state Minnesota have signed an agreement that will domicile at a time. college or university and who retain their simplify transfers and improve educational legal visa status. options for college students. Part I: Minnesota Residency 7. Students who are recognized as refugees Qualifications or asylees by the Office of Refugee Individual agreements have been established Students shall be eligible to pay in state tuition Resettlement of the U.S. Department with the Colleges of Biological Sciences, if they meet one of the following criteria: of Health and Human Services. (source: Design, Education and Human Development, 1. Reside in Minnesota for at least one Minnesota Statute 135A.031, subd. 2). Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource calendar year prior to applying for 8. U.S. Military personnel serving on active Sciences, Liberal Arts and Science and admission, or dependent students duty assigned in Minnesota and their Engineering on the Twin Cities Campus of the whose parent or legal guardian resides spouses and dependent children. University of Minnesota. in Minnesota at the time students apply. Documentation must be provided at the Students must have an eligible time of application. Joint admission allows students who meet immigration status for residency. 9. Nonimmigrant students on K visas admission requirements to enter a community 2. Demonstrate temporary absence from married to military personnel will be college and have the same opportunity to enter the state without establishing residency granted in-state tuition. Documentation upper division university programs as students elsewhere. must be provided at the same time of who enter the University of Minnesota as 3. Residents of other states or provinces application. freshmen. Students must complete designated who are attending a Minnesota institution courses and maintain requisite grade point under a tuition reciprocity agreement. Part II: Students Eligible to averages. Please note that it is the students’ Petition for Residency Students who begin their studies at Century responsibility to file the necessary Any student who has been classified as College have four years in which to transfer paperwork with the home state in order nonresident may petition eligibility for in-state to the University of Minnesota. For more to qualify for reciprocity. Each state will tuition by demonstrating domicile in Minnesota information, contact any Century College post its own deadline. before the beginning of any semester. Please counselor. 4. Persons who: (i) were employed full time note that residence in Minnesota must not be and were relocated to the state by the merely for the purpose of attending a college person’s current employer, or (ii) moved or university. The following nonimmigrant to the state for employment purposes students may be eligible to petition for Determination of and, before moving and before applying residency: Minnesota Residency for admission to a public post secondary 1. Nonimmigrant students on H, K, L, P, TN, ………………………………………… institution, accepted a job in the state, or TD visas that have resided in Minnesota or students who are spouses or for 12 months prior to registering for dependents of such persons. A letter from classes may petition for resident tuition Minnesota residency is determined by the the employer substantiating employment status. information provided on the application at must be submitted at the time of Students must submit the Petition for the time the application is submitted. The application. J-1 students accepting Residency with appropriate documentation residency policy in effect at the time the employment as an au pair prior to moving before the first day of the semester. student applies will be used to determine to Minnesota and before applying for 2. Enrolled nonimmigrant international residency. Students who have been classified admission are eligible for in state tuition. students on F1 visas may receive resident as non-residents may petition for in-state Form DS-2019 must be submitted with tuition status through the International tuition by demonstrating domicile in Minnesota international application for review. Student Incentive Program. To be eligible before the beginning of the semester. It is the 5. Students who have been in Minnesota as students must have (i) completed a students’ responsibility to prove domicile for migrant farm workers, as defined in Code minimum 0f 45 college-level credits at the purpose of in-state tuition. The Registrar of Federal Regulations, Title 20, section Century College, (ii) maintained a 2.00 will make a determination on the petitioner’s 633.104, over a period of at least two GPA, (iii) met all their financial obligations request within 10 days of receiving the petition years immediately before admission or to the college, and (iv) maintained F1 and supporting documentation. Petitions for readmission to a Minnesota public status. Students must submit the Residency may be picked up at Records and postsecondary institution, or students International Student Incentive Program Registration. Refer to the MnSCU Board who are dependents of such migrant farm Application with appropriate Policy for additional information or clarification workers. documentation before the first day of the of residency. 651.779.3300 9 2 Admissions & Registration

semester. Applications may be picked up for placement purposes by the Minnesota in the Multicultural Student Center. Assessment Services State Colleges and Universities Assessment/ ………………………………………… 3. Permanent Residents/Resident Aliens Placement Director and Committee and and Asylees are not eligible to petition Century College. Assessments scores in for in-state tuition until they have been ASSESSMENT TESTING reading, writing and ESOL are valid for six awarded permanent residence or asylee (6) semesters, and assessment scores in status, provided they live in Minnesota Students must complete the Accuplacer tests mathematics are valid for four (4) semesters, for at least 12 months prior to the first in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics prior following the test date (excluding summer day of the semester. to registering for courses at Century College session). After this period of time, if a student 4. Students on Temporary Protected Status (see Assessments for Transfer Students for has not begun taking the required reading, (TPS) are eligible to petition for residency, possible exceptions). The Minnesota State writing, or mathematics, or ESOL courses, the if they can prove the TPS status is still Colleges and Universities System requires appropriate Accuplacer test(s) must be retaken. valid. Students on TPS will be required to assessment testing to determine proper petition annually for resident tuition. course placement and to support students’ Assessment scores from other institutions that academic success. Students must complete the use the above listed assessment test system Part III: Petitioning for Residency appropriate assessment(s) prior to enrolling in will be considered and will be valid for either Petitions for Residency are available in the any course for which a given assessment level six (6) semesters (for reading, writing and Records and Registration Office. Petitions and is required. Students must begin any course ESOL) or four (4) semesters (for mathematics) supporting documentation must be filed no work in reading, writing, and mathematics following the test date (excluding summer later than the first day of semester for which at their assessed skill levels. Students may session). An official students are seeking resident tuition rates. not register for courses above their assessed copy of a student’s assessment scores must be Each of the following facts and circumstances skill level. Lack of English skills will not be a mailed, or faxed 651.779.5831 to the Century will be considered when responding to a barrier to admission or participation. In order College Assessment Center from the institution petition for in-state tuition. No one of these to eliminate barriers we take appropriate where they took the assessment test. A copy factors is either necessary or sufficient to measures to assess each student’s ability to of a student’s ACT scores must be hand support a claim for in-state tuition. For each participate and benefit through placement carried, mailed, or faxed 651.779.5831 to the factor, the student petitioner must submit testing and counseling. Based on assessment Century College Assessment Center. appropriate documentation to support the and counseling, students are then provided claim. Examples of acceptable documentation with campus services or a referral to Prospective students enrolling in one course are listed on the Petition for Residency itself. community services to be better prepared for for their own enrichment are not required to 1. Continuous presence in Minnesota during successful participation at Century College. take the placement tests, providing the course a period when not enrolled as a student. they are interested in does not have any 2. Sources for financial support are generated Students who are nonnative speakers of prerequisites pertaining to placement testing. within Minnesota. English and who have had fewer than eight (8) However, should these students find that they 3. Domicile in Minnesota of family, guardian, years of education in the United States must wish to expand their educational pursuits; or other relatives or persons legally complete the Accuplacer ESL and may also be it is highly recommended that they take the responsible for students. asked to take the Accuplacer test in reading, placement assessment. Failure to do so may 4. Ownership of a home in Minnesota. writing, or mathematics. Students who qualify result in delays in registering for desired 5. Permanent residence in Minnesota. to take the Accuplacer ESL must have a classes that have placement referral form signed by the ESOL Advocate testing requirements. Examples of acceptable documentation: before he/she can take the Accuplacer. a. Voting registration. Preparation for Assessments b. The lease of living quarters. Students must have a valid picture ID and These assessments are important because c. A statement of intention a Century College Student ID number in they determine which courses a student to acquire a domicile in order to take the assesment test. If students must take at Century College. The Accuplacer Minnesota. do not have a Century College Student assessments consist of reading, writing, and d. Automobile registration. ID number, they will have to complete a mathematics tests. The questions include e. Domicile of a student’s spouse in prospective information form for Century evaluating grammar in a series of sentences; Minnesota. College in the assessment area or complete answering several questions following f. Other public records, e.g., birth and a Century College application prior to taking the reading of a particular passage; and marriage records. the assessment test. Children are not allowed completing arithmetic, elementary algebra, in the testing center, and must not be left and college level mathematics. Generally, unattended anywhere on campus. special preparation for the assessments is not required. Accuplacer, Accuplacer ESL, Companion to Accuplacer, or ACT test scores are approved 10 Century College 2011-2012 Student Services/DARS Office. The director of Assessment Services, Transfer Services staff, Admissions advisors, counselors, registrar and dean of students shall have authorization to review college transcripts for possible assessment waivers. Pending the receipt of an official transcript(s) and/or the completion of a full evaluation of the transcript(s), students shall be granted temporary clearance for the first semester only through completion of the “Authorization for Temporary Clearance for 1st Registration” form. Unless or until an official transcript is received, the student may not be eligible to register for other mathematics, English, or reading courses. Transfer students may be exempt from parts of the assessment tests for the following reasons when transferring from a United States college/ university that holds regional accreditation:

1. Students who are transferring credits in college composition equivalent to English 1021 with a grade of “C” or better do not need to take the writing assessment. However, students may benefit from becoming Accommodations for Students with a 2. Students who are transferring credits in familiar with the testing format and may wish Disability college-level mathematics (Math 1025 or to review sample test questions at web sites Students who need accommodations for higher) with a grade of “C” or better do listed on the Century College assessment web assessment testing due to a disability should not need to take the mathematics page: century.edu/futurestudents/assessment/ contact the Access Center at 651.779.3354 assessment. If a student is planning to default.aspx or 651.779.3477. PLEASE NOTE: To receive take any more mathematics classes, accommodations, you must provide the however, the mathematics assessment is Note: The college does not endorse these sites Access Center with appropriate documentation highly recommended. or require students to make special preparation about your disability. 3. Students who are transferring credits in for the assessment testing process. college reading equivalent to Reading 1000 with a grade of “C” or better do not ASSESSMENTS FOR Assessment Scores need to take the reading assessment. TRANSFER STUDENTS Students will receive a printed report of 4. Students who are transferring credits their assessment scores immediately upon and have completed a minimum of three Students transferring college-level courses completion of testing. The report indicates the (3) reading intensive courses with grades and holding an associate in arts or assessment scores along with the appropriate of “B” or better do not need to take the baccalaureate degree from a United States course placements in reading, writing and reading assessment. Reading intensive college/university that holds regional mathematics. Assessment scores will be courses may include English literature, accreditation may not need to complete maintained in the students’ files at Century. philosophy, history, humanities, sciences some parts of the assessment. Students Students must bring their assessment score and the social and behavioral sciences. applying to some special program areas (e.g., report to New Student Orientation to present 5. Students who are transferring credits Nursing or Radiologic Technology) may still proof of testing and to register according to and have completed an associate in be required to take some assessments even their assessment placement. arts or bachelor’s degree do not need to when transferring college-level courses. take the reading, writing, and mathematics Students should refer to published program Retesting assessments. Students are still information and see a counselor or a faculty Students may retest only once within responsible for meeting any specific member to determine if assessments are twelve (12) months of their first testing date course prerequisites, however. required for special programs. Century regardless of where the test was Mathematics and science courses may College must receive an official transcript(s) administered to the student. Upon retesting require students to complete the from institutions previously attended to the student may register based on either mathematics assessment and meet determine any assessment exceptions. Official placement or consult a counselor for advice. prerequisites. transcripts should be sent to the Transfer 651.779.3300 11 2 Admissions & Registration

6. Students who have international education process. A student’s placement into a course selection, receive assistance with Century credentials must take the Accuplacer ESL can only be appealed once per discipline. technology, attend workshops, and take a tour and/or reading, writing, and mathematics • For reading, the student must bring of the campus. After attending orientation, assessments. If students intend to transfer the appeal form to the Reading/Study student will feel prepared to begin their first international education credits to Century, Skills Department and make a two-hour semester at Century. they must request an evaluation of their appointment for an interview and an transcripts through World Education evaluation of reading and textbook Services (WES) or Educational Credential processing skills. The results of the Evaluators (ECE) for credits earned outside evaluation and the interview will be used Registration ………………………………………… the United States. Refer to the WES by the Reading/Student Success website at wes.org or the ECE website at Department for placement. ece.org. • For English, the student must bring the Students should register carefully. Students 7. Students who have valid assessment appeal form to the English Department are liable for tuition/fees for any registered scores from other Minnesota State and make a two-hour appointment to courses. Students must cancel/drop their Colleges and Universities institutions provide a monitored writing sample on an registration at the Records Office, in person or and/or institutions that use the Accuplacer, assigned topic. This essay will be used by online if they do not plan to attend. Accuplacer ESL or the Companion to the English Department for placement. For registration information regarding auditing, Accuplacer will be considered and will • For mathematics, the student must bring repeating courses and credit loads, please see be valid for six (6) semesters for reading, the appeal form to the Mathematics Chapter 4, Academic Policies and Information. writing and ESOL and for four (4) semesters Department and make a two-hour For specific course descriptions, course for mathematics following the test date appointment to complete an exam in the prerequisites and course restrictions, see (excluding summer session). An official appropriate course. The results of this Chapter 7, Course Descriptions. copy of a student’s assessment scores test will be used by the Mathematics must be mailed or faxed 651.779.5831 to Department for placement. Online and On-Campus Registration the Century College Assessment Center • For ESOL, students must see the ESOL Century College offers interactive online from the institution where they took the Advocate. registration for returning students only. If you Assessment test. are a new student, you will register at 8. An ACT test score of 24 or above in Judgments concerning the appeal shall rest orientation. Students can register for classes, the reading, writing, or mathematics solely with the Reading, English, Mathematics, check for holds on their records, look up open components of the ACT exempts a or ESOL Department faculty, respectively. Each class sections, look up and print their class student from taking the associated course department shall keep a record of appeals and schedules, look up their grades, add and drop readiness assessment in that academic their results for year-end reporting purposes. classes, and withdraw online. Please check subject. It also authorizes a student’s The appeal process itself may take place by Century’s website for instructions and details placement in introductory college-level appointment before or during the semester. at century.edu. courses in that academic subject. ACT However, if an appeal results in a course reading and writing test scores are valid change, the student may add or change Returning students register in order of the for six (6) semesters and the mathematics courses only within the drop-add period during number of credits earned. The returning test score is valid for four (4) semesters the first week of each semester. In the event students’ priority registration schedule is following the test date (excluding that an appeal is granted after the drop-add published prior to each semester online at summer session). A copy of a student’s period, the student must wait until the next century.edu Counselors or program advisors ACT scores must be hand carried, mailed, semester to register for the course in question. are available by appointment and quick-stop or faxed 651.779.5831 to the Century to help students plan a program prior to College Assessment Center. registration and on a quick-stop basis during registration. Call the Counseling Center Initial Placement Appeal Process Orientation or contact the program advisor for more ………………………………………… The appeal process is determined by the information. Reading, English, Mathematics, and ESOL departments respectively. After retesting, if the Orientation provides new students with an Registration will not be permitted for returning student wishes to appeal a specific opportunity to get acquainted with Century students with financial, library, or academic placement, he or she must fill out the College. To help facilitate a successful holds on their records. It is the students’ Placement Appeal form. The Placement Appeal transition to college life, Century offers a responsibility to satisfy any obligation to the form and printouts of the scores from the two-part orientation process that includes a college before registering and/or requesting a original testing and retest should be taken to 90 minute Advising and Registration Session transcript. the department faculty representative to make and Welcome Day, which last approximately an appointment for the next step in the appeal 3 hours. Students will have an opportunity to New students register by attending an meet with a counselor for help with course Advising and Registration session (see 12 Century College 2011-2012 also Orientation). Students will be given a Dropping Courses initiated withdrawal does not generate tuition short overview of the college, which covers Courses may be dropped through the first five reimbursement. essential Century information and have the days of the semester without the instructor’s opportunity to meet with a counselor and/or permission and dropped Important: Three ways to add, drop and program advisor for help with first semester courses will not be recorded on students’ withdraw with your student ID and PIN: course selection. Completion of the college transcripts. 1. Via Century’s website at century.edu assessment is required prior to attending (click on Register for Classes). orientation. Withdrawals from Courses 2. In-person at the Records Office, room (Student-Initiated) 2220 west campus. Transfer students have the opportunity to Students are expected to withdraw from a 3. Written request with your signature by complete an online orientation and registration course as soon as possible after their last U.S. mail. Telephone messages or email process. For more information about the active participation. Students who withdraw requests for Records Office staff are not online orientation and registration process, from courses after the first five days of the considered valid processing methods. students can visit century.edu/futurestudents/ semester will have the grade of W recorded orientation/transfer.aspx. on their transcripts. Students may withdraw (without instructor’s approval) until three Students who attended one of these sessions weeks prior to the end of the semester unless Costs ………………………………………… within the past year, but did not register, may otherwise specified. No withdrawals will register anytime during be permitted during the last three weeks of orientation and do not have to attend again. any semester. (Exception: A withdrawal can The Board of Trustees for Minnesota State For specific policies, see next section: Change be processed after the deadline during the Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) establishes of Registration, Adding Courses. current term if there are special circumstances the tuition for the state colleges. Current that prevent further participation. Students tuition and fee rates will be posted on the must complete a Refund or Late Withdrawal Century College website at century.edu. Petition form available at the Business Office Change of Registration Tuition Payment ………………………………………… and provide a doctor’s statement for injury or illness.) All registered students are financially committed for tuition and fees. Students’ Adding Courses Students who do not process a withdrawal registration involves a seat reservation in each Courses may be added during the first five (W) shall receive the grade assigned by the of their classes, all of which have a limited days of the semester/session (three days instructor. Students having withdrawn from a number of seats available. In requesting for summer term). Students should register course after four weeks may visit thereafter this reservation, students have incurred a carefully. Students are liable for tuition/fees for until final exam week with instructor’s tuition obligation. Students are required to any registered courses. Students must cancel/ approval. Withdrawals do not influence GPA, pay tuition and fees unless they drop classes drop their registration at the Records Office but do negatively impact academic progress by the deadline listed on the refund policy. or online if they do not plan to attend. Adding (see Chapter 4, Standards of Academic Please check the Century College website courses must be done before the beginning of Progress). at century.edu for payment information and the sixth day of the semester. Late adds will dates. Student can view their fee statement be processed only with the approval of the Note to financial aid recipients: Withdrawing online at century.edu. Click on Online Services. instructor and the appropriate academic Dean. from one or more of your classes may result in Contact the Business Office at 651.779.3278 your need to repay funds distributed to you. for payment options. Students must be on the grade sheet at the end of the term in order to receive a grade, Withdrawals from Courses Important note: Students who have not made regardless of attendance. (Instructor-Initiated) payment arrangements by the down payment due date MAY be dropped from all of their Instructors’ signatures are not required to add In cases where an instructor has evidence that students are not actively participating in the classes unless at least one of the following day courses before the semester begins or conditions is met: during the first three days of the semester, course, and where no student-initiated contact has been made, the instructor may assign unless consent of instructor is normally 1. You have paid at least 15% or $300 of a W up to three weeks before the first day required. Instructors’ signatures are required the amount owed. of the final examination period. The student beginning the fourth day of the fall and 2. You have applied for the NBS e-cashier has the opportunity to be reinstated with the spring semester for day courses. Instructors’ (NELNET) Tuition Management Payment instructor’s written permission. Withdrawals signatures are required to add evening, Plan and have submitted the required down do not influence GPA, but do negatively impact Saturday, alternative start courses, and all payment. academic progress. See Chapter 4, Standards summer session courses after the first class 3. Your agency submitted a Third Party Billing of Academic Progress Policy. An instructor- meeting. Authorization to the Business Office. This 651.779.3300 13 2 Admissions & Registration

will defer your charges until you’re agency each semester: Returned Payment Fee billing has been processed. • Minnesota State College Student A fee is charged if a payment is returned to 4. You have applied for financial aid at any Association (MSCSA): Students are the College due to insufficient funds, closed MnSCU institution. required to pay a fee to the Minnesota account, or any other reason. State College Student Association. NOTE: If you have not sent FAFSA results to • Parking (not assessed for online courses): Diploma Replacement Fee Century College, you will not be eligible for The parking fee supports parking lot A fee is charged for a replacement graduation financial aid at Century. Even though you will maintenance and repair. display diploma. not be dropped, you will still owe the amount • Student Life: This fee supports student of tuition and fees for your registered courses activity programs, health services, fine Books and Supplies and are responsible for the payment. Students arts programs, symposiums, lounge Books may be purchased in the Bookstore, who do not plan on attending registered furniture, and day care equipment. room 1320 west campus, or online at classes must drop online at century.edu or • Technology: The technology fee is used centurycollegebookstore.com Textbooks complete a drop form in person at the Records for purchasing instructional equipment and supply costs vary greatly from program Office up through the 5th day of the semester. and materials such as computers and to program. Contact the program advisors or 5. The Business Office has received a software, audio-visual equipment, and bookstore for more specific information. scholarship notice to cover tuition and library technology. fees. Senior Citizen Fee 6. You have enrolled in the Post-Secondary Fees are subject to change annually. Current Senior citizens who are 66 years or older, Enrollment Options (PSEO) program and fee rates will be posted on the Century legal residents of Minnesota, and who have submitted your PSEO enrollment form College website at century.edu. register for credit the day after the first day of to the Business Office. This form must be class are charged a nominal fee per credit if completed and submitted each semester. Transcript Processing Fee space is available or no charge if they audit. There is a charge for each academic transcript If a senior citizen registers prior to the second Do NOT rely on the college to drop you from requested for mailing or pickup within three day of class, they must pay full tuition and your courses. Students who do not plan on business days (approximately fees. attending registered classes must drop online one week for technical college courses). at century.edu or complete a drop form in An additional fee is charged for rush/ Canceled Classes person at the Records Office up through the immediate transcript preparation. You may When a class is canceled, students receive 5th day of the semester. request delivery of an official, sealed either a phone call or a letter notifying them transcript online through your student of the cancellation and the Records Office is Deferred Payment portal, online through National Student notified. If students do not register for another Persons whose tuition/fees will be paid Clearinghouse, by mail, fax, or in-person. If class in its place, tuition and fees will be by a government agency or established you have attended or are currently refunded. Students do not have to petition for organization must notify the Business Office attending one or more Minnesota State a refund. so that payment can be deferred. Colleges and Universities (MnSCU), your official transcripts can be electronically Special Course Fees Reciprocity retrieved by all MnSCU institutions, Including With the approval of the Minnesota State Students who are legal residents of Century College. If you want your Century Colleges and Universities board, Century Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and transcript sent to another MnSCU institution, College may require special fees to cover Manitoba can attend Minnesota public please contact the other institution to find out supply costs, field trip expenses, loss of colleges at special tuition rates. Formal what their procedure is for them to retrieve or breakage to college property, physical applications must be made according to your Century transcript. education expenses, private music instruction application deadlines and filed with the higher or technology fees. Fees will be established education services office in the student’s Late Payment Fee before the semester registration period and home state. For more information, contact the Tuition payments received after the due date will be indicated in the class listing at century. Records Office, 651.779.3299. will be subject to a one-time administrative edu. fee and monthly late fees. Application Fee A nonrefundable fee is charged at the time of Administrative Fee application for all new students A single administrative fee for placing applying for admission. students on the college payment plan is assessed if tuition and fees are not paid in full Fee Rates by the due date. The following per-credit fees are charged

14 Century College 2011-2012 Refund Policy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Dropping a course or totally withdrawing from school according to college policies may result in a refund of tuition and fees. The method of refund is determined by the method of payment. Refunds for payments that were made by cash, check or e-check will be mailed to the student as a check. Refunds for payments made online with a credit card will automatically be refunded to that same card.

Registration Changes Drop/Withdrawal from some, but Drop/Withdrawal from all classes not all classes

Prior to 1st day of the semester 100% 100% Prior to 1st day of the summer session 100% 100%

1st-5th day of the semester 100% 100% 1st-5th day of the summer session 100% 100%

6th-10th day of the semester 0% 75% 6th-10th day of the summer session 0% 50%

11th-15th day of the semester 0% 50% Remainder of the summer session 0% 0%

16th-20th day of the semester 0% 25% Remainder of the summer session 0% 0%

Remainder of the semester 0% 0% Remainder of the summer session 0% 0%

EXCEPTIONS weeks, 100% refunds are available only any branch of the U.S. military reserves and 100% refunds are given after the first five through the day after the first scheduled class who are unable to complete a semester due days of the semester/session, when a class is day. to having been called to active duty shall to canceled. Refunds other than the scheduled the extent possible be provided one of the amount may be given when there is injury or Refund Policy for Financial following options: illness, or when there is college error. This is Aid Return of Title IV 1. Students may be given a full refund of done through the petition process. Complete If a student completely withdraws from all tuition. Students receiving financial aid a Refund or Late Withdrawal Petition form at credits (either officially or unofficially) in a who choose this option should be made the Business Office, room 2340 west campus. term before the 60% point of that term, the aware that they may be liable for any Documentation will be required. Refund financial aid awarded is subject to the federal required refunds of state or federal requests must be made by the end of the “Return of Title IV” policy. Students earn financial aid funds. following semester for the course in question. financial aid in proportion to the time they are 2. Students may be given a grade of Note: Refunds are based on the first day of enrolled up to the 60% point. The unearned incomplete in a course and complete it the semester/session, not the first day of the share of financial aid must be returned to upon release from active duty. Course class (except for late-start classes). the programs from which they were paid completion may be accomplished by as prescribed by federal regulations. The independent study or by retaking the Late Start Courses: student will be required to repay all unearned course without payment of tuition. Under Courses starting after the first 5 days of the financial aid. Please contact the Financial Aid federal financial aid policies, a course semester/session. Refunds are calculated Office prior to withdrawing if you have any that is retaken this way may not be according to the beginning date of the course. questions regarding your possible repayment counted toward students’ enrollment 100% refunds are available only through the obligation. load. day after the first scheduled class day. 3. If, in the instructor’s judgment, students Refunds for Students in have completed sufficient course work to Short Courses: the Armed Forces earn a grade of C or better, students may For short courses running less than three Refunds to students who are members of be given credit for completion of a course. 651.779.3300 15 Chapter 3 Student Services & Resource Information

Campus News

Cancellation of Classes Classes may be canceled due to an instructor’s illness or faculty professional development activities or other emergencies. When absences are known in advance, instructors will notify students during class periods and give alternative assignments. For unplanned absences, a notice will be posted outside the classroom and on the Century College website at century.edu informing the students that the class will not be held, and it may include special instructions.

Cancellation due to inclement weather will be announced on a local radio station (WCCO-830 AM) and posted on the Century College website at century.edu

Student Newsletter, All Student Email This email is sent weekly to your Admission Services but not limited to providing general informa- tion, course information, disciplinary notice, my.century.edu email account. This assists ………………………………………… and performing other administrative functions in informing students of important of the college. reminders, events and activities on campus. The office of Admissions and New Student Services, located in room 2303, West Cam- Email is the primary means by which the The Wood Duck Weekly pus, serves prospective students as well as College communicates important informa- The Wood Duck Weekly is published students preparing for their first semester of tion with students; as such, the College has weekly and is an important way to enrollment at Century. The office provides ser- provided an email account to every student. communicate with students regarding vices pertaining to applications for admission, The Century address is the only email address upcoming activities and events. This international students, high school student the College will maintain and use to commu- newsletter is available throughout the enrollment, applications for programs requir- nicate to students. Vital college communica- campus. ing supplemental admission materials, and tions are sent to students via their Century New Student Orientation. For more informa- email addresses on a regular basis. Students Students’ Notices tion, call 651.773.1700. are held responsible for the information com- Bulletin boards are posted around the municated via email. campuses for students, clubs, and college myCentury Student use. Date-stamped flyers from college- By activating your myCentury account you will sponsored groups may be posted on the gain access to college computers, software, Portal System/Email and printers. From the myCentury Portal you appropriate board; however, the Academic ………………………………………… will be able to check your email, manage Affairs Office, East Campus, or the your personal or shared files on the network, Administration Office, West Campus, Century College utilizes many forms of com- access Library resources, and numerous other must approve other displays. munication for official College business such services. as the U.S. Postal Service, telephone, email, and the Internet. Official College business The College encourages all students to includes all actions of the College, including activate their account upon admission at 16 Century College 2011-2012 century.edu/centurydirect/index.aspx and to College Counseling and Career Center, West and develop a sense of purpose consistent check it often. The account is free. To activate Campus, and work with a Century counselor. with your own values and goals. your myCentury account you will need your Additional transfer information is posted on Student ID and Pin Number. Go to century.edu bulletin boards outside of the Counseling Students in crisis are encouraged to come and look for the myCentury Portal link. Center. Periodically, college representatives to the Counseling Center, room 2410 West from various in-state and out-of-state schools Campus, for immediate short term counseling. visit the campus to provide information to Referrals to community agencies will be Counseling, Advising students. Century College sponsors “Transfer made when long term counseling is needed. Information Days” during fall semester where See Personal Plan at gpslifeplan.org/century/. and Career Services representatives from many schools are in ………………………………………… attendance. Career Counseling Century’s counselors are here to assist you Academic Counseling Public colleges and universities in Minnesota in your career decision-making. Interest and A counselor will assist you with developing have developed a common general education personality inventories are tools to help you an educational plan that is realistic for you. curriculum called the Minnesota General identify your interests, abilities, values, learn- Counselors have the professional skills to Education Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). ing, and work styles. Counselors will help you help you sort through a variety of academic Completion of this defined transfer curriculum use the information to explore and identify issues, concerns, and options. Areas for ex- at one institution enables students to receive educational and career options. ploration could include program requirements, credit for all lower-division general education class scheduling, assessment testing, transfer upon admission to any other Minnesota public Career and Life Planning (CRRS 1010) is a planning, and graduation requirements. institution. The transfer curriculum includes two-credit course offered at Century each Resources are available in the Counseling 40 credits, has 10 goal areas and is the core semester. The course will help guide you Center, room 2410 West Campus, such as: of the AA degree. Students who have through the career exploration and decision- • Century program guides that list required completed the MnTC or the AA with the making process. You will learn how to use courses for certificates, diplomas, and MnTC core and have submitted an application Century’s Career Center, room 2400, West degrees. for MnTC notation or AA degree graduation Campus, to explore occupational and • Transfer guidesheets that list Century will receive a MnTC notation on their academic educational options. Encouragement is given courses that fulfill specific major transcript. (See also Chapter 5, regarding the to establish and achieve your life and career requirements for transfer schools. MnTC, the AA, AFA, and AS degrees, and goals. • Information guides that describe Century Transfer. Refer to the Transfer Guide located policies, resources, and advising tips. at the back of the catalog, and mntransfer.org, Counselors are available in the Counseling • Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) the Minnesota Transfer website.) Center, room 2410 west campus, by that indicates courses completed at appointment or on a quick-stop basis. For Century College along with transfer Personal Counseling more information, call 651.779.3285, and see courses and which courses fulfill specific Personal counseling gives you the opportu- Career Plan at gpslifeplan.org/century/. degree or program requirements. nity to enhance your emotional and social • uSelect: a nationwide web-based course development while at Century. Professional Career Center transfer system that offers information counselors facilitate student growth through The Career Center, room 2400 West Campus, about course descriptions and equivalencies a supportive environment in which students is your resource to gain up-to-date information and academic program planning and can express themselves freely and confiden- on careers (for example, employment outlooks requirements available at www.uselectmn. tially. You can discuss and explore areas of and salary ranges) and educational planning org. concern that may interfere with academic (for examples, college catalogs and success, such as: scholarship information). Computer-assisted All of these resources can be found on the • Transition to college career guidance programs, such as the Education Plan at gpslifeplan.org/century/ . • Test anxiety Internet System for Education and • Chemical abuse Employment Knowledge (ISEEK), and Preparation for Transfer • Time management Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) It is important for students to know whether • Stress management are tools that help you identify your career the courses for which they register reflect the • Relationships interests and skills, research occupations, latest degree requirements and will transfer • Identity issues and prepare for the world of work. For more to a specific school as a required course, an • Mental health information call 651.779.3285. elective, or not at all. To obtain this infor- • Veterans’ issues mation, use uSelect, contact the transfer Career Services provides resume assistance college, use appropriate Century College Through the counseling experience, counselors and many job search preparation resources. transfer guide sheets, refer to transfer college can help you broaden your personal The resources and services available help catalogs online or available in the Century perspectives, gain insights, challenge biases, students prepare for and understand the 651.779.3300 17 3 Student Services & Resource Information importance of identifying and utilizing the descriptions and equivalencies, planning The FAFSA is completed online at fafsa.gov. A tools available to connect them to their career guides and program requirements. Students signature is required to complete the FAFSA and/or industry. They also help those seeking can log onto uselect at uselectmn.org to and can be signed electronically provided the off campus employment through opportuni- access information from hundreds of colleges student (and parent of a dependent student) ties to connect with local businesses and and universities. has a PIN number. To apply for a PIN, visit employers. Services also include: resume and pin.gov. The Federal Code to release FAFSA cover letter writing assistance, on-campus results to Century College is 010546. employer recruiting, interview techniques and English for Speakers of preparation, career statistics and additional STUDENTS MUST APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID job search resources and workshops. These Other Languages (ESOL) ANNUALLY. Services are located in the Career Center, room 2402 West Campus, and open to all Advocate What to Expect After Applying: students. Check out the Career Plan at ………………………………………… After the FAFSA is completed online and an gpslifeplan.org/century for more career email address was provided, the student will resources. The English for Speakers of Other Languages receive an email in a few days with a secure (ESOL) Advocate serves to assist new stu- link to the Student Aid Report (SAR) on the dents who are taking the Accuplacer ESL test Web. Review the SAR as it is the product Degree Audit Reporting and who seek aid in getting admitted and of your FAFSA application and contains enrolled at Century College. The Advocate’s eligibility information. The SAR will not tell System (DARS) and office is on the west campus. you what your financial aid award is but will For more information call 651.747.4087. tell you important information about the EFC uSelect Course Transfer (expected family contribution) used to System calculate your award, the colleges that you Financial Aid chose to release the information to, and/or if ………………………………………… more information is needed to compile your for Students award. Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) ………………………………………… The Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) Additional Information/Verification is part of Century’s commitment to academic Occasionally, the student will be required to The Financial Aid Office located in room 2201 advising for students. A DARS report is an submit additional documents to complete the west campus assists students in applying for electronic summary of a student’s academic financial aid application such as tax returns and receiving financial aid to help pay the progress toward completion of a degree or and citizenship status information. The cost of education. The financial aid website program. Financial Aid Office will contact you for more contains a wealth of information about information if necessary. Failure to respond application procedures and links to many Students may run their own DARS report will result in a delay in calculation of the non-Century sites to make the search for anytime on the web through Century’s Online award notice. financing easier. The office staff can be Services. A DARS report indicates requirements reached at 651.779.3305 or by email at that have already been completed, Award Notice [email protected]. requirements that remain unsatisfied and The College will determine award eligibility how transfer courses fulfill requirements. after all documents are received and verified The report offers suggestions for appropriate 1. Application Process and send the student an email with courses that may be taken to meet specific instructions on how to access their award requirements and is particularly helpful when When to Apply: notice online at century.edu. Students can meeting with counselors and academic Students should apply for financial aid after access application and award information advisors. More information about DARS is filing their income tax returns but not before with their Century password and pin at available on Century’s website at century.edu/ January 1st for fall enrollment. Students are Century College’s Online Services. dars.aspx and at the Counseling and Career encouraged to apply early and MUST APPLY Center. ANNUALLY. Important Note: Receiving the Award Notice is not necessarily the last step for receiving Web-Based Course Transfer System How to Apply: financial aid. Additional steps are required for (u.select) To determine eligibility for grants, loans, and both student loans and student employment. The transfer resource u.select is a free na- student employment, students are required tionwide web-based course transfer system to complete the Free Application for Federal See the Century College website for details at that offers up-to-date information about Student Aid (FAFSA) and have the results sent century.edu. transfering between schools, including course to Century College.

18 Century College 2011-2012 2. Financial Aid Policies term. Your Pell Grant cannot be increased if openings are posted outside the Financial Aid you decide to add a course after the 10th day Office. Financial Aid for Summer of the term. If you drop a late start course, Students may be able to utilize financial aid your Pell Grant may be adjusted to reflect the Federal Direct Loan Programs: for summer provided the eligibility has not reduction in the total credit load EVEN IF you A low interest loan program is available been used for the preceding academic year. add another course for the same number of under the Subsidized or Unsubsidized Direct Students who have a complete financial aid credits. Loan Programs. Students must be enrolled for application and have registered for summer at least six credits to apply for these student classes will receive a financial aid award for Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy loans. First year students can borrow up to summer for any eligibility that may exist. for Financial Aid Summary: $5500 and second year students (after earning The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for 30 credits) are eligible for $6500. Students must be registered for at least 6 Financial Aid requires that a student maintain credits to be eligible for a student loan. acceptable academic standards in the pursuit LOAN PRORATION: An undergraduate Direct of their chosen degree, diploma, or certificate. Loan borrower is subject to certain prorated Financial Aid for Developmental/ The student is required to maintain, at a loan limits if the student is enrolled in a Remedial Coursework minimum: program of study that is less than 24 credits. Students can receive financial aid for • A cumulative GPA of 2.0 Loan limits must also be prorated if the developmental coursework (below 1000 level • Completion rate of 67% of credits program’s duration is equal to or longer than courses) with a limit of 30 credits. attempted, and/or 24 credits but the borrower is completing • Have not reached or exceeded 150% of the the remainder of the program in a period of Withdrawal from College/ maximum credits needed to attain the enrollment that is shorter than an academic Return of Title IV (Financial Aid) Funds chosen academic goal (including transfer year such as with a fall term graduation. If a student completely withdraws from all credits). credits (either officially or unofficially) in a The complete policy and appeal process can 4. Additional Funding Sources term before the 60% point of that term, the be found on the website at century.edu/finaid. financial aid awarded is subject to the federal Century Foundation Scholarships: “Return of Title IV” policy. Students earn The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy The Century Foundation awards more than financial aid in proportion to the time they are for Financial Aid differs from the College’s $100,000 each year in scholarships to new enrolled up to the 60% point. The unearned Standard for Academic Progress. It is possible and returning students. Awards are share of financial aid must be returned to to be suspended from financial aid and not designed to encourage cultural diversity, the programs from which they were paid be suspended from the College. Students can service learning, academic achievement, and as prescribed by federal regulations. The appeal their suspension. career development. Application information student will be required to repay all unearned is available in the Foundation Office, East financial aid. Please contact the Financial Aid 3. Sources of Financial Aid Campus, by calling 651.779.3356, or visiting Office prior to withdrawing if you have any the website at century.edu/foundation/. questions regarding your possible repayment Federal Pell Grant: obligation. Available to undergraduates only and does Alliss Education Foundation Grants: not need to be repaid. For 2010-2011, grants These grants are available for Minnesota Changes in Enrollment range from $400 to $5550. residents who have been out of high school When you change your enrollment level, and have not registered for college credit for your financial aid eligibility may change. The Federal Supplemental Educational seven years, plan to earn an associate in arts, source of your aid and the date of your drop Opportunity Grant (SEOG): associate in science, associate in applied or withdrawal affects the amount of your The SEOG is a grant for exceptional need science, or associate in fine arts degree, and financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office students but has limited availability. The have not earned a bachelor’s or other higher if you have questions. Financial Aid Office determines eligibility on a degree. Funding is available for free tuition first-come, first-served basis. for one class, up to 5 credits. Students do, Late Start Classes: If you drop a late start however, pay the fees (i.e., technology fee, class before it begins and have received Minnesota State Grant: student association fee, application fee, financial aid for your enrollment in the class, State grant assistance for Minnesota residents student life fee, parking fee, and special the Financial Aid Office will recalculate your who have not exceeded four years of course fees). For more information, contact eligibility and you may have to repay all or enrollment past high school. the Admissions Office, West Campus, part of the financial aid for the semester. 651.773.1700. On-Campus Employment: Pell Grant Recipients: Your class schedule Part-time employment positions are available Outside Agencies: MUST BE FIRM at the beginning of each for qualified students from either the Federal Students are encouraged to seek financial or Minnesota State Workstudy Programs. Job assistance from outside sources. Examples 651.779.3300 19 3 Student Services & Resource Information include Bureau of Indian Affairs, Minnesota The Minnesota College Immunization Law transcriptreq.html. The college follows the Indian Scholarship Program, Department of (Minnesota Statutes Section 135A.014) Student Privacy Act. See the Student Rehabilitation Services, and church or local Since the fall of 1991 there has been a Handbook section in this catalog for student civic organizations. state mandate for college students to have privacy information. documentation of up-to-date immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps Voters Registration Forms are available at GPS LifePlan (Goals+ and rubella, with the exception of students the Records Office. For complete information who graduated from a Minnesota high school regarding voting and downloadable forms go Plans= Success) in 1997 or later. to: sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=204. ………………………………………… Note: All students are responsible for The newest amendment extends this law to keeping address and phone number provide education about viral hepatitis, information current with the Records Office. One of the many resources available to including information about the hepatitis students at Century is the GPS LifePlan. This A and B vaccines. It is the hope that this tool is designed to help students get answers to their questions, develop goals, make plans, expanded law will not only reduce the risk Services for Students and be successful academically, personally of viral hepatitis on college campuses, but and in their career objectives. In order to meet also develop an adult population with more knowledge about disease prevention and with Disabilities students’ needs, the GPS LifePlan is organized ………………………………………… into 5 sub-plans including: the EducationPlan, transmission. FinancePlan, CareerPlan, PersonalPlan, and LeadershipPlan. Free brochures on hepatitis A, B, and C are Access Center available at the College Health Service room The Access Center is a Student Services Students can explore the GPS LifePlan 2232 East Campus. office, which provides accommodation, through a variety of delivery methods such advocacy, support, and referral information as workshops, campus resources, or on the For more information, call the College Health for students with various types of physical, web. You get to work at your own pace and Service 651.779.3954. psychological, or learning disabilities. Based get answers to the questions you need help on the individual needs of the students, with most. Visit the GPS LifePlan website at services may include, but are not limited to, gpslifeplan.org/century to start exploring the early registration, note-taking, test-taking wealth of resources available to you! Records & accommodations, and the provision of sign language interpreters. Documentation must Registration Office be provided within the first semester of Health Service ………………………………………… service. ………………………………………… The Records Office, located in room 2220 The Access Center ensures the rights of West Campus, provides services pertaining disabled students and assists Century College College Health Service to student schedules, veteran certifications, in meeting its obligations under the The College Health Service is located in room registration, grade changes, withdrawals, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L.93-112, Section 2232, East Campus. Registered nurses are residency, change of programs, address and 504) and the Americans with Disabilities available for first aid, referrals to medical name changes, graduation confirmation, Act. The center’s commitment is to remove services, screening tests for blood pressure, evaluation of academic progress, and educational, programmatic, and attitudinal weight, and Mantoux tests for students academic transcript requests. For enrollment barriers, allowing students with disabilities whose programs require them. Free literature verification/certification use the myCentury equal access and opportunity to participate and assorted over-the-counter medication is Student Portal. Please see website for fully in all education programs and activities. available upon request. For more information, information and Records forms. This is made possible by the provision and call 651.779.3954. arrangement of reasonable accommodations Transcript Service: Transcripts are sent at on a campus-wide level. Services provided Student Accident or Illness Insurance the written request of the student through are based on individual need. A group health insurance is available for the myCentury Student Portal or online at students to purchase. To qualify, students getmytranscript.com, with designated fee. The office is located in room 2440, West must be enrolled in six or more credits in the Transcripts will NOT be faxed. There is an Campus, Contact Ed Sapinski, Director and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities additional $5.00 charge for rush transcripts. ADA Coordinator, 651.779.3354 or Christine System. Application forms and information Note: NE Metro transcripts cannot be done as Simonson, Disability Services Advisor, are available from the Counseling Center, a rush. Refer to the Records and Registration 651.779.3477 or 651.773.1715 TTY. Fax is west campus, and the College Health Service, webpage at century.edu/registration/ 651.779.5831. East Campus.

20 Century College 2011-2012 are encouraged to remain focused on per- and room 1710, East Campus) which provide TRiO Programs sonal goals. Program staff provides services computer access to all registered Century ………………………………………… at seven secondary locations in the St. Paul students. The centers are equipped to support Public Schools. For more information, call courses with IBM-compatible computers. TRiO programs, funded by the U.S. Department 651.779.3967. Staff provides assistance in the use of the of Education, assist selected students in their computer equipment. Student e-mail service pursuit of and persistence with postsecondary is also available to all registered students. educational goals. Participating students must possess academic potential, yet demonstrate Resource Centers Language Laboratory a need for academic support. ………………………………………… Located in room 1190 West Campus, this lab serves Century College’s language students Three Century College TRiO programs serve Academic Support Center (West) by offering assistance with classroom participants who are from low income The Academic Support Center is located assignments, assigned lab work, and families or are first-generation to complete on west campus in room 2461 and houses conversation. Computer-assisted learning college. Student Support Services is designed the Peer Tutoring, Tutors Linked to Classes, programs in seven foreign languages are also to serve enrolled Century students, while and the Student Support Services offices. available. Students with personal interests Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search For more information about these programs involving French, Spanish and German (such are targeted toward middle and high school see Student Support Services under TRiO as correspondence with pen pals), are youth who are college-bound. Programs and Peer Tutoring Program under welcome to use the lab. Resource Centers. Student Support Services Library The Student Support Services program serves East Student Support Center Located in room 1836 East Campus, the 200 students who intend to transfer into Located on East Campus, room 2542, the Library provides a variety of material and a bachelor degree program. The program center provides academic support. Other services to support the college curriculum. seeks to enhance academic skills among its services include study groups, professional About 45,000 books, 300 periodicals, participants and increase their retention and and peer tutoring, counseling services one newspapers, pamphlets, and a variety of graduation rates through tutoring, academic day per week, and GPS LifePlan workshops. nonprint materials – with the necessary support, and personal enrichment activities. All services and opportunities are free and listening and viewing equipment – are Students must meet eligibility for one of the available to all students enrolled in a techni- available for use by students, staff and following: family income, parent education, cal or occupational program. The center is community members. This collection is and/or documented disability. For more funded by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and augmented, through interlibrary loan information, call 651.779.3226. Technical Educational Act of 1998. agreements, by material from other libraries in the state. In addition, the library provides Upward Bound English for Speakers of access to subscription databases and the Upward Bound seeks to develop the skills Other Languages (ESOL) Center Internet from the Library Home Page, century. and motivation necessary for its participants The ESOL Center assists bilingual and edu/library/. to successfully complete high school and multilingual students in adjusting to college prepare for a college education. Century academic and social life. We offer ESOL Handouts with further information on College’s Upward Bound program serves 65 tutoring, study groups, contact with English library resources are available in the library. students at St. Paul’s Como Park, Harding and speaking volunteers, and a place to meet Students are encouraged to consult with the Johnson High Schools. Students receive a other students. The college lab assistant and library staff for help in using the materials, variety of services that include; after-school faculty are available to assist students in databases, and equipment. Library tutoring, academic advising, ACT prep, many ways. orientation sessions are offered to class college admission assistance, Saturday groups upon request. sessions, and a six-week academic summer No appointment is needed. The ESOL program. For more information, call Center also connects students to appropriate Mathematics Resource Center 651.779.3328. resources in the college at large, such as the The Mathematics Resource Center, located in Intercultural Club, financial aid, and room 3315, West Campus, provides Century Educational Talent Search multicultural activities. The ESOL Center is College mathematics students with personal The Educational Talent Search program located on the East Campus in room 1552. For assistance, calculator assistance, computer encourages individuals between the ages of more information, call 651.747.4039. tutorials, videotapes and many other refer- 11-27 to complete high school and to enroll in ence materials in most areas of mathematics. postsecondary education programs. The 630 Information Technology Division No appointment is necessary. participants receive information and support The Information Technology Division has two in academic, career and college planning and computer labs (room 3165, West Campus,

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Multicultural Student Center A college lab assistant and faculty are regulations are in effect 24 hours every day The Multicultural Student Center, located in available to assist students on a walk-in and are enforced by Public Safety and the room 1220 West Campus, provides a basis. The Center is located in room 3250 White Bear Lake Police Department. Since comfortable place where students can West Campus. the college is located on state property, police network, study, lounge, and just socialize. can tag cars with expired license plates. To support and retain students the center Veterans Resource Center provides multicultural programming, Located in room 1217, West Campus, the sponsors guest lecturers, and referral services Veterans Resource Center is a place where for students. Center staff are dedicated to veterans can study, socialize and network. A Additional Services ………………………………………… promoting a campus environment that newly formed student club for veterans will embraces multiculturalism, celebrates hold its meetings there. Century currently has diversity and enriches the campus experience over 240 student veterans. For more Bookstore for students. information call 651.779.3218. The Century College Bookstore is located in room 1320 West Campus. Books may The center maintains active outreach Writing Center be purchased in the Bookstore or online at initiatives to inform prospective students The Century College Writing Center located centurycollegebookstore.com. Some of the about educational opportunities available at in room 3280 west campus is an encouraging merchandise available includes new and used Century College. For more information call environment where writers from all disciplines textbooks, backpacks, school and art supplies, 651.773.1794. come together for mutual support and imprinted clothing and trade books. You can assistance with invention, drafting, revision also order textbooks online. The bookstore Peer Tutoring Program and editing. sponsors a “textbook buy back” during finals The Century College Peer Tutoring Program week of each semester and once at the end located in the West Academic Support Center Goals: of summer sessions. For more information, in room W2461 and in the East Student 1. To provide a professionally staffed and call 651.779.3284 or centurycollegebookstore. Support Center in room E2542, provides one- sufficiently equipped environment which com. on-one tutoring assistance free to everyone includes computers and resources to help currently enrolled in classes at Century writers fully engage in the craft of writing. Business Office College. Tutors are available in a variety of 2. To develop, promote, and maintain an The Business Office located in room 2340 courses. Appointments are encouraged, but environment that meets the needs of west campus, processes payments and not required. writers from various disciplines involved distribution of financial aid, grants, loans, and in various writing tasks. scholarships. Students may pay their tuition The Tutors Linked to Classes Program is also 3. To help writers collaborate and discuss and fees online, via mail, or in person at the located in the Peer Tutoring Offices with writing so that they may learn with and Business Office which is located on west liberal arts courses coordinated out of the from each other. campus. West Academic Support Center and Science 4. To offer effective consultation to writers and Technical programs coordinated out of at all stages in the writing process. Century Foundation the East Student Support Center. The Century Foundation is a supporting organization of Century College. The purpose For more information please call of the foundation is to: 651.779.3258 on the West Campus and on Transportation • promote interest, commitment, and ………………………………………… the East Campus call 651.779.3293. financial assistance to further the mission of the college; Reading Center Bus Service • provide financial assistance for All enrolled students are welcome to seek as- Metro Transit buses stop at both the east scholarships, special education and sistance from the Reading Center to become and west campuses and provide connecting cultural projects; more efficient and successful in the following: service to Maplewood Mall and downtown • enhance academic and personal student vocabulary development, college textbook St. Paul. Schedules are available at The services; reading, note taking, time management, test Connection, West Campus, and reception • remove barriers to higher education for taking, and study strategies. desk, second level, East Campus or by calling students who have financial hardship; and 612.373.3333 or visiting metrotransit.org • integrate new technology into the While all students are welcome to use the Discounted bus passes are also available for instructional process. Center, students enrolled in reading or purchase at The Connection. student success courses, or students who The foundation encourages philanthropic have completed any course(s) in the discipline Parking support from community members. Donations have priority. Parking is available on campus for students, help Century College provide scholarships, college staff members, and visitors. Parking upgrade outdated equipment, expand 22 Century College 2011-2012 charge that is payable at the West Campus bookstore. East Campus: Lockers are available from program advisors free of charge, but students must purchase a lock at the West Campus bookstore.

Lost and Found Inquiries pertaining to lost and found articles should be made at the bookstore on West Campus or the information desk on the East Campus.

Online Services Students may access many online services and programs that are offered at century. edu. With a student ID and a PIN, which are assigned upon admission to the college, students are able to: • Sign up for orientation learning resources, ensure facilities meet time while on College property. Century • Search for open class sections the needs of students with disabilities, and College policy does not allow children in • Register for classes support life enrichment programs to benefit college classes. • Print class schedule the community. • Adjust schedule (add, drop, withdraw) Emergency Calls • Check holds on records Each year the Century Foundation awards Century College does not have a message • View or change address more than $100,000 in scholarships to new system for students. Students will be • View grades and returning students. Awards are designed contacted for medical emergencies only. • View account and charges to encourage cultural diversity, service Contact the Vice President of Student • Pay tuition and fees learning, academic achievement, and career Services office at 651.779.3929. • Print unofficial transcript (academic record) development. For more information contact • Conduct a Degree Audit Report (DARS) the Foundation Office, room 2511, East Food Service Campus, call 651.779.3356, or visit the Century College provides quality cafeteria- The college website includes notices and website at century.edu/foundation/. style food service for students and staff. Hot information available in the registration guide, entrees, sandwiches, salads and snacks are college catalog and student handbook. In Child Care available every day that courses are in session. addition, the website offers links to other on- The Busy Bees Child Care Center has served Vending machines are available at all times. line services that make it easy for students to: the college since 1979. Busy Bees offers • File a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal quality childcare at reasonable rates on Housing Student Aid) the East Campus in room 1251 of Century Century College does not own or operate • Submit a Student Loan application College. The hours are Monday through housing or apartment facilities for students • Order books for classes Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Childcare living away from home. Students may find is available for children 33 months and potty information on housing options near the Veterans trained through 11 years of age, on a full- college through one of the local newspapers Century College is approved by the Veterans time, part-time, and hourly basis. Drop-ins are or a rental agency such as Apartment Search. Administration for the education of veterans, accepted if there is space available. Available Notices of available housing and apartment and is responsible for certifying training to serve staff, faculty, and the community, as vacancies are available at The Connection, and transmitting necessary credentials and well as students of Century College. For more West Campus. The college does not inspect information to the Veterans Administration. information, please contact the center or certify such housing, nor will it assume Contact the Records Office at 651.779.3296 director at 651.779.3468. responsibility for problems arising from for more information. Also, see century.edu/ private housing. currentstudents/veteransservices/default. Notice: Children may not be left unattended. aspx. For the safety and well-being of our students Lockers and their families Century College does not West Campus: Lockers are located in various allow children to be left unattended at any areas around the West Campus. There is a

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Service Office/Resource Person Room Number

Academic Advising ...... Counseling Center/Program Instructor 2410 West, or Dept. Academic Problems ...... Counselor or Instructor 2410 West, or Dept. Activities/Club ...... Associate Director of Student Life 1211 West Campus

Adding a course ...... Counselor, Records Office, Instructor 2410 West, 2220 West, Dept. Admission to Century College ...... Admissions Office 2303 West Assessment Testing ...... Assessment Office 2470 West Book Buy Back ...... Bookstore 1320 West Career Planning ...... Counselor/Career Center or Career Clinic 2410 West or 2331 East Competency Based Ed. (CBE) ...... Competency Based Education Coordinator 1555 East Computer Help ...... Computer Centers 3165 West, 1710 East Courses to Take ...... Counselor or Program Instructor 2410 West or Dept. Credit for Noncollegiate Learning ...... Competency Based Education Coordinator, 1555 East, 2410 West, or Dept. Counselor, or Instructor DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) . . . . .Transfer Student Services - DARS 2240 West Day Care/Child Care ...... Child Care Center-Busy Bees 1251 East Disability Services ...... Access Center 2440 West Dropping a Course ...... Counselor, Records Office, Instructor 2410 West, 2220 West, or Dept. Educational/Transfer Planning ...... Counselor/Career Center 2410, 2400 West English As A Second Language ...... ESOL Center 1552 East Financial Aid ...... Financial Aid Office 2201 West First Aid ...... School Nurse – College Health Service 2232 East Global Education ...... Director 2101 West Grades ...... Records Office or Instructor 2220 West, Dept. Graduation ...... Records Office 2220 West Health Insurance ...... School Nurse or Counseling Center 2232 East, 2410 West Health Related Problems ...... School Nurse – College Health Service 2232 East Housing ...... The Connection 1205 West Campus Job Search Resources ...... Career Services/ Career Center 2400 West International Students ...... Multicultural Student Center or Admissions 1220 West Campus, 2350 West Loans ...... Financial Aid Office 2201 West Campus Lost and Found ...... Bookstore/Information Center 1320 West /East Campus Mental Health Concerns ...... Counselor or College Health Service 2410 West, 2232 East Miscellaneous Questions ...... Counselor + “Ask Century” at: century.edu 2410 West Payment of Tuition ...... Business Office 2340 West Personal Concerns ...... Counselor 2410 West Petition Forms– Acad. Petitions/Refund or Late Withdrawal Petitions ...... Counseling Center/Business Office/ 3232, 2340, 2410 West Academic Affairs Photo ID ...... Records Office 2220 West Resume Assistance ...... Career Services/ Career Center 2400 West

24 Century College 2011-2012 Service Office/Resource Person Room Number

Scholarships ...... Foundation Office & Counseling and Career Center 2506 East, 2410 West Service Learning ...... Service Learning Director 2101 West Social Security Benefits ...... Records Office 2220 West Student Grievances ...... Dean of Student Life West Campus Student Newsletter ...... The Wood Duck Weekly 1216 West Campus Study Help ...... Math (3315 West), Study Help Centers Reading Center (3250 West), Writing (3280 West) Academic Support Center (2461 West) East Student Support Center (2542 East) Test Interpretation (Career) ...... Counselor 2410 West Transcripts (sent from Century) ...... Records Office 2220 West Transcripts (sent to Century) ...... Transfer Student Services-DARS 2240 West Transfer Information ...... Counselor and Career Center 2410, 2400 West Tutoring, Peer Tutors Linked to Classes (TLC) ...... Peer Tutor Program 2461 West, 2542 East uSelect Course Transfer System ...... Transfer Student Services-DARS 2240 West Veteran’s Benefits ...... Records Office 2220 West Withdrawal from Century ...... Records Office 2220 West Withdrawing from a Course ...... Counselor, Records Office, Instructor 2410 West, 2220 West, Dept.

Directory of Resources (by department)

Office Room Number Tel. No. 651.

Academic Dean - Science, Technology, & Business ...... 1635 East 779.3235 Academic Dean- Trades, Public Safety, Service Careers, & Library ...... 1632 East 748.2609 Academic Dean - English, ESOL, Reading/Student Success, & Mathematics . . . 3238 West 773.1705 Academic Dean- Social & Behavioral Sciences, Health & PE, Fine Arts, Communication & Humanities ...... 3236 West 773.1741 Academic Dean- Nursing & Allied Health ...... 2291 East 779.3438 Academic Dean- Extended Learning ...... 3233 West 779-3447 Access Center ...... 2440 West 779.3354, 773.1715 Admissions ...... 2303 West 773.1700 Assessment Testing ...... 2470 West 779.3352 Behavioral Science Department ...... 3450 West 779.3450 Bookstore ...... 1320 West 779.3284 Business Office ...... 2340 West 779.3278 Cafeteria – West Campus and East Campus ...... 1400 West, 2631 East 779.3482 West, 779.3961 East Career Center ...... 2400 West 779.3285

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Office Room Number Tel. No. 651.

Child Care Center (Busy Bees) ...... 1251 East 779.3468 Competency Based Education (CBE) ...... 1555 East 779.5748 Computer Center – West Campus and East Campus ...... 3165 West, 1710 East 773.1749 West, 779.3970 East The Connection ...... 1205 West 779.3358 Continuing Education and Customized Training ...... 2420 East 779.3341 Counseling Center ...... 2410 West 779.3285 DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) ...... 2240 West 779.3908 East Student Support Center ...... 2542 East 773.1729 Education Department ...... 2335 East 747.4093 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Labs ...... 1552, 1552, 1509 East 779.4039 ESOL Advocate ...... 2460 West 747.4087 English Department ...... 3370 West 779.5747 Fab Lab ...... 1342 East 779.3936 Financial Aid ...... 2201 West 779.3305 Fitness Center/Intramurals ...... 1605, 1530 West 779.5803 Foundation Office ...... 2506 East 779.3356 Global Education ...... 2101 West, 2410 West 748.2602, 779.3285 Health Services (School Nurse/First Aid) ...... 2232 East 779.3954 Health/Physical Education Department ...... 3070 West 779.3242 Humanities Department ...... 1102 West 779.3231 Language Labs ...... 1190 West 779.3978 Library ...... 1836 East 779.3969 Mathematics Resource Center ...... 3315 West 779.3375 Mathematics Department ...... 3320 West 779.3376 Multicultural Student Center ...... 1220 West 773.1794 Nursing/Allied Health Department ...... 2250 East 779.3431 President ...... 2503 East 779.3342 Public Safety ...... 1392 East 747.4000 Reading Center ...... 3250 West 779.3351 Records Office ...... 2220 West 779.3299 Registrar ...... 2220 West 779.3298 Science Department ...... 2820 East 779.3242 Service Learning ...... 2101 West 748.2602 Social Science Department ...... 3450 West 779.3450 Student Support Services/TRiO ...... 2460 West 779.3226 Student Workstudy ...... 2201 West 779.3318 Student Life/Student Center ...... 1215 West 779.3358 Student Senate-PTK ...... 1215 West 779.3317 Tutoring, Peer/TLC ...... 2461 West, 2542 East 779.3258, 779.3293 uSelect Course Transfer System ...... 2240 West 779.3908 Veteran’s Resource Center ...... 1217 West 779.3218 Vice President of Academic Affairs ...... 3240 West 779.3493 Vice President of Student Services/Facilities ...... 2414 West 779.3288 Writing Center ...... 3280 West 779.3400 26 Century College 2011-2012 Chapter 4 Academic Policies and Information

Academic Calendar

You can find a copy of the academic calendar on the college website or in the Counseling Center. In the semester course schedule, you will find the semester calendar.

You can find information about registration days, final examination days, and nonclass days on the website or by contacting the Counseling Center, West Campus.

Academic calendars in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU) are subject to modification or interruption due to occurrences out of control of the college. In the event of any such occurrences, the College will attempt to accommodate its students. It will not, however, guarantee that courses of Topics are listed in alphabetical order. courses will remain on the academic record, NOTE: The policies and procedures but the symbol of [ ] will be placed around to instruction or other college programs or listed in this chapter are subject to the forgiven F or NC grades. This change will events will be completed or rescheduled. change. be reflected in the credits attempted and the Refunds will be made to eligible students cumulative GPA. only according to the policies adopted by Academic Renewal MnSCU and Century College. You may file an academic petition requesting Activity Participation Credit academic forgiveness of previous Century You can register for activity credit only during College credits if: the semester you complete the activity and 1. Your return to Century College occurs after this must be done during the first five days a five-year absence and of the semester. Credits earned in activity 2. You are attending Century College when courses can be applied as elective credits in you petition. any program. You cannot earn credit for the Upon meeting these conditions, you will need same activity course more than 4 times. to petition the Vice President of Academic Affairs for evaluation by taking the following Adding Courses steps: Please see Chapter 2, Change of Registration 1. Attaching a degree audit or unofficial Policies. transcript to your petition 2. Requesting that up to 45 quarter credits or Articulation Agreements 30 semester credits of F or NC grades 1. To help you transfer more easily, Century earned at Century College be omitted from College develops and maintains your GPA calculation and articulation agreements with all MnSCU 3. Making a list of the courses you want to institutions, the University of Minnesota, be forgiven. University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and If your petition is approved, the Records other colleges and universities. For more Office will adjust your record. All forgiven details, please see the Transfer

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Articulation Agreement list in Chapter also need to remain in courses at Century online, Saturday, and Fast-Track (accelerated) 5 or contact the Counseling Center for College past the tenth day of Fall or Spring options, in addition to the expansive day specific agreements and more information. semester (summer session would not apply). course schedule. Multiple options provide In addition, Century College offers you the A Century College transcript will be developed you with flexibility that fits into your busy Minnesota General Education Transfer for you only if you enroll at Century College. life. For adults interested in designing their Curriculum (MnTC), a collaborative If you would like more information about own degree, we anticipate approval of new effort among all two-and four-year public receiving college credit for Tech Prep courses, Individualized Studies awards. If you are an colleges and universities in Minnesota to please contact Century’s Director of adult learner, help is available through the help you transfer their work in general Transfer Student Services, 651-779-3924, or Admissions Office, Counseling Center, and education. If you complete the Minnesota the Northeast Metro Career and Technical Career Center. General Education Transfer Curriculum at Center Supervisor of Outreach, 651-415-5610, Century College and then transfer to any or refer to the websites: http://www.nemetro. Change of Address or Name other Minnesota public baccalaureate- k12.mn.us/career/techcenter.html or www. If you have changed your name after regis- degree-granting university, you will have techprepmn.com. tration you will need to submit a “Student fulfilled all lower division general educa- Change of Information” form to the Records tion requirements. (See also Chapter 5, If you have been awarded college credit(s) Office. You will need to provide valid identifi- regarding MnTC, AA, AFA and AS degrees, at Century for a Tech Prep course(s) and plan cation (i.e. driver’s license, state identification and Transfer. and www.mntransfer.org, the to transfer from Century to another college card, social security card, or certified copies Minnesota Transfer website.) or university, you should contact the Transfer of marriage, divorce or court documents) at Specialist at that college or university to the Records Office with your completed form. 2. You may be awarded college credit upon learn how your Tech Prep course(s) would be To change your address complete and submit successfully completing coursework accepted at that institution. Each college or online or in person a “Student Change of through the Northeast Metro Tech Prep university decides which, if any, credit(s) Information” form. If the college attempts to Consortium and/or Northeast Metro Career transfer and whether those credits meet contact you using the information you have and Technical Center. Please see the specific degree requirements. given us, we will consider the communication Director of Transfer Services or the website delivered to you. for details. Please note that only those high Attendances and Absences school courses identified in the articulation You are expected to attend all scheduled Classification of Students agreements will be accepted. Your Tech classes. If you are ill, or other factors exist Full-Time: You are registered for 12 credits Prep courses may fulfill elective credit(s) to prevent you from attending classes for a or more for some program/degree requirements at period of time, contact your instructor as soon Part-Time: You are registered for 11 credits Century College. as possible. If you experience an extended or fewer illness and wish to withdraw, contact the First Year: You have earned less than 30 In order to receive credit for courses taken Records Office. semester credits through Northeast Metro Tech Prep Consor- Second Year: You have earned 30 or more tium or at Northeast Metro Career and Techni- Auditing semester credits cal Center you must: Registration for a course without credit (AU grade) carries the same tuition and fees as Credit for Prior Learning • Complete the course goals in your high courses taken for credit. You must consult Students with a variety of work and life expe- school. with the course instructor concerning audit riences may receive college credit. You have • Maintain a grade of A or B in your course. requirements and submit a special form with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level • Enroll in courses at Century College within the instructor’s signature to the Records Office knowledge and skills gained outside a formal three years of completing your high school during the first five days of the semester or classroom from experience such as: course(s). the first three days of summer school. Once • Work • Submit a high school transcript to Century you have registered, you cannot earn a letter • Volunteer and community activities College that shows graduation in good grade. A course you have previously audited • Travel standing. may be re-taken later for credit and a letter • Parenting • Present your Tech Prep Certificate of Credit grade. • Independent study or Northeast Metro Career and Technical • Non-credit college courses Center transcript to the Century College Adult Learners • Seminars/workshops/training Records Office. Century College offers opportunities for adult • Military service learners to reach personal and professional • Hobbies Transfer credit will be awarded when your goals through credit and non-credit courses, College credit for prior learning is awarded enrollment at Century College is verified and certificates, diplomas, and programs. These and recorded on your Century College when you have the criteria above. You will courses are offered to you through evening, transcript as equivalent to a particular college

28 Century College 2011-2012 course, a Minnesota Transfer Curriculum goal are required to study and take examinations in gained through written essays, documentation, area, or as elective credits. These credits can 6 different academic subjects. Exams with a performance, and discussion, and other accelerate your progress toward completing score of 30 or higher, and higher-level exams pieces of evidence. A committee evaluates your degree or program of study. with a score of 4 or higher will be considered the portfolio and determines the equivalent for transfer. courses and credits to award you for your prior Various methods are used to evaluate and learning. Students will be charged a per-credit award college credit for prior learning. The DEFENSE ACTIVITY FOR NON-TRADITIONAL fee for faculty assessment of the portfolio. final determination and award of credit is EDUCATION SUPPORT (DANTES/DSST) Portfolios are evaluated by a team of college completed by Century College. Methods to DANTES and DSST program sponsors a wide faculty. assess credit for prior learning include: range of examination programs to assist Successful students will receive a grade of P national standardized testing, credit by exam, military personnel in meeting their educational (pass) or No Credit which will be reflected on evaluation of non-college programs, and goals. DANTES and DSST exam scores that your Century transcript and will not be included individual portfolio assessments. meet American Council on Education (ACE) in the calculation of GPA. Century College minimum score recommendations are consid- adheres to MnSCU policies and procedures NATIONAL STANDARDIZED EXAMS ered for transfer. on credit for prior learning and the Council A complete list of standardized exams and for Adult and Experiential Education (CAEL) how they may transfer to Century is available CREDIT BY EXAM national standards for awarding college credit through www.uselectmn.org. You must have Credit by exam is administered by Century for previous learning outside the classroom. your official exam score report sent directly College faculty. Students who have acquired from the issuing examination program to knowledge and skills comparable to those For complete and current information on the Century’s Transfer Student Services Office. obtained by completing a course may take an process for assessment of prior learning, examination in some courses and, if passed, please see the Century website. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) receive college credit for that Century course. The AP program is administered by the College Courses completed by examination have a Credit Load Entrance Examination Board through which notation on the century transcript with a You are considered a full time student if you high school students complete designated grade of P (pass). Students will be charged a are enrolled for 12 credits or more. You are not college-level courses in high schools and earn per-credit fee for credit examinations. required to take a minimum number of credits, college credit by demonstrating a specified but 15-18 credits are typically needed each level of performance on AP exams. An AP EVALUATION OF NONCOLLEGE PROGRAMS semester to complete a program in two years exam score of 3 or higher will be considered • Military (not including summer school). for transfer. Military education and experience will be considered for college credit according to You should check the number of credits COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational required to qualify for financial aid programs (CLEP) Experiences in the Armed Services by ACE. or medical insurance programs. If you receive The CLEP is administered by the College Veterans who receive financial assistance financial aid benefits, you are expected to Entrance Examination Board through which should check for rules that do not permit know the course load required for those students of any age have the opportunity payment for courses that are taken more benefits. to demonstrate college-level achievement than once and refer to Century’s Veterans through a program of exams in undergraduate Benefits Information. You must have your If you wish to take more than 18 credits college disciplines. Students must have their official military transcript sent directly from during a semester you must receive official CLEP score report sent directly to ACE or SMART or AARTS to Century’s permission from a counselor, room 2410 Century’s Records Office. Century College will Transfer Student Services Office. West Campus or the Registrar, West award credit for a CLEP test score of 50 or • Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) Campus. higher with the exception of Level 2 foreign Students who successfully completed the language examinations for which a minimum CPS exam in the past 7 years and have score of 63 for German language, 62 for earned 10 Century College credits will Credit Transfer Guarantee French language, and 66 for Spanish language receive a maximum of 16 elective credits. If you plan to transfer after completing your is required. coursework in liberal arts and sciences, INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENTS Century College will guarantee that your INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) Portfolios are developed through a process credits taken and listed on a dated Century The International Baccalaureate Organization outlined in a series of workshops and an College guide sheet will transfer. You must (IBO) Diploma Program (DP) is a course of online course. The workshops will help you meet certain criteria and complete a credit study for students aged 16 to 19 that leads reflect on the knowledge and skills you have guarantee form at the Vice President of to examinations in various subjects. Students acquired and develop your portfolio to Student Services’ office, West Campus. For who participate in the full Diploma Program demonstrate the college-level learning you more information, call (651) 779-3929.

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Deans’ List You must complete an audit request If you are a full-time student (you have taken form before the beginning of the second 12 or more college-level credits during the week of the semester. Please note that semester), you will be recognized as hav- audited course carry the same tuition ing achieved the Deans’ List if you have no and fees as courses taken for credit. grades of F or I and have attained a semester Z - denotes a course in progress. grade point average of at least 3.75. Note that college-level courses are those numbered GPA - (Grade Point Average) total grade points 1000 or above. you achieved in a given time period divided by total credits of courses for Diplomas which grades of A, B, C, D and F were See Transcripts and Diplomas in this chapter. received.

Dropping Courses Graduation Requirements See Chapter 2, Change of Registration Policies. All awards (degrees, diplomas, and certificates) require: Drugs and Alcohol • Century college-level GPA of 2.0 Drugs and alcohol are not permitted on • Cumulative college-level GPA of 2.0 campus or at any college function. Students • Required career and occupational courses using drugs or alcohol on campus will be GPA of 2.0 subject to disciplinary action. (Please also see I - denotes that, upon your request, the • MnTC GPA of 2.0 the Student Handbook in this catalog.) instructor consented to an extension of time for course completion. The student ASSOCIATE DEGREE Faculty Office Hours and the instructor must enter a formal GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Most faculty have specific times they are written agreement stating when the Century College offers four degrees: Associate scheduled to be in their offices to assist you. remaining requirements will be in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Please check with individual faculty for office completed. I grades automatically Science, and Associate in Applied Science. To hours, open labs, or individual appointment become F grades at the end of the earn any of these four degrees, you must meet schedules. next semester (not including summer the following requirements: sessions) if requirements have not been 1. You must earn at least 60 college-level Grading System satisfactorily completed. credits (numbered 1000 or above) Century College uses the following grading P - denotes successful demonstration of 2. Of the credits applied toward your system to report academic achievement and to competence. Credits earned under the Associate Degree, at least 20 must be compute your grade point average: pass/fail system will not be included earned at Century College. The requirement A - superior achievement, 4 grade points in computing the GPA. A grade of P will be reduced to 12 college-level credits per credit represents work equivalent to or above for students transferring at least 8 college- HA - denotes an honors course or a course 2.0 level. Century courses assigned a P level credits from another MnSCU taken under the honors option for which grade are limited to certain PE courses, institution and/or the University of you receive a grade of A ICBE 1000, and certain clinical or Minnesota. (see also Degree Residency B - above average achievement, 3 grade practicum courses. See instructor for Requirement) points per credit more information. You should be aware 3. You must earn a grade of C or better in HB - denotes an honors course or a course that some institutions may not accept ENGL 1021 taken under the honors option for which the P grade in transfer. 4. You must have a Century college-level GPA you receive a grade of B W - denotes that you formally withdrew of 2.0; cumulative college-level GPA of 2.0; C - average achievement, 2 grade points per from the course after the first seven required career and occupational courses credit days and not later than three weeks GPA of 2.0; MnTC GPA of 2.0 D - below average achievement, 1 grade prior to the end of the semester. Ws do 5. You must have a distribution of credits in point per credit not influence Grade Point Average (GPA). general education/MnTC (Minnesota F - inadequate achievement, 0 grade points The College may assign a W under General Education Transfer Curriculum) (no credit earned) special circumstances. (See also Chapter courses; each of the four degrees differs in FN - inadequate achievement, 0 grad points 2, Change of Registration. Withdraw- the required distribution of general (no credit earned) denotes failure for als affect your academic status. See education credits (refer to Chapters 5 & 6 nonattendance Standards of Academic Progress Policy.) for details) FW - inadequate achievement, 0 grad points AU - denotes that you audited the course. No 6. There may also be specific course grade (no credit earned) denotes failure with credit is awarded for audited courses. requirements in your program. Please see partial attendance 30 Century College 2011-2012 Chapter 6, the Counseling Center, or your the ten Minnesota General Education your date of graduation. Program requirements program advisor. Transfer Curriculum goal areas as are subject to change for other unforeseen represented in the MnTC circumstances as well. These changes will be DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE 4. You must have a MnTC GPA of 2.0 or higher announced and published in college materials. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS You can earn diplomas and certificates Awarding Associate Time Limit for Meeting Technical/ from Century College. Course and credit Degrees and Diplomas Occupational Graduation Requirements requirements for diploma and certificates Degrees, diplomas, and certificates will be If you are enrolled in a technical/occupational vary depending on the program. For specific awarded at the end of each semester but a program you may follow any catalog in effect requirements for all programs, please see formal commencement ceremony will be held during the five-year period preceding your date Chapters 5 & 6. only at the end of the spring semester. If you of graduation. You must have attended during 1. Diplomas: At least31 earned college-level receive degrees, diplomas, or certificates at the catalog year selected. If you have a break credits; a minimum of at least one third of the end of other semesters, you will be invited in your attendance for one semester or longer the credits must be earned at Century College to participate in the ceremony. and return, you must meet with your program 2. Certificates: up to 30 earned college-level advisor and discuss your education plan. You credits; you must earn one third of the Application for Graduation will be required to follow any changes in the credits at Century College You can obtain graduation application forms technical/occupational requirements that have 3. You must have a Century college-level GPA by either attending a graduation orientation occurred. of 2.0; cumulative college-level GPA of 2.0; session or viewing the online version at http:// required career and occupational courses www.century.edu/currentstudents/records/ To insure you graduate with up-to-date skills, GPA of 2.0 and MnTC GPA of 2.0 graduation.aspx. You must complete a technical credits are valid for five years. This 4. You must earn a grade of C or higher in graduation orientation session in order to includes transfer technical credits being used ENGL 1021 IF this is the Goal 1 course you graduate. The application for graduation is for specific technical program requirements. selected (exception: 16 credits or less available to you once you have completed the certificates) orientation, and you should turn the Attendance at Graduation 5. There may also be specific course grade application in to the Records Office. Graduation Attendance at graduation is optional. You requirements in your program. Please see requirements are available in the Counseling will receive an invitation to the ceremony. No Chapter 6, the Counseling Center, or your Center, room 2410 West Campus, on the formal ceremony will be held when fewer than program advisor. website, and in chapters 5 and 6 of this 100 graduates plan to participate. catalog. Please refer to the college calendar MINNESOTA GENERAL EDUCATION regarding deadlines for the application. When Degree Residency Requirement TRANSFER CURRICULUM NOTATION you meet the graduation requirements, you To receive a degree from Century College, you The Minnesota General Education Transfer may apply for graduation during that must earn 20 degree semester credits through Curriculum (MnTC) is a total of 40 credits semester or summer session. If you would enrollment in Century College courses. fulfilling ten goals. (Please see Chapters 5 & like a transcript notation for completion of the 6 for specific requirement information). If you Minnesota General Education Transfer The requirement will be reduced to 12 college- complete the MnTC at one of the Minnesota Curriculum, you must apply for that as well. level credits for students transferring at least public higher education institutions and 8 college-level credits from another MnSCU then transfer to any other Minnesota public Time Limit for Meeting institution and/or the University of Minnesota. baccalaureate-degree-granting college or Graduation Requirements At least one third of the credits for the university, you will have fulfilled all lower You must apply for graduation and follow any diploma or certificate must be earned at division general education requirements. The catalog in effect during the six-year period Century. To receive a MnTC notation on the MnTC is the core of the Associate in Arts (AA) preceding the date of your graduation. You Century College transcript, you must have degree. When you have completed the MnTC must declare which catalog year requirements attended one semester at Century College. or the AA with the MnTC core and have your graduation evaluation will follow on submitted an application for MnTC notation your graduation application. You must have Honors at Graduation or AA degree graduation, you will receive a attended Century College during the catalog Associate degrees and diplomas will be MnTC notation on your academic transcript. year you select. (For technical programs, awarded with distinction if you graduate with please see below). a Century College cumulative grade point Requirements include: average of 3.50 to 3.74 in college-level 1. You must be a Century College student If you are enrolled in a technical/occupational courses. Associate degrees and diplomas will 2. You must earn at least 40 college-level program with agency/licensing rules and be awarded with high distinction if you credits and have attended at least one regulations, you may be required to follow graduate with a Century College cumulative semester at Century College. changes in the career course requirements grade point average of 3.75 or greater in 3. You must have a distribution of credits from that occur in the five/six year period prior to college-level courses.

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Honors Program Petition to the Division Dean of Academic an instructor’s signature to receive credit for Century College offers a special invitation to Affairs for review and action. Appeals are the course. The “Restricted Course Waiver” you, as a student of excellence, to investigate directed to the Vice President of Academic form must be submitted to the Records Office the Honors Program. The Program welcomes Affairs whose decision is final and binding. during the first five days of the semester. you if you have already established a record of academic achievement or if are interested If you are seeking an exception to any ROTC-Air Force in seeking an academic environment wherein admission, registration, or Student Services A cooperative program between Century you can experience significant personal regulation, or procedure, you may submit College and the University of St. Thomas and intellectual growth. The program offers a Student Services Petition to the Dean of provides you with the opportunity to enroll opportunities for new and creative courses, Students for review. Appeals are directed to concurrently in credit courses in Aerospace advantages for acceptance and transfer to the Vice President of Student Services whose Studies at St. Thomas. Credit is transferable. other institutions, opportunities to participate decision is final. Scholarships that pay up to full tuition are in the activities of a new and challenging available to you, especially in engineering, community of fellow students, and In order to petition for a waiver of serving mathematics, physics, and computer science. opportunities to build an academic record of either a first or second suspension and to seek If you would like more information, please special interest to potential employees. re-admittance for the next academic term, contact the Department of Aerospace Studies you must complete an Academic Plan and a at the University of St. Thomas at (651) 962- Honors Program Entry Requirements Student Services Petition with the help of a 6320 or 1-800-328-6819, ext. 6320. Opportunity for entry to the Honors Program counselor. Please note: Final approval of all is extended if you are a currently enrolled appeals rests with the Dean of Students. ROTC-Army student, transfer student, or a high school The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps is a senior using the PSEO program. Admission to Refund or Late Withdrawal Petitions leadership development program designed to the program requires you to have an overall If you are seeking an exception to the refund prepare you for commissioning as a second minimum college grade point average of 3.25, policy, you must complete a Request for lieutenant in the U.S. Army. A cooperative demonstrated communications skills and ap- Refund or Late Withdrawal Petition form at program between Century College and the proval of the program director. the Business Office, 2340 West Campus and University of Minnesota provides the submit the form to the Director of Finance. opportunity for you to enroll concurrently in Early Warning Procedure Appeals are reviewed by the Petition the Army ROTC basic course. Scholarships A warning notice may be sent to you if you Committee. All decisions are final. are available to you if you have prior service, have not been attending class (including not are a member of the National Guard or Army ever showing up), have not been completing Repeat Courses Reserve, or wish to join. Upon graduation assignments, or are at risk for not successfully If you repeat a course, you must complete a from a four-year program, you may serve in a completing the course. At the request of the “Repeat of Course” form at the Records Office full-time or part-time Army career. For more instructor, a letter can be sent to you at any when you finish the repeated course. information, please contact the Department of time, but typically at midterm (approximately Military Service at the University of Minnesota the eighth week). Upon receipt of a letter, you 1. Your original grade remains on the at (612) 626-1584 or http://www1.umn.edu/ should immediately contact your instructor to transcript, but is not computed into your arotc. discuss the feasibility of completing course GPA. requirements. You should consider visiting 2. Grades of W and AU do not affect this Service Learning with a counselor to consider options. If you policy. All courses remain on your Service Learning is a type of experiential are in a technical/occupational program, you permanent academic records. learning that engages you in service within should also contact your program advisor. the community as an integrated aspect of a Also, you may withdraw from the course at You can repeat courses as often as you course. Service Learning courses involve you in the Records Office or online. want, but only the most recent grade will course-relevant activities in partnership with be computed into the GPA (see also Grading a community organization. It also structures Please note that some instructors may not System). You may also petition to repeat using opportunities for you to reflect on your service choose to initiate an early warning letter. If a substitute course if the original course is experience to gain a better understanding of you are performing inadequately in any of your not available due to changes in curriculum. course content and an enhanced sense of civic courses, you are likely at risk and should meet Contact a counselor or program advisor for responsibility. with your instructor immediately. assistance. Service learning participation provides the Petitions for Exceptions Restricted Course Waiver following benefits: If you are a currently enrolled student seeking A restriction is placed on courses that cannot • Valuable opportunities to help gain a better an exception to any academic rule, regulation be taken for credit based on completion of understanding of topics learned in the or procedure, you may submit an Academic similar credits taken in high school or college. classroom If you are taking a restricted course, you need 32 Century College 2011-2012 • A way to gain greater understanding of assess students admitted, and provide term (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters) economic, political, and cultural structures developmental course work and other beginning with the first attempted credit. in society and how they affect and impact programs of assistance to support student individual lives, families, and communities success. However, it is your responsibility to Academic Probation: If you do not meet • Opportunity to examine your own values, perform at an acceptable academic level to the minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA or 67% attitudes, and beliefs by engaging you in continue enrollment. completion rate standard of academic progress, new environments that lead to new you will be placed on academic probation for the questions about the world Century College is publicly supported by next term you are in attendance. If you are on • Sharpening of creative problem-solving Minnesota taxpayers, resulting in a significant probation, you may continue attending college; abilities, collaboration skills, and leadership reduction in the actual cost of enrollment. This however, you are expected to take corrective skills reduction is even greater for students who are actions. You will remain on probation as long • Expanding personal and professional receiving financial aid. (See Financial Aid for as your cumulative GPA is below 2.0 or your networks, allowing the chance for career Students, regarding Student Academic cumulative completion rate is below 67%. exploration Progress for maintaining need based awards.) • Fulfilling requirements for admission into The College, therefore, is obligated to follow Academic Suspension: If you are on some university programs “and looked upon rules and regulations set forth by the state probation and fail to meet the minimum favorably by potential employers” and federal governments to monitor cumulative 2.0 GPA or 67% completion rate • College transcript recognition. Service accountability standards regarding student standard of academic progress during your learning hours are logged and listed in your academic progress. next term of enrollment, you will be official academic records. immediately placed on suspension. • Graduation recognition. If you complete To encourage satisfactory progress, the college at least 40 hours of service learning before intervenes in appropriate ways when students Continued Probation Standards: If, during college graduation, you will be noted in the experience difficulty completing courses, your probationary period, you earn a 2.0 term commencement program and during the suggesting practices that may foster success. GPA and a term 67% completion rate but are commencement ceremony. The Standards of Academic Progress Policy unable to meet the cumulative standards, you Students across the country say they enjoy and establishes specific standards that must be will remain on continued probation until benefit from service learning. “We learn these met by all students enrolled in credits courses a. You have met the GPA standards and theories in school, but until we really apply at Century College. The policy is as follows: completion rate standards, them or see them in action, they’re not real.” b. You fall below standards for the term. Academic Progress and Probation/ If you do not meet the continued probationary At Century College, service learning Suspension Policy standards, you will be suspended. • Is integrated into specific courses at the Minimum standards of academic progress are discretion of faculty members or academic defined and measured by Century College in Notification: You will be notified in writing departments. Service learning students the following ways: upon being placed on probation, and the notice must meet specific requirements, such as will inform you of the conditions of the serving a minimum number of hours and A cumulative GPA of 2.0, and a cumulative probationary period. You will be notified in selecting a service site that meets certain completion rate of at least 67% of credits writing when placed on suspension and the criteria. attempted. notice will include information about • Occurs on a semester basis. reinstatement. • Is monitored by the Service Learning 1. Grade Point Average (Qualitative Measure): Department. The Service Learning You are required to maintain a minimum of For the First Suspension: You may not Department communicates with community a 2.0 cumulative grade point average on a attend the college for one semester (not partners, students, and faculty members to 4.0 A to F scale. including summer term). After serving the ensure that needs are being met through 2. Completion Rate (Quantitative Measure): suspension, you may be readmitted on their involvement. You are required to maintain a completion probation after consulting with a counselor rate of 67% of credits attempted and submitting a signed Readmit Form to the For a list of courses and instructors that cumulatively. Your completion rate is Records Office. incorporate service learning, please contact calculated beginning with the first attempted the Director of Service Learning at (651) 748- credit and is calculated for grades A, B, C, For the Second and Subsequent 2602. For more information, please visit www. D, and P. Courses for which a you receive a Suspensions: centuryservicelearning.project.mnscu.edu. letter grade of I, W, F, and Z are considered You may not attend the college for two credits attempted and not successfully semesters (not including summer term). After Standards of Academic Progress completed. serving the suspension, you may be readmitted Century College wants you and every student 3. Evaluation Period: Your academic progress on probation after consulting with a counselor to have a successful learning experience. We is monitored at the end of each academic and submitting a signed Readmit Form to the maintain an open door admissions policy, Records Office.

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Appeals: In order to petition for a waiver of in the number of attempted credits but are Transfer of Credits from Other Institutions serving either a first or second suspension and removed from the credits earned calculation. Transcripts will be evaluated in time for New to seek re-admittance for the next academic While this has no punitive impact on GPA, Student Orientation sessions for new students term, you must complete an Academic the percentage of completion will reflect the who have reserved an orientation session Progress Plan and a Waiver of Academic original course as attempted but not earned. and whose transcripts were submitted by the Suspension Form with the help of a counselor. Priority Deadlines of March 15 (for Summer) Academic Progress Plans are developed with Transfer Credits: Transfer credits accepted and June 15 (for Fall Semester) and October students on suspension in Pre-scheduled group by the institution shall not be counted as 15 (for Spring Semester). If you are enrolled in sessions. Students must register to attend the credits attempted for calculation of the courses during the current semester, you will suspension and meet deadline requirements. cumulative completion percentage, or used in receive a full evaluation for registration for the Approval of the request to waive the calculating the cumulative GPA. next semester. Transcripts that arrive after the suspension is decided by the Satisfactory deadlines will be evaluated after registration Academic Progress Committee. Final approval Withdrawals: You may withdraw from a during that semester. If you are not enrolled in of all appeals rests with the Dean of Students. course or courses after the posted drop period. courses during the current semester you will A grade of ‘W’ is given and will not impact not receive a full evaluation until you register. Continuation of Students Who Have GPA. But, a withdrawal will impact Transcripts will be retained on file for one year. Successfully Appealed: During the term completion rate negatively as credits of appeal, if you make successful progress attempted and not earned are calculated in All passing credits (A, B, C, D, P) earned at as described for the continued probation (2.0 your percentage of completion. a regionally accredited institution will be GPA and 67% completion at the term level) but accepted towards a Century College program. have not yet met the cumulative standards, Technical Education Guarantee you may continue to attend the college. If you If you graduate with a State Board approved Transfer of Credits do not meet the term standard, you will be Associate in Applied Science degree or to Other Institutions suspended again. diploma, but are judged by your employer as If you wish to earn a four-year degree, you lacking technical job skills, you will be should check the lower division requirements Additional Elements provided up to 12 semester credits of of your chosen transfer college. Since Treatment of Grades: Courses for which instruction free of charge. Certain standards requirements and acceptance of Century again receive a letter grade of A, B, C, D, and apply to this guarantee. Please contact the College credits differs from one college to P are included in the calculation of cumulative Vice President of Student Services, West another, you should obtain a copy of the credit completion as courses successfully Campus, for more information or call (651) transfer college catalog or bulletin early in completed. 779-3929. your first year, use the applicable Century College transfer guide sheets, discuss transfer Courses for which you receive a letter grade of Transcripts and Diplomas plans with advisors from the transfer college, I, W, or F shall be treated as credits attempted Century College provides transcripts for a and work with a Century College counselor. but not successfully completed. Blank grades fee through National Student Clearinghouse Also, you can look up how credits transfer (Z) will be treated as credits attempted but not at www.getting transcript.com., or through by using the uSelect Course Transfer System successfully completed. your myCentury student portal. Upon earning website at www.uselectmn.org. You can also an award at Century College, the diploma refer to Chapter 5, which contains information Academic Forgiveness (or Amnesty): is mailed to the student. For a replacement regarding Minnesota General Education Credits for which you have been granted diploma, contact the Records office for fee Transfer Curriculum and Transferring to academic forgiveness will not be used in information. The College will withhold another college. Additional information, is the calculation of the standard for academic issuance of transcripts and/or diplomas to you located in the Transfer Guide at the back of progress. This differs from Financial Aid policy until all money due the College has been paid. this catalog or go to www.mntransfer.org, the for Satisfactory Academic Policy. The only exceptions to this policy are student Minnesota Transfer Website. loans scheduled to mature at a future date. Course Repeats: For a course that is Withdrawing from Courses repeated, the original grade will remain on Transfer Agreements See Chapter 2, Change of Registration the transcript but will not be used in the GPA Please see Chapter 4, Articulation Agreements. Policies. calculation. The original course credits remain

34 Century College 2011-2012 Chapter 5 Educational Programs

Career Exploration and Planning

Counselors are available to assist you with career exploration and career planning in the Counseling and Career Center located on West Campus, Main Entrance, Room 2410. Counselors can help you decide which programs are most appropriate for your educational goals, which may include transitioning to a new career, career advancement, transferring to a bachelor’s program or continuing education. The college’s GPS LifePlan, web site www.gpslifeplan.org/century can also be used to help you explore your personal career interests and goals.

If you are undecided about your career Educational Program Program Requirements direction, you may use the counseling ………………………………………… services and the Career Center to start Comparison ………………………………………… your career decision-making process while Minnesota General Education taking general education courses. In the Transfer Curriculum Career Center, you will find occupational Century College offers six types of academic programs to help you achieve a wide variety information, placement data reports, The Minnesota General Education Transfer of educational and career goals. These interest and skill assessments, resume Curriculum (MnTC) is an agreement signed programs are as follows: and interview resources, books, videos, by all Minnesota public higher education computer career guidance programs, institutions. It is a collaborative effort among Associate in Arts Degree and Internet search information. all two-and four-year public colleges and Associate in Fine Arts Degree universities in Minnesota to help you transfer Associate in Science Degree You are encouraged to use Minnesota your work in general education. When you Associate in Applied Science Degree Career Information System (MCIS) and complete the Minnesota General Education Occupational Diploma Internet System for Education and Transfer Curriculum at one of the participating Certificate Employment Knowledge (ISEEK) website: colleges/universities and then transfer to any other Minnesota public baccalaureate www.iseek.org. These easy-to-use The degree programs (AA, AFA, AS, and AAS) computerized systems will help you gather degree-granting university, you will have are distinguished from one another by the fulfilled all lower-division general education occupational information on job distribution of credits required to earn each descriptions, aptitudes, working conditions, requirements. Within the 40 credits required, type of degree. The diplomas and certificates there are ten goals. One course may fulfill a earnings, employment outlook, training are distinguished from degrees by being maximum of two goals; however, credits will and education required, and much more. specifically focused on an occupational area, only be counted once in total. If you fulfill the Century also offers Career Studies courses, or academic focus, and requiring fewer ten goal areas in fewer than 40 credits, you such as Career and Life Planning (CRRS credits. can select courses within any of the goals 1010), to assist you. to achieve the 40-credit total. In addition to the 40 credit core, the AA requires you to complete 18 additional credits, which may be MnTC goal-fulfilling courses, pre-major 651.779.3300 35 5 Educational Programs requirements, or electives and 2 credits in 4. Mathematical/Logical Reasoning Health/Physical Education. The AFA, AS and Minnesota General This goal is designed to increase students’ the AAS degrees and the diplomas and Education Transfer knowledge about mathematical and logical certificates at Century College also use modes of thinking. Mathematics and logic MnTC courses to fulfill their general Curriculum Goals and will enable students to appreciate the breadth education requirements. of applications of mathematics, evaluate Competencies arguments, and detect fallacious reasoning. The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum is in ………………………………………… Students will learn to apply mathematics, place to help you meet the social, personal, logic, and/or statistics to help them make and career challenges of the 21st Century. 1. Communication decisions in their lives and careers. Therefore, the Minnesota Transfer Cur- This goal is designed to help students riculum commits all public colleges and develop as writers and speakers who use the 5. History and the Social and Behavioral universities in the state of Minnesota to a English language effectively and who read, Sciences broad educational foundation that integrates write, speak and listen critically. As a base, This goal is designed to increase students’ a body of knowledge and skills with a all students should complete introductory knowledge of how historians and social and study of contemporary concerns. The goals communication requirements early in their behavioral scientists discover, describe, and and competencies emphasize our common collegiate studies. Writing competency is explain the behaviors and interactions among membership in the human community; our an ongoing process to be reinforced through individuals, groups, institutions, events, and personal responsibility for intellectual, life- writing-intensive courses and writing across ideas. Such knowledge will better equip long learning; and an awareness that we live the curriculum. Speaking and listening skills students to understand themselves and the in a diverse world. They include diverse ways need reinforcement through multiple op- roles they play in addressing the issues of knowing—that is, the factual content, portunities for interpersonal communication, facing humanity. the theories and methods, and the creative public speaking, and discussion. modes of a broad spectrum of disciplines and 6. Humanities and Fine Arts interdisciplinary fields—as well as emphasis 2. Critical Thinking This goal is designed to expand students’ on the basic skills of discovery, integration, This goal is designed to help students knowledge of the human condition and human application and communication. develop as thinkers who are able to unify cultures, especially in relation to behavior, factual, creative, rational, and value-sensi- ideas, and values expressed in works of The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum is divided tive modes of thought. Critical thinking will human imagination and thought. Through into ten areas of emphasis, known as goals. be taught and used throughout the general study in disciplines such as literature, education curriculum in order to develop philosophy, and the fine arts, students will You may transfer the MnTC in each of the students’ awareness of their own thinking engage in critical analysis, form aesthetic following ways: and problem-solving procedures. To integrate judgments, and develop an appreciation of 1. As an entire package: If you complete the new skills into their customary ways of think- the arts and humanities as fundamentals to transfer curriculum at one institution, it ing, students must be actively engaged in the health and survival of any society. will be accepted as completion of the practicing thinking skills and applying them transfer curriculum at Century College. 7. Human Diversity to open-ended problems. 2. As a goal area: completion of a goal area This goal is designed to increase students’ of the MnTC at one institution will be understanding of individual and group 3. Natural Sciences accepted as a goal completion at Century differences (e.g., race, gender, class) and This goal is designed to improve students’ College. their knowledge of the traditions and values understanding of natural science principles 3. As courses within goal areas: If you of various groups in the United States. and of the methods of scientific inquiry (i.e., complete a course which is included as Students should be able to evaluate the the ways in which scientists investigate part of a goal area at the sending United States’ historical and contemporary natural science phenomena). As a basis for institution, it will be accepted for full responses to group differences. life-long learning, students need to know credit within the same goal area at the vocabulary of science and to realize that, Century College. When a course you have 8. Global Perspective while a set of principles has been developed taken meets requirements for two This goal is designed to increase students’ through the work of previous scientists, different goal areas at a sending understanding of the growing ongoing scientific inquiry and new knowledge institution, the course will be accepted in interdependence of nations and peoples and will bring changes in some ways scientists transfer at Century College for the same develop their ability to apply a comparative view the world. By studying the problems two goal areas. perspective to cross-cultural social, economic that engage today’s scientists, students learn and political experiences. to appreciate the importance of science in If you would like more information, please their lives and to understand the value of a refer to the Minnesota Transfer website at 9. Ethical and Civic Responsibility scientific perspective. www.mntransfer.org. This goal is designed to develop students’ 36 Century College 2011-2012 capacity to identify, discuss, and reflect upon two different disciplines, with at least one English the ethical dimensions of political, social, traditional lab course. 1021-Composition I (grade of C or better and personal life and to understand the required) ways in which they can exercise responsible Goal 4 - Math/Logical Reasoning: 1022-Composition II and productive citizenship. While there are Minimum of 3 credits. Courses must be diverse views of social justice or the common numbered between MATH 1020 and 1082 or GOAL TWO: CRITICAL THINKING good in a pluralistic society, students should PHIL 1041. Fulfilled when all MnTC goals are complete. learn that responsible citizenship requires them to develop skills to understand their Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral GOAL THREE: NATURAL SCIENCES own and others’ positions, be part of the free Sciences: (+ with traditional lab) All Goal 3 courses exchange of ideas, and function as public- Minimum of 9 credits. Three courses from contain a traditional lab or lab-like component. minded citizens. three different disciplines. Anthropology *1022-Introduction to Physical Anthropology: 10. People and the Environment Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: Human Origins (10) This goal is designed to improve students’ Minimum of 9 credits. Three courses, at least Biology understanding of today’s complex environ- one of which must be a literature course, 1020-Biology Concepts+ mental challenges. Students will examine from three different disciplines. 1021-Biology of Women the interrelatedness of human society and 1023-Introduction to Forensic Biology+ the natural environment. Knowledge of both Goal 7 - 10 - Theme Goals: 1024-Human Biology biophysical principles and sociocultural 3 credits in each of four goals 7-10. NOTE: *1025-Field Biology (10)+ systems is the foundation for integrative and May be fulfilled by courses from Goals 1-6, *1026-Plants and Society (10)+ critical thinking about environmental issues. since many of those courses also meet Goals *1027-Climate Change Biology (10) 7-10, or can be fulfilled with additional cours- *1028-Ecology+ (10) Technology and Information Resources es listed separately under Goals 7-10. 1029-Microbes and Society: An Introduction Students who complete the Minnesota to Microbiology+ General Education Transfer Curriculum are Remember: If you fulfill the 10 goal areas 1041-Principles of Biology I+ expected to use computers, libraries, and in fewer than 40 semester credits, select 1042-Principles of Biology II+ other appropriate technology and informa- courses within any of the goals to achieve a 2031-Human Anatomy & Physiology I+ tion resources which play an increasingly 40 credit total. 2032-Human Anatomy & Physiology II+ important role in our personal, educational, 2035-Microbiology+ and work lives. Students will have many MINNESOTA GENERAL Chemistry opportunities to use and refine technological 1020-Chemistry Concepts+ and research skills throughout their lower- EDUCATION TRANSFER 1041-Principles of Chemistry I+ division general education. COURSE LIST 1042-Principles of Chemistry II+ Earth Science Students who have not had experience with Courses marked with an asterisk* in goals *1020-Earth Science+ (10) technology and information resources should 1-6 will also fulfill requirements in goals *1025-Interdisciplinary Physical and contact a counselor or program advisor to 7-10, goal number listed in parenthesis Environmental Science (10) obtain assistance in registering for appropri- ( ) after course title. *1030-Physical Geology+ (10) ate courses. *1040-Energy Concepts (10) For any additions or changes in the MnTC *1045-Energy Concepts Lab+ (10) Course List, see the Counseling Center for MnTC Distribution Requirements: *1050-Introduction to Meteorology (10) information. *1055-Meteorology Lab+ (10) *1060-Introduction to Oceanography (10) Goal 1 - Communication: GOAL ONE: COMMUNICATION *1080-Natural Disasters (10) Minimum of 10 credits including ENGL 1021, Communication Geography ENGL 1022 and at least one 3-credit Com- *1021-Fundamentals of Public Speaking (9) *1021-Physical Geography (10) munication course from COMM 1021, 1031, *1031-Interpersonal Communication (7) *1060-Investigating the Environmental 1041 or 1051. *1041-Small Group Communication (9) Sciences Using GIS (Geographical *1051-Intercultural Communication (8) Information Systems (10) Goal 2 - Critical Thinking: *1053-Communication, Travel, and Tourism (8) Physics Fulfilled when all MnTC goals are complete. *2011-Interviewing (9) 1020-Physics Concepts+ *2033-Nonverbal Communication (7) 1041-General Physics I+ Goal 3 - Sciences: *2071-Communication and Gender (7) 1042-General Physics II+ Minimum of 7 credits. 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GOAL FOUR: MATHEMATICAL/LOGICAL REASONING Mathematics 1025-Statistics 1030-Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 1050-Finite Mathematics 1061-College Algebra I 1062-College Algebra II with Trigonometry 1070-Survey of Calculus 1081-Single-Variable Calculus I 1082-Single-Variable Calculus II Philosophy 1041-Introduction to Logic

GOAL FIVE: HISTORY AND THE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Anthropology *1023-Introduction to Cultural Anthropology *2053-Southeast Asia and the Vietnam War (8) Women and Gender Studies (8) *2063-Women, Health and Medicine (7) *1061-Foundations of Women and Gender *1025-Introduction to Archaeology (7) *2065-Women in America to 1890 (7) Studies (9) *2031-Sex and Gender (8) *2066-Women in America Since 1890 (7) *1071-Introduction to GLBT Studies (7) *2061-Anthropology of Human Nature (10) Linguistics *2061-Women in Global Perspective (8) Communication *1030-Introduction to English Language *1061-Introduction to Mass Communication (9) Analysis (7) GOAL SIX: HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS *2051-Minnesota’s New Immigrants: 2030-Introduction to Socio-Linguistics Art Communication, Culture and Conflict (7) Political Science *1020-Art Appreciation (8) Economics *1020-Introduction to Political Science (9) *1021-Art History of the Western World I (8) 1021-Macroeconomics *1023-International Relations (8) *1022-Art History of the Western World II (8) 1023-Microeconomics *1031-American Government (9) *1023-American Art (7) Geography *1033-State and Local Government (9) 1024-2D Design *1023-Human Geography (8) *1035-Constitutional Law (9) 1025-3D Design *1031-World Regional Geography (8) Psychology 1031-Photography I *1041-Minnesota Geography (7) 1020-General Psychology 1041-Drawing I Global Studies 1030-Psychology of Adjustment 1051-Painting I *2010-Introduction to Global Studies (8) 1041-Developmental Psychology 1055-Watercolor History *2021-Abnormal Psychology (7) 1071-Ceramics I *1021-Western Civilization: from Antiquity to *2043-Child Development (9) 2031-Photography II the 18th Century (8) *2044-Adolescent Development (9) English (Literature) *1022-Western Civilization: from the 18th *2045-Adulthood, Aging and Death (9) 2011-American Literature: Colonial to Civil Century to the Present (8) Sociology War *1031-United States to 1877 (7) *1020-Introduction to Sociology (7) *2012-American Literature: Civil War to *1032-United States Since 1877 (7) *1033-Sociology of Families in Crisis (7) Present (7) *1035-Minnesota History (9) *1041-Sociology of Social Problems (9) *2013-African American Literature (7) *1051-East Asia Since 1600 (8) *1080-Introduction to the Criminal Justice 2014-Minnesota Writers *1061-World History 1400 to Present (8) System (9) *2015-American Indian Literature (7) *2041-Myths in American History (9) *2031-Sociology of the Family (7) *2018-Introduction to Folklore (7) *2043-The United States Since 1945 (9) *2051-Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (7) *2031-British Literature: Medieval to *2045-The American West: An Environmental *2053-Sociology of Disability (7) Romantic (8) History (10) *2061-Sociology of Gender and Work (7) *2032-British Literature: Romantic to Present (8) *2051-20th Century Global Conflicts and *2071-Social Psychology (7) *2035-Shakespeare (8) Crises (9) *2087-Criminology and Criminal Behavior (8) 2043-Literature and Film

38 Century College 2011-2012 *2051-Modern World Literature (8) (denoted with an asterisk) OR by completing GOAL EIGHT: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE *2052-Contemporary World Literature (8) additional coursework from the following Anthropology *2055-Mythology (8) lists. (One course may fulfill a maximum of 1023-Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (5) *2057-An Introduction to African Literature (8) two goals, but the credits are only counted 2031-Sex and Gender (5) *2058-Middle Eastern Literature (8) once.) Art *2061-Women in Literature: British and 1020-Art Appreciation (6) Colonial (8) GOAL SEVEN: HUMAN DIVERSITY 1021-Art History of the Western World I (6) *2062-Women in Literature: American (9) Anthropology 1022- Art History of the Western World II (6) *2063-Women in Literature: World Voices (8) 1025-Introduction to Archaeology (5) Chinese 2071-Children’s Literature Art 1011-Beginning Chinese I 2072-Graphic Narratives: Comics as Literature 1023-American Art (6) 1012-Beginning Chinese II 2073-Short Novel Communication 2021-Intermediate Chinese I 2075-Science Fiction and Fantasy 1031-Interpersonal Communication (1) 2022-Intermediate Chinese II 2077-Mystery 2033-Nonverbal Communication (1) Communication *2083-Latin American Literature (8) 2051-Minnesota’s New Immigrants: 1051-Intercultural Communication (1) 2085-Bible as Literature Communication, Culture and Conflict (5) 1053-Communication, Travel, and Tourism (1) *2095-Ethics and Environments: 2071-Communication and Gender (1) English The Literature of Place (10) 2081-Health Communication (1) 2031-British Literature: Medieval to English (nonliterature) English Romantic (6) 2023-Creative Writing: Poetry & Fiction 2012-American Literature: Civil War to 2032-British Literature: Romantic to Present (6) Humanities Present (6) 2035-Shakespeare (6) *1021-Introduction to the Humanities: Europe 2013-African American Literature (6) 2051-Modern World Literature (6) and the United States (8) 2015-American Indian Literature (6) 2052-Contemporary World Literature (6) *1025-Introduction to the Humanities: 2018-Introduction to Folklore (6) 2055-Mythology (6) A World View (8) Geography 2057- An Introduction to African Literature (6) *1030-Culture and Civilization of Spanish 1041-Minnesota Geography (5) 2058-Middle Eastern Literature (6) Speaking Peoples (8) History 2061-Women in Literature-British and *1040-Culture and Civilization of Chinese 1031-United States to 1877 (5) Colonial (6) Speaking Peoples (8) 1032-United States Since 1877 (5) 2063-Women in Literature-World Voices (6) *1041-The Art of Film (8) 2063-Women, Health, and Medicine (5) 2083-Latin American Literature (6) *1043-International Film (8) 2065 Women in America to 1890 (5) Geography *1045-American Film (7) 2066 Women in America Since 1890 (5) 1023-Human Geography (5) *1051-African American Cultural Humanities 1031-World Regional Geography (5) Perspectives (7) 1045-American Film (6) Global Studies *2061-Women in the Arts (7) 1051-African American Cultural Perspectives (6) 2010-Introduction to Global Studies (5) Music 2061-Women in the Arts (6) History 1035-Enjoyment of Classical Music Linguistics 1021-Western Civilization: from Antiquity to *1045-Popular Music in American Society (7) 1030-Introduction to English Language the 18th Century (5) *2051-World Music (8) Analysis (7) 1022-Western Civilization: from the 18th Philosophy Music Century to the Present (5) 1021-Introduction to Western Philosophy 1045-Popular Music in American Society (6) 1051- East Asia Since 1600 (5) *1025-Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (8) Psychology 1061- World History 1400 to Present (5) *1031-Ethics (9) 2021-Abnormal Psychology (5) 2053- Southeast Asia and the Vietnam War (5) *1035-Biomedical Ethics (9) Sociology Humanities *1051-World Religions (8) 1020-Introduction to Sociology (5) 1021-Introduction to the Humanities: Europe Theater 1033-Sociology of Families in Crisis (5) and the United States (6) *1020-Introduction to Theater (8) 2031-Sociology of the Family (5) 1025-Introduction to the Humanities: 1031-Beginning Acting 2051-Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (5) A World View (6) 1033-Acting for the Camera 2053-Sociology of Disability (5) 1030-Culture and Civilization of Spanish 1041-Theatre Production and Design 2061-Sociology of Gender and Work (5) Speaking Peoples (6) *1081-World of Drama (7) 2071-Social Psychology (5) 1040-Culture and Civilization of Chinese Theater Speaking Peoples (6) GOALS 7, 8, 9, 10- THEME GOALS: 1081-World of Drama (6) 1041-The Art of Film (6) Credits in each of Goals 7-10 may be fulfilled Women and Gender Studies 1043-International Film (6) with courses listed under Goals 1-6 above 1071-Introduction to GLBT Studies (5)

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Music GOAL TEN: PEOPLE AND Accounting History 2051-World Music (6) THE ENVIRONMENT Agriculture Horticulture Philosophy Anthropology American Studies Human Ecology 1025-Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (6) 1022-Introduction to Physical Anthropology: Anthropology Human Service 1051-World Religions (6) Human Origins (3) Architecture Information Technology Political Science 2061-Anthropology of Human Nature (5) Art Industrial Relations 1023- International Relations (5) Biology Art Education Journalism Sociology 1025-Field Biology (3) Art History Law* 2087-Criminology and Criminal Behavior (5) 1026-Plants and Society (3) Astronomy Library Science Spanish 1027 Climate Change Biology (3) Biology Linguistics 1011-Beginning Spanish I 1028-Ecology (3) Business Marketing 1012-Beginning Spanish II Earth Science Administration Mathematics 2021-Intermediate Spanish I 1020-Earth Science (3) Chemistry Medical Technology* 2022-Intermediate Spanish II 1025-Interdisciplinary Physical and Chiropractic* Medicine* Theater Environmental Science (3) Child Psychology Mortuary Science 1020-Introduction to Theater (6) 1030-Physical Geology (3) Chinese Music Women and Gender Studies 1040-Energy Concepts (3) Communication Music Education 2061-Women in Global Perspective (5) 1045-Energy Concepts Lab (3) Studies** Nursing 1050-Introduction to Meteorology (3) Computer Science Occupational GOAL NINE: ETHICAL AND CIVIC 1055-Introduction to Meteorology Lab (3) Criminal Justice Therapy* Dentistry* Philosophy RESPONSIBILITY 1060-Introduction to Oceanography (3) Economics Political Science Communication 1080-Natural Disasters (3) Education, Early Psychology 1021-Fundamentals of Public Speaking (1) English Childhood Recreation 1041-Small Group Communication (1) 2095-Ethics and Environments: The Education, Elementary Social Work 1061-Introduction to Mass Communication (5) Literature of Place (6) Education, Secondary Sociology 2011-Interviewing (1) Geography Engineering Spanish English 1021-Physical Geography (3) English Statistics 2025-Creative Writing: Nonfiction 1060-Investigating the Environmental Forestry Theater 2062-Women in Literature-American (6) Sciences Using GIS (Geographical French Veterinary* History Information Systems (3) Geography Women and Gender 1035-Minnesota History (5) History Global Education** Studies 2041-Myths in American History (5) 2045-The American West: An Environmental *Preprofessional programs 2043-The United States Since 1945 (5) History (5) **Century Certificate available; see program 2051- 20th Century Global Conflicts and listing Crises (5) * course also fulfills a theme goal + traditional lab science course Philosophy 1031-Ethics (6) Transferring to Another College 1035-Biomedical Ethics (6) Political Science Preparation for a Minnesota’s public colleges and universities 1020-Introduction to Political Science (5) Bachelor’s Degree are working to make transfer easier for you. 1031-American Government (5) You can help if you plan ahead, ask questions, and use the established pathways created 1033-State and Local Government (5) An Associate in Arts degree allows you to by transfer agreements. Century counselors 1035-Constitutional Law (5) complete both general education will assist you in planning the sequence of Psychology requirements and pre-major requirements for courses necessary to fulfill transfer program 2043-Child Development (5) a wide range of majors and programs at four- requirements. You can find copies of transfer 2044-Adolescent Development (5) year colleges and universities. You should guides for many of these programs in the 2045-Adulthood, Aging and Death (5) consult with a Century counselor so that Counseling Center, West Campus. In addition, Sociology you can be sure courses taken at Century many colleges and universities send 1041-Sociology of Social Problems (5) fulfill the requirements of a particular field of representatives to Century to answer your 1080-Introduction to the Criminal Justice study, and contact the transfer institution. questions. System (5) Listed below are examples of the bachelor’s Women and Gender Studies degree or pre-professional programs you may If you are thinking about transferring, please 1061-Foundations of Women and Gender begin at Century: Studies (5) follow these steps: 1. Discuss your plans with a Century

counselor. 40 Century College 2011-2012 2. Call or visit your intended transfer college website, http://www.mntransfer.org/stu- 5. If you have questions about your and its website. dents/plan/s_agreements.php, to learn if evaluation, speak with a Counselor or the Obtain the following materials and additional agreements have been reached in DARS Transfer Office. Ask why judgments information: your area of interest. were made about specific courses. Many • college catalog concerns can be cleared up if you • transfer brochure Understanding How understand why the decisions were • information on admissions criteria and Transfer of Credits Works made. If you are not satisfied, you can on materials required for admission 1. The receiving college or university decides appeal. See “Your Rights as a Transfer (e.g., portfolio, transcripts, test scores, which credits transfer and whether those Student” below. etc.). Please remember that some credits meet its degree requirements. majors have limited enrollments or The accreditation of both your sending Your Rights as a Transfer Student their own special requirements such as and your receiving institution can affect As a transfer student, you have the right to a higher grade point average. whether the credits you earn will transfer. the following: • information on financial aid (how to 2. Institutions accept credits from courses 1. A clear, understandable statement of an apply and the dead-line date). and programs that are similar to those institution’s transfer policy. 3. After you have reviewed these materials, they offer. They look for similarity in 2. A fair credit review and an explanation of make an appointment to talk with an advi- course goals, content, and level. why credits were or were not accepted. sor/counselor in the college or program 3. Not everything that transfers will help you 3. A copy of the formal appeals process. you want to enter. When you meet, be graduate. Baccalaureate degree programs Common appeal steps are as follows: sure to ask about course transfer and usually count credits in three categories: a) You fill out an appeal form. admission criteria. general education; major/minor courses Supplemental information you provide 4. Refer to the Transfer Guide located at the and prerequisites; and electives. The key to reviewers - a syllabus, course back of the catalog, the Minnesota question is, “Will your credits fulfill the description, or reading list - can help. Transfer website www.mntransfer.org, requirements of the degree or program b) Department or committee will review. and the uSelect Course Transfer System you choose?” c) You will receive, in writing, the website www.uselectmn.org 4. If you change your career goal or major, outcome of the appeal. you might not be able to complete all d) You can petition the decision. In addition, each fall, Century College Coun- degree requirements within the usual 4. At your request, a review of your eligibility seling Center hosts “Transfer number of graduation credits. If you for financial aid or scholarships. Information Days” for students which can change your degree/major program, If you would like help with your transfer help you in your planning process. See the complete the Student Change of questions or problems, please see a Century Century website or Student Newsletter for Information form at the Records Office. College counselor. dates and more information. Applying for Transfer Admission Transfer Articulation Agreements 1. Completing an Application for Admission Associate in Arts Degree Articulation agreements facilitate your credit is always the first step in transferring. transfer and provide you with a smooth Fill out the application early to beat the Overview transition from one related degree program deadline. Send the application fee. The Associate in Arts degree (AA) is intended to another. Century College has formed 2. Request that official transcripts be sent primarily for students who plan to transfer articulation agreements with a number of from every institution you have attended. to another college to complete a bachelor’s public and private institutions of higher You may be required to provide a high degree. It can be considered the first two learning in Minnesota, North Dakota and school transcript or GED test scores as years of a four-year degree program. The Wisconsin to help you with your transfer well. Failure to send a transcript from a AA degree is a general liberal arts degree, goals, go to http://www.mntransfer.org/ school you have attended can result in and no specific major is listed in conjunction students/plan/s_agreements.php to search serious consequences such as dismissal. with the degree. However, you may choose by program or institution. Please see a 3. Confirm that you have supplied the to concentrate in a particular field of study counselor if you would like to see specific college or university with all the as preparation for a planned major at a four- agreement benefits and requirements or if necessary documentation. Most colleges year college or university. You must take at you need in further help or information. make no decisions until all required least 40 of the 60 credits within the documents are in your file. Minnesota General Education Transfer New articulation agreements are pursued on 4. After the college notifies you that you Curriculum (MnTC) outlined in the preceding an on-going basis. There may be additional have been accepted for admission, section. If you plan to transfer to a four-year agreements reached after the printing of this request that your submitted transcript’s college or university, you should work with catalog. Consult a counselor or go to the credits be evaluated for transferable one of Century’s counselors prior to, and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities credits. Ask that a written evaluation be during, enrollment at Century College to provided for you. 651.779.3300 41 5 Educational Programs help you plan an appropriate program (both numbered between MATH 1020 and 1082 AFA Degree Program general education and major requirements). or PHIL 1041. AFA in Music An agreement with the Minnesota State Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) provides Sciences: Transfer note: Please see page 37 for that Century College’s Associate in Arts Minimum of 9 credits. Three courses from articulation information and a Century Degree or MnTC will satisfy all of the lower- three different disciplines. counselor for specific transfer assistance. division general education requirements of Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: any of the state universities. Minimum of 9 credits. Three courses, General Requirements for the AFA at least one of which must be a literature degree: An agreement with the University of course, from three different disciplines. 1. At least 64 earned college-level credits Minnesota provides that an Associate in Goal 7 - 10 - Theme Goals: (numbered 1000 or above). Of the credits Arts Degree or MnTC will satisfy the Liberal 3 credits in each of four Goals 7-10. applied toward the Associate in Fine Education requirements. NOTE: May be fulfilled by courses from Arts Degree, at least 20 must be earned Goals 1-6, since many of those courses at Century College. Century also has agreements with private also meet Goals 7-10, or can be fulfilled 2. A grade of C or better in Engl 1021. and out-of-state colleges/universities (e.g., with additional courses listed separately 3. Century college-level GPA of 2.0; required Augsburg College, College of St. Scholastica, under Goals 7-10. fine arts core courses GPA of 2.0; MnTC Concordia University-St. Paul, University of GPA of 2.0. Wisconsin-River Falls, University of Remember: If you fulfill the 10 goal areas 4. For any specific course grade requirements Wisconsin-Stout, North Dakota State in fewer than 40 semester credits, select in programs, see Chapter 6, the Counseling University and University of North Dakota) courses within any of the goals to achieve a Center, or program advisor. to allow easy transfer of the AA degree. 40 credit total. NOTE: For goal course options, see MnTC Total credits required for an AFA degree: 64 General Requirements for AA degree course list on pages 33-35. Minnesota General Education Transfer 1. At least 60 earned college-level credits Curriculum: 30 (numbered 1000 or above). Of the credits Health/Physical Education: Specific Fine Arts Discipline: 34 applied toward the Associate in Arts Minimum of 2 credits in Health/Physical Degree, you must earn at least 20 credits Education, with at least one Physical MnTC Distribution Requirements for the at Century College. Education activity course. AFA degree: 2. A grade of C or better in ENGL 1021. Credit and course requirements are unique 3. Century college-level GPA of 2.0 and Recommended for each program. Refer to the curriculum MnTC GPA of 2.0. Computer Literacy: Recognizing the requirements listed in Chapter 6, Programs importance of computer literacy in the world of Study for specific requirements of the AFA Total credits required for an AA degree: 60 today, Century College recommends you degree program. Minnesota General Education Transfer develop computer skills appropriate for your Curriculum: 40 major field by either selecting courses that Electives, additional MnTC, and/or pre-major: are computer based or selecting a course(s) 18 that will fulfill this need. Associate in Physical Education/Health Required: 2 Science Degree MnTC Distribution Requirements for the ………………………………………… AA Degree (or MnTC Notation): Associate in Goal 1 - Communication: Overview Minimum of 10 credits including ENGL Fine Arts Degree The Associate in Science degree (AS) is 1021, ENGL 1022, and at least one ………………………………………… primarily intended for you if you wish to 3-credit Communication course from balance liberal arts education with career- COMM 1021, 1031, 1041, or 1051. Overview oriented classes. The primary purpose of Goal 2 - Critical Thinking: The Associate in Fine Arts degree (AFA) is the degree is to provide the credentials for a Fulfilled when all MnTC goals are primarily intended for those students who specific career and prepare you for admission complete. plan to transfer to another college to to an upper-division college. The extent to Goal 3 - Sciences: complete a bachelor’s degree. It can be which your credits transfer to a four-year Minimum of 7 credits. Two courses from considered the first two years of a four-year college varies somewhat with the specific two different disciplines, with at least one degree program. The AFA degree is a liberal program completed and the subsequent traditional lab course. arts degree with a concentration in a major selected (see note below). Goal 4 - Math/Logical Reasoning: designated discipline in the fine arts. Approximately one-half of the coursework Minimum of 3 credits. Courses must be consists of Minnesota General Education 42 Century College 2011-2012 Transfer Curriculum (liberal arts and general Goal 3 and/or 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical arts), and the balance of credits are either in education) credits and one-half is comprised Reasoning: your program area or general education of career or occupational courses. Minimum of 6 credits; two courses from depending on the specific program you either Goal 3 and/or 4. Goal 4 courses chose. AS Degree Programs must be numbered between MATH 1020 Business Administration and 1082 or PHIL 1041. AAS Degree Programs Chemical Dependency Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Accounting Computer Information Systems Sciences: Auto Body Technology Computer Science Minimum of 6 credits. Two courses from Business Management Criminal Justice two different disciplines. Computer Forensics Education Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: Cosmetology Engineering Minimum of 6 credits. Two courses from Criminal Justice Horticulture two different disciplines. Dental Assistant Human Services Goal 7 - 10 - Theme Goals: Dental Hygiene Law Enforcement 3 credits in each of two Goals 7-10. NOTE: Education Nursing May be fulfilled by courses from Goals Engineering CAD Technology 1-6, since many of those courses also Facility Systems Technology Transfer note: While the AS degree has meet Goals 7-10, or can be fulfilled with Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning more limited general transferability than the additional courses listed separately under Technology AA degree, specific transfer agreements do Goals 7-10 Horticulture exist with selected upper-division colleges. Information and Telecommunications Please see page 37 and a Century counselor NOTE: For goal course options, please see Technology for specific information. MnTC course list on pages 35-37. Interior Design General Requirements for the AS degree: Investigative Sciences 5. At least 60 earned college-level credits Recommended Law Enforcement (numbered 1000 or above). Of the credits Health/Physical Education: In recognition of Marketing: Marketing Communications applied toward the Associate in Science the importance of health and wellness to Technology Degree, you must earn at least 20 credits a thriving society and personal well-being, Marketing: Marketing Management at Century College. it is recommended that you take courses Microcomputer Support Technology 6. A grade of C or better in ENGL 1021. that emphasize life-long health, fitness, and Office Technology: Administrative Assistant 7. Century college-level GPA of 2.0; required wellness. Office Technology: Medical Office career and occupational courses GPA of Computer Literacy: Recognizing the Orthotic Technology 2.0; MnTC GPA of 2.0. importance of computer literacy in the world Paramedic Technology 8. For any specific course grade requirements today, it is recommended that you develop Public Safety in programs, please see Chapter 6, the computer skills appropriate for your major Prosthetic Technology Counseling Center, or program advisor. field by either selecting courses that are Radiologic Technology computer based or selecting a course(s) that Renewable Energy MnTC Distribution Requirements for the will fulfill this need. Translating and Interpreting AS degree: Visual Communications Technologies The minimum Minnesota General Education Transfer Curriculum distribution requirements Transfer note: The AAS degree is not for the AS degree are listed below. Credit Associate in Applied designed to transfer to an upper-division and course requirements are unique for college. However, the Minnesota General each program. Please refer to the curriculum Science Degree Education Transfer Curriculum courses requirements listed in Chapter 6, Programs of ………………………………………… typically do transfer and some of the career- Study, for specific requirements of each AS oriented courses taken at Century may also degree program. Overview transfer to specific majors at selected The Associate in Applied Science degree colleges or universities. Also, some Required MnTC Distribution: (AAS) is primarily intended if you plan to use articulation agreements exist between Goal 1 - Communication: the competence gained through your degree programs and upper division colleges, Minimum of 7 credits including ENGL for immediate employment. The AAS degree please see page 39. If you would like more 1021, Composition I and at least one is granted in a specific major and typically information about transferring credits to 3-credit Communication course from at least one-half of the coursework is in the other colleges and universities, please COMM 1021, 1031, 1041 or 1051. program area, approximately one-third is consult with a Century counselor for Goal 2 - Critical Thinking: from Minnesota General Education Transfer assistance. Fulfilled when all MnTC goals complete. Curriculum (general education and liberal 651.779.3300 43 5 Educational Programs

General Requirements for the AAS Recommended Information & Telecommunications Technology degree: Health/Physical Education: In recognition of Interior Design/Home Furnishing 1. At least 60 earned college-level credits the importance of health and wellness to a Kitchen and Bath Design (numbered 1000 or above). Of the credits thriving society and personal well-being, it Marketing applied toward the Associate in Applied is recommended that students take courses Marketing: Specialty Science Degree, you must earn at least 20 that emphasize life-long health, fitness, and Medical Assistant must be earned at Century College. wellness. Microcomputer Support Technology 2. A grade of C or better in ENGL 1021. Nursing Assistant 3. Century college-level GPA of 2.0; required Computer Literacy: Recognizing the Office Technology: General career and occupational courses GPA of importance of computer literacy in the world Office Technology: Medical 2.0; and MnTC GPA of 2.0. today, it is recommended that students Orthotic Technology 4. For any specific course grade requirements develop computer skills appropriate for their Paramedic Technology in programs, please see Chapter 6, the major fields by either selecting courses that Prosthetic Technology Counseling Center, or program advisor. are computer based or selecting a course(s) Public Safety that will fulfill this need. Renewable Energy MnTC Distribution Requirements for the Sports Facilities Management AAS degree: Translating and Interpreting The minimum Minnesota General Education Certificates Visual Communications Technologies Transfer Curriculum distribution requirements Women and Gender Studies for the AAS degree are listed below. Credit and Diplomas and course requirements are unique for ………………………………………… Century offers academic certificates in each program. Please refer to the curriculum Communication Studies, Global Studies and requirements listed in Chapter 6, Programs of Women and Gender Studies. Overview Study, for specific requirements of each AAS Occupational diplomas and certificates are degree program. General Requirements: intended for those students who want to 1. Diplomas: At least 31 earned college-level focus on learning specific occupational skills Required MnTC Distribution: credits, Certificates: up to 30 earned and use them for immediate employment or Goal 1 - Communication: college-level credits. career advancement. Century offers Minimum of 7 credits including ENGL 2. Century college-level GPA of 2.0; required certificates with up to 30 credits and 1021, Composition I, and at least one career and occupational courses GPA of occupational diplomas of at least 31 credits. 3-credit Communication course from 2.0; MnTC GPA of 2.0. COMM 1021, 1031, 1041 or 1051. 3. A grade of C or higher in ENGL 1021 IF this Diploma and Certificate Program Areas Goal 2 - Critical Thinking: is the Goal 1 course selected. (Exception: Accounting Fulfilled when all MnTC goals complete. 16 credit, or less, certificates) Auto Body Technology Goal 3 and/or 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical 4. For any specific course grade requirements Automotive Service Technology Reasoning: in programs, see Chapter 6, the Counseling Chemical Dependency Minimum of 3 credits; one course from Center, or program advisor. Communication Studies either Goal 3 and/or 4. Goal 4 courses Computed Tomography must be numbered between MATH 1020 Distribution Requirements: Computer Forensics and 1082 or PHIL 1041. Certificate: up to 30 credits Cosmetology Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Cosmetology-Nail Care Technician Sciences: Diploma: 31 credits and above Criminal Justice Minimum of 3 credits. Career/Occupational: at least 31 credits Dental Assistant Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: Dental Practice Management Minimum of 3 credits. The minimum distribution requirements are Education Goal 7 - 10 - Theme Goals: listed above. Credit and course requirements Emergency Medical Services 3 credits in one of the four Goals 7-10. are unique to each program. Please refer Engineering CAD Technology NOTE: May be fulfilled by courses from to the curriculum requirements listed in the Facility Systems Technology Goals 1-6, since many of those courses next chapter of the catalog, for specific Fire Services also meet Goals 7-10, or can be fulfilled requirements of each program. Global Studies with additional courses listed separately Health Support Specialist under Goals 7-10. A minimum of one third of the credits must Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning be earned at Century College. Technology NOTE: For goal course options, see MnTC Horticulture course list on pages 35-37. NOTE: For goal course options, see MnTC Human Services course list on pages 35-37. 44 Century College 2011-2012 Chapter 6 Programs of Study

References to the Minnesota General Education Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)

Throughout the following curriculum listings, notations such as “MnTC Goal 5 - History/Behavioral and Social Sciences” are used in place of specific course numbers. These notations refer to the goals of the Minnesota General Education Transfer Curriculum found in this catalog on pages 33-35. These goal areas list the specific courses from Facility Systems Technology Educational Programs Global Studies which students may choose to fulfill the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning requirements of the program. of Study Index ………………………………………… Technology For example, if a program requires a Horticulture nonspecified, three-credit course in Human Services humanities, the curriculum list would Accounting Interior Design include “Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Associate in Arts Degree (see chapter 5) Home Furnishing Sales Arts: 3 credits.” This means that any Auto Body Technology Kitchen and Bath Design Automotive Service Technology three-credit course listed under Goal 6 Law Enforcement Business Investigative Sciences of the Minnesota General Education Administration Transfer Curriculum could be used to Marketing Management Marketing Management fulfill that requirement. Chemical Dependency Marketing Specialty Communication Marketing Communications Students should be aware that it may Computer Medical Assistant be necessary to select additional MnTC Computer Forensics MnTC (Minnesota General Education credits beyond the minimum required in Computer Information Systems Transfer Curriculum) (see chapter 5) each goal area to reach the total MnTC/ Computer Science Music-Fine Arts General Education credits required for Information and Telecommunications Nursing Technology their degree or program. Nursing Assistant Microcomputer Support Technology Office Technology Cosmetology See the Counseling Center or college General Nail Care Technician Medical website for any changes or additions to Criminal Justice Orthotic Technology the MnTC Course List.n Investigative Sciences Prosthetic Technology Dental Assistant Public Safety Dental Hygiene Radiologic Technology Education Renewable Energy Paraeducation Sports Facilities Management Emergency Medical Services Translating and Interpreting Paramedic Technology Visual Communications Technologies Engineering Women and Gender Studies Engineering CAD Technology 651.779.3300 45 6 Programs of Study

Career/Occupational Requirements: 18 credits The following pages provide a listing of the required ACCT 1010 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 curriculum for each program of study at Century College. BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 Also, check program guide sheets in the Counseling CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications OR Center and Century website for any mid-year changes or CSCI 1020 *Introduction to Personal Computers updates. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with and Information Systems ...... 3 a Century counselor and a program advisor to plan their course of study to assure that specific courses fulfill the ACCT 1020 Payroll Procedures ...... 3 requirements of their program. ACCT 1030 Computerized Accounting Applications ...... 3

BMGT 1030 Survey of Business Economics OR ECON 1021 *Macroeconomics ...... 3

Accounting General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits ………………………………………………………………… Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits Select one of the following communication courses: ENGL 1021 Composition I Program Options: COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Accounting Clerk (9) COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication Accounting Technician Certificate (30) COMM 1041 Small Group Communication Accountant Diploma (45) COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Accounting AAS Degree (64) Additional Requirements: Sufficient credits to total 30* Certificate ACCT 2020 recommended Accounting Clerk *See Counselor for assistance in selecting course(s) Total Number of Credits: 9

Program Description: This program is intended for individuals who Diploma are seeking an entry-level accounting position. It is ideal for someone Accountant seeking an accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll clerk, or Total Number of Credits: 45 accounting clerk position. It is also for those students wanting a base for starting on a longer accounting program. Program Description: An expanded exposure to accounting practice. Graduates are prepared for entry-level jobs as junior accountants, full Career/Occupational Requirements: 9 credits charge bookkeepers, associate accountants, accountants, etc. ACCT 1010 Introduction to Accounting Application Requirements: Skills in keyboarding (30 WPM or OFFT OR 1001 recommended) ACCT 2020 Financial Accounting ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 9 credits ACCT 1020 Payroll Accounting ...... 3 ACCT 1010 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 ACCT 1030 Computerized Accounting Applications ...... 3 ACCT 1020 Payroll Procedures ...... 3 ACCT 1030 Computerized Accounting Applications ...... 3 ACCT 1040 Federal Income Taxation ...... 3 Certificate ACCT 2025 Managerial Accounting ...... 3 Accounting Technician ACCT 2050 Intermediate Accounting ...... 4 Total Number of Credits: 30 ACCT 2060 Professional Issues in Accounting . . . . . 3 BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 Program Description: A comprehensive exposure to accounting practice fundamentals. Graduates are prepared for entry-level jobs BMGT 1030 Survey of Business Economics OR as accounts payable clerks, accounts receivable clerks, payroll clerks, ECON 1021 * Macroeconomics ...... 3 inventory clerks, tellers, bookkeepers, etc. Application Requirements: Skills in keyboarding (30 WPM or OFFT CAPL 1010 *Introduction to Software Applications OR 1001 recommended) CSCI 1020 Introduction to Personal Computers and Information Systems ...... 3

46 Century College 2011-2012 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 7 credits General Education/MnTC Requirements: 21 credits Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Goal 1 - Communication: 7credits ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Select one of the following COMM courses: Select one of the following COMM courses: COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Additional Requirements: complete Sufficient credits to total 45* Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 8 ACCT 2020 and 2025 recommended credits *See Counselor for assistance in selecting course(s) MATH 1025 Statistics ...... 4 MATH 1061 College Algebra I ...... 4 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits Associate in Applied Science Degree Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits Accounting Goals 7-10: 3 credits in one of the four goals Total Number of Credits: 64 *See Counselor for assistance in selecting course(s). Program Description: This degree is designed to prepare the student for entry level positions ranging from management of accounts payable and accounts receivable to a position that requires the professional skills to be a full charge accountant. The second year of the program will emphasize research of financial and Auto Body Technology ………………………………………………………………… managerial accounting topics, the development of professional contracts and the writing of professional reports. The graduate will find employment opportunities in profit and non-profit entities. Program Options: Application Requirements: Application Requirements: Skills in Nonstructural Repair Certificate (30) keyboarding (30 WPM or OFFT 1001 recommended) Automotive Body Technician Diploma (60) Career/Occupational Requirements: 43 credits ACCT 1020 Payroll Procedures ...... 3 Certificate ACCT 1030 Computerized Accounting Applications ...... 3 Nonstructural Repair ACCT 1040 Federal Income Taxation ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 30 ACCT 2020 Financial Accounting ...... 3 ACCT 2025 Managerial Accounting ...... 3 Program Description: This certificate is designed for students inter- ACCT 2050 Intermediate Accounting ...... 4 ested in repairing minor impact damage and car detailing. Students ACCT 2060 Professional Issues in Accounting . . . . . 3 may be employed in entry-level positions, such as painters’ helpers. ACCT 2070 Accounting Cases and Applications ...... 3 Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in RDNG BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 0090 or completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher; assessment score placement in MATH 0030 or completion of MATH BMGT 1030 *Survey of Business Economics OR 0010 with a grade of “C” or higher; and assessment score placement ECON 1021 Macroeconomics ...... 3 in ENGL 0090 or completion of ENGL 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher. BMGT 2060 Business Communications ...... 3 BMGT 2090 Business Finance ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 27 credits CSCI 1020 Introduction to Personal Computers ABOD 1000 Introduction to Auto Body Trade ...... 4 And Information Systems ...... 3 ABOD 1010 Introduction to Welding for Auto Body . . . 4 ABOD 1020 Auto Body Sheet Metal ...... 2 CSCI 1021 Spreadsheet and Database Software . . . . 3 ABOD 1030 Introduction to Auto Body Refinishing . . . . 4 OR ABOD 1040 Corrosion Protection and Body Fillers . . . . 3 CAPL 1025 Microsoft Excel ...... 3 ABOD 1050 Glass Trim and Hardware ...... 2 AND ABOD 1060 Collision Repair and Overall Refinishing . . . 3 CAPL 1027 Microsoft Access ...... 3 ABOD 1070 Auto Body Electrical and Mechanical Components ...... 5 651.779.3300 47 6 Programs of Study

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits Automotive Service Technology ………………………………………………………………… Select one of the following communication courses: ENGL 1021 Composition I COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Program Options: COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication Basic Automotive Service Certificate (27) COMM 1041 Small Group Communication Automotive Service Technician Diploma (64) COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication The Automotive Service Technology Program has been evaluated by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Diploma and is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Automotive Body Technician Excellence (ASE). Total Number of Credits: 60

Program Description: This award is designed to expose students Certificate to all facets of the auto body industry: unibody and frame, computer Basic Automotive Service estimating, damage analysis, refinishing, and major structural repair. Total Number of Credits: 27 This diploma prepares students to meet the collision industry’s expectations of a quality entry-level technician. Program Description: This program provides workplace safety Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in RDNG training and prepares the student to perform automotive repairs in 0090 or completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” or the following areas: tire service, lubrication, exhaust, body electrical, higher; assessment score placement in MATH 0030 or completion starting and charging systems, brakes, steering and suspension, of MATH 0010 with a grade of “C” or higher; and assessment score wheel alignment and standard drive train. The student will receive placement in ENGL 0090 or completion of ENGL 0080 with a grade of training to take the (ASE) Certification Tests in the following areas: “C” or higher. Electrical/Electronic Systems, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, and Manual Drive Train and Axles. Career/Occupational Requirements: 57 credits Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in RDNG ABOD 1000 Introduction to Auto Body Trade ...... 4 0090 or completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher; ABOD 1010 Introduction to Welding for Auto Body . . . 4 assessment score placement in MATH 0030 or completion of MATH ABOD 1020 Auto Body Sheet Metal ...... 2 0010 with a grade of “C” or higher; assessment score placement in ABOD 1030 Introduction to Auto Body Refinishing . . . . 4 ENGL 0090 or completion of ENGL 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher. ABOD 1040 Corrosion Protection and Body Fillers . . . . 3 An Automotive Service Technology program application must be ABOD 1050 Glass Trim and Hardware ...... 2 completed and submitted to admissions before entering the program. ABOD 1060 Collision Repair and Overall Refinishing . . . 3 ABOD 1070 Auto Body Electrical and Career/Occupational Requirements: 27 credits Mechanical Components ...... 5 AST 1005 Automotive Workplace Safety ...... 1 ABOD 2000 Specialty Refinishing ...... 4 AST 1015 Automotive Brakes ...... 4 ABOD 2010 Computer Estimating ...... 2 AST 1025 Steering and Suspension Systems . . . . . 3 ABOD 2020 Unibody and Frame Damage ...... 4 AST 1035 Four Wheel Alignment ...... 4 ABOD 2030 Major Collision Lab ...... 5 AST 1045 Standard Drive Train ...... 4 ABOD 2040 Auto Body Management ...... 1 AST 1055 Automotive Service ...... 2 ABOD 2050 Refinishing Lab ...... 4 AST 1065 Electrical Principles ...... 3 ABOD 2060 General Auto Body Lab ...... 4 AST 1075 Body Electrical Systems ...... 2 ABOD 2070 Mechanical Suspension and AST 1085 Starting and Charging Systems ...... 4 Wheel Alignment Lab ...... 6

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits Diploma Select one of the following communication courses: Automotive Service Technician ENGL 1021 Composition I Total Number of Credits: 64 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication Program Description: This program provides workplace safety COMM 1041 Small Group Communication training and prepares the student to perform automotive repairs in COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication the following areas: tire service, lubrication, exhaust, body electrical, starting and charging systems, brakes, steering and suspension, 48 Century College 2011-2012 Additional Requirements: 3 credits WLDG 1001 Introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding ...... 2 WLDG 1011 Introduction to Metal Inert Gas Welding . . . . . 1 OR General Education/MnTC

Business Administration …………………………………………………………………

Program Options: Business Administration AS Degree (60)

Associate in Science Degree Business Administration wheel alignment, standard drive train, automatic transmission, Total Number of Credits: 60 engine repair and diagnosis, cooling system, emission control, computer systems, fuel injection, engine performance maintenance, Program Description: The Business Administration program is supplemental restraint systems, and air conditioning. The student will designed to provide students with pre-professional preparation in also be prepared to take the (ASE) Certification Tests in the following business through career courses, as well as a strong foundation in areas: Electrical/Electronic Systems, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, general education courses for transfer purposes. Students interested Manual Drive Train and Axles, Automatic Trans/Transaxle, Engine in securing or maintaining employment in a business-related Repair, Engine Performance, and Heating and Air Conditioning. occupation and those interested in furthering their education to a Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in RDNG Baccalaureate Degree may consider completing this AS Degree. 0090 or completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher; Specific transfer arrangements with the college of choice should be assessment score placement in MATH 0030 or completion of MATH made as early in the degree as possible to ensure an appropriate 0010 with a grade of “C” or higher; assessment score placement in program is planned for enrollment at Century and at the four-year ENGL 0090 or completion of ENGL 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher. school. An Automotive Service Technology program application must be completed and submitted to admissions before entering the program. Career Requirements: 27 credits ACCT 2020 Financial Accounting ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 61 credits ACCT 2025 Managerial Accounting ...... 3 AST 1005 Automotive Workplace Safety ...... 1 BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 AST 1015 Automotive Brakes ...... 4 BMGT 2030 Management Fundamentals ...... 3 AST 1025 Steering and Suspension Systems . . . . . 3 BMGT 2051 Legal Environment of Business ...... 3 AST 1035 Four Wheel Alignment ...... 4 BMGT 2060 Business Communications ...... 3 AST 1045 Standard Drive Train ...... 4 CSCI 1020 Introduction to Personal Computers AST 1055 Automotive Service ...... 2 and Information Systems ...... 3 AST 1065 Electrical Principles ...... 3 AST 1075 Body Electrical Systems ...... 2 ECON 2021 Statistics for Business and Economics ...... 3 AST 1085 Starting and Charging Systems ...... 4 MKTG 2050 Principles of Marketing ...... 3 AST 1095 Automatic Transmissions ...... 4 AST 2005 Automotive Engines ...... 4 Additional Requirements: 3 credits AST 2015 Engine Diagnosis ...... 3 Sufficient courses from ACCT, BMGT, CAPL, CSCI, ENGL 1025 or AST 2025 Cooling System Service ...... 2 MKTG to make a total of 3 credits AST 2035 Emission Control ...... 3 AST 2045 Computerized Engine Control ...... 4 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits AST 2055 Electronic Fuel Injection ...... 2 Goal 1 - Communication:7 credits AST 2065 Engine Performance Maintenance . . . . . 4 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 AST 2075 Supplemental Computer Systems . . . . . 2 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 AST 2085 Air Conditioning ...... 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking AST 2095 New Automotive Technology ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication 651.779.3300 49 6 Programs of Study

COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Additional Requirements: 4 credits Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Sufficient courses from ACCT, BMGT, CAPL, CSCI, MKTG, OFFT or complete ENGL 1025 to make a total of 4 credits Goal 3 and/or Goal 4: Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 6 credits General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits College Algebra I (MATH 1061) or higher required Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 credits ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Two disciplines required Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 ECON 1021 Macroeconomics ...... 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ECON 1023 Microeconomics ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credits COMM 1041 Small Group Communication Two courses from two disciplines COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Goals 7-10 - Three credits in each of two goals Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are complete Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 4 credits Business Management MATH 1025 Statistics ...... 4 ………………………………………………………………… Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits (ECON 1021 may be used as a career course) Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits Program Options: Goals 7-10: Three credits in one of the four goals Business Management AAS Degree (64)

Associate in Applied Science Degree Chemical Dependency Business Management ………………………………………………………………… Total Number of Credits: 64

Program Description: The two-year Business Management Program Options: program provides an introduction to basic management. The program Chemical Dependency Certificate (26) is designed to equip the student with skills that are appropriate for Chemical Dependency AS Degree (60) people who seek a position in management. The program is designed primarily for the student who wishes to seek employment after completing an Associate in Applied Science Degree. Certificate Chemical Dependency Career/Occupational Requirements: 40 credits Total Number of Credits: 26 ACCT 2020 Financial Accounting ...... 3 ACCT 2025 Managerial Accounting ...... 3 Program Description: This certificate is designed for students with BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 a Bachelor degree interested in the field of Chemical Dependency Counseling. The program prepares graduates for the written test and BMGT 1030 Survey of Business Economics OR oral examination, which is required for state license. ECON 1021 Macroeconomics ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 26 credits BMGT 2030 Management Fundamentals ...... 3 CDEP 1020 Introduction to Drugs and Alcohol . . . . . 3 BMGT 2035 Human Relations in Business ...... 3 CDEP 1030 Pharmacology of Chemical Dependency . . . 3 BMGT 2040 Human Resource Management ...... 3 CDEP 1060 Professional Conduct in Chemical BMGT 2051 Legal Environment of Business ...... 3 Dependency ...... 3 BMGT 2060 Business Communications ...... 3 CDEP 2010 Chemical Dependency Assessment ...... 3 BMGT 2090 Business Finance ...... 3 BMGT 2095 International Business ...... 3 CDEP 2020 Counseling Skills ...... 4 CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 OR MKTG 2050 Principles of Marketing ...... 3 CDEP 2030 Group Counseling ...... 3 OFFT 1001 College Keyboarding ...... 1 CDEP 2050 Case Management in Chemical Dependency Treatment ...... 3

50 Century College 2011-2012 CDEP 2781 Addiction Counseling Internship I . . . . . 4 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication CDEP 2782 Addiction Counseling Internship II . . . . . 4 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are complete Additional Recommendations: Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 6 CDEP 1040 Overview of Gambling ...... 3 credits CDEP 1050 Substance Abuse Prevention ...... 3 MATH 1025 Statistics-recommended ...... 4 CDEP 2055 Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 10 credits Abuse and Mental Health ...... 3 Two disciplines required HSER 1030 Helping Skills ...... 3 PSYC 1020 General Psychology ...... 4 Select one of the following PSYC courses: ...... 3 Additional Requirements: PSYC 2044 Adolescent Development 1. A grade of “C” or higher in all career/occupational courses. PSYC 2021 Abnormal Psychology 2. Bachelor degree is required for licensure. Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credits 3. A MN Human Services background study with no restrictions is Two courses from two disciplines required for the internships. Goals 7-10: Three credits in each of two goals

Additional Recommendations: Associate in Science Degree CDEP 1040 Overview of Gambling ...... 3 Chemical Dependency CDEP 1050 Substance Abuse Prevention ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 60 CDEP 2055 Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance Abuse and Mental Health . . . . 3 Program Description: The Chemical Dependency program is HSER 1030 Helping Skills ...... 3 designed for career opportunities in entry-level positions in the field of Chemical Dependency Counseling. The program prepares graduates for the written test and oral examination which is required for state licensure. The program articulates into the Metropolitan State Communication University baccalaureate degree in alcohol and drug counseling. …………………………………………………………………

Additional Requirements: 1. Grade of “C” or higher in all Career/Occupational courses Program Options: 2. Grade of “C” or higher in all specific General Education course Communication Studies Certificate (16) requirements 3. MN Human Services background study with no restrictions is required for the internships. Certificate Communication Studies Certificate Career/Occupational Requirements: 30 credits Total Number of Credits: 16 CDEP 1020 Introduction to Drugs and Alcohol . . . . . 3 CDEP 1030 Pharmacology of Chemical Dependency . . . 3 Program Description: The Certificate in Communication is CDEP 1060 Professional Conduct in Chemical intended to prepare students for the demands of communication-rich Dependency ...... 3 workplaces. While there is no specific occupation that this certificate CDEP 2010 Chemical Dependency Assessment ...... 3 serves, employer surveys indicate that oral communication, teamwork, CDEP 2020 Counseling Skills ...... 4 and leadership skills are crucial to success in the workplace. CDEP 2030 Group Counseling ...... 3 Additionally, the Certificate in Communication can build a foundation CDEP 2050 Case Management for Chemical for further studies in communication for students who plan to transfer Dependency Treatment ...... 3 to four-year institutions to complete a bachelors degree. CDEP 2781 Addiction Counseling Internship I . . . . . 4 CDEP 2782 Addiction Counseling Internship II . . . . . 4 Core Requirements: 7 credits COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking . . . . . 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits COMM 2011 Interviewing ...... 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits COMM 2099 Communication Certificate Capstone ...... 1 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 Additional Course Requirements: 9 credits COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Select two of the following courses: COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication ...... 3

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COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 Certificate Electives—Select any one of the following courses: IT Security and Audit Control COMM 1061 Introduction to Mass Communication . . . . 3 Total Number of Credits: 16 COMM 2033 Nonverbal Communication ...... 3 COMM 2051 Minnesota’s New Immigrants: Program Description: This certificate is designed for students, Communication, Culture, and Conflict . . . . 3 graduates, and professionals interested in IT security and auditing COMM 2071 Communication and Gender ...... 3 fields. The program provides more in-depth skills and knowledge for COMM 2081 Health Communication ...... 3 IT professionals and students seeking a career in the security field. COMM 2790 Special Topics ...... 3 Students who complete this award may work in the computer technology fields supporting companies and performing operational Additional Requirements: All coursework applied to the Certificate audits, including system development audits, to ensure that internal must have a grade of “C” or higher. controls are in place, that policies and procedures are effective, and that employees operate in compliance with approved policies. Graduates may assist law enforcement to fight against cyber Computer Forensics terrorism and crimes. ………………………………………………………………… Application Requirements: Minimum assessment score placement in MATH 0070, or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” or higher and assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion Program Options: of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher Computer Forensics Certificate (16) AND IT Security and Audit Control Certificate (16) Completion of MCST 1013, ITT 1031, ITT 2031, and ITT 2010 with a Computer Forensics AAS Degree (64) grade of “C” or higher OR MCP Client OS, MCP Server and CCNA OR Network+ industry Certificate certification Computer Forensics OR Total Number of Credits: 16 Instructor Consent

Program Description: The certificate in computer forensics Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits prepares students to master a variety of operating systems, CFIT 2081 Advanced Windows Forensics ...... 3 investigation techniques, incident response tactics, including CFIT 2083 Windows Security and Auditing ...... 3 computer legal issues. Students learn forensic techniques and CFIT 2085 Computer and Networker Hacker tools in a lab-style, hands-on setting for both Windows and Linux Techniques I ...... 3 investigations. This program emphasizes a practical approach so that CFIT 2088 Computer and Networker Hacker students can take with them a solid grasp of how open source and Techniques II ...... 3 commercial forensic tools complete their tasks. This is accomplished CSCI 2050 Database Management Systems ...... 3 by teaching the fundamental concepts of computer forensics using a CFIT 2099 Computer Forensics Capstone ...... 1 vendor-independent methodology. Application Requirements: Minimum assessment score placement in MATH 0070, or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” or Associate in Applied Science higher and assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion Computer Forensics of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher Total Number of Credits: 64

Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits Program Description: Computer forensics is the process of CFIT 2065 Introduction to Computer Forensics ...... 3 methodically examining computer media for evidence, which includes CFIT 2070 Windows & NTFS File System Forensics . . . . . 3 the collection, preservation, analysis and presentation of computer- CFIT 2075 Computer Investigative Law for related evidence. This degree prepares students for employment in Forensic Analysts ...... 3 computer science, information assurance, computer incident CFIT 2080 Open Source Forensic Methodology . . . . 3 investigation, cyberspace ethics and computer law. Graduates may CJS 2095 Interview, Interrogationand Investigation . . 3 work in a variety of computer technology fields to support MCST 2780 Internship ...... 1 organizations that must protect their proprietary interests or investigate computer activities. They may also assist their employers with civil litigations. Graduates may also assist law enforcement agencies to combat cyber-terrorism and other crimes. Computer

52 Century College 2011-2012 evidence may be relevant in the areas of human resources, Goal 5 - History/ Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 credits employment proceedings, civil disputes and criminal cases as well. POLS 1031 American Government ...... 3 Application Requirements: Minimum assessment score placement POLS 1035 Constitutional Law ...... 3 in MATH 0070, or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” or SOC 1080 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System . 3 higher and assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher Goals 7-10: Three credits in one of the four goals

Career/Occupational Requirements: 41 credits CFIT 2065 Introduction to Computer Forensics ...... 3 CFIT 2075 Computer Investigative Law for Computer Science Forensic Analysts ...... 3 ………………………………………………………………… CFIT 2080 Open Source Forensic Methodology . . . . 3 CFIT 2085 Computer and Network Hacker Techniques I . . 3 CFIT 2095 Independent Study ...... 1-3 Program Options: MCST 1001 PC Hardware and Software ...... 4 Webmaster Certificate (16) MCST 1011 Supporting Microsoft Windows 7 Computer Information Systems AS Degree (60) Professional ...... 3 Computer Science AS Degree (60) MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows 2008 Server . . 3 MCST 1030 Linux Operating System ...... 3 Other computer-related courses are offered in the following disciplines: Computer Application Technology, Computer Forensics, Select one of the following concentration areas: Information and Telecommunications Technology, Microcomputer Support Technology, Office Technology Cyber Security and Network Forensics: 9 credits CFIT 2083 Windows Security and Auditing ...... 3 CFIT 2086 Wireless Ethical Hacking and Certificate Penetration Testing ...... 3 Webmaster Certificate CFIT 2088 Computer and Network Hacker Techniques II . 3 Total Number of Credits: 16 Computer System Forensics: 9 credits CFIT 2070 Microsoft file System Forensics ...... 3 Program Description: Being a webmaster for today’s eye-catching CFIT 2081 Advanced Windows Forensics ...... 3 and highly interactive websites requires a challenging blend of skills. CJS 2095 Interview, Interrogation A webmaster is expected to actively participate both in the design and and Investigation ...... 3 development aspects of a website. This certificate has been designed to respond to this need by integrating fundamental and pertinent Additional Requirements: 6 credits material from the Visual Communications Technology and Computer Select six credits from the following: Science disciplines. Completion of this certificate will provide the COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 student with a comprehensive understanding of, and practical CSCI 1060 Introduction to Programming ...... 3 experience in, aspects of website creation ranging from visual design CSCI 1081 Programming Fundamentals ...... 3 basics to Internet programming techniques. CSCI 1082 Object-Oriented Programming ...... 3 Recommendation: Basic programming skills or appropriate ITT 1021 Principles of Information Security . . . . . 3 coursework are required for this certificate. For students having no ITT 1031 Network Fundamentals (CCNA1) ...... 3 prior programming experience, CSCI 1060 (one of the electives for ITT 1032 Routing Protocols and Concepts ...... 3 this certificate) can be taken. ITT 2020 Network Security Fundamentals ...... 3 MCST 2015 Administering the Active Directory . . . . . 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 13 credits MCST 2780 Internship ...... 1-6 CSCI 1050 Internet Essentials: Concepts, Use and Design ...... 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 23 credits CSCI 2005 Internet Programming: Client Side Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Scripting and Applications ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 VCT 1013 Design Basics ...... 4 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking . . . . . 3 VCT 1023 Webpage Design ...... 3 Goal 2- Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are complete Additional Requirements: 3 credits Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 4 Select one of the following: credits CSCI 1060 Introduction to Programming ...... 3 MATH 1025 Statistics ...... 4 CSCI 2006 Internet Programming: Server-side Applications ...... 3 651.779.3300 53 6 Programs of Study

VCT 1018 Digital Imaging ...... 3 Associate in Science Degree VCT 1021 Flash Interactive Media I ...... 3 Computer Science Total Number of Credits: 60 Associate in Science Degree Computer Information Systems Program Description: This degree introduces students to the skills Total Number of Credits: 60 related to the analysis, design and development of information systems. Upon completion, the graduate will have acquired a solid Program Description: This degree positions the student on the path to mathematical background and a firm foundation in both the practical becoming an information systems professional. Coursework is designed and theoretical aspects of contemporary computer science. The to develop the student’s analytical and problem-solving skills, in program has been designed to equip students to transfer into a typical conjunction with gaining broad-based, hands-on programming experience 4-year Computer Science degree program. and proficiency. The program has been designed to equip students to Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in MATH transfer into a typical 4-year Information Systems degree program. 1061 or completion of MATH 0070 with a grade of “C” or higher; Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in MATH assessment placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0090 1061 or above or completion of MATH 0070 with a grade of “C” or with a grade of “C” or higher. higher; assessment placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Career/Occupational Requirements: 30 credits Students must complete the following 17 credits: Career/Occupational Requirements: 20 credits CSCI 1081 Programming Fundamentals ...... 3 Students must complete the following 17 credits: CSCI 1082 Object-Oriented Programming ...... 3 CSCI 1081 Programming Fundamentals ...... 3 CSCI 2014 Discrete Structures of Computer Science . . 4 CSCI 1082 Object-Oriented Programming ...... 3 CSCI 2016 Introduction to the Organization CSCI 2014 Discrete Structures of Computer Science . . 4 of Computer Systems ...... 4 CSCI 2016 Introduction to the Organization CSCI 2082 Data Structures and Algorithms ...... 3 of Computer Systems ...... 4 Select 13 credits from the following or any CSCI course not listed CSCI 2082 Data Structures and Algorithms ...... 3 above. Selection should be made in consultation with a counselor or Students must also complete an additional 3 credits from any MATH CSCI faculty member to ensure appropriateness to student’s academic or CSCI course. Selection should be made in consultation with a goals. counselor or CSCI faculty member to ensure appropriateness to the ENGL 1022 Composition II OR students’ academic goals. ENGL 1025 Technical Writing ...... 3 MATH 1025 Statistics ...... 4 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 40 credits MATH 1082 Single Variable Calculus II ...... 5 Goal 1 - Communication: 10 credits MATH 2025 Probability and Statistics ...... 4 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 MATH 2082 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations . . . . 5 ENGL 1022 Composition II ...... 3 Select one of the following Communication Courses ...... 3 PHYS 1041 General Physics I OR COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking PHYS 1081 Introductory Physics I ...... 5 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication PHYS 1042 General Physics II OR COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication PHYS 1082 Introductory Physics II ...... 5 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are complete General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits Goal 3 Natural Sciences: 7 credits Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Two courses from two disciplines with at least one traditional lab ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 course. Recommended: PHYS 1041, 1042, 1081, or 1082 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking . . . . . 3 Goal 4 - Math/Logical Reasoning: 4 credits Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are MATH 1025 Statistics ...... 4 complete Or any course numbered MATH 1061 through MATH 1082 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 10 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 credits credits Three courses from three disciplines MATH 1081 Single Variable Calculus I ...... 5 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 credits and a minimum of 5 credits from the following: Three courses from three disciplines, one of which must be a MATH 1061 College Algebra I ...... 4 literature course MATH 1062 College Algebra II with Trigonometry ...... 4 Goals 7-10 - Three credits in each of four goals MATH 1082 Single Variable Calculus II ...... 5

54 Century College 2011-2012 application of artificial nails. Completion of this certificate prepares students for state written exam and certification of skills as required by Minnesota cosmetology laws and rules for licensure. Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in RDNG 0090 or above, or completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher.

Career/ Technical Requirements: 16 credits COS 1000 Preclinic Introduction ...... 3 COS 1010 Preclinic Nail Care ...... 3 COS 1040 Salon Preparation ...... 3 COS 1051 Clinic Introduction ...... 3 COS 1070 Nail Clinic/License Preparation ...... 4

Additional Requirements: High School diploma or GED, Certification of Skills Practical Exam and State Licensing Exam are required for Licensure.

Diploma Cosmetology Total Number of Credits: 52

Program Description: This Cosmetology diploma includes instruction in theory and practical application techniques of hair styling, cutting, PHYS 1041 General Physics I OR coloring, permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing, and nail and skin PHYS 1081 Introductory Physics I ...... 5 care. Completion of this diploma prepares students for state written exam and certification of skills as required by the Minnesota PHYS 1042 General Physics II OR cosmetology laws and rules for licensure. PHYS 1082 Introductory Physics II ...... 5 Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in RDNG Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits 0090 or above, or completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” or Two courses from two disciplines higher. Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credits Two courses from two disciplines Career/Occupational Requirements: 52 credits Goals 7-10 - Three credits in each of two goals COS 1000 Preclinic Introduction ...... 3 COS 1007 Preclinic Hair Styling and Design ...... 3 COS 1010 Preclinic Nail Care ...... 3 COS 1015 Preclinic Chemical Control ...... 3 Cosmetology COS 1020 Preclinic Skin Care ...... 3 ………………………………………………………………… COS 1025 Preclinic Hair Color ...... 3 COS 1035 Preclinic Haircutting ...... 3 COS 1040 Salon Preparation ...... 3 Program Options: COS 1051 Clinic Introduction ...... 3 Nail Care Technician Certificate (16) COS 1053 Clinic I ...... 3 Cosmetology Diploma (52) COS 1055 Clinic II ...... 3 Cosmetology AAS Degree (72) COS 1057 Clinic III ...... 3 COS 1059 Clinic IV ...... 3 COS 1061 Clinic V ...... 3 Certificate COS 1063 Clinic VI ...... 3 Nail Care Technician COS 1065 Clinic VII ...... 2 Total Number of Credits: 16 COS 1067 Clinic VIII ...... 2 COS 1068 Cosmetology Capstone ...... 3 Program Description: This Nail Care Technician certificate includes instruction in theory and practical application techniques of cleansing, Additional Requirements: shaping, polishing, massage of hands and feet, and also the High School diploma or GED, Certification of Skills Practical Exam and State Licensing Exam are required for Licensure. 651.779.3300 55 6 Programs of Study

Associate in Applied Science Cosmetology Criminal Justice ………………………………………………………………… Total Number of Credits: 72

Program Description: This Cosmetology degree includes instruction Program Options: in theory and practical application techniques of hair styling, cutting, Corrections Certificate (12) coloring, permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing, and nail and skin Investigation Certificate (12) care. Completion of the AAS degree prepares students for the state Private Security Certificate (12) written exam and certification of skills as required by the Minnesota Criminal Justice Science (CJS) Intelligence & Crime Analysis cosmetology laws and rules for licensure. Students will also have Certificate (10)—MnSCU approval pending general education requirements that will help individuals have the Criminal Justice AS Degree (60) necessary oral, written, and critical thinking skills to help them with Investigative Sciences for Criminal Justice AAS Degree (64) their professional and management responsibilities. See also Law Enforcement Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in RDNG 0090 or above, or completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher. Certificate Corrections Career/Occupational Requirements: 43 credits Total Number of Credits: 12 COS 1000 Preclinic Introduction ...... 3 COS 1007 Preclinic Hairstyling and Design ...... 3 Program Description: The CJS Corrections Certificate is designed COS 1010 Preclinic Nail Care ...... 3 for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement students and working COS 1015 Preclinic Chemical Control ...... 3 professionals who have an interest in the field of corrections. This COS 1020 Preclinic Skin Care ...... 3 certificate program provides students with a comprehensive overview COS 1025 Preclinic Hair Color ...... 3 of the various federal, state, and county level correctional systems. COS 1035 Preclinic Haircutting ...... 3 Additionally, after completing this certificate program, students will COS 1040 Salon Preparation ...... 3 have an in-depth understanding of the role of corrections as it relates COS 1051 Clinic Introduction ...... 3 to the overall criminal justice system. COS 1053 Clinic I ...... 3 COS 1055 Clinic II ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 12 credits COS 1057 Clinic III ...... 3 CJS 2083 Introduction to Corrections ...... 3 COS 1059 Clinic IV ...... 3 CJS 2084 Community Corrections ...... 3 COS 1061 Clinic V ...... 3 CJS 2095 Interview, Interrogation, and Investigation . . 3 COS 1063 Clinic VI ...... 3 HLTH 1060 Drug Education ...... 3 COS 1065 Clinic VII ...... 2 COS 1067 Clinic VIII ...... 2 COS 1068 Cosmetology Capstone ...... 3 Certificate Investigation General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits Total Number of Credits: 12 Goal 1 - Communications: 7 credits ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Program Description: The CJS Investigation Certificate is designed Select one of the following COMM courses ...... 3 for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement students and working COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking professionals who have an interest in criminal investigations. This COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication certificate program provides students with a comprehensive overview COMM 1041 Small Group Communication of the methods and techniques used in criminal investigations. It also COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication provides students an opportunity to explore the criminal investigation Goal 2 – Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are topics of interview and interrogation and crime scene investigations. complete Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 – Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 12 credits credits CJS 2094 Fundamentals of Criminal Investigations . . . . . 3 Goal 5 – History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits CJS 2095 Interview, Interrogation, and Investigation . . 3 Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits CJS 2096 Crime Scene Investigations ...... 3 Goals 7-10: Three credits in one of the four goals Select one course from the following: CJS 2070 Private Sector Security and Investigations . . 3 Additional Requirements: CJS 2089 Criminal Law ...... 3 High School diploma or GED, Certification of Skills Practical Exam, CJS 2093 Terrorist and Extremist Groups ...... 3 and State Licensing Exam are required for Licensure. CJS 2097 Homeland Defense ...... 3 56 Century College 2011-2012 Certificate well as comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice system to Private Security help prepare them for the rigors of the criminal justice profession. Total Number of Credits: 12 Coursework illustrates the social, legal, and ethical issues relevant to the criminal justice professional today. Completion of the AS degree Program Description: The CJS Private Security Certificate is also provides a foundation allowing student to transfer to a four-year designed for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement students and academic institution working professionals who have an interest in the field of private security. This certificate program provides students with a Career/Occupational Requirements: 28 credits comprehensive overview of the field of private security and its role CJS 1020 Careers in Criminal Justice ...... 2 in securing the country’s critical infrastructure. Students will also CJS 2081 Police in the Community ...... 3 examine the role of investigations in private security. CJS 2085 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency . . . . . 3 CJS 2089 Criminal Law ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 12 credits CJS 2099 Investigative Sciences Capstone ...... 2 CJS 2070 Private Sector Security and Select 15 credits from the following: Investigations ...... 3 CJS 2010 Foundations of Intelligence and Crime CJS 2094 Fundamentals of Criminal Analysis ...... 3 Investigation ...... 3 CJS 2070 Private Sector Security and Investigations . . 3 CJS 2095 Interview, Interrogation, and Investigation . . 3 CJS 2083 Introduction to Corrections ...... 3 CJS 2097 Homeland Defense ...... 3 CJS 2084 Community Corrections ...... 3 CJS 2093 Terrorist and Extremist Groups ...... 3 CJS 2094 Fundamentals of Criminal Investigations . . . . . 3 Certificate CJS 2095 Interview, Interrogation and Investigation . . . . 3 Criminal Justice Science (CJS) Intelligence & Crime Analysis CJS 2096 Crime Scene Investigations ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 10 CJS 2097 Homeland Defense ...... 3 EMS 1015 First Responder ...... 2 Program Description: The Criminal Justice Science (CJS) Crime HLTH 1060 Drug Education ...... 3 Analysis Certificate is designed for Criminal Justice and Law SOC 2087 Criminology and Criminal Behavior . . . . . 3 Enforcement students and working professionals who have an interest in the field of Intelligence and Crime Analysis. This General Education/MnTC Requirements: 32 credits certificate provides students with a comprehensive overview of Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits the field of crime and intelligence analysis and demonstrates the ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 methodologies utilized to be successful within a government agency. Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 Note: Approval for this certificate is pending from the Minnesota COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking State Colleges and Universities. COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication Career/Occupational Requirements: 10 credits COMM 1051 Intercultural Communications CJS 2010 Foundations of Intelligence and Crime Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Analysis ...... 3 complete CJS 2011 Intelligence and Crime Analysis Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 -Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 6 Methods I ...... 3 credits CJS 2012 Intelligence and Crime Analysis Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 13 credits Methods II ...... 3 PSYC 1020 General Psychology ...... 4 Select one of the following courses: SOC 1020 Introduction to Sociology ...... 3 CJS 2013 Portfolio Capstone of Intelligence SOC 1080 Introduction to the Criminal And Crime Analysis I ...... 1 Justice System ...... 3 CJS 2014 Intelligence and Crime Analysis SOC 2051 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity ...... 3 Internship I ...... 2-6 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credits Select two courses from two different disciplines PHIL 1031 Ethics ...... 3 Associate in Science Degree Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals Criminal Justice Total Number of Credits: 60 Additional Requirements: Students are required to complete 80 hours of criminal justice related Program Description: The Criminal Justice AS degree is designed service learning to complete this program. The service learning to provide students with a broad-based liberal arts education as requirement will be met upon completion of CJS 2081 and CJS 2085

651.779.3300 57 6 Programs of Study with a grade of “C” or higher in each course. Students are advised Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 not to enroll in both classes during the same semester. COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Associate in Applied Science Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Investigative Sciences for Criminal Justice complete Total Number of Credits: 64 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 4 credits Program Description: This AAS in Criminal Justice focuses on the BIOL 1023 Introduction to Forensic Biology ...... 4 theoretical understanding of current and developing technological Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits trends and issues in investigation and collection of evidence used in SOC 1080 Introduction to the Criminal Justice the criminal justice system. The Criminal Justice program combines System ...... 3 the technical, administrative and interpersonal skills required for the Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits criminal justice professional with a strong foundation in the social, Select one course from the following: ethical and legal issues which he or she will confront on the job. This ARTS 1031 Photography I program is designed to prepare the student to work in a wide range ENGL 2077 Mystery of public and private service environments including insurance, pri- PHIL 1031 Ethics vate investigation, security and corrections. This degree serves as a Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals. foundation to keep students competitive in today’s marketplace. Additional Requirements: Career/Occupational Requirements: 44 credits Students are required to complete 80 hours of criminal justice related CJS 2070 Private Sector Security and Investigations . . 3 service learning to complete this program. The service learning CJS 2081 Police in the Community ...... 3 requirement will be met upon completion of CJS 2081 and CJS 2085 CJS 2083 Introduction to Corrections ...... 3 with a grade of “C” or higher in each course. Students are advised not CJS 2085 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency . . . . . 3 to enroll in both classes during the same semester. CJS 2089 Criminal Law ...... 3 CJS 2091 Crime and Incident Mapping for Public Safety I ...... 3 CJS 2092 Crime and Incident Mapping for Dental Assistant Public Safety II ...... 3 ………………………………………………………………… CJS 2093 Terrorist and Extremist Groups ...... 3 CJS 2095 Interview, Interrogation and Investigation . . . . 3 CJS 2097 Homeland Defense ...... 3 Program Options: CJS 2099 Investigative Sciences Capstone ...... 2 Dental Assistant Diploma (48) Dental Assistant AAS (64) ENGL 1022 Composition II OR Advanced Specialty Certificate: Dental Practice Management (16) ENGL 1025 Technical Writing ...... 3

VCT 1047 Forensic Photography ...... 3 Diploma Select six credits from the following courses: Dental Assistant CFIT 2065 Introduction to Computer Forensics ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 48 CJS 2060 Emerging Technologies for the Investigative Sciences ...... 2 Program Description: The Dental Assistant program is designed for EMS 1015 First Responder ...... 2 career opportunities as a dental assistant in private dental offices, PSAF 2040 Incident Command Strategies ...... 3 HMO clinics, public health institutions, dental supply and insurance PSYC 2021 Abnormal Psychology ...... 3 companies, military dental services, and dental school clinics. The HLTH 1003 Worker Right to Know: Health program is accredited by the American Dental Association, and Safety in the Workplace ...... 1 Commission of Accreditation. Graduates of the Dental Assistant SOC 2087 Criminology and Criminal Behavior . . . . . 3 Program are eligible to write the Dental Assisting National Board SPAN 1005 Spanish for Public Safety Professionals I . . . . . 3 Certification Exam and the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry Licensure Exam. Dental Assistant graduates, upon successful General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits completion of the exams, are certified and licensed dental assistants. Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Application Requirements: High School graduate or GED; current ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 certification in CPR; assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; assessment

58 Century College 2011-2012 score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL 0090 with a DENA 1062 Dental Assisting Advanced Functions II ...... 2 grade of “C” or higher. DENA 1063 Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation . . . . . 1 For additional application requirements, refer to the program bro- DENA 1780 Introduction of Dental Assisting Internships . 3 chure available online, in Admissions or Counseling. DENA 1781 Specialty Internship ...... 3 DENA 1782 Dental Assisting General Office Internship . . 4 Career/Occupational Requirement: 41 credits DENA 1000 Introduction to Dental Assisting ...... 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits DENA 1011 Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic I ...... 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits DENA 1012 Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic II ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 DENA 1020 Dental Materials ...... 3 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 DENA 1031 Dental Radiology I ...... 2 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking DENA 1032 Dental Radiology II ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication DENA 1041 Chairside Dental Assisting I ...... 2 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication DENA 1042 Chairside Dental Assisting II ...... 3 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication DENA 1050 Dental Specialties ...... 3 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are DENA 1061 Dental Assisting Advanced Functions I . . . 3 complete DENA 1062 Dental Assisting Advanced Functions II ...... 2 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 DENA 1063 Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation . . . . . 1 credits DENA 1780 Introduction of Dental Assisting Internships . 3 CHEM 1020 Chemistry Concepts-recommended* . . . . 4 DENA 1781 Dental Assisting Specialty Internship . . . . 3 BIOL 2035 Microbiology-recommended* ...... 3 DENA 1782 Dental Assisting General Office Internship . . 4 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits Psychology elective recommended* ...... 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 7 credits Sociology elective recommended* ...... 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Additional Requirements: COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication Sufficient credits to total 64 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication *Required courses to graduate Century College Dental Hygiene program. See a counselor if pursuing a degree in hygiene or dentistry.

Associate in Applied Science Degree Dental Assistant Advanced Specialty Certificate Total Number of Credits: 64 Dental Practice Management Total Number of Credits: 16 Application Requirements: High School graduate or GED; current certification in CPR; assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or Program Description: This certificate specializes in management, above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; supervision, and human relations in a dental setting. Responsibilities assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL would include the efficient operation of a dental office. Graduates are 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. For additional application employed in dental offices in a dental practice management position. requirements, refer to the program brochure available in online, Application Requirements: A graduate of an accredited dental in Admissions and Counseling. assistant program and 1500 hours of dental assisting experience

Career/Occupational Requirements: 41 credits Career/Occupational Requirements: 15 credits DENA 1000 Introduction to Dental Assisting ...... 3 CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 DENA 1011 Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic I ...... 3 ENGL 1025 Technical Writing ...... 3 DENA 1012 Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic II ...... 3 MKTG 1025 Professional Development ...... 3 DENA 1020 Dental Materials ...... 3 MKTG 2010 Workplace Leadership ...... 3 DENA 1031 Dental Radiology I ...... 2 OFFT 2055 Administrative Office Procedures ...... 3 DENA 1032 Dental Radiology II ...... 3 DENA 1041 Chairside Dental Assisting I ...... 2 Additional Requirements: DENA 1042 Chairside Dental Assisting II ...... 3 Sufficient credits to total 16 DENA 1050 Dental Specialties ...... 3 DENA 1061 Dental Assisting Advanced Functions I . . . 3

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DENH 1040 Dental Hygiene Principles I ...... 3 Dental Hygiene DENH 1045 Dental Hygiene Practice I ...... 2 ………………………………………………………………… DENH 1050 Periodontology ...... 2 DENH 1060 Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist . . . 2 DENH 1070 Applied Biochemical Nutrition Program Options: for the Dental Hygienist ...... 2 Dental Hygiene AAS Degree (79) DENH 1080 Dental Hygiene Principles II ...... 3 DENH 1085 Dental Hygiene Practice II ...... 3 DENH 2005 Pain Management ...... 2 Associate in Applied Science Degree DENH 2010 Dental Hygiene Principles III ...... 3 Dental Hygiene DENH 2015 Dental Hygiene Practice III ...... 5 Total Number of Credits: 79 DENH 2020 General and Oral Pathology ...... 3 DENH 2030 Community Dental Health and Epidemiology . . 2 Program Description: The Dental Hygiene Program prepares DENH 2035 Community Dental Health Practice . . . . . 2 students with the entry-level competencies, knowledge, skills and DENH 2040 Legal Aspects of Dental Practice ...... 2 attitudes required for licensure to practice as dental hygienists in the DENH 2065 Dental Hygiene Practice IV ...... 5 state of Minnesota. The DENH program courses are offered over five semesters (four full-time semesters and one part-time summer General Education/MnTC Requirements: 31 credits session); the program is accredited by the American Dental Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Association sponsored Commission on Dental Accreditation. This requirement has been met by the Program Application Application Requirements: All applicants must be Minnesota Requirements registered dental assistants (RDA) or hold an equivalent credential ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 from another state, with 6 months or more of dental assisting work Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 experience (1040 hours) in the past 3 years and have an overall COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking college GPA of 2.5. Students must earn the grade of “C” or better COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication and an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher in the four science courses listed COMM 1041 Small Group Communication in the next section. All science courses must have a lab component. COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Other general education application prerequisites are ENGL 1021 and Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are a 3 credit COMM course (1021, 1031, 1041, or 1051). See Admissions complete or Counseling Center for additional application information. Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 15 credits BIOL 2031 Anatomy and Physiology I ...... 4 This requirement has been met by the Program Application BIOL 2032 Anatomy and Physiology II ...... 4 Requirements BIOL 2035 Microbiology ...... 3 BIOL 2031 Anatomy and Physiology I ...... 4 BIOL 2032 Anatomy and Physiology II ...... 4 CHEM 1020 Chemistry Concepts ...... 4 BIOL 2035 Microbiology ...... 3 OR CHEM 1041 Principles of Chemistry I ...... 5 CHEM 1020 Chemistry Concepts ...... 4 OR Additional Program Requirements: Students must earn a grade of CHEM 1041 Principles of Chemistry I ...... 5 “C” or higher in all required Career/Occupational and MNTC courses. Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits Enrolled dental hygiene students must pass a Minnesota Human Psychology elective ...... 3 Services background study with no restrictions and pass a physical Sociology elective ...... 3 exam before treating patients in the student clinic; they must also Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits maintain their credential as a Registered Dental Assistant with the Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals state of Minnesota (i.e., pay annual fees, maintain CPR certification Optional Courses and continuing education documentation) while they are enrolled in DENH 2060 Dental Hygiene Seminar ...... 1 the program. NOTE: The MN Board of Dentistry accepts all DENH DENH 2790 Independent Study ...... 1-3 program courses for RDA continuing education credit.

Career/Occupational Requirements: 48 credits DENH 1021 Head and Neck Anatomy ...... 2 DENH 1024 Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy ...... 3 DENH 1030 Radiology for the Dental Hygienist . . . . . 2

60 Century College 2011-2012 Child Left Behind legislation (Title I schools). Education Additional Program Requirements: Structured, education-related ………………………………………………………………… practicums, service learning and field experiences are important components of quality education programs. Students in the Paraeducator Associate in Applied Science program are required to complete a Program Options: minimum of 100 hours of approved practicums, field experiences or Paraeducation Certificate (16) service learning. Students are required to appropriately document Paraeducator AAS Degree (60) their education-related practicums, service learning and field Education AS Degree (60) experiences using the portfolio skills taught in EDUC 1020 (which is recommended as a first semester course for all education majors) and EDUC 1021 (which is recommended at the end of the first year or Certificate beginning of the second year). Be advised that transfer institutions Paraeducation and/or employers may also ask for this documentation. Total Number of Credits: 16 Core Requirements: 38 credits Program Description: The Paraeducation Certificate combines EDUC 1000 Field Experience ...... 2 paraeducation courses in key areas with experience working with EDUC 1020 Portfolios for Educators I ...... 1 children in educational settings. The Paraeducation Certificate is EDUC 1021 Portfolios for Educators II ...... 2 designed to prepare paraeducators to meet the “highly qualified” EDUC 1025 Education Standards ...... 3 definition of the No Child Left Behind Act. EDUC 1045 Orientation to Education ...... 3 Additional Program Requirements: Structured, education-related EDUC 1050 Reading and Study Skills Education practicums, service learning and field experiences are important Strategies ...... 3 components of quality education programs. Students in the EDUC 1060 Teaching English Language Learners ...... 3 Paraeducation Certificate Program are required to complete a EDUC 1070 Mathematics Education Strategies . . . . . 3 minimum of 30 hours of approved practicums, field experiences or EDUC 2025 Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms . . . 3 service learning. EDUC 2040 Classroom Management ...... 3 Students are required to appropriately document their learning EDUC 2050 Legal Issues in Education ...... 3 experiences using the portfolio skills taught in EDUC 1020, which is EDUC 2055 Strategies for Teaching Writing ...... 3 recommended as a first semester course for all education majors. EDUC 2070 Special Education Issues for Educators ...... 3 HLTH 1060 Drug Education ...... 3 Core Requirements: 10 credits EDUC 1020 Portfolios for Educators I ...... 1 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 22 credits EDUC 1050 Reading and Study Skills Education Goal 1 – Communication: 7 credits Strategies ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 EDUC 1070 Mathematics Education Strategies . . . . . 3 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 EDUC 2055 Strategies for Teaching Writing ...... 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication Career/Occupational Requirements: 6 credits COMM 1041 Small Group Communication Select a minimum of 6 credits from any education courses. COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Goal 2-Critical Thinking is Fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Students may substitute other approved courses for the above completed. Career/Occupational Requirement upon the recommendation of Goal 3 and/or Goal 4: Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 faculty and administrative approval by academic petition. credits Choose a science or mathematics course Associate in Applied Science Degree Goal 5 – History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits Paraeducator Goal 6 Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits Total Number of Credits: 60 Goals 7-10: Three credits in one of the four goals.

Program Description: The Associate in Applied Science Paraeducator is a preprofessional program providing an essential Associate in Science Degree core of education courses and experiences. It prepares individuals for Education work as educational paraprofessionals. The curriculum provides Total Number of Credits: 60 specific training, general education and experience working with children or youth in educational settings. This degree will fulfill the Program Description: The Associate in Science Education is a education requirements for paraprofessionals as described in the No transfer-oriented program providing a comprehensive core of

651.779.3300 61 6 Programs of Study education courses and experiences. It prepares individuals to transfer COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication into a four-year teacher education program (or to work as educational COMM 1041 Small Group Communication paraprofessionals). The curriculum provides specific training, general COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication education and experience working with children or youth in Goal 2 – Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are educational settings. Students interested in transferring to a four- complete year program need to check the specific transfer arrangements with Goal 3 - Sciences: 7 credits the college of their choice and a Century College counselor. These Two courses from two different disciplines, with at least one discussions should take place early and often to ensure an traditional lab course appropriate program is planned for enrollment at Century and at the Goal 4 – Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 credits four-year school. This degree will fulfill the education requirements for College Algebra I (MATH 1061) or higher required paraprofessionals as described in the No Child Left Behind Act (Title Goal 5 – History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 credits I schools). Students completing the Associate of Science Degree in Three courses from three different disciplines Education will be prepared to take the PRAXIS I Exam. Most four- Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 credits year colleges and universities require that students wishing to be Three courses from three disciplines, one of which must be a litera- accepted into specific teacher education programs take the PRAXIS I ture course exams as part of the application into the four-year teacher education Goals 7 – 10 - Three credits in each of four goals 7 – 10 programs. Additional Program Requirements: Structured, education-related practicums and field experience are important components of quality education programs. Students in Emergency Medical Services the Associate in Science Education program are required to complete ………………………………………………………………… a minimum of 40 to 100 hours of approved practicums or field experiences. Core Requirements: 12 credits Program Options: EDUC 1020 Portfolios for Educators I ...... 1 Emergency Medical Technician (EMSB) Certificate (6) EDUC 1021 Portfolios for Educators II ...... 2 Emergency Medical Services Certificate (16) EDUC 1045 Orientation to Education ...... 3 Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic Diploma (59) EDUC 2025 Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms . . . 3 Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic AAS Degree (76) HLTH 1060 Drug Education ...... 3 Paramedic for the Experienced EMT Diploma (47) Paramedic for the Experienced EMT AAS Degree (60) Elective Career/Occupational Credit Courses: 8 credits Students must take sufficient elective credit courses, as identified on Certificate their approved degree completion plan developed in EDUC 1020 and Emergency Medical Technician EDUC 1045 to make a total of 8 or more earned credits in this area. Total number of credits: 6 Students wishing to transfer into a four-year teacher education program should check carefully with their transfer institution for Program Description: This certificate meets the needs of the entry- recommended courses before selecting courses for elective credit. level Emergency Medical Technician for direct employment in an EDUC 1000 Field Experience ...... 2 emergency ambulance service, basic transport service, an emergency EDUC 1025 Education Standards ...... 3 room, police department, security department or fire department. EDUC 1060 Teaching English Language Learners ...... 3 Completion of the EMT course prepares the student for the National EDUC 1070 Mathematics Education Strategies . . . . . 3 Registry of EMT examination. Successful completion of the National EDUC 2040 Classroom Management ...... 3 Registry exam is recognized by the State of Minnesota to generate the EDUC 2050 Legal Issues in Education ...... 3 state certification required to work as an EMT in Minnesota. EDUC 2055 Strategies for Teaching Writing ...... 3 Application Requirements: EDUC 2070 Special Education Issues for Educators ...... 3 1. The National Registry of EMT examination testing requires a Students may substitute other approved courses for the above minimum age of 18 electives upon the recommendation of faculty and administrative 2. Proof of current/unexpired American Heart Association (AHA) approval by academic petition. Healthcare Provider (CPR) card required prior to the end of EMT course. The AHA Healthcare Provider (CPR) course may be taken General Education/MnTC Requirements: 40 credits concurrently with EMT course Goal 1 – Communication: 10 credits 3. Students must successfully pass the MN Human Services ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Department and the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board ENGL 1022 Composition II ...... 3 (EMSRB) background study Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Career/Occupational Requirements: EMSB 1020 Emergency Medical Technician ...... 6 62 Century College 2011-2012 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication ...... 3 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 (or electives as approved by the EMS Program Director) *Not accepted as Goal 1 in Nursing-Paramedic Mobility Track

Because of changes in industry requirements, EMSB 1020, has been redesigned to a 9 credit course effective Spring Semester 2012. This certificate will reflect this change and be at 19 credits beginning Spring Semester 2012. This change is pending approval by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Please see the Counseling Office for additional information on application requirements.

Diploma Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic Total number of credits: 59

Program Description: This program is for EMTs looking to advance their education to the paramedic level. Upon completion of the program, students may find career opportunities with ambulance Additional Requirements: services, police departments, fire departments, rescue departments, Completion of EMSB 1020 with a grade of “C” or higher hospitals, and clinics. The program meets the criteria for education of Paramedics as recommended by the U.S. Department of Because of changes in industry requirements, EMSB 1020, has been Transportation. The Century College Paramedic Program has been redesigned to a 9 credit course effective Spring Semester 2012. accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational This certificate will reflect this change and be at 9 credits beginning Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP) since 1987. Students Spring Semester 2012. This change is pending approval by the Min- are eligible to complete the National Registry exam for Paramedics nesota State Colleges and Universities System. Please see the Coun- upon successful completion of the program. seling Office for additional information on application requirements. Application Requirements: 1. A completed Century College application Certificate 2. An official high school transcript verifying graduation or an official Emergency Medical Services GED certificate Total number of credits: 16 3. Assessment score placement in MATH 0070 or above, or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “B” or higher, or Program Description: This certificate provides a perfect exit point completion of MATH 1000 with a grade of “B” or higher for the student who is not intending to continue through all stages 4. Assessment score placement into RDNG 1000 or completion of of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program to the paramedic RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher level, or for currently certified paramedics desiring a credential. 5. Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of It formalizes successful completion of basic life support (BLS) ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher coursework. 6. Completion of one of the following: COMM 1021*, COMM 1031, Additionally, should the student elect to proceed with the Associate COMM 1041, COMM 1051, or ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or in Applied Science in Public Safety Degree, this certificate completes higher one of the specialty tracks. 7. Verification of current state EMT certification 8. Documentation of 50 911-generated ambulance runs, which must Career/Occupational Requirements: 13 credits include patient treatment and/or transport. At least 50% must EMSB 1020 Emergency Medical Technician ...... 6 have been completed within two years of acceptance into this EMS 1025 EMS Interventions I ...... 5 program. These must be completed after EMT certification. The EMS 1026 EMS Interventions II ...... 2 run log must include the date, nature of the run, and involvement. Each page must also include the supervisor’s signature and phone Electives: 3 credits number Select at least 3 credits from the following: OR One of the listed courses is a prerequisite to the Paramedic Program. Successful completion of EMS 1025 and EMS 1026 with a grade of COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking* . . . . . 3 “B” or higher in each (can be taken in the same semester) 651.779.3300 63 6 Programs of Study

9. A valid driver’s license EMSP 1070 Paramedic Preparation and Assessment . . . 3 10. A current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification. EMSP 1071 Advanced Clinical Practicum I ...... 3 *Not accepted as Goal 1 in Nursing-Paramedic Mobility Track EMSP 1072 Advanced Clinical Practicum II ...... 3 EMSP 1075 Advanced Life Support Practicum I . . . . . 4 Career/Occupational Requirements: 56 credits EMSP 1076 Advanced Life Support Practicum II ...... 3 EMSP 1041 Introduction to Paramedics ...... 5 EMSP 1077 Advanced Life Support Practicum III . . . . 3 EMSP 1046 Advanced Assessment, Communication, EMSP 1080 Integration and Transition to the and Documentation ...... 3 Paramedic Role ...... 2 EMSP 1048 Advanced EMS Operations ...... 3 EMSP 1049 Advanced EMS Pharmacology ...... 4 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits EMSP 1053 Advanced Medical Emergencies I . . . . . 4 Goal 1: Communication: 7 credits EMSP 1054 Advanced Medical Emergencies II . . . . . 4 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 EMSP 1060 Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I ...... 2 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 EMSP 1061 Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II . . . . 4 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking* EMSP 1064 Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care ...... 2 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication EMSP 1066 Prehospital Special Populations ...... 4 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication EMSP 1070 Paramedic Preparation and Assessment . . . 3 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication EMSP 1071 Advanced Clinical Practicum I ...... 3 Goal 2 -Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are EMSP 1072 Advanced Clinical Practicum II ...... 3 complete EMSP 1075 Advanced Life Support Practicum I . . . . . 4 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 EMSP 1076 Advanced Life Support Practicum II ...... 3 credits EMSP 1077 Advanced Life Support Practicum III . . . . 3 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits EMSP 1080 Integration and Transition to the Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits Paramedic Role ...... 2 Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals *Not accepted as Goal 1 in Nursing-Paramedic Mobility Track General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits Goal I – Communication: 3 credits Diploma Fulfilled by application requirements Paramedic for the Experienced EMT COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking* . . . . . 3 Total Number of Credits: 47 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication ...... 3 Program Description: This program is designed to advance the COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 experienced EMT to the paramedic level. Candidates may include ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 experienced EMTs, registered nurses with experience in an *Not accepted as Goal 1 in Nursing-Paramedic Mobility Track emergency or critical care role, and military medics. Upon completion of the program, students may find career opportunities with ambulance services, police departments, fire departments, Associate in Applied Science rescue departments, hospitals and clinics. The program meets the Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic criteria for education of Paramedics as recommended by the U.S. Total number of credits: 76 Department of Transportation. The Century College Paramedic Program has been accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Program Description: See above Educational Programs for the EMS-Professions (CoAEMSP) since Application Requirements: See above 1987. Students are eligible to complete the National Registry exam for Paramedics upon successful completion of the program. Career/Occupational Requirements: 56 credits EMSP 1041 Introduction to Paramedics ...... 5 Application Requirements: EMSP 1046 Advanced Assessment, 1. A completed Century College application Communication, and Documentation ...... 3 2. An official high school transcript verifying graduation or an official EMSP 1048 Advanced EMS Operations ...... 3 GED certificate EMSP 1049 Advanced EMS Pharmacology ...... 4 3. Assessment score placement in MATH 0070 or above, or EMSP 1053 Advanced Medical Emergencies I . . . . . 4 completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “B” or higher, or EMSP 1054 Advanced Medical Emergencies II . . . . . 4 completion of MATH 1000 with a grade of “B” or higher EMSP 1060 Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I ...... 2 4. Assessment score placement into RDNG 1000 or completion of EMSP 1061 Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II . . . . 4 RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher EMSP 1064 Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care ...... 2 5. Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of EMSP 1066 Prehospital Special Populations ...... 4 ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher

64 Century College 2011-2012 6. Completion of one of the following: COMM 1021*, COMM 1031, EMSE 1154 Advanced Medical Emergencies II . . . . . 4 COMM 1041, COMM 1051, or ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or EMSE 1160 Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I ...... 4 higher EMSE 1161 Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II . . . . 4 7. Verification of current state EMT certification EMSE 1164 Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care ...... 1 8. Meets experienced EMT requirements EMSE 1166 Prehospital Special Populations ...... 5 9. A valid driver’s license EMSE 1170 Paramedic Preparation and Assessment . . . 2 10. A current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification. EMSE 1175 Advanced Life Support Practicum I . . . . . 3 *Not accepted as Goal 1 in Nursing-Paramedic Mobility Track EMSE 1176 Advanced Life Support Practicum II ...... 3 EMSE 1177 Advanced Life Support Practicum III . . . . 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 44 credits EMSE 1180 Integration and Transition to the EMSE 1140 Paramedic Orientation ...... 1 Paramedic Role ...... 1 EMSE 1141 Introduction to Paramedics ...... 3 EMSE 1146 Advanced Assessment, General Education/MnTC Requirements: 16 credits Communication, and Documentation ...... 2 Goal 1: Communication: 7 credits EMSE 1148 Advanced EMS Operations ...... 1 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 EMSE 1149 Advanced EMS Pharmacology ...... 3 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 EMSE 1153 Advanced Medical Emergencies I . . . . . 4 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking* EMSE 1154 Advanced Medical Emergencies II . . . . . 4 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication EMSE 1160 Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I ...... 4 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication EMSE 1161 Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II . . . . 4 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication EMSE 1164 Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care ...... 1 Goal 2 -Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are EMSE 1166 Prehospital Special Populations ...... 5 complete EMSE 1170 Paramedic Preparation and Assessment . . . 2 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: EMSE 1175 Advanced Life Support Practicum I . . . . . 3 3 credits EMSE 1176 Advanced Life Support Practicum II ...... 3 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits EMSE 1177 Advanced Life Support Practicum III . . . . 3 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits EMSE 1180 Integration and Transition to the Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals Paramedic Role ...... 1 *Not accepted as Goal 1 in Nursing-Paramedic Mobility Track

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits Goal I – Communication: 3 credits Fulfilled by application requirements Engineering COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking* . . . . . 3 ………………………………………………………………… COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication ...... 3 Note: Approval pending on new program COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 requirements. Please see counseling for updates. *Not accepted as Goal 1 in Nursing-Paramedic Mobility Track Program Options: Associate in Applied Science Degree Associate in Science Degree Paramedic for the Experienced EMT Total Number of Credits: 60 Associate in Science Degree Engineering Program Description: See above Total Number of Credits: 64 Application Requirements: See above Program Description: The Associate in Science Degree in Career/Occupational Requirements: 44 credits Engineering is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four- EMSE 1140 Paramedic Orientation ...... 1 year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program EMSE 1141 Introduction to Paramedics ...... 3 in one of the following engineering fields: aerospace, agriculture, EMSE 1146 Advanced Assessment, biomedical, composites, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, Communication, and Documentation ...... 2 environmental, geological, industrial, materials, mechanical, EMSE 1148 Advanced EMS Operations ...... 1 metallurgical and nuclear. This program includes the courses usually EMSE 1149 Advanced EMS Pharmacology ...... 3 required in the first two years of a baccalaureate engineering EMSE 1153 Advanced Medical Emergencies I . . . . . 4 curriculum. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the

651.779.3300 65 6 Programs of Study requirements of the major department in the college or university where they plan to transfer, and to consult with the Century Engineering CAD Technology ………………………………………………………………… Counseling office for assistance in planning their program and selecting electives. Guide sheets are available in the Counseling Center for each engineering field. Program Options: Digital Fabrication Technology Certificate (16) Core Requirements: 10 credits Engineering CAD Technology AAS (64) MATH 2081 Multivariable Calculus ...... 5 MATH 2082 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations . . . . 5 Certificate Course Requirements: 15 credits Digital Fabrication Technology Select a minimum of 15 credits from the following courses appropriate Total Number of Credits: 16 for your specific major in consultation with a counselor or advisor CHEM 1041 Principles of Chemistry I ...... 5 Program Description: This certificate is designed for individuals CHEM 1042 Principles of Chemistry II ...... 5 interested in learning more about automation and manufacturing CHEM 2041 Organic Chemistry I ...... 5 technologies and systems. Students enrolled in ECAD, engineering, CSCI 1081 Programming Fundamentals ...... 3 math and science programs/disciplines may benefit from a technical ENGL 1025 Technical Writing ...... 3 set of courses designed to prepare graduates for entry-level ENGR 1020 Introduction to Engineering ...... 4 employment or continuing education in technical/engineering fields. ENGR 1080 Statics ...... 3 Additionally, this certificate serves as the entrance into the ECAD ENGR 2080 Dynamics ...... 3 program. Graduates may gain employment in firms’ R&D, Model ENGR 2085 Deformable Body Mechanics ...... 3 shops, or prototype departments. ENGR 2091 Circuits I ...... 4 Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in RDNG ENGR 2092 Circuits II ...... 4 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; ENGR 2095 Introduction to Digital Design ...... 4 assessment score placement in MATH 0070, or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” or higher. General Education/MnTC Requirements: 39 credits Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 ECAD 1025 How to Make Almost Anything ...... 3 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 ENGR 1020 Introduction to Engineering ...... 4 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ECAD 1020 Interpreting Engineering Drawing . . . . . 2 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication AND COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ECAD 1070 Introduction to AutoCAD ...... 3 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Select from above courses not already taken, from the list below or complete other courses with instructor consent to total 16 credits. Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 20 ECAD 1060 Materials and Manufacturing Processes . . . . . 3 credits ECAD 2050 Introduction to Inventor ...... 3 MATH 1081 Single Variable Calculus I ...... 5 ECAD 2053 Introduction to SolidWorks ...... 3 MATH 1082 Single Variable Calculus II ...... 5 ECAD 2055 Introduction to CREO Elements/Pro ...... 3 PHYS 1081 Introductory Physics I ...... 5 ENGR 2020 Robotics ...... 4 PHYS 1082 Introductory Physics II ...... 5 ENGR 2094 Digital Fundamentals ...... 2 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits ENGR 2095 Introduction to Digital Design ...... 4 Two courses from two disciplines MATH 1015 Applied Mathematics ...... 5 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credits MATH 1081 Single Variable Calculus I ...... 5 Two courses from two disciplines PHYS 1041 General Physics I ...... 5 Goals 7-10 - Three credits in each of two goals PHYS 1081 Introductory Physics ...... 5

Associate in Applied Science Degree Engineering CAD Technology Total Number of Credits: 64

Program Description: Students will use Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD) systems to create engineering drawings. Emphasis 66 Century College 2011-2012 is placed on mechanical drafting standards, components and design for manufacturing. Graduates of the program find employment as Facility Systems Technology ………………………………………………………………… mechanical drafters, engineering assistants, technicians, and technical sales people. Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in RDNG Program Options: 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; Commercial Certificate (30) assessment score placement in MATH 0070 or MATH 1015 or higher, Facility Systems Technician Diploma (48) or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” or higher. Facility Systems Technology AAS (64) Career/Occupational Requirements: 36 credits ECAD 1020 Interpreting Engineering Drawings ...... 2 Certificate ECAD 1040 Engineering Drafting I ...... 4 Commercial ECAD 1060 Materials and Manufacturing Processes . . . . . 3 Total Number of Credits: 30 ECAD 1070 Introduction to AutoCAD ...... 3 ECAD 2020 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing . . . . 3 Program Description: This certificate prepares students for employ- ECAD 2030 Descriptive Geometry and Applications . . . 2 ment in multi-unit housing, commercial buildings (entry level), office ECAD 2040 Engineering Drafting II ...... 4 buildings, restaurants and community centers. ECAD 2050 Introduction to Inventor ...... 3 Program Requirements: Students must be able to perform physical ECAD 2055 Introduction to CREO Elements/Pro . . . . . 3 tasks to complete course requirements ECAD 2070 Power Transmission Devices ...... 4 MATH 1015 Applied Mathematics ...... 5 Career/Occupational Requirements: 27 credits FST 1000 Construction Technology ...... 4 Career/Occupational Electives: 8 credits FST 1001 Facility Workplace Safety ...... 2 Select 8 credits from the following courses: FST 1020 Plumbing Basics ...... 3 ECAD 1025 How to Make Almost Anything ...... 3 FST 1030 Basic Electricity ...... 3 ECAD 1790 Independent Study ...... 1-3 FST 1033 Electric Motors and Electric Controls ...... 3 ECAD 2053 Introduction to SolidWorks ...... 3 FST 2020 Commercial Electric Controls and ECAD 2060 Basic Tooling Fixtures ...... 3 Wiring Methods ...... 3 ECAD 2075 Advanced CAD Software ...... 3 HVAC 1041 Basic Refrigeration I ...... 3 ECAD 2080 Design Project ...... 2 HVAC 1060 Fundamentals of Heating ...... 2 ECAD 2780 Internship ...... 1-3 HVAC 1073 Hydronic and Low-Pressure Steam Boilers . . 3 ECAD 2790 Special Topics in Engineering CAD . . . . 1-3 WLDG 1011 Introduction to Metal Inert Gas Welding . . 1 ENGR 1020 Introduction to Engineering ...... 4 Other electives may be selected with instructor consent General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits Goal - 1: Communication: 3 credits General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits Select one of the following communication courses: Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits ENGL 1021 Composition I ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Diploma complete Facility Systems Technician Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: Total Number of Credits: 48 5 credits PHYS 1041 General Physics I ...... 5 Program Description: This diploma prepares students for Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits employment in residential office buildings, restaurants, hotels, Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits hospitals, community centers and commercial facilities with emphasis Goals 7-10: Three credits in one of the four goals given to advanced facility systems and computerized maintenance management systems. Program Requirements: Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements

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Career/Occupational Requirements: 42 credits FST 2050 Computerized Maintenance Systems FST 1000 Construction Technology ...... 4 and Energy Management Systems . . . . . 3 FST 1001 Facility Workplace Safety ...... 2 HVAC 1020 Load Calculating ...... 2 FST 1020 Plumbing Basics ...... 3 HVAC 1041 Basic Refrigeration I ...... 3 FST 1030 Basic Electricity ...... 3 HVAC 1042 Basic Refrigeration II ...... 3 FST 1033 Electric Motors and Electric Controls ...... 3 HVAC 1060 Fundamentals of Heating ...... 2 FST 1060 Locks, Keys, and Security ...... 2 HVAC 1067 Gas Heat ...... 4 FST 2020 Commercial electric Controls and HVAC 1069 Heat Pumps, Chillers, and Electric Heat ...... 2 Wiring Methods ...... 3 HVAC 1073 Hydronic and Low-Pressure Steam Boilers . . 3 FST 2050 Computerized Maintenance and WLDG 1011 Introduction to Metal Inert Gas Welding . . 1 Energy Management Systems ...... 3 HVAC 1073 Hydronic and Low-Pressure Steam Boilers . . 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits HVAC 1041 Basic Refrigeration I ...... 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits HVAC 1042 Basic Refrigeration II ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 HVAC 1060 Fundamentals of Heating ...... 2 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 HVAC 1067 Gas Heat ...... 4 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking HVAC 1069 Heat Pumps, Chillers, and Electric Heat ...... 2 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication WLDG 1001 Introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding . . . 2 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication General Education/MnTC Requirements: 6 credits Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits complete Select one of the following communication courses: Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I credits COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits COMM 1041 Small Group Communication Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication General Education/MnTC electives ...... 2-3

Associate in Applied Science Degree Global Studies Facility Systems Technology ………………………………………………………………… Total Number of Credits: 64 Academic Certificate Program Description: This AAS Degree prepares students for Total Number of Credits: 15 employment in residential office buildings, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, community centers and commercial facilities with Program Description: The Global Studies Certificate provides a emphasis given to advanced facility systems and computerized multi-disciplinary approach to understanding the interdependence maintenance management systems. The general education required and interconnectedness of peoples and nations around the globe. By courses would help insure individuals have the necessary oral, taking a variety of courses with a common focus, students gain written, and critical thinking skills to help with their professional knowledge and analytical skills to discuss political, economic and responsibilities. cultural elements of contemporary societies from several Program Requirements: Students must be able to perform physical perspectives. They also gain knowledge and understanding in order tasks to complete course requirements to interact and communicate well with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The intention is to enhance these abilities Career/Occupational Requirements: 44 credits in order to become community leaders and active world citizens. This CAPL 1000 Computer Literacy ...... 1 Certificate complements many academic fields and any career which FST 1000 Construction Technology ...... 4 benefits from a global/international perspective. FST 1001 Facility Workplace Safety ...... 2 FST 1020 Plumbing Basics ...... 3 Core Requirements: 3 credits FST 1030 Basic Electricity ...... 3 GST 2010 Introduction to Global Studies ...... 3 FST 1033 Electric Motors and Electric Controls ...... 3 FST 1060 Locks, Keys and Security ...... 2 Global Courses: Select 6 credits FST 2020 Commercial Electric Controls and ANTH 1023 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology . . . . 3 Wiring Methods ...... 3 ENGL 2051 Modern World Literature ...... 3 ENGL 2052 Contemporary World Literature ...... 3

68 Century College 2011-2012 ENGL 2063 Women in Literature-World Voices . . . . . 3 Program Description: This certificate prepares students for service GEOG 1023 Human Geography ...... 3 and installation of residential and light commercial refrigeration and GEOG 1031 World Regional Geography ...... 3 air conditioning equipment. The student must pass the EPA Section HIST 1061 World History Since 1400 ...... 3 608 Clean Air Act Certification upon completion. HIST 2051 20th Century Global Conflicts and Crisis . . . 3 Program Requirements: Students must be able to perform physical HUM 1025 Introduction to Humanities: A World View . . 4 tasks to complete course requirements. MUSC 2051 World Music ...... 3 PHIL 1051 World Religions ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 27 credits WGST 2061 Women in Global Perspectives ...... 3 CAPL 1000 Computer Literacy ...... 1 FST 1001 Facility Workplace Safety ...... 2 International/Area Studies: Select 5 credits FST 1030 Basic Electricity ...... 3 ART 1021 History of Western World Art I ...... 3 FST 1033 Electric Motors and Electric Controls ...... 3 ART 1022 History of Western World Art II ...... 3 HVAC 1000 Sheet Metal and Metal Brazing Practices . . . . 2 CHIN 2021 Intermediate Chinese I ...... 5 HVAC 1041 Basic Refrigeration I ...... 3 CHIN 2022 Intermediate Chinese II ...... 5 HVAC 1042 Basic Refrigeration II ...... 3 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 HVAC 1069 Heat Pumps, Chillers and Electric Heat . . . 2 COMM 1053 Communication, Travel and Tourism . . . . 1 HVAC 2051 Advanced Refrigeration I ...... 4 ENGL 2057 An Introduction to African Literature ...... 3 HVAC 2052 Advanced Refrigeration II ...... 4 ENGL 2058 Middle Eastern Literature ...... 3 ENGL 2061 Women in Literature: British and Colonial . . . . 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits ENGL 2083 Latin American Literature ...... 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits HIST 1021 Western Civilization: From Antiquity Select one of the following communication courses: to the 18th Century ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I HIST 1022 Western Civilization: From the 18th COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Century to the Present ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication HIST 1051 East Asia Since 1600 ...... 3 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication HIST 2053 Southeast Asia and the Vietnam War . . . . 3 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication HUM 1021 Introduction to the Humanities: Europe and the United States ...... 4 HUM 1030 Culture and Civilization of Certificate Spanish Speaking Peoples ...... 3 Heating HUM 1040 Culture and Civilization of Total Number of Credits: 30 Chinese Speaking Peoples ...... 3 HUM 1043 International Film ...... 3 Program Description: This certificate prepares students for service PHIL 1025 Introduction to Eastern Philosophy . . . . . 3 and installation processes of residential and light commercial gas, oil SPAN 2021 Intermediate Spanish I ...... 5 and hydronic heating systems. SPAN 2022 Intermediate Spanish II ...... 5 Program Requirements: Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.

Career/Occupational Requirements: 27 credits Heating, Ventilation, and CAPL 1000 Computer Literacy ...... 1 FST 1001 Facility Workplace Safety ...... 2 Air Conditioning Technology FST 1030 Basic Electricity ...... 3 ………………………………………………………………… FST 1033 Electric Motors and Electric Controls ...... 3 HVAC 1000 Sheet Metal and Metal Brazing Practices . . . . 2 HVAC 1020 Load Calculating ...... 2 Program Options: HVAC 1060 Fundamentals of Heating ...... 2 Cooling Certificate (30) HVAC 1065 Oil Heating Service and Troubleshooting . . . . . 3 Heating Certificate (30) HVAC 1067 Gas Heat ...... 4 HVAC Technician Diploma (48) HVAC 1070 Electronic Ignition and Condensing Furnaces . 2 HVAC Technology AAS Degree (64) HVAC 1073 Hydronic and Low-Pressure Steam Boilers . . 3

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits Certificate Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits Cooling Select one of the following communication courses: Total Number of Credits: 30 651.779.3300 69 6 Programs of Study

ENGL 1021 Composition I written and critical thinking skills to help them with their professional COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking responsibilities. COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication Program Requirements: Students must be able to perform physical COMM 1041 Small Group Communication tasks to complete course requirements. COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Career/Occupational Requirements: 44 credits FST 1001 Facility Workplace Safety ...... 2 Diploma FST 1030 Basic Electricity ...... 3 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician FST 1033 Basic Electric Motors and Electric Controls . . . 3 Total Number of Credits: 48 HVAC 1000 Sheet Metal and Metal Brazing Practices . . . . 2 HVAC 1020 Load Calculating ...... 2 Program Description: This diploma prepares students for service HVAC 1041 Basic Refrigeration I ...... 3 and installation of residential and light commercial heating and cool- HVAC 1042 Basic Refrigeration II ...... 3 ing equipment. The student must pass the EPA Section 608 Clean Air HVAC 1060 Fundamentals of Heating ...... 2 Act Certification. HVAC 1065 Oil Heating Service and Troubleshooting . . . . . 3 Program Requirements: Students must be able to perform physical HVAC 1067 Gas Heat ...... 4 tasks to complete course requirements. HVAC 1069 Heat Pumps, Chillers and Electric Heat . . . 2 HVAC 1070 Electronic Ignition and Condensing Furnaces . 2 Career/Occupational Requirements: 42 credits HVAC 1073 Hydronic and Low-Pressure Steam Boilers . . . 3 FST 1001 Facility Workplace Safety ...... 2 HVAC 2051 Advanced Refrigeration I ...... 4 FST 1030 Basic Electricity ...... 3 HVAC 2052 Advanced Refrigeration II ...... 4 FST 1033 Electric Motors and Electric Controls ...... 3 WLDG 1001 Introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding ...... 2 HVAC 1000 Sheet Metal and Metal Brazing Practices . . . . 2 HVAC 1020 Load Calculating ...... 2 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits HVAC 1041 Basic Refrigeration I ...... 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits HVAC 1042 Basic Refrigeration II ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 HVAC 1060 Fundamentals of Heating ...... 2 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 HVAC 1065 Oil Heating Service And Troubleshooting . . 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking HVAC 1067 Gas Heat ...... 4 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication HVAC 1069 Heat Pumps, Chillers and Electric Heat . . . 2 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication HVAC 1070 Electronic Ignition and Condensing Furnaces . 2 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication HVAC 1073 Hydronic and low-Pressure Steam Boilers . . . . 3 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are HVAC 2051 Advanced Refrigeration I ...... 4 complete HVAC 2052 Advanced Refrigeration II ...... 4 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 credits General Education/MnTC Requirements: 6 credits Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits Select one of the following communication courses: Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals ENGL 1021 Composition I COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication Horticulture COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ………………………………………………………………… General Education/MnTC electives ...... 2-3

Program Options: Associate in Applied Science Degree Horticulture Assistant Certificate (16) HVAC Technology Horticulture – Greenhouse Certificate (30) Total Number of Credits: 64 Horticulture – Landscape Certificate (30) Horticulture Technician Greenhouse Diploma (48) Program Description: This AAS Degree prepares students for Horticulture Technician Landscape Diploma (48) service and installation of residential and light commercial heating Horticulture Technology Greenhouse AAS Degree (64) and cooling equipment. The student must pass the EPA Section 608 Horticulture Technology Landscape AAS Degree (64) Clean Air Act Certification. In addition to these core concepts, the Horticulture Science AS Degree (60) General Education help ensure individuals have the necessary oral,

70 Century College 2011-2012 Program Description: The Horticulture Technology- Greenhouse certificate provides students with the general education and technical skills to meet the demand for well-trained personnel in the greenhouse industry. Graduates of this program will be well versed in greenhouse practices, including physical equipment and production of a wide assortment of plants. Graduates may choose to continue in horticulture to achieve a diploma, or an AAS degree.

Career/Occupational Requirements: 27 credits HORT 1000 Introduction to Horticulture ...... 3 HORT 1021 Horticulture Plant Biology ...... 3 HORT 1023 Soil Science ...... 3 HORT 1024 Plant Propagation ...... 3 HORT 1025 Pest Management ...... 3 HORT 1032 Greenhouse Crops I ...... 3 HORT 1051 Herbaceous Plants ...... 3 HORT 2031 Greenhouse Operations ...... 3 HORT 2033 Tropical Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping . . . . 3

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits Goal 1 – Communication: 3 credits Select one of the following communication courses: ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Certificate COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking . . . . . 3 Horticulture Assistant COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 16 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication ...... 3 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 Program Description: The field of horticulture offers many exciting and challenging careers. Nationally, horticulture is a major employer and includes jobs in garden centers, greenhouses, grounds Certificate maintenance firms, park systems, sports complexes, and private Horticulture – Landscape grounds. Persons working in horticulture may also be self-employed. Total Number of Credits: 30 The Horticulture Assistant Certificate will acquaint students with the field of horticulture. Students will learn basic horticultural proce- Program Description: The Horticulture - Landscape certificate dures. Some graduates may choose to enter the work force upon provides students with the general education and technical skills to completion of this certificate, while others may continue on for a meet the demand for well-trained personnel in the landscape industry. diploma or AAS degree. Graduates will be well versed in woody and herbaceous plants that grow in this climate. They will be knowledgeable about plant pests, Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits nursery operations, landscape design, landscape installation, and HORT 1000 Introduction to Horticulture ...... 3 grounds maintenance. Graduates of this program may choose to Select 13 credits from the following courses: continue in horticulture to achieve a diploma or an AAS degree. HORT 1021 Horticulture Plant Biology ...... 3 HORT 1023 Soil Science ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 27 credits HORT 1024 Plant Propagation ...... 3 HORT 1000 Introduction to Horticulture ...... 3 HORT 1025 Pest Management ...... 3 HORT 1021 Horticulture Plant Biology…………...... 3 HORT 1027 Organic and Environmentally HORT 1025 Pest Management…………...... 3 Friendly Horticulture ...... 3 HORT 1041 Woody Plants…………….… ...... 3 HORT 1032 Greenhouse Crops I ...... 3 HORT 1049 Landscape Installation I ...... 3 HORT 1041 Woody Plants ...... 3 HORT 1051 Herbaceous Plants…………...... 3 HORT 1049 Landscape Installation I ...... 3 HORT 2044 Landscape Maintenance and Management . . . 3 HORT 1051 Herbaceous Plants ...... 3 HORT 2047 Landscape Design…………...... 3 HORT 2049 Landscape Installation II……...... 3

Certificate General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits Horticulture – Greenhouse Goal 1 – Communication: 3 credits Total Number of Credits: 30 Select one of the following communication courses: 651.779.3300 71 6 Programs of Study

ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking . . . . . 3 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication ...... 3 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 Diploma Landscape Technician Total Number of Credits: 48 Diploma Greenhouse Technician Program Description: The Horticulture Technician - Landscape Total Number of Credits: 48 diploma provides students with the general education and technical skills to meet the demand for well-trained personnel in the landscape Program Description: The Horticulture Technology- Greenhouse industry. Graduates will be well versed in woody and herbaceous diploma provides students with the general education and technical plants that grow in this climate. They will be knowledgeable about skills to meet the demand for well-trained personnel in the plant pests, nursery operations, landscape design, landscape greenhouse industry. Graduates of this program will be well versed installation, and grounds maintenance. Graduates of this program may in greenhouse practices, including physical equipment and choose to continue in horticulture to achieve an AAS or AS degree. production of a wide assortment of plants. Graduates may choose to continue in horticulture to achieve an AAS degree. Core Requirements: 27 credits HORT 1000 Introduction to Horticulture ...... 3 Core Requirements: 30 credits HORT 1021 Horticulture Plant Biology ...... 3 HORT 1000 Introduction to Horticulture ...... 3 HORT 1024 Plant Propagation ...... 3 HORT 1021 Horticulture Plant Biology ...... 3 HORT 1025 Pest Management ...... 3 HORT 1023 Soil Science ...... 3 HORT 1041 Woody Plants ...... 3 HORT 1024 Plant Propagation ...... 3 HORT 1049 Landscape Instillation I ...... 3 HORT 1025 Pest Management ...... 3 HORT 1051 Herbaceous Plants ...... 3 HORT 1032 Greenhouse Crops I ...... 3 HORT 2047 Landscape Design ...... 3 HORT 1051 Herbaceous Plants ...... 3 HORT 2049 Landscape Installation II ...... 3 HORT 2031 Greenhouse Operations ...... 3 HORT 2032 Greenhouse Crops II ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 14 credits HORT 2033 Tropical Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping . . . . 3 Select 14 credits from the following courses: HORT 1023 Soil Science ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 11 credits HORT 1027 Organic and Environmentally Select 11 credits from the following courses: Friendly Horticulture ...... 3 HORT 1027 Organic and Environmentally HORT 1032 Greenhouse Crops I ...... 3 Friendly Horticulture ...... 3 HORT 1781 Horticulture Internship I ...... 1-3 HORT 1041 Woody Plants ...... 3 HORT 2031 Greenhouse Operations ...... 3 HORT 1049 Landscape Installation I ...... 3 HORT 2032 Greenhouse Crops II ...... 3 HORT 1781 Horticulture Internship I ...... 1-3 HORT 2033 Tropical Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping . . . . 3 HORT 2041 Nursery Operations ...... 3 HORT 2041 Nursery Operations ...... 3 HORT 2044 Landscape Maintenance and Management . . . 3 HORT 2044 Landscape Maintenance and Management . . . 3 HORT 2045 Turfgrass Science and Management . . . . 3 HORT 2045 Turfgrass Science and Management . . . . 3 HORT 2046 Horticulture Equipment and Technology . . . 3 HORT 2046 Horticulture Equipment and Technology . . . 3 HORT 2047 Landscape Design ...... 3 HORT 2051 Urban and Local Food Systems ...... 3 HORT 2049 Landscape Installation II ...... 3 HORT 2052 Creating Native Landscapes ...... 3 HORT 2051 Urban and Local Food Systems ...... 3 HORT 2057 Computer Assisted Landscape Design ...... 3 HORT 2052 Creating Native Landscapes ...... 3 HORT 2057 Computer Assisted Landscape Design ...... 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 7 credits Goal 1 – Communication: 7 credits General Education/MnTC Requirements: 7 credits ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Goal 1 – Communication: 7 credits Select one of the following COMM courses ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Select one of the following COMM courses ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication

72 Century College 2011-2012 Associate in Applied Science Associate in Applied Science Degree Horticulture Greenhouse Technology Horticulture Landscape Technology Total Number of Credits: 64 Total Number of Credits: 64

Program Description: Graduates of the Horticulture Technology- Program Description: Graduates of the Horticulture Technology- Greenhouse AAS degree will have a strong knowledge of horticulture Landscape AAS degree will have a strong knowledge of horticulture and greenhouse practices as well as general education skills. Many and landscape practices as well as general education skills. Many employment opportunities in horticulture allow for advancement to employment opportunities in the landscape industry allow for supervisory and management positions. This degree program gives advancement to supervisory and management positions. This degree students the needed training for these opportunities. program gives students the needed training for these opportunities.

Core Requirements: 30 credits Core Requirements: 30 credits HORT 1000 Introduction to Horticulture ...... 3 HORT 1000 Introduction to Horticulture ...... 3 HORT 1021 Horticulture Plant Biology ...... 3 HORT 1021 Horticulture Plant Biology ...... 3 HORT 1023 Soil Science ...... 3 HORT 1023 Soil Science…………...... 3 HORT 1024 Plant Propagation ...... 3 HORT 1024 Plant Propagation ...... 3 HORT 1025 Pest Management ...... 3 HORT 1025 Pest Management…………...... 3 HORT 1032 Greenhouse Crops I ...... 3 HORT 1041 Woody Plants…………….… ...... 3 HORT 1051 Herbaceous Plants...... 3 HORT 1049 Landscape Installation I ...... 3 HORT 2031 Greenhouse Operations ...... 3 HORT 1051 Herbaceous Plants…………...... 3 HORT 2032 Greenhouse Crops II ...... 3 HORT 2047 Landscape Design…………...... 3 HORT 2033 Tropical Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping . . . . 3 HORT 2049 Landscape Installation II……...... 3

Career/Occupational Requirements: 14 credits Career/Occupational Requirements: 14 credits Select 14 credits from the following courses: Select 14 credits from the following courses: HORT 1027 Organic and Environmentally Friendly HORT 1027 Organic and Environmentally Horticulture ...... 3 Friendly Horticulture ...... 3 HORT 1041 Woody Plants ...... 3 HORT 1032 Greenhouse Crops I ...... 3 HORT 1049 Landscape Installation I ...... 3 HORT 1781 Horticulture Internship ...... 3 HORT 1781 Horticulture Internship ...... 1-3 HORT 2031 Greenhouse Operations ...... 3 HORT 2041 Nursery Operations ...... 3 HORT 2032 Greenhouse Crops I ...... 3 HORT 2044 Landscape Maintenance and Management . . . 3 HORT 2033 Tropical Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping . . . . 3 HORT 2045 Turfgrass Science and Management . . . . 3 HORT 2044 Landscape Maintenance and Management . . . 3 HORT 2046 Horticulture Equipment and Technology . . . 3 HORT 2045 Turfgrass Science and Management . . . . 3 HORT 2047 Landscape Design ...... 3 HORT 2046 Horticulture Equipment and Technology . . . 3 HORT 2049 Landscape Installation II ...... 3 HORT 2051 Urban and Local Food Systems ...... 3 HORT 2051 Urban and Local Food Systems ...... 3 HORT 2052 Creating Native Landscapes ...... 3 HORT 2052 Creating Native Landscapes ...... 3 HORT 2057 Computer Assisted Landscape Design ...... 3

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20- credits General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits Goal 1 – Communication: 7 credits Goal 1 – Communication: 7 credits ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Select one of the following COMM courses ...... 3 Select one of the following COMM courses ...... 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Goal 2 – Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Goal 2 – Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are completed completed Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 – Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 – Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 credits credits Goal 5 – History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits Goal 5 – History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals

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Horticulture Science Associate in Science Degree Human Services ………………………………………………………………… Total Number of Credits: 60

Program Description: The Horticulture AS Degree program is Program Options: designed to provide students with pre-professional preparation in Volunteer Certificate (16) horticulture through introductory horticulture courses as well as Human Services Technician Certificate (30) a strong foundation in general education for transfer purposes. Students interested in securing or maintaining employment in a Human Services AS Degree (60) horticulture-related occupation and those interested in furthering their education to a baccalaureate degree may consider completing this AS degree. Specific transfer arrangements, with the college of Certificate choice, should be made as early in the degree as possible to ensure Volunteer an appropriate program is planned for enrollment at Century and at Total Number of Credits: 16 the four-year school. Program Description: The Human Services Volunteer Certificate is Core Requirements: 24 credits designed for community members interested in volunteering within HORT 1000 Introduction to Horticulture ...... 3 a changing metro and global environment. The student will acquire a HORT 1021 Horticulture Plant Biology ...... 3 basic understanding of the concepts, principles, skills, methods and HORT 1024 Plant Propagation ...... 3 techniques necessary for a volunteer position in communities and HORT 1041 Woody Plants ...... 3 agencies. HORT 1051 Herbaceous Plants ...... 3 HORT 2031 Greenhouse Operations ...... 3 Additional Program Requirements: HORT 2033 Tropical Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping . . . . 3 1. Grade of “C” or higher in all Career/Occupational courses HORT 2047 Landscape Design ...... 3 2. Grade of “C” or higher in all specifically designated General Education course requirements Horticulture Electives: 6 credits Select 6 credits from the following courses: Career/Occupational Requirements: 7 credits HORT 1023 Soil Science ...... 3 HSER 1030 Helping Skills ...... 3 HORT 1025 Pest Management ...... 3 HSER 2780 Internship (1 credit option) ...... 1 HORT 1032 Greenhouse Crops I ...... 3 Select a minimum of 3 credits from the following courses: HORT 1049 Landscape Installation I ...... 3 HSER 1060 Applied Theories of Family Functioning ...... 3 HORT 1781 Horticulture Internship I ...... 1-3 HSER 1070 Helping Clients with Disabilities ...... 3 HORT 2041 Nursery Operations ...... 3 HSER 2000 Techniques of Working with Groups . . . . 3 HORT 2044 Landscape Maintenance and Management . . . 3 HSER 2040 Crisis Assessment and Intervention ...... 3 HORT 2045 Turfgrass Science and Management . . . . 3 HSER 2050 Seminar: Current Issues and Topics ...... 3

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits Electives: 6 credits Goal 1 – Communication: 7 credits Select 6 credits from the following: ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 CAPL 1000* Computer Literacy ...... 1 Select one of the following COMM courses ...... 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking . . . . . 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication EMS 1010* AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider (CPR) COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication OR Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are HLTH 1005* Basic CPR, Red Cross ...... 1 complete Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 9 HLTH 1010* Standard First Aid and Safety ...... 1 credits PSYC 1020 General Psychology ...... 4 BIOL 1041 Principles of Biology I ...... 5 PSYC 2043 Child Development ...... 3 MATH 1061 College Algebra I or higher ...... 4 PSYC 2044 Adolescent Development ...... 3 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits PSYC 2045 Adult, Aging and Death ...... 3 Two courses from two disciplines SOC 1041 Sociology of Social Problems ...... 3 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credits SOC 1080 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System . 3 Two courses from two disciplines SOC 2031 Sociology of the Family ...... 3 Goals 7-10 - Three credits in each of two goals SOC 2051 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity ...... 3 74 Century College 2011-2012 SPAN 1011 Beginning Spanish I ...... 5 Additional Program Requirements: WGST 1071 Introduction to GLBT Studies ...... 3 1. Grade of “C” or higher in all Career/Occupational courses WGST 2061 Women in Global Perspectives ...... 3 2. Grade of “C” or higher in all specifically designated General WGST 2790 Special Topics in Women and Gender Studies 3 Education course requirements *A maximum of 2 credits will be accepted towards the certificate Prospective students should be aware that a MN Human Services requirements from these courses. background study with no restrictions may be required for the internships. General Education/MnTC Requirements Goal 1 – Communication: 3 credits Career/Occupational Requirements: 30 credits COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 HSER 1020 Introduction to Human Services ...... 3 HSER 1030 Helping Skills ...... 3 HSER 1070 Helping Clients with Disabilities ...... 3 Certificate HSER 2000 Techniques of Working with Groups . . . . 3 Human Services Technician HSER 2030 Working with the Mentally Ill in Total Number of Credits: 30 Human Service Settings ...... 3 HSER 2040 Crisis Assessment and Intervention ...... 3 Program Description: The Human Services Technician Certificate HSER 2050 Seminar: Current Issues and Topics ...... 3 is designed for students seeking entry-level positions in the human HSER 2060 Case Management ...... 3 services field. The student will acquire an understanding of the HSER 2780 Human Services Internship I ...... 3 concepts, principles, skills, methods and techniques necessary for a HSER 2781 Human Services Internship II ...... 3 paraprofessional position in social welfare agencies. Additional Program Requirements: General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits 1. Grade of “C” or higher in all Career/Occupational courses Goal 1 - Communication:7 credits 2. Grade of “C” or higher in all specifically designated General ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Education course requirements COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 Prospective students should be aware that a MN Human Services Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals background study may be required for the internships. complete Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 – Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 6 Career/Occupational Requirements: 23 credits credits HLTH 1040 Stress Management ...... 2 Two courses from Goal 3 and/or 4 HSER 1020 Introduction to Human Services ...... 3 Goal 5 – History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits HSER 1030 Helping Skills ...... 3 Two courses from two disciplines required HSER 2000 Techniques of Working with Groups . . . . 3 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credits HSER 2030 Working with the Mentally Ill in Two courses from two disciplines required Human Service Settings ...... 3 Goals 7-10 - Three credits in each of two goals HSER 2040 Crisis Assessment and Intervention ...... 3 HSER 2050 Seminar: Current Issues and Topics ...... 3 HSER 2780 Human Services Internship I ...... 3 Information and General Education/MnTC Requirements: 7 credits Goal 1 - Communications: 7 credits Telecommunications Technology ………………………………………………………………… ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 Program Options: Advanced Networking Certificate (16) Associate in Science Degree Information Assurance and Security Certificate (16) Human Services MCSA Certificate (16) Total Number of Credits: 60 Networking Fundamentals Certificate (16) Storage Area Networking Certificate (16) Program Description: The Human Services program is designed VolP Infrastructure and Management Certificate (16) for students interested in the helping professions. A graduate will Green IT Certificate (19) acquire an understanding of the concepts, principles, skills, methods, Information and Telecommunications Technology Certificate (30) and techniques necessary for paraprofessional positions in social Information and Telecommunications Technology AAS Degree (64) welfare agencies. Students should see a Counselor or faculty mem- Other computer-related courses are offered in the following ber if planning to pursue a four-year degree. disciplines: Computer Application Technology, Computer Forensics,

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Computer Science, Microcomputer Support Technology, Office Technology.

Certificate Networking Fundamentals Total Number of Credits: 16 credits

Program Description: This certificate is designed to prepare students to select, connect, configure, and troubleshoot various networking devices for enterprise networks. This certificate covers topics including switched networks with VLANS, determining IP routes, managing IP traffic and access control. Establishing Point-to- Point and frame relay connections for WAN traffic is also covered. Additionally, this certificate will prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination.

Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits. ITT 1020 Introduction to Information and Telecommunication Technology ...... 3 ITT 1031 Network Fundamentals (CCNA-1) ...... 3 ITT 1032 Routing Protocols and Concepts (CCNA2) ...... 3 ITT 2031 LAN Switching and Wireless (CCNA-3) ...... 3 ITT 2032 Accessing the WAN (CCNA-4) ...... 3 Certificate ITT 2033 CCNA Capstone ...... 1 Information Assurance and Security Total Number of Credits: 16 credits

Certificate Program Description: This certificate provides students with the Advanced Networking professional competencies specified by the worlds two most promi- Total Number of Credits: 16 credits nent authorities in information assurance-the joint National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security Committee on National Program Description: This certificate is designed to prepare Security Standards (CNSS), and the (ISC) organization’s requirements students to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) wide area networks with 100 to 500 or more nodes. Students will credential. Students that complete this certificate are prepared for develop knowledge and skills required to manage the routers and careers as information systems security officers, information security switches that form the network core, as well as edge applications analysts, administrators and consultants, risk managers and auditors. that integrate voice, wireless, and security into the network. Application Requirements: Proficiency in the knowledge and skills Additionally, this certificate will prepare students to take the Cisco relating to configuring and maintaining routers and switches and a Certified Network Professionals (CCNP) examinations. fundamental understanding of the principles of information Application Requirements: Cisco Certified Network Associate security as demonstrated by: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or appropriate coursework or instructor consent (CCNA) certification and a relevant industry certification in the IT security field (e.g. CompTIA Security +, CCSP, CISSP, etc.) or Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits appropriate coursework or instructor consent. ITT 2042 Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (CCNP-2) ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits ITT 2043 Building Converged Cisco Multilayer ITT 2020 Network Security Fundamentals ...... 3 Switched Networks (CCNP-3) ...... 3 ITT 2025 Firewalls and Network Security ...... 3 ITT 2044 Optimizing Converged Networks (CCNP-4) . . 3 ITT 2075 Wireless Network Security ...... 3 ITT 2780 Internship ...... 1 ITT 2780 Internship ...... 1 Select two courses from the following: 6 cr. Select two courses from the following: 6 cr. ITT 1021 Principles of Information Security . . . . . 3 ITT 2042 Implementing Secure Converged Wide ITT 2020 Network Security Fundamentals ...... 3 Area Networks (CCNP-2) ...... 3 ITT 2036 Network Attached Storage ...... 3 ITT 043 Building Converged Cisco Multilayer ITT 2038 Storage Area Network Management ...... 3 Switched Networks (CCNP-3) ...... 3 MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 . . 3 ITT 2044 Optimizing Converged Networks (CCNP-4) . . 3 MCST 2032 Linux/UNIX System Administration . . . . . 3

76 Century College 2011-2012 ITT 2065 Information Security Management . . . . . 3 MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 . . 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits MCST 2032 Linux/UNIX System Administration . . . . . 3 ITT 2036 Network Attached Storage ...... 3 ITT 2038 Storage Area Network Management ...... 3 ITT 2051 Enterprise Computing Virtualization ...... 3 Certificate ITT 2780 Internship ...... 1 MCSA Select two courses from the following: 6 cr. Total Number of Credits: 16 credits ITT 2020 Network Security Fundamentals ...... 3 ITT 2042 Implementing Secure Converged Wide Program Description: This certificate is designed to prepare Area Networks (CCNP-2) ...... 3 students to successfully manage and maintain the typically complex ITT 2043 Building Converged Cisco Multilayer computing environment of medium-to-large-sized companies utilizing Switched Networks (CCNP-3) ...... 3 Microsoft technologies. Additionally, this certificate will prepare stu- ITT 2044 Optimizing Converged Networks (CCNP-4) . . 3 dents to take the Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 . . 3 examinations. MCST 2032 Linux/UNIX System Administration . . . . . 3 Application Requirements: Proficiency in the knowledge and skills related to understanding the fundamentals of networking and the configuration of routers as demonstrated by: Cisco Certified Entry Certificate networking Technician (CCENT) certification or CompTIA Network+ VolP Infrastructure and Management certification or appropriate coursework or instructor consent. Total Number of Credits: 16

Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits Program Description: This certificate is designed to prepare ITT 2780 Internship ...... 1 students to enter or advance into the IP Telephony field. Students will MCST 1011 Supporting Microsoft Windows 7 be provided the opportunity to develop knowledge, understanding Professional ...... 3 and technical operational skills relating to VolP best practices. This MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 . . 3 program is designed around developing VolP networks, deployment of MCST 2017 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 VolP, and managing those networks. Students will gain valuable skills Network Infrastructure ...... 3 maintaining and managing VolP business requirements and standards. Select two courses from the following: 6 cr. This certificate is designed to advance students/professionals into the ITT 1021 Principles of Information Security . . . . . 3 VolP fields by building on technical information technology, computing, ITT 2020 Network Security Fundamentals ...... 3 networking and telecommunication knowledge. MCST 1001 PC Hardware and Software ...... 4 MCST 2015 Administering the Active Directory . . . . . 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits ITT 1070 Telephony Systems ...... 3 ITT 2060 Computer Telephony Integration ...... 3 Certificate ITT 2070 Video Integration ...... 3 Storage Area Networking ITT 2780 Internship ...... 1 Total Number of Credits: 16 Select two courses from the following: 6 cr. ITT 1021 Principles of Information Security . . . . . 3 Program Description: This certificate is designed to prepare ITT 2020 Network Security Fundamentals ...... 3 students to enter or advance into the Storage Area Networking ITT 2042 Implementing Secure Converged Wide (SAN’s) field. Students will develop knowledge, understanding and Area Networks (CCNP-2) ...... 3 technical operational skills relating to SAN’s best practices. This ITT 2043 Building Converged Cisco Multilayer program is designed around developing Network Attached Storage Switched Networks (CCNP-3) ...... 3 (NAS) and Storage Area Networks (SAN). Focus on deployment of ITT 2044 Optimizing Converged Networks (CCNP-4) . . 3 NAS and SANs and managing those networks in a data-centric MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 . . 3 enterprise environment. Students will gain valuable skills maintaining MCST 2032 Linux/UNIX System Administration . . . . . 3 and managing SAN business requirements and standards. This certificate is designed to advance students/professionals into the SAN field by building on technical information technology, computing, Certificate networking and telecommunication knowledge. Additionally, this Green IT certificate will prepare students to take the Storage Networking Total Number of Credits: 19 Industry Association (SNIA) examination. Application Requirements: Cisco Certified Network Associate Program Description: Going green is about more than saving the (CCNA) certification or appropriate coursework or instructor consent. environment. It can have a huge impact on the bottom line of an organization. Green IT means not only reducing power and having 651.779.3300 77 6 Programs of Study appropriate recycling programs but also focusing on how new COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication information technologies can contribute in reducing the carbon COMM 1041 Small Group Communication footprint and improving the Return On Investment (ROI) for the COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication rganization. This program will prepare individuals to design and implement green initiatives in order to deploy and manage responsible and efficient contemporary IT departments. This Associate in Applied Science Degree certification will prepare students to take the comprehensive Information and Telecommunications Technology CompTIA Strata - Green IT exam. Total Number of Credits: 64 Application Requirements: Cisco Certification or IT experience or instructor consent. Program Description: This broad-based program of Liberal, technical, and professional studies will prepare students for intelligent, effective, Career/Occupational Requirements: 19 credits self-development in a complex and continually changing society. The FST 2050 Computerized Maintenance and Information and Telecommunications degree is designed to allow stu- Energy Management Systems ...... 3 dents to focus on a specialized area within the Information ITT 1033 Network Infrastructure and Data Technology field. The program also emphasizes the importance of Center Design (BICSI) ...... 3 business and communication skills in today’s business climate. ITT 2036 Network Attached Storage ...... 3 ITT 2044 Optimizing Converged Networks (CCNP-4) . . 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 31 credits ITT 2051 Enterprise Computing Virtualization ...... 3 ITT 1020 Introduction to Information and ITT 2080 Technology Planning and Architecture ...... 3 Telecommunications Technology ...... 3 ITT 2780 Internship ...... 1 ITT 1021 Principles if Information Security ...... 3 ITT 1031 Network Fundamentals (CCNA-1) . . . . . 3 ITT 1032 Routing Protocols and Concepts (CCNA-2) . . . . 3 Certificate ITT 1033 Network Infrastructure and Data Information and Telecommunication Technology Center Design (BICSI) ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 30 ITT 2031 LAN Switching and Wireless (CCNA-3) ...... 3 ITT 2032 Accessing the WAN (CCNA-4) ...... 3 Program Description: The Information and Telecommunication ITT 2041 Building Scalable Cisco Technology Specialist program prepares individuals with the Internetworks (CCNP-1) ...... 3 essential technical and organizational skills necessary to maintain ITT 2080 Technology Planning and Architecture ...... 3 modern computer and telecommunication networks in today’s ITT 2780 Internship or technical elective ...... 1 business and industrial environments. Technical elective ...... 3 Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in MATH 0070, or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” or higher and Career/Occupational Requirements: assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL Choose 1 of the Specialty Track Options 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Advanced Networking: 13 credits Career/Occupational Requirements: 27 credits ITT 2042 Implementing Secure Converged Wide ITT 1020 Introduction to Information and Area Networks (CCNP-2) ...... 3 Telecommunications Technology ...... 3 ITT 2043 Building Converged Cisco Multilayer ITT 1031 Network Fundamentals (CCNA-1) . . . . . 3 Switched Networks (CCNP-3) ...... 3 ITT 1032 Routing Protocols and Concepts (CCNA-2) . . . . 3 ITT 2044 Optimizing Converged Networks (CCNP-4) . . 3 ITT 1070 Telephony Systems ...... 3 ITT 2780 Internship ...... 1 ITT 2031 LAN Switching and Wireless (CCNA-3) ...... 3 Select one course from the following: 3 cr. ITT 2032 Accessing the WAN (CCNA-4) ...... 3 ITT 2020 Network Security Fundamentals ...... 3 ITT 2041 Building Scalable Cisco ITT 2036 Network Attached Storage ...... 3 Internetworks (CCNP-1) ...... 3 ITT 2038 Storage Area Network Management ...... 3 ITT 2080 Technology Planning and Architecture ...... 3 MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows Technical Electives approved by ITT faculty ...... 3 Server 2008 ...... 3 MCST 2032 Linux/UNIX System Administration . . . . . 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits Information Assurance and Security: 13 credits Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits ITT 2020 Network Security Fundamentals ...... 3 Select one of the following communication courses: ITT 2025 Firewalls and Network Security ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I ITT 2075 Wireless Network Security ...... 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ITT 2780 Internship ...... 1

78 Century College 2011-2012 Select one course from the following: 3 cr. ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 ITT 2042 Implementing Secure Converged Wide Select one of the following COMM courses ...... 3 Area Networks (CCNP-2) ...... 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ITT 2043 Building Converged Cisco Multilayer COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication Switched Networks (CCNP-3) ...... 3 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication ITT 2044 Optimizing Converged Networks (CCNP-4) . . 3 COMM 1051 Interpersonal Communication ITT 2065 Information Security Management . . . . . 3 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC Goals are MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows complete Server 2008 ...... 3 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 MCST 2032 Linux/UNIX System Administration . . . . . 3 credits MCSA: 13 credits Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits ITT 2780 Internship ...... 1 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits MCST 1011 Supporting Microsoft Windows Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals 7 Professional ...... 3 MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 ...... 3 MCST 2017 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Interior Design Network Infrastructure ...... 3 ………………………………………………………………… Select one course from the following: 3 cr. ITT 2020 Network Security Fundamentals ...... 3 Program Options: MCST 1001 PC Hardware and Software ...... 4 Home Furnishing Sales Certificate (30) MCST 2015 Administering the Active Directory . . . . . 3 Kitchen and Bathroom Design (30) Storage Area Networking: 13 credits Interior Design Consultant Certificate (16) ITT 2036 Network Attached Storage ...... 3 Interior Design Associate Diploma (48) ITT 2038 Storage Area Network Management ...... 3 Interior Design AAS Degree (64) ITT 2051 Enterprise Computing Virtualization ...... 3 ITT 2780 Internship ...... 1 Select one course from the following: 3 cr. Certificate ITT 2020 Network Security Fundamentals ...... 3 Home Furnishings Sales ITT 2042 Implementing Secure Converged Wide Total Number of Credits: 30 Area Networks (CCNP-2) ...... 3 ITT 2043 Building Converged Cisco Multilayer Program Description: Home Furnishings Sales graduates will Switched Networks (CCNP-3) ...... 3 be prepared to consult with customers and to recommend and sell ITT 2044 Optimizing Converged Networks (CCNP-4) . . 3 residential interior furnishing products and services appropriate to MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows customer needs. In addition, a base of skills and knowledge suitable Server 2008 ...... 3 for continuing education and/or professional growth in the industry MCST 2032 Linux/UNIX System Administration . . . . . 3 will be acquired. Note: MATH 0010 and ENGL 0090 are prerequisites VolP Infrastructure and Management: 13 credits for INTD 1040. ITT 1070 Telephony Systems ...... 3 ITT 2060 Computer Telephony Integration ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 27 credits ITT 2070 Video Integration ...... 3 INTD 1020 Drafting for Interior Design ...... 3 ITT 2780 Internship ...... 1 INTD 1030 Design and Color ...... 3 Select one course from the following: 3 cr. INTD 1040 Elements of Interior Design ...... 3 ITT 2020 Network Security Fundamentals ...... 3 INTD 1050 Lighting Fundamentals ...... 3 ITT 2042 Implementing Secure Converged Wide INTD 1060 Furniture Styles and Periods ...... 3 Area Networks (CCNP-2) ...... 3 INTD 1080 Textile Applications ...... 3 ITT 2043 Building Converged Cisco Multilayer INTD 2001 Residential Studio I ...... 3 Switched Networks (CCNP-3) ...... 3 INTD 2002 Residential Studio II ...... 3 ITT 2044 Optimizing Converged Networks (CCNP-4) . . 3 INTD 2020 Professional Practice for Interior Design . . . 3 MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 ...... 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits MCST 2032 Linux/UNIX System Administration . . . . . 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits Select one of the following communication courses: General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits ENGL 1021 Composition I Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 651.779.3300 79 6 Programs of Study

COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication Certificate COMM 1041 Small Group Communication Interior Design Consultant COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Total Number of Credits: 16

Program Description: The Interior Design Certificate is designed Certificate for advanced students who have their AAS or bachelor’s degree in Kitchen and Bathroom Design Interior Design, to gain additional knowledge and expertise in specific Total Number of Credits: 30 specialty areas of the Interior Design industry. Students will select from two tracks that each specialize in a different focus. Program Description: The Kitchen and Bathroom Design certificate Application Requirements: Must have an AAS or bachelor’s degree program, which is accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath in Interior Design or be in the semester of their graduation and Association (NKBA), is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level instructor consent. and advanced positions in the kitchen and bath design industry. This program will include the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits for working in this specialized design area. Students will learn Select 1 of 2 Track Options presentation standards, construction and mechanical systems, basics of kitchen and bath design, materials and estimation, lighting, Interior Design Specialties:16 credits universal design and theme application, business practices for INTD 1090 Sustainable Design ...... 3 kitchen and bath designers, and computer-aided drafting specific INTD 2040 Dimensional Design Drawing ...... 3 for the kitchen and bathroom design industry. As a culmination of INTD 2070 Interior Design Portfolio ...... 1 all these courses, an internship within a kitchen and/or bath design Select a minimum of 9 credits from the following courses with firm is required. The basic competencies of this program are based guidance of program faculty: on the specifications encouraged by the National Kitchen and Bath INTD 2060 Revit for Interior Design ...... 3 Association (NKBA) and is supported by the use of their reference INTD 2075 Design-Build Partnership ...... 3 and resource materials. Note: This program has a fall start only. The INTD 2080 Feng Shui ...... 3 classroom section is taught at the International Market Square or INTD 2085 Window Covering Design ...... 3 completely online. INTD 2090 Residential Design for Aging in Place . . . . 3 Application Requirements: Assessment score placement into INTD 2095 Interior Design: A Global Perspective . . . . 3 MATH 0030 and ENGL 1021 for those without prior higher education. Technology Focus: 16 credits ECAD 1070 Introduction to AutoCAD ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 30 credits INTD 2040 Dimensional Design Drawing ...... 3 KBD 1010 Presentation Standards ...... 3 INTD 2060 Revit for Interior Design ...... 3 KBD 1020 Construction and Mechanical Systems . . . 3 INTD 2070 Interior Design Portfolio ...... 1 KBD 1030 Basic Kitchen and Bath Design ...... 3 VCT 1018 Digital Imaging ...... 3 KBD 1040 Materials and Estimating ...... 2 VCT 1023 Web Design ...... 3 KBD 1050 Lighting for Kitchen and Bath Design ...... 1 KBD 2010 Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design ...... 3 KBD 2020 CAD for Kitchen and Bath ...... 3 Diploma KBD 2030 Business Practices for Kitchen and Interior Design Associate Bath Design ...... 1 Total Number of Credits: 48 KBD 2080 Customized Consulting and Presentation . . . . . 3 KBD 2085 Kitchen and Bath Internship Preparation . . . . . 2 Program Description: This program prepares students to design in KBD 2780 Kitchen and Bath Design Internship ...... 3 terms of customer/client needs, the interior furnishings of residences Select one of the following courses: and to specify and sell the products and services required for ECAD 1070 Introduction to AutoCAD ...... 3 implementation of that design. INTD 2040 Dimensional Drawing ...... 3 KBD 2060 Advanced CAD for Kitchen and Bath Design . . 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 42 credits or any other course with instructor approval ECAD 1070 Introduction to AutoCAD ...... 3 INTD 1020 Drafting for Interior Design ...... 3 Additional Requirements: INTD 1030 Design and Color ...... 3 Students will be required to have a laptop computer, as per the INTD 1040 Elements of Interior Design ...... 3 specification required by the program, to use throughout the duration INTD 1050 Lighting Fundamentals ...... 3 of the program for the classroom section only. INTD 1060 Furniture, Styles and Periods ...... 3 INTD 1080 Textile Applications ...... 3 INTD 1090 Sustainable Design ...... 3

80 Century College 2011-2012 INTD 2001 Residential Studio I ...... 3 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 INTD 2002 Residential Studio II ...... 3 credits INTD 2020 Professional Practice for Interior Design . . . 3 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 4 credits INTD 2030 Design Sales ...... 3 PSYC 1020 General Psychology ...... 4 INTD 2040 Dimensional Drawing ...... 3 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits INTD 2050 Commercial Design Studio ...... 3 ART 1020 Art Appreciation ...... 3 Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals General Education/MnTC Requirements: 6 credits Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits Select one of the following communication courses: ENGL 1021 Composition I Law Enforcement COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ………………………………………………………………… COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Program Options: General Education/MnTC electives ...... 2-3 Law Enforcement AS Degree (64) See MnTC course list for options Investigative Sciences in Law Enforcement AAS Degree (72) See also Criminal Justice

Associate in Applied Science Degree Interior Design Associate in Science Degree Total Number of Credits: 64 Law Enforcement Total Number of Credits: 64 Program Description: Associate in Applied Science graduates will be prepared to design in terms of customer/client needs, the interior Program Description: This degree is primarily designed to meet furnishings of residences and to specify and sell the products and the professional and educational needs of students interested in services required for implementation of that design. In addition, the becoming licensed Peace Officers. After meeting core POST (Police graduate will have acquired a foundation in marketing and general Officer Standards and Training) requirements for education, students education necessary to be able to compete in today’s workplace. will be able to attend the Law Enforcement Education Center to Note: MATH 0010 and ENGL 0090 are prerequisites for INTD 1040. take 21 career credits. Upon completion of this AS degree at century, students are eligible to take a POST exam to become POST Career/Occupational Requirements: 44 credits certified, and to apply for law enforcement positions in Minnesota. ECAD 1070 Introduction to AutoCAD ...... 3 Upon completion of this AS degree, students may transfer to other INTD 1020 Drafting for Interior Design ...... 3 colleges or universities. INTD 1030 Design and Color ...... 3 INTD 1040 Elements of Interior Design ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 32 credits INTD 1050 Lighting Fundamentals ...... 3 CJS 2081 Police in the Community* ...... 3 INTD 1060 Furniture, Styles and Periods ...... 3 CJS 2085 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency* . . . . . 3 INTD 1080 Textile Applications ...... 3 INTD 1090 Sustainable Design ...... 3 ENGL 1022 Composition II* OR INTD 2001 Residential Studio I ...... 3 ENGL 1025 Technical Writing* ...... 3 INTD 2002 Residential Studio II ...... 3 INTD 2020 Professional Practice for Interior Design . . . 3 PE 1060 Personal Fitness ...... 2 INTD 2030 Design Sales ...... 3 INTD 2040 Dimensional Drawing ...... 3 The following courses the Professional Licensing Core (PLC), are INTD 2050 Commercial Design Studio ...... 3 offered at the Law Enforcement Education Center at Hennepin INTD 2780 Internship ...... 2 Technical College in Brooklyn Park. For application requirements, see Century Counseling Center for information. General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits LAWE 2225 Criminal Investigations ...... 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits LAWE 2230 Legal Issues in Law Enforcement ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 LAWE 2231 Minnesota Criminal & Traffic Codes . . . . 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 LAWE 2240 Patrol Operations ...... 3 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are LAWE 2299 Law Enforcement Integrated Practicum ...... 9 complete

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General Education/MnTC Requirements: 32 credits designed to meet the professional and educational needs of students Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits interested in becoming licensed Peace Officers. ENGL 1021 Composition I* ...... 4 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 44 credits COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication CJS 2081 Police in the Community* ...... 3 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication CJS 2085 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency* . . . . . 3 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication CJS 2095 Interview, Interrogation and Investigation . . . . 3 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are CJS 2097 Homeland Defense ...... 3 complete ENGL 1025 Technical Writing* ...... 3 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: PE 1060 Personal Fitness ...... 2 6 credits VCT 1047 Forensic Photography ...... 3 Select one of the following courses: Select one of the following courses: BIOL 1023 Introduction to Forensic Biology OR ...... 4 CJS 2091 Crime and Incident Mapping for BIOL 1024 Human Biology ...... 3 Public Safety I ...... 3 Note: cannot earn credit in both BIOL 1023 and 1024) CFIT 2065 Introduction to Computer Forensics ...... 3 MATH 1025 Statistics ...... 4 SPAN 1005 Spanish for Public Safety Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 16 credits Professionals I ...... 3 PSYC 1020 General Psychology* ...... 4 The following courses, the Professional Licensing Core (PLC), are SOC 1020 Introduction to Sociology* ...... 3 offered at the Law Enforcement Education Center at Hennepin SOC 1033 Sociology of Families in Crisis* ...... 3 Technical College in Brooklyn Park. For application requirements, SOC 1080 Introduction to the Criminal see Century Counseling Center for information. Justice System* ...... 3 LAWE 2225 Criminal Investigations ...... 3 SOC 2051 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity* ...... 3 LAWE 2230 Legal Issues in Law Enforcement ...... 3 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits LAWE 2231 Criminal & Traffic Codes ...... 3 PHIL 1031 Ethics ...... 3 LAWE 2240 Patrol Operations ...... 3 Goals 7-10 - Three credits in each of two goals LAWE 2299 Law Enfor. Integrated Practicum ...... 9

Additional Requirements: General Education/MnTC Requirements: 28 credits To be licensed as a Minnesota law enforcement officer, Minnesota Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits POST requires First Responder Certification. Certification can be ENGL 1021 Composition I* ...... 4 achieved through credit or non-credit coursework. Century College Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 offers EMS 1015 First Responder for 2 credits as a means to achieve COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication this requirement. COMM 1041 Small Group Communication *To apply to the Law Enforcement Education Center, students COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication must either be currently enrolled in or have completed the core Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are requirements for the Police Officer Standards and Training Board completed (POST). Application requires a “C” or higher in each of these nine Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 prerequisite courses and a 2.5 GPA in these courses. A college credits cumulative GPA of 2.0 is also required. Select one of the following courses: BIOL 1023 Introduction to Forensic Biology ...... 4 BIOL 1024 Human Biology ...... 3 Associate in Applied Science MATH 1025 Statistics ...... 4 Investigative Sciences for Law Enforcement Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 15 credits Total Number of Credits: 72 SOC 1020 Introduction to Sociology* ...... 3 SOC 1033 Sociology of Families in Crisis* ...... 3 Program Description: This program is designed for the student SOC 1080 Introduction to the Criminal who desires to broaden their interests and knowledge in criminal Justice System* ...... 3 investigation and homeland defense while preparing for the law SOC 2051 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity* ...... 3 enforcement profession. After meeting core POST (Police Officer Standards and training) requirements for education, students will SOC 2071 Social Psychology* OR ...... 3 be able to attend the Law Enforcement Education Center to take 21 PSYC 1020 General Psychology* ...... 4 career credits. Upon completion of this AAS degree, students are Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits eligible to take a POST exam, to become POST certified, and to apply Select one of the following courses: for law enforcement positions in Minnesota. This degree is primarily ART 1031 Photography I

82 Century College 2011-2012 ENGL 2077 Mystery Certificate PHIL 1031 Ethics Entrepreneurial Goals 7-10 - Three credits in each of two goals Total Number of Credits: 16

* Core requirements for the Police Officer Standards and Training Program Description: The Entrepreneurial Certificate is targeted Board (POST) must be taken or registered for in order to apply to the for students who are interested in starting and running their own busi- Law Enforcement Education Center. Application to PLC requires a “C” ness. Emphasis may include identifying markets and potential, green/ or better in each of these nine prerequisite courses and a cumulative sustainable marketing, business plan development, 2.5 GPA for these courses. e-marketing, and leading employees. Coursework will include marketing mix elements of product, place, price, and promotion. Additional Requirements: The certificate is meant to be a practical approach for developing en- Students are required to complete 80 hours of criminal justice related trepreneurial skills. The concepts discussed are also meant to provide service learning to complete this program. The service learning and strengthen the student’s skills to develop and implement new requirement will be met upon completion of CJS 2081 and CJS 2085 business growth initiatives within a firm. with a grade of “C” or higher in each course. Students are advised not to enroll in both classes during the same semester. Career/Occupational Requirements: 12 Credits MKTG 2005 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals ...... 3 MKTG 2050 Principles of Marketing ...... 3 MKTG 2055 Electronic Marketing Concepts ...... 3 Marketing MKTG 2063 Advertising and Sales Promotion ...... 3 ………………………………………………………………… Select at least 4 credits from the following, or other courses with instructor consent: Program Options: ACCT 1010 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 Marketing Certificate (16) ACCT 1030 Computerized Accounting Applications ...... 3 Entrepreneurial Certificate (16) CAPL 1028 Microsoft Project ...... 1 Marketing Specialty Diploma (45) CAPL 1050 Web Design, Creation, and Management . . 3 Marketing Management AAS Degree (64) MKTG 1020 Visual Merchandising and Store Planning . . . . 3 Marketing Communications Technology AAS Degree (60) MKTG 2000 Customer Service Strategies ...... 3 MKTG 2010 Workplace Leadership ...... 3 MKTG 2020 Negotiation Strategies ...... 3 Certificate MKTG 2035 Trend Analysis ...... 3 Marketing VCT 1012 Principles of Digital Communications I . . . 3 Total Number of Credits: 18 VCT 1015 Project Planning ...... 3

Program Description: This certificate serves learners interested in exploring career options. Each course is built on fundamental Diploma principles of marketing and retailing—providing the right product/ Marketing Specialty service at the right place and time. The certificate credits may be Total Number of Credits: 45 applied to the 45-credit marketing specialty diploma as well as the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Marketing Management or Program Description: The Marketing Specialty program is designed for Marketing Communication Technology degrees. students who desire careers in marketing specialty areas. Some may be interested in opening and operating their own businesses, while Career/Occupational Requirements: 18 credits others may want to work as sales professionals, retail managers, floor MKTG 1025 Professional Development ...... 3 merchandisers or in support positions like visual merchandising or MKTG 2050 Principles of Marketing ...... 3 special event production. Web assisted courses are integral to the Select 12 credits from the following: program delivery. MKTG 1020 Visual Merchandising and Store Planning . . . . 3 MKTG 1790 Marketing Independent Study ...... 1-3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 42 credits MKTG 2000 Customer Service Strategies ...... 3 BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 MKTG 2005 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals ...... 3 CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 MKTG 2010 Workplace Leadership ...... 3 MKTG 1025 Professional Development ...... 3 MKTG 2035 Trend Analysis ...... 3 MKTG 2050 Principles of Marketing ...... 3 MKTG 2080 Retailing Principles and Practices . . . . . 3 Select 30 credits from the following courses: MKTG 1020 Visual Merchandising and Store Planning . . . . 3

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MKTG 1043 Fashion Marketing Essentials ...... 3 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits MKTG 1066 Event Production and Marketing ...... 3 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits MKTG 2000 Customer Service Strategies ...... 3 Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals MKTG 2005 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals ...... 3 MKTG 2010 Workplace Leadership ...... 3 MKTG 2020 Negotiation Strategies ...... 3 Associate in Applied Science Degree MKTG 2035 Trend Analysis ...... 3 Marketing Communications Technology MKTG 2055 Electronic Marketing Concepts ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 60 MKTG 2060 Relationship Selling ...... 3 MKTG 2063 Advertising and Sales Promotion ...... 3 Program Description: This polytechnic degree program blends three MKTG 2080 Retailing Principles and Practices . . . . . 3 Century College areas: the theories and strategies of the Marketing Program, the application skills of the Visual General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits Communications Technology Program and the hands-on and aesthetic Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits teachings of the Art and Art Studio coursework. In addition, courses COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 from the English, Communication and Philosophy disciplines round out this curriculum and form a balanced theory/practice approach. Learners with this type of preparation find fulfilling careers in a variety Associate in Applied Science Degree of visual communications as well as visual marketing fields. Marketing Management Total Number of Credits: 64 Career/Occupational Requirements: 29 Credits CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 Program Description: Marketing Management focuses on the MKTG 2035 Trend Analysis ...... 3 decisions facing marketing practitioners who must balance the MKTG 2050 Principles of Marketing ...... 3 objectives and resources of an organization with the needs and MKTG 2055 Electronic Marketing Concepts ...... 3 opportunities in the marketplace. Graduates may pursue careers in MKTG 2063 Advertising and Sales Promotion ...... 3 either business-to-business marketing environments or the area of VCT 1012 Principles of Digital Communications . . . . 3 consumer markets in either the private or public sector. VCT 1013 Design Basics ...... 4 VCT 1015 Project Planning ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 44 Credits VCT 1018 Digital Imaging ...... 3 BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 VCT 2076 Portfolio Development-Marketing CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 Communications ...... 1 MKTG 1025 Professional Development ...... 3 MKTG 2050 Principles of Marketing ...... 3 Career/Occupational Electives: 9 Credits Select 32 credits from the following courses: Select 3 credits from the following courses: MKTG 1020 Visual Merchandising and Store Planning . . . . 3 MKTG 1020 Visual Merchandising and Store Planning . . . . 3 MKTG 1043 Fashion Marketing Essentials ...... 3 MKTG 2000 Customer Service Strategies ...... 3 MKTG 1066 Event Production and Marketing ...... 3 MKTG 2005 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals ...... 3 MKTG 2000 Customer Service Strategies ...... 3 MKTG 2020 Negotiation Strategies ...... 3 MKTG 2005 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals ...... 3 MKTG 2080 Retailing Principles and Practices . . . . . 3 MKTG 2010 Workplace Leadership ...... 3 Select 6 credits from the following courses: MKTG 2020 Negotiation Strategies ...... 3 VCT 1023 Webpage Design with XHTML ...... 3 MKTF 2035 Trend Analysis ...... 3 VCT 1030 Video I ...... 3 MKTG 2055 Electronic Marketing Concepts ...... 3 VCT 1041 Digital Photography I ...... 3 MKTG 2060 Relationship Selling ...... 3 VCT 1051 Electronic Publishing I ...... 3 MKTG 2063 Advertising and Sales Promotion ...... 3 MKTG 2080 Retailing Principles and Practices . . . . . 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 22 Credits MKTG 2780 Marketing Internship ...... 1-6 Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits COMM 1041 Small Group Communication ...... 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 complete COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 – Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are credits complete Goal 5 – History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 COMM 1061 Introduction to Mass Communication . . . . 3 credits 84 Century College 2011-2012 Application Requirements for Day Program: 1. High School graduate or GED 2. Assessment score placement in MATH 0030 or completion of MATH 0010 with a grade of “C” or higher 3. Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher 4. BIOL 1024, HLTH 1001, and CAPL 1010 or CSCI 1020 Please refer to program application information available in Admissions, the Counseling Center, and the Century website for day and evening program application requirements. Additional Program Requirements: A grade of “C” or higher must be obtained in all career/occupational requirements.

Career/Occupational Requirements: 35 credits CAPL 1010 Introduction to Personal Computers and Information Systems OR CSCI 1020 Introduction to Microcomputers ...... 3

HLTH 1001 Medical Terminology ...... 2 MEDA 1001 Laboratory Techniques I ...... 5 MEDA 1002 Laboratory Techniques II ...... 5 MEDA 1011 Clinical Assisting I ...... 5 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 credits MEDA 1012 Clinical Assisting II ...... 5 ART 1020 Art Appreciation ...... 3 MEDA 1020 Administrative Procedures ART 1041 Drawing I ...... 3 for Medical Assistants ...... 4 PHIL 1031 Ethics ...... 3 MEDA 1780 Clinical Externship ...... 6 Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals General Education/MnTC Requirements: 13 credits Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Medical Assistant Select one of the following COMM courses ...... 3 ………………………………………………………………… COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: Program Options: 3 credits Medical Assistant Diploma (48) BIOL 1024 Human Biology ...... 3 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 or 4 credits Diploma Select one of the following PSYC courses: ...... 3-4 Medical Assistant PSYC 1020 General Psychology OR Total Number of Credits: 48 PSYC 1041 Developmental Psychology

Program Description: The Medical Assistant program is designed for career opportunities as a professional, multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in patient care management. The medical Microcomputer Support assistant performs clinical, laboratory and administrative skills in Technology clinics, doctor offices, and other health care agencies. The clinical ………………………………………………………………… externship is under the direct supervision of a physician, and is a 300 hour unpaid experience. Graduates of the Medical Assistant program are eligible to take the Certification Exam of the American Program Options: Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). The Century College Personal Computer Support Specialist Certificate (30) Medical Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Microcomputer Support Technician Diploma (48) Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) Advanced Computer Support Certificate (16) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of Cisco Networking Support Certificate (16) the Medical Assistant Education Review Board (MAERB). Linux System Administrator Certificate (16) 651.779.3300 85 6 Programs of Study

Microcomputer Support Technology AAS Degree (64) systems. Specific job titles the graduate would be qualified for Other computer related courses are offered in the following include network support specialist, network analyst, network disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Application Technology, engineer, PC support specialist, and PC help desk. The coursework will Computer Forensics, Information and Telecommunications help prepare the student for Microsoft Windows 2003 certification Technology, and Office Technology. exams. Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in MATH 0070 or higher, or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” or Certificate higher and assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion Personal Computer Support Specialist of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Total Number of Credits: 30 Career/Occupational Requirements: 42 credits Program Description: The PC Support Specialist Certificate program ITT 1031 Networking Fundamentals (CCNA-1) ...... 3 is designed to prepare the student for a career as a Help Desk S ITT 1032 Routing Protocols and Concepts (CCNA-2) . . . . 3 pecialist or hardware/software configuration specialist. Help Desk ITT 2080 Technology Planning and Architecture ...... 3 Specialists answer questions and provide technical assistance to MCST 1001 PC Hardware and Software ...... 4 those who have either hardware or software problems. Hardware/ MCST 1011 Supporting Microsoft Windows software configuration specialists upgrade old computers and 7 Professional ...... 3 prepare/install new computers on a local area network. The MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 . . 3 coursework will help prepare the student for Comptia’s A+ Certification MCST 1030 Linux Operating System ...... 3 and Comptia’s Network+ exams. MCST 2015 Administering the Active Directory . . . . . 3 Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in MATH MCST 2017 Windows Server 2008 Network 0070, or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” or higher and Infrastructure ...... 3 assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL MCST 2780 Internship ...... 2 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. MCST or CFIT or ITT or other electives selected with instructor consent ...... 12 Career/Occupational Requirements: 27 credits ITT 1031 Networking Fundamentals (CCNA-1) ...... 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 6 credits ITT 1032 Routing Protocols and Concepts (CCNA-2) . . . . 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits MCST 1001 PC Hardware and Software ...... 4 Select one of the following communication courses: MCST 1011 Supporting Microsoft Windows ENGL 1021 Composition I 7 Professional ...... 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 . . 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication MCST 1030 Linux Operating System ...... 3 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication MCST 2780 Internship ...... 1 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication MCST or CFIT or ITT or other electives General Education/MnTC electives ...... 2-3 selected with instructor consent ...... 7

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits Certificate Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits Advanced Computer Support Select one of the following communication courses: Total Number of Credits: 16 ENGL 1021 Composition I COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Program Description: In this program students will study the COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication management and maintenance of complex computing environment of COMM 1041 Small Group Communication companies utilizing Microsoft network and operating system COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication technologies. Additionally, students will prepare for the Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) examinations. Application Requirements: Proficiency in the knowledge and skills Diploma related to configuring and maintaining Microsoft XP Professional and Microcomputer Support Technician Microsoft Server 2003 OR Microsoft Certified Professional certification Total Number of Credits: 48 for both 70-270 and 70-291 OR appropriate coursework OR instructor consent. Program Description: The Microcomputer Support Technician program prepares the student to be able to analyze organizational Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits information needs, to recommend appropriate hardware and software MCST 2015 Administering the Active Directory . . . . . 3 systems, and to implement or to train others to implement such

86 Century College 2011-2012 MCST 2017 Windows Server 2008 Network environment OR appropriate coursework OR instructor consent. Infrastructure ...... 3 MCST 2019 Windows Server 2008 Network Design ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 13 credits MCST 2780 Internship ...... 1 MCST 2031 Linux/UNIX Shells and Scripting ...... 3 Select two courses from the following: MCST 2032 Linux/Unix System Administration . . . . . 3 CFIT 2065 Introduction to Computer Forensics ...... 3 MCST 2033 Linux/UNIX Network Administration, ITT 1021 Principles of Information Security . . . . . 3 Security, and Troubleshooting ...... 3 MCST 2031 Linux/UNIX Shells and Scripting ...... 3 MCST 2780 Internship ...... 1 MCST 2032 Linux/UNIX System Administration . . . . . 3 Select two courses from the following: MCST 2033 Linux/UNIX Network Administration, ITT 1021 Principles of Information Security . . . . . 3 Security, and Troubleshooting ...... 3 ITT 2020 Network Security Fundamentals ...... 3 MCST 2015 Administering the Active Directory . . . . . 3 Certificate MCST 2017 Windows Server 2008 Cisco Networking Support Network Infrastructure ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 16 credits MCST 2019 Windows Server 2008 Network Design ...... 3

Program Description: In this program students will study the skills needed to select, connect, configure, and troubleshoot Associate in Applied Science Degree various networking devices for enterprise networks. Additionally, the Microcomputer Support Technology students will prepare for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Total Number of Credits: 64 examination. Application Requirements: Enrollment in the Microcomputer Program Description: The Microcomputer Support Technology Support Technology AAS degree program and demonstrated program prepares the student to be able to analyze organizational proficiency in the knowledge and skills related to configuring and information needs, to recommend appropriate hardware and maintaining routers and switches OR Instructor consent. software systems, and to implement or to train others to implement such systems. Specific job titles that the graduate would be qualified Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits for include network support specialist, network analyst, network ITT 1032 Routing Protocols and Concepts (CCNA-2) . . . . 3 engineer, PC support specialist, and PC help desk. The coursework ITT 1033 Network Infrastructure and will help prepare the student for Microsoft Windows 2003 Data Center Design (BICSI) ...... 3 Certification. General education courses required will help ensure ITT 2032 Accessing the WAN (CCNA-4) ...... 3 individuals have the necessary oral, written and critical thinking skills ITT 2780 Internship ...... 1 to help them with their professional responsibilities. Select two courses from the following: Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in MATH ITT 2042 Implementing Secure Converged 0070 or higher, or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” or WANs (CCNP-2) ...... 3 higher and assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion ITT 2043 Building Converged Cisco Multilayer of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Switched Networks (CCNP-3) ...... 3 ITT 2044 Optimizing Converged Networks (CCNP-4) . . 3 Core Requirements: 28 credits MCST 2015 Administering the Active Directory . . . . . 3 ITT 1020 Introduction to Information and MCST 2017 Windows Server 2008 Telecommunications Technology ...... 3 Network Infrastructure ...... 3 ITT 1031 Network Fundamentals (CCNA-1) . . . . . 3 MCST 2019 Windows Server 2008 Network Design ...... 3 ITT 2031 LAN Switching and Wireless (CCNA-3) ...... 3 ITT 2080 Technology Planning and Architecture ...... 3 MCST 1001 PC Hardware and Software ...... 4 Certificate MCST 1011 Supporting Microsoft Windows Linux System Administrator 7 Professional ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 16 credits MCST 1013 Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 . . 3 MCST 1030 Linux Operating System ...... 3 Program Description: In this program students will study the MCST 2021 Help Desk Services ...... 3 management and maintenance of complex computing environments of companies utilizing Linux/UNIX network and operating system Career/Occupational Requirements: technologies. Additionally, students will prepare for the CompTIA Select one of the Specialty Track Options Linux+ industry examination. Application Requirements: Proficiency in the basic knowledge and Advanced Computer Support: 13 credits skills related to configuring and maintaining a Linux Operating System MCST 2015 Administering the Active Directory . . . . . 3

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MCST 2017 Windows Server 2008 Network Additional Requirements: 3 credits Infrastructure ...... 3 3 credits from the following electives or other courses with instructor MCST 2019 Windows Server 2008 Network Design ...... 3 consent by academic petition: MCST 2780 Internship ...... 1 ACCT 2020 Financial Accounting ...... 3 Select one course from the following: CAPL 1050 Web Design, Creation and Management . . . . . 3 ITT 1021 Principles of Information Security ...... 3 CFIT 2065 Introduction to Computer Forensics ...... 3 MCST 2031 Linux/UNIX Shells and Scripting ...... 3 CSCI 1081 Programming Fundamentals ...... 3 MCST 2032 Linux/UNIX System Administration . . . . . 3 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 MCST 2033 Linux/UNIX Network Administration, Security, and Troubleshooting ...... 3 Cisco Networking Support: 13 credits ITT 1032 Routing Protocols and Concepts (CCNA-2) . . . . 3 Music ITT 1033 Network Infrastructure and Data Center ………………………………………………………………… Design (BICSI) ...... 3 ITT 2032 Accessing the WAN (CCNA-4) ...... 3 ITT 2780 Internship ...... 1 Program Options: Select one course from the following: Music AFA Degree (64) ITT 2042 Implementing Secure Converged WANs (CCNP-2) ...... 3 ITT 2043 Building Converged Cisco Multilayer Associate in Fine Arts in Music Switched Networks (CCNP-3) ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 64 ITT 2044 Optimizing Converged Networks (CCNP-4) . . 3 MCST 2015 Administering the Active Directory . . . . . 3 Program Description: This program is a focused, two-year study of MCST 2017 Windows Server 2008 music that includes music theory, ear training, sight singing, music Network Infrastructure ...... 3 history, the study of a specific instrument or voice, and ensemble MCST 2019 Windows Server 2008 Network Design ...... 3 participation. This degree is intended primarily for students who plan Linux System Administrator: 16 credits to transfer to another college to complete a baccalaureate degree in MCST 2031 Linux/UNIX Shells and Scripting ...... 3 music. It can be considered as the first two years of a four-year degree MCST 2032 Linux/UNIX System Administration . . . . . 3 program in music. MCST 2033 Linux/UNIX Network Administration, Program Requirements: Prospective students are expected to Security, and Troubleshooting ...... 3 have, at minimum, a basic competency level of musicianship (voice or MCST 2780 Internship ...... 1 primary instrument) and a basic music reading ability. Students must Select one course from the following: consult with the music faculty before beginning the AFA in Music ITT 1021 Principles of Information Security . . . . . 3 program. ITT 2020 Network Security Fundamentals ...... 3 MCST 2015 Administering the Active Directory . . . . . 3 Core Requirements: 34 credits MCST 2017 Windows Server 2008 MUSC 1061 Music Theory I ...... 3 Network Infrastructure ...... 3 MUSC 1062 Music Theory II ...... 3 MCST 2019 Windows Server 2008 Network Design ...... 3 MUSC 1071 Ear Training I ...... 2 MUSC 1072 Ear Training II ...... 2 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits MUSC 2061 Advanced Music Theory I ...... 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits MUSC 2062 Advanced Music Theory II ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 MUSC 2071 Advanced Ear Training I ...... 2 Select one of the following COMM courses ...... 3 MUSC 2072 Advanced Ear Training II ...... 2 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking MUSC 2081 Music History I ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication MUSC 2082 Music History II ...... 3 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication Select 4 credits from the following: COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Ensemble music courses: Goal 2- Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are MUSC 1000 Century College Choir ...... 1 complete MUSC 1005 Century Chamber Singers ...... 1 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 MUSC 1010 Century Chamber Orchestra ...... 1 credits MUSC 1011 Theater Orchestra ...... 1 Goal 5 - History/ Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits MUSC 1015 Century Concert Band ...... 1 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits MUSC 1017 Century Jazz Ensemble ...... 1 Goals 7-10: Three credits in one of the four goals MUSC 1018 Century Guitar Ensemble ...... 1

88 Century College 2011-2012 MUSC 1019 Century Piano Ensemble ...... 1 completion of this certificate, students will be eligible to take the MUSC 1021 Century Jazz Combo ...... 1 examination for placement on the Minnesota Department of Health Select 4 credits from the following: Nursing Assistant Registry. Applied lessons: Note: All 4 credits must be in declared, primary instrument Program Requirements: Minnesota State Registry of Nursing MUSC 2011 Private Instrumental ...... 1 Assistants requirement is 16 years of age or older. MUSC 2012 Private Instrumental-Advanced ...... 2 MUSC 2021 Private Guitar ...... 1 Core Requirements: 4 credits MUSC 2022 Private Guitar-Advanced ...... 2 HSCI 1001 Nursing Assistant ...... 4 MUSC 2031 Private Piano ...... 1 MUSC 2032 Private Piano-Advanced ...... 2 MUSC 2041 Private Voice ...... 1 Associate in Science Degree MUSC 2042 Private Voice-Advanced ...... 2 Nursing -Traditional Track Total Number of Credits: 64 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Program Description: The Century College Associate Degree ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Nursing Program is designed to educate students who are prepared Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 to begin professional nursing careers and administer safe, culturally COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking competent patient-centered nursing care in a variety of healthcare COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication settings in our increasingly diverse communities. Coursework includes COMM 1041 Small Group Communication nursing theory focusing on holistic assessment, therapeutic nursing COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication interventions including complementary/alternative modalities, Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are communication, levels of prevention, critical thinking, collaboration complete and leadership/management concepts. Clinical application occurs Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 6 in acute, sub-acute and long-term care facilities, community clinics, credits schools and home health settings. Safe, caring, competent nursing Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits care across the lifespan is fostered. Graduates are awarded an Two courses from two disciplines associate in science degree in nursing and are eligible to apply to Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credits take the NCLEX-RN and meet the Minnesota State Board of Nursing Two courses from two disciplines requirements for licensure. The Mobility Nursing Programs are two Goals 7-10: Three credits in each of two goals and one-half semester separate nursing mobility tracks offered to qualified licensed practical nurses (LPN) and qualified emergency Additional recommendation: Piano Proficiency is required by medical technician-paramedics (EMT-P). Both Basic and Mobility transfer institutions for a baccalaureate degree in music. nursing graduates have many lower division, MnTC/general education MUSC 1020 is recommended for students without previous requirements needed to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing. A piano experience. Minnesota statewide nursing articulation agreement provides “seamless transfer” to students who pursue their bachelor’s degree from any baccalaureate nursing program offered through the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Nursing Application Requirements: Refer to program information available ………………………………………………………………… in Admissions, the Century College website or Counseling Center

Career/Occupational Requirements: 34 credits Program Options: NURS 1020 The Registered Nurse Role Nursing Assistant Certificate (4) in Health and Wellness ...... 4 Nursing AS Degree (64) NURS 1025 Clinical Application for NURS 1020 ...... 4 NURS 1030 Nursing Intervention I: Health, Healing and Holism and the Role Certificate of the Registered Nurse ...... 4 Nursing Assistant NURS 1035 Clinical Application for NURS 1030 ...... 4 Total Number of Credits: 4 NURS 2222 A Pathophysiological Approach to Health Problems and Pharmacologic Therapy . 3 Program Description: This certificate is designed for individuals NURS 2030 Nursing Intervention II: Health, seeking employment in direct patient care under the supervision of a Healing and Holism and the Role of nurse in long term care, acute care, and/or home care settings. Upon the Registered Nurse ...... 4

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NURS 2035 Clinical Application for NURS 2030 ...... 4 NURS 2155 Accelerated Clinical Application NURS 2050 Synthesis and Transition for NURS 2150 ...... 3 to the Registered Nurse Role ...... 3 LPN students will be awarded 11 advanced standing credits NURS 2055 Clinical Application for NURS 2050 ...... 4 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits Nursing Electives: Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits NURS 2025 Clinical Specialty Focus ...... 1-4 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 NURS 2785 Clinical Internship ...... 1 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits COMM 1041 Small Group Communication Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 complete COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 11 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication credits COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication BIOL 2031 Human Anatomy and Physiology I . . . . . 4 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are BIOL 2032 Human Anatomy and Physiology II . . . . . 4 complete BIOL 2035 Microbiology ...... 3 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 11 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits credits Two courses from two disciplines required BIOL 2031 Human Anatomy and Physiology I . . . . . 4 PSYC 1041 Developmental Psychology ...... 3 BIOL 2032 Human Anatomy and Physiology II . . . . . 4 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credits BIOL 2035 Microbiology ...... 3 Two courses from two disciplines required Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits PHIL 1035 Biomedical Ethics-recommended ...... 3 Two courses from two disciplines required Goals 7-10: Three credits in each of two goals PSYC 1041 Developmental Psychology ...... 3 Recommended: Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credits MATH 1000 Medical Dosages (1 credit) or equivalent Two courses from two disciplines required PHIL 1035 Biomedical Ethics– recommended . . . . . 3 Goals 7-10 - Three credits in each of two goals Associate in Science Degree Nursing - Paramedic Mobility Recommended: Total Number of Credits: 64 MATH 1000 Medical Dosages (1 credit) or equivalent HLTH 1001 Medical Terminology (2 credits) or equivalent Program Description: See description above Application Requirements: Refer to program information available in Admissions, the Century College website, or Counseling Center Associate in Science Degree Nursing – LPN Mobility Career/Occupational Requirements: 34 credits Total Number of Credits: 64 NURS 1260 Health, Healing and Holism & Role Transition from Paramedic to RN ...... 4 Program Description: See description above NURS 1265 Clinical Application for NURS 1260 ...... 2 Application Requirements: Refer to program brochure available in NURS 1230 Nursing Intervention I: Health, Admissions, the Century College website or Counseling Center Healing & Holism and the Role of the Registered Nurse ...... 4 Career/Occupational Requirements: 34 credits NURS 2235 Clinical Application for NURS 1230 ...... 4 NURS 1160 Health, Healing and Holism & Role NURS 2222 A Pathophysiological Approach to Health Transition from LPN to RN ...... 4 Problems and Pharmacologic Therapy ...... 3 NURS 1165 Clinical Application for NURS 1160 ...... 2 NURS 2250 Synthesis and Transition to the NURS 2130 Nursing Intervention: Health, Registered Nurse Role ...... 3 Healing and Holism and the NURS 2255 Clinical Application for NURS 2250 ...... 3 Role of the Registered Nurse ...... 4 EMT-P students will be given 11 advanced standing credits NURS 2135 Clinical Application for NURS 2130 ...... 4 NURS 2222 A Pathophysiological Approach to Health General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits Problems and Pharmacologic Therapy ...... 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits NURS 2150 Synthesis and Transition to ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 the Registered Nurse Role ...... 3 90 Century College 2011-2012 Office Technology …………………………………………………………………

Program Options: Computer Skills Certificate (10) Software Applications Certificate (16) Office Assistant Certificate (30) Office Support Diploma (48) Administrative Assistant AAS Degree (64) Medical Office Support Certificate (18) Medical Administrative Support Diploma (47) Medical Office Assistant AAS Degree (64) Other computer-related courses are offered in the following disciplines: Computer Application Technology, Computer Science, Information and Telecommunications Technology, and Microcomputer Support Technology

Certificate Computer Skills Total Number of Credits: 10

Program Description: This certificate is designed for students that have a limited computer background and are interested in learning basic computer skills. The students may be employed in part-time, seasonal, temporary, work-study positions, and other work settings.

Career/Occupational Requirements: 10 credits Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 OFFT 1001 College Keyboarding ...... 1 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication CAPL 1000 Computer Literacy ...... 1 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication CAPL 1021 Microsoft PowerPoint ...... 1 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are CAPL 1022 Microsoft Outlook ...... 1 complete CAPL 1023 Microsoft Word ...... 3 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 11 credits Additional Requirements: Grade of “C” or higher in all Career/ BIOL 2031 Human Anatomy and Physiology I . . . . . 4 Occupational courses. BIOL 2032 Human Anatomy and Physiology II . . . . . 4 BIOL 2035 Microbiology ...... 3 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits Certificate Two course from two disciplines required Software Applications PSYC 1041 Developmental Psychology ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 16 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credits Two courses from two disciplines required Program Description: This certificate is designed for students PHIL 1035 Biomedical Ethics -recommended . . . . . 3 interested in updating their skills after re-entering the work force, Goals 7-10: Three credits in each of two goals acquiring a new position, or their current position requires current software technology, etc. Students will be able to earn the short-term Recommended: certificate and then continue to other existing offerings in a seamless MATH 1000 Medical Dosages (1 credit) or equivalent path.

Career Requirements: 16 credits CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 CAPL 1023 Microsoft Word ...... 3

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Select 10 credits from the following courses: Career/Occupational Requirements: 41 credits CAPL 1021 Microsoft PowerPoint ...... 1 ACCT 1010 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 CAPL 1025 Microsoft Excel ...... 3 BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 CAPL 1027 Microsoft Access ...... 3 BMGT 2035 Human Relations in Business ...... 3 CAPL 1050 Web Design, Creation and Management . . . . . 3 CAPL 2020 Desktop Publishing ...... 3 BMGT 2060 Business Communications OR MKTG 1025 Professional Development ...... 3 ENGL 1025 Technical Writing ...... 3 OFFT 2055 Administrative Office Procedures ...... 3 CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 Additional Requirements: Grade of “C” or higher in all Career/ CAPL 1021 Microsoft PowerPoint ...... 1 Occupational courses. CAPL 1023 Microsoft Word ...... 3 CAPL 1025 Microsoft Excel ...... 3 CAPL 1027 Microsoft Access ...... 3 Certificate CAPL 1050 Web Design, Creation and Management . . . . . 3 Office Assistant CAPL 2020 Desktop Publishing ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 30 OFFT 1001 College Keyboarding ...... 1 OFFT 2000 Records Classification Systems ...... 3 Program Description: This program is designed for students OFFT 2055 Administrative Office Procedures ...... 3 interested in the office field. A graduate may become employed as OFFT 2099 Office Technology Capstone ...... 3 a data entry clerk, receptionist, secretary, or in other administrative support positions. General Education/MnTC Requirements: 7 credits Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Career/Occupational Requirements: 27 credits ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 ACCT 1010 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 BMGT 2035 Human Relations in Business ...... 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication CAPL 1023 Microsoft Word ...... 3 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication OFFT 1001 College Keyboarding ...... 1 COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication OFFT 2000 Records Classification Systems ...... 3 OFFT 2055 Administrative Office Procedures ...... 3 Additional Requirements: Grade of “C” or higher in all Career/ OFFT 2099 Office Technology Capstone ...... 3 Occupational courses. Electives (career related) ...... 5

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits Administrative Assistant Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits Associate in Applied Science Degree Select one of following communication courses: Total Number of Credits: 64 ENGL 1021 Composition I COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Program Description: This program is designed to prepare students COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication with broad-based skills--general business knowledge and knowledge COMM 1041 Small Group Communication of software/hardware technology. Students may be employed in COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication various administrative support positions in business, government, and organizational operations. Additional Requirements: Grade of “C” or higher in all Career/ Occupational courses. Career/Occupational Requirements: 44 credits ACCT 1010 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 Diploma BMGT 2035 Human Relations in Business ...... 3 Office Support Total Number of Credits: 48 BMGT 2060 Business Communications OR ENGL 1025 Technical Writing ...... 3 Program Description: This program is designed for students interested in a comprehensive program in the office field. A graduate CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 may become employed as a data entry clerk, receptionist, secretary, CAPL 1021 Microsoft PowerPoint ...... 1 software application specialist, or in other administrative related CAPL 1023 Microsoft Word ...... 3 positions. CAPL 1025 Microsoft Excel ...... 3

92 Century College 2011-2012 CAPL 1027 Microsoft Access ...... 3 Diploma CAPL 1050 Web Design, Creation and Management . . . . . 3 Medical Administrative Support CAPL 2020 Desktop Publishing ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 47 OFFT 1001 College Keyboarding ...... 1 OFFT 2000 Records Classification Systems ...... 3 Program Description: The Medical Administrative Support program OFFT 2055 Administrative Office Procedures ...... 3 will prepare students in competencies using current office technologies. OFFT 2099 Office Technology Capstone ...... 3 Program graduates following the Administrative Track may be Electives (career related) ...... 3 employed in support positions in healthcare facilities, insurance, industrial, and research medical facilities. Program graduates General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits following the Transcription Track may take the registered medical Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits transcription (RMT) credentialing exam. Program graduates holding ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 an RMT may be employed as medical transcriptionists in transcription Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 service companies, medical clinics, or hospitals. Program graduates COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking following the Coding Track may take the CCA or CCP credentialing COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communications exams. Program graduates holding a coding credential may be COMM 1041 Small Group Communications employed in healthcare settings such as clinics, insurance companies, COMM 1051 Intercultural Communications government agencies, public health, home health agencies, long-term Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are care facilities, hospitals and dental offices. complete Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 Core Requirements: 18 credits credits CAPL 1023 Microsoft Word ...... 3 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits OFFT 2006 Medical Office Fundamentals ...... 3 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits OFFT 2010 Medical Office Terminology ...... 3 Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals OFFT 2021 Electronic Health Records ...... 3 OFFT 2030 Medical Office: Insurance and Coding ...... 3 Additional Requirements: Grade of “C” or higher in all Career/ OFFT 2041 Beginning Medical Transcription ...... 3 Occupational courses. Career/Occupation Requirements: Select one of the three Specialty Track Options Certificate Medical Office Support Administrative Track: 22 credits Total Number of Credits: 18 ACCT 1010 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 BMGT 2035 Human Relations in Business ...... 3 Program Description: The Medical Office Support certificate will CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 prepare students for work as medical receptionists or other entry- CAPL 1022 Microsoft Outlook ...... 1 level positions in many health area settings, e.g., hospital HSCI 1000 Introduction to Healthcare Careers . . . . . 3 departmental office, clinics, chiropractic and health information OFFT 1002 Speech Recognition ...... 1 settings. Students will be trained in patient registration, OFFT 2000 Records Classification Systems ...... 3 correspondence, interpersonal skills, document preparation, as well OFFT 2099 Office Technology Capstone ...... 3 as terminology/language, insurance, electronic health records, and OFFT 2783 Medical Office Practicum ...... 2 organization of healthcare settings. Students will be able to earn the Coding Track: 22 credits short-term certificate and then continue to other existing offerings in CAPL 1022 Microsoft Outlook ...... 1 a seamless path. HSCI 1000 Introduction to Healthcare Careers . . . . . 3 OFFT 2012 Medical Office: Disease Concepts . . . . . 2 Career/Occupational Requirements: 18 credits OFFT 2013 Medical Office: Pharmacology and CAPL 1023 Microsoft Word ...... 3 Lab Medicine ...... 2 OFFT 2006 Medical Office Fundamentals ...... 3 OFFT 2031 Beginning ICD-9 Coding ...... 3 OFFT 2010 Medical Office Terminology ...... 3 OFFT 2032 Beginning CPT Coding ...... 3 OFFT 2021 Electronic Health Records ...... 3 OFFT 2033 Advanced ICD-9 Coding ...... 3 OFFT 2030 Medical Office: Insurance and Coding ...... 3 OFFT 2034 Advanced CPT Coding ...... 3 OFFT 2041 Beginning Medical Transcription ...... 3 OFFT 2783 Medical Office Practicum ...... 2 Transcription Track: 22 credits Additional Requirements: Grade of “C” or higher in required CAPL 1022 Microsoft Outlook ...... 1 courses. HSCI 1000 Introduction to Healthcare Careers . . . . . 3 OFFT 1002 Speech Recognition ...... 1

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OFFT 2012 Medical Office: Disease Concepts . . . . . 2 BMGT 2035 Human Relations in Business ...... 3 OFFT 2013 Medical Office: Pharmacology & Lab CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 Medicine ...... 2 CAPL 1022 Microsoft Outlook ...... 1 OFFT 2042 Intermediate Medical Transcription ...... 3 HSCI 1000 Introduction to Healthcare Careers . . . . . 3 OFFT 2044 Medical Transcription Capstone ...... 3 OFFT 1002 Speech Recognition ...... 1 OFFT 2783 Medical Office Practicum ...... 3 OFFT 2000 Records Classification Systems ...... 3 OFFT 2099 Office Technology Capstone ...... 3 OFFT 2012 Medical Office: Disease Concepts . . . . . 2 Electives selected with instructor consent ...... 1 OFFT 2013 Medical Office: Pharmacology and Lab Medicine ...... 2 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 7 credits OFFT 2099 Office Technology Capstone ...... 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 4 credits OFFT 2783 Medical Office Practicum ...... 2 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Coding Track: 26 credits Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 – Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 BMGT 2035 Human Relations in Business ...... 3 credits CAPL 1022 Microsoft Outlook ...... 1 BIOL 1024 Human Biology ...... 3 HSCI 1000 Introduction to Healthcare Careers . . . . . 3 Note: Any career-related electives may be taken from ACCT, BMGT, OFFT 1002 Speech Recognition ...... 1 CAPL, CSCI, ENGL, OFFT, MKTG, PSYC, SPAN, and/or COMM OFFT 2012 Medical Office: Disease Concepts . . . . . 2 course(s) not already included in the program. Other courses must be OFFT 2013 Medical Office: Pharmacology and approved by academic petition. Lab Medicine ...... 2 OFFT 2031 Beginning ICD-9 Coding ...... 3 Additional Requirements: Grade of “C” or higher in each required OFFT 2032 Beginning CPT Coding ...... 3 course. OFFT 2033 Advanced ICD-9 Coding ...... 3 OFFT 2034 Advanced CPT Coding ...... 3 OFFT 2783 Medical Office Practicum ...... 2 Medical Office Assistant Transcription Track: 26 credits Associate in Applied Science Degree BMGT 2035 Human Relations in Business ...... 3 Number of Credits: 64 CAPL 1022 Microsoft Outlook ...... 1 HSCI 1000 Introduction to Healthcare Careers . . . . . 3 Program Description: This program is designed for students OFFT 1002 Speech Recognition ...... 1 interested in employment in the medical office field. Program OFFT 2012 Medical Office: Disease Concepts . . . . . 2 graduates completing the Administrative Track may be employed OFFT 2013 Medical Office: Pharmacology and as administrative assistants in healthcare facilities, the insurance Lab Medicine ...... 2 industry, or medical device industry. Program graduates completing OFFT 2042 Intermediate Medical Transcription ...... 3 the Transcription Track may take the registered medical transcription OFFT 2044 Medical Transcription Capstone ...... 3 (RMT) credentialing exam. Program graduates holding an RMT may OFFT 2099 Office Technology Capstone ...... 3 be employed as medical transcriptionists in transcription service OFFT 2783 Medical Office Practicum ...... 3 companies, medical clinics, or hospitals. Program graduates Electives selected with instructor consent ...... 2 completing the Coding Track may take the CCA or CCP credentialing exams. Program graduates holding a coding credential may be General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits employed in healthcare settings such as clinics, insurance companies, Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits government agencies, public health, home health agencies, long-term ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 care facilities, hospitals, and dental offices. Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communications Core Requirements: 18 credits COMM 1051 Intercultural Communications CAPL 1023 Microsoft Word ...... 3 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are OFFT 2006 Medical Office Fundamentals ...... 3 complete OFFT 2010 Medical Office Terminology ...... 3 Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 OFFT 2021 Electronic Health Records ...... 3 credits OFFT 2030 Medical Office: Insurance and Coding ...... 3 BIOL 1024 Human Biology ...... 3 OFFT 2041 Beginning Medical Transcription ...... 3 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits Career/Occupational Requirements: Select one of the three Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals. Specialty Track Options Note: Any career-related electives may be taken from ACCT, BMGT, Administrative Track: 26 credits CAPL, CSCI, ENGL, OFFT, MKTG, PSYC, SPAN, and/or COMM course(s) ACCT 1010 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 94 Century College 2011-2012 Application Requirements: 1. A bachelor’s degree in any major 2. Three (3) semester or 4 quarter credits with a grade “ C” or higher is recommended in each of the following courses: Biology Chemistry College Algebra or Higher Math Physics Psychology 3. Minimum of 4 semester or 5 quarter credits is recommended in: Human Anatomy, including a Lab Human Physiology, including a Lab 4. Prior technical experience in orthotics. Acceptable technical experience shall include: Graduate of an NCOPE accredited Orthotic Technician program, OR 2080 hours of work experience as an Orthotic Technician, plus minimum fabrication requirements under an ABC Certified Orthotic Practitioner 5. MN Human Services background study See Century website, Admissions or Counseling Center for additional application information.

Career/Occupational Requirements: 40 credits ORPR 2900 Applied Orthotic Biomechanical Physics and Patient Analysis ...... 4 not already included in the program. Other courses must be approved ORPR 2910 Functional Orthotic Anatomy and Pathology . 4 by academic petition. ORPR 2920 Foot Orthoses and Metal Ankle-Foot Orthoses ...... 3 Additional Requirements: Grade of “C” or higher in each required ORPR 2925 Plastic Ankle-Foot Orthoses ...... 2 course ORPR 2930 Metal Knee-Ankle Foot Orthoses and Related Pathology ...... 3 ORPR 2935 Plastic Knee-Ankle Foot Orthoses and Fracture Management ...... 3 Orthotic Practitioner ORPR 2950 Orthotic Upper Limb Anatomy and ………………………………………………………………… Pathology ...... 2 ORPR 2955 Upper Limb Orthoses ...... 3 ORPR 2970 Orthotic Spinal Anatomy, Program Options: Pathology, Patient Evaluation ...... 3 Orthotic Practitioner Diploma (40) ORPR 2975 Spinal Orthoses Fittings ...... 3 ORPR 2980 Scoliosis Treatment and Cervical Advanced Specialty Diploma Traction, Mobility and Adaptive Equipment . . . 3 Orthotic Practitioner ORPR 2990 Orthotic Practitioner Practicum ...... 7 Total Number of Credits: 40

Program Description: The Orthotic Practitioner program prepares the student for a career as an orthotist. An orthotist cares for patients Orthotic Technology with disabling conditions of the limbs and spine by providing devices ………………………………………………………………… known as orthoses. The orthotist’s duties include assisting the physician in formulating prescriptions for orthoses, taking measurements and casts, model rectification, selection of materials Program Options: and components, patient fittings, adjustments and repairs of the Orthotic Technician Diploma (46) orthosis and maintaining patient records. After a mandatory one-year Orthotic Technology AAS Degree (64) National Commission of Orthotic and Prosthetic Education approved residency, the orthotist may take the National Certification Exam.

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Diploma to practice fabrication skills in an orthotic facility for a minimum of Orthotic Technician 160 hours. Total Number of Credits: 46 Career/Occupational Requirements: 40 credits Program Description: The Orthotic Technician program prepares ORTE 1020 Introduction to the Orthotic students for entry into the field of Orthotics at the technician level. Lab and Basic Hand Skills ...... 5 Didactic and laboratory coursework is combined with individualized ORTE 1030 Spinal Orthoses Fabrication ...... 5 instruction in the areas of lower limb, upper limb and spinal. Each of ORTE 1040 Foot Orthosis Fabrication and these areas contains instruction in anatomy, terminology, Shoe Modification/Repair ...... 3 measurement forms, fabrication process, system alignment, and ORTE 1050 Stirrup Layout and Fabrication ...... 3 suspension techniques, components, materials, repair and maintenance ORTE 1060 Ankle-Foot Orthosis Fabrication ...... 3 procedures. The clinical section enables the student to practice ORTE 1070 Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis Fabrication . . . . 5 fabrication skills in an orthotic facility for a minimum of 160 hours. ORTE 2000 Leatherwork for Lower-Limb Orthoses ...... 4 ORTE 2010 Thermoplastic Orthoses ...... 4 Career/Occupational Requirements: 40 credits ORTE 2020 Upper Limb Fabrication ...... 4 ORTE 1020 Introduction to the Orthotic ORTE 2780 Orthotic Technician Clinical ...... 4 Lab and Basic Hand Skills ...... 5 ORTE 1030 Spinal Orthoses Fabrication ...... 5 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits ORTE 1040 Foot Orthosis Fabrication Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits and Shoe Modification/Repair ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 ORTE 1050 Stirrup Layout and Fabrication ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 ORTE 1060 Ankle-Foot Orthoses Fabrication ...... 3 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are ORTE 1070 Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses Fabrication ...... 5 complete ORTE 2000 Leather Work for Lower-Limb Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 Orthoses Fabrication ...... 4 credits ORTE 2010 Thermoplastic Orthoses ...... 4 PHYS 1020 Physics Concepts -recommended ORTE 2020 Upper-Limb Fabrication ...... 4 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits ORTE 2780* Orthotic Technician Clinical ...... 4 PSYC 1041 Developmental Psychology-recommended Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits General Education/MnTC Requirements: *6 credits PHIL 1035 Biomedical Ethics-recommended Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals Select one of the following communication courses: ENGL 1021 Composition I Additional Requirements: COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Sufficient credits to total 64 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication General Education/MnTC electives ...... 2-3 Paramedic Technology *Completion of all general education credits is recommended before ………………………………………………………………… enrolling in ORTE 2780.

See Emergency Medical Services Associate in Applied Science Degree Orthotic Technology Total Number of Credits: 64 Prosthetic Practitioner Program Description: The Orthotic Technician program prepares ………………………………………………………………… individuals for entry into the field of orthotics at the technician level. Didactic and laboratory coursework is combined with individualized instruction in the areas of lower limb, upper limb and spinal. Each Advanced Specialty Diploma of these areas contains instruction in anatomy, terminology, Prosthetic Practitioner measurements forms, fabrication process, system alignment, and Total Number of Credits: 40 suspension techniques, components, materials, repair and maintenance procedures. The clinical section enables the student Program Description: The Prosthetic Practitioner program prepares the student for a career as a prosthetist. A prosthetist cares for patients with partial or total absence of limb by designing, fabricating 96 Century College 2011-2012 and fitting devices known as prostheses. The prosthetist’s duties include assisting with formulating prescriptions for prostheses, Prosthetic Technology ………………………………………………………………… taking measurements, cast taking, model modifications, selection of materials and components, patient fittings, alignment of the prosthesis on the patient, and maintaining patient records. After a Program Options: mandatory one-year National Commission of Orthotic and Prosthetic Prosthetic Technician Diploma (46) Education approved residency, the prosthetist may take the National Prosthetic Technology AAS Degree (64) Certification Exam.

Application Requirements: Diploma 1. A bachelor’s degree in any major Prosthetic Technician 2. Three semester or four quarter credits with a grade of “C” or Total Number of Credits: 46 higher is recommended in each of the following courses: - Biology Program Description: The Prosthetic Technician program prepares - Physics individuals for entry into the field of prosthetics at the technician - Chemistry level. Didactic and laboratory coursework is combined with - Psychology individualized instruction in the areas of lower limb and upper limb. - College Algebra or Higher Math Each of these areas contains instruction in anatomy, terminology, 3. Minimum of 4 semester or 5 quarter credits is recommended in: measurement forms, fabrication process, system alignment, suspension - Human Anatomy, including a Lab techniques, components, materials, repair and maintenance procedures. - Human Physiology, including a Lab The clinical section enables the student to practice fabrication skills in 4. Prior technical experience in prosthetics is recommended. a prosthetic facility for a minimum of 160 hours. 5. Acceptable technical experience shall include: Graduate of an NCOPE accredited Prosthetic Technician program, Career/Occupational Requirements: 40 credits OR PRTE 1020 Introduction to Prosthetics ...... 3 2080 hours of work experience as a prosthetic technician, plus PRTE 1030 Anatomy of the Trans-Tibial Amputations . . 4 minimum fabrication requirements under an ABC Certified PRTE 1040 Trans-Tibial Socket Inserts, Prosthetic Practitioner Alignment and Duplication ...... 3 6. MN Human Services background Study PRTE 1050 Finishing Procedures for Patellar See Century Website, Admissions or Counseling Center for additional Tendon-Bearing (PTB) Prosthesis ...... 3 application information PRTE 1060 Fabrication of Patellar Tendon- Bearing (PTB) Joint and Lacer ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 40 credits PRTE 1070 Anatomy of Trans-Femoral Amputations . . . 3 PRPR 2900 Introduction to Prosthetic PRTE 1080 Trans-Femoral Socket Fabrication . . . . . 4 Practitioner Program ...... 3 PRTE 2000 Finishing Procedures for PRPR 2905 Standard Patella Tendon Bearing (PTB) Trans-Femoral Prostheses ...... 3 Prosthesis ...... 3 PRTE 2010 Thermoplastic Check Socket Fabrication . . . . . 3 PRPR 2910 Trans-Tibial Prosthesis ...... 3 PRTE 2020 Anatomy of Upper Limb Amputations PRPR 2915 Variations in Trans-Tibial Prostheses ...... 4 and Long Trans-Radial Fabrication . . . . . 3 PRPR 2930 Trans-Femoral Prostheses ...... 2 PRTE 2030 Fabrication of Short Trans-Radial PRPR 2935 Trans-Femoral Suction Prostheses . . . . . 3 and Trans-Humeral Prosthesis ...... 4 PRPR 2940 Knee and Hip Disarticulation Prostheses . . . . . 1 PRTE 2780 Clinical Internship Practicum ...... 4 PRPR 2945 Trans-Femoral Hydraulic Knee Prostheses . . . . 3 PRPR 2960 Long Trans-Radial Prosthesis ...... 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: *6 credits PRPR 2965 Short Trans-Radial Prostheses ...... 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits PRPR 2970 Externally Powered Prostheses ...... 2 Select one of the following communication courses: PRPR 2975 Trans-Humeral Prosthesis ...... 3 ENGL 1021 Composition I PRPR 2990 Prosthetic Practitioner Practicum ...... 7 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication General Education/MnTC electives ...... 2-3 *Completion of all general education credits is recommended before enrolling in PRTE 2780.

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Associate in Applied Science Degree Prosthetic Technology Public Safety ………………………………………………………………… Total Number of Credits: 64

Program Description: The Prosthetic Technician program prepares Program Options: individuals for entry into the field of prosthetics at the technician Public Safety Leadership Certificate (16) level. Didactic and laboratory coursework is combined with Fire Services Certificate (16) individualized instruction in the areas of lower limb and upper limb. Public Safety AAS Degree (64) Each of these areas contains instruction in anatomy, terminology, measurement forms, fabrication process, system alignment, suspension techniques, components, materials, repair and Certificate maintenance procedures. The clinical section enables the student to Public Safety Leadership practice fabrication skills in a prosthetic facility for a minimum of 160 Total Number of Credits: 16 hours. Program Description: This certificate presents a good overview of Career/Occupational Requirements: 40 credits information for potential or current leaders in the public safety field. It PRTE 1020 Introduction to Prosthetics ...... 3 provides formal recognition that the student has a basic understanding PRTE 1030 Anatomy of the Trans-Tibial Amputations . . 4 of public safety leadership. Should the student elect to proceed with PRTE 1040 Trans-Tibial Socket Inserts, the program and seek a degree, this certificate fits into the Public Alignment, and Duplication ...... 3 Safety AAS Degree as a specialty track. PRTE 1050 Finishing Procedures for Patellar Tendon-Bearing (PTB) Prostheses ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits PRTE 1060 Fabrication of Patellar Tendon-Bearing PSAF 1020 Foundations of Public Safety ...... 3 (PTB) Joint and Lacer ...... 3 PSAF 1032 Principles of Public Safety Leadership ...... 3 PRTE 1070 Anatomy of Trans-Femoral Amputations . . . 3 PSAF 1035 Community Service Principles ...... 3 PRTE 1080 Trans-Femoral Socket Fabrication . . . . . 4 Select 7 credits from the following: PRTE 2000 Finishing Procedures for BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 Trans-Femoral Prostheses ...... 3 BMGT 2040 Human Resource Management ...... 3 PRTE 2010 Thermo-Plastic Check Socket Fabrication . . 3 CJS 2081 Police in the Community ...... 3 PRTE 2020 Anatomy of Upper-Limb Amputations MKTG 2010 Workplace Leadership ...... 3 and Long Trans-Radial Fabrication . . . . . 3 PE 1060 Personal Fitness ...... 2 PRTE 2030 Fabrication of Short Trans-Radial PSAF 1790 Independent Study ...... 1-4 and Trans-Humeral Prostheses ...... 4 PSAF 2040 Incident Command Strategies ...... 4 PRTE 2780 Clinical Internship Practicum ...... 4 SPAN 1005 Spanish for Public Safety Professionals I . . . . . 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Certificate ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Fire Services COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 Total Number of Credits (16) Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are complete Program Description: This certificate provides recognition to the Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 student who has completed ten credits in the basic firefighter training credits series. With six additional elective credits, an entry level firefighter PHYS 1020 Physics Concepts -recommended will receive acknowledgement that he/she is fully capable of providing Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits emergency services. Additionally, this certificate fits into the Public PSYC 1041 Developmental Psychology-recommended Safety AAS Degree as a specialty track. Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits PHIL 1035 Biomedical Ethics-recommended Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goal FRTA 1091 Firefighter I ...... 5 FRTA 1092 Firefighter II ...... 2 Additional Requirements: Sufficient credits to total 64 FRTA 1095 Hazardous Materials Operations ...... 3 Select 6 credits from the following: EMS 1015 First Responder ...... 2 EMSB 1020 Emergency Medical Technician ...... 6

98 Century College 2011-2012 HLTH 1003 Worker Right to Know: Health BMGT 2040 Human Resource Management ...... 3 and Safety in the Workplace ...... 1 MKTG 2010 Workplace Leadership ...... 3 PE 1060 Personal Fitness ...... 2 PSAF 1790 Independent Study ...... 1-4 PSAF 1020 Foundations of Public Safety ...... 3 Electives selected with instructor consent to total 16 credits for PSAF 1790 Independent Study ...... 1-4 specialty track. SPAN 1005 Spanish for Public Safety Professionals I . . . . . 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits Goal 1 – Communication: 7 credits Associate in Applied Science Degree ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Public Safety COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 64 Goal 2 – Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are complete Program Description: This degree is designed to provide an Goal 3 and/or 4 – Science/Math/Logical Reasoning: 6 credits interdisciplinary approach for individuals already working in the field ESCI 1080 Natural Disasters ...... 3 and those looking for career opportunities in public safety, which Select one of the following courses: includes emergency medical services (EMS), firefighting, law BIOL 1020 Biology Concepts ...... 4 enforcement, dispatching/communications and leadership. The BIOL 2035 Microbiology ...... 3 student will interact with others in their discipline as well as those CHEM 1020 Chemistry Concepts ...... 4 with similar missions to understand how these components function ESCI 1050 Introduction to Meteorology ...... 3 as a whole in an “all-hazards” approach to public safety. MATH 1025 Statistics ...... 4 PHYS 1020 Physics Concepts ...... 4 Core Requirements: 28 credits Goal 5 – History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits PSAF 1020 Foundations of Public Safety ...... 3 Select one of the following courses: PSAF 1031 Public Safety Technology ...... 3 PSYC 1020 General Psychology ...... 4 PSAF 1032 Principles of Public Safety Leadership ...... 3 SOC 1020 Introduction to Sociology ...... 3 PSAF 1035 Community Service Principles ...... 3 Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits PSAF 2040 Incident Command Strategies ...... 4 Select one of the following courses: PSAF 2045 Project Management ...... 3 PHIL 1031 Ethics PSAF 2050 Public Safety Capstone ...... 3 PHIL 1035 Biomedical Ethics Select 6 credits from the following courses with instructor consent: Goal 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals CJS 2091 Crime Scene and Incident Mapping for Public Safety I (recommended) . . . . . 3 CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 CJS 2097 Homeland Defense ...... 3 Radiologic Technology PSAF 1790 Independent Study ...... 1-4 ………………………………………………………………… SPAN 1005 Spanish for Public Safety Professionals I . . . . . 3

Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits Program Options: Select one of three Specialty Track Options Radiologic Technology Associate in Applied Science (78) Computed Tomography Advanced Certificate (16) Fire Suppression Select 16 credits from the following EMS 1010 AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider ...... 1 Associate in Applied Science Degree EMS 1015 First Responder ...... 2 Radiologic Technology EMSB 1020 Emergency Medical Technician ...... 6 Total Number of Credits: 78 FRTA 1091 Firefighter I ...... 5 FRTA 1092 Firefighter II ...... 2 Program Description: The Radiologic Technology program is FRTA 1095 Hazardous Materials Operations ...... 3 designed to prepare entry-level radiologic technologists. The Emergency Medical Services program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in EMSB 1020 Emergency Medical Technician ...... 6 Radiologic Technology and graduates are eligible to write the national EMS 1025 EMS Interventions I ...... 4 registry examination of the American Registry of Radiologic EMS 1026 EMS Interventions II ...... 2 Technologists. Electives selected with instructor consent ...... 4 Application Requirements: Refer to program information available Leadership and Management on Century website, in Admissions, or the Counseling Center. BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3

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Additional Program Requirements: Certificate 1. A current physical/technical standards examination, including Computed Tomography tuberculosis screening, and documentation of current Total Number of Credits: 16 immunizations as recommended by CDC and clinical affiliates. 2. Minnesota Human Services background check with no restric- Program Description: Courses of the Computed Tomography tions Certificate are designed to assist the individual preparing for the is required prior to clinical coursework. American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Examination in 3. Two-year CPR certification for the Health Care Provider must be Computed Tomography. valid from program start date through program completion. Application Requirement: Currently enrolled in a JRCERT 4. Students must possess no uncorrectable hearing or vision prob- accredited program or be an ARRT registered technologist in good lems. standing. Proof of the former will be required upon initial application to the courses. Career/Occupational Requirements: 58 credits RADT 1020 Fundamentals of Radiography ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits RADT 1031 Anatomy and Positioning I ...... 5 RADT 2800 Cross Sectional Anatomy I ...... 2 RADT 1032 Anatomy and Positioning II ...... 3 RADT 2804 Cross Sectional Anatomy II ...... 2 RADT 1040 Radiography Exposure Factors ...... 3 RADT 2808 Patient Assessment in Computed RADT 1781 Clinical Radiography I ...... 6 Tomography ...... 2 RADT 1782 Clinical Radiography II ...... 6 RADT 2812 Computed Tomography Physics and RADT 2000 Radiation Biology and Protection ...... 1 Instrumentation I ...... 2 RADT 2010 Imaging Pathology ...... 1 RADT 2816 Computed Tomography Physics and RADT 2020 Introduction to Sectional Anatomy . . . . . 2 Instrumentation II ...... 2 RADT 2030 Radiation Physics and Quality Control ...... 2 RADT 2820 Computed Tomography Radiation RADT 2060 Radiography Seminar ...... 2 Safety and Quality Control ...... 2 RADT 2090 Topics in Radiology ...... 1 RADT 2824 Computed Tomography Pathology . . . . . 2 RADT 2100 Introduction to Computed Tomography . . . 1 RADT 2828 Computed Tomography Imaging and RADT 2783 Clinical Radiography III ...... 8 Application ...... 2 RADT 2784 Clinical Radiography IV ...... 8 RADT 2785 Clinical Radiography V ...... 6 Additional Optional Career/Occupational courses RADT 1051 Bone Densitometry I ...... 1 Renewable Energy RADT 1052 Bone Densitometry II ...... 1 ………………………………………………………………… RADT 2095 Introduction to Mammography ...... 1

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits Program Options: Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Solar Assessor Certificate (16) ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Advanced Solar Thermal Energy Systems Certificate (30) Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 Energy Technical Specialist Associate in Applied Science (60) COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication Certificate COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Solar Assessor Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Total Number of Credits: 16 complete Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 4 Program Description: The Solar Assessor Certificate is designed credits to prepare students to work as solar assessors for solar contractors. (PHYS 1020, formerly 1021, and BIOL 1020 are required for admission) Graduates will be able to do a basic site assessment including the Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits feasibility of solar thermal, estimated costs, recommend product and Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits other information for a solar contractor to create a professional Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals assessment and cost estimate of a solar project.

Career/Occupational Requirements: 16 credits FST 1000 Construction Technology ...... 4 FST 1001 Facility Workplace Safety ...... 2 SOLR 1020 Introduction to Solar Site Assessment ...... 3

100 Century College 2011-2012 SOLR 1030 Construction for Solar Energy ...... 2 FST 1033 Electric Motors and Electric Controls ...... 3 SOLR 2030 Advanced Solar Thermal Energy Concepts . . 3 MATH 1015 Applied Mathematics ...... 5 SOLR 2035 Solar Thermal Lab ...... 2 Consortium Digital Electronics ...... 2 Consortium Hydraulics ...... 3 Consortium Mechanical Fundamentals for Certificate Process Control ...... 3 Advanced Solar Thermal Energy Systems Consortium PLC Fundamentals ...... 3 Total Number of Credits (30) Consortium Introduction to Process Control and Instrumentation ...... 3 Program Description: The Advanced Certificate in Solar Thermal Energy Systems is designed to provide existing contractors and other Career/Occupational Requirements: 10 credits industry professionals with skills necessary to become solar contrac- Students must choose a minimum of 10 credits from one of the Energy tors. Technician tracks offered by Century College (solar) or one of its part- Application Requirements: Must have a diploma or degree in ner colleges. These tracks may include solar, wind, biodiesel, ethanol plumbing, pipefitting, construction HVAC or related field, or consent or other approved tracks. of instructor. SOLR 1020 Introduction to Solar Site Assessment ...... 3 SOLR 1030 Construction for Solar Energy ...... 2 Career/Occupational Requirements: 24-26 credits SOLR 2030 Advanced Solar Thermal Energy Concepts . . 3 ECAD 1023 Blueprint Reading for Renewable Energy . . 3 SOLR 2035 Solar Thermal Lab ...... 2 FST 1001 Facility Workplace Safety ...... 2 Biofuels Production: Diesel-Minnesota West Community HVAC 1073 Hydronic Heating and Boilers ...... 3 and Technical College ...... 10 HVAC 1080 Residential Energy Auditing Biofuels Production: Ethanol-Minnesota West Community and Conservation ...... 3 and Technical College ...... 10 SOLR 1020 Introduction to Solar Site Assessment ...... 3 Fossil Fuels-St. Cloud Technical College ...... 10 SOLR 1781 Solar Thermal Installation Internship ...... 1-3 Power Generation-Alexandria Technical College ...... 10 SOLR 2030 Advanced Solar Thermal Energy Concepts . . 3 Wind Power-Minnesota West Community SOLR 2035 Solar Thermal Lab ...... 2 and Technical College ...... 10

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 4 credits General Education/MnTC Requirements: 17 credits Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 4 Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits credits ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 ESCI 1040 Energy Concepts ...... 3 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 ESCI 1045 Energy Concepts Lab ...... 1 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication Additional Requirements: Sufficient credits to total 30 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication Minimum of 4 credits in a related field such as electrical, HVAC or COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication FST. Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are complete Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 7 Associate in Applied Science Degree credits Energy Technical Specialist ESCI 1040 Energy Concepts ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 60 PHYS 1020 Physics Concepts ...... 4 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: OR Program Description: This AAS Degree will convey the skills Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits and knowledge necessary to be successful in the traditional and Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals renewable energy fields. The degree will prepare students for work as technicians in the following industries: coal-fired electrical power generation, natural gas distribution, ethanol production, biodiesel production, wing turbine maintenance and solar energy. Sports Facility Management ………………………………………………………………… Core Requirements: 33 credits ECAD 1020 Interpreting Engineering Drawings . . . . . 2 FST 1000 Construction Technology ...... 4 Program Options: FST 1001 Facility Workplace Safety ...... 2 Ice Arena Management Certificate (21) FST 1030 Basic electricity ...... 3 Golf Course Management/Maintenance Certificate (21) Sports/Athletic Facility Maintenance Certificate (21) 651.779.3300 101 6 Programs of Study

Program Description: The Sports Facility Management Program is designed to prepare individuals who seek to move into workplace positions and upgrade proficiency of individuals who are currently employed in sport facility management positions. This program develops the skills, knowledge and credentials to support advancement of individuals within an organization and the sports facility management occupational field. Coursework helps participants develop a strong blend of field experience and leadership skills.

Certificate Ice Arena Management Total Number of Credits: 21

Program Description: The Ice Arena Management Certificate is designed to prepare individuals for employment as ice arena manag- ers.

Career/Occupational requirements: 15 credits BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 HVAC 1041 Basic Refrigeration I ...... 3 PE 1780 Internship: Sports Facility/Operations Management ...... 3 PE 2080 Introduction to Sports Management . . . . 3

Additional Requirements: 6 credits Select a minimum of two courses from the following: HORT 1023 Soil Science ...... 3 BMGT 2051 Legal Environment of Business ...... 3 HORT 2044 Landscape Maintenance and Management . . . 3 FST 1030 Basic Electricity ...... 3 MKTG 1066 Event Production and Marketing ...... 3 HVAC 1042 Basic Refrigeration II ...... 3 POLS 1033 State and Local Government ...... 3 MKTG 1066 Event Production and Marketing ...... 3 POLS 1033 State and Local Government ...... 3 Certificate Sports/Athletic Facility Maintenance Certificate Total Number of Credits: 21 Golf Course Management/Maintenance Total Number of Credits: 21 Program Description: The Sport/Athletic Management Certificate is designed to prepare individuals for employment as sport/athletic field Program Description: The Golf Course Maintenance Certificate is managers. designed to prepare individuals for employment at a golf course in the areas of turf maintenance, pro shop manager or greens keeper. Career/Occupational Requirements: 15 credits BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 15 credits COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 POLS 1033 State and Local Government ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 HORT 2045 Turfgrass Science and Management . . . . 3 PE 1780 Internship: Sports Facility/Operations PE 1780 Internship: Sports Facility/Operations Management OR Management OR PE 2780 Internship: Sports Management ...... 3 PE 2780 Internship: Sports Management ...... 3 PE 2080 Introduction to Sports Management . . . . 3 PE 2080 Introduction to Sports Management . . . . 3

Additional Requirements: 6 credits Additional Requirements: 6 credits Select two courses from the following: Select two courses from the following: BMGT 2051 Legal Environment of Business ...... 3 BMGT 2030 Management Fundamentals ...... 3 BMGT 2035 Human Relations in Business ...... 3 102 Century College 2011-2012 BMGT 2051 Legal Environment of Business ...... 3 TRIN 2020 Occupational Specialty MKTG 1066 Event Production and Management ...... 3 Glossary Development ...... 1 HORT 1023 Soil Science ...... 3 Select one of the following courses: HORT 2045 Turfgrass Science and Management . . . . 3 BIOL 1023 Introduction to Forensic Biology ...... 4 HVAC 1041 Basic Refrigeration I ...... 3 EDUC 2070 Special Education Issues for Educators ...... 3 HVAC 1042 Basic Refrigeration II ...... 3 HLTH 1001 Medical Terminology ...... 2 HSER 2040 Crisis Assessment and Intervention ...... 3 SOC 1080 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System . 3 Select one course from the following: Translating and Interpreting TRIN 2023 Advanced Skills of Interpreting ...... 4 ………………………………………………………………… TRIN 2035 Role of the Interpreter in Education ...... 1 TRIN 2036 Role of the Interpreter in Medicine . . . . . 1

Program Options: General Education/MnTC Requirements: 7 credits Translating and Interpreting Certificate (30) Goal 1 - Communication: 3 credits Translating and Interpreting AAS Degree (60) COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 4 credits LING 2030 Introduction to Socio-Linguistics ...... 4 Certificate Translating and Interpreting Additional Requirements: Sufficient credits to total 30 from courses Total Number of Credits: 30 with COMM, LING or TRIN designator.

Program Description: The Translating and Interpreting Certificate Structured interpreting practicums, service learning and field is designed to educate students who wish to develop professional experiences are important components of quality interpreter pro- interpreting skills. It is especially well suited for students who have grams. Students in the Translating and Interpreting Certificate previous post-secondary education who wish to provide accurate, Program are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of approved culturally-competent interpretation in a variety of settings in our practicums, field experiences or service learning. increasingly diverse communities. Coursework includes consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, translation techniques, working within the code of ethics of interpreting, intercultural communication, Associate in Applied Science Degree critical thinking, collaboration and concepts in psychology and socio- Translating and Interpreting linguistics. Interpreters will be prepared to work in K-12 schools, Total Number of Credits: 60 health care facilities, community clinics, social service agencies, and legal settings. Program Description: The Translating and Interpreting AAS Degree is Application Requirements: Completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade designed to prepare students with the critical thinking and interpreting of “C” or higher or assessment placement in RDNG 1000. Completion skills which are necessary to pass interpreter certification of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher or assessment placement examinations, and to begin professional interpreting careers. Students in ENGL 1021. Completion of MATH 0010 with a grade of “C” or will learn to administer accurate, culturally competent interpretations higher or placement into MATH 0030 or higher. Advanced High or in a variety of settings in our increasingly diverse communities. Superior rating on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview in English and Coursework includes consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, the second language , or equivalent prior to TRIN 1041. MN Human translation techniques, working within the code of ethics of interpreting, Services background study is required for the internship, service intercultural communication, critical thinking, collaboration and learning and field experience requirements. concepts in psychology and socio-linguistics. Interpreters will be prepared to work in K-12 schools, health care facilities, community Core Requirements: 15 credits clinics, social service agencies, and legal settings. TRIN 1000 Orientation to Interpreting ...... 1 Application Requirements: Completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade TRIN 1021 Introduction to Translation and of “C” or higher or assessment placement in RDNG 1000. Completion Related Skills ...... 3 of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher or assessment placement TRIN 1031 Standards of Practice and in ENGL 1021. Completion of MATH 0010 with a grade of “C” or Skills of Interpreting ...... 3 higher or placement into MATH 0030 or higher. Advanced High or TRIN 1041 Beginning Skills of Interpreting ...... 4 Superior rating on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview in English and TRIN 2022 Intermediate Skills of Interpreting . . . . . 4 the second language , or equivalent prior to TRIN 1041. MN Human Services background study is required for the internship, service Career/Occupational Requirements: 3 credits learning and field experience requirements.

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Core Requirements: 19 credits HLTH 1040 Stress Management ...... 2 TRIN 1000 Orientation to Interpreting ...... 1 HLTH 1050 Human Sexuality ...... 3 TRIN 1021 Introduction to Translation and HLTH 1060 Drug Education ...... 3 Related Skills ...... 3 MATH 1000 Medical Dosages Calculations ...... 1 TRIN 1031 Standards of Practice and Skills of Education Focus Interpreting ...... 3 EDUC 2050 Legal Issues in Education ...... 3 TRIN 1041 Beginning Skills of Interpreting ...... 4 TRIN 2022 Intermediate Skills of Interpreting . . . . . 4 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 23 credits TRIN 2023 Advanced Skills of Interpreting ...... 4 Goal 1 - Communication: 10 credits ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Career/Occupational Requirements: 18 credits Select two of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 LING 2020 Introduction to Linguistics ...... 4 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication TRIN 2020 Occupational Specialty Glossary COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication Development ...... 1 COMM 2071 Communication and Gender TRIN 2780 Internship ...... 1-3 Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Select one of the following courses: complete BIOL 1023 Introduction to Forensic Biology ...... 4 Goal 3 and Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: EDUC 2070 Special Education Issues for Educators ...... 3 3 credits HLTH 1001 Medical Terminology ...... 2 Select one of the following courses: HSER 2040 Crisis Assessment and Intervention ...... 3 BIOL 1020 Introduction to Biology ...... 4 SOC 1080 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System . 3 BIOL 1023 Introduction to Forensic Biology ...... 4 Select one of the following courses: BIOL 1024 Human Biology ...... 3 TRIN 2035 Role of the Interpreter in Education OR BIOL 2031 Human Anatomy and Physiology I . . . . . 4 TRIN 2036 Role of the Interpreter in Medicine . . . . . 1 BIOL 2032 Human Anatomy and Physiology II . . . . . 4 MATH 1025 Statistics ...... 4 Career/Occupational requirement: 18 credits MATH 1061 College Algebra I ...... 4 Select 18 credits from the following courses: Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 4 credits LING 2030 Introduction to Socio-Linguistics ...... 4 Interpreting Skills Focus Additional Recommended Courses: TRIN 2065 Over-the-Phone Interpretation ...... 1 COMM 2051 Minnesota’s New Immigrants: TRIN 2069 Automated Language Translation Communication, Culture and Conflict ...... 3 Software Programs ...... 3 WGST 1061 Foundations of Women’s Studies ...... 3 Language Focus Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits ENGL 1025 Technical Writing ...... 3 Select one of the following courses: ESOL 1033 American English: Advanced HUM 1030 Culture and Civilization of Spanish Speaking Listening and Speaking ...... 3 Peoples ESOL 1035 ESOL for College ...... 3 HUM 1035 Culture and Civilization of French Speaking TRIN 1071 Spanish Writing for Native Speakers ...... 2 Peoples TRIN 1073 Reading and Writing in Hmong ...... 3 HUM 1040 Culture and Civilization of Chinese Speaking TRIN 1075 Somali Writing for Native Speakers . . . . 3 Peoples Business Focus PHIL 1035 Biomedical Ethics ACCT 1010 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 Goals 7 – 10: Three credits in one of the four goals BMGT 1020 Introduction to Business ...... 3 BMGT 2030 Management Fundamentals ...... 3 Additional Requirements: BMGT 2051 Legal Environment of Business ...... 3 Structured interpreting practicums, service learning and field BMGT 2060 Business Communications ...... 3 experiences are important components of quality interpreter HLTH 1003 Worker Right to Know ...... 1 programs. Students in the AAS Translating and Interpreting MKTG 2000 Customer Service Strategies ...... 3 Program are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours of approved MKTG 2010 Workplace Leadership ...... 3 practicums, field experiences or service learning. OFFT 1001 College Keyboarding ...... 1 Health Focus EMS 1010 AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider ...... 1 HLTH 1005 Basic CPR, Red Cross ...... 1 HLTH 1010 Standard First Aid and Safety ...... 2

104 Century College 2011-2012 Career/Occupational Requirements: 13 credits Visual Communications CSCI 1050 Internet Essentials: Concepts Technologies Use and Design ...... 3 ………………………………………………………………… CSCI 2005 Internet Programming: Client-side Scripting Applications ...... 3 VCT 1013 Design Basics ...... 4 Program Options: VCT 1023 Web Page Design ...... 3 Advanced 3D Animation Certificate (12) Webmaster Certificate (16) Additional Requirements: 3 credits Visual Communications Technologies Fundamentals Certificate (16) Select one of the following: Visual Communications Technician Diploma (48) CSCI 1060 Introduction to Programming ...... 3 Visual Communications Technologies AAS Degree (64) CSCI 2006 Internet Programming: Server-side Marketing Communications Technology AAS Degree (60) Applications ...... 3 VCT 1018 Digital Imaging ...... 3 VCT 1021 Flash Interactive Media I ...... 3 Certificate Advanced 3D Animation Total Number of Credits: 12 Certificate Visual Communications Technologies Fundamentals Program Description: The Visual Communications Technologies Total Numbers of Credits: 16 program prepares students for a career field involving the delivery of messages in visual forms. This Advanced Certificate is intended for Program Description: The Visual Communications Technologies VCT students enrolled in the Interactive Media Specialty area of the program students for a career field involving the delivery of messages VCT Program as well as other students, such as industry professionals, in visual forms. This fundamentals certificate will acquaint students interested in gaining advanced 3D animation skills. Emphasis is on with the Visual Communications Technologies industry by exploring providing the valuable technical, concept, and design skills necessary industry professions and concepts, while obtaining essential for those wishing to obtain a position as a 3D animator in the visual foundational skills. The basic of design, working with digital images, communications industry. planning projects, working with a variety of the most important Admission Requirements: VCT 2026, or industry equivalent skills computer applications used in the VCT industry, as well as the and/or consent of instructor techniques of professional networking are covered. Student wishing to get started in the Visual Communications Technologies industry Career/Occupational Requirements: 12 credits will be ready to move forward into such areas as Interactive Media, VCT 1017 Concept Drawing and Storyboarding ...... 3 Digital Video, Photography, Graphic Design. VCT 2084 Advanced Modeling for 3D Animation. . . . 3 VCT 2085 Advanced Texturing for 3D Animation. . . . 3 Career/Occupation Requirements: 16 credits VCT 2087 Advanced 3D Animation Project ...... 3 VCT 1012 Principles of Digital Communications I ...... 3 VCT 1013 Design Basics ...... 4 Certificate VCT 1015 Project Planning ...... 3 Webmaster Certificate VCT 1018 Digital Imaging ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 16 VCT 1019 Principles of Digital Communications II ...... 3 Program Description: Being a webmaster for today’s eye-catching and highly interactive websites requires a challenging blend of skills. A webmaster is expected to actively participate both in the Diploma design and development aspects of a website. This certificate has Visual Communications Technician been designed to respond to this need by integrating fundamental Total Number of Credits: 48 and pertinent material from the Visual Communications Technology and Computer Science disciplines. Completion of this certificate will Program Description: The Visual Communications Technologies provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of, and program prepares students for a career involving the delivery of practical experience in, aspects of website creation ranging from messages in visual forms. Emphasis areas include interactive media, visual design basics to Internet programming techniques. digital video, photography, and graphic design. In addition to these Recommendation: Basic programming skills or appropriate core areas, the General Education/MnTC courses required will help coursework are required for this certificate. For students having no ensure individuals have the necessary oral, written, and critical prior programming experience, CSCI 1060 (one of the electives for thinking skills to help them with their professional responsibilities. this certificate) can be taken. 651.779.3300 105 6 Programs of Study

Core Requirements: 16 credits VCT 2064 Print Production ...... 3 VCT 1012 Principles of Digital Communications I . . . 3 VCT 2065 Color Correction Techniques ...... 3 VCT 1013 Design Basics ...... 4 VCT 2066 Portfolio Development-Graphic Design . . . 1 VCT 1015 Project Planning ...... 3 Electives selected with instructor’s consent ...... 4 VCT 1018 Digital Imaging ...... 3 VCT 1019 Principles of Digital Communications II ...... 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 3 credits Suggestions for fulfilling this requirement are listed below: Career/Occupational Requirements: ART 1041 Drawing I Select 1 of 4 Specialty Track Options ENGL 1021 Composition I HUM 1045 American Film Interactive Media: 29 credits COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking VCT 1021 Flash Interactive Media I ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication VCT 1023 Web Page Design with XHTML ...... 3 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication VCT 1027 Web Page Design with DXHTML ...... 3 COMM 1061 Mass Media and Communication

VCT 1031 Digital Audio OR VCT 1035 Digital Editing I ...... 3 Associate in Applied Science Degree Visual Communications Technologies VCT 2021 Flash Interactive Media II ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 64 VCT 2084 Advanced Modeling for 3D Animation ...... 3 VCT 2025 3D Animation I ...... 3 Program Description: The Visual Communications Technologies VCT 2026 3D Animation II ...... 3 program prepares students for a career involving the delivery of VCT 2029 Portfolio Development–Interactive Media . . . . 1 messages in visual forms. Emphasis areas include interactive media, Electives selected with instructor consent ...... 4 digital video, photography, and graphic design. In addition to these Digital Video: 29 credits core areas, the general education/MnTC courses required will help VCT 1030 Video I ...... 3 ensure individuals have the necessary oral, written and critical VCT 1031 Digital Audio ...... 3 thinking skills to help them with their professional responsibilities. VCT 1035 Digital Editing I ...... 3 VCT 2030 Video II ...... 3 Core Requirements: 16 credits VCT 2031 Video Production I ...... 3 VCT 1012 Principles of Digital Communications I . . . 3 VCT 2032 Video Production II ...... 3 VCT 1013 Design Basics ...... 4 VCT 2033 Motion Graphics for Video ...... 3 VCT 1015 Project Planning ...... 3 VCT 2035 Digital Editing II ...... 3 VCT 1018 Digital Imaging ...... 3 VCT 2037 Portfolio Development-Digital Video . . . . 1 VCT 1019 Principles of Digital Communications II ...... 3 Electives selected with instructor consent ...... 4 Photography: 29 credits Career/Occupational Requirements: VCT 1040 Traditional Photography ...... 2 Select 1 of 4 Specialty Track Options VCT 1041 Digital Photography I ...... 3 VCT 1042 Digital Photography II ...... 3 Interactive Media: 28 credits VCT 1047 Forensic Photography ...... 3 VCT 1021 Flash Interactive Media I ...... 3 VCT 2040 Digital Studio ...... 3 VCT 1023 Web Page Design with XHTML ...... 3 VCT 2042 View Camera ...... 3 VCT 1027 Web Page Design with DXHTML ...... 3 VCT 2044 Professional Photography Using Adobe Photoshop ...... 3 VCT 1031 Digital Audio OR VCT 2045 Advanced Digital Studio and VCT 1035 Digital Editing I ...... 3 Adobe Photoshop ...... 3 VCT 2046 Portfolio Development-Photography . . . . 1 VCT 2021 Flash Interactive Media II ...... 3 Electives selected with instructor’s consent ...... 5 VCT 2084 Advanced Modeling for 3D Animation ...... 3 Graphic Design: 29 credits VCT 2025 3D Animation I ...... 3 VCT 1060 Typography ...... 3 VCT 2026 3D Animation II ...... 3 VCT 1061 Electronic Publishing I ...... 3 VCT 2029 Portfolio Development–Interactive Media . . . . 1 VCT 1063 Imaging and Printing Methods ...... 3 Electives selected with instructor’s consent ...... 3 VCT 2061 Electronic Publishing II ...... 3 Digital Video: 28 credits VCT 2062 Electronic Publishing III ...... 3 VCT 1030 Video I ...... 3 VCT 2063 Digital Color Management ...... 3 VCT 1031 Digital Audio ...... 3

106 Century College 2011-2012 VCT 1035 Digital Editing I ...... 3 Associate in Applied Science Degree VCT 2030 Video II ...... 3 Marketing Communications Technology VCT 2031 Video Production I ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 60 VCT 2032 Video Production II ...... 3 VCT 2033 Motion Graphics for Video ...... 3 Program Description: This polytechnic degree program blends three VCT 2035 Digital Editing II ...... 3 Century College areas: the theories and strategies of the Marketing VCT 2037 Portfolio Development-Digital Video . . . . 1 Program, the application skills of the Visual Communications Elective selected with instructor consent ...... 3 Technologies Program and the hands-on and aesthetic teachings Photography: 28 credits of the Art and Art Studio coursework. In addition, courses from the VCT 1040 Traditional Photography ...... 2 English, Communication, and Philosophy disciplines round out this VCT 1041 Digital Photography I ...... 3 curriculum and form a balanced theory/practice approach. Learners VCT 1042 Digital Photography II ...... 3 with this type of preparation find fulfilling careers in a variety of visual VCT 1047 Forensic Photography ...... 3 communications as well as visual marketing fields. VCT 2040 Digital Studio ...... 3 VCT 2042 View Camera ...... 3 Core Requirements: 29 Credits VCT 2044 Professional Photography Using ...... CAPL 1010 Introduction to Software Applications ...... 3 ...... Adobe Photoshop MKTG 2035 Trend Analysis ...... 3 3 MKTG 2050 Principles of Marketing ...... 3 VCT 2045 Advanced Digital Studio and MKTG 2055 Electronic Marketing Concepts ...... 3 Adobe Photoshop ...... 3 MKTG 2063 Advertising and Sales Promotion ...... 3 VCT 2046 Portfolio Development-Photography . . . . 1 VCT 1012 Principles of Digital Communications I . . . 3 Electives selected with instructor consent ...... 4 VCT 1013 Design Basics ...... 4 Graphic Design: 28 credits VCT 1015 Project Planning ...... 3 VCT 1060 Typography ...... 3 VCT 1018 Digital Imaging ...... 3 VCT 1061 Electronic Publishing I ...... 3 VCT 2076 Portfolio Development– VCT 1063 Imaging and Printing Methods ...... 3 Marketing Communications ...... 1 VCT 2061 Electronic Publishing II ...... 3 VCT 2062 Electronic Publishing III ...... 3 Career/Occupational Requirements: 9 Credits VCT 2063 Digital Color Management ...... 3 Select 3 credits from the following courses: VCT 2064 Print Production ...... 3 MKTG 1020 Visual Merchandising and VCT 2065 Color Correction Techniques ...... 3 Store Planning ...... 3 VCT 2066 Portfolio Development-Graphic Design . . . 1 MKTG 2000 Customer Service Strategies ...... 3 Electives selected with instructor consent ...... 3 MKTG 2005 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals ...... 3 MKTG 2020 Negotiation Strategies ...... 3 General Education/MnTC Requirements: 20 credits MKTG 2080 Retailing Principles and Practices . . . . . 3 Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits Select 6 credits from the following courses: ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 VCT 1023 Webpage Design with XHTML ...... 3 Select one of the following COMM courses: ...... 3 VCT 1030 Video I ...... 3 COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking VCT 1041 Digital Photography I ...... 3 COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication VCT 1061 Electronic Publishing I ...... 3 COMM 1041 Small Group Communication COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication General Education/MnTC Requirements: 22 Credits Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Goal 1 - Communication: 7 credits complete ENGL 1021 Composition I ...... 4 Goal 3 and Goal 4 - Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: COMM 1041 Small Group Communication ...... 3 3 credits Goal 2 - Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals are Goal 5 - History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits complete Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 – Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 Goals 7 - 10: Three credits in one of the four goals credits Goal 5 – History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits COMM 1061 Introduction to Mass Communication . . . . 3 Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 credits ART 1020 Art Appreciation ...... 3 ART 1041 Drawing I ...... 3 PHIL 1031 Ethics ...... 3 Goals 7-10 - Three credits in one of the four goals 651.779.3300 107 6 Programs of Study

Core Requirement: 3 credits Women and Gender Studies WGST 1061 Foundations of Women and ………………………………………………………………… Gender Studies ...... 3 WGST 2099 Women and Gender Studies Program Options: Certificate Capstone ...... 1 Women and Gender Studies Certificate (16) Course Requirements: 12 credits Select 12 credits from the following list of courses: Certificate WGST 1071 Introduction to GLBT Studies ...... 3 Women and Gender Studies WGST 2061 Women in Global Perspective ...... 3 Total Number of Credits: 16 WGST 2790 Special Topics in Women and Gender Studies ...... 1-3 Program Description: The Women and Gender Studies Certificate ANTH 2031 Sex and Gender ...... 3 program offers an interdisciplinary field of study focused on the rich BIOL 1021 Biology of Women ...... 3 diversity of women’s experiences across time, cultures, and social/ COMM 2071 Communication and Gender ...... 3 economic classes. In Women and Gender Studies courses, students ENGL 2061 Women in Literature: British and faculty examine and evaluate assumptions about women’s role and Colonial Tradition ...... 3 in society, uncovering the central role of women in the human ENGL 2062 Women in Literature: American ...... 3 experience. The program is a valuable addition to any academic ENGL 2063 Women in Literature: field and provides a career advantage in many areas. In addition, the World Voices ...... 3 Women and Gender Studies Certificate is an excellent preparation for HIST 2065 Women in America to 1890 ...... 3 transfer students wishing to major or minor in Women and Gender HIST 2066 Women in America Since 1890 ...... 3 Studies at other institutions. Note: A maximum of two courses HIST 2063 Women, Health and Medicine ...... 3 transferred from other institutions can be used to help fulfill the HUM 2061 Women in the Arts ...... 3 16-credit Women and Gender Studies Certificate. SOC 2031 Sociology of the Family ...... 3 SOC 2061 Sociology of Gender and Work ...... 3

108 Century College 2011-2012 Chapter 7 Course Descriptions

Course Identification

Prefixes and Numbers Courses at Century College are identified by discipline prefix (ART, ENGL, etc.) and number. Courses numbered 1000 to 1999 are designed as foundations for future learning. Courses numbered 2000-2999 require higher level skills in thinking and are often based on foundation courses. Career course numbers do not necessarily follow the above system.

Courses numbered below 1000 do not meet the requirements of “college level” as specified for each of the several degrees offered by Century.

Prerequisite, Restriction Recommendation Course prerequisites, restrictions, and recommendations are listed immediately following the course descriptions. Course Transferability: pertaining to employment practice and compensation as well as computations and Prerequisite is a body of knowledge or Students are responsible for knowing whether courses for which they register will transfer to payment of salaries and wages and related level of competence a student should have a specific school as a required course, as an taxes. Topics include employment recordkeeping achieved to ensure readiness for a course. elective, or not at all. To obtain this information, requirements, preparation of the payroll In special circumstances, a prerequisite students should check with the college of their register, individual earnings records, tax reports, may be waived by approval of the appropri- choice and with a Century counselor. and other forms required by government ate department. Students are not permitted agencies. The accounting procedures necessary to register for courses for which prereq- to properly prepare accounting transactions uisites have not been met. A prerequisite Accounting are also covered. Prerequisite: ACCT 1010 or ………………………………………… ACCT 2020 or concurrent enrollment. is met by earning credit in a course. Some Recommendation: Assessment score p courses may have specific grade require- lacement in MATH 0030 or above or completion ments. See course description for grade Introduction to Accounting ACCT 1010 3 Credits of MATH 0010 with a grade of “C” or higher. requirements. This course introduces the practice of accounting. Topics include transaction analysis, Computerized Accounting Applications Restriction indicates a condition which double-entry accounting, cash, petty cash, ACCT 1030 3 Credits may prevent a student from earning credit purchases/payables, sales/receivables, and This course is a comprehensive overview of specialized journals. Year-end procedures and QuickBooks Pro software for business. in a particular course. Exceptions to a Students will perform multiple accounting restriction may be granted by the instructor. financial statement preparation for service and merchandise companies, payroll, inventory transactions and run reports using QuickBooks. valuation, and corporate structure and equity These include recording checks/deposits, Recommendation indicates a condition accounting are also covered. preparing bank reconciliations, recording sales/ which is desirable but not necessary. They receivables, recording purchases/accounts usually are used to indicate when prior Payroll Procedures payables, accounting for inventory, recording learning experience makes success in the ACCT 1020 3 Credits payroll transactions, recording fixed asset transactions and financial statement course more attainable. This course covers the numerous laws 651.779.3300 109 7 Course Descriptions preparation. Students will also gain experience covered include the development of work Introduction to Cultural Anthropology writing accounting procedures related to Quick- papers, writing of accounting reports, ANTH 1023 3 Credits Books. This course is relevant to prospective understanding accounting documents, and the MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 students interested in increasing their knowledge accountant-client relationship. Prerequisite: This course examines the fundamental social of QuickBooks for their business or current ACCT 1010 or ACCT 2020 and ENGL 1021. processes that universally bind humans accounting position. Prerequisite: ACCT 1010 Recommendation: CAPL 1025 or CSCI 1021. together and tear them apart: subsistence, or ACCT 2020 with a grade of “C” or higher language, kinship, reproduction, alliances, food and ACCT 1020 and CAPL 1010 or instructor Accounting Cases and Applications production, economics, competition, warfare consent. ACCT 2070 3 Credits and death. The anthropological approach to A course that examines the accounting these topics is to study human societies from Federal Income Taxation profession through case studies and the around the world using the guiding concepts of ACCT 1040 3 Credits application of accounting principles. This course culture and evolution. This course is a study of taxation policy and includes group projects, an examination of the application of that policy to the preparation professional ethics, and the writing aspects of Introduction to Archaeology of federal income tax returns. Topics include the profession. Prerequisite: ACCT 2060 or ANTH 1025 3 Credits taxable income, deductions, exemptions, and consent of instructor. MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 tax credits. This course also includes the use of Archaeology is the study of past human a computer software package. behaviors. Using excavation and other methods, Recommendation: ACCT 1010 or ACCT 2020 archaeologists study the material remains of and computer skills. Anthropology people from the past. Students will study ………………………………………… specific archaeological discoveries from all Financial Accounting over the world and at different time periods, ACCT 2020 3 Credits Introduction to the Social and and learn about the methods and theories that This course includes the study of financial Behavioral Sciences: ANTH, archaeologists employ in their investigation of accounting concepts through the measurement, PSYC and SOC the past. Students will have hands-on experience communication, and analysis of economic ANTH 1000 3 Credits with methods like mapping and excavation events for the benefit of investors, creditors, This course serves as a broad introduction to documentation and opportunities to discuss and other external users of financial accounting three of the social and behavioral sciences: ethical issues in archaeology. Prerequisite: information. Emphasis is on the preparation and Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology. The Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or analysis of financial statements in a corporate course provides an overview of the history, completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” annual report. Prerequisite: Assessment score theories, research methods, and research or higher. placement in MATH 0070 or above or completion publications of each discipline. The course of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” or higher. is designed to help students to acquire the Sex and Gender knowledge and skills that will enable them to ANTH 2031 3 Credits Managerial Accounting succeed in the introductory courses in these MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 ACCT 2025 3 Credits three disciplines. Prerequisite: Assessment This course will examine sex and gender from This course introduces the foundations of score placement in RDNG 0090, or completion an anthropological perspective. Anthropology managerial accounting. The emphasis is on of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher or recognizes that human behavior and social management’s use of accounting information consent of the instructor. Restriction: May not systems arise as a result of the interaction of for planning, controlling, and decision making. be taken for credit if credit has been earned in our biology and our environment. This class will Topics covered include cost behavior, an PSYC 1000 or SOC 1000. begin by studying sex from an evolutionary overview of job order and process costing, cost perspective. Later, the class will turn to the volume profit analysis, budgeting, cost analysis, Introduction to Physical Anthropology: topic of gender, which is the behavior associated and capital budgeting decisions. Prerequisite: Human Origins with each sex as defined varyingly by different ACCT 2020 or equivalent. ANTH 1022 3 Credits cultures. Students will study gender across MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 many different cultures around the world and Intermediate Accounting This course is an introduction to physical look for patterns to seek a better understanding ACCT 2050 4 Credits anthropology through the study of human of our species and ourselves. Prerequisite: This course provides an in-depth presentation of origins. This includes a detailed introduction to Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 or accounting for balance sheet accounts, financial evolutionary theory and related topics, such as completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” statement preparation and analysis. This course Mendelian and population genetics, taxonomy, or higher, and assessment score placement in expands on financial accounting topics such and primate behavior and ecology. Central RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0090 with as inventory and financial statement analysis. to the course is the human and non-human a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: Prerequisite: ACCT 1010 or ACCT 2020. primate fossil evidence, and the evolutionary Word processing proficiency. origins of modern Homo sapiens. This course Professional Issues in Accounting is intended for new students in anthropology. Anthropology of Human Nature ACCT 2060 3 Credits Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in ANTH 2061 3 Credits This course requires students to apply financial RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0090 with a MnTC: Goals 05 & 10 accounting concepts and examine current grade of “C” or higher. This class introduces the broad anthropological issues in the accounting profession. Topics study of behavior from a Darwinian perspective.

110 Century College 2011-2012 Students explore the evidence concerning the and traditions that continue to shape the and conceptual issues fundamental to the art of evolution of primate behavior and the past modern western world. Students examine photography. Strong emphasis is on the several million years of human evolution with a individual historical styles, techniques and development of both a technical foundation strong emphasis on the behavior of our ideological movements that have evolved in and a critical awareness of the medium as a ancestors. Initial topics include a detailed western art making, architecture and design. creative tool. This course requires 2 additional introduction to natural selection and a brief lab hours per week. Recommendation: ART survey of human evolution. This is followed American Art 1020. by readings and lectures on the evolution of ART 1023 3 Credits primate and human tool use, meat-eating, MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 Drawing I cooperation, food-sharing, mate selection, sex, This course introduces students to American art ART 1041 3 Credits child-rearing, and conflict. Once the students and architecture from the Colonial period to the MnTC: Goal 06 are familiar with evolutionary theory and the present. Coursework includes Native American This course introduces students to fundamental evolutionary history of human behavior the culture, as well as influences from cultures drawing strategies. Projects emphasize direct focus turns to universal patterns in modern outside of the United States. Emphasis is on the observation of nature, still life, and the human human behavior. Prerequisite: Assessment way historical events have shaped American form. Assignments are designed to improve score placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of diversity, values and vision. Students will analyze drawing skills, engage creative problem-solving, ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher, and major movements, artwork and architecture, as well as broaden students’ knowledge of the assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or using terms and principles common to art. cultural/historical relevance of drawing. completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” Recommendation: Assessment score or higher. placement in ENGL 1020 or completion of Painting 1 ENGL 0090 with a grade of a “C” or higher. ART 1051 3 Credits Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, or MnTC: Goal 06 the completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of This course provides an introduction to the Art “C” or higher. fundamentals of painting principles, methods, ………………………………………… materials, and critique. Students work from 2D Design observation, simultaneously strengthening Art Appreciation ART 1024 3 Credits perceptual abilities increasing knowledge ART 1020 3 Credits MnTC: Goal 06 and use of acrylic paint. Painting assignments MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 This course is a foundation level study of the are supported by readings, discussions and This course introduces students to art from a development, principles, and elements of research of historic, cultural and contemporary variety of cultures and historical contexts. two-dimensional design. Students will explore painting issues. Topics include: major art movements, varieties the concepts of composition through guided of materials, and aesthetic theories. Coursework projects and demonstrations, discovering a Watercolor covers formal terms, elements, and principles working creative process, an awareness of ART1055 3 Credits common to the study of art and architecture. design in our culture, and awareness of current MnTC: Goal 06 Recommendation: Assessment score place- design issues. This course introduces fundamental strategies ment in ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL for painting form and spatial illusions with 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Assessment 3D Design watercolor. Students explore their perceptions score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of ART 1025 3 Credits and creative ideas through a sequence of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. MnTC: Goal 06 structured exercises. Projects emphasize direct This course is a foundation level study of the observation of still life objects and nature. Art History of the Western World I principles and elements of three-dimensional Coursework includes cultural and historical ART 1021 3 Credits design. Students use a variety of media and art aspects of the medium. Recommendation: MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 techniques to explore three-dimensional design; ART 1041. This course traces the development of art and form, line, plane, volume, mass, space, texture, architecture in the west from the Paleolithic light, and time. Projects emphasize a working Sculpture I through the Gothic Periods - the art, architecture, creative method for problem solving in three- ART 1061 3 Credits philosophies, and traditions that continue to dimensions as well as a general knowledge of This course introduces students to a variety of shape the modern western world. Students historical and contemporary design issues. materials and processes common to sculpture. examine individual historical styles, techniques Hands-on projects expand 3D design concepts and ideological movements that have evolved in Photography 1 and encourage students to develop their cre- western art making, architecture and design. ART 1031 3 Credits ative ideas. Students will explore contemporary MnTC: Goal 06 trends and applications, as well as research cul- Art History of the Western World II This course is designed as an exploration of tural traditions throughout history. Coursework ART 1022 3 Credits photography as a means of visual communication includes access to Century’s FAB LAB, which MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 and creative expression. Students are introduced can enhance projects, and connect students to This course traces the development of Art in the to basics of 35 mm cameras, black and white projects around the world. Prerequisite: ART West from the Renaissance Period through the darkroom practices, and digital photography. 1025. 20th Century - the art, architecture, philosophies, Projects address a range of design, aesthetic,

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Ceramics 1 nature. Coursework includes cultural/historical ART 1071 3 Credits research and considers a range of contemporary Auto Body MnTC: Goal 06 professional applications. Prerequisite: ART ………………………………………… This course introduces basic hand-building 1041. Recommendation: ART 1024. and wheel techniques with clay. Students will Introduction to Auto Body Trade examine the diverse cultural history of ceramic Figure Drawing ABOD 1000 4 Credits art and its continued relevance as a form of ART 2042 3 Credits This course covers shop safety, tool maintenance, creative expression. The principles of 3 This course emphasizes traditional strategies professionalism and the major work areas in a dimensional design, along with functional and for drawing the live human form, clothed and typical shop. Students are also exposed to the non-functional applications, will be explored unclothed. Topics include proportional canons, steps necessary in repairing a wrecked vehicle. through a series of hands-on exercises and relational measuring, basic anatomy for artists, Students must be able to perform physical tasks projects. portraiture, gesture drawing, and construction to complete course requirements. techniques. Students will study the way the Independent Study human image has been used throughout art Introduction to Welding for Auto Body ART 1790 1 – 3 Credits history, as well as explore contemporary trends ABOD 1010 4 Credits Independent study is an opportunity for and applications of figure drawing. This course covers the identification and intermediate and advanced art students to Prerequisite: ART 1041 with a grade of “B” or performance of gas, plasma cutting, and MIG complete an in-depth project or body of work in higher. equipment as it pertains to auto body. Topics studio art or art-related research. Prerequisite: include welding terms and safety procedures, Students must have completed all or most art Painting 2 setup, shutdown and performance on various courses offered at Century College or provide ART 2051 3 Credits gauges of steel in a variety of positions. proof (transcripts or portfolio) of completing This course expands on the foundational Students will perform bead, lap and butt college-level foundation art courses. Project concepts presented in Painting I. Emphasis is welding in the vertical and overhead positions. must be approved, prior to enrollment, first by placed on traditional and experimental Students must be able to perform physical tasks instructor, and then dean. Recommendation: approaches to painting using water-based oils. to complete course requirements. This offering is meant to assist students who Students will explore themes based on land- are planning to major in studio art, art history, scape, interior spaces, still life and the Auto Body Sheet Metal or art education. human form. Painting assignments are ABOD 1020 2 Credits supported by sketchbook exercises, readings, This course covers sheet metal repair processes Photography II discussions, and research of historic, cultural, for minor damage. Students will use tools and ART 2031 3 Credits and contemporary painting issues. equipment on actual sheet metal panels and MnTC: Goal 06 Prerequisite: ART1024, ART1041, ART1051. damaged vehicle panels. Students must be able This course will challenge students to consider to perform physical tasks to complete course different ways that a variety of photographic Ceramics 2 requirements. processes can be used to communicate ideas. ART 2071 3 Credits Students will be introduced to the tools, This course is an expansion of concepts covered Introduction to Auto Body Refinishing applications and creative methods used in in Ceramics I. Students will refine technical ABOD 1030 4 Credits making traditional as well as, nontraditional, skills as well as explore design concepts of This course is an introduction to automotive re- alternative, and non-silver photographic images. greater complexity. Coursework includes finishing. Topics include refinishing safety, tools, Through class critiques, discussions of the functional and nonfunctional applications, equipment, surface preparation and material history of photography and contemporary trends glazing techniques, effects and functions of application procedures. Students must be able in art, and reading and writing assignments, various clay bodies, firing procedures, and to perform physical tasks to complete course students will expand their ability to evaluate, studio safety. In addition, students will research requirements. interpret and express ideas through the use the diverse history of ceramic art and pottery, of the camera and light sensitive materials. A including contemporary trends and movements. Corrosion Protection and Body Fillers group field trip to a major metro area art venue Prerequisite: ART 1071.Recommendation: ABOD 1040 3 Credits is required. Prerequisite: Students must have a ART 1025. This course covers rust repair techniques and basic understanding of 35mm SLR cameras and corrosion protection material safety, tools, darkroom experience. Portfolio: Professional Practices equipment and application. Topics include ART 2099 2 Credits safe use of body fillers and repair sectioning Drawing II This course presents topics related to the or replacement of fiberglass body repairs. ART 2041 3 Credits creation of professional materials common to Students must be able to perform physical tasks This course expands and refines concepts the Art profession. In addition to the creation of to complete course requirements. covered in Drawing I. Additional topics include a professional portfolio of art work, discussions thematic intent and deeper investigation into will include presenting to galleries, creation Glass, Trim and Hardware the impact of composition. Students will also of an artist resume, and professional studio ABOD 1050 2 Credits explore the properties of a variety of wet and practices. This class is part of the final semester This course covers safe procedures for the dry materials, including color. Projects and ex- of the AFA-Art degree. Prerequisite: Sufficient removal and replacement of all stationary and ercises are based on direct observation of still credits in ART and consent of instructor. movable glass and various types of attachments life, the human form, architectural spaces, and on auto body trim and hardware. Glass and

112 Century College 2011-2012 trim are not considered structural, but they are vehicle. The students will use this information proper safety techniques. Topics also include important components in the reconstruction of to repair or replace the necessary parts. proper wheel alignment, suspension, and a vehicle. Different methods of glass removal, Students must be able to perform physical tasks electrical repairs. Students must be able to glass adhesives, and fasteners are discussed. to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: perform physical tasks to complete course Students must be able to perform physical tasks ABOD 1050, ABOD 1060, and ABOD 1070 or requirements. Prerequisite: ABOD 2010, ABOD to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: instructor consent. 2020, ABOD 2030 or instructor consent. ABOD 1000, ABOD 1010, ABOD 1020, ABOD 1030, ABOD 1040 or instructor consent. Major Collision Lab ABOD 2030 5 Credits Collision Repair and Overall Refinishing In this course, students will focus on analysis Auto Service Technology ABOD 1060 3 Credits of impact damage from a major collision and ………………………………………… This course covers the overall techniques for determine strategies for repairs. Topics include restoring damaged cars, reconditioning vehicles, determining the extent of damage to structural Automotive Workplace Safety and cleaning up. Topics include refinishing steel body panels and repairing, welding, or AST 1005 1 Credit procedures and preparation for overall refinishing, replacing in accordance with vehicle This course covers safe practices in the hammer and dolley techniques, and removal manufacturers’ specifications. Students must automotive workplace. Topics include the of paint from damaged areas. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete labeling, handling, storage, removal, disposal, be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. and recycling of hazardous and toxic materials, course requirements. Minnesota Right to Know Act, and emergency Auto Body Management shop procedures. Students must be able to Auto Body Electrical and ABOD 2040 1 Credit perform physical tasks to complete course Mechanical Components This course covers proper shop management requirements. ABOD 1070 5 Credits procedures including parts ordering, payroll, This course covers repairs to electrical, air employer-employee relations, customer Automotive Brakes conditioning, charging and recharging systems relations, and communication skills as if the AST 1015 4 Credits damaged in collisions. Topics include personal student owns and operates a body shop. This course covers drum and disc brake systems, and shop safety, drive train, steering system, Students are required to write a plan to build hydraulic systems, power brakes, and the basic suspension, severed wiring, and engine sensors. and operate their own shop. Prerequisite: theory of anti-lock brake systems. Theory, Students must be able to perform physical tasks ABOD 2010, ABOD 2020, ABOD 2030 or diagnosis, adjustment, and complete system to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: instructor consent. rebuilding will be included during group ABOD 1000, ABOD 1010, ABOD 1020, ABOD discussions and shop applications. Students 1030, ABOD 1040 or instructor consent. Refinishing Lab must be able to perform physical tasks to ABOD 2050 4 Credits complete course requirements. Specialty Refinishing This course focuses on advanced color theory ABOD 2000 4 Credits and repair procedures to a complete vehicle. It Steering and Suspension Systems This course covers identification and correction also includes undercoat and topcoat functions, AST 1025 3 Credits of color mismatching, techniques in spot types of undercoats, and application techniques This course provides the basis for repairs and repairing full panels, application of pinstriping, for major or minor damage. Students must be adjustments to the steering and suspension interior and plastics repairs, chip protection and able to perform physical tasks to complete systems found on the modern automobile. Oper- custom paint finishes. Students must be able course requirements. Prerequisite: ABOD ating design theory, diagnosis, adjustment, and to perform physical tasks to complete course 2010, ABOD 2020, ABOD 2030 or instructor repair are included during group discussions requirements. Prerequisite: ABOD 2010, ABOD consent. and shop applications. Students must be able 2020, ABOD 2030 or instructor consent. to perform physical tasks to complete course General Auto Body Lab requirements. Prerequisite: AST 1005. Computer Estimating ABOD 2060 4 Credits ABOD 2010 2 Credits In this course, students will apply concepts and Four-Wheel Alignment This course covers identification and calculation skills learned in previous courses. Students AST 1035 4 Credits of the cost of vehicle damage, calculating must develop a repair plan, time line, and This course covers diagnosis, corrections, and cost of parts, material, and labor written from cost estimate, and perform repair to industry adjustments of the steering and suspension a manual or computer. Prerequisite: ABOD standards. Students must be able to perform systems to correct poor handling, noise, and 1050, ABOD 1060, and ABOD 1070 or instructor physical tasks to complete course requirements. abnormal tire wear. Alignment theory, consent. Prerequisite: ABOD 2010, ABOD 2020, ABOD pre-alignment inspection, and adjustments 2030 or instructor consent. using factory adjustments and after-market Unibody and Frame and Damage modifications on modern equipment are covered ABOD 2020 4 Credits Mechanical Suspension in group discussions and shop applications. In this course, students will use specialized and Wheel Alignment Lab Students must be able to perform physical tasks equipment to locate key reference points on a ABOD 2070 6 Credits to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: damaged vehicle and compare them with In this course, students will replace damaged AST 1025. published dimensions from an undamaged water pumps, radiators, and engines using

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Standard Drive Train starting and charging systems. Students must Emission Control AST 1045 4 Credits be able to perform physical tasks to complete AST 2035 3 Credits This course covers the theory and operation course requirements. This course covers the need for vehicle emission of manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, control. A complete description of the function RWD, universal joints, FWD, constant velocity Automatic Transmissions and operation of most common emission control joints, differentials, and 4-wheel drive systems. AST 1095 4 Credits devices will be addressed. Testing of emission Group activities and shop work include the This course covers automatic transmission control devices will be performed. Students adjustments, repair, replacement and/or theory, sub-assembly operation, and operational must be able to perform physical tasks to rebuilding of these units. Students must be able controls. Rebuilding techniques, service complete course requirements. Prerequisite: to perform physical tasks to complete course procedures and diagnosis are covered in group AST 2025. requirements. discussions and shop applications. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to Computerized Engine Control Automotive Service complete course requirements. Prerequisite: AST 2045 4 Credits AST 1055 2 Credits AST 1085. This course covers the fundamentals of the This course covers all of the tasks that are microcomputer system used to control the required for a person starting in the automotive Automotive Engines automotive engine. Concepts covered include: field. Topics include automotive tools and AST 2005 4 Credits central processing, memory/storage devices, equipment, perform tire service, lubrication, This course covers engine construction, input/output devices, adaptive strategy, and safety inspection, aim headlights, exhaust operating theory and overhaul procedures. on-board diagnostics. Computer scanners will repair, drill and tap threads, install a helicoil, All engine subsystems will be studied in great be used to test and analyze the engine control and interpret numbers associated with detail. A complete engine overhaul on a computer system. Students must be able to automotive repairs. Students must be able component engine will be performed. Students perform physical tasks to complete course to perform physical tasks to complete course must be able to perform physical tasks to requirements. Prerequisite: AST 2035. requirements. Prerequisite: AST 1005. complete course requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of all AST 1000 level courses. Electronic Fuel Injection Electrical Principles AST 2055 2 Credits AST 1065 3 Credits Engine Diagnosis This course covers the operation and service This course covers electrical terms, what AST 2015 3 Credits of electronic fuel injection systems. System electricity is, what it does as it flows through a This course covers the diagnostic test proce- testing and necessary repairs will be performed. circuit, series and parallel circuits, Ohm’s Law, dures used to determine the operating condition Students must be able to perform physical tasks how to connect and use a DVOM, battery of a gasoline engine. Diagnostic testing and to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: theory, and how to test batteries using a test interpretation will be performed. Students AST 2045. VAT-40. Students must be able to perform must be able to perform physical tasks to physical tasks to complete course requirements. complete course requirements. Prerequisite: Engine Performance Maintenance Prerequisite: AST 1005. AST 2005. AST 2065 4 Credits This course covers ignition system theory, Body Electrical Systems Cooling System Service testing and repair procedures, four-gas analysis AST 1075 2 Credits AST 2025 2 Credits and engine performance maintenance. Engine This course introduces the student to reading This course covers the operation and service of performance maintenance using a variety of wiring diagrams and testing common automotive the cooling system. Cooling system service and diagnostic test equipment will be performed. electrical circuits. In this course, students will coolant recovery/recycling procedures will be Students must be able to perform physical tasks be exposed to wiring diagrams and how to test performed. Students must be able to perform to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: power door locks, power windows, the turn and physical tasks to complete course requirements. AST 2055. brake light circuits, the blower motor circuits, Prerequisite: AST 2015. parking, headlights and dimmer circuits, along Supplemental Computer Systems with the wipers and washer circuits. Students Body Electrical Systems AST 2075 2 Credits will practice on training boards and then move AST 2030 2 Credits In this course, students will study supplemental into testing and repair on live vehicles. Students This course introduces the student to reading computer systems used to control inflatable must be able to perform physical tasks to wiring diagrams and testing common automotive restraint systems. Repair and diagnostic complete course requirements. Prerequisite: electrical circuits. In this course, students will procedures will be performed on live vehicles. AST 1065. be exposed to wiring diagrams and how to test Students must be able to perform physical tasks power door locks, power windows, the turn and to complete course requirements. Starting and Charging Systems brake light circuits, the blower motor circuits, Prerequisite: AST 2065. AST 1085 4 Credits parking, headlights and dimmer circuits, along In this course, students will study the with the wipers and washer circuits. Students Air Conditioning components, circuits, and theory of operation of will practice on training boards and then move AST 2085 3 Credits the starting and charging systems. Students will into testing and repair on live vehicles. Students This course covers the fundamentals and service use test equipment, diagnostic procedures, and must be able to perform physical tasks to of the automotive air conditioning system. Topics flowcharts to interpret test results so that the complete course requirements. Prerequisite: include system operation, recovery/recycling of correct repairs will be performed on inoperative AST 2020 with a grade of “C” or higher. 134A, system charging, leak detection,

114 Century College 2011-2012 performance testing, and retrofitting. Air anatomy and physiology of women and men climate change, ozone depletion, ground water conditioning service using typical service including contraception, pregnancy, childbirth, contamination, acid rain, and hazardous waste equipment will be performed. Students must and infertility. The biology of cancers, sexually disposal. This is an experience-centered course be able to perform physical tasks to complete transmitted diseases and infections, and in which students have the opportunity to learn course requirements. systemic chronic diseases throughout the fundamental environmental principles, basic lifespan is also included. Students will concepts of biology, and conservation through New Automotive Technology participate in hands-on activities or case integrated laboratory and lecture presentation AST 2095 3 Credits studies as part of the course. Biology of Women and field work. This is a lab science general This course introduces students to new is open to both women and men. Prerequisite: education course. Prerequisite: Assessment technology in the automotive industry. Course Assessment placement score into RDNG 1000 score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion content will range from shop management or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of a of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. trends to new federally mandated systems that “C” or higher. Recommendation: High school Recommendation: High school biology or BIOL are and will be required on vehicles. Course biology, BIOL 1020 or its equivalent. 1020 or equivalent. content will change as vehicle technologies emerge. Students must be able to perform Introduction to Forensic Biology Plants and Society physical tasks to complete course requirements. BIOL 1023 4 Credits BIOL 1026 4 Credits MnTC: Goal 03 MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 Carburetor Rebuild This course deals with many of the basic This is a lab science course dealing with the AST 2115 2 Credits concepts of general and human biology using biological, historical, and cultural perspectives This course will cover the purpose and theory forensic biology to demonstrate the concepts. of roles plants have played in human civilizations. of operation of each of the seven carburetors’ These will include a survey of the organ systems The course begins with an overview of roles circuits for two- and four-barrel carburetors. and applications of forensic science to the of plants in our daily lives and follows with Rebuild procedures and adjustments will human body systems, including the biology of theories of the origins of agriculture, while be demonstrated with students performing DNA. Offered F, S. Prerequisite: Assessment integrating discussions of benefits of hundreds complete rebuilds on vehicles. Computer score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of of plants and plant products. Also considered controlled carburetors will also be explained RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. are the potential of yet to be discovered benefits and demonstrated. Students cannot be allergic Restriction: Closed to students who have of many plants. Laboratory demonstrations to carburetor cleaner. Students must be able already earned credit for Biology 1024, Human provide students with direct access to plants to perform physical tasks to complete course Biology. and plant products necessary to everyday life. requirements. This is a lab science course intended for liberal Human Biology arts majors and for students with a general BIOL 1024 3 Credits interest in plant biology. Prerequisite: MnTC: Goal 03 Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, Biology This course is a survey of the human organ or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of ………………………………………… systems by structure and function. Organ sys- “C” or higher. Recommendation: High school tems include integumentary, skeletal, biology or BIOL 1020 or equivalent. Biology Concepts muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, BIOL 1020 4 Credits respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. Climate Change Biology MnTC: Goal 03 The scientific method of inquiry, human BIOL 1027 3 Credits This is a lab science course dealing with the reproduction, development and heredity are MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 basic concepts of general biology including cell other topics integrated into the biology of the This course deals with the effects of climate biology, energy capture and utilization, heredity, human body. This course is designed for change on various biological species and eco- origin and descent of life, classification of students who wish to gain a better understanding systems. Topics include basic biology concepts organisms, and environmental relationships of of the biology of the human body, including including characteristics and organization of living things. Laboratory experiences are liberal arts majors. Prerequisite: Assessment life, ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, basic provided to acquaint students with basic score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion climate change science, and how various lab methods and techniques. Prerequisite: of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. organisms are responding to it. Students will Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, Restriction: Closed to students who have form “eco-teams”, a type of non-traditional lab or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of earned credit in BIOL 1023, 2031, 2032, 2040 or component to the course, in which they will “C” or higher. Recommendation: High school 2045. Recommendation: High school biology calculate their carbon footprints and analyze chemistry or CHEM 1020 or equivalent. or BIOL 1020 or equivalent. and determine ways to decrease their environmental impact. Students will explore Biology of Women Field Biology practical ways to live more sustainably and how BIOL 1021 3 Credits BIOL 1025 4 Credits to be responsible citizens in regard to MnTC: Goal 03 MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 sustainability; all of which can improve one’s This course investigates the basis of scientific This is a lab science course dealing with quality of life, slow climate change, and help inquiry and investigation, analysis of scientific interrelationships between environmental protect present and future generations of data, male and female reproductive anatomy influences and organisms as well as surveying humans and other species. and physiology, sexual and reproductive biology, flora and fauna. Concerns considered include

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Ecology course intended for biology and related liberal “C” or higher within the last three years. BIOL 1028 4 Credits art majors and for pre-professional students. Recommendation: BIOL 1041 and CHEM 1041. MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 Prerequisite: Assessment score placement This is a lab science course covering the basic in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 Human Anatomy and Physiology II concepts of ecology, including physical factors with a grade of “C” or higher. Completion of BIOL 2032 4 Credits that influence the distribution and abundance of CHEM 1020 and BIOL 1020 with a grade of “C” MnTC: Goal 03 organisms, population regulation and or higher, or high school biology and chemistry This is the second of a two-semester lab science interactions, nutrient cycling and energy flow, within the last three years. course. Human anatomy and physiology are community change and succession. Natural studied using a body systems approach, with and human disturbances of ecosystems and the Principles of Biology II emphasis on the interrelationships between concept of sustainability will also be integrated BIOL 1042 5 Credits form and function at the gross and microscopic within the basic concepts of ecology. The major MnTC: Goal 03 levels of organization. Homeostasis is an biomes of Minnesota - prairie and coniferous This is a lab science course dealing with a integrating theme throughout this course. and deciduous forests - will be explored in taxonomic survey of the major groups of Subjects considered include the cardiovascular relationship to these concepts. The course is organisms. It is a continuation of BIOL 1041. system, lymphatic system and immunity, intended to be a lab science general education Topics include phylogeny, morphology, respiratory system, digestive system and course. Prerequisite: Assessment score development, and structure-function metabolism, urinary system, fluid/electrolyte placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of relationships of viruses, bacteria, protistans, and acid/base balance, and reproductive RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. plants, fungi and animals. Laboratory exercises systems. This course is intended for anyone Recommendation: High school biology or BIOL consist of practical identification of various interested in gaining a better understanding 1020 or equivalent. organisms and structures. This is a laboratory human anatomy and body functions. science course intended for biology and related Prerequisite: BIOL 2031 or equivalent. Microbes and Society: An majors. Prerequisite: BIOL 1041 or equivalent. Introduction to Microbiology Microbiology BIOL 1029 4 Credits Independent Study BIOL 2035 3 Credits MnTC: Goal 03 BIOL 1790 1 – 3 Credits MnTC: Goal 03 Microbes and Society introduces students to This variable-credit elective course emphasizes This is a lab science course that surveys the the biology of the major microbial groups, their the student’s independent search for advanced major groups of microorganisms with an role in our everyday existence, and the methods knowledge as well as additional hands-on skills emphasis on their structural characteristics, of scientific inquiry. Contemporary topics, such beyond current Biology course offerings. The factors affecting growth and reproduction, as genetic engineering, bioterrorism, antibiotic student and instructor will devise a formal plan interactions with host organisms and physical resistance, biotechnology, emerging infectious of study to satisfy credit workload requirements and chemical methods of control. Issues related diseases, and the consequences of public within the semester timeline. Prerequisite: to antibiotic use and infectious diseases are policies on the emergence, spread, and control Consent of instructor and dean. included. The laboratory portion includes of infectious disease will be examined. The Recommendation: BIOL 1020 or equivalent. experiences in the safe handling of laboratory will acquaint students with basic microorganisms, and methods for the culture, techniques used in the handling of Human Anatomy and Physiology I visualization, and identification of known and microorganisms, and investigate the properties BIOL 2031 4 Credits unknown microorganisms. and uses of microbes. This course is intended MnTC: Goal 03 Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enroll- for students who require a laboratory science This is the first of a two-semester lab science ment in BIOL 2032 or BIOL 2045 with a grade of course to fulfill general education or degree course. Human anatomy and physiology are “C” or higher. requirements. This course is not intended for studied using a body systems approach, with students who require a microbiology course for emphasis on the interrelationships between Comprehensive Human Anatomy Nursing, Pharmacy, Dental Hygiene or other form and function at the gross and microscopic BIOL 2040 4 Credits allied health programs. Prerequisite: RDNG levels of organization. Homeostasis is an This is a lab science course dealing with 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher, or assess- integrating theme throughout this course. detailed anatomical study of the human organ ment score placement in RDNG 1000. Subjects considered include basic anatomical systems, including: the integumentary, and directional terminology, fundamental muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, Principles of Biology I concepts and principles of cell physiology, digestive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, BIOL 1041 5 Credits histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, urinary, and reproductive systems. The focus MnTC: Goal 03 muscular, endocrine, nervous, and hematopoietic is on anatomy of the human body but does not This is a lab science course that provides a systems. This course is intended for anyone ignore principles of physiology. Laboratory general introduction to biological principles. interested in gaining a better understanding of experiences provide students with a practical Topics include the scientific method, molecular the anatomy and functioning of the human body. means to understanding human gross anatomy and cellular biology, energy acquisition and use, Prerequisite: Assessment score placement through comparisons to animal anatomy and cell reproduction, genetics, ecology, and evolu- in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 selected organ dissections. This is a lab-science tion. Laboratory exercises provide students with with a grade of “C” or higher. CHEM 1020 and course intended for students in medically practical means to understand basic BIOL 1020 with a grade of “C” or higher or high related programs. Prerequisite: BIOL 1041 and biological principles. This is a laboratory science school biology and chemistry with a grade of CHEM 1020 or equivalents. Recommendation: CHEM 1041.

116 Century College 2011-2012 Comprehensive Human Physiology business terminology and understanding human resource management in contributing to BIOL 2045 4 Credits applications of concepts in the business world. the achievement of organizational objectives. This is a lab science course dealing with a The perspective includes business Topics include the principle functions performed detailed physiological study of the human organ interrelationships within the economic, legal, in human resource management such as systems, including protection, construction technological, competitive, social, and global planning and recruitment, training and career and locomotion; coordination and sensation; environments. development, compensation and security, hormonal regulation; circulation and immuno- productive work environments, and employee- regulation; respiration and digestion, and Survey of Business Economics management relations. Students study leaders excretion and reproduction. Laboratory BMGT 1030 3 Credits who have contributed to the field as well as the experiences provide students with a practical This course is a survey of both branches of various regulations, laws, events, and forces means to gaining an understanding of human economics-macroeconomics and microeconomics. that have an impact upon it. physiological concepts through individual Topics include economic institutions and tools experimentation and computer simulation. This and techniques of economic analysis, as they Legal Environment of Business is a lab-science course intended for students in relate to the business community. Current BMGT 2051 3 Credits medically related programs. Prerequisite: BIOL economic issues and the impact of economic This course is a study of the principles, rules, 2040 or equivalent. decisions upon individual and aggregate business and logic of business law and its relation to the activity are analyzed. This course does not fulfill social, economic, and moral forces underlying Introduction to Human Disease Goal 5 of the MNTC curriculum or AA degree. justice in our society. It provides an overview of BIOL 2051 3 Credits Restriction: May not be taken for credit if credit the legal system including basic laws, This is a comprehensive human disease course has been earned in ECON 1021. contracts, constitutional law, and tort law. dealing with the pathology and pathophysiology of disease, correlated with the pathogenesis, Independent Study Business Communications clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment BMGT 17901 3 Credits BMGT 2060 3 Credits of the common and important diseases This variable-credit elective course emphasizes This course covers the theory and processes affecting humankind. Selected case studies are the student’s independent search for advanced of business communication. It concentrates on reviewed for critical thinking analysis where knowledge as well as additional hands-on building skills and strategies used by business appropriate. This is a lecture-demonstration skills beyond business management program professionals including etiquette, interviewing, course for students interested in healthcare. offerings. The student and instructor will devise small and large group meetings, oral This course is not equivalent to NURS 2222. a formal plan of study to satisfy credit workload presentations, as well as business Prerequisite: BIOL 2031 and BIOL 2032, or requirements within a one semester timeframe. correspondence. This course examines BIOL 2040 and BIOL 2045, or equivalents. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and dean. nonverbal, intercultural, technological, and ethical aspects of business communications. Management Fundamentals Students develop employment search skill for BMGT 2030 3 Credits career entry or advancement. Prerequisite: Business Management This course is a study of the foundations, ENGL 1021. ………………………………………… principles, and functions of management. The emphasis is on planning, organizing, staffing, Business Finance Personal Finance leading, and controlling resources in organizations. BMGT 2090 3 Credits BMGT 1005 2 Credits Managerial strategies and decision models are This course is a study of financial management This course covers patterns of personal income, analyzed, which contributes to the development from the perspective of finance executives, savings, compound interest, and consumer and improvement of managerial skills and employees, shareholders, and creditors. spending. Topics include techniques for planning expertise. Prerequisite: BMGT 1020. Students engage in problem solving activities and budgeting, consumption expenditures, related to financial analysis and forecasting, taxes, student loans, and savings. Restriction: Human Relations in Business leverage analysis, current asset management Credit cannot be earned in BMGT 1005 if credit BMGT 2035 3 Credits and short-term financing, time value of money, has been earned in ACCT 2025 -Managerial This course covers the creation and maintenance capital budgeting, and long-term equity and Accounting or BMGT 2090 Business Finance or of well-managed working relationships in all debt financing. their equivalents (for transfer students). types of organizations. The course includes a Recommendation: Assessment score comprehensive discussion of the background International Business placement in MATH 0030 or above, or and basis for human relations. Three core human BMGT 2095 3 Credits completion of MATH 0010 with a grade of “C” relations skills are developed-motivation, This course is a study of the key concepts and or higher. leadership and communication. Additional issues involved in the conduct of international aspects of human behavior in the work business. Topics will include an examination Introduction to Business environment are explored including team of international economics and politics, BMGT 1020 3 Credits building, the human/technology interface, and comparative management styles and methods, This course is a study of contemporary business managing change. international marketing and finance, business concepts in the areas of economics, business transactions in the major trading regions of the formation, management, marketing, accounting, Human Resources Management world, and ethical and cultural issues involved finance and the future scope of business. The BMGT 2040 3 Credits in international business. emphasis of the course includes learning This course is a study of the importance of

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Special Topics of theories of chemical dependency, the ethical responsibilities, orientation, BMGT 2790 1 – 3 Credits continuum of care and the process of change.” consultation, reporting and record keeping, A course in which one of a variety of Service learning will be a component of this referral, case management and treatment contemporary topics of interest would be course. planning. Students explore a model for ethical selected as the focus for study. The specific decision making in reference to chemical topic will be announced in advance, and Pharmacology of Chemical Dependency dependency. They also discuss confidentiality, published at the time of registration. CDEP 1030 3 Credits professional boundaries, and rules of conduct. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and dean. This course is an overview of the basics of The course includes a minimum of six hours of pharmacology as applied to various ethics as required by the Minnesota Certification classifications of mood altering chemicals. It is Board, Minnesota Association of Resources for also an examination of the central nervous Recovery, and Chemical Health and National Career Studies system and drug/neurotransmitter interactions. Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse ………………………………………… The course examines substance abuse, Counselors. This course meets academic detoxification, withdrawal, drug interaction, coursework criteria of Minnesota Statute Career Exploration and Planning and dynamics of addiction. The course meets 2005 Chapter 148c, Subdivision 5a, Area 2 and CRRS 1005 1 Credit academic coursework criteria of Minnesota Minnesota Rule 4747. Service learning is a This course guides students in the general Statute 2005 Chapter 148c, Subdivision 5a, component of this course. Prerequisite: CDEP exploration of appropriate career and educational Area 2: “pharmacology of substance abuse 1020 and HSER 1030. options. Through assessment of interests, disorders and the dynamics of addiction.” personality, skills, and values, students will Prerequisite: CDEP 1020 or consent of Chemical Dependency Assessments examine themselves and explore their personal, instructor. CDEP 2010 3 Credits career, and educational goals. Restriction: This course addresses the screening, intake, Cannot be taken for credit if credit has been Overview of Gambling assessment, treatment planning, and the received for CRRS 1010. CDEP 1040 3 Credits multicultural aspects of chemical dependency, This course presents a historic overview of case management, referral, record keeping, Career and Life Planning gambling and describes gambling addiction reports, consultation and professional CRRS 1010 2 Credits and the variety of ways in which it manifests conduct. Students focus on chemical This course guides students through the lifelong itself in society. The course will also identify dependency assessment and criteria including career exploration and decision-making process, diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for Rule 25, the Six Dimensions of treatment using various career planning strategies and the pathological gambler and how gambling planning according to Rule 31. This course resources. It includes an examination of impacts family, society, and crime. When the meets the academic course work requirement individual strengths, personality types, academic coursework is completed to satisfy for Minnesota Statute 2005 Chapter 148C and interests, values, and skills. Student will Minnesota Statute 2005 Chapter 148C, this Minnesota Rule 4747. Prerequisite: CDEP 1020 explore the world of work, examine educational course would be credited toward the 270 hours and HSER 1030. options, and establish specific goals. The course needed for chemical dependency licensure. presents processes for determining what gives Counseling Skills meaning to students’ lives and integrating the Substance Abuse Prevention CDEP 2020 4 Credits work role with other life roles. Prerequisite: CDEP 1050 3 Credits This course addresses chemical dependency Assessment score placement in RDNG 0090 This course will focus on how a student can counseling theory and practice, crisis interven- or above, or completion of RDNG 0080 with a design and implement substance abuse tion, orientation, client education, referral, pro- grade of “C” or higher. Restriction: Cannot be prevention principles that meet the needs of fessional and ethical responsibility, treatment taken for credit if credit has been received for communities. Students can compare evidence- planning, case management, reporting and CRRS 1005. based prevention programs, principles, and record keeping, as well as culturally appropriate strategies when assessing the needs of models for counseling. The course focuses on communities. Successful completion of the enhancing motivation for change in substance course will qualify students for certification as a abuse treatment, stages of client change, and Chemical Dependency Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) through counseling skills appropriate for each particular ………………………………………… the Minnesota Certification Board. The course stage. Students also address crisis intervention, is intended for students or individuals in public grief and loss, and the 12 steps. This course health, law enforcement, school staff including meets the requirement for Minnesota Statute Introduction to Drugs and Alcohol teachers, administrators, nurses, counselors, 2005 Chapter 148C and Minnesota Rule 4747. CDEP 1020 3 Credits and social workers, as well as community Prerequisite: CDEP 1020. This course provides an overview of classification coalition workers with little or no training in of mood altering addictions, signs and symptoms substance abuse prevention. Group Counseling of addicted behavior, treatment, prevention, and CDEP 2030 3 Credits cultural issues. The course meets the academic Professional Conduct in This course addresses chemical dependency coursework requirement for Minnesota Statute Chemical Dependency group counseling theory and practice, crisis 2005 Chapter 148C: “Overview of alcohol and CDEP 1060 3 Credits intervention, orientation, client education, drug counseling, focusing on the This course addresses the multicultural aspects referral, and professional and ethical transdisciplinary foundations of alcohol and of chemical dependency, professional and responsibility, treatment planning, reporting and drug counseling and providing an understanding 118 Century College 2011-2012 All required chemical dependency coursework completed and consent of chemical dependency coordinator. Recommendation: Student should complete CDEP 2781 and CDEP 2782 in two consecutive semesters.

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Chemistry Concepts CHEM 1020 4 Credits MnTC: Goal 03 This course deals with the basic concepts of chemistry. Topics include general properties of matter, the development of the model of the atom, nuclear chemistry, basics of chemical bonding, chemical equations and their uses, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction, and an introduction to organic chemistry. The laboratory portion of the course introduces students to basic equipment and procedures used in the science laboratory and provides an opportunity record keeping, and case management. discharge planning. The core functions involved to observe some of the concepts discussed in Culturally appropriate models for group include screening, intake, assessment, the classroom. This course is intended for counseling, formation of groups, ground rules treatment planning, crisis intervention, referral students who have not had a high-school and documentation in groups are addressed. and multicultural aspects of chemical chemistry course within the last three years. This course meets the academic course work dependency. Prerequisite: CDEP 1020 and Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in requirement for Minnesota Statute 2005 HSER 1030 or instructor consent. MATH 0070 or above, or completion of MATH Chapter 148C and Minnesota Rule 4747. 0030 with a grade of “C” or higher. Assessment Prerequisite: CDEP 1020 and HSER 1030. Addiction Counseling Internship I score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion CDEP 2781 4 Credits of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Case Management for This is the first internship course in a two- Chemical Dependency Treatment internship sequence. Students will work in Principles of Chemistry I CDEP 2050 3 Credits a treatment facility to gain work experience CHEM 1041 5 Credits This course will address an overview of the integrating the 12 core chemical dependency MnTC: Goal 03 multiaxial assessment of the DSMIV. Special counseling functions defined by state law in This is the first course in a two-course problems, including mental health issues will be their practicum. Internship I consists of 440 introduction to chemistry. Students will discussed. The course provides students with hours of the 880 required by state law. In investigate the basic concepts of chemistry, knowledge and practice in case management, addition to work experience, students will including atomic theory and structure, chemical through screening, assessment, treatment meet with faculty at assigned times to discuss nomenclature, chemical equations and planning, consulting, referral, and recordkeeping. their internship experiences. Prerequisite: stoichiometry, electron configuration and The student will practice documentation of All required chemical dependency coursework periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular client problems, goals, objectives, and progress completed and consent of chemical dependency structure, enthalpy changes associated with notes as required by treatment centers. This coordinator. Recommendation: Student should chemical reactions, the behavior of gases, and course meets the requirement for Minnesota plan to complete CDEP 2781 and CDEP 2782 in an introduction to organic chemistry. Statute 2005 Chapter 148C and Minnesota two consecutive semesters. Quantitative laboratory experiments emphasize Rule 4747. Prerequisite: CDEP 1020 and HSER observation, organization of data, and analysis 1030. Addiction Counseling Internship II of data. This course is intended for students CDEP 2782 4 Credits who need a course in general chemistry to fulfill Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance This is the second internship course in a a requirement for a variety of majors such as: Abuse and Mental Health two-internship sequence. Students will work chemistry, medicine, biology, nursing, dentistry, CDEP 2055 3 Credits in a treatment facility to gain work experience physical therapy and liberal arts. Prerequisite: This course will meet the Rule 31 criteria for integrating the 12 core chemical dependency Assessment score placement in MATH 1061 training in co-occurring mental health problems counseling functions defined by state law in or above, or completion of MATH 0070 with a and substance abuse. The course will include their practicum. It consists of the remaining grade of “C” or higher. Assessment score competencies related to philosophy, screening, 440 hours of the 880 required by state law. placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, In addition to work experience, students will RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. documentation, programming, medication, meet with faculty at assigned times to discuss collaboration, mental health consultation and their internship experiences. Prerequisite: 651.779.3300 119 7 Course Descriptions

Principles of Chemistry II CHEM 1042 5 Credits Chinese Communication MnTC: Goal 03 ………………………………………… ………………………………………… This course is a continuation of CHEM 1041. Students will investigate solid state structure, Beginning Chinese I Fundamentals of Public Speaking properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, CHIN 1011 5 Credits COMM 1021 3 Credits chemical equilibria, acids and bases, oxidation MnTC: Goal 08 MnTC: Goals 01 & 09 and reduction, and chemical thermodynamics. This course is an introduction to Mandarin This course focuses on learning techniques for The laboratory work emphasizes observation, Chinese. Fundamental grammar, correct oral- effective public speaking in academic, business, organization of data, analysis of data, and expression, aural comprehension and reading professional, and community settings. Students experimental design. This course is intended for are stressed. Weekly listening and laboratory practice these skills by preparing and presenting students who need a second course in general work are required. An introduction to Chinese informative and persuasive oral presentations in chemistry to fulfill a requirement for a variety culture is also included. Restriction: If students class. Course topics include audience analysis, of majors such as: chemistry, medicine, biology, have completed any Chinese language course, ethics, speech purpose, organization, delivery, nursing, dentistry, physical therapy and liberal consent of instructor is required. visual aids, outlining, and speaker evaluation. arts. Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 1041 Offered F, S, SS. Prerequisite: Assessment with a grade of “C” or higher. Beginning Chinese II score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion CHIN 1012 5 Credits of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Independent Study MnTC: Goal 08 CHEM 1790 1 – 3 Credits This course is the second course in a beginning Introduction to Intercollegiate Debate This variable-credit elective course emphasizes sequence and a continuation of Chinese 1011. COMM 1023 3 Credits the student’s independent search for advanced Continued development of all four language Students will prepare for and compete in knowledge as well as additional lab and/or class skills (speaking, listening comprehension, writing intercollegiate debate competition. Students work in an area of chemistry outside that covered and reading) is stressed. Weekly listening and will learn debate theory, current events in the regularly scheduled courses. The student laboratory work are required. A further research techniques, and presentation skills and instructor will devise a formal plan of study exploration of Chinese culture is included. necessary to enter debate competition. Note: to satisfy credit workload requirements within Prerequisite: CHIN 1011 or equivalent. Interested students should contact instructor a one-semester (or summer session) timeline. concerning weekend travel for competition Prerequisite: CHEM 1041 with a grade of “B” or Intermediate Chinese I and other requirements for participation on the higher, and consent of instructor and dean. CHIN 2021 5 Credits debate team. These requirements may happen MnTC: Goal 08 outside of scheduled class time. Students Organic Chemistry I This course is the first term of second-year traveling off-campus for competition must meet CHEM 2041 5 Credits Chinese. Students will converse with a established academic standards. The instructor This course is an introduction to organic Mandarin speaker on simple topics of daily life, can answer any questions about travel, extra chemistry. Topics include a review of covalent as well as formulate and understand meetings or academic standards. Prerequisite: bonding, acid-base chemistry, reaction structurally more complicated sentences. In Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or energetics, and an introduction to organic addition, students will practice paragraph-level completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” functional groups, stereochemistry, and Chinese reading and writing. The course or higher; assessment score placement in ENGL substitution reactions. The laboratory work material will incorporate topics that are of 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade provides an introduction to laboratory techniques interest to the students with social and cultural of “C” or higher, or consent of instructor. used in organic chemistry synthesis, and the aspects in Chinese-speaking societies. Two use of chromatography and spectroscopy in the hours per week in the language laboratory are Advanced Intercollegiate Debate analysis of organic compounds. required. Prerequisite: CHIN 1012 or COMM 1024 3 Credits Prerequisite: CHEM 1042 or equivalent, with a equivalent. Students will develop skills learned in grade of “C” or better. Introduction to Intercollegiate Debate by Intermediate Chinese II preparing for and competing in intercollegiate Organic Chemistry II CHIN 2022 5 Credits debate competition. Students will learn CHEM 2042 5 Credits MnTC: Goal 08 advanced debate theory, advanced current This course is a continuation of CHEM 2041. This course is the second term of second-year events research techniques, and advanced Topics include the study of the properties and Chinese, focused on developing communicative presentation skills necessary to enter advanced reaction of carbonyl compounds, alkenes, skills when dealing with routine tasks and levels of debate competition. Note: Interested aromatic compounds, and free radicals. social situations in Chinese. Students will read students should contact instructor concerning Applications of organic chemistry, including authentic Chinese texts and write compositions weekend travel for competition and other polymers, natural products, and photochemistry, on specifically assigned topics to foster a requirements for participation on the debate will be introduced and discussed. The deeper understanding of Chinese society and team. These requirements may happen outside laboratory work will include examples of these culture. Two hours per week in the language of scheduled class time. Students traveling reactions and the chemical and instrumental laboratory are required. off-campus for competition must meet identification of organic compounds. established academic standards. The instructor Prerequisite: CHEM 2041 or equivalent, with a can answer any questions about travel, extra grade of “C” or better. meetings or academic standards.

120 Century College 2011-2012 Interpersonal Communication Communication, Travel and Tourism tors, including gestures, facial expression, COMM 1031 3 Credits COMM 1053 1 Credit appearance, vocal cues, space, and time. This MnTC: Goals 01 & 07 MnTC: Goals 01 & 08 course is intended to help students understand This course focuses on basic communication This course is an introduction to being a and analyze their own and others’ nonverbal theories and concepts, and the practice of cross-culturally effective traveler: intercultural communication in interpersonal, intercultural, interpersonal communication skills. Topics communication applied to international travel. and workplace relationships. Prerequisite: include the self and others as communicators, Topics include world tourism, its positive and Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or verbal and nonverbal messages, listening, negative effects on individuals and countries; completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” conflict management, self-disclosure, and the tourism as an instrument of national or higher. dynamics of human relationships. The course development; appropriate everyday tourist content applies to everyday communication behaviors; and survival skills for any trip Minnesota’s New Immigrants: situations at home and on the job. Offered F, S, abroad. For all students, especially those going Communication, Culture and Conflict SS. Recommendation(s): Assessment score overseas on business, for pleasure, or to study. COMM 2051 3 Credits placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of Offered S, F. MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher, and Minnesota’s recent immigrant/refugee assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or Introduction to Mass Communication population is markedly different from that of the completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” COMM 1061 3 Credits rest of the U.S., with proportionately significant or higher. MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 numbers of Hmong, Somalis, Liberians, and This course focuses on the historical, cultural, Tibetans among others. In this course we study Small Group Communication economic, and political impact of mass some of the more visible groups and the regions COMM 1041 3 Credits communication on individual media consumers they come from: Southeast Asia, Horn of MnTC: Goals 01 & 09 and on American and global cultures. Topics Africa, West Africa, Latin America, former This course focuses on communication in small may include corporate control, the role of Soviet Union/Eastern Europe. Why did they groups. Topics include small group government, freedom of expression, values and leave their homeland? What culture and communication theory and effective ethics, journalism, advertising, public relations, communication did they bring with them? What interpersonal skills; group leadership, cohesion, and media effects. Specific media industries, communication adjustment and cultural conflicts and emergence roles; conflict management; including radio, television, movies, newspapers, do they experience? What are some important problem-solving and decision-making; planning books, magazines, and the internet, will be issues for their lives in Minnesota as they and conducting meetings; and parliamentary examined. Offered F, S. Recommendation: communicate with the larger society? Materials/ procedure. The course content applies to Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 activities include readings, films, discussions, everyday situations in the community and or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a interviews, and guest speakers/on-site visits workplace, with emphasis on practical grade of “C” or higher, completion of ENGL 1021 when possible. Offered S. application and practice of oral skills. Some with a grade of “C” or higher. group meetings and activities outside scheduled Communication and Gender class hours are required. Offered F, S. Interviewing COMM 2071 3 Credits Recommendation: Assessment score COMM 2011 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 01 & 07 placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or MnTC: Goals 01 & 09 This course studies how communication and completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” This course focuses on developing a working culture create, maintain, and influence or higher. knowledge of the interview process and the perceptions of gender. Patterns of women’s communication skills necessary to effectively and men’s communication, why these patterns Intercultural Communication interview. Students will develop and conduct differ, and how communication differences are COMM 1051 3 Credits several types of interviews, which may include perceived will be emphasized. Various MnTC: Goals 01 & 08 oral history, journalistic, research, persuasive, communication contexts covered in this course Study cultural differences and how they affect and employment interviews. Students’ will include the family, friendship, romantic communication and cause misunderstanding. communication skills, including effective relationships, education, the workplace, and Are people really different from one another or listening, appropriate responding, nonverbal the media. Recommendation: Assessment are they basically alike? Topics include the role communication, perception, and empathy, will score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or of culture in human behavior; references to a be examined, practiced, and evaluated. completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” wide range of specific cultural groups; cultural Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in or higher, and assessment score placement in aspects of domestic and international business; RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0090 with ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a issues in refugee/immigrant resettlement and a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: grade of “C” or higher. adaptation; and intercultural relationships. Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or Materials/activities include reading, films, class higher or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1021. Health Communication discussions, group events, personal interviews. COMM 2081 3 Credits Offered F, S, SS. Recommendation(s): Nonverbal Communication MnTC: Goals 01 & 07 Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, or COMM2033 3 Credits This course will explore the vital relationship completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” MnTC: Goals 01 & 07 between health and communication. Topics or higher. Effective communication requires an include the study of personal, cultural, and understanding of nonverbal messages. Students political contexts in examining the theories of will study a variety of nonverbal communica- health communication to improve health literacy

651.779.3300 121 7 Course Descriptions throughout a lifetime of change. This course by completing assignments that integrate the database. The students will apply critical stationery, and certificates. Throughout the class by investigating the incident in a hands-on testing analysis. Additionally, students will applies to health communication situations at applications. This course emphasizes hands-on thinking and problem-solving skills to real-life course, students will apply problem-solving, setting. Prerequisite: CFIT 2065 or consent of study the ethical use of hacking techniques home and on the job. Prerequisite: Assess- computer applications. Prerequisite: database projects. Prerequisite: CAPL 1010 or critical-thinking, and creative-thinking abilities instructor. and details of reconnaissance and scanning. ment score placement in RDNG 1000 or comple- Keyboarding skills. CSCI 1020. as well as the hands-on computer skills to real- Students who complete this course will benefit tion of RDNG 90 with a grade of “C” or higher. world situations. Prerequisite: CAPL 1023 or Advanced Windows Forensics from understanding how to design, build, and Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project consent of instructor. CFIT 2081 3 Credits operate their unique systems to prevent, detect, with a grade of “C” or higher, or concurrent CAPL 1021 1 Credit CAPL 1028 1 Credit This course provides an in-depth examination of and respond to attacks. enrollment in ENGL 1021. This course offers a comprehensive look at This course covers project management skills the forensic evidence left on Windows-based the latest version of Microsoft PowerPoint including planning a project, creating project Computer Forensics and file systems using a variety of methods and Computer and Network Communication Capstone Certificate software. Students will work with practical schedules, communicating project information, tools to investigate any event for the workplace. Hacker Techniques II examples to develop and practice procedures to COMM 2099 1 Credit assignment resources, tracking progress, and Investigative Technology It covers Windows methods that ensure CFIT 2088 3 Credits create presentations suitable for coursework, This course will give students an opportunity sharing information across application and the ………………………………………… maximum evidence capture without poisoning This course explores system vulnerability by professional purposes, and personal use. Skills to review communication courses successfully Web. Microsoft Project is used to facilitate key evidence residing in disk space and covering common hacking techniques often presented include using design themes, working project management as it is applied to various completed in the certificate program. Students Introduction to Computer Forensics memory. This course aligns with the objectives used for compromising systems, analyzing worm within different PowerPoint views, enhancing records-related projects. Trends and emerging will reflect on how these courses have CFIT 2065 3 Credits of the AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) developments, exploiting weakness on web presentations using clip art, graphics, SmartArt, technologies will be explored. Prerequisite: enhanced their current level of knowledge and This introductory course presents methods certification. Successful completion of the applications and projecting these trends into and shapes, applying custom animations, CAPL 1010 or consent of instructor. skills and demonstrate how they have achieved modifying visual elements and presentation to properly conduct a computer forensics course requires passing the ACE certification the future to get a feel for the Super Worms the Communication Student Competencies exam. Prerequisite: CFIT 2065 and CFIT 2070 the industry is likely to face soon. It also covers formats, running a slide show with hyperlinks Web Design, Creation and Management investigation including ethics, tools, procedures defined in the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. with a grade of “C” or higher or instructor the application of basic hacking techniques to and action buttons, and creating a self-running CAPL 1050 3 Credits and analysis. This aligns with the objectives In addition, students will work with the course consent. design an IT audit checklist for different OS presentation. Prerequisite: Keyboarding skill. This course offers a hands-on approach to of the International Association of Computer instructor to explore future career and academic learning various browsers and learning skills Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. platform. Prerequisite: CFIT 2085. goals as related to the Communication Certificate. Microsoft Outlook necessary to plan, create, publish, and maintain Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Wireless Ethical Hacking Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. CAPL 1022 1 Credit a Web site. Students will use professional Web and Penetration Testing Independent Study This course uses Microsoft Outlook as an design software to create modern, standards- Microsoft File System Forensics CFIT 2086 3 Credits CFIT 2795 1 – 3 Credits information management tool for business and Special Topics based sites. Topics include HTML, hyperlinks, CFIT 2070 3 Credits This course takes an in-depth, hands-on look at This variable-credit elective course emphasizes personal use. This software includes a calendar COMM 2790 1 – 3 Credits graphics, and best practices in Web page and This forensic course explores Microsoft file the security challenges of many different the student’s independent search for advanced feature, task and contact management, note This course covers topics of special interest in site design. No prior knowledge of Web design systems in depth. It focuses on hex-level, wireless technologies, exposing the wireless knowledge as well as additional hands-on skills taking, a journal, web browsing, and e-mail. Communication which may vary. Prerequisite: is assumed. Prerequisite: Keyboarding (35 manual analysis of file system components and security threats through the eyes of an attacker. beyond current Computer Forensics course Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 WPM or OFFT 1001) and basic knowledge of artifacts. Additional topics include understanding Using readily available and custom-developed offerings. The student and instructor will devise Microsoft Word or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of how operating systems interact with file tools, students will navigate through the a formal plan of study to satisfy credit workload CAPL 1023 3 Credits word processing software or instructor consent. “C” or higher. Recommendation: Completion systems and additional analysis considerations. techniques attackers use to exploit WiFi requirements within a one semester timeframe. This course uses a comprehensive word of ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or higher or networks, including attacks against WEP, WPA/ Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and dean. processing program to create and edit Introduction to Macromedia– Prerequisite(s): CFIT 2065 with a grade of “C” concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1021. WPA2. This course will cover how to identify Recommendation: CFIT 2065 and CFIT 2080. professional-looking business documents. Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash or higher or instructor consent. Students will create letters, memos, CAPL 1053 3 Credits the threats that expose wireless technology and announcements, resumes, fax cover sheets, Students will learn how to develop exciting, Computer Investigative Law build on this knowledge to implement defensive Computer Application mailing labels, mail-merge documents, Web interactive Web sites-sites with animation, for Forensic Analysts techniques that can be used to protect wireless pages, and other types of business documents. multimedia, and graphically enhanced pages. CFIT 2075 3 Credits systems. Prerequisite: CFIT 2085 with a grade Computer Science Prerequisite: OFFT 1001 or consent of instructor. Fireworks is used to edit and manipulate This course presents the essential legal of “C” or higher or instructor consent. ………………………………………… Technology images as well as, create image maps, buttons foundation for computer professionals managing ………………………………………… Microsoft Excel and rollovers, and animations-all of which can or working in incident handling teams. Topics Windows Security and Auditing Exploring Computer Science greatly enhance the visual appeal of a Web CAPL 1025 3 Credits include: the legal constraints of information CFIT 2083 3 Credits CSCI 1010 3 Credits page and make it easier for users to navigate. Computer Literacy This course covers spreadsheet software that sharing, rules for voluntary disclosure, and This course provides a technical focus on This course introduces students to a variety of CAPL 1000 1 Credit Along with covering the basics of Flash, the enables the student to organize data, work response to government requests for information the numerous security controls and settings topics covered in a computer science degree. It This class is appropriate for first-time computer course focuses on best practices and design, with formulas, charts and graphics, work with as well as the use of honey-pots, hack-back, available on a Windows operating system, provides hands-on exposure to topics such as users. In a hands-on lab environment, students stressing the importance of usability, reports, and develop a professional worksheet. and trace-back procedures as investigative particularly in terms of compliance management programming computers, interacting with will be introduced to the computer and its Also covered will be Excel lists, use of multiple optimization, and performance. Prerequisite: strategies within the legal limitations of the and auditing. The material provides updated databases, and designing hardware and terminology. Topics include computer system worksheets/workbooks and Excel’s editing Keyboarding (35 wpm) and basic knowledge of information technology industry. Emphasis is information on current Windows 2000, XP and overview, basic exploration of some popular software systems. It also covers other s and Web tools. The students will apply critical a document formatting software such as placed on preserving and maintaining chain of .NET security issues. Additional topics include a software packages, and managing computer Microsoft Word. Restriction: Basic knowledge pecialized topics, possibly including computer thinking and problem-solving skills to real-life custody protocols for computer evidence. variety of Microsoft utilities available to secure files. This class explores the impact of graphics, robotics, artificial intelligence, spreadsheet projects. Prerequisite: CAPL 1010 of the Web environment and Web browsers. the Microsoft Windows OS, including HF- technology on the way we live, work and learn. or CSCI 1020. Web-based applications, and bioinformatics. Open Source Forensic Methodology NETCHK, MBSA, URLSCAN, and IIS Lockdown. Prerequisite: OFFT 0092 or consent of instructor Desktop Publishing Special focus will be given to topics of current CFIT 2080 3 Credits Prerequisite: MCST1011 and MCST1013 with Microsoft Access CAPL 2020 3 Credits interest. Students will have the opportunity to a grade of “C” or better OR MCP Client OS, Introduction to Software Applications CAPL 1027 3 Credits In this course, students will use the advanced This forensic course begins with file system explore the variety of educational and career MCP Server and CCNA OR Network+ industry CAPL 1010 3 Credits This course covers the newest version of features and design concepts in Word and fundamentals but moves rapidly to using opportunities available in computer science and certification OR instructor consent. This introductory course is an overview of the database software that enables the student to Publisher to create a portfolio of a variety of advanced open source toolkits to perform a to chart their own potential path through these following Microsoft Office programs: Microsoft create and build databases, define table business and personal publications. Document forensic audit of suspect computer systems. opportunities. Word-a word processing program; Excel-an structures, maintain and query databases, examples include conference signs, cover Forensic analysis is performed on gathered Computer and Network Hacker Techniques I electronic spreadsheet; Access-a database create and use forms and reports, enhance sheets, fax sheets, agendas, memos, letterheads, evidence contained in “disk images.” Using a CFIT 2085 3 Credits Introduction to Game Programming program; and PowerPoint-a presentation graphics databases using advanced tools, integrate, envelopes, business cards, compact disc (CD) disk image of a computer involved in an actual This course presents methods for conducting an CSCI 1011 3 Credits program. Students will reinforce their skills analyze, and automate tasks, and secure a covers, calendars, address labels, personal forensic case, students apply what they learn in effective computer vulnerability and penetration What goes into creating a computer game?

122 Century College 2011-2012 651.779.3300 123 stationery, and certificates. Throughout the class by investigating the incident in a hands-on testing analysis. Additionally, students will course, students will apply problem-solving, setting. Prerequisite: CFIT 2065 or consent of study the ethical use of hacking techniques critical-thinking, and creative-thinking abilities instructor. and details of reconnaissance and scanning. as well as the hands-on computer skills to real- Students who complete this course will benefit world situations. Prerequisite: CAPL 1023 or Advanced Windows Forensics from understanding how to design, build, and consent of instructor. CFIT 2081 3 Credits operate their unique systems to prevent, detect, This course provides an in-depth examination of and respond to attacks. the forensic evidence left on Windows-based Computer Forensics and file systems using a variety of methods and Computer and Network tools to investigate any event for the workplace. Hacker Techniques II Investigative Technology It covers Windows methods that ensure CFIT 2088 3 Credits ………………………………………… maximum evidence capture without poisoning This course explores system vulnerability by key evidence residing in disk space and covering common hacking techniques often Introduction to Computer Forensics memory. This course aligns with the objectives used for compromising systems, analyzing worm CFIT 2065 3 Credits of the AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) developments, exploiting weakness on web This introductory course presents methods certification. Successful completion of the applications and projecting these trends into to properly conduct a computer forensics course requires passing the ACE certification the future to get a feel for the Super Worms investigation including ethics, tools, procedures exam. Prerequisite: CFIT 2065 and CFIT 2070 the industry is likely to face soon. It also covers and analysis. This aligns with the objectives with a grade of “C” or higher or instructor the application of basic hacking techniques to of the International Association of Computer consent. design an IT audit checklist for different OS Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. platform. Prerequisite: CFIT 2085. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Wireless Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Independent Study Microsoft File System Forensics CFIT 2086 3 Credits CFIT 2795 1 – 3 Credits CFIT 2070 3 Credits This course takes an in-depth, hands-on look at This variable-credit elective course emphasizes This forensic course explores Microsoft file the security challenges of many different the student’s independent search for advanced systems in depth. It focuses on hex-level, wireless technologies, exposing the wireless knowledge as well as additional hands-on skills manual analysis of file system components and security threats through the eyes of an attacker. beyond current Computer Forensics course artifacts. Additional topics include understanding Using readily available and custom-developed offerings. The student and instructor will devise how operating systems interact with file tools, students will navigate through the a formal plan of study to satisfy credit workload systems and additional analysis considerations. techniques attackers use to exploit WiFi requirements within a one semester timeframe. Prerequisite(s): CFIT 2065 with a grade of “C” networks, including attacks against WEP, WPA/ Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and dean. or higher or instructor consent. WPA2. This course will cover how to identify Recommendation: CFIT 2065 and CFIT 2080. the threats that expose wireless technology and Computer Investigative Law build on this knowledge to implement defensive for Forensic Analysts techniques that can be used to protect wireless CFIT 2075 3 Credits systems. Prerequisite: CFIT 2085 with a grade Computer Science This course presents the essential legal of “C” or higher or instructor consent. ………………………………………… foundation for computer professionals managing or working in incident handling teams. Topics Windows Security and Auditing Exploring Computer Science include: the legal constraints of information CFIT 2083 3 Credits CSCI 1010 3 Credits sharing, rules for voluntary disclosure, and This course provides a technical focus on This course introduces students to a variety of response to government requests for information the numerous security controls and settings topics covered in a computer science degree. It as well as the use of honey-pots, hack-back, available on a Windows operating system, provides hands-on exposure to topics such as and trace-back procedures as investigative particularly in terms of compliance management programming computers, interacting with strategies within the legal limitations of the and auditing. The material provides updated databases, and designing hardware and information technology industry. Emphasis is information on current Windows 2000, XP and software systems. It also covers other s placed on preserving and maintaining chain of .NET security issues. Additional topics include a pecialized topics, possibly including computer custody protocols for computer evidence. variety of Microsoft utilities available to secure graphics, robotics, artificial intelligence, the Microsoft Windows OS, including HF- Web-based applications, and bioinformatics. Open Source Forensic Methodology NETCHK, MBSA, URLSCAN, and IIS Lockdown. Special focus will be given to topics of current CFIT 2080 3 Credits Prerequisite: MCST1011 and MCST1013 with interest. Students will have the opportunity to This forensic course begins with file system a grade of “C” or better OR MCP Client OS, explore the variety of educational and career fundamentals but moves rapidly to using MCP Server and CCNA OR Network+ industry opportunities available in computer science and advanced open source toolkits to perform a certification OR instructor consent. to chart their own potential path through these forensic audit of suspect computer systems. opportunities. Forensic analysis is performed on gathered Computer and Network Hacker Techniques I evidence contained in “disk images.” Using a CFIT 2085 3 Credits Introduction to Game Programming disk image of a computer involved in an actual This course presents methods for conducting an CSCI 1011 3 Credits forensic case, students apply what they learn in effective computer vulnerability and penetration What goes into creating a computer game?

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This course, for students with no programming followed by learning how to effectively use score placement in MATH 0030 or above, or background, explores fundamental game many of the Internet’s most important features completion of MATH 0010 with a grade or “C” elements such as sprites, basic animation, such as advanced e-mail and search techniques, or higher. collision detection, event-response mechanisms, instant messaging, file transfer and internet and sound. Students will use game development conferencing. Also covered is Internet security Programming Fundamentals software to create complete games of varying and an introduction to web site design and CSCI 1081 3 Credits complexity. By using programming scripts the management. Current software technologies, This course introduces the fundamental games’ complexity will be limited only by the such as Internet Explorer and Dreamweaver, are concepts, structures and techniques of students’ imagination and ingenuity. used throughout to demonstrate the concepts programming. Topics include introduction to Prerequisite: Basic computer competency (use and develop student proficiency. algorithms, design and development, of keyboard, mouse, Windows). Recommendation: CAPL 1000 and OFFT 0091, fundamental programming and data constructs. or equivalent knowledge. It also covers programming support for Introduction to Personal Computers numerical applications, introduction to and Information Systems Introduction to Programming computer architecture, and mechanics of run- CSCI 1020 3 Credits CSCI 1060 3 Credits ning, testing, and debugging. Prerequisite: This course is intended to give the layperson This course provides a comprehensive Assessment score placement in MATH 0070 an understanding of personal computers and introduction to fundamental programming or above, or completion of MATH 0030 with a information systems. Computer concepts and concepts for students interested in exploring grade or “C” or higher. applications will be covered. The concepts will computer programming for the first time. include basic information on how personal Program logic, algorithm design and programming Object-Oriented Programming computers, networks, and software work. control structures are emphasized. Programming CSCI 1082 3 Credits Enterprise information systems and technologies activities using Visual Basic introduce the This course introduces the concepts of will be discussed. Additional topics such as student to contemporary concepts such as object-oriented programming to students with security, privacy, ethics, information literacy, objects, graphical user interfaces and event- a background in the procedural paradigm. It and technological trends will be presented. driven programming. Gaining knowledge of begins with a review of control structures and Students will gain hands-on experience using these concepts will prepare the beginning data types with emphasis on structured data current business applications (such as word student to learn additional programming types and array processing. It then moves on processing, database, spreadsheet software). languages. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of to introduce the object-oriented programming Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Microsoft Windows. Assessment score place- approach, focusing on the definition and use Windows. ment in MATH 0030 or above, or completion of of classes along with the fundamentals of MATH 0010 with a grade or “C” or higher. object-oriented design. Other topics include an Spreadsheet & Database Software overview of programming language principles, CSCI 1021 3 Credits Visual Basic for Applications simple analysis of algorithms and an This course teaches the theory and application CSCI 1062 3 Credits introduction to software engineering issues. of spreadsheet and database management This course is designed to provide knowledge of Prerequisite: CSCI 1081 or CSCI 2011. software. The current software technologies how to use Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) will be used to demonstrate these concepts to customize Microsoft Office applications. Internet Programming: Client-Side and principles. Students will study and apply The course will cover the basic programming Scripting and Applications spreadsheet concepts such as data lists, pivot constructs in the VBA language and then CSCI 2005 3 Credits tables, one-variable and two-variable input demonstrate how they can be used to develop This course covers how to create the Internet tables, importing data, and the creation of customized Word, Excel, and Access programs that are such a key component of spreadsheet applications using a programming applications. VBA will be used by students to today’s dynamic websites. Specifically, it will language. Students will study and apply create working applications. Prerequisite: focus on current technologies used to develop database concepts such as table relationships, CSCI 1021 or equivalent working knowledge of Internet client applications that take full queries, forms and reports, macros, and the Microsoft Office. advantage of the power of contemporary creation of database applications using a browsers. These client-side technologies programming language. The intent of this Visual Basic include XHMTL, Cascading Style Sheets, the course is to prepare students to be able to CSCI 1065 3 Credits DOM, XML and the de facto standard customize spreadsheet and database software This course explores how to develop Windows- programming language of the browser: applications. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of based applications using the core features of JavaScript. Prerequisite: Working knowledge Microsoft Windows, introductory knowledge of Visual Basic (VB). Topics include programming of a contemporary programming language such spreadsheets and databases. Windows controls, event-driven programming, as Java, C++ or Visual Basic. writing modular code, and using lists, arrays, Recommendation: CSCI 1050; CSCI 1081 or Internet Essentials: structures and files. Using VB to write Internet CSCI 1082; familiarity with (X)HTML. Concepts, Use and Design applications will also be introduced. CSCI 1050 3 Credits Prerequisite: Some knowledge of some Internet Programming: This course provides a comprehensive overview another programming language (such as C, C++, Server-side Applications of the Internet. Students begin by examining Java, JavaScript, Fortran, etc.). Working knowl- CSCI 2006 3 Credits the basic technologies that support the Internet edge of Microsoft Windows. No knowledge of This course focuses on the server-side such as TCP/IP, HTML and Javascript. This is Windows programming is required. Assessment components involved in developing Internet

124 Century College 2011-2012 programs. The course will examine some of the knowledge; some experience in high-level structures and the algorithms that proceed from current languages, interfaces and technologies language programming, and familiarity with them. Topics include recursion, the underlying used to develop server-based applications that basic concepts in computer science, such as philosophy of object-oriented programming, work in concert with client-side logic. Server- those covered in CSCI 1060, CSCI 1065, or CSCI fundamental data structures (including stacks, side scripting languages such as PHP and Ruby 1081. queues, linked lists, hash tables, trees, and (in the Rails framework) will be used in graphs) and the basics of algorithmic analysis. conjunction with MySQL to create database- Introduction to Numerical Computing Prerequisite: CSCI 1082 or CSCI 2020. driven websites. Ajax will also be explored as CSCI 2031 3 Credits a technique for enhancing the interactivity of a An introduction to numerical computing for CSCI Introduction to Functional Programming website. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of an students. Uses computing methods to cover CSCI 2090 1 Credit object-oriented programming language such as numerical error, root finding, systems of equations, Students will learn to use a functional Java or C++. Working knowledge of JavaScript. interpolation, numerical differentiation and programming language (such as Scheme) as Recommendation: CSCI 2005. CSCI 1081 or integration, least squares, and differential a formal method of creating programs and CSCI 1082. Introductory knowledge of database equations. The goal is to teach the principles expressing program ideas. Recursion will concepts and techniques. of Numerical Analysis, especially the concepts be presented as an algorithm development and tools involving in modeling real continuous technique. Use of abstraction to hide program Concepts and Applications of mathematical problems on the digital computer, details and of modularity to manage complexity Online Education Technology and the effects of using floating point of large programs will be emphasized through CSCI 2007 3 Credits arithmetic. Prerequisite: MATH 2082. the course. This course provides an introduction to concepts and application of online education technology. Data Structures and Algorithms Independent Study Students will be introduced to essential CSCI 2040 3 Credits CSCI 2795 1 - 4 Credits software and network concepts. A survey of This course introduces the student to the theory, This course allows advanced computer science current hardware and software technologies use, design and implementation of common students to pursue topics of individual interest will be presented. Students will apply these data structures and related algorithms. Topics that are either outside of the existing CSCI technologies gaining practical experience include algorithm analysis, software engineering, offerings or which go beyond them in depth. developing online content. Additional legal and linked lists, queues, stacks, trees, graphs, Prerequisite: Students must have completed social topics such as intellectual property rights, sorting and hashing. Class assignments will or be currently completing the core of the CSCI privacy, ADA compliance, assessment and include writing programs for selected data curriculum as defined by the core of the AS in accreditation will also be presented. Effective structures. Prerequisite: CSCI 2012 or CSCI Computer Science. Project must be approved, support resources for online education will be 2020 or consent of instructor. prior to enrollment, first by instructor, and then presented. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of dean. Microsoft Windows. Database Management Systems CSCI 2050 3 Credits Discrete Structures of Computer Science This course covers the design, implementation, CSCI 2014 4 Credits maintenance, securing, and querying of modern Cosmetology This course covers discrete mathematical relational database management systems ………………………………………… techniques and structures used in computer (DBMS). The focus of the course will be on science. The content stresses problem solving making appropriate design decisions and using SQL (the Structured Query Language) to create, Preclinical Introduction techniques that involve the use of logic, various COS 1000 3 Credits methods of proof, and sets. Topics of particular modify, query, and secure a relational DBMS. Prerequisite: CSCI 1020 or equivalent This course provides an introduction to interest to computer scientists include big-O cosmetology careers including professional notation, recursion, and the fundamentals of knowledge. Recommendation: Some knowledge of computer programming. image, Minnesota laws and rules, safety, and trees and graphs. Prerequisite: Assessment sanitation. Anatomy, electricity, and chemistry score placement into MATH 1081or completion as related to the profession will also be of MATH 1061 with a grade of “C” or higher. Operating Systems CSCI 2060 3 Credits included. Students must be able to perform This course covers the core functionality of physical tasks to complete course requirements. Introduction to the Organization Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in of Computer Systems modern operating systems. Topics include process management, memory management, processor RDNG 0090 or above, or completion of RDNG CSCI 2016 4 Credits 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher. This course is an introduction to hardware/ scheduling, file systems, and I/O. Students will software components of a computer system. perform system-level programming in a Unix or Unix-like environment in addition to studying Preclinic Hair Styling and Design Topics covered will include data representation, COS 1007 3 Credits computer arithmetic, basic logic design, machine- the theory of operating system implementation. Prerequisite: CSCI 2016 and CSCI 2082. This course provides elementary hair service level programs, instruction set architectures, skills including trichology, shampooing, processor and memory organization, storage Data Structures and Algorithms conditioning, thermal and wet hairstyling on all hierarchy, optimization techniques and future CSCI 2082 3 Credits types and lengths of hair, wigs, and extensions. trends. Students will write programs in a low- This course builds on the foundation provided Students must be able to perform physical tasks level language, such as assembly language. by the CSCI 1081, CSCI 1082 sequence to to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CSCI 1020 or equivalent working introduce the fundamental concepts of data COS 1000 or concurrent enrollment. 651.779.3300 125 7 Course Descriptions

Preclinic Nail Care 750 hours in Cosmetology or 125 hours in Nail an opportunity in the Century College clinic to COS 1010 3 Credits Technician or instructor consent. expand their knowledge and develop practical This course provides an introduction to nail care skills necessary for entry-level salon work. including manicuring, pedicuring, and artificial Clinic Introduction Students must be able to perform physical tasks nail application. Also, the safe use of products COS 1051 3 Credits to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: will be covered. Students must be able to This course provides practical skill development Minimum of 500 hours in Cosmetology or perform physical tasks to complete course using skills learned in preclinic courses. instructor consent. requirements. Prerequisite: COS 1000 or Students will have an initial exposure to the concurrent enrollment. Century College clinic. Students must be able Clinic VI to perform physical tasks to complete course COS 1063 3 Credits Preclinic Chemical Control requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of or This is the sixth clinical course in an eight- COS 1015 3 Credits concurrent enrollment in COS 1000 and one course sequence. This course provides students This course provides an introduction to of the following: COS 1007, 1010, 1015, 1020, the opportunity in the Century College clinic to cosmetology chemicals and their applications. 1025, 1035. apply theories and skills learned throughout the This includes curl reformation, permanent program. Emphasis will be placed on speed, waving, soft curl perming, and chemical Clinic I accuracy, and proper selection of chemicals relaxing. Students must be able to perform COS 1053 3 Credits and services to prepare students for the salon. physical tasks to complete course requirements. This is the first clinical course in an eight-course Students must be able to perform physical tasks Prerequisite: COS 1000 or concurrent sequence. This course provides students with a to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: enrollment. clinical experience in the Century College clinic Minimum of 750 hours in Cosmetology or for practical skill development. Students must instructor consent. Preclinic Skin Care be able to perform physical tasks to complete COS 1020 3 Credits course requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum Clinic VII This course provides an introduction to of 240 hours in Cosmetology. COS 1065 2 Credits dermatology, skin analysis, facial massage, This is the seventh clinical course in an eight- makeup application, and waxing. Students must Clinic II course sequence. This course provides students be able to perform physical tasks to complete COS 1055 3 Credits the opportunity in the Century College clinic to course requirements. Prerequisite: COS 1000 This is the second clinical course in an eight- apply theories and skills learned throughout the or concurrent enrollment. course sequence. This course provides students program. Emphasis will be placed on speed, with a clinical experience in the Century College accuracy, and proper selection of chemicals Preclinic Hair Color clinic for practical skill development. Students and services to prepare students for the salon. COS 1025 3 Credits must be able to perform physical tasks to Students must be able to perform physical tasks This course provides an understanding of complete course requirements. Prerequisite: to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent hair Minimum of 240 hours in Cosmetology. Minimum of 750 hours in Cosmetology or color services as well as hair lightening and instructor consent. corrective color. Students must be able to Clinic III perform physical tasks to complete course COS 1057 3 Credits Clinic VIII requirements. Prerequisite: COS 1000 or This is the third clinical course in an eight- COS 1067 2 Credits concurrent enrollment. course sequence. This course provides students This is the eighth clinical course in an eight- an opportunity in the Century College clinic to course sequence. This course provides students Preclinic Haircutting expand their knowledge and develop practical the opportunity in the Century College clinic to COS 1035 3 Credits skills necessary for entry-level salon work. apply theories and skills learned throughout the This course provides basic and advanced skill Students must be able to perform physical tasks program. Emphasis will be placed on speed, training in haircutting on women and men to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: accuracy, and proper selection of chemicals using shears, razor, clipper, and texturizing Minimum of 500 hours in Cosmetology. and services to prepare students for the salon. techniques. Students must be able to perform Students must be able to perform physical tasks Clinic IV physical tasks to complete course requirements. to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: COS 1059 3 Credits Prerequisite: COS 1000 or concurrent enrollment. Minimum of 750 hours in Cosmetology or This is the fourth clinical course in an eight- instructor consent. course sequence. This course provides students Salon Preparation an opportunity in the Century College clinic to COS 1040 3 Credits Cosmetology Capstone expand their knowledge and develop practical This course prepares students for clinical COS 1068 3 Credits skills necessary for entry-level salon work. experiences including salon management, This capstone course enables students to update Students must be able to perform physical tasks Minnesota Cosmetology laws and rules, current skills in all areas of cosmetology. This to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: communication skills as related to cosmetology, course prepares students for the demands of Minimum of 500 hours in Cosmetology. and retail operations. A service learning a salon by using the peer teaching/learning component is required, which may include an process. This course prepares students for the Clinic V offsite assignment. Students must be able state licensing exam and certification of skills. COS 1061 3 Credits to perform physical tasks to complete course Students must be able to perform physical tasks This is the fifth clinical course in an eight- requirements. Prerequisite: COS 1000 and to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: course sequence. This course provides students Minimum of 900 hours in Cosmetology. 126 Century College 2011-2012 Nail Clinic/License Preparation Salon Operations V COS 1070 4 Credits COS 1085 5 Credits Criminal Justice This course provides students the opportunity This course gives students additional clinical ………………………………………… in the Century College clinic to apply theories experience to complete the required services and skills learned throughout the nail program. and/or hours for licensure, including students Careers in Criminal Justice Emphasis will be placed on speed, accuracy, desiring Wisconsin licensure. Emphasis will be CJS 1020 2 Credits and proper selection of nail products to prepare placed on speed, accuracy, and proper selection This course is recommended as a first course students for the salon, the state licensing exam, of chemicals and services to prepare students for all students interested in the field of criminal and certification of skills. Students must be able for the salon. Students must be able to perform justice. Students will study various career to perform physical tasks to complete course physical tasks to complete course requirements. paths within the criminal justice field and will requirements. establish a course selection pathway based Salon Operations VI on the student’s intended career or education Salon Operations I COS 1086 6 Credits endeavors. The students will develop a portfolio COS 1081 1 Credit This course gives students additional clinical to be used as an opportunity to exhibit their This course gives students additional clinical experience to complete the required services experience to transfer institutions or potential experience to complete the required services and/or hours for licensure, including students employers. and/or hours for licensure, including students desiring Wisconsin licensure. Emphasis will be desiring Wisconsin licensure and students placed on speed, accuracy, and proper selection Foundations of Intelligence reactivating a manicurist license. Emphasis of chemicals and services to prepare students & Crime Analysis will be placed on speed, accuracy, and proper for the salon. Students must be able to perform CJS 2010 3 Credits selection of chemicals and services to prepare physical tasks to complete course requirements. Students in law enforcement, criminal justice, students for the salon. Students must be able and other public safety areas will study the to perform physical tasks to complete course Cosmetology Reactivation Course: Theory history of the intelligence cycle and the requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum of 1350 COS 2011 3 Credits processes and functions of an analysis unit. hours in Cosmetology or 250 hours in Nail This course meets the Minnesota 155-hour Students will study implementation of the technology or previous Minnesota Manicurist Reactivation Course requirements needed for intelligence cycle within an agency and license or instructor consent. reactivating a license. This course introduces community in order to develop information to recent changes in Minnesota laws and rules support stakeholders and decision-makers. Salon Operations II and technological and product developments Students will study core analytical and COS 1082 2 Credits for stylists seeking to reactivate their license. statistical skills using data sources commonly This course gives students additional clinical Prerequisite: Previous Minnesota Cosmetology found in public government. Prerequisite: experience to complete the required services license. Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 or and/or hours for licensure, including students completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or desiring Wisconsin licensure. Emphasis will be Cosmetology Reactivation Course: Practical higher, assessment score placement in RDNG placed on speed, accuracy, and proper selection COS 2013 3 Credits 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of chemicals and services to prepare students This course meets the practical portion of of “C” or higher and assessment score for the salon. Students must be able to perform the Minnesota 155-hour Reactivation Course placement in MATH 0030 or above or physical tasks to complete course requirements. requirements needed for reactivating a license. completion of MATH 0010 with a grade of This course introduces recent Minnesota law “C” or higher. Salon Operations III and rule changes and technological and product COS 1083 3 Credits developments for stylists seeking to reactivate Intelligence and Crime Analysis Methods I This course gives students additional clinical their license. Students must be able to perform CJS 2011 3 Credits experience to complete the required services physical tasks to complete course requirements. Students in law enforcement, criminal justice and/or hours for licensure, including students Prerequisite: COS 2011 or concurrent and other public safety areas will study critical desiring Wisconsin licensure. Emphasis will be enrollment; previous Minnesota Cosmetology thinking methodologies and how to apply them placed on speed, accuracy, and proper selection license. to case studies. Topics include how to conduct of chemicals and services to prepare students basic and advanced research through open for the salon. Students must be able to perform Cosmetology/Nail Technician sources while discussing the use of closed physical tasks to complete course requirements. Reactivation Course: License Preparation sources of information. Students will be asked COS 2015 1 Credit to demonstrate effective oral and written Salon Operations IV This course prepares students for the written communication based on the methodologies COS 1084 4 Credits examination and certification of skills practical and research techniques learned during the This course gives students additional clinical exam required for the reactivation of a license. course. Prerequisite: CJS 2010 or instructor experience to complete the required services Students must be able to perform physical tasks consent. and/or hours for licensure, including students to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: desiring Wisconsin licensure. Emphasis will be Previous Minnesota cosmetology license for Intelligence and Crime Analysis Methods II placed on speed, accuracy, and proper selection cosmetology students, or previous Minnesota CJS 2012 3 Credits of chemicals and services to prepare students manicure license for the nail technician students. Students in law enforcement, criminal justice, for the salon. Students must be able to perform and other public safety areas will study how physical tasks to complete course requirements. to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to

651.779.3300 127 7 Course Descriptions case studies to conduct a critical review of real events. Topics will include the processes and structures of an organization and/or investigation to address deficiencies or gaps and how to address the deficiencies or gaps. The student will present a written and oral brief that demonstrates the mastery of the critical thinking and analytical skills. Prerequisite: CJS 2011 or instructor consent.

Portfolio of Intelligence and Crime Analysis CJS 2013 1 Credit This course will give students an opportunity to review analysis courses successfully completed in the certificate program. Students will reflect on how these courses have enhanced their current level of knowledge and skills. In addition, students will work with the course instructor to explore future career and academic goals as related to intelligence and crime analysis.

Intelligence and Crime Analysis Internship CJS 2014 2 - 6 Credits The internship experience provides an Police in the Community on probation and parole. Topics include the opportunity for students to work with CJS 2081 3 Credits history of community corrections and intelligence and crime analyst professionals in This course examines the role of police in alternatives available, the legal framework for the field and apply what they learned throughout various types of communities. It considers the community corrections, the growth potential of the certificate program to the real world. general and specialist approach to police- the field, and the role of the corrections Students may intern with their current employer community relations, training, evaluation, professional. This course applies to students if course objectives are met. Students may also performance, and changes in the role of the interested in the criminal justice, law work as interns or volunteers for organizations police due to homeland security, social policy, enforcement, human services, emergency they wish to explore. and emerging technologies. There is a 40-hour medical services (EMS), and public safety fields. service learning requirement for this class. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in Emerging Technologies in the RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 with Investigative Sciences Introduction to Corrections a grade of “C” or higher; assessment score CJS 2060 2 Credits CJS 2083 3 Credits placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of This course provides an overview of emerging This course will use the criminal justice ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; CJS technologies as they apply to investigative perspective to explore analysis of corrections 2083 with a grade of “C” or higher or instructor sciences, criminal justice agencies, and the and correctional policy within the criminal and consent. Recommendation: Completion of or private sector security. Applications include juvenile justice system in American society. concurrent enrollment in CJS 2095. information management, identification Systematic organization of punishment and technology, crime analysis, and crime incarceration will be studied according to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency investigation. Students will evaluate technology institutional and community-based programs CJS 2085 3 Credits products and programs to determine their with regard to recurrent and chronic issues for This course is an introductory survey of the quality and suitability for agency applications. management and officers. This course is a juvenile justice system with specific coverage of requirement for the criminal justice program terminology, laws, and procedures unique to the Private Sector Security and Investigations and the investigative sciences program for juvenile in the system. This course also covers CJS 2070 3 Credits criminal justice. Recommendation: Students theories of delinquency, delinquent acts, This course covers the historical development should have completed 15 college credits prior corrective actions, custody, and disposition. of private sector security and investigations in to taking this class. Assessment score There is a 40 hours service learning requirement American society. It considers the legal placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or for this class. Restriction: It is advised that ramifications of privatization and its growing completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” students not enroll in this course concurrently presence in the area of social control and or higher and assessment score placement in with CJS 2081 Police in the Community because emerging technologies. Topics include the role ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL 0090 with a that also has a service learning requirement. of private security in the private industry, retail, grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: Fifteen college credits. the judicial system, homeland security, and Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 public safety. Community Corrections or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a CJS 2084 3 Credits grade of “C” or higher and assessment score This course introduces alternatives to traditional placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL incarceration for convicted criminals and people 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. 128 Century College 2011-2012 Criminal Law terrorism. Social theory and methods within the of specific categories of physical evidence. CJS 2089 3 Credits criminal justice perspective are used to analyze Students will also explore the legal and ethical This course offers students a foundation in group dynamics and social interaction. Group issues involved in collecting and processing the interpretation of criminal law. Examples leadership, social influence, social networks, evidence. Prerequisite: Assessment score of criminal cases will be used to illustrate group cohesion, development, group performance, placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of and analyze the essence and interpretation of and motivation of terrorism will be studied. RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; criminal law. Sociological theory and methods Groups that will be considered in course assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or will be used to study the substantive nature material will include extremist groups prone completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or and historical development of criminal law and to violence, terrorism, and anti-government higher; CJS 2094 with a grade of “C” or better its role in shaping society. Prerequisite: An sentiment. Prerequisite: Fifteen college credits or instructor consent. assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, and an assessment score placement in RDNG or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade Homeland Defense “C” or higher; assessment score placement in of “C” or higher; assessment score placement in CJS 2097 3 Credits ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL 0090 with ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL 0090 with a This course explores the concept of national a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: grade of “C” or higher. defense with attention to changing issues Fifteen college credits prior to enrollment in this for the criminal justice system. Students will course. Any course in Criminal Justice Sciences Fundamentals of Criminal Investigations employ scientific theories and methods to should be among these credits. CJS 2094 3 Credits analyze the changing roles of police and military This course will explore the fundamental involvement in defense. Topics will include Crime and Incident Mapping principles and procedures employed in the terrorism, weapons of mass destruction for Public Safety I criminal investigation process. Students will (WMDs), civil rights and constitutional issues CJS 2091 3 Credits examine the various methods and techniques related to defense. Prerequisite: Assessment This course is designed to teach interactive utilized by law enforcement to solve a variety of score placement in RDNG 1000 or above or usage of crime mapping techniques as well crimes. Areas of study will include the preliminary completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” as develop an understanding of social and and follow-up investigation, crime scene or higher and assessment score placement in geographical principles and issues for crime analysis, evidence collection and processing, ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a mapping. This course will be especially helpful report writing and preparing a case for grade of “C” or higher. for people intending to work within the criminal prosecution. Prerequisite: Assessment score justice system or public safety. Students will placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of Investigative Sciences Capstone develop a theoretical and applied understanding RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; CJS 2099 2 Credits of developing technology for the interpretation assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or This capstone course will allow students to of social and geographical data. Prerequisite: completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” integrate philosophies, methods and processes An assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or higher. necessary to evaluate and analyze programs, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of problems, and field study experiences within “C” or higher; assessment score placement in Interview, Interrogation, and Investigation the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a CJS 2095 3 Credits Fifteen completed college credits with a grade grade of “C” or higher. Students must have at This course examines oral and nonverbal of “C” or higher in each course or instructor least 15 college credits before enrolling in this communication and collection of verbal permission. An assessment score placement in class. CAPL 1000 or equivalent computer information using criminal justice theory and RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG experience is required. methods. Students will practice the skills of 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; assessment interviewing and interrogation. Students will score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of Crime and Incident Mapping learn various methods and legal guidelines for ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. for Public Safety II interviewing, interrogation, and investigation. Recommendation: Six college credits in CJS 2092 3 Credits Prerequisite: Fifteen completed college criminal justice sciences with a grade of “C” In this course, students will use criminal justice credits. Assessment score placement in RDNG or higher in each course. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade for mapping information that uncovers emerging of “C” or higher; assessment score placement geographic and demographic patterns of crime in ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL 0090 with and other events according to location and a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: Dental Assisting social significance. Students will query data, Six college credits in criminal justice sciences ………………………………………… working with specific attributes and software before enrolling in this class. features to aggregate and analyze data. Introduction to Dental Assisting Students will create and edit spatial data and Crime Scene Investigations DENA 1000 3 Credits become acquainted with other types of data CJS 2096 3 Credits This is an introductory course that explores images and computer-aided design (CAD) This course will provide students with an the role of a Certified Dental Assistant and a drawings. Prerequisite: CJS 2091 with a grade in-depth look into of the topic of crime scene Licensed Dental Assistant. Topics to be covered of “C” or higher or consent of the instructor. investigations. Students will study the search include dental history, terminology, occupational process, collection of physical evidence, and safety, common dental emergencies, and Terrorist and Extremist Groups processing of evidence in the crime lab. professional development. This is a chance to CJS 2093 3 Credits Students will examine the equipment and explore the dental clinic and dental laboratory This course examines the social trend of methods used in the collection and processing 651.779.3300 129 7 Course Descriptions utilizing dental instruments and equipment. exposure. Recommendation: Assessment Dental Assisting Advanced Functions I Students must be able to perform physical tasks placement score in MATH 0070 or higher or DENA 1061 3 Credits to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” This course will focus on the following Acceptance to the Century College Dental or higher. Minnesota Licensed Advanced Functions: Assisting Program. Recommendation: impressions and bite registrations; placement Concurrent enrollment in DENA 1011 and Dental Radiology II and removal of rubber dam; removal of excess DENA 1012. DENA 1032 3 Credits cement; placement and removal of periodontal This course will focus on the study and practical dressing (demonstration only); suture removal; Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic I applications of exposing, processing, and pre-selection of orthodontic bands; placement DENA 1011 3 Credits evaluating diagnostically acceptable intraoral of ligatures, o-rings and power chains; This course is the first in a 2-part series that radiographs on mannequins and patients. placement and removal of orthodontic helps prepare the student for clinical activities. Students must be able to perform physical tasks separators; application of enamel etch; and Topics include oral embryology/histology, oral to complete course requirements. removal of excessive orthodontic adhesive with health, dental nutrition, general anatomy/ Prerequisite: DENA 1020, DENA 1031, DENA hand and rotary instruments. Students must physiology, head & neck anatomy, and tooth 1041, DENA 1042, DENA 1050. Restriction: If be able to perform physical tasks to complete morphology. Students must be able to perform a student is pregnant, a physician’s approval course requirements. Prerequisite: DENA1020, physical tasks to complete course requirements. is required for course attendance because of DENA1031, DENA 1041, DENA 1042, DENA Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Century radiation exposure. Recommendation: 1050. College Dental Assisting Program. Assessment placement score in MATH 0070 Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in or higher or completion of MATH 0030 with a Dental Assisting Advanced Functions II DENA 1000 and DENA 1012. grade of “C” or higher. DENA 1062 2 Credits This course is a continuation of the Dental Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic II Chairside Dental Assisting I Assisting Advanced Functions I. Topics include DENA 1012 3 Credits DENA 1041 2 Credits coronal polish/stain removal, fluoride application, This course is the second in a 2-part series that This course will focus on how to utilize and and application of pit and fissure sealants. helps prepare the student for clinical activities. maintain a dental clinic. This course follows Students must be able to perform physical tasks Topics include intraoral and extraoral diseases, the American Dental Association Occupational to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: medical emergencies in the dental office, dental Safety Health Act and the Centers for Disease DENA 1020, DENA 1031, DENA 1041, DENA disease transmission concepts and prevention, Control guidelines in preparing, assisting with 1042, DENA 1050. OSHA guidelines, and dental pharmacology as and dismissing patients. The student will utilize it relates to dental procedures. Students must chairside four-handed dentistry in a variety Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation be able to perform physical tasks to complete of procedures, as well as teach personal oral DENA 1063 1 Credit course requirements. hygiene to patients. This course will focus on the utilization of nitrous oxide sedation for anxiety and pain Dental Materials Chairside Dental Assisting II control in dentistry. Students must be able DENA 1020 3 Credits DENA 1042 3 Credits to perform physical tasks to complete course This course provides the basic knowledge and This course will focus on taking and recording requirements. Prerequisite: DENA 1020, DENA skills required for the Dental Assistant in the dental and medical histories of patients, 1031, DENA 1041, DENA 1042, DENA 1050. dental office. Technical and hands-on experience charting of the oral cavity, taking and recording Restriction: If a student is pregnant, a will be given for dental materials used in vital signs, and applying topical medications physician’s approval is required for course operative, restorative, specialty, and laboratory and varnishes. Other topics include effects attendance because of nitrous oxide exposure. procedures. Students must be able to perform of medications on patients and techniques physical tasks to complete course requirements. of operative dentistry. Students must be able Introduction of Dental Prerequisite: DENA 1000, DENA 1011, DENA to perform physical tasks to complete course Assisting Internships 1012. requirements. DENA 1780 3 Credits This course is an introduction to the business Dental Radiology I Dental Specialties aspect of a dental practice and completion of DENA 1031 2 Credits DENA 1050 3 Credits professional development activities. It includes The course will focus on the study and practical This course provides instruction in fundamental preparation for employment and knowledge application of the principles of radiation safety, principles, instrumentation, and procedures for of legal and ethical standards. Students will operating and maintaining radiographic the specialty areas of dentistry. These specialties review their prior knowledge in preparation for equipment, and exposing and processing include oral and maxillofacial surgery, their clinical internships. Students must be able diagnostically acceptable intraoral radiographs endodontics, periodontics, fixed and removable to perform physical tasks to complete course on mannequins. Students must be able to prosthodontics, pedodontics, community den- requirements. perform physical tasks to complete course tistry, medically and physically compromised pa- requirements. Prerequisite: DENA 1000, DENA tient, and orthodontics. Students must be able Dental Assisting Specialty Internship 1011, DENA 1012. Restriction: If a student is to perform physical tasks to complete course DENA 1781 3 Credits pregnant, a physician’s approval is required for requirements. Prerequisite: DENA 1000, DENA This course focuses on the application and course attendance because of radiation 1011, DENA 1012. practice of dental assisting skills in a dental specialty practice. Students must be able to

130 Century College 2011-2012 perform physical tasks to complete course Dental Hygiene Principles I Dental Hygiene Principles II requirements. Prerequisite: All dental assisting DENH 1040 3 Credits DENH 1080 3 Credits program courses must be completed. Must This course is the first in a series of principles This is the second in a series of three DENH have HBV series of inoculations and be covered courses providing students with fundamental principles courses. Students will review the by both medical insurance and professional dental hygiene theory. Topics include the rationale for delivery of dental hygiene services liability insurance. Student must complete a history, philosophy, theories and ethics relevant and be introduced to care and management Minnesota Human Services background study to the dental hygiene discipline. Also included of patients with special needs. Prerequisite: with no restrictions. are patient assessment and education, etiology DENH 1021, DENH 1024, DENH 1040, DENH and prevention of oral diseases, infection/ 1045, DENH 1050. Dental Assisting General Office Internship exposure control and hazardous materials, DENA 1782 4 Credits patients’ rights, and the management of patient Dental Hygiene Practice II This course focuses on the application and records. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Century DENH 1085 3 Credits practice of dental assisting skills in a general College’s Dental Hygiene Program. This is the second in a series of four DENH dental practice. Students must be able to clinical courses and provides further perform physical tasks to complete course Dental Hygiene Practice I instrumentation techniques, more advanced requirements. Prerequisite: All dental assisting DENH 1045 2 Credits assessment skills, new clinical procedures, program courses must be completed. Must This is the first in a series of clinical courses development of the dental hygiene diagnosis, have HBV series of inoculations and be covered introducing dental hygiene concepts and and the development of a dental hygiene by both medical insurance and professional practice methods. Topics include safety and treatment plan. Students will treat patients in liability insurance. Student must complete a infection control; patient and clinician the Century College dental clinic. Students must MN Human Services background study with no positioning and ergonomics; the use and care be able to perform physical tasks to complete restrictions. of equipment; introduction to instrumentation; course requirements. Prerequisite: DENH patient assessment, treatment planning, 1021, DENH 1024, DENH 1040, DENH 1045, and patient record management; and health DENH 1050. promotion and disease prevention strategies. Dental Hygiene Students must be able to perform physical tasks Pain Management ………………………………………… to complete course requirements. DENH 2005 2 Credits Prerequisite: Acceptance into Century This course introduces students to techniques College’s Dental Hygiene Program. Head and Neck Anatomy needed to assess and treat patients requiring DENH 1021 2 Credits local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. Periodontology Emergency procedures will be taught for all This course is the study of the hard and soft DENH 1050 2 Credits tissues of the head and neck, including the new procedures introduced. This course meets This course is the study of periodontology and the certification requirements of the Minnesota skeletal, muscular, nervous, and venous systems the role of the dental hygienist as a prevention with particular emphasis on the masticatory Board of Dentistry for local anesthesia and specialist and periodontal co-therapist. nitrous oxide administration. Students must system. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Century Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into College’s Dental Hygiene Program. be able to perform physical tasks to complete the dental hygiene program. course requirements. Prerequisite: DENH Entral Embryology, Histology and Anatomy 1030, DENH 1060, DENH 1070, DENH 1080, Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist DENH 1085. DENH 1024 3 Credits DENH 1060 2 Credits This course is the study of the microscopic This course will provide an introduction to drug anatomy of the oral tissues and embryonic Dental Hygiene Principles III actions, mechanisms of drug actions, and bodily DENH 2010 3 Credits development of the face and oral cavity and the reactions. Special emphasis will be given to function and morphological characteristics of This is the third and final dental hygiene the oral and other implications of drugs as they principles course. Advanced assessment the teeth, with an emphasis on root morphology. affect dental treatment. Prerequisite: DENH Prerequisite: Acceptance into Century techniques are covered as well as diagnosis and 1021, DENH 1024, DENH 1040, DENH 1045, care planning for patients with more complex College’s Dental Hygiene Program. DENH 1050. treatment needs. Prerequisite: DENH 2005. Radiology for the Dental Hygienist Applied Biochemical Nutrition Dental Hygiene Practice III DENH 1030 2 Credits for the Dental Hygienist DENH 2015 5 Credits Following the basic principles of radiology, this DENH 1070 2 Credits This is the third in the series of clinical courses course prepares the dental hygiene student This course includes the study of cellular where students treat patients in the college’s to utilize radiographs during patient care and biochemistry and general nutrition including dental clinic under supervision of the dental introduces radiographic interpretation. Students recent advances in nutrition as it relates to hygiene faculty. Emphasis is placed on the must be able to perform physical tasks to oral health. It also includes the application of development of competencies in assessment, complete course requirements. Prerequisite: this knowledge to nutritional counseling and diagnosis, documentation, treatment planning, DENH 1021, DENH 1024, DENH 1040, DENH dietary analysis of dental patients within the evaluation of outcomes, and implementation of 1045, DENH 1050. framework of their cultural, economic, and various treatment strategies for patients with psychosocial environment. Prerequisite: DENH moderate to advanced periodontal disease. 1021, DENH 1024, DENH 1040, DENH 1045, Students are also required to participate in DENH 1050. 651.779.3300 131 7 Course Descriptions off-campus rotations where they provide care DENH 2015, DENH 2020, DENH 2030, or Physical Geology for patients from diverse age and ethnic groups. consent of instructor. ESCI 1030 4 Credits Students must be able to perform physical tasks MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene Practice IV This course introduces the student to rocks & DENH 2005. DENH 2065 5 Credits minerals, geologic time, plate tectonics, and This is the fourth and final clinical dental hygiene geologic landforms. Laboratory investigations General and Oral Pathology course in which students will refine their skills provide the framework for rock and mineral DENH 2020 3 Credits in delivering patient care services and prepare identification and map interpretation of geologic This course is a study of general and oral to enter the dental hygiene workforce. Students features and processes. pathology with topics of special interest to must be able to perform physical tasks to the dental hygienist. It will cover the etiology complete course requirements. Prerequisite: Energy Concepts and symptomatology of oral diseases and oral DENH 2010, DENH 2015, DENH 2020, DENH ESCI 1040 3 Credits manifestations of systemic diseases. Special 2030. MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 emphasis is placed on the hygienist’s role This course introduces students to the topic of in educating patients about oral health and Independent Study energy and examines energy production, supply, disease and modifying dental hygiene treatment DENH 2790 1 - 3 Credits efficiency, and future needs. It also explores the plans for patients who have pathological This course is designed to provide students with potential of solar, biomass, photovoltaics, wind, conditions. Prerequisite: DENH 2005. the opportunity to build their knowledge in the and other continuous flow sources: including dental hygiene profession. Students will crude oil, natural gas, coal and nuclear. The Community Dental Health implement a project of their design in a impact of our current U.S. policy is viewed from and Epidemiology professional setting. Prerequisite: DENH 2005 an interdisciplinary approach that includes DENH 2030 2 Credits and consent of director and dean. environmental, political, economic, and ethical In this course the characteristics of community considerations. Recommendation: Concurrent dental health programs are examined with enrollment in ESCI 1045. emphasis on epidemiology, program planning and delivery, scientific research, and the delivery Earth Science Energy Concepts Lab and financing of dental care in the United ………………………………………… ESCI 1045 1 Credit States. Students examine the professional MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 hygienist’s role and responsibility in the delivery Earth Science This laboratory course examines various energy of dental hygiene care to all populations. ESCI 1020 4 Credits concepts through hands-on learning. Topics will MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 include, but are not limited to: liquid fuels, solid Community Dental Health Lab This course is a survey of the earth sciences fuels, biomass, wind, solar, insulation, heat DENH 2035 2 Credits as a broad and nonquantitative introduction to storage, pollution and conservation. This course is the application of concepts topics in geology, oceanography, meteorology, Prerequisite: ESCI 1040 or concurrent learned in DENH 2030, Community Dental and astronomy. It views solid earth, the liquid enrollment, and assessment score placement in Health. Students design, implement, and evalu- hydrosphere, and the gaseous atmosphere in MATH 0030 or above, or completion of MATH ate dental health projects conducted in the terms of continuous interactions as air comes 0010 with a grade of “C” or higher. community in collaboration with the Century in contact with rock, rock with water, and water College Service Learning department. with air. Laboratory investigations and hands-on Introduction to Meteorology Prerequisite: DENH 2010, DENH 2015, DENH experiences provide the framework for the ESCI 1050 3 Credits 2020, DENH 2030. semester’s study. MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 This course introduces the basic scientific Legal Aspects of Dental Practice Interdisciplinary Physical principles involved in meteorology. Students DENH 2040 2 Credits and Environmental Science explore the basic properties of the atmosphere, This course focuses on the ethical and legal ESCI 1025 3 Credits weather instruments, weather phenomena, implications of providing dental and dental MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 terminology, and forecasting. Recommendation: hygiene care. A case study approach will be This course introduces a variety of topics in Concurrent enrollment in ESCI 1055. used throughout the course to provide students chemistry, physics, and earth science, relating Meteorology Lab experience in resolving legal and ethical each topic to real-life environmental issues and ESCI 1055 1 Credit dilemmas in a simulated dental office setting. projects. Students explore the scientific method MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 Prerequisite: DENH 2010, DENH 2015, DENH, of inquiry from both historic and present-day In this introductory meteorology laboratory, 2020, DENH 2030. perspectives as they examine the relationships among chemistry, physics, and earth science students construct and interpret graphs, analyze weather maps, and also gather, record, and Dental Hygiene Seminar in daily life. The history of science and how interpret weather data. Concepts covered DENH 2060 2 Credits our view of nature has changed is discussed include structure of the atmosphere, solar and This course focuses on topics important to the when appropriate. Hands-on activities provide terrestrial radiation, stability of the atmosphere, graduating dental hygiene student. It is students the opportunity to observe basic atmospheric motion, severe storms, and designed to maximize their preparedness for physical science principles in action. weather map analysis. Prerequisite: ECSI board exams, licensure and employment in Prerequisite: Assessment score placement 1050 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of dental hygiene. Prerequisite: DENH 2010, into RDNG 1000 or successful completion of RDNG 0090 with grade C or higher. instructor. 132 Century College 2011-2012 Introduction to Oceanography exchange rates, international trade theory, and Portfolios I for Educators ESCI 1060 3 Credits balance of trade. This course has broad general EDUC 1020 1 Credit MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 education applications but is especially This course is recommended as a first semester This course presents the principles of historical, appropriate for economics, accounting, and course for all education majors. Students will geological, biological, chemical and physical business majors. document and reflect upon their competence in oceanography. It explores contemporary problems the act of teaching by developing an electronic, related to marine pollution, resources, and Microeconomics standards-based portfolio. Students will Maritime Law for students wishing to become ECON 1023 3 Credits participate in field experience. Students need more aware of the growing importance of the MnTC: Goal 05 to arrange transportation. A Minnesota Human sea in their lives. This course is an introduction to microeconomics. Service background study with no restrictions It emphasizes the price system, production may be required. Professional material related Natural Disasters costs, income distribution, and market to the teaching process, or artifacts, will be ESCI 1080 3 Credits structures. The impact of international collected and reflected upon. MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 economics will also be discussed. This course This course will investigate the physical has broad general education applications but is Portfolios II for Educators processes, origins, as well as the human and especially appropriate for economics, EDUC 1021 2 Credits economic impacts caused by natural disasters. accounting, and business majors. Prerequisite: Portfolios II is designed to expand the portfolio Students will examine earthquakes, volcanism, ECON 1021. process begun in EDUC 1020 Portfolios I for severe weather, climate change, wildfires, Educators. Students will be expected to add a and floods among other natural catastrophic Statistics for Business and Economics minimum of 30 new standards or competencies, phenomenon. They will have the opportunity to ECON 2021 3 Credits use a rubric to evaluate their own portfolios, access information from government agencies This course is an introduction to quantitative review and evaluate other portfolios, add and universities involved in the study of these decision making. It will focus on probabilistic artifacts, and participate in an online discussion phenomena. and statistical techniques as applied to business group. Field experience is not required in this decision-making. Topics include probability, class, but students may participate in field Earth Science for Educators classical statistics, expected value, and experience if they wish. Prerequisite: EDUC ESCI 1090 4 Credits sampling. This course includes the use of a 1020 Portfolios I for Educators Prerequisite: This course is intended for education majors. It statistical software package. Prerequisite: EDUC 1020. includes a survey of the Earth sciences with a Assessment score placement in Math 1081 or Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 broad and nonquantitative introduction to topics above, or completion of Math 1061 with a grade with a grade of “C” or higher. in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and of “C” or higher. astronomy. In addition, course will provide Education Standards curriculum surveys of media and instruction EDUC 1025 3 Credits models for pre-educators in K-8 education This course focuses primarily on Minnesota’s tracks. It will cover four major Earth event to Education K-12 academic standards and the assessment spheres (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, ………………………………………… tools used to determine student growth. and biosphere) modeling projects with an Through reading and discussion, students will emphasis in interrelated systems analysis that Education Field Experience gain an understanding of the complex issue of are applicable to grades K-8. Students will EDUC 1000 2 Credits balancing educational activities that meet the develop these four models working in small The course introduces students and community needs of a diverse student population while collaborative groups. Laboratory investigations, volunteers to best practices in teaching while collecting data that keeps educators field work, collaborative projects and a minimum providing opportunities to test those practices accountable for student growth. 20-hour service learning component, arranged in the real world. The class is open to students through the Service Learning Coordinator, will earning degrees in education or other degrees Orientation to Education provide hands-on, real time individual, and and to members of the community who want EDUC 1045 3 Credits group learning opportunities for this class. to work with students in local community This course is designed to introduce potential schools. For students earning education degrees teachers/paraeducators to the foundations of at Century College, this class will provide an the American education system. Throughout opportunity to accumulate additional hours this course students will examine the teaching Economics in field experience. Students will be required profession through the historical, philosophical, ………………………………………… to spend a minimum of 30 hours in a K-12 social, curricular, and assessment foundations school classroom. Students must provide their of education. Students may have the opportunity Macroeconomics own transportation. A MN Human Services to participate in field experience activities in ECON 1021 3 Credits background study with no restrictions may be K-12 schools. Students must provide their own MnTC: Goal 05 required. Recommendation: Assessment transportation. A Minnesota Human Services This course is an introduction to score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion background study with no restrictions may be macroeconomics. It emphasizes demand and of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. required. Prerequisite: Assessment score supply theory, fiscal and monetary policy, Assessment score placement in MATH 0030 placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of national income, money and banking. Other or above, or completion of MATH 0010 with a RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. topics include international economics, foreign grade of “C” or higher.

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Reading and Study Skills set forth by the Minnesota Department of Minnesota Department of Education. Education Strategies Education for paraeducators in the area of Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in EDUC 1050 3 Credits math. Field experience is required to practice, ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a This course presents the fundamentals of reflect, and assess mathematics strategies grade of “C” or higher, and assessment score reading and study skills instruction. The focus is learned in class. Students must provide their placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of understanding the skills and strategies own transportation. A Minnesota Human RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. necessary to assist children in learning to read Services background study with no restrictions and comprehend text. Field experience is may be required. Prerequisite: Assessment Special Education Issues for Educators required to practice, reflect, and assess reading score placement into MATH 0070 or above, or EDUC 2070 3 Credits strategies learned in class. Students must completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” This course introduces students to the provide their own transportation. A Minnesota or higher. foundations of special education with an Human Services background study with no emphasis on the role of the classroom teacher restrictions may be required. Prerequisite: Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms and the paraeducator. The course is designed to Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or EDUC 2025 3 Credits provide students with the skills and knowledge completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” This course is designed to prepare teacher/ necessary to support special needs students in or higher. paraeducator students to work in culturally special education programs. diverse classrooms. Students will investigate Recommendation: Assessment score Teaching English Language Learners assumptions about culture, cultural backgrounds, placement into RDNG 1000 or completion of EDUC 1060 3 Credits how culture influences student motivation, and RDNG 0090 with a “C” or higher. This course focuses on the basics of TESOL how culture impacts the learning setting. (teaching English to speakers of other languages) Students may have the opportunity to and strategies for teaching the American participate in field experience activities in English language and American school culture K-12 schools. Emergency Medical to speakers of other languages in American schools. Students study theories and strategies Classroom Management Services for being effective educators in ESOL classrooms EDUC 2040 3 Credits ………………………………………… and with English language learners in The focus of this course is to guide future and current educators as they develop strategies for mainstream classes. Coursework includes AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider (CPR) participating in discussions, collecting and creating productive classroom environments. Fundamental principles of classroom EMS 1010 1 Credit analyzing ESOL resources, performing field The focus of this course is on basic life support experience off campus, reflecting on field management and discipline are presented along with ways to create positive learning of the cardiac and/or respiratory arrest victim experience, theories and strategies, and for the healthcare provider. The course includes creating a portfolio of resources for teaching environments. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement into RDNG 1000 or completion of adult, child, and infant CPR skills, including English language learners. Students must AED, in both the out-of-hospital and in-hospital provide their own transportation. A Minnesota RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: Basic computer literacy. settings. An American Heart Association BLS Human Services background study with no for the Health Care Provider card provided at restrictions may be required. Prerequisite: successful completion of course. Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or Legal Issues in Education completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” EDUC 2050 3 Credits This course presents an overview of the legal Emergency Medical Responder or higher. For nonnative speakers of English EMS 1015 3 Credits with a college degree from their native country: environment and legal issues in education. The course will contrast sources of regulations This course delivers the National EMS oral interview and permission of the instructor Educational Standards adopted by the state of or concurrent enrollment in ESOL 1035 and from federal, state, and local authorities. In addition, students will examine a variety of Minnesota for Emergency Medical Responder ESOL 1033 or completion of ESOL 1035 and educational requirements. This course provides ESOL 1033 with a grade of “C” or higher. issues relating to the rights and obligations of both students and educators, circumstances the EMR student the necessary knowledge and skill to manage patient care until the arrival of Mathematics Education Strategies in the education environment, and their legal consequences. ambulance personnel at a scene of a medical or EDUC 1070 3 Credits trauma emergency. Obtaining AHA Healthcare This course is designed to provide students with Strategies for Teaching Writing Provider CPR certification is a component of this the skills necessary to support and reinforce EDUC 2055 3 Credits course. Students must be able to perform the instruction of K-6 students in the area of This course is designed to provide students with physical tasks to complete course requirements. math. Students in the Education Program will the skills necessary to support and reinforce the Upon successful completion, a student is learn instructional strategies and may observe instruction of K-6 students in the area of writing. eligible to acquire state of Minnesota EMR and practice these strategies in local school Students will study instructional strategies and certification, pending Emergency Medical districts. The class will enable students in the may observe and practice these strategies Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) verification. Associate of Science in Education to meet the in local school districts. The class will introduce A student who has committed a misdemeanor, expectations found in the Minnesota Standards gross misdemeanor or felony may not qualify to of Effective Practice for Teachers. The class will students to the expectations found in the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice gain initial certification in the state of Minnesota also enable students in the Paraeducation as an Emergency Medical Responder (formerly Program to address all required competencies for Teachers. Students will examine required paraeducator competencies set forth by the First Responder). 134 Century College 2011-2012 proficiency in obtaining vascular access, ECG interpretation, and manual defibrillator operation prior to enrolling in this course. Prerequisite: Completion of EMS 1010 with current certification or current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider or equivalent certification. Students must possess certification or licensure as a paramedic (EMT-P), registered nurse (RN), medical doctor (MD), doctor of osteopathy (DO), respiratory therapist (RT), dentist (DDS), or physician’s assistant (PA).

Pediatric Advanced Life Support with PEPP EMS 2002 1 Credit This course is designed to provide physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers with the skills to provide advanced life support to pediatric patients. Through the PALS with PEPP course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the pediatric victim of cardiac, respiratory, trauma, and other emergencies. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will obtain PALS and PEPP certification. Students must have knowledge of cardiac medications and proficiency in obtaining EMS Interventions I communication, and life-saving interventions. vascular access, ECG interpretation, and manual EMS 1025 5 Credits Students must be able to perform physical tasks defibrillator operation prior to enrolling in this This course enhances the current EMT’s basic to complete course requirements. Successful course. Prerequisite: Completion of EMS 1010 life support (BLS) skills and prepares the completion of this class, along with EMS 1025, with current certification or current American student to assist in advanced procedures and with a grade of “B” or higher will meet the 50- Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support assessment techniques. Under paramedic run requirement for entrance into the Century Healthcare Provider or equivalent certification. instructor guidance, the student will synthesize College Paramedic Program. Prerequisite: Students must possess certification or licensure and apply theories and skills learned throughout Successful completion of EMS 1025 with a as a paramedic (EMT-P), registered nurse (RN), the class in order to assist a paramedic. grade of “B” or higher, or concurrent enrollment medical doctor (MD), doctor of osteopathy (DO), Emphasis will be placed upon team leading, in EMS 1025; MN Human Services background respiratory therapist (RT), dentist (DDS), or critical thinking, prioritization, assessment, study with no restrictions; current State EMT physician’s assistant (PA). therapeutic communication, and life-saving certification; current AHA BLS for the interventions. Students must be able to perform Healthcare Provider certification; required International Trauma Life Support Provider physical tasks to complete course requirements. immunizations; current healthcare insurance; EMS 2004 1 Credit Successful completion of this class, along with valid driver’s license; driver’s license check The International Trauma Life Support course EMS 1026, with a grade of “B” or higher will passed according to MnSCU policy. (ITLS) is a comprehensive course for EMTs, meet the 50-run requirement for entrance into Recommendation: Basic word processing paramedics, registered nurses, physicians and the Century College Paramedic Program. skills. other EMS personnel. The ITLS course covers Prerequisite: Current state EMT certification; the skills necessary for rapid assessment, current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support resuscitation, stabilization and transportation for the Healthcare Provider certification. EMS 2001 1 Credit of trauma patients. The course emphasizes The American Heart Association (AHA) evaluation steps and sequencing and EMS Interventions II Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) techniques for resuscitating and packaging a EMS 1026 2 Credits course is designed for healthcare providers who patient. Upon completion of this course the This advanced practicum provides the EMT with either direct or participate in the resuscitation student will be issued either a Basic ITLS or opportunities in entry-level and advanced care of a patient, whether in or out of hospital. Advanced ITLS Provider card depending on with a fire department or ambulance provider. Through the ACLS course, providers will whether they are certified/licensed to provide Under paramedic instructor and/or paramedic practice their skills in the treatment of the adult basic or advanced life support. Prerequisite: preceptor guidance, the student will synthesize victim of a cardiac arrest and other Must possess current certification or licensure and apply theories and skills learned throughout cardiopulmonary emergencies. Upon successful as an emergency medical technician (EMT), the class, to assist a paramedic. Emphasis will completion of this course, the student will paramedic (EMT-P), registered nurse (RN), be placed upon team leading, critical thinking, obtain AHA ACLS certification. Students must medical doctor (MD), doctor of osteopathy (DO), prioritization, assessment, therapeutic have knowledge of cardiac medications and or physician’s assistant (PA).

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CPR Instructor International Trauma Life Support Instructor Minnesota for Emergency Medical Technician EMS 2010 1 Credit EMS 2014 1 Credit education requirements. This course meets This course is designed to teach participants This course is designed to prepare individuals to the needs of the entry-level Emergency the fundamentals of teaching Basic Life Support become instructors for the International Trauma Medical Technician for direct employment (BLS) to a variety of audiences. Successful Life Support course. Upon successful completion in an emergency ambulance service, basic completion of this course allows the participant of the ITLS Instructor course, instructor transport service, an emergency department, to teach CPR and offer American Heart candidates will be able to teach an ITLS course police department, security department, or fire Association course completion cards to lay using ITLS course instructor materials and will department. Completion of the EMT course rescuers and health professionals. Successful receive ITLS Instructor certification. prepares the student for the National Registry completion of this course will result in American Prerequisite: EMS 2004 or Prehospital Trauma of EMT examination. Successful completion Heart Association CPR Instructor certification. Life Support (PHTLS) instructor or provider of the National Registry exam is recognized by Prerequisite: Completion of EMS 1010 with certification. Must possess current certification the state of Minnesota to generate the state current certification or current American Heart or licensure as an emergency medical technician certification required to work and volunteer Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare (EMT), paramedic (EMT-P), registered nurse as an EMT in Minnesota. A student who has Provider. (RN), Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy committed a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, (DO), respiratory therapist (RT), or physician’s or felony may not qualify to gain certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor assistant (PA). Recommendation: One year as as a Minnesota or Nationally Registered EMT. EMS 2011 1 Credit basic or advanced life support provider. Students must be able to perform physical tasks The ACLS Instructor course is designed to to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: prepare individuals to become instructors in Assessment score placement into RDNG 1000 advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). Upon or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of successful completion of the ACLS Instructor Emergency Medical “C” or higher. The National Registry of EMT course, instructor candidates will be able to examination testing requires a minimum age of teach an American Heart Association (AHA) Services Basic 18. Proof of current/unexpired American Heart ACLS course using the video and lesson maps ………………………………………… Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card in the ACLS course instructor materials and will required prior to the end of EMT course. The obtain AHA ACLS Instructor certification. Emergency Medical Technician AHA Healthcare Provider CPR course may be Prerequisite: EMS 2001 or current ACLS EMSB 1020 6 Credits taken concurrently with EMT course. Students certification. Completion of EMS 1010 with This certificate meets the needs of the entry- must successfully pass the MN Human Services current certification or current American Heart level Emergency Medical Technician for direct Department and Emergency Medical Services Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare employment in an emergency ambulance Regulatory Board (EMSRB) background studies Provider. Students must possess current service, basic transport service, an emergency with no restrictions to be approved to certification or licensure as a paramedic (EMT- room, police department, security department or participate in required clinicals. P), registered nurse (RN), medical doctor (MD), fire department. Completion of the EMT course doctor of osteopathy (DO), respiratory therapist prepares the student for the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (RT), dentist (DDS), or physician’s assistant (PA). of EMT examination. Successful completion of – Refresher Recommendation: One year as an advanced the National Registry exam is recognized by the EMSB 1022 2 Credits life support (ALS) provider. State of Minnesota to generate the state This certificate meets the needs of the entry- certification required to work and volunteer level Emergency Medical Technician for direct Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor as an EMT in Minnesota. Prerequisite: The employment in an emergency ambulance EMS 2012 1 Credit National Registry of EMT examination testing service, basic transport service, an emergency This course is designed to prepare individuals requires a minimum age of 18. Proof of current/ room, police department, security department or to become instructors in pediatric advanced life unexpired AHA (American Heart Association) fire department. Completion of the EMT course support (PALS). Upon successful completion of Healthcare Provider CPR card required prior prepares the student for the National Registry the PALS instructor course, instructor candidates to end of EMT course. (The AHA Healthcare of EMT examination. Successful completion of will be able to teach a PALS course using the Provider CPR course may be taken concurrently the National Registry exam is recognized by the video and lesson maps in the PALS course with EMT course.). Students must successfully State of Minnesota to generate the state instructor materials; and will obtain American pass a Background Study through the certification required to work and volunteer Heart Association PALS Instructor certification. Minnesota Human Services Department and the as an EMT in Minnesota. Prerequisite: The Prerequisite: EMS 2002 or current PALS Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board National Registry of EMT examination testing certification. Completion of EMS 1010 with (EMSRB). requires a minimum age of 18. Proof of current/ current certification or current American Heart This course is effective until Spring 2012. See unexpired AHA (American Heart Association) Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare below for new course. Healthcare Provider CPR card required prior Provider. Students must possess current to end of EMT course. (The AHA Healthcare certification or licensure as a paramedic (EMT- Emergency Medical Technician Provider CPR course may be taken concurrently P), registered nurse (RN), medical doctor (MD), EMSB 1020 9 Credits with EMT course.). Students must successfully doctor of osteopathy (DO), respiratory therapist This course is effective Spring 2012. pass a Background Study through the MN (RT), dentist (DDS), or physician’s assistant (PA). This course delivers the National EMS Human Services Department and the Emergency Educational Standards adopted by the state of Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB).

136 Century College 2011-2012 certification; valid driver’s license; driver’s practiment skills in simulated emergency Emergency Medical license check passed according to MnSCU scenarios and occupational settings. Students policy. must be able to perform physical tasks to Services-Experienced complete course requirements. Prerequisite: ………………………………………… Advanced EMS Operations Completion of EMSE 1149 with a grade of “C” EMSE 1148 1 Credit or higher; Minnesota Human Services Experienced Paramedic Preparation This course introduces concepts and skills in background study with no restrictions; EMSE 1140 1 Credit the areas of triage, resource management, and Minnesota Human Services background study This course is designed for experienced EMT’s incident command during a simulated Mass with no restrictions; current AHA BLS desiring entry into the Paramedic Program. Casualty Incident (MCI). Students will design Healthcare Provider certification; current state Students will perform skills and demonstrate and participate in a multi-station MCI tabletop EMT certification; required immunizations; proficiency in areas required for entrance into exercise. Emphasis includes special current healthcare insurance; valid driver’s EMSE 1141. Students must be able to perform considerations for patient care at the scene license; driver’s license check passed according physical tasks to complete course requirements. of a crime. Students must be able to perform to MnSCU policy. Recommendation: Basic Prerequisite: Application and acceptance into physical tasks to complete course requirements. word processing skills. the Paramedic Program; Minnesota Human Prerequisite: Completion of EMSE 1141 with Services background study with no restrictions; a grade of “C” or higher; Minnesota Human Advanced Medical Emergencies II current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Services background study with no restrictions; EMSE 1154 4 Credits certification; current State EMT certification; current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider This course provides the student with valid driver’s license; driver’s license check certification; current State EMT certification; knowledge and skills to manage and formulate passed according to MnSCU policy. valid driver’s license; driver’s license check a comprehensive treatment plan for a Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. passed according to MnSCU policy. medical emergency encountered in the prehospital setting. Emphasis is placed upon Introduction to Paramedics Advanced EMS Pharmacology toxicology, environment, psychiatry, crisis EMSE 1141 3 Credits EMSE 1149 3 Credits management, neurology, death and dying, This course introduces the student to the roles, This course introduces the applications and cultural diversity, and communicable disease, responsibilities, and ethics of a paramedic. It principles of pharmacological interventions and and infection. A practicum will allow students integrates a comprehensive understanding of intravenous cannulation commonly used in the to synthesize didactic and practical assessment the EMS systems, medical-legal issues, and the prehospital environment. Emphasis is placed skills in mock scenarios and a hospital setting. safety and well-being of a paramedic. An upon drug classifications, dosage calculations, Students must be able to perform physical tasks overview of medical terminology, acid-base pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of to complete course requirements. balance, and the anatomy and physiology of the medications and their administration routes and Prerequisite: Completion of EMSE 1149 with human body is also emphasized. Students must techniques. Students will practice IV/IO access, a grade of “C” or higher; Minnesota Human be able to perform physical tasks to complete blood draws, and medication administration Services background study with no restrictions; course requirements. Prerequisite: Completion skills. Students must be able to perform current state EMT certification; current AHA of EMSE 1140 with a grade of “C” or higher; physical tasks to complete course requirements. BLS for Healthcare Provider certification; Minnesota Human Services background study Prerequisite: Completion of EMSE 1146 with a required immunizations; current healthcare with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Healthcare grade of “C” or higher; assessment score insurance; valid driver’s license; driver’s license Provider certification; current State EMT placement in MATH 0070 or above, or check passed according to MnSCU policy. certification; valid driver’s license; driver’s completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “B” Recommendation: Basic word processing license check passed according to MnSCU or higher, or completion of MATH 1000 with skills. policy. Recommendation: Basic word a grade of “B” or higher; Minnesota Human processing skills. Services background study with no restrictions; Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider EMSE 1160 4 Credits Advanced Assessment, Communication certification; current state EMT certification; This course introduces the paramedic student to and Documentation current healthcare insurance; valid driver’s cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular EMSE 1146 2 Credits license; driver’s license check passed according diseases, and the function of the heart. This course introduces advanced life support to MnSCU policy. Recommendation: Basic Additional topics include EKG interpretation patient assessment concepts, skills, and word processing skills. and cardiac monitoring devices. The student prioritization. It also provides opportunities for will apply their cardiac knowledge in classroom developing critical thinking skills and life-saving Advanced Medical Emergencies I simulations. Students must be able to perform interventions in the out-of-hospital environment. EMSE 1153 4 Credits physical tasks to complete course requirements. Emphasis is placed upon radio communication This course develops the student’s ability to Prerequisite: Completion of EMSE 1154 with and documentation. Students must be able to formulate and manage a comprehensive a grade of “C” or higher; MN Human Services perform physical tasks to complete course treatment plan for a medical emergency background study with no restrictions; current requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of encountered in the prehospital setting. AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification; EMSE 1141 with a grade of “C” or higher; Emphasis is placed upon shock, advanced current state EMT certification; valid driver’s Minnesota Human Services background study respiratory interventions, and renal and license; driver’s license check passed according with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Health- anaphylactic emergencies. A practicum will to MnSCU policy. care Provider certification; current State EMT allow students to synthesize didactic and

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Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II provider certification is a component of this opportunities for entry-level paramedic care EMSE 1161 4 Credits course. Students must be able to perform with a community-based ambulance provider. This course builds upon EMS 1160 and presents physical tasks to complete course requirements. Under instructor and preceptor guidance, the concepts and skills for assessing and managing Prerequisite: Completion of EMSE 1161 with student will synthesize and apply theories and the out-of-hospital cardiac patient. Emphasis a grade of “C” or higher; MN Human Services skills learned throughout the program. Emphasis will be placed upon recognition, interpretation background study with no restrictions; current will be placed upon team leading, critical and management of EKG rhythms, and cardiac AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification; thinking, prioritization, assessment, therapeutic arrest management with the use of pacemakers, current state EMT certification; required communication, and life-saving interventions. defibrillators, and medications. A practicum, immunizations; current healthcare insurance; Students must be able to perform physical tasks with occupational experiences in a cardiac valid driver’s license; driver’s license check to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: cath lab, coronary care unit, and emergency passed according to MnSCU policy. Completion of EMSE 1170 with a grade of “C” departments, will provide the student with an Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. or higher; MN Human Services background opportunity to provide paramedic-level study with no restrictions; current state EMT interventions. Obtaining ACLS Provider Paramedic Preparation and Assessment certification; current AHA BLS Provider certification is a component of this course. EMSE 1170 2 Credits certification; required immunizations; current Students must be able to perform physical tasks This course assesses the paramedic student’s healthcare insurance; valid driver’s license; to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: advanced skills in preparation for field driver’s license check passed according to Completion of EMSE 1160 with a grade of “C” experience and National Registry practical MnSCU policy. Recommendation: Basic word or higher; MN Human Services background testing. Students will also be introduced to best processing skills. study with no restrictions; current state EMT practices in job seeking and career planning in certification; current AHA BLS Healthcare the EMS profession. Students must be able to Advanced Life Support Practicum III Provider certification; required immunizations; perform physical tasks to complete course EMSE 1177 3 Credits current healthcare insurance; valid driver’s requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of This practicum provides the student with license; driver’s license check passed according EMSE 1148, EMSE 1164, EMSE 1166 with a opportunities for entry-level paramedic care to MnSCU policy. Recommendation: Basic grade of “C” or higher. MN Human Services with specialty providers which may include word processing skills. background study with no restrictions; current police departments, fire departments, critical state EMT certification; current AHA BLS care transportation, and fixed or rotary wing air Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care Healthcare Provider certification; required ambulances. Under instructor and preceptor EMSE 1164 1 Credit immunizations; current healthcare insurance; guidance, the student will synthesize and apply This course provides the paramedic student valid driver’s license; driver’s license check theories and skills learned throughout the with the concepts, theory, and skills to passed according to MnSCU policy. program. Emphasis will be placed upon team effectively assess and manage a trauma Recommendation: Basic word processing leading, critical thinking, prioritization, patient. Students will synthesize material skills. assessment, therapeutic communication, and learned in simulated scenarios and advanced life-saving interventions. Students must be able skills evaluations. Obtaining ITLS or PHTLS Advanced Life Support Practicum I to perform physical tasks to complete course Advanced certification is a component of this EMSE 1175 3 Credits requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of course. Students must be able to perform This practicum provides the student with EMSE 1170 with a grade of “C” or higher; MN physical tasks to complete course requirements. opportunities for entry-level paramedic care Human Services background study with no Prerequisite: Completion of EMSE 1161 with with a high-volume metropolitan ambulance restrictions; current state EMT certification; a grade of “C” or higher; MN Human Services provider. Under instructor and preceptor current AHA BLS Provider certification; required background study with no restrictions; current guidance, the student will synthesize and apply immunizations; current healthcare insurance; AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification; theories and skills learned throughout the valid driver’s license; driver’s license check current state EMT certification; current program. Emphasis will be placed upon team passed according to MnSCU policy. healthcare insurance; valid driver’s license; leading, critical thinking, prioritization, Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. driver’s license check passed according to assessment, therapeutic communication, and MnSCU policy. life-saving interventions. Students must be able Integration and Transition to perform physical tasks to complete course to the Paramedic Role Pre-Hospital Special Populations requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of EMSE 1180 1 Credit EMSE 1166 5 Credits EMSE 1170 with a grade of “C” or higher; This course is designed to synthesize and This course will provide the paramedic student MNHuman Services background study with no assess the paramedic student’s hospital and with the concepts, theory, and skills to assess restrictions; current state EMT certification; ambulance experiences. Emphasis will be and manage the special patient populations. current AHA BLS Provider certification; required placed upon preparation for the National Emphasis will be placed upon pediatric, immunizations; current healthcare insurance; Registry Computer-Based Test (CBT) and gynecologic, obstetric, neonate, and geriatric valid driver’s license; driver’s license check regulatory requirements for the EMS patients during simulated scenarios. A passed according to MnSCU policy. profession. Prerequisite: Completion of EMSE practicum, with clinical experiences in Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. 1175, EMSE 1176, and EMSE 1177 with a obstetrics, pediatrics, and a specialty-care grade of “C” or higher; MN Human Services hospital, will provide the student with an Advanced Life Support Practicum II background study with no restrictions; current opportunity to observe and provide paramedic- EMSE 1176 3 Credits state EMT certification; current AHA BLS level interventions. Obtaining PALS and PEPP This practicum provides the student with Provider certification; current healthcare

138 Century College 2011-2012 insurance; valid driver’s license; driver’s license resource management, and incident command, insurance; valid driver’s license; driver’s license check passed according to MnSCU policy. and Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) scenario. check passed according to MnSCU policy. Recommendation: basic word processing Students must be able to perform physical tasks Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. skills. to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of EMSP 1041 with a grade of “C” Advanced Medical Emergencies II or higher; MN Human Services background EMSP 1054 4 Credits study with no restrictions; current AHA BLS for This course provides the student with knowledge Emergency Medical the Healthcare Provider certification; current and skills to manage and formulate a state EMT certification; current healthcare comprehensive treatment plan for a medical Services Paramedic insurance; valid driver’s license; driver’s license emergency encountered in the prehospital ………………………………………… check passed according to MnSCU policy. setting. Emphasis is placed upon toxicology, Recommendation: Basic word processing environment, psychiatry, crisis management, Introduction to Paramedics skills. neurology, death and dying, cultural diversity, EMSP 1041 5 Credits communicable disease, and infection. Students This course introduces the student to the roles, Advanced EMS Pharmacology must be able to perform physical tasks to responsibilities, and ethics of a paramedic. It EMSP 1049 4 Credits complete course requirements. Prerequisite: integrates a comprehensive understanding of This course introduces the applications and Completion of EMSP 1053 with a grade of “C” the EMS systems, medical-legal issues, and principles of pharmacological interventions or higher; MN Human Services background the safety and well-being of a paramedic. An and intravenous cannulation commonly used study with no restrictions; current state EMT overview of medical terminology, acid-base by paramedics. Emphasis is placed upon drug certification; current AHA BLS for the balance, and the anatomy and physiology of the classifications, dosage calculations, Healthcare Provider certification; required human body is also emphasized. Students must pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of immunizations; current healthcare insurance; be able to perform physical tasks to complete medications and their administration routes and valid driver’s license; driver’s license check course requirements. Prerequisite: MN Human techniques. Students will practice IV/IO access, passed according to MnSCU policy. Services background study with no restrictions; blood draws, and medication administration Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider skills. Students must be able to perform certification; current State EMT certification; physical tasks to complete course requirements. Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I current healthcare insurance; valid driver’s Prerequisite: Completion of EMSP 1046 and EMSP 1060 2 Credits license; driver’s license check passed according EMSP 1048 with a grade of “C” or higher; This course introduces the paramedic student to MnSCU policy. Recommendation: Basic assessment score placement in MATH 0070 to cardiac anatomy and physiology, word processing skills. or above, or completion of MATH 0030 with a cardiovascular diseases, and the function of the grade of “B” or higher, or completion of MATH heart. Additional topics include EKG Advanced Assessment, Communication, 1000 with a grade of “B” or higher; MN Human interpretation and cardiac monitoring devices. and Documentation Services background study with no restrictions; The student will apply their cardiac knowledge EMSP 1046 3 Credits current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider in classroom simulations. Students must be This course introduces advanced life support certification; current state EMT certification; able to perform physical tasks to complete patient assessment concepts, skills, and current healthcare insurance; valid driver’s course requirements. Prerequisite: Completion prioritization. It also provides opportunities for license; driver’s license check passed according of EMSP 1053 with a grade of “C” or higher; developing critical thinking skills and applying to MnSCU policy. Recommendation: Basic MN Human Services background study with no life-saving interventions in the out-of-hospital word processing skills. restrictions; current AHA BLS for the environment. Emphasis is placed upon radio Healthcare Provider certification; current State communication and documentation. Students Advanced Medical Emergencies I EMT certification; current healthcare insurance; must be able to perform physical tasks to EMSP 1053 4 Credits valid driver’s license; driver’s license check complete course requirements. Prerequisite: This course develops the student’s ability to passed according to MnSCU policy. Completion of EMSP 1041 with a grade of “C” formulate and manage a comprehensive or higher; MN Human Services background treatment plan for a medical emergency Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II study with no restrictions; current AHA BLS for encountered in the pre-hospital setting. EMSP 1061 4 Credits the Healthcare Provider certification; current Emphasis is placed upon shock, advanced This course builds upon EMSP 1060 and State EMT certification; current healthcare respiratory interventions, and renal and presents concepts and skills for assessing and insurance; valid driver’s license; driver’s license anaphylactic emergencies. Simulations will managing the out-of-hospital cardiac patient. check passed according to MnSCU policy. allow students to utilize didactic and practical Emphasis will be placed upon recognition, assessment skills in simulated emergency interpretation and management of EKG rhythms, Advanced EMS Operations scenarios. Students must be able to perform and cardiac arrest management with the use of EMSP 1048 3 Credits physical tasks to complete course requirements. pacemakers, defibrillators, and medications. This course introduces special considerations Prerequisite: Completion of EMSP 1049 with Obtaining ACLS Provider certification is a for patient care at the scene of a crime as well a grade of “C” or higher; MN Human Services component of this course. Students must be as operational aspects of working while background study with no restrictions; current able to perform physical tasks to complete specialized rescue efforts are occurring. AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider course requirements. Prerequisite: Completion Additional emphasis also includes special certification; current state EMT certification; of EMSP 1060 with a grade of “C” or higher; oncepts and skills in the areas of triage, required immunizations; current healthcare MN Human Services background study with

651.779.3300 139 7 Course Descriptions no restrictions; current state EMT certification; certification; required immunizations; current provider. Under instructor and preceptor current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider healthcare insurance; valid driver’s license; guidance, the student will synthesize and apply certification; required immunizations; valid driver’s license check passed according to theories and skills learned throughout the driver’s license; driver’s license check passed MnSCU policy. Recommendation: Basic word program. Emphasis will be placed upon team according to MnSCU policy. Recommendation: processing skills. leading, critical thinking, prioritization, Basic word processing skills. assessment, therapeutic communication, and Advanced Clinical Practicum I life-saving interventions. Students must be able Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care EMSP 1071 3 Credits to perform physical tasks to complete course EMSP 1064 2 Credits This practicum provides the student with requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of This course provides the paramedic student opportunities for entry-level paramedic care EMSP 1071 and EMSP 1072 with a grade of with the concepts, theory, and skills to with occupational experiences in a cardiac cath “C” or higher; MN Human Services background effectively assess and manage a trauma lab, coronary care unit, and emergency study with no restrictions; current state EMT patient. Students will synthesize material department. Under instructor and preceptor certification; current AHA BLS for the learned in simulated scenarios and advanced guidance, the student will synthesize and apply Healthcare Provider certification; required skills evaluations. Obtaining ITLS or PHTLS theories and skills learned throughout the immunizations; current healthcare insurance; Advanced certification is a component of this program. Emphasis will be placed upon team valid driver’s license; driver’s license check course. Students must be able to perform leading, critical thinking, prioritization, passed according to MnSCU policy. physical tasks to complete course requirements. assessment, therapeutic communication, and Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. Prerequisite: Completion of EMSP 1061 with life-saving interventions. Students must be able a grade of “C” or higher; MN Human Services to perform physical tasks to complete course Advanced Life Support Practicum II background study with no restrictions; current requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of EMSP EMSP 1076 3 Credits AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider 1070 with a grade of “C” or higher; MN Human This practicum provides the student with certification; current state EMT certification; Services background study with no restrictions; opportunities for entry-level paramedic care current healthcare insurance; valid driver’s current state EMT certification; current AHA with a community-based ambulance provider. license; driver’s license check passed according BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification; Under instructor and preceptor guidance, the to MnSCU policy. required immunizations; current healthcare student will synthesize and apply theories and insurance; valid driver’s license; driver’s license skills learned throughout the program. Emphasis Prehospital Special Populations check passed according to MnSCU policy. will be placed upon team leading, critical EMSP 1066 4 Credits Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. thinking, prioritization, assessment, therapeutic This course will provide the paramedic student communication, and life-saving interventions. with the concepts, theory, and skills to assess Advanced Clinical Practicum II Students must be able to perform physical tasks and manage special patient populations. EMSP 1072 3 Credits to complete course requirements. Emphasis will be placed upon pediatric, This practicum provides the student with Prerequisite: Completion of EMSP 1071 and gynecologic, obstetric, neonate, and geriatric opportunities for entry-level paramedic care EMSP 1072 with a grade of “C” or higher; MN patients during simulated scenarios. Obtaining with occupational experiences in anesthesia, Human Services background study with no PALS and PEPP provider certification is a labor and delivery, neurological, and special restrictions; current state EMT certification; component of this course. Students must be care units. Under instructor and preceptor current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider able to perform physical tasks to complete guidance, the student will synthesize and apply certification; required immunizations; current course requirements. Prerequisite: Completion theories and skills learned throughout the healthcare insurance; valid driver’s license; of EMSP 1068 with a grade of “C” or higher; program. Emphasis will be placed upon team driver’s license check passed according to MN Human Services background study with no leading, critical thinking, prioritization, MnSCU policy. Recommendation: Basic word restrictions; current AHA BLS for the assessment, therapeutic communication, and processing skills. Healthcare Provider certification; current state life-saving interventions. Students must be able EMT certification; current healthcare insurance; to perform physical tasks to complete course Advanced Life Support Practicum III valid driver’s license; driver’s license check requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of EMSP 1077 3 Credits passed according to MnSCU policy. EMSP 1070 with a grade of “C” or higher; MN This practicum provides the student with Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. Human Services background study with no opportunities for entry-level paramedic care restrictions; current state EMT certification; with specialty providers which may include Paramedic Preparation and Assessment current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider police departments, fire departments, critical EMSP 1070 3 Credits certification; required immunizations; current care transportation, and fixed or rotary wing air This course assesses the paramedic student’s healthcare insurance; valid driver’s license; ambulances. Under instructor and preceptor advanced skills in preparation for field driver’s license check passed according to guidance, the student will synthesize and apply experience and National Registry practical MnSCU policy. Recommendation: Basic word theories and skills learned throughout the testing. Students must be able to perform physi- processing skills. program. Emphasis will be placed upon team cal tasks to complete course requirements. leading, critical thinking, prioritization, Prerequisite: Completion of EMSP 1064 and Advanced Life Support Practicum I assessment, therapeutic communication, and EMSP 1066 with a grade of “C” or higher. MN EMSP 1075 4 Credits life-saving interventions. Students must be able Human Services background study with no This practicum provides the student with to perform physical tasks to complete course restrictions; current state EMT certification; opportunities for entry-level paramedic care requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider with a high-volume metropolitan ambulance EMSP 1071 and EMSP 1072 with a grade of

140 Century College 2011-2012 “C” or higher; MN Human Services background the program. Emphasis will be placed upon Healthcare Provider certification; required study with no restrictions; current state EMT team leading, critical thinking, prioritization, immunizations; current healthcare insurance; certification; current AHA BLS for the assessment, therapeutic communication, and valid driver’s license; driver’s license check Healthcare Provider certification; required life-saving interventions. Students must be able passed according to MnSCU policy. immunizations; current healthcare insurance; to perform physical tasks to complete course Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. valid driver’s license; driver’s license check requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of passed according to MnSCU policy. EMSP 1070, EMSP 1081, and EMSP 1082 with Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. a grade of “C” or higher; MN Human Services background study with no restrictions; current Engineering Integration and Transition state EMT certification; current AHA BLS for the ………………………………………… to the Paramedic Role Healthcare Provider certification; required EMSP 1080 2 Credits immunizations; current healthcare insurance; Introduction to Engineering Catalog description: This course is designed to valid driver’s license; driver’s license check ENGR 1020 4 Credits synthesize and assess the paramedic student’s passed according to MnSCU policy. This course presents the art and practice of hospital and ambulance experiences. Emphasis Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. engineering. Topics include an overview of the will be placed upon preparation for the National engineering profession, engineering design, Registry Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Advanced Life Support Practicum II fabrication, prototyping, use of computer regulatory requirements for the EMS EMSP 1086 3 Credits packages, and visual, oral, and written profession. Prerequisite: Completion of EMSP This practicum provides the student with communication. Engineering graphics will be 1075, EMSP 1076, and EMSP 1077 with a opportunities for entry-level paramedic care presented including the use of CAD software. grade of “C” or higher; MN Human Services with a community-based ambulance provider. Team and individual project work includes background study with no restrictions; current Under instructor and preceptor guidance, the reverse engineering of existing products and state EMT certification; current AHA BLS for the student will synthesize and apply theories and creative design and fabrication of new ideas Healthcare Provider certification; valid driver’s skills learned throughout the program. Emphasis and products. Speakers from industry will license; driver’s license check passed according will be placed upon team leading, critical discuss engineering career options. The Century to MnSCU policy. Recommendation: basic thinking, prioritization, assessment, therapeutic engineering curriculum and transfer options will word processing skills. communication, and life-saving interventions. be presented. Students must be able to perform physical tasks Advanced Clinical Practicum II to complete course requirements. Statics EMSP 1082 3 Credits Prerequisite: Completion of EMSP 1070, EMSP ENGR 1080 3 Credits This practicum provides the student with op- 1081, and EMSP 1082 with a grade of “C” or This course examines rigid body mechanics portunities for entry-level paramedic care with higher; MN Human Services background study where bodies are in equilibrium. Topics include occupational experiences in anesthesia, labor with no restrictions; current state EMT force and moment vectors, principles of statics, and delivery, neurological and special care certification; current AHA BLS for the and equilibrium analysis. In addition, the course units. Under instructor and preceptor guidance, Healthcare Provider certification; required covers static analysis of simple trusses, frames, the student will synthesize and apply theories immunizations; current healthcare insurance; and machines. Also distributed loads, centroids, and skills learned throughout the program. valid driver’s license; driver’s license check moments of inertia, and principles of friction Emphasis will be placed upon team leading, passed according to MnSCU policy. will be presented. Design of simple structures critical thinking, prioritization, assessment, Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. in equilibrium is integrated throughout the therapeutic communication, and life-saving course. Prerequisite: PHYS 1081 and interventions. Students must be able to perform Advanced Life Support Practicum III concurrent enrollment in MATH 1082. physical tasks to complete course requirements. EMSP 1087 3 Credits Prerequisite: Completion of EMSP 1070 with This practicum provides the student with Independent Study a grade of “C” or higher; MN Human Services opportunities for entry-level paramedic care ENGR 1790 1 - 3 Credits background study with no restrictions; current with specialty providers which may include This course is an opportunity for an additional, state EMT certification; current AHA BLS for the police departments, fire departments, critical in-depth study of engineering concepts. Healthcare Provider certification; required care transportation, and fixed or rotary wing Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and dean. immunizations; current healthcare insurance; air ambulances. Under instructor and preceptor Completion of at least one Engineering course valid driver’s license; driver’s license check guidance, the student will synthesize and with a grade of “B” or above. passed according to MnSCU policy. apply theories and skills learned throughout Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. the program. Emphasis will be placed upon Robotics team leading, critical thinking, prioritization, ENGR 2020 4 Credits Advanced Life Support Practicum I assessment, therapeutic communication, and This hands-on course will introduce students to EMSP 1085 4 Credits life-saving interventions. Students must be able mechatronics, which is the fusion of electronics, This practicum provides the student with to perform physical tasks to complete course mechanical systems, and software. A robot is opportunities for entry-level paramedic care requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of an example of mechatronics as are the with a high-volume metropolitan ambulance EMSP 1070, EMSP 1081, and EMSP 1082 with intelligent machines and products that we see provider. Under instructor and preceptor a grade of “C” or higher; MN Human Services all around us. The course begins with guidance, the student will synthesize and background study with no restrictions; current microcontroller concepts, BASIC programming, apply theories and skills learned throughout state EMT certification; current AHA BLS for the electronics concepts, various types of sensors,

651.779.3300 141 7 Course Descriptions motors and other actuators, and then proceeds Digital Fundamentals How to Make Almost Anything to more advanced topics such as analog to ENGR 2094 2 Credits ECAD 1025 3 Credits digital conversion, serial communication, signal This course provides an introduction to digital This course is an introduction to “personal conditioning, and various methods of process circuits and is intended primarily for mechanical digital fabrication” using the Century College control. Hands on, team based design projects engineering students. Topics include Boolean Fab Lab modeled after the Fab Lab at MIT. It is will be integrated throughout the course. algebra, logic gates, Karnaugh mapping, and designed for “garage inventors”, entrepreneurs, Prerequisite: ENGR 1020 or ENGR 2091 or analysis of combinational circuits. The course artists, or individuals with new business ideas ENGR 2095 or consent of instructor. includes a two-hour lab each week for eight needing to create prototypes. Students will use weeks. Prerequisite: MATH 1081. Restriction: laser cutters, 3-D printers, vinyl cutters, Dynamics Credit will not be granted for both ENGR 2094 ShopBot CNC routers, and desktop milling ENGR 2080 3 Credits and ENGR 2095. machines to fabricate and test their design This course is a study of rigid body motion and projects. The Lab is designed to allow students the forces that cause motion. Topics include Introduction to Digital Design to explore their interests in a variety of fields particle dynamics, planar kinematics, kinetics of ENGR 2095 4 Credits including graphic design, art, business, a rigid body, and mechanical vibrations. Design This course presents important digital design computer-assisted design (CAD), physical and of elementary dynamic systems is integrated concepts for students studying electrical or natural science, mathematics, and engineering. throughout this engineering course. computer engineering. A variety of analysis and Prerequisite: ENGR 1080. design techniques applicable to digital circuits Engineering Drafting I is introduced. Topics include Boolean algebra, ECAD 1040 4 Credits Deformable Body Mechanics logic gates, Karnaugh mapping, combinational In this course students will use CAD software ENGR 2085 3 Credits circuits, sequential circuits, and computer to create various geometric constructions, This engineering course examines the internal simulation of digital circuits. This course multiview drawings, 1st & 3rd angle projections, effects and deformations that are caused by includes a two-hour lab each week. and simple dimensioning. Detail drawings applied loads on a body. Topics include stress Prerequisite: MATH 1081. will be created that incorporate auxiliary and and strain, material behavior and linear section views, tolerancing, and finishes. Other elasticity, uniaxially loaded members, shafts in topics include an overview of the drafting torsion, beams in bending, shear and moment profession, drafting office practices, revisions, diagrams, stress and strain transformation, and Engineering CAD and standard parts. Prerequisite: ECAD 1020, design of shafts and beams. 1070; an assessment score placement in MATH Technology 0030 or above, or completion of MATH 0010 ………………………………………… Circuits I with a grade of “C” or higher. ENGR 2091 4 Credits This first course in engineering circuits Interpreting Engineering Drawings Materials and Manufacturing Process introduces circuit theorems and analysis ECAD 1020 2 Credits ECAD 1060 3 Credits techniques and includes an introduction to This course is designed to give students an This is a survey course of the manufacturing elementary semiconductor devices. Topics understanding of the concepts required to read processes, materials and properties as include Kirchoff’s Laws, mesh analysis, nodal industrial blueprints. Topics include sketching, pertaining to drafting and design. Materials analysis, source transformations, superposition, multi-view drawing, symbols, scaling, processes such as casting, forging, machining, Thevenin’s theorem, operational amplifiers, dimensioning, finishes, screw threads, auxiliary welding, forming and molding and how they bipolar junction transistors, MOSFETs, and RLC and assembly drawings. Also covered is an affect a design or drawing will be explored. circuits. Circuits analysis software is introduced. introduction to Geometric Tolerancing. Students will be exposed to these processes Design of simple electrical circuits is integrated Restriction: Closed to students who have and how the results of these processes affect throughout this course. This course includes a already earned credit for ECAD 1023 Blueprint drawings through fieldtrips, demonstrations two-hour lab each week. Prerequisite: PHYS Reading for Renewable Energy. and videos. Recommendation: Assessment 1082; concurrent enrollment in MATH 2081. Recommendation: MATH 0010. score placement in MATH 0030 or completion of MATH 0010 with a grade of “C” or higher. Circuits II Blueprint Reading for Renewable Energy ENGR 2092 4 Credits ECAD 1023 3 Credits Introduction to AutoCAD This course builds on information and skills This course is designed to give students an ECAD 1070 3 Credits developed in Circuits I and focuses on AC circuit understanding of the concepts required to read This course covers the fundamental concepts, theory. Topics include sinusoidal analysis, pha- industrial blueprints in the Renewable Energy tools, and commands of AutoCAD software. sors, frequency response, two-port networks, fields. Topics include sketching, multi-view AutoCAD skills that will be practiced include Laplace transforms, and frequency response. drawing, symbols to include welding and drawing, editing, annotating, and plotting of The frequency response of BJT and MOSFET electrical, scaling, dimensioning, finishes, screw two-dimensional (2D) drawings. Students are amplifiers is presented. Design of AC circuits is threads, auxiliary and assembly drawings, an encouraged to bring drawing projects from their integrated throughout the course. This course introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and major, industry, or hobby as a possible final Tolerancing. Also covered is an introduction to includes a two-hour lab each week. project. Recommendation: Previous Autodesk Design Review software. Restriction: Prerequisite: ENGR 2091; concurrent enroll- experience with drawings in your chosen field Closed to students who have already earned ment in MATH 2082. or completion of any the following courses: credit for ECAD 1020 Interpreting Engineering ECAD 1020, INTD 1020 or KBD 1010. Assessment Drawings. Recommendation: MATH 0010. 142 Century College 2011-2012 3D printing are also covered. These skills are necessary for job qualification in many areas such as mechanical design and engineering. The class uses a hands-on approach in order to build a foundation for continued training or self-instruction. Prerequisite: ECAD 1070 or ENGR 1020.

Introduction to SolidWorks ECAD 2053 3 Credits Students will use SolidWorks software to sketch, create, edit, and dimension 3D solid models, as well as create 2D drawings from these models. Assembly modeling and 2D & 3D printing are also covered. A hands-on approach is used in this class in an effort to build a foundation for continued training and self- instruction. Prerequisite: ECAD 1070 or ENGR 1020 or instructor consent. Recommendation: Previous experience with drawings in your chosen field or completion of ECAD 1020, and assessment score placement in MATH 0070 or MATH 1015 or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” or higher.

Introduction to CREO Elements/Pro ECAD 2055 3 Credits score placement in MATH 0030 or completion of Descriptive Geometry and Applications Students will use CREO Elements/Pro (formerly MATH 0010 with a grade of “C” or higher. ECAD 2030 2 Credits Pro/Engineer-Wildfire) software by Parametric Students will graphically solve problems dealing Technology Corporation. Activities include ECAD Independent Study with true lengths, sizes, distances, angles and sketching, creating, editing, and dimensioning ECAD 1790 1 - 4 Credits intersections of various points, lines and planes. of 3D solid models. From these models, This variable-credit elective course emphasizes Other topics include vectors, sheet metal devel- students will create 2D drawings and make the student’s independent search for advanced opment and detail drawings and bend assemblies. 2D & 3D printing are also covered. knowledge as well as additional hands-on skills allowance calculations. Prerequisite: ECAD The class uses a hands-on approach in order beyond current ECAD course offerings. The 1040; assessment score placement in MATH to build a foundation for continued training or student and instructor will devise a formal plan 0070 or above, or completion of MATH 0030 self-instruction. Prerequisite(s): ECAD 1020 or of study to satisfy credit workload requirements with a grade of “C” or higher. ENGR 1020 or instructor consent. within the semester timeline. Prerequisite: Recommendation: ECAD 2050, MATH 1015 Recommendation: ECAD 2050. Consent of instructor and dean. ECAD 1070 or strongly recommended. ECAD 2050 or ECAD 2055 or its equivalent with Basic Tooling Fixtures a grade of “B” or higher. Engineering Drafting II ECAD 2060 3 Credits ECAD 2040 4 Credits This course will introduce students to tool Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing This course covers assembly, production and design. Topics include workholding theory, ECAD 2020 3 Credits pictorial drawings. CAD models and drawings standard tooling components, drill jigs, milling This course provides in-depth coverage of will be created based on various manufacturing fixtures, and inspection gages.Prerequisite: form, orientation, runout, profile, and location processes such as casting, forging, molding, ECAD 1060, ECAD 2040. Recommendation: tolerances. Topics include analyzing production machining, and welding. Other topics include ECAD 2050 or ECAD 2055. drawings, investigating inspection procedures, joining methods using threaded and and calculating and specifying tolerances. In non-threaded fasteners. Prerequisite: ECAD Power Transmission Devices the lab portion of this course, students will 1040, ECAD 1060; completion of or concurrent ECAD 2070 4 Credits investigate tooling, machining and inspection enrollment in the following courses: ECAD This course introduces students to the many aspects of GDT and use CAD to apply symbols 2020, MATH 1015. Recommendation: ECAD devices that transmit power from one to drawings. Prerequisite: Assessment score 2050 or ECAD 2055. component to another. Topics covered include placement in MATH 0030 or above, or calculating dimensions, loads, and stresses. completion of MATH 0010 with a grade of “C” Introduction to Inventor Sizes of gears, cams, bearings, seals, clutches, or higher. ECAD 1020 and ECAD 1070 or consent ECAD 2050 3 Credits belt and chain drives are also determined to of instructor. Recommendation: Assessment Students will use Autodesk’s Inventor software create detail and assembly drawings. Job score placement in MATH 0070 or MATH 1015 to sketch, create, edit, and dimension 3D solid seeking and keeping skills will also be or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of models, as well as create 2D drawings from discussed. “C” or higher. these models. Assembly modeling and 2D & 651.779.3300 143 7 Course Descriptions

Applying Pro/E sentences and increase competence in ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or higher. ECAD 2075 3 Credits recognizing and composing sentences and short Recommendation: Word processing proficiency. Topics will cover advanced applications such as paragraphs. Special emphasis will be placed on assemblies, product design and more advanced eliminating common errors such as fragments, Technical Writing modeling commands. Students will choose comma splices, and run-ons. Students enrolled ENGL 1025 3 Credits between AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks or in sections of 0080 meeting fewer than four This course emphasizes writing in workplace CREO Elements/Pro CAD software packages. hours per week must complete one hour per environments using current technology. Typical Other topics that could be explored depending week of supervised writing center time. assignments include instructions, informational on which software the student chooses may Prerequisite: Assessment score placement reports, abstracts and summaries, proposals include FEA, Flow, Sheetmetal, and Animation. in ENGL 0080 or above and assessment score for action, letters of application, and extended Students may receive academic credit for this placement in RDNG 0080 or above. Restriction: projects. The course includes consideration of course up to four times, once for each software Students may not enroll in more than one format, design, and visuals. This course package. Prerequisite: ECAD 1070 or ECAD composition course in one semester. assumes familiarity with a word processing 2050 or ECAD 2053, or ECAD 2055 or instructor program. Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 with a consent. Introduction to Writing grade of “C” or higher. ENGL 0090 4 Credits Design Project This course introduces students to basic American Literature: Colonial to Civil War ECAD 2080 2 Credits principles of composition, including organization, ENGL 2011 3 Credits This course introduces students to various development, unity, and coherence in paragraphs MnTC: Goal 06 design methodologies such as Concurrent and brief essays. Special emphasis will be This college literature course intended for all Engineering, Design for Manufacture (DFM), placed on eliminating common errors and students will analyze and explore American Design for Assembly (DFA), Green Design, and increasing fluency. Students enrolled in sections Literature from the Colonial Period to the Civil others. Students apply these methodologies to of 0090 meeting fewer than four hours per week War. Typical writers may include Bradstreet, a design project of their own by creating a CAD must complete one hour per week of supervised Edwards, Franklin, Emerson, Thoreau, Fuller, model and prototype of the design. writing center time. Prerequisite: Assessment Hawthorne, Douglass, Melville, Poe, Dickinson, Prerequisite: ECAD 1025 or ECAD 1060, ECAD score placement in ENGL 0090 or completion of and Whitman. Prerequisite: Assessment score 2040 or ENGR 1020, MATH 1015 or higher, ENGL 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher, and placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or PHYS 1041 or higher. Recommendation: assessment score placement in RDNG 0090 or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” Concurrent enrollment in ECAD 2070. above or completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade or higher. Recommendation: Completion of of “C” or higher. Restriction: Students may ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or higher. ECAD Internship not enroll in more than one composition course ECAD 2780 1 - 3 Credits concurrently. American Literature: Civil War to Present This course is designed to provide students ENGL 2012 3 Credits the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills Composition I MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 learned in the Engineering CAD program in a ENGL 1021 4 Credits This college literature course intended for all real life job environment. Students will work in MnTC: Goal 01 students will analyze and explore American a professional atmosphere while applying and This college composition course for all students Literature from the Civil War to the present. learning a variety of communication, business emphasizes the expository essay, purposeful Typical writers may include Clemens, Crane, and technical skills. This may be a paid or writing, selection and organization of material, Chopin, James, Cather, Fitzgerald, Hughes, unpaid experience. Prerequisite: Completion and fluency. Students will be introduced to Faulkner, Thurston, Hemingway, and Frost. of at least 15 ECAD credits and consent of citing and documenting outside sources. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in instructor. Students enrolled in sections of 1021 meeting RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG fewer than four hours per week must complete 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Special Topics in Engineering CAD one hour per week of supervised writing center Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 ECAD 2790 1 – 3 Credits time. Prerequisite: Assessment score with a grade of “C” or higher. This course will explore one of a variety of placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL contemporary topics of interest that would be 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher, and assess- African American Literature selected as the focus for study. The specific ment score placement in RDNG 1000 or above ENGL 2013 3 Credits topic will be announced in advance, and or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 published at the time of registration. “C” or higher. Restriction: Students may not This college course intended for all students enroll in more than one composition course will analyze and explore literature by African concurrently. American authors. Authors may include Alice Walker, Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells- English Composition II Barnett, Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, Zora ………………………………………… ENGL 1022 3 Credits Neal Hurston, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. MnTC: Goal 01 Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in Basic Writing and Grammar This college composition course emphasizes RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 with ENGL 0080 4 Credits analytical writing and the techniques of a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: The main purpose of this course is to develop academic research using literature and other Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” and/or enhance the student’s use of English texts as the basis for composition. Prerequisite: or higher.

144 Century College 2011-2012 Minnesota Writers Creative Writing: Nonfiction British Literature: ENGL 2014 3 Credits ENGL 2025 3 Credits Romantic to Present MnTC: Goal 06 MnTC: Goal 09 ENGL 2032 3 Credits This college course intended for all students This course offers study and practice of various MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 will explore literature by Minnesota writers. forms of nonfiction writing including the This college literature course intended for all Selections may include poetry, novels, short personal narrative/memoir, personality profile, students will analyze and explore British stories, and non-fiction by such writers as event story, and opinion pieces. Writing suitable Literature from 1800 to the present. Typical Sinclair Lewis, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jim Northrup, for publication in popular newspapers, authors may include works by Mary Shelley, Allison McGee, Connie Wanek, and Bill Holm. magazines, and journals is emphasized. This Austen, Dickens, Woolf, Shaw, and Eliot. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in type of writing is fundamental to the free Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in RDMG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG exchange of ideas in society, a necessary RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. mechanism of understanding for a variety of 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 viewpoints required by well-informed citizens. Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or higher. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in with a grade of “C” or higher. ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a American Indian Literature grade of “C” or higher. Assessment score Shakespeare ENGL 2015 3 Credits placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of ENGL 2035 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 This college literature course intended for all This college literature course intended for all students will analyze and explore an introductory Newspaper Practicum students will analyze a representative selection survey of major literary works written by and/ ENGL 2027 1 – 2 Credits of works by William Shakespeare. The course or attributed to American Indian authors, from This course offers academic credit for work will consider what the plays reveal about the oral tradition to contemporary literature. involved as a staff member of the campus Elizabethan societies as well as what they Selections may include works by Sherman Alexie, student newspaper, The Century Times. Two suggest about the human condition in general. Black Elk, Ella Vine Deloria, Louise Erdrich, options are available. One Credit Contributor: Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in Linda Hogan, N. Scott Momaday, and Leslie Staff member will attend staff meetings, RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG Marmon Silko. Prerequisite: Assessment score contribute story ideas, and collaborate with 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or completion other staff members to produce issues. Staff Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. member will contribute to each issue by writing with a grade of “C” or higher. an article and/or taking photographs, editing Introduction to Folklore stories, designing and laying out pages, Literature and Film ENGL 2018 3 Credits managing advertisements, and other duties as ENGL 2043 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 assigned. Two Credit Major Contributor: In MnTC: Goal 06 In this course, students will be introduced to addition to the duties of the One Credit This college literature course intended for all the study of folklore. They will learn to critically Contributor, staff member will make a major students will analyze and explore Literature analyze traditional folk literature and customary contribution to each issue by serving a and Film. Students will explore written and texts through literary, comparative, structural, leadership role. Duties will include: assigning visual texts in order to understand the scope functional, and contextual methods. Texts stories, photos, editing, and other tasks to staff and variety of the human experience. Students may include myths, legends, folktales, riddles, members; making editorial decisions on final will read, discuss, and analyze narrative texts proverbs, and material folklore. Prerequisite: content and layout of all issues; organizing staff as expressions of the human experience. Some Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 meetings and workshops; and promoting the attention will be given to film terminology and or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with newspaper at campus activity fairs and events. techniques. Prerequisite: Assessment score a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: NOTE: This course may be taken in multiple placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” semesters up to a maximum of eight credits. completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in or or higher. completion of ENGL 2025. Creative Writing: Poetry & Fiction Modern World Literature ENGL 2023 3 Credits British Literature: ENGL 2051 3 Credits MnTC: Goal 06 Medieval to Romantic MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 This creative writing course focuses on the ENGL 2031 3 Credits This college literature course intended for all writing and reading of poetry and fiction. MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 students will introduce and explore Modern Students will engage in critical analysis, form This college literature course intended for all World Literature from the first half of the 20th aesthetic judgments, and write and revise students will analyze early British Literature. century. Course offerings may include poetry, poems and short stories. This course does not Typical authors may include Chaucer, fiction, and/or drama with a global perspective. fulfill the Literature requirement for the A.A. Shakespeare, Donne, Milton, and Pope. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in or MnTC. Prerequisite: Assessment score Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Assessment 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or higher. RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. with a grade of “C” or higher.

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Contemporary World Literature Algeria, Sudan, Lebanon, Palestine and Israel. Graphic Narratives: Comics as Literature ENGL 2052 3 Credits Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in ENGL 2072 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 RDNG 1000 or above or completion of RDNG MnTC: Goal 06 This college literature course intended for all 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. This college literature course intended for all students will analyze and explore Contemporary students will analyze and explore selected World Literature from 1945 to the present. Women in Literature: British & Colonial graphic novels and other comics. Students will Course offerings may include poetry, fiction, ENGL 2061 3 Credits study the literary and formal design elements and/or drama with a global perspective. MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 of the works selected and consider the unique Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in This college literature course intended for all features of this medium. Selections may include RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG students will discuss, analyze, and interpret works by Lynda Barry, Daniel Clowes, Will 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. works written in English by women in England Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Scott McCloud, Alan Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 and the British Empire. Prerequisite: Moore, Marjane Satrapi, and Art Spiegelman. with a grade of “C” or higher. Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in or higher. RDNG 1000 or higher, or completion of RDNG Mythology 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. ENGL 2055 3 Credits Women in Literature: American Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 ENGL 2062 3 Credits with a grade of “C” or higher. This college literature course intended for all MnTC: Goals 06 & 09 students will analyze and explore several major This college literature course intended for Short Novel works of classical and world mythology and all students will explore literature written by ENGL 2073 3 Credits relate the works and ideas to modern thought American women in their own distinct literary MnTC: Goal 06 and world literature. Prerequisite: Assessment tradition, perspectives, and themes. Works This college literature course intended for all score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or are considered as a reflection of their times, students will analyze and explore selected short completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of ‘C’ or including social, ethical, political, and economic novels. Authors may include Henry James, higher. Recommendation: Completion of ENGL conditions. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL Conrad, Chopin, Wharton, James Joyce, or 1021 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. 1021 with a grade of “C” or higher. Faulkner. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or An Introduction to African Literature Women in Literature: World Voices completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” ENGL 2057 3 Credits ENGL 2063 3 Credits or higher. Recommendation: Completion of MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or higher. Africa’s literary backdrop is as vibrant and This college literature course intended for varied as the gamut of peoples, cultures, all students will analyze and explore literary Science Fiction and Fantasy languages, and histories that make up the works by contemporary women writers from six ENGL 2075 3 Credits world’s second largest continent. In this course major regions of the non-Western world such MnTC: Goal 06 students will retrace the major developments of as the Caribbean, Latin America, Sub-Saharan This college literature course intended for all African literature from the oral to the written, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and East students will analyze and explore science fiction thereby exploring the different themes and the Asia. Readings include translated short stories, and fantasy literature. Authors may include diversely rich approaches used by the poems, plays, and novels. Students are Mary Shelley, H.G. Wells, Aldous Huxley, practitioners of these different forms. From the encouraged to better understand an increasingly Tolkien, and LeGuin. Prerequisite: Assessment epic of Shaka Zulu to the enthralling novels of interdependent world and be exposed to some score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or Linus Asong, African literature offers exciting intellectual and psychological challenges posed completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” insights to the interplays of orality and literacy, by values and ways of life that are very different or higher. Recommendation: Completion of of the ancient and the modern. Prerequisite: from their own. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or higher. Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or higher. or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with Mystery a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: Children’s Literature ENGL 2077 3 Credits Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” ENGL 2071 3 Credits MnTC: Goal 06 This college literature course intended for all or higher. MnTC: Goal 06 students will explore mystery literature. The This college course intended for all students mystery story may include works by Poe, Conan Middle Eastern Literature will analyze and explore the literature written Doyle, Sayers, Chandler, and Hillerman. ENGL 2058 3 Credits for children. Students will explore the history Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 of children’s literature, children’s poetry, picture RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG This course, intended for all students, will books, realistic and fantasy novels as well as 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. analyze and explore Middle Eastern literature in criteria for evaluating these works. Selections Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 the post-colonial era. It will examine major may include works by E. B. White, J. K. Rowling, with a grade of “C” or higher. representative works of poetry, fiction and Mildred Taylor, and Christopher Paul Curtis. drama written by well-known Middle Eastern Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in Latin American Literature authors representing a variety of Middle RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG ENGL 2083 3 Credits Eastern countries, such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 This college literature course intended for all 146 Century College 2011-2012 students will analyze and explore poetry, short advantage of community based ABE/ESL strategies necessary for understanding a variety stories, and novels by authors such as Marquez, rograms and have some previous English of written materials. You will begin to identify Neruda, Borges, Allende, Lispector, Cortazar, reading, writing and speaking experience, main and supporting details in nonfiction, Paz, and others. Prerequisite: Assessment along with some previous formal educational increase your reading rate and comprehension, score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or experiences to build basic academic skills. and analyze features of fiction. You will also completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” learn about resources in the college library. or higher. Recommendation: Completion of Reading II In addition, you will build vocabulary using a ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or higher. ESOL 0022 5 Credits variety of strategies. Prerequisite: ESOL 0022 This course focuses on increasing your ability to with a grade of “C” or higher, or appropriate Bible As Literature comprehend a variety of written material. You scores on the language proficiency test with ENGL 2085 3 Credits will learn to skim for main ideas and scan for background information, oral interview, and MnTC: Goal 06 specific information. You will also develop your writing sample. This college literature course intended for all ability to understand vocabulary through context students will analyze and explore Biblical clues and a dictionary. Prerequisite: Listening and Speaking III Literature. It may include Old Testament Appropriate scores on the language proficiency ESOL 0033 5 Credits literature that demonstrates the genres of short test with background information, oral interview, This course provides an introduction to and story, biography, tragedy, philosophy, and epic and writing sample. Recommendation: practice of the oral communication skills narratives. The course does not study theology Students should take advantage of community necessary in informal, formal and academic or doctrine, but rather focuses on events, based ABE/ESL programs and have some contexts. Coursework includes listening to short characters, and literary techniques. previous English reading, writing and speaking lectures, conversations, and media Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in experience, along with some previous formal programs in order to improve understanding RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG educational experiences to build basic academic of oral American English. It also includes an 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. skills. introduction to note-taking styles and presentation styles. Students will give short Ethics and Environments: Listening and Speaking II presentations and practice clear speech. The Literature of Place ESOL 0023 5 Credits Prerequisite: ESOL 0023 with a grade of “C” or ENGL 2095 3 Credits This course focuses on self-expression and higher, or assessment score placement in ESOL MnTC: Goals 06 & 10 listening abilities using American English. 0033, background information, oral interview, This college literature course intended for all Students practice clear speech and discover and writing sample. students will analyze writing about the strategies for interacting in real-life speaking relationships between humans and their situations. Coursework includes listening to Grammar and Writing IV environments. The literature will include lectures and media programs, beginning to take ESOL 0041 4 Credits historical, philosophical, scientific, and literary notes, conducting interviews, participating in This course develops higher level writing skills perspectives in both fiction and nonfiction group work, and giving short oral presentations. for a variety of situations. You will improve your writing. Authors will be chosen from a variety Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in grammar, writing fluency, self-editing skills, of traditions and cultures. Prerequisite: ESOL 0023, background information, oral and ability to write essays of varying lengths Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 interview, and writing sample. and genres. You will also practice and improve or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with Recommendation: Students should take your writing skills through extensive writing and a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: advantage of community based ABE/ESL word processing, follow a writing process to Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” programs and have some previous English read- edit and revise your essays. or higher. ing, writing and speaking experience, along with some previous formal educational Reading IV experiences to build basic academic skills. ESOL 0042 4 Credits This course develops your ability to understand English for Speakers of Grammar and Writing III a variety of written materials. You will learn ESOL 0031 5 Credits to identify main ideas and supporting details Other Languages This course focuses on practicing and developing in nonfiction, increase your reading rate and basic writing skills by applying them to a variety ………………………………………… comprehension, and analyze features of fiction. of situations. You will improve your grammar, Summary writing and how to make use of writing fluency, self-editing skills, and ability library resources are also included. In addition, Grammar and Writing II to write short essays. You will also learn to you will increase your vocabulary using a variety ESOL 0021 5 Credits follow a writing process that will include using of strategies. Prerequisite: ESOL 0032 with a This course focuses on basic writing skills. You the computer to edit and revise your essays. grade of “C” or higher, or appropriate scores on will improve your grammar, writing fluency, Prerequisite: ESOL 0021 and ESOL 0022 with the language proficiency test with background editing skills, and ability to write short grades of “C” or higher, or appropriate scores on information, oral interview, and writing sample. paragraphs. You will also learn to use the the language proficiency test with background computer to improve your writing and editing information, oral interview, and writing sample. skills. Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on Listening and Speaking IV ESOL 0043 4 Credits the language proficiency test with background Reading III This course provides students with knowledge information, oral interview, and writing sample. ESOL 0032 5 Credits and practice of listening, speaking and Recommendation: Students should take This course continues to introduce the skills and 651.779.3300 147 7 Course Descriptions note-taking skills in American English that are necessary in order to be successful in future academic courses. Coursework includes listening to lectures and media programs, participating in discussions, conducting interviews, giving presentations and practicing clear speech. Prerequisite: ESOL 0033 with a grade of “C” or higher, or assessment score placement in ESOL 0043, background information, oral interview, and writing sample.

Pronunciation and Articulation of American English ESOL 0044 2 Credits This course, intended for intermediate and advanced students, focuses on and provides practice in articulating the sounds of American English. Classroom and computer-based activities will show how to produce more precise consonants, consonant clusters and vowels. Students will also practice intonation and stress patterns of American English. Students will use the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) to better understand the differences between written and spoken language. This Occupational English for Speakers assignments online. At the end of the course, course requires two hours of additional practice of Other Languages - Writing students will demonstrate that their grammar in the language lab plus two hours of homework ESOL 0792 1 - 3 Credits has improved. Prerequisite: ESOL 0031 with per week. Recommendation: Prior or This course provides program support for a grade of “C” or higher, or a score at the ESOL concurrent enrollment in ESOL 0033 or ESOL eligible students who have been accepted 0041 level on the language proficiency test 0043. into their major programs but still need ESOL (including background information, oral interview, support. Goals of the course are content-based and writing sample). Instructor’s signature English for Speakers of other and focus on the individual student’s needs. required for registration. Recommendation: Languages - Individualized Study Prerequisite: Minimum completion of ESOL Readiness for online learning. ESOL 0790 1 Credit 0030s level courses with grades of “C” or higher, This course provides an opportunity for students or assessment score placement in to ESOL American English: Advanced to work in any area of ESOL-for example, 0040s level or above, or instructor approval. Listening and Speaking grammar, listening, reading, pronunciation, ESOL 1033 3 Credits vocabulary-which can improve their basic Occupational English for Speakers This course focuses on effective communication skills. Programs are designed for the individual of Other Languages - Reading in American English through speaking and student. Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the ESOL 0793 1 - 3 Credits listening. Students focus on developing more language proficiency tests, background This course provides program support for effective verbal and nonverbal skills, improving information, oral interview and writing sample; eligible students who have been accepted listening comprehension, and developing the or grades of C or higher in other of ESOL into their major programs but still need ESOL ability to participate effectively in small and classes. Recommendation: Concurrent or prior support. Goals of the course are content-based whole group processes. The skills and strategies registration in another ESOL course. and focus on the individual student’s needs. covered in this course emphasize educational Prerequisite: Minimum completion of ESOL and professional contexts. Occupational English for Speakers 0030s level courses with grades of “C” or higher, of Other Languages - Grammar or assessment score placement in to ESOL ESOL for College ESOL 0791 1 - 3 Credits 0040s level or above, or instructor approval. ESOL 1035 3 Credits This course provides program support for This course focuses on college reading, writing, eligible students who have been accepted into Directed Grammar Study and the use of library resources. You will their major programs but still need ESOL ESOL 0796 1 Credit practice the types of writing projects and oral support. Goals of the course are content-based In this course, students will choose 1-3 grammar presentations typical of college courses. You and focus on the individual student’s needs. points for focused study. Students will develop will review the grammar of complex sentences Prerequisite: Minimum completion of ESOL and implement their own study plans and will and improve your computer skills for research 0030s level courses with grades of “C” or learn new strategies for studying grammar. and writing. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on higher, or assessment score placement in to Students will practice using computers and the the language proficiency test with background ESOL 0040s level or above, or instructor internet to help with grammar. Typically, this information, oral interview and writing sample, approval. class will meet in the classroom some weeks; or grades of “C” or higher in developmental other weeks, students will complete their levels of ESOL.

148 Century College 2011-2012 Locks, Keys, and Security storms and other natural disasters; human Facility Systems FST 1060 2 Credits modification of the Earth). Prerequisite(s): This course covers cutting keys, re-keying, Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or Technology master keying, mounting locks, lubricating locks completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” ………………………………………… and operating security systems. Students must or higher. be able to perform physical tasks to complete Construction Technology course requirements. Prerequisite: FST 1000 or Human Geography FST 1000 4 Credits concurrent enrollment. GEOG 1023 3 Credits This course covers building repairs including MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 safety and building emergency systems, hand Commercial Electric Controls In this course students study and compare and power tools, fasteners, wall patching, And Wiring Methods characteristics of human populations and wall construction, roof repairs, water damage FST 2020 3 Credits societies. The processes underlying and explain- repairs, blueprint reading, and concrete repairs. This course introduces the concepts and ing the geographic patterns of human activities Students must be able to perform physical tasks principles of three-phase commercial electric are also examined, as are real world examples to complete course requirements. controls. Topics include building wiring systems, from many disciplines and diverse world basic electrical circuits, service panels, switches, regions. Study areas include human population Facility Workplace Safety and receptacles. Students must be able to dynamics (population growth and distribution, FST 1001 2 Credits perform physical tasks to complete course migrations, settlement patterns, urbanization), This course covers safe practices in the facilities requirements. Prerequisite: FST 1033 with a cultural geography (world workplace as per OSHA. Topics include Material grade of “C” or higher or consent of instructor. languages and religions, folk and popular Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), labeling, handling, cultures), political and economic geography storage, removal, disposal, and recycling of Computerized Maintenance (political organization of the world, territorial hazardous toxic materials. Other topics include and Energy Management Systems issues, the global economy, and comparing safety in the workplace (confined space, falls, FST 2050 3 Credits more and less developed world regions), hearing, etc.) the MN Right to Know Act; and This course covers the basics of commercial and land use (agriculture and industry). the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). building operation. Topics covered will include Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement Students must be able to perform physical tasks air handlers, pneumatic control systems, DDC, in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0090 to complete course requirements. and analog control systems. Also included will with a grade of “C” or higher. be instruction on how energy management Plumbing Basics computers are utilized to monitor and control World Regional Geography FST 1020 3 Credits HVAC equipment. Instruction will also include GEOG 1031 3 Credits This course is intended to introduce students the operation of a computerized energy MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 to the repair, maintenance, and installation of management program. Students must be able This course introduces students to world various plumbing fixtures and piping systems to perform physical tasks to complete course regions including: U.S. and Canada, Latin in a facility. Students must be able to perform requirements. Prerequisite: HVAC 1042 and America, Europe, Russia and former Soviet physical tasks to complete course requirements. CAPL 1000 or consent of instructor. states, East and Southeast Asia, the Indian Prerequisite: FST 1000 or concurrent subcontinent, the Middle East and North Africa, enrollment or consent of instructor. Sub-Sahara Africa, and Oceania. Emphasis is on the environmental, cultural, political, and Basic Electricity Geography economic characteristics of each region, as FST 1030 3 Credits ………………………………………… well as differences and similarities from one This is an introductory course in basic electrical region to another and how each is impacted by theory and practices. This course covers Physical Geography globalization. Recommendation: Assessment electrical safety, electrical terms, Ohms Law, GEOG 1021 3 Credits score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or AC/DC circuits, series/parallel circuit layout, MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” electric meter operation, and repairs in both the Students are introduced to the physical and or higher, or concurrent enrollment in RDNG HVAC and FST fields. Students must be able environmental systems of the Earth, the 0090. to perform physical tasks to complete course dynamic processes that shape and characterize requirements. our planet, and to the geography of the natural Minnesota Geography world. Hands-on activities are used throughout GEOG 1041 3 Credits Electric Motors and Electric Controls the course to help students learn and apply MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 FST 1033 3 Credits concepts. Processes of and scientific terminology In this course students explore the characteristics This course deals with electrical fundamentals related to the Earth’s atmosphere (weather of Minnesota from a geographic perspective. including types of electric motors, capacitors, and climate), hydrosphere (water on Earth), Study areas include Minnesota’s physical AC terminology, transformers, wire sizing, codes biosphere (geography of ecological systems), environment and natural features, population and motors. The students will practice proper and lithosphere (materials and processes of the dynamics, migrations, settlement history and use of analog and digital meters and wiring Earth’s crust) are studied. This course also patterns, cultural, political, and economic diagrams to diagnose and repair electric motors examines the powerful influences people and characteristics, land use (e.g. agriculture and and control circuits. 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Investigating the Environmental suffixes, word roots, and how to combine them Women’s Health Sciences Using GIS (Geographic to form medical words. Learning strategies HLTH 1035 3 Credits Information Systems) for dealing with new terminology as students This course examines health issues affecting GEOG 1060 3 Credits progress in the health care field are included. women throughout their life span. Current MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in guidelines for maintaining health and promoting In this course, students are introduced to RDNG 0090 or completion of RDNG 0080 with a wellness will be included. The course will concepts in environmental science with a focus grade of “B” or higher. examine the impact of factors such as race, on environmental management. Geographic class, gender, and sexuality on women’s health. Information Systems (GIS) tools and techniques Worker Right to Know: Health Prerequisite: RDNG 0090 or higher with a are applied to the study of course topics in the and Safety in the Workplace grade of “C” or higher or assessment score form of hands-on exercises and activities. GIS HLTH 1003 1 Credit placement in RDNG 1000. is a fast-growing information technology field This course is designed to provide students which uses computers to examine problems that with an understanding of the development and Stress Management have a spatial orientation. Typical activities in application of health and safety regulations in HLTH 1040 2 Credits this course include investigating environmental the workplace. Topics include Hazard This course is for students interested in the problems, identifying key variables and data Communication Standards, Minnesota Right study of stress and stress management as involved, and using GIS software to produce to Know, properties of hazardous substances, it relates to personal health and wellness. maps and other visual tools helpful in labeling of hazardous materials, safety Emphasis will be placed on stress management understanding and addressing the issues practices, personal equipment and the storage techniques and strategies to improve their involved. Prerequisite: Assessment score and disposal of hazardous wastes. quality of life. In addition, this course placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of investigates the perceptions of stress, personal RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Basic CPR Red Cross challenges, illnesses related to stress, and time Recommendation: Assessment score HLTH 1005 1 Credit management. placement in MATH 0070 or higher, or MATH This course is a study of Cardio Pulmonary 0030 with a grade of “C” or higher. Interest in Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automatic Human Sexuality and basic familiarity with computers is important. External Defibrillator (AED). This is a lab course HLTH 1050 3 Credits Completion of CAPL1000 is recommended for involving adult, child, and infant situations. This course introduces students to multiple those lacking basic computing skills. Upon successful completion, students will facets of human sexuality throughout the receive the American Red Cross certification in lifespan. It will cover the dynamics of human Adult CPR/AED and Infant /Child CPR. Note: sexuality from many perspectives: physical, Health 1005 is intended for the general psychological, socio-cultural and legal. Global Studies population. For “CPR for the Professional ………………………………………… Rescuer, American Heart”, see EMS 1010 which Consumer Health fulfills the requirements for Century College’s HLTH 1055 3 Credits Allied Health and Nursing programs. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills Introduction to Global Studies needed to be an effective health consumer. GST 2010 3 Credits A major emphasis of the course is critically MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 Standard First Aid and CPR, Red Cross HLTH 1010 2 Credits evaluating health issues and information using This course introduces students to the basic scientific principles, which provide a framework concepts and various trends, perspectives and This course is a study of basic first aid concepts. This course includes victim evaluation, adult, for making informed decisions when selecting interconnections of a global society. Students healthcare, products and services. will examine the growing interdependence of child and infant CPR, and basic first aid care. nations and peoples and the global issues that Upon successful completion, students will receive the American Red Cross certification in Drug Education affect these relationships. Students will explore HLTH 1060 3 Credits global and regional perspectives through such Standard First Aid, Adult CPR/AED, Infant and Child CPR. Note: Health 1010 is intended for This course explores the physical, mental, and topics as politics, economics, medicine, tech- social aspects of the use and abuse of drugs. nology, history, sociology, the arts, or ethics. the general population. For “CPR for the Professional Rescuer, American Heart,” see Topics include history of use, classifications of Offered F, S, SS. Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 with a drugs, and the effects of drug use on the family EMS 1010 which fulfills the requirements for grade of “C” or higher. and society. Emphasis is placed on the role Century College’s Allied Health and Nursing drugs have in our society and our responsibility programs. in preventing abuse. Personal and Community Health Health Nutrition ………………………………………… HLTH 1020 3 Credits This course explores contemporary health and HLTH 1070 3 Credits wellness and implications for the individual, This course explores the basic principles of Medical Terminology family, and community. The course emphasizes nutrition throughout the individual lifecycle. HLTH 1001 2 Credits general health topics designed to stimulate Nutritional choices as they relate to health and The course includes a study of the structure of critical thinking and awareness of where wellness will be emphasized. Personal dietary medical words/terms including the spelling, responsibility lies in the promotion of health in analysis is included in this course. definition, pronunciation, common prefixes, the home and community.

150 Century College 2011-2012 T’ai Chi Chih Students will participate in classroom, skills HLTH 1075 2 Credits lab, and attend a supervised clinical in an acute Heating, Ventilation, This course explores T’ai Chi Chih, as a way to care environment. Prerequisite: Registered develop one’s physical, mental, and emotional Nursing Assistant. and Air Conditioning health regardless of age, physical condition, Technology or ability. T’ai Chi Chih focuses on circulating, Phlebotomy Technician ………………………………………… developing, and balancing Chi through moving HSCI 1010 4 Credits meditation. This course provides the student with the comprehensive skills pertinent to the role of the Sheet Metal and Metal Brazing Practices phlebotomist in the laboratory setting. There are HVAC 1000 2 Credits both lecture and laboratory components to this In this course, students will solder and braze Health Sciences class. Students will be instructed on performing copper tubing and will make basic sheet metal ………………………………………… a variety of blood collection methods fittings. This course also introduces the student competently and safely. These methods include to sheet metal fabrication common to the HVAC venipuncture, utilizing the vacuum tube industry. Students must be able to perform Introduction to Healthcare Careers physical tasks to complete course requirements. HSCI 1000 3 Credits collection system, syringe and butterfly needle, and capillary skin puncture. Emphasis is placed This course is designed for students interested Load Calculating in exploring various careers in the healthcare on safety, infection control, and quality control. Other topics that will be discussed in class HVAC 1020 2 Credits industry, e.g., dental assisting/hygiene, In this course, students will study the diagnostic imaging, emergency medical include the circulatory system, other body systems, blood components and their functions. psychrometric chart and its uses in determining services, medical assisting, medical office a proper residential heating and cooling load. careers, orthotics and prosthetics, nursing, Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to complete the national Topics include properties of air and air and other allied health fields. It is an overview measurements. Students must be able to of how healthcare is delivered in the United certification exam for phlebotomy technicians through NCCT (National Center for Competency perform physical tasks to complete course States. This course will give students an requirements. opportunity to explore their future in the Testing). Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in RDNG 0090 or above, or healthcare industry. Prerequisite: Assessment Basic Refrigeration I score placement in RDNG 0090 or above, or completion of RDNG 0080 with a “C” or higher and placement in ENGL 0090 or above, or HVAC 1041 3 Credits completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” This course covers the basic physical laws or higher, or concurrent enrollment. completion of ENGL 0080 with a “C” or higher. MN Human Services Study with no restrictions. relating to refrigeration systems components, Students must provide proof of immunization refrigeration theory, the refrigeration cycle, Nursing Assistant system operation, and accessories. Students HSCI 1001 4 Credits for Rubella, Mumps, Rubeola, DT or DtaP, TB screening and the Hepatitis B series. must be able to perform physical tasks to This course introduces concepts of basic human complete course requirements. Prerequisite: needs, health/illness continuum, and basic Recommendation: Completion of HLTH 1001 and BIOL 1024 with a grade of “C” or higher. FST 1030 or concurrent enrollment or consent nursing skills in long-term care, acute care, of instructor. and/or home care environments. Skills are Introduction to Epidemiology taught in a simulated laboratory setting utilizing Basic Refrigeration II demonstration and role-playing. Upon successful HSCI 2020 3 Credits This course introduces epidemiology and HVAC 1042 3 Credits completion of classroom studies, students will This course covers the following areas of participate in a minimum of 16 hours of epidemiological concepts. The student will study the history and evolution of the refrigeration: applications and properties, supervised clinical experience in a long-term refrigerant oils, piping, dehydration, charging care facility. This course meets the state and epidemiology discipline, common epidemiological terminology, review related health policy and and recovery, recycling, reclaiming, installations, federal requirements as detailed for educating heat pumps, part load and troubleshooting. The the nursing assistant. Upon completion of this cover ethical considerations. Topics also include specific infectious and noninfectious diseases government EPA CFC Certification Test will be course, students will be eligible to take the admin-istered as part of this course. Students examination for placement on the Minnesota as well as epidemiological prevention, mitigation, surveillance, and research must be able to perform physical tasks to Department of Health Nursing Assistant complete course requirements. Registry. Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of techniques. Lab-like simulations based on case studies, which students will critically evaluate age or older. Placement into RDNG 0080 or Fundamentals of Heating ESOL 0032. MN Human Services Study with no complex problems from a scientific perspective, are included as a component of the course. HVAC 1060 2 Credits restrictions. In this course, students will study the history of Acute Care Skills for the Nursing Assistant This course is intended for anyone interested in regional and global science perspectives in heating. They will be introduced to the different HSCI 1005 3 Credits types of heating systems, various fuels, and This course builds on skills and concepts relation to the prevention of disease in human populations. types of accessories. Students will also practice learned in the basic Nursing Assistant curriculum. service procedures on accessories. Students More complex theories and procedures are must be able to perform physical tasks to introduced as they pertain to nursing assistants’ complete course requirements. role with patients in acute care settings.

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Oil Heating Service and Troubleshooting Residential Energy Auditing factors such as class, gender, and race, will be HVAC 1065 3 Credits and Conservation integrated into the course. Recommendation: This course covers the theory and operation HVAC 1080 3 Credits Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or of oil-burning heating systems, service, repair This course provides an introduction to completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” practices, combustion testing, and maintenance. assessing housing for energy improvements. or higher; assessment score placement in ENGL Procedures for logically troubleshooting oil-fired Students will explore ways of collecting 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade heating systems will also be covered. Students information and using it to develop a practical of “C” or higher. must be able to perform physical tasks to plan for reducing energy use. Home diagnostics, complete course requirements. Prerequisite: air sealing, insulation, HVAC equipment and Western Civilization: From FST 1030 or concurrent enrollment. electric appliances are covered. Completion of the 18th Century to the Present this course will qualify students to sit for a HIST 1022 3 Credits Gas Heat competency examination to demonstrate they MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 HVAC 1067 4 Credits meet the state of Minnesota’s minimum This first-year course is a survey of human This course covers the fundamentals of gas qualifications for residential energy auditors. experience in the Western world from the heat. Topics include gas burners, gas controls, Students will also be required to volunteer a 18th Century to the present. The focus is on gas ignition, safety, operating controls, service minimum of 10 hours to perform weatherization Western Europe and its relation to the rest of and maintenance on gas furnaces, and and insulation work for a community the world. Major social, cultural, political, and combustion efficiency testing procedures. organization. Prerequisite: Assessment score economic developments, as well as critical Proper procedures and performance skills for placement in MATH 1061 or above or completion factors such as class, gender, and race, will be logically troubleshooting a gas heating system of MATH 1015 with grade of “C” or higher. integrated into the course. Recommendation: will also be covered. Students must be able Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or to perform physical tasks to complete course Advanced Refrigeration I completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” requirements. Prerequisite: FST 1030 or HVAC 2051 4 Credits or higher; assessment score placement in ENGL concurrent enrollment. This course covers light commercial refrigeration 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade and air conditioning equipment. Service and of “C” or higher. Heat Pumps, Chillers and Electric Heat maintenance practices will be performed on HVAC 1069 2 Credits various systems. Students must be able to United States to 1877 This course covers alternate systems used perform physical tasks to complete course HIST 1031 3 Credits to heat and cool a residence. Topics covered requirements. Prerequisite: HVAC 1042 with a MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 include installation, function, performance, grade of “C” or higher and EPA CFC certification This first-year course is a survey of American and limitations of these systems. Students will or consent of instructor. economic, political, and social history from perform basic tests on heating and cooling pre-European contact through the aftermath of systems and controls. Commercial chiller and Advanced Refrigeration II the Civil War. Topics include Colonial America heat pump operations will also be covered. HVAC 2052 4 Credits and the Revolution, the creation of an American Students must be able to perform physical tasks In this course, students will be required to national identity, and the Civil War and to complete course requirements. complete standard maintenance on Reconstruction. Students will focus on the malfunctioning units. This trouble-shooting contributions of men and women from different Electronic Ignition and and repair process will be either on school ethnic and racial backgrounds. Condensing Furnaces equipment, customer equipment, or students’ Recommendation: Assessment score HVAC 1070 2 Credits own refrigeration equipment. Students must placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of This course covers the different types of ignition be able to perform physical tasks to complete RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; systems and how to service these systems. course requirements. Prerequisite: HVAC 2051 assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 or Topics include flame recti-fication and how with a grade of “C” or higher or concurrent completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” to diagnose flame rectification problems. enrollment or consent of instructor. or higher. High efficiency condensing furnaces and their installation, maintenance, and trouble-shooting United States Since 1877 procedures will also be covered. Students must HIST 1032 3 Credits be able to perform physical tasks to complete History MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 course requirements. ………………………………………… This first-year course is a survey of American economic, political, and social history since the end of the Civil War era. Topics include the Hydronic and Low-Pressure Steam Boilers Western Civilization: From consequences of industrialization, the rise HVAC 1073 3 Credits Antiquity to the 18th Century of the United States as a world power, and This course is intended to introduce students HIST 1021 3 Credits the changing nature of the American people to the safe, efficient operation of low-pressure MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 and their relationship with their government. steam and hot water boilers and related This first-year course is a survey of human Students will focus on the contributions of men equipment. The Minnesota State Special experience in the Western world from ancient and women from different ethnic and racial Engineer License and its requirements will also civilizations to the 18th Century. The focus is backgrounds. Recommendation: Assessment be covered. Students must be able to perform on Western Europe and its relation to the rest score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion physical tasks to complete course requirements. of the world. Major social, cultural, political, of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; and economic developments, as well as critical assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 or 152 Century College 2011-2012 completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” history from the alternative perspective of Southeast Asia and the Vietnam War or higher. popular myths (the stories that we tell about HIST 2053 3 Credits ourselves). Students will explore the symbols, MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 Minnesota History stereotypes, and distortions which contribute This second-year course is an in-depth study of HIST 1035 3 Credits to their sense of American history. Myths to be Southeast Asia history with an emphasis on the MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 examined will vary, but may include such broad period of the Vietnam War between 1945 and This first-year course is a survey of the social, topics as race and gender, war and peace, 1975. Emphasizing the different perspectives political and economic history of Minnesota common ideals or American heroes. of the peoples involved in the war, students from its origins to the present. Minnesotans like Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1021 with a will examine the colonial period, independence to think their home is unique among the fifty grade of “C” or higher. movements, the conflict between the Southeast states, and this course will examine the validity Asians and Americans, and Southeast Asia of that. Topics to be studied include the role United States Since 1945 today. Prerequisite: Assessment score of Native Americans, European immigration, HIST 2043 3 Credits placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of economic and political development, the growth MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; of the Twin Cities, and the changing nature of This second-year course is an in-depth study of assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 or the state’s diverse people and environment. the social, political, and economic history of the completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” Recommendation: Assessment score United States since the end of World War II. or higher. placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG Focusing on the immediate origins of the world 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; assessment they live in, students will investigate a range Women, Health and Medicine score placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of of topics including American involvement in HIST 2063 3 Credits ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. international affairs, attitudes towards national MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 institutions, civil rights and multiculturalism, This second-year course is an in-depth study of East Asia Since 1600 and the development of a modern consumer women’s health and medical issues since the HIST 1051 3 Credits society. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 18th century. It investigates the intersection of MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 1021 with a grade of “C” or higher. Western medical practice and cultural norms. This first-year course is a survey of the human Students will analyze and discuss the gendered history of one of the world’s most important The American West: An nature of medical theory and medical practice. geographical regions. Focusing on China, Japan, Environmental History Topics include Woman-Centered Childbirth, Korea, and their neighbors, students will have HIST 2045 3 Credits Surgical Gynecology, Reproductive Technology, the opportunity to learn their social, political, MnTC: Goals 05 & 10 and Women as Health Care Professionals. economic, and intellectual history since 1600. This second-year course is an in-depth study of Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1021 with a Recommendation: Assessment score place- the American West since 1500. Students will grade of “C” or higher. ment in Reading 1000 or above, or completion examine the historical intersection between of Reading 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher human history and the western environment, Women in America to 1890 and assessment score placement in English focusing on the region’s dependence on the HIST 2065 3 Credits 1021, or completion of English 0090 with a exploitation of natural resources, its ethnic and MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 grade of “C” or higher. cultural diversity, and the ways the modern This course explores the complex experiences environmental movement affects the modern of women in American history. It includes a World History: 1400 to Present West. Prerequisite: Assessment score strong focus on the lives of Native American, HIST 1061 3 Credits placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of African American, and Hispanic women in the MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; early years of the nation and the experiences This first-year course explores global assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 or of new immigrants from Asia and Eastern connections and disconnections, studying both completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” Europe in the 19th century. In addition, the global themes and regional variations. It will or higher. course will cover the interactions of women stress issues of diversity, power imbalances, and men from multiple classes and locations as and interactive factors such as race, ethnicity, 20th Century Global Conflicts and Crises the country expands to the West, argues about class, and gender. In addition, students will HIST 2051 3 Credits slavery, fights a bloody Civil War, and emerges explore intended and unexpected consequences MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 to struggle with key issues of race, class, and as regions and peoples confronted connection This second-year course is an in-depth study gender. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1021 and change. Recommendation: Assessment of the major conflicts of the 20th century. It with a grade of “C” or higher. score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion investigates international social, political, Recommendation: HIST 1031 of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; economic, and intellectual questions from an assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 or historical and ethical perspective. Emphasis Women in America Since 1890 completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” will vary, but topics may include the effects of HIST 2066 3 credits or higher. colonial imperialism, world war, human rights, MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 genocide, and disease. Students will explore This course explores the history of women Myths in American History the complex causes of the century’s conflicts in the United states from the end of the 19th HIST 2041 3 Credits and analyze the success or failure of attempted century to the present. With a strong focus on MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 resolutions. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL diversity, students will examine the differences This second-year course is a survey of American 1021 with a grade of “C” or higher. and power relationships between groups of women as well as their common experiences. 651.779.3300 153 7 Course Descriptions

For example, students will examine women’s covers the nature, organization, history and Greenhouse Crops I leadership roles in the Civil Rights movement, professional development opportunities in HORT 1032 3 Credits changing work and family roles in the 1960s, the field. Learners will investigate the current In this course students study crops produced in race and class divisions in the Women’s Rights issues and challenges that the “green” industry greenhouses. Topics covered include herbaceous movements, and the defeat of the Equal Rights faces in business today. plants that are intended for outdoor use, interior Amendment. Other topics include social and foliage plants, potted indoor flowering plants, political activism, changing definitions of Horticultural Plant Biology greenhouse cut flowers, greenhouse food sexuality and gender, and women in a globalized HORT 1021 3 Credits production, and greenhouse applications for world. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1021 This course provides an essential understanding woody plant production. Students will produce with a grade of “C” or higher. of the structure and function of a wide variety an assortment of greenhouse crops. Recommendation: HIST 1032 of horticultural plants. In this course students will study plant classification and identification Woody Plants Internship: History principles. Plant functions introduced include HORT 1041 3 Credits HIST 2780 2 – 3 Credits activities of the plant cell, photosynthesis, Woody plants make up the backbone of the This internship provides a hands-on experience respiration, transpiration, plant genetics and landscape. In this course, students will identify with a historical society under the direction of breeding. over 100 varieties of woody plants including the the curator/archivist. Students have the common and botanical names, site preference, opportunity to work on a specific project such as Soil Science landscape use, and special features of each. organizing a set of family papers or city records HORT 1023 3 Credits or working with a set of artifacts. Students will In this course, students will study soil profiles, Landscape Installation I provide their own transportation to the site. soils of the world, nutrients and fertilizers, HORT 1049 3 Credits Students must meet with the archivist prior to soil testing, soils for container growing and In this course students will study the practices beginning an internship. This internship may greenhouse potting, soil-working equipment, of sustainable site development and the be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: and hydroponics. Recommendation: Concur- construction of concrete and paving brick patios Minimum 3 credits of college-level history, rent enrollment in HORT 1021. and sidewalks. The installation of herbaceous completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or and woody landscape plantings and the higher, consent of instructor Plant Propagation selection and installation of a variety of edgings HORT 1024 3 Credits and mulches will be covered. Special Topics This course covers current commercial methods Recommendation: HORT 1041 and HORT 1051. HIST 2790 1 - 3 Credits of propagating annual and perennial herba- This course covers topics of specific interest in ceous plants, woody plants, and tropical indoor Herbaceous Plants history. Recommendation: Assessment score plants. Methods covered include propagation by HORT 1051 3 Credits placement in ENGL 1021. seed, division, cuttings, layering, grafting, and In this course, students will identify and tissue culture. Students will propagate a wide determine the growing requirements for 150 variety of plants and in many cases bring them herbaceous plants. The herbaceous plants to the final production stage. covered include annual, biennial, and perennial Horticulture ornamental plants. Students will study light, ………………………………………… Pest Management soil, and water requirements as well as bloom HORT 1025 3 Credits time, pest problems, and suggested varieties of Pests can cause a great deal of aesthetic and Introduction to Horticulture herbaceous plants. economic damage to plants. Students will HORT 1000 3 Credits identify pests that affect the quality and This course will introduce students to Horticulture Internship I production of horticultural plants and examine horticulture and the horticulture industry. Topics HORT 1781 1 - 3 Credits ways to manage the pests by chemical means covered include the plant kingdom, basic plant The Horticulture Internship is designed to or natural methods. Students will examine identification, soils and fertilizers, greenhouse enhance the student’s learning by putting to weeds, diseases, insects and other pests. This operations, the nursery industry, landscape use the knowledge and skills that the student course will help prepare students for the state design and installation, landscape maintenance has already attained and then building on them. commercial pesticide applicator examination. and turf, interior foliage plants, and fruit and Students will get experience working in the vegetable growing. field and will be evaluated by employers and the Organic and Environmentally instructor on a variety of skills. Prerequisite: Friendly Horticulture Issues and Opportunities in Horticulture Consent of instructor. Restriction: This course HORT 1027 3 Credits HORT 1010 2 Credits may be repeated a maximum of three times. This course focuses on ways to effectively Horticulture careers follow several professional practice smaller-scale domestic gardening tracks: natural resource management, as well as commercial production based on agriculture, arboriculture, environmental Greenhouse Operations environmentally-friendly methods. Students sciences, turf and lawn maintenance for park HORT 2031 3 Credits will apply organic best practices in plant and and recreation departments, golf courses, In this course, students will explore the crop production in the campus greenhouses. greenhouse industry, greenhouse structures sports fields as well as nursery and greenhouse They will study current guidelines to become a production facilities, garden center retailing, and equipment and maintenance of a proper United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) growing environment. Greenhouse crops will interior and exterior landscaping. This course certified grower. 154 Century College 2011-2012 be studied as to their marketability and cost of studied. The course focuses on management Urban and Local Food Systems production. strategies, problem-solving and current issues HORT 2051 3 Credits in landscape management. Producing fruits, vegetables, herbs and other Greenhouse Crops II specialty crops locally and in urban areas offers HORT 2032 3 Credits Turfgrass Science and Management the advantages of freshness, lower This course covers advanced techniques in HORT 2045 3 Credits transportation costs and increased greenhouse crop production and management. Turf grass plays an important role in horticulture sustainability. In this course students will study Topics covered include advanced greenhouse for ornamental, functional, and recreational the growing requirements, processing options production methods for bedding plants, foliage purposes. In this course students examine and the marketing potential of these crops. plants, flowering indoor plants, cut flowers, varieties of turf grasses used in home, Crops covered include small fruits, tree and vine edible plants and nursery stock. Students will commercial and public landscapes. Cultural fruits, vegetables, herbs, cut flowers and other produce an assortment of greenhouse crops. practices such as establishment, mowing, niche crops. This course provides background Prerequisite: HORT 1032 or instructor consent. fertility, irrigation and pest management are in processing and marketing opportunities for covered. these crops. Tropical Indoor Plants and Interiorscaping HORT 2033 3 Credits Horticulture Equipment and Technology Creating Native Landscapes Tropical indoor plants are common in homes, HORT 2046 3 Credits HORT 2052 3 Credits offices and commercial locations. They add The horticulture industry is becoming more This course is designed to introduce students to aesthetic qualities and are increasingly used to mechanized as labor availability decreases and native plant species and their utilization. Topics clean the air we breathe indoors. Interiorscaping the sophistication of equipment and technology include plant identification, production methods offers year round employment and business increases. In this course, students will explore, of native plants and sustainable landscaping opportunities for horticulturists in temperate examine, operate, and maintain equipment and practices for special purposes including wildlife climates. In this course, students will study over technologies used in horticultural practices. habitats, rainwater gardens, butterfly gardens 100 tropical indoor plants and their water, light, GPS and GIS applications will be covered. and shoreline landscaping. temperature and media preferences. Students will explore the commercial production of Landscape Design Sports and Golf Turf Grass Management tropical indoor plants and their use in HORT 2047 3 Credits HORT 2055 3 Credits interiorscaping. Recommendation: HORT 1021 In this course students will examine the The management of high quality sports turf and HORT 1032. elements of residential and commercial grass requires knowledge and skill. In this landscape design and develop drawing and class students will learn about turf grasses Nursery Operations drafting skills in the preparation of several used in sports fields and golf courses and their HORT 2041 3 Credits landscape designs. Using design theory and management including: establishment, fertility, In this course students will examine the various technical skill students will develop landscape irrigation, pests, mowing, aeration, and other types of nurseries, and will explore field growing plans that meet the needs of clients and their maintenance procedures. vs. container production. Students will study sites. Prerequisite: HORT 1049 or instructor’s licensing and grading standards. Topics include consent. Recommendation: HORT 1041 and Computer Assisted Landscape Design propagation, planting, cultural practices, digging, HORT 1051. HORT 2057 3 Credits storage and handling, as well as examine This course covers the three major areas of specialized nursery industry equipment. Landscape Installation computer-assisted landscape design: editing HORT 2048 3 Credits images of existing landscapes, designing Grounds Maintenance Installing landscapes offers many exciting and landscapes in the plan view, and preparing HORT 2043 3 Credits challenging opportunities. In this class, students proposals from those images and plans. It Maintenance of grounds offers many exciting will examine the construction and installation of is intended for students planning careers in employment opportunities. All landscapes retaining walls, patios, sidewalks, fences, week landscape design and construction as well as require maintenance throughout the seasons barriers, edging, mulches, low voltage lighting, current employees in the landscape industry. whether they are residential, commercial in addition to proper installation of plants, sod, Prerequisite: HORT 2047 or instructor consent. or public grounds. This course will acquaint and irrigation systems. students with commercially accepted practices of turf grass, woody plants, flowerbeds, and Landscape Installation II hardscape maintenance. HORT 2049 3 Credits Human Services This course covers the design and construction ………………………………………… Landscape Maintenance and Management of segmental and natural stone retaining walls, HORT 2044 3 Credits fence and deck construction, low voltage light- Introduction to Human Services This course prepares students to handle the ing and irrigation systems. Landscape con- HSER 1020 3 Credits complex task of developing maintenance tracting practices, including plan reading and This course provides a survey of the human schedules and directing employees in grounds proposal development, are introduced. services field which will include history of keeping for residential and commercial Prerequisite: HORT 1049 or instructor’s human service; education and training; worker properties, parks and recreational facilities. consent. Recommendation: HORT 1041 and roles; agencies, programs, and community Horticultural techniques for the care for HORT 1051. resources; career and job opportunities; skills, herbaceous and woody plants and turf will be knowledge, and values of the human service worker. 651.779.3300 155 7 Course Descriptions

Helping Skills Case Management Introduction to the Humanities: HSER 1030 3 Credits HSER 2060 3 Credits A World View This course provides a basic introduction to This course introduces the theory and practice HUM 1025 4 Credits helping and interviewing concepts with a focus of casework from a multidisciplinary perspective. MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 on individual skill development. Emphasis will Students have the opportunity to practice skills This course concentrates on creative works be placed on the application of skills and specific to case management, including the from the areas of Africa, the Americas, Asia and knowledge to human service settings and development of care plans, record keeping, the Middle East. Topics covered include visual situations. Self-awareness and its impact on intake procedures, assessment methods, and art, music, theatre, film, literature, mythology, helping others will also be discussed. interviewing techniques. In addition, this philosophy and religion. This broad survey course will address the importance of cultural focuses on the value of the arts in understanding Helping Clients with Disabilities sensitivity and diversity as they relate to case human experience and popular culture. The HSER 1070 3 Credits management. artistic contributions from Europe and the The students will explore the impact of disabil- United States are considered as points of ity on clients, their families, and the community. Human Services Internship I contrast. Note: Attendance at an art gallery, Helper interventions with a focus on client HSER 2780 3 Credits play and/or concert outside of class time may empowerment and advocacy will be applied This course is for students to gain work be required. Recommendation: Assessment through a skills approach. experience in a human service agency. This score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or internship provides an opportunity to further completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” Techniques of Working With Groups develop skills and gain additional knowledge or higher; assessment score placement in ENGL HSER 2000 3 Credits of human services practices and concepts. 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade This course is designed to teach students Students may take both HSER 2780 & 2781 in of “C” or higher. the dynamics of working in groups. Lecture, the same term. Students should be aware that discussion, participation in and facilitation/co- a MN Human Services background study may Culture and Civilization facilitation of classroom training groups will be be required. of Spanish Speaking Peoples used. Students will practice basic group HUM 1030 3 Credits facilitation/co-facilitation skills used with special Human Services Internship II MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 populations, as well as demonstrate practical HSER 2781 3 Credits Taught in English, this course introduces application of theory to the group processes. This course emphasizes development of skills students to the culture and civilization of Spain and knowledge beyond that provided in HSER and Spanish-speaking peoples of the Americas. Working with the Mentally Ill 2780. Supervised work experience in a hu- Students study geography, history, politics, in Human Service Settings man services agency/organization providing economics, arts, and literature to develop an HSER 2030 3 Credits an opportunity to further develop skills and awareness of the cultural, religious and social This course will provide an overview of mental gain additional knowledge of human services values of other cultures. Students will also illnesses likely to be encountered in human practices and concepts will prepare students examine interconnections with Spanish- service settings. Students will study the impact for employment in the field. Students should be speaking peoples and nations to develop an of mental illness on the individual, the family, aware that a MN Human Services background understanding of the responsibility world and the community and the necessary skills to study may be required. Prerequisite: Consent citizens share for our common global future. work effectively in a variety of human service of Instructor. settings. The goal of this class is not to teach Culture and Civilization diagnosis and treatment; rather, it is to prepare of French Speaking Peoples students to be sensitive to the needs of the HUM 1035 3 Credits mentally ill. Humanities MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 ………………………………………… This course is an introduction to the cultures of Crisis Assessment and Intervention France and the French-speaking regions of the HSER 2040 3 Credits world: Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Introduction to the Humanities: North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, parts of Asia, This course is designed to present basic Europe and the U.S. concepts of crisis assessment, intervention, and various islands. The study of geography, HUM 1021 4 Credits history, arts, and literature will help students and referral. The application of strategies and MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 develop awareness of the cultural, religious, techniques of intervention, assessment, and This course concentrates on the creative works and social values of other peoples. Students referral models is included. Topics include an from the areas of Europe and the United States. will also explore the responsibility that world overview of community resources and assess- Topics covered include visual art, music, citizens share for their common global future, ment models for making appropriate referrals theatre, film, literature, mythology, philosophy by comparing and contrasting their own culture with emphasis on individual skill development. and religion. This broad survey focuses on the with that of French-speaking cultures. The value of the arts in understanding human course is taught in English. Seminar: Current Issues and Topics experience and popular culture. The artistic HSER 2050 3 Credits contributions from other cultural areas are Culture and Civilization This course examines current topics and issues considered as points of contrast. Note: of Chinese Speaking Peoples specific to the field of Human Services. Students Attendance at an art gallery, play and/or HUM 1040 3 Credits will take an active role in the research and concert outside of class time may be required. MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 presentation of topics in this seminar course. This course serves as an introduction to the 156 Century College 2011-2012 various cultures of Chinese-speaking people African American Cultural Perspectives around the world. The study of geography, HUM 1051 3 Credits Individualized Competency history, literature, and arts will foster interest MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 in the traditional, religious and social values of This course surveys broad elements of Based Education other cultures. Students will explore the humanities that comprise the culture of African ………………………………………… responsibility world citizens share for our Americans from slavery to present day. Its aim common global future by examining is to show how elements such as literature, CBE Independent Study interconnections with Chinese speaking peoples. science, politics, history, religion, music, ICBE 1790 3 Credits theater, language, art, television, and motion Specifically designed for the CBE student who The Art of Film pictures have contributed to the formation and wants to develop or expand a competence in HUM 1041 3 Credits some current appreciations and interpretations an area of special interest beyond the course MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 of African American culture. These elements offerings at Century College. The student will This course is an introduction to film as an art are studied in the context of how white culture, work out an independent study project with a form. This course presents the study of film as though the institution of slavery, sharply faculty member. The project will usually involve a medium for portraying ideas, myths, human influenced these elements, and therefore, extensive reading or research on a specific concerns, and aesthetic principles. Included in African American culture itself. The course also topic. Prerequisite: ICBE 1000 and consent of the course are an examination of film techniques, focuses on how African American, European CBE Coordinator. film theories, and artistic styles of film such American, and other non-African Americans as formalism, surrealism, expressionism, and respond to overall characteristics of African CBE Internship neorealism. American culture, and how African American ICBE 2780 3 Credits culture has influenced the dominant American Specifically designed for CBE students who International Film culture. want to learn through on-site experience and HUM 1043 3 Credits study in a field of their choice that relates to MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 Independent Study career goals or broad field interest. The course This course presents a study of film as an art HUM 1790 1 – 3 Credits will involve determining goals, consultation form and as a means of cultural communication This course offers students an opportunity for with a faculty member, working with a from an international point of view. The course a further in-depth exploration of (an) aspect(s) supervisor at the internship site, and completing is designed to cultivate an ability to think about of culture. This may include art, literature, film, the objectives of the internship. Prerequisite: film in a critical way, as well as to broaden music, theater, philosophy, etc. Prerequisite: ICBE 1000 and consent of CBE Coordinator. understanding of film and cultures in a global Approval of instructor and dean, and completion context. Each semester a variety of national of a HUM course, with a grade of B or above. cinematic traditions are examined, including film works from Russia, Eastern Europe, Women in the Arts Information and Germany, France, Scandinavia, the United HUM 2061 3 Credits Telecommunications Kingdom, Italy, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 and South America. This course is an introduction to the history of Technology women’s involvement in the visual and musical ………………………………………… American Film arts. It focuses on Western Civilization and HUM 1045 3 Credits covers artistic issues for women from the Introduction to Information and MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 Classical Greek to contemporary times both Telecommunications Technology Film is not only for entertainment, it is also chronologically and thematically. Visual art and ITT 1020 3 Credits an art form, a technology, an industry, and a music created by women will be examined This course provides an orientation for students medium of communication and expression. within social and historical contexts. Significant enrolled in the Information and This course presents a survey of the history of art works representing women as well as Telecommunication Technology and film in the United States, and is intended to musical performance by women will be Microcomputer Support Technology A.A.S. improve visual literacy so that students will evaluated from a feminist perspective. The degree programs. This course focuses on understand and think about film in an intelligent course explores the cultural assumptions about terminology and industry IT acronyms and critical way. The entire history of American gender that have influenced artistic choice and associated with data, voice, and multi-media films is studied, from the early moving-picture interpretation. based technologies. Students will investigate inventions up to the digital revolution. Included career directions and job opportunities with in this course are representative examples of Special Topics respect to current and emerging industry major American filmmakers, film genres, film HUM 2790 1 – 3 Credits directions. theories, film techniques, and the historical and Topics of special interest which may vary. cultural events that were related to production, Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and dean. Principles of Information Security exhibition, styles, and the content of films in ITT 1021 3 Credits films in the United States from 1895 to the This course is designed to investigate the present. analysis and implementation of network security policies, procedures, and guidelines for estab- lishing, monitoring, and controlling methodologies for local and wide area networks. 651.779.3300 157 7 Course Descriptions

Network Fundamentals (CCNA-1) to satisfy credit workload requirements within CCNA Capstone ITT 1031 3 Credits a one semester timeframe. Prerequisite: ITT 2033 1 Credit This course provides an introduction to the OSI 7 Consent of instructor and Dean. This course will prepare students to take the and TCP/IP models used in data communication CCNA industry certification by applying critical and computer networks with emphasis on Network Security Fundamentals thinking skills associated with designing and network infrastructure design, configuration, ITT 2020 3 Credits constructing complex networks. Network and implementation. This course is the first in This course covers the overall security process performance metrics and troubleshooting a four-course sequence designed to prepare based on security policy design and techniques will be integrated into case study or students to take the Cisco Certified Network management, with an emphasis on security lab scenarios. Prerequisite: ITT 2032 or Associate (CCNA) . technologies, products, and solutions. The instructor consent. course covers authentication, authorization, and Routing Protocols and Concepts (CCNA-2) accounting (AAA) implementation using routers Network Attached Storage ITT 1032 3 Credits and security appliances and securing the ITT 2036 3 Credits This course provides instruction on the selec- network at both Layer 2 and Layer 3 of the OSI This course will be focused on implementing tion of appropriate routing protocols and the reference model. Prerequisite: ITT 1021 and Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliances in configuration of internetworks. Topics include ITT 1031 or instructor consent. a local area network. Students will plan, install, static and dynamic routing, Variable Length operate, and troubleshoot NAS appliances in an Subnetmasking (VLSM), Classless Inter-Domain Firewalls and Network Security Ethernet environment. Prerequisite: ITT 2031 Routing (CIDR), Distance-Vector and Link-State ITT 2025 3 Credits or instructor consent. routing, as well as close examination of the This course is designed for the network routing table used by routers. This course is administrator who needs to learn the basics of Storage Area Network Management the second in a four-course sequence designed network firewalls and VPN security. It covers ITT 2038 3 Credits to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified basic installation techniques, discusses how to This course focuses on integrating a Storage Network Associate (CCNA) examination. make an intelligent choice of firewall technology, Area Network (SAN) into a Local Area Network Prerequisite: ITT 1031 or Instructor consent. and presents basic firewall troubleshooting. (LAN). Students will plan, install, configure, Prerequisite: CCNA industry certification or ITT secure, and troubleshoot a SAN. Prerequisite: Network Infrastructures and 2020 or instructor consent. ITT 2036 or instructor consent. Data Center Design (BICSI) ITT 1033 3 Credits LAN Switching and Wireless (CCNA-3) Building Scalable Cisco This course focuses on structured cabling and ITT 2031 3 Credits Internetworks (CCNP-1) design issues related to data, voice, video This course provides instruction on the selec- ITT 2041 3 Credits connections, and provides an understanding tion of appropriate routing protocols and the This course provides instruction on the of the networking industry and its worldwide configuration of internetworks. Topics include knowledge and skills necessary to use standards. Types of media and cabling, physical static and dynamic switching, Virtual Local Area advanced IP addressing and routing in and logical networks, as well as signal Networks (VLANs), VLAN Trunking Protocol implementing scalability for Cisco ISR routers transmission will be examined. This course (VTP), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), inter-VLAN connected to LANs and WANs. The course also stresses documentation, design, and routing, as well as providing an introduction to covers topics on routing principles, multicast installation, laboratory safety, on-the-job safety, wireless LANs. This course is the third in a four- routing, IPv6, manipulating routing updates, and working effectively within groups. This course sequence designed to prepare students configuring basic BGP, configuring EIGRP, OSPF, course prepares students to take the Level to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate and IS-IS. In addition, this course prepares 1-Installer Building Industry Consulting Service (CCNA) examination. Prerequisite: ITT 1031 or students to take the Cisco Certified Networking International (BICSI) certification. instructor consent. Professional (CCNP) Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks Exam. Prerequisite: ITT 2032 or Telephony Systems Accessing the WAN (CCNA-4) current CCNA certification or instructor consent. ITT 1070 3 Credits ITT 2032 3 Credits This course introduces student to voice, data This course provides instruction on the selection Implementing Secure Converged and video network integration and convergence of appropriate routing protocols and the WANs (CCNP-2) technologies. The course focuses on developing configuration of internetworks. Topics include ITT 2042 3 Credits a fundamental understanding of analog and Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity and This course provides instruction on the digital telecommunications including VoIP protocols, network security, Access Control Lists knowledge and skills necessary to secure and technologies and VoIP configuration. (ACLs), providing remote users network access, expand the reach of an enterprise network IP address conservation and assignment, and to teleworkers and remote sites with a focus Independent Study network troubleshooting. This course is the on securing remote access and VPN client ITT 1790 1 - 4 Credits fourth in a four-course sequence designed to configuration. The course covers topics on This variable-credit elective course emphasizes prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Cisco hierarchical network model as it pertains the student’s independent search for advanced Network Associate (CCNA) examination. to the WAN, teleworker configuration and knowledge as well as additional hands-on skills Prerequisite: ITT 1031, ITT 1032, and ITT 2031 access, frame mode MPLS, site-to-site IPSEC beyond current Information and Telecommunica- or instructor consent. VPN, Cisco EZVPN, strategies used to mitigate tion Technology course offerings. The student network attacks, Cisco device hardening, and and instructor will devise a formal plan of study IOS firewall features. In addition, this course

158 Century College 2011-2012 prepares students to take the Cisco Certified Computer Telephony Integration Internship Networking Professional (CCNP) Secure ITT 2060 3 Credits ITT 2780 1 – 6 Credits Converged Wide Area Networks exam. This course covers voice and data network inte- This course is designed to provide students Prerequisite: ITT 2032 or instructor consent. gration and convergence technology issues and with the opportunity to apply knowledge and constraints. The course focuses on VoIP design, skills learned in the Information and Building Converged Cisco Multilayer configuration and implementation. Telecommunication Technology program in a Switched Networks (CCNP-3) Prerequisite: ITT 1070 and ITT 1032 or real life job environment. Students will work in ITT 2043 3 Credits instructor consent. a professional environment while applying and This course provides instruction on the learning a variety of communication, business, knowledge and skills necessary to implement Information Security Management and technical skills. Prerequisite: Consent of scalable multilayer switched networks. The ITT 2065 3 Credits instructor. course includes topics on campus networks, This course is designed for individuals describing and implementing advanced responsible for the overall design and Spanning Tree concepts, VLANs and Inter-VLAN management of information security for an routing, High Availability, Wireless Client enterprise. It is intended for those wanting to Interior Design Access, Access Layer Voice concepts, and work in the Information Security Management ………………………………………… minimizing service Loss and Data Theft in field and covers a broad range of management a Campus Network. In addition, this course oriented issues including ethics, establishing Drafting for Interior Design prepares students to take the Cisco Certified policies, developing procedures, principles, INTD 1020 3 Credits Networking Professional (CCNP) Building and strategies designed to allow for controlled This introductory course focuses on hand Converged Multilayer Switched Networks access and efficient network administration. drafting (architectural drawing) skills necessary exam. Prerequisite: ITT 2032 or current CCNA Prerequisite: ITT 2025. to design any given space. It covers reading and certification or instructor consent. drawing a set of floor plans, using drafting tools Video Integration and drafting appropriate architectural symbols, Optimizing Converged Networks (CCNP-4) ITT 2070 3 Credits dimensioning, lettering, elevations, sections, ITT 2044 3 Credits This course addresses video and data network and detailing. This course provides the This course provides instruction on the integration in Local and Wide Area Networks foundation for all other Interior Design courses. knowledge and skills in optimizing and providing as well as convergence technology issues. The effective Quality of Service (QoS) techniques for course focuses on Internet Protocol (IP) video Design and Color converged networks. The topics include network design, configuration, and optimization INTD 1030 3 Credits implementing a VoIP network, implementing issues. Prerequisite: ITT 1070 and ITT 1032 or This course identifies the fundamental elements QoS on converged networks, specific IP QoS instructor consent. and principles of design and demonstrates how mechanisms for implementing the DiffServ QoS they relate to home and commercial interiors. model, AutoQoS, wireless security and basic Wireless Network Security Students explore applied color theory, light wireless management. In addition, this course ITT 2075 3 Credits theory, color harmonies, and color relationships prepares students to take the Cisco Certified This course will focus on learning using the as well as color psychology through extensive Networking Professional (CCNP) Optimizing latest enterprise wireless LAN security and experiential projects. Converged Cisco Networks exam. auditing equipment. Topics include wireless Prerequisite: ITT 2041 and ITT 2043 or LAN intrusion, security policies and solutions Elements of Interior Design instructor consent. for wireless LANs, and risk management INTD 1040 3 Credits analysis using auditing tools. Prerequisite: ITT This course focuses on “sourcing”–locating Enterprise Computing Virtualization 1021 or CWNA certification. and using professional design resources that ITT 2051 3 Credits demonstrate a systematic approach for This course focuses on integrating a virtual Technology Planning and Architecture specifying fabrics, furniture, finishes, and computing environment into a local area ITT 2080 3 Credits fixtures in students’ own design work. This network. Students will plan, install, configure, This is an advanced course designed to course requires off campus site visits to a secure, and troubleshoot a virtual cross- integrate technology architecture, planning, variety of “trade only” showrooms during platform computing environment. Prerequisite: and business process. Content includes regular business hours. Prerequisite: MCST 1030 or instructor consent. development and implementation of a Assessment score placement in MATH 0030 or standardized process framework necessary to completion of MATH 0010 with a grade of “C” Network Management design, construct and manage complex or higher and assessment score placement in ITT 2055 3 Credits technology-based systems in order to support ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a This course is designed to provide students with business functions within an organization. grade of “C” or higher. INTD 1020 with a grade a working knowledge of local and wide area Focus is on design and management of complex of “C” or higher or concurrent enrollment or network management techniques and tools. technical information based business systems. consent of instructor. Recommendation: ENGL Emphasis is on troubleshooting and diagnostic Additional emphasis will be on life-cycle 1021. hardware and software tools and approaches development and project management. including proactive and reactive management Recommendation: Should be taken in the Lighting Fundamentals methods. Prerequisite: ITT 1032. student’s second year. INTD 1050 3 Credits This course focuses on lighting fundamentals

651.779.3300 159 7 Course Descriptions for residential and commercial interiors. It Interior Design. Students prepare a full set of Commercial Design Studio covers the four functions of light: task, accent, working drawings to design a residential space INTD 2050 3 Credits decorative, and ambient. Students apply and incorporates order processing, client This course concentrates on designing a problem-solving techniques to a variety of invoicing, writing purchase orders, and commercial space that meets programming lighting scenarios. This course requires field reviewing vendor acknowledgements. This more requirements, commercial building codes, and trips to the “trade only” vendors during regular advanced course is designed to enhance the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Design business hours. Prerequisite: INTD 1020 with students’ estimating and drafting skills and Guidelines. It entails creating a full set of a grade of “C” or higher. refine their written, verbal, and visual working drawings as well as sourcing furniture communication skills when working with clients and finishes to meet commercial expectations. Furniture Styles and Periods and contractors. Prerequisite: INTD 1020 Prerequisite: INTD 2001 with a grade of “C” or INTD 1060 3 Credits and INTD 1040 with a grade of “C” or higher. higher. Recommendation: ECAD 1070. This course focuses on the historical aspects of Recommendation: INTD 1030. architecture, interiors, and furniture. It explores Revit for Interior Design historic styles of the home and its furnishings Residential Studio II INTD 2060 3 Credits as a reflection of peoples’ needs and values. It INTD 2002 3 Credits This Revit course is designed to give Interior provides a foundation of knowledge useful for This course builds on Residential Studio I. Designers the tools to create building subsequent studio courses. It focuses on planning a space that meets information modeling, from construction programming requirements, residential code documents to 3D models and photo realistic Textile Applications requirements and Americans with Disabilities renderings. Students will work with industry INTD 1080 3 Credits Act (ADA) guidelines. This course is modeled standards to complete a construction This introductory course examines textile fibers, after the National Council for Interior Design document set of floor plans, elevations, lighting yarns, fabric construction, dyeing, printing, and Qualification (NCIDQ) practicum exam. and electrical plans, furniture plans, details and finishing used in residential and commercial Prerequisite: INTD 2001 with a grade of “C” schedules. interior design applications. It covers safety and or higher. Recommendation: ECAD 1070 and wear testing codes as well as recommended INTD 1020. Interior Design Portfolio care for textiles, carpeting, and leather INTD 2070 1 Credit products. Students focus on selection of Professional Practice for Interior Design This course is intended to refine previous appropriate materials to meet client INTD 2020 3 Credits projects into a comprehensive collection specifications. This course covers the basic principles of representative of the Interior Design student’s operating an Interior Design business, planning skills. This portfolio course will also enhance Sustainable Design for profit and growth, writing contracts, presentation skills for future employment INTD 1090 3 Credits marketing, selling, and project management. opportunities. Prerequisite: INTD 2050 or This course introduces students to the These principles are applied through interactive instructor consent. Recommendation: principles and practices of sustainable design. role plays of increasing complexity. Concurrent enrollment in VCT 1018 and VCT They will be introduced to environmental Prerequisite: INTD 1020 and INTD 1040 with a 1023. concerns, challenges, and processes associated grade of “C” or higher. with employing sustainable materials for Feng Shui for Interior Design design. This class requires field trips to “trade Design Sales INTD 2080 3 Credits only” vendors during regular business hours. INTD 2030 3 Credits This course is designed as an introduction Prerequisite(s): INTD 1020 with a grade of This course explores specific relationship selling to the Chinese concept known as Feng Shui “C” or higher or consent of instructor, INTD skills and techniques to assure success in and how to use these principles as an interior 1040 with a grade of “C” or higher or consent of this highly competitive industry. Coursework designer. Topics include basic Feng Shui instructor. includes business etiquette, entrepreneurship, principles, the Feng Shui approach to self marketing strategies, effective written architectural and design elements, and Feng Independent Study and oral communication, and customer service Shui for the home, workspace and other INTD 1790 1 – 3 Credits skills. Prerequisite: INTD 1020 with a grade of commercial spaces. Prerequisite: Must have This variable-credit elective course emphasizes “C” or higher. AAS degree in Interior Design or instructor the student’s independent search for advanced consent. knowledge as well as additional hands-on skills Dimensional Drawing beyond current Interior Design course offerings. INTD 2040 3 Credits Window Covering Design The student and instructor will devise a This course focuses on dimensional design INTD 2085 3 Credits formal plan of study to satisfy credit workload drawings of interior spaces. Students will This course is intended for students to develop requirements within the semester timeline. render floor plans, elevations, and draft one and in-depth knowledge of window covering design. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and Dean. two point perspectives of interior spaces. This Topics include identifying an appropriate Recommendation: INTD 1020, INTD 1030 and course builds upon all interior design studio selection based on function and aesthetics INTD 1040 with a grade of “C” or higher. classes. Prerequisite: INTD 2001 with a grade of the space, gaining a full understanding of “C” or higher. Recommendation: Concurrent of the fabrication process, and installation. Residential Studio I enrollment in INTD 2002. Prerequisite(s): an Interior Design degree or INTD 2001 3 Credits instructor consent. This course builds on INTD 1020 Drafting for

160 Century College 2011-2012 Basic Kitchen and Bath Design KBD 1030 3 Credits This course includes a comprehensive introduction of the basics of both kitchen and bathroom design. Emphasis is placed on the NKBA Guidelines and NKBA documentation. Prerequisite: Completion of KBD 1010, prior hand drafting course subject to instructor approval, and/or concurrent enrollment in KBD 1020, KBD 1040, KBD 1050 and KBD 2781.

Materials and Estimating KBD 1040 2 Credits The course covers various materials used in kitchen and bathroom spaces, their appropriateness and installation considerations. Topics include material specifications, measurement, and estimation for cabinetry, countertop materials, floor and wall surfacing treatments, lighting, ceiling finishes, and window treatments. Prerequisite: Completion of KBD 1010 or taken concurrently, or a prior drafting course with instructor’s consent.

Lighting for Kitchens and Baths KBD 1050 1 Credit Residential Design for Aging in Place traits and needs to the workplace. Students use This course covers lighting design and its INTD 2090 3 Credits this experience to gain a competitive edge in application for kitchen and bathroom spaces. As the first wave of baby boomers enters the industry. Prerequisite: Consent of Students will examine a variety of light sources, retirement, thoughtful residential design for instructor. evaluate their advantages and limitations to Aging in Place grows dramatically. This course create a basic lighting and electrical plan for is designed as an introduction to the principles installations. Prerequisite: Completion of KBD and practices of designing homes for Aging in 1010 or taken concurrently, or a prior drafting Place that help clients remain in their homes as Kitchen and Bath Design course with instructor’s consent. they grow older and their needs and abilities ………………………………………… change. Prerequisite: Must have Interior Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design Design AAS degree or instructor consent. Presentation Standards for KBD 2010 3 Credits Kitchen and Bath Design This advanced course examines the concepts Interior Design: A Global Perspective KBD 1010 3 Credits of universal design and theme design within INTD 2095 3 Credits This course covers architectural hand drafting kitchen and bathroom spaces. A review of This course builds upon all interior design techniques, architectural symbols, measuring ergonomics includes a stronger emphasis on courses and focuses on global perspectives. and sketching a space, hand drafting floor plans, universal design guidelines, American with Students will apply various cultural theories and electrical plans, interior elevation, isometric Disabilities Act considerations, multiple cook design disciplines to the Western built drawing, and two-point perspective drawing all design, and the application of theme design environment. Students will research historical in accordance with the National Kitchen & Bath (historical applications). The graphic standards and cultural symbolic meanings of various Association (NKBA) standards. as recommended by NKBA (National Kitchen cultures and apply this knowledge to their and Bath Association) are components of each interior design projects. Prerequisite: Must Construction and Mechanical Systems project assigned. The completion of the NKBA have Interior Design degree or instructor for Kitchen and Bathroom Design Student Design Competition acts as a consent. KBD 1020 3 Credits culminating project for this course. This foundational course focuses on residential Prerequisite: Completion of KBD 1030, KBS Internship in Interior Design kitchen and bath construction basics, mechanical 1010, KBD 1040, KBD 1020, KBD 1050 or INTD 2780 2 Credits systems and interpretation of blueprint equivalent courses and/or training as reviewed This course engages students in 160 hours of drawings. Included is an introduction to the and accepted by faculty. learning experience at the business/industry plumbing, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air site that compliments and reinforces the conditioning), electrical and lighting systems Basic CAD for Kitchen and Bath Design program’s academic work. With employer’s typically used in a residential construction. KBD 2020 3 Credits input, students are evaluated on a variety of Prerequisite: Completion of KBD 1010 or taken This course includes drafting kitchen and bath skills. This course involves analyzing one’s own concurrently, or a prior drafting course with floor plans using a CAD program. Commands work style and skills, then matching personal instructor’s consent. include drawing, editing, placement, drafting

651.779.3300 161 7 Course Descriptions complete floor plans with dimensions, preparing Kitchen and Bath Design emphasis on English, and immigrant languages, drawings such as rendered drawings, isometric Internship Preparation such as Hmong, Somali, Spanish, and Liberian drawings, perspective drawings, and interior KBD 2085 2 Credits Creole. Prerequisite: Assessment score elevation drawings. Additional items include This course aids the KBD students in preparing placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of preparing quotes and a bill of materials. for their KBD internship experience. Students RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. develop/revise professional skills, as well Assessment score placement in MATH 0070, or Business Practices for as conduct informational interviews of KBD completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” Kitchen and Bath Design industry professionals. Prerequisite: Must be or higher or completion of PHIL 1041 with a “C” KBD 2030 1 Credit currently enrolled in the KBD program. or higher. This course addresses aspects of managing Recommendation: This course can be and/or owning a kitchen and/or bathroom completed concurrently with Fall Semester Introduction to Socio-Linguistics design business. Students will complete some courses and/or KBD 2780. LING 2030 4 Credits of the necessary contract documents needed to MnTC: Goal 05 insure the timely installation of a project from Kitchen and Bath Design Internship This course looks at the interrelationship of surveying the client to appropriate follow-up KBD 2780 3 Credits language and society. It looks at the social procedures. Topics include business basics, how This course gives the KBD student an aspects of language, including usage, attitudes financing is handled, how to price products and opportunity to complete an “on-the-job” towards usage of various varieties of language, services, how to manage inventory, how to experience that is kitchen and/or bath design and issues of language planning and policy. market a business, how to determine who related, and approved by faculty prior to Students will examine factors that affect should be hired to work within the organization enrollment. Each student is required to their choice of language and how language and whom to contact as outside help, and complete a minimum of 160 hours to receive affects the hearer’s perception of the speaker. how to keep an organization motivated and on their Kitchen & Bath Design certificate and Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement track. Prerequisite: Completion of KBD 1010, qualify to take the Associate of Kitchen & Bath in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 KBD 1020, KBD 1030, KBD 1040, KBD 1050, or Design (AKBD) exam upon graduation. with a grade of “C” or higher. Assessment score equivalent as approved by faculty. Prerequisite: Must be currently enrolled in the placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL KBD program. 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Advanced CAD for Kitchen and Bath Design KBD 2060 3 Credits Students apply more advanced applications of the computer-aided drafting skills learned in Linguistics Marketing KBD2020. This CAD program is most commonly ………………………………………… ………………………………………… used for the design of kitchen and bath spaces in the design industry. Skills utilized will include Introduction to English Language Analysis Visual Merchandising and Store Planning more complex techniques for the execution of LING 1030 3 Credits MKTG 1020 3 Credits the following drawings: floor plans, elevation MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 This course emphasizes merchandise drawings, dimensional drawings, customization This course examines how languages operate presentation as a seller’s tool for getting of cabinetry and layout, remodeling aspects, and how to analyze language. Students will customers and clients “in touch” with branded renovation aspects, color coding drawings and analyze language patterns and variations products and services in conventional retail creating complete quotes and Bill of Materials by comparing standard American English to settings as well as non-traditional venues like for projects. This advanced application of non-standard varieties. Students will examine grocery stores, special events, and trade shows. computer skills entails designing additional factors that affect language choice and factors Students analyze branding and visual image in spaces such as entertainment area, home that influence the perceived message, including existing stores and devise ways to physically office, condo and incorporating universal design attitude, identity, and social status. This present products/services to targeted markets. applications into a residential two cook kitchen. course includes an overview of basic linguistic They can expect to apply art principles and and sociolinguistic topics, terminology, and elements of design to create store fronts, floor Customized Consulting and Presentation methods. Prerequisite: Assessment score plans, wall elevations, fixture layouts, lighting KBD 2080 3 Credits placement in ENGL 0090 or above or completion plans, and select site-appropriate props, This course addresses communication styles, of ENGL 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher, and mannequins and fixtures. The course stresses selling philosophies, value-added selling, assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or creativity and innovation in class projects as client relationships, product strategies, ethics, completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” well as outside assignments related to student customer strategies, and conducting successful or higher. interests or current employment. Prerequisite: sales presentations for the kitchen and bath MKTG 2050. clientele. All course content is specifically Introduction to Linguistics designed for selling in the kitchen and bath LING 2020 4 Credits Professional Development design field.Prerequisite: KBD 1010, KBD Students will consciously think about language MKTG 1025 3 Credits 1020, KBD 1030, KBD 1040, KBD 1050, and/or and its structure, identify patterns in language, This course alerts students to the importance of adequate experience in the kitchen and bath and compare structures that are shared across accurately identifying and assessing elements design industry or sales courses previously languages. The course practices logical of the workplace culture - values, norms, taken may apply with consent of the instructor. reasoning and deduction. Problem sets will behaviors, and ethics that can support employee focus on a variety of languages with special wellness and satisfaction on the job. Students

162 Century College 2011-2012 are encouraged to analyze their current Consent of instructor and dean. MKTG 2050 or Recommendation: Assessment score workplace climates relative to their own its equivalent with a grade of “B” or higher. placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or positions within those organizations. Projects completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” and case studies focus on leadership traits, Customer Service Strategies or higher. motivational theory, and teamwork development MKTG 2000 3 Credits as well as time-management and stress- This course investigates marketing trends and Negotiation Strategies management strategies in workplace and changing practices in the customer service MKTG 2020 3 Credits classroom settings. Recommendation: sector. It focuses on developing and managing Negotiating is a fundamental skill that can be Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or cost-effective, value-adding service strategies, learned. This course introduces students to the completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” policies, and procedures to enhance consumers’ techniques and tactics employed by sales or higher; assessment score placement in ENGL experiences with business organizations. The professionals in a variety of business 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade course stresses effective face-to-face and/or transactions. The skill of principled negotiation of “C” or higher. electronic communication strategies with both is used regularly by people engaged in business external and internal customers in a variety but is often overlooked by the same people in Fashion Marketing Essentials of business settings. It also covers recent the conduct of their daily lives where it can MKTG 1043 3 Credits advances in customer relationship management influence and facilitate a number of important This course focuses on the history and (CRM) strategies, data mining, and Website human activities. Recommendation: traditions of the global fashion industry - from customer service activities. Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or haute couture design to budget-priced mass Recommendation: MKTG 2050 (or concurrent completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” market apparel. It offers basic information registration). Assessment score placement in or higher; assessment score placement in ENGL about fabrication and production processes, and RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0090 with a 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade provides selling tools like textile basics, fashion grade of “C” or higher; assessment score of “C” or higher. terminology, apparel design elements, and color placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL trends that increase sales and profitability at 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Trend Analysis retail. Students also explore the psychological, MKTG 2035 3 Credits sociological, and ethical factors that influence Entrepreneurship Fundamentals This course focuses on trends - the directions both producer and consumer behavior while MKTG 2005 3 Credits in which marketing concepts, production, and guiding contemporary marketing strategy at the This course emphasizes basic elements that outputs seem to be moving. Sometimes quickly retail level. Recommendation: Assessment potential entrepreneurs must consider in and sometimes slowly, trends traverse the score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or preparation for launching a new business marketplace in response to demand and completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” venture. It focuses on the tasks involved with consumer acceptance. Trend analysis mostly or higher. the launch of a business, product, and /or learns from the past but always looks to the service -- financial planning, market planning future - what consumers will want - because Event Production and Marketing and research, advertising, and project timely anticipation and response to demand MKTG 1066 3 Credits management. Students will also investigate is critical to competitiveness and profitability. This course provides necessary background for ethics, succession planning, and other essentials Recommendation: MKTG 2050. Assessment the execution of special events for commercial needed to create a unique business plan. It score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or businesses and not-for-profit community stresses innovation in class projects and completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” organizations. Effective planning is a dynamic assignments related to the student’s knowledge or higher. process that begins well in advance of actual and expertise in a particular interest area with production. It includes organizational mission business potential. Students present their Principles of Marketing and goal setting, audience targeting, branding, completed projects to the class at semester’s MKTG 2050 3 Credits effective marketing communications, end. Recommendation: MKTG 2050 and This course introduces current marketing sponsorship development, program planning, MKTG 2080 (or BMGT 1020). theories and practices that bring ideas, logistics, risk management, crisis planning, and products, and services to targeted consumers. In a variety of other elements that ensure safety, Workplace Leadership a consumer-driven marketplace, the successful service, entertainment, and satisfaction for all MKTG 2010 3 Credits conception, pricing, promotion and distribution event stakeholders and participants. This course explores the responsibilities of products and services depends on scanning Recommendation: MKTG 2050 and MKTG and scope of frontline leadership from two the competitive environment; analyzing the 2063. perspectives - as an internal first step toward constraints affecting marketing decision a management position in a business and also making; and identifying profitable, effective Marketing Independent Study as an employee. Topics include hiring practices, marketing strategies and tactics. This course MKTG 1790 1 – 3 Credits orientation and training, goal-setting and provides the foundation for more specialized This variable-credit elective course emphasizes productivity, scheduling and personnel budgets. courses in business and marketing. the student’s independent search for advanced The course also covers a variety of important Recommendation: CAPL 1010 and BMGT knowledge as well as additional hands-on skills legal issues relative to employers and their 1020. Assessment score placement in RDNG beyond current Marketing course offerings. The employees as well as best practices in team- 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 student and instructor will devise a formal plan building, communication, motivation, with a grade of “C” or higher. of study to satisfy credit workload requirements delegation, morale (climate and culture- within the semester timeline. Prerequisite: building), and employee retention.

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Electronic Marketing Concepts various types of retailing options available to Introductory Algebra with Geometry MKTG 2055 3 Credits consumers today. It addresses “brick-and- MATH 0030 5 Credits This introductory course exposes students to mortar” retail stores in conventional shopping This course is a developmental course for the basic tools for marketing electronically in areas as well as “bricks-and clicks” where store students needing beginning algebra and the business-to-business (B2B) or business-to- retailers also maintain an online presence. geometry. Algebra topics include algebraic consumer (B2C) marketplace. It covers basic Topics include: consumer behavior, store orga- operations and properties of natural numbers, e-commerce processes, translating marketing nization, store and non-store retailing trends, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers; strategies into accessible, attractive, and technological advances for logistics, inventory solving linear equations and inequalities; ap- profitable options for consumers. Students will control, and customer service delivery. plications of linear equations and inequalities; plan and develop e-commerce components, Recommendation: Assessment score operations with polynomials; factoring; solving payment processes, security procedures and placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or quadratics by factoring; graphing linear customer service delivery plans for online completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” equations; and integer exponents. Geometry business. Prerequisite: MKTG 2050. or higher. topics include lines and angles; angle pairs; Recommendation: CAPL 1050 and CAPL 1053. parallel and perpendicular lines; triangles, Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or Marketing Internship quadrilaterals, circles, and sectors; area and completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” MKTG 2780 1 – 6 Credits perimeter; prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and or higher; assessment score placement in ENGL The internship experience provides an cones; and surface area and volume. Offered F, 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade opportunity for marketing majors to work beside S, SS. Prerequisite: Math 0010 with a grade of of “C” or higher. marketing practitioners in the field. Students “C” or higher, or assessment score placement in select areas of interest to pursue in the Math 0030. Relationship Selling internship setting-sales, advertising, sales MKTG 2060 3 Credits promotion, visual merchandising, special Intermediate Algebra This course provides comprehensive coverage events, customer service, and sales force MATH 0070 5 Credits of contemporary professional selling with an supervision. Students often intern with their This course is equivalent to a second course in emphasis on a trust-based relationship sales current employers but may also work as unpaid high school algebra. Topics include polynomials philosophy. Topics include an overview of interns or volunteers for organizations that they and rational expressions and equations; relationship selling, methods of building wish to explore. Prerequisite: Last semester systems of linear equations; linear, absolute effective communication skills and an before graduation and instructor consent. value, polynomial, and rational inequalities; exploration of sales careers. Students will study rational exponents, radicals, and complex techniques to initiate customer relationships numbers; linear, quadratic, exponential, and and better understand the buyer’s needs, while logarithmic functions; and the binomial gaining trust and understanding and establishing Mathematics theorem. A graphing calculator is required. solid relationships. Students will also plan sales ………………………………………… Instruction will be provided in the use of the dialogues and presentations. TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Offered F, S, SS. Recommendation: MKTG 2050 or BMGT 1020. Note: Students registering for a mathematics Prerequisite: MATH 0030 with a grade of “C” Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 course for the first time must take a or higher, or assessment score placement in or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a mathematics assessment test as described in MATH 0070. grade of “C” or higher. the Assessment section of this publication. Students must begin any mathematics Introductory Trigonometry Advertising and Sales Promotion coursework at their assessed skill level. MATH 0090 2 Credits MKTG 2063 3 Credits Students who do not follow listed assessment This course is designed for students who have This course introduces the basics of sales and prerequisite requirements will b e required never had a course in trigonometry or who need promotion and advertising as elements of to change registration to comply with Century’s to review trigonometry before attempting effective sales campaigns that stimulate Assessment Policy. Students should be aware college level trigonometry. Topics include consumer demand and increase sales of that they will not receive credit for a course definitions of trigonometric functions, solving products and services. Under the umbrella of which is a prerequisite for a course for which right triangles, laws of sines and cosines, the promotional mix, students will they have already received credit. Students trigonometric identities, trigonometric create, discuss and analyze advertisements and are restricted from back tracking in the math equations, radian measure, graphs of promotional pieces. In addition, they will select sequence. trigonometric functions. MATH 0090 may be media as they devise coordinated promotional taken concurrently with MATH 1061. A graphing campaigns employing several promotional tools. Basic Mathematics calculator is required. Instruction will be Prerequisite: MKTG 2050. Recommendation: MATH 0010 3 Credits provided in the use of the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 This course is designed to improve the student’s Prerequisite: MATH 0070 with a grade of “C” or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a computational skills with whole numbers, or higher, or assessment score placement in grade of “C” or higher. fractions, decimals, percents, and signed MATH 0090. numbers. A major emphasis of this course is to Retailing Principles and Practices be able to perform these calculations by hand. Medical Dosages Calculations MKTG 2080 3 Credits Students will also learn to solve simple MATH 1000 1 Credit This course introduces students to retailing equations. Offered F, S, SS. This course is designed for students who are strategies that include an examination of currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in the

164 Century College 2011-2012 nursing or other health programs. Topics include require statistics, college algebra, or College Algebra II with Trigonometry metric, apothecary, and household systems; precalculus. Topics include problem-solving MATH 1062 4 Credits conversion between systems; measuring oral strategies, logical systems, mathematics in MnTC: Goal 04 medication; parenteral therapy; preparation of culture and society, mathematical modeling This course is the second course of a two- solutions and pediatric dosages. Offered F, S, and applications, and finite mathematics. Not semester sequence for students planning to SS. Prerequisite: MATH 0010 with a grade of intended as a Prerequisite for other take Calculus I. Topics include right triangle “B” or higher, or assessment score placement in mathematics courses. Use of a scientific or trigonometry, trigonometric functions of any MATH 1000. graphing calculator is required. (See instructor real number, graphs of trigonometric functions, for acceptable models). Offered F, S. trigonometric equations, linear models and Applied Mathematics Prerequisite: MATH 0070 with a grade of “C” systems of equations, sequences, parametric MATH 1015 5 Credits or higher or assessment score placement in equations, polar coordinates, and conics. A This course integrates algebraic, geometric MATH 1030. Recommendation: Assessment graphing calculator is required. Instruction will and trigonometric topics and their technical score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or be provided in the use of the TI-83/TI-84 application. These topics include scientific and completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” calculator. Offered F, S, SS. Prerequisite: engineering notation, precision and accuracy, or higher. MATH 0090 and MATH 1061 with a grade of linear and non-linear equations, systems of “C” or higher, or MATH 1061 with a grade of equations, functions, plane figure and solid Finite Mathematics “C” or higher and original assessment score figure geometry, trigonometric functions, right MATH 1050 3 Credits placement into MATH 1061 or higher. triangle trigonometry, vectors, exponential MnTC: Goal 04 Recommendation: Assessment score and logarithmic functions, and statistics. The This is an introductory course providing placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or primary purpose is to help prepare students for examples of how mathematics is applied in completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” technical and scientific careers. A graphing business, science, and social science. Topics or higher. calculator is required. Instruction will be include applications of linear equations, matrix provided in the use of the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. algebra, linear programming, mathematics of Survey of Calculus Offered S. Prerequisite: MATH 0030 with a finance, counting techniques, probability, and MATH 1070 4 Credits grade of “C” or higher, or assessment score Markov chains. Use of a scientific or graphing MnTC: Goal 04 placement in MATH 1015. Recommendation: calculator is required (see instructor for This course is designed for those who need Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 acceptable models). Offered S. Prerequisite: only an introduction to calculus. Topics include or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a MATH 70 with a grade of “C” or higher, or limits and continuity, derivatives, differentials, grade of “C” or higher. assessment score placement in MATH 1050. indefinite integrals, definite integrals, exponential and logarithmic functions, Statistics College Algebra I techniques of integration, applications of MATH 1025 4 Credits MATH 1061 4 Credits differential and integral calculus, integral MnTC: Goal 04 MnTC: Goal 04 tables, functions of two variables, partial This course is an algebra based statistics course College Algebra I is a college-level algebra derivatives, maxima and minima, and applied that introduces the basic concepts involved course and serves as the prerequisite for problems. A graphing calculator is required. in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Survey of Calculus or Calculus I. Topics include: Instruction will be provided in the use of the Topics include graphs, frequency distributions, linear, quadratic, absolute value equations and TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Students planning to measures of central tendency and variation, inequalities; solving radical and rational take more than one semester of calculus should probability, probability distributions, expected equations; graphing linear, absolute value, and begin with MATH 1081. Offered S. value, sampling distributions, normal radical equations; functions and graphs; Prerequisite: MATH 1061 with a grade of “C” distribution, confidence intervals, hypothesis polynomial, rational, exponential, and or higher, or assessment score placement in testing for one and two population means logarithmic functions; systems of equations MATH 1070. Restriction: Credit will not be and proportions, chi square, linear regression, and inequalities; data analysis, regression, and granted for both MATH 1070 and MATH 1081. and correlation. This course includes analysis modeling. A graphing calculator is required. Recommendation: Assessment score and interpretation of data using the Minitab Instruction will be provided in the use of the placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or software package and using the TI-83/TI-84 TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Offered F, S, SS. Note: completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” calculator. Students are required to have a TI-83 College Algebra I is the prerequisite for Survey or higher. or a TI-84 calculator. Offered F, S, SS. of Calculus. College Algebra I is also one of the Prerequisite: MATH 0070 with a grade of “C” prerequisite for College Algebra II with Single Variable Calculus I or higher, or assessment score placement in Trigonometry which is the prerequisite for MATH 1081 5 Credits MATH 1025. Recommendation: Assessment Calculus I. Prerequisite: MATH 0070 with a MnTC: Goal 04 score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or grade of “C” or higher, or assessment score This is the first course in the two-semester completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” placement in MATH 1061. Restriction: sequence of Single Variable Calculus. Topics or higher. Students may not receive credit for both MATH include functions of a single variable, limits and 1040 and MATH 1061. Recommendation: continuity, differentiation, antidifferentiation, Mathematics for the Liberal Arts MATH 0090 is a prerequisite for MATH 1062. and integration of algebraic and trans-cendental MATH 1030 3 Credits Take MATH 0090 prior to or concurrently with functions with associated applications in each MnTC: Goal 04 MATH 1061. Assessment score placement in area. A graphing calculator is required. Instruc- This course is designed for liberal arts and RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG tion will be provided in the use of the TI-83/ humanities majors whose program does not 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. 651.779.3300 165 7 Course Descriptions

TI-84 calculator. Offered F, S. Prerequisite: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Prerequisite: MEDA 1001 and 1011 with a MATH 1062 with a grade of “C” or higher, or MATH 2082 5 Credits grade of C or higher and concurrent enrollment assessment score placement in MATH 1081. This course is intended for students majoring in MEDA 1012. Restriction: Credit will not be granted for both in chemistry, engineering, physics, MATH 1070 and MATH 1081. science,mathematics, mathematics education, Clinical Assisting I and computer science. This is a basic course in MEDA 1011 5 Credits Single Variable Calculus II Differential Equations including ordinary This course is designed for persons interested MATH 1082 5 Credits differential equations, matrix formulation of in pursuing a career in medical assisting. This MnTC: Goal 04 linear systems, the nonhomogeneous case, course will address the medical assisting This course is the second course of the two- variation of parameters, and undetermined profession, healthcare settings, history of semester sequence of single variable calculus. coefficients. The companion topics from Linear medicine, coping skills and the therapeutic Topics include applications of the definite Algebra include vector spaces, independence, approach to life threatening illnesses. The integral, techniques of integration, numerical bases, linear transformations, and student will perform vital signs, chart integration, improper integrals, infinite series, eigenvectors. Use of a 3-D graphing calculator, documentation, medical histories, patient elementary differential equations, parametric such as a TI-89, is required. Limited use of a draping and positioning, prepare patients for curves, and polar curves. A graphing calculator computer algebra system will be made. Offered physical examination, and apply skeletal is required. Instruction will be provided in the S. Prerequisite: MATH 1082 with a grade of supportive devices. Topics also include the use of the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Prerequisite: “C” or higher, or consent of instructor. importance of therapeutic communication, MATH 1081 with a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: Assessment score professionalism and cultural diversity. Students placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or must be able to perform physical tasks to Probability and Statistics completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” complete course requirements. MATH 2025 4 Credits or higher. Prerequisite: HLTH 1001 and BIOL 1024 and This calculus-based course is intended for concurrent enrollment in MEDA 1001. students majoring in statistics, mathematics, computer science, and some engineering Clinical Assisting II programs. Topics include descriptive statistics, Medical Assistant MEDA 1012 5 Credits probability, probability distributions for discrete ………………………………………… This course is designed for persons interested and continuous random variables, joint in pursuing a career in Medical Assisting. probability distributions, point estimation, and Laboratory Techniques I Students will prepare patients for physical and inferences based on one and two samples. MEDA 1001 5 Credits medical specialty examinations and simulate Analysis and interpretation of data using a assisting physician with examinations of the statistical software package and/or the TI- This course is designed for persons interested in pursuing a career in medical assisting. It various body systems. The student will study 83/84 series calculator is required. the importance of pharmacology along with Prerequisite: MATH 1082 with a grade of “C” introduces diagnostic procedures routinely performed in the physician’s office laboratory, proper drug administration and documentation. or higher. Recommendation: Assessment Students must be able to perform physical tasks score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or including the collection and preparation of appropriate specimens, federal guidelines, to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” MEDA 1001 and MEDA 1011 with a grade of or higher. safety, quality control, electrocardiography (EKG), microbiological testing and routine “C” or higher and concurrent enrollment in urinalysis. The student will focus on identifying MEDA 1002. MN Human Services background Multivariable Calculus study with no restrictions. Current CPR MATH 2081 5 Credits ways to prevent transmission of disease, and the legal and ethical responsibilities for the certification required either through American This course is intended for students majoring Heart Association-(BLS for Healthcare in chemistry, engineering, physics, science, health care professional. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course Providers), or American Red Cross-(Professional mathematics, mathematics education, and Rescuer). computer science. Topics include vectors in requirements. Prerequisite: HLTH 1001 and BIOL 1024 and concurrent enrollment in MEDA 3-space, vector functions, functions of two or Administrative Procedures more variables, partial derivatives, and the 1011. for Medical Assistant chain rule; applications to max/min problems, MEDA 1020 4 Credits double and triple integrals; change of variable; Laboratory Techniques II This course introduces common manual and polar and spherical coordinates; integration on MEDA 1002 5 Credits computerized office procedures associated with curves and surfaces; vector fields and the This course is a continuation of physician’s a clinical practice. Topics include reception theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes. Use of office laboratory procedures, including and telephone management, appointment a 3-D graphing calculator, such as a TI-89, is phlebotomy, hematology procedures, blood scheduling, mail processing, filing, banking, required. Limited use of a computer algebra chemistries, and specialty laboratory tests. bookkeeping, payroll, ICD-9-CM and CPT coding, system will be made. Offered F, S. Students will prepare patients and assist the insurance claims processing, and health care Prerequisite: MATH 1082 with a grade of “C” physician with office/ambulatory surgery law and ethics. The student will complete a or higher, or consent of instructor. followed by sanitizing, disinfecting and computerized simulation of a medical practice Recommendation: Assessment score sterilizing surgical/office instruments and integrating the above topics. Prerequisite: placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or equipment. Students must be able to perform CAPL 1010 or CSCI 1020, HLTH 1001. completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” physical tasks to complete course requirements. or higher. 166 Century College 2011-2012 Clinical Externship 7 Professional client operating environment. Windows Server 2003 Network Design MEDA 1780 6 Credits Topics include how to use functions and MCST 2019 3 Credits This course provides students with learning utilities, manage user interface properties, Students will study the skills needed to experiences in administrative, clinical, and manage hardware devices, and installing the effectively plan, configure and manage a TCP/ laboratory procedures through performance in Windows 7 Professional operating system. IP physical and logical networking topology and selected physician’s offices and clinics. The 300 This course will help prepare students for the optimize a routing strategy. Students will study hour externship is unpaid. Students must be Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) industry how to planning, configuring and troubleshooting able to perform physical tasks to complete certification. DHCP, DNS, WINS, IPSec and network access course requirements. Prerequisite: All program issues. This course will help prepare students requirements must be completed prior to Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) externship. Instructor’s signature required. MN MCST 1013 3 Credits industry certification. Human Services background study with no This course will cover the skills needed to ef- restrictions. Current CPR certification required fectively manage the Microsoft Server Help Desk Services either through American Heart Association– operating system environment. Students will MCST 2021 3 Credits (BLS for Healthcare Providers), or American Red study how to use functions and utilities, This course will cover the skills needed to Cross-(Professional Rescuer). manage program properties, manage hardware effectively assist help desk clients. Topics Recommendation: The student should obtain devices, and install operating system and include the tools, techniques, technologies, and their Limited Radiographer X-ray Operators applications. This course will help prepare customer service skills the student will need to License through the State of Minnesota. students for the Microsoft Certified Professional successfully integrate their technical knowledge (MCP) industry certification. Prerequisite: into a customer-focused help desk environment. Internship MCST 1011 or concurrent enrollment or consent Prerequisite: MCST 1001 and MCST 2020 or MEDA 1790 3 Credits of instructor. consent of instructor. This elective credit course emphasizes the student’s independent search for advanced Linux Operating System Linux/UNIX Shells and Scripting knowledge as well as additional hands-on skills MCST 1030 3 Credits MCST 2031 3 Credits beyond course offerings. The course is designed This course introduces the student to the Linux This course introduces the student to the Linux/ to provide students with the opportunity operating system. Basic/intermediate UNIX shell, its uses, and related concepts for study on an in-depth topic designed in commands, file/directory structure and including types of shells, login profiles, special collaboration with their faculty member. The management, file/directory security, redirection, characters, processes and variables. Shell student and instructor will devise an individual pipes, variables and aliases are among the programming (scripting) is covered in formal plan of study to satisfy credit workload topics discussed. In this class, students will introductory and intermediate levels. In this requirements within a one-semester timeframe. study the necessary core Linux concepts and class, students will study the necessary UNIX Students may apply and learn a variety of practical usage in order to work effectively in scripting concepts and practical usage within medical assistant topics and technical skills. this operating system environment. the Linux/UNIX operating system environment. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and dean. Administering the Active Directory Linux/UNIX System Administration MCST 2015 3 Credits MCST 2032 3 Credits Students will study the skills needed to This course presents intermediate and advanced Microcomputer effectively manage the Windows Server Active Linux/UNIX operating system concepts and Directory Services. In a lab setting, students will commands from a user and system administrator Support Technology use functions and utilities, install, configure, viewpoint. Traditional system management ………………………………………… administer, monitor and troubleshoot Microsoft topics covered include security, software Windows 2008 Active Directory. This course product installation, startup and shutdown, will help prepare students for the Microsoft backups, performance and disk management. PC Hardware and Software Prerequisite: MCST 1030 or instructor consent. MCST 1001 4 Credits Certified Professional (MCP) industry This course covers the fundamentals of certification. Prerequisite: MCST 1013 or Microsoft Server (MCP) industry certification. Linux/UNIX Network Administration, computer hardware and software as well as Security and Troubleshooting advanced concepts. The course will focus on MCST 2033 3 Credits Windows Server 2008 describing the internal components of a This course continues advanced UNIX operating Network Infrastructure computer, assembling a computer system, system concepts and commands from an MCST 2017 3 Credits installing an operating system, and administrative perspective, covering the critical This course is designed to provide students troubleshooting using system tools and areas of network administration, security and with the skills and knowledge necessary to diagnostic software. troubleshooting. Prerequisite: MCST 2031 or configure, manage and troubleshoot Windows instructor consent. Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure. This course will help prepare students for the Microsoft 7 Professional Supporting Microsoft Windows 2000 Certified Professional (MCP) industry MCST 1011 3 Credits Professional and Server certification.Prerequisite(s): MCST1013 or Students will study the skills needed to MCST 2120 3 Credits Windows Server MCP industry certification. effectively manage and configure the Windows This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and 651.779.3300 167 7 Course Descriptions configure Microsoft Windows Professional on stand-alone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. Prerequisite: MCST 2110 or equivalent knowledge. Recommendation: The knowledge to describe the principal features of the Windows 2000 operating system and the fundamentals of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

Internship MCST 2780 1 – 6 Credits This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply skills learned in the Microcomputer Support Technology program in their career field. Students will learn to work in a professional environment while honing their technical skills. Recommendation: Last semester before graduation or the consent of instructor.

Music ………………………………………… Century Chamber Orchestra Century Jazz Ensemble MUSC 1010 1 Credit MUSC 1017 1 Credit Century College Choir The Century Chamber Orchestra rehearses and This course involves the study and performance MUSC 1000 1Credit performs a wide variety of orchestral music in a of high level jazz arrangements with emphasis The Century College Choir is a vocal ensemble series of concerts during the academic year. The on improvisation. The ensemble also presents that sings a variety of choral literature. Concerts primary object of the ensemble is to develop a Jazz Festival each year with a notable jazz are presented each semester. No previous the musicians’ ensemble playing ability and soloist. In addition to performing at the college, singing experience or audition is required. their understanding of orchestral technique and the group makes numerous appearances at Some special evening rehearsals are required literature. The ensemble is open to musicians other locations around the state. An audition as scheduled by the director. Students may take with previous performing experience. Students with the instructor is required. Registration for this course for academic credit up to four times. may take this course for academic credit up to Jazz Ensemble may be done as an activity for Note: Registration for choir may be done as an four times. Note: Registration for orchestra academic credit or through Continuing activity for academic credit or through may be done as an activity for academic credit Education. Students may repeat this course Continuing Education. or through Continuing Education. Additional re- up to four times and receive academic credit. hearsal time may be scheduled for the week of Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Century Chamber Singers each performance. Prerequisite: An interview MUSC 1005 1 Credit and audition with the instructor. Century Guitar Ensemble Designed as an advanced opportunity in choral MUSC 1018 1 Credit performance, the Century Chamber Singers is Century Concert Band The Century Guitar Ensemble rehearses and open to students and community musicians with MUSC 1015 1Credit performs a variety of guitar ensemble music in previous singing experience. A wide variety The Century Concert Band is a musical concerts during the academic year. The primary of music is performed and at least one major ensemble dedicated the study and performance objective of the ensemble is to develop the choral concert is presented each semester. of quality band literature. The music performed musician’s ensemble playing ability and their Some special evening rehearsals are required is from a wide variety of styles ranging from understanding of classical guitar technique and as scheduled by the director. Registration for the Baroque period to the music of today. The ensemble literature. Students must provide Chamber Singers may be done as an activity objective of this course is to expand students’ their own nylon string classical guitar. Students for academic credit or through Continuing understanding and enjoyment of music through may take this course for academic credit up Education. Students may take this course for the performance and study of music of various to four times. Note: Registration for guitar academic credit up to four times. periods and styles. The membership in the band ensemble may be done as an activity for aca- Prerequisite(s): An audition or an interview includes students and community members. demic credit or through Continuing Education. with the director is required. Concurrent Students may take this course for academic Additional rehearsal time may be scheduled for enrollment in MUSC 1000 or consent of credit up to four times. Note: Registration for the week of each performance. Prerequisite: instructor. band may be done as an activity for academic An interview and audition with the instructor. credit or through Continuing Education. Recommendation: Ability to read standard Prerequisite: Must have prior experience notation on the guitar. playing a wind or percussion instrument. 168 Century College 2011-2012 Century Piano Ensemble such as tonality, rhythm, scales and harmony, as Prerequisite: MUSC 1061; concurrent MUSC 1019 1 Credit well as a general survey of significant genres of enrollment in MUSC 1072, or consent of Students in the Century Piano Ensemble Western classical music. This course satisfies instructor. rehearse and perform a wide variety of piano some music education requirements and serves ensemble music in concerts during the as an introduction to basic music theory for Ear Training I academic year. The primary objective of the general students or those considering a career MUSC 1071 2 Credits ensemble is to further develop each musician’s in music. This course is designed to help the music ensemble playing, collaborative skills, and student strengthen their musical abilities performing skills through the study of the Enjoyment of Classical Music through focused listening and sight singing. It diverse repertoire for piano ensemble. Students MUSC 1035 3 Credits is intended for all students who desire a deeper may take this course for academic credit up MnTC: Goal 06 understanding of music. Topics include ear to four times. Note: Registration for piano Enjoyment of Classical Music is a survey of training and sight singing on basic melodies in ensemble may be done as an activity for Western classical music from the Middle Ages major and minor keys, and learning to academic credit or through Continuing in Europe to the present in Europe and North recognize, write and sing basic melodic and Education. Additional rehearsal time may be America. The course explores various musical rhythmic examples and harmonic progressions. scheduled for the week of each performance. styles and forms, including orchestral, choral This course applies many of the concepts Prerequisite: An interview and audition with and chamber music. There is an emphasis on learned concurrently in Music Theory I (MUSC the instructor. Recommendation: Sight focused listening, with the purpose of 1061). Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in reading skills and the ability to perform on the enhancing the ability to understand and MUSC 1061 or consent of instructor. piano at the intermediate level or higher. appreciate music. Ear Training II Beginning Group Piano Popular Music in American Society MUSC 1072 2 Credits MUSC 1020 2 Credits MUSC 1045 3 Credits This course is the continuation of Ear Training I This course is group instruction for students MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 (MUSC 1071). The course is designed to further with little or no previous keyboard experience. This course surveys the history of American help the music student strengthen their musical Basic skills in sight reading, chording, popular music from the 1950s to the present. abilities through focused listening and sight harmonization, and technique are learned. The course examines the development of singing. Topics include ear training and sight Students must practice outside of class time to various music styles, such as rock and hip-hop, singing on advanced melodies in major and successfully complete this course. and explores the relationship between cultural minor keys, and learning to recognize, write and trends and popular music. Notable recordings sing advanced melodic and rhythmic examples Century Jazz Combo and musicians will be studied. Attendance at and harmonic progressions. This course applies MUSC 1021 1 Credit one concert is required. many of the concepts learned concurrently in The Century Jazz Combo rehearses and Music Theory II (MUSC 1062). Prerequisite: performs a wide variety of music during the Music Theory I Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 1062 or academic year. The primary object of the MUSC 1061 3 Credits consent of instructor. ensemble is to develop the musicians’ This course is designed to help the music improvisation skills and ensemble playing student develop the analytical and Private Instrumental ability, as well as their understanding of jazz compositional skills necessary for a more MUSC 2011 1 Credit technique and literature. The ensemble is complete understanding of music. The course This course is individual instruction in learning open to musicians with previous performing focuses on melody, harmony, rhythm and to play a woodwind, brass, string, or percussion experience. Students may take this course musical structure. Topics include notation, instrument. The student’s needs and interests for academic credit up to four times. Note: scales and modes, keys, intervals and will determine the selection of music literature. Registration for jazz combo may be done as an transposition, chords, cadences, non-chord Students may repeat this course up to four activity for academic credit or through tones and melodic structure. Students will times and receive academic credit. Continuing Education. Additional rehearsal time apply music theory concepts by analyzing music may be scheduled for the week of each examples and by writing short music Private Instrumental-Advanced performance. Prerequisite: An interview and compositions. Prerequisite: Concurrent MUSC 2012 2 Credits audition with the instructor. enrollment in MUSC 1071 or consent of This course is individual instruction on a instructor. Recommendation: Students should woodwind, brass, string, or percussion Intermediate Group Piano be able to read music at a basic level. instrument for the advanced player. The MUSC 1025 2 Credits student’s progress will be reviewed at the end This course is group instruction for students Music Theory II of each semester by the music faculty (jury). with some piano background and for those who MUSC 1062 3 Credits Students may take this course for academic have successfully completed Beginning Group This course is the continuation of Music Theory credit up to four times. Prerequisite: Consent Piano. Students must practice outside of class I (MUSC 1061). The course focuses on music of instructor. time to successfully complete this course. texture, two- and four-part voice leading, harmonic progressions, a variety of seventh Beginning Group Guitar Fundamentals of Music chords, and modulation. Students will apply MUSC 1030 3 Credits MUSC 2020 2 Credits music theory concepts by analyzing music Fundamentals of Music is an introduction to Group instruction for students with little or examples and by writing music compositions. basic music theory. The course covers concepts no previous guitar instruction. Basic skills in 651.779.3300 169 7 Course Descriptions chords, strumming, finger picking, harmony/ course up to four times and receive academic modulation). This course applies many of the theory, improvisation, music reading and guitar credit. concepts learned concurrently in Advanced technique. Practice outside class is necessary Music Theory I (MUSC 2061). Prerequisite: for completion of this course. Students must Private Voice-Advanced Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 2061 or provide their own guitar. Offered F, S. MUSC 2042 2 Credits consent of instructor. Restriction: Students already proficient in the This course focuses on vocal development areas listed in the course description should for the advanced singer. A variety of vocal Advanced Ear Training II register for individual instruction. literature will be studied. The student’s progress MUSC 2072 2 Credits will be reviewed at the end of each semester by This course is the continuation of Advanced Private Guitar the music faculty (jury). Students may take this Ear Training I (MUSC 2071). It is a continuation MUSC 2021 1 Credit course for academic credit up to four times. of the advanced study of focused listening and This course is individual instruction in learn- Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. sight singing. Topics include advanced melodies ing to play the guitar. The student’s needs and (suspensions), advanced rhythms (double interests will determine the selection of music World Music dotting, polyrhythms, meter shifts), advanced literature. Students may repeat this course up MUSC 2051 3 Credits chord progressions (diminished 7th chords, to four times and receive academic credit. MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 Neapolitan 6th chords, augmented 6th chords) This course introduces students to traditional and extended harmony. This course further Private Guitar-Advanced music from a variety of cultures, such as India, applies concepts learned in Advanced Music MUSC 2022 2 Credits China, Japan, Indonesia, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Theory I (MUSC 2061), and learned concurrently This course is the study of the guitar for the and the Middle East. The course also examines in Advanced Music Theory II (MUSC 2062). advanced player. Depending on the student’s the relationships between American popular Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC needs and interests, this course will have a music and non-Western societies. There is 2062 or consent of instructor. Classical, Jazz, or Rock and Blues emphasis. an emphasis on focused listening, with the The student’s progress will be reviewed at the purpose of enhancing the ability to appreciate Music History I: Antiquity Through 1800 end of each semester by the music faculty (jury). and understand music. MUSC 2081 3 Credits Students may take this course for academic This course explores the development of credit up to four times. Advanced Music Theory I Western classical music from antiquity through MUSC 2061 3 Credits 1800. Students will examine the lives and Private Piano This course is the continuation of Music Theory works of notable composers, the changing role MUSC 2031 1 Credit II (MUSC 1062). It is an advanced study of of music in Western civilization, the This course is individual piano instruction for chromatic harmony including borrowed chords, advancement of music theory, and the elective credit. The focus of the course is on the Neapolitan 6th chords, augmented 6th chords, development of music styles and genres. development of elementary and intermediate extended chords, altered dominants, and Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent keyboard skills with an emphasis on technique, chromatic mediants. Students will apply enrollment in MUSC 1061 and MUSC 1071, or theory and interpretation of musical styles. The advanced music theory concepts by analyzing consent of instructor. student’s needs and interests will determine music examples and by writing music the selection of music literature. Students may compositions. Music History II: 1800 Through Present repeat this course. MUSC 2082 3 Credits Advanced Music Theory II This course will study the development of Private Piano-Advanced MUSC 2062 3 Credits Western classical music from 1800 to the MUSC 2032 2 Credits This course is the continuation of Advanced Present. Students will examine the lives and This course focuses on the development of Music Theory I (MUSC 2061). It is an advanced works of notable composers, the changing role advanced keyboard skills. Standard classical study of form in music including binary and of music in Western civilization, the literature from the Baroque, Classical, ternary form, two-voice 18th Century advancement of music theory, and the Romantic, Impressionist, or Modern periods counterpoint, the fugue, variation technique, development of music styles and genres. will be studied. The student’s progress will be sonata form, and rondo form. Students will Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 2081 with a reviewed at the end of each semester by the apply advanced music theory concepts by grade of “C” or higher, or consent of instructor. music faculty (jury). Students may take this analyzing music examples and by writing music Restriction: Open only to students who are compositions. course for academic credit up to four times. able to read music. Advanced Ear Training I Private Voice MUSC 2071 2 Credits MUSC 2041 1 Credit This course is a continuation of Ear Training II This course is individual instruction for elective (MUSC 1072). It is designed to help the music Nursing credit. The emphasis of this course is on proper ………………………………………… student strengthen their advanced musical voice function in speaking and singing through abilities through focused listening and sight basic techniques including correct posture, singing. Topics include advanced melodies The Registered Nurse Role breath management, free tone production, (chromaticism, non-harmonic tones), advanced in Health and Wellness proper diction, and expression. The student’s rhythms (syncopation, asymmetrical rhythms, NURS 1020 4 Credits needs and interests will determine the selection dotted rhythms) and advanced chord This course introduces the role of the of music literature. Students may repeat this progressions (7th chords, applied dominants, Associate Degree Registered Nurse in 170 Century College 2011-2012 healthcare. Concepts include holistic therapies, patterns of health and wellness for patients individual, small group, and large group settings. cultural diversity, nursing process, assessment, within their environment. Course emphasis Application of the nursing process, critical pharmacology, communication, teaching-learning includes critical thinking in the application and thinking, holistic nursing care, and health theory, documentation, legal-ethical issues analysis of therapeutic nursing interventions, promotion are included. Demonstrations and and professional boundaries. Course emphasis pain management, and levels of prevention in validations of professional nursing skills are includes holism, critical thinking and primary, relation to the health of patients across the performed in the Nursing Learning Resource secondary and tertiary prevention with patients lifespan. Prerequisite: NURS 1020, NURS Center and clinical setting. Practicum and families throughout the lifespan. The 1025, BIOL 2031, concurrent enrollment in BIOL experiences include interactions with patients fundamental concepts of therapeutic nursing 2032 and NURS 1035. Recommendation: across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare interventions and the relationship to health MATH 1000. settings. Prerequisite: Admission to the LPN and wellness are integrated throughout the Mobility Nursing Track, concurrent enrollment in course. This course prepares the Associate Clinical Application for NURS 1030 NURS 1160, Healthcare Provider CPR Degree Nursing student to care for patients in NURS 1035 4 Credits certification, background clearance, and chronic and acute care settings. Prerequisite: This course applies theoretical concepts to required immunizations. Recommendation: Admission to the Nursing Program, concurrent holistic nursing practices promoting critical Computer skills are essential. enrollment in NURS 1025, and BIOL 2031 unless thinking, assessment skills, caring behaviors, previously successfully completed. therapeutic nursing interventions, prevention of Nursing Interventions I: Health, Healing disease, and health and wellness throughout the and Holism and the Role of the RN Clinical Application for NURS 1020 life span. This practicum, with clinical NURS 1230 4 Credits NURS 1025 4 Credits experiences in acute care, ambulatory care This course provides mobility (Paramedic) This course applies theoretical concepts to clinics, long term care, community agencies, students with theoretical content related to nursing practice in individual, small group and and the Nursing Learning Resource Center, acute, chronic, and terminal health conditions large group settings. The therapeutic nursing provides the student with opportunities to of the respiratory, immune, renal, endocrine, interventions include medication administration, provide intermediate level nursing neurological and musculoskeletal systems, physical assessment, sterile technique, interventions. Course emphasis includes holism, cancer and infectious diseases. This course catheterization, wound care, enteral tubes, and nursing process with emphasis on assessment includes exploration of patterns of health and intravenous fluid administration. The practicum and interventions, prioritization, wellness for patients within their environment. experiences include contact with patients communication, and health teaching in both Critical thinking in the application and analysis across the lifespan in a variety of settings such acute care and community service learning. of therapeutic nursing interventions, pain as nursing lab, long term care, acute care, Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in management, and levels of prevention in ambulatory clinics and the community. NURS 1030, Healthcare Provider CPR relation to the health of patients across the Prerequisite: Nursing Assistant course or certification, background clearance, and lifespan are emphasized. Prerequisite: NURS equivalent, concurrent enrollment in NURS required immunizations. 1260, NURS 1265, and concurrent enrollment in 1020, Healthcare Provider CPR certification, NURS 2235. background clearance, and required Health, Healing and Holism and immunizations. Role Transition from LPN to RN Health, Healing, and Holism and Role NURS 1160 4 Credits Transition from Paramedic to RN Directed Study in Nursing This course introduces the Licensed Practical NURS 1260 4 Credits NURS 1028 1 – 4 Credits Nurse to the Registered Nurse role in This course introduces the Nationally This course provides opportunity for directed healthcare. Content includes communication, Registered Emergency Medical Technician- study in nursing theory and/or lab and clinical teaching-learning theory, caring theory, levels Paramedic (EMT-P) to the Registered Nurse for nursing students in the classroom, long term of prevention, critical thinking and collaborative role in health care. This course builds upon care, community, or acute care settings. The process. An emphasis of holism throughout the the competencies of the Paramedic in addition course content is individualized based on an life span provides the basis for nursing to expanding their knowledge in content that assessment of each student’s learning needs. assessment and diagnosis of patients and includes communication, teaching-learning Focus of the course will be demonstration of families. The beginning concepts of nursing theory, caring theory, levels of prevention, competency in identified learning goals related interventions and their relationship to health critical thinking and group process. An to safe, holistic nursing care. Prerequisite: and wellness are presented, as well as emphasis on holism throughout the lifespan Admission to the Nursing Program and consent evaluation of nursing care. Professional provides the basis for assessment of patients of the Nursing Program Director. boundaries, leadership concepts, and current and families. The beginning concepts of healthcare trends are also included. therapeutic nursing interventions and their Nursing Intervention I: Health, Healing Prerequisite: Admission to the LPN Mobility relationship to health and wellness, and Holism and the Role of the RN Nursing Track, BIOL 2031 and BIOL 2032. professional boundaries, and leadership NURS 1030 4 Credits Recommendation: Computer skills are concepts are presented. Prerequisite: This course provides students with theoretical essential. Admission to the Paramedic Mobility Nursing content related to acute, chronic, and terminal Track, BIOL 2031 and BIOL 2032 (or equivalent), health conditions of the respiratory, immune, Clinical Application for NURS 1160 concurrent enrollment in NURS 1265. renal, endocrine, neurological and NURS 1165 2 Credits musculoskeletal systems, cancer and infectious This course applies theoretical concepts to diseases. The course includes exploration of professional registered nursing practice in

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Clinical Application for NURS 1260 settings, provides the student with opportunities Nursing Interventions II: Health, NURS 1265 2 Credits to provide comprehensive nursing care to Healing and Holism and the Role of the RN This is a transition course for Nationally multiple clients. Course content emphasizes NURS 2130 4 Credits Registered Emergency Medical Technician- team leading, health teaching, holism, nursing This course provides the LPN mobility student Paramedics (EMT-P) that includes an introduction process with an emphasis on evaluation, with the theoretical content related to health and to the role of the Registered Nurse in health communication and the RN role. Unique to this wellness in the infant, child and adult. Primary, care settings. This course builds upon the course is community screening, maternal/child secondary and tertiary health care management clinical competencies of the Paramedic in health, newborn assessment, and a and health conditions are discussed throughout addition to expanding their knowledge and comprehensive family assessment. Concepts the life span. Course emphasis includes critical psychomotor skills in clinical settings. An of supervision/delegation, critical thinking and thinking skills, therapeutic nursing interventions emphasis on holism throughout the lifespan prioritization are emphasized. Additional and communication, prioritization, collaborative provides the basis for assessment and nursing application includes identification and care and the holistic nursing process. Major care of patients and families. The beginning facilitation of patterns in health and wellness content areas include maternal/child health, practice of therapeutic nursing interventions for clients within their environment. mental health, cardiac and gastrointestinal and their relationship to health and wellness, Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NURS conditions as well as emergency and trauma professional boundaries, and leadership 2030, Healthcare Provider CPR certification, care. Prerequisite: NURS 1160, NURS 1165, practice are applied. Prerequisite: background clearance, and required and concurrent enrollment in NURS 2135. Admission to the Paramedic Mobility Nursing immunizations. Recommendation: NURS 2222 or concurrent Track, concurrent enrollment in NURS 1260, enrollment. Healthcare Provider CPR certification, Synthesis and Transition to background clearance, and required the Registered Nurse Role Clinical Application for NURS 2130 immunizations. NURS 2050 3 Credits NURS 2135 4 Credits This course uses a case study modality to This course applies theoretical concepts to Clinical Specialty Focus synthesize concepts taught previously such nursing practice for the LPN mobility student. NURS 2025 1- 4 Credits as health, healing, and holism. It emphasizes This practicum, with clinical experiences in This course provides an opportunity to increase evidence-based practice, leadership, ethics, acute, specialty and community settings, knowledge and nursing skills within a group dynamics/ processes, and economic, provides the student with opportunities to specialized lab or clinical setting utilizing the social, political, and current trends in health provide comprehensive nursing care to multiple Nursing Learning Resource Center, acute care care. The case studies allow students to plan clients. Course content emphasizes team or community settings. The course builds upon and evaluate holistic, individualized nursing leading, health teaching, holism, nursing content taught within the Nursing Program interventions for patients with complex health process with an emphasis on evaluation, while providing the opportunity to expand care needs. Prerequisite: NURS 2030, NURS communication and the RN role. Unique to this experiential learning and go beyond the basics 2035, NURS 2222, and concurrent enrollment in course is community screening, maternal/child in a specialized field of nursing. NURS 2055. health, newborn assessment, and a comprehensive family assessment. Concepts Nursing Interventions II: Health, Healing Clinical Application for NURS 2050 of supervision/delegation, critical thinking and and Holism and the Role of the RN NURS 2055 4 Credits prioritization are emphasized. Additional NURS 2030 4 Credits This course applies and synthesizes concepts application includes identification and This course provides the student with the presented in NURS 2050. The practicum facilitation of patterns in health and wellness theoretical content related to health and experience focuses on critical thinking, team for clients within their environment. wellness in the infant, child and adult. Primary, leading, leadership/management, supervision/ Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NURS secondary and tertiary health care management delegation, and decision-making/priority setting 2130, Healthcare Provider CPR certification, and health conditions are discussed throughout while providing holistic care to multiple patients background clearance, and required the lifespan. Critical thinking skills, therapeutic with complex health needs and situations. A immunizations. nursing interventions, communication, preceptorship, with a selected RN, encourages prioritization, collaborative care and the holistic students to prepare themselves for the personal Synthesis and Transition nursing process are emphasized. Major content and professional transition to the role of to the Registered Nurse Role areas include maternal/child health, mental registered nurse. Additional course activities NURS 2150 3 Credits health, cardiac, and gastrointestinal conditions involve the exploration of career opportunities, This course uses a case study modality to as well as emergency and trauma care. preparing and presenting teaching projects, synthesize concepts taught previously such Prerequisite: NURS 1030, NURS 1035, and working in collaboration with health care as health, healing, and holism. It emphasizes concurrent enrollment in NURS 2035. professionals, working collaboratively with evidence-based practice, leadership, ethics, Recommendation: NURS 2222 or concurrent peers in developing a patient discharge/referral group dynamics/ processes, and economic, enrollment. plan, and participating in service learning within social, political, and current trends in health the community. Prerequisite: NURS 2030, care. The case studies allow students to plan Clinical Application for NURS 2030 NURS 2035, concurrent enrollment in NURS and evaluate holistic, individualized nursing NURS 2035 4 Credits 2050, Healthcare Provider CPR certification, interventions for patients with complex health This course applies theoretical concepts to background clearance, and required care needs. Prerequisite: NURS 2130, NURS nursing practice. This practicum, with clinical immunizations. 2135, NURS 2222, and concurrent enrollment in experiences in acute, specialty and community NURS 2155.

172 Century College 2011-2012 Clinical Application for NURS 2150 process with emphasis on assessment and program, acceptance into an approved metro NURS 2155 3 Credits interventions, prioritization, communication, and area clinical internship program, and permission This course applies and synthesizes concepts health teaching in both acute care and of nursing director. Healthcare Provider CPR presented in NURS 2150. The practicum community service learning. Prerequisite: certification, background clearance, and experience focuses on critical thinking, NURS 1260, NURS 1265, concurrent enrollment required immunizations. leadership/management, and decision-making/ in NURS 1230, Healthcare Provider CPR priority setting while providing holistic care to certification, background clearance, and multiple patients with complex health needs required immunizations. and situations. A preceptorship, with a selected Office Technology RN, encourages students to prepare themselves Synthesis and Transition ………………………………………… for the personal and professional transition to to the Registered Nurse Role the role of registered nurse. Additional course NURS 2250 3 Credits Introduction to Keyboarding I activities involve the exploration of career This course uses a case study modality to OFFT 0091 1 Credit opportunities, preparing and presenting teaching synthesize concepts taught previously such as This course develops basic keyboarding projects, working in collaboration with health health, healing, and holism. It emphasizes techniques and skills using a computer. The care professionals, working collaboratively with evidence based practice, leadership, ethics, emphasis will be learning the touch method of peers in developing a patient discharge/referral group dynamics/ processes, and economic, typing the alphabetic keys. plan, and participating in service learning within social, political, and current trends in health the community. Prerequisite: NURS 2130, care. The case studies allow students to plan Introduction to Keyboarding II NURS 2135, concurrent enrollment in NURS and evaluate holistic, individualized nursing OFFT 0092 1 Credit 2150, Healthcare Provider CPR certification, interventions for patients with complex health This course is a continuation of Keyboarding background clearance, and required care needs. Prerequisite: NURS 1230, NURS I. The emphasis of this course is using proper immunizations. 2235, NURS 2222, and concurrent enrollment in keyboarding technique to develop speed and NURS 2255. accuracy on alphabetic material and the A Pathophysiological Approach to Health numeric keypad. Prerequisite: OFFT 0091 or Problems and Pharmacologic Clinical Application for NURS 2250 consent of instructor. NURS 2222 3 Credits NURS 2255 3 Credits This course analyzes the progressive changes This course applies and synthesizes concepts College Keyboarding that take place in the human organism when presented in NURS 2250. Practicum experience OFFT 1001 1 Credit normal adaptive processes are influenced by focuses on critical thinking, team leading, This keyboarding class will integrate chemical, microbial, genetic and/or psychological leadership/management, supervision/delegation, keyboarding instruction with word processing. stress. The course focuses on the and decision-making/priority setting while The student will create professional-looking pathophysiology of major health problems that providing holistic care to multiple patients with documents such as memos, letters, reports and lead to mortality and morbidity. This course complex health needs and situations. A tables. Students will continue to build strong connects the interrelationship between preceptorship with a selected RN encourages keyboarding skills through speed and accuracy. pathophysiology and pharmacology, emphasizing students to prepare themselves for the personal Prerequisite: OFFT 0092, or equivalent, or the importance of pharmacology to these major and professional role transition to the role of consent of instructor. health problems. This knowledge is applied registered nurse. Other applications will involve to the planning of holistic nursing care and exploration of career opportunities, preparing Speech Recognition pharmacologic interventions of patients with and presenting teaching projects, working OFFT 1002 1 Credit these health problems. Prerequisite: BIOL collaboratively with health care professionals, This course is designed to prepare students to 2031 and BIOL 2032, NURS 1020, NURS 1025, working collaboratively with peers in developing use speech-recognition technology to produce and completion or concurrent enrollment in a patient discharge/referral plan, and service business documents in corporate and medical NURS 1030 and 1035 or admission to the LPN learning within the community. Prerequisite: office settings. This course is valuable for new or Paramedic Mobility Nursing Track. NURS 1230, 2235, concurrent enrollment in students and individuals who wish to update NURS 2250, Healthcare Provider CPR certification, their skills. Prerequisite: OFFT 1001 or Clinical Application for Nursing 1230 background clearance, and required equivalent, or instructor consent. NURS 2235 4 Credits immunizations. This course is for paramedic mobility students Independent Study and applies theoretical concepts of holistic Clinical Internship OFFT 1790 1 – 6 Credits nursing practices promoting critical thinking, NURS 2785 1 Credit The intent of this course is to allow flexibility assessment skills, caring behaviors, therapeutic This elective clinical internship course provides in providing learning experiences to meet the nursing interventions, prevention of disease, learning opportunities to apply nursing theory to unique needs of the individual. This will include specific assignments that are customized/ and health and wellness throughout the life nursing practice. The focus is on gaining depth designed for the student. Prerequisite: Consent span. This practicum, with clinical experiences of understanding of the role of the registered of instructor and dean. in acute care, community agencies, and the nurse as well as strengthening nursing skills in Nursing Learning Resource Center, provides the the clinical setting. Students will be precepted Records Classification Systems student with opportunities to provide by nurses in the practice setting and by nursing OFFT 2000 3 Credits intermediate level nursing interventions. Course faculty. Prerequisite: Successful completion of This course presents techniques for the control emphasis includes holism and the nursing two semesters in an associate degree nursing of records and information with emphasis on 651.779.3300 173 7 Course Descriptions the four basic methods of filing--alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject. Students will investigate and practice how to implement, maintain, and justify a records management system-storing, retrieving, and transferring records. Legal and ethical issues regarding records management (hard copy and electronic) will be covered. Current database software is used in this course. Prerequisite: CAPL 1010 or CSCI 1020 or consent of instructor.

Medical Office Fundamentals OFFT 2006 3 Credits This course introduces students to the healthcare office environment in which paper medical records are utilized. Topics covered in the course include professional organization guidelines, organization of healthcare facilities, and the role of healthcare office personnel. Students will be exposed to the various medical specialties and the language of each specialty. Use of medical reference materials will be incorporated, along with an introduction of medical records, and medicolegal ethics. Students will focus on preparing patient system overview of the principles and language using the ICD-9-CM and guidelines for usage. records, billing, telephone procedures, of pharmacology and laboratory medicine, Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in OFFT appointments, professional reports, medical including drugs and drug classes, diagnostic 2031 or instructor approval. meetings, and travel arrangements. tests, indications, techniques, expressions of Recommendation: BIOL 1024, CAPL 1023, and values, and significance of findings for effective Beginning CPT Coding ENGL 1021. medical documentation. Prerequisite: OFFT OFFT 2032 3 Credits 2006, concurrent enrollment in OFFT 2010 or Medical coders use their medical knowledge Medical Office Terminology equivalents, or instructor consent. to ensure adherence to insurance requirements OFFT 2010 3 Credits and federal regulations. This course is the first This course is intended for students interested Electronic Health Records in a series. It is an introduction to basic medical in medical office careers. The focus is on OFFT 2021 3 Credits procedural coding guidelines. Student will focus medical terminology as it relates to healthcare This course is intended for students interested on basic Current Procedural Terminology-4 (CPT- documentation with an emphasis on word- in healthcare careers. Students will focus on 4) coding (Anesthesia, E&M, Surgical, Pathol- building techniques, usage, and spelling. practical applications and hands-on exercises ogy/Laboratory, Radiology and Medicine) and Prerequisite: OFFT 2006 or instructor consent. using an electronic health record (EHR) that will Healthcare Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in be transferable to many prominent EHR systems codes. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent OFFT 2012, OFFT 2013, and OFFT 2041. currently in use in medical clinics. Prerequisite: registration in OFFT 2031, or instructor approval. OFFT 2006, OFFT 2010, or equivalents, or Recommendation: OFFT 2006, OFFT 2010, Medical Office: Disease Concepts instructor consent. OFFT 2012, OFFT 2013, OFFT 2030. OFFT 2012 2 Credits This course is intended for students interested Medical Office: Insurance and Coding Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding in medical office careers. It is an overview of OFFT 2030 3 Credits OFFT 2033 3 Credits the language and nature of disease and its This course introduces the student to insurance This course is designed for students interested treatment. Students will study disease and coding procedures for the medical office. in advanced procedural coding. It is a conditions organized by body systems for Prerequisite: OFFT 2006 and OFFT 2010, or continuation of OFFT 2031, working on complex effective medical documentations. Prerequisite: instructor consent. case studies. Prerequisite: OFFT 2031 and OFFT 2006, concurrent enrollment in OFFT 2010 OFFT 2032, and concurrent enrollment in OFFT or equivalent, or instructor consent. Beginning ICD-9-CM Coding 2034, or instructor consent. Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in OFFT 2031 3 Credits OFFT 2013 and OFFT 2041. Medical coders use their medical knowledge Advanced CPT Coding to ensure adherence to insurance requirements OFFT 2034 3 Credits Medical Office: Pharmacology and federal regulations. This course is the first This course is a continuation of OFFT 2032 using and Lab Medicine in a series. It is an introduction to basic coding advanced coding of medical case studies, and OFFT 2013 2 Credits guidelines for International Classification of an introduction to procedure-based payment This course is intended for students interested Diseases-ninth edition, Clinical Modification systems, e.g., Resource-Based Relative Value in medical office careers. It is a system-by- (ICD-9-CM). The course focuses on how to code Scale (RBRVS), Evaluation and Management

174 Century College 2011-2012 7 Course Descriptions the four basic methods of filing--alphabetic, (E&M) codes, and Ambulatory Payment problem-solving skills in realistic business orthoses. The patient’s gait is analyzed using a numeric, geographic, and subject. Students will Classification (APC) assignments.Prerequisite: situations. Prereqisite: CAPL 1010 and CAPL video gait lab to evaluate orthotic function and investigate and practice how to implement, OFFT 2031 and OFFT 2032, and concurrent 1023 or consent of instructor. outcomes. Prerequisite: ORPR 2910 or maintain, and justify a records management enrollment in OFFT 2033, or instructor approval. concurrent enrollment. system-storing, retrieving, and transferring Internship records. Legal and ethical issues regarding Beginning Medical Transcription OFFT 2780 1 – 3 Credits Plastic Ankle Foot Orthoses records management (hard copy and electronic) OFFT 2041 3 Credits This course is designed to provide students with ORPR 2925 2 Credits will be covered. Current database software is This course introduces transcription of basic the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills During this course students focus on patient used in this course. Prerequisite: CAPL 1010 or healthcare dictation. It incorporates skills in learned in the Office Technology area. Students evaluation, measurement and management CSCI 1020 or consent of instructor. English language, technology, medical will learn to work in a professional environment skills to successfully fabricate and fit various knowledge, proofreading, editing, and research. while applying a variety of communication, types of plastic and axial unloading ankle-foot Medical Office Fundamentals Prerequisite: OFFT 2006, concurrent enrollment business, and technical skills. Prerequisite: orthoses. The patient’s gait will be analyzed OFFT 2006 3 Credits in OFFT 2010 or equivalents, or instructor Consent of faculty member. using a video gait lab to evaluate orthotic This course introduces students to the consent. Recommendation: Concurrent function and outcomes. Prerequisite: ORPR healthcare office environment in which paper enrollment in OFFT 2012 and OFFT 2013. Medical Office Practicum 2920 or concurrent enrollment. medical records are utilized. Topics covered in OFFT 2783 1 – 3 Credits the course include professional organization Intermediate Medical Transcription This course is designed to provide a realistic Metal Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses guidelines, organization of healthcare facilities, OFFT 2042 3 Credits occupational experience in the medical office and Related Pathology and the role of healthcare office personnel. This course is a continuation of OFFT 2041. working directly with a professional medical ORPR 2930 3 Credits Students will be exposed to the various medical Students will transcribe intermediate level administrative assistant or medical This course presents an in-depth anatomical specialties and the language of each specialty. physician-dictated reports, organized by medi- transcriptionist. Prerequisite: Consent of study of thigh and hip skeletal, muscular, and Use of medical reference materials will be cal specialty. Emphasis will be placed on the instructor. articular systems. Students employ patient incorporated, along with an introduction of development of accuracy, speed, proofreading, evaluation, measurement, and management medical records, and medicolegal ethics. editing, and knowledge of a variety of medical skills to select components, fabricate, and Students will focus on preparing patient system overview of the principles and language using the ICD-9-CM and guidelines for usage. documents. Prerequisite: OFFT 2041. fit knee-ankle-foot and hip-knee-ankle- foot records, billing, telephone procedures, of pharmacology and laboratory medicine, Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in OFFT Orthotic Practitioner orthoses. Using the video gait lab, they evaluate appointments, professional reports, medical including drugs and drug classes, diagnostic 2031 or instructor approval. Medical Transcription Capstone ………………………………………… patients’ orthotic functions and outcomes. The meetings, and travel arrangements. tests, indications, techniques, expressions of OFFT 2044 3 Credits course also focuses on the pathological effects In this course, students will be transcribing Recommendation: BIOL 1024, CAPL 1023, and values, and significance of findings for effective Beginning CPT Coding Applied Orthotic Biomechanical of disease, trauma, and malformation of the ENGL 1021. medical documentation. Prerequisite: OFFT OFFT 2032 3 Credits original healthcare dictation using advanced knee and hip related to functional loss. proofreading, editing, and research skills, while Physics and Patient Analysis 2006, concurrent enrollment in OFFT 2010 or Medical coders use their medical knowledge ORPR 2900 4 Credits Prerequisite: ORPR 2925 or concurrent Medical Office Terminology equivalents, or instructor consent. to ensure adherence to insurance requirements meeting progressively demanding accuracy and enrollment. productivity standards. Emphasis will be on This course introduces the role of orthotist as a OFFT 2010 3 Credits and federal regulations. This course is the first member of the rehabilitation team. It explores This course is intended for students interested Electronic Health Records in a series. It is an introduction to basic medical the current professional style guidelines and Plastic Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses medical editing practice. This course assists in the relationship between mechanical principles in medical office careers. The focus is on OFFT 2021 3 Credits procedural coding guidelines. Student will focus and forces affecting human locomotion, providing and Fracture Management medical terminology as it relates to healthcare This course is intended for students interested on basic Current Procedural Terminology-4 (CPT- preparing the student for the registered medical ORPR 2935 3 Credits transcription (RMT) exam. a foundation for the understanding of documentation with an emphasis on word- in healthcare careers. Students will focus on 4) coding (Anesthesia, E&M, Surgical, Pathol- pathological gait and functional loss impact- In this course students apply a plaster negative building techniques, usage, and spelling. practical applications and hands-on exercises ogy/Laboratory, Radiology and Medicine) and ing orthotic design and treatment for the mold of the patient’s affected limb, modify the Prerequisite: OFFT 2006 or instructor consent. using an electronic health record (EHR) that will Healthcare Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) Administrative Office Procedures positive model and fabricate the plastic knee- OFFT 2055 3 Credits lower limb. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in be transferable to many prominent EHR systems codes. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent Orthotic Practitioner Program. ankle-foot orthoses, including axial unloading OFFT 2012, OFFT 2013, and OFFT 2041. currently in use in medical clinics. Prerequisite: registration in OFFT 2031, or instructor approval. Today’s business employee must be designs. The video gait lab is used to evaluate knowledgeable about the concepts and OFFT 2006, OFFT 2010, or equivalents, or Recommendation: OFFT 2006, OFFT 2010, Functional Orthotic Anatomy and Pathology orthotic function and outcomes. There is intense Medical Office: Disease Concepts instructor consent. OFFT 2012, OFFT 2013, OFFT 2030. procedures basic to the information management, focus on patient evaluation, measurement and problem solving, and communication tasks ORPR 2910 4 Credits OFFT 2012 2 Credits This course concentrates on the effects of management skills, selection of components, This course is intended for students interested Medical Office: Insurance and Coding Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding that are performed in businesses. This course fabrication and fitting the plastic knee-ankle- identifies the administrative professional’s role disease, trauma and malformation on the ankle- in medical office careers. It is an overview of OFFT 2030 3 Credits OFFT 2033 3 Credits foot complex related to functional loss in the foot orthoses. Theories and procedures involved the language and nature of disease and its This course introduces the student to insurance This course is designed for students interested in the challenging work environment of the 21st with the management of lower leg and thigh Century. The student will be exposed to patterns foot and ankle. It is also an in-depth anatomical treatment. Students will study disease and coding procedures for the medical office. in advanced procedural coding. It is a fractures and application of various types of of work, current technology, skills, and abilities study of lower extremities; specifically the conditions organized by body systems for Prerequisite: OFFT 2006 and OFFT 2010, or continuation of OFFT 2031, working on complex fracture braces are covered as well as sections necessary to succeed in the workplace. skeletal, muscular, articular and nervous effective medical documentations. Prerequisite: instructor consent. case studies. Prerequisite: OFFT 2031 and on diagnostic imaging and business Prerequisite: CAPL 1010 or consent of instructor. systems. This course helps students identify OFFT 2006, concurrent enrollment in OFFT 2010 OFFT 2032, and concurrent enrollment in OFFT and select proper components, footwear and management. Prerequisite: ORPR 2930 or or equivalent, or instructor consent. Beginning ICD-9-CM Coding 2034, or instructor consent. concurrent enrollment. Office Technology Capstone footwear modifications. Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in OFFT 2031 3 Credits OFFT 2099 3 Credits OFFT 2013 and OFFT 2041. Medical coders use their medical knowledge Advanced CPT Coding Orthotic Upper-Limb Anatomy and Pathology This course reinforces and applies previously Foot Orthoses and Metal to ensure adherence to insurance requirements OFFT 2034 3 Credits ORPR 2950 2 Credits learned skills to complete complex and Ankle-Foot Orthoses Medical Office: Pharmacology and federal regulations. This course is the first This course is a continuation of OFFT 2032 using This course includes identifying upper-limb integrated business projects such as itineraries, ORPR 2920 3 Credits and Lab Medicine in a series. It is an introduction to basic coding advanced coding of medical case studies, and muscles as well as description of their func- newsletters, expense reports, forms and other During this course students concentrate on OFFT 2013 2 Credits guidelines for International Classification of an introduction to procedure-based payment tion in relation to the overall musculoskeletal business-related tasks. Students will complete patient evaluation, measurement and This course is intended for students interested Diseases-ninth edition, Clinical Modification systems, e.g., Resource-Based Relative Value system. Pathology and evaluation includes business documents using multiple software management skills to successfully fabricate and in medical office careers. It is a system-by- (ICD-9-CM). The course focuses on how to code Scale (RBRVS), Evaluation and Management examination of the effect of disease, spinal applications and apply critical thinking and fit several different types of foot and ankle-foot 174 Century College 2011-2012 651.779.3300 175 7 Course Descriptions cord lesions, injury, and malformation of the learned in the program in an approved clinical Foot Orthosis Fabrication upper-limb followed by identification of specific setting with actual patient contact. Practicum and Shoe Modification/Repair pathologies related to functional loss in order to students work under the direct supervision of ORTE 1040 3 Credits determine proper orthotic treatment. a Certified Orthotist preceptor in an approved This course covers the biomechanical principles professional facility. In addition, students are of the foot and ankle as they respond to the Upper Limb Orthoses observed periodically on site by a Century effects of shoe modification and external forces ORPR 2955 3 Credits College program instructor who also confers generated by the application of an orthotic In this course students evaluate patients for with facility supervisors/preceptors. device. This hands-on laboratory experience metal and plastic hand and wrist-hand orthoses. Prerequisite: Completion of entire ORPR focuses on repairing and modifying prescription This process includes measuring and fabricating program curriculum and consent of instructor. orthopedic shoes along with fabricating the basic orthoses as well as additional prescribed custom-molded foot orthoses to components to control specific joints of the Orthotic Practitioner Advanced control and support the structure of the foot. hand and fingers.Prerequisite: ORPR 2950 or Practicum Internship Prerequisite: ORTE 1030 or concurrent concurrent enrollment. ORPR 2995 1 – 12 Credits enrollment. This course tracks the student’s clinical Orthotic Spinal Anatomy, Pathology, and experience and progress toward fulfillment of Stirrup Layout and Fabrication Patient Evaluation the Prerequisite: postgraduate clinical exposure ORTE 1050 3 Credits ORPR 2970 3 Credits required by the American Board for Certification This course introduces the musculoskeletal The course includes identification of the spinal in Orthotics and Prosthetics prior to national system and examines body movements and muscles as well as description of their function certification testing. During the 1-12 credits of planes that divide the human body. In the in the overall musculoskeletal system. Pathology the Orthotic Practitioner Advanced Practicum laboratory setting, students integrate this and evaluation includes examination of the Internship, the post-graduate student works in theoretical knowledge with practical orthotic effect of disease, spinal cord lesions, injury, an orthotic facility or department, and applies theory to correct a tracing of the lower-limb and and malformations of the spine. Students focus learned theory and skills to actual patient con- fabricate a stirrup, shaping and attaching it to on identification of specific pathologies related tact under the direction of a certified orthotist the patient’s shoe to accommodate ankle to functional loss in order to determine proper supervisor at the practicum site as well as deformities. orthotic treatment. Prerequisite: ORPR 2955 or oversight by the program instructor. Students concurrent enrollment. may repeat this course up to a total of 12 cred- Ankle-Foot Orthoses Fabrication its. Prerequisite: Graduation from the Orthotic ORTE 1060 3 Credits Spinal Orthoses Fittings Practitioner Program or Orthotic This course focuses on the theories and skills ORPR 2975 3 Credits Associate Practitioner Program. required for the fabrication of ankle-foot This course includes evaluation for and orthoses both with and without tibial torsion. measurement, casting and fitting of pre-made Students interpret various orthotic prescriptions and custom fabricated spinal orthoses designed to create one-of-a-kind orthotic devices in the to treat related spinal pathologies. Students Orthotic Technology laboratory setting. Prerequisite: ORTE 1050 or concentrate on the specific fitting criteria ………………………………………… concurrent enrollment. and orthoses selection to achieve the goal of functional biomechanical control of the affected Introduction to the Orthotic Lab Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses Fabrication trunk segments. Fitting sessions with patient and Basic Hand Skills ORTE 1070 5 Credits models will include post-operative body jackets, ORTE 1020 5 Credits The focus of this course is the requisite skills metal and plastic spinal orthoses, soft corsets, This course introduces the role of the orthotic for proper layout and correction for a knee- and cervical devices. Prerequisite: ORPR 2970 technician and the safety practices and habits ankle-foot orthoses and fabrication of these or concurrent enrollment. required by the profession. Students become with and without tibial torsion and growth familiar with the tools, equipment, materials, extension. Lab work consists of fabrication of Scoliosis Treatment and Cervical Traction; and components commonly used in orthotic three types of knee-ankle-foot orthoses. Mobility and Adaptive Equipment fabrication. Lab work concentrates on basic Prerequisite: ORTE 1060. ORPR 2980 3 Credits metal-working skills necessary to fabricate a This course focuses on treatment of scoliosis, properly functioning orthotic Leatherwork for Lower-Limb Orthoses identification of curve patterns, clinical ORTE 2000 4 Credits evaluation, orthotic design, fitting, and curve Spinal Orthoses Fabrication This course concentrates on fabricating leather monitoring. Traction by use of the halo ring and ORTE 1030 5 Credits cuffs and closures, corrective T-straps, and knee vest in addition to mobility aids and adaptive This course concentrates on identification of control pads, which are all essential parts of the equipment for improved patient independence, spinal anatomy and interpretation of spinal lower limb orthosis to hold the limb in a secure safety, attitude and successful rehabilitation are orthometry assessment forms. Students fabricate and functional position. Prerequisite: ORTH among other course topics. three types of spinal orthoses that cover and 1070 or concurrent enrollment. control specific areas of the spine. Students Orthotic Practitioner Practicum also focus on application of appropriate covering Thermoplastic Orthoses ORPR 2990 7 Credits materials to ensure patient comfort and utility. ORTE 2010 4 Credits This practicum provides students with Prerequisite: ORTE 1020 or concurrent In this course students practice skills necessary opportunities to apply the theories and skills enrollment. to accurately vacuum form polypropylene plastic

176 Century College 2011-2012 over a variety of plaster models to create a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: with a grade of “C” or higher. acceptable orthoses. Practical skills include Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or Recommendation: An assessment score negative wraps creating positive plaster completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL models, and the adding of metal components or higher. 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. contoured and aligned to finish the orthoses. Prerequisite: ORTE 2000 or concurrent Introduction to Eastern Philosophy Introduction to Logic enrollment. PHIL 1025 3 Credits PHIL 1041 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 MnTC: Goal 04 Upper-Limb Fabrication “Who am I?” “How should I live?” “What is This course introduces students to the formal ORTE 2020 4 Credits real?” “What can I know?” These are the peren- study of reasoning using the concepts and This course concentrates on identification of the nial questions that philosophy has asked and techniques of symbolic logic. Topics covered skeletal structure, joints and landmarks of the answered for thousands of years and will be the include representing the underlying logical hand, wrist, and forearm. Identification of basis of this course. Students will be introduced structure of English sentences and arguments, various types of upper-extremity orthoses to these concerns and questions of Eastern testing whether arguments have good form, includes, measurements used for fabrication philosophy (East India - Hinduism and identifying valid and invalid argument forms, and interpretation of upper-extremity orthometry Buddhism, China - Confucianism and Daoism, and recognizing common examples of bad forms. Students fabricate both metal and and perhaps Japan) through a variety of readings reasoning. While it can be abstract and plastic hand and wrist-hand orthoses to specific both historical and contemporary. The areas challenging, learning symbolic logic does have prescription from measurements and a plaster of philosophy that this course may cover are its practical side: it may lead to a deeper models of the upper extremities in the orthotics general introduction to philosophy, philosophical appreciation of the uses and abuses of lab. Prerequisite: ORTE 2010 or concurrent argumentation, epistemology, metaphysics, language, more careful and critical reading enrollment. ethics, and the historical development of the skills, and a better understanding of how to discipline of Eastern philosophy. Prerequisite: craft well-reasoned writing. Orthotic Technician Clinical An assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 ORTE 2780 4 Credits or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a World Religions During this 160-hour orthotic clinical, students grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: An PHIL 1051 3 Credits are placed in an orthotic facility or department. assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 This clinical experience provides opportunities completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” This course is an introduction to the major to apply theory and skills learned in the or higher. world religions. The course will focus on the program. All student work is performed under historical formation of the religions and those the direct supervision of a certified orthotist Ethics who founded them. It will also focus on their or clinical supervisor in each clinical facility. PHIL 1031 3 Credits scriptures, practices and the ways each religion Prerequisite: Completion of all ORTE program MnTC: Goals 06 & 09 answers the fundamental questions concerning curriculum and consent of instructor. This course will examine questions of what is the nature of reality, purpose in life, ethics and morally right and wrong. Theoretical questions death. Recommendation: An assessment such as “what makes an action morally right or score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion wrong?”, “what type of moral character should of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; Philosophy a person have?” and “are there correct answers assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or ………………………………………… to moral questions?” will be studied. Included completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” in the course will be the study of ethical theory or higher. Introduction to Western Philosophy and the application of ethical theory to modern PHIL 1021 3 Credits moral problems. MnTC: Goal 06 For over 2500 years philosophy has been Biomedical Ethics Physical Education concerned with an understanding of one’s self, PHIL 1035 3 Credits ………………………………………… one’s world, one’s relationship with others, and MnTC: Goals 06 & 09 one’s place in the world. Philosophy integrates This course, intended for all students, provides Archery the findings of other disciplines and examines background material in basic ethical theories, PE 1000 1 Credit them in broader philosophical perspectives. principles, and decision-making guidelines used The course is designed to instruct the beginning Students will be introduced to the concerns in health care ethics. It examines moral issues fundamentals of archery. Topics to be covered and questions of philosophy through a variety confronting health care consumers, practitioners, in this course include history, selection and of readings, both historical and contemporary and patients. It emphasizes the philosophical care of equipment, shooting techniques, safety and mainly from a Western perspective. The analysis of moral reasoning on specific topics practices, and etiquette. areas of philosophy that this course may cover: such as truth-telling, confidentiality, human general introduction to philosophy, philosophical cloning, medical research, abortion, Bowling argumentation, epistemology, metaphysics, transplantation, allocation of resources, and PE 1005 1 Credit ethics and the historical development of the euthanasia. Readings are selected from This course introduces the basic strategies of discipline of philosophy. Prerequisite: An contemporary literature in bioethics. bowling. Topics will include the history of bowling, assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 Prerequisite: An assessment score placement scoring, selection and care of equipment, or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 etiquette, fundamental techniques, and rules.

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Students will be responsible for shoe rental, techniques, selection of equipment, safety, lifestyle. The personal fitness program will lane fees and transportation to the bowling conditioning, and the environment. The course incorporate the health- related components facility. will be designed towards an appreciation of of physical fitness. Emphasis is placed on the snowshoeing as a lifetime activity. Students of personal development of fitness, based on Badminton all ages and abilities are encouraged to individualized goals. PE 1010 1 Credit participate in this course. This course introduces students to basic Aerobic Exercise badminton skills, techniques, and rules for Recreational Volleyball PE 1063 2 Credits singles and doubles play. Emphasis will be PE 1030 1 Credit A fitness course in understanding the principles placed on the development of strokes, serves, This course introduces students to the social applied to aerobic exercise as a means of offensive and defensive strategies, as well as as well as the competitive aspects of the game achieving weight loss and cardiovascular an appreciation for badminton as a lifetime of volleyball. The course includes instruction in conditioning. A variety of instructor led aerobic activity. fundamental skills, techniques, rules, and activities will be offered including high/low strategies of team play. Emphasis will be on impact aerobic dance, step, and cardio kickboxing. Golf skill development for the recreational player. PE 1015 1 Credit Sand volleyball is also offered as weather Yoga This course presents the fundamentals of golf, permits. PE 1064 1 Credit including selection and care of equipment, This course introduces students to the etiquette, scoring and playing on a golf course. Recreational Softball fundamental philosophies, skills, techniques This course is intended for beginners and students PE 1035 1 Credit and terms of yoga. Emphasis is placed on the who have not had formal golf instruction This course introduces students to the performance of yoga postures, breathing although students of all ages and abilities are recreational aspects of the game of softball. exercises, meditation, and relaxation techniques. welcome. Students are responsible for green The course includes instruction in fundamental Note: Students should furnish their own yoga fees and transportation to off-campus sites. skills, techniques, rules, and strategies of mats. slow-pitch softball. Emphasis will be on skill Social Dance development for the recreational player. Step Aerobics PE 1016 1 Credit PE 1065 2 Credits In this course students will participate in the Rock Climbing This course is designed for students interested following types of dance: folk, square, line, PE 1040 2 Credits in developing cardiovascular fitness through country, salsa, swing, hip-hop, and ballroom. This course introduces students to artificial step aerobics. The course also includes the Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals and natural rock climbing as a lifetime activity. development of muscle strength, muscle of dance and various dance styles. This class is Topics include techniques, safety, etiquette, endurance, and flexibility as part of a healthy intended for beginning dancers of all ages who and equipment selection and care. The class lifestyle. have not had formal instruction. culminates in a climbing field trip at local climbing area. Students are required to provide Fitness Walking Snowboarding some equipment and are responsible for their PE 1067 2 Credits PE 1020 1 Credit transportation to the off-campus site. This course focuses on individual improvement This course introduces students to snowboarding in cardiovascular fitness through fitness walking, as a lifetime activity. Using the American Soccer while emphasizing exercise as a part of a Teaching System (ATS), classes are split into PE 1045 1 Credit healthy lifestyle. Students will develop a per- appropriate skill levels, beginning through This course introduces students to the game of sonal walking program based on current advanced. Students are responsible for their soccer. The course examines the rules and fitness levels and fitness principles. Flexibility transportation to snowboard area, lift fees, and regulations of soccer, as well as the fundamental and muscular strength and endurance exercises equipment. skills necessary to participate. Teamwork and are also incorporated into exercise programs. participation is an integral part of the course. Downhill Skiing Fitness for Life PE 1023 1 Credit Biking PE 1070 2 Credits This downhill ski course is intended to introduce PE 1055 1 Credit This course is designed for students interested students to downhill skiing as a lifetime activity. This course introduces students to biking as in participating in group fitness activities as a Using the American Teaching System (ATS), a fitness activity for all skill levels. Emphasis means of improving their fitness level. Emphasis classes are split into 9 skill levels, beginning will be placed on conditioning, maintenance, is placed on using exercise as part of a healthy through advanced. Students are responsible for techniques, etiquette, and regulations for lifestyle. Students will participate in a variety of their transportation to ski area, ski lift fees, and biking. Prerequisite: Students must have bike circuit, cardiovascular, and resistance training equipment. Note: Ski lift fees of approximately and helmet. activities within a group setting. $110 are required. Personal Fitness Weight Training Snowshoeing PE 1060 2 Credits PE 1075 2 Credits PE 1024 1 Credit This course is for students interested in This course is for students interested in This course is designed to introduce students developing a personal exercise program based developing a resistance training program based to the history of snowshoeing, basic strategies, on their own fitness level as part of a healthy on their own fitness level and skill as part of

178 Century College 2011-2012 program coordinator. May be repeated with program coordinator’s consent. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Introduction to Sports Management PE 2080 3 Credits This course introduces students to the field of sports management and the numerous career opportunities available over the wide spectrum of the sports management industry. Emphasis will be placed on examining the job responsibilities and competencies required of the various areas of sports management.

Intercollegiate Golf PE 2090 1 Credit This course is designed for men or women who participate on the intercollegiate golf team. Skill instruction and techniques for mental preparation are covered. This course may be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: Must a healthy lifestyle. Emphasis is placed on the to become certified and registered officials be a member of intercollegiate golf team and development of muscle strength and endurance, with the Minnesota State High School League have consent of instructor or athletic director. based on personal goals. (MSHSL) when they pass the written rules test Restriction: Student must be eligible based and pay registration fees. on the Minnesota College Athletic Conference Foundations of Physical Education (MCAC) and National Junior College Athletic PE 1080 3 Credits Softball Officiating Association (NJCAA) rules. This course is a critical examination of the PE 1092 1 Credit history, events, programs and philosophical The course is designed to teach the fundamentals Intercollegiate Men’s Soccer positions that have led to the current status of sports officiating in softball. Coursework cov- PE 2091 1 Credit of physical education, fitness, and the sports ers officiating at the elementary, junior, and high This course is for students who participate on entertainment industry in the United States. school levels as well as park and recreational the intercollegiate men’s soccer team. This Students will be provided with up-to-date programs. Students are eligible to become certi- course offers advanced skill instruction as well information about physical education and its fied and registered officials with the Minnesota as intercollegiate experience. This course may diverse subfields as well as introduction to State High School League (MSHSL) when they be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: career roles in preparation for professional pass the written rules test and pay registration Must be a member of intercollegiate men’s service in all areas of physical education, fees. soccer team and have consent of instructor or exercise science, sports management and athletic director. Restriction: Student must be sports facility management. Students will Volleyball Officiating eligible based on the Minnesota College Athletic develop a professional philosophy of physical PE 1093 1 Credit Conference (MCAC) and National Junior College education. The course is designed to teach the fundamentals Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules. of sports officiating in volleyball. Coursework Baseball Officiating covers officiating at the elementary, junior, Intercollegiate Women’s Soccer PE 1090 1 Credit and high school levels as well as park and PE 2092 1 Credit The course is designed to teach the fundamen- recreational programs. Students are eligible This course is for students who participate on tals of sports officiating in baseball. Coursework to become certified and registered officials the intercollegiate women’s soccer team. This covers officiating at the elementary, junior, with the Minnesota State High School League course offers advanced skill instruction as well and high school levels as well as park and (MSHSL) when they pass the written rules test as intercollegiate experience. This course may recreational programs. Students are eligible and pay registration fees. be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: to become certified and registered officials Must be a member of intercollegiate women’s with the Minnesota State High School League Internship: Sports Facility/Operations soccer team and have consent of instructor or (MSHSL) when they pass the written rules test Management athletic director. Restriction: Student must be and pay registration fees. PE 1780 1 – 12 Credits eligible based on the Minnesota College Athletic This course provides students an opportunity Conference (MCAC) and National Junior College Basketball Officiating to apply knowledge and skills learned in the Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules. PE 1091 1 Credit Sports Management program. Students will The course is designed to teach the fundamentals work in operational roles at facilities while Intercollegiate Women’s Softball of sports officiating in basketball. Coursework applying a variety of communication, technical, PE 2093 1 Credit covers officiating at the elementary, junior, and time management skills. Internship positions This course is for students who participate on and high school levels as well as park and must be held in some facet of the sports facility the intercollegiate women’s softball team. This recreational programs. Students are eligible management industry, and approved by the 651.779.3300 179 7 Course Descriptions course offers advanced skill instruction as well data, and synthesis of results. Prerequisite: these observations in order to explain as intercollegiate experience. This course may Assessment score placement in MATH 0070 astronomical phenomena. Calculations done in be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: or above, or completion of MATH 0030 with a this laboratory course will require no more than Must be a member of intercollegiate women’s grade of “C” or higher. basic arithmetic skills. softball team and have consent of instructor or athletic director. Restriction: Student must be General Physics I Introductory Physics I eligible based on the Minnesota College PHYS 1041 5 Credits PHYS 1081 5 Credits Athletic Conference (MCAC) and National MnTC: Goal 03 MnTC: Goal 03 Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules. This is the first course in a sequence that This course is the first of a comprehensive two- introduces the topics of mechanics using the semester sequence in introductory physics. The Intercollegiate Men’s Baseball mathematical techniques of algebra and topics of kinematics, vectors, rotational motion, PE 2094 1 Credit trigonometry. Students will investigate gravity, energy, and oscillatory motion are This course is designed for students who kinematics, forces, momentum, circular motion, introduced at the level of calculus. The course participate on the intercollegiate baseball team. work/energy, and rotational dynamics. The presents these topics as a foundation for further This course offers advanced skill instruction as course is problem-based, focusing on studies in science while at the same time well as intercollegiate experience. This course quantitative analysis of physics problems. It developing problem-solving skills that will be may be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: includes a computer-based laboratory component useful for students in practically any endeavor Must be a member of intercollegiate baseball in which students will collect, analyze, and they choose to undertake. Prerequisite: MATH team and have consent of the instructor or interpret data. Prerequisite: Assessment score 1081 or concurrent enrollment. athletic director. Restriction: Student must be placement in MATH 1061 or above, or Recommendation: High school physics or eligible based on the Minnesota College completion of MATH 0090 or MATH 1015 with a PHYS 1020. Athletic Conference (MCAC) and National grade of “C” or higher, or concurrent enrollment Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules. in MATH 0090 or MATH 1015. Introductory Physics II PHYS 1082 5 Credits Internship: Sports Management General Physics II MnTC: Goal 03 PE 2780 1 - 12 Credits PHYS 1042 5 Credits This course is the second course in a This course provides students with the MnTC: Goal 03 comprehensive two-semester sequence in opportunity to apply knowledge and skills This course is a continuation of PHYS 1041, introductory physics. The topics of wave motion, learned in the Sports Management program. introducing many of the remaining topics in geometric optics, and electricity and magnetism Students will work in a professional environment classical physics. This course in general physics are introduced at the level of calculus. The while applying a variety of human relations, introduces the topics of thermodynamics, course presents these topics as a foundation communication, sales and/or marketing and optics, waves, and electricity. It includes a for further studies in science while at the same operation/event management skills. Internship computer-based laboratory component where time developing problem-solving skills that will positions must be held within some facet of the students collect, analyze, and interpret data. be useful for students in practically any sports management or recreation industries. Prerequisite: Completion of PHYS 1041 with a endeavor they choose to undertake. May be repeated with program coordinator’s grade of “C” or higher. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHYS consent. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1081. MATH 1082 or concurrent enrollment. Descriptive Astronomy PHYS 1070 3 Credits Modern Physics MnTC: Goal 03 PHYS 2081 4 Credits Physics Descriptive Astronomy is an introductory course Modern physics is the study of physics since ………………………………………… intended for students with an interest in the the turn of the twentieth century. The two stars and planets. This course introduces the great theories of twentieth century physics are Physics Concepts motion of the stars and planets, the properties Einstein’s Theory of Relativity and the Quantum PHYS 1020 4 Credits of the solar system and its development, and Theory. The emphasis of this course will be on MnTC: Goal 03 the lives of stars. These ideas will be taught in giving students a thorough understanding of This course serves as an introduction to the such a way as to emphasize how astronomers these two complex topics as well as helping basic concepts of physics: motion, force, energy, know the properties of the universe and then students gain an understanding of how these momentum, and rotations. Additional topics in use their observations to construct scientific two theories apply to atomic and molecular physics may be included at the discretion of the models about how the universe works. structure and to condensed matter physics. instructor including (for example) fluid dynamics Other topics such as nuclear physics, elementary or the modern study of matter. The course is Descriptive Astronomy Laboratory particles physics, or astrophysics may also a problem-solving course, but the focus is on PHYS 1075 1 Credit be covered. Prerequisite: PHYS 1082, MATH the concepts of physics rather than on detailed MnTC: Goal 03 1082. quantitative analysis. This course is intended This is a laboratory course in which students for students who have not had a recent course will gain an understanding of how to use the in physics at the high school or college level. tools and methods of the astronomer. Students The laboratory associated with this course will make measurements and observations and emphasizes measurement, interpretation of will be asked to draw conclusions based on

180 Century College 2011-2012 constitutional principles, judicial review, patient information, prosthetic fabrication Political Science commerce powers, executive action, civil rights techniques and bench alignment procedures. In ………………………………………… and liberties, and the pivotal role of the U.S. addition, students fit and dynamically align a Supreme Court in maintaining the checks and sleeve suspension, as well as a joint and lacer Introduction to Political Science balances of our Federal system of government. trans-tibial prosthesis to patients. Prerequisite: POLS 1020 3 Credits This course is intended for all students, and it PRPR 2905 or concurrent enrollment. MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 is of special interest for students interested in This course introduces the discipline of political government and political science. Variations in Trans-Tibial Prostheses science. It will survey the political science PRPR 2915 4 Credits subfields of political behavior, comparative Internship: Political Science This hands-on course covers variations in trans- government, international relations and political POLS 1780 1 – 3 Credits tibial socket designs for the LisFranc, Chopart, theory. Key concepts such as power, the state, This course provides an opportunity for students Symes, Supracondylar (SC) and Suprapatellar conflict, ideology, nationalism, and political to intern with a state legislator, government (SP) style sockets. This course covers principles violence are examined. Structure and change in agency, political organization, or nonprofit of modular prosthetic systems and components. democratic and nondemocratic governments are agency. The course is designed to enhance Instructors prescribe a fitting which students emphasized. learning by putting to use the knowledge must evaluate, measure, and mold for a students have already attained and also trans-tibial patient, then fit a check socket and International Relations building on that knowledge and skill-set. The dynamically align the prosthesis for function POLS 1023 3 Credits individual competencies will vary from internship and comfort. Prerequisite: PRPR 2910 or MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 to internship depending upon the agency site. concurrent enrollment. This course introduces students to the central concepts that frame thinking about global Trans-Femoral Prostheses trends and the major theories in the study of PRPR 2930 2 Credits international relations. It identifies the actors in Prosthetic Practitioner This course focuses on evaluating, measuring, the global arena and discusses the processes by ………………………………………… and molding trans-femoral prosthetic devices. It which those actors make decisions. It looks at includes recording patient information, issues of global welfare and trends reshaping fabrication techniques, and bench alignment global conditions. This course also reviews the Introduction to Prosthetic as well as fitting and dynamic alignment of the globalization of trade, population demographics, Practitioner Program device. Students cover the characteristics of the ecological environment, armed conflict and PRPR 2900 3 Credits trans-femoral amputation surgery, functional its management. This introductory course identifies the role and anatomy, normal human locomotion and essential patient management skills of the biomechanics prior to patient contact in the lab American Government prosthetist. It describes the basic structure and setting. Prerequisite: PRPR 2915 or concurrent POLS 1031 3 Credits function of the musculoskeletal system. Study enrollment. MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 of biomechanical physics explains the forces The course examines the political process in that affect normal and abnormal human Trans-Femoral Suction Prostheses the United States of America. It pays special locomotion and correlates physics with the PRPR 2935 3 Credits attention to patterns of citizen participation, program’s practical application to effective This course introduces the suction socket which political parties and interest groups, and the treatment of disabled patients. is the most common trans-femoral suspension cultural and constitutional basis of the American used in prosthetic design. Students will evalu- political system. It also reviews the major Standard Patellar Tendon ate, measure, and mold a patient. Students governmental institutions involved in the making Bearing (PTB) Prosthesis will fabricate, and statically align and dynami- of public policy in the United States. These PRPR 2905 3 Credits cally align trans-femoral prostheses in a clinic institutions include the presidency, congress, The standard patellar tendon-bearing (PTB) is setting. Prerequisite: PRPR 2930 or concurrent and the federal courts. the most commonly made prosthetic device. enrollment. This course focuses on the functional anatomy State and Local Government and biomechanics of the lower limb, trans-tibial Knee and Hip Disarticulation Prostheses POLS 1033 3 Credits casting techniques - patient evaluation, PRPR 2940 1 Credit MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 measurement, molding, and bench alignment. It This course concentrates on knee disarticulation, This course introduces students to the dynamic also covers normal human locomotion and the hip disarticulation and hemi-pelvectomy world of state and local politics. It’s primary biomechanics of the trans-tibial limb as well prostheses. It introduces diagnostic imagery focus is on state constitutions, political parties as patient recordkeeping, fabrication, fitting, practices and psychology of disability theory. and interest groups, voting and elections, state and dynamic alignment of standard PTB type Students explore the business aspects of the legislatures, governors and mayors, and state prostheses. Prerequisite: PRPR 2900 or orthotics and prosthetics field including business courts. This course also gives special attention concurrent enrollment. practices, ethical philosophy, financial to Minnesota state politics, history, and culture. considerations, and employability skills. Trans-Tibial Prosthesis Constitutional Law PRPR 2910 3 Credits Trans-Femoral Hydraulic Knee Prostheses POLS 1035 3 Credits This course offers training in evaluation, PRPR 2945 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 measurement and molding of trans-tibial This course is focuses on fluid -controlled This course examines the development of prosthetic devices. It also covers recording knee mechanisms for trans-femoral amputees. 651.779.3300 181 7 Course Descriptions

Students evaluate, measure and record patient Prosthetist preceptor in an approved professional Prerequisite: PRTE 1030 or concurrent information and create molds for trans-femoral facility. In addition, students are observed enrollment. amputees. After selecting a fluid-controlled periodically on site by a Century College knee device from measurements, the prosthetic program instructor who also confers with Finishing Procedures for Patellar devices are statically aligned and then facility supervisors/preceptors. Prerequisite: Tendon-Bearing (PTB) Prostheses dynamically aligned to amputees for function Completion of all PRPR courses and consent of PRTE 1050 3 Credits and comfort. instructor. This course covers shaping, laminating, and finishing of Patellar tendon-bearing (PTB) Long Trans-Radial Prosthesis Prosthetic Practitioner prostheses. Prerequisite: PRTE 1040 or PRPR 2960 3 Credits Advanced Practicum Internship concurrent enrollment. This course involves evaluation, measuring, PRPR 2995 1 – 12 Credits and recording patient information and making a During the 1-12 credits of the Prosthetic Fabrication of Patellar Tendon-Bearing mold for a long trans-radial prosthesis. Students Practitioner Advanced Practicum Internship, the (PTB) Joint and Lacer will fabricate and fit the long trans-radial post-graduate Prosthetic Practitioner student PRTE 1060 3 Credits prosthesis. This course will also cover variations works in an approved prosthetic facility or This course covers laminating a patellar tendon- in upper limb and shoulder level amputations, department. Students apply theory and skills bearing (PTB) socket utilizing vacuum techniques, review basic upper limb muscular/skeletal learned in the Prosthetic Practitioner programs statically aligning PTB prostheses and mounting anatomy, as well as identify components and to actual patient contact under the direction of joints. Students will also fabricate fork straps material science for upper-limb fabrication. a certified prosthetist supervisor at the and joint covers. Prerequisite: PRTE 1050 or Prerequisite: PRPR 2945 or concurrent practicum site. The course tracks the student’s concurrent enrollment. enrollment. clinical experience and progress toward fulfillment of the Prerequisite postgraduate Anatomy of Trans-Femoral Amputations Short Trans-Radial Prostheses clinical exposure required by the American PRTE 1070 3 Credits PRPR 2965 3 Credits Board for Certification in Orthotics and This course covers anatomy of trans-femoral This hands-on course provides training for the Prosthetics prior to national certification testing. amputations, and trans-femoral prosthetic fabrication and fitting of the short trans-radial Students may repeat this course up to a total of measurement charts. This course focuses on prosthesis. During this course students 12 credits. Prerequisite: Graduation from the duplicating procedures for making a Patellar concentrate on patient evaluation, practice Prosthetic Practitioner Program. tendon-bearing (PTB) prosthesis. Students mold casting techniques, check socket fittings, shape and laminate the prosthesis, as well as and complete the fabrication and fitting for both Prosthetic Technology finish and assemble the PTB prosthesis for short trans-radial and self-suspending Introduction to Prosthetics delivery to a patient. This course covers trans-radial prostheses. Prerequisite: PRPR PRTE 1020 3 Credits anatomy of trans-femoral amputations, and 2960 or concurrent enrollment. This course introduces the role of the prosthetic trans-femoral prosthetic measurement charts. technician and the safety practices and habits Prerequisite: PRTE 1060 or concurrent Externally Powered Prostheses required by the profession. Topics include safety enrollment. PRPR 2970 2 Credits practices, and prosthetic bench tools and This course introduces students to the theories equipment as well as the materials and Trans-Femoral Socket Fabrication and practical aspects of casting techniques, components used to craft prosthetic fabrications. PRTE 1080 4 Credits myotesting (muscle testing), fitting procedures This course concentrates on creating plaster of and training for patients using externally Anatomy of Trans-Tibial Amputations Paris models of trans-femoral residual limbs, as powered prosthetic devices. Prerequisite: PRTE 1030 4 Credits well as the lay-up and lamination of trans- PRPR 2965 or concurrent enrollment. This course covers the relationship between femoral prosthetic sockets. Activities include trans-tibial anatomy and prosthetic measurement placement of a trans-femoral socket in an Trans-Humeral Prosthesis charts in trans-tibial amputations. This course extension block, static alignment of a trans- PRPR 2975 3 Credits will introduce students to trans-tibial socket femoral socket on an adjustable leg, duplicate This course focuses on the functions and fabrication. Students will make plaster of Paris alignment of a trans-femoral prosthesis, and applications of a trans-humeral prosthesis. models, prepare tapered polyvinylalcohol (PVA) attachment of trans-femoral flexible leather Topics include casting techniques, fabrication sleeves, lay up the patellar tendon-bearing belts and hip joint components. Prerequisite: and assembly of prosthetic components, fitting (PTB) socket and laminate PTB sockets. PRTE 1070 or concurrent enrollment. check sockets, and the finished trans-humeral prosthesis to a patient model. Prerequisite: Trans-Tibial Socket Inserts, Finishing Procedures for PRPR 2970 or concurrent enrollment. Alignment and Duplication Trans-Femoral Prostheses PRTE 1040 3 Credits PRTE 2000 3 Credits Prosthetic Practitioner Practicum This course concentrates on fabrication This course prepares students for shaping and PRPR 2990 7 Credits techniques for trans-tibial socket inserts and finish lamination procedures of trans-femoral This practicum provides students with oppor- patellar tendon-bearing (PTB) waist belts with prostheses and assembly of trans-femoral tunities to apply the theories and skills learned suspension attachments. In the lab, students prostheses. Prerequisite: PRTE 1080 or in the program in an approved clinical setting place PTB sockets into extension blocks, concurrent enrollment. with actual patient contact. Practicum students statically align and assemble them, and practice work under the direct supervision of a Certified procedures for duplicating proper PTB alignments.

182 Century College 2011-2012 Thermoplastic Check Socket Fabrication of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher or the brain’s influence on behaviors and mental PRTE 2010 3 Credits consent of the instructor. Restriction: May not processes. The focus is on how the brain and This course concentrates on vacuum forming be taken for credit if credit has been earned in nervous system contribute to psychological plastic trans-tibial, trans-femoral, long trans- ANTH 1000 or SOC 1000. functioning, both normal and pathological. This radial, short trans-radial and trans-humeral course presents a brief introduction to the field check sockets. Prerequisite: PRTE 2000 or General Psychology of cognitive neuroscience, the multidisciplinary concurrent enrollment. PSYC 1020 4 Credits study of how the brain affects cognition and MnTC: Goal 05 mental states. Part I topics include the history Anatomy of Upper-Limb Amputation Psychology is the science of behavior and and philosophy of brain research, how neurons and Long Trans-Radial Fabrication mental processes. Scientific psychologists do and synapses work, fundamental brain anatomy PRTE 2020 3 Credits research on human and animal behavior, and and localization of function, the cerebral This course introduces students to upper-limb on mental activities such as cognition and hemispheres and split-brain, brain development, amputation anatomy and upper-limb intelligence. This course is a survey of the and the role of genetics. Prerequisite: measurement charts. Students will identify fundamental principles, research findings, and Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or upper-limb components used in the prosthetic theories in psychology. This course does not completion of RDNG 90 with grade of “C” or industry and fabricate a long trans-radial pros- train students in the practice or application of higher. Recommendation: PSYC 1020. thesis. Prerequisite: PRTE 2010 or concurrent psychology, but introduces the core ideas and enrollment. findings in the scientific study of behavior and Brain, Mind, and Behavior II: the mind. Psychology is a very broad discipline Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Fabrication of Short Trans-Radial that includes many topics including brain PSYC 2002 1 Credit and Trans-Humeral Prosthesis anatomy and function, learning, development, What is the biopsychology of desire? How does PRTE 2030 4 Credits perception, memory, emotions, motivation, the brain regulate and influence experiences of This course introduces materials and techniques personality, social psychology, sleep and motivation, emotion, reward, and pleasure? This used to fabricate short trans-radial and trans- dreaming, and psychological disorders and their course presents an introduction to the brain’s humeral prosthetic devices. Students will treatments. role in mental and behavioral processes that fabricate short trans-radial and trans-humeral involve motivation, sex, drug addiction, music, prosthetic devices in a lab setting. Psychology of Adjustment and emotions. The focus is on how the brain Prerequisite: PRTE 2020 or concurrent PSYC 1030 3 Credits and nervous system contribute to and influence enrollment. MnTC: Goal 05 psychological functioning, both normal and This course is a survey of the psychological pathological, in ways that are related to Clinical Internship Practicum factors involved in human adjustment and cravings and desires, such as sex, motivation, PRTE 2780 4 Credits healthy personal development, covering the music, and emotion. Prerequisite: Assessment During this 160-hour prosthetic clinical, main approaches of contemporary psychology: score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of students are placed in a prosthetic facility psychoanalytic, behavioral, humanistic, RDNG 90 with grade of “C” or higher. or department. This placement provides the cognitive, and biological. This course includes Recommendation: PSYC 1020 or PSYC 2001. opportunity to apply theory and skills learned discussion of motivation, theories of personality, throughout the program, and be under the emotions, stress, mental health, relationships, Brain, Mind, and Behavior III: direction of a certified prosthetist or clinical and psychological disorders and therapies. Sensation, Movement, and Language supervisor. Prerequisite: Completion of all PSYC 2003 1 Credit PRTE curriculum and consent of instructor. Developmental Psychology How does the brain receive information, interpret PSYC 1041 3 Credits it, and then respond? This course presents an MnTC: Goal 05 introduction to the brain’s role in sensation The focus of this course is on human (vision, hearing, and other senses), perception Psychology development from conception to death. The (creating meaning from sensory information), ………………………………………… course includes research methodology, language (including language disorders such theoretical perspectives, and the physical, as aphasia), and body movement (including Introduction to the Social and Behavioral cognitive, and psychosocial changes occurring disorders of movement such as dystonia and Sciences: ANTH, PSYC and SOC in human development. Emphasis will be placed Parkinson’s disease). The focus is on how the PSYC 1000 3 Credits on the application of research and theory to brain and nervous system sense the This course serves as a broad introduction to current issues. Prerequisite: Assessment score environment, perceive and interpret incoming three of the social and behavioral sciences: placement in RDNG 1000 or above or completion sensory information, communicate with others Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology. The of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. using language, and move the muscles of the course provides an overview of the history, Recommendation: PSYC 1020. For non-native body. Prerequisite(s): Assessment score theories, research methods, and research English speakers, completion of ESOL 1035 with placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of publications of each discipline. The course a grade of “C” or higher, or English language RDNG 90 with grade of “C” or higher. is designed to help students to acquire the proficiency equivalent to ESOL 1035. Recommendation(s): PSYC 1020 or PSYC knowledge and skills that will enable them to 2001. succeed in the introductory courses in these Brain, Mind, and Behavior I: Foundations three disciplines. Prerequisite: Assessment PSYC 2001 1 Credit score placement in RDNG 0090, or completion This course is a description and discussion of

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Brain, Mind, and Behavior IV: well-being and future of the child. The course published at the time of registration. Higher Mental Processes includes an in-depth study of the physical, Prerequisite: PSYC 1020 or consent of PSYC 2004 1 Credits cognitive, and psychosocial changes that occur instructor; assessment score placement in This course is an introduction to the brain’s from birth to adolescence. The course includes RDNG 1000 or above, or the completion of role in the higher mental and psychological research methods, and theories of child RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; and functions that people experience. The focus is development, as well as, an exploration of assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or on how the brain and nervous system contribute genetic and environmental factors that completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” to and influence complex cognitive processes, influence the child’s development. or higher. sleep, awareness, and psychological abnormalities Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, and RDNG 1000 or above or completion of RDNG Alzheimer’s disease. This course presents the 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. most recent findings in the scientific study of Recommendation: PSYC 1020. Public Safety the biopsychology of learning, memory, cognition, ………………………………………… sleep, consciousness, and mental disorders. Adolescent Development Prerequisite: Assessment score placement PSYC 2044 3 Credits Firefighter I in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 90 with MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 FRTA 1091 5 Credits grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: Adolescent psychology is a field within Firefighter I is an introduction to fire science. It PSYC 1020 or PSYC 2001. Developmental Psychology, concerned with the is intended to provide the skills and knowledge psychological principles that apply to the study necessary to take the Minnesota Firefighter I Abnormal Psychology of adolescent development. The course includes certification test and function in an entry level PSYC 2021 3 Credits an in-depth study of the physical, cognitive, position on a fire department or service. The MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 and psychosocial changes that occur during the course will emphasize Self Contained Breathing This course is an introduction to the diagnosis, adolescent years. This course will familiarize Apparatus (SCBA) use and care, forcible entry, classification, causes, and treatments of students with the fundamental psychological search and rescue in a structure, ladder use and psychological disorders. This course covers the concepts, research findings, and theories in care, fire hose and appliance use and care, fire Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental adolescent psychology. It also may include the streams, ventilation, fire prevention and public Disorders (DSM), the book universally used to study of scientific psychological principles, education, fire extinguishers, salvage and diagnosis mental illnesses, as well as theories related to the development of emotions, overhaul, fire control, safety, ropes and knots, about disorders, descriptions and statistics of identity, gender, sexuality, ethical and moral and communications. Prerequisite: Medical major mental illnesses, and medical and development, families, peers, schools, clearance by a physician verifying that the psychological therapies. Some of the disorders achievement, culture, and adolescent problems. student is fit to perform the sometimes that will be studied in detail include Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in physically demanding tasks of firefighter schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety RDNG 1000 or above or completion of RDNG training and is approved for respirator use. disorders, and developmental, cognitive and 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Restriction: This course is limited to personality disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 1020. Recommendation: PSYC 1020. individuals affiliated with fire services that are able to procure fire gear to use in training. This Forensic Psychology Adulthood, Aging and Death includes complete turnout gear, helmet, and self PSYC 2031 3 Credits PSYC 2045 3 Credits contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a Forensic Psychology seeks to provide to students MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 mask. a broad-based understanding of the role of Adulthood, Aging, and Death present an psychology within the legal field. Students will overview of the developmental tasks of Firefighter II learn about aspects of human behavior related adulthood, with particular reference to aging FRTA 1092 2 Credits to the legal process including eyewitness and death. It includes the study of the physical, Firefighter II is a continuation to Firefighter I, memory and testimony, competence and cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of the aging and along with EMS 1095 (Hazardous Materials insanity, risk assessment, and criminal behavior. process. Normal aspects of aging are Operations), is intended to provide the skills and The emphasis will be on scientific and empirical contrasted with aging related to various knowledge necessary to take the Minnesota applications of psychology to civil and criminal diseases. Ethical, moral and other contemporary Firefighter II certification test and function in a law. Prerequisite: PSYC 1020, RDNG 0090 issues associated with adulthood, aging and more advanced capacity on a fire department or with a grade of “C” or higher, or assessment death will be examined. Prerequisite: service. The course will emphasize Incident score placement into RDNG 1000. Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 report writing, fire suppression-flammable Recommendation: ENGL 0090 with a grade of or above or completion of RDNG 0090 with a liquids, fire suppression-flammable gases, “C” or higher, or assessment score placement grade of ‘C’ or higher. Recommendation: PSYC fire ground command, evidence preservation, into ENGL 1021. 1020. vehicle extrication, assisting the rescue team, pre-incident survey, equipment maintenance, Child Development Special Topics in Psychology fire hose testing, and fire hydrant testing. PSYC 2043 3 Credits PSYC 2790 1 – 3 Credits Prerequisite: FRTA 1091 (Firefighter I). Medical MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 A course in which one of a variety of clearance by a physician verifying that the Child Development is a field, within contemporary topics of interest would be student is fit to perform the sometimes Developmental Psychology, concerned with the selected as the focus for study. The specific physically demanding tasks of firefighter facts and principles that influence the health, topic will be announced in advance, and training and is approved for respirator use.

184 Century College 2011-2012 Restriction: This course is limited to individuals Community Service Principles to manage projects of varying sizes and difficulty affiliated with fire services that are able to PSAF 1035 3 Credits that they may encounter in the public safety procure fire gear to use in training. This includes This course will explore the perceptions and discipline. This course will provide activities to complete turnout gear, helmet, and self expectations of governmental organizations, the simulate selecting or analyzing an contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a media, and culturally diverse communities. The organization for an issue, procedure, process, mask. course provides a focus on customer service, problem, or service that can be improved or public relations, crisis communications, developed. Then the student will be provided Hazardous Materials Operations recruitment and retention, and education as it resources concerning how to design, develop, FRTA 1095 3 Credits relates to public safety. Recommendation: implement, evaluate, and make necessary Hazardous Materials Operations is an Computer literacy and word processing skills. improvements or modifications to the project. introduction to hazardous materials intended to This course will also focus on presenting all provide the skills and knowledge necessary Technological Disasters the project stages and final project results to recognize, identify, and remain safe in PSAF 1100 3 Credits in written, multimedia, and verbal formats. potentially hazardous environments. The course This course is designed to study various Recommendation: Computer literacy and word will emphasize hazardous materials recognition, unintentional technological disasters, such processing skills. hazardous materials identification, effects of as structural failures, hazardous materials hazardous materials on people and the releases, fire outbreaks, and transportation Public Safety Capstone environment, material safety data sheets accidents. Students will develop case studies PSAF 2050 3 Credits (MSDS) and safety precautions. This course of various technological disasters and utilize The Public Safety Capstone course is intended must be completed to receive Minnesota critical thinking and analysis methods to to provide the public safety student with the Firefighter I certification. determine the anatomy of the given disaster. opportunity to research, analyze, and present a multidisciplinary approach to current issues or Foundations of Public Safety Independent Study events within the public safety arena. Using a PSAF 1020 3 Credits PSAF 1790 1 – 4 Credits team approach, the student will demonstrate This survey course is an introduction to the This course provides the opportunity for their skills in writing, critical thinking, and multidisciplinary field of public safety as it students to enhance their learning experiences knowledge of public safety. applies to the disciplines of emergency medical or explore a specialty area beyond the scope services (EMS), the fire service, law of the basic Public Safety coursework through enforcement, communications/dispatch, and an independent study projects. Projects will be emergency management. Students will not only developed cooperatively between the students Radiologic Technology study an overview of each discipline/ and the instructor with the approval of the dean ………………………………………… occupation, but interact with peers from their in order to help the student pursue specific own profession as well as others from across areas of interest relative to public safety. Fundamentals of Radiography the public safety spectrum. Recommendation: Projects may apply to the students discipline RADT 1020 3 Credits Computer literacy and word processing skills. within public safety or may be interdisciplinary This course is an introduction to the field of in scope. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor radiography and its role in health care. Basic Public Safety Technology and dean. Completion of PSAF 1020 or patient care skills, body mechanics, infection PSAF 1031 3 Credits equivalent with a grade of “B” or above. control techniques, aseptic procedures, his course focuses on integrating new and Recommendation: Computer literacy, word emergency care, drug administration, HIPPA emerging technology in managing the processing skills, and basic PowerPoint skills. guidelines, patient communication and meeting allocation and utilization of resources needed the psychological needs of the patient are during large scale gatherings, special events, Incident Command Strategies discussed. Students are introduced to the basic natural, human-made, and terrorist disasters. PSAF 2040 4 Credits principles of radiation protection and safety, Prerequisite: PSAF 1020 or instructor consent. This course is a comprehensive and in-depth related radiography terminology, legal issues, Recommendation: Computer literacy and word examination of the incident command system and basic exposure factors of radiology. processing skills. used to manage small to large scale natural, Students will demonstrate theory and clinical human-made and terrorist incidents using the applications in the laboratory setting. Principles of Public Safety Leadership guidelines set forth by the National Incident Prerequisite: Application and acceptance in PSAF 1032 3 Credits Management System (NIMS) per Homeland the Radiologic Technology Program and This course will examine decision-making Security Presidential Directive-5. Basic through concurrent enrollment in RADT 1031. models, team development techniques, and advanced principles of the incident command leadership skills necessary to contribute to the system and NIMS will be discussed, examined, Anatomy and Positioning I success of a public safety organization. This and applied in simulations utilizing various RADT 1031 5 Credits course will also assess how organizational media all revolving around a multidisciplinary The course is the first of two semester courses behavior, laws, and culture influence the approach. Recommendation: Computer that pertain to anatomy and radiographic delivery of public safety. Prerequisite: PSAF literacy and word processing skills. positioning of the body. Initially, the student is 1031 or instructor consent. Recommendation: introduced to radiographic terminology, including Computer literacy and word processing skills. Project Management in Public Safety anatomical body planes, surfaces, movements PSAF 2045 3 Credits and topographical landmarks. This course This course is intended to prepare the student covers the anatomy and radiographic positioning

651.779.3300 185 7 Course Descriptions of the chest, abdomen and extremities. Prerequisite: Current standing as a radiologic Radiation Biology and Protection Emphasis is also placed on bone development, student and/or a healthcare worker performing RADT 2000 1 Credit skeletal articulations and joint morphology. The bone density exams. Restriction: Must be a The course is an introduction to the science of student will demonstrate theory and clinical radiologic technology student and/or employed molecular and cellular radiobiology including applications in the laboratory setting. The in a healthcare facility and currently performing the early and late effects of radiation. Federal student must be able to perform physical tasks bone densitrometry. Not intended to prepare and State radiation guidelines are reviewed to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: student for employment. and also all methods of minimizing radiation Concurrent enrollment in RADT 1020. exposure. Prerequisite: RADT 1032, RADT Bone Densitometry II 1040, RADT 1781 and concurrent enrollment in Anatomy and Positioning II RADT 1052 1 Credit RADT 1782. RADT 1032 3 Credits During this course the student will review This course is the second of two semester advanced bone densitometry topics. Topics of Imaging Pathology courses that pertain to anatomy and discussion include bone composition physiology, RADT 2010 1 Credit radiographic positioning of the human body. The patient education skills, state and national The student will be introduced to various first portion of the course pertains to anatomy guidelines and position statements, radiation disease conditions of patients and the effect and positioning of the vertebral column and safety and scanning protocol. Two of the class these have on the resulting image. The student skull. The second portion of the course places sessions will be held at a local health care will also be introduced to other types of imaging emphasis on the use of contrast medium in facility. Not intended to prepare student for modalities including which modality is preferred radiography of the body systems. Routine employment. Prerequisite: Must be a radiologic for diagnosing specific pathologic disorders. contrast procedures of the digestive, biliary technology student, a registered radiographer Prerequisite: RADT 2020, RADT 2030, RADT and urinary procedures and related anatomical and/or a healthcare facility employee currently 2783 and concurrent enrollment in RADT 2090, structures will be included. The remainder of performing bone densitometry. Restriction: RADT 2100 and RADT 2784. the course will emphasize specialized RADT 1051 or permission of instructor. procedures using contrast medium. The student Introduction to Sectional Anatomy will demonstrate theory and clinical applica- Clinical Radiography I RADT 2020 2 Credits tions in the laboratory setting. The student must RADT 1781 6 Credits This is an introductory course designed to be able to perform physical tasks to complete The course is designed to provide students prepare students to identify anatomical course requirements. with opportunities to apply basic theoretical structures on sectional images that are principles of radiography and patient care to obtained in related imaging modalities. During Radiographic Exposure Factors practical experience in the clinical setting. the laboratory section of the course the student RADT 1040 3 Credits Students will assist with and perform basic will have an opportunity to view computer- The course is an introduction to the science of radiographic procedures under the direction of a generated sectional images and identify radiographic image production and explores the qualified practitioner at affiliated clinical sites. specific anatomy without overlapping structures. details of the principles of radiographic exposure State regulations regarding safe operation of Students of the course will be expected to techniques. Topics of discussion include film radiation-generating equipment will be followed complete a clinical rotation in computerized processing, intensifying screens, grids, contrast, and proper radiation safety practices will be tomography. Prerequisite: RADT 1782, RADT density, control of scatter radiation, and the adhered to. Students must be able to perform 2000 and concurrent enrollment in RADT 2030 management of human body variables in image physical tasks to complete course requirements. and RADT 2783. production. Emphasis is placed on methods to Prerequisite: RADT 1020, RADT 1031 and minimize radiation exposure to the patient and concurrent enrollment in RADT 1032 and RADT Radiation Physics and Quality Control self. Image production and viewing using the 1040. MN Human Services background study RADT 2030 2 Credits advances of digital radiography and associated with no restrictions. During this course the basics of x-ray circuitry, computer technology are included. In addition, production of x-radiation and basic operation the course introduces students to the computer Clinical Radiography II of energized x-ray and fluoroscopic units are network systems that store, transmit, and RADT 1782 6 Credits reviewed. Additionally, the differences between retrieve digital radiographic images. Students The course is designed to provide students with digital and computerized imaging will be will apply classroom theory in the clinical setting. opportunities to apply basic theoretical princi- introduced. This course will place emphasis on ples of radiography and patient care to practical quality control testing in the imaging Bone Densitometry I experience in the clinical setting. Students will department. Some basic quality control testing RADT 1051 1 Credit assist with and perform radiographic procedures will be observed and analyzed by the students. This course is designed to introduce the student under the direction of a qualified practitioner Prerequisite: RADT 1782, RADT 2000 and to the basic principles of bone densitometry. at affiliated clinical sites. State regulations concurrent enrollment in RADT 2020 and RADT The course includes discussion of metabolic regarding safe operation of radiation-generating 2783. bone disorders, modality history, patient care, equipment will be followed and proper radiation equipment operation and physics with an safety practices will be adhered to. Students Radiography Seminar emphasis on radiation protection. This is the must be able to perform physical tasks to RADT 2060 2 Credits first of a two part course sequence to assist complete course requirements. Prerequisite: This course is designed allow students to apply participants with preparation for the national RADT 1032, RADT 1040, RADT 1781 and all previously learned coursework to entry level certification exam in bone densitometry. concurrent enrollment in RADT 2000. radiography standards. This is the final academic course before graduation. Prerequisite: RADT

186 Century College 2011-2012 2010, RADT 2090, RADT 2100, RADT 2784 and direction of a qualified practitioner at affiliated the cross sectional anatomy of the brain, skull, concurrent enrollment in RADT 2785. clinical sites. State regulations regarding safe thorax, spine, abdomen and pelvis. Clinical operation of radiation-generating equipment indications relative to the appropriate CT exam Topics in Radiology will be followed and proper radiation safety will be discussed. RADT 2090 1 Credit practices will be adhered to. Students must In this course, students will be expected to be able to perform physical tasks to complete Cross Sectional Anatomy II investigate and report on various legal, ethical course requirements. Prerequisite: RADT 1782, RADT 2804 2 Credits and cultural diversity issues that impact the RADT 2000 and concurrent enrollment in RADT This is an advanced cross sectional anatomy radiography field. Job preparation skills specific 2020 and RADT 2030. MN Human Services course designed to review images obtained in to the field of radiology are also discussed. background study with no restrictions. Computed Tomography. Topics of discussion will Prerequisite: RADT 2020, RADT 2030, and include musclo-skeletal imaging, post RADT 2783 and concurrent enrollment in RADT Clinical Radiography IV myleography, radiation therapy procedures, 2010, RADT 2100 and 2784. RADT 2784 8 Credits vascular structures, intervention procedures Students continue their clinical experiences and such as drainage, biopsies and aspiration. Introduction to Mammography have an opportunity to rotate to another clinical RADT 2095 1 Credit facility. Students will perform radiographic Patient Assessment in This is an elective RADT course designed for procedures with limited supervision, emphasizing Computed Tomography second year RADT students interested in proficiency in trauma, bedside, and specialized RADT 2808 2 Credits pursuing career opportunities in mammography. radiographic procedures. Students will select This course is designed to introduce the student Students may choose to perform a clinical an optional rotation from among various special to patient care and assessment of the CT rotation in mammography during Clinical imaging modalities. Students will assist with patient. Items of discussion include methods of Radiography IV, which would fulfill the minimum and perform radiographic procedures under the evaluating patients with various health MQSA federal requirements to perform direction of a qualified practitioner at affiliated conditions, collecting vital signs, drugs and mammography upon graduation. Prerequisite: clinical sites. State regulations regarding safe routes of administration, infection control and RADT 1782 and concurrent enrollment in the operation of radiation-generating equipment emergency situations. Recommendation: CPR Century College RADT Program or a registered will be followed and proper radiation safety Certification but not required. radiologic technologist. practices will be adhered to. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete Computed Tomography Physics Introduction to Computed Tomography course requirements. Prerequisite: RADT and Instrumentation I RADT 2100 1 Credit 2020, RADT 2030, RADT 2783 and concurrent RADT 2812 2 Credits This required course includes the fundamentals enrollment in RADT 2010, RADT 2090 and RADT This course is designed to provide the student of computed tomography (CT), equipment 2100. with an introductory presentation of the components, image creation and manipulation, physical principles and instrumentation involved CT protocols and their applications in radiology Clinical Radiography V in computed tomography. The historical and specialized examinations performed in RADT 2785 6 Credits development of CT is reviewed. Physics topics the CT department. Students will have the The final clinical course provides students with include x-radiation, CT beam attenuation, linear opportunity to apply the theoretical component an opportunity to integrate and apply all attenuation coefficients, tissue characteristics in Clinical Radiography III, IV and V, under the previously learned clinical and academic and Hounsfield numbers application. The course direct supervision of a qualified radiologic theories in a practical setting. Students will will include a discussion of types of CT technologist. Prerequisite: RADT 2020, RADT perform all radiographic examinations with scanners, CT hardware, basic image formatting 2030, RADT 2783 and concurrent enrollment in limited supervision in various clinical situations. and software functions. RADT 2010, RADT 2090 and RADT 2784. Students will assist with and perform radiographic procedures under the direction of a qualified Computed Tomography Physics Clinical Radiography III practitioner at affiliated clinical sites. State and Instrumentation II RADT 2783 8 Credits regulations regarding safe operation of radiation- RADT 2816 2 Credits This course is designed to provide the student generating equipment will be followed and The second physics course will explore the with opportunities to master performance proper radiation safety practices will be processing of CT images from data acquisition. competencies and gain additional experience adhered to. Students must be able to perform The technique for post processing, archiving in all areas of diagnostic radiology. Emphasis physical tasks to complete course requirements. and assessing patient factors related to imaging is placed on fluoroscopic, surgical and trauma Prerequisite: RADT 2010, RADT 2090, RADT quality will be reviewed. Methods of improving radiography. Students will be assigned in the 2100, RADT 2784 and concurrent enrollment in image quality and reducing artifact production special imaging modalities of computed RADT 2060. will be presented. The benefits of spiral, helical tomography and angiography. Assigned and multi-detectors are covered in the course. rotations to an area children’s hospital provides Cross Sectional Anatomy I additional experience in pediatric radiology. RADT 2800 2 Credits Computed Tomography Radiation Students who elect to pursue the MQSA This course is designed to introduce the student Safety and Quality Control mammography certificate will rotate through to the radiology related imaging modality of RADT 2820 2 Credits the mammography department for a one-week Computed Tomography (CT). Introduction of The purpose of this course to review all possible orientation rotation. Students will assist with the basic CT unit and operational components methods of reducing patient exposure to the and perform radiographic procedures under the will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on patient, personnel and the public. A discussion

651.779.3300 187 7 Course Descriptions of the radiation health and safety requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and health care organizations are included. The second portion of the course will deal with establishing and implementing a quality management program in CT departments.

Computed Tomography Pathology RADT 2824 2 Credits This entire course is devoted to the study of common diseases/disorders that are best visualized by obtaining CT images. A discussion of supportive diagnostic exams is included. Case studies in CT will be used in the discussion of pathological findings.Prerequisite: RADT 2800, RADT 2804, or permission of the instructor.

Computed Tomography Imaging and Application RADT 2828 2 Credits Reading American History foundational to the technologies of solar During the course students will study the RDNG 0093 4 Credits thermal and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. procedure protocols for computed tomography. This reading course focuses on the broad story Topics include current and potential methods of The protocols include orientation and positioning, of American History by studying the concept of harnessing solar radiation as an energy source, contrast media usage, scout imaging, selectable freedom while developing textbook processing solar thermal theory and application, and solar scan parameters, filming and archiving of the and college learning skills. Students will photovoltaic theory and application. images. Students will have the opportunity to develop learning strategies as well as useful Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in view numerous CT images and critique them for background knowledge for college-level RDNG 0090 or completion of RDNG 0080 with quality, anatomy and pathology. American History as well as other social science a “C” or better. Assessment score placement in and humanities courses. Reading American MATH 1015 or equivalent with a “C” or better. History 93 fulfills the Reading 90 requirement. Prerequisite: RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” Reading or higher, or appropriate assessment score. ………………………………………… Sociology Critical Reading and Thinking for College ………………………………………… Preparation for College Reading RDNG 1000 3 Credits RDNG 0080 4 Credits Critical Reading and Thinking for College is a Introduction to the Social and Behavioral This course offers preparation for reading college level course in reading which emphasizes Sciences: ANTH, PSYC and SOC college-level material. Topics include basic critical reading and thinking skills using focused SOC 1000 3 Credits reading strategies, techniques, and practices to questioning. This course primarily presents This course serves as a broad introduction to improve comprehension, increase vocabulary, and applies strategies for critical analysis and three of the social and behavioral sciences: and develop thoughtful responses to reading. evaluation of college-level texts. Students will Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology. The The close relationship of reading, writing, and develop strategies to adjust reading rate based course provides an overview of the history, thinking will be emphasized. Prerequisite: on need and purpose to enhance more effective theories, research methods, and research Assessment score placement in RDNG 0080 and textbook study and to increase college level publications of each discipline. The course concurrent enrollment in STSC 1000. vocabulary. Prerequisite: Appropriate is designed to help students to acquire the assessment score or completion of RDNG 0090 knowledge and skills that will enable them to Introduction to College Reading with a grade of “C” or higher. succeed in the introductory courses in these RDNG 0090 4 Credits three disciplines. Prerequisite: Assessment This course focuses on techniques for read- score placement in RDNG 0090, or completion ing and studying textbooks in various college Renewable Energy of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher or courses. Topics include effective learning and consent of the instructor. Restriction: May not critical reading strategies for social sciences, Systems be taken for credit if credit has been earned in sciences, technology, and the humanities. ………………………………………… ANTH 1000 or PSYC 1000. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in RDNG 0090 or completion of RDNG 0080 with a Introduction to Sociology grade of “C” or higher. Solar Energy Basics SOC 1020 3 Credits RENW 2020 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 This course provides the student with an This course is a survey of sociology’s major overview of the theory and practice theoretical perspectives and research methods.

188 Century College 2011-2012 Basic concepts include culture, socialization, Sociology of the Family completion of SOC 1020 with a grade of “C” or groups, organizations, deviance, social SOC 2031 3 Credits higher. institutions, change, and inequalities based on MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 class, race, and gender. Students learn how This course examines the family as a social Sociology of Gender and Work sociological research is conducted using institution, focusing on how family life both SOC 2061 3 Credits concepts, theories, and methods as well as the shapes and is shaped by larger social forces, MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 significance of a global perspective for including the economy and public policy. The How does gender influence your occupational understanding social behavior. Prerequisite: diversity of family forms and experiences, and choices and opportunities? This course explores Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 how these change over time, will be examined the changing relationship between gender and or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with along the lines of gender, race, class, and the institution of work. Topics include individual a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: sexual orientation. The course will also address level issues of identity and relationships as well Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or the gendered nature of family roles and as structural issues of inequality and public completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” experience, i.e. the way that individuals’ actions policy. Prerequisite: Assessment score or higher. may conform to, or challenge, dominant cultural placement in ENGL 1021. expectations of women and men in families. Sociology of Families in Crisis Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in Social Psychology SOC 1033 3 Credits RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG SOC 2071 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 How are individual family problems connected Recommendation: Assessment score Why do people behave as they do? How do to broader social systems? This course explores placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of society, social groups, and other people impact the social forces that influence family crises. It ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Prior individuals’ choices, beliefs, and identities? This covers a variety of issues, such as poverty, completion of SOC 1020 or WGST 1061 with a sociology course will attempt to answer these family violence, and contemporary social grade of “C” or higher. questions through the examination of key social problems that affect families. Relevant social psychological theories and concepts, including policy debates are also discussed. Prerequisite: Sociology of Race and Ethnicity socialization, the self, symbolic communication, Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 SOC 2051 3 Credits self-presentation, group cohesion and conformity, or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 deviant behavior, and collective behavior and grade of “C” or higher. This course introduces students to the social movements. Prerequisite: Assessment complexity of diverse racial/ethnic groups in score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or Sociology of Social Problems the United States. It focuses on the historical completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” SOC 1041 3 Credits development of the concept of race, or higher. Recommendation: Assessment MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 contemporary issues of racial formation, white score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of This course is a survey of the sociology of a privilege, individual prejudice and discrimination, ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher; SOC selected set of social problems in the U.S. institutional racism and discrimination, racial/ 1020 with a grade of “C” or higher. and globally, e.g. crime and violence, poverty, ethnic identity and collective resistance. unemployment, war and terrorism, environmental Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in Criminology and Criminal Behavior degradation, and population growth. The RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG SOC 2087 3 Credits social-structural and cultural sources of these 0090 with a grade “C” or higher. MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 problems are critically analyzed, and structural This course is designed to develop an and cultural solutions following from such Sociology of Disability understanding of criminally deviant behavior analyses are examined. Prerequisite: SOC 2053 3 Credits and how it is studied within the discipline of Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 sociology. Students will study crime theories, or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a Disability activists reject society’s “pity for the trends in criminal behavior, and methods of grade of “C” or higher. handicapped,” demanding acceptance and the criminological investigation. Public policy same opportunities nondisabled people take implications and considerations from the local Introduction to the for granted to be out and about in the world. to national levels will be examined in the US Criminal Justice System Starting with a brief history of disability in the and other countries. The global focus of this SOC 1080 3 Credits United States, this course will examine how course will draw from cross-cultural, MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 disability is socially constructed and forms an transnational, and international examples, such This course provides an overview of the criminal axis of inequality in society. Topics include as the drug trade, human trafficking, or terrorism. justice system in US society, including the role disability culture and identity, disability policy, Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in of the police, courts, and corrections. the intersection of disability and gender, RDNG 1000 or above or completion of RDNG Sociological perspectives are applied to an portrayals of disability in the media, and 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. analysis of crime and victimization, ethics, and disability rights movements in the US and Recommendation: SOC 1020 or SOC 1080. the concept of justice. Prerequisite: abroad. Prerequisite: Assessment score Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or Data Analysis for the Social Sciences or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” SOC 2991 4 Credits a grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: or higher. Recommendation: Assessment This course is one of two courses intended to Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of prepare students to gather and analyze social completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Prior and behavioral science data. It will introduce or higher. 651.779.3300 189 7 Course Descriptions students to the methods of data analysis social and how the remaining solar components are on oral communication skills to help health scientists use to understand social relationships incorporated. Recommendation: ECAD 1020. professionals who work with Spanish-speaking and interactions, social structure, and culture, patients obtain basic information before an with a particular focus on opinion polls and Solar Thermal Installation Internship interpreter is available. surveys. Students will be introduced to the SOLR 1781 1 – 3 Credits Statistical Package for the Social Sciences This course is designed to provide students Spanish for Healthcare (SPSS) software. Prerequisite: Completion with the opportunity to apply knowledge and Professionals II of ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” or higher; skills learned in the Solar Program outside the SPAN 1002 3 Credits assessment score placement in MATH 1025 classroom. Students will install solar thermal This course is a continuation of SPAN 1001. or above, or completion of MATH 0070 with a systems with a company or as part of a Century Students will further develop their ability to grade of “C” or higher; or consent of instructor. College project. This internship is designed for understand and speak, and will work with a 1 to 3 credits, with an out-of-class commitment larger health-related vocabulary and language Research Methods for the Social Sciences of 40 hours per credit. Students will create a structures, which will allow them to give SOC 2993 4 Credits professional presentation describing their appropriate commands. Students will not be This sociology course is one of two intended to internship to Century students and will gain qualified interpreters upon completion of this prepare students to gather and analyze social other job-seeking skills. Prerequisite: SOLR course. Prerequisite: SPAN 1001. and behavioral science data. It will introduce 1020, SOLR 2030/2035. the methods social scientists use to gain Spanish for Public Safety Professionals I knowledge about social relationships, settings, Advanced Solar Thermal Concepts SPAN 1005 3 Credits organizations, institutions, and the larger SOLR 2030 3 Credits Basic practical Spanish and Latino culture for society. The course will cover the role of theory, This course introduces students to the law enforcement and other public safety forms of causal reasoning, modes of observation knowledge and skills needed to construct solar professionals. No previous Spanish required. (surveys, experiments, field research, and hot water and space heating systems. Topics This course will place emphasis on oral unobtrusive research), units of analysis, include preconstruction preparation, assessing communication in Spanish and understanding operationalization, ethical questions in social roofing and roof structure, hardware and of Latino culture to help peace officers and research, and the analysis of narrative data. mounting methods, tools, routing of pipe and other public safety professionals who encounter Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1021 with a sensor wire, layout and connection of equipment, Spanish speakers when no interpreter. grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation: Prior connection of the system to domestic hot water completion of SOC 2991 with a grade of “C” or and heating systems, operation and maintenance. Spanish for Public Safety Professionals II higher. Prior completion of SOC 1020 or another Efficiency, calculations of output and flow rate, SPAN 1006 3 Credits social or behavioral science course with a grade and various load types will also be covered. Advanced beginner Spanish and Latino culture of “C” or higher. The course is designed to prepare students to for law enforcement and other public safety build a model solar hot water system in SOLR professionals. This course will place emphasis 2035. Prerequisite: SOLR 1020 and SOLR 1030, on oral communication in Spanish and concurrent enrollment in SOLR 2035 or consent understanding of Latino culture to help peace Solar Energy of instructor. officers and other professionals who encounter ………………………………………… Spanish speakers when no interpreter is Solar Thermal Lab available. Continuation of Spanish Language and Introduction to Solar Assessment SOLR 2035 2 Credits Latino culture for Public Safety Professionals I. SOLR 1020 3 Credits In this course, students will build, test, and Prerequisite: SPAN 1005. This course introduces students to basics of commission a working solar thermal system. solar energy and solar site assessment for solar Taken concurrently with SOLR 2030, students Beginning Spanish I photovoltaic and thermal systems. Students will practice safely working on roofs, mounting SPAN 1011 5 Credits will measure the solar window with a Solar solar collectors, routing pipes, and connecting MnTC: Goal 08 Pathfinder(TM) and estimate the effects of the collectors to heat exchangers and storage This course is an introduction to the Spanish climate, system design, and vegetation growth tanks. Students will also wire and mount language as well as a survey of Spanish-speaking (and removal) on energy production. Using control systems and monitor the performance of civilizations and cultures. It stresses basic industry-standard hardware, mounting options their solar system. grammar, correct self-expression, aural and equipment, students will propose system comprehension, and reading. Students are designs, model economic and environmental required to listen to the text audio program and costs and benefits, and report their findings. practice their conversation skills in the language Spanish laboratory for two hours each week. Solar Energy Construction Projects ………………………………………… SOLR 1030 2 Credits Beginning Spanish II This course introduces students to basic Spanish for Healthcare SPAN 1012 5 Credits construction skills and mounting methods used Professionals I MnTC: Goal 08 in solar air, water, and electric systems. Topics SPAN 1001 3 Credits This course is a continuation of SPAN 1011. It include how to safely and carefully work with This is a basic practical Spanish course for stresses continued development of speaking, roofing, how to plan and assemble racking, health professionals. No previous Spanish is listening comprehension, writing, and reading. how solar modules and panels are mounted, required. This course will place emphasis Students will analyze and compare patterns of

190 Century College 2011-2012 behavior and increase their ability to understand management, concentration and memory the perspectives of the people in the Spanish- Student Success improvement, listening and note taking, speaking world. Students are required to listen ………………………………………… textbook processing, content specific reading, to the text audio program and practice their vocabulary development, test-taking, test conversation skills in the language laboratory New Student Seminar anxiety management, library research, and for two hours each week. Prerequisite: SPAN STSC 1000 2 Credits learning styles. Prerequisite: Assessment 1011 or equivalent. Restriction: If students This course helps students understand the score placement into RDNG 0090 or above or have completed four years of high school demands of college life and develop the skills completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” Spanish, consent of instructor is required. needed to meet those demands. Students will or higher. explore strategies that contribute to success Independent Study in college and to becoming a lifelong learner. Vocabulary Improvement SPAN 1790 1 – 3 Credits These strategies include identifying learning STSC 1010 1 Credit An opportunity for an in-depth study of a styles, managing motivation, setting goals, Learning new words leads to greater confidence particular topic. Prerequisite: Consent of managing time, and applying study skills. In when approaching new learning situations. The instructor and dean. addition, students will explore college policies, ability to analyze words is useful in school and resources, and technologies. Prerequisite: in life. This course is designed to help students Intermediate Spanish I Assessment score placement in RDNG 0080 or improve vocabulary both by learning college- SPAN 2021 5 Credits above. level words and by developing strategies for MnTC: Goal 08 learning words independently. Prerequisite: This course will begin with a comprehensive Beyond Google: Research Skills Assessment score placement in RDNG 0090 review of concepts covered in first-year college and Information Literacy or above or completion of RDNG 0080 with a Spanish. It entails further development of oral STSC 1001 2 Credits grade of “C” or higher. proficiency, reading comprehension and Information literacy is the ability to find, composition, cultural knowledge and critical retrieve, analyze, and use information effectively. How to Learn Online thinking. Students will study a variety of texts This course provides instruction in the use of STSC 1020 2 Credits related to the arts, literature, and cultural online library catalogs, print and electronic This course emphasizes the learning styles and and social issues. Two hours per week in the reference sources, and the Internet, and as approaches to learning most likely to lead to language laboratory (or one in the language well as providing a review of basic computer success in online learning situations. Students lab and one in Service Learning) are required. skills. Terminology and evaluation techniques will learn how to use and practice with online Prerequisite: SPAN 1011 and SPAN 1012 or relating to information retrieval and use are learning technology. Students will have the equivalent. Recommendation: Contact instructor also covered. opportunity to investigate their preferences for or Spanish department if unsure of level. learning and how those preferences interact Habits of Mind with the demands of online learning. Students Intermediate Spanish II STSC 1003 2 Credits will also explore the time management and SPAN 2022 5 Credits In this course, students will study the thinking skills needed to be successful in online MnTC: Goal 08 components of critical thinking and effective learning situations. Finally, students will apply This course is a continuation of Span 2021: questioning used in college courses. Students what they have learned to online learning tasks. Intermediate Spanish I, and involves further will be guided in utilizing these components to development of oral proficiency, reading analyze and problem solve. Students will be comprehension and composition, cultural given opportunities to explore and develop knowledge and critical thinking. Students will attributes essential for academic success: Theatre study a variety of texts related to the arts, developing curiosity, accepting and utilizing ………………………………………… literature, and cultural and social issues. Two constructive criticism to enhance performance, hours per week in the language laboratory (or and coping with frustrating and ambiguous Practicum in Stage Performance one in the languagelLab and one in Service learning tasks. In the process of developing THTR 1011 1 Credit Learning) are required. Prerequisite: SPAN these habits of mind, students will improve This course provides students an opportunity 2021 or equivalent. Recommendation: Contact their oral and written skills, and learn to to gain credit for creating and performing a instructor of Spanish department if unsure of evaluate the relative credibility of source role or roles on stage at Century. Students may level. information. Prerequisite: Assessment score take this course up to four times and receive placement in RDNG 0090 or above, or academic credit. Prerequisite: Permission Special Topics completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” of instructor, gained through audition and/or SPAN 2790 1 – 3 Credits or higher. assignment of a role (or roles) on the Century Topics of special interest which may vary. stage. Recommendation: Assessment score Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and dean. The Effective Learner placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of STSC 1006 2 Credits RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. This course is designed to promote academic success for students through the application of Practicum in Stage Technology effective study strategies based on an THTR 1012 1 Credit understanding of underlying theoretical models. In this course students will work in one or more Course topics include organization, time areas of theatre production to gain knowledge,

651.779.3300 191 7 Course Descriptions skills, and experience in areas such as lighting, “on-camera” acting skills. Students will also thinking and responding creatively, students sound, costuming, scenery, properties, stage be introduced to methods of auditioning, script can begin to unlock the world of dramatic art. management, house management, or other and character analysis for recorded auditions, Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in areas of stage production. By arrangement, acting as communication, and acting styles in RDNG 0090 or above or completion of RDNG students may work in a variety of areas such film and video. Students will also analyze films 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher. as scene shop, costume shop, light booth, or and videos and create a sample storyboard auditorium. Students must be able to perform for a short scene. Students who enjoy making Independent Study physical tasks to complete course requirements. their own movies may have a special interest THTR 1790 1 – 3 Credits Students may take this course up to four times in the content of this course. Prerequisite(s): In this variable credit, elective course, students and receive academic credit. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, or will have the opportunity to research and design Permission of instructor prior to accepting an completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” their own project. Students are expected to assignment. Recommendation: Assessment or higher. explore areas of Theatre Arts which go beyond score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion the content of current Century Theatre Arts of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Theatre Production and Design courses. In consultation with their instructor, THTR 1041 4 Credits students will create a project plan which Introduction to Theatre MnTC: Goal 06 includes research, learning, creation and THTR 1020 3 Credits In this course, students explore how plays timeline objectives, to satisfy the credit hours MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 “come to life” on stage through scenery, required within a one semester time frame. This course introduces the student to the art costumes, lighting and sound. Students explore Students will be held accountable for completion and craft of theatre. An overview of many basic theory and practice of production, tools of the work. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor aspects of theatre including: design, acting, and building methods, design principles, and Dean. Recommendation: THTR 1020. directing, backstage work, history and plays will traditions of theatre design, and creating be provided. Students also view certain designs which enhance the meaning of plays in Intermediate Acting theatrical works using cultural, social and performance. Problem-solving in designing and THTR 2031 3 Credits political lenses. A study of the process by which running shows helps students experience “real This course expands and deepens the work of the play moves from printed page to stage is world” issues in technical theatre. Students the student actor. Physical and vocal exercises included. This course serves students who are have opportunities to gain skills and insight in continue to expand the student actor’s interested in pursuing performing arts, and many technical and backstage areas through technique. Contemporary and classical plays are those who would just like to know more about hands on experience with Century Theatre explored and used for performing. Singer/ this unique field. Students may explore practical productions. actors also have the option to work on a musi- aspects of theatre by working backstage or in cal theatre piece. Students study at least one the theatre shops. Prerequisite: Assessment Creative Dramatics stage dialect while preparing scenes and mono- score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion THTR 1051 3 Credits logues. Audition techniques are also taught as of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. This course teaches techniques of creative play part of the course. Prerequisite: THTR 1031 or through unscripted (improvisational) exercises. consent of instructor. Recommendation: THTR Beginning Acting Improvisational techniques are used to inspire 1020. THTR 1031 3 Credits the imagination and guide students to create MnTC: Goal 06 both collaboratively and spontaneously. Fundamentals of Directing This course teaches students the basics of Students learn to use objects, visual art, music, THTR 2061 3 Credits acting. In addition to training and developing and folktales in creative exercises. Students This course introduces the beginning director to the actor’s voice and body, students are taught learn how to plan and lead improvisational the basic tools of the director’s craft. Students methods to enter a creative state, create the teambuilding activities using small or large will learn the basics of interpretation, blocking, world of a play, create characters and play groups. This course serves students interested movement, composition, communication, and scenes. Students use vocal and physical warm in teaching, acting, directing group activities, or terminology of stage direction. The needs of ups, read plays, apply acting vocabulary and counseling. students interested in theatre, acting, television, concepts, write performance plans, work with film, video production, or elementary and physical and imaginative exercises, analyze play World of Drama secondary education are served by this course. texts, and attend and evaluate the acting in a THTR 1081 3 Credits live theatre production. The course works with MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 Script Analysis students at all levels to increase the student’s Play texts open up exciting, fictional worlds THTR 2081 2 Credits abilities in the performing arts. for the reader, and contain clues to the actual This course invites students to learn how plays historical and cultural worlds from which they are transformed from written text into live Acting for the Camera emerged. In this course, a variety of important theatre performance. Students will examine THTR 1033 3 Credits plays will be read, studied, discussed, written how a play moves, looks, sounds, and feels MnTC: Goal 06 about, and read aloud. The structure and onstage. Through the perspectives of directing, This course is for students who want to learn language of plays will be carefully explored. acting, and designing, plays are explored and about acting in video, film, television and other Historical, cultural, and political contexts of envisioned to create unique and stage-worthy recorded media. Students will perform in front plays will be examined and evaluated. Through interpretations. Students read, respond to, of a camera and review their work to improve reading plays, participating in discussions, examine, and write about plays. Students listening to lectures, engaging in research, and collaborate as artistic teams to create their

192 Century College 2011-2012 interpretations and share them with the class. Standards of Practice and and discuss differences between White Hmong Prerequisite: THTR 1020 or consent of Skills of Interpreting and Green Hmong as it pertains to writing in instructor. Assessment score placement in TRIN 1031 3 Credits Hmong. Prerequisite: Students must have a RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 with In this course students will compare and language proficiency level equivalent to the a grade of “C” or higher. contrast interpreting codes of ethics in the American College Teachers of Foreign legal, medical, and educational fields. Students Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview Theatre Internship are introduced to the professional standards of (OPI) advanced-high or higher rating in both THTR 2780 1 - 3 Credits practice, and role play and practice techniques to English and the second language or consent of Students gain real-world experience within the help them implement the standards of practice. instructor. Recommendation: Native Hmong dynamic environment of professional performing Students also begin practicing and developing speaker. arts production. Students create an internship cognitive capacities required for consecutive plan with a faculty member and site supervisor. and simultaneous interpreting. Prerequisite: Somali Writing for Native Speakers Interns apply their knowledge, skills, and TRIN 1021 or concurrent enrollment. TRIN 1075 3 Credits experience in the fast-paced world of professional Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or This course is for native speakers of Somali production. In addition, they gain new knowledge, completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” who did not receive their primary literacy experience, and contacts though working at the or higher. Assessment score placement in ENGL education in Somali language schools. The internship site. Students are expected to 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a “C” or course reviews formal writing conventions document their experience. Students may better. and linguistic structures of Somali which repeat the course for a total of three credits. influence the formal Somali writing system. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Beginning Skills of Interpreting Prerequisite: Students must have a language TRIN 1041 4 Credits proficiency level equivalent to the American In this course, students will conduct error College Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) analysis of their interpreting and refine their Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) advanced-high Translating and understanding of units of meaning. Activities or higher rating in both English and the second to develop cognitive capacities for both the language or consent of instructor. Interpreting consecutive and simultaneous modes will form Recommendation: Native Somali speaker. ………………………………………… the core of this course. Topics include memory enhancing activities, shadowing and dual- Occupational Specialty Orientation to Interpreting tasking, as well as memory aides such as note- Glossary Development TRIN 1000 1 Credit taking, visualization, and chunking. Students TRIN 2020 1 Credit This course introduces students to basic will also continue to discuss ethically This course introduces strategies for interpreting concepts in legal, medical, and educational challenging situations and the role of the terms and concepts which do not exist in the interpreting. Students will practice basic interpreter. Prerequisite: TRIN 1021, TRIN target language. The course explores different interpreting skills, review interpreter codes of 1031, and consent of instructor. Students must methods of researching unfamiliar terminology ethics and standards of practice. Completing a have a language proficiency level equivalent to and various options for dealing with this basic self-assessment will help students the American College Teachers of Foreign Lan- interpreting challenge. Coursework includes evaluate their preparation for undertaking a guages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) research techniques and principles for course of study in interpreting. Students will advanced-high or higher rating in both English interpreting unfamiliar terminology in an ethical role play various ethical situations and analyze and the second language. and responsible manner. Students will research a tape of their interpreting. and build a glossary for a specialized Spanish Writing for Native Speakers interpreting encounter. Prerequisite: TRIN Introduction to Translation TRIN 1071 2 Credits 1031 and consent of instructor. and Related Skills Native Spanish speakers will discuss and TRIN 1021 3 Credits practice formal writing conventions of Spanish Intermediate Skills of Interpreting This course prepares students for further and practice reading and writing in formal TRIN 2022 4 Credits training in both translation and interpreting. It Spanish registers. Prerequisite: Students must In this course students will begin practicing focuses on issues of accuracy and naturalness. have a language proficiency level equivalent to simultaneous interpreting. The course refines Students will practice translating texts from the American College Teachers of Foreign skills in consecutive interpreting and definitions one language to another and they will evaluate Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview of accuracy. Ethical situations and the Standards the quality of translations based on their ability (OPI) advanced-high or higher rating in both of Practice for the field will be explored through to preserve meaning, while being natural and English and the second language or consent of role plays and discussions. Principles of sight understandable to readers. Prerequisite: TRIN instructor. Recommendation: Native Spanish translation will also be introduced. 1000 or consent of instructor. Assessment speaker. Prerequisite: TRIN 1041 and consent of score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion instructor. of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher. Reading and Writing in Hmong Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 or TRIN 1073 3 Credits Advanced Skills of Interpreting completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” This course covers the sound-letter TRIN 2023 4 Credits or higher. correspondences in Hmong. Students will This course is designed to help students practice decoding and reading in Hmong. prepare for certification skills tests and Students will also practice writing in Hmong professional practice. Simultaneous

651.779.3300 193 7 Course Descriptions interpreting will be practiced for up to 20 internship. Prerequisite: TRIN 2023 or emphasize drawing to develop ideas and to minutes at 140 words per minute. Error analyses concurrent enrollment, and consent of instructor. create storyboards, thumbnails, and roughs. will identify areas for growth in consecutive Communicating the client’s message and the interpreting and sight translation. Students will digital implementation of concept drawings analyze ethical practices through role plays in applications such as 3ds max, Adobe Flash, and discussion. Prerequisite: TRIN 2020, TRIN Visual Communications Final Cut Pro, and Adobe InDesign will be 2022, and consent of instructor. Technologies discussed. Role of the Interpreter in Education ………………………………………… Digital Imaging TRIN 2035 1 Credit VCT 1018 3 Credits This course focuses on the role of the interpreter Principles of Digital Communications I In this course students will use a design in education. It covers topics such as the role of VCT 1012 3 Credits process to create portfolio quality imagery using the interpreter in diagnostic testing, interpreting This first semester course provides the student Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for the for young children, and ethical conflicts and with an introduction to the technical and creation and manipulation of both raster and challenges to the role of the interpreter that conceptual principles of the visual vector images. Topics will include: file formats, are unique to educational settings. Students communications industry and how those resolution, illustration and color systems. will also explore the role of the interpreter for principles are applied in its various fields. Recommendation: VCT 1013. paraprofessionals and cultural liaisons who are Creating projects by combining digital mediums employed with dual-roles. Prerequisite: TRIN such as graphics, sound, animation, video, Principles of Digital Communications II 2023 or concurrent enrollment. photography, text and interactivity establishes a VCT 1019 3 Credits strong foundation for classes in the future. This second semester course continues the Role of the Interpreter in Medicine Students will develop and present these exploration of the career, technical, and TRIN 2036 1 Credit projects in a variety of digital formats using an conceptual principles of the visual This course focuses on the role of the interpreter assortment of industry standard applications. communications industry that were established in medical settings and covers topics such as Exploration of the various career paths within in the VCT 1012 course. Intermediate projects the role of the interpreter when working as a the VCT Industry will also be covered. will be created using more intricate member of a medical team. Students will applications, while expanding upon the practice transparently role-shifting and explore Design Basics concepts and techniques explored in VCT the boundaries and challenges of people VCT 1013 4 Credits 1012. Students will develop and present these working in dual-role positions. This course will All visual communicators (multimedia experts, projects in a variety of digital formats using an discuss and role-play situations which impact videographers, photographers, graphic designers) assortment of industry standard applications. the role of the interpreter in medical settings. need to know the fundamentals of design to be Further exploration of the various career paths Prerequisite: TRIN 2023 or concurrent effective problem solvers for their clients. within the VCT Industry will also be covered enrollment. Students with good design and typographic as students begin to develop their professional skills are needed in industry to communicate identities. Prerequisite: VCT 1012. Over-the-phone Interpretation efficiently and effectively. In this class, beginning TRIN 2065 1 Credit students will learn the formal elements, Flash Interactive Media I Interpreting over the phone without visual cues principles of design, and build typography skills VCT 1021 3 Credits is often difficult. This course discusses issues to create visual communication messages. In this hands-on, project-oriented course, in over-the-phone interpreting and reviews students will explore the concepts and practical policies and best practices for over-the-phone Project Planning applications of the multiple digital mediums of interpreting. Prerequisite: TRIN 2022 and VCT 1015 3 Credits animation, digital graphics, digital audio, digital consent of instructor. This course will explore the conceptual skills video and interactivity, authored with Adobe involved in project planning for media Flash. This course covers the fundamentals of Automated Language Translation production. Students will focus on the creative interactive media with Adobe Flash including Software Programs and technical aspects of project management image creation, animation with motion tweening, TRIN 2069 3 Credits including; project charters, team dynamics, special effects, and basic interactivity with This course explores various automated project plan, plan implementation, storyboarding, ActionScript. Prerequisite: VCT 1013, VCT translation software packages which are budgeting, and pre-production planning as 1018 (or concurrent enrollment), or consent of available. Students will explore one or more well as how to close out a project. The course instructor. programs in depth using translations they have content will apply to all areas within Visual previously done. Prerequisite: TRIN 1021 or Communications Technologies. Prerequisite: Web Page Design with XHTML consent of instructor, and five or more VCT 1012. VCT 1023 3 Credits translations and source texts. In this hands-on, project-oriented course, Concept Drawing and Storyboarding students will design and create multiple page Internship in Translation and Interpreting VCT 1017 3 Credits Web sites with text, graphics, multimedia TRIN 2780 1 – 3 Credits This course introduces students to the unique elements, and interactivity. This course covers Students will have the opportunity to work in concepts and drawing techniques used by 2D & the use of XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Markup the industry to gain experience and advance 3D animators, graphic designers, Web designers, Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), the their skills. This may be a paid or unpaid and videographers. Hands-on projects optimization of graphics, and the application of

194 Century College 2011-2012 multimedia elements to produce efficient, Traditional Photography computer-generated type and fonts we know interactive Web sites. Through the application VCT 1040 2 Credits today. Exercises and learning activities will help of the principles and elements of design, This course is a study of the development of students learn the important concepts and skills students will design Web sites to communicate photography and the milestones in the area of using and creating meaningful type which a client’s message. Prerequisite: VCT 1013 (or of film usage. Students will operate a 35mm communicates a message efficiently and concurrent enrollment) or consent of instructor. film camera, process film, mix photographic effectively. Prerequisite: VCT 1012 or chemistry, operate an enlarger and make black concurrent enrollment. Web Page Design with DXHTML and white prints. Traditional dodging and burning VCT 1027 3 Credits along with print finishing will be covered. A Electronic Publishing I In this advanced hands-on, project-oriented study of the major photographers and photo VCT 1061 3 Credits course, students will design and create trends will be discussed. Students are expected This course introduces page layout and assembly multiple-page Dynamic Web sites with text, to furnish their own 35mm film camera. using Adobe InDesign software. A formal graphics, multimedia elements, and advanced creative design process will be used to create interactivity. This course covers the use of Digital Photography I portfolio quality projects in a simulated real- DXHTML (Dynamic Extensible Hypertext Markup VCT 1041 3 Credits world environment. Emphasis will be placed Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), the This course gives students a firm foundation in on the formal elements and principles of optimization of graphics, and the application of digital photography and the techniques necessary design and the relationship between form and multimedia elements to produce highly to achieve high quality photographic images. content. Students will be required to draw, plan, interactive Web sites. JavaScript programming Corrections will be done by computer using execute, and present their design ideas. will also be covered as it applies to interactivity, Adobe Photoshop software. Note: Students are animation and Dynamic layers with Cascading expected to furnish their own manual exposure Imaging and Printing Methods Style Sheets. Through the application of the 35mm digital camera, memory cards, printing VCT 1063 3 Credits principles and elements of design, students paper, and other miscellaneous supplies. This course includes the history of printing, the will design Web sites to communicate a client’s development of desktop publishing, printing message. Prerequisite: VCT 1023 and VCT Digital Photography II methods, and digital printing, along with a 1018 (or concurrent enrollment) or consent of VCT 1042 3 Credits review of traditional and digital pre-press instructor. This course covers the correct methods when methods. Assignments will include graphic arts using electronic flash along with mixing ambient industry tours and subsequent field reports. Video I light with electronic flash. Adobe Photoshop Students will be introduced to printing VCT 1030 3 Credits and advanced printing techniques will be equipment as well as bindery equipment. Four This foundational course will cover the operation included. Emphasis will be on the development required field trips are scheduled throughout the and use of video cameras, microphones, monitors, of a personal photographic style through class semester. These may extend past the normal and video recorders, along with techniques of assignments and projects. Note: Students are ending time of class due to travel time. lighting and sound recording through lectures, expected to furnish their own manual exposure demonstration, and hands-on experiences. 35mm digital camera, electronic flash unit, Flash Interactive Media II Students will plan and shoot short video memory cards, printing paper, and other VCT 2021 3 Credits productions. Note: Some course assignments miscellaneous supplies. Prerequisite: VCT 1041. In this advanced hands-on, project-oriented require students to move, lift, and carry video course, students will explore the concepts and equipment. Forensic Photography practical applications of Flash interactivity VCT 1047 3 Credits with ActionScript. The multiple mediums of Digital Audio This course introduces imaging techniques animation, digital graphics, digital audio, and VCT 1031 3 Credits and skills used in the documentation and digital video, authored with Adobe Flash, will This course introduces students to the basic presentation of forensic evidence to students also be creatively applied. The emphasis of this tools and techniques of sound pickup, in the investigative science field as well as course is on the creation of highly interactive amplification, recording, editing, distribution other students who have an interest in forensic multimedia applications. The concepts of (including Podcasting), and output as they apply imaging. Students will learn how to photograph programming will be implemented using Flash’s to production. Digital audio equipment and evidence at crime scenes and in a crime lab native scripting language ActionScript to software as well as traditional audio equipment environment. Other topics include the digital create various forms of interactivity. Through will be covered. enhancement of images, the preparation of the application of the principles and elements courtroom presentations and an overview of of design, students will design highly interactive Digital Editing I advanced methods such as 3D crime scene media applications, to communicate a client’s VCT 1035 3 Credits re-creation, alternate light sources and message. Prerequisite: VCT 1021 or consent of This course covers basic video editing chemical enhancements. instructor. techniques. Topics include digital non-linear editing, motion graphics, and color correction, Typography 3D Animation I as well as off-line/on-line editing, edit decision VCT 1060 3 Credits VCT 2025 3 Credits lists, traditional editing equipment, and This course in typography is a hands-on In this hands-on, project-oriented course, distribution (including Podcasting). This course introduction to the world of letterforms. It students will design and create 3D animation is intended to prepare students for the Apple begins with a historical look at early writing projects using the industry-standard 3ds max Authorized Final Cut Pro Certification exam. systems and moves to the contemporary application. The concepts of 3D design and

651.779.3300 195 7 Course Descriptions animation will be covered including 3D object move, lift, and carry video equipment. View Camera creation, modeling, lighting, texture creation Prerequisite: VCT 1035. VCT 2042 3 Credits and application, as well as 3D animation of In this course students will operate a large- objects and cameras. Prerequisite: VCT 1018 Video Production II format studio view camera (4 x 5). Topics or consent of instructor. VCT 2032 3 Credits include the basic view camera movements, This course applies previously learned pre- lenses, exposure calculations, sheet film 3D Animation II production, production, and post-production loading, and sheet film processing. In addition, VCT 2026 3 Credits techniques to advanced video projects. scanning the processed sheet film, creating In this hands-on, project-oriented course, Advanced digital editing processes will be a digital file, and manipulating that image in students will design and create advanced 3D integrated with camera, lighting, and audio Adobe Photoshop will be covered. View animation projects emphasizing character operation. Students will plan, shoot, and edit cameras will be furnished. modeling and animation. Using the industry- several video productions. Note: Some course standard 3ds max application, projects will assignments require students to move, lift, and Professional Photography involve the use of advanced 3D modeling and carry video equipment. Prerequisite: VCT 2031 Using Adobe Photoshop character animation techniques, compound or consent of instructor. VCT 2044 3 Credits objects, subdivision surface modeling, the This course is designed to introduce students to creation and application of textures, advanced Motion Graphics for Video the technology and use of digital cameras and camera and lighting techniques, and the VCT 2033 3 Credits their interaction with computers. Students will application of advanced particle systems and This course delves into Adobe After Effects and download digital images from their camera to a space warps. Prerequisite: VCT 2025. Apple Motion, the primary software packages computer and color correct and manipulate that used by video motion graphics professionals. image. In addition, students will practice Portfolio Development - Interactive Media These applications incorporate current visual techniques used by the professional VCT 2029 1 Credit effect techniques with Final Cut Pro editing photographer with the use of Adobe Photoshop In this hands-on, project-oriented course, software. Topics include chroma key, animation, software. students improve their digital interactive port- compositing, particle systems, and motion folio created in the Flash Interactive Media II tracking. Prerequisite: VCT 1035 or instructor Advanced Digital Studio class. This goal will be achieved by assembling/ consent. and Adobe Photoshop creating content from advanced courses. The VCT 2045 3 Credits portfolio will then be prepared for delivery on Digital Editing II This advanced digital photography course is both the Internet and CD/DVD-ROM. Presentation VCT 2035 3 Credits intended to identify the principles of color techniques, identifying portfolio-worthy content, This course covers advanced video editing temperature and its effect on color digital and resume suggestions will be stressed. techniques, aesthetics, and storytelling using exposures. Using this knowledge along with Prerequisite: VCT 1027, VCT 2021, VCT 2026 digital editing software and equipment. Topics filtration and balance, students will shoot (or concurrent enrollment) or consent of include editing for various genres, advanced color images, download images to a computer, instructor. color correction, sound design, advanced motion and manipulate those images using Adobe graphics, DVD authoring, and distribution Photoshop software. In addition, students will Video II (including Podcasting). perform advanced studio techniques. VCT 1018, VCT 2030 3 Credits Prerequisite: VCT 1035. VCT 1042, VCT 2040. This advanced course covers the principles of multi-camera production primarily in a studio Portfolio Development - Video Portfolio Development - Photography setting. This course will continue teaching VCT 2037 1 Credit VCT 2046 1 Credit students production techniques, lighting, In this course, students will design their own In this course students will prepare a portfolio video “demo reel”, resume, and support camera operations, waveform/vectorscope highlighting their photography skills. Traditional material in consultation with the instructor. The monitors, audio, switching, and editing. and electronic portfolios will be emphasized. work produced should be of such quality and Students will plan and produce a live production Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. interest that students can use this as the major as their final group project. Note: Some course part of their portfolio. Prerequisite: VCT 2035 assignments require students to move, lift, and Electronic Publishing II or consent of instructor. VCT 2061 3 Credits carry video equipment. Prerequisite: VCT 1030 This course is a continuation of the concepts or instructor consent. Digital Studio Photography and skills learned in Electronic Publishing I. VCT 2040 3 Credits Students will hone their abilities to articulate Video Production I This course is an introduction to studio their clients’ needs through continued written VCT 2031 3 Credits photography, including remote sync, computer statements, research, thumbnail drawings, and This course applies previously learned digital capture, backgrounds, and lighting computer comps. Students continue to learn pre-production, production, and post-production techniques. Discussion and projects include more advanced features of InDesign by techniques to real-world projects. Digital editing portraiture and still life photography using a developing sophisticated portfolio-level projects processes will be integrated with camera, 35mm digital SLR camera. Note: Students are for a variety of clients. lighting, and audio operation. Students are expected to furnish their own manual exposure guided through the process of planning, 35mm digital camera, memory cards, printing Electronic Publishing III shooting, and editing video productions. Note: paper, and other miscellaneous supplies. VCT 2062 3 Credits Some course assignments require students to Prerequisite: VCT 1041. This course is last in a sequence of design 196 Century College 2011-2012 courses in the Graphic Design specialty area. Portfolio Development - VCT Internship Its primary purpose is to give students an Marketing Communications VCT 2780 1 - 6 Credits opportunity to use the concepts and skills they VCT 2076 1 Credit This course is designed to provide students have learned by developing and creating a real- Preparing a portfolio in marketing communications with the opportunity to apply knowledge and life project from concept to print. This client- offers students an opportunity to gather, assess, skills learned in the Visual Communications based project will be a focal point for their modify, and assemble work into a cohesive Technologies program in a career field. Students portfolios. Additionally, students will develop arrangement. Presentation techniques, editing, will work in a professional environment while and create mockups for several package design and resume suggestions will be included in this applying and learning a variety of communication, concepts. Prerequisite: VCT 2061. course. Developing a professional portfolio is business, and technical skills. Prerequisite: the goal of this course. Prerequisite: Consent Consent of instructor. Digital Color Management of instructor. VCT 2063 3 Credits VCT Independent Study This course begins with an in-depth study of Advanced Modeling for 3D Animation VCT 2792 1 – 6 Credits color as a product of viewer, object, and light VCT 2084 3 Credits In this course, students will have the opportunity source. It moves into the practical application In this advanced 3D modeling course, students to research and design their own project. In of color management and how software can will use complex subdivision surface modeling consultation with their instructor beyond the help make your prints look like your monitor techniques to create highly developed 3D regular VCT curriculum, students will create an screen. Creating scanner, monitor, and printer character and environment models for outline of objectives, goals and timelines in a profiles and testing those profiles is a major animation. Human anatomy for artists, as it detailed plan, and will be held accountable for component of this course. Additional activities applies to 3D modeling, will be covered to the project. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor such as creating color proofs, examining output develop an understanding of character form. and dean. devices, creating color separations, dot gain, Using industry-standard Autodesk applications color viewing variables and color gamuts will be such as 3ds Max and Mudbox, projects will Illustrator for Industry examined. Prerequisite: VCT 1018. involve conceptualizing, designing, and VCT 2951 3 Credits modeling a character and its environment. This course covers the concepts and features of Print Production Prerequisite: VCT 2026 or consent of digital artwork within the framework of Adobe VCT 2064 3 Credits instructor. Illustrator. Students will advance their design This advanced course in print production reveals skills using the drawing tools and filters to the challenges and limitations of desktop Advanced Texturing for 3D Animation create original drawings. Macintosh computers publishing and the subsequent printing process. VCT 2085 3 Credits will be used to complete hands-on coursework. Instruction will focus on how students can plan In this advanced 3D texturing course, students Prerequisite: VCT 1013, VCT 1018 or consent and design projects that print efficiently and will use intricate UVW mapping techniques, as of instructor. with the least amount of trouble. The course well as specific digital imaging skills to create will also cover how to prepare, troubleshoot, detailed textures to be applied to 3D characters and repair document files for specific printing and environments prepared for animation. conditions. Advanced lighting techniques intended to Welding ………………………………………… enhance textures in a 3D scene will also be Color Correction Techniques covered. Using industry-standard applications VCT 2065 3 Credits such as Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk’s Introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding This course begins with an overview of the 3ds Max and Mudbox, projects will involve WLDG 1001 2 Credits scanning techniques necessary to get the best researching, mapping, creating, and applying In this course, students will identify personal digital original possible. In addition, students textures to characters and environments. safety rules, demonstrate shop equipment will study digital image color correction and the Prerequisite: VCT 2026 or consent of instructor. procedures, and focus on developing welding step-by-step process for creating professional skills with sheet metal in the flat position with quality output. Students will work on projects Advanced 3D Animation Project the oxyacetylene process. Students will use using a variety of techniques including VCT 2087 3 Credits oxyacetylene and plasma cutting equipment on evaluation, tone targeting to a specific output In this advanced 3D Animation Project course, plate and sheet metal. Students must be able device, color cast removal, retouching, students will use complex rigging, motion- to perform physical tasks to complete course sharpening, and proofing.Prerequisite: VCT capture data, and freeform animation tech- requirements. 1018. niques to animate 3D characters. Advanced special effects using particle systems and space Advanced Oxyacetylene Welding I Portfolio Development-Graphic Design warps for environmental effects will also be WLDG 1002 2 Credits VCT 2066 1 Credit covered. Using industry-standard applications This course focuses on developing gas welding Preparing a professional graphic design portfolio such as Autodesk’s 3ds Max, Mudbox and skills necessary for welding in the horizontal is an important step in landing that first job. In Motionbuilder, students will design, create, and vertical down positions. Students will this class, students can learn important skills and produce a character and environment, and perform beads, butt, lap, corner, and tee welds in presentation, editing, r¿sum¿ writing, and utilize advanced animation techniques to create on sheet metal using the oxyacetylene welding developing their personal brand. Creating and a high-quality 3D animation portfolio project. process. Students must be able to perform presenting an actual portfolio is the goal of this Prerequisite: VCT 2084 and VCT 2085 or physical tasks to complete course requirements. course. Prerequisite: VCT 2062 or concurrent WLDG 1001 or consent of consent of instructor. Prerequisite: enrollment. instructor. 651.779.3300 197 7 Course Descriptions

Advanced Oxyacetylene Welding II the flux cored arc welding process. Students Introduction to GLBT Studies WLDG 1005 2 Credits must be able to perform physical tasks in order WGST 1071 3 Credits This course focuses on developing gas welding to complete course requirements. MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 skills necessary for welding in the vertical up This course familiarizes students with the and overhead positions. Students will perform Introduction to ARC Welding debates and history surrounding sexual beads, butt, lap, corner, and tee welds on sheet WLDG 1021 1 Credit orientation, identity, and experience, metal using the oxyacetylene welding process. This course covers shielded metal arc safety particularly recent court decisions on the Students must be able to perform physical tasks and basic shielded metal arc procedures. GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender) to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: Students will weld various joints in the flat community. Students will learn the factors that WLDG 1001 or consent of instructor. position with 6013 and 6011 rod using the arc frame social, cultural, and political discourses welding process. Students must be able to on GLBT topics and develop a deeper Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding perform physical tasks in order to complete understanding of how the GLBT community is WLDG 1007 3 Credits course requirements. portrayed in the popular media. Students of all This course will focus on gas tungsten arc genders and sexual orientations are welcome. welding (GTAW) while developing skills with Advanced ARC Welding I Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1021 with a sheet metal, aluminum, and stainless steel in WLDG 1022 2 Credits grade of “C” or higher. the flat position. Additional topics will include This course focuses on developing welding personal safety rules and shop equipment skills in the horizontal and vertical up positions Women in Global Perspective procedures. Students must be able to perform with 6011 and 6013 rods using the arc welding WGST 2061 3 Credits physical tasks to complete course requirements. process. Students must be able to perform MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 physical tasks in order to complete course The major focus of this course is contemporary Introduction to Metal Inert Gas Welding requirements. Prerequisite: WLDG 1021 or women’s activism in the world. The course WLDG 1011 1 Credit consent of instructor. takes a global perspective, looking for In this course, students identify personal safety interconnections between different regions and rules, shop equipment procedures, and will Advanced ARC Welding II cultures, and combining a comparative focus on developing welding skills on sheet WLDG 1025 2 Credits investigation of specific issues with a case and plate metal in the flat position with the This course focuses on developing welding study approach. Students will use current metal inert gas process. Students must be able skills in the vertical down and overhead theories of Globalization and Development to to perform physical tasks to complete course positions with 6011 and 6013 rods using the arc analyze cross-cultural social, economic, and requirements. welding process. Students must be able to per- political aspects of women’s lives and the form physical tasks in order to complete course multiple ways diverse groups of women take Advanced Metal Inert Gas Welding I requirements. Prerequisite: WLDG 1021 or action to improve their condition. Prerequisite: WLDG 1012 2 Credits consent of instructor. Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” This course requires students to identify or higher. personal safety rules and to focus on developing welding skills in the horizontal and vertical up Women and Gender Studies position on sheet and plate metal using the Women and Certificate Capstone metal inert gas (MIG) process. Students must WGST 2099 1 Credit be able to perform physical tasks to complete Gender Studies This course will give students an opportunity course requirements. Prerequisite: WLDG ………………………………………… to reflect on and synthesize the material 1011 or consent of instructor. completed for the Women and Gender Studies Foundations of Women’s Studies Certificate. Students will complete a portfolio Advanced Metal Inert Gas Welding II WGST 1061 3 Credits demonstrating their proficiency in the common WLDG 1015 2 Credits MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 learning outcomes recommended by the In this course students will identify shop, Foundations of Women’s Studies is an National Women’s Studies Association for the machine, and personal safety rules. In addition, interdisciplinary course in which we examine field of Women and Gender Studies. this course will focus on developing welding the diversity of women’s experiences throughout Prerequisite: Completion of at least three skills in the vertical down and overhead position history and across cultures, races, ethnic groups courses toward the WGST Certificate and with the MIG welding process. Students must and religions. The course introduces the theories consent of instructor. ENGL 1021 with a grade be able to perform physical tasks in order to and methodologies of the field of Women’s of “C” or higher. complete course requirements. Prerequisite: Studies with a focus on factors such as gender, WLDG 1011 or consent of instructor. sexuality, sexual orientation, age, and life Special Topics in Women course. This course is required for the Women and Gender Studies Flux Cored Arc Welding and Gender Studies Certificate.Prerequisite: WGST 2790 1 – 3 Credits WLDG 1019 3 Credits Assessment score placement into ENGL 1021, Topics of special interest which may vary. This course is designed for students to develop or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of welding skills using flux cored arc welding. “C” or higher. Assessment score placement into Topics include shop, machine, and personal Reading 1000, or completion of Reading 0090 safety rules. Course emphasis is on the flat, with a grade of “C” or higher. vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions with

198 Century College 2011-2012 Chapter 8 Continuing Education & Customized Training

Mission

Learning that works; personal, professional and workforce development.

Vision

To become nationally recognized for quality, innovative and responsive programming that transforms lives, develops the workforce and serves the community.

Century College’s Continuing Education and Customized Training division (CECT) is the largest in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, serving more than 12,000 individuals annually. CECT at a Glance Customized Services to We serve the business sector and our ………………………………………… diverse community through: Business and Industry ………………………………………… • Customized services to business and Individuals Enrolled 9.800+ industry Number of Classes 1,600 Customized/Contract Training Services • Professional continuing education Number of Instructors 300 Corporate Clients 117 Anytime, anywhere training, both credit • Career training opportunities and noncredit, to upgrades skills, improve • Personal enrichment courses Number of Staff 30 Annual Budget $3.5 million productivity, and provide professional Delivery Options Classroom, development. Current corporate clients Training can be delivered in a variety of worksite, distance include: 3M, The National Kitchen and Bath formats: learning/online Association, HealthEast, Hypro Corporation, • Our site Metro Transit, MedGraphics and Medtronic. • Your site Professional Affiliations Clients have given Century a 99 percent • Intranet or Internet • North Central Association satisfaction rating. • Portable media • Learning Resources Network (LERN) • Interactive TV • American Society for Quality (MnASQ), eMagine eLearning Minnesota branch Problem solving through design, development • Minnesota Council for Quality and production of custom multimedia elearning • Society for Human Resource solutions. We provide experienced and Management (SHRM) professional services for: • National Council on Continuing • Instructional design Education and Customized Training • Script development • American Payroll Association (APA) • Graphic design • Federal Bureau of Prisons • Multiple delivery media (Internet, DVD, CD) • eLearning project management • Integration with your LMS or ours 651.779.3300 199 8 Continuing Education & Customized Training

Media Production Services, credentialing requirements or seeking career • Minnesota Board of Social Work a Service of eMagine eLearning advancement, job mobility, or professional • Minnesota Department of Human Services Bring your message to life–using motion, growth. These offerings change continually • Minnesota Department of Commerce sound and imagination! Century’s team of in response to current trends, professional • Minnesota Corrections Association multimedia specialists will pull together all requirements, and participant interest. • Board of Peace Officer Standards and the elements: Continuing education courses are offered in Training (POST) • Full concept development the evening or as daytime seminars, both on • Minnesota Board of Psychology • Production coordination and off campus. Fees vary according to • Minnesota Supreme Court • Music and sound effects instructional costs. Enrolled students • Minnesota Board of Real Estate • Graphics and animation earn continuing education units (CEU’s) in • Minnesota Department of Health • Digital audio and video recording recognition of their participation. • American Associations for Medical • Language translation Assistants • Scriptwriting One CEU is defined as ten contact hours of • Board of Marriage and Family Therapy • Shooting in-studio or on-location participation in an organized continuing • National Kitchen and Bath Association • Narration services education experience under responsible • Digital editing and media compressions sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified • Captioning instruction. Nationally recognized, the Career Training • Duplication CEU provides a standardized measure for accumulating, recording, and credentialing Opportunities Digital recording and editing capability work completed through continuing education ………………………………………… allows for consistency and attention to detail, programs. Earned CEUs are recorded on a and MPS will deliver a broadcast-quality transcript. Certificates of attendance are Career Exploration production that you can be proud to show awarded upon completion of the classes/ and Planning Workshops your most sophisticated targeted audience. workshops. These popular workshops are offered Your message can be produced for multiple several times each year to provide individual deliveries (internet, DVD and CD). Professional development is available for: assistance to adults seeking job enhancement • Nurses and allied health workers or career change. The workshops include the Training Grants • Nursing assistants/home health aides completion and interpretation of the Myers- Century has partnered with more than • Law enforcement personnel Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest 20 companies in the development and • Corrections officers Inventory. Participants learn to conduct implementation of grant proposals funded • Private detectives occupational interviews and obtain hard-to- by the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership. • Building contractors get information about advancement. They MJSP grants and loans are available to • Public sector employees also learn to identify their top motivators, assist companies with training when it can • Child protection workers their most satisfying job skills, and the action be demonstrated that this will impact the • Psychologists/counselors/school steps needed to attain their career goals. strength of the business and the economic counselors development of the community. • Chemical dependency specialists Certificate Programs • Social workers/human service workers Certificate programs provide a way for current Customer Service • Emergency medical personnel practitioners to earn advanced credentials. 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Qualified experts • Renewable energy (“green”) ………………………………………… teach courses designed to meet the continuing • Sheet metal working education “clock hour” requirements • Welding Choose from a wide variety of noncredit mandated by: Health Careers classes, workshops, and seminars designed Century provides entry-level career training for adults needing to satisfy professional • American Heart Association • Minnesota Board of Nursing for nursing assistants, home health care 200 Century College 2011-2012 workers, trained medication aides, and health skills or seeking personal fulfillment through at your own pace, on your own schedule, from unit coordinators. Training is also offered learning. Computers, languages, health and your own location. for phlebotomy technicians, emergency fitness, fine arts, and music are just a few of department technicians, medical coding and the popular class topics available year round. We provide a variety of online learning medical billing specialists. 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Upon successful Professional Development • Instructor-led six-week courses offered in completion, students have the opportunity to Many short courses are offered each year to partnership with online learning pioneer take the skills portion of the respective exam. help adults build or improve skills that are Ed2Go (formerly Gatlin Education Services) Century also offers individual/small group needed on the job or for their own professional • Instructor-led career track courses offered instruction to continue to build driving skills advancement. These include courses in in partnership with Ed2Go which can benefit experienced drivers. supervision and management, business • Customized eTraining for your writing, making presentations, computer organization, provided by eMagine Supervisory Management applications, desktop publishing, Web design, eLearning This credit or noncredit program is practical, and other IT courses. highly interactive, and workplace relevant. Motorcycle Safety Courses address a full range of skills such PrimeTime /+50 Program – Century College offers a variety of motorcycle as leadership, interpersonal communication, Learning for Life safety classes starting in the month of April performance management, intercultural PrimeTime/+50 Century is geared to provide and continuing through September. The competence, managing change, budgeting, and high-quality programs, activities and volunteer Motorcycle Safety Foundation “Basic Rider more! Courses can be customized to meet the opportunities to enable life-long learners Course” teaches the basic skills needed to needs of your organization and can lead to a to be intellectually, physically, and socially successfully ride a motorcycle. Also offered is certificate, a diploma, or a degree. enriched. There are courses to help develop or the “Experienced Rider Course” which teaches expand hobbies, learn new skills, or examine advanced future direction. Examples include the arts, motorcycle riding skills. Personal and Professional languages, photography, technology, and sailing. Upon successful completion of the “Basic Growth Rider Course,” a student may qualify to receive ………………………………………… Online Learning their state motorcycle endorsement. For many people, online learning is a good New and exciting offerings make lifelong way to make time for learning, whether learning opportunities available to all ages. for professional development or personal enrichment. The number of people who choose Adult Enrichment to go online rather than attend a classroom Century’s Adult Enrichment Program serves increases each year, and convenience is far adults pursuing avocational interests and and away the deciding factor. You can learn

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Ron Anderson President B.A. St. Olaf College M.A. University of Minnesota Ph.D. University of Minnesota

Michael Bruner Vice President of Student Services/ Campus Facilities B.A. Texas Tech University M.A. Sul Ross State University Ed.D. Texas A & M University

John Rohleder Kristin Hageman Associate Vice President of Information Dean of Student Life Jeralyn Jargo Technology/Administrative Services B.A. University of St. Thomas Vice President of Continuing Education B.A. University of St. Thomas M.A. University of St. Thomas and Customized Training M.Ed University of Minnesota License: Technical College Counselor B.S. College of St. Catherine Kathleen Bell Andrea Rystrom M.Ed. University of Minnesota Academic Dean Dean of Student Support Services A.D. Anoka-Ramsey Community College A.A. Golden Valley Lutheran College B.A. University of Minnesota B.A. St. Cloud State University M.S. University of Minnesota M.S. St. Cloud State University Patrick Opatz Vice President of Finance and Susan Ehlers Jane Nicholson Administration Academic Dean Dean of Continuing Education/Customized Training B.A. St. Mary’s University of A.B. University of Missouri-Columbia and Director of Employee Development M.A.T. University of Missouri-St. Louis B.A. University of Minnesota Minnesota Ph.D. St. Louis University M.Ed. University of Minnesota M.A. University of Minnesota License: Social Worker Ph.D. University of Minnesota James Gross Academic Dean Velvet Walker B.S.I.E Purdue University Dean of Continuing Education/ M.S Purdue University Customized Training Ph.D. University of Illinois B.A. University of Iowa

Brenda Lyseng Nick Maras Academic Dean Executive Director, Foundation B.S. Concordia College B.S. Arizona State University M.S. University of Minnesota M.Ed. University of Minnesota Ed.D. University of South Dakota Pakou Vang Certificate: Harvard University Academic Dean B.A. University of Minnesota B.A.S. University of Minnesota M.A. University of Wisconsin 202 Century College 2011-2012 Nancy Livingston Andresen, Luke Blesi, Michelle Director of Community Relations Information and Telecommunications Medical Assisting B.A. University of Minnesota A.A.S. St. Cloud Technical College A.A. Anoka Ramsey Community College B.S. Bemidji State University B.A. Metropolitan State University Donald Long M.A. Metropolitan State University Director of Resource Development Aspelund, Allan Diploma: Medical Institute of Minnesota B.S. Grand Canyon College Accounting CMA (AAMA) M.S.Ed. University of Kentucky B.S. St. Cloud State University License: Medical Assisting/Office M.Ed. University of Minnesota Component Betty Mayer License: Accounting Director of Human Resources License: Administrative Services Borden, Susan A.A.S. Lakewood Community College English B.A. Metropolitan State University Aspnes, Mary B.A. University of Iowa M.Ed. University of Minnesota Reading/Study Skills/Humanities M.A./W University of Iowa B.A. St. Olaf College Ph.D. University of Minnesota Bonnie Meyers M.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison Director of Finance M.A. College of St. Thomas Bordenave, Melissa B.A. Augsburg College Nursing Auld, Carol B.S.N. College of St. Benedict Radiologic Technology M.S.N. University of Phoenix B.S. Cardinal Stritch University Faculty M.A. Cardinal Stritch University Borman, Melissa ………………………………………… Diploma: Radiologic Technology Art B.A. University of Nebraska Ballata, Phyllis M.F.A. San Francisco Art Institute Adie, John English Criminal Justice B.S. Gustavus Adolphus College Borrett, David B.S. Kent State University M.A. South Dakota State University EMS/Paramedic M.E.D. Kent State University B.A. Metropolitan State University Ed.S. Kent State University Baltikauskas, Ida License: Paramedic Philosophy Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Al-Ghalith, Asad B.A. Fort Wright College Technician-Paramedic English M.A. University of Minnesota A.B. University of Missouri Ph.D. University of Minnesota Bowden, Robin M.A. University of Missouri History Ph.D. West Virginia University Baughman-Terry, Linda B.A. Kent State University Counseling M.A. Kent State University Aladebjebi, Israel B.A. Western Michigan University Ph.D. Kent State University Computer Forensics M.A. University of St. Thomas A.S. Ogun State Polytechnic M.S. University of Wisconsin Bratager Fernandez, Mary Advanced Diploma: English The Polytechnic Ibadam Bellis, Karen B.A. Bemidji State University Post Graduate Diploma: Radiologic Technology M.S. Bemidji State University Federal University of Technology B.A. Metropolitan State University B.S.C. Federal University of Technology License: Radiologic Technology Brennan, Jean-Marie Certificate: Microsoft Counseling Bilkadi, Dagny B.S. Idaho State University Anderl, John Reading/Study Skills/ESL M.A. Idaho State University Communication B.A. Stanford University B.A. Bethel University M.A. University of Minnesota Breyer, Jessie M.A. Bethel University Psychology Birkeland, Darlene B.A. University of Minnesota Anderson, Linda (Sandra) Dental Assisting M.A. University of St. Thomas Interior Design Certified Dental Assistant B.S. University of Minnesota License: Dental Assisting Brueggemann, Gary License: Home Furnishing Sales/ History Merchandising/ Management Blackburn, David B.S. University of Wisconsin License: Interior Design Chemistry M.A. University of Wisconsin B.A. Carleton College Ph.D. University of Minnesota

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Buker, Mary Charest, Richard Crea, Catherine Cosmetology Facility Systems Technology Reading/Study Skills License: Cosmetology B.A. Metropolitan State University B.A. University of Minnesota - Morris M.Ed. University of Minnesota M.A. University of St. Thomas Burns, Cullen Bailey License: Heating, Air Conditioning & English Refrigeration Crittenden, Alexandra B.A. Western Michigan University License: Construction Electrician Reading/Study Skills M.A. Western Michigan University License: Building Utilities Mechanic B.A. University of Minnesota MFA Western Michigan University License: Electric Maintenance & Repair Ph.D. University of Minnesota

Cadwell, Jill Chung, Carl Crowley, Leonard English Philosophy Biology B.A. St. Cloud State University A.B. Occidental College M.S. Ohio State University M.A. St. Cloud State University Ph.D. University of Minnesota M.D. University of Vermont A.B. Occidental College Campbell, Rebecca Clemens, Linda Ph.D University of Minnesota Mathematics English B.A. Mankato State University B.A. Hamline University Cullen, Roberta M.S. St. Cloud State University M.A. University of Minnesota Speech, Theater B.S. Northwestern University Canavan, Amelia Coffey, Andrea M.A. University of Minnesota Mathematics Education Ph.D. University of Minnesota B.S. Metro State College B.S. Appalachian State University B.A. Metro State College M.A. East Tennessee State University Daniels, Julie M.S. University of Washington Ed.D. East Tennessee State University English A.B.D. University of Minnesota Carter, Erin Coleman, Todd B.A. College of Saint Catherine Biology Physics M.A. Pennsylvania State University B.S. Minnesota State University- B.A. Wittenberg University Mankato Ph.D. University of Wisconsin Davis, Jermaine M.A. Minnesota State University- Speech-Communication Mankato Colonna, Carrie B.A. Elmhurst College Dental Assisting M.A. University of Wisconsin Caulkins, Chris Diploma: Northeast Metro Technical College EMS/Paramedic A.A.S. Century College Dean, Bette A.A. Inver Hills Community College B.A. Metropolitan State University English as a Second Language A.A.S. Century College M.S. Bemidji State University B.A. Bethel College B.S. American College of Pre- Certified: Dental Assistant M.A. University of Minnesota hospital Medicine Licensed: Dental Assistant M.P.H. American Military University Restorative Functions Doh, Emmanuel Cerificate University of Minnesota Registered: Dental Hygienist English Certified Paramedic B.A. University of Ibadan, Nigeria Certified Firefighter Cook, Carolyn M.A. University of Ibadan, Nigeria Certified Emergency Manager (MN) Health/Physical Education Ph.D. University of Ibadan, Nigeria B.S. Minnesota State University Cedarleaf, Joy M.E.D. Hardin-Simmons University Dolance, Susannah Biology Sociology B.S. Brigham Young University Costa, Thomas B.A. Texas Tech University M.S. Brigham Young University Cosmetology M.A. University of Michigan License: Cosmetology Ph.D. University of Michigan Chaffee, Kari A.A. Century College Counselor Donahue, Kelly B.S. Bemidji State University Counce, Steve English M.S. University of Nebraska Auto Body Technology B.A. Augsburg College Diploma: Indiana Technical College M.A. Utah State University Chall, Thomas Diploma: Ivy Technical College Automotive Service Technology License: Automotive Body Mechanic Donohue, Amy B.S. University of Wisconsin -Stout Communication License: Auto Mechanics – Postsecondary B.S. Illinois State University License: Auto Mechanics – Secondary M.S. Illinois State University

204 Century College 2011-2012 Dornbush, Martha Fleury-Evans, Diane Gordon, Rita English as a Second Language Radiologic Technology Dental Assisting B.A. Wheaton College B.S. University of Health/Sciences, B.S. University of Minnesota M.A. University of Minnesota Chicago Certified: Dental Assistant M.A. The Ohio State University Licensed: Dental Assistant Downs, Brian Registered: Dental Assistant Computer Science Floy, Anne Restorative Functions B.A. Millikin University Trio Student Support Services M.S. University of Illinois B.A. Marycrest College Graham, Eric M.S. University of Rhode Island M.A. Truman State University Music License: College Counselor, LMSW B.A. University of Alaska DuBose, Rose Marie Licensed Master Social Worker M.M. John Hopkins University Reading/Student Success M.A. St. Mary’s University B.A. University of Wisconsin-Stout Gaffney, Kimberly M.A. Hamline University English Grant, Xochitl B.A. University of Illinois at English as a Second Language Dykes, Paul Urbana-Champaign B.A. University of Kansas Biology M.P.H. University of Minnesota M.M. University of Kansas B.S. Kansas State University of M.A. University of St. Thomas M.A. University of Minnesota Agriculture M.S. University of Minnesota Gaffney, Michael Grebner, Timothy Computer Science Engineering/Computer Science Elder, Elizabeth B.A. University of Minnesota B.S. University of Iowa English as a Second Language M.A. University of Wisconsin M.S. University of Minnesota B.A. University of Wisconsin/River Falls M.A. Colorado State University Gates, Kathy Gregg, Scott Health/Physical Education Reading/Study Skills Engelen-Eigles, Deborah B.S. University of Minnesota B.A. University of Minnesota Sociology M.A. College of St. Thomas B.A.A. University of Minnesota B.A. Wesleyan University M.A. University of Minnesota M.A. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & Gerriets, Carl State University English Gregory, Antone Ph.D. University of Minnesota B.S. Emporia State University Chemistry M.A. University of Louisville B.S. University of Virginia Epps, Donald M.E. University of Virginia Political Science Gfrerer, Cheryl License: Professional Engineer B.A. Valparaiso University English M.A. Washington State University A.A. Lakewood Community College Gryczman, Anna A.B.D. Washington State University B.A. University of Minnesota Nursing M.A. University of Minnesota A.D.N. Inver Hills Community College Fabro, Kathy B.S.N. Metropolitan State University Nursing Gingerich, John M.S.N. University of Minnesota B.A. College of St. Catherine Mathematics D.N.P. Metropolitan State University M.A. Bethel University Diploma Hennepin Technical College Certificate: Public Health Nursing Diploma St. Paul College Certificate: Advanced Holistic Nursing Fane, Randall B.S. Winona State University Certificate: Certified Nurse Educator Visual Communications Technologies M.S. University of Wisconsin License: Media Production Gu, Xue Min License: Television Production Gits, Peter Physics/Engineering Mathematics B.S. East China Normal University Fink, Todd B.A. St. John’s University M.S. University of Minnesota Solar Energy Technology M.A. University of Minnesota Ph.D. University of Minnesota B.S. University of Minnesota B.S. University of Wisconsin- Madison Goerisch, Lynda Guenthner, Scott Emergency Medical Services English Finlayson, Janet A.S. Mankato State University B.A. Nebraska Wesleyan University Counseling B.A. Metropolitan State University M.S. Northern Arizona University B.S. Moorhead State University M.A. Concordia University B.A. Moorhead State University License: Emergency Medical Technician M.Ed. North Dakota State University License: Paramedic Nationally Registered Paramedic 651.779.3300 205 9 College Administration & Faculty

Gwizdala, Joyce Hildebrandt, Jill Jersak, Michele Mathematics Communication Counseling B.A. College of St. Catherine B.S. Minnesota State University A.A. North Hennepin Community College M.A. Central Michigan University M.A. Minnesota State University B.A. University of Minnesota Ph.D. Southern Illinois University M.A. University of Minnesota Haddon, Edward Orthotics and Prosthetics Hill, Brenda Jersak, Robert A.A. University of Minnesota Counseling Communication B.S. University of Minnesota B.S. North Carolina A&T State University B.A. Hamline University M.Ed. University of Minnesota M.S. Mankato State University M.A. Minnesota State University- License: Prosthetics Technician License: Technical College Counselor Mankato License: Orthotics Technician License: Orthotics Practitioner Hinrichs, Bruce Johnston, Neil Psychology Art Harbaugh, Mary B.A. University of Minnesota B.F.A. College of Visual Arts Science/Biology M.A. University of Minnesota M.F.A. Minneapolis College of Art & Design B.S. University of Wisconsin Ph.D. University of Minnesota Hipp, Susan Jorgenson, Linda Reading/Study Skills Dental Hygiene Harmon, Eric B.S. University of Minnesota B.S. University of Wisconsin English M.S. University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse G.D.H. University of Minnesota B.A. Fisk University License: Dental Hygiene M.A. Vanderbilt University Hunt, Stewart Mathematics Keenan, Kerry Hathaway, Robert B.S. Bemidji State University Nursing English M.S. Florida State University A.A.D. Century College B.A. Concordia Senior College M.S. Purdue University L.P.N. Anoka-Hennepin Technical College M.A. Mankato State College R.N./A.S.D. Anoka Ramsey Community College Hurd, Patricia B.S.N. College of St. Catherine Hauer, Justin Cosmetology M.A. Bethel University Counseling Diploma: Lake Area Vo-Tech M.S. University of Wisconsin Diploma: 916 Vo-Tech Keller, David License: Cosmetology Microcomputer Support Technology Hayne, JoAnn B.S. Minnesota State University- Nursing Jacobson, Carol Mankato A.S. Anoka Ramsey Community College English B.S. University of Minnesota B.S. Bemidji State University Kennedy, Barbara M.S.N. University of Minnesota M.A. University of North Dakota Spanish B.A. Macalester College Heim, Mary Jahnke, Jeffrey M.A. University of Minnesota Business Management Engineering CAD Technology A.A. Lakewood Community College A.A.S. Milwaukee Area Technical College Kerschner, Dennis B.A. Winona State University License: Mechanical Drafting Heating/Air Conditioning Technology M.B.A. Mankato State University License: Heating, Air Conditioning & Jakubic, Jennifer Refrigeration Heim, Michael English as a Second Language Business Management B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College Kessen, Ann A.A. Lakewood Community College M.A. University of Minnesota Biology B.A. Winona State University B.A. University of Daytona M.B.A. Mankato State University Jenson, Brian Ph.D. University of Minnesota Mathematics Hentges, Elizabeth B.S. University of North Dakota Klemz, Aaron Mathematics M.S. University of North Dakota Speech Communication B.A. College of St. Benedict B.S. Southern Illinois University M.S. Michigan State University Jentzsch, Teresa M.S. Southern Illinois University Chemistry B.S. University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Klindworth, Robert Ph.D. University of Minnesota Physics B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College Ph.D. New Mexico State University

206 Century College 2011-2012 Knapton, Mel Kuny, Tracy Libson, Carol Horticulture Dental Hygiene Office Technology B.S. University of Minnesota A.S. Normandale Community College B.S. Bemidji State University License: Horticulture B.S. College of St. Catherine M.S. Mankato State University License: Landscaping License: Administrative Support Kupfer, Julie Koch, Jody Dental Assisting Littleton, Laura Reading/Study Skills Certified: Dental Assistant Radiologic Technology B.S. University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Licensed: Dental Assistant Diploma: Radiologic Technology M.S. University of Wisconsin – River Falls B.A. Metropolitan State University Kuss, Richard Koehn, Janice English Loomis, Kim Cosmetology B.A. University of Wisconsin Chemistry Diploma: 916 Vo-Tech M.A.T. University of Wisconsin B.A. University of Denver License: Cosmetology M.S. Colorado State University Langevin, Cheryl Kotasek, Richard Librarian Lyons, David Chemical Dependency B.A. University of Minnesota Geography B.A. University of St. Thomas M.S. Mankato State University B.A. University of Minnesota M.A. University of St. Thomas License: Instructional Resources/Media M.S. University of Wisconsin Specialist Kothera, John Machlica, Karen Visual Communications Technology Lanning, Elizabeth Counseling B.A. Cleveland State University Psychology B.S. College of St. Teresa M.F.A. Tyler School of Art B.A. Bowling Green State University M.Ed. University of Maryland License: Graphic Arts M.E.D. Bowling Green State University Macklin, Dennis Kotila, Dwight Le, Thanh Psychology Physical Education Economics B.A. University of Wisconsin A.A. Willmar Community College B.S. University of Minnesota M.S. University of Nebraska B.S. St. Cloud State University Ph.D. University of Minnesota Ed.D. University of Minnesota M.S. St. Cloud State University LeBeau, Michelle Madisen, Randi Krohn, Margaret Biology Library Interior Design B.A. University of Minnesota B.A. Carleton College B.S. Mankato State University Ph.D. University of Minnesota M.I.L.S. University of Michigan Certificate: Architectural Drafting Technician Certified: Association of Interior Design Lesmeister, Anita Maeckelbergh, Kenneth Certified: Kitchen Designer Mathematics Art Certified: National Council for Interior B.S. University of North Dakota B.S. University of Minnesota Design Qualification M.S. University of North Dakota M.A. California State University License: Interior Design Letang, Delia Makstenieks, Scott Kruszka, Edward Mathematics Communication Mathematics B.S. University of the West Indies, B.A. Illinois State University B.A. Saint Xavier College Barbados M.A. Illinois State University M.S. Northeastern Illinois University M.Phil. University of the West Indies, Barbados Mason, Angela Kuczenski, Jessica M.S. University of Minnesota Medical Assisting Engineering Ph.D. University of Minnesota Diploma: Century College M.S. University of Notre Dame A.A. Century College Ph.D. University of Notre Dame Lewis, Brian English Matel, Kathleen Kuenzli, Fred B.A. Wayne State University Reading/Study Skills/ Facility Systems Technology M.A. Wayne State University English as a Second Language Degree: Occupational Professional, 916 Ph.D. Michigan State University B.S. College of St. Teresa Vocational Technical Institute M.S. University of Wisconsin-River Falls License: Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

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Mathews, Carol Naughton, Gerry Olson, Amanda Sociology Mathematics Communication B.A. College of Saint Catherine B.S. University of North Texas B.A. University of Minnesota M.A. University of Minnesota M.A. University of North Texas M.A. Kansas State University Ph.D. University of Minnesota Ph.D. University of Minnesota Ph.D. Ohio University

Mayer, Beth Neaton, Michele Olson, Bob English Speech-Communication Automotive Service Technology B.A. University of St. Thomas B.S. Slippery Rock State College Diploma: Northeast Metro Technical College M.F.A. Hamline University M.A. Memphis State University License: Auto Mechanics

Mazzei, Cristiano Nelson, Rick Olson, Roger Linguistics, Translation, and Interpreting Physical Education Mathematics B.A. Unibero-Centro Universitario– A.A. Northland Community College A.A. Normandale Community College Sao Paulo B.S. Bemidji State University B.S. St. Cloud State University M.A. University of Massachusetts M.S. Bemidji State University M.Ed. University of Minnesota License: Developmental Math McDonald, Richard Nesset, Andrew License: Applied Math Prosthetics English License: Prosthetics Technician B.A. Luther College Pearson, Pam M.A. Idaho State University Nursing Micko, Timothy A.A. Lakewood Community College Auto Mechanics Nesset, Michael B.A. Metropolitan State University Diploma: Northeast Metro Technical College English M.A. Bethel University License: Auto Mechanics B.A. Luther College M.A. Washington University Pehoski, Tony Mier, Shirley Ph.D. University of Minnesota Orthotics Music A.A. University of Minnesota B.A. Grinnell College Niemann, Robert License: Orthotics Technican M.A. University of Minnesota Computer Science License: Orthotics Practitioner Ph.D University of Minnesota B.S. University of Arizona M.S. University of Minnesota Peleg, Kristine Milner, Janice English Sociology Nordstrom, Charlotte B.A. Hebrew University B.A. University of Minnesota Counseling M.A. Hebrew University M.A. University of Montana B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College Ph.D. University of Arizona Ph.D. University of Montana M.S. Moorhead State University Peterman, Brian Moran, Craig O’Connor, Stanley Mathematics History Prosthetics B.A. Wheaton College B.A. Dana College A.A. Minneapolis Community College M.A. University of Minnesota M.Div. Wartburg Seminary B.S. Crown College M.A. University of Michigan M.Ed. Bethel College Pfeiffer, Joann Ph.D. University of Michigan License: Prosthetics Technician Chemistry License: Prosthetics Practitioner B.A. St. Benedict College Mulcahy, Gregory Ph.D. University of Wisconsin English Odmark, Steve B.A. University of Minnesota Philosophy Poferl, Connie M.A. University of Southern Mississippi B.A. University of Utah Office Technology M.A. Biola University B.S. Mankato State University Mulcahy, Lynn (Abigail) M.A. University of Nebraska M.Ed. University of Minnesota English Ph.D. University of Nebraska License: Administrative Support B.A. McNeese State University M.A. McNeese State University Oldre, Bonnie Powell, Susan M. Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi Librarian Nursing A.A. Metro Community College B.S.N. Oakland University B.A. University of Minnesota M.S.N. University of Minnesota M.L.I.S. Dominican University Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certified Public Health Nurse

208 Century College 2011-2012 Purcell, Carol Rynders, Beth Skogstrom-Rodriquez, Sarah Mathematics Dental Assisting Interior Design B.A. St. Louis University B.S. University of Minnesota B.A. University of Wisconsin M.A. Catholic University M.Ed. University of Minnesota Certified: Industrial Relations Smeltzer, Mark Ramsey, Steven Certified: Expanded Functions in Dental Speech-Communication Business Management Assisting Program B.A. University of Washington B.S. University of Minnesota-Duluth Certificate: Dental Assistant M.A. University of Washington J.D. William Mitchell College of Law Licensed: Dental Assistant Ph.D. University of Minnesota Restorative Functions Dental Assistant Randall, Carol Smith, Garett German/Spanish Saks, Dawn English as a Second Language B.A. St. Olaf College Art B.A. University of St Thomas M.A.T. University of St. Thomas B.F.A. Colorado State University M.A. University of Minnesota M.F.A. University of Illinois Ratnasamy, Julia Solem, Charles Mathematics Saylor, Katherine Visual Communications Technologies B.E. University of Madras English Diploma: Northeast Metro Technical College M.S. University of Madras B.A. South Dakota State University License: Photographic Finishing M.Ed. Annamalai University M.A. South Dakota State University M.A. University of Madras Stack, Constance B.S. University of Madras Schmitzer, Kimberly Health EMS/Paramedics B.A. Metropolitan State University Reedich, Kurt A.S. Inver Hills Community College M.S. Minnesota State University/ Mathematics A.A.S. Century College Mankato B.S. University of Wisconsin B.A. Bethel College M.S. University of Wisconsin M.A. Bethel University Steck, Patricia License: Paramedic Philosophy Roach, Paul Certified B.G.S.U. University of Nebraska Anthropology M.A. University of Nebraska B.S. California Polytechnic State Schouveller, Kimberly University Nursing Steffen, Nancy M.S. University of Oregon A.S. Inver Hills Community College Nursing (RN) M.S.N. Walden University A.D.N. Northeast Iowa Community College Robey, Jennifer B.S.N. Upper Iowa University Reading/Study Skills Schultz, Frank M.S.N. Drake University B.A. University of Nebraska Counseling Ph.D. University of Minnesota B.S. University of Minnesota Stolberg, Steven Certificate: Advanced Literary M.Ed. University of Minnesota Prosthetics M.Ed. University of Wisconsin A.S. Lakewood Community College Rosik, Greg License: Quality Control Technician B.S. University of Minnesota Mathematics Certified: Prosthetics B.S. University of Wisconsin Shannon, Maureen Certified: Prosthetics Practitioner M.S. Marquette University Human Services License: Prosthetics Technician B.A. Hamline University Prosthetics Practitioner Roy, Judith M.S. St. Mary’s University History Stoltzman, Muriel B.A. University of Colorado Simenson, Scott English as a Second Language M.A. University of Colorado Information & Telecommunication B.S. Stout State University B.S. University of Wisconsin M.A.Ed. Hamline University Ruggles, Gary Visual Communications Technology Simons, Angela Thinesen, Pamela B.F.A. Lamar University Mathematics Biology M.A. California State University B.A. Macalester College B.S. St. Cloud State University License: Commercial Art M.Ed. University of Minnesota M.S. Portland State University License: Media Production Certificate: Secondary Teaching Sklaney, Lawrence English B.A. Bucknelll University M.A. University of Illinois A.B.D. University of Illinois 651.779.3300 209 9 College Administration & Faculty

Thrun, Lori Weide, Kenneth Wollschlager, Stacey Biology Natural Science Reading/Student Success B.S. University of Michigan B.A. University of Minnesota B.S. St. Catherine University Ph.D. University of Michigan B.S. University of Minnesota M.A. Hamline University M.A. University of Minnesota Vang, Pakou A.B.D. University of Minnesota Wood, LuAnn Speech-Communication Reading/Study Skills B.A. University of Minnesota Wendt, Jon R. B.A. College of St. Benedict/ B.A.S. University of Minnesota Speech-Communication St. John’s University M.A. University of Wisconsin B.A. University of Delaware M.S. University of Wisconsin M.A. University of Minnesota Certificate: Reading Vimont, Judith English Wilcox, Elliot Wu, Xuewei B.S. University of Minnesota Music English B.A. University of Minnesota B.S. University of Wisconsin B.A. Beijing Foreign Language University M.A. University of Minnesota M.M. Northwestern University M.A. Bowling Green State University License: Vocational Education – M.A. University of Minnesota Ph.D. Bowling Green State University Bemidji State University Williams, Michael Wyman, Tracey Voss, Catherine Accounting Service Learning Orthotics B.A. Moorhead State College B.S. University of Wisconsin Certificate: 916 Vo-Tech M.B.A. University of Wisconsin- M.S. University of Wisconsin A.A.S. Anoka-Ramsey Community College Whitewater B.A. Metropolitan State University C.P.A. Young, Jane Library Wacker, Janet Wisdorf, Teri B.A. State University of New York Counseling Nursing M.L.S. Drexel University B.A. University of North Dakota B.S.N. University of Missouri B.S. University of Mary M.S.N. St. Louis University Young, William M.S. Minnesota State University- Mathematics Mankato Wolf, Arlynne B.A. University of Minnesota License: Technical College Counselor Interior Design M.S. Ohio University B.A. University of Minnesota Walker, Kathleen M.S. Cardinal Stritch University Counseling A.A./A.S. Hibbing Community College Wollersheim, Ruth B.S. University of Wisconsin English M.S.E. University of Wisconsin B.S. St. Cloud State University Certificate: Professional Development in M.A. University of Wisconsin Distance Education

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NE-Mesabi Range Community MnSCU & Technical College mesabirange.edu Anyone interested in inquiring about the courses and services provided by NE-Rainy River Community College Minnesota’s state colleges and rrcc.mnscu.edu universities (MnSCU) should contact the college and direct inquiries NE-Vermilion Community College to the Office of Admissions. vcc.edu

Northland Community & Technical College northlandcollege.edu

Alexandria Technical & Northwest Technical College Community College ntcmn.edu alextech.edu

Anoka-Ramsey Community College Pine Technical College anokaramsey.edu Minneapolis Community pinetech.edu & Technical College Anoka Technical College minneapolis.edu Ridgewater College anokatech.edu ridgewater.edu Minnesota State College – Bemidji State University Southeast Technical Riverland Community College bemidjistate.edu southeastmn.edu riverland.edu

Central Lakes College Minnesota State Community Rochester Community clcmn.edu & Technical College & Technical College minnesota.edu rctc.edu Century College century.edu Minnesota State University, Mankato St. Cloud State University mnsu.edu stcloudstate.edu Dakota County Technical College Minnesota State University Moorhead dctc.edu go.mnstate.edu St. Cloud Technical & Community College Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College Minnesota West Community & Technical sctcc.edu fdltcc.edu College mnwest.edu Saint Paul College Hennepin Technical College saintpaul.edu hennepintech.edu Normandale Community College normandale.edu South Central College Inver Hills Community College southcentral.edu inverhills.edu North Hennepin Community College nhcc.edu Southwest Minnesota State University Lake Superior College smsu.edu lsc.edu NE-Hibbing Community College hibbing.edu Winona State University Metropolitan State University winona.edu metrostate.edu NE-Itasca Community College itascacc.edu 651.779.3300 211 Chapter 11 Student Handbook

Introduction

The Student Handbook has been developed to give students an overview of various activities, rules, regulations, and policies that have direct impact on them at Century. Further information concerning any of these areas may be obtained from the Dean of Student Life, located on west campus, or by calling 651.773.1780.

Student Life Program

The Student Life Program is designed to provide opportunities for student growth through students’ extracurricular activities. This Student Activities is also a great place to relax, enjoy a cup of program enriches higher education coffee, watch television, meet old friends, for students by providing both Program and make new friends. educational and social events. By ………………………………………… becoming involved in activities Student Clubs and such as academic-related events, Student Club Center cultural diversity programs, health The Student Club Center, room 1210 West Organizations and fitness programs, campus clubs, Campus, is where great beginnings take ………………………………………… student publications, fine arts, and place. It is an area for student activities. One of its main functions is to assist various clubs How to Get Involved the intramural/recreation program, and organizations with their planned events. There are over 25 clubs and organizations for students will share in the ownership In addition, many campus-wide events are students to participate in at Century College. and leadership of such programs and sponsored by the Office of Student Life. There are special interest clubs (i.e. Alpha experience a positive connection Any students should feel free to drop in and Omega, Q & S club), cultural organizations to Century College. Although the present new ideas or suggestions that will (i.e. Asian Student Association or Arabic enhance student activities on campus. Student Life Program provides many Club) and program specific groups (i.e. Dental avenues for student growth, the Assisting Club or Math Club). For a complete Game Room decision to participate is based on list of clubs please consult our web site at Free time between classes, at the beginning personal desire. century.edu/currentstudents/studentlife/. or end of the day? Located in room 1205 west campus, the Game Room is a great Are you looking to start a new club or get place to unwind and enjoy recreational involved in one of the current clubs or game activities. Table tennis and televisions organizations at Century? Please contact are available for students’ enjoyment. the Associate Director of Student Life and Tournaments in various activities are also Leadership Development at 651.747.4015 or conducted each semester. The Game Room the Student Senate Office at 651.779.3317. 212 Century College 2011-2012 STUDENT LIFE COMMITTEE influencing the College’s decision-making process through working closely as a Intramural/ This committee consists of student, faculty liaison between the student body and the and staff representatives that make Recreation Programs administration and faculty. In order to ………………………………………… decisions regarding the student life budget, address all issues of concern to students, expenditures, and the student life activity fee. the Student Senate must consider not only campus issues, but state legislation as well. Fitness Center STUDENT PHOTO IDs Through its participation with the Minnesota Located in Room 1605 on the West State College Student Association, the Campus, the Fitness Center provides a full Students will need a Century Photo I.D. to Century Student Senate has a direct channel complement of weight training and aerobic use the Library, Fitness Center, to check out to issues and concerns on the state level. machines for use by current Century students game room and recreation equipment, and and staff. Watch for on-going fitness to use the Mathematics, English or Reading The effectiveness of the senate depends on workshops (room W1790, 747.4054). labs. The first photo I.D. card is free. Lost or the quality of direct student involvement. replacement cards are $5.00 (payable at the Participation in the organization is an Intramural Sports Business Office). excellent opportunity to learn about the Open to all students interested in a variety political process, become acquainted with of team and individual sports. Activities To obtain a Century College Photo I.D. you the college system, and build leadership include soccer, badminton, volleyball, will need a copy of your current course skills. (Rick Nelson, office 2527W, 779.3415) basketball, softball, and golf to name just a schedule along with a driver’s license or few. The Intramural Sports Program provides other government-issued photo I.D. This THE CONNECTION a diverse spectrum of recreational activities service is located at the Records Office, room for Century students and staff. For more 2220 west campus. Located in room 1205 west campus, The information call 651.779.3358. Connection is a great place to get involved STUDENT PUBLICATIONS in the many happenings at Century College. Gymnasium The Connection provides discount ticket The gymnasium is available for a variety The Wood Duck Weekly is a student prices, food, bus passes, a local fax machine of activities (i.e. basketball, volleyball, and publication that promotes student activities and much more. It can also connect you to badminton). and events on campus as well as special the many student groups and their events announcements important to the Century on campus including the Planning Activities Outdoor Volleyball, Basketball Courts, community. For more information call Committee which sponsors events such as and Golf Practice Green 651.747.4015. Wood Duck Days, Blizzard Blast and the The courts and golf green are available for Fright Walk. Contact The Connection at all to use. They are located behind West The All-Student Email is sent weekly to 651.779.3358, by email at Connection@ Campus. Balls are available through The inform students of activities for the week, Century.edu or on our efolio web site at Connection. services that are available and information centuryconnection.project.mnscu.edu . of importance. For further information call Wood Duck Walking Trail 651.748.2608. The Connection is also the home of the Enjoy a beautiful walk through nature on this outdoor recreation equipment. There is paved trail located behind West Campus. The Century Times is a student run seasonal equipment that is available for newspaper that is published twice a check out including but not limited to in-line Locker Rooms semester. It is distributed throughout campus skates and protective equipment, snowshoes, Locker room facilities, located near the with information relevant to the Century fishing poles and equipment, cross-country gymnasium (men on first floor, women community. For more information call skis, backpacks and tents. on third floor) are available for those 651.779.3314. participating in intramural, recreation, and fitness activities. Students must provide their STUDENT SENATE own towel and lock. Locks must be removed The Student Senate is the official Intercollegiate Athletics daily. representative student government of ………………………………………… Century College. It operates under a constitution that has been approved by Century College is a member of the the student body and consists of volunteer Minnesota College Conference (MCC) Fine Arts senators and an elected executive board. and the National Junior College Athletic ………………………………………… The purpose of the senate is to work to Association (NJCAA). Century College improve the quality of education and of offers intercollegiate men’s and women’s Art Gallery campus life for students at Century. One soccer and baseball and softball. For more The purpose of the art gallery is to provide way the senate accomplishes this is by information call 651.779.3325. students and community residents the 651.779.3300 213 11 Student Handbook opportunity to view and appreciate the work Compliance, Safety and Security Report of professional and student artists in Collegewide Events The Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus ………………………………………… a gallery setting. For more information call Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics the Public Relations Office 651.779.3933. Act, requires higher education institutions Student Activities Fair to give timely warnings of crimes that Performing Arts Early each semester Student Life sponsors a represent a threat to the safety of students All students are welcome to participate in Club/Activity Fair. Each club and organization or employees, and to make public their the Performing Arts program. Students have on campus is invited to set up a table campus security policies. It also requires the choice of earning credit for participation displaying information about their activities. that crime data is collected, reported, and or joining without credit. This provides an excellent opportunity for all disseminated to the campus community students to find a group that may interest and is also submitted to the Department • Century College Choir – them. of Education. The goal of the Clery Act is A choral ensemble open to students to provide students and their families, as without singing experience as an activity Blizzard Blast higher education consumers, with accurate, or for academic credit. One concert per Blizzard Blast is a winter event held on complete and timely information about safety semester. Jocelyn Kalajian, room 1092, campus during the last week in January. on campus so that they can make informed West Campus, 651.779.3212. Students, faculty, and staff have the decisions. opportunity to socially interact at the various • Century Chamber Orchestra – events. A variety of indoor and outdoor Century College is committed to the well A chamber-size orchestra open to students activities are offered. being of our campus community including with previous orchestral experience as students, employees, and visitors. The an activity or for academic credit. Study Wood Duck Days college has taken numerous steps to and performance of standard orchestra Wood Duck Days, a school-wide event, is maintain a safe learning environment for literature. Elliot Wilcox, room 2048, West held each spring on the West Campus in all. The college also encourages students, Campus, 651.779.3214. May. This day is filled with music, good food, faculty, staff and visitors to take appropriate prizes, and activities. Century’s various clubs steps to insure their own personal safety. • Theatre Productions – work together to sponsor the event. We encourage all to report suspicious Students may participate in college individuals, activities, or hazardous theatrical productions using their talents conditions immediately. in acting, stagecraft, stage makeup and/or scenery design. Roberta Cullen, room Orientation The Compliance, Safety and Security Report 1107, West Campus, 651.779.3201. ………………………………………… is available in the Counseling Center, room 2410 west campus, Human Resources, room • Century Concert Band – Orientation provides new students with an 1395 east campus, by calling 651.779.3929 The study and performance of instrumental opportunity to get acquainted with Century and at century.edu/employees/ literature. No audition. Open to students College. To help facilitate a successful publicsafety/default.aspx as an activity or for academic credit. transition to college life, Century offers a Charles Preis, room 2046, West Campus, two-part orientation process that includes a Drug and Alcohol-Free Campus Policy 651.779.3213. 90 minute Advising and Registration Session The standards of conduct at Century College and Welcome Day, which last approximately clearly prohibit the possession, use or • Century Jazz Ensemble – 3 hours. Students will have an opportunity distribution of drugs and alcohol by students The study and performance of high level to meet with a counselor for help with and staff on the campus premises or in jazz arrangements with an emphasis course selection, receive assistance with conjunction with any college-sponsored on improvisation. Audition required. Open Century technology, attend workshops, and activity or event whether on- or off-campus. to students as an activity or for academic take a tour of the campus. After attending Please read the Compliance, Safety and credit or through Continuing Education. orientation, student will feel prepared to Security Report for specific information on Larry Neumann, room 2043, West Campus, begin their first semester at Century. the state and federal laws regarding drugs 651.747.4033. and alcohol on a college campus.

• Shakespeare and Company – The College will take steps to educate Provides students and community College Policies its community regarding the health risks residents the opportunity to view and ………………………………………… associated with alcohol and drug abuse. appreciate summer repertory theatre at Appropriate referrals to counseling and Century’s outdoor theatre complex. These policies and statements are not health agencies will be made to individuals Participation is noncredit, by audition only. an irrevocable contract, and the College as needed. shakespeareandcompany.org reserves the right to change any policy without notice. The College will impose sanctions on 214 Century College 2011-2012 students and employees who violate this to public assistance, or sexual orientation. In STUDENT CONDUCT/ policy. Disciplinary action may include, but is addition, discrimination in employment based ACADEMIC HONESTY not limited to, the following: on membership or activity in a local • completion of an education program; commission as defined by law is prohibited. For policy and process information, please • completion of community service hours; access the Student Concern Process through • referral to law enforcement agencies for Harassment on the basis of race, sex, the myCentury Student Portal or call the prosecution of felony, gross misdemeanor color, creed, religion, age, national origin, Dean of Student Life at 651.773.1780. or misdemeanor charges; disability, marital status, status with regard • referral to the Counseling Center or other to public assistance, or sexual orientation Student Conduct appropriate department; is prohibited. Harassment may occur in a Each student at Century College has the right • suspension or separation from the College; variety of relationships, including faculty and to an education, and it is the responsibility • expulsion from the College. student, supervisor and employee, student of the College to provide an environment and student, staff and student, employee that promotes learning. Any action by a The Compliance, Safety and Security Report and employee, and other relationships with student that interferes with the education lists health risks associated with abuse persons having business at, or visiting the of any other student or interferes with the of alcohol and drugs; and if anyone needs educational or working environment. operations of the college in carrying out assistance with a drug or alcohol problem, a its responsibility to provide an education list of services is available. This policy is directed at verbal or physical will be considered a violation of this code. conduct that constitutes discrimination / Disciplinary action will be handled in an Tobacco-Free Policy harassment under state and federal law and expeditious manner while providing due Century College is a tobacco-free campus. is not directed at the content of speech. In process. The provisions of this policy do not Smoking, tobacco use, and tobacco sales cases in which verbal statements and other affect the rights of persons in authority to (including the use or sale of smokeless forms of expression are involved, Century take any immediate and temporary actions tobacco products) are prohibited on college College and the Minnesota State Colleges necessary to retain the classroom, campus owned, operated, or leased property and Universities will give due consideration or program atmosphere, and to uphold including college vehicles. This policy to an individual’s constitutionally protected established policies, regulations, and laws. applies to all persons on college property. right to free speech and academic freedom. Noncompliance is punishable by fine and/or However, discrimination and harassment Violations, the informal and formal disciplinary action. are not within the protections of academic processes, the appeals process, and freedom or free speech. sanctions are described in the Student Exception: Tobacco use inside privately Conduct Policy available in the Counseling owned vehicles while on campus property is The system office, colleges, and universities Center, West Campus. Also, for more permitted. shall maintain and encourage full freedom, information, see the Dean of Student Life, within the law, of expression, inquiry, West Campus, 651.773.1780. HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION teaching and research. Academic freedom comes with a responsibility that all members Academic Honesty For policy and process information, please of our education community benefit from it The primary academic mission of Century access the Student Concern Process through without intimidation, exploitation or coercion. College is the exploration and dissemination the Century Direct Portal System or call the of knowledge. Academic honesty and Dean of Student Life at 651.773.1780. This policy shall apply to all individuals integrity are integral to the academic process. Harassment Officer: affiliated with Century College and the Academic dishonesty is a serious offense Kristin Hageman Minnesota State Colleges and Universities which undermines the educational process 651.773.1780 system, including but not limited to, its and the learning experience for the entire West Campus students, employees, applicants, volunteers, College community. agents, and Board of Trustees, and is Century College and the Minnesota intended to protect the rights and privacy It is expected that Century College students State Colleges and Universities system is of both the complainant and respondent will understand and adhere to the concept committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in and other involved individuals, as well as of academic integrity and to the standards employment and education opportunity. to prevent retaliation or reprisal. Individuals of conduct prescribed by the College’s who violate this policy shall be subject to Academic Honesty Policy. It is expected that No person shall be discriminated against in disciplinary or other corrective action. each student will assume responsibility for the terms and conditions of employment, his/her work and that materials submitted in personnel practices, or access to and A copy of this policy is available in the fulfillment of course, program, and college participation in, programs, services, and Counseling Center, in the Compliance, Safety academic requirements must represent the activities with regard to race, sex, color, and Security Report and online at mnscu. student’s own efforts. Any act of academic creed, religion, age, national origin, edu/board/policy/1b01.html. dishonesty attempted by a student at Century disability, marital status, status with regard 651.779.3300 215 11 Student Handbook

College is unacceptable and will not be can inspect and view their records within 45 confidentiality and security of the tolerated. days of the day the college registrar (Records information. Information maintained on Office) receives a written request for access. students is listed in the following The Student Conduct and Academic Honesty Students may ask the College to amend categories. Policy is available in the Counseling Center, a record by writing to the registrar and West Campus, or from the Dean of Student clearly identifying what part of the record is Public Student Data-Directory Life, West Campus, 651.773.1780. inaccurate and why it is inaccurate. Certain Information educational records will not be released to Public student data is accessible to any STUDENT COMPLAINT/ other persons without permission from the member of the public for any reason and GRIEVANCE POLICY students with the exception of disclosure to includes the following items: school officials with legitimate educational 1. Name For policy and process information, please interests. A school official is a person 2. Birth date access the Student Concern Process through employed by the college in an administrative, 3. Dates of attendance the myCentury Student Portal or call the supervisory, academic or research, support 4. Degrees, certificates and awards received Dean of Student Life at 651.773.1780. staff position (including law enforcement 5. Major field of study unit personnel); students serving on official 6. Most recent previous school attended Student Complaint Process College committees or assisting another 7. Status- full-time/part-time (Unfair Treatment by College Employee) school official in performing his or her 8. Dean’s List Students may file a complaint concerning tasks assisting qualified officials; a person 9. Photographs (student I.D. photos are alleged improper, unfair, arbitrary, or or company with whom the college has excluded) discriminatory treatment and discuss it contracted, such as an attorney, auditor, or 10. Participation in clubs, activities, with the appropriate employee or with the collection agent; a person serving on the programs and sports employee’s supervisor. They may use an MnSCU Board of Trustees, or the Century informal situation resolution form or follow Foundation. A school official has legitimate Private Student Information the grievance process below. educational interest if the official needs to Private student information is not accessible review an education record in order to fulfill to the public. It is accessible to the subject Student Grievance Process his or her professional responsibility. of the data, to individuals or agencies (Policy Violation) authorized by law to gain access, and to any To initiate a grievance (formal written claim), The following information has been person or agency having the approval of the students may carry an official grievance designated as “directory information” and, subject. through three steps, if necessary: as such, is available to the general public: 1. Address/e-mail address 1. to the employee being grieved. students’ names, most recent previous 2. Background information, including 2. to the appropriate supervisor to whom that school attended, dates of attendance, major behavior, performance, traits employee reports. field of study, degrees, certificates and 3. College and high school records 3. to the College president. This is the final awards received, birth dates, full- or parttime a) courses taken step in the appeal process. status, Dean’s list, and photographs. To b) credits attempted prevent release of this information outside c) credits earned However, if the violation involves a MnSCU of the College, the students should contact d) grades earned policy, students may carry the grievance to the registrar by the 5th class day of the term. e) high school rank. the MnSCU chancellor, and this decision is See the complete Student Data Policy below. 4. Counseling records unless they contain final and binding. information classified or confidential Student Data Practices Policy 5. Disciplinary record Copies of the grievance policy and forms In accumulating this information, the College 6. Evaluations are available in the Counseling Center, provides the following assurances: 7. Financial aid records room 2410, West Campus. For more 1. Student records are official records 8. Medical information information contact the Dean of Student Life, of Century College and will be used for 9. Recommendations 651.773.1780. educational purposes according to 10. Social security number Minnesota and federal student data laws. 11. Telephone number 2. The purpose and intended use of the data 12. Test scores will be explained upon request as well as Student Data Privacy consequences of refusing to supply private Confidential Information ………………………………………… or confidential information. This data is not accessible to the public or to 3. The registrar, director of Admissions, the subject of the data. It is accessible Century College, in compliance with the counselors, and financial aid officers, only to individuals or agencies authorized by Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act under the direction of the vice president law to gain access. (FERPA), affords students certain rights with of Student Services, who is responsible 1. Financial records and statements of respect to their educational records. Students authority, are responsible for the a students’ parents (however, these are 216 Century College 2011-2012 accessible to the parents). committees or assisting another school contact the Registrar at the college or 2. Investigation information collected for official in performing his or her tasks university that supplied the records. purposes of active or pending legal action, assisting qualified officials; a person prior to such action. or company with whom the college has Students Rights Regarding 3. Investigation information collected contracted, such as an attorney, auditor, Personal Information for purposes of anticipated suspension or collection agent; a person serving on Students asked to supply private or or expulsion of students for disciplinary the MnSCU Board of Trustees, or the confidential data concerning themselves reasons, prior to the formal action. Century Foundation. A school official shall be informed of the following rights: 4. Psychological reports. has legitimate educational interest if the 1. Any known consequences arising from official needs to review an education supplying or refusing to supply private or Access to Private Student Data record in order to fulfill his or her confidential data. Private student data will be disclosed only to professional responsibility. 2. The identity of other persons or entities the following: 9. Federal or state authorities in connection authorized by state or federal law to 1. The students who are the subject of the with the audit and evaluation of federally receive the data. data. supported educational programs. 3. The purpose and intended use of the data. 2. Any persons or agencies if the students 10. Officials or to other schools, upon 4. To be informed as to what is classified have given informed consent. Informed request of the students. See notice as directory information and, on request, consent requires the signing of a below. have it treated as private data. statement that includes the following: 11. Organizations conducting studies for or 5. To receive copies of private or public a) Date on behalf of Century College for the data (on self), the agency may charge a b) Indication of the expiration date, purpose of the following: fee, which covers the actual costs usually not to exceed one year a) Administering student aid programs involved for providing copies. c) Indication of who shall release and b) Developing, validating, or 6. To review all private or public data (on receive the information administering predictive tests self) without any charge. d) Information written in plain language c) Improving instruction. 7. Whether one may refuse or is legally e) Specifications of the nature of the required to supply the requested data. data (These studies must be conducted in 8. Whether the College maintains any data f) Specifications of the purposes for such a manner as will not permit the on him or her and the classification of which information may be used personal identification of students by that data–this includes confidential data. 3. Accrediting organizations in order to persons other than representatives of (Students must be told upon request of carry out their accrediting functions. such organizations, with the information this information.) 4. Appropriate health authorities, but only to be destroyed when no longer needed 9. Students may, in writing, contest the to the extent necessary to administer for its purpose.) accuracy or completeness of public or immunization programs. 12. State and local officials, as may be private data; the College shall within 5. Appropriate person or persons on the required by state statute existing prior to thirty days either correct the data found basis of a valid court order, or lawfully November 19, 1974. to be in error or notify the students that issued subpoena–but only after calling the College believes the data to be the court’s attention, through proper Notice: If you seek or intend to enroll correct. If data is found to be incorrect, channels, to the statutory provisions, in another educational institution, your the College shall attempt to notify the rules, or regulations which restrict the education records will be provided as past recipients. The students may appeal disclosure of such information. requested by that institution. If applicable, an adverse determination of the College 6. Appropriate persons in connection with while concurrently enrolled in or receiving through the provisions of the student’s application for, or receipt of, services from more than one educational administrative procedures act, relating to financial aid. institution, your education records will be contested cases. 7. Appropriate persons, if the knowledge of available to officials of those institutions 10. The permission or consent required of, such information is necessary to protect as appropriate. Disclosures of your records and rights accorded to parents by statute the health or safety of the students or under other circumstances may require your or law, shall only be required for and other persons. prior written consent. accorded to the students. 8. School and system office officials who 11. Students will be notified annually of their have a legitimate educational interest. You have the right to request a copy of rights under FERPA; the Notification School official is defined as any records that have been disclosed. You also of Rights will be published in the person employed by the college in an have the right to request a hearing to correct registration guide. administrative, supervisory, academic or any inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading research, support staff position (including information in those disclosed records. For law enforcement unit personnel); further information about your rights, please students serving on official College

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Century College diplomas are 31 - 48 credits schools. One quarter typically is 10 weeks College Terminology or more in length. long. ………………………………………… Discipline - the subject or department Registration - the process of selecting Assessment - an assessment instrument prefix (example: Math, Psyc). courses, completing college forms, and given to new students. The results are used paying fees, all of which must be completed to assist counselors in determining academic Drop - discontinuing a class within the prior to the beginning of classes each term. ability in reading, writing, and mathematics. drop/add period. A drop is not recorded on Scholarships - monetary awards given students’ transcripts. to students in recognition of outstanding Associate Degree - a two-year degree academic achievement. Scholarships are offered by colleges. Century College degrees: Drop/Add Period - a period at the sometimes based on financial need as well the Associate in Arts (AA), the Associate beginning of each term when students may as academic performance. in Science (AS), the Associate in Fine Arts drop or add classes. (AFA), and the Associate in Applied Science Semester - term or period of time in an (AAS). Elective - a nondesignated course within academic year. There are two semesters a program. An elective permits students to and one or two summer sessions in most Career/Occupational Programs - select some courses of their choice within semester system schools. One semester programs designed to lead directly to their program. typically is 15 weeks long. employment or career advancement. Certificate - an educational program and Grade Point Average - a weighted Transcript - a record of a students’ academic award focusing on career or occupational numerical average which indicates how well standing and college courses and grades. skills. Century College certificates are up to students have done in college classes. 30 credits in length. Grant - an outright award of funds, usually Transfer Programs - programs with based on need, which does not have to be courses leading to an Associate in Arts, Class Section - a group of students repaid. Associate in Fine Arts, or Associate in meeting to study a particular course at a Science degree which are generally accepted definite time. Sections are identified by Loan - a loan may be either federal, state, in transfer to bachelor degree granting specific section numbers. short-term or emergency awarding of money colleges and universities. to students in need of financial assistance; it Course - a particular portion of a subject must be repaid. Tuition - an amount of money charged to selected for study. A course is identified by students for each course. a course number; for example, Psychology Minnesota General Education Transfer 1020. Curriculum (MnTC) - a collaborative effort Withdrawal - discontinuing a course among all two and four year public colleges after the drop/add period but before Course Title - a phrase descriptive of and universities in Minnesota to help the withdrawal deadline. A withdrawal course content; for example, the course students transfer their coursework in general is recorded on the transcript as a W. Psychology 1020 has a course title of education. 40 credits are required in ten goal Withdrawals do not influence GPA, but do General Psychology. areas. These courses are also used in the negatively impact academic progress. general education portion of the AA, AFA, Credit Hour - the amount of credit usually AS, AAS, diploma and certificate programs. Work Study - a program created in 1964. earned by attending a class for fifty minutes The federal government and the college a week for 15 weeks. Prerequisite - a prerequisite is a body of provide funds for part-time employment on knowledge or level of competence students campus. Part- or full-time students in need Curriculum - a group of courses planned should have achieved to ensure readiness of financial assistance may apply in the to lead to some specific competence in a for a course. In special circumstances, a Financial Aid office. field of study and to a certificate, diploma prerequisite may be waived by approval of or associate degree; for example, the the appropriate department. Students are accounting curriculum. not permitted to register for courses for which prerequisites have not been met. A Degree - a title conferred by a college or prerequisite is met by earning credit in a university upon completion of a particular course. Some courses may have specific program of academic work. Typical degrees grade requirements. See course description are the Associate in Arts (AA), the Bachelor for prerequisites and grade requirements. of Arts (BA), and the Master of Arts (MA). Diploma - an educational program and Quarter - term or period of time in an award focusing on career or occupation academic year. 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The following information and guidelines are intended to provide the student with the ability to manage their own transfer process.

Responsibilities

Students are responsible for collecting the necessary information that enables satisfactory transfer. This responsibility includes providing necessary supporting course information for review for transfer, such as a syllabus, course description, or reading list and becoming familiar with the requirements of the student’s intended degree. the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), credits and credit hours. Definitions and Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Definitions is a set of common general education resources contained in this section ………………………………………… requirements at all schools within the two of the catalog will help to inform a systems. Students from MnSCU schools may student in the process of transfer. Transfer specialists are designated staff assume individual MnTC courses taken at persons at both the sending institution and the sending school will be used in the same Schools are responsible for the receiving institution. To best understand category at the receiving school. providing the necessary information the transfer process, students planning to and resources to allow a student to transfer should contact the transfer specialist Transfer agreements are written documents plan transfer. This includes a clear at their current school and at the school to that outline transfer arrangements between which they plan to transfer. Transfer special- outline of their MnTC requirements schools. Agreements may be within or ists for Minnesota schools may be found at between systems or between individual and information on the intended use mntransfer.org under “Transfer Resources.” of various degrees, certificates and schools. An example of this sort of agreement is the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). diplomas. The school will also make MnSCU is the acronym for the Minnesota available to a student a designated State Colleges and Universities. MnSCU Technical credits are earned through transfer specialist with expert includes Minnesota’s state supported univer- courses taken in technical programs that knowledge in the process of transfer. sities, community colleges, technical colleges are not part of the MnTC. Unless there is a and the consolidated community and techni- transfer agreement or a course equivalence cal colleges. table outlining the transfer of technical credits between schools, credits will transfer U of M is the University of Minnesota. Their as free electives, but may be reviewed by five campuses are separate from MnSCU a student’s major program to determine if and are in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Crookston, they fit into degree requirements. Transfer of Duluth and Morris. technical credits between combination com- munity technical colleges and stand alone Private colleges and universities are the technical colleges will normally not limit the other category of schools within Minnesota. transfer of technical credits between like Private colleges are not state funded. programs.

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Official transcripts are transcripts sent by university level credits. The transfer school outside of the U.S. should contact the the registrar of previously attended schools specialist, at the school from which a student transfer specialist at the school where they directly to the Admissions Office of the school plans to earn their final degree, would be plan to earn their final degree, to determine to which a student plans to transfer. Most able to answer questions on how credits from the school’s policy on the transfer of schools require official transcripts be received these sources will transfer. Many schools international coursework. from all previously attended schools prior to a would have this information on the transfer decision being made on the application. portion of their website. Age of credit. Some schools and/or some majors/programs will place a time limitation Sending institution is the school that Experiential education is an attempt to on previously earned credits they will allow is sending transcripts to another school – translate an individual’s life and work in transfer. This limit could apply to general transfer out. experiences into college level credit. All education courses and to courses in a major. schools do not recognize experiential Receiving institution is the school that is education credits or limit the number that transfer processes would receiving transcripts from another school(s) – State-to-state transfer in. may be used in a degree. be similar to transfer within Minnesota. However, students should check with the Original document refers to the transcript College Level Examination Program transfer specialist at their current school to prepared by each institution a student has (CLEP) is a nationally standardized exam determine if there are any transfer attended. Most colleges and universities will generally taken before entering a college agreements with schools in other states. request original documents from EACH school or university. Credit may be used in general previously attended and use those documents education, subject matter areas and as to determine if courses transfer. elective credit. Resources Accreditation Advanced Placement (AP) is a nationally ………………………………………… “Accreditation is a system for recognizing standardized program of advanced college education institutions and professional level courses offered during a student’s high Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) programs affiliated with those institutions for school experience. Credit may be used in indicates course completed at Century a level of performance, integrity, and quality general education, subject matter areas and College along with transfer courses and that entitles them to the confidence of the as elective credit. which courses fulfill specific degree or education community and the public they program requirements. serve.” International Baccalaureate (IB) is an internationally recognized program through Accreditation is the process by which MnTransfer.org is a website with a which high school students complete a tremendous amount of information on students are assured of the school’s and/or comprehensive curriculum of rigorous study program’s quality. transfer within Minnesota and links to and demonstrate performance on IB other states’ transfer sites. This website examinations. Credit may be used in general Regional Accreditation is the institutional provides direct links to most other regionally review held by schools in MnSCU, U of M education, subject matter areas and as accredited Minnesota schools and also system and by most private colleges and elective credit. provides resources about transfer planning. universities in Minnesota. This level of accreditation allows for the relative ease of Military credits. College or university credit Transfer specialists for Minnesota schools transfer of general education and other may be earned from education experiences and selected Wisconsin schools may be equivalent and comparable coursework. completed while in the military. found at MnTransfer.org under “Transfer Accreditation can be a confusing issue and Resources.” students should check with their transfer specialist if they have questions on uSelect is a nationwide web-based course accreditation. Also, at MnTransfer.org there Others transfer system that offers information about are “Tips for Transfer” and “Frequently Asked ………………………………………… course descriptions and equivalencies and Questions” sections that may further answer academic program planning and requirements this question. International coursework is coursework available at uselectmn.org. completed at a college or university outside of the United States. Coursework could be Additional Sources completed by international students or by students who are legal residents of the U.S. of Credit International coursework may transfer to ………………………………………… regionally accredited institutions if it was completed at a recognized or government sponsored school. Any student who has The following are additional ways that a completed or plans to take coursework from a student may have accumulated college or

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