2016-2018 Catalog

2016-2018 CATALOG

► 2016-2018 CATALOG

Greetings Contact Info Academic Calendar About Mineral Area College Admissions & Records Support Services Tuition, Financial Assistance Student Life Academic & General College Policies Arts & Sciences Division Career & Technical Education Division Course Descriptions Administration, Faculty Greetings > From the President

Greetings CATALOG

Greetings From the President Contact Info Hello! Welcome to Mineral Area College’s 2016-18 Catalog. This publication Academic Calendar is an important part of your educational career-- it’s your map, guidebook and passport to the college, all in one. About Mineral Use it to help: Area College ■■ Figure out financial aid, Admissions & ■■ Find services that aid your journey to completion, Records ■■ Choose a major or field of study, Support ■■ Register for the right classes, Services ■■ Connect with services that help you succeed (counseling, tutoring, etc.), Tuition, ■■ Track your progress, Financial Assistance ■■ Understand your college’s policies and procedures, ■■ Become acquainted with MAC faculty, staff and administration. Student Life Most everything you need to know can be found in this catalog, although Dr. Steven J. Kurtz Academic & President some things do change over time. If you need any clarification or more General College information, please call or e-mail us. We’re here to help you achieve your goals. Policies On behalf of the Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, thank you for Arts & Sciences considering Mineral Area College. Division Very truly yours, Career & Dr. Steven Kurtz Technical Ed. President, Mineral Area College Division Course Descriptions Administration, Faculty DISCLAIMERS AND CONDITIONS is responsible for compliance with the information, regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section This publication is for information only and does rules, regulations and policies appearing in the general 504, or the Americans with Disabilities Act. not constitute a contract. The college reserves the catalog. Failure to read the general catalog will not be Mineral Area College complies with guidelines right to change information, rules, regulations, and considered an excuse for noncompliance. set forth in the American with Disabilities Act of policies appearing in the general catalog as deemed 1990. If you have special needs as addressed by the necessary and desirable. Should such changes Applicants for admission and employment, Americans with Disabilities Act and need assistance become necessary, students will receive appropriate students, parents, employees, sources of referral of with this or any portion of the registration/education notice. applicants for admission and employment, and all process, notify the Access director at (573) 518-2152 The college reserves the right to change, modify, unions or professional organizations holding collective or the address above as soon as possible. Reasonable or alter, with appropriate Board of Trustees action and bargaining or professional agreement with Mineral efforts will be made to accommodate your special reasonable notice, all fees, charges, tuition, expenses Area College are hereby notified that this institution needs. Deaf or speech impaired callers please use and costs of any kind. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, Relay Missouri: 1-800-735-2966. The college reserves the right to add, delete, or national origin, gender, gender identity, disability, age, modify without notice, and as deemed necessary and religion, creed, genetic and family medical history ACCREDITATION desirable, any curricula, courses or program offerings as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in Mineral Area College and its outreach centers or information contained in this publication, semester admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission course schedule or on the college’s website. programs and activities. of the North Central Association of Colleges and Students are expected to read and conform to Any person having inquiries concerning Mineral Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, the regulations in this general catalog. The student, Area College’s compliance with the regulations Chicago, IL 60602, (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0546, not the college nor its faculty members, is primarily implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of fax (312) 263-7462. responsible for knowing the college’s regulations and 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Mineral Area College degrees and programs policies and for meeting the requirements for a degree Section 504 of the Rehabilitiation Act of 1973, Age are approved by the Missouri Coordinating Board for or certificate. Discrimination Act of 1975, Americans with Disabilities Higher Education, Jefferson City, MO. Department The information in this publication is as current Act (ADA) of 1990, or the ADA Amendments Act of affiliations: and as accurate as possible. Due to the constant 2008 is directed to contact the Dean of Students at • Missouri State Board of Education change in economic conditions and in student program (573) 518-2262 or the Human Resources Director at for the prerequisite preparation of needs, the accuracy of the details appearing here may (573) 518-2378, Mineral Area College, PO Box 1000, elementary and secondary teachers. be affected. Occasionally, classes may be deleted Park Hills, MO 63601-1000. These individuals have • Missouri Board of Nursing for the from this catalog or from semester course schedules been designated to coordinate the college’s efforts Licensed Practical Nursing program for lack of sufficient enrollment. There may be changes to comply with the regulations implemented in Title and the Registered Nursing Programs. in fee schedules, which are current at the time of VI, Title IX, Section 504 and the Americans with • Missouri State Board of Education publication of this catalog. Disabilities Act. for the various career and technical This general catalog is effective beginning April Any person may also contact the Assistant education programs. 1, 2016, for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 academic years Secretary for Civil Rights, U. S. Department of and their respective summer sessions. Each student Education, regarding the institution’s compliance with

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 3 Contact Information > Main Campus

Contact Information CATALOG

Greetings Main Campus Important Phone Contact Info (888) MAC-4YOU (622-4968) Numbers Academic (573) 431-4593 Calendar Access Office...... 518-2152 5270 Flat River Road About Mineral Admissions...... 518-2228 Area College P.O. Box 1000 Allied Health...... 518-2172 Park Hills, MO 63601-1000 Arts & Sciences Dean...... 518-2100 Admissions & www.MineralArea.edu Alumni Services...... 518-2114 Records Assessment (Testing)...... 518-2202 Support Athletics...... 518-2134 Services Outreach Centers Bookstore...... 518-2106 Business Office...... 518-2287 or 2232 Tuition, Farmington High School....(573) 701-1310 ext. 2139 Financial 1 Black Knight Drive Campus Housing (College Park)...... 518-1330 CARDS Freshman Orientation...... 518-2119 Assistance Farmington, MO 63640 Career & Technical Education Dean...... 518-2157 Student Life CTE Dual Credit...... 518-3805 Fredericktown ...... (573) 783-7932 Career Planning...... 518-2193 Academic & 1450 Madison 517 General College Career Placement...... 518-2198 Policies Fredericktown, MO 63645 Central Methodist University...... 518-2112 Computer Help Desk...... 518-2137 or 2240 Arts & Sciences Perryville Higher Education Center...(573) 547-4143 Continuing Education...... 518-2342 Division St. Mary’s of the Barrens Facility Course Registration...... 518-2126 Career & 108 South Progress Drive Customized Training...... 518-2157 Technical Ed. Perryville, MO 63775 Dual Credit Coordinator...... 518-3805 Division Educational Talent Search I...... 518-2380 Educational Talent Search II...... 518-2387 Course Potosi High School...... (573) 436-9841 Descriptions Enrollment Verification...... 518-2119 1 Trojan Drive after 4 p.m. EXCEL...... 518-2131 Administration, Potosi, MO 63664 (573) 438-2156 ext. 1207 Financial Aid ...... 518-2133 Faculty Fine Arts Theatre...... 518-2125 Learning Center...... 518-2140 Library (C.H. Cozean Library)...... 518-2141 Mineral Area College Foundation...... 518-2114 Mineral Area Council on the Arts...... 518-2125 Missouri Center for Career Education...... 518-2255 Police, Campus (cell)...... 631-2831 President’s Office...... 518-2146 Public Service Center...... 518-2148 Regional Technical Education Council (RTEC)...... 518-3805 Registrar’s Office/Registration...... 518-2119 Student Services Dean...... 518-2154 University of Missouri-St. Louis...... 518-2324 Upward Bound...... 518-2156 Wellness Center...... 518-2104

4 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Greetings > Trustees CATALOG

Greetings Trustees Administration Contact Info Academic Dr. Steven J. Kurtz...... President Calendar About Mineral J. Gil Kennon...... Vice President of College Affairs, Area College Dean of Career & Technical Education Admissions & Records Jean Merrill-Doss...... Dean of Student Services

Support Dr. Diana Stuart...... Dean of Arts & Sciences Services Tuition, Scott Sikes Jerry Sullivan Shirley Hofstetter...... Chief Financial Officer Financial Subdistrict 1 Subdistrict 3 Assistance Kathryn Neff...... Human Resources Director Student Life Barry Wilfong...... Facilities Director Academic & General College Policies Arts & Sciences Division Career & Technical Ed. Division Harvey Faircloth Alan Wells Course At-Large Descriptions Subdistrict 4 Administration, Faculty

Dr. Don VanHerck Subdistrict 5

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 5 Academic Calendar > 2016-2018

Academic Calendar 2016-2018 CATALOG Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Monday, Aug. 22 Semester Begins Monday, Aug. 21 Semester Begins Greetings Saturday, Sept. 3 Labor Day Holiday Saturday, Sept. 2 Labor Day Holiday Contact Info No classes, campus closed No classes, campus closed Monday, Sept. 5 Labor Day-No classes, campus closed Monday, Sept. 4 Labor Day-No classes, campus closed Academic Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 2-4 MCCA Meetings Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 1-3 MCCA Meetings Calendar Thursday, Nov. 10 Professional Development Day Thursday, Nov. 9 Professional Development Day No classes, campus closed No classes, campus closed About Mineral Friday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day-No classes, campus closed Friday, Nov. 10 Veterans Day-No classes, campus closed Area College Wednesday, Nov. 23 No evening classes, Wednesday, Nov. 22 No evening classes, campus closed after 4 pm Admissions & campus closed after 4 pm Records Thursday -Saturday, Nov. 24 -26 Thanksgiving Break Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 23-25 Thanksgiving Break No classes, campus closed No classes, campus closed Support Tuesday, Dec. 6 Tuesday Evening-Final Exams Tuesday, Dec. 5 Tuesday Evening-Final Exams Services Monday, Dec. 12- Friday, Dec. 16 Day Classes-Final Exams Monday, Dec. 11- Friday, Dec. 15 Day Classes-Final Exams Monday, Dec. 12 Monday Evening-Final Exams Monday, Dec. 11 Monday Evening-Final Exams Tuition, Wednesday, Dec. 14 Wednesday Evening-Final Exams Wednesday, Dec. 13 Wednesday Evening-Final Exams Financial Thursday, Dec. 15 Thursday Evening-Final Exams Assistance Thursday, Dec. 14 Thursday Evening-Final Exams Friday, Dec. 16 Friday Evening-Final Exams Friday, Dec. 15 Friday Evening-Final Exams Student Life Saturday, Dec. 17 Saturday-Final Exams Saturday, Dec. 16 Saturday-Final Exams Saturday, Dec. 17 Semester Ends Saturday, Dec. 16 Semester Ends Academic & Monday, Dec. 19 Grades Due Monday, Dec. 18 Grades Due General College Policies Spring 2017 Spring 2018 Arts & Sciences Monday, Jan. 16 MLK, Jr. Holiday Monday, Jan. 15 MLK, Jr. Holiday Division No classes, campus closed No classes, campus closed Tuesday, Jan. 17 Semester Begins Tuesday, Jan. 16 Semester Begins Career & Monday, Feb. 20 President’s Day Monday, Feb. 19 President’s Day Technical Ed. No classes, campus closed No classes, campus closed Division Monday, Mar. 13-Saturday, Mar. 18 Spring Break Monday, Mar. 12-Saturday, Mar. 17 Spring Break Course No classes, campus closed No classes, campus closed Descriptions Thursday, Apr. 13 Professional Development Day Thursday, Mar. 29 Professional Development Day No classes, campus closed No classes, campus closed Administration, Friday-Saturday, Apr. 14-15 Spring Holiday Friday-Saturday, Mar. 30-31 Spring Holiday Faculty No classes, campus closed No classes, campus closed Tuesday, May 9 Tuesday Evening-Final Exams Tuesday, May 8 Tuesday Evening-Final Exams Wednesday, May 10 Wednesday Evening-Final Exams Wednesday, May 9 Wednesday Evening-Final Exams Thursday, May 11 Review Day Thursday, May 10 Thursday Evening-Final Exams Saturday, May 13 Commencement Thursday, May 10 Review Day Monday, May 15 Monday Evening-Final Exams Saturday, May 12 Commencement Monday, May 15-Friday, May 19 Final Exams-Day Classes Monday, May 14 Monday Evening-Final Exams Thursday, May 18 Thursday Evening-Final Exams Monday, May 14-Friday, May 18 Final Exams-Day Classes Friday, May 19 Friday Evening-Final Exams Friday, May 18 Friday Evening-Final Exams Saturday, May 20 Saturday-Final Exams Saturday, May 19 Saturday-Final Exams Saturday, May 20 Semester Ends Saturday, May 19 Semester Ends Monday, May 22 Grades Due Monday, May 21 Grades Due

Summer 2017 Summer 2018 Monday, June 5 Semester Begins Monday, June 4 Semester Begins Tuesday, July 4 Independence Day Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day No classes, campus closed No classes, campus closed Monday, July 24 Monday Evening-Final Exams Monday, July 23 Monday Evening-Final Exams Tuesday, July 25 Tuesday Evening-Final Exams Tuesday, July 24 Tuesday Evening-Final Exams Wednesday, July 26 Wednesday Evening-Final Exams Wednesday, July 25 Wednesday Evening-Final Exams Thursday, July 27 Thursday Evening-Final Exams Thursday, July 26 Thursday Evening-Final Exams Friday, July 28 Friday Evening-Final Exams Friday, July 27 Friday Evening-Final Exams Saturday July 29 Saturday-Final Exams Saturday July 28 Saturday-Final Exams Monday, July 31 Day Classes-Final Exams Monday, July 30 Day Classes-Final Exams Tuesday, Aug. 1 Grades Due Tuesday, July 31 Grades Due

6 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College About Mineral Area College > Mission Statement

About Mineral Area College CATALOG

Mission Statement Philosophy of Purpose Goals for the Future History of MAC and Greetings Flat River Junior College Vision Statement Value Statements Organizational Priorities Contact Info Academic Calendar About Mineral Mission Statement Philosophy of Purpose Area College MAC is to serve the community, to provide The Philosophy of Purpose is an educational Admissions & students a quality, affordable education and to agreement between MAC and its community that Records offer opportunities for professional and personal defines a mutual commitment to student success Support development in a safe, professional environment. shared by students, faculty and staff. The college Services promotes a dedicated, responsive relationship among all members of the college community. The Tuition, following six statements reflect MAC’s philosophy: Financial Vision Statement Assistance ■ MAC is committed to continuous quality MAC will be recognized as an innovative edu- improvement. Student Life cational institution and will: ■ MAC is dedicated to the belief that a college  Academic & Encourage and support individuals, busi- education is essential for the acquisition General College nesses and organizations to meet their of knowledge and skills required for life- Policies educational needs. changing educational, career and cultural Arts & Sciences  Serve as a resource for community and opportunities. Division cultural enrichment. ■ MAC contributes to the overall program of Career &  Attract, develop and retain dedicated, diverse higher learning by providing a college educa- Technical Ed. and professional employees. tion at a reasonable cost. Division  Recruit, develop and retain a diverse student ■ MAC meets the needs of those transferring to Course population by providing an accessible, quality four-year institutions and of those preparing Descriptions and affordable education. for immediate careers. Administration,  Provide staff, faculty and students with appro- ■ MAC contributes to the cultural enrichment, Faculty priate resources for programs and services. economic development and general welfare  Strengthen relationships with school districts of the region through continuing education and community agencies. and cooperative programs.  Provide for the security needs of staff, faculty, ■ MAC has an open door policy that provides students and visitors through a community- everyone an opportunity to learn. based, collaborative approach to campus safety. Value Statements  We are committed to being professional, fair and honest and to creating an atmosphere of St. Joseph cooperation and mutual respect.  The development of our teaching and learning environment is a responsibility we share. Kansas City Area  Our students can expect excellence, op-

Columbia Greater St. Louis portunity and encouragement so they may Area succeed. Park Hills Main Campus  Our curriculum and program offerings will ef- POTOSI OUTREACH CENTER fectively serve our communities’ educational FARMINGTON OUTREACH CENTER PERRYVILLE HIGHER FREDERICKTOWN EDUCATION and training needs. OUTREACH CENTER CENTER Cape Girardeau Joplin Springfield WINONA OUTREACH CENTER Poplar Bluff

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 7 About Mineral Area College > Goals for the Future

Goals for the Future Organizational MAC fulfills its mission through dedicating its

CATALOG resources to evaluating and meeting individual and Priorities community needs. MAC will be an open-door institution known for its MAC meets individual needs by offering services integrity, flexibility, creativity, responsiveness, quality Greetings and programs tailored to fit a wide-range of student instruction and commitment to working for the benefit of the educational and cultural needs of the citizens in Contact Info objectives.  College/University Transfer: Provides the service region. Academic courses in general education as well as MAC adopts the following organizational priorities: Calendar  prerequisite work for students who plan to Assessment: Assessment results and About Mineral transfer to four-year institutions. strategies are used to continuously improve Area College the learning environment, our operational pro-  Career and Technical Education: Provides cesses and the effectiveness of all employees. Admissions & courses which assist in the achievement  Records of the technical knowledge and gen- Student Success: Provide courses and programs in which learners will attain a general Support eral background information necessary for Services employment. education, prepare for careers, continue lifelong-learning goals and expand social and  Tuition, General Education: Provides courses that cultural awareness. Financial result in personal, cultural, intellectual and  Assistance social development in transfer and career High School Relationships: Ensure a smooth transition for high school students entering programs. Student Life MAC and provide resources to maximize their  Continuing Education: Provides a variety Academic & college experience. of lifelong learning opportunities that are General College  Diversity: Promote a climate in which diversity Policies responsive to people of all ages. and individuality are respected and incorpo-  Arts & Sciences Developmental Education: Provides courses rated into learning opportunities for everyone. that prepare students in basic skills such Division  as adult literacy and assist students in the Partnerships with Colleges and Universities: Career & development of appropriate study skills so Collaborate with other colleges and universi- Technical Ed. ties to provide baccalaureate and master Division that they may achieve a successful transition into employment or postsecondary programs degree programs to the service region. Course  Business and Industry Training: Develop Descriptions and coursework.  Student Services: Provides support services economic growth and vitality by providing Administration, training to meet the needs of employers and Faculty to assist students in achieving their educational goals, including recruitment, orienta- employees in the region. tion, assessment, academic advisement,  Technology: Research, respond and adapt financial assistance, personal and career to technological changes; offer user-friendly counseling, career placement, accommoda- access to campus resources and information; tion services for students with disabilities and support, assist and empower individuals in the other learning resources. development and use of information technol- MAC meets community needs by offering ogy; maintain innovative leadership. programs and services that respond to the  Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency: requirements of area businesses and contribute to Maintain open lines of communication and the richness of public life: cooperation among faculty, staff and admin-  Customized and Contract Training: Provides istrators. Create a working environment in specialized training to address specific needs which professional experience and education of business and industry and to strengthen is valued and encouraged by providing the the economic development of the region. resources, tools and freedom to achieve the  Community and Cultural Services: Provides, College’s mission and philosophy of purpose. encourages and supports community, civic  Online Education: Evaluate and improve and recreational activities to promote the ad- delivery mediums for students to complete a vancement and enhancement of the region’s certificate or degree. diversity and quality of life.

8 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College About Mineral Area College > History of MAC and Flat River Junior College

center complete with second floor space that History of MAC increased the facility’s usable area by 3,800 sq. ft. and Flat River and the Career Center which houses existing, new

CATALOG and expanded vocational programs. Junior College Later additions to the campus included the One way to understand an institution’s culture Willa Kusman North College Center, which provides Greetings and values is to learn about its history and MAC is offices and four large community meeting rooms. Contact Info no exception. The MAC Student Center houses the College In late November 1921, a group of former Flat Bookstore, the Wellness/Fitness Center and athletic Academic River area high school administrators banded department office space. Calendar together to present a proposal for two years of In March 1996, residents of the district voted About Mineral advanced education for area high school graduates. to expand the college with the addition of a Area College After receiving support from the school districts Telecommunications and Technology Center, a Admissions & and the Board of Education, the group made Public Services Center, a Tourism Education and Records plans to open Flat River Junior College (FRJC). Information Center and a General Services Building. On September 5, 1922, a student body of 38 A 210-bed housing complex called College Support Services held classes for the first time on the stage of the Park was added in 2000 to offer unique, on-campus auditorium in the Domestic Science basement and housing to students. Tuition, in high school classrooms on the Flat River High In April 2002, voters approved a $6 million bond Financial Assistance School campus. During fall 1923, FRJC was ready issue to build a 10,000 sq. ft. outreach center in for its first full term of occupancy. This structure Fredericktown; to remodel and add space to the fine Student Life housed the junior college for 42 years and MAC arts facilities including art, music and theater; new Academic & students for three years. athletic locker rooms and storage; remodel faculty General College MAC was founded in April 1965 by popular offices; add parkway lighting; renovate the college’s Policies vote of the residents of six public school districts in heating and cooling spaces; build a new men’s Arts & Sciences St. Francois and Madison counties and portions of baseball field; and restore and beautify the college’s Division Washington and Ste. Genevieve counties, including quadrangle in the middle of campus. North County, Central, West County, Bismarck, In April 2011, voters approved a no-tax-increase, Career & Technical Ed. Farmington and Fredericktown school districts. $8 million bond issue to: Renovate and add science Division Since the college is a successor to Flat River Junior labs to the Fredericktown Center and main campus; College, MAC is now the third-oldest public junior build additional classrooms and student meeting Course Descriptions college in Missouri. space at the Fredericktown Center; build an addition Since its inception, thousands of graduates to the Technology Center which would consolidate Administration, have gone out into the world with MAC degrees business and student services functions into one Faculty or certificates and the college has become a area; renovate the C.H. Cozean Library; and add comprehensive two-year community college. The elevators to the library, as well as an accessibility academic transfer program almost doubled in size walkway from the library to the Arts & Sciences and scope within the first five years of the college’s Building. existence. In 1966, the vocational/technical division Today, MAC serves as many as 4,000 students was added. The first vocationally-oriented programs in a semester and offers dozens of career and were initiated in September 1966 and consisted of technical education programs and required general secretarial practice, business management and two education transfer courses that can be applied to technology programs. In 1967, a certificate course almost all academic majors at universities. MAC is in practical nursing was introduced; in 1968, an a leader in workforce development and customized associate degree in nursing program was added. training for businesses and industries in the area. In February 1970, the young institution moved Because of the foresight of college leaders and into its new facilities on a 226-acre campus located voters within the college’s district, Flat River Junior on the east side of U.S. Highway 67 near Leadington College and MAC have provided quality educational and entered a transitional period of gradual services to individuals in the Mineral Area and expansion. Parkland Regions of eastern Missouri. MAC will In 1985-86, the college completed significant, continue to offer lifelong learning opportunities as necessary additions to its facilities: a 350-seat it prepares students to meet the challenges of the Community Center, a remodeled learning resources future.

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 9 Admissions & Records > Policies Students Need to Know CATALOG

Greetings Contact Info Academic Calendar About Mineral Area College Admissions & Records Support Services Admissions & Records Tuition, Financial Assistance Policies Students Need to Know Student Life other federal disclosures may be found at www. General Admissions MineralArea.edu. Academic & Requirements General College Campus Visits Confidentiality of Financial Records Policies The General Education Provision of 1974, Admissions & Records Arts & Sciences as amended by the Family Education Rights and Division Admissions Checklist Campus Housing Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), provides for privacy Career & Student Classification safeguards for students and families by setting Technical Ed. guidelines for the disclosure of education records Division Records & Registration and personally identifiable information. Advanced Placement Course Changing a Field of Study, Major and/or Advisor Descriptions Confidentiality of Student Records College Level Examination Program (CLEP) MAC complies with the Family Rights and Administration, Credit Transfer from Other Colleges Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended. In Faculty Grades accordance with this federal law, the institution Degrees and Certificates has adopted policies and procedures governing Military Experience Evaluation the confidentiality of student educational records. Records on Hold/ Release of Transcripts and Diplomas No individual shall have access to, nor will the Registration institution disclose any information from, a student’s Right to Privacy and Review of Records educational record without the written consent of the Student Portal — MyMAC student, or as otherwise authorized by FERPA. The Transcript Services college affords students the right to inspect official Transfer Library/Crosswalk records directly relating to them. Transferring to Other Colleges Verification of Enrollment Directory Information/Public Information In accordance with FERPA, MAC considers the following to be a student’s directory information: name, address, telephone number, date of birth, photo, major or field of study, dates of attendance, Policies Students full-time or part-time enrollment status, participation Need to Know in officially recognized activities and sports, weight Here is a partial list of policies and other and height of members of athletic teams, degree(s) federal disclosures of which students should be or certificates awarded (including dates), awards aware before registering for classes. Many of the received and most previous educational institution policies are based on state and federal regulations. attended. More information on the following policies and Names and addresses of MAC graduates will

10 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Admissions & Records > General Admissions

be released to four-year institutions and the military adhering to and respectfully enforcing the tobacco- upon request. free policy. Consumption of all tobacco products will be CATALOG Drug-Free Work Place prohibited on all properties owned or leased by MAC provides a drug-free campus and the college including but not limited to facilities, workplace and operates within the guidelines set Greetings buildings, parking lots, common areas, vehicles forth in the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and athletic areas. Tobacco use is prohibited at all Contact Info Amendments of 1989 and the Anti-Drug Abuse Act meetings, conferences, performances and athletic of 1988. Academic events. Calendar Equal Opportunity Statement Smoking means inhaling, exhaling, burning, carrying or possessing any lighted tobacco product. About Mineral MAC is committed to equal opportunity in Area College employment and admissions. Inquiries and concerns Tobacco products include cigarettes, cigars, pipe about discrimination on the basis of race, color, tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, smokeless Admissions & pouches, any form of loose-leaf, smokeless tobacco Records national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, creed, genetic and family medical history as defined by and the use of electronic cigarettes or any device Support GINA, or marital or parental status may be directed intended to simulate smoking (unless the simulated- Services to the Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 1000, smoking device is used as part of a college- Tuition, Park Hills, MO 63601. sanctioned, theatrical performance). Financial Assistance Immunization Against Communicable Diseases Student Responsibility for Catalog Information This catalog is effective beginning April 1, Student Life It is strongly recommended that all entering freshmen and transfer students be immunized for 2016, for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 academic years. Academic & measles and rubella before they register for classes. Each student is responsible for complying with the General College information in this catalog. Failure to read regulations Policies Students planning to live at College Park student housing are required to obtain the meningococcal and policies will not be considered an excuse for Arts & Sciences vaccine. noncompliance. Division Career & Service for Students with Disabilities Technical Ed. MAC’s policy is to provide reasonable and General Admissions Division appropriate accommodations for students with Course documented disabilities to participate in campus Descriptions programs, services and activities. People with Requirements disabilities are defined in accordance with MAC has an open-door admissions policy. Administration, Potential students must be at least 16 years old Faculty Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA within the first 30 days of the semester of initial Amendments Act of 2008. enrollment to be admitted to the college. Students should apply to the Admission’s Office before their Sexual Harassment Policy expected start date as registration priority is given to MAC is committed to a work setting and early applicants. academic environment free from sexual harassment. The college reserves the right to refuse This policy applies to members of the college admission to any applicant in the best interest of community, including employees, students and the college. Additionally, the college may hold visitors. Sexual harassment is prohibited by Title registration for students who have not completed VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, by Title IX of the admissions requirements and/or prerequisites. Education Amendments of 1972 and by other state Admission to the college does not guarantee and federal discrimination laws. Violators of this admission to all courses or programs. policy shall be subject to disciplinary actions. There is no discrimination in the admission or recruitment of students on the basis of race, color, Tobacco-Free Buildings and Grounds national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, creed, MAC recognizes its role in promoting and genetic and family medical history as defined by maintaining a tobacco-free environment. Enforcing GINA, or marital or parental status. a tobacco-free policy is possible because the Any person having inquiries concerning Mineral college places value on individual responsibility Area College’s compliance with the regulations and leadership. As such, every member of the MAC implementing Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act community shares equally in the responsibility for of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 11 Admissions & Records > Admissions & Records

Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Americans with Hills, MO 63601. Incomplete applications cannot be Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is directed to contact processed. the Human Resources Director, Title VI and VII, New and returning students are advised that the CATALOG Title IX, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator, Mineral Social Security number is voluntarily disclosed to Area College, P.O. Box 1000, Park Hills, MO 63601- MAC and is maintained as confidential information. Greetings 1000, (573) 518-2378 who has been designated to (The student’s Social Security number is required coordinate the college’s efforts to comply with the by the U.S. Dept. of Education when completing the Contact Info regulations implementing Title VI and VII, Title IX, FAFSA form for state and federal funding.) Academic Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Students may apply for admission at any time, Calendar the ADA Amendments Act. although students who wish to register for the fall Any person may also contact the Assistant semester are encouraged to submit their application About Mineral Area College Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of by July 1 and students who wish to register for Education, regarding the institution’s compliance with the spring semester are encouraged to submit Admissions & regulations implementing Title VI and VII, Title IX, their application by Dec. 1. Applications and other Records Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or documentation may be submitted as early as one Support the ADA Amendments Act. year in advance of the first semester of enrollment. Services Students who passed the General Educational A one-time, non-refundable, $15 application Tuition, Development (GED) or HiSET test according to fee must accompany the admission application. Financial Missouri standards are admitted under the same Students who have previously received MAC Assistance provisions as graduates from accredited high schools. credit are exempt from the application fee but must Student Life complete a Returning Student Application, which can Selective Admission Programs also be found at www.MineralArea.edu. Academic & In addition to general admission procedures, Students needing help should contact the General College some programs have specific requirements. Admissions Office at (573) 518-2228. Policies Selective admission programs include: Arts & Sciences 2. Financial Aid Application Division Selective Admission Maximum Application Program Admitted Deadline Financial aid is available in the form of Career & Practical Nursing...... 33...... Dec. 15 scholarships, grants, loans and part-time on-campus Technical Ed. Paramedic Technology...... 20...... May 30 employment for those who qualify. Most awards are Division Radiologic Technology...... 16...... Jan. 15 – May 1 based on financial need, but certain scholarships Associate Degree in Nursing...... Dec. 15 Course Freshman...... 37 may have other eligibility requirements. Descriptions Sophomore...... 49 Students should complete a FAFSA application Respiratory Therapy*...... 22...... May 30 at www.fafsa.ed.gov. MAC’s code is 002486. Priority Administration, Physical Therapy Assistant*...... 18...... May 1 deadline is April 1 for the following academic year. Faculty *Selection of the students is completed by the staff at the Cape Girardeau Career Center. Late applications will be accepted, but funds are limited. Late applications may affect the amount of aid available. Campus Visits The college encourages and welcomes all 3. Transcripts prospective students to visit the campus. Those The Admissions Office requires official copies interested in scheduling a tour should call the of high school transcripts, homeschool proof of Admissions Office at least 24 hours in advance at completion, HiSET and GED transcripts. Previous (573) 518-2108. college transcripts must be submitted before enrollment. Transcripts should be mailed directly from the respective school to the Admissions Office. First-time freshmen who have earned dual credit Admissions & Records in high school from another college must have an official college transcript sent to the Admissions Admissions Checklist Office. High school seniors will be admitted as a provisional student based on a seventh semester 1. Application for Admission transcript. A final high school (eighth semester) The Admissions Office accepts applications transcript will be required after graduation. Once in person, by mail or online at www.MineralArea. the Admissions Office receives a final transcript, edu. Students should complete the application and the student will be accepted as a regularly-admitted forward it to: Admissions Office, P.O. Box 1000, Park student. Under provisional status, students with

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A+ benefits will not be processed until a final high Campus Housing school transcript is received. College Park, the on-campus student housing A high school transcript should show grades, complex, combines on-campus convenience with the CATALOG class rank and date of graduation. Official transcripts benefits of off-campus, apartment-style floor plans from both high school and colleges must be on file and flexibility. College Park’s live-in staff — assistant Greetings before the student is eligible to register. All final director and resident assistants — are available to transcripts must be received before orientation and help students achieve academic success and enjoy Contact Info registration. To request a high school or college a safe, collegiate experience. Academic transcript be sent to MAC, students may download a Individual housing agreements are offered on Calendar form from www.MineralArea.edu. two- and four-bedroom apartments, all of which are About Mineral 4. Placement Tests furnished and have kitchens. Other amenities include Area College MAC reserves the right to guide enrollment on pool, barbecue pavilion, sand volleyball courts, internet hook-up, on-premise laundry facilities and Admissions & the basis of placement tests. Placement testing is Records required before enrollment. The ACT or Compass computer lab. All housing students are required to test is used to place students into the appropriate purchase a 12- or 15-meal plan. Meals are served in Support the Cardinals Nest at regularly scheduled times. Services courses based on their ability in English, math and reading. If a student has not taken one of these tests, Tuition, Financial he or she should contact the Assessment Office at Student Classification (573) 518-2202. ACT scores listed on high school Assistance Students are classified as follows: transcripts are acceptable. Students who have taken Student Life the ACT test but found it’s not on the high school Full-Time Academic & transcript may request additional copies from ACT A student enrolled in 12 or more semester General College Records Department, P.O. Box 451, Iowa City, Iowa, Policies hours of coursework for the fall/spring semesters 52243-0451. MAC’s code is 023060. There is a fee and six or more semester hours of coursework for Arts & Sciences for this service. the summer session. Division 5. Confirmation of Admission Career & Part-Time Technical Ed. The Admissions Office makes every effort to A student enrolled in one to 11 semester hours Division inform applicants of incomplete files. However, of coursework for the fall/spring semesters and applications received close to final registration Course fewer than six semester hours of coursework for Descriptions usually do not allow sufficient time to inform the summer session. the applicant of an incomplete admission file. Administration, Applicants are responsible for ensuring all required Freshman Faculty documentation is on file in the Admissions Office. A student who has satisfactorily completed MyMAC is available for up-to-date information fewer than 30 semester hours of coursework. regarding admission, financial aid, billing and other student-related topics. Sophomore A student who has satisfactorily completed 30 6. Orientation or more semester hours of coursework. College Advisement/Registration Day for Students (CARDS) is a required orientation for first- First-Time Student time freshmen and transfer students with fewer A student who is an applicant who has not than 12 earned credit hours under the age of 25. completed any college-level coursework since The orientation sessions are held during spring high school graduation. Students who complete and summer semesters in preparation for fall. The summer coursework after high school graduation programs feature academic advising, registration, and who have already been admitted to the information on housing, financial aid, billing, student college, are still considered first-time freshmen. activities and parking. Transfer Student Students required to attend orientation who A student who has attended another institution are admitted late and/or cannot attend a CARDS of higher education since high school graduation program will register after the last scheduled CARDS before applying to MAC. program for the semester. Exceptions to the above policy may be approved by the registrar or dean of Continuing Student students. A student who is currently enrolled at MAC and

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who has not had a break in enrollment (excluding Homeschools, High Schools Not summer session). Accredited by the North Central Association, or Non-Accredited CATALOG Returning Student Correspondence Schools A student who is an applicant who has Homeschool, non-accredited or previously earned at least one hour of credit at Greetings correspondence high school students may attend, MAC. Returning students who have not been but must be at least 16 years old. To be admitted, Contact Info enrolled at MAC for a semester or more (excluding graduates of homeschools, non-accredited high summer session) may reactivate their files by Academic schools or correspondence schools must submit Calendar updating their admission information with the transcripts verifying completion of an academic Admissions Office. Files for students who have program and take the college’s assessment test or About Mineral not attended within five years will be destroyed. Area College submit ACT scores. Admission to the college does Transcripted grades earned at MAC are retained. not guarantee admission to a particular course or Admissions & Students may be required to resubmit high school program of study. Records records, transcripts from other colleges and Students who do not meet the required Support universities, or other documents that have been admission guidelines may apply as non-high Services destroyed. Returning students who have attended school graduates. another accredited institution since leaving MAC Tuition, Financial must have official and complete transcripts sent Dual Credit Assistance from those institutions to the Admissions Office. Admission is granted to students attending accredited high schools who want to participate Student Life Non-Degree Seeking Student in the dual credit program. Dual credit is defined Academic & Students admitted for credit coursework may as college courses taught on the high school General College classify themselves as non-degree seeking if they campus by academically qualified, high school Policies are not seeking a degree, certificate, or financial instructors. Students who complete these courses Arts & Sciences aid. Students seeking any type of financial aid are awarded both high school and college credit. Division (Social Security, veterans benefits, federal grant This program is open to students who qualify scholarships, etc.) or international students on Career & under the state guidelines, meeting both GPA and Technical Ed. F-1 visas must be classified as degree-seeking test score requirements. In addition, placement Division students. Non-degree seeking students are scores may be required in order to enroll in some ineligible for financial aid. A non-degree seeking Course of the classes. Students who are interested in this Descriptions student must comply with all other college policies, option should check with both MAC’s dual credit including placement testing for English and math coordinator and their high school counselors. Administration, courses and must meet all course prerequisites. Faculty Dual Enrollment Non-High School Graduate Dual enrollment is the enrollment of high Non-high school graduates are those school students in college classes. These classes applicants who have not completed a traditional are taught by MAC instructors and may be located high school program that is recognized by on the main campus, at off-campus sites, as the college. To be admitted, non-high school telecourses, or online. Students who complete dual graduates must be at least 16 years old, take the credit enrollment classes receive college credit Compass test or submit ACT scores and submit which may or may not be transcribed back as a high school transcript from the last school equivalent high school credit, depending upon the attended. These students will be admitted to policies of the individual high schools. the college as a provisional student until a final Students who enroll must follow the same high school or GED transcript is received by the procedures and have the same enrollment Admissions Office. qualifications as regular MAC students. Placement Provisional Student scores may be required to enroll in some classes. Qualified high school students may take both Provisional students are admitted on the dual credit and dual enrollment classes during the first day of classes without having submitted all same semester. Students who are interested in the admission documents. Provisionally-admitted dual enrollment option should check with the dual students are only allowed to register for one enrollment coordinator and with their high school semester and are ineligible to receive financial aid. counselors.

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Career and Technical Dual Credit • Completed ESL level of 109. MAC has partnered with four area career • A minimum band score of 6 on the centers (Arcadia Valley Career and Technology International English Language Testing CATALOG Center, Cape Girardeau Career and Technology System (IELTS). Center, Perryville Career and Technology Center • A minimum ACT English score of 18. Greetings and UniTec Career and Technology Center) and • A diploma from a secondary institution in various area high schools to offer articulated credit an English speaking country (U.S., Canada, Contact Info for high school students. England, Republic of Ireland, Australia, or Academic Students enrolled in an articulated program New Zealand) with a minimum of two years of Calendar or course(s) at one of the career centers and high successful full-time study with English as the schools are eligible to earn college and high school medium of instruction. About Mineral Area College credit at the same time. In addition to earning • ACT/ESL Compass Test with scores greater credit for career and technical courses through the than 37 on the grammar portion, with above Admissions & career centers and high schools, students can also 37 on the reading and with above 55 on the Records take general education courses online, on a MAC listening portion. Support campus or through dual credit courses at their high 4. Official secondary education documents Services school which will count towards an Associate of translated into English Tuition, Applied Science Degree and/or certificate at MAC. 5. Notarized certification of finances Financial 6. Finance documentation from a banking Assistance Concurrently Enrolled Student institution or sponsor Students may enroll in MAC and another Student Life 7. Proof of medical insurance. The plan must college during the same semester. Such students include repatriation and medical evacuation. Academic & should contact both their registrar and dean for General College more information. If an international student is transferring from Policies another university or college, please submit the Arts & Sciences Visiting Student following in addition to the items above: Division A visiting or transient student is one who is 1. Supplemental Transfer Form enrolled at another institution and plans to enroll Career & 2. Official academic transcripts from previous Technical Ed. at MAC for one semester before returning to the university or college Division home institution. Visiting students do not need to More information can be found under submit transcripts as listed above unless the class Course Admissions at www.MineralArea.edu or by calling in which they wish to enroll has a prerequisite. Descriptions (573) 518-2206. Contact the Admissions Office for more MAC is a participating SEVIS school. Administration, information. Faculty International Students Satisfactory Academic Progress Once enrolled, an international student on an F-1 MAC is authorized under federal law to enroll Visa must: international students. Admission inquiries should 1. Successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit be directed to the Admissions Office. Questions hours per semester regarding the application and enrollment of 2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. international students should be directed to the 3. Complete a certification program in no more Admissions Office at least 60 days before classes than four semesters or an associate degree in begin. not more than six semesters, excluding summer International students requesting an I-20 for an F-1 and interim sessions. visa must meet the following requirements: 4. Provide the college with proof of health 1. Complete (in English) an Application for insurance each semester. Admission 2. Application fee payment of $15 If the student completes fewer than 12 credit 3. Evidence of English proficiency through one of hours or earns a GPA less than 2.0, he/she will not the following (the applicant must have taken the be permitted to re-enroll. test within the last two years): Foreign-born students (both permanent • A minimum score of 500 (paper-based), 173 residents and refuges) should have a command of (computer-based) or 61 (internet based) on written and spoken English in order to successfully the Test of English as a Foreign Language complete college work. (TOEFL).

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Finances and Work Advanced Placement Examinations International students are ineligible for federal Test & Score Hours aid. A student must not plan on working to help Courses Satisfied Required Granted CATALOG defray the cost of attending college. According to United States History HIS1230 American History I...... 3...... 3 immigration regulations, anyone who enters the HIS1230 American History I...... 4 or 5...... 6 Greetings U.S. on a student visa must not accept part-time and HIS1240 American History II off campus employment for the first year of U.S. Biology Contact Info residence. BIO1150 General Biology...... 4 or 5...... 5 Calculus AB Academic MAT1650 Analytic Calendar Resident Alien Admissions Resident aliens are required to submit a Geometry & Calculus I...... 3, 4, or 5...... 5 About Mineral valid passport, Resident Alien card, Application Chemistry Area College PHS1250 Introductory Chemistry...... 3...... 5 for Admission, evidence of English proficiency PHS1350 General Chemistry I...... 4 or 5...... 5 Admissions & (see above) and official transcripts of previous English Language & Composition Records education. ENG1330 English Composition I...... 3, 4, or 5...... 3 Support MAC does not provide financial aid, housing or English Literature & Composition Services transportation for international students. College ENG1570 Introduction to Park apartments are available for rent. Literature: Prose and Poetry...... 3, 4, or 5...... 3 Tuition, International students must enroll as full-time Physics C - Mechanics Financial PHS1420 College Physics I...... 3, 4, or 5...... 4 Assistance students and must maintain a minimum of 12 credit Physics C - Electricity/Magnetism hours per semester during the fall and spring PHS1440 College Physics II...... 3, 4, or 5...... 4 Student Life terms. French Language & Culture Academic & All international students obtaining an F-1 MFL1170 Elementary French I...... 3, 4, or 5...... 6 General College visa must file Form 8843, Statement for Exempt MFL1270 Intermediate French Policies Individuals. They must also file an income tax Spanish Language & Culture MFL1370 Elementary Spanish I...... 3, 4, or 5...... 6 Arts & Sciences return and any related documents before April MFL1470 Elementary Spanish II Division 15 to report all income. Students are required to Career & complete this process whether they are employed Technical Ed. or not. Changing a Field of Study, Division All submitted documents become the property of the college and cannot be returned or Major and/or Advisor Course Students can change their field of study, major reproduced. Descriptions and/or advisor by completing a change of field of Administration, study/advisor form online through MyMAC or in Faculty Records & person at the Student Services counter. Registration College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Advanced Placement The College Level Examination Program MAC accepts advanced placement (AP) scores (CLEP) evaluates knowledge gained through of 3 or higher for credit. Students who successfully reading, job experience, non-college training completed the Advanced Placement Examination programs, etc. CLEP exams, designed by the may receive credit in their programs of study in College Entrance Exam Board, are administered history, biology, chemistry, math, English, physics by subject. The purpose of CLEP is to provide and foreign languages. Students should forward an opportunity for students to earn college credit the results of the AP exams through the College by taking an approved exam. A maximum of 30 Entrance Examination Board to the registrar. No semester hours of combined credit through CLEP grades are assigned for AP credit, but such credit and any other non-traditional credit may apply is counted toward graduation requirements on the towards a MAC degree. For more information on same basis as credits earned in the classroom. CLEP, contact the College Board at (609) 771-7865 There is no assurance that another institution of or visit www.CollegeBoard.com/clep. higher learning will accept advanced placement To earn credit for one of the CLEP exams credit. below, the student must: 1. Complete the admissions process at MAC.

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2. Request official scores be sent directly from the Credit Transfer from Other College Board to MAC. 3. Earn a minimum score of 50 on each exam Colleges CATALOG taken. MAC awards college credit in transfer for The grade on the transcript will be designated freshman and sophomore level courses completed at colleges and universities accredited by the following Greetings as “CR” for credit and the number of credit hours awarded will be designated on the student’s regional accrediting agencies of the Higher Learning Contact Info permanent record as accepted from CLEP. There Commission: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, North Central Association of Colleges Academic is no assurance that credit awarded for CLEP by Calendar MAC will be accepted by another institution of higher and Schools, New England Association of Schools learning during transfer. and Colleges, Northwest Association of Schools About Mineral and Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Area College CLEP Exams for which MAC Grants Credit Schools and Western Association of Schools and Admissions & CLEP Examination Colleges. Records MAC Equivalent Semester Hours Transfer credit may be awarded for courses Biology completed at colleges and universities outside Support Intro to Biological Sciences...... 3 Services of the U.S. that are accredited or approved by Chemistry the Ministry of Education or other appropriate Tuition, General Chemistry Lecture...... 3 Financial College Algebra government agency of the country in which they are Assistance College Algebra...... 3 located. Credit and placement decisions are based College Composition* on recommendations of the American Association Student Life English Composition I...... 3 of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Academic & History of the United States I and selected other professional organizations General College American History I...... 3 and agencies that evaluate foreign educational Policies History of the United States II American History II...... 3 institutions. Transfer credit is generally not awarded Arts & Sciences Humanities: for courses completed at institutions not accredited Division Fine Arts or approved by a regional accrediting body. Career & Introduction to Humanities...... 3 Similar transfer courses are equated to MAC Technical Ed. Literature courses. Non-equivalent transfer courses may Division Introduction to Literature - Prose & Poetry...... 3 be counted as electives. Students with transfer Introductory Psychology credit must request an official transcript from each Course General Psychology I...... 3 Descriptions institution attended be sent directly to the Admissions Introductory Sociology Office. Credit by examination reports should be sent General Sociology...... 3 Administration, to the Registrar’s Office. Only official transcripts Faculty Principles of Macroeconomics I Principles of Macroeconomics...... 3 will be evaluated by the registrar. Allow two to four *MAC does not accept College Composition Modular — there is a difference in weeks for MAC to receive the transcript(s). the essay portion. All courses transferred to MAC with an “F” grade or above will calculate in the cumulative career statistics with MAC courses, including quality points, Credit by Examination and for Educational grade points and grade point average and will be Experiences used to calculate honors for graduation. Repeated A maximum of 30 semester hours of credit for courses from an incoming transcript will be noted on educational experiences obtained through credit the MAC transcript the same as they are noted on by examination and other nontraditional college the transcript from the incoming school. Students programs may apply towards a MAC degree. Credit may view their transcripts from other institutions but may be granted for successful scores on select may not obtain a hard copy once they are submitted CLEP subject exams referenced above, institutional to MAC to become part of the permanent record. test-outs for specific courses and prior knowledge The designated transfer articulation officer at gained from experiences in business, industry and/ MAC is the dean of Arts & Sciences. Articulation or the armed services as recommended by the appeals may be directed first to the registrar and American Council on Education. then to the dean.

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Grades (AAS) is awarded to students who successfully At mid-term (if applicable) and at the end of complete one of the career and technical education every semester, grades are available online through programs and prepares the graduate for entry-level CATALOG MyMAC. Grade reports are not mailed. The GPA is positions. considered official only on MAC’s official transcript. The Associate of Science Degree (AS) is Greetings awarded to students who successfully complete the requirements of the health career programs, such Contact Info Degrees and Certificates as nursing, radiologic technology and respiratory Academic MAC offers programs of study leading to the therapy. Calendar following degrees: Associate of Arts, Associate of Certificatesare awarded to students who successfully complete the requirements of one of the About Mineral Arts in Teaching, Associate of General Studies, Area College Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science career and technical education certificate programs. and One-Year Certificate. Certificates that area less than one-year Admissions & represent a structured sequence of courses that may Records The Associate of Arts Degree (AA) is awarded to students who successfully complete the be completed in a relatively short period of time and Support requirements of the academic transfer program. This apply to a specific vocation. Services degree parallels the work done in the first two years Degree and Certificate Time Limits Tuition, of a four-year institution. Students are advised to Students planning to earn a MAC certificate or Financial contact their transfer institution or academic advisor degree need to meet requirements of the catalog Assistance for major and elective degree requirements. A in effect when first enrolled or of any subsequent Student Life student may receive one AA degree. catalog. Students who discontinue enrollment for The Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree two consecutive semesters, summer excluded, will Academic & (AAT) is awarded to students who successfully General College be required to follow the catalog in effect upon their Policies complete the first component of a degree in return to MAC. teacher education and is approved by the Missouri Arts & Sciences Division Department of Elementary and Secondary General Education Block (42 Credit Hour Education. Students complete a core of general Block) Career & education courses and pre-professional teacher Technical Ed. In accordance with the transfer policy of the Division education courses as well as electives from their Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education, major area of study. The AAT is consistent with MAC has identified a 42-hour block of general Course degree and course offerings at other community Descriptions education classes that is part of the Associate of colleges in the state and is a transferable degree Arts and Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees. If Administration, articulated with all public universities and many the student graduates with those associate degrees Faculty private universities in Missouri. While completing and then transfers to another participating school in the AAT, students should work with the transfer the state, the receiving institution should accept the institution regarding additional requirements. MAC 42-hour block as equivalent to their own 42- Students are required to pass a criminal background hour general education block. In a similar manner, check before participating in field experience and if a student transfers to MAC with certification must earn a passing score on the MoGEA exam of a completed 42-hour general education block and take the MEP before graduating. Students are from another participating institution, the student encouraged to contact the Education Department will not be required to take any additional general chair at (573) 518-2339 for more information. education courses at MAC unless they are needed The Associate of General Studies Degree to fulfill a requirement of the student’s major or (AGS) is designed for students interested in degree. Students who transfer before completing acquiring a broad education, rather than pursuing the requirements of an associate degree but who a specific field of study or professional/technical have completed the 42-hour general education block program. The AGS can also provide an opportunity may petition the registrar to make a notation on their to design a program that meets a student’s individual transcript as having completed the 42-hour block. needs. College work may include courses selected The college’s General Education Philosophy and from a variety of career and technical, as well as Key Quality Indicators are located in the beginning arts and science courses. An AGS degree cannot be of this catalog and also in the Degrees & Certificates awarded to a student who has previously received section. an AA degree. Transferability is determined by the receiving institution on a course-by-course basis. The Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Military Experience to review their official college records, to request amendment to these records, to restrict their name Evaluation from certain reports, to file appropriate FERPA CATALOG Current or former members of the U.S. Armed complaints with the U.S. Department of Education Forces, U.S. Reserves and National Guard who and to obtain MAC’s FERPA policy statement. have successfully completed basic training may Greetings FERPA questions should be directed to the be granted two hours of college credit for physical Registrar’s Office. MAC makes available to the public Contact Info education upon submitting his or her form DD-214. this directory information: name, address, telephone In addition, veterans can request an official military Academic number, date of birth, photo, major or field of study, Calendar transcript be sent to MAC through the joint services dates of attendance, full-time or part-time enrollment transcript service at www.jst.doded.mil or The Air status, participation in officially recognized activities About Mineral University (for Air Force only) at www.au.af.mil. A Area College and sports, weight and height of members of maximum of 30 semester hours of combined non- athletic teams, degree(s) or certificates awarded Admissions & traditional (CLEP, CBE, military, etc.) credit may (including dates), awards received and most previous Records be applied towards a MAC degree. Contact the educational institution attended. Support Registrar’s Office for more information. If health and safety concerns can be Services documented, campus community and law Tuition, Records on Hold/ Release of enforcement personnel may also view a student Financial photo. Further, the college releases lists of students Assistance Transcripts and Diplomas who qualify for the dean’s list, as well as names of If a student’s record has been placed on hold Student Life graduates to newspapers which cover the permanent for any reason (i.e., a missing official transcript, a address of record. Names and addresses of Academic & financial obligation, library fines, College Park fines, MAC graduates or candidates for graduation will General College failure to pay for parking violations or disciplinary Policies be released to four-year institutions and military actions), the student will not be allowed to enroll recruiters upon request. Arts & Sciences in courses in subsequent semesters, view grades, If the student objects to the release of directory Division obtain a transcript, graduate, receive a diploma or information, the student should complete a Career & certificate, a letter of recommendation, or access the Request to Restrict Directory Information form, Technical Ed. student portal (MyMAC) until the hold is resolved. available on the website. The request to withhold Division Release of any such security interest prior or directory information will remain on the student’s Course subsequent to any default by the debtors shall not record until which time the student chooses to Descriptions be considered a binding precedent or modification of revoke the restriction in writing to the Registrar’s this policy. Administration, Office. Students should carefully consider the Faculty consequences of a decision to withhold directory information. In such cases, MAC will not release Registration any directory information; thus, any future requests Students are encouraged to register early. for such information from non-institutional persons Currently enrolled students who have no or organizations, including the student, parents or indebtedness to MAC may register early. Details are future employers, will be refused. The student must provided at www.MineralArea.edu. present a photo ID in person to obtain information A student who registers early but cannot attend once a restriction is processed. must complete the Withdrawal/Exit form in the Student Services Office or the student will be liable for tuition and fees and a punitive grade could be Student Portal — MyMAC placed on the student’s permanent record. The student portal (MyMAC) is a convenient way Students cannot attend classes for which for students to access their personal, academic and they are not enrolled. Students whose names do financial information online. not appear on the class roster should contact the Through MyMAC, students can search the Registrar’s Office. course catalog and semester course offerings, register and pay for classes, run a degree audit, access their student schedule, grades, unofficial Right to Privacy and Review MAC transcript, financial aid, student account of Records information and multiple documents and forms. According to the Family Educational Rights and The MyMAC system operates in an encrypted Privacy Act (FERPA), all students have the right and secure environment. Students must use their

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MAC student I.D. number and password to access on the website and through MyMAC. Contact the their personal information. MyMAC is accessed Registrar’s office at (573) 518-2119 for questions on the homepage of the MAC website at www. regarding transfer equivalencies. CATALOG MineralArea.edu.

Greetings Transferring to Other Colleges Transcript Services Admission requirements for transfer students Contact Info The Registrar’s Office releases transcripts only vary among receiving colleges and universities. by written or online authorization from the student. A Courses taken for credit at MAC will be accepted Academic Calendar transcript may be requested online through MyMAC, in transfer by other colleges, provided grades are in person, by fax or U.S. mail through the Registrar’s satisfactory and courses taken are appropriate About Mineral Office. Transcript request forms are available in to the degree sought by the student. To assure Area College Student Services or online. There is a fee for this smooth transfer to a four-year institution, students Admissions & service. should consult an academic advisor early Records Transcripts will not be processed until payment is regarding transferability of credit earned at MAC. Support received. Credit card payments are accepted by U.S. The Associate of Arts degree is designed as the Services mail, fax, online, by phone and in person. Students statewide general studies transfer degree. can also pay by mail or in person with a check or in Although acceptance of credit is at the discretion Tuition, Financial person with cash. Please visit MyMAC or the website of the transfer school, MAC has articulation Assistance for transcript processing fee information. agreements facilitating transfer. Generally, college Please allow two to three working days for transfer program courses will satisfy various Student Life processing transcript requests unless same day department, general education, elective and degree Academic & service is requested and purchased. Same day requirements at receiving schools. Career and General College or “rush” processing does not include priority or technical program courses may not transfer because Policies overnight mail. MAC does not offer expedited mail they are designed for employment preparation rather Arts & Sciences service. All transcripts are mailed U.S. mail, standard than transfer. Division first class. The rush fee is a MAC processing fee It is the student’s responsibility to follow the Career & and insures that MAC will process and mail the rush recommendations of the institution to which he or Technical Ed. transcript within 24 hours (not including weekends she intends to transfer upon completing work at Division or holidays) of receiving the request, therefore, MAC. Students planning to transfer should visit the Course putting the rush transcript request in front of non- website of the institution they plan to attend. Descriptions rush requests. Students can also purchase a rush transcript in person, where the transcript is available Administration, Faculty to be picked up at the time of the request. Additional Verification of Enrollment time is required for processing transcripts at the end A student may complete a verification of of the semester. Transcripts will not be released if the enrollment form in Student Services or online. student has a hold on their record. The student’s signature is required for enrollment All transcript requests must include: student’s full verifications requested in writing. legal name and any former name(s), social security Current semester enrollment verifications are number or MAC student identification number, processed after classes have been in session birth date, current address, phone number and the for two weeks. Please allow two or three days for complete address for the college or agency to which processing. the transcript is to be mailed. If the request is written, the student’s signature must be included or the request will be returned.

Transfer Library/Crosswalk The Missouri Department of Higher Education has initiated a transfer library where course equivalencies are identified for common courses transferred among all state-supported two- and four-year institutions. MAC has created a transfer crosswalk that includes courses from the state transfer library. The transfer crosswalk is available

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Greetings Contact Info Academic Calendar About Mineral Area College Admissions & Records Support Services Support Services Tuition, Financial Assistance Access Office Cardinals Nest C.H. Cozean Library TRIO Programs Student Life Advisement System Career Planning Health Services Academic & Assessment Career Services Learning Center General College Policies Bookstore Counseling Parking Arts & Sciences Division Career & Access Office determine eligibility for accommodations, review Technical Ed. The Access Office provides and coordinates appropriate disability documentation, and arrange Division accommodations for eligible students with for accommodations. Some accommodations may Course documented disabilities. Students who benefit from require more time to arrange for particular courses. Descriptions contacting the office may have physical, visual, More information regarding student responsibilities hearing, learning or psychiatric disabilities. To apply and documentation can be found at the Disability Administration, Faculty for services, students must be willing to self-disclose Support Services link on the college website. and provide documentation of their disabilities from a qualified professional. Disability support services can include help with registration, personal advising, classroom Advisement System Students are assigned a faculty advisor based on adaptations, alternative testing methods, books in their choice of major or field of study. Students can alternative formats, volunteer note-takers, accessible change their field of study or major and/or advisor by parking, readers, scribes and sign language filing a form online or in Student Services. interpreters. Students are encouraged to help Academic advisement is an important responsibility determine the most reasonable and appropriate of the faculty and Student Services advisors. Academic accommodations needed to obtain their educational advisors explain the college’s requirements and help goals. students plan a course of study. The Access Office helps students transition Advising is a joint responsibility of advisors from high school to college and works with students and students. Students are expected to read the to educate them on the different laws regarding regulations in this catalog and abide by them. The access to services at the postsecondary level. The student is responsible for knowing the regulations office serves as a resource for instructors, students, and policies and for meeting the requirements for parents and the community. a degree or certificate. Advisors guide the student Students requiring any accommodations in their toward accepting responsibility for academic courses are encouraged to contact the director of decision-making. the Access Office, (573) 518-2152, before registering To help with advisement, MAC has implemented for courses. Early contact will allow the office to

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an automated degree audit process, available Certification Testing through MyMAC for advisors and students. MAC is now an authorized testing center for professional and technology certification testing CATALOG through Pearson Vue, Castle Worldwide, Iso-Quality Assessment Testing, NOCTI, WorkKeys and ISCET testing Greetings services. Fees and testing times are dependent on Placement Tests the type of certification testing. Contact Info The preferred test for placement at MAC is Proctoring DistanCE Ed Course Tests Academic the ACT, administered in September, October, Calendar By arrangement, MAC provides proctoring for December, February, April and June. Students may course exams through distance education courses About Mineral also satisfy prerequisite placement test scores by for various universities for a fee of $15 per hour. Area College taking an eligible online placement test.

Admissions & HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) Records To schedule this test at MAC, the student Bookstore Support must first register with ETS (Educational Testing Textbooks, supplemental reference books, Services Service) and pay the $60 fee to ETS and the State software and necessary school supplies may be Tuition, of Missouri. The student is then eligible to register at purchased in the bookstore, located in the Student Financial MAC and pay the testing fees. A non-refundable $7 Center on the Park Hills campus. In addition, a wide Assistance fee per subject area (complete test is all 5 subject variety of convenience items, gifts, and college- Student Life areas or a total of $35) is payable when registering related merchandise is available. for testing (cash, credit card or money order are Academic & accepted). Registration must be completed before General College Policies the day of testing and a Missouri driver’s license or Missouri non-driver ID must be presented to be Cardinals Nest Arts & Sciences admitted to the test. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available in Division the Cardinals Nest next to the Field House. The Career & MoGEA Cardinals Nest is open for all home volleyball and Technical Ed. The MoGEA test was adopted by the State basketball games. Cardinals Nest hours of operation Division Board of Education for all candidates pursuing the are available on the MAC website. AAT (Associate of Arts in Teaching) degree and Course Descriptions requires students to demonstrate basic general education competencies before they are admitted Administration, to an educator preparation program. The student Career Planning Faculty must register with Pearson Vue at www.Mo.nesinc. Career Planning offers a wide variety of services com and pay the testing fee ($49 for all four subtests to help the student gather information that will or $25 for a single subtest) before scheduling the help in the career decision-making process. The test at MAC. There is an additional proctoring fee staff advises and provides resources and the tools of $5 per subtest payable to MAC before 4 p.m. the needed to research career paths and college majors Wednesday before testing. Due to limited seating, that match their interests, abilities and workplace early registration is strongly encouraged. values. The center offers career courses, assessments, Exit Exam up-to-date job information on online occupational All degree-seeking candidates for graduation resources, successful interviewing techniques, must complete an exit exam. Candidates for a resume and cover letter development, and college degree or certificate in the Career & Technical transfer information. Professional career advising, Education Division must complete the WorkKeys the Career Library, computerized career information Career Readiness Certificate assessment as their programs, and other center resources are free to any exit exam, and also must take a technical skill MAC student or community member. assessment unless their program requires them to take a licensure examination that is industry- recognized and approved. The exit exam dates will be emailed to the candidates for graduation, and Career Services posted on the website and MyMAC under the Testing Career Services offers free job search tab. assistance to students, alumni, and the community,

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including assistance with resume writing, interview on a topic that are not in the library’s collection. The tips, and advice on how to conduct a job search. resources can be found at www.MineralArea.edu/ To take the first step towards employment, library. CATALOG please visit the Employment Opportunities page of A student I.D. card is required for the current the MAC website and make an appointment with a semester when checking out material. Books and Greetings career advisor. MOBIUS items may be checked out for four weeks. Magazines and journals, DVDs and CDs may be Contact Info checked out for one week. Renewals are usually Academic permitted unless there is a waiting list for an item. Calendar Counseling Materials must be returned on or before the due date Confidential personal counseling is available in to avoid a fine. Patrons with unpaid bills are blocked About Mineral the Student Services offices by appointment or walk- Area College from further check- out of materials and may not in Monday through Friday. Certified counselors work be able to register for classes or receive grades or Admissions & together with all faculty members to meet students’ transcripts. There is a charge of 10 cents per day Records needs for counseling on personal, social, and on items in the library collection excluding reserve academic issues that may be interfering with their Support materials. If a library item is lost, the patron must Services success at MAC. Referrals to outside agencies are pay the price of the item plus a $10 processing fee. also available for more severe concerns. MOBIUS items that are either not returned or lost Tuition, Counselors are also available for evening walk- Financial are subject to a lost book fee of $100 plus a billing/ Assistance ins and appointments Monday and Wednesday processing fee of $20. until 6:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. during summer semester); Student Life All students have library privileges. Non- Tuesday and Thursday evenings are by appointment students who are at least 18 years old may buy Academic & only. a non- refundable community borrower’s card for General College Policies library privileges. The price for residents of the MAC taxing district is $5; the price for out-of-taxing-district Arts & Sciences residents is $10. Division C.H. Cozean Library The library helps students grow in their ability Career & to search, generate, evaluate and apply information Technical Ed. Division that lets students continue their education into Health Services lifelong learning. Staff members help locate MAC does not provide health services. Health Course information, develop search strategies for papers Descriptions needs should be addressed to a private physician and speeches and teach students how to use the or the public health center. Emergency needs can Administration, library’s resources and the Internet for research. be met by calling 911. Students who have health Faculty The library has more than 30,000 volumes in its disabilities impacting their educational experience collection, including books, selected popular fiction can contact the Access Office, (573) 518-2152, to and nonfiction books, subscriptions to approximately discuss academic accommodations. Self-disclosure 100 magazines and journals, and DVDs and music and documentation of the disability will be needed to CDs. The online catalog (CARDinals catalog) is determine eligibility. accessible 24/7 to search for library materials and view their library accounts. The library belongs to MOBIUS (Missouri Bibliographic Information User System), whose Learning Center network includes academic and public libraries The Learning Center offers tutoring services in in Missouri and other states. The MOBIUS Union a variety of subject areas, exam proctoring, and a Catalog includes more than 33 million items. Faculty, limited number of module courses. Tutoring services staff and students can request books from the focus on writing and math with limited opportunities MOBIUS catalog for delivery to the library within two provided in science and other general education to four days. courses. Students may, in some situations, be To find articles on a particular topic, patrons expected to complete exams in the Learning Center can use one of the library’s online databases (i.e., at the discretion of their instructor. A valid photo EBSCOHost, JSTOR, or SIRS Knowledge Source). ID is required for exams. Coursework is available These databases provide access to complete for some courses as an alternative to a traditional articles from more than 5,000 journal and magazine classroom setting. titles; can locate articles in the library’s paper magazine collection; and can identify other articles

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students who need academic and other support Parking to graduate from MAC and transfer to a four-year Free parking is provided on several student institution. Tutoring, advising, workshops and cultural CATALOG parking lots. Parking regulations are distributed activities are the primary components of EXCEL/ during orientation and are available at the Student SSS. Limited financial aid, subject to availability Services counter. Students are responsible for Greetings of funds, is available to students who meet federal understanding the regulations and abiding by the and EXCEL/SSS eligibility criteria. This aid includes Contact Info prescribed rules. Fines are assessed for violating both scholarships and grants. EXCEL/SSS facilities published parking and traffic regulations. Academic include a computer lab for the exclusive use of its Calendar Special parking permits are available for students. Laptops, calculators, tape recorders and individuals with disabilities who require accessible other learning aids are also available for short term About Mineral parking. Those students should contact the Access Area College loans to EXCEL/SSS students. Office at (573) 518-2152. Educational Talent Search was the third TRIO Admissions & Students are not allowed to park in faculty lots. program to be added to the MAC campus, effective Records Only students with handicapped parking placards October 2002. The first ETS program serves Support may park in the designated handicapped parking students in St. Francois and Madison counties. Services spaces. A second ETS program was started September Tuition, 1, 2006, to serve students in Washington and Financial Iron counties. Each Educational Talent Search is Assistance TRIO Programs designed to serve 562 young people in grades 6 Student Life TRIO Programs are funded under Title IV of through 12. Participants receive information about the federal Higher Education Act of 1965. They are college admission requirements, scholarships and Academic & various student financial aid programs. This early General College designed to help students overcome class, social Policies and cultural barriers to higher education by providing intervention program helps young people to better information, advising, academic instruction, tutoring, understand their educational opportunities and Arts & Sciences options by providing academic and career advising, Division assistance applying for financial aid, encouragement and support. ACT preparation, test taking strategies, tutors, Career & Five TRIO programs are on MAC’s campus: interest inventories, cultural field trips and visits to Technical Ed. college and technical school campuses. Division Two Upward Bound programs work with high school students, Student Support Services (EXCEL) Course focuses on college students and the two Educational Descriptions Talent Search programs work with middle and high Administration, school students. Faculty The first Upward Bound program started at MAC in November 1995 and a second one was funded in September 2007. Upward Bound I is funded with a five-year, $1,193,291 grant from the U.S. Department of Education representing 100% of program costs. Upward Bound II is funded with a five-year, $1,036,271 grant from the U.S. Department of Education representing 100% of program costs. Both programs work with qualified high school students to help them prepare for and be successful in college. Weekly meetings at the students’ schools help them with career choices, financial aid and college information. Monthly Saturday programs provide seminars and cultural experiences to prepare them for college. Students attend classes on campus for six weeks during the summer to simulate college living and to prepare for intense academic work. Together, the programs serve more than 105 students in 10 area school districts. EXCEL/Student Support Services (SSS), the second TRIO program at MAC, was originally funded in 1997. It provides services to 200 qualified

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Tuition & CATALOG

Financial Assistance Greetings Contact Info Tuition & Fees Financial Assistance Academic Tuition for Credit Classes General Information Calendar Classification for Tuition Federally-Funded Financial Aid About Mineral Tuition and Course Fees Set by the Board of Trustees State-Funded Financial Aid Area College Books and Materials Special Loan Funds, Emergency Loan Fund Fees for Non-Credit Classes Veterans Admissions & Vocational Rehabilitation Records Payment of Tuition and Fees College-Funded Scholarships and Awards Support Outside Aid Reporting Requirement Services Verification Selective Service Requirement Tuition, Financial Aid Confidentiality Policy Financial Assistance Student Consumer Rights Information Amounts of Awards Student Life Payment of Awards Academic & General College Policies Arts & Sciences Division MAC pursues the idea of equal educational opportunity for all at affordable prices, regardless of Career & residency. Technical Ed. Division Family circumstances of aid applicants will be evaluated according to all available information, and Course assistance will be allocated where the greatest need Descriptions exists. Some income and/or assets might be required Administration, to help cover or offset the costs of a MAC education. Faculty Students needing financial help may receive aid through long-term loans, grants, scholarships, and/ or part-time employment. All needed assistance may not always be available through one source, but a financial aid package may be achieved to meet the student’s need. To receive financial assistance, the student must be a U.S. citizen, have a high school diploma or GED certificate, be admitted to MAC as a regular student, be capable of maintaining satisfactory academic progress, be pursuing a certificate or degree at MAC and have genuine financial need. Once a student has registered for classes, the student is responsible for paying tuition and fees, even if the student never attends classes. See page 42 for additional information.

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Mineral Area College Taxing District & Service Region CATALOG

Greetings Contact Info Academic Calendar About Mineral Area College Admissions & Records Support Services

Tuition, Financial Assistance Student Life Academic & General College Policies Arts & Sciences Division Career & Technical Ed. * Division Tuition & Fees Course Descriptions Tuition for Credit Classes Administration, Faculty • Resident of the Taxing District $102 per semester credit hour

• Student from Outside Taxing District $136 per semester credit hour

• Out of State and International Tuition $185 per semester credit hour

Fees • Safety and Security Fee $10 per semester

• Additional Laboratory and Course Fees Available online.

* Subject to change with notice.

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Classification for Tuition Missouri, as defined in the Missouri Department of The college uses the student’s residence to Higher Education residency policy. determine tuition (taxing district and out-of-taxing CATALOG International Student district of the Community College District of the An international student is a citizen or permanent Mineral Area). Students may contact Admissions resident of a country other than the U.S., and Greetings or the Business Office with questions concerning studying in the U.S. on a temporary visa. residency classification. Proof of eligibility for taxing Contact Info district tuition rests solely with the student. 65 Years of Age or Older Academic (Senior Scholar Program) Calendar Resident of the Taxing District All residents 65 years of age or older in the To qualify for taxing district tuition rates, the About Mineral college service region may take college-level Area College student must: courses on a not-for-credit, audit basis. Tuition is 1. Live in the taxing district for a minimum of the waived, although students must apply for admission, Admissions & immediate past 12 consecutive months (P.O. Records pay a one-time non-refundable application fee, and Box is unacceptable); are responsible for textbooks, lab fees and other Support 2. Be a minor whose parents or legal guardian Services course materials. Senior scholars are allowed to resides in the taxing district for a minimum of enroll on the first day of each term on a space- Tuition, the immediate past 12 consecutive months available basis. Financial (P.O. Box is unacceptable); Assistance To qualify for the Senior Scholar program, 3. Be married to a spouse who resides in the students must provide proof of age and residency, Student Life taxing district for a minimum of the immediate meet all entry requirements and course prerequisites past 12 consecutive months (P.O. Box is and declare their intent to audit as a senior scholar Academic & unacceptable); General College at the time of enrollment. Contact the Admissions Policies 4. Have attended or graduated from a Missouri Office for more information. secondary school district whose legal address Arts & Sciences is located in the taxing district during the school Division Penalty for False Information year immediately prior to registration at MAC. If a student intentionally gives false or inaccurate Career & 5. Be a veteran, or the spouse or child of a information regarding residency or fails to inform Technical Ed. veteran, qualifying for residence under P> Division the college of a change of address altering his/her 113-146 - The Veteran Access, Choice and residency classification, the student will be subject to Course Accountability Act of 2014, Section 702. the following penalties: Descriptions Students may appeal the assessed tuition rate 1. Disciplinary action. Administration, by submitting any one of the following documents 2. A financial hold which will result in academic Faculty to the Business Office located in the Technology records not being released to any agency or Building: institution until the student has paid MAC the 1. A real estate property tax receipt; difference between the tuition and fees already 2. A personal property tax receipt; paid and the amount owed once the residency 3. A renter’s lease; classification is corrected. 4. A property deed. In the event that an additional appeal is necessary, students should follow published Tuition and Course Fees procedures for student due process at MAC, Set by the Board of Trustees available in the Dean of Students Office or online at Due to state funding uncertainties, the semester www.MineralArea.edu. tuition and fee rates per credit hour or per course Students from Outside cannot be accurately printed over the two years this the Taxing District catalog is valid. Tuition and course fees are close approximations and are provided to help in planning Out-of-district tuition is assessed to students the cost of attendance but are not to be considered who reside in permanent residences located in actual. Current tuition and fee information is available Missouri for the immediate past 12 consecutive online. months, but not within the taxing district. Course and laboratory fees are applied to all Out-of-State Student courses which include use of specialized equipment Out-of-state tuition is assessed to students who or facilities and/or consumable instructional materials reside in permanent residences located outside and supplies. PLEASE NOTE: The tuition and fees schedule

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is subject to change with prior notice by and at the Office. Students who do not meet this deadline discretion of the MAC Board of Trustees. will have their registration cancelled and course selections terminated. Payment schedules are CATALOG posted in the registration guide available online each Books and Materials semester. The student is expected to obtain the books, Greetings supplies and consumable materials needed in his/ Current Address Contact Info her studies. In addition, some programs require It is imperative that students inform the Business the purchase of special items such as tools or Office of any changes of address. Invalid addresses Academic Calendar specialized equipment. A complete listing of special could delay receiving pertinent correspondence. You costs is available from the College Bookstore, may change your address at the Business Office or About Mineral program coordinator or instructor. online at MyMAC. Change of address information Area College cannot be taken over the telephone. Admissions & Records Fees for Non-Credit Classes Account Balances Students will be emailed for unpaid balances Support A person enrolling in a non-credit course Services offered through the MAC’s Continuing Education around the 25th of each month. All balances may or Workforce Development Departments will pay be paid off early. Additional fees may include, but Tuition, are not limited to, payment plan enrollment fees, late Financial course fees as determined for each course or Assistance program. fees of $15 and monthly service charges of .75% per month on unpaid balances (i.e., $100 x .75% = Student Life $.75). Please read the “Payment Policy Information” Academic & section, located online in the registration guide, for General College Payment of Tuition and payment plan information regarding additional fees. Policies On the next day following the final payment date Fees for each semester, see the “Important Dates” online Arts & Sciences Tuition and fees are payable before or on the Division and in the registration guide, students with any deadlines published in the semester course schedule remaining unpaid balance will be assessed a one- Career & book. Students should write their student I.D. number time $25 collection fee and will have their accounts Technical Ed. on all payments to ensure that the proper account Division sent to a collection agency. Accounts are also is credited. All checks and money orders should be subject to Missouri State Tax Interception. Course made payable to: Descriptions Mineral Area College Third-Party Billing ATTN: Business Office Administration, MAC will let students enroll in classes if financial P.O. Box 1000 Faculty authorization is presented from an agency such as Park Hills, MO 63601-1000 an employer or a sponsor. In circumstances requiring The student’s cancelled check serves as a third-party billing, payment arrangements should be receipt. Checks must be written for the exact total made in advance with the Business Office. and must be received by the Business Office by the published deadline to avoid late fees and interest Delinquent Accounts charges. No two-party checks will be accepted. A The student must meet all financial obligations $25 fee is charged for each check returned by a each semester by paying all money due to MAC banking institution. Returned checks not fully paid including tuition, fees, rent, fines, charges for within 10 days will be turned over to the Prosecuting unreturned library books and any other financial Attorney’s Office. obligations by payment deadline. A student with a Tuition and fees may be paid by cash, check, delinquent account is not permitted to enroll in future money order, American Express, Visa, MasterCard semesters/terms, is not entitled to obtain transcripts, or Discover credit cards or debit cards. Payments are is not permitted to graduate, and, if currently accepted at the Business Office, by mail or online enrolled, may be withdrawn from classes. Unpaid through MyMAC. If making a payment after hours, balances will be sent to a collection agency, and to please use the drop box located on the Business the Missouri Department of Revenue for interception Office door. of the individual’s tax refund. Payment Deadlines Refunding Tuition and Fees Upon registration of any semester or term, all For credit coursework, if a student officially students are expected to pay 25% of all tuition and changes his/her semester schedule of classes or fees unless financial aid is on file in the Business

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completely withdraws from the college, the student withdraw from classes by failing to attend and/or may be entitled to a tuition and fee refund. The regularly/actively participate, prior to the 60% point of eligibility and amount for a refund is automatically any semester (see Administrative Withdrawal Policy CATALOG calculated by the date of the drop/withdrawal. on MyMAC under the My Financial Aid tab or the An appeal process exists for the student Financial Aid Section of the MAC Webpage): Greetings who feels that individual circumstances warrant • will have a recalculation of their Federal Student exceptions from published policy. A written letter of Aid eligibility based upon the date of withdrawal Contact Info appeal and documentation must be submitted before for official withdrawals and their last date of Academic the end of the semester in which the refund is to attendance/active participation for unofficial Calendar occur to the Registrar’s Office, P.O. Box 1000, Park withdrawals; Hills, MO 63601. • may owe funds back to MAC and/or Federal Student About Mineral Area College Aid Programs based upon this recalculation. Student Liability Insurance Program Students who receive Federal Student Aid AND Admissions & Students enrolling in certain health occupations who receive all F’s or a combination of F’s and W’s at Records and other programs requiring clinical practice, the end of the semester and the instructor(s) reports Support laboratory or experiences in providing patient/client last day of attendance/lack of participation prior to Services care must be covered by a student liability insurance the last day of the semester: program. The specific policy shall be determined by Tuition, • will have a recalculation of their Federal Student Financial the college, with the cost to be borne by the student Aid eligibility based upon the date of withdrawal Assistance as part of the clinical or class fee. for official withdrawals and their last date of Student Life attendance/active participation for unofficial withdrawals; Academic & • may owe a refund to MAC and/or Federal Student General College Financial Assistance Policies Aid Programs based upon this recalculation. MAC will repay any refund owed to the Federal Arts & Sciences Student Aid Programs due to a Return of Title IV Division General Information Funds Recalculation on behalf of the student. The Career & Application Procedures and Determination student will owe MAC for this refund and will have Technical Ed. of Eligibility for Financial Aid a hold placed on their student account until this Division To apply for financial aid, the student must balance is paid in full. Course 1. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student The official policy in its entirety is available on Descriptions Aid (FAFSA). This form may be completed MyMAC under the My Financial Aid tab and the MAC Administration, online at www.fafsa.gov. List the school code webpage under the Financial Aid section. Faculty for MAC: 002486. 2. The FAFSA form will allow the student to apply Minimum Academic Standards for Financial for federal and state sources of student financial Aid Eligibility aid and to receive a student aid report to be 1. A student must complete at least 67% of considered for any combination of the programs attempted credit hours. Failure to do so will available. No fee is charged to apply. result in a loss of Federal Student Aid. There 3. The FAFSA should be submitted after Jan. 1 is a maximum amount of time or credit hours and before April 1 each year, for the student a student has to complete a program of study. to be considered for the following academic When a student meets 150% of the designated year. Applications submitted at a later date maximum hours for a program of study, will be processed, but limited funds may affect graduates or completes a program of study, aid the amount of assistance available to later eligibility is lost. The maximum hours includes applicants for all programs except the Federal credit hours transferred in from other colleges. Pell Grant. Example: a program of study requires 62 4. Additional application forms must be completed hours to complete. If you accumulate 93 hours for the Federal College Work Study, Federal or more (which is 62 x 1.5), you will lose aid Direct Loan, and Scholarship Programs. eligibility. 2. A student must keep their cumulative grade Return of Title IV Funds Policy point average (GPA) at or above 2.0. If a Students who receive Federal Student Aid student’s GPA falls below the minimum, aid (i.e., Pell Grants, Student Loans, SEOG Grants, eligibility is lost. EXCEL SSS Grant) AND who officially or unofficially 3. Students new to financial aid, whether transfer

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or new applicant, are eligible during their first insufficient to meet full entitlement, the Federal semester of aid. Following the first semester, Pell Grants will be adjusted downward. all credit hours, including those transferred in For less than full-time students, the Federal Pell CATALOG from other colleges or universities, count in the Grant is proportionally reduced. maximum credits allowed (see item “A” above). • Full-time = 12 or more credit hours course load Greetings If a student exceeds the maximum credits or • 3/4 time = 9, 10, 11 credit hours course load graduates/completes their program of study, • 1/2 time = 6, 7, 8 credit hours course load Contact Info they are placed in a status known as “Over Academic Maximum Timeframe” which is a probation Federal Supplemental Educational Calendar status and aid eligibility is lost. Opportunity Grant 4. If a student does not meet the minimum 67% A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity About Mineral Area College completion for classes attempted or does Grant will be awarded to those in greatest financial not meet the minimum GPA (see “B” above), need with preference given to early date of Admissions & the student will be moved to a “Financial application. Records Aid Warning,” but is still eligible for student Support aid for one semester. If a student exceeds Federal College Work-Study Program Services the maximum credits for a program or has a 1. Work is scheduled on a part-time basis with a maximum schedule of 19 hours per week. Tuition, Bachelor’s Degree, the student is placed in an Financial “Over the Time Frame Probation” status. 2. The job duties are varied and may involve Assistance 5. If, following the “Financial Aid Warning” assignment as a office assistant, maintenance worker, Learning Resources Center assistant, Student Life semester, the student is still deemed ineligible for aid, the student is placed on “Financial lab assistant, audio-visual equipment operator, Academic & Aid Probation,” which is a loss of all Federal etc. General College 3. Employment is on campus. Policies Student Aid. 6. If a student is placed on “Financial Aid Arts & Sciences Probation,” the student may file an appeal with Federal Direct Loan Division the Financial Aid Office for review. The same 1. Long-term guaranteed loans are available through MAC with funding provided by the U.S. Career & logic applies to “Over Maximum Time Frame” Technical Ed. students whereby an appeal is available, but Dept. of Education. Division failure to meet the objectives of the academic 2. Repayment is deferred for six months after the student leaves school or graduates. The Course plan will cause loss of student aid. Descriptions 7. If an appeal is submitted, the appeal is reviewed government pays the interest before the repayment period for the Subsidized Direct and a decision rendered (i.e. approved or not Administration, Loan Program. Upon leaving college, the Faculty approved). If approved, the student must follow an academic plan in order to complete their student begins paying the principal amount of program of study and retain aid eligibility. If the loan and the remaining interest. not approved, the student may elect to file a grievance appeal for review in accordance with college policy. State-Funded Financial Aid Programs Federally-Funded A+ Schools Program Under grants made available through the Financial Aid Programs Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Federal Pell Grant Education A+ Schools program, qualified graduates 1. The Higher Education Act Amendments of from participating high schools are eligible for 1972 have authorized a federal program of Missouri community college scholarship grants. grants for all eligible students, not just those of Students must fulfill A+ program requirements at exceptional financial need. the high school before applying for grants. Students 2. Federal Pell Grants cannot exceed the should contact high school counselors for eligibility difference between the student’s family requirements. A+ coordination at MAC is handled by contribution and the actual cost of MAC the Financial Aid Office. attendance. In order for eligible A+ graduates to continue to 3. In the event federal appropriations are qualify and remain eligible for A+ financial incentives, each student must:

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• Have enrolled and attend on a full-time basis a Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Award amounts Missouri public community college or vocational or vary based upon state-approved allocations. To be technical school; eligible, a student must: CATALOG • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale • Have a FAFSA on file by April 1; and meet satisfactory academic progress • Be a Missouri resident and a U.S. citizen; Greetings requirements; • Be an undergraduate student enrolled full time; • Make good faith effort to first secure all available • Not be pursuing a degree or certificate in theology Contact Info federal postsecondary student financial assistance or divinity; Academic funds that do not require repayment. • Not have received your first bachelor’s degree. Calendar The A+ Schools financial incentives will directly reimburse Missouri public community colleges About Mineral Area College and vocational or technical schools for the unpaid Special Loan Funds, balance of the cost of tuition, after the federal Emergency Loan Fund Admissions & postsecondary student financial assistance funds Records Through the benevolence of several civic have been applied to these costs. organizations and individuals, short-term student Support loans are available to students who need loans Services Bright Flight Scholarship (Missouri Higher to meet immediate costs related to continuing Education Academic) Tuition, their college program. Applications and further Financial The Bright Flight Program provides scholarship information may be secured from the Financial Aid Assistance awards of $2,500 per academic year subject to Office. available funding. To be eligible, a student must: Student Life • Have a composite score on the ACT or the SAT Academic & in the top 3% of all Missouri students taking those Veterans General College tests; Policies MAC programs of study are approved for • Be a graduating high school senior who plans veterans’ educational benefits. The Financial Arts & Sciences to enroll as a first-time, full-time student at a Aid Office serves as the college’s veterans’ Division participating Missouri postsecondary school; representative and provides services to persons who Career & • Be a Missouri resident and a U.S. citizen; are eligible to receive educational assistance (G.I. Technical Ed. • Not be pursuing a degree or certificate in theology Bill) as administered through the U.S. Department of Division or divinity. Interested students should contact their Veterans’ Affairs. Course high school counselor’s office. Students who are veterans, dependents of Descriptions veterans, or members of reserve and national guard Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial units must contact the veterans representative to Administration, Scholarship Faculty initiate their G.I. Bill. This scholarship was established for students The college certifies enrollment in terms of employed while attending school part-time. Award the veteran’s semester hour course load and amounts vary based upon individual financial need subsequently reports changes in student course but are limited to actual tuition at MAC. To be eligible, load. Veterans’ attendance is certified to the a student must: Veterans Administration (VA) beginning with the • Be enrolled at least half-time but less than full-time date of initial registration and periodically until at a participating Missouri postsecondary school; the expected completion date of the VA approved • Work and be compensated for at least 20 hours program or goal. Veteran students must promptly per week; inform the Financial Aid Office of any changes in • Be 18 years of age or older; status which might affect benefits. Failure to report • Demonstrate financial need; such changes can result in mispayments and other • Maintain satisfactory academic progress according complications in receipt of benefits. to standards of the school; Veterans benefits are available according to the • Be a Missouri resident and a U.S. citizen; following course-load guidelines: • Not be pursuing a degree or certificate in theology For Fall and Spring Semesters: or divinity. Full time 12 or more hours Access Missouri Financial Assistance Three-fourths time 9-11 hours Program Half time 6-8 hours The Access Missouri Financial Assistance Less than half time 1-5 hours Program is a need based program with financial (Six hours is considered full time for the summer eligibility determined by the Free Application for session.)

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The VA may refuse to pay educational benefits scholarships at MAC include those established to a veteran who fails to make satisfactory progress through the Board of Trustees, Foundation Office, toward a specified educational goal. All veterans the Athletic Department, various MAC clubs, CATALOG must maintain the academic standards of progress organizations, faculty and staff. These scholarships as listed previously for all other federal and state are based on a wide range of criteria that include Greetings funded financial aid programs. academic achievement, career programs being The VA will not pay for repeat courses for which followed, leadership involvement, talent, and athletic Contact Info a passing grade has already been received. The VA ability. Academic will not pay for Learning Center courses, for courses A booklet that lists the college and local Calendar that do not earn credit and/or are not computed into community scholarships and provides pertinent the GPA and/or for courses that are not necessary information for applying is available online. About Mineral Area College for progress toward the specified educational goal. Admissions & Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Outside Aid Reporting Records MAC is a member of Servicemembers Requirement Support Opportunity Colleges (SOC), a consortium of over Students who receive outside aid, including Services 1,300 institutions pledged to be reasonable in loans, grants or scholarships from private individual working with service members and veterans trying Tuition, groups or governmental agencies, must report the Financial to earn degrees while pursuing demanding, transient source and the amount of such outside assistance. Assistance careers. Federal regulations require the college to adjust As a SOC member, the college is committed Student Life a student’s aid award so as not to exceed the to easing the transfer of relevant course credits, students’ needs. Students who knowingly withhold Academic & providing flexible academic residency requirements such information from the Financial Aid Office are General College and credit learning from appropriate military training Policies subject to termination of their financial aid award and and work experiences. SOC is sponsored by 15 repayment of any excess award back to the federal Arts & Sciences national higher education associations with the government. Division military services, the National Guard Bureau and Career & the Office of the Secretary of Defense serving as Technical Ed. cooperating agencies. Verification Division To curb abuse and fraud in aid programs and Course to insure funds are being awarded to truly needy Descriptions Vocational Rehabilitation students, MAC and the federal government have MAC is approved by the Department of instituted a program of information verification. Administration, Elementary and Secondary Education for state- Faculty The Financial Aid Office may request verification supported Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to substantiate information on the application. Services. The division provides financial aid to Items subject to verification include adjusted gross eligible students with disabilities. Applications for income, Social Security income, veteran’s benefits, these benefits are made through the Vocational nontaxable income, interest income, assets amounts, Rehabilitation Office serving the county in which the number in household and number in postsecondary student resides. Interested persons may contact the institutions. MAC Financial Aid or Access Office for assistance Copies of parents’ and students’ federal tax and information regarding vocational rehabilitation transcripts must be submitted to the Financial Aid and for on-campus services for students with Office if requested. Students selected for verification disabilities. must complete all required procedures by the end of the academic year, end of their period of enrollment College-Funded Scholarships or June 30, whichever comes first, or aid funds will and Awards not be disbursed. Scholarships are funds that do not require repayment. They range from a specific amount Selective Service given in a particular semester to a full scholarship Requirement of tuition, fees, and books for up to four continuous Selective Service Registration is required to semesters. receive Title IV federal aid funds. A number of scholarships have been established On April 11, 1983, the Secretary of Education at MAC and through the local community. The published regulations amending Subpart B of the

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Student Assistance General Provisions, 34 CFR Part college. Failure on the aid recipient’s part to make 688 to implement section 1113 of the fiscal year 1983 satisfactory arrangements for the settlement of the Defense Department Authorization Act (Pub. L97- college account by the due date will result in one or CATALOG 252) 48FR 155 78-84. Section 1113 provides that both of the following official actions: (1) a hold placed beginning with the 1983-84 award year, any student on the student’s records, (2) refusal of future financial Greetings required to be registered with Selective Service aid awards. but fails to register is ineligible for student financial Contact Info assistance provided through programs established Special Condition Procedures Academic under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Calendar If the family’s financial circumstances change due to death, disability, or long-term unemployment, About Mineral the student may become eligible for more Area College Financial Aid Confidentiality Policy assistance. The applicant must take the initiative in Admissions & notifying the Financial Aid Office of these changes. Records The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Support Act of 1974 (FERPA) Services The following statements pertain to Amounts of Awards confidentiality of records held by the Financial Student aid awards vary depending upon the Tuition, student’s eligibility for one or more programs and the Financial Aid Office. “Educational Records” are records, Assistance files, documents, and other materials containing student’s evaluated financial need. The process of combining or packaging the Student Life information directly related to a student and are maintained by the college. Under this act, the different forms of financial aid is the culmination of Academic & financial aid records of a student may be inspected the total need analysis and aid determination cycle. General College The entire aid program has been developed to insure Policies by that student with the following exception: In accordance with Public Law 93-380, as amended, fair and equitable treatment of all aid applicants. Arts & Sciences the Office of Student Financial Aid will not release Division to a dependent student the financial records of the student’s parents without the written consent of the Payment of Awards Career & All college administered student loan and grant Technical Ed. parents. disbursements are made by either direct deposit Division Other information contained in the student’s file into a bank account or by check. Students can sign may be reviewed, and if inaccurate information is Course up for direct deposit electronically on MyMAC or by Descriptions included, the student may request the expunging completing a paper request at the Business Office. of such information. The information will then Administration, Payments are usually made during the sixth week be expunged upon authorization of the official Faculty of each semester. Federal College Work Study responsible for the file. students are paid the tenth of each month. Student Consumer Rights Information Student Rights and Responsibilities The financial aid applicant is responsible for obtaining, completing and filing the proper financial aid application on a timely basis each year. The applicant has the right to seek and receive full information and counsel from the director of Financial Aid in regard to any financial aid matter. The applicant must, without exception, report any of the following changes to the Student Services Office: (a) withdrawal from college, (b) transfer to another college, (c) name change or (d) address change or parent’s address change. If student loans have been received, an exit interview must be arranged with the Financial Aid Office when graduating or withdrawing from the

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Student Life CATALOG

Clubs & Organizations Student Radiology Club Greetings Art Club The Click Contact Info Chi Alpha Veterans Organization Christian Student Union Academic Cozean Library Book Club Art Department Calendar Cultural Awareness Club Music Department About Mineral Delta Psi Omega Chamber Singers Area College Gamers Guild Concert Band Little Theatre Guild Community Singers Admissions & MAC Ambassadors Records Jazz Ensemble MACFlix Jazz Combo Support Marketing-Management Club Kicks Band Services MoSALPN MAC Singers National Association For Music Education Tuition, Steel Drum Ensemble Financial Omega Leo Studio Music Assistance Phi Beta Lambda Phi Theta Kappa Theatre Department Student Life Psi Beta Athletics Department Postsecondary Agricultural Student Academic & Cheerleaders Redbird Revolution General College Kirby The Cardinal (Mascot) Policies Re-MAC Club (Renewable Energy) Men’s Baseball Robotics, Automation, Design and Information Arts & Sciences Technology Club Men’s Basketball Division Student Activities Council Men’s Golf Women’s Basketball Career & Student Government Association Technical Ed. Student-Missouri State Teachers Association Women’s Softball Division Student Nurses Association Women’s Volleyball Course Descriptions Administration, Faculty a healthy lifestyle. Gatherings are informal, Clubs & Organizations charged with music and deal with everything Student clubs and organizations offer a wide from relationships to the nature of truth. The goal variety of opportunities and activities for students is to meet among friends and meet real needs. outside the classroom. Students are encouraged Membership is open to people of all religious to participate in extracurricular activities for a well- backgrounds and nationalities. rounded college experience. Christian Student Union Art Club CSU gives students opportunities for fellowship, Any student with an interest in doing art Bible study, personal growth and ministry to others. projects, having art discussions or other art-related Membership is open to all denominations. activities are welcome to become a member. During Cozean Library Book Club the course of the year there are art projects that The Cozean Library Book Club strives to enrich are constructed or painted. Members need to be students’ knowledge of books and literature and available and willing to work on these projects. The promotes literary activities. Students meet monthly club’s mission is to advance the idea of culture in the and discuss a book the club has been reading. area and encourage creativity at MAC. All students are welcome to join the discussion in Chi Alpha person or online. Chi Alpha is a Christian student organization Cultural Awareness Club found at most major universities in America. It This club promotes interaction among students communicates the value of leadership and living of different cultures and nationalities, encouraging

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students to broaden their perspectives by MoSALPN understanding and appreciating other languages and Membership in Missouri State Association of societies. The club explores foreign arts, traditions Licensed Practical Nurses Inc. is required of all CATALOG and observations during events throughout the year. students accepted and enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program. The organization motivates Delta Psi Omega Greetings its members to establish, maintain and evaluate Delta Psi Omega is a dramatic fraternity, nursing’s professional standards. Membership Contact Info providing a national honor society for those benefits include newsletters from the association, exhibiting a high standard of work in theater. As MAC Academic updates on legislative proposals and changes Calendar students and members of the community qualify, affecting the nursing profession, and the opportunity they are rewarded by election to membership in the to attend the annual MoSALPN convention. Other About Mineral society and initiated in formal ceremonies at the end Area College activities include attending meetings regarding health of the spring semester. promotion, maintenance and new technology and Admissions & treatment interventions. Graduate nurses are eligible Records Gamers Guild and encouraged to continue membership in this The guild brings together people who share Support professional organization. Services an interest in gaming, as well as creates a social environment where students can network and share National Association for Music Education Tuition, ideas. Members will participate in campus events Financial NAfME collegiate membership gives students Assistance and activities. Open to all students. an opportunity for professional orientation and development, and helps students gain an Student Life Little Theatre Guild understanding of: the basic truths and principles The theatre guild produces 8-12 shows a year, Academic & that underlie the role of music in human life; the with six main stage shows (two per semester). General College philosophy and function of the music education Policies Three of the shows are musicals. A children’s show profession; the professional interests of members tours local elementary students each semester. The Arts & Sciences involved in the local, state, division, and national guild provides quality entertainment while preparing Division levels; the music industry’s role in support of music students for four-year education or employment education and the knowledge and practices of the Career & in the performing arts. Students and community Technical Ed. professional music educator as facilitated through members can audition for roles or pursue their Division chapter activity. interests in directing, designing sets, costuming or Course other work behind the scenes. Descriptions Omega Leo MAC Ambassadors As the collegiate level of the International Lions Administration, Club, Omega Leo is open to all MAC students, with Faculty MAC ambassadors represent the student body the focus on service leaning and giving back to local and campus. They must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA communities through leadership and projects. The and have good oral communication and leadership club also participates in fundraising activities, an skills. They are selected through an application annual eyeglasses collection drive and occasional process and receive an hourly rate. Ambassadors field trips. There are no dues or minimum GPA help during registration, recruitment, campus tours, requirements. student activities and events. MACFlix Phi Beta Lambda Phi Beta Lambda is a national organization of MACFlix uses films from the past and present postsecondary students interested in pursuing a to provide social events and educated discussion business and business-related career. PBL members on how movies affect today’s society, culture and develop leadership skills, initiate business ventures, relationships. Open to all students. and organize community service projects. PBL Marketing-Management Club encourages students to participate in state and The Marketing-Management Club lets students national leadership conferences and competitions integrate classroom theory with actual business each year to better prepare them for careers, practices. The club arranges visits to various firms, continuing their education and life. Membership is conferences, and symposiums. Membership is open to any MAC student. open, there are no dues. Any student interested in Phi Theta Kappa Business Management may participate in activities. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges. Induction into the

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society requires that a student be enrolled at MAC Re-MAC Club (Renewable Energy) and have completed 12 credit hours in 1000 level Re-MAC provides information, promotes courses or higher with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on involvement and educates students, individuals, CATALOG a 4.0 scale. PTK students participate in a number and the community about energy conservation and of projects each year that aid the campus and the production. Greetings community. They also travel up to four times a year for various conferences. More than $37 million in Robotics, Automation, Design Contact Info scholarships are offered to PTK students every and Information Technology Club RAD-I.T. promotes students’ study and Academic year. The organization helps students get involved Calendar on campus, build a resume, develop personal/ involvement in computers, computer science, professional skills and earn money along the way. electronics, computer-aided design, engineering, About Mineral and other related technical disciplines. It acts as a Area College Psi Beta support group for students in these areas, provides Admissions & Psi Beta is the national honor society in social and educational activities and opportunities. Records psychology for community colleges. It promotes Any student may join. RAD-I.T. holds regular Support the development of students in psychology and meetings, attracts lecturers and demonstrates with Services other social science fields through recognition of skills knowledge, takes field trips, attends meetings, excellence in scholarship, research, leadership seminars, and conventions, and collaborates on Tuition, Financial and community service. Students completing 12 technology projects and artifacts. Assistance semester hours of college credit with an overall GPA of 3.0 and who have taken at least one psychology Student Activities Council Student Life or social science related course with a grade of “B” Student Activities Council is a student-run club Academic & may be invited to join the MAC chapter of Psi Beta. A that directs, administers, and executes student General College major in psychology is not required for membership. activities and social events for the student body to Policies enhance the college experience. SAC also works Arts & Sciences Postsecondary Agricultural Student with campus clubs and organizations to co-sponsor Division PAS provides an opportunity for leadership events. The council is composed of representatives and career preparation. All agribusiness and from recognized student clubs and organizations and Career & Technical Ed. horticulture students are encouraged to participate the general student body. Division in state and national conferences each year. Conference activities include exploring agriculture- Student Government Association Course The official student governing board and Descriptions related occupations and touring industries. The conference also allows students to network with policymaking group of the student body, SGA acts as Administration, other agriculture students and industry leaders liaison among students, faculty, and administration. Faculty from across the nation. Students may compete in Through it, students can express themselves career programs such as Ag Education, Ag Sales, collectively and initiate and execute measures to Biofuels, Food Science and Safety, Precision benefit the student body and college. Full-time Agriculture, Landscaping, Floriculture, Soil Science, students are elected to SGA by their peers during Equine Management, Livestock, Dairy and Crop the beginning of fall semester, to staggered two-year Production. Other competition areas include public terms. Officers are elected from SGA membership. speaking, employment interview and career planning Student-Missouri State Teachers and progress. Any student taking an agriculture Association or horticulture class qualifies for local chapter S-MSTA provides personal and professional membership. growth opportunities for education majors, offering Redbird Revolution leadership, networking and ethics and ideals-based Redbird Revolution is a pom and dance squad learning experiences in schools and communities. which performs during various athletic events, Membership also includes subscription to participates at pep rallies, and marches in local professional publications and liability insurance for homecoming parades. It promotes and upholds student teachers. school spirit, entertains the crowd with dance Student Nurses Association performances at games, and develops a sense of ADN Program students are required to belong to good sportsmanship among students. Tryouts are a nationally-recognized nursing student organization. held in the spring. Membership in a professional organization enhances leadership skills and continued awareness of professional issues. MAC nursing students can join

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the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), MAC art students are sought after by other which automatically includes membership in the local institutions, including the Kansas City Art Institute. and state organizations. The Art Department is proud of the number of CATALOG The college sponsors an active local chapter experiences gained and quality artwork shown by called the MAC Student Nurses Association (MAC students at MAC. Greetings SNA). The local chapter focuses on community health awareness. Members are encouraged to Contact Info participate in the local chapter as well as on the Music Department state level, the Missouri Nurses Student Association Academic The Music Department consists of a variety of Calendar (MONSA), which focuses on issues affecting Missouri student nurses. performing ensembles: About Mineral Area College Student Radiology Club Chamber Singers The Student Radiology Club is open to all A 16-voice select choir that sings a diverse Admissions & Records students accepted and enrolled in the Radiology repertoire of chamber choral music ranging from Program. The organization motivates its members madrigals, pop, show tunes, to vocal jazz. Open to Support to establish, maintain, and provide awareness for all students through audition only. Services radiology professional standards. Membership Tuition, promotes lifelong learning and continuing education. Concert Band Financial Activities include attending the annual MSRT Meets for one, two-hour rehearsal on Monday Assistance convention, additional meetings on new technology nights. Open to all MAC students and community Student Life and treatments and student quiz bowl competitions musicians of all ages. A variety of music is rehearsed with other radiology schools. and performed. Academic & General College Community Singers Policies The Click The Click is a student-driven photography club The evening version of the MAC Singers, a large Arts & Sciences where members share tips, ideas, and resources. choral ensemble (soprano/alto/tenor/bass), made of Division Members also coordinate projects and exhibitions MAC students and community vocalists. Open to all. Career & to promote student involvement and enhance the Jazz Ensemble Technical Ed. campus aesthetic. Open to the general student body. Division The performing ensemble focusing on music from the jazz repertoire. A variety of styles Course Veterans Organization Descriptions The purpose of the Veterans Organization is to (swing, Latin, ballads, rock, bossa novas, pop, funk, contemporary) is rehearsed and performed meet the needs of veterans, create an environment Administration, each semester. Open to all students who play an Faculty of inclusiveness, and provide support, guidance, and a resource for those who have served our country. instrument associated with big band jazz. The organization serves as a network of social Jazz Combo support and is open to all students, regardless of The performing ensemble focusing on the small military status. group sound of jazz. A major emphasis is placed on the student learning and applying the creative process of improvisation. Open to vocalists or Art Department instrumentalists through the consent of the director. In a friendly and invigorating curriculum, the Art Department offers a complete foundation program. Kicks Band The program includes drawing, ceramics, painting, The jazz ensemble meets for two-hour printmaking, design, and color theory. The classes rehearsals throughout the year and is the main support each other, allowing students to gain performing group at the Jazz Festival. MAC students an understanding of themselves in the arts and and community members audition, depending on opening their minds to possibilities in the arts, both need. economically and culturally. MAC Singers The Art Department has several exhibitions A performing ensemble focusing on the large throughout the year, along with a constant display choral ensemble repertoire (soprano/alto/tenor/bass). of differing projects in the halls surrounding the art Open to all students with instructor’s consent. room and theater lobby. On occasion, large, one- or two-person showings are highly advertised and well- attended.

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Steel Drum Ensemble children and trips for college students to attend plays A performing ensemble focusing on the outside the area. popularity of the steel drum band. Students Every year the guild inducts worthy students CATALOG are instructed in the techniques of steel drum into Delta Psi Omega, the national honor society for performance. Open to all students and people in students of theatre. Greetings the community. The group also uses those who play keyboards, bass, guitar, drums and percussion. Contact Info Athletics Department Studio Music Academic Intercollegiate athletics are an integral part Calendar A performing ensemble focusing on creating and producing a large-scale musical- variety show each of campus life at MAC. The college has achieved About Mineral semester. Open by audition to students who sing or national and statewide recognition for men’s Area College play an instrument. basketball, baseball and golf; and women’s Admissions & Other small ensembles, such as brass basketball, softball and volleyball. Many student Records ensemble, woodwind ensemble, percussion athletes continue their athletic careers at four-year colleges and universities. There have been 21 Support ensemble Broadway/opera scenes perform when Services instrumentation and vocalists are needed. Academic All-Americans and ten All-Americans All groups within the Music Department perform since the 2011-2012 season. Tuition, concerts, recitals, community functions, school Financial Cheerleaders Assistance functions, theatrical musicals, dances, recruiting tours and professional jobs throughout the school Men and women are recruited during spring to Student Life year. These ensembles may also play concerts at cheer for all men’s and women’s home basketball games. Cheerleaders practice during the summer Academic & music festivals in other states and countries, creating General College a more complete learning experience for the music and attend collegiate cheer camp. They participate in Policies student. cheer clinics, local parades, pep rallies, raffles, and various fund-raisers. Cheerleaders may receive the Arts & Sciences Every spring, the department coordinates an Division annual Jazz Festival to bring in high school and following: shoes, one-hour physical education credit and partial scholarships. All cheerleaders must be middle school jazz bands, combos and vocal Career & full-time students and maintain a minimum GPA of Technical Ed. ensembles from Missouri and Illinois for competition. Division The Jazz Festival has grown to be one of the largest 2.0 Course of its type in the Midwest. At festival’s end, a final Kirby The Cardinal (Mascot) Descriptions concert is presented by the MAC Jazz Ensemble MAC is proud of its mascot, Kirby the Cardinal. and the MAC Kicks Band, featuring world-renowned Administration, A student is recruited in the spring semester to wear Faculty jazz artists. Kirby’s costume for the following school year. Kirby participates in many of MAC’s activities, both on and off campus, including some of the home and away Theatre Department sporting events, summer camps and parades. Kirby The Little Theatre Guild is the official producing was invited to attend the NJCAA National Mascot theater organization on campus. Serving as both a competition in 2013, where he finished third in the training program for students and a cultural outlet nation. for members of the greater community, shows are Men’s Baseball open to anyone wishing to participate in theatrical The men’s Cardinal baseball teams have enjoyed activities. It strives to bring entertainment, social tremendous success in regional play and in placing opportunities, and a world view to audiences and athletes into four-year programs and the professional those involved in the show. ranks. The team won 33 games in the 2013 season, The guild produces a minimum of six shows 31 games in 2014, and finished runner-up in the on campus and Children’s Theatre touring shows Region 16 baseball tournament. The MCCAC each year. Students and community members may Conference provides an excellent race every year as direct, design, perform or work backstage on any of well. Scholarships are available. the shows based on their level of interest. The plays range from world classics to contemporary, comedy, Men’s Basketball drama and three musicals per season. Basketball highlights include 14 MCCAC The Little Theatre Guild also sponsors summer Conference Championships, six Region 16 workshops in performance for pre-middle school Championships, and three appearances to the

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MJCAA National Tournament. The Cardinals won emphasized within the program. Most graduating the conference and the region in 2013 and 2015. volleyball players are successfully placed in four- Both the 2013 and 2015 teams made it to the year institutions. Volleyball team members’ GPAs CATALOG NJCAA National Tournament, which had not been traditionally rank high among scholarship students. accomplished since 1977. MAC plays a national Scholarships are awarded on a merit basis. Greetings schedule, and hosts multiple nationally ranked teams each year. In 2012, the men’s basketball team Contact Info captured the MCCAC conference sportsmanship Academic award. Calendar Men’s Golf About Mineral The Cardinals play NJCAA Division 2 Area College golf on home course Crown Pointe. The 2009 Admissions & team represented Region 16 at the National Records Championships in Scottsboro, Ala. The 2014 golf Support team participated in the NJCAA National Tournament Services and finished 12th place overall. In 2015, the golf team finished 11th place at the NJCAA National Tuition, Financial Tournament. Scholarships are available. Assistance Women’s Basketball Student Life With eight Conference Championships and Academic & five Sub-Regional Championships, the women’s General College basketball program has been highly successful. The Policies 2014 women’s basketball team won the MCCAC Arts & Sciences Conference Championship and the 2015 team Division captured the first Region 16 championship in the program’s history. Local athletes have been a major Career & Technical Ed. part of the structure of the team since its inception. Division The academic standards and graduation rate are very high, and there have been 15 Academic All- Course Descriptions Americans. Scholarships are awarded on a merit basis. Administration, Faculty Women’s Softball The Cardinals play NJCAA Division 2 softball at the home field, the Farmington Sports Complex. The team has won three Region 16 Championships since it began in 2009. The team has also won two district J titles, allowing them to play at the national tournament those two seasons. The Lady Cards finished ninth in 2011. There have been three Academic All-Americans to come through the program in its brief history, as well as two All- Americans. Scholarships are available. Women’s Volleyball The women’s volleyball program is building a strong winning percentage and tradition. The team plays an excellent schedule and concentrates its recruiting on local athletes. The 2013 team won the first MCCAC Conference Championship in the program’s history. The Cardinals won a Region 16 title and ended the season with a 10th place finish at the NJCAA National Tournament in 2011 as well. Academics and sportsmanship are strongly

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 39 Academic and General College Policies > Academic Integrity

Academic and General CATALOG

College Policies Greetings Students are responsible for staying informed Contact Info of the policies governing their studies at MAC. This Academic Integrity Academic section contains information regarding credits, Calendar Student Conduct and Due Process course loads, graduation, academic progress and other policies. About Mineral College Email Area College Classroom Electronic Use Policy Admissions & Records Courses and Registration Academic Integrity Support Administrative Drop Academic integrity is defined as being honest Services Auditing a Course and responsible in scholarship, which means that Change in Class Schedule all academic work should result from an individual’s Tuition, Class Cancellations Financial own efforts. Intellectual contributions from others Distance Education Assistance must be consistently and responsibly acknowledged. Dual Credit Student Life English as a Second Language Academic work completed in any other way is Final Examinations fraudulent. Academic & Prerequisites and Corequisites When an instructor determines that academic General College Policies Repeating a Course integrity has been compromised, s/he may contact Unit of Credit and Courseload the registrar by email to place an administrative Arts & Sciences Withdrawal from College hold on the student’s record to prevent the student Division Withdrawal for Students Mobilized for Military Duty from dropping the course. In the event the instructor determines no infraction has been committed, s/he is Career & Grading Technical Ed. responsible for immediately notifying the registrar to Division Dean’s List Grade Appeal Process lift the hold. Course Grade Point Average Level I Violation Descriptions Grading System A student commits an act of plagiarism or Administration, Honors Program Faculty cheating, as evidenced by the instructor. Incomplete Policy Consequences Graduation 1. The student receives a failing grade, or Applying for Graduation “zero” for the assignment, or other action as Applying for More Than One Degree determined by the instructor. The alternative Commencement and Conferring Degrees consequence cannot be more severe than a failing grade or zero. Reverse Transfer 2. The instructor completes an Academic Integrity Videotaping and Photography report which is forwarded to the dean of students who disseminates the form to the appropriate individuals. Level II Violation A student repeats a dishonest act within the same course during the same semester.

Consequences 1. The student receives a failing grade for the course. 2. The instructor completes an Academic Integrity report which is forwarded to the dean of

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students who disseminates the form to the to check their email on a frequent and consistent appropriate individuals. basis in order to stay current with college-related 3. The respective dean will be notified and a communications. Everyone holds the responsibility CATALOG meeting with be scheduled with the student. to recognize that certain communications may be time-critical. Greetings Users should exercise extreme caution in using email to communicate confidential or sensitive Contact Info Student Conduct and matters and should not assume that email is Academic Due Process private and confidential. It is especially important Calendar MAC is dedicated to its pronounced philosophy that users are careful to send messages only to the intended recipient(s). Particular care should be About Mineral and objectives. When these purposes are threatened Area College by student misconduct, appropriate disciplinary taken when using the “reply” command during email action must be taken. College discipline will be correspondence. Students will have an opportunity Admissions & to request that their email address not be disclosed Records exercised when student misconduct adversely affects the college’s pursuit of its education to others as part of courses using electronic teaching Support objectives. tools. Services Please contact the Office of the Dean of Student Faculty will determine how electronic forms of Tuition, Services for a copy of the Student Conduct and Due communication (e.g., email) will be used in their Financial Process Policies, or go to the MAC website under classes and will specify their requirements in the Assistance “Publications.” course syllabus. This official student email policy Student Life will ensure that all students will be able to comply with email-based course requirements specified by Academic & faculty. Faculty will presume that students’ official General College Policies College Email MAC email accounts are being accessed, and faculty MAC email is the primary means for official can use email for their classes accordingly. Arts & Sciences communication at MAC. The college has the Division right to expect that such communications will be Career & received and read in a timely fashion. Official Technical Ed. email communications are intended only to meet Classroom Electronic Division the academic, student activities and administrative Use Policy Course needs of the campus community. In an effort to ensure that MAC provides an Descriptions Official college email accounts are activated effective learning environment and maintains a upon the student’s acceptance. Official email Administration, high level of academic integrity, limitations are Faculty addresses are not considered directory information placed on specific types of electronic devices and are not released to third parties without the inside MAC classrooms. It is also understood that written authorization of the student. For directions on some instructors may require usage of these same accessing the MAC email account, students should devices. Students shall find information about follow the link to “MAC Email” on the MAC website. If allowed electronic devices in the instructors’ course further assistance is needed, the student should click syllabi. on the “HELP” link. The following devices should not be in view All MAC email addresses are composed or used inside the classroom without instructor using the following form: The first initial of the first approval: name, first initial of the last name and the student • Cell phones; ID number + @MineralArea.edu. For example: • Tablets; Dan Goodperson, ID 68189 would be: dg68189@ • Laptop computers; MineralArea.edu. • Mp3 players and other audio devices; If students wish to redirect email from the official • PDAs; MAC address to another email address (e.g., @ • Personal gaming systems; aol.com, @hotmail.com, etc.), they may do so at • Cameras; their own risk. The college will not be responsible • Camcorders; for the handling of email by outside vendors. • Audio recording devices; Having email redirected does not absolve a student • Any other electronic device deemed unnecessary from the responsibilities associated with official by the instructor. communication sent to his or her MAC account. All students and MAC employees are expected Penalties for any infraction may include:

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• Dismissing a student from the room and/or in order to receive a refund of paid tuition or counting them absent or tardy for the class period; remission of indebtedness if tuition has not been • Deducting points from current assignments; paid. A student cannot drop a course simply by CATALOG • Following procedures outlined in the Academic not attending. Integrity Policy (these actions would be subject to For absences due to school-related activities Greetings appeal in accordance with the policy); such as athletic games, music performances, and • Requiring a student to discuss the infraction with field trips, an electronic notice will be issued by Contact Info the respective dean before returning to class; the appropriate dean’s office stating who is to be Academic • Dropping a student from the course as a result of excused and for what period of time. Calendar multiple infractions. Auditing a Course About Mineral Instructors may, but are in no way obligated to, Students who choose to audit a course must Area College make exceptions at their own discretion when: enroll and pay for the course. However, audits • Health-related or family circumstances exist and Admissions & carry no credit hours. Students must declare or Records the student requests permission prior to a specific enroll as an audit on or before the first day of the class period; semester. Once registered, students may not change Support • The use of the device has educational value; Services their registration status to credit. An “AU” grade • A simultaneous MAC Alert is sent. appears on the transcript but does not count in the Tuition, Financial Students may appeal decisions concerning the computation of the GPA. Students auditing a course Assistance above policy by contacting the dean of students. must meet course prerequisites. Audited courses do Students may obtain information regarding student not count toward graduation requirements or satisfy Student Life due process from the dean of students, the student prerequisites for other courses. Normally, an auditor Academic & planner (handbook) or the college website. attends the course on a regular basis but is not General College required to take examinations or complete homework Policies assignments. Fees are the same for audited courses Arts & Sciences as for credit courses. Financial assistance does Division Courses and not apply to audited courses and audited courses Career & Registration do not count towards full- or part-time enrollment Technical Ed. status. Students, including auditing students, are not Division Administrative Drop allowed to sit in classes they have not registered and Course Faculty may drop a student for excessive paid for. Descriptions absences after two weeks of consecutive absences occurring during the first 75% of the semester Change in Class Schedule Administration, or term. Individual faculty members may define Faculty Adding a Class excessive absences differently, such as three For a regular, 16-week semester, students absences per semester. The student is responsible are allowed to add classes through the second for being aware of and adhering to the attendance class meeting, and first class meeting, including policy for each course. Students who have not telecourses and online courses, for the summer contacted their instructor after the seventh day of a term. Students may add telecourses or online 16-week semester or by the third day of a summer courses during the first three days of a 16-week term may be administratively dropped by their term. Accelerated classes, or sub-terms, are on instructor. There is no guarantee, however, that a prorated basis. Restricted classes require the a student will be dropped. Therefore, if a student instructor’s signature. wishes to drop a class or withdraw from the college, After the second class day, students must it is strongly advised that the student initiate the add classes in person in Student Services, or any drop/withdrawal to avoid receiving a punitive grade Outreach Center, and pay the additional tuition and of “F” for the course(s). In addition, an administrative fees in the Business Office the same day of the drop may be processed for a student who fails to add. Students, including auditing students, are not meet corequisite or prerequisite requirements for a allowed to sit in classes they have not registered and course. paid for. Students who attend class without officially Once a student has registered for classes, registering or following prescribed procedures for the student is responsible for paying tuition and adding a class will not receive credit for the class. fees, even if the student never attends classes. A student must complete the drop/withdrawal Dropping a Class process within the refund period of each term Unless otherwise indicated for specific

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programs, students may officially drop a class up their high school counselor or the dual credit to the time that 75% of the term or semester is coordinator for additional information. completed. After 75% of the term or semester is CATALOG completed, students will not be permitted to drop a English as a Second Language class and will be issued the grade earned. The date MAC offers English as a Second Language instructional program for academic, personal or Greetings of the drop will determine if a refund is due. Refund schedules are published in the Registration Guide professional purposes. Grammar, composition, Contact Info available online. Courses that are dropped during the reading/vocabulary and speaking/listening are available at the beginning, intermediate and Academic first 12.5% of a term are not entered on the student’s Calendar permanent record. advanced levels. All non-native speakers of English Students may drop online or in person through must take the TOEFL before enrolling in an ESL About Mineral class. Students will be placed at the appropriate level Area College the second class day of the 16 week semester. After the second class day, students must drop in person of ESL instruction based on the results of the test. Admissions & or email [email protected] with a request to Records Final Examinations drop, including the semester and course information. Final exams may be given at the end of a Support It is strongly recommended that students speak to semester, generally covering all of the material in the Services their instructor prior to dropping a class. Drop dates/ course. Department chairs or instructors determine refunds are prorated for terms less than 16 weeks. Tuition, how much the final exam counts as part of the Financial Instructors may drop students for excessive final grade for a course. Students must take their Assistance absences. Please see “Administrative Withdrawal” final exam at the time designated on the final exam for more information. Student Life schedule. If a student drops all classes in a given term, it Academic & is considered a withdrawal from the college. Please General College Prerequisites and Corequisites Policies see “Withdrawal from College” for more information. A prerequisite is a course that a student must successfully complete before enrolling in a Arts & Sciences Class Cancellations subsequent course in a given series. A corequisite is Division The college reserves the right to cancel classes a course that a student must enroll in simultaneously due to unforeseen circumstances such as insufficient Career & with another course, or may have successfully Technical Ed. class enrollments, the availability of instructors and/ completed previously. Prerequisites and corequisites Division or appropriate facilities. are listed in the catalog course descriptions. Students Course may be administratively withdrawn if a prerequisite Descriptions Distance Education MAC provides a broad selection of distance is not met. Meeting the prerequisite requirement Administration, learning courses. Distance learning courses provide satisfactorily requires a minimum final grade of “C” in Faculty flexibility and convenience to those pursuing the prerequisite course. educational objectives. The college offers courses If a student enrolls in a course requiring a online, hybrid courses and telecourses. Distance corequisite and drops the primary course, the learning courses are equivalent to face-to-face corequisite course must also be dropped. If a classes in terms of content, degree of difficulty and student fails the primary course and passes the transferability. They require self-discipline, computer prerequisite course with a “C” or above, the student literacy and reading proficiency. will be allowed to repeat the primary course without MAC is approved by the Higher Learning retaking the corequisite. However, a student will not Commission of the North Central Association to offer be allowed to advance in a sequence of courses until all courses required for the AAS in Criminal Justice both the primary course and the corequisite have online. For more information, please call the director been successfully completed. of Public Safety. Repeating a Course Dual Credit If a student received a grade of “C” or lower MAC has agreements with area high schools in any course, he or she may repeat the course. that permit qualified high school students to earn Grades of “A” and “B” should not be repeated without college credit while satisfying high school graduation departmental or dean’s approval. requirements, allowing students to get an early start The original grade and all grades for each repeat on meeting college requirements. attempt are recorded on the transcript. MAC will use Students must meet Missouri Department of the latter grade to calculate the cumulative GPA and Higher Education requirements and MAC course fulfill degree requirements. All previous attempts prerequisites. Interested students should contact of the repeated course are ignored or “forgiven”

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when the semester and cumulative statistics are date the official withdrawal request form is submitted calculated. to the Registrar’s Office (or the postmark date of Repeats are not reversible. For example, if withdrawal requests submitted by mail) shall be the CATALOG a student receives a “D” in a course, retakes the date used in determining the refund of fees and course and receives an “F,” the “F” stands and the assignment of grades. If applicable, the appropriate Greetings student will have to repeat the course until a passing refund amount will be placed on the student’s MAC grade is earned in order to receive credit. Once debit card. Contact Info a grade is forgiven, the course with the forgiven Courses dropped during the first 12.5% of the Academic grade no longer can be used to satisfy degree semester are not entered on the student’s permanent Calendar requirements. Repeat indicators are transferred in record. After 12.5% of a semester has passed, from other schools exactly as they are noted on the up to the time that 75% of the term or semester is About Mineral Area College incoming school’s transcript. completed, regardless of whether the student was Students may not repeat a lower-level course passing or failing at the time, a “W” (withdrawal) will Admissions & that serves as a prerequisite for a course already be entered on the student’s record. A withdrawal Records completed with a “C” or above. For example, if a submitted after 75% of a term has passed may result Support student receives a grade of “C” in MAT1130 and in a grade or grades of “F.” Services subsequently completes MAT1230 in a following Students are expected to complete the courses Tuition, term with a grade of “C,” the student is not allowed to for which they register. Failure to properly drop or Financial repeat MAT1130 in a future semester. withdraw from classes may result in the assignment Assistance Students may not repeat courses no longer of an “F” for those classes, as well as a possible Student Life offered at MAC. For financial assistance eligibility, all financial obligation. course attempts will count towards maximum hour Academic & limits and completion ratio. Withdrawal for Students Mobilized for General College Military Duty Policies Unit of Credit and Courseload The standard withdrawal process above should Arts & Sciences One standard unit of measurement for college be followed whenever possible. However, if a student Division work is the semester credit hour which is based on is unable to submit the necessary paperwork to the Career & 750 minutes of instruction in lecture courses and Registrar’s Office or is not able to write a letter of Technical Ed. at least 1,500 minutes of instruction in laboratory withdrawal, the college shall accept notification from Division activities. Based on this measurement, one unit the student or a family member. The Registrar’s Course of credit may be earned in a lecture course which Office will verify all notifications. Descriptions meets for 50 minutes each week during a semester The student will be allowed to withdraw without (16 weeks). penalty from the college and a 100% tuition refund Administration, Faculty In a course having a laboratory component, one will be granted upon presenting an original copy credit is normally granted for two or three hours in a of the military orders to the Registrar’s Office. If a lab each week during the semester. For example, a student has been awarded financial aid, all financial 3 credit-hour course such as English Composition I aid will be cancelled by the director of financial aid. meets three hours per week for a semester. Students should contact the director of financial Sixteen semester hours constitute a normal aid for more information. Students withdrawing VA courseload for a full-time student in one semester. education benefits should contact the VA certifying Students who wish to register for more than 18 credit official of their withdrawal and orders to report to hours during the fall or spring semester or in more duty. than 8 hours during the summer term should refer to Alternatively, incomplete (“I”) grades with no the Overload Policy. tuition reimbursement may be more appropriate Students should be aware that, on average, at when the withdrawal is near the end of the semester least two hours of outside preparation are needed for and incompletes are agreed to by the instructor(s) each hour of scheduled classroom work. Therefore, and the student, and appropriate dean. In this students who plan to enroll for 15 semester hours case, the student will be allowed to complete the should plan to spend at least 30 hours per week for coursework according to a written agreement study outside of class. submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the instructor. The student shall receive a full refund for Withdrawal from College textbooks purchased at the MAC Bookstore. The When a student must stop attendance in all College Park housing meal plan refund will be classes or withdraw from the one and only class in prorated based on the actual number of days room which he or she is enrolled, a Withdrawal/Exit Form and board were used. must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. The

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2. Adding the grade points earned for each Grading course; 3. Dividing the total grade points by the number of

CATALOG Dean’s List credit hours attempted. The Dean’s List is an academic honor awarded Courses with grades of a “P, W, AU” and “I” are to students who have accomplished an extraordinary excluded from the GPA. Greetings level of academic achievement through MAC Contact Info coursework. The Dean’s List is noted on the Grading System transcript at the end of each semester for which Students officially enrolled in classes are graded Academic a student qualifies and is based on the semester Calendar according to the following system: cumulative institutional statistics (transfer work is not • A - Superior. The student has demonstrated About Mineral included). Students meeting the following semester Area College outstanding proficiency in mastering course requirements may qualify for the Dean’s List: objectives. 1. Academic course load of 12 semester hours or Admissions & • B - Above average. The student has Records more for credit. demonstrated above-average proficiency in 2. GPA of 3.25 or higher. Support mastering course objectives. 3. No grade below a “C” earned during the Services • C - Average. The student has demonstrated semester. average proficiency in mastering course Tuition, 4. No “I” (incomplete) grades received during the Financial objectives. semester. Assistance • D - Below average. The student has Student Life Grade Appeal Process demonstrated below average proficiency in Concerns about final grades must be expressed mastering course objectives. A grade of “D” may Academic & be considered unsatisfactory in some programs. General College by the end of the next regular semester. Students Policies with concerns about current course requirements, • F - Failing. Work done is undeserving of credit. class procedures, teaching styles or grades should, The student has not demonstrated a below Arts & Sciences minimum passing proficiency in mastering course Division whenever possible, first approach the instructor for clarification/resolution. If concerns exist after objectives. Career & consulting the instructor, students should then • W - Withdrew from course. Technical Ed. • I - Incomplete. This mark may be assigned to a Division contact the appropriate program coordinator, director, or department chair. Individual departments student who has completed the majority of the Course may establish their own internal procedures for course requirements but is unable to complete Descriptions handling student concerns. the remainder due to unusual or extenuating Administration, If the department chair is unable to remedy the circumstances. Faculty situation, students may appeal to the respective • AU - Audit. Students attend class meetings but do dean, who will render a final decision. Anonymous not receive credit or a grade for the course. calls or unsigned letters will not be acknowledged. • CR - Credit. Grade awarded for non-traditional Only concerns expressed by the individual transfer credit such as CLEP exams, military student involved will be handled. Employees of the credit, etc. college may not legally discuss matters pertaining • P - Passing. This mark indicates the student has to students with parents, spouses, friends, or completed the coursework satisfactorily. classmates without a signed release from the College credit is valued in grade points as student. follows: If a student believes there is an inaccuracy • A 4 grade points in his/her official academic record, he/she must • B 3 grade points immediately notify the Registrar’s Office. After the • C 2 grade points student’s registration records are destroyed, the • D 1 grade point official academic transcript cannot be changed. The • F No grade points transcript is the final, accurate record of academic • W No grade points accomplishment. • I No grade points • AU No grade points Grade Point Average • CR No grade points The semester GPA is calculated by: • P No grade points 1. Multiplying the credit hours of a course by the grade points earned for the course grade; Once a grade is recorded in the Registrar’s Office, it is a permanent grade. Grades will not be

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changed unless the instructor has made an error in The deadline for removing an incomplete grade calculating the grade and submits a signed grade is one year from the first day of the term in which the change form to the Registrar’s Office. All grade incomplete grade was recorded, unless the instructor CATALOG changes must be approved by the dean of the specifies a shorter period of time. The instructor respective division. must indicate the deadline on the Incomplete Grade Greetings Request form, available on MyMAC. A copy must also be provided to the student. No extension will be Contact Info Honors Program granted for more than a full calendar year from the deadline. Requests for extension of time should be Academic An Honors Program is offered for students Calendar submitted in writing to the appropriate dean. If an “I” wishing to further participate in their education and grade is not cleared within the specified time period, About Mineral gain an increased understanding of the subject the grade will automatically convert to an “F.” Area College matter. Honors classes offer an opportunity to meet Admissions & peers of comparable abilities and experience greater Records teacher-student interaction. Coursework emphasizes individuality, originality, and participative learning. Support Graduation Services Critical thinking, analytical writing, and/or oral Students must graduate under the degree expression may also be required in honors classes. requirements in the catalog effective the first Tuition, First time students must meet any one of the semester the student attends MAC. However, Financial Assistance requirements to qualify for the program: students may elect to meet the requirements stated • High School GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale; in a future catalog. Students who discontinue Student Life • ACT composite score of 21 or above; enrollment for two consecutive semesters (summers Academic & • ACT reading score of 21 or above; excluded) must follow the catalog in effect upon their General College • Minimum Accuplacer reading score of 85 or above. return to MAC. Course prerequisites/corequisites Policies Returning students must maintain a cumulative and/or the need for developmental work in English, Arts & Sciences GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale to remain eligible math, reading, and/or science may extend the time Division for honors courses. necessary to complete a college degree or certificate program. To graduate with honors, a student must Career & To successfully complete the Honors Program Technical Ed. and receive recognition at commencement, students earn a cumulative career (including all MAC courses Division must complete four classes totalling Tuition 12 credit and transfer work) GPA of 3.5. Course hours of honors credit, earn no grade below a “B” in Applying for Graduation Descriptions any honors course (a “C” or below will disqualify a Students must apply for graduation by Administration, student from the program), have a final cumulative the published deadlines. Meeting graduation Faculty GPA of 3.0, and complete an exit interview with the requirements is the student’s responsibility. honors director. Students should become familiar with the catalog, degree requirements, and meet regularly with their academic advisor. MAC does not automatically Incomplete Policy confer certificates or degrees upon completion of Assigning an “I” grade is a faculty prerogative curriculum requirements. Degrees are conferred and is issued when a student who has completed three times a year; one commencement ceremony is the majority of the course requirements is unable held in the spring. to complete the remainder, due to extenuating To be considered a candidate for graduation a circumstances. A grade of “I” may not be assigned to student must: give a student more time to complete the course or 1. Submit an Application for Graduation to improve a grade. In no case may an “I” be agreed Candidacy, with a copy of the degree audit, upon before the last day to drop the course. Students to the Registrar’s Office by the following should not re-enroll in courses in which they have deadlines: received an “I” grade. • Fall Semester (December graduate), Both the student and the instructor must sign end of second week of 16-week semester the Incomplete Grade Request form and file the • Spring Semester (May graduate), form with the appropriate dean. Requirements end of second week of 16-week semester for completing the course to receive a grade are • Summer Session (July/August graduate), specified in detail by the instructor on the Incomplete end of first week of 8-week term Grade Request form. 2. Submit the nonrefundable $50 graduation

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fee (charged one time per degree) with the appropriate designation will be posted to the application. transcript. Diplomas and certificates will be 3. Complete the degree requirements per the mailed approximately 4-6 weeks after the end CATALOG college catalog, earning a minimum of 15 of the semester. semester credit hours from MAC. 4. If a student does not complete the graduation Greetings 4. Earn a minimum 2.0 cumulative career requirements or withdraws his/her application (includes transfer work) and institutional (MAC) (in writing) for the semester for which he or Contact Info GPA; 2.75 minimum for AAT students. she has applied, the graduation processing Academic 5. Complete an exit exam. fee is transferable to a future semester upon Calendar 6. Candidates seeking a degree or certificate in request. However, a new application for the Career & Technical Education Division must About Mineral graduation must be submitted for the semes- Area College complete the WorkKeys Career Readiness ter in which he/she intends to graduate. Certificate assessment as their exit exam, and Admissions & also must take a technical skill assessment Records unless their program requires them to take Support a licensure examination that is industry- Reverse Transfer Services recognized and approved. Candidates will be Per the State of Missouri’s Reverse Transfer Tuition, notified by email of the exam dates, also posted initiative, MAC offers students who separated from Financial on the website. MAC before graduating an opportunity to transfer Assistance 7. Resolve all financial obligations to the college hours back to MAC to complete an associate degree. Student Life and return all library and college materials. Please contact the Registrar’s Office at (573) 518- 2119 for more information. Academic & Applying for More Than One Degree General College A separate application must be filed for each Policies degree or certificate earned during the same or Arts & Sciences different semesters. The requirements for each Videotaping Division degree or certificate must be completed. If two and Photography degrees or certificates are earned at the same Career & MAC faculty, staff and students are the college’s time, the graduation fee for the second is $10. If the Technical Ed. best resources for marketing the college to its Division second degree or certificate is earned in another constituencies, and involvement in these activities is semester, an additional $50 graduation processing Course welcomed and encouraged. fee applies. Descriptions Being a publicly-funded institution, MAC often Administration, Commencement and Conferring Degrees takes photographs or shoots video in order to inform Faculty 1. Candidates for graduation are required to at- the public and promote its many services, events tend a graduation seminar. Seminar dates will and programs. As such, it is understood that any be emailed to potential graduates and posted photographs or videotapes taken by the college on the MAC website. of any of its staff, faculty, students or visitors may be used in printed and electronic public relations 2. A commencement ceremony is held in May and informational material, unless the faculty, staff, for students completing the AA, AAT, AGS, students or visitors indicate in writing that they AAS and AS degrees. At the ceremony, would rather not participate. This indication may be faculty, staff, family and friends gather to rec- made by contacting (in writing) the communications ognize and honor academic achievements. director. Students who wish to participate in the Every effort will be made by the photographer ceremony must submit the Commencement to notify individuals within the shoot area that Participation form, available online, to the photographs and/or video are being taken for Bookstore or Student Services (in addition promotional use. Individuals may then choose to to the Graduation Application) before spring exclude themselves from the photograph. break. Participants will receive an email with Any photographer or videographer on the details regarding the ceremony. The cost of community college’s premises should notify his the cap and gown is included in the gradua- or her subjects that their images may be used in tion fee. college-related print and electronic media. 3. Once the registrar verifies that a student has completed all degree requirements, degrees and certificates will be conferred and the

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Arts & Sciences Division CATALOG

Greetings Degrees & Certificates Associate of Arts (AA) Degrees & Certificates Contact Info Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Associate of General Studies (AGS) Academic Certificate Calendar Associate of Arts About Mineral Degree Plans Fields of Study Area College Associate of Arts Degree (62 hours) Art Associate of Arts in Teaching (62 hours) Biology Admissions & Associate of General Studies Degree (62 hours) Business Administration Records Chemistry Arts & Sciences Division Communications Support Services Computer Information Systems General Education Philosophy Earth Science Tuition, General Degree Requirements English Modern & Foreign Languages Financial Associate of Arts (AA) Assistance General Studies Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) History Student Life Associate of General Studies (AGS) Mathematics Global Studies Certificate Music Academic & Physical Education General College Policies Physics Political Science Arts & Sciences Psychology Division Sociology Social Work Career & Speech Technical Ed. Theatre Division Pre-Architecture Pre-Dental Course Descriptions Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Engineering Administration, Pre-Forestry Faculty Pre-Journalism Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy

Associate of Arts in Teaching Areas of Concentration Early Childhood Education (Grades Pre-K-3) Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) Secondary Education

Associate of General Studies General Studies

Certificate Global Studies

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Degree Plans CATALOG Associate of Arts Degree (62 hours) Associate of Arts Degree (62 Hours) Greetings A Transferable Degree A Transferable Degree Contact Info Departments Requirements Course Titles/Areas Course Numbers Academic Calendar Written 3 hrs English Comp I ENG1330 Written 3 hrs English Comp II ENG1340 About Mineral English Area College Oral 3 hrs Public Speaking ENG1440 Total 9 hours Interpersonal Comm. ENG1670 Admissions & Art ART1490*, 1500*, 1510*, 1530* Records Foreign Language Any MFL prefix* Support History HIS1100*, 1130*, 1140*, 1190, 1520* Services Total 9 hours from ENG1570, 2020, 2120*, 2130*, 2330, 2340, Literature 2440, 2430, 2460, 2492*, 2500*, 2530*, 2560*, Tuition, at least 2 disciplines Financial 2580 3 hours must be Mass Comm. COM1060* Assistance Humanities cultural diversity Music Student Life course(*) (Studio and ensemble MSC1201, 1202, 1641*, 1642*, 1801*, 1811, courses do not count as 1821, 1831, 1861, 2203, 2204 Academic & General College a humanity) Policies Philosophy PHI1400, 1410*, 1420 Social SOC1540*, 1600*, 1620* Arts & Sciences Division Theatre THE1000, 1200, 2120*, 2140*, 2200* History/Political Amer. Political Systems POS1180 and Career & Total 6 hours Technical Ed. Science Amer. History I or II HIS1230 or 1240 Division Mathematics Total 3 hours College Algebra MAT1230 BIO1100, 1150, 1330, 1340, 1430, 1500, 2112, Course Total 8-10 hours Biological Science Physical & 2122, 2240, 2430, 2540, 2600, 2620, 2700 Descriptions One from each Biological discipline PHS1130, 1200, 1210, 1230, 1250, 1270, 1350, Administration, Sciences One with lab included Physical Science 1380, 1390, 1400, 1420, 1440, 2230, 2240, Faculty 2300, 2350, 2360, 2410, 2420, 2430 Social & Business BUS2930, 2940 Behavioral Total 3 hours Psychology PSY1130, 1140, 1160, 1250, 2000 Sciences Sociology SOC1130, 1230, 1240, 1540, 1600, 1620 Computer CIS1050, 1100, 1700, 1750, 2000, 2100, 2110, Information Total 3 hours Computer 2200, 2210, 2320, 2330, 2350, 2400, 2930, Systems 2940 Total 2 hours PED1360, 1420, 2130, 2132, 2180, 2650, 2700, Physical Physical Education 2710, 2720, 2730, 2760, 2780 Education Activity course PHY1120 (with physician excuse only) Total General Education 42-44 Hours A&S Division: ART, BIO, BUS, CIS, EDU, ENG, GEO, GUI, HIS, MAT, MFL, MSC, PED, PHI, PHS, POS, PSY, SOC, SWK, THE CTE Division: A maximum of 15 credit hours will be allowed from the CTE Division Electives Total 18–20 hours where applicable. AGR, CRJ, DCS, EGN, MGT, PAW, CIS, CSC, ECE, HRT, OST, RET, TEC* A maximum of 6 credit hours will be allowed from the CTE Division where applicable. *See advisor for courses Total Electives 18-20 Hours TOTAL 62 HOURS Please see the general requirements for the AA degree for more information.

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Associate of Arts in Teaching (62 hours) AAssociate Transferable of Degree Arts in Teaching (62 Hours) CATALOG A Transferrable Degree

Departments Requirements Course Titles/Areas Course Numbers Greetings English Written English Comp I ENG 1330 Contact Info Written English Comp II ENG 1340 Academic Oral Public Speaking ENG 1440 Calendar Humanities Total 9 hours from Art + ART 1490*, 1500*, 1510* at least 2 disciplines About Mineral Foreign Language Any MFL prefix*  3 hours must be Area College History HIS 1100*, 1130*, 1140*, 1190, 1520* cultural diversity Admissions & course(*) Literature √ ENG 2520 Records  Elementary, (Early Childhood, Elementary, & Special Ed.) ENG 2530* Support Special, and Early (Secondary Ed.) Services Childhood must ENG 1570, 2330, 2340, take one class with 2430, 2440, 2492, 2500, 2560, 2580 Tuition, plus sign (+) Mass Comm. COM 1060* Financial  All education Assistance majors need one Music + MSC 1801* Student Life class with check Philosophy PHI 1400, 1410*, 1420 (√) Sociology SOC 1540*, 1600*, 1620* Academic &  See advisor for General College recommended Theatre THE 1000, 1200, 2120*, 2140*, 2200* Policies humanities Arts & Sciences History/Political Total 6 hours Amer. Pol. Systems POS 1180 and Division Science Amer. History I or II HIS 1230 or 1240 Career & Mathematics Total 3 hours College Algebra MAT 1230 Technical Ed. Division (Secondary & Special Ed. Majors) Foundations of Math MAT 1530 Course (Early Childhood & Elementary Majors only) Descriptions Physical & Total 8-10 hours Physical Science PHS 1130, 1400, 1250 (5 hour course required Administration, Biological One from each for Early Childhood, Elementary, & Special Faculty Sciences discipline Ed.) PHS 2420, 2430, 1200, 1230 (3 hour course required for Secondary Ed.) Biological Science BIO 1150 Social & Total 6 hours Psychology PSY 1130 Behavioral Sociology SOC 1130 Sciences Teacher Total 13 hours Foundations of Educ. EDU 2040 Education Field Experience EDU 2100 Courses Tech for Teachers EDU 2200 Education Psychology EDU 2320 Portfolio Assessment EDU 2600 Physical Total 2 hours Physical Education PED 1360, 2130, 2132, 2650, 2700, 2710, 2720, Education 2730, 2760, 2780 Activity Course PHY1120 (with physician excuse only) Electives SEE EDUCATON PROGRAM ADVISOR FOR APPROPRIATE ELECTIVES TOTAL 62 HOURS MINIMUM

Please see the general requirements for the AAT degree.

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Associate of General Studies Degree (62 hours) A Non-TransferableAssociate of General Degree/Course-by-Course Studies Degree Transfer (62 Hours) CATALOG A Non-Transferable Degree Departments Requirements Course Titles/Areas Course Numbers Greetings English Written 3 hrs English Comp I ENG1330 Contact Info Written 3 hrs English Comp II ENG1340 Academic Oral 3 hrs Public Speaking ENG1440 Calendar Total 9 hours Interpersonal Comm. ENG1670 from Humanities Total 9 hours Art ART1490*, 1500*, 1510*, 1530* About Mineral at least 2 Area College Foreign Language Any MFL prefix* disciplines History HIS1100*, 1130*, 1140*, 1190, 1520* Admissions & Records 3 hours must be Literature ENG1570, 2020, 2120*, 2130*, 2330, 2340, cultural diversity 2430, 2460, 2492*, 2500*, 2530*, 2560*, 2580 Support course(*) Mass Comm. COM1060* Services Music MSC1201, 1202, 2203, 2204, 1641*, 1642*, Tuition, (Studio and ensemble 1801*, 1811, 1821, 1831 Financial courses do not count as Assistance a humanity) Student Life Philosophy PHI1400, 1410*, 1420 Social SOC1540*, 1600*, 1620* Academic & Theatre THE1000, 1200, 2120*, 2140*, 2200* General College Policies History/Political Total 6 hours Amer. Political Systems POS1180 and Science Arts & Sciences Amer. History I or II HIS1230 or 1240 Division Mathematics Total 3 hours Math MAT 1130, 1230;MGT1800;TEC1900 Career & Physical & Total 3 - 5 hours Biological Science BIO1100, 1150, 1330, 1340, 1430, 1500, 2112, Technical Ed. Biological 2122, 2240, 2430, 2540, 2600, 2620, 2700 Division Sciences Physical Science PHS1130, 1200, 1210, 1230, 1250, 1270, 1350, 1380, 1390, 1400, 1420, 1440, 2230, Course 2240, 2300, 2350, 2360, 2410, 2420, 2430 Descriptions Social & Total 3 hours Business BUS2930, 2940 Administration, Behavioral Psychology PSY1130, 1140, 1160, 1250, 2000 Faculty Sciences Sociology SOC1130, 1230, 1240, 1540, 1600, 1620 Computer Total 3 hours Computer CIS1050, 1100, 1700, 1750, 2000, 2100, 2110, Information 2200, 2210, 2320, 2330, 2350, 2400, 2930, Systems 2940

Physical Total 2 hours Physical Education PED1360, 1420, 2130, 2132, 2180, 2650, Education 2700, 2710, 2720, 2730, 2760, 2780 Activity course PHY1120 (with physician excuse only) Total General Education 42-44 Hours Electives Total 18 – 20 A&S Division: hours ART, BIO, BUS, CIS, EDU, ENG, GEO, GUI, HIS, MAT, MFL, MSC, PED, PHI, PHS, POS, PSY, SOC, SWK, THE CTE Division: ADN, AGR, AHR, AUT, CAB, CBT, CIS, CRJ, CSC, DCS, ECE, EEE, EET, EGN, ETT, FST, GRA, HLT, HRT, MFG, MGT, NUR, OST, PAR, PAW, PTA, RDL, RET, RST, RTV, TEC, WLD Electives 18-20 Hours TOTAL 62 HOURS

Please see the general requirements for the AGS degree for more information.

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learning experiences and also serves to enrich the Arts & Sciences lives of students outside the classroom. Through the general education program,

CATALOG Division The Arts & Sciences Division offers the students should grow intellectually, both in their Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching, and knowledge base and in intellectual curiosity. In Greetings the Associate of General Studies degrees. addition, students are encouraged to gain an The Associate of Arts degree is awarded understanding of themselves and the world in which Contact Info to students completing the requirements of the they live, become better problem solvers, and Academic academic program with minimum of 62 credit hours become productive and successful citizens. Calendar including 42 hours of general education. The AA General Education Key Quality Indicators/ About Mineral degree is the most appropriate for the majority Competency Statements Area College of transfer students because it parallels the work MAC has defined 10 Key Quality Indicators in required in the first two years of a baccalaureate Admissions & which students should be competent by the time Records degree at a four-year institution. of graduation from a comprehensive community The Associate of Arts in Teaching degree is college with an Associate of Arts degree. The 42- Support awarded to students seeking the first component of Services hour, state-wide, general education curriculum a degree in teacher education. Students complete outlined in the General Catalog is designed to help Tuition, a core of general education courses and pre- students become competent in these areas. When Financial professional teacher education courses as well as Assistance all of these competencies are achieved, the college electives from their major area of study. The AAT is believes graduates will have a great likelihood to be Student Life transferable, articulated with all public universities successful in the complex world of the 21st century. and many private universities in Missouri. While Academic & These indicators include: completing the AAT, students should also work with General College 1. Communications - To thrive in the fast- Policies the transfer institution for additional requirements. changing technological environment of today, The Associate of General Studies is offered to Arts & Sciences graduates must be able to communicate Division provide learners an opportunity to design a degree effectively by writing and speaking properly and program. Because the AGS may not be accepted persuasively. Therefore, MAC not only requires Career & in its entirety by four-year colleges and universities, Technical Ed. students to take courses in English Composition Division students are subject to a course-by-course and in Public Speaking, but expects all students evaluation. to write and speak extensively in most classes. Course The college transfer program allows students Descriptions 2. - No single college in the to take the same freshman and sophomore Problem Solving 21st Century can prepare students with all of Administration, courses that they would take anywhere else at the information and all of the solutions to the Faculty a much lower cost. The transfer program is built problems and challenges encountered in typical around a comprehensive blend of traditional and professional career fields. However, in order to contemporary subjects that are intended for transfer be better prepared for society, students will have to most four-year institutions. to learn not just to memorize information, but At MAC, students can fulfill the general know how to analyze problems and explore pos- education requirements needed for a baccalaureate sible solutions. Courses at MAC are designed degree and take the prerequisite foundation courses to apply problem-solving skills and improve for the intended major. Undecided students may problem-solving abilities. explore different fields before making a final decision about a major field of study and spend considerably 3. Critical/Creative Thinking - In addition less money while doing so. to memorizing facts and figures and other “concrete-sequential” problem solving activities, students should be challenged to apply what they have learned to the real world, including General Education thinking “outside the box” while solving real world issues. MAC graduates will be prepared to apply Philosophy what they have learned to the real world. MAC believes that all college students should 4. Computer - The electronic world is increasing participate in a core group of learning experiences exponentially. Graduates who are not familiar commonly called general education. General with typical microcomputer applications simply education provides students a foundation for future have fewer chances for success in the business environment of today. A MAC education helps

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students develop skills in these areas because ful person involves the whole person, including most classes and instructional resources will mental and physical health, well-being and require the use of computer knowledge and fitness. A MAC graduate should understand CATALOG electronic research abilities. the value of a healthy diet, exercise, physical 5. Self-Directed Learning - A knowledgeable, in- fitness and a variety of activities to help a person Greetings formed person is one who actively participates in understand and develop a pattern of life-long life-long learning activities and takes ownership health and fitness. Contact Info in individual learning situations. No matter which Academic instructional medium students choose (traditional General Education State Level Skill Areas Calendar class, online, telecourse), MAC faculty use 1. Communicating - To develop students’ effective use of the English language and quantitative About Mineral student-teacher interactive techniques, critical Area College thinking exercises, small group activities and and other symbolic systems essential to their other related assignments in order to create a success in school and in the world, students Admissions & should be able to read and listen critically and Records learning curiosity and to prevent students from just memorizing material. to write and speak with thoughtfulness, clarity, coherence and persuasiveness. Support 6. Personal/Social Development - At MAC, Services education not only involves academic achieve- 2. Higher Order Thinking - To develop students’ Tuition, ment, but life-management skills, as well. A MAC ability to distinguish among opinions, facts, and Financial graduate should be mature and considerate, with inferences; to identify underlying or implicit as- Assistance self-confidence and the ability to interact with sumptions; to make informed judgments; and to Student Life others in a successful, ethical way. solve problems by applying evaluative standards. 3. Managing Information - To develop students’ Academic & 7. Teamwork/Team Leading - Many employers General College and four-year universities are looking for people abilities to locate, organize, store, retrieve, evalu- Policies who have the ability to work with others on a ate, synthesize and annotate information from print, electronic and other sources in preparation Arts & Sciences team. In fact, the higher a professional or em- Division ployee rises in most fields, the more important for solving problems and making informed teamwork and leadership abilities will become. decisions. Career & Technical Ed. At MAC, students will find many curricular and 4. Valuing - To develop students’ abilities to Division extra-curricular activities to apply these skills understand moral and ethical values of a diverse and develop their proficiency at working in and society and to understand that many courses Course Descriptions leading teams. of action are guided by value judgments about 8. Multicultural Experiences - Recognizing the way things ought to be. Students should Administration, be able to make informed decisions through Faculty diversity is one of the stated values of the overall mission and vision of MAC. Students have the identifying personal values of others and through opportunity to learn about different cultures and understanding how such values develop. They the importance of living in a global economy. should be able to analyze the ethical implications Every Associate of Arts and every Associate of of choices made on the basis of these values. Arts in Teaching student is required to complete 5. Social and Behavioral Sciences- To develop one course that is “culturally diverse.” The col- students’ understanding of themselves and the lege recognizes diversity as a value to be upheld world around them through study of content the by faculty, staff and students so that a learning processes used by historians and social sys- environment can be maintained that encourages tems. Students must understand the diversities inclusiveness and discourages acts of thought- and complexities of the cultural and social world, lessness and disrespect. past and present, and come to an informed 9. Cultural Enrichment - Part of being knowl- sense of self and others. (Students must fulfill edgeable is having an admiration for the most the state statute requirements for the United meaningful accomplishments of human society. States and Missouri constitutions.) Whether it is listening to steel drums or vocal 6. Humanities - To develop students’ understand- ensembles, visiting the campus art gallery, ing of the ways in which humans have addressed attending a play or watching the Cozean Lecture their conditions through imaginative work in Series or a visiting scholar from another country, the humanities and fine arts; to deepen their experiencing cultural events is essential to understanding of how that imaginative process is broaden one’s perspectives. informed and limited by social, cultural, linguistic 10. Wellness and Health - An educated, success- and historical circumstances; and to appreciate

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the world of the creative imagination as a form of 4. Complete all program applications, complete 15 knowledge. credit hours with a 2.5 GPA or higher, undergo a 7. Mathematics- To develop students’ understand- background screening, and possess a clear re- CATALOG ing of fundamental mathematical concepts and cord prior to being admitted to the program and their applications. Students should develop a level participating in field experience. (See detailed Greetings of quantitative literacy that would enable them to background check policy.) make decisions and solve problems and which 5. Complete the Missouri Educator Profile (MEP). Contact Info could serve as a basis for continued learning. 6. Schedule and take MAC’s exit exam. Students Academic 8. Life and Physical Sciences To develop may petition the dean for a waiver if they previ- Calendar students’ understanding of the principles and ously received a degree from MAC. About Mineral laboratory procedures of life and physical sci- 7. Pass mandatory state proficiency exam; must Area College ences and to cultivate their abilities to apply the be passed in order to receive passing grade in empirical methods of scientific inquiry. Students Admissions & Portfolio and have the AAT conferred. Records should understand how scientific discovery 8. A maximum of six credit hours from the Division changes theoretical views of the world, informs of Career & Technical Education may be applied Support their imaginations, and shapes human history. Services toward the AAT degree. Students should also understand that science is 9. A maximum of six hours may be fulfilled through Tuition, shaped by historical and social contexts. Financial participation in ensembles. Assistance 10. All courses, including electives, must be 1000 Student Life General Requirements level or higher. Academic & General College Policies AGS Degree AA Degree 1. Complete 62 semester hours minimum including Arts & Sciences 1. Complete 62 semester hours minimum including two semester hours of physical education activ- Division two semester hours of physical education activity. With dean’s approval, School Health may Career & ity. With dean’s approval, School Health may substitute with a physician’s excuse. Technical Ed. substitute with a physician’s excuse. Division 2. Earn a minimum of 15 semester hours from MAC. 2. Earn a minimum of 15 semester hours from MAC. 3. Earn a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Course 3. Earn a 2.0 or higher cumulative career (includes Descriptions 4. Schedule and take MAC’s exit exam. Students transfer) and MAC GPAs. may petition for a waiver if they previously Administration, 4. Schedule and take the exit exam. Students may received a degree from MAC. Faculty petition the dean for a waiver if they previously 5. Apply by the published deadlines. received a degree from MAC. 6. Credit hours from the Division of Career & 5. Apply by the published deadlines. Technical Education may be applied toward the 6. A maximum of 15 credit hours from approved AGS degree. areas of study from the Division of Career & 7. All degree-applicable courses, including elec- Technical Education may be applied toward the tives, must be 1000 level or higher. AA degree electives. 7. All degree-applicable courses, including electives, must be 1000 level or higher. Global Studies Certificate 1. Complete 28 or more hours of prescribed courses as described in the Global Studies brochure and AAT Degree at www.MineralArea.edu; 1. Complete 62 semester hours minimum includ- 2. Complete the requirements for any one of the ing two semester hours of physical education associate degrees; activity. With dean’s approval, School Health 3. Earn a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA; may substitute with a physician’s excuse. 4. Complete the process of graduation, including 2. Earn a minimum of 15 semester hours from MAC. applying for graduation, taking the Exit Exam, 3. Earn a 2.75 or better cumulative GPA with no and completing all course work for the appropri- grade less than a “B” in all education course- ate degree. work and content area and no grade less than a “C” in all other courses.

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Career & Technical CATALOG Education Division Greetings Contact Info Degrees & Certificates Child Development Academic Associate of Applied Science Calendar Associate of Science Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Certificates About Mineral Criminal Justice—Missouri Dept. of Corrections Area College General Requirements Criminal Justice—Correctional Administration Admissions & Degrees and Certificates Criminal Justice—Forensic Investigation Records Degrees for Allied Health Criminal Justice—Judicial Administration Criminal Justice—Law Enforcement Support Degree Programs Criminal Justice—Security Management Services Main Campus Degree Plans Tuition, Dual Credit or Adult Associate Degree Programs Electrical/Electronics Technology Financial Articulated with Career and Technology Centers Assistance Engineering Technology Career & Technical Education Division Engineering Technology—Civil Architecture Student Life Engineering Technology—Design Drafting Career & Technical Assessments Engineering Technology—Manufacturing Academic & Career Center Partnerships General College Fire Science Technology Policies Associate of Applied Science Degrees & Certificates Industrial Maintenance Arts & Sciences Career & Technical Dual Credit Division Career & Technical Dual Credit Associate of Applied Machine Tool Technology Science Degrees Career & Physical Therapist Assistant Technical Ed. Allied Health Related Division Practical Nursing Certificate Renewable Energy Technology Associate Degree-Nursing Advanced Placement Course Skilled Trades Descriptions (LPN to RN) Program Associate Degree-Nursing Advanced Placement Administration, Hybrid (LPN to RN Program) Faculty Fast-Track Students (MAC LPN Graduates since 1991) Bridge Students (LPNs from another school or MAC LPNs prior to 1991) Associate Degree-Nursing Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate Paramedic Technology Physical Therapist Assistant Radiologic Technology Respiratory Therapy

Associate of Applied Science Degrees & Certificate Programs (AAS)

Agriculture Business Related Business Computer Programming Business Management Business Management— Accounting Business Management— Microcomputers Business Management— Retail Pharmacy Technician Computer Networking Medical Coding Office Systems Technology Pharmacy Technology

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Degrees & Certificates General Requirements CATALOG Associate of Applied Science Degrees and Certificates 1. An Application for Graduation form must be Greetings filed with the Registrar’s Office by the end of Contact Info Associate of Science the second week of the fall and spring terms and by the end of the first week of the sum- Academic mer term. Contact advisor for assistance. Calendar Certificates 2. All degree applicants are required to com- About Mineral (one year and less than one year) plete the TSA Exam. Area College 3. All applicants are required to complete a Admissions & Degree program offerings are outlined graduation interview with the Career Place- Records on the following pages. ment Office. Support 4. A cumulative 2.0 grade point average is Services required for graduation. (For Allied Health Tuition, requirement of a “C” 2.0 or higher required) Financial 5. Fifteen semester hours must be earned Assistance through MAC. Student Life Academic & General College Degrees for Allied Health Policies 1. Complete 74-77 semester hours of required Arts & Sciences curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) Division or higher. Career & a. 32 Academic credit hours. Technical Ed. Division b. 42 Nursing credit hours. 2. Complete all courses included in the Nursing Course Descriptions curriculum with a “C” or above. 3. Last 15 semester credit hours must be Administration, earned through Mineral Area College. Faculty 4. Application for Graduation must be submitted during first two weeks of the spring term (sophomore year). 5. Students are required to complete the Techni- cal Skills Assessment Exam and a Gradua- tion Interview in their final semester.

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Degree Programs Mineral Area College

CATALOG Career and Technical Education Career & Technical Education Main Campus Degree Plans Main Campus Degree Plans Greetings Contact Info Associate Associate Certificate Certificate of Applied of Science 1 Year Less Than Program Titles Academic Science (AS) 1 Year Calendar (AAS) About Mineral Agriculture X X Area College Basic Law Enforcement Academy 1,000 hours X Admissions & X Records Business Computer Programming Business Management X Support Services Business Management – Accounting X X Tuition, Business Management – Microcomputers Financial Business Management – Retail Pharmacy Technician X Assistance Child Development X X Student Life Child Development Associate X Academic & Civil Construction Technology X General College Policies Computer Aided Design and Drafting X Arts & Sciences Computer Networking X X Division Criminal Justice – Correctional Administration X Career & Criminal Justice – Forensic Investigation X Technical Ed. Division Criminal Justice – Judicial Administration X Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement X X Course Descriptions Criminal Justice – Security Management X Administration, Electrical/Electronics Technology X Faculty EMT – Emergency Medical Technician X Engineering Technology – Civil Architecture X Engineering Technology – Design Drafting X Engineering Technology – Manufacturing X Fire Science Technology X X Industrial Maintenance X X Manufacturing Technology X Nursing – Advanced Placement - RN X Nursing – Advanced Placement Nursing Hybrid X Nursing – Practical Nursing - LPN X Nursing – Registered Nursing - RN X Office Systems Technology – Administrative Assistant X X Office Systems Technology – Medical Coding X X Paramedic Technology X X Radiologic Technology X Pharmacy Technician X Renewable Energy Technology X X Skilled Trades Technology X

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Mineral Area College Career and Technical Education

CATALOG DualAssociate Credit Degree or Adult Programs Associate Degree Programs ArticulatedArticulated with with Career Career and and Technology Technology Centers Centers Greetings Adult Student Program Contact Info Academic Calendar Arcadia Cape Program and Major Code Perryville UniTec Valley Girardeau About Mineral Area College Admissions & Agriculture X X X X Records Automotive Collision Technology (AS) X X X X Support Automotive Technology (AO) X X X X Services Business Management (MG)* X * Tuition, X Financial Business Management – Microcomputers (MM)* * Assistance Child Development (CD)* X * Student Life Computer Networking (CN)* X * Academic & Construction/Building Technology (CU) X X X X General College Digital Media Technology (RT) X X X Policies Electrical/Electronics Technology (AL) X Arts & Sciences Division Electrical Technology (EW) X X Graphic Arts/Printing Technology (GR) X X X X Career & Technical Ed. Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology (HE) X X Division Industrial Maintenance (IM) X Course Southeast Regional Industrial Training Group Descriptions Machine Tool Technology (MO) X X Administration, Office Systems Technology (OS) X X * Faculty Physical Therapist Assistant (PT) X Respiratory Therapy (RE) X Welding Technology (WE) X X X X Wood Manufacturing Technology (CK) X Ironton, M

Career & Technology Centers Arcadia Valley Career & Technology Center - Ironton, MO Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center - Cape Girardeau, MO Perryville Area Career & Technology Center - Perryville, MO UniTec Career & Technology Center - Bonne Terre, MO

* Only select courses that apply to these degrees are available at the Cape Girardeau CTC. Please check with the Mineral Area College advisor at this location.

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more nearly provide all potential students an equal Career & Technical opportunity of success. In the past five years, programs have been developed to meet the special

CATALOG Education Division The Career & Technical Education Division’s needs of many students. These programs have been mission provides programs designed to give the very successful in recruiting and retaining students Greetings technical knowledge, manipulative skills and with special needs and, as a result, have received general background necessary for achievement in statewide recognition. Contact Info technical and semiprofessional employment. This is Academic accomplished in two ways. Calendar The first way provides education for those who Career & Technical About Mineral wish to prepare for initial employment. The program Area College of studies is designed to provide select courses that Education Assessments prepare a student for entry level job skills. Some Candidates for graduation in the Career Admissions & Records programs require a year of instruction leading toward & Technical Education Division must take two a certificate. Other programs require two years of assessments before graduation. All candidates for Support instruction leading to an Associate of Science or a certificate, associate of science or associate of Services Associate of Applied Science Degree. applied science degree must take the WorkKeys Tuition, The second way provides education for those Career Readiness Assessment and will be Financial who desire to improve job skills. It is often necessary awarded a nationally-recognized Career Readiness Assistance to schedule times and places for these experiences Certificate upon successful completion. Students Student Life that are convenient to the working student. who successfully complete the Career Readiness In addition to the two broad categories Certificate will be recognized at the Bronze, Academic & General College discussed, it is essential that the courses and Silver, Gold or Platinum levels. The certificate is Policies programs of career and technical education provide earned by taking the WorkKeys assessments for three basic opportunities: applied mathematics, locating information and Arts & Sciences Division 1. to develop skills necessary in a chosen field; reading for information. More information about the 2. to develop a background of related information, assessments can be found at http://www.act.org/ Career & including both theory and practice, necessary certificate/about.html. Technical Ed. Division for success; and Candidates for graduation in the Career & 3. to develop personal and social traits necessary Technical Education Division will also complete a Course for employment and continuing success and technical skills assessment in their final semester Descriptions advancement. of attendance. The technical skills assessments are Administration, An integral part of most Career and Technical required by the Carl Perkins Vocational Education Faculty programs is the inclusion of related work or clinical Act and must be completed by all career and experience specifically selected to correspond with technical students. Students should ask their advisor classroom experiences. In addition, all graduates about the specific assessment that will be required of this division must successfully complete a one- for their degree or certificate. credit-hour course, Preparation for Employment, designed to refine job search skills. This division is also committed to general education. In addition Allied Health Related to the specialized and specialized-related courses, The Allied Health Department offers nursing from one-fifth to one-fourth of the credits in the two- programs leading to an Associate Degree in Nursing year Career and Technical curricula are in the area and a Certificate in Practical Nursing. The nursing of general education. education programs are organized around three Some Career and Technical certificate and areas of learning: knowledge (theoretical concepts degree programs are offered in cooperation with and ideas), skills and attitudes. Faculty members UniTec Career Center, Arcadia Valley Career for all programs are experienced Registered Nurses Center, Perryville Area Career Center and the Cape (RNs) with collegiate preparation. These instructors Girardeau Area Career Center. Students should provide quality education for all nursing students check with an advisor or the Career and Technical within the Allied Health Department. dean’s office for more information. The nursing programs are fully-approved by the The Career & Technical Education Division Missouri State Board of Nursing and offer a variety recognizes that not all students come to the of nursing experiences within the college community, college with the same backgrounds, interests including providing care for all age groups in a and capabilities. Certain services are provided to

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variety of health settings: medical, surgical, obstetric, of individuals with common health problems and pediatric, psychiatric, gerontological and home predictable outcomes; participate in the development health. and modification of client care; implement CATALOG appropriate aspects of client care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician; and Greetings Practical Nursing Certificate participate in the evaluation of client care. The The Practical Nursing program is a three- practical nurse can provide care in acute and Contact Info semester curriculum leading to a Certificate in chronic care settings, rehabilitation facilities,and Practical Nursing. Entry options in the program are: Academic health care settings promoting preventive care. Calendar LPNs are practicing in a changing environment of expanding roles within the health care setting and About Mineral OPTION A - Generic Track practice extends into specialized nursing services. Area College Upon successful completion of Option A, LPNs are well prepared to provide direct client students are eligible to apply to take the National Admissions & bedside care and serve as client advocates. The Records Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses Allied Health Department of MAC believes that (NCLEX-PN). Support Practical Nursing composes the common core of Services nursing and is a valid entry level into the nursing Tuition, OPTION B - Fast Track profession. Financial Upon successful completion of Option B, Assistance students are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX- Entrance Requirements PN. Option B students have the opportunity to take Student Life 1. Graduation from an approved high school or two additional courses within the PN curriculum. the equivalent as determined by appropriate Academic & Graduates desiring career-ladder articulation to General College accrediting agencies. obtain an Associate Degree in Nursing may then Policies 2. A high school or college computer course. apply for the Advanced Placement (LPN to RN) 3. Prerequisite courses must be completed by the Arts & Sciences Program or the Advanced Placement Hybrid (LPN to Division end of the fall semester with a grade of “C” or RN) Program. The Advanced Placement Programs above: Career & allow students to further their education without a. Elementary Algebra Technical Ed. repeating many successfully completed courses. Division b. English Composition I MAC Practical Nursing students or Licensed c. Introductory Chemistry (Option B only and Course Practical Nurse (LPN) graduates of MAC since must be completed by the end of summer Descriptions 1991 with the required prerequisites may apply semester) for advanced placement into the fourth semester Administration, d. Equivalent high school courses may be Faculty of the Associate Degree Nursing program or the substituted if completed in the past five years Advanced Placement Hybrid (LPN to RN) Program. with a “C” grade or above: Upon successful examination, these students may 1) Math — Algebra I and Algebra II practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) while 2) Chemistry completing the ADN program. Students accepted 4. American College Test (ACT) or Compass Test: into the Advanced Placement Program enter the Applicants must be scheduled to take the ACT second year of the Associate Degree Nursing test on or before the December test date and Program and require only two additional semesters have the following minimum scores: to be eligible to apply to take the National Council a. ACT: Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses 1) English — 18* (NCLEX-RN). Students accepted into the Advanced 2) Math — 19* Placement Hybrid (LPN to RN) Program also *See advisor for comparison scores on the Compass complete two semesters, but in an alternate format b. Compass (must be taken by Dec. 15): utilizing web-based instruction and day, evening and/ 1) Writing — 68 or weekend clinicals. Acceptance into either of the 2) Algebra — 36 Advanced Placement Programs is based on space 5. Have a GPA of 2.5 or above. availability and selection by the ADN Selection and 6. Evidence the personal qualification necessary Retention Committee. (See side-by-side comparison for a nursing career as determined by MAC. of Option A and Option B and Advanced Placement 7. Applications will be accepted from February options.) 1 until December 15 of each school year. Graduates of both Practical Nursing program Application deadline may be extended. Please options are prepared to: assess the health status

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submit applications early so reference letters the drug screen, passing the background check can be returned before selection. and successfully completing all prerequisites. 8. It is the student’s responsibility to assure the 10. Those who do not meet the above requirements CATALOG following documents are on file in the Allied should contact the Allied Health Department or Health Department prior to selection. a counselor. Greetings a. Application form with $20 fee. 11. No classes may be added after the first b. High school transcripts or GED scores. three days of fall and spring classes without Contact Info c. ACT or Compass scores. permission of the dean. Academic d. Official college or university transcripts. 12. No alternates will be admitted to the nursing Calendar e. Complete names and addresses for refer- program after the first day of class. ences on application (a college form letter 13. A personal interview may be required. About Mineral Area College will be sent). NOTE: Course substitutions must be approved. f. Handwritten autobiography (3-5 pages). Admissions & 9. All applicants accepted into the program are on Records conditional status, pending completion of the Support physical examinations by a qualified physician, Services stating they are free of emotional, physical, Tuition, infectious and/or contagious diseases, passing Financial Assistance Student Life One-Year Certificate in Practical Nursing Curriculum Academic & General College OPTION A & B Policies Side-by-side comparison Arts & Sciences Division OPTION A - Generic Track OPTION B - Fast Track Career & Technical Ed. Program Prerequisites Credit Hours Program Prerequisites Credit Hours Division MAT0950 Elem Algebra* or higher...... 3 MAT0950 Elem Algebra* or higher...... 3 Course ENG1330 English Comp I*...... 3 ENG1330 English Comp I*...... 3 Descriptions Subtotal...... 6 PHS1250 Intro Chemistry*...... 5 1st Trimester Subtotal...... 11 Administration, NUR1290 Fund of Nursing*...... 6 1st Trimester Faculty NUR1300 Therapeutic Nutrition*...... 3 NUR1290 Fund of Nursing*...... 6 NUR1310 Personal/Voc Concepts*...... 1 NUR1300 Therapeutic Nutrition*...... 3 NUR1370 Basic Pharmacology*...... 2 NUR1310 Personal/Voc Concepts*...... 1 BIO2600 Human Anatomy*...... 5 NUR1370 Basic Pharmacology*...... 2 PSY1130 General Psychology I...... 3 BIO2600 Human Anatomy*...... 5 Subtotal...... 20 PSY1130 General Psychology I...... 3 2nd Trimester Subtotal...... 20 NUR1320 Geriatric Nursing*...... 2 2nd Trimester NUR1350 Maternity Nursing*...... 4 NUR1320 Geriatric Nursing*...... 2 NUR1420 Pediatric Nursing*...... 3 NUR1350 Maternity Nursing*...... 4 NUR1430 Mental Health Nursing*...... 4 NUR1420 Pediatric Nursing*...... 3 PSY1250 ...... Human Growth & Dev 3 NUR1430 Mental Health Nursing*...... 4 Subtotal...... 16 BIO2620 Human Physiology*...... 5 3rd Trimester PSY1250 ...... Human Growth & Dev 3 NUR1270 Body Function*...... 2 Subtotal...... 21 NUR1380 Med-Surg Nursing*...... 12 3rd Trimester NUR1410 Applied Pharmacology*...... 1 NUR1380 Med-Surg Nursing*...... 12 HLT2400 Intravenous Therapy*...... 3 NUR1410 Applied Pharmacology*...... 1 Subtotal...... 18 ENG1340 English Comp II*+...... 3 Total Cr Hrs (including program prerequisites): ... 60 HLT2400 Intravenous Therapy*...... 3 *Course has prerequisite. See MAC Catalog. Subtotal...... 19 Total Cr Hrs (including program prerequisites):.... 71

+ If English Comp II is already completed, students may take other general education courses required for ADN program such as American Political Systems or Sociology.

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Associate Degree-Nursing b. Compass - Applicants must have taken the Compass with these minimum scores by Advanced Placement December 15: CATALOG (LPN to RN) Program 1) Writing - 81 The Advanced Placement (LPN to RN) Program 2) Algebra - 36 Greetings lets PN students and LPNs, who wish to become 9. Have a GPA of 2.5 or above. RNs, further their education without repeating many 10. A high school or college computer course. Contact Info successfully completed courses. There are two 11. Acceptance will be based on space availability Academic separate entrance requirements: and selection by the ADN Selection Committee. Calendar 1. The MAC Practical Nursing graduate from 1991 12. Faculty has the option, based on the student’s to present. grades and clinical skills, to require the student About Mineral Area College 2. The MAC Practical Nursing graduate prior to to complete all of Medical-Surgical Nursing I (10 1991 or Practical Nursing graduates of another cr. hrs.) and Medical-Surgical Nursing II (6 cr. Admissions & school. hrs.). Records MAC graduates from 1991 to present are a. Students articulating from the PN Program Support candidates for entering the sophomore year of the must have a grade of “B” or above in the Services ADN Program to complete the Associate Degree Practical Nursing Program Medical Surgical Tuition, Nursing Program in two semesters (28 credit hours). Nursing (NUR-1380) course or attend the Financial MAC graduates prior to 1991 or graduates of another entire theory component of Medical-Surgical Assistance school may be eligible to enter the Associate Degree Nursing I (10 cr. hrs.) and Medical-Surgical Student Life Nursing Program in the summer semester and Nursing II (6 cr. hrs.) at the regular fee complete the ADN Program in three semesters (41 rate. Advanced placement students take all Academic & credit hours). exams in Medical-Surgical I and Medical- General College Policies Students are required to pass a dosage Surgical II. calculation exam and a practicum exam before b. The nursing faculty, utilizing their professional Arts & Sciences entering the program. judgment, will determine if the student’s Division clinical skills meet the requirements for the Career & Advanced Placement option. Students not Technical Ed. Entrance Requirements meeting the clinical skills requirements must Division For Advanced Placement complete all of Medical-Surgical Nursing I Course 1. Be a graduate of an approved high school or and Medical-Surgical Nursing II (16 credit Descriptions the equivalent as determined by appropriate hours) at the regular fee rate. accrediting agencies. Administration, 13. Applications will be accepted from Feb. 1 Faculty 2. Provide proof of graduation from a state until Dec. 15 of each school year. Application approved program in Practical Nursing. deadline may be extended. 3. Submit official transcripts from high schools, 14. It is the student’s responsibility to assure the colleges and/or Career and Technical schools following documents are on file in the Allied attended, with proof of graduation from high Health Department before selection. school or GED. a. Application form with $20 fee. 4. If requested, provide copies of final record, b. High School transcripts or GED scores c. performance evaluations and course outlines ACT or Compass scores from program in Practical Nursing from which d. College or university transcripts the student graduated. e. List complete names & addresses for refer- 5. Provide references from PN Program director ences on application. A college form letter and one instructor, employer and personal will be sent to those listed. references. f. Handwritten autobiography (3-5 pages). 6. Entrance requirements must be met by the end 15. All applicants accepted into the program are of spring semester with a grade of “C” or above. considered on conditional status pending 7. Pass the dosage calculation and practicum completion of the physical examinations by exams. a qualified physician, stating they are free 8. American College Test (ACT) or Compass of emotional, physical, infectious and/or a. ACT -Applicants must be scheduled to take contagious disease, passing the drug screen, the test on or before the December test date passing the background check and successfully and have the following minimum scores: completing all prerequisites. 1) English – 20* 16. Persons who do not meet the above require- 2) Math – 19* ments should contact the director or an advisor. *See advisor for comparison scores on the Compass. 17. No classes may be added after the first

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three days of fall and spring classes without Summer Semester - Third Semester Credit Hours permission of the dean. ENG1340 English Composition II ...... 3 ADN1420 Bridge Course ...... 3 18. No alternates will be admitted to the nursing Subtotal ...... 6 CATALOG program after the first day of class. Fall Semester - Fourth Semester 19. Graduates of the MAC Program in Practical ADN1490 Medical-Surgical Nursing I ...... 10 Greetings Nursing are required to pass the NCLEX-PN BIO2700 Microbiology ...... 4 on the first attempt to continue as an Advanced ADN1512 Clinical Pharmacology...... 3 Contact Info Placement student. If the student is not Subtotal ...... 17 successful in passing the NCLEX-PN, the Spring Semester - Fifth Semester Academic ADN1610 Nursing of Children ...... 5 Calendar student is required to complete all components ADN1500 Medical-Surgical Nursing II ...... 6 of Medical-Surgical Nursing I (10 cr. hrs.) and POS1180 American Political Systems...... 3 About Mineral SOC1130 General Sociology ...... 3 Area College Medical-Surgical Nursing II (6 cr. hrs.). 20. A personal interview may be required. ADN1480 Contemporary Nursing...... 1 Admissions & Subtotal...... 18 Records Support Entrance Requirements for LPN Services Graduates of MAC since 1991 Associate Degree-Nursing Grade of “C” or above required on all prerequisites: Advanced Placement Hybrid Tuition, Financial Courses Credit Hours (LPN to RN Program) Assistance MAT0950 Elementary Algebra* ...... 3 The Advanced Placement Hybrid Program Student Life PHS1250 Introductory Chemistry* ...... 5 provides the opportunity for LPNs desiring to ENG1340 English Composition II* ...... 3 become RNs to further their education without PSY1130 General Psychology I* ...... 3 Academic & repeating many successfully completed courses. General College PSY1250 Human Growth & Development ...... 3 Policies BIO2600 Human Anatomy* ...... 5 Classroom learning is done off-campus through BIO2620 Human Physiology* ...... 5 online courses. Students complete skills labs and Arts & Sciences Subtotal ...... 27 simulations labs at the college. Clinical rotations Division are completed in hospital settings. The schedule Career & may include day, evening and/or weekend rotations. Technical Ed. PN or LPN Graduates of MAC Classes for the three-semester program begin in Division since 1991 January and are completed in October. Course Fall Semester - Fourth Semester Credit Hours To be a candidate for acceptance, applicants Descriptions ADN1490 Medical-Surgical Nursing I* ...... 5 must be a graduate of an approved program in Administration, BIO2700 Microbiology ...... 4 Practical Nursing, have completed all required Faculty ADN1512 Clinical Pharmacology...... 3 prerequisite courses, received a passing score on Subtotal ...... 12 *NOTE: 5 credit hours articulate from PN Program an admission assessment exam (if not a MAC LPN Spring Semester - Fifth Semester graduate) and successfully complete all entrance ADN1610 Nursing of Children ...... 5 requirements. ADN1500 Medical-Surgical Nursing II* ...... 4 The Advanced Placement Hybrid program offers POS1180 American Political Systems...... 3 two paths of study. LPN Graduates of MAC since SOC1130 General Sociology ...... 3 ADN1480 Contemporary Nursing ...... 1 1991 who earned a “B” or above in Medical-Surgical Subtotal ...... 16 Nursing (NUR 1380) may qualify for the fast track. *NOTE: 2 credit hours articulate from PN Program This path allows the student to articulate five credit * Based on grades and clinical skills (see policy). hours toward Medical-Surgical Nursing I and two credit hours toward Medical-Surgical Nursing II in LPN Graduates of MAC Prior to the hybrid program and complete the two-semester 1991 or from Another School program (24 credit hours). The Bridge track requires LPNs from another school or MAC LPNs prior to Prerequisites* Credit Hours 1991 to take all required hours of Medical-Surgical MAT0950 Elementary Algebra ...... 3 Nursing I & II and complete the Bridge course prior PHS1250 Introductory Chemistry ...... 5 to beginning of the program and complete the three ENG1330 English Composition I ...... 3 PSY1130 General Psychology I...... 3 semester program (34 credit hours). PSY1250 Human Growth & Development ...... 3 BIO2600 Human Anatomy ...... 5 BIO2620 Human Physiology ...... 5 Subtotal ...... 27 * Must have a grade of C or above for all prerequisites.

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Entrance Requirements grades and clinical skills, to require the student 1. Graduation from an approved high school or to complete all of Medical-Surgical Nursing I (10 the equivalent as determined by appropriate cr. hrs.) and Medical-Surgical Nursing II (6 cr. CATALOG accrediting agencies. hrs.). 2. Provide proof of graduation for a state approved a. Students articulating from the PN Program Greetings program of Practical Nursing, hold a license in must have a grade of “B” or above in Medi- good standing with IV certification, and have at cal Surgical Nursing (NUR-1380) course or Contact Info least 300 hours working as an LPN (MAC will complete the entire theory component of Academic verify through recent employer). If requested, Medical-Surgical Nursing I (10 cr. hrs.) and Calendar provide copies of final record, performance Medical-Surgical Nursing II (6 cr. hrs.) at the regular advanced placement adjusted About Mineral evaluations and course outline from program Area College in Practical Nursing from which the student fee rate. All students must take all exams graduated. in Medical-Surgical Nursing I and Medical- Admissions & Surgical Nursing II. Records 3. Provide references from PN Program director, one instructor, employer and personal b. The nursing faculty, utilizing their profession- Support references. al judgment, will determine if the student’s Services 4. Entrance requirements must be completed by clinical skills meet the requirements for the Tuition, the end of the spring semester with a grade of Advanced Placement option. Students not Financial “C” or above. meeting the clinical skills requirements must Assistance complete all of Medical-Surgical Nursing I Courses Credit Hours Student Life and Medical-Surgical Nursing II (16 credit Elementary Algebra*...... 3 hours) at the regular fee rate. Introductory Chemistry*...... 5 Academic & 10. Applications will be accepted through June 1. General College English Composition I...... 3 Policies English Composition II...... 3 Application deadline may be extended. Please General Psychology...... 3 submit applications early so reference letters Arts & Sciences Human Growth and Development...... 3 can be returned before selection. Division Human Anatomy...... 5 11. The following credentials must be on file in the Human Physiology...... 5 Career & Microbiology...... 4 Allied Health Department prior to selection. It Technical Ed. Total...... 34 is the student’s responsibility to ensure these Division *NOTE: Equivalent high school courses in Chemistry and Algebra I and II may be substituted if completed in the past 5 years with a “C” or above. documents are on file. Course a. Application form with $20 fee. Descriptions 5. American College Test (ACT) or Compass Test. b. High school transcript or GED scores. Administration, a. ACT- Applicants must have taken the ACT or c. ACT (American College Test) or ACT Com- Faculty be scheduled to take the test on or before pass scores. the April test date and have the following d. College/university and vocational school minimum scores: transcripts. 1) English – 20* e. List complete names and addresses for ref- 2) Math- 19 and a grade of C or above in erences on application. A college form letter Elementary Algebra* will be sent to those listed. *NOTE: See advisor for comparison scores on the Compass. f. Handwritten autobiography (3-5 pages) b. Compass – Applicants must have taken the 12. All applicants accepted into the program are Compass test and have the following mini- considered on conditional status pending mum scores: completion of the physical examinations by 1) Writing – 81 a qualified physician, stating they are free 2) Algebra – 36 of emotional, physical, infectious and/or The deadline for taking the Compass test is contagious disease, passing the drug screen, June 1 and can be scheduled in the Student passing the background check and successfully Services Office, by calling (573) 518-2202 or completing all prerequisite courses. at www.MineralArea.edu. 13. No classes may be added after the first three 6. A grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above. days of classes without the permission of the 7. A high school or college computer course. dean. 8. Acceptance will be based on space availability 14. A personal interview may be requested. and selection by the Associate Degree 15. No alternates will be admitted to the nursing Selection Committee. program after the first day of class. 9. Faculty has the option, based on the student’s

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16. Pass the dosage calculation and practicum graduates for licensure as an RN (refer to Missouri exams. Statute chapter 335). These Associate Degree Nursing graduates may be readily accepted as CATALOG juniors into Baccalaureate of Science Degree in Fast-Track Students Nursing (BSN) programs in institutions of higher Greetings (MAC LPN Graduates since 1991) education. The college has an on-campus 2+2 BSN completion program in cooperation with Central First Semester Credit Hours Contact Info ADN1490 Medical-Surgical Nursing I...... 5 Methodist University. Academic (5 cr. hrs. articulate from PN program)* Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing Calendar ADN1512 Clinical Pharmacology...... 3 program may perform nursing services as a POS1180 American Political Systems or beginning practitioner inclusive of assessing the About Mineral POS1130 American National Government or Area College HIS1230 American History I or health status of individuals with more complex health HIS1240 American History II...... 3 problems, develop, modify and set goals for client Admissions & Subtotal...... 11 care, delegate nursing responsibilities as team Records Second Semester leaders, evaluate and write revisions in the plan Support ADN1480 Contemporary Nursing...... 1 of care for clients with preventive health problems Services ADN1610 Nursing of Children...... 5 and commonly occurring actual or potential health SOC1130 General Sociology...... 3 Tuition, Subtotal...... 9 problems. Financial Third Semester The college’s Allied Health Advisory Committee Assistance ADN1500 Medical-Surgical Nursing II...... 4 (consisting of a variety of health care professionals (2 cr. hrs. articulate from PN program)* Student Life that may include directors of nursing and TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 administrators of both nursing homes and hospitals, Academic & Subtotal...... 4 physicians, pharmacists, practical nurses, high General College *Based on grades and clinical skills. See policy. Policies school counselors and student representatives) ensures that the curriculum of both programs keep Arts & Sciences Bridge Students pace with the employment needs in the field of Division (LPN’s from another school or nursing. Career & MAC LPN’s prior to 1991) Technical Ed. Division Courses Credit Hours Career Opportunities ADN1420 Bridge Course...... 3 Course Employment opportunities are available in Descriptions First Semester hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, physician’s offices, ADN1490 Medical-Surgical Nursing I...... 10 schools, industries, home health and other health Administration, ADN1512 Clinical Pharmacology...... 3 Faculty POS1180 American Political Systems or care agencies for both Associate Degree Nursing POS1130 American National Government or and Certificate in Practical Nursing graduates. HIS1230 American History I or HIS1240 American History II...... 3 Subtotal...... 16 Entrance Requirements Second Semester 1. Graduation from an approved high school or ADN1610 Nursing of Children...... 5 the equivalent as determined by appropriate ADN1480 Contemporary Nursing...... 1 accrediting agencies. SOC1130 General Sociology...... 3 Subtotal...... 9 2. Basic computer knowledge as evidenced by: Third Semester a. A high school computer course or ADN1500 Medical-Surgical Nursing II...... 6 b. A college computer course, TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 3. Prerequisite courses must be completed by end Subtotal...... 6 of Fall Semester in the following order.* a. Elementary Algebra (or above) with a grade of “C” or above. Associate Degree-Nursing b. Followed by Introductory Chemistry (5 cr. The Associate Degree Nursing program hrs.) with a grade of “C” or above. is comprised of a five-semester curriculum c. Equivalent high school courses may be leading to an Associate of Science degree. Upon substituted if completed in the past five years successful completion, the student may apply to with a grade of “C” or above (substitution take the National Council Licensure Examination does not mean that college credit is granted. for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Satisfactory These courses for college credit will be re- achievement on the examination will qualify quired for a baccalaureate degree.)

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1) Chemistry Curriculum Plan for 2) Algebra I and Algebra II Associate Degree Nursing 4. American College Test (ACT) or Compass CATALOG a. ACT -Applicants must be scheduled to take Program the test on or before the December test date Prerequisites* Credit Hours MAT0950 Elementary Algebra ...... 3 Greetings and have the following minimum scores: 1) English - 22* PHS1250 Introductory Chemistry...... 5 Contact Info Subtotal ...... 8 2) Math - 21* * Must have a grade of C or above for all prerequisites. *See advisor for comparison scores on the Compass. First Year Academic b. Compass - Applicants must have taken the Calendar Fall Semester Compass with these minimum scores by ENG1330 English Comp I ...... 3 About Mineral December 15: BIO2600 Human Anatomy ...... 5 Area College 1) Writing - 89 NUR1450 Fundamentals of Nursing ...... 6 Admissions & 2) Algebra - 49 NUR1572 Basic Pharmacology ...... 3 Records 5. Have a GPA of 3.0 or above. PSY1250 General Psychology I ...... 3 Subtotal ...... 20 6. Evidence the personal qualifications necessary Support Spring Semester Services for a nursing career as determined by MAC. ADN1460 Maternity Nursing...... 4 7. Applications will be accepted from February ADN1630 Mental Health Nursing ...... 4 Tuition, 1 until December 15 of each school year. BIO2620 Human Physiology ...... 5 Financial ADN1640 Therapeutic Nutrition ...... 3 Assistance Application deadline may be extended. Applicants are encouraged to submit Subtotal ...... 16 Student Life Summer Semester applications early so reference letters are ENG1340 English Comp II ...... 3 Academic & returned before selection. PSY1250 Human Growth & Development...... 3 General College 8. The following credentials must be on file in the Subtotal ...... 6 Policies NOTE: PSY1250 Human Growth & Development is a prerequisite for ADN1610 Allied Health Department prior to selection. It Nursing of Children. Arts & Sciences is the student’s responsibility to assure these Second Year Division documents are on file. Fall Semester Career & a. Application form with $20 fee. ADN1490 Medical-Surgical Nursing I ...... 10 Technical Ed. b. High school transcript or GED scores (of- BIO2700 Microbiology ...... 4 Division ficial, not hand carried) ADN1512 Clinical Pharmacology...... 3 Subtotal ...... 17 c. ACT or Compass scores Course Spring Semester Descriptions d. College or university transcripts (official, not ADN1610 Nursing of Children ...... 5 hand carried) ADN1480 Contemporary Nursing ...... 1 Administration, ADN1500 Medical-Surgical Nursing II ...... 6 Faculty e. List complete names and addresses for references on application. A college form letter POS1180 American Political Systems...... 3 will be sent to those listed. SOC1130 General Sociology ...... 3 Subtotal ...... 18 f. Handwritten autobiography (3-5 pages) Prerequisites ...... 8 9. All applicants accepted into the program are Total ...... 77 considered on conditional status pending (32 Academic + 45 Nursing) completion of the physical examination by a qualified physician, stating they are free of emotional, physical, infectious and/or Emergency Medical contagious disease, passing the drug screen, Technician (EMT) passing the background check and successfully completing all prerequisites. Certificate - 12 credit hours 10. Persons who do not meet the above MAC offers a one semester course (HLT1762) requirements should contact the Allied Health which provides the basic instruction for health Department or an advisor. care professionals responsible for the delivery 11. No classes may be added after the first three of emergency medical services (EMS) as an days of fall & spring classes without permission Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This of the dean. course provides initial instruction in the following: 12. No alternates will be admitted to the nursing foundations of professional EMS practice, roles program after the first day of class. and responsibilities of the EMT, the EMS agenda, 13. A personal interview may be required. workforce safety and wellness, ethics and legal issues, public health, illness and injury prevention, principles of pathophysiology, review of anatomy

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and physiology, medical terminology, patient hospital rotations. Paramedics are trained to assessment, therapeutic communication, history provide advanced life support to the acutely ill and taking, physical exam techniques, communications, injured. They are skilled in patient assessment CATALOG documentation, patients of diverse cultures, basic and recognition of diagnostic signs and symptoms airway and ventilatory management, resuscitation of injury and illness. Through an advanced, Greetings of the medical and trauma patient, common medical evidence-based curriculum, students are trained emergencies, trauma care and trauma systems, to evaluate patients and deliver treatment rapidly Contact Info HAZMAT awareness, older patients, pediatrics, OB/ and efficiently, thereby reducing morbidity and Academic GYN emergencies, environmental emergencies, mortality. Paramedics are employed by ambulance Calendar terrorism and disaster response and multiple- services, fire departments, hospitals, emergency casualty incidents. In addition to the 210 hours communications centers and industrial medical and About Mineral Area College of classroom instruction, two 12-hour emergency safety departments. department rotations and three 12-hour ambulance Upon successful completion of the Certificate Admissions & rotations are required for a total of 60 clinical/ program or Associate of Applied Science Degree Records field internship hours. Successful completion of a program, the student is eligible to apply to take the Support comprehensive written and practical exam will allow National Registry Exam. Satisfactory achievement Services the student to be enrolled in the National Registry on the examination will qualify graduates for Tuition, of EMTs (NREMT - www.nremt.org) and apply for a licensure as a paramedic. Financial Missouri State EMT license. Extensive preparation Assistance for the NREMT EMT Practical examination is Entrance Requirements Student Life required in this course. Student are required to demonstrate 100% competency with regards to 1. Be a graduate of an approved high school or Academic & the mandatory procedure list and required NEMT the equivalent as determined by appropriate General College accrediting agencies. Policies psychomotor skills. The course meets or exceeds all EMT level National EMS Education Standards and 2. Applicants are required to have: Arts & Sciences Bureau of EMS licensure requirements. American a. EMT license, or expect to have EMT license Division Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for by Aug. 1 of each year. Career & Health Care Providers is required for the Certificate b. At least 100 hours of patient care experi- Technical Ed. in Paramedic Technology or the Associate of Applied ence (preferred). Students without at least Division Science in Paramedic Technology. 100 hours experience will be required to Course The Emergency Medical Technical (EMT) complete an additional 100 hours of field Descriptions program is accredited through the State Department internship during first semester. c. Must be at least 18 years of age. Administration, of Education and is accredited by the Missouri Faculty Bureau of Emergency Medical Services - Training d. Current certification in BLS for Health Care Entity Accreditation #18705T6 (expires 9/30/2020): Providers. Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Missouri 3. Prerequisites: Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box a. Must hold current Missouri EMT license. 570, Jefferson City MO 65102-0570, Phone: 573- b. Paramedic Anatomy & Physiology (PAR2100) 751-6356, Fax: 573-751-6348, Email: EMSINFO@ or course substitution for equivalent A&P health.mo.gov course. c. Medical Terminology/Intro to Pathology (HLT2350), 3 credit hours with a grade of “C” Paramedic Technology or above. MAC offers a Certificate in Paramedic 4. American College Test (ACT) or Compass Technology and an Associate of Applied Science a. ACT -Applicants must have taken the ACT Degree in Paramedic Technology. The certificate and have the minimum score of : program is an extended three semester curriculum 1) English - 18 consisting of 58 credit hours and the Associate of 2) Math - 19 Applied Science degree consists of an additional 34 b. Compass - Applicants must have taken the credit hours. Compass and have the following minimum Graduates of the Paramedic Technology scores: program are licensed pre-hospital professionals 1) Writing - 68 recognized as vital members of the health care team. 2) Algebra - 36 Training consists of classroom instruction, simulation 3) Reading - 81 and laboratory practicum, field internship experience, 5. Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

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6. Evidence the personal qualification necessary Must hold EMT Certification for a career in Paramedic Technology as deter- PAR2100 Paramedic Anatomy & Physiology...... 4 HLT2350 Medical Terminology/Introduction to mined by MAC. Pathology...... 3 CATALOG 7. Applications for the Paramedic Program are Semester 1 accepted from Jan. 1 - May 1 each year. PAR2000 Princ of Paramedic Tech I...... 8 Greetings Application deadline may be extended. PAR2142 Paramedic Laboratory I...... 3 8. The following credentials must be on file in the PAR2200 Paramedic Clinical I...... 1 Contact Info Allied Health Department prior to selection. It PAR2082 Pharmacology for Paramedics...... 5 PAR2300 Paramedic Internship I...... 1 Academic is the student’s responsibility to assure these Subtotal...... 18 Calendar documents are on file. Semester 2 a. Application form with $20 fee. PAR2020 Princ of Paramedic Tech II...... 8 About Mineral PAR2042 Princ of Paramedic Tech III...... 5 Area College b. High school transcript or GED scores (official copies, not hand-carried). PAR2220 Paramedic Clinical II...... 2 Admissions & c. ACT or Compass scores. PAR2162 Paramedic Laboratory II...... 2 Records PAR2322 Paramedic Internship II...... 2 d. College or university transcripts (official cop- Subtotal...... 19 Support ies, not hand-carried). Semester 3 Services e. List complete names and addresses for ref- PAR2062 Princ of Paramedic Tech IV...... 6 PAR 2240 Paramedic Clinical III...... 1 Tuition, erences on application. A college form letter Financial will be sent to those listed. PAR2330 Paramedic Laboratory III...... 2 PAR2340 Paramedic Internship III...... 5 Assistance f. Typed questionnaire. Subtotal...... 14 Student Life g. Professional interview. Total...... 51 9. All applicants who have been accepted into Academic & the program are considered on conditional General College Policies status pending completion of the physical Paramedic Technology examinations by a qualified physician, stating Associate of Applied Science Arts & Sciences they are free of emotional, physical,infectious Division and/or contagious disease, passing the drug General Education Credit Hours ENG1330 English Composition I*...... 3 Career & screen, passing the background check and ENG1340 English Composition II*...... 3 Technical Ed. successfully completing all prerequisites. MAT1130 Intermediate Algebra*...... 3 Division 10. Persons who do not meet the above PHS1250 Introductory Chemistry*...... 5 Course requirements should contact the director of BIO2600 Human Anatomy* ++...... 5 Descriptions EMS education. BIO2620 Human Physiology*+...... 5 BIO2700 Microbiology*+...... 4 Administration, POS1180 American Political Systems...... 3 Faculty Upon successful completion of the Certificate PSY1130 General Psychology I...... 3 program or Associate of Applied Science Degree Total Gen Ed Credit Hrs...... 34 program, the student is eligible to apply to take the Paramedic Tech Certificate Credit Hrs<...... 51 National Registry Exam. Satisfactory achievement Total AAS Credit Hours<...... 85 * Course has prerequisite(s). on the examination will qualify graduates for + Course has restricted enrollment. licensure as a Paramedic. < Credit hours may vary depending on certificate program. 1. Program admission is based on a selection process. Applications will be accepted from The Paramedic Technology program is Jan. 1 - May 1. accredited through the State Department of 2. All courses must be completed with a grade of Education and is accredited by the Missouri Bureau “C” or above. of Emergency Medical Services - Training Entity 3. Last 15 credit hours must be earned at MAC. Accreditation #18705T6 (expires 9/30/2020): 4. An Application for Graduation form must Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Missouri be submitted during first two weeks of final Department of Health & Senior Services, PO Box semester. 570, Jefferson City MO 65102-0570, Phone: 573- 5. An Exit Exam and Graduation Interview must 751-6356, Fax: 573-751-6348, Email: EMSINFO@ be completed during the final semester. health.mo.gov The MAC Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Paramedic Technology Education Programs (CAAHEP, www.caahep. One-Year Certificate org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for Prerequisites Credit Hours the Emergency Medical Services Professions

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(CoAEMSP): Commission on Accreditation of Allied 3. Official high school transcript or GED mailed to Health, Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, MAC. Clearwater FL 33756, Phone: 727-210-2350, www. 4. Official college or university transcripts mailed CATALOG caahep.org to MAC (official copies, not hand-carried). 5. Cumulative GPA must be 2.5 or above. Greetings 6. ACT or Compass Test: Radiologic Technology a. ACT – Must be taken within the last three Contact Info The school of Radiologic Technology offers an years with the following minimum scores: educational program that leads to an Associate of Academic 1) English – 18 Calendar Science degree. Students are provided with skills, 2) Math – 19 techniques and professional abilities to become 3) Science – 18 About Mineral a registered Radiologic Technologist (RT). The Area College 4) Reading – 18 program includes academic classroom presentations 5) Composite– 19 Admissions & with a supervised clinical education experience. b. Compass – Must be taken within the last Records Clinical participation begins by first observing three years with the following minimum Support an RT in the execution of duties in the radiology scores: Services field. This participation moves from a passive role of 1) Writing – 70 observation to a more active role of assisting the RT. Tuition, 2) Algebra – 40 Financial The student’s participation then moves into the active 3) Reading – 81 Assistance mode of performing exams under the supervision of 7. Completed reference forms a radiologic technologist. Student Life 8. The Health Education Services, Inc. (HESI) Upon successful completion of the accredited Admissions Assessment Exam will be Academic & course of study, the student is eligible for the scheduled after all requirements are met. General College American Registry of Radiologic Technologists exam Policies 9. Completed Health Form with record of (ARRT). immunization. Arts & Sciences Students often choose to advance their 10. Health Standards: A health statement from a Division education and enter fields such as: Radiation physician for verification in the clinical phase Career & Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Magnetic the student will be able to: operate radiographic Technical Ed. Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography equipment including mobile units; lift patients to Division (CT) and Mammography. and from wheelchairs, carts and radiographic Course The Radiologic Technology program is tables; be capable to do other duties without Descriptions accredited by The Joint Review Committee on injury to themselves or others; communicate Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Administration, effectively in the surgery suite with staff during Faculty Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, procedures; and have the ability to communi- (312) 704-5300, or www.jrcert.org. cate clearly to instruct patients is required. Program Prerequisites Credit Hours BIO2540 Human Anatomy & Physiology*...... 5 CIS1050 Introduction to Computers (or higher)...... 3 Associate of Science Degree ENG1330 English Composition I*...... 3 Program Core Credit Hours ENG1440 Public Speaking...... 3 Freshman Year, Fall Semester HLT2350 Medical Term/Intro to Pathology*...... 3 RDL1022 Radiation Protection & Biology...... 3 MAT1130 Intermediate Algebra*...... 3 RDL1040 Radiographic Anatomy I...... 3 POS1180 American Political Systems...... 3 RDL1060 Radiographic Procedures I...... 3 PSY1130 General Psychology I...... 3 RDL1082 Intro to Radiology & Patient Care...... 3 SOC1620 Human Diversity...... 3 RDL1102 Clinical I...... 6 Total...... 29 * Course has a prerequisite. See MAC Catalog. Freshman Year, Spring Semester Note: All program prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the RDL1220 Radiographic Exposure I...... 3 spring semester to be considered for admission. No summer classes will be RDL1240 Radiographic Procedures II...... 3 accepted during the same year of application. RDL1260 Radiographic Physics I...... 3 RDL2240 Cross Sectional Anatomy...... 3 RDL1300 Clinical II...... 6 Entrance Requirements Freshman Year, Summer Semester 1. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 15 to RDL1400 Clinical III...... 5 May 1 of each year. Sophomore Year, Fall Semester 2. A $50 non-refundable application fee payable to RDL1270 Image Acquisition...... 3 MAC should accompany the application. RDL2040 Radiographic Procedures III...... 3 RDL2080 Radiographic Exposure II...... 3 RDL2100 Clinical IV...... 6

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Sophomore Year, Fall Semester RDL2022 Radiographic Equipment...... 3 RDL2260 Radiographic Anatomy II...... 3 Program Core Credit Hours RDL2280 Clinical V...... 6 Communications...... 6 CATALOG RDL2400 Radiology Registry Review...... 1 Choose two courses from English and Communications. Total Credit Hours...... 72 Choose one written and one oral communications course from the following: Greetings ENG1330 English Composition I*+ (written) ENG1440 Public Speaking+ (oral) Contact Info Respiratory Therapy ENG1670 Interpersonal Communication (oral) Cooperating Institution: Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center Academic TEC1040 Technical Writing* (written) Calendar MAC has an established articulated transfer Human Development...... 3 program with Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Choose from the following human development courses: About Mineral Center leading to an Associate of Science degree in SOC1130 General Sociology Area College Respiratory Therapy. Students apply for the degree SOC1400 Human Relations* PSY1130 General Psychology I+ Admissions & after successfully completing both the general PSY1160 Applied Psychology Records education courses offered by MAC and the technical Employment...... 2 Support course component offered by Cape Girardeau The following two courses must be completed for most AAS Services CTC. Students must apply and be accepted into the degrees: Respiratory Therapy program before enrolling in the PAW1060 Preparation for Employment Tuition, MGT2980 Capstone-Business Management OR Financial technical component courses. OST2980 Capstone-Office Systems Technology Assistance For more information, contact Cape Girardeau History and Political Science...... 3 CTC at (573) 334-0826 or MAC Dual Credit Office at Choose from the following history and political science Student Life (573) 518-2155. courses: HIS1230 American History I Academic & General College General Education Credit Hours HIS1240 American History II Policies CIS 1050 Introduction to Computers or higher...... 3 POS1180 American Political Systems ENG 1330 English Composition I ◘▲...... 3 Mathematics...... 6-7 Arts & Sciences ENG 1340 English Composition II ◘...... 3 Choose two from the following mathematics courses: Division HLT 2350 Medical Terminology/Intro Path ◘▲●...... 3 MAT1130 Intermediate Algebra* MAT 1130 Intermediate Algebra or higher ◘▲...... 3 MAT1230 College Algebra*+ Career & POS 1180 American Political Systems...... 3 MAT1330 Trigonometry*+ Technical Ed. PSY 1130 General Psychology I...... 3 MAT1600 Calculus for Business/Soc. Sciences*+ Division PSY 1250 Human Growth and Development...... 3 MAT1650 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I* Course Total...... 24 MAT2150 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II* Descriptions Please refer to the MAC Respiratory Therapy TEC1900 Technical Math I* Associate of Science Degree Plan for degree TEC1910 Technical Math II* Administration, requirements. Biological/Physical Sciences ...... 3-5 Faculty Choose from the following science courses: ◘Course has prerequisite(s). Refer to the college catalog for prerequisite information. BIO1100 Intro to Bio Science ▲Required for admission into CGCTC Program. BIO1150 General Biology ●This requirement may be waived upon request to the dean of Career and BIO1250 General Botany Technical Education and documentation of adequate preparation and BIO1350 General Zoology recommendation by the director of the CGCTC Respiratory Therapy Program. BIO1430 Environmental Science PHS1130 Physical Science* PHS1200 Introductory Astronomy PHS1230 Introductory Oceanography Associate of Applied PHS1250 Introductory Chemistry* PHS1350 General Chemistry I Science PHS1420 College Physics I* PHS2230 General Physics I*+ PHS2400 Earth Science Degrees & Certificate PHS2420 Earth Science I TEC1070 Unified Technical Concepts I*+ Programs TEC1080 Unified Technical Concepts II*+ Associate of Applied Science degrees are Computer Literacy...... 3 designed primarily for the student who wishes to Total General Education seek employment immediately after completing the for Most AAS Degrees...... 23-25 two-year program. Recommended Major Courses and Electives...... 44-51 Associate of Applied Science degrees require a Total Credit Hours general education component consisting of college- for Most AAS Degrees...... 67-70 level coursework, including all relevant prerequisites, *Designates courses with prerequisites. +Designates recommended courses for students planning to transfer to in each of the following areas: another institution or another program in the future.

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ments of the AAS degree, students will complete Agriculture courses in the respective program core. Recognizing agriculture as a principal industry in

CATALOG Missouri, MAC’s agriculture program offers students an opportunity to prepare for a career in this diverse Business Computer and progressive industry. The Associate of Applied Greetings Programming Science Degree in Agriculture prepares students to Employers have indicated an increasing demand Contact Info enter jobs in agriculture and/or horticulture following for employees with skills that include office technol- graduation. Typical positions include sales and Academic ogy, communications, computer skills, computer net- Calendar management in seed, feed, chemical, fertilizer and working skills and telecommunications. These are livestock pharmaceuticals industries, as well as all directly or indirectly related to the skills that will be About Mineral production management and financing. Area College gained in the Business and Computer Programming degree. Program Core Credit Hours Admissions & AGR1130 Animal Science...... 4 Records AGR1220 Plant Science...... 4 Program Core Credit Hours CIS1050 Intro to Computers* OR AGR1770 Contemporary Ag Issues I...... 2 Support CIS1750 Microcomputer Applications*...... 3 Services AGR1800 Ag Leadership & Employment...... 1 AGR2220 Ag Internship*...... 3 CIS1610 IT Fundamentals*...... 3 Tuition, AGR2320 Ag Economics ...... 3 CIS1870 Internetworking I *...... 3 Financial AGR2420 Soil Science and Mgt*...... 3 CIS1900 Fundamentals of Unix * OR Assistance HRT1070 Plant Propagation...... 3 CIS2080 Fundamentals of Linux*...... 3 HRT1150 Applied Plant Pest Mgt...... 3 CIS2100 Micro Database Management *...... 3 Student Life HRT2170 Horticulture Maintenance*...... 3 CIS2400 Web Page Development *...... 3 CSC1100 Programming Logic*...... 3 Academic & OST1500 Applied Accounting I*...... 3 AGR/HRT Electives...... 12 CSC1500 BASIC Programming *...... 3 General College CSC2400 Computer Programming in C++*...... 3 Policies TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 Subtotal...... 44 CSC2420 Java Script Programming *...... 3 CSC2470 Database Design with SQL *...... 3 Arts & Sciences General Education CSC2480 Database Programming with SQL *...... 3 Division Communications-1 written and 1 oral*...... 6 CSC2980 Capstone – Bus. Computer Prog*...... 1 Computer Literacy...... 3 PAW1060 Prep for Employment*...... 1 Career & History/Political Science*...... 3 Technical Ed. Computer Elective...... 3 Human Development...... 3 Division TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment0...... Mathematics*...... 3 Subtotal...... 41 Course Science*...... 5 Descriptions Subtotal...... 23 General Education ENG1330 English Composition I *...... 3 Total Credit Hours...... 67 Administration, *Designates courses with prerequisites. ENG1340 English Composition II *...... 3 Faculty Oral Communication...... 3 Human Development...... 3 History/Political Science...... 3 Agriculture Certificate Mathematics...... 6-10 Program Core Credit Hours Science...... 3-5 AGR1130 Animal Science...... 4 Subtotal...... 24-30 AGR1220 Plant Science...... 4 Total Credit Hours...... 65-71 AGR1800 Ag Leadership & Employment...... 1 *Designates courses with prerequisites. AGR2420 Soil Science and Mgt...... 3 +Designates recommended courses for transfer students. AGR/HRT Electives...... 12 TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 General Education Business Management Communications*...... 3 Whether managing a small business or admin- Computer Literacy...... 3 istering business activities and policies in a large Total Credit Hours for Certificate...... 30 *Designates courses with prerequisites firm, managerial personnel must understand various procedures in accounting, economics, finance, law, marketing and computers. College-level training is increasingly important for entry to and Business Related success in, this occupational area. A wide range MAC offers an extensive array of degree and of employment opportunities exist in fields such as certificate programs related to the business world. retail, manufacturing, insurance, finance, banking, These programs provide students with multiple computers, hospitals, small businesses and many options to pursue specialized careers in business. others. In addition to the general education require-

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Program Core Credit Hours +Designates recommended courses for transfer students CIS1050 Intro to Computers* OR CIS1750 Microcomputer Applications*...... 3 CIS1030 Information Tech for Business* ...... 3 CATALOG Business Management MGT1590 Personal Finance*...... 3 MGT1710 Human Resource Mgt*...... 3 — Accounting MGT1800 Business Math*...... 3 This program will prepare students for an Greetings MGT2200 Business Internship*...... 3 entry-level management position as an accounting Contact Info MGT1300 Org. Analysis and Mgt* OR paraprofessional. Strategically selected courses in MGT2660 Supervision/Mid-Mgt*...... 3 the degree plan provide students with the knowledge Academic MGT2980 Capstone – Business Mgt* ...... 1 Calendar OST1400 Business Communications I*...... 3 and skills necessary to compete in today’s OST2200 Intro to Business*...... 3 competitive environment of business. Possible areas About Mineral PAW1060 Prep for Employment*...... 1 of employment include positions as accounting Area College Accounting Electives...... 3 clerks, entry-level management positions in both Accounting Electives...... 3 Admissions & the public and the private sector in computerized Records Bus/Mgt Elective...... 3 Bus/Mgt Elective...... 3 accounting, tax accounting and other related areas Support Bus/Mgt Elective...... 3 of accounting and finance. Services Bus/Mgt Elective...... 3 Bus/Mgt Elective...... 3 Program Core Credit Hours Tuition, Computer Elective...... 3 CIS1050 Intro to Computers* OR Financial Computer Elective...... 3 CIS1750 Microcomputer Applications*...... 3 Assistance TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 CIS1030 Information Tech for Business*...... 3 Subtotal...... 56 CIS1650 Accounting on Microcomputer*...... 3 Student Life MGT1590 Personal Finance*...... 3 General Education MGT1710 Human Resource Mgt*...... 3 ENG1330 English Composition I*...... 3 Academic & MGT1800 Business Math*...... 3 General College Oral Communication...... 3 MGT2062 Managerial Accounting*...... 3 Policies Human Development...... 3 MGT2064 Cost Accounting*...... 3 History/Political Science...... 3 MGT2200 Business Internship*...... 3 Arts & Sciences Mathematics...... 3-5 MGT1300 Org. Analysis and Mgt.* OR Division Science...... 3-5 MGT2660 Supervision/Mid-Mgmt*+...... 3 Subtotal...... 18-22 Career & MGT2980 Capstone – Business Mgt* ...... 1 Total Credit Hours...... 74-78 Technical Ed. OST1400 Business Communications I*...... 3 Division *Designates courses with prerequisites +Designates recommended courses for transfer students OST2200 Intro to Business*...... 3 PAW1060 Prep for Employment*...... 1 Course Descriptions Accounting Electives...... 3 One-Year Certificate Accounting Electives...... 3 Administration, Bus/Mgt Elective...... 3 Faculty in Business Management Bus/Mgt Elective...... 3 The Certificate in Business Management is Bus/Mgt Elective...... 3 designed to provide the student with basic skills in Computer Elective...... 3 business and computers essential for entry into the TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 Subtotal...... 53 business world. General Education Program Core Credit Hours ENG1330 English Composition I*...... 3 CIS1050 Intro to Computers* OR Oral Communication...... 3 CIS1750 Microcomputer Applications * ...... 3 Human Development...... 3 MGT1590 Personal Finance*...... 3 History/Political Science...... 3 MGT1710 Human Resource Mgt*...... 3 Mathematics...... 3-5 MGT1800 Business Math*...... 3 Science...... 3-5 MGT1300 Org. Analysis and Mgt.* OR Subtotal...... 18-22 MGT2660 Supervision/Mid-Mgt.*...... 3 Total Credit Hours...... 74-78 MGT2980 Capstone – Business Mgt* ...... 1 *Designates courses with prerequisites +Designates recommended courses for transfer students OST1400 Business Communications I*...... 3 OST2200 Intro to Business*...... 3 PAW1060 Prep for Employment*...... 1 Accounting Elective...... 3 Business Management Accounting Elective...... 3 Bus/Mgmt. Elective...... 3 — Microcomputers Computer Elective...... 3 Computers have become a vital part of industry ENG1330 English Composition I*...... 3 and business today. The Business Management- TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 Microcomputer curriculum was developed to meet Total Credit Hours...... 38 the emerging need for businesses that require *Designates courses with prerequisites individuals with training on microcomputers.

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Students follow a well-rounded program of business TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 courses along with computer courses. Applications Subtotal...... 44 courses will be emphasized with extensive work on General Education

CATALOG ENG1330 English Composition I*...... 3 personal computers. Oral Communication ...... 3 Human Development...... 3 Program Core Credit Hours History/Political Science...... 3 Greetings CIS1050 Intro to Computers* OR Mathematics...... 6-10 CIS1750 Microcomputer Applications*...... 3 Science...... 3-5 Contact Info CIS1030 Information Tech for Business*...... 3 Subtotal...... 21-27 MGT1590 Personal Finance*...... 3 Academic MGT1710 Human Resource Mgt*...... 3 Total Credit Hours...... 65-71 Calendar *Designates courses with prerequisites MGT1800 Business Math*...... 3 +Designates recommended courses for transfer students About Mineral MGT2200 Business Internship*...... 3 Area College MGT1300 Org. Analysis and Mgt.* OR MGT2660 Supervisor/Mid-Mgt* +...... 3 Admissions & MGT2980 Capstone – Business Mgt* ...... 1 Computer Networking Certificate Records OST1400 Business Communications I*...... 3 OST2200 Intro to Business*...... 3 Program Core Credit Hours Support PAW1060 Prep for Employment*...... 1 Services CIS1610 IT Fundamentals*...... 3 Accounting Electives...... 6 CIS1620 A+ Computer Repair & Maint.*...... 3 Tuition, Bus/Mgt Electives...... 9 CIS1670 Fundamentals of Networking...... 3 Financial Computer Electives...... 12 CIS1750 Microcomputer Applications*...... 3 Assistance TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 CIS1840 Microsoft Networking Admin*...... 3 Subtotal...... 53 CIS1870 Internetworking I*...... 3 Student Life General Education CIS1890 Internetworking II*...... 3 ENG1330 English Composition I*...... 3 CIS2980 Capstone–Comp. Networking* ...... 1 Academic & Oral Communication...... 3 CSC1500 BASIC Programming*...... 3 General College Policies Human Development...... 3 PAW1060 Prep for Employment*...... 1 History/Political Science...... 3 TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 Arts & Sciences Mathematics...... 3-5 Subtotal...... 26 Division Science...... 3-5 General Education Subtotal...... 18-22 ENG1330 English Composition I*...... 3 Career & Total Credit Hours...... 74-78 Human Development...... 3 Technical Ed. *Designates courses with prerequisites Mathematics...... 3 Division +Designates recommended courses for transfer students Subtotal...... 9 Course Total Credit Hours...... 35 Descriptions *Designates courses with prerequisites Computer Networking +Designates recommended courses for transfer students Administration, Computer network technician and engineering Faculty fields are consistently exhibiting shortages. The AAS in Computer Networking was developed to address Office Systems these shortages. Students will gain skills in network Technology administration and be given opportunities to study Today’s office environments vary significantly for examinations, which if passed, will certify them in from their appearances a few years ago. Many specific networking specialty areas. offices are paperless, virtually all use computers and many offices do their own graphic layouts. Program Core Credit Hours CIS1610 IT Fundamentals*...... 3 Therefore, the need for highly-trained workers has CIS1620 A+ Computer Repair*...... 3 never been greater. CIS1670 Fundamentals of Networking*...... 3 The Office Systems Technology program has CIS1680 Fundamentals of Net Security*...... 3 been designed to prepare workers for this exciting CIS1750 Microcomputer Applications*...... 3 CIS1840 Microsoft Networking Admin*...... 3 field. After extensive consultation with business CIS1870 Internetworking I*...... 3 people and educators, a degree plan was devised CIS1890 Internetworking II*...... 3 that allows students to gain expertise in the skills CIS1900 Fundamentals of Unix* OR required of today’s administrative assistants. CIS2080 Fundamentals of Linux*...... 3 In addition to receiving instruction in areas CIS2670 Internetworking III*...... 3 CIS2690 Internetworking IV*...... 3 considered traditional for office personnel, students CIS2980 Capstone – Computer Networking* ...... 1 receive instruction in computer applications as well CSC1500 BASIC Programming*...... 3 as accounting and related business subjects. PAW1060 Prep for Employment...... 1 Management Elective...... 3 Program Elective...... 3

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Program Core Credit Hours hours CIS1050 Intro to Computers* OR 1. Pass a comprehensive objective exam with CIS1750 Microcomputer Applications*...... 3 CIS1650 Accounting on Microcomputer *...... 3 80% accuracy. CATALOG MGT1160 Customer Relations*...... 3 2. Pass a practical filing exam with 80% accuracy. MGT1710 Human Resource Management*...... 3 MGT1800 Business Math *...... 3 OST1500 Applied Accounting I — 3 credit hours Greetings OST1020 Keyboarding II *...... 3 1. Score 80% on a comprehensive exam covering Contact Info OST1080 Ten Key Numeric Skills*...... 1 applied accounting theory and application as OST1100 Filing Systems/Records Mgt *...... 2 outlined in the latest course outline. Academic OST1350 Admin Business Procedures*...... 3 Calendar OST1400 Business Communications I *...... 3 OST2000 Transcription Skills — 3 credit hours OST1500 Applied Accounting I*...... 3 About Mineral OST1520 Applied Accounting II *...... 3 1. Pass a comprehensive exam with 80% Area College OST2000 Transcription Skills *...... 3 accuracy. OST2080 Business Applications *...... 3 Admissions & OST2400 Business Internship — 3 credit hours Records OST2200 Intro to Business*...... 3 OST2300 Business Communications II*...... 3 1. Three years full-time, verifiable office Support OST2400 Business Internship *...... 3 experience Services OST2980 Capstone–Office Sys. Tech* ...... 1 2. Sophomore status with 2.0 GPA in administra- PAW1060 Prep for Employment*...... 1 Tuition, Computer Elective...... 3 tive office assistant subjects Financial TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 3. The student must present a letter and/or Assistance Subtotal...... 53 resume to the instructor of the class stating this Student Life General Education experience. A conference will be held with the ENG1330 English Composition I *...... 3 student. Two members of the department will Academic & Oral Communication...... 3 evaluate the students’ experience and consult General College Human Development...... 3 Policies History/Political Science...... 3 with the dean for approval of the student’s Mathematics...... 3-5 request. Arts & Sciences Science...... 3-5 Division Subtotal...... 18-22 Career & Total Credit Hours...... 71-75 Office Systems Technology Technical Ed. *Designates courses with prerequisites +Designates recommended courses for transfer students Certificate Division The Certificate in Office Systems Technology is Course designed to provide the student with basic skills in Descriptions Office Systems Technology general office procedures and computers essential for entry into the business world. Administration, Test-Out Policy Faculty Students should make arrangements with the Program Core Credit Hours instructor during registration and take the test during CIS2350 Microsoft Word*...... 3 the first week of class. MGT1160 Customer Relations*...... 3 OST1020 Keyboarding II*...... 3 OST1000 Keyboarding I — 3 credit hours OST1080 10 Key Numeric Skills*...... 1 1. Key 40 wpm for five minutes with no more than OST1100 Filing Systems/Records Mgt *...... 2 two errors. OST1350 Administrative Bus. Proced*...... 3 OST1400 Business Communications I*...... 3 2. Pass a comprehensive objective exam cover- OST1500 Applied Accounting I*...... 3 ing general keyboarding knowledge with 80% OST2200 Intro to Business*...... 3 accuracy. OST2980 Capstone – Off. Sys. Tech*...... 1 3. Pass a 30-minute skill test of keying ability with PAW1060 Preparation for Employment*...... 1 mailable copy. TSA000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 Subtotal...... 26 OST1020 Keyboarding II — 3 credit hours General Education 1. Key 50 wpm for five minutes with no more than Communications...... 3 Computer Literacy...... 3 two errors. Subtotal...... 6 2. Pass a comprehensive objective exam cover- Total Credit Hours...... 32 ing general keyboarding knowledge with 80% accuracy. 3. Pass a 30-minute skill test of keying ability with Medical Coding mailable copy. When a patient receives health care, a record of the observations, medical or surgical interventions OST1100 Filing Systems and Records Mgt — 2 credit and treatment outcomes is maintained. The

74 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Career & Technical Education Division > Business Related

record includes information the patient provides Medical Coding Certificate concerning his or her symptoms and medical history, The Certificate in Medical Coding is designed examination results, x-ray reports and laboratory to provide the student with the knowledge and CATALOG tests, diagnoses and treatment plans. understanding needed to analyze medical Accurate medical coding is necessary to secure records and assign codes that classify diagnoses Greetings maximum reimbursement for the healthcare provider and procedures while applying the principles of and to ensure legal compliance on claims. The professional and ethical conduct. The program Contact Info Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical should prepare the student for an entry-level position Academic Coding has been designed to provide the student as a medical coder in a hospital, clinic, or other Calendar with the knowledge and understanding needed to health care facility. analyze medical records and assign codes that About Mineral classify diagnoses and procedures, while applying Program Core Credit Hours Area College HLT2350 Medical Terminology & Intro to Pathology...... 3 the principles of professional and ethical conduct. HLT2360 Medical Terminology II*...... 3 Admissions & Students completing the AAS Degree in Medical OST1000 Keyboarding I...... 3 Records Coding are prepared for an entry level position OST1080 Ten-Key Numeric Skills...... 1 Support in one of the fastest-growing industries. This OST1100 Filing Systems & Records Mgt*...... 2 Services administrative position assists medical research and OST1300 Office Procedures I*...... 3 OST1400 Business Communications I*...... 3 Tuition, reimbursement in a medical office, hospital, or other OST1602 Intro to Coding*...... 3 Financial health care settings. Medical Coding graduates OST1608 Diagnosis and Coding I*...... 3 Assistance typically work in physicians’ offices, clinics, OST1620 Medical Office Procedures...... 1 OST1622 Essentials of A & P for Coders...... 3 Student Life hospitals, insurance companies, medical billing agencies and consulting firms. OST1640 Medical Software/Electronic Billing...... 2 OST2602 Diagnosis and Coding II*...... 3 Academic & General College Program Core Credit Hours OST2604 Diagnosis and Coding III*...... 3 Policies HLT2350 Med Term/Intro Pathology*...... 3 PAW1060 Preparation for Employment...... 1 HLT2360 Med Terminology II*...... 3 OST2980 Office Systems Capstone...... 1 Arts & Sciences MGT1800 Business Math *...... 3 General Education Division OST1000 Keyboarding I*...... 3 Communications (Choose 1 course)...... 3 OST1020 Keyboarding II*...... 3 ENG1330 English Composition I* Career & OST1080 Ten Key Numeric Skills*...... 1 ENG1440 Public Speaking Technical Ed. ENG1670 Interpersonal Communications I Computers Division OST1100 Filing Systems/Records Mgt*...... 2 OST1350 Admin Business Procedures I*...... 3 (Choose 1 course)...... 3 CIS1050 Introduction to Computers Course OST1400 Business Communications I *...... 3 Descriptions OST1500 Applied Accounting I*...... 3 CIS1750 Microcomputer Applications* OST1602 Intro to Coding & Reimb Systems*...... 3 Total Credit Hours...... 44 * Designates courses with prerequisites. Administration, OST1608 Diagnosis & Proced. Coding *...... 3 Faculty OST1620 Medical Office Procedures*...... 1 OST1640 Medical Software/Elec Billing*...... 2 OST2400 Business Internship *...... 3 Business Management OST2602 Diagnosis & Proced. Coding II*...... 3 OST2604 Diagnosis & Proced. Coding III*...... 3 — Retail Pharmacy OST2610 Medical Transcription*...... 3 Technician OST2980 Capstone–Office Sys. Tech.* ...... 1 Community pharmacies have a totally different PAW1060 Prep for Employment*...... 1 appearance than just a few years ago. Many TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 Subtotal...... 50 pharmacies virtually all use computers and depend General Education on currently technological advances to provide ENG1330 English Composition I *...... 3 customer service and process prescriptions. The Oral Communication...... 3 need for highly-trained Pharmacy Technicians has Computer Literacy...... 3 never been greater. History/Political Science...... 3 The Retail Pharmacy Technician program has Human Development...... 3 Mathematics...... 3-5 been designed to train workers in this exciting field. OST1622 Essentials of A&P for Coders*...... 3 After extensive consultation with local business Subtotal...... 21-23 people, a degree plan was devised that allows Total Credit Hours...... 71-73 students to gain expertise in the skills required of *Designates courses with prerequisites +Designates recommended courses for transfer students today’s Pharmacy Technicians. This plan is open to all students who have completed the Pharmacy Technician courses. In addition to receiving instruction in areas

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 75 Career & Technical Education Division > Child Development

considered “traditional” for Pharmacy Technicians, students receive instruction in computer applications Child Development as well as accounting and related business subjects. MAC provides a seamless career pathway for a

CATALOG career in working with young children (age birth to Program Core Credit Hours five years). The Child Development program includes CIS1050 Intro to Computers OR...... 3 a two-tiered approach in training and education. Greetings CIS1750 Microcomputer Applications* CIS 1030 Information Technology for Business*...... 3 Both tiers are designed to move the student from Contact Info HLT2350 Medical Terminology I...... 3 the One-Year Certificate to the Associate of Applied HLT2360 Medical Terminology II...... 3 Science in Child Development. Academic MGT1590 Personal Finance*...... 3 Calendar Preparation for the nationally recognized Child MGT1710 Human Resource Management...... 3 Development Associate credential (CDA) is available MGT1800 Business Math*...... 3 About Mineral in four, three-hour, consecutive eight-week courses Area College MGT2660 Supervision/Mid-Mgt OR...... 3 MGT1300 Organizational Analysis and Mgmt. beginning each fall semester. All 12 hours transfer Admissions & OST1400 Business Communications I *...... 3 to the one-year certificate and/or the AAS degree. Records OST2200 Intro to Business...... 3 (Dependent on grant availability) PHR1100 Introduction to Pharmacy...... 3 Support PHR1110 Introduction to Pharmacy Lab...... 2 Program Core Credit Hours Services PHR1120 Pharmacy Calculations…...……………………...3 ECE1000 Intro to Early Childhood Education...... 3 PHR1130 Pharmacy Tech Leadership & Dev...... 1 ECE1020 Guiding Alternatives for Young Children...... 3 Tuition, PHR1200 Pharmacology for Pharmacy Techs...... 3 Financial ECE1040 Early Childhood Health, Safety and Assistance PHR1300 Pharmacy Technician Internship I...... 3 Nutrition...... 3 PHR1400 Pharmacy Technician Internship II...... 3 ECE2002 Practicum Classroom Experiences*...... 4 Student Life Accounting Electives...... 3 ECE2020 Emerging Language and Literacy...... Subtotal...... 51 ECE2040 Home, School and Family...... 3 Academic & General Education EDU1300 Child Development...... 3 General College Communications (1 written & 1 oral) EDU2400 Infant/Toddler Methods and Materials*...... 3 Policies ENG1330 English Composition I *...... 3 EDU2420 Organization and Management of EC Programs*.3 Arts & Sciences Oral Communication...... 3 MGT1710 Human Resource Management...... 3 Division Human Development...... 3 PAW1060 Prep for Employment...... 1 History/Political Science...... 3 ECE2300 Professional Portfolio Assessment...... 1 Career & Mathematics...... 3-5 TSA000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 Technical Ed. Science Course Specific Electives Division OST1622 Essential of A&P for Coders*...... 3 (choose 2 courses-see degree plan)...... 6 TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 General Education Course Subtotal...... 18-20 Communications-1 written and 1 oral...... 6 Descriptions Total Credit Hours...... 69-71 Human Development + Recommended course for transfer students. (1 social science and 1 psychology course)...... 6 Administration, * Designates courses with prerequisites. Faculty History/Political Science...... 3 Mathematics (MAT1130 or higher OR MGT 1800) Business Math...... 3 Physical/Biological Science w/lab ...... 5 Pharmacy Technician Total Credit Hours...... 65 Certificate *Designates course with a prerequisite. The Certificate in Pharmacy Technician is designed to provide the student with basic technical Child Development Certificate and practical training essential for entry into the pharmacy world. Program Core Credit Hours PHR1100 Intro to Pharmacy...... 5 ECE1000 Intro to Early Childhood Education...... 3 PHR1110 Intro to Pharmacy Lab...... 2 ECE1020 Guiding Alternatives for Young Children...... 3 PHR1120 Pharmacy Calculations...... 3 ECE1040 Early Childhood Health, Safety and PHR1130 Pharm Tech Leadership & Dev...... 1 Nutrition...... 3 PHR1200 Pharmacology for Pharm Techs...... 3 ECE2002 Practicum Classroom Experiences*...... 4 PHR1300 Pharm Tech Internship I...... 3 EDU1300 Child Development...... 3 PHR1400 Pharm Tech Internship II...... 3 EDU2400 Infant/Toddler Methods and Materials*...... 3 HLT2350 Medical Terminology I...... 3 EDU2420 Organization and Management of Early Childhood HLT2360 Medical Terminology II...... 3 Programs*...... 3 OST1622 Essentials of A&P...... 3 MGT1710 Human Resources Management...... 3 TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment ...... 0 PAW1060 Prep for Employment...... 1 General Education Requirements Total Credit Hours...... 29 English (1 oral)...... 3 Human Development (1 social science or 1 psychology)....3 Computer (CIS1050 or higher)...... 3 Total Credit Hours...... 35

76 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Career & Technical Education Division > Criminal Justice

*Designates course with a prerequisite. CRJ2320 Admin of Correctional Services...... 3 Child Development Associate (National) credential CRJ2340 Concepts of Community Corrections...... 3 ECE1000 Intro to Early Childhood Education...... 3 CRJ1520 Criminology...... 3 ECE1020 Guiding Alternatives for Young Children...... 3 CRJ2380 Probation & Parole in America...... 3 CATALOG ECE1040 Early Childhood Health, Safety and Program Electives...... 6 Nutrition...... 3 General Education ECE1060 CDA Credential Prep...... 3 Communications...... 6 Greetings Total Credit Hours...... 12 Computer Literacy...... 3 Note: Nine hours of child-related college credit hours provide training and Human Development...... 3 Contact Info education in working with young children in a developmentally appropriate child care program. The ECE1060 course prepares students for the final History/Political Science...... 6 Academic assessment process required by Washington D.C. Council for Professional Mathematics...... 6-10 Recognition. The student must be working with children in a child care setting Calendar or conduct a minimum of five hours per week in an accredited child care Science...... 3-5 program during the acquisition of the CDA. TSA...... 0 About Mineral Total Credit Hours...... 66-70 Area College Admissions & Records Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Support —Forensic Investigation Services This program is designed for students who plan Criminal Justice to complete an Associate of Applied Science degree Tuition, Financial — Missouri Department in Forensic Investigations and work in investigations, Assistance of Corrections both in law enforcement and the private sector. A four-year degree is strongly advised for Student Life Missouri Department of Corrections Custody and Non-Custody staff may receive college credit from students interested in working for the federal Academic & MAC for training completed with the Department of government. Students are offered two options when General College seeking an education in criminal justice: Policies Corrections. Credits earned through the Department of Corrections training will apply to the college’s AAS • Follow the degree plan as noted below for an AAS Arts & Sciences degree program in Criminal Justice. For information in Forensic Investigation OR Division regarding eligibility, please contact the Eastern • Seek the advice of their advisor to put them on Career & Region Training Center at (573) 218-6171 or the a path for a bachelor’s degree from a four-year Technical Ed. MAC Career & Technical Education dean’s office at college or university. Division (573) 518-2157. Program Core Credit Hours Course CRJ1010 Criminal Justice Internship*...... 3 Descriptions CRJ1100 Intro to Criminal Justice...... 3 CRJ1130 Intro to Forensics...... 3 Administration, Criminal Justice Faculty CRJ1200 Criminal Investigations I...... 3 —Correctional Administration CRJ1400 Criminal Law*...... 3 This program is designed for students who CRJ1500 Criminal Evidence...... 3 plan to complete an Associate of Applied Science CRJ1520 Criminology...... 3 degree in Correctional Administration and work in a CRJ2120 Police Photography...... 3 correctional institution. CRJ2140 Forensic Crime Scene Investigation*...... 3 A four-year degree is strongly advised for CRJ2160 Crime Scene Analysis*...... 3 CRJ2300 Criminal Justice Career Prep OR students interested in working in the administration PAW1060 Prep for Employment...... 1 area of corrections. Students are offered two options Program Electives...... 6 when seeking an education in criminal justice: General Education • Follow the degree plan as noted below for an AAS Communications...... 6 in Correctional Administration OR Human Development...... 3 • Seek the advice of their advisor to put them on History/Political Science...... 6 Math...... 6-10 a path for a bachelor’s degree from a four-year PHS1250 Introductory Chemistry...... 5 college or university. Computer Literacy...... 3 TSA...... 0 Program Core Credit Hours Total Credit Hours...... 66-70 CRJ1010 Criminal Justice Internship*...... 3 CRJ1100 Intro to Criminal Justice...... 3 CRJ1400 Criminal Law*...... 3 CRJ1500 Criminal Evidence...... 3 Criminal Justice CRJ1600 Juvenile Justice System...... 3 — Judicial Administration CRJ1800 Intro to Corrections...... 3 This program is designed for students who CRJ2300 Criminal Justice Career Prep OR PAW1060 Prep for Employment...... 1 lan to complete an Associate of Applied Science

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 77 Career & Technical Education Division > Criminal Justice

degree in Judicial Administration and work in a Court a path for a bachelor’s degree from a four-year Administration, Court Clerk, or related services field. college or university. A four-year degree is strongly advised for

CATALOG Program Core Credit Hours students interested in working for the federal CRJ1010 Criminal Justice Internship*...... 3 government. Students are offered two options when CRJ1100 Introduction to Criminal Justice...... 3 Greetings seeking an education in criminal justice: CRJ1200 Criminal Investigations I...... 3 • Follow the degree plan as noted below for an AAS CRJ1400 Criminal Law*...... 3 Contact Info in Judicial Administration OR CRJ1500 Criminal Evidence...... 3 CRJ1600 Juvenile Justice System...... 3 Academic • Seek the advice of their advisor to put them on CRJ1710 Community Policing OR Calendar a path for a bachelor’s degree from a four-year CRJ1700 Patrol & Traffic Law...... 3 college or university. CRJ1520 Criminology OR About Mineral CRJ1300 Criminal Investigations II...... 3 Area College Program Core Credit Hours CRJ1800 Introduction to Corrections...... 3 CRJ1010 Criminal Justice Internship...... 3 CRJ1900 Police Administration*...... 3 Admissions & CRJ1100 Intro to Criminal Justice...... 3 Records CRJ2300 Criminal Justice Career Prep OR CRJ1170 Intro to Courts...... 3 PAW1060 Prep for Employment...... 1 Support CRJ1400 Criminal Law*...... 3 Program Electives ...... 6 Services CRJ1440 Criminal Court Process & Issues*...... 3 General Education CRJ1500 Criminal Evidence...... 3 Communications...... 6 Tuition, CRJ1540 Criminal Procedures...... 3 Human Development...... 3 Financial CRJ1600 Juvenile Justice System...... 3 History/Political Science...... 6 Assistance CRJ 2200 Ethics for Legal Professionals...... 3 Math...... 6 CRJ2300 Criminal Justice Career Prep OR Student Life Science...... 3-5 PAW1060 Prep for Employment...... 1 Computer Literacy...... 3 Academic & MGT1710 Human Resource Mgt...... 3 TSA...... 0 General College MGT2660 Supervision:Mid-Mgt...... 3 Total Credit Hours...... 64-70 Policies OST1500 Applied Accounting I...... 3 OST1520 Applied Accounting II*...... 3 Arts & Sciences Program Elective...... 3 Criminal Justice Division General Education Communications...... 6 Career & —Security Management Technical Ed. Human Development...... 3 This program is designed for students who plan Division History/Political Science...... 6 to complete an Associate of Applied Science degree Mathematics...... 3-5 in Security Management and work in a security Course Science...... 3-5 Descriptions Computer Literacy...... 3 management field. A four-year degree is strongly TSA...... 0 advised for students interested in working in the Administration, Total Credit Hours...... 64-68 management area of security. Students are offered Faculty two options when seeking an education in criminal justice: Criminal Justice • Follow the degree plan as noted below for an AAS —Law Enforcement in Corrections Management or This program is designed for students who plan • Seek the advice of their advisor to put them on to complete an Associate of Applied Science degree a path for a bachelor’s degree from a four-year in Law Enforcement and work in a police, deputy college or university. sheriff, corrections or related services field. A one-year certificate is also available. Contact A four-year degree is strongly advised for the Department of Public Safety for further students interested in working for the federal information, (573) 518 -2148. government. Students are offered three options Program Core Credit Hours when seeking an education in criminal justice: CRJ1010 Criminal Justice Internship*...... 3 • Follow the degree plan as noted below for an AAS CRJ1100 Introduction to Criminal Justice...... 3 in Criminal Justice OR CRJ1200 Criminal Investigations I...... 3 • Take a 1000–hour police academy certification CRJ1260 Intro to Security Management...... 3 course inside of this degree plan for an AAS CRJ1400 Criminal Law*...... 3 CRJ1500 Criminal Evidence...... 3 in Criminal Justice and become Peace Officer CRJ2220 Principles of Homeland Security...... 3 Standards Training (POST) certified in Missouri CRJ2240 Security Management & Operations...... 3 OR CRJ2260 Private Security & Public Safety...... • Seek the advice of their advisor to put them on CRJ2280 Emergency & Crisis Management...... 3 CRJ2300 Criminal Justice Career Prep OR PAW1060 Prep for Employment...... 1

78 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Career & Technical Education Division > Electrical/Electronics Technology

Program Electives...... 6 Physical Science...... 3-5 General Education Total Credit Hours...... 64-70 Communications...... 6 See Course Descriptions for prerequisites.

CATALOG Human Development...... 3 History/Political Science...... 6 Math...... 6 Greetings Science...... 3-5 Computer Literacy...... 3 Engineering Contact Info TSA...... 0 Total Credit Hours...... 64-70 Technology Academic Calendar About Mineral Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology Area College —Civil Architecture Admissions & Technology Technicians usually work with architects, civil Records One of the reasons for recent rapid changes in engineers, surveyors, or project engineers as a Support engineering and technology is the widespread use part of either a design team or field crew. They Services of electronic devices. Many of the new industries also work with architects and engineers doing and service-related occupations rely heavily design and drafting work, preparing cost estimates, Tuition, Financial on electronics. Industries such as automobile working as on-site project managers, conducting Assistance manufacturing have been changed by new uses materials testing and either working for or becoming of microprocessors and other electronic devices. independent contractors. Job opportunities include, Student Life In addition electrical demands have been growing but are not limited to: soil conservation, surveyor’s Academic & both in residential and industrial construction. assistant, architectural design/drafting/estimating, General College Skilled technicians are needed to insure safe structural design/drafting/estimating and highway Policies efficient installations in accordance with the design and planning. Arts & Sciences National Electrical Code. There is a growing need Division Program Core Credit Hours for technicians who can maintain both electrical AGR2420 Soil Science...... 3 Career & and electronics equipment. Students at MAC gain PAW1060 Preparation for Employment...... 1 Technical Ed. practical hands-on experience along with a solid TEC1260 Topographic & Map Drafting...... 3 Division background of theory. Job opportunities include, TEC1300 Computer Aided Design / Drafting...... 3 TEC1330 CAD/D-Special Problems...... 3 but are not limited to electrical estimating, hospital Course TEC1340 CAD/D-Special Appl Prog...... 3 Descriptions instrumentation maintenance, automobile electronics TEC1520 Construction Methods & Estimating...... 3 manufacturing, municipal facilities maintenance, Administration, TEC1540 Surveying I...... 3 Faculty small appliance repair, aerospace applications, TEC1630 Principles of Engineering...... 3 biomedical instrumentation, computer maintenance, TEC1680 Civil Engineering/Architecture...... 3 electronics drafting, process instrumentation, TEC1730 Problem Analysis...... 1 TEC1780 Blueprint Reading...... 3 robotics and telecommunications. TEC1930 Mfg. Safety OSHA 30/HAZCOM...... 3 TEC2050 Engineering Design & Development...... 3 Program Core Credit Hours TEC1730 Problem Analysis...... 1 TEC/RET Elective...... 6 TEC1780 Blueprint Reading...... 3 TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 EEE1500 Basic Electronics...... 3 General Education EEE1550 Electrical Systems...... 3 Communications (1 written or 1 oral)...... 6 EEE1580 Practical Electronics I...... 3 Computer Literacy...... 3 EEE1600 Practical Electronics II...... 3 Hum Dev/History/Political Science...... 3 EEE1710 National Electric Code...... 3 Mathematics...... 6-10 EEE1910 Electronic Servicing...... 3 Physical Science...... 3-5 EEE1970 Programmable Logic Controllers...... 3 Total Credit Hours...... 65-71 EEE2020 Basic Soldering Techniques...... 2 See Course Descriptions for prerequisites. EEE2040 Digital Electronics I...... 3 TEC1930 Mfg. Safety OSHA 30/HAZCOM...... 3 TEC Elective (EEE, RET, or TEC)...... 9 PAW1060 Preparation for Employment...... 1 Engineering Technology TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 General Education —Design Drafting Communications (1 written or 1 oral)...... 6 Computer usage in design drafting requires Computer Literacy...... 3 technicians who are trained in all phases of Hum Dev/History/Political Science...... 3 computer use. With the advent of Computer-Aided Mathematics...... 6-10 Manufacturing (CAM), the drafting technician

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 79 Career & Technical Education Division > Fire Science Technology

must also plan drawings to be used for computer In addition, new advances in robotics, computer- numerically controlled machines and other aided manufacturing and process control systems techniques. Graduates in design drafting may are integrated into both hands-on and theory CATALOG enter a wide variety of industries which parallel the classes. Job opportunities include, but are not various engineering fields. These include aerospace, limited to: quality control technician, safety specialist, Greetings architectural, piping, electrical, electronics and time measure analyst, plant layout technician, structural among others. Job opportunities include, industrial maintenance, robotic programmer, Contact Info but are not limited to: soil conservation technician, production supervisor, plant engineering technician, Academic field surveys, lab testing; State Highway Department methods analyst, process instrumentation, product Calendar draftsperson, manufacturing, drafting; lumber yards, development and CADD/CAM. preparation of drawings/estimating; municipal About Mineral Program Core Credit Hours Area College facilities, drafting, surveyor’s office, map preparation/ MFG1060 Manufacturing Equipment & Operation...... 3 drafting; architectural design/drafting/estimating; EEE1550 Electrical Systems...... 3 Admissions & structural design/drafting/estimating; aerospace PAW1060 Preparation for Employment...... 1 Records design/drafting/estimating; heating/air conditioning TEC1300 Computer Aided Design/Drafting...... 3 TEC1350 Intro to Robotics...... 3 Support design/drafting; map and topographic drafting; Services TEC1560 Mfg. Process & Estimating...... 3 electrical utilities, drafting; highway design and TEC1580 Quality Control/Testing Fundamentals...... 3 Tuition, planning; and product development. TEC1630 Principles of Engineering...... 3 Financial TEC1710 Computer Integrated Manufacturing...... 3 Assistance Program Core Credit Hours TEC1730 Problem Analysis...... 1 PAW1060 Preparation for Employment...... 1 TEC1780 Blueprint Reading...... 3 Student Life TEC1300 Computer Aided Design / Drafting...... 3 TEC1930 Mfg. Safety OSHA30 & HAZCOM...... 3 TEC1320 Advanced Computer Aided Design...... 3 TEC2030 Basic Fluid Power...... 3 Academic & TEC1330 CADD-Special Problems...... 3 TEC2050 Engineering Design & Development...... 3 General College TEC1340 CAD/D-Special Appl Prog...... 3 Policies TEC Electives...... 6 TEC1530 Three-Dimensional Modeling...... 3 TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 TEC1580 Quality Control/Testing Fundamentals...... 3 Arts & Sciences TEC1630 Principles of Engineering...... 3 Division General Education TEC1680 Civil Engineering/Architecture...... 3 Communications (1 written or 1 oral)...... 6 Career & TEC1710 Computer Integrated Manufacturing...... 3 Computer Literacy...... 3 Technical Ed. TEC1730 Problem Analysis...... 1 Hum Dev/History/Political Science...... 3 Division TEC1780 Blueprint Reading...... 3 Mathematics...... 6-10 TEC1930 Mfg. Safety OSAH30 & HAZCOM...... 3 Physical Science...... 3-5 Course TEC2050 Engineering Design & Development...... 3 Total Credit Hours...... 65-71 Descriptions TEC/RET/EEE Elective...... 6 See Course Descriptions for prerequisites. TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 Administration, Faculty General Education Communications (1 written or 1 oral)...... 6 Computer Literacy...... 3 Fire Science Hum Dev/History/Political Science...... 3 Mathematics...... 6-10 Technology Physical Science...... 3-5 Since 1999, MAC, through its Fire and Rescue Total Credit Hours...... 65-71 Academy, has offered an Associate of Applied See Course Descriptions for prerequisites. Science degree and one-year certificate in Fire Science Technology. The degree or certificate program makes use of classroom instruction and Engineering Technology practical skill demonstrations conducted at the —Manufacturing multi-use training site on the Park Hills campus. The Manufacturing Technology program This state-of-the-art facility lets students participate allows students to specialize in any of the following in training that requires them to connect academic major divisions: management, production and instruction to real-world situations and to develop personnel. Management is concerned with the critical problem-solving skills. planning, organization and overseeing of the work. A one-year certificate is also available. Contact Production deals with the actual making of goods, the Department of Public Safety at (573) 518-2148 while personnel is centered on the hiring, firing, for more information. training, advancement and retraining of workers. Students receive training in designing manufactured Program Core Credit Hours FST1050 Firefighter Technology...... 12 goods, engineering the product, making working FST1330 Ropes and Rappelling...... 1 drawings, planning production and estimating costs. FST1390 Natural Cover Fires...... 1

80 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Career & Technical Education Division > Industrial Maintenance

FST1520 Vehicle Extrication-Passenger...... 1 Computer Literacy...... 3 FST2130 Intro to Fire Inspection...... 2 Hum Dev/History/Political Science...... 3 FST2140 Tech Principles Fire Prevention...... 3 Mathematics...... 6-10 FST2320 Incident Command System Basic...... 1 Science...... 3-5 CATALOG FST2330 Incident Command System Interm...... 1 Total Credit Hours ...... 68-76 FST2350 Incident Command System Adv...... 1 See Course Descriptions for prerequisites. FST2400 Hazardous Materials Operations...... 2 Greetings FST2420 Hazardous Materials Awareness...... 1 Contact Info FST2520 Fire Officer I*...... 3 Industrial Maintenance HLT1770 First Responder...... 3 Academic MGT1940 Management Seminar...... 1 Certificate Calendar PAW1060 Preparation for Employment...... 1 General Education & Electives Program Core Credit Hours About Mineral Communications (1 written and 1 oral)...... 6 Mechanical...... 9 Area College Computer Literacy...... 3 TEC1720 Mechanisms...... 3 TEC1780 Blueprint Reading...... 3 Mathematics...... 3 Admissions & TEC1300 Computer Aided Design/Drafting...... 3 Records Physical Education...... 1 POS1180 American Political Systems...... 3 Electrical...... 6 Support SOC1130 General Sociology...... 3 EEE1550 Electrical Systems...... 3 Services Additional Electives...... 11 EEE1580 Practical Electronics I...... 3 TSA...... 0 Automation...... 6 Tuition, Total Credit Hours...... 64 TEC1350 Introduction to Robotics...... 3 Financial EEE1970 Programmable Logic Controllers...... 3 Assistance *Designates courses with prerequisites •Additional course options available. Power...... 3 Student Life TEC2030 Basic Fluid Power...... 3 Manufacturing...... 6 Academic & MFG1060 Mfg. Equipment & Operations...... 3 General College TEC1560 Mfg. Processes & Estimating...... 3 Policies Industrial Maintenance The AAS in Industrial Maintenance was Additional Courses...... 4 Arts & Sciences developed to meet the increasing need for TEC1930 Mfg. Safety OSHA 30/HAZCOM...... 3 Division PAW1060 Prep for Employment...... 1 maintenance technicians in industry. Students TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 Career & graduating with this degree become competent in Total Credit Hours...... 34 Technical Ed. high demand maintenance fields. In addition to the See Course Descriptions for prerequisites. Division general education requirements of the AAS, students Course will complete courses in the following areas. Descriptions Program Core Credit Hours Machine Tool Administration, Mechanical...... 9 Faculty TEC1720 Mechanisms...... 3 Technology TEC1780 Blueprint Reading...... 3 Survey data collected by the Regional Technical TEC1300 Computer Aided Design/Drafting...... 3 Education Council indicated there would be an Electrical...... 9 increased demand for employees with computer, EEE1550 Electrical Systems...... 3 automation and robotics, CNC and PLC skills in EEE1710 National Electric Code...... 3 Electrical Elective...... 3 the future. These are all skills that will be acquired Automation...... 9 through the AAS in Machine Tool Technology. In TEC1350 Introduction to Robotics...... 3 addition to the general education requirements of the EEE1970 Programmable Logic Controllers...... 3 AAS, students will complete the following courses. Automation Elective...... 3 Power...... 6 Program Core Credit Hours TEC2030 Basic Fluid Power...... 3 TEC1000 Machine Shop I...... 6 Power Elective...... 3 TEC1100 Technical Internship *...... 3 Manufacturing...... 9 TEC1160 Machine Shop II*...... 6 MFG1060 Mfg. Equipment & Operations...... 3 TEC1300 Computer Aided Design/Drafting...... 3 TEC1560 Mfg. Processes & Estimating...... 3 TEC1320 Advanced Computer Aided Design/Drafting*.....3 Manufacturing Elective...... 3 TEC1390 Machine Shop III*...... 6 TEC1430 Machine Shop IV*...... 6 Additional Courses...... 5-7 TEC1770 Computer Numerical Control*...... 3 TEC1930 Mfg. Safety OSHA 30/HAZCOM...... 3 TEC1790 Basic Numerical Control Programming...... 3 PAW1060 Prep for Employment...... 1 TEC1800 Advanced Computer Numerical Control*...... 3 Additional Elective...... 1-3 TEC1810 Numerical Control Planning & Tooling*...... 2 TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 MGT1940 Management Seminar...... 1 General Education...... 22-47 PAW1060 Preparation for Employment...... 1 Communications (1 written and 1 oral)...... 6 Subtotal...... 46

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 81 Career & Technical Education Division > Physical Therapist Assistant

General Education Mathematics ▲◘...... 3 Communications (1 written and 1 oral)...... 6 Computer Literacy ...... 3 Computer Literacy...... 3 Subtotal...... 24 - 26 Hum Development...... 3

CATALOG Program Core History/Political Science...... 3 Trimester I Mathematics...... 6-10 PTA1000 Anatomy and Physiology for PTA* (CC)...... 5 Science...... 3-5 Greetings PTA 1000 Anatomy and Physiology for PTA* (CC)...... 5 Subtotal...... 24-30 PTA 1002 Introduction to PTA (CC)...... 2 Contact Info Total Credit Hours...... 70-76 PTA 1062 Basic Patient Care & Lab* (CC)...... 3 PTA 1080 Physical Agents and Modalities & Lab* (CC).....3 Academic PTA 1100 Clinical Practice I* (CC)...... 1 Calendar Machine Tool Technology PTA 2210 Health and Disease * (CC)...... 3 PTA 2260 Trends and Issues in Phys. Ther.* (CC)...... 2 About Mineral Area College Certificate Subtotal...... 19 Trimester II Program Core Credit Hours PTA 1040 Human Development* (CC)...... 3 Admissions & TEC1000 Machine Shop I...... 6 Records PTA 2220 Funct. Anatomy & Kinesiology & Lab* (CC)...... 4 TEC1160 Machine Shop II* ...... 6 PTA 2224 Tests and Measures (CC)...... 2 TEC1300 Computer Aided Design/Drafting...... 3 Support PTA 2242 Therapeutic Exer. I & Lab* (CC)...... 5 TEC1320 Adv Computer Aided Design/Drafting*...... 3 Services PTA 2282 Clinical Practice II* (CC)...... 3 TEC1790 Basic Numerical Control Programming...... 3 Subtotal...... 17 Tuition, Subtotal...... 21 Trimester III Financial General Education PTA 2302 Therapeutic Exer. II & Lab* (CC)...... 4 Assistance Communications (1 written or 1 oral)...... 3 PTA 2340 Special Problems in PTA* (CC)...... 2 Computer Literacy...... 3 Student Life PTA 2362 Clinical Practice III* (CC)...... 4 Hum Development...... 3 PTA 2400 Clinical Practice IV* (CC)...... 4 Mathematics...... 3-5 Academic & Subtotal...... 14 Science...... 3-5 General College TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 Policies Subtotal...... 15-19 Total Credit Hours...... 75-78 Total Credit Hours...... 36-40 Arts & Sciences *Designates courses with prerequisites ◘ Course has prerequisite (s). Refer to the College Catalog for Division prerequisite information. ▲ Required for admission into CGCTC Program. Career & Technical Ed. Division Physical Therapist Course Assistant Renewable Energy Descriptions Cooperating Institution: The physical therapist assistant program at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center/Mineral Area College is accredited by the Commission Technology on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Administration, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; This program is designed for students who Faculty website: http://www.capteonline.org. plan to complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in renewable energy and work in a career in MAC has established an articulated transfer wind, solar, or biomass energy production. Recent program with Cape Girardeau Career & Technology accelerated expansion of these three disciplines has Center leading to an Associate of Applied Science increased demand for qualified technicians to install, degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. Students operate and maintain the equipment. Graduates apply for the degree after successfully completing in the renewable energy field may enter a wide both the general education courses offered by MAC variety of industries and careers. These careers and the technical course component offered by Cape include Renewable Energy Technician, Sustainability Girardeau CTC. Specialist, Weatherization Technician, Green Diesel Students must apply and be accepted into Technician, Solar/ Photovoltaic Installer, Wind the PTA program before enrolling in the technical Turbine Maintenance Technician and Bioprocessing component courses. Technician. For additional program information contact: Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center at Program Core Credit Hours (573) 334-0826 or MAC Dual Credit Office at (573) AGR1220 Plant Science...... 4 518-2155. OR HRT1010 Intro to Horticulture...... 5 General Education & Prerequisites Credit Hours PAW1060 Prep for Employment OR General Biology with Lab ▲...... 4-5 AGR1800 Ag Leadership...... 1 HLT 2350 Medical Terminology/Intro Path ▲◘...... 3 EEE1550 Electrical Systems...... 3 Communications: 1 Written▲◘ and 1 Oral...... 6 TEC1070 Unified Technology Concepts I...... 4 Human Development...... 3 RET1000 Intro to Renewable Energy Tech...... 3 History/Political Science...... 3 RET1020 Instrumentation Principles...... 3

82 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Career & Technical Education Division > Skilled Trades

TEC1930 Mfg. Safety OSHA30/HAZCOM...... 3 This degree provides an important link in assisting RET2000 Bioprocess Practices...... 3 employers with the technician preparation delivery RET2020 Solar Energy Systems ...... 3 RET2040 Wind Energy Systems...... 3 system. CATALOG TEC1730 Problem Analysis...... 1 In addition to the general education requirements TEC1780 Blueprint Reading...... 3 of the AAS, students will complete courses in the Subtotal...... 34-35 Greetings following areas. Program Electives (any 12 hours) Up to 37 hours of credit can be earned through Contact Info AGR2220 Agriculture Internship I...... 3 completion of different Department of Labor and EEE1970 Programmable Logic Controllers...... 3 Academic HRT2172 Crop Science...... 3 Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training programs. Calendar HRT2174 Biomass and Feedstock ...... 3 The apprenticeship programs must consist of at HRT2510 Horticulture Internship I ...... 3 least the equivalent of 37 credit hours total. These 37 About Mineral MGT2660 Supervision Mid-Management ...... 3 Area College total credit hours can be made up of a combination MFG1060 Mfg. Equip. Maint./Operations ...... 3 of classroom and on-the-job training. Each credit TEC1100 Technology Internship I ...... 3 Admissions & hour of classroom credit must consist of at least 750 Records TEC1220 Mechanical Design...... 3 TEC1720 Mechanisms...... 3 minutes of instruction; each credit hour of on-the-job Support TEC2030 Basic Fluid Power...... 3 or laboratory training must consist of at least 1500 Services Subtotal...... 12 minutes of training. General Education Tuition, For example, the carpentry apprenticeship Communications (1 written and 1 oral)...... 6 option consists of 160 hours of classroom training Financial Computer Literacy...... 3 Assistance History/Political Science...... 3 for each of the four years of the program; in addition Student Life Mathematics...... 3 the carpentry option consists of 750 hours of on- BIO1430 Environmental Science...... 3 the-job training for each of the four years. Therefore, Academic & Subtotal...... 18 the classroom training translate to 640 clock hours General College TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 of instruction or approximately 17 college credit Policies Total Credit Hours...... 64-65 See Course Descriptions for prerequisites. hours. The on-the-job training equals a total of 3,000 Arts & Sciences hours of laboratory work or 40 college credit hours. Division The carpentry apprenticeship program would be Career & Renewable Energy equivalent to 57 hours of credit at the college level. Technical Ed. Technology Certificate MAC agrees to accept the carpentry apprenticeship Division This certificate program is designed for students training component as satisfying the technical or Course who do not plan to complete an Associate of Applied major component of the AAS in Skilled Trades Descriptions Science degree in Renewable Energy and work in a Technology. The same procedure would be used Administration, career in Wind, Solar, or Biomass energy production. to grant MAC credit for other DOL approved trade Faculty This certificate is designed for someone already in apprenticeship programs. Students need to earn a the Renewable Energy field but needing additional minimum of 25 additional semester hours of general training or certification to enhance their career. education courses and/or electives to complete the associate degree, with a minimum of 15 semester Program Core Credit Hours RET1000 Intro to Renewable Energy...... 3 hours taken at MAC. RET1020 Instrumentation Principles...... 3 Program Core Credit Hours TEC1930 Mfg. Safety OSHA 30/HAZCOM...... 3 Skilled Trades Technology Credit...... 37 RET2000 Bioprocess Practices...... 3 General Education TSA0000 Technical Skills Assessment...... 0 Communications (1 written and 1 oral)...... 6 Subtotal...... 12 Computer Literacy...... 3 Computer Literacy History/Political Science...... 6 CIS1050 Intro to Computers OR Mathematics...... 3-5 CIS1750 Microcomputer Applications...... 3 Sciences...... 3-5 Total Credit Hours ...... 15 Electives...... 4 See Course Descriptions for prerequisites. Subtotal...... 25 Total Credit Hours...... 62 *Designates courses with prerequisites Skilled Trades The Associate of Applied Science in Skilled Trades Technology is specifically designed for the student already in the workforce, accepted into an approved DOL apprenticeship program and making progress toward earning a journeyman’s license.

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 83 Career & Technical Education Division > Career Center Partnerships

Career Center Career & Technical Partnerships Dual Credit Career & Technical dual credit is a partnership CATALOG between MAC and service area career and Associate of Applied Science technology centers and comprehensive high schools. Greetings Degrees & Certificates Secondary students have the opportunity to earn MAC has partnered with four area career and college credit and begin an associate of applied Contact Info technology centers to offer Associate of Applied science degree while still in high school. This unique Academic science Degree and Certificate programs. Technical local program allows students to receive college Calendar courses for these degrees are delivered at the credit through their secondary career and technical About Mineral Arcadia Valley Career Technology Center, Cape education program. College credit is earned and Area College Girardeau Career and Technology Center, Perryville grades are transcripted as students proceed through Area Career and Technology Center and UniTec their competency-based courses. Admissions & Records Career Center in Bonne Terre. Students will receive Participation in Career & Technical dual credit general education courses on the MAC campus or is open to qualifying students. More information on Support any of the satellite campuses. Please contact the applying for admission can be found by contacting Services Career & Technical Dual Credit office at (573) 518- high school or career and technology center Tuition, 2155 for more information. counselors. Financial Assistance Student Life Career & Technical Academic & Dual Credit General College Associate of Applied Science Policies Degrees Arts & Sciences Agriculture Division Automotive Collision Technology Automotive Technology Career & Business Management Technical Ed. Division Business Management – Microcomputers Child Development Course Computer Aided Design/Drafting Technology Descriptions Computer Networking Construction/Building Technology Administration, Digital Media Technology Faculty Electrical Technology Electrical/Electronics Technology Engineering Technology Graphic Arts/Printing Technology Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Machine Tool Technology Office Systems Technology – Administrative Assistant Welding Technology Wood Design Technology

Students planning to pursue a baccalaureate degree upon completion of a MAC AAS degree should contact the appropriate college/university official upon high school graduation to outline a course of study. Please contact the Career & Technical Dual Credit office at (573) 518-2155 for more information.

84 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College < Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions CATALOG

Academic Courses Career & Technical Courses Greetings ART Art ADN Associate Degree Nursing Contact Info BIO Biological Science AGR Agriculture Academic BUS Business Admin & Economics AHR Air, Heating, & Refrigeration Calendar CIS Computer Info Systems CIS Computer Info Systems About Mineral COM Communications CRJ Criminal Justice Area College CSC Computer Science DCS Deaf Communication Studies Admissions & DAN Dance ECE Early Childhood Education Records EDU Education EEE Electrical/Electronics Technology Support EGN Engineering ETT Electrical Technology Services ENG English FST Fire Science Technology Tuition, GEO Geography HLT Health Related Technology Financial GUI Guidance HRT Horticulture Assistance HIS History MFG Manufacturing Student Life IDS Interdisciplinary Studies MGT Management Academic & MAT Mathematics NUR Practical Nursing General College MFL Modern & Foreign Languages OST Office Systems Technology Policies MSC Music PAR Paramedic Technology Arts & Sciences PED Physical Education PAW Personal Awareness Division PHI Philosophy PHR Pharmacology Career & PHS Physical Science PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Technical Ed. Division PHY Physiology & Health RDL Radiologic Technology POS Political Science RET Renewable Energy Technology Course Descriptions PSY Psychology RST Respiratory Therapy RDG Reading TEC Technology Administration, Faculty SOC Sociology SWK Social Work THE Theatre

The letters in the course abbreviations indicate Lecture/Laboratory Hours subject areas. The courses are listed in alphabetical Parenthesis indicate the number of clock hours order by subject area prefix. a course meets each week throughout the semester. So that students may plan ahead, the For example, (3-2) indicates a course meets three semester(s) in which some courses are normally lecture hours and two lab hours per week. offered has been indicated after the course title or at the end of the course description. If no semesters Honors are indicated, the course is normally offered during Readings in Honors and Research in Honors the regular academic year. A course description may be offered by a department. Consult the honors stating “offered on demand” means these classes director for current offerings. will not be offered for one or two students; there must Course Levels be sufficient interest to warrant a class on a regular 0010-0990 — Developmental courses* schedule. 1000-2990 — Freshman/Sophomore level courses Students should contact the appropriate division * Do not apply to a degree dean for a projected schedule of their course offerings. Please check the prerequisites for all courses. Courses in this catalog are subject to change without notice.

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 85 Course Descriptions > ADN-AGR

skills are presented in the order in which they ADN1572______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Associate Degree are likely to be encountered in the health care Basic Pharmacology setting. Skills labs and simulations are conducted Prerequisite: Acceptance into the ADN Nursing prior to clinicals. Clinical hours are scheduled Program.

CATALOG weekly in the last half of the semester. Corequisite: ADN1450 ADN1001______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. An introduction to the administration of Nursing Reinforcement ADN1460______(Arranged) 4 cr. hrs. medicine. Basic information concerning the Prerequisites: Acceptance into the nursing Maternity Nursing various pharmaceutical names and preparations, program for an attrition seat and approval of the Greetings Prerequisites: Sequential nursing and science their administration techniques and nursing director of Allied Health and program coordinator. classes with a minimum grade of C. implications will be given. Emphasis in the class This course allows students who have Contact Info Provides instruction and clinical practice is upon calculations used in the administration experienced academic challenges and/or in meeting the physiologic, psychologic and of medicine. Medication practicum required prior withdrawn from a prior semester, to review adaption of the mother and family to pregnancy. to clinicals. Academic material and reinforce skills in nursing courses Emphasis is on the normal with deviations Calendar they have previously passed but cannot repeat. from the normal. Applications of knowledge ADN1610______(Arranged) 5 cr. hrs. This course is designed to prepare students for in normal growth and development, normal Nursing of Children About Mineral re-entering the nursing program after there has nutrition and medications in integrated obstetrical Prerequisites: Sequential nursing and science Area College been an unsuccessful semester. The student care centers, clinics and obstetricians offices courses and PSY1250 with a minimum grade is to attend existing classes, take tests and are utilized. Eight clinical hours are scheduled of C. successfully complete lab practicum exams, Admissions & weekly in the last half of the term. Designed to provide instruction and clinical check-offs and dosage calculation exams. Records practice in meeting the needs of the child The student does not attend clinical rotations. ADN1480______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. and family from infancy through adolescence. The course syllabus will be individualized for Support Contemporary Nursing Principles and theories of child development each student based on needs and instructor Services Prerequisites: Sequential nursing and science as well as culture, experience and nutritional recommendation. The course evaluation will be classes with a minimum grade of C. influences are integrated. Focus is placed pass/fail, based on the nursing program grading Tuition, Designed to give the nursing student an on acute and chronic illness, hospitalization scale. Financial overall view of the nursing profession from effects, congenital abnormalities and nursing Assistance historical events that influenced nursing to the care specific to particular age groups and health ADN1002______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. present day image, as well as the legal, ethical, problems. Nursing Reinforcement political and on-the-job issues confronting Student Life Prerequisites: Acceptance into the nursing today’s nurse. Communication in the workplace, ADN1630______(Arranged) 4 cr. hrs. program for an attrition seat and approval of the time management, writing an effective resume, Mental Health Nursing Academic & director of Allied Health and program coordinator. developing a professional portfolio, interviewing Prerequisites: Sequential nursing and science General College This course allows students who have tips, employee benefits and self-care strategies classes with a minimum grade of C. experienced academic challenges and/or have Policies will be addressed. Student presentations and Designed to introduce the student to history withdrawn from a prior semester to review group discussions will help the transition from and trends in psychiatric nursing, major material and reinforce skills in nursing courses Arts & Sciences nursing student to effective entry-level nursing psychiatric theoretical models, the five axes of they have previously passed but cannot repeat. Division practice. the psychiatric classification system, the major This course is designed to prepare students to psychiatric illnesses inclusive of definitions, re-enter the nursing program after there has Career & ADN1490______(Arranged) 10 cr. hrs. clinical manifestations, psychopharmacology, been an unsuccessful semester. The student Technical Ed. Medical-Surgical Nursing I medical treatments, nursing interventions is to attend existing classes, take tests and Division Prerequisites: Sequential nursing and science and milieu management. Intended to provide successfully complete lab practicum exams, classes with a minimum grade of C. fundamental knowledge of mental health check-offs and dosage calculation exams. Provides the nursing student opportunity concepts and interactional techniques for the Course The student does not attend clinical rotations. to learn how to observe and assess signs and beginning nurse. The role that emotions and Descriptions The course syllabus will be individualized for symptoms of hospitalized patients through stress play in the behavior of the client and each student based on needs and instructor use of the nursing process. Emphasis is client’s family are emphasized to give the student Administration, recommendation. The course evaluation will be placed on the pathophysiology underlying any a better understanding of behavior and provide Faculty pass/fail, based on the nursing program grading disease conditions and applies principles from a useful framework for planning and providing scale. the biological, physical, social, behavioral, nursing care in any health care setting. Hospital- medical and nursing sciences in the care of based and community-based mental health ADN1420______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. these patients. Includes lecture and clinical clinical experience is included. LPN-ADN Transition (Bridge) (Summer, Fall) components. Prerequisites: Valid LPN license and ADN1640______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. acceptance into Advanced Placement Program ADN1500______(Arranged) 6 cr. hrs. Therapeutic Nutrition or successfully passing the NCLEX-PN on the Medical-Surgical Nursing II Prerequisites: Sequential nursing and science first attempt. Addresses the transition in the Prerequisites: Sequential nursing and science classes with a minimum grade of C. roles from LPN to RN with comparisons and classes with a minimum grade of C. Provides students with the basic foundation differences in responsibility and accountability A continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing of nutrition and adaptation of diets to meet to the patients. Other topics addressed in the I. Emphasis is placed on managing the care of individual needs. Included are nutrients and course include therapeutic communications, a group of patients. Integrates techniques of dietary sources necessary for maintaining nursing process, nursing diagnosis, physical nursing leadership and delegation to unlicensed good health and alterations required in diets of assessment skills, drug calculation review, assistive personnel. Includes lecture and clinical individuals who have specific disease processes. aspects of critical thinking and roles of the RN components. under the Nurse Practice Act. Assignments include case studies for developing nursing ADN1512______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. diagnoses, completing a health history Clinical Pharmacology assessment and demonstrating physical Agriculture Prerequisites: Sequential nursing and science assessment skills by performing a head-to-toe courses with a minimum grade of C. AGR1130______(4 - 0) 4 cr. hrs. assessment. Designed to introduce the student to common Animal Science characteristics of various drug classifications Designed to provide first-year agriculture ADN1450______(Arranged) 6 cr. hrs. and a prototype drug within the group. Presents students an introduction to the fundamental Fundamentals of Nursing relevant information about current medications by biological principles of animal science including Prerequisite: Acceptance into the ADN showing the reasoning behind the ways in which reproduction, genetics, nutrition and lactation, Program. drugs of different classes are used in treating as well as current issues related to the animal Designed to enable beginning nursing patients with various disorders. Emphasis is sciences. Field trips and laboratory sessions students to synthesize the many complex on drugs of the autonomic nervous system, allow students first-hand experience with many physiologic and psychosocial concepts that cardiovascular system, respiratory system and of these topics. Major species will be used as support comprehensive nursing care. Nursing the central nervous system.

86 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Course Descriptions > AGR-AHR

examples to cover basic principles; however, ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or Must be an agriculture or civil/construction improving, managing and marketing of these a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, technology student. Recommend PHS1250 for animals will be reserved for advanced science, or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in transfer students. production and management courses. RDG0900, or have earned 24 college-level Designed to develop an understanding of

CATALOG semester credit hours, or instructor consent. the basics of soil development, classifications, AGR1220______(4 - 0) 4 cr. hrs. Recommended AGR2320, OST1500. management, fertility, testing and origins as Plant Science Principles and decision making tools applied related to plant growth. Practical application of A comprehensive introduction to plant science to practical farm problems. Budgeting, break- soil science principles and soil management is Greetings covering plant physiology, biochemistry and even analysis, farm records, capital use, stressed. genetics and the major environmental factors investment decision, size and taxes are among Contact Info that affect plants. Manipulation of plants by topics discussed. AGR2430______(0 - 1) 1 cr. hr. various techniques of propagation, both sexual Soil Science and Management Lab (Fall) Academic and asexual, including various grafting methods AGR1780______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. A one-hour, optional lab provides further Calendar are introduced. A brief overview of major world Contemporary Agricultural Issues application of key concepts and is recommended crops and their contributions to our need for food A web-based, collaboration-driven course for students transferring into programs of study About Mineral and fiber is provided. designed to explore current agricultural emphasizing agronomy, natural resources Area College issues, policies, or programs which impact the management, or other related agricultural AGR1320______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. agricultural industry. It provides a vehicle to sciences. Admissions & Introduction to Agricultural Economics present a knowledge base that is current with Records An introduction to the basic concepts and ever-changing economics, industry, markets, AGR2520______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. issues in economics as they relate to the technology and related issues in agriculture. Agricultural Genetics agricultural industry. Elective credit only. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and Support AGR1800______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. AGR1130 or AGR1220 with a minimum grade of Services AGR1460______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Agriculture Leadership and Employment C, or instructor consent. Equine Science and Management (Spring) (Fall) Basic principles of inheritance in plants and Tuition, An introductory course to equine science and Designed to provide agriculture students with animals of agricultural significance. Transmission Financial management designed to provide a basic core opportunities for individual growth, leadership genetics and its effects on the usefulness of Assistance of information necessary for success in equine- and career preparation. Students will survey plants and animals. Basic principles of plant and related occupations. Prepares students for individuals currently working in an area of animal improvement. Student Life managing small one- or- two horse facilities, as agriculture in which the student is interested in well as provide them with a sound foundation for pursuing a career. From the survey the students Academic & advanced equine education programs. will prepare a career plan including long- and General College short-term goals, training and work experience Air Conditioning, Policies AGR1480______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. and leadership and human relations skills. Advanced Equine Science and Management Requires the students to prepare a resume, Heating, (Spring) cover letter, follow-up letter and employment Arts & Sciences Prerequisite: AGR1460 with a minimum grade application form. Students will also participate in Refrigeration Division of C or instructor consent. a mock interview. An advanced course to AGR1460, designed AHR1016______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Career & to provide students with a greater understanding AGR2220______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Thermal and Environmental Science Technical Ed. of how to successfully manage and care for an Agriculture Internship Environmental applications course applies Division equine business with a large number of horses. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. the knowledge of the principals and theories Provides instruction in successful breeding, Supervised on-the-job training in student- of thermal systems incorporating it with real Course marketing, raising and caring for horses and selected agriculture business/industry world applications such as heating and cooling Descriptions will prepare students for a career in the equine coordinated by the college. Student will spend systems, system performance, insulation industry. Students are expected to possess 120 clock hours at internship site. A training plan and humidity. Learners will gain a better Administration, basic skills and conceptual techniques of equine will be written for each student. Every effort will understanding of how these items, which are a Faculty science and management. be made for periodic visits by the instructor for part of everyday life, can be modified to improve conference with the student and employer. human comfort conditions. Learners will learn AGR1550______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. to calculate the efficiency of a thermal system. Livestock Production (Fall) AGR2260______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Students will become familiar with heat loads Designed to develop skills necessary to Problems in Agriculture and how they affect system components. They successfully manage a livestock enterprise. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. May be will learn to use insulation to improve efficiency Emphasis will be placed on selection, substituted for AGR 2220. and learn how psychrometrics is vital to reproduction, housing and environment Provides for supervised training in an conditions inside buildings. management. Breeds and enterprise selection instructor-approved problem area at an agri- and the economics of beef, dairy, swine, sheep business industry or education site coordinated AHR1520______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. and goats are covered. Basic management of by MAC. Student will complete 120 clock hours Commercial Refrigeration equine and poultry facilities and operations is within the problem area. Prerequisite: AHR1612 with a minimum grade included. of C. AGR2320______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. The students will obtain the following AGR1650______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Agriculture Economics competencies based on the Amatrol LAP books, Agriculture Credit and Finance (Spring) Deals with how producers, consumers and Hampden Experiment manual and Refrigeration Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and one societies use scarce resources in the production, and Air Conditioning Technology Textbook of the following: a minimum score of 18 on the processing, marketing and consumption of material assigned to them. The students will ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or food and fiber products. Students will study be trained in and have a good understanding a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, basic economic concepts with applications to of HVAC thermal fundamentals, HVAC system or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level agriculture. operations and HVAC troubleshooting at the semester credit hours, or instructor consent. commercial level. Recommend AGR2320, BUS 2430. AGR2420______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. A survey of the principles, concepts and Soil Science and Management (Fall) AHR1604______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. functions of credit and finance as related to Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and one Pump Systems agriculture. of the following: a minimum score of 18 on the Focuses on centrifugal, turbine, diaphragm, ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or peristaltic, piston, gear and magnetic pumping AGR1700______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, systems. Designed to help the student Farm Management (Spring) or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in understand the function, construction and Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and one RDG0900, or have earned 24 college-level installation of each style of pump. Students will of the following: a minimum score of 18 on the semester credit hours, or instructor consent. demonstrate how to match a pump to a specific application and install it. Students will use the lab

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to acquire the hands on portion of installing and to medieval time. Meets cultural diversity ART1880______(1 - 3) 3 cr. hrs. troubleshooting pump systems. requirement. Color Theory A course in the theory and application of color. AHR1612______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. ART1500______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Lecture and studio problems will emphasize

CATALOG Thermal Troubleshooting History of Art II the interaction of color as it applies to two- Introduces students to theory and problems The study of Renaissance and Baroque art. dimensional art. Students will be introduced to with thermal transfer. Temperature and pressure Meets cultural diversity requirement. water based paint, construction paper and other relationships, units of measure, enthalpy and the media. Focuses on colors and their effect on Greetings gas laws will be covered. Definition of regions of ART1510______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. each other and teaches the ability to see color a phase change in relationship to sensible and History of Art III in all its complexity and simplicity as well as Contact Info latent heat will be explored. Lab experiments will History of the major developments in the art understand decoration, painting conception and help students to understand system applications. of the 19th and 20th Centuries. Meets cultural basic diversions into imagination. Will explore Academic diversity requirement. Persian, Indian, Expressionist and Impressionist Calendar artwork. ART1530______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. About Mineral Art Introduction to Humanities ART1930______(1 - 3) 3 cr. hrs. Area College An introduction into the nature of the Sculpture I (Spring) ART1130______(2 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. humanities. Dominant themes of human self- Prerequisite: ART 1130 with a minimum grade Drawing I (Spring, Fall) expression and the key ideas and values of of C or instructor consent. Admissions & An introduction to drawing with emphasis western cultures are discovered through a An investigation and employment of various Records on perception and developing a familiarity with comparative and integrated study of painting, materials and methods of sculpting including clay elements of art and a sensitivity to their use in sculpture, architecture, literature, music and the modeling of the head and the figure. Students Support drawing. A basic course in drawing fundamentals art of film. Meets cultural diversity requirement. will explore a variety of media, including paper Services desired by all transfer colleges. Various media mache, wire mesh and found object sculpture. are introduced so that the student gains an ART1550______(2 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. Some attempts to work on a large, aggressive Tuition, awareness of the potential of each. Value, Beginning Photography scale will occur. Financial line, texture and shape are some of the basic An elective course introducing the basics of Assistance elements presented. photography, concentrating on an understanding ART2160______(2 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. of camera systems and the techniques of black Painting II Student Life ART1140______(2 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. and white film developing and printing. Prerequisite: ART1160 with a minimum grade Drawing II (Spring, Summer) of C or instructor consent. Academic & Prerequisite: ART1130 with a minimum grade ART1640______(1 - 3) 3 cr. hrs. An expansion of Painting I, with an emphasis General College of C. Printmaking on developing painting techniques to more An extension of Drawing I with additional Prerequisite: ART1130 with a minimum grade advanced state. The student’s own ideas Policies emphasis on elements of drawing. Anatomy of of C or instructor consent. become important in this class. Landscape the human figure is explored through drawings An introduction to the basic graphic painting, still life, abstract and personal Arts & Sciences from scale models and an artist anatomy processes, materials and equipment used expression is presented and completed. More Division handbook. After the first three weeks there will in relief and intaglio printing. Will stress the attention is placed on painting materials and be a clothed model posing in quick poses to expressive potentialities of the wood block and mediums. Career & develop gesture and proportion, then the model etching. Technical Ed. will take longer poses for more developed ART2162______(2 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. Division drawings. Various materials and ways of working ART1740______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Sculpture II are introduced to emphasize the problems or Watercolor I Prerequisite: ART1930 with a minimum grade Course organization of ideas and presentations of visual Prerequisite: ART1130 with a minimum grade of C. Descriptions statements. There will be a focus placed on of C or instructor consent. Advanced three dimensional projects in clay, figurative art and some copying of earlier artists. An introduction to the theory and practice wood and found objects. A personal large scale Administration, Introduces working from the imagination as a of painting in watercolor with emphasis on work is imperative. Faculty personal art form. experimentation with techniques as well as creative expression. Offered on demand. ART2172______(2 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. ART1160______(2 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. Ceramics II Painting I (Spring, Fall) ART1750______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: ART1230 with a minimum grade Prerequisite: ART1130 with a minimum grade Watercolor II of C. of C or instructor consent. Prerequisite: ART1740 with a minimum grade Expands on the techniques learned in An introduction to painting with the of C Ceramics I. Continuing the methods of pottery emphasis placed on the basic study of still lifes A continuation of Watercolor I, this course making learned in Ceramics I: hand-building, emphasizing composition, depiction of objects expands on the basic techniques and includes wheel throwing and glazing. The students are and color theory utilizing oil paint and the plein watercolor painting and figure work. expected to emphasize their preferred technique problems it presents. and original formations. ART1760______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. ART1230______(2 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. Watercolor III ART2174______(2 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. Ceramics I (Spring, Summer) Prerequisite: ART1750 with a minimum grade Printmaking II An introductory course which explores and of C Prerequisites: ART1130 and ART1640 with a emphasizes the basic elements and techniques Expands the watercolor techniques taught minimum grade of C or instructor consent. of ceramics. Will stress the fundamental methods in the foundation courses Watercolor I and A deeper exploration into the basic graphing of pottery making: hand-built, wheel throwing and II through a series of additional watercolor processes, materials and equipment used glazing. paintings. Plein watercolor painting, covered in in relief and intaglio printing. Will stress the the previous course, will be used along with the potential of the student to express themselves ART1400______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. introduction of landscape paintings. A series of through the wood block and etching. History of Western Art five particular color combinations will be used Designed to introduce the student to the visual throughout the course. ART2176______(2 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. masterpieces of a particular western civilization. Painting III Stresses the style, function and historical context ART1830______(2 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisites: ART1160 and ART2160 with a of art. Offered in conjunction with student tours Two-Dimensional Design (Fall) minimum grade of C or instructor consent. and will vary depending on the country to be An exploration of the two-dimensional surface Expands on Painting I and Painting II. There visited. as related to the visual elements of shape, is an emphasis on the student creating their own color, form, line, space and texture. Emphasis style and developing themselves as an artist. ART1490______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. on problems in applying principles of design in Advanced techniques in painterly expression History of Art I various media. is a basic focus. A portfolio of a consistent History of ancient art from prehistoric set of paintings ready for four-year college

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presentations is one of the basic functions of this BIO1430______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. science and physical education majors as well as course. Environmental Science some non-nursing hospital-based courses such A general introductory course in human as radiology. Not recommended for students ART2180______(2 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. ecology. The general concepts of ecology will applying to the nursing program. BIO2600

CATALOG Ceramics III be covered in early chapters. The remainder of Human Anatomy and the BIO2620 Human Prerequisites: ART1230 and ART 2172 with a this course emphasizes human contributions Physiology, for a total of 10 hours, are required minimum grade of C. to resource depletion, energy conservation, for the nursing program. BIO2540 is considered Advanced, three-dimensional projects overpopulation and overconsumption, pollution as Anatomy and Physiology I for many transfer Greetings in ceramic wheel bowl making, slab pot and subsequent worldwide effects. institutions. construction and figure construction with clay. Contact Info BIO1500______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. BIO2600______(3 - 4) 5 cr. hrs. ART2200______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Essentials of Microbiology Human Anatomy (Fall) Academic Printmaking III A course that may be a science elective Prerequisite: Acceptance into ADN or PN Calendar Prerequisite: ART2174 with a minimum grade for the non-science major. The student will nursing program or instructor consent and one of C. learn about the cause of selected infectious of the following: a minimum score of 18 on the About Mineral Single and multi-colored etching techniques diseases and methods used to control the ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or Area College using line, aquatint, soft ground and editions of spread of human pathogens. The history of a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, prints that include five consistent prints. This microbiology, as well as microbe anatomy, or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level Admissions & includes two that are an edition of ten equal growth requirements, means of observation and semester credit hours. Records prints of the same blackness and print quality. mechanisms of pathogenicity. The study of the structure of the human body. One set will be in block printing and one set in Topics include body organization, cellular and the etching or intaglio process. BIO2112______(3 - 4) 5 cr. hrs. developmental anatomy and the anatomy of Support General Botany selected body systems (integumentary, skeletal, Services Prerequisite: BIO1150 with a minimum grade cardiovascular, neural and muscular). Remaining of C or instructor consent. body systems are covered in Human Physiology Tuition, Biological Science Emphasizes biological principles as applied (BIO2620). This course is required for the Financial to plants. Plant structure, function, genetics, nursing program. Assistance BIO1100______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. reproduction, physiology and classification are Introduction to Biological Science stressed. Meets the general education biological BIO2620______(3 - 4) 5 cr. hrs. Student Life An introductory biology class which teaches science requirement. Human Physiology (Spring) the fundamentals of biology as well as how Prerequisites: BIO2600 and PHS1250 with a Academic & biology is applied in the real world. This course BIO2122______(3 - 4) 5 cr. hrs. minimum grade of C or instructor consent. General College examines the scientific method, the characteristic General Zoology A continuation of BIO2600. Focuses on the Policies elements, processes and features common to Prerequisite: BIO1150 with a minimum grade biochemical, cellular and organ level functioning all life forms and the nature and workings of the of C or instructor consent. of those systems introduced in BIO2600. Arts & Sciences human body. This class is designed to meet An introduction to the important principles and Systems include digestive, metabolic, endocrine, general education requirements and is intended concepts of zoology. Emphasizes cell biology, cardiovascular, immunology, muscular, neural, Division for the non-science major. genetics, reproduction and the major animal renal and respiratory. Required for the ADN phyla. Meets for three lectures and two double nursing program. Career & BIO1150______(3 - 4) 5 cr. hrs. laboratory periods per week. Meets the general Technical Ed. General Biology education biological science requirement. BIO2700______(3 - 2) 4 cr. hrs. Division Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Microbiology (Fall) following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT BIO2240______(2 - 4) 4 cr. hrs. Prerequisites: BIO2600, BIO2620 and Course reading or eligible placement test score, or a Field Biology (Alternate Spring) PHS1250 with a minimum grade of C or Descriptions minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, Prerequisite: BIO1150, BIO1250, BIO1350, instructor consent. or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level BIO2112 or BIO2122 with a minimum grade of C Introduces the morphology, biochemical Administration, semester credit hours. or instructor consent. activities, cultivation, control, history of Faculty Presents selected basic biological concepts Designed to acquaint students with local epidemiology, immunology, virology and and principles fundamental to the understanding fauna and some flora. The taxonomy and natural diagnostic procedures used to identify selected of the operation of biological systems. The nature history of local forms will be emphasized as well microorganisms that are important in the health of science concepts of biological organization, as general information on the major groups of sciences. Required for the ADN nursing program. characteristics and chemistry of the cell, animals and some plants and their ecology. Field energy relationships, reproduction, heredity, trips are required. classification, evolution and environmental BIO2980______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. relationships of living things may be presented. BIO2430______(3 - 2) 4 cr. hrs. Readings in Honors Meets the general education biological science General Genetics A small group discussion class which involves requirement. Prerequisite: BIO1150, BIO1250, BIO1350, reading assignments from books or scientific BIO2112 or BIO2122 with a minimum grade of C journals, experience in leading and participating BIO1330______(2 - 3) 3 cr. hrs. or instructor consent. in discussions, watching selected videos and Local Flora (Spring, Odd Year) An introductory genetics course, covering writing short papers on particular aspects of the Designed to acquaint students with local the principles of Mendelian genetics, gene assigned reading. plants by actual collection, identification, function and regulation in bacteria, plants and preservation and mounting of such plants. animals. Includes the discussion of genetics as BIO2990______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Students may choose an area of specialization a therapeutic tool, hereditary mechanisms for Research in Honors dealing with fungi, lichens, ferns or flowering disease, population genetics and recombinant Individual or small groups of students plants. Field trips are required. DNA technology. researching some aspect of the life sciences and then compiling and presenting their findings to BIO1340______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. BIO2540______(3 - 4) 5 cr. hrs. their peers and/or some community sector, or Local Fauna (On Demand) Human Anatomy and Physiology (Spring) writing up their results in a well-organized paper. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Prerequisite: BIO1150, BIO1250, BIO1350, This independent study course involves BIO2112, BIO2122 or PHS1250 with a minimum exploration of some vertebrate group or topic grade of C. chosen by the student and instructor. Information Designed to provide the student with an Business Admin & may come from literature reviews, interviews with understanding of the structure and function of experts, field work and/or field trips. Information the human body. Includes macroscopic and Economics gathered will then be compiled in a research microscopic study of tissues, basic chemistry paper of appropriate length. of life processes and skeletal, muscular, neural BUS1190______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. and cardiovascular systems. Recommended for Business Ethics A presentation of basic principles of business

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practices and ethical standards as they apply BUS2430______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. An introduction to the field of computers in today’s business environment. Real-world Introductory Statistics and information processing. Emphasis is on illustrations will help students learn to address Prerequisite: MAT1130 with a minimum grade understanding the capability, operation and the overall concepts, processes and best of C or instructor consent. applications of computers. Students will use

CATALOG practices associated with successful business An introductory survey of the many microcomputers to learn the basic concepts of ethics programs. Students will receive lectures applications of descriptive and inferential the most popular microcomputer applications and materials as well as participate in the statistics. Students will acquire the basic such as word processing, spreadsheets, discussion and application of ethics in particular knowledge and skills to organize, analyze and graphics, database management and Windows Greetings business cases. This pragmatic approach will present data. Students will learn sampling interface. prepare students for the real ethical issues and methods, how to develop confidence intervals Contact Info dilemmas they will face in their business careers. and hypothesis testing. CIS1100______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Microcomputer Graphics Academic BUS1330______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. BUS2530______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: CIS1050 or CIS1750 with a Calendar Survey of Economics Legal Environment of Business minimum grade of C. A survey course of economics intended for Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Designed to provide the student practical About Mineral non-business majors. Both macroeconomic and following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT experience with microcomputer graphics, Area College microeconomic topics will be integrated into real reading or eligible placement test score, or a including manipulation of graphic units and world application. Students will learn that “the minimum grade of C RDG0900, ENG0990, or text, multiple screen image transfer, diagram economy” is important to their lives and that ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, size and shape modification, business chart Admissions & our collective choices on how the economy is or have earned 24 college-level semester credit customization, freehand drawing, etc. Records structured are important. Not recommended for hours. first-year students. A study of the legal environment in which CIS1610______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Support a business person must operate from the Information Technology Fundamentals Services BUS1600______(3-0) standpoint of legal institutions, the legal process Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Calculus for Business & Social Sciences and a survey of the following substantive areas following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Tuition, Prerequisite: A minimum ACT score of 27, or of law: crimes, torts, contracts, sales, labor law reading or eligible placement test score, or a Financial a minimum Compass algebra score of 90, or a and environmental law. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, Assistance minimum Compass College Algebra score of 72, or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG or a minimum Compass Trigonometry score of BUS2930______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester Student Life 63, or a minimum grade of C in MAT1230. Principles of Macroeconomics credit hours. Designed for students majoring in business, Prerequisite: Must have met one of the The student will demonstrate solid Academic & social, or life sciences. Topics include limits; following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT competence in computers and office programs, General College finding derivatives of functions (by definition and reading or eligible placement test score, or a including e-mail and Internet navigation. This differentiation techniques), including exponential minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or class will help the student prepare for the Policies and logarithmic functions; utilizing derivatives ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, Certiport IC3 Certification. to sketch graphs of functions and integration. or have earned 24 college-level semester credit Arts & Sciences Applications will be emphasized. hours. CIS1620______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Division Primarily a study of the U.S. economic A+ Comp Repair and Maintenance BUS2000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. system. Topics include economic growth, Prerequisites: CIS1050 or CIS1750 with a Career & Principles of Accounting I macroeconomic measurements, trade, minimum grade of C or instructor consent and Technical Ed. An introductory course in accounting government fiscal policy, money and monetary one of the following: a minimum score of 18 Division principles. Covers the accounting process for a policy. on the ACT reading or eligible placement test sole proprietorship (service and merchandising score, or a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, Course organization) and the following specialized BUS2940______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. ENG0990, or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment Descriptions accounting areas: cash, receivables, payables, Principles of Microeconomics in RDG 0900, or have earned 24 college-level deferrals, accruals, inventory, plant assets, This course consists of analysis of the semester credit hours. Administration, intangible assets and payroll. OST1500 individual consumer, firm and market. The A study of the computer from its beginnings Faculty recommended. principles of demand and supply, elasticity, price through the present day Pentium machines. This determination, costs, market structure and other course is the foundation for entry-level computer BUS2050______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. related economic issues are studied. technicians. Through lectures, discussions Principles of Accounting II and lab exercises, students will learn the skills Prerequisite: BUS2000 with a minimum grade and gain the knowledge necessary for A+ of C. certification. This class provides the necessary A continuation of BUS2000. Topics include Computer Info focus to prepare students to meet the objectives partnership accounting, corporation accounting, of the A+ exams. manufacturing accounting, financial statement Systems analysis and managerial accounting. CIS1650______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. CIS1030______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Accounting on Microcomputer BUS2100______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Information Technology for Business Prerequisites: BUS2050 or OST1520 with a Fundamentals of Management Prerequisite: CIS 1050, CIS 1610, or CIS minimum grade of C and one of the following: A basic course in the principles and practices 1750 with a minimum grade of C and one of the a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or of business management as it concerns following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT eligible placement test scores, or a minimum planning, organization, staffing, leading and reading or eligible placement test scores, or a grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, controlling. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. BUS2330______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester Computerized accounting for students who Marketing credit hours. have already learned the manual accounting A study of the decision areas involved Prepares students to work effectively in system. A microcomputer is used to provide in providing consumers with goods and today’s business environment. The students hands-on experience in accounting using general services. Topics include product decisions, will learn about the tasks involved in various ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, branding, packaging, consumer motivation, Information Technology (IT) job roles and learn payroll, depreciation, inventory and financial consumer characteristics, pricing, promotion the foundational skills and technologies used in statement analysis. and distribution. Students develop a hands- business. on understanding of marketing and current CIS1670______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. industry trends through real world projects and CIS1050______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Fundamentals of Networking assignments. Introduction to Computers Prerequisites: CIS1610 with a minimum Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills are required. grade of C or instructor consent and one of the Concurrent enrollment in CIS1050 and CIS1750 following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT is prohibited. reading or eligible placement test score, or a

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minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, CIS1830______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. reading or eligible placement test score, or or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG Novell Network Administration minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester Prerequisite: CIS1850, CIS 1870, CIS2000 or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG credit hours. with a minimum grade of C, or concurrent 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester

CATALOG An entry-level course in networking. Covers enrollment in CIS1850, CIS1870, or CIS2000, or credit hours. various aspects of designing and implementing a instructor consent. Enables students to perform basic, entry- network for both home and office. Helps students Enables the student to perform day to day level UNIX operator skills and use the UNIX prepare for the CompTIA Network+ Certification. administrative tasks on a Novell Network. operating system commands. Students will also Greetings Helps prepare the student for Certified Novell learn fundamental command-line features of the CIS1680______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Administrator (CAN) exam. Lab is used to UNIX operating environment including file system Contact Info Fundamentals of Network Security perform tasks described in lectures. Topics navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, Prerequisites: CIS1610, CIS1850, CIS1870 include Netware Server Installation, Network command shells and basic network use. Academic or CIS2000 with a minimum grade of C and one access, Novell login components, Novell Calendar of the following: a minimum score of 18 on the Directory Services, login scripts, Z.E.N. works CIS1930______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or and Workstation Management and many other Computer Ethics About Mineral a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, topics related to managing Novell networks. Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Area College or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester CIS1840______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. reading or eligible placement test score, or a Admissions & credit hours. Microsoft Network Administration minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, Records An entry-level course in network security. Prerequisites: CIS1850, CIS1870, or CIS2000 or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG Covers various aspects of designing and with a minimum grade of C, or concurrent 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester implementing a secure network for both home enrollment in CIS1850, CIS1870, or CIS2000, credit hours. Support and office networks. Helps students prepare for or instructor consent and one of the following: A study of the challenges and responsibilities Services the CompTIA Security+ Certification. a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or of IT professionals as well as the casual eligible placement test score, or a minimum computer user. The advent of the Internet and Tuition, CIS1700______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990 or ENG0090, general computer usage has created new Financial Desktop Publishing or concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or have opportunities for exploration in technology, Assistance Prerequisite: CIS1050 or CIS1750 with a earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. management, the market and education. Content minimum grade of C. Enables the student to perform day-to-day includes legal issues regarding piracy, hacking, Student Life Designed to teach the basic use of desktop administration tasks on a Microsoft Windows intellectual property, acceptable use, privacy and publishing software on an IBM compatible network. freedom of speech. Does not meet computer Academic & microcomputer. Principles of typography, page literacy requirement. General College layout and design to fit publication needs and the CIS1870______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Policies basic operation of the program are covered. Internetworking I CIS2000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisites: CIS1050, CIS1610, CIS1670, Microcomputer Operating Systems Arts & Sciences CIS1750______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. or CIS1750 with a minimum grade of C, or Prerequisite: CIS1050 or CIS1750 with a Microcomputer Applications concurrent enrollment in CIS1610 or CIS1670, minimum grade of C. Division Prerequisite: Previous regular usage of word or instructor consent and one of the following: An introduction to operating system principles processor, spreadsheet or database applications. a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or and functions. Special emphasis is given to Career & Concurrent enrollment in CIS1050 and CIS1750 eligible placement test score, or a minimum fundamentals and advanced skills necessary Technical Ed. is prohibited. grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, to use Windows. Additional emphasis is given Division Gaining proficiency in the most commonly or concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or have to use of DOS commands to manipulate files. used applications of microcomputers in business: earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. Overview of EDIT and/or text editors, batch files Course word processing, electronic spreadsheets, First of four semesters in the Cisco and system configuration files. Descriptions graphics, presentations and database Networking Academy curriculum. Teaches management using an integrated Windows- students the skills needed to obtain entry-level CIS2080______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Administration, based software suite that performs all these home network installer jobs. Also helps students Fundamentals of Linux Faculty applications. develop some of the skills needed to become Prerequisites: CIS1610, CIS1670, CIS1850, network technicians, computer technicians, cable CIS1870 or CIS2000 or equivalent with a CIS1780______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. installers and help desk technicians. Provides an minimum grade of C and one of the following: Illustrator I introduction to networking and the Internet using a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or Prerequisite: CIS1050 or CIS1750 with a tools and hardware community found in home eligible placement test score, or a minimum minimum grade of C. and small business environments. grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or Vector-based drawing programs are used ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, in industry and commerce to create graphics CIS1890______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. or have earned 24 college-level semester credit for both print and electronic mediums. Adobe Internetworking II hours. Illustrator is a leading vector-based illustration Prerequisites: CIS1850 or CIS1870 with a Introduces the fundamentals of the Linux tool and is used widely for these purposes. An minimum grade of C and one of the following: operating system. Will guide students through introductory-to-intermediate level presentation a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or the basics of Linux systems concepts, of using this software with an emphasis on eligible placement test score, or a minimum architecture and administration. Includes understanding its tools and menus. grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, networking essentials commonly used in the or concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or have Linux environment. CIS1800______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. Introduction to Networking Second of four semesters in the Cisco CIS2100______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: CIS1050 or CIS1750 with a Networking Academy curriculum. Provides a Microcomputer Database Management minimum grade of C and one of the following: basic overview of routing and remote access, Prerequisite: CIS1050 or CIS1750 with a a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or addressing and security. Familiarizes students minimum grade of C. eligible placement test score, or a minimum with servers that provide email services, web A practical course utilizing a microcomputer grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, space and authenticated access. Students learn software package to acquaint the student with or concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or have about the soft skills required for help desk and database management tasks of moderate earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. customer service positions and preparation for complexity. Topics of study include: file design Gives a high level overview of network the CCENT certification exam. and creation, table manipulation, record editing concepts, topologies, components, media, and display, queries, report generation, using functions, protocols, architecture, fault tolerance CIS1900______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. multiple files. and larger networks. Develops a solid base to Fundamentals of Unix build on for future courses and helps prepare the Prerequisite: CIS1850, CIS1870 or CIS2000 student for the Microsoft Networking Essentials with a minimum grade of C and one of the Exams. following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 91 Course Descriptions > CIS-CRJ

CIS2110______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Third of fourth semester in the CISCO and public relations on the media industries as Advanced Microcomputer Database Networking Academy curriculum. Familiarizes well as focus on the effects of the media and Management students with the equipment applications and associated regulation. Prerequisite: CIS2100 with a minimum grade protocols installed in enterprise networks with

CATALOG of C a focus on switched networks, IP Telephony COM1020______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. A continuation of CIS2100 in which students requirements and security. Also introduces Introduction to Broadcasting will design database systems and create the advanced routing protocols such as Enhanced Survey course covering the history and programs with which to manage them. Topics Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and development of electronic broadcast technology, Greetings of study include: principles of database design, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Protocol. analog and digital technology, commercial linking files, design/coding/debugging of operations, programming and ratings and effects Contact Info database programs and customized report and CIS2690______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. and regulation, including constitutional issues. label generation. Offered on demand. Internetworking IV Academic Prerequisites: CIS2670 with a minimum COM1060______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Calendar CIS2200______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. grade of C and one of the following: a minimum Introduction to Cinema Micro Spreadsheet Applications score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible Covers the techniques involved in creating About Mineral Prerequisite: CIS1050 or CIS1750 with a placement test score, or a minimum grade of good cinema, including: photography, Mise en Area College minimum grade of C C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or Scene (elements in visual composition), the A practical course utilizing a computer concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or have moving camera and special effects, editing software package to acquaint the student earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. sound, acting, drama, story, writing and film from Admissions & with spreadsheet applications of moderate Fourth of four semesters in the Cisco a variety of ideological perspectives. Techniques Records complexity. Topics of study include: file creation/ Networking Academy curriculum. Introduces are applied to a variety of selected films for manipulation, cell editing, ranges, functions, students to network design processes. Students analysis, example and discussion. Meets cultural Support sorting, formulas, graphs, printer control and follow a standard design process to expand diversity requirement. Services database functions and multiple worksheets. and upgrade each network, which includes requirements gathering, proof-of-concept COM1120______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Tuition, CIS2210______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. and project management. Lifecycle services, Journalism I: News Writing Financial Advanced Micro Spreadsheet Applications including upgrades, competitive analyses and News writing and reporting techniques will Assistance Prerequisite: CIS2200 with a minimum grade system integration, are presented in the context be covered in this introductory course through of C. of pre-sale support. discussion, reading and practical exercises. Student Life A continuation of Micro Spreadsheet Course will include practice in reading the news, Applications. Advanced formatting techniques, CIS2930______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. study of headlines and make-up, and practical Academic & advanced functions, lists, analysis tools, auditing Advanced Microcomputer Applications experience writing and editing copy. General College worksheets, workgroup collaboration and file- Variable content course which closely sharing techniques, importing and exporting examines a microcomputer application for the COM2200______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Policies data. purpose of expanding the student’s practical T.V. Production knowledge in that area. Offered on demand. Prerequisite: COM1020 with a minimum grade Arts & Sciences CIS2350______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Previous computer experience necessary. of C or instructor consent. Division Word Processing - Microsoft Word Basic, hands-on introductory course covering Prerequisite: CIS1050 or CIS1750 with a CIS2940______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. both audio and video production equipment Career & minimum grade of C Advanced Desktop Publishing usage and production techniques. Course will Technical Ed. A practical course utilizing Microsoft Word Prerequisite: CIS1700 with a minimum grade cover production conceptualization, script writing, Division to acquaint the student with word processing of C. cameral usage, lighting, special effects and applications of moderate complexity, Topics A continuation of CIS1700 Desktop Publishing graphics, audio production and individual and Course include: cursor movement, editing, document to expand the student’s proficiency in developing group production assimilation. Descriptions formatting, columnar typing, block functions, text quality publications. enhancement, print control, etc. COM2260______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Administration, CIS2960______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. T.V. Production Practicum Faculty CIS2400______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Computer Networking Internship Prerequisite: COM2200 with a minimum grade Web Page Development Prerequisites: Sophomore standing in of C. Prerequisite: CIS1050 or CIS1750 with a Computer Networking and instructor consent. Course will be taught as a video practicum minimum grade of C. Intended for computer networking majors. with the emphasis on creating a broadcast-ready Introduces webpage design and development This Internship class features supervised product. using a variety of tools including HTML and work experience in the computer networking/ popular application development tools. Helps information technology field. This will provide the prepare for World Certified Web Designer student with the opportunity to make practical Apprentice exam. Includes Cisco Supported application of the knowledge and skills they have Criminal Justice Curriculum and Adobe development suite. attained. CRJ1000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. CIS2450______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. CIS2980______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Basic Police Science I WP - Advanced Microsoft Word Capstone-Computer Networking Open to 1000 Hour Law Enforcement Prerequisite: CIS2350 with a minimum grade Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Must be Academy students only. of C. taken in the last semester prior to graduation. Students will cover the objectives set forth A continuation of Microsoft Word which Prepares students entering the computer by the Missouri Peace Officers Standards and provides opportunities for practical applications networking career fields. Students will review Training (POST) for the subject areas in Missouri in creating more advanced documents using the coursework completed during their degree Statutory Law, Civil Process and Tactical Microsoft Word software. The student will learn or certificate program. Provides for taking the Communications. how to merge documents, customize documents Technical Skills Assessment required of Career and features and reference data (footnotes, and Technical Education majors. CRJ1010______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. indexes, tables and forms). Criminal Justice Internship Prerequisite: CRJ1100 with a minimum grade CIS2670______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. of C or instructor consent. Internetworking III Communications Intended for criminal justice majors only Prerequisites: CIS1890 with a minimum who have completed a minimum of 15 hours grade of C and one of the following: a minimum COM1000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. of criminal justice courses with a grade of “C” score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible Introduction to Mass Media or higher. Students are placed with a criminal placement test score, or a minimum grade of Survey course covering all forms of mass justice agency in a participant/observer capacity C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or media from print to recording to movies and by the department coordinator for a period of not concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have electronic media including new media and the less than 96 contact hours. earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. Internet. Also covers the impact of advertising

92 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Course Descriptions > CRJ-CRJ

CRJ1050______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. CRJ1300______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. CRJ1700______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Basic Police Science II Criminal Investigation II Patrol and Traffic Law Open to 1000 Hour Law Enforcement Prerequisite: CRJ1200 with a minimum grade Open to Law Enforcement Academy students Academy Students only. of C or instructor consent. only.

CATALOG Students will cover the objectives set forth Law Enforcement Academy students only. The foundations of police operations, by the Missouri Peace Officers Standards The recognition, collection, identification, providing patrol coverage and called-for services, and Training (POST) for Domestic Violence, preservation, transportation and development of the principle of conspicuous presence as a Community Policing and Human Behavior. criminal evidence. Narrative police report writing means of crime prevention and preservation of Greetings and the preparation of cases for prosecution. the peace. Basic police responsibilities for the CRJ1100______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. safe and efficient movement of vehicles and Contact Info Introduction to Criminal Justice CRJ1400______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. pedestrians and an in-depth study of traffic law. The history and philosophy of the system, Criminal Law Academic identifying the various subsystems, role Prerequisite: CRJ1100 with a minimum grade CRJ1710______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Calendar expectations and their interrelationships, theories of C or instructor consent. Community Policing/Problem Solving of crime punishment and rehabilitation. The The study of constitutional, criminal The study of police agencies response to About Mineral interrelationships of the various branches and common and statutory law within the context the needs and demands of its citizens and Area College functions of the criminal justice system are of enforcement. The impact of recent federal the contrasting styles that vary from agency examined and identified. constitutional laws in the area of state criminal to agency. Concepts, themes and programs Admissions & adjudication is examined. Included are the advocated at the national level by federal Records CRJ1130______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. various court structures. agencies, academics and practitioners are Introduction to Forensics implemented with widely varying degrees of Designed to make the subject of forensic CRJ1440______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. understanding. Support science comprehensible to a wide variety of Criminal Courts-Process and Issues Services students who are or plan to be aligned with Prerequisite: CRJ1170 with a minimum grade CRJ1750______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. the forensic science profession. This class will of C or instructor consent. Advanced Patrol/Traffic Law Tuition, give the students an introduction to the forensic Provides a comprehensive examination of Open to Law Enforcement Academy students Financial crime laboratory, its functions, services and the criminal court system, from the basic pretrial only. Assistance organization. Will also introduce the students to procedures to the trial process, to the sentencing Discusses preparation for duty by the processing crime scenes and collecting physical and appeals. Examining all angles, it begins with patrol officer. It demonstrates how knowledge Student Life evidence as well as trace evidence. a discussion of the law and its origins, compares of criminal activity, local geography and the federal and state court systems and proper uniform and equipment will enhance Academic & CRJ1150______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. examines the key courtroom personnel. the performance of the patrol officer. Also General College Basic Police Science III discusses the physical and psychological factors Policies Open to 1000 Hour Law Enforcement CRJ1500______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. which affect an officer during patrol and job Academy students only. Criminal Evidence performance. Arts & Sciences Students will cover the objectives set forth The study of the basic rules of evidence by the Missouri Peace Officers Standards and applicable to criminal adjudication and other CRJ1760______(6 - 0) 6 cr. hrs. Division Training (POST) for firearms, shotgun and patrol related police duties. Emphasis is placed on Commercial Vehicle Enforce Inspection rifle and advanced drug recognition training. the question of admissibility to evidence and Open to MSHP CVI students only. Career & the practical application of procedural and The object of this course is to give the Technical Ed. CRJ1170______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. substantive law and constitutional guarantees. Probationary Commercial Vehicle Inspector (CVI) Division Introduction to Courts the federal certifications and basic training on the Provides students an overview of the criminal CRJ1520______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. applicable state statutes that will be used in the Course justice judicial system and its processes. Criminology performance of their daily duties. CVIs will also Descriptions It examines the courtroom work group, the Criminology is the scientific study of crime. receive training in profiling, cultural awareness, trial process and challenges to the process. Students will study various aspects of crime and as well as other areas important to the law Administration, Will review the juvenile court system and its the criminals. This class will examine such items enforcement community. Faculty differences from the adult judicial system. as crime statistics, various theories behind the cause of crime and why criminals commit them. CRJ1800______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. CRJ1200______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. This class goes hand-in-hand with the disciplines Introduction to Corrections Criminal Investigation I of psychology, sociology and anthropology. An introduction to the correctional process Prerequisite: CRJ1100 with a minimum grade Students will also look at specific criminals in from law enforcement through the administration of C or instructor consent. hopes of identifying various typologies that some of justice, probation, parole, prisons and other The study of the criminal act and its infamous criminals have used. and correctional institutions. investigation, including specific crimes against persons and against property. The process CRJ1540______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. CRJ1820______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. of fact gathering, test of hypotheses and the Criminal Procedure Corrections in America problem of proof are covered. Focuses on the constitutional rights of criminal Prerequisite: CRJ1800 with a minimum grade defendants as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme of C or instructor consent. CRJ1250______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Court and how it applies to the processes of the Reviews various theories of criminal causation Basic Police Science lV criminal justice system. Students will discuss and will provide a comparative study of global Open to 1000 Hour Law Enforcement landmark Supreme Court decisions. criminal justice systems. The focal point of this Academy students only. course is to provide the criminal justice student Students will cover the objectives set forth with a working knowledge of major correctional by the Missouri Peace Officers Standards and CRJ1600______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. processes and the basic legal concepts that Training (POST) for defensive tactics, taser Juvenile Justice System underlie the criminal justice field. This course certification, NHTSA field sobriety testing and The organization, functions and jurisdiction will give the student some historical and judicial certification and Datamaster Type III breathalyzer of juvenile agencies, the detention of juveniles perspectives regarding corrections. training and certification. and the processing of neglected and abandoned children. The intent, application and procedure CRJ1900______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. CRJ1260______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. of the Missouri Juvenile code, juvenile case Police Administration Introduction to Security Management disposition, crime prevention methods and Prerequisite: CRJ1100 with a minimum grade Introductory course presenting protection reporting procedure. Theories of delinquent of C or instructor consent. concepts, security management principles and behavior are studied. A study of the organization and administration current industry practices. of various police systems, the specialized characteristics of individual police organizations and police personnel, the responsibility of police organizations and police personnel, the

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 93 Course Descriptions > CRJ-CSC

responsibility of police departments. The most CRJ2220______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. popular and prevalent ideas, principles and Principles of Homeland Security Computer Science assumptions pertaining to police administration Prerequisite: CRJ1100 with a minimum grade are presented utilizing a multidisciplinary of C. CSC1100______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Programming Logic CATALOG orientation to analyze these concepts. Emphasis Provides an overview and examination of the is placed on the impact that police administration history, mission and development of homeland An introduction to problem solving using exerts upon the policeman’s functioning. security at the federal, state, local and private information systems and computer programs. sector levels. It examines design methods and structured Greetings CRJ1920______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. programming techniques as a first course in College Math/Criminal Justice Professionals CRJ2240______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. computer science. Contact Info Prerequisite: Must be Criminal Justice major. Security Management and Operations Connects basic mathematical concepts Prerequisite: CRJ1260 with a minimum grade CSC1300______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Academic to their applications. Emphasis is placed on of C. Video Game Design and Development Calendar strengthening the student’s ability to connect with Course presents protection concepts, security (Spring) math concepts to situations within their criminal management principles and current practices. Prerequisite: CIS1050 or CIS1750 with a justice career field. minimum grade of C or instructor consent. About Mineral Examines the video game industry using an Area College CRJ2260______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. CRJ2000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Private Security and Public Safety interdisciplinary approach to create PC- based games. Specializes in programming, graphics Criminal Justice Report Writing Prerequisites: CRJ1100 and CRJ1260 with a Admissions & Prerequisites: CRJ1100, CRJ1200 and minimum grade of C. and animation, or creative documents, while Records ENG1330 with a minimum grade of C or Provides an overview of the functions of learning the techniques and tools of game instructor consent. private security, with a focus on the expanding design. Design interactive and visual interfaces Support The study and application of the process of role of private security in the field of public safety. for games focusing on creating multimedia Services effective criminal justice report writing. Proper assets and developing basic programming formal written communications formats with an CRJ2280______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. abilities. Students may construct and animate 2D Tuition, emphasis on report writing techniques requisites Emergency and Crisis Management and 3D objects and creative game environments. Financial for the admissibility of evidence in a criminal Prerequisites: CRJ1100 and CRJ1260 with a The course culminates with the production of PC Assistance adjudication. minimum grade of C. video games. Examines the subject of emergency and Student Life CRJ2120______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. crisis management through a social perspective, CSC1500______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Police Photography emphasizing the understanding of vulnerability Basic Programming Basic fundamental photography will be taught as a response component. Prerequisite: CIS1050, CIS1750, or CSC1100 Academic & with a minimum grade of C or instructor consent. General College with an emphasis on manual and auto functions on the camera. The student will use these skills CRJ2300______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Programming using the Visual BASIC Policies to photograph objectives detailing most situations Criminal Justice Career Preparation language to develop the student’s abilities occurring in real life crime scene photography. The preparation of the student for career and knowledge in solving problems using Arts & Sciences Negatives and photos will be set in a photo book employment with public safety agencies in the microcomputers. Students will learn how to code Division to be critiqued for quality and compassion. Court local area, region and out-state. For students and debug and execute Visual BASIC algorithms room qualifications will be final determination of wishing to pursue a higher education in the using an object-oriented approach. Career & the students work and performance. Prepares criminal justice field, the course content will Technical Ed. students for CRJ2140. direct them to other colleges that can offer them CSC2400______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Division the highest degree possible for public safety Computer Programming in C++ CRJ2140______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. careers. Practicals, moot interviews and portfolio Prerequisite: CIS1050, CIS1750, or CSC1100 Forensic Crime Scene Investigation creation will also be a requirement for student with a minimum grade of C or instructor consent. Course The study of program design and Descriptions Introduces the student to the fundamentals achievement in this course. of on-site crime-scene investigations. Specific development using the structured language C++. objectives will be combined with actual crime CRJ2320______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Topics include language syntax and semantics, Administration, data and variable types, functions and object Faculty scene reconstruction. The student will perform Administration of Correctional Service practicals using photography skills, fingerprint Prerequisites: CRJ1100 and CRJ1800 with a oriented design. Intended as a first course in identification and comparison, sketching minimum grade of C. programming for students interested in computer microscopy, dental stand, soil analysis and site Focusing on the criminal justice field of programming. identification for blood, hair, fibers, tool marks corrections, this course explores fundamental and tire tread comparison. The student must concepts related to the administration, CSC2420______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. perform with skill and integrity, in a mock trial organization and management of correctional Java Script Programming submitting the mock prepared evidence in trial. services. Prerequisite: CIS1050, CIS1750, or CSC1100 with a minimum grade of C or instructor consent. CRJ2160______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. CRJ2340______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. An introduction to programming in the Crime Scene Analysis Concepts of Community Corrections JavaScript object scripting language. Basic Prerequisite: CRJ2140 with a minimum grade Prerequisites: CRJ1100 and CRJ1800 with a commands and structures; variables; operators; of C or instructor consent. minimum grade of C. inputs; conditionals. Add special features to web Designed to be an advanced Crime Scene Examines the various aspects of offender pages including user prompts. Create forms with Investigation class. The students will be shown treatment planning, implementation and data validation using HTML. the proper way to collect, analyze and submit special needs identification in the context of evidence along with performing forensic pattern community-based correctional programs. Utilizes CSC2440______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. analysis of bloodstains, shoeprints, fingerprints, a comparative approach to examining the Web Programming w/Perl/CGI/Linux tool mark analysis and microscopic and trace differences between traditional and community- Prerequisite: CIS1050, CIS1750, or CSC1100 evidence. The students will have to accurately based correctional programs. with a minimum grade of C or instructor consent. perform the above mentioned tasks through Introduction to server/client server systems practical skill demonstrations. CRJ2380______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. with practical web programming applications Probation and Parole in America using Perl scripting in the CGI (Common CRJ2200______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisites: CRJ1100 and CRJ1800 with a Gateway Interface). Ethics for Legal Professionals minimum grade of C. Looks at the ethical dilemma and professional Provides the successful student with an CSC2470______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. problems faced by criminal justice personnel. overview of the history and role of probation and Database Design and Programming w/SQL Students will review various ethical perspectives parole services in the American criminal justice Prerequisites: CSC1100 with a minimum and discuss the practical applicability of ethical system. Includes an examination of common grade of C and one of the following: a minimum ideas and organizational codes and standards. techniques used by probation and parole officers, score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible as well as an overview of the pre-sentence placement test score, or a minimum grade of investigation process. C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or

94 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Course Descriptions > CSC-ECE

concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or have DAN1020______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. Dance Appreciation Early Childhood Engages the student to analyze complex Introduction to aspects of dance as aesthetic business scenarios and create a data model - a and spiritual expression, with emphasis on Education

CATALOG conceptual representation of an organization’s cultural, ethnic and international formations. information. Participants implement their Focuses on the origins and related roles of ECE1000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. database design by creating a physical database the dancer, choreographer and spectator Introduction to Early Childhood Education Focuses on research-based theories using SQL. Basic SQL syntax and the rules for through readings and video-illustrated lectures that have affected the evolution of current Greetings constructing valid SQL statements are reviewed. conducted by the instructor. Content includes developmentally appropriate curriculums used Will also prepare the student for the Oracle SQL dance from Europe, Africa, South and Central in early care and education programs. The Contact Info Database Expert certification exam. America and Asia, as well as dance originating student will explore the history and application from within the U.S.. There will be opportunities of those curriculums based on current theory Academic CSC2480______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. for students to participate in simple dance and practice. Considerations of planning the Calendar Database Programming with PL/SQL movements. Primarily a lecture format with some environment for ages birth to 8 will be explored. Prerequisites: CSC2470 with a minimum movement participation. Meets cultural diversity Developmental effects of the dynamics of the grade of C and one of the following: a minimum requirement. About Mineral physical, temporal and human characteristics score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible Area College within the learning environment will be included placement test score, or a minimum grade of DAN2002______(0 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. in the planning process. An introduction to C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or Hip Hop II Admissions & planning of the environment through assessing concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or have Prerequisite: Hip Hop I with a minimum grade Records the individual needs of the child will be explored. earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. of C or instructor consent. The assessment and record-keeping skills Introduces the student to PL/SQL, Oracle’s Physical education actvity. Focuses strictly on will be identified through the utilization of Support procedural extension language for SQL and the the dance style of hip hop, touching on aspects observation in a developmentally appropriate Services Oracle relational database. Participants explore of popping, tutting and break dancing. Students (DAP) environment. Four hours of required the differences between SQL and PL/SQL. will develop composition and choreography. observations are assigned throughout the Tuition, They also examine the characteristics of PL/ semester. NOTE: Assigned artifacts reflecting Financial SQL and how it is used to extend and automate DAN2004______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. the core competencies will be collected for the Assistance SQL to administer the Oracle database. Will Jazz II capstone course. also prepare the student for the Oracle PL/SQL Prerequisite: DAN1004 with a minimum Student Life Developer Associate certification exam. grade of C, two to three years of jazz dance experience, or instructor consent. ECE1020______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Guidance Alternatives for Young Children CSC2500______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Physical education actvity. Advanced jazz Academic & The main focus of this course is to identify Advanced Basic Programming (On Demand) steps, technique and terminology. Students will General College positive developmentally appropriate practice Prerequisite: CSC1500 with a minimum grade develop composition and choreography. Policies (DAP) discipline and redirection of children of C. birth through age eight years. Guidance skills, Analysis of computational problems and DAN2006______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. Arts & Sciences observation tools and techniques of redirecting development of structured BASIC algorithms Tap II behavior will be explored. Children’s traumas, Division as solutions. Topics of study include: variable Prerequisite: DAN1006 with a minimum grade fears and negative environmental issues will assignment, loops, subroutines, arrays, data of C, two to three years of tap dance experience, be identified and assessed. The prosocial Career & files, string manipulations, etc. Builds on the or instructor consent. environment will be identified through the Technical Ed. information presented in CSC1500. Physical education actvity. Advance technique utilization of observation in a developmentally Division and vocabulary of tap steps and combinations. appropriate (DAP) environment. Eight hours of CSC2980______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Students will strengthen clean tap sounds while required observations are assigned throughout Course Capstone-Business Computer Programming building musicality and rhythm. Students will the semester. NOTE: Assigned artifacts reflecting Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Must be develop composition and choreography. Tap Descriptions the core competencies will be collected for the taken in the last semester prior to graduation. shoes are mandatory. capstone course. Administration, Prepares students entering the Business Faculty Computer Programming career fields. Students will review coursework completed during ECE1040______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. their degree program. Provides for taking the Early Childhood Health/Safety/Nutrition Deaf Communication Focus on young children’s (age birth Technical Skills Assessment required of Career through eight years) healthy environment. The and Technical Education majors. Studies child’s environment includes all aspects that effect the child’s health, safety and nutrition. DCS1000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. National health standards are used to plan Sign Language I Dance Introduction to American Sign Language the child’s healthy environment. Learning (ASL) and deaf culture. Focuses on functions of concepts are based on the response to the standards in an effort to provide an optimal DAN1002______(0 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. communicative purposes of everyday interaction. learning environment for the young child. The Hip Hop Grammatical structure of ASL and appropriate healthy learning environment and record- Physical education activity. Focuses strictly behaviors awareness of deaf culture. keeping techniques required for state licensing on the dance style of hip hop and aspects of will be identified through the utilization of popping, tutting and break dancing. DCS1010______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. observation in a developmentally appropriate Sign Language II (DAP) environment. Eight hours of required DAN1004______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: DCS1000 with a minimum grade observations are assigned throughout the Jazz I of C. semester. NOTE: Assigned artifacts reflecting Physical education actvity. A beginning level A continuation of DCS 1000. Developing a the core competencies will be collected for the course that helps students develop basic jazz more advanced vocabulary and grammatical capstone course. steps, technique and terminology. usage of American Sign Language (ASL). Increased knowledge of deaf culture ECE1060______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. DAN1006______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. conversational strategies and the ability to shift Child Development Associate Credential Tap I between English and ASL with more accuracy. Preparation Physical education actvity. Develop a Prerequisites: ECE1000, ECE1020 and foundation of technique and vocabulary of tap ECE1040 with a minimum grade of C and meet steps and combinations. Students will learn all CDA competency standards including a how to produce clean tap sounds while building resource collection of required artifacts in all musicality and rhythm. Tap shoes are mandatory. three courses. Focuses on final preparation for the nationally accredited Child Development Associate

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 95 Course Descriptions > ECE-EDU

credential. Students will begin to build the the core competencies will be collected for the or last semester before graduation. professional resource collection that exemplifies capstone course. CDA standards. Coursework also includes writing competency standards required in the ECE2020______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs.

CATALOG CDA 2.0. The student will complete the CDA Emerging Language and Literacy Education 2.0 application to the Council for Professional Explores the development of language from Development. The professional development birth through 8 years; print-rich environments EDU1100______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. specialist will conduct final observations and and print awareness; and pre-reading skills Psychology of Adolescence Greetings evaluations of the student in the student’s necessary for kindergarten preparedness. Prerequisites: PSY1130 with a minimum child care setting. In addition, the student will The integration of language experience and grade of C and one of the following: a minimum Contact Info provide feedback opportunities for parents in the systematic approach to several teaching score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible the program. The last step to credentialing is techniques are identified throughout the course placement test score, or a minimum grade of Academic the written test which will be taken on campus to prepare the early care and education teacher C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or Calendar through online testing PearsonVue. for working with young children birth through concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have eight years of age. The emerging language and earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. About Mineral ECE1200______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. literacy techniques will be identified through the An introduction to the developmental factors Area College Caring for School Age Children utilization of observation in a developmentally and issues to the period from puberty to Intended to provide a developmental overview appropriate (DAP) environment. Four hours of adulthood with emphasis upon conditions leading of children ages 5 to 12 years of age. It focuses required observations are assigned throughout to optimal development. Students must earn a Admissions & on after-school and summer care of school- the semester. NOTE: Assigned artifacts reflecting minimum grade of B in all education courses with Records age children. The child’s learning environment the core competencies will be collected for the an EDU prefix. will be identified through the planning and capstone course. Support implementation of school-age activities, materials EDU1300______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Services and equipment needed in the program. The ECE2040______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Child Development students will plan and implement DAP lessons Home, School and Family Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Tuition, and activities. The family and community Explores the positive relationships between following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Financial involvement will be used to prepare the student the early childhood teachers, program reading or eligible placement test score, or a Assistance for needed resources to enhance the program’s staff, parents/families and the community. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or effectiveness in caring for school age children. Collaboration techniques; communication ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, Student Life The learning environment will be identified skills; and parent/provider/child/community or have earned 24 college-level semester credit through the utilization of observation in a partnerships are the primary focus of the course. hours. Must earn a B or higher in all education Academic & developmentally appropriate (DAP) environment. Family partnerships will be explored through the courses with an EDU prefix. General College Two hours of required observations are assigned utilization of observation in a developmentally Students will study development, from throughout the semester. NOTE: Assigned appropriate (DAP) environment. Four hours of conception through adolescence. Review Policies artifacts reflecting the core competencies will be required observations are assigned throughout theories related to the four areas of development: collected for the capstone course. the semester. NOTE: Assigned artifacts reflecting cognitive, physical, language and social/ Arts & Sciences this course competencies will be collected for the emotional. Explore the relationships and effects Division ECE1220______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. capstone course. of the environment on the developmental Home Visits areas as they apply to the developing child. Career & The main focus of the course is to educate ECE2120______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Brain research will be reviewed at each Technical Ed. and prepare the early care and education Introduction to Young Children with Special area of development. This will assist in the Division provider/teacher in developing partnerships Needs understanding of how the learning process is with parents and family through developmental Focuses on the learning differences in the affected by the child’s learning environment. Course collaborations. Family-centered philosophy children birth to age 8. Special-need programs Descriptions and practice will be used to develop strong and resources will be identified to help EDU2040______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. partnerships between the program and home teachers, parents and children to assist in the Foundations of Education Administration, environments. The family status and stress will understanding and resources available for future Prerequisites: ENG1330 and PSY1130 with Faculty be explored and its implications for educators to success of the child. The methods and materials a minimum grade of C and one of the following: prepare for home visits. Working with families used for early identification, intervention and a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or from diverse cultures and the teacher’s attitudes inclusion of infants, toddlers and preschoolers eligible placement test score, or a minimum toward those diversities will be addressed. will be explored. Cultural diversity will also be grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, Working with children with special needs and emphasized in order to gain understanding of or have earned 24 college-level semester credit their families along with the challenges and different family values and expectations. Family hours. concerns will also be explored. Assigned artifacts and professional collaboration will be explored Designed to examine the historical, reflecting the core competencies will be collected to address the impact of the special-needs child philosophical, sociological, political, economic for the capstone course. on the family. Modifications of environments and legal foundations of American public will be identified through the utilization of education system. Students will explore ECE2002______(2 - 4) 4 cr. hrs. observation in a developmentally appropriate the nature of school environments, designs Practicum Classroom Experiences (DAP) environment. Two hours of required and organization of school curricula and Prerequisites: ECE1000, ECE1020, ECE1040 observations are assigned throughout the characteristics of effective schools and and a minimum of one ECE 2000-level course semester. NOTE: Assigned artifacts reflecting instruction in grades P-12. Educational with a minimum grade of C. the core competencies will be collected for the structures, practices and projections for the It is recommended that students take this capstone course. future will be studied. Students must earn a course the semester before qualifications minimum grade of B in all education courses have been met for graduation. Focuses on the ECE2300______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. with an EDU prefix. application of learned concepts of planning, Professional Portfolio Assessment observing and documenting the growth and Prerequisites: ECE1000, ECE1020, ECE1040 EDU2100______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. development of young children. The student will and a minimum of one ECE 2000-level course Teaching Profession w/Field Experience plan and apply the learned concepts in a 15- with a minimum grade of C. Prerequisites: ENG 1330 with a minimum week, four-hour practicum classroom experience Intended to assess the technical skills of grade of C and one of the following: a minimum and 15-week, 50-minute lecture. The practicum training and educating students in the field score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible experiences will apply to children 3 to 5 years of of early care and education. The portfolio is placement test score, or a minimum grade age. Children’s portfolios will be examined as a a required final assessment of the student’s of C RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or method to assess the success of the child. The work in the child development degree plan. have earned 24 college-level semester credit early childhood practicum will be completed in a The collected and assigned artifacts for the hours. Must be admitted to the AAT program developmentally appropriate (DAP) environment. portfolio assessment are illustrations of course by separate application through the Education Four hours of required practicum classroom competencies met throughout the AAS in Child Department. experience is assigned each week for a total of Development. Note: The student must have Provides students an opportunity to observe 60 hours. NOTE: Assigned artifacts reflecting completed 45 hours in AAS/Child Development teaching and learning for 30 hours or more

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in P-12 classrooms. Students are introduced young children. Students must earn a minimum EEE1580______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. to the requirements for teacher preparation grade of B in all education courses with an EDU Practical Electronics I and certification. Students will examine prefix. Prerequisites: EEE1500 and EEE1550 with a characteristics of effective teaching. Designed minimum grade of C or instructor consent.

CATALOG to assist students in determining if a career in EDU2420______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. A combination lecture/laboratory course teaching is an appropriate goal. Students will Organization and Management of Early covering basic electrical/electronic fundamentals be required to complete the Missouri Educator Childhood Programs and the proper use of electronic test equipment. Profile. Students must earn a minimum grade of Prerequisites: EDU1300 with a minimum Includes a study of inductance, capacitance, Greetings B in all education courses with an EDU prefix. grade of B and one of the following: a minimum resonant circuits, motors and generators with score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible hands-on laboratory experience. Contact Info EDU2200______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. placement test score, or a minimum grade of C Technology for Teachers in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or have EEE1600______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Academic Prerequisites: EDU2040 with a minimum earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. Practical Electronics II Calendar grade of B and ENG1330 and one of the Emphasizes the operation and management Prerequisite: EEE1580 with a minimum grade following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT of early childhood programs. Program goals, of C or instructor consent. About Mineral reading or eligible placement test score and a objectives and outcomes are evaluated in order A continuation of EEE1580, this course covers Area College minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, to provide a quality program in order to meet more complex circuits and applications of solid or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level the needs of the community. Issues related to state devices including transistors. Integrated Admissions & semester credit hours. Must be admitted to the staffing, curriculum and program planning are circuit, OP-AMP’s, SCR’s multivibrators, timing Records AAT program by separate application through the identified as a part of the program’s goals and circuits and logic circuits. Education Department. outcomes. The focus of planning and budgeting Students will learn how to integrate for the learning environment is addressed EEE1710______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Support instructional technology into the P-12 through the assessment of staffing needs, National Electric Code Services classrooms. Students will study a variety of program materials and equipment. The needs Prerequisites: EEE1500 and EEE1550 with a software programs, presentation technology of the community are also addressed as a part minimum grade of C or instructor consent. Tuition, and telecommunication tools. The focus will also of the planning process. Students must earn a Designed to update electrical workers and Financial be on social, ethical, legal and human issues minimum grade of B in all education courses with electricians with the ever-changing National Assistance surrounding the use of technology. Students an EDU prefix. Electrical Code. must earn a minimum grade of B in all education Student Life courses with an EDU prefix. EDU2600______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. EEE1910______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Portfolio Evaluation Electronic Servicing Academic & EDU2320______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisites: EDU2040 with a minimum Prerequisite: EEE1580 with a minimum grade General College Educational Psychology grade of B and one of the following: a minimum of C. Policies Prerequisites: EDU2040 with a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible Teaches the basic principles of process grade of B and one of the following: a minimum placement test score, or a minimum grade of C automation and demonstrate the application of score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or have these principles on modern industrial practice. Arts & Sciences placement test scores, or a minimum grade earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. This is an introductory or first level course. Division of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or Must earn a B or higher in all education courses Intended to be both theoretical and practical have earned 24 college-level semester credit with EDU prefix. Must be admitted to the AAT to show the basic concepts of process control Career & hours. Must be admitted to the AAT program program by separate application through the theory and troubleshooting. Technical Ed. by separate application through the Education Education Department. Division Department. Corequisites: EDU2200, EDU2100 and EEE1970______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Designed to help students relate the EDU2320 with a minimum grade of B. Programmable Logic Controllers Course application of psychological principles to A capstone course in the education Offers a learning opportunity that covers a Descriptions teaching, learning and assessment and the department’s sequence of pre-professional wide range of the applications of electronics in educational practice in P-12 classrooms. teacher education courses. Includes a systematic the fields of automation and fluid power control. Administration, Focuses on the learner and the learning process, analysis and review of each student’s portfolio. Programmable logic controllers are the brains Faculty teacher characteristics and classroom processes Students must complete their portfolios and controlling the majority of current automation. that increase student motivation. Student pass each section of the Missouri General diversity and appropriate instructional strategies Education Assessment (MoGEA) to receive a EEE2020______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. for students with special needs will also be passing score for this class. Students who do Basic Soldering Techniques introduced. Students must earn a minimum not pass all sections of the MoGEA will receive Students will receive instruction and training grade of B in all education courses with an EDU an incomplete. Students will have one semester in electronic soldering and wire-wrapping prefix. following their portfolio class to pass the MoGEA techniques, and in applying these skills in the or the incomplete will turn into a failing grade. repair of printed circuits and hard wired circuits. EDU2400______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Students are also required to have completed the Infant/Toddler Curriculum Methods Missouri Educator Profile (MEP). EEE2040______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisites: EDU1300 with a minimum Digital Electronics I grade of B and one of the following: a minimum Prerequisites: EEE1500 and EEE1550 with a score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible minimum grade of C or instructor consent. placement test score, or a minimum grade of Electrical/Electronics An introduction to microcomputers and C RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or have microprocessors; programming an 8080 earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. Technology microprocessor and tracing and building Examines the areas of development during electronic microprocessor circuits. a child’s first three years of life. Examines EEE1500______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. the current theories and practices of the Basic Electronics developmental domains during infancy and Corequisite: EEE1550. toddler hood. The growth and development of A study of basic electronic theory. OHM’s Law Engineering the young child is applied through active learning as applied to DC and AC, series and parallel activities. An early-childhood curriculum is used resistance, inductance and capacitance circuits. EGN2130______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. to determine the choices of developmentally Engineering Mechanics-Statics appropriate activities and lesson plans. The EEE1550______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisites: PHS2230 and MAT2150 with a student is challenged to meet the developmental Electrical Systems minimum grade of C. needs by planning for the environment Prerequisite: EEE1500 with a minimum grade Covers the principles of mechanics as applied with appropriate materials and equipment. of C or concurrent enrollment. to problems in which the structures considered Observation of infants and toddlers during their An introductory study of basic alternating are in static equilibrium. The topics considered daily routines and activities are documented and current theory, emphasizing voltage, reactance, include the algebra of vectors, force systems, used to prepare the student for working with resonance, single and three phase power and friction, centroids and moments of inertia. network analysis.

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EGN2230______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. includes a review of sentence structure, grammar will be placed on reading and discussion. Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics and punctuation. Does not apply toward an Prerequisite: EGN2130 with a minimum grade Associate Degree. of C. ENG1670______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs.

CATALOG Application of the principles of mechanics to ENG1000______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Interpersonal Communications I engineering problems of motion: force, mass Writing a Research Paper Prerequisite: Must have met one of the and acceleration, work and energy, impulse and Designed to teach the student the procedure following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT momentum. and mechanics of writing a research paper. Open reading or eligible placement test score, or a Greetings to all students. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, EGN2340______(4 - 0) 4 cr. hrs. or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level Contact Info Introduction to Electrical Engineering ENG1050______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. semester credit hours. Prerequisites: PHS 2240 and MAT2250 with Use of Library Resource A “whole person” approach to oral Academic a minimum grade of C, or concurrent enrollment Designed to improve student skills related communication between individuals using Calendar in MAT2250. to locating, evaluating and documenting empathy, personal awareness, concern for Circuit elements, signals, Kirchhoff’s laws, information. Familiarizes students with both others and respect for individual differences. About Mineral network theorems, mesh and nodal analysis, brick-and-mortar and online library environments Will engage in “what-if” discussions of everyday Area College transient and complete response of RL, RC and and processes. situations as well as emotionally sensitive RLC circuits. interactions. Focus will be placed on thinking ENG1330______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. about the “how” and “why” of person-to-person Admissions & English Composition I contact. Open to all students. Records Prerequisite: A minimum ACT score of 18 or English ENG0970 with a minimum grade of C. ENG2150______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Support English Composition I is a purpose-based Leadership Development Services ENG0800______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. writing course designed to guide the student Prerequisite: ENG1330 with a minimum grade English as a Second Language I through writing based on the rhetorical situation. of C. Tuition, Prerequisite: TOEFL score of or below 550 Importance is placed on mastery of writing Focuses on leadership development Financial (paper-based), 173 (computer-based) or 61 necessary to the student’s education and career. and provides opportunities for developing a Assistance (internet-based). Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking personal leadership philosophy, analyzing one’s An intensive course for international students, necessary to a writing process and producing leadership abilities and learning about different Student Life this class will offer a college-level review of clear, organized and well-developed writing. elements of successful leadership. Students grammar and vocabulary for ESL students, Instruction will also include basic research skills, will learn through reading, observation and Academic & emphasizing target grammar concepts, MLA guidelines, mechanics, usage and grammar. application of leadership skill sets. General College sentences and paragraph structure, vocabulary, idioms and reading skills. ENG1340______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. ENG2330______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Policies English Composition II English Literature I Prerequisite: ENG1330 with a minimum grade Prerequisite: ENG1330 with a minimum grade Arts & Sciences ENG0820______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. of C. of C. Division English as a Second Language II Emphasizes argument, critical thinking, A survey study of major authors and their Prerequisite: TOEFL score above 500 (paper- research and documentation. Students will works from the early Middle Ages through the Career & based), 173 (computer-based) or 61 (internet- be expected to read critically and synthesize 18th century. Major figures studied include Technical Ed. based) or ENG0800 with a minimum grade of C. information cogently and effectively. Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton and Pope. A Division Offers advanced instruction for non-native- strong emphasis will be placed on reading and speaking students in college-level English ENG1360______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. discussion. Course reading comprehension and writing. Students will Creative Writing Descriptions read, discuss and analyze short stories, essays, Prerequisite: ENG1330 with a minimum grade ENG2340______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. poetry and magazine articles, as well as refine of C. English Literature II Administration, basic composition skills, including sentence, An introduction to writing short fiction and Prerequisite: ENG1330 with a minimum grade Faculty paragraph and essay-writing. poetry. Students will study anthologized/ of C. representative writers while developing their A survey study of major authors from the own style and voice. Special focus will be placed nineteenth century Romantic writers through ENG0960______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. on providing criticism in a workshop setting the twentieth century. Authors studied include Basic Writing Skills I and revising writing multiple times to produce Austen, Wordsworth, Byron, Tennyson, Prerequisites: ACT English score 0-12 and polished work. Browning, Yeats, Conrad, Joyce and Orwell. A one of the following: a minimum score of 18 strong emphasis will be placed on reading and on the ACT reading or eligible placement test ENG1440______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. discussion. score, or a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, Public Speaking ENG0990, or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment Prerequisite: Must have met one of the ENG2430______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. in RDG0750 or RDG0900, or have earned 24 following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT American Literature I college-level semester credit hours. reading or eligible placement test score, or a Prerequisite: ENG1330 with a minimum grade Basic Writing Skills I primarily emphasizes minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, of C. correct grammatical usage of the English or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level The purpose of this course is to help language. Focuses on mechanics, e.g., semester credit hours. students understand and appreciate early agreement, sentence structure, punctuation, Emphasizes effective communication in American literature. Covering the Puritan Period, parallelism, etc. Paragraph writing is also public situations through the design and delivery Revolutionary Period and Romantic Period, studied. Does not apply toward an Associate of informal speeches, open forum discussions nonfiction essays, journals, short stories and Degree. and practice in impromptu and extemporaneous poetry will be studied. Classes are discussion speaking. oriented, with lectures provided to introduce ENG0970______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. historical information, facts about the authors Basic Writing Skills II ENG1570______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. and terminology peculiar to particular periods Prerequisites: ACT English score 13-17 or Introduction to Literature/Prose/Poetry and genres. A strong emphasis will be placed on ENG0960 with a minimum grade of C and one of Prerequisite: ENG1330 with a minimum grade reading and discussion. the following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT of C. reading or eligible placement test score, or a An introductory survey of the prose forms of ENG2440______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or literature, primarily short story and drama, as well American Literature II ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0750 as the basic methods of poetry. Special attention Prerequisite: ENG1330 with a minimum grade or RDG0900, or have earned 24 college-level is given to literary forms and terminology. of C. semester credit hours. Emphasis is also placed on developing skills This purpose of this course is to help Basic Writing Skills II primarily emphasizes in critical reading and the attitude needed for students understand and appreciate American efficiency in paragraph writing and diction. It appreciating serious literature. A strong emphasis literature from the late 19th century to the late

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20th century. Specific periods covered are the studied. A strong emphasis will be placed on Safety’s Basic Firefighters 36-hour course, Realistic/Naturalist Period, Modernist Period and reading and discussion. Meets cultural diversity combined with a basic hazmat awareness course Post-Modernist Period. Classes are discussion requirement. and incident command system NIMS 700. oriented, with lectures provided to introduce

CATALOG historical information facts about the authors FST1050______(Arranged) 12 cr. hrs. and terminology peculiar to particular periods Firefighter Technology and genres. A strong emphasis will be placed on Electrical Technology A comprehensive course of instruction which reading and discussion. develops the required knowledge and skills Greetings ETT1030______(3-0) 3 cr. hrs. expected of firefighters pursuing certification ENG2492______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Introduction to Electrical Technology, by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety for the Contact Info Women’s Literature Materials & Supplies rating of Firefighter I and Firefighter II. Students Prerequisite: ENG1330 with a minimum grade A study of electrical wire, electrical boxes, must pass classroom instruction and practical Academic of C. conduits, load centers, overcurrent protection skill demonstrations with a minimum of 80% Calendar Focuses on the ideas, experiences and and materials and supplies used in residential, proficiency. perceptions of women in various literary commercial and industrial applications. About Mineral genres and time periods. Explores the political, FST1080______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Area College historical, social and religious contexts in which ETT1200 ______(3-2) 3 cr. hrs. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus women live and write. A strong emphasis will be Residential Circuits Prerequisite: FST1050 with a minimum grade Admissions & placed on reading and discussion. Meets cultural A lecture/laboratory study of the installation of C or instructor consent. Records diversity requirement. of complete electrical systems for residential An advanced course is designed to instruct application. the student in the use of the SCBA functions ENG2500______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. for all purposes of safe firefighting and the Support Multicultural Literature ETT1300______(3-2) 3 cr. hrs. importance of personal safety. Services Prerequisite: ENG1330 with a minimum grade Commercial Circuits of C. A lecture/laboratory study of the installation FST1110______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Tuition, Designed to give students an introduction to of complete electrical systems for commercial Vehicle Fire Fighting Financial and appreciation of cultures different from their structures, to include high bay and outdoor Covers different types of vehicle fires, engine Assistance own through the reading of stories and poetry lighting systems and power distribution for interior and exterior. The hazards and proper by authors who represent various worldwide commercial applications. equipment and procedure to properly and safely Student Life cultures. A strong emphasis will be placed on extinguish vehicle fires will be the major topics. reading and discussion. Meets cultural diversity ETT1400______(3-0) 3 cr. hrs. Academic & requirement. Industrial Circuits FST1150______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. General College A study of the planning, installation, Pump Operations Policies ENG2520______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. troubleshooting and repair of industrial Prerequisite: FST1050 with a minimum grade Children’s Literature control systems, including motor controls and of C. Math and TEC1070 are recommended. Arts & Sciences Prerequisite: EDU2040 or ECE1000 with a programmable control systems used in industrial Traces the history of fire service pump, minimum grade of C. settings. develops the theory of operations and develops Division Designed to acquaint the elementary teacher practical skills in the operation of fire service with strategies for promoting literacy in children, ETT1420______(3-2) 3 cr. hrs. pumps. Career & identifying criteria for selecting quality children’s Electrical Construction Technical Ed. literature and formulating techniques for using This course will address the knowledge and FST1200______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Division literature in the classroom. skills necessary to properly use common hand Fire Prevention and power tools used in the field of electrical Prerequisite: FST1050 with a minimum grade Course ENG2530______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. technology, to include conduit bending, conduit of C. Descriptions Young Adult Literature threading, wire pulling, drilling structural Introduces the student to basic inspection Prerequisites: ENG1330 and EDU2040 with a members, use of hole punching and drilling procedures, general fire safety and occupancy Administration, minimum grade of C. equipment, electrical motor and transformer classifications for courtesy inspections by fire Faculty Designed for secondary education majors selection and installation and equipment and departments. It is a preparation for the Division of with course content focusing on poetry, prose materials. Fire Safety Inspector certification course. and novels for young adults. Special attention is given to literary forms and terminology. Emphasis ETT1700______(0-6) 3 cr. hrs. FST1310______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. is also placed on developing skills in critical Electrical Technology Internship I Emergency Vehicle Driving reading and attitude needed for understanding A supervised occupational experience with Emergency Vehicle Driving covers the topics and appreciating literature. Meets cultural a local electrician. Students shall perform of regulations, physical forces, safe operation diversity requirement. approximately 90 hours of on-the-job training and maintenance of vehicles used in the fire and under the direction of a qualified supervisor in a emergency vehicle services. Practical exercises ENG2560______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. location approved by the instructor. develop skills used in responding to every Creative Nonfiction Literature incident. Prerequisite: ENG1330 with a minimum grade ETT1720______(0-6) 3 cr. hrs. of C. Electrical Technology Internship II FST1312______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Investigates a variety of issues surrounding A supervised occupational experience with Highway Safety for First Responder the genre of creative non-fiction. These issues a local electrician. Students shall perform Designed to assist the students with making will include but will not be limited to defining the approximately 90 hours of on-the-job training emergency scenes safe, not only for the citizens genre, ethical concerns faced by authors and the under the direction of a qualified supervisor in a they serve, but for them as responders as well. evolution of the genre. A strong emphasis will be location approved by the instructor. placed on reading and discussion. FST1314______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Calling A Mayday ENG2580______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Designed to increase the student’s awareness Poetry and the Human Experience Fire Science that, as an emergency responder, they may Prerequisite: ENG1330 with a minimum grade be required to call a mayday or respond to a of C. Technology mayday incident. Recognized by the National Investigates the impact of culture on poetry Fire Academy. and frequently the impact of poetry on culture. FST1000______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. The work of poets from a variety of cultures Introduction to Firefighting FST1330______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. around the world and from a number of American Designed to prepare the FST student in the Ropes And Rappelling subcultures will be examined. In addition to first phase of classroom instruction for firefighter Develops knowledge of ropes and vertical addressing the connection between culture and certification (through Missouri Fire Marshal’s rescue techniques into practical application. poetry, basic literary styles and forms will be Office). Will use the Missouri Division of Fire Participants will become proficient in tying knots,

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rigging rope rescue systems and caring for rope and fire resistant requirements in order to buildings involved in fire. equipment. Component of Rescue Technician conduct fire scene operations safely and make skills. sound strategic decisions. FST2160______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Introduction to Wilderness Search/Rescue

CATALOG FST1340______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. FST1640______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Introduces students to wilderness search and Foam Applications Shaping The Future rescue and the skills needed to identify, size up Expands on the participant’s knowledge of Provides students with an understanding of and implement a wilderness search. foam agents, types of foam, foam properties, concepts, functions and responsibilities at the Greetings equipment and systems. Practical skills include intermediate level as well as issues affecting mid- FST2180______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. the preparation of solutions, equipment and the level management personnel in the fire service. Advanced Wilderness Search/Rescue Contact Info application of foam to fires. Prerequisite: FST2160 with a minimum grade FST1660______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. of C or instructor consent. Academic FST1350______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs Sociological Changes/Fire Service A continuation of FST2160, this course is Calendar Basic Wildland Firefighting Designed to provide a sociological perspective designed to provide the successful student with This 48-hour course is designed to provide the to all levels of fire service personnel by promoting advanced knowledge and skills for locating About Mineral entry level firefighter with the knowledge and skill an understanding of the pervasive influences and helping individuals in an outdoor setting. Area College sets to recognize the primary factors affecting the of culture, race, ethnicity and multicultural Provides instruction and practical exercises start and spread of wildfire, potentially hazardous communities on fire service organizations and that advance the student’s knowledge and situations and basic tool/line construction the people who work within them. The focus of skills within this subject, including the addition Admissions & skills. All classes are taught with the mandated this course is to enhance the ability of the fire of stressors to provide realism to the situations Records NWCG curriculum. This course includes service personnel to effectively conduct cross- posed for problem-solving. S-130 Firefighter Training, S-190 Introduction cultural contacts with citizens and co-workers Support to Wildland Fire Behavior and L-180 Human who may originate from diverse backgrounds. FST2220______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Services Factors in the Wildland Fire Service. Intended for FST majors only. Managing in a Changing Environment Focuses on the four major areas having an Tuition, FST1390______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. FST1680______(Arranged) 2 cr. hrs. impact on the future of fire service, economic, Financial Natural Cover Fires Building Construction for Fire Service social, political and technological influences. Assistance Covers the concepts of weather and Provides an understanding of the principles geographic factors, equipment tactics and safety of building construction and their impact on FST2224______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. Student Life related to this specialized fire suppression firefighting strategy. It explains building materials Strategic and Tactical Considerations/ skill. Certification to national standards may be and processes that are commonly involved in the Fireground Academic & possible at the conclusion of the course. construction of structures. Prerequisite: FST1050 with a minimum General College grade of C or current rating of Firefighter I and II FST1400______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. FST1702______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety. Policies Industrial Fire Brigade Fire Service Law Provides information to incident commanders Designed to meet the needs of fire Provides an overview of the law and how it for the standardization and implementation Arts & Sciences suppression and personnel safety in industrial affects the fire service while providing services of one standard management tool for those Division settings. The knowledge and skills developed to the community and how the law affects operating on the scene of fire emergencies. in this course will contribute to employability in firefighters at work. Career & some situations. Technical Ed. FST2080______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. FST2320______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Division FST1420______(Arranged) 2 cr. hrs. Practical Applications of Hydraulic Theory Incident Command System: Basic Hazardous Materials/Rec Handling Firefighting Designed to introduce and define the incident Course Provides the basic information needed to Prerequisite: FST1050 with a minimum grade command system and its evolution into an Descriptions handle a hazardous materials incident, including of C. effective system for emergency management legalities, identification, transportation, scene Designed to further the student’s that is used in emergency situations that include Administration, management, containment and finalization of the understanding of everyday applications of fires, hazmat and natural disasters. Conducted Faculty incident. hydraulics as it applies to water applications in compliance with the federal Emergency within firefighting. Formulas used in pumping Management Institute and the National Fire FST1520______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. water, moving it in hoses and discharging it from Academy. Vehicle Extrication - Passenger nozzles are developed and examined in detail. Addresses the specialized topics of removing Serves as preparation for firefighters seeking FST2330______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. victims from passenger vehicles. Covers the certification through the Missouri Division of Incident Command System: Intermediate specifics of the methods of extricating victims Fire Safety as a Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator. Prerequisite: FST2320 with a minimum grade from all types of passenger vehicles. The tools Intended for FST majors only. of C. necessary for the special removal of passenger Provides information for personnel from vehicles will be utilized under the direction of FST2130______(Arranged) 2 cr. hrs. agencies other than first response agencies and qualified instructors. New car instruction will be Introduction to Fire Inspections/Principles/ how they will be called upon to work under the given strongly considering air bags and all new Practices incident command system. Large events will be dangers to look out for. Helps new fire inspectors understand the emphasized. scope of knowledge required and identifies the FST1600______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. various steps in the inspection procedures. FST2340______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Training Operations in Small Departments Incident Response to Terrorism Designed to provide the students with the FST2140______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. Introduces the Homeland Security courses essential tools and skills to lead and manage a Tech Prin/Prac of Fire Prevention necessary for firefighters to respond to expected training program in a small department. Provides a broad framework for individuals and unexpected forms of terrorism. Includes the who have little or no experience in fire prepared terrorism response methods supplied FST1620______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. inspections. This frame of reference will help by the Homeland Security Offices from the Managing Company Tactical Operation the new inspectors to understand the scope of Federal and Missouri State Governments. Provides an effective approach to meet knowledge required and to identify the various the needs of company officers responsible steps in the inspection process. FST2350______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. for managing the operations of one or more Incident Command System: Advanced companies in structural firefighting operations. FST2150______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Intended to train personnel who may be Principles Building Construction/Combustible assigned to large incidents in the critical aspects FST1630______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Designed to provide knowledge about the of major incident management and area Principles Building Construction/Non- classification system of buildings, the importance command. Combustibles of fire resistance for structural support elements Addresses the need for fire service incident and the risks associated with performing commanders to understand building construction fire suppression activities inside and around

100 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Course Descriptions > FST-HIS

FST2380______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. FST2580______(Arranged) 2 cr. hrs. HIS1140______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Rapid Intervention Teams Fire Service Personnel Management Western Civilization II Addresses various techniques, including Provides fire department officers and Prerequisite: Must have met one of the how to drag a downed firefighter, SCBA change prospective officers with established personnel following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT

CATALOG profile, removing a SCBA from a firefighter and management concepts and examines them as reading or eligible placement test score, or a lowering a firefighter to safety. Safety awareness they are directly related to the fire service. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, for low-profile ladder escapes will be conducted or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level during the hands-on skills portion of this course. semester credit hours. Greetings A study of the main problems of the western FST2400______(Arranged) 2 cr. hrs. Geography world from the Age of Absolutism to the present Contact Info Hazardous Materials Operations time. Meets cultural diversity requirement. Prerequisite: FST2420 with a minimum grade GEO1130______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Academic of C. Regional World Geography HIS1190______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Calendar Meets the objectives of NFPA 472 and OSHA Prerequisite: Must have a minimum score History of Christianity 29CFR1910.120. Topics include laws and of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible placement Prerequisite: Must have met one of the About Mineral standards of hazardous materials, identifying test score; a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Area College placards and containers, recognizing when ENG0990, or ENG0090; or have earned 24 reading or eligible placement test score, or a there is the presence of a hazardous material, college-level semester credit hours. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, Admissions & understanding materials safety data sheets and An introductory survey of physical, cultural, or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level Records shipping papers and using the North American economic and political geography of the world’s semester credit hours. Emergency Response Guidebook. major regions including: Anglo-America, Asia, A study of the development of Christian Europe, Latin America, North Africa, Southwest thought and institutions from late antiquity though Support FST2420______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Asia and Sub-Sahara Africa. the Reformation and beyond. Services Hazardous Materials Awareness A continuation of FST2400 with the exception HIS1230______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Tuition, of applied classroom instruction with a practical American History I Financial course of instruction. The student will participate Guidance Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Assistance under expected requirements for proper wearing following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT of equipment and safety issues. GUI1000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. reading or eligible placement test score, or a Student Life Principles of College Success minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, FST2500______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Designed to make entering college or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level Academic & Fire Instructor I comfortable and successful. A lively class format semester credit hours. General College Prerequisite: FST1050 with a minimum grade includes class discussions, guest lecturers and A survey of the political, economic, Policies of C and a computer technology course. group activities on a wide range of subjects constitutional, diplomatic, social and cultural Introduces and develops knowledge and pertinent for school, career and personal developments of the U.S. through the skills used to teach essential skills to firefighters. success. Reconstruction period. Partially fulfills Missouri Arts & Sciences Instructional planning, psychology, presentations state law requiring instruction in U.S. and Division and evaluating results are supplemented with GUI1960______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Missouri constitutions. Requirements are listed at safety, legal considerations and training aids. Career Planning the beginning of History section in the catalog. Career & Designed to increase career development Technical Ed. FST2520______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. awareness by assisting students with choosing HIS1240______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Division Fire Officer I a career or college major through interest, ability American History II Prerequisite: FST1050 with a minimum grade and workplace value assessments. The results Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Course of C or instructor consent. provide a framework for career planning and following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Descriptions Introduces and develops supervisory and exploration through a variety of sources including reading or eligible placement test score, or a management skills for the company officer. computerized career information systems, minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, Administration, Organizational structure, communications, career resource materials and assessments, occupation or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level Faculty development, fire ground supervision, safety and and employment opportunity research. semester credit hours. health and liability issues are included. A survey of the political, economic, constitutional, diplomatic, social and FST2540______(Arranged) 2 cr. hrs. cultural developments of the U.S. from the Fire Service Instructor I History Reconstruction period to the present. Prerequisite: FST1050 with a minimum grade of C or instructor consent. HIS1100______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. HIS1350______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Introduces and develops the knowledge, World Civilization I Directed Studies/History-Honors skills and abilities necessary to teach essential Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Prerequisite: Department chairperson/ skills to firefighters from a prepared lesson plan. following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT instructor consent. Instructional planning, instructional psychology, reading or eligible placement test score, or a The student enrolled for directed studies will instructional presentation and program minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, investigate a specific topic or area within the field evaluation/modification are emphasized, with or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level of history. supplemental emphasis given to firefighter semester credit hours. safety, legal considerations and development of A multi-cultural and comparative survey of the HIS1520______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. training aids. development of major world civilizations from the World Civilization II ancient period until 1500. Meets cultural diversity Prerequisite: Must have met one of the FST2560______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. requirement. following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Fire Service Instructor II reading or eligible placement test score, or a Prerequisite: FST2540 with a minimum grade HIS1130______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, of C. Western Civilization I or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level Expands the knowledge and skills of the Prerequisite: Must have met one of the semester credit hours. Fire Service Instructor I course by developing following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT A multicultural and comparative survey of the an understanding of instructor and course reading or eligible placement test score, or a development of major world civilizations from development, evaluations and testing minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990 approximately 1500 until the present. Meets instruments are supplemented with course or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level cultural diversity requirement. evolution management, administrative duties and semester credit hours. supervision. A study of the evolution of Western Civilization from the development of the earliest civilizations to the Age of Absolutism. Meets cultural diversity requirement.

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 101 Course Descriptions > HLT-HRT

HLT1770______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. HLT2084______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Health Related First Responder Pediatric First Aid Prerequisite: CIS1050 or CIS1750 is Prerequisite: Access to high-speed internet is Technology recommended. Student must have basic required. CIS1050 or CIS1750 is recommended.

CATALOG computer and internet skills. Student must have basic computer and internet HLT1040______(Arranged) 4 cr. hrs. Provides the basic instruction for fire skills. Basic Electrocardiography department personnel, law enforcement officers A hybrid course that teaches the unique Prerequisites: CIS1050 or CIS1750 with a and other volunteers in the delivery of initial approach to first aid for the pediatric patient. minimum grade of C or instructor consent, an Greetings emergency medical services (EMS). Includes eligible math placement test score and one of 100 hours of instruction with arranged practical HLT2350______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. the following: a minimum score of 18 on the Contact Info lab. The EMR is often the first to arrive on scene Medical Terminology I/Introduction to ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or of an emergency, such as a motor vehicle Pathology a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, collision, a heart attack, or a disaster. EMRs Prerequisite: Minimum score of 18 on the ACT Academic or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level provide medical assistance and aide other reading or ENG1330 with a minimum grade of C. Calendar semester credit hours. Must have a declared emergency care providers. The EMR course A study of work analysis of medical terms. The major of EMT, Paramedic Technology, Radiology will help you gain the knowledge, attitude and general structure and function of body systems About Mineral or Nursing. skills necessary to be a competent, productive and some common pathological conditions will Area College Teaches healthcare students the rules and and valuable member of the healthcare or public be covered. explanatory materials needed to understand, service team. Exceeds EMR level NAEMSE and obtain and interpret basic single lead rhythms Admissions & BEMS licensure requirements. HLT2360______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. and 12-lead ECGs. Fulfills the needs of Records Medical Terminology II Allied Health students who strive to meet the HLT1772______(Arranged) 6 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: HLT2350 with a minimum grade basic requirements of advanced and critical Support Emergency Medical Responder of C. care specialty training courses (e.g. ACLS, Services Prerequisites: Instructor consent and ACT Continuation of HLT2350. Consists of PALS, TNCC, ENPC, CATN, etc.) or seek reading score of 13 or eligible placement test individualized instruction to increase the working additional Allied Health training for professional Tuition, score, or a minimum grade of C in ENG1330. knowledge of medical terminology. development. Financial CIS1050 or CIS1750 is recommended. Student must be 18 before taking the national registry HLT2400______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. Assistance HLT1710______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. exam. Student must meet selection criteria and Intravenous Therapy Emergency Medical Technician Refresher attend required orientation. Prerequisites: Current Missouri-issued LPN Student Life Prerequisite: Graduate of a state accredited Provides basic instruction for the delivery of license or be admitted to the practical nursing EMT program or licensed EMT. CIS1050 or emergency medical services. Upon successful program. Academic & CIS1750 is recommended. Must have basic completion, the student will be eligible to license Prepares students to perform I.V. therapy. General College computer and internet skills. as a Nationally Registered EMR. Designed to teach knowledge, skills, Refresher/re-licensure course to enhance the Policies competencies and administration of intravenous knowledge and experience of the relicensing HLT2080______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. therapy, which will qualify the Licensed Practical EMT. Designed to assure maintenance of a Arts & Sciences First Aid Nurse to perform this procedure safely within uniformly high level of proficiency in skills and Division Prerequisite: CIS1050 or CIS1750 is the limits defined by the Missouri State Board of training among EMTs and keep their training recommended. Must have basic computer and Nursing. and competency equivalent to those of the EMT Career & internet skills. graduate. Provides basic content knowledge and Technical Ed. Students will learn how to recognize and act HLT2502______(4 - 0) 4 cr. hrs. skills practice integrating the theory behind the Division in common emergency situations and to sustain Introduction to Paramedic Science use of basic diagnostic and treatment procedure life until professional help arrives. Content Prerequisite: HLT1762 with a minimum grade regarding the emergency management of acute is based on the 2010 national guidelines for of C or current Missouri or NREMT EMT license. Course and chronic medical illness and acute trauma medical and trauma emergencies including CPR, An introduction and preview of advanced Descriptions related injury. Meets or exceeds all EMT level choking care and using an automated external Paramedic practice for basic EMT level students. National EMS Education Standards and Bureau defibrillator (AED). Information on controlling Introduces initial advanced level practice theory, Administration, of EMS re-licensure requirements. Faculty bleeding, wounds and soft tissue injuries, psychomotor skills and content. extremity injuries and splinting, burns and cold HLT1762______(Arranged) 12 cr. hrs. and heat emergencies, remote location first HLT2504______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) aid and rescuing and moving victims will also EMT Internship Prerequisite: A minimum score of 18 on the be provided. A National Safety Council (NSC) Prerequisite: Must have current Missouri ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or completion card for first aid and CPR completion Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license. ENG1330 with a minimum grade of C. Must be card are available upon request with the course. An introduction and preview of advanced 18 years of age and have basic computer and Paramedic practice for basic EMT level students. internet skills. Must attend orientation on first HLT2082______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Introduces initial advanced level practice theory, class day. Wilderness First Aid psychomotor skills and content through 100 Provides basic instruction for delivering Prerequisite: CIS1050 or CIS1750 is hours of field internship. emergency medical services (EMS) as an recommended. Must have basic computer and EMT. Provided instruction: foundations of internet skills. professional EMS practice, safety/wellness, Provides instruction for the delivery of first ethics/legal issues, illness/injury prevention, aid in a wilderness setting. Students will learn pathophysiology, A&P, medical terminology, Horticulture how to recognize and act in common wilderness assessment, therapeutic communication, emergency situations and to sustain life until HRT1010______(5 - 0) 5 cr. hrs. physical exam techniques, communications, professional help is accessed. Content is based Introduction to Horticulture (Fall) documentation, diverse cultures, ventilatory on the 2010 national guidelines for medical and Designed to explore the basic principles management, resuscitation, medical/trauma trauma emergencies and includes: bleeding/ of horticulture and methods of practical emergencies. Hazmat, geriatrics, pediatrics, ob/ wound care, animal attacks, bites and stings, application of these principles. Subjects such gyn, environmental, terrorism/disaster response heat/cold related illnesses, allergic reactions, as plant propagation, taxonomy and growth and and MCI. Includes 210 didactic hours and clinical dehydration and waterborne illnesses. This class development are presented in a comprehensive hours.: 36 ED/36 ambulance. Course completion combines content presentation and resources yet understandable manner. Includes land and will allow student to register for NREMT with hands-on practical instruction and testing. greenhouse applications. licensure exam and apply for a Missouri State Successful completion of a comprehensive EMT license. Exceeds EMT level NAEMSE and written and practical exam will allow the student HRT1050______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. BEMS licensure requirements. First class day is to receive certification as a Wilderness First Aid Herbaceous Landscape Plants (Spring) mandatory orientation. provider. A study of major plants— annuals, perennials, bulbs, ornamental grasses and wildflowers— that grow in the Midwest landscape garden. Identification, scientific name, growth habits and

102 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Course Descriptions > HRT-MAT

functional uses will be stressed. HRT2210______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. score, or a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, Greenhouse and Vegetable Management ENG0990, or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment HRT1070______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. (Spring) in RDG0750 or RDG0900, or have earned 24 Plant Propagation (Spring) Prerequisites: HRT1050 and HRT1092 with a college-level semester credit hours.

CATALOG An introduction to common methods of minimum grade of C. A college preparatory course with topics that commercial plant reproduction including seeds, A greenhouse lab approach. Modern growing include operations on whole numbers, fractions cuttings, layering, grafting and division. Makes structures are studied. Topics studied include: and decimals; ratio, proportion and percent; use of the greenhouse propagation facilities. nursery production, bedding plants, bulb crops, integers and basic equation solving. Does not Greetings potted plants and commercial cut flowers. The meet math requirements or apply toward an HRT1092______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. business aspects of owning and/or managing associate degree. Contact Info Woody Plants (Fall) a greenhouse, nursery or garden center will be Study of trees, shrubs, vines and ground discussed. MAT0950______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Academic covers with regard to proper identification, Elementary Algebra Calendar scientific name, growth habit and landscape HRT2310______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisites: ACT math score of 15-18, or a value. In the Midwest, special concern is given Golf Course Management (Spring) minimum grade of C in MAT0900 or MAT0920 or About Mineral to the cultural aspects of proper planting in Basic turfgrass principles and practices will be Learning Center Modules MAT0020, MAT0030 Area College functional landscape design and maintenance. used to explore turf management for golf courses and MAT0040 and one of the following: a and sports fields. The material will be directed minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading, or Admissions & HRT1150______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. to every aspect of maintaining a professional eligible placement test score, or a minimum Records Applied Plant Pest Management (Fall) turf program for the golf course and sports field. grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, A study of insects with special reference to Discussion will include the subjects of fairways, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0750 or taxonomy, life cycle, economic important and tee and green management, baseball, football RDG0900, or have earned 24 college-level Support management. Insects that impact the agriculture/ and soccer fields while touching on equipment, semester credit hours. Services horticulture industry of Eastern Missouri will irrigation, pest and diseases. Introduces students to the concepts of be the major topic. Plant diseases and weeds algebra. Includes the concepts of integers, linear Tuition, commonly encountered in the horticulture HRT2540______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. equations, inequalities, exponents, polynomials Financial industry will also be discussed. Problems in Horticulture (Spring, Fall) and factoring. Does not meet math requirements Assistance Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of college or apply toward an associate degree. HRT1210______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. credit earned and instructor consent. Student Life Introduction to Turfgrass Management (Fall) Designed to allow students the opportunity MAT1000______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Principles and practices of turfgrass to investigate a horticulture topic in depth using Metric Measurement Academic & propagation and management. Specialized technical skills assessments along with written Designed to introduce students to scientific General College practices relative to home lawn, golf courses, and verbal presentations of outcomes. Includes notation and use of the metric system. The U.S. Policies athletic fields, highway roadsides and seed and 120 clock hours with problems proposed by standard system is reviewed. This course is sod production will be presented. The biology instructor. recommended to be taken before or in tandem and control of turfgrass pests will be discussed. with physical and biological science courses, Arts & Sciences but may be taken by any student for elective Division HRT1330______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. credit. Includes measurements of length, area, Plants for Interior Design Interdisciplinary volume, mass/weight, temperature and time. Also Career & Pursues the increasingly popular interior includes conversion within and between metric Technical Ed. plantscaping where interior design skills are Studies and U.S. standard systems. Division developed along with cultural management of tropical plants. Focuses on identification, IDS1010______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. MAT1130______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Course scientific name, culture and functional use of Interdisciplinary Studies Intermediate Algebra Descriptions indoor and florist plants. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Prerequisite: A minimum ACT math score of A practical experience course in which two or 19-21, or a minimum grade of C in MAT0950 or Administration, HRT2092______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. more departments combine forces and talents Learning Center modules MAT0110, MAT0120 Faculty Landscape Design (Fall) toward completion of an overall project. Credit is and MAT0130. Prerequisites: HRT1050 and HRT1092 with a variable depending upon the amount of student Prepares students for the rigors of college minimum grade of C. participation. algebra. Includes the concepts of factoring, A detailed study of the functional uses of rational expressions, graphing equations and ornamental plants. Landscape design is explored IDS1030______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. inequalities, systems of equations, roots and with concern for design development, site Interdisciplinary Studies radicals and quadratic equations. Does not meet analysis, plant graphics, lettering and computer- Prerequisite: Instructor consent. math requirements for the AA or AAT degrees. aided design. The principles and elements of A practical experience course in which two or design are stressed to create pleasing functional more departments combine forces and talents MAT1230______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. designs. toward completion of an overall project. Credit is College Algebra variable depending upon the amount of student Prerequisite: A minimum ACT math score of HRT2170______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. participation. 22, or a minimum grade of C in MAT1130 and a Horticulture Maintenance (Spring) minimum ACT math score of 19, or a minimum Prerequisites: HRT1010, HRT1070, HRT1150 IDS1050______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. grade of C in MAT0950 and MAT1130. and AGR2420 with a minimum grade of C. Interdisciplinary Studies A comprehensive and rigorous course Designed to tie together the skills and Prerequisite: Instructor consent. covering the concepts and techniques of knowledge acquired in other horticulture core A practical experience course in which two or algebra. Included are the following topics: solving classes. Discussions will include pest control, more departments combine forces and talents linear, rational, quadratic and other types of plant installation, plant pruning and other plant toward completion of an overall project. Credit is equations; linear, rational, quadratic and other maintenance practices. Attention will be given to variable depending upon the amount of student types of functions (properties, graphs, inverses); the business side of horticulture maintenance. participation. exponential and logarithmic functions; and solving systems of equations. Topics will be HRT2172______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. covered thoroughly and in detail. Crop Science (Fall) Prerequisites: HRT1010 or AGR1220 with a Mathematics MAT1330______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. minimum grade of C. Trigonometry Objectives will be to familiarize the student MAT0920______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: A minimum ACT math score of with the necessary management practices Pre-Algebra 27, or a minimum grade of C in MAT1230 and a required to grow a commodity crop in the Prerequisites: ACT math score of 0-14 and minimum ACT math score of 22, or a minimum Midwest. A detailed explanation of individual one of the following: a minimum score of 18 grade of a C in MAT1130 and MAT1230. crops common to the region will be covered. on the ACT reading or eligible placement test The study of triangles. Includes an in-depth

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 103 Course Descriptions > MAT-MFL

study of trigonometric and circular functions personnel in relation to maintenance and MFL1270______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. and their graphs, angle measure (degrees and engineering departments are also explored. Intermediate French radians); trigonometric identities and equations; Prerequisite: MFL1170 with a minimum grade solving right and general triangles; inverse MFG1030______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. of C or high school equivalent (1-2 years of

CATALOG trigonometric functions and equations; and an Introduction to Quality Theory recent study). introduction to vector applications. Quality assurance and processes of A continuation of MFL1170. By the end of the continuous improvement are explored in this second semester all major language structures MAT1530______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. course. Philosophy and historical concepts will have been introduced. Meets cultural Greetings Foundations of Mathematics related to the development and evolution of diversity requirement. Prerequisite: A minimum ACT math score of quality are covered. Special emphasis will be Contact Info 23 or MAT1130 with a minimum grade of C. placed on scientific and statistical procedures MFL1290______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Designed for early childhood and elementary available to industry that aid in the development Culture of French Speaking World Academic education majors and satisfies the AAT math of quality products and processes. Aspects of French life and culture will be Calendar requirement for students who have declared covered, including art, history, geography, those majors. Acquaints students with a variety MFG1050______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. people, cuisine, language and leisure activities. About Mineral of math topics taught at the elementary school Supply Chain Management and Distribution No previous language study required. No Area College level. Covers all aspects of converting raw materials textbook required. Meets cultural diversity to finished goods. Broad areas to be covered requirement. MAT1650______(5 - 0) 5 cr. hrs. are purchasing, planning and distribution. Admissions & Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Fall) Improvement strategies for supply chain MFL1370______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Records Prerequisite: A minimum ACT score of 28, or a management are also introduced. Elementary Spanish I minimum grade of C in MAT1230 and MAT1330. Prerequisite: A minimum ACT score of 18 or Support Provides a study of algebraic applications to MFG1060______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. ENG0970 with a minimum grade of C. Services geometry and the basic concepts of the calculus. Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance/ An introduction to the Spanish language and Includes limits and their properties; differentiation Operations to the Hispanic culture. Students will practice Tuition, of algebraic and transcendental functions (by An introduction to the principles involved in all four language skills, with special emphasis Financial using limits and differentiation rules); applications the performance of mechanical work. Emphasis on conversation. Meets cultural diversity Assistance of differentiation, including curve sketching and is placed on developing an understanding requirement. optimization problems; and an introduction to of mechanical drives, lubrications, bearings, Student Life integration, including definite and indefinite pneumatics, hydraulics and PLCs. Students will MFL1470______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. integrals. demonstrate the ability to describe concepts as Elementary Spanish II Academic & they apply to industrial applications in renewable Prerequisite: MFL1370 with a minimum grade General College MAT2150______(5 - 0) 5 cr. hrs. energy systems as well as other mechanical of C or high school equivalent (1-2 years of Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (Spring) drive systems and how they might be applied in recent study). Policies Prerequisite: MAT1650 with a minimum grade an industrial setting. Additionally, students will A continuation of MFL1370. By the end of the of C. demonstrate the ability to apply such knowledge second semester, all major language structures Arts & Sciences A continuation of Calculus I. Topics include to assemble, repair, troubleshoot and complete will have been introduced. Meets cultural Division further techniques of integration; applications of preventative maintenance on various industrial diversity requirement. integration, including finding the area of a region equipment and technologies often utilized in Career & between two curves, volume and surfaces of renewable energy industrial operations. MFL1550______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Technical Ed. revolution; sequences and series; conic sections; German Language and Culture I Division polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates; Prerequisite: A minimum ACT score of 18 or vectors and analytic geometry in space. eligible placement test score, or ENG0970 or Course Modern & Foreign modules ENG0240, ENG0250 and ENG0260 Descriptions MAT2250______(5 - 0) 5 cr. hrs. with a minimum grade of C. Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (Fall) Languages Acquisition of an appreciation of the German Administration, Prerequisite: MAT2150 with a minimum grade culture and an introduction to speaking, reading, Faculty of C. MFL1000______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. writing and understanding the language. Special The third course in the calculus sequence Global Studies Seminar emphasis will be on conversation. dealing primarily with functions of several A required course for students interested in variables. Includes vector-valued functions; earning the Global Studies Certificate. Promotes MFL1660______(4 - 0) 4 cr. hrs. partial derivatives; motion in space, multiple global citizenship, develops critical thinking and Elementary Chinese I integration; and vector calculus. understanding of differing viewpoints, engages An introduction to the language basics and students in real-life studies, teaches students to essentials of Chinese with emphasis on listening, MAT2330______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. negotiate in a rapidly changing world and assists speaking, comprehension and reading with Differential Equations (Spring) with examination of career opportunities in accompanying culture. Intended for students with Prerequisite: MAT2250 with a minimum grade international fields. no prior experience in or knowledge of Chinese. of C. Students will be required to demonstrate Provides an introduction to the study of MFL1060______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. competency in vocabulary and pronunciation. differential equations. Includes a study of first- Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Work Elementary Chinese I is the first course in a order and higher-order differential equations Designed for individuals and students in the sequence intended to develop Chinese language and techniques of solution; modeling with first- health care field. Students will develop medical skills. Meets cultural diversity requirement. order differential equations; and the Laplace language skills and cultural competency for Transform. health care situations. Involves real-life context MFL1700______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. with hands-on language to survive in the health American Sign Language I care field. Prerequisite: A minimum ACT score of 18 or ENG0970 with a minimum grade of C. Manufacturing MFL1170______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Introduction to American Sign Language Elementary French (ASL) and deaf culture. Focuses on functions or MFG1000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: A minimum ACT score of 18 or communicative purposes of everyday interaction. Principles of Maintenance ENG0970 with a minimum grade of C. Grammatical structure of ASL and appropriate A technical overview of topics necessary An introduction to the French language and behaviors and awareness of deaf culture. Meets for the non-maintenance personnel to acquire. culture designed to expose students to the cultural diversity requirement. Include basic machine operations, mechanics, four basic language skills — reading, writing, electrical, electronics and HVAC. Preventive listening and speaking. Meets cultural diversity MFL1720______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. maintenance and predictive maintenance and requirement. American Sign Language II parts systems will receive particular emphasis. Prerequisites: MFL1700 or DCS1000. Working effectively with maintenance and A continuation of MFL1700 American Sign engineering and the role of the non-maintenance Language. Developing a more advanced

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vocabulary and grammatical usage of American MFL2390______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. MGT1310______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Sign Language (ASL). Increased knowledge European/Latin American Culture Project Management of deaf culture conversational strategies and Taught in connection with student tours Prerequisites: TEC1560 with a minimum the ability to shift between English and ASL to Europe or Latin America. Modern Foreign grade of C and one of the following: a minimum

CATALOG with more accuracy. Meets cultural diversity Language Department Chair permission score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible requirement. required. Meets cultural diversity requirement. placement test score, or a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or MFL1740______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. MFL2450______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or have Greetings Introduction to Deaf Culture German Language and Culture II earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Prerequisite: MFL1550 or equivalent with a All aspects of taking a project from conception Contact Info following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT minimum grade of C. to completion are explored. Special emphasis reading or eligible placement test score, or a A continuation of German Language and is placed on working cross-functionally within Academic minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or Culture I. By the end of this course all major the organization. An introduction to automated Calendar ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, language structures will have been introduced. systems of project management is included, or have earned 24 college-level semester along with overview of microcomputer About Mineral credit hours. Prior or concurrent enrollment in MFL2480______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. applications used in project management (i.e., Area College DCS1000/MFL1700 is recommended German Readings word-processing, spreadsheets and databases). Examines the social and psychological Prerequisite: MFL2460 with a minimum grade Admissions & aspects of deafness and introduces students of C or two years minimum high school language MGT1320______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Records to the organizations of the deaf and how they study with a minimum grade of B. Entrepreneurship impact their lives. Reading and discussion of short selections Prerequisite: Must have met one of the and at least one complete work in the following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Support MFL2130______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. original German. Exploration of reading reading or eligible placement test score, or a Services French Composition and Conversation strategies specific to German language, minimum score of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, Prerequisites: MFL1170 and MFL1270 with a including vocabulary building and reading ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG Tuition, minimum grade of C or the equivalent (four years for comprehension. Meets cultural diversity 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester Financial of high school study). requirement. credit hours. Assistance A review of the fundamentals of grammar and Provides students with the fundamental elaboration of the major language structures. knowledge needed for organizing, developing Student Life Special emphasis on writing and conversation. and implementing a business concern within Meets cultural diversity requirement. Management the private enterprise system. Entrepreneurship Academic & also serves to meet the interest and needs General College MFL2140______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. MGT1160______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. of students who are planning on starting or Policies French Reading Customer Relations operating their own business. Provides continued Prerequisites: MFL1170 and MFL1270 with a Prerequisite: Must have met one of the education that meets the needs for some Arts & Sciences minimum grade of C or the equivalent (4 years of following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT licensure requirements. high school study). reading or eligible placement test score, or a Division Designed to increase reading comprehension minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, MGT1330______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. and vocabulary development. Meets cultural or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG Basic Supervisory Skills Career & diversity requirement. 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Technical Ed. credit hours. following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Division MFL2230______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. CRM refers to the methodologies and reading or eligible placement test score, or a Intermediate Spanish I tools that help businesses manage customer minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, Course Prerequisites: MFL1370 and MFL1470 with a relationships in an organized way. CRM or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG Descriptions minimum grade of C or the equivalent (four years processes that help identify and target their best 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester of high school study). customers, generate quality sales leads and plan credit hours. Administration, A review of the fundamentals of grammar and and implement marketing campaigns with clear Provides foundational training for first Faculty elaboration of the major language structures. goals and objectives. and second level leaders in the areas of Special emphasis on writing and conversation. communication, coaching and leadership. Meets cultural diversity requirement. MGT1190______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Curriculum will be from Development Dimensions Financial Accounting International Leadership and Workforce MFL2250______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: A minimum score of 18 on the Development programs. Intermediate Spanish II ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or Prerequisite: MFL1370 and MFL1470 with a a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, MGT1370______(3-0) minimum grade of C or the equivalent (four years or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG Business Information Systems of high school study). 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester Prerequisite: Must have met one of the A continuation of Intermediate Spanish I that credit hours. following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT will further develop students’ ability to converse An introduction to accounting, minimizing reading or eligible placement test score, or a in Spanish in everyday situations, attain skills procedural detail and emphasizing financial minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, necessary for effective reading in Spanish reporting and management usage. or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG and write Spanish with a satisfactory level of 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester accuracy. Students will be exposed to Hispanic MGT1300______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. credit hours. culture and literature through literary texts Organizational Analysis/Management Introduces the various information and and Spanish cinema. Meets cultural diversity Prerequisite: A minimum score of 18 on the communications technologies and to explain how requirement. ACT reading or eligible placement test score, information systems are used to solve problems or a minimum grade of C RDG0900, ENG0990, and make better business decisions MFL2350______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG Advanced German Grammar and Reading 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester MGT1550______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: MFL2460 with a minimum grade credit hours. Marketing of C. Introductory course studying and analyzing Prerequisite: Must have mer one of the Designed to move students beyond the basic all aspects of organizations. Administrative, following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT elements of the German language and explore governance and related strategies are reading or eligible placement test score, or a advanced grammar concepts. The reading discussed. Particular emphasis will be given minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, of short stories will be used to reinforce the to change management and creating a culture or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG grammar that is learned. Meets cultural diversity for improvement and innovation. Creating and 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester requirement. managing effective teams is emphasized. credit hours. A study of the decision areas involved in providing consumers with goods and

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services. Topics include product decisions, minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT branding, packaging, consumer motivation, or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG reading or eligible placement test score, or a consumer characteristics, pricing, promotion 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester minimum grade of C in RDG0900 or ENG0990 and distribution. Students develop a hands- credit hours. or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level

CATALOG on understanding of marketing and current Discussion of safety organization, semester credit hours. industry trends through real world projects and responsibilities of safety personnel, safety A study of the marketing activities that assignments. engineering, accident reporting, safety education, stimulate consumer and organizational safety inspection enforcement principles and purchasing. Students will develop and present Greetings MGT1560______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. safety program evaluation. effective advertising layouts and sales Statistics campaigns using various strategies and media. Contact Info Prerequisite: Must have met one of the MGT1800______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Business Mathematics MGT2040______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. Academic reading or eligible placement test score, or a Prerequisites: A minimum ACT math score of Customer Service Skills Calendar minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, 15 or eligible placement test score, or a minimum Prerequisite: Must have met one of the or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG grade of C in MAT0900 and one of the following: following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT About Mineral 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or reading or eligible placement test score, or a Area College credit hours. eligible place test score, or a minimum grade minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or An elementary course on uses of central of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, tendency and measures of variation on concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or have or have earned 24 college-level semester credit Admissions & data; introduction of probability; probability earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. hours. Records distributions; sampling distributions and The application of basic mathematics to Emphasizes the development of better analyzing simple experiments using hypothesis business transactions. Problems in buying, communications skills to benefit employees, Support testing techniques. selling, interest, installment payments, insurance, customers and the bank. The student will learn Services commissions, taxes, depreciation and payroll are effective ways of establishing contact, exploring MGT1590______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. emphasized. customer needs, defining and resolving problems Tuition, Personal Finance and closing the encounter. Financial Prerequisites: MGT1800 with a minimum MGT1840______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Assistance grade of C, or minimum ACT math score of 15 or Finance MGT2062______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. eligible placement test score, or MAT 0990 with Prerequisites: BUS2050 or equivalent with a Managerial Accounting Student Life a minimum grade of C and one of the following: minimum grade of C and one of the following: Prerequisites: BUS2050 or OST1520 with a a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or minimum grade of C and one of the following: Academic & eligible placement test score, or a minimum eligible placement test score, or a minimum a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or General College grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, eligible placement test score, or a minimum or concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or have or concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or have grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, Policies earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have Designed to teach students to manage The general study of methods of financing earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. Arts & Sciences personal income. Students will become familiar business enterprises and their relationship to An introduction to managerial accounting. Division with the techniques necessary to make choices personal and company investment policies. Includes interpretations of data and the use of when considering major purchases, insurance, Emphasis on financial statement and analysis, accounting in planning and controlling business Career & borrowing and other personal finance issues. asset management, forecasting and budgeting. activities. Technical Ed. Division MGT1710______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. MGT1910______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. MGT2064______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Human Resources Management Occupational Education Special Study Cost Accounting Course Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Prerequisite: Instructor consent and one of Prerequisites: BUS2050 or OST1520 with a Descriptions following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT the following: a minimum score of 18 on the minimum grade of C and one of the following: reading or eligible placement test score, or a ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or Administration, minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, eligible placement test score, or a minimum Faculty or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester or concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or have credit hours. credit hours.. earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. The principles and procedures of managing Same as MGT1930 except for variable credit. Interpretations and managerial implications personnel in modern business, industrial of materials, labor and overhead for job order, enterprises and government organizations. MGT1920______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. process and standard cost systems, cost Special emphasis will be placed on planning Occupational Education Special Study volume-profit relationships, direct production and recruitment, selection, interviewing, training, Prerequisite: Instructor consent and one of flows, joint and by-products, spoilage and scrap, appraising performance, compensation issues, the following: a minimum score of 18 on the responsibility accounting and reporting. incentive rewards and benefits, safety and ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or health, employee rights and discipline, labor a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, MGT2200______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. relations and collective bargaining/contract or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG Business Internship administration. 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or credit hours. instructor consent. MGT1720______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Same as MGT1930 except for variable credit. Supervised occupational experience in local Labor Relations business establishments. Prerequisite: Must have met one of the MGT1930______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Occupational Education Special Study MGT2210______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. reading or eligible placement test score, or a Prerequisite: Instructor consent and one of Salesmanship minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, the following: a minimum score of 18 on the Prerequisite: Must have met one of the or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, reading or eligible placement test score, or a credit hours. or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or Contents, negotiation and administration of 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, collective labor agreements and settlement of credit hours. or have earned 24 college-level semester credit disputes. Specialized area in occupational education. hours. Topics and/or project to be approved by instructor Designed to explore the complete process MGT1730______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. prior to enrolling in the course. of salesmanship. Areas of study will include Safety Management buying behavior and demographic markets, the Prerequisite: Must have met one of the MGT2030______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. selling process, responsibilities (ethics, self- following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Advertising and Sales Promotion management and customer relations), types of reading or eligible placement test score, or a Prerequisite: Must have met one of the selling and sales management. Sales strategies

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and tactics will be incorporated and applied MGT2650______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. of C. through simulations in various stages of the sales Small Business Management A continuation of MSC1001. process. Prerequisite: Must have met one of the following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT MSC1011______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr.

CATALOG MGT2470______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. reading or eligible placement test score, or a Jazz Ensemble I Money and Banking minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or Prerequisite: Open to all students who play an Prerequisite: Must have met one of the ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, instrument associated with big band jazz. following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT or have earned 24 college-level semester credit A performing ensemble focusing on music Greetings reading or eligible placement test score, or a hours. from the jazz ensemble (Big Band) repertoire. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or Concentrates on aspects of starting a A variety of styles such as swing, Latin, ballad, Contact Info ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, new business such as financing, marketing, rock, bossa nova, pop, funk and contemporary or have earned 24 college-level semester credit organizing and maintaining the business with will be rehearsed and performed each semester. Academic hours. Economics recommended. accounting, marketing, insurance and other Calendar Presents basic economic principles as considerations. Several case studies will be MSC1012______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. related to banking: the economy—how it works, examined. Jazz Ensemble II About Mineral the Federal Reserve System, the business of Prerequisite: MSC1011 with a minimum grade Area College banking, monetary policy and its impact on MGT2660______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. of C. financial markets and banks, alternative theories Supervision: Middle Management A continuation of MSC1011. Admissions & of money’s role in the economy, fiscal policy and Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Records trends in banking. following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or a MSC1021______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. MGT2520______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or Jazz Combo I Support Consumer Lending ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, Prerequisite: Open to all vocalists or Services Prerequisite: MGT2540 with a minimum or have earned 24 college-level semester credit instrumentalists through consent of the director. grade of C or instructor consent and one of hours. A performing ensemble focusing on the small- Tuition, the following: a minimum score of 18 on the A practical course in supervision giving the group sound of jazz. A major emphasis is placed Financial ACT reading or eligible placement score, or a students an opportunity to upgrade skills in on the student learning and applying the creative Assistance minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or understanding people, planning, personnel process of improvisation. ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, supervision, giving and taking orders, problem Student Life or have earned 24 college-level semester credit solving and work organization. MSC1022______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. hours. Jazz Combo II Academic & A modular course which emphasizes MGT2900______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: MSC1021 with a minimum grade General College the pragmatic “how to” details of consumer E-Commerce of C. Policies lending. Topics covered are: principles of credit Prerequisite: Must have met one of the A continuation of MSC1021. evaluation, open-end credit, marketing bank following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Arts & Sciences services, collection policies and procedures, reading or eligible placement test score, or a MSC1031______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. legal aspects, financial statement analysis, minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or Steel Drum Ensemble I Division direct and indirect installment lending, leasing ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, A performing ensemble focusing on the and other special situations, installment credit or have earned 24 college-level semester credit ever-growing popularity of the steel drum band. Career & department management, insurance and rate hours. Students will be instructed in the techniques of Technical Ed. structure and yields. Explores business on the internet (electronic steel drum performance. Open to all students Division commerce). Students will learn how to use and people in the community. This group also MGT2540______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. e-commerce effectively through a variety of utilizes students who play the keyboards, bass, Course Principles of Banking internet activities designed to allow the student to guitar, drums and percussion. Descriptions Prerequisite: Must have met one of the gather corporate information, make a purchase following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT on-line, develop an effective company website MSC1032______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Administration, reading or eligible placement test score, or a and find global trading partners through practical Steel Drum Ensemble II Faculty minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or application. Prerequisite: MSC1031 with a minimum grade ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, of C. or have earned 24 college-level semester credit MGT2980______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. A continuation of MSC1031. hours. Capstone-Business Management A comprehensive introduction of banking Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Must be MSC1041______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. in today’s economy. Specific topics include taken in the last semester prior to graduation. Studio Music I the language, documents of banking, check Prepares students entering the business Prerequisite: Open to all students and processing, teller functions, deposit functions, management career fields. Students will review community people who sing or play an bookkeeping and bank loans and investments. coursework completed during their degree or instrument in any style of music, through audition Ends with a discussion of the bank’s role in certificate program. Provides for taking the the first week of each semester. community. Technical Skills Assessment required of Career A performing ensemble focusing on the and Technical Education majors. creation and production of a large-scale, musical- MGT2610______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. variety show. Marketing Research Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, instructor MSC1042______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. consent and one of the following: a minimum Music Studio Music II score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible Prerequisite: MSC1041 with a minimum grade placement test score, or a minimum grade of MSC1001______(2 - 0) 1 cr. hr. of C. C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or Concert Band I (Music Ensemble) A continuation of MSC1041. concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or have Prerequisite: Must have had at least some earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. high school experience or equivalence on a band MSC1051______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Students will gain practical business instrument. MAC Singers I knowledge of the basic process of marketing A performing ensemble focusing on music Prerequisite: Open to all students with the research so that they will be better users of from the concert band and wind band repertoire. consent of the instructor. marketing research. Students will learn how to A variety of musical styles will be rehearsed and A performing ensemble focusing on the large evaluate the need for marketing research and performed each semester. Open to all students choral ensemble repertoire (soprano/alto/tenor/ determine the sufficiency of research proposals and community people who play an instrument. bass). while giving them the tools to conduct basic analysis on their own. MSC1002______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. MSC1052______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Concert Band II MAC Singers II Prerequisite: MSC1001 with a minimum grade Prerequisite: MSC1051 with a minimum grade

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of C. MSC1221______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. through consent of the instructor only. A continuation of MSC1051. Class Piano I (Fall) A one-on-one, private lesson with the Required of all music majors that are not instructor. Primarily for students majoring MSC1061______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. piano specialists. Skills acquired in this course in music (percussion specialization) or with

CATALOG Chamber Singers I will include the proper technique of playing previous comparable experience. Prerequisite: This class is open to all students scales and chords. The student will also learn through audition only. how to harmonize simple melodies. MSC1442______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. A performing ensemble comprised of 8 to 16 Applied Percussion II Greetings vocalists who perform vocal music rated at a high MSC1222______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: MSC1441 with a minimum difficulty level. The styles of music performed Class Piano II (Spring) grade of C. Contact Info range from pop to madrigals to a large amount Prerequisite: MSC1221 with a minimum grade A continuation of MSC1441. of vocal jazz. of C. Academic Required for all music majors who are not MSC1451______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Calendar MSC1062______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. piano specialists. A continuation and expansion Applied Guitar I Chamber Singers II of skills learned in MSC1221. Prerequisite: Open to all students through About Mineral Prerequisite: MSC1061 with a minimum grade consent of the instructor only. Area College of C. MSC1401______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. A one-on-one, private lesson with the A continuation of MSC1061. Applied Voice I instructor. Primarily for students majoring in Prerequisite: This class is open to all students music (guitar specialization) or with previous Admissions & MSC1071______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. through consent of the instructor only. comparable experience. Records Mineral Area Community Singers I A one-on-one, private lesson with the Prerequisite: Some previous experience of instructor. Primarily for students majoring in MSC1452______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Support singing in a choir. music (voice specialization) or who have had Applied Guitar II Services A performing ensemble focusing on the large previous comparable experience. Prerequisite: MSC1451 with a minimum grade choral ensemble repertoire (soprano/alto/tenor/ of C. Tuition, bass). Open to all students and the community. MSC1402______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. A continuation of MSC1451. Financial Applied Voice II Assistance MSC1072______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Prerequisite: MSC1401 with a minimum grade MSC1461______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Mineral Area Community Singers II of C. Applied Bass I Student Life Prerequisite: MSC1071 with a minimum grade A continuation of MSC1401. Prerequisite: This class is open to all students of C. through consent of the instructor only. Academic & A continuation of MSC1071. MSC1411______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. A one-on-one, private lesson with the General College Applied Piano I instructor. Primarily for students majoring in MSC1081______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Prerequisite: Open to all students through music (bass specialization) or with previous Policies Guitar Ensemble I consent of the instructor only. comparable experience. Prerequisite: MSC1841 with a minimum grade A one-on-one, private lesson with the Arts & Sciences of C or previous guitar experience. instructor. Primarily for students majoring in MSC1462______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Division Intended to supplement higher-level guitar music (piano specialization) who have had Applied Bass II courses and provide the opportunity to perform previous comparable experience. Prerequisite: MSC1461 with a minimum grade Career & arrangements for the guitar in the form of a small of C. Technical Ed. ensemble in a formal setting. MSC1412______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. A continuation of MSC1461. Division Applied Piano II MSC1082______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Prerequisite: MSC1411 with a minimum grade MSC1471______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Course Guitar Ensemble II of C. Applied Composition I Descriptions Prerequisite: MSC1081 with a minimum grade A continuation of MSC1411. Prerequisite: Open to all students through of C. consent of the instructor only. Administration, A continuation of MSC1081. MSC1421______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. A one-on-one, private lesson with the Faculty Applied Woodwinds I instructor. Primarily for students majoring in MSC1201______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: This class is open to all students music (composition specialization) or with Music Theory I (Fall) through consent of the instructor only. previous comparable experience. A beginning study of music theory, including A one-on-one, private lesson with the the study of intervals, triads, four-part diatonic instructor. Primarily for students majoring in MSC1472______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. harmony, connection of triads and their music (woodwind specialization) or who have Applied Composition II inversions. had previous comparable experience. Prerequisite: MSC1471 with a minimum grade of C. MSC1202______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. MSC1422______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. A continuation of MSC1471. Music Theory II (Spring) Applied Woodwinds II Prerequisite: MSC1201 with a minimum grade Prerequisite: MSC1421 with a minimum grade MSC1481______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. of C. of C. Applied Jazz I A continuation of MSC1201 extending into the A continuation of MSC1421. Prerequisite: This class is open to all students areas of seventh chords and nonharmonic tones. through consent of the instructor only. MSC1431______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. A one-on-one, private lesson with the MSC1211______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. Applied Brass I instructor. Primarily for students majoring in Sight-Singing/Ear Training I (Fall) Prerequisite: Open to all students through music (jazz specialization) or with previous A beginning study of aural, vocal and cognitive consent of the instructor only. comparable experience. skills in the singing of music at sight. Emphasis A one-on-one, private lesson with the will be placed upon identification of intervals by instructor. Primarily for students majoring in MSC1482______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. their sound, the singing of written intervals and music (brass specialization) or for those with Applied Jazz II the singing of melodies by sight. The study of previous comparable experience. Prerequisite: MSC1481 with a minimum grade major and minor keys, rhythm and simple and of C. compound time will also be included. MSC1432______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. A continuation of MSC1481. Applied Brass II MSC1212______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: MSC1431 with a minimum grade MSC1621______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Sight-Singing/Ear Training II (Spring) of C. Diction for Singers I Prerequisite: MSC1211 with a minimum grade A continuation of MSC1431. A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet of C. (IPA) and the rules of pronunciation as they A continuation of MSC1211, extending studies MSC1441______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. apply to singing the standard English and Italian into the areas of chromaticism, syncostudies, Applied Percussion I repertoire. modulations and medieval modes. Prerequisite: This class is open to all students

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MSC1622______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. MSC2003______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. MSC2064______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Diction for Singers II Concert Band III Chamber Singers IV A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet Prerequisites: MSC1001 and MSC1002 with a Prerequisites: MSC1061, MSC1062 and (IPA) and the rules of pronunciation as they apply minimum grade of C. MSC2063 with a minimum grade of C.

CATALOG to singing the standard German and French A continuation of MSC1002. A continuation of MSC2063. repertoire. MSC2004______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. MSC2073______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. MSC1631______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. Concert Band IV Mineral Area Community Singers III Greetings Conducting Prerequisites: MSC1001, MSC1002 and Prerequisites: MSC1071 and MSC1072 with a Focuses on the physical technique of the MSC2003 with a minimum grade of C. minimum grade of C. Contact Info music conductor. Students will learn beat A continuation of MSC2003. A continuation of MSC1072. patterns, cutoffs, dynamic gestures, tempo Academic and how to embody the character of the piece MSC2013______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. MSC2074______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Calendar through body language. Other subjects include Jazz Ensemble III Mineral Area Community Singers IV rehearsal techniques and how to study and Prerequisites: MSC1011 and MSC1012 with a Prerequisites: MSC1071, MSC1072 and About Mineral memorize a score. minimum grade of C. MSC2073 with a minimum grade of C. Area College A continuation of MSC1012. A continuation of MSC2073. MSC1651______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Admissions & Introduction to Audio Recording MSC2014______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. MSC2083______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Records Introduces audio recording to the desktop Jazz Ensemble IV Guitar Ensemble III musician using hardware and software systems. Prerequisites: MSC1011, MSC1012 and Prerequisites: MSC1081 and MSC1082 with a Emphasis is on stereo audio production including MSC2013 with a minimum grade of C. minimum grade of C. Support basic MIDI sequencing, tracking, mixing, data A continuation of MSC2013. A continuation of MSC1082. Services archiving and CD creation. MSC2023______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. MSC2084______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Tuition, MSC1801______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Jazz Combo III Guitar Ensemble IV Financial Appreciation of Music Prerequisites: MSC1021 and MSC1022 with a Prerequisites: MSC1081, MSC1082 and Assistance Examines the nature of music as well as the minimum grade of C. MSC2083 with a minimum grade of C. development of Western music from the Middle A continuation of MSC1022. A continuation of MSC2083. Student Life Ages until the present time. This study provides the basis for the understanding and appreciation MSC2024______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. MSC2095______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. Academic & of music. Meets cultural diversity requirement. Jazz Combo IV Special Topics: Ensemble I General College Prerequisites: MSC1021, MSC1022 and Prerequisite: MSC2004, MSC2014, MSC2024, Policies MSC1811______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. MSC2023 with a minimum grade of C. MSC2034, MSC2044, MSC2054, MSC2064, Appreciation of Jazz A continuation of MSC2023. MSC2074, or MSC2084 with a minimum grade of Arts & Sciences Students will study the main eras of jazz C, respectively, depending on which ensemble. (Dixieland, Swing, Bebop, Big Band, Cool Jazz, MSC2033______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. A continuation in one of the musical Division Fusion, Smooth, Avant-garde) and the significant Steel Drum Ensemble III ensembles offered through the MAC music jazz artists from each period. They will be taught Prerequisites: MSC1031 and MSC1032 with a department. Career & to recognize instruments by sound and sight; as minimum grade of C. Technical Ed. well as to identify forms through listening alone. A continuation of MSC1032. MSC2096______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. Division Special Topics: Ensemble II MSC1821______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. MSC2034______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Prerequisite: MSC2095 with a minimum grade Course History and Form of Rock Music Steel Drum Ensemble IV of C. Descriptions Covers the history of Rock/Pop music from Prerequisites: MSC1031, MSC1032 and A continuation in one of the musical the beginning of the Blues up until present time. MSC2033 with a minimum grade of C. ensembles offered through the MAC music Administration, Includes an emphasis on teaching the student to A continuation of MSC2033. department. Faculty recognize common music forms through listening alone. MSC2043______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. MSC2203______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Studio Music III Music Theory III (Fall) MSC1841______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisites: MSC1041 and MSC1042 with a Prerequisite: MSC1202 with a minimum grade Beginning Guitar minimum grade of C. of C. Intended to present basic music reading and A continuation of MSC1042. Extension of materials of MSC1202 to include playing skills as they pertain to the beginning a more complex choral vocabulary, secondary guitar player. Students will learn to play songs MSC2044______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. dominants, altered chords and the continuation in the Country-Western, Rock n Roll, Blues and Studio Music IV and expansion of the modulatory processes. Classical genres. Students will be required to Prerequisites: MSC1041, MSC1042 and play select pieces representative of each genre MSC2043 with a minimum grade of C. MSC2204______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. for unit and assessment purposes. A continuation of MSC 2043. Music Theory IV (Spring) Prerequisite: MSC2203 with a minimum grade MSC1851______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. MSC2053______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. of C. Beginning Piano MAC Singers III Extension of materials of MSC2203 to include The study and practice of the basic rudiments Prerequisites: MSC1051 and MSC1052 with a the Neapolitan Sixth Chord, Ninth, Eleventh and of music as it pertains to the beginning piano minimum grade of C. Thirteenth Chords and the Augmented Sixth student. This course is specifically designed for A continuation of MSC1051. Chords. Also includes an introduction to the non-music majors. music vocabulary of the 20th Century. MSC2054______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. MSC1861______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. MAC Singers IV MSC2213______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. Analyzing Pop/Rock Music Lyrics Prerequisites: MSC1051, MSC1052 and Sight-Singing/Ear Training III (Fall) Provides an in-depth study into how popular MSC2053 with a minimum grade of C. Prerequisite: MSC1212 with a minimum grade and rock music lyrics are constructed with a A continuation of MSC2053. of C. complete analysis into implication, poetic devices A continuation of MSC1212, extending studies and relations to musical form. Songs in a variety MSC2063______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. into the areas of chromaticism, syncopation, of musical styles throughout history will serve as Chamber Singers III modulations and Medieval modes. examples for the instruction. Prerequisites: MSC1061 and MSC1062 with a minimum grade of C. MSC2214______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. A continuation of MSC1062. Sight-Singing/Ear Training IV (Spring) Prerequisite: MSC2213 with a minimum grade

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of C. MSC2463______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. pass/fail, based on the nursing program grading A continuation of MSC2213, extending studies Applied Bass III scale. into the areas of changing meters, hemiola, Prerequisites: MSC1461 and MSC1462 with a remote modulation and 20th century melodies. minimum grade of C. NUR1002______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr.

CATALOG A continuation of MSC1462. Nursing Reinforcement MSC2403______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the nursing Applied Voice III MSC2464______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. program for an attrition seat and approval of the Prerequisites: MSC1401 and MSC1402 with a Applied Bass IV director of Allied Health and program coordinator. Greetings minimum grade of C. Prerequisites: MSC1461, MSC1462 and This course allows students who have A continuation of MSC1402. MSC2463 with a minimum grade of C. experienced academic challenges and/or have Contact Info A continuation of MSC2463. withdrawn from a prior semester to review MSC2404______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. material and reinforce skills in nursing courses Academic Applied Voice IV MSC2473______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. they have previously passed but cannot repeat. Calendar Prerequisites: MSC1401, MSC1402 and Applied Composition III This course is designed to prepare students to MSC2403 with a minimum grade of C. Prerequisites: MSC1471 and MSC 1472 with re-enter the nursing program after there has About Mineral A continuation of MSC2403. a minimum grade of C. been an unsuccessful semester. The student Area College A continuation of 1472. is to attend existing classes, take tests and MSC2413______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. successfully complete lab practicum exams, Applied Piano III MSC2474______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. check-offs and dosage calculation exams. Admissions & Prerequisites: MSC1411 and MSC1412 with a Applied Composition IV The student does not attend clinical rotations. Records minimum grade of C. Prerequisites: MSC1471, MSC1472 and The course syllabus will be individualized for A continuation of MSC1412. MSC2473 with a minimum grade of C. each student based on needs and instructor Support A continuation of MSC2473. recommendation. The course evaluation will be Services MSC2414______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. pass/fail, based on the nursing program grading Applied Piano IV MSC2483______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. scale. Tuition, Prerequisites: MSC1411, MSC1412 and Applied Jazz III Financial MSC2413 with a minimum grade of C. Prerequisites: MSC1481 and MSC1482 with a NUR1270______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. Assistance A continuation of MSC2413. minimum grade of C. Body Function A continuation of MSC1482. Prerequisite: Sequential Practical Nursing Student Life MSC2423______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. program courses, inclusive of 5 credit hours of Applied Woodwinds III MSC2484______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. anatomy, with a minimum grade of C. Academic & Prerequisites: MSC1421 and MSC1422 with a Applied Jazz IV Designed to provide the student with General College minimum grade of C. Prerequisites: MSC1481, MSC1482 and fundamental knowledge of the functions of the A continuation of MSC1422. MSC2483 with a minimum grade of C. major body systems. Relates how organized Policies A continuation of MSC2483. anatomical structures of a particular size, shape, MSC2424______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. form, or placement are intended to serve unique Arts & Sciences Applied Woodwinds IV MSC2495______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. or specialized functions. With repeated emphasis Division Prerequisites: MSC1421, MSC1422 and Special Topics: Applied Lesson I of this principle, students are encouraged to MSC2423 with a minimum grade of C. Prerequisites: MSC2404, MSC2414, integrate otherwise isolated factual information Career & A continuation of MSC2423. MSC2424, MSC2434, MSC2444, MSC2454, into a cohesive and understandable whole. Technical Ed. MSC2464, MSC2474, or MSC2484 with a Covers the essentials, places emphasis Division MSC2433______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. minimum grade of C, respectively, depending on on concepts and correlates body structure Applied Brass III student’s music area. (anatomy) with function (physiology). Course Prerequisites: MSC1431 and MSC1432 with a A weekly, private, one-on-one lesson with the Homeostasis is integrated by demonstrating Descriptions minimum grade of C. instructor in the specified music area (i.e. voice, how “normal” interactions of structures and A continuation of MSC1432. piano, brass, etc.). their functions are achieved and maintained by Administration, dynamic counterbalancing forces. Faculty MSC2434______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. MSC2496______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. Applied Brass IV Special Topics: Applied Lesson II NUR1290______(6 - 0) 6 cr. hrs. Prerequisites: MSC1431, MSC1432 and Prerequisite: MSC2495 with a minimum grade Fundamentals of Nursing MSC2433 with a minimum grade of C. of C. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the current A continuation of MSC2433. A weekly, private, one-on-one lesson with the Practical Nursing program. instructor in the specified music area (i.e. voice, Designed to provide basic knowledge and MSC2443______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. piano, brass, etc.). nursing skills upon which all future care is based. Applied Percussion III Communication in a nurse-client relationship, Prerequisites: MSC1441 and MSC1442 with a maintenance of a safe environment, body minimum grade of C. mechanics, assessment skills, utilization of A continuation of MSC1442. Practical Nursing observational and manipulative skills and equipment to perform physical examinations, MSC2444______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. NUR1001______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. documentation (including spelling, punctuation Applied Percussion IV Nursing Reinforcement and common medical abbreviations), legal and Prerequisites: MSC1441, MSC1442 and Prerequisites: Acceptance into the nursing ethical implications, cultural considerations, MSC2443 with a minimum grade of C. program for an attrition seat and approval of the formulation of a plan of care utilizing the nursing A continuation of MSC2443. director of Allied Health and program coordinator. process, the infectious process cycle, preventing This course allows students who have spread of communicable disease, sterile MSC2453______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. experienced academic challenges and/or have technique, personal hygiene, urine and bowel Applied Guitar III withdrawn from a prior semester to review elimination, care of the inactive client, wound Prerequisite: MSC1452 with a minimum grade material and reinforce skills in nursing courses assessment and care, care of the surgical client, of C. they have previously passed but cannot repeat. airway management, pain management and care A continuation of MSC1452. This course is designed to prepare students to of the terminally ill are emphasized. re-enter the nursing program after there has MSC2454______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. been an unsuccessful semester. The student NUR1300______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Applied Guitar IV is to attend existing classes, take tests and Therapeutic Nutrition Prerequisites: MSC1451, MSC1452 and successfully complete lab practicum exams, Prerequisite: Acceptance into the current MSC2453 with a minimum grade of C. check-offs and dosage calculation exams. Practical Nursing program. A continuation of MSC2453. The student does not attend clinical rotations. Designed to provide the student knowledge of The course syllabus will be individualized for the essential nutrients by definition, function and each student based on needs and instructor food source; to relate how the body uses foods recommendation. The course evaluation will be consumed for energy, growth, or maintenance;

110 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Course Descriptions > NUR-NUR

describe how health care providers can teach/ course is designed to provide information on therapeutic effects, adverse/side effects, assist clients to manipulate use of essential the physiologic and psychologic changes and dosages, contraindications, toxicity/management nutrients when pathology causes, or is caused adaptation of the mother and family to pregnancy. of overdose, interactions and the nursing by, nutritional impairment. Additional emphasis Emphasis is also placed on high risk categories, process, including client teaching, for planning

CATALOG is placed on the need for health care providers complications during labor and delivery, medical care for clients receiving agents within these to recognize changing nutritional needs of the treatments, nursing interventions including client classifications. These chapters are taught in various age-related populations throughout the education, emotional and physical support, the tandem with the various medical-surgical topics lifespan and the need to educate clients about normal newborn and deviations from normal. included in medical-surgical nursing to enhance Greetings proper food preparation, storage and safety. Emphasis is placed on high-risk pregnancy correlation of drug therapy with conditions of Cultural and religious diversity are included in categories, complications during labor and body systems. A clinical rotation for medication Contact Info terms of planning/providing meals/snacks that delivery, medical treatments, evidence-based administration is included. As outlined in Basic support physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual nursing interventions, the normal newborn Pharmacology: dosage calculations, preparation Academic needs and patient/family education. Legal and and deviations from normal newborn. Cultural for drug administration, legal, ethical and Calendar ethical decision-making issues are explored to and religious diversity are included in terms cultural considerations, routes of medication emphasize the nurse’s role as patient advocate to planning/providing physical, emotional, administration, manipulative techniques for About Mineral regarding food choices and consumption based cultural and spiritual support and patient/family administering drugs, monitoring for therapeutic Area College on their beliefs and to protect patient rights. education. Legal and ethical decision-making and side/adverse effects and documentation are Critical thinking through the nursing process issues are explored to emphasize the importance continued as points emphasized for successful Admissions & provides the foundation for students to assume of the nurse’s role as patient advocate. completion of the clinical portion of this course. Records accountability for their own nursing practice. Discussion includes current trends and future NUR1370______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. NUR1420______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. issues in nutrition research. Basic Pharmacology Pediatric Nursing Support Prerequisite: Acceptance into the current Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Services NUR1310______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Practical Nursing program. program in Practical Nursing first trimester Personal and Vocational Concepts Designed to provide the student knowledge courses, NUR1350 and sequential Practical Tuition, Prerequisite: Acceptance into the current of basic principles of pharmacology, the various Nursing program courses, with a minimum grade Financial Practical Nursing program. medication administration routes, dosage of C. Assistance Designed to assist the student in relating the calculations, application of the nursing process Designed to provide both classroom history of nursing to the concept of Practical to medication administration and utilization of instruction and clinical experience to help the Student Life Nursing vocational training, discussing health information sources. Dosage calculation and lab student identify common disorders in children care systems, legal concerns and ethical issues practicum exams are included and are required from infancy through adolescence and provide Academic & in the nursing profession while recognizing the to be successfully completed to progress in the nursing care for hospitalized pediatric clients. General College impact of cultural diversity. Nursing theories program. Pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, other Policies in relation to the nursing process and nursing medical treatment, psychosocial and cultural practice are explored. Emphasis is also placed NUR1380______(12 - 0) 12 cr. hrs. implications and nursing care and teaching of on importance of memberships and participation Medical-Surgical Nursing the client and family are emphasized. Nursing Arts & Sciences in professional organizations and continued Prerequisite: Successful completion of all measures to alleviate non-adaptive responses Division education, construction of a resume, job program in Practical Nursing first and second utilizing the nursing process, application of application, letter of resignation and job interview trimester courses and sequential Practical communication skills in the pediatric setting and Career & skills. Nursing program courses, with a minimum grade discussion of the special needs of hospitalized Technical Ed. of C. children and medication administration are Division NUR1320______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. Designed to prepare students to respond to included to provide a holistic approach to Geriatric Nursing a wide array of demands and changes with the effective pediatric nursing care. Nursing Course Prerequisites: Successful completion of current shifting of nursing care from acute care measures to alleviate non-adaptive responses Descriptions all program in Practical Nursing first trimester hospital to community-based settings and the through utilization of the nursing process, courses and sequential Practical Nursing home. A continuing emphasis is placed on ethnic application of therapeutic communication skills Administration, program courses with a minimum grade of C. and cultural diversity, critical thinking through in the pediatric setting, legal and ethical issues, Faculty Designed to provide students with the nursing process and client/family teaching discussion of the special needs of hospitalized fundamental knowledge of functional changes about detection, prevention and management of children, as well as adoptions for medication in body systems commonly associated with complications for clients being discharged within administration are included to provide a holistic aging, pathology and/or inactivity. Human very few days of newly diagnosed major illnesses approach to the delivery of effective pediatric sexuality, living and care facilities, financial and surgeries. Concepts and challenges in nursing care across the wellness-illness. considerations, cultural implications and client management, including concepts and pharmacotherapy are included to provide a general principles in perioperative, intraoperative NUR1430______(4 - 2) 4 cr. hrs. holistic view of geriatric nursing care. Through and postoperative client management, are Mental Health Nursing theory and clinical experience, the students stressed. Assessment, general management Prerequisite: Successful completion of all have the opportunity to assess and interact and therapeutic interventions of specific program in Practical Nursing first trimester with an assigned client to reinforce physical pathophysiologic dysfunctions of major body courses and sequential Practical Nursing assessment, documentation and therapeutic systems as well as acute problems of infectious program courses with a minimum grade of C. communication skills. The geriatric clinical diseases are covered and include exploration Designed to introduce the student to history component includes a practice review of physical of legal and ethical decision-making issues and trends in psychiatric nursing, major examination techniques on a co-student with to continue the emphasis of nurses as client psychiatric theoretical models, the five axes of the aid of body systems assessment handout. advocates. the psychiatric classification system, the major With a volunteer resident, students perform and psychiatric illnesses inclusive of definitions, document a functional assessment inclusive NUR1410______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. clinical manifestations, psychopharmacology, of data gathering to obtain a past and present Applied Pharmacology medical treatments, nursing interventions health history, evaluate resident independence/ Prerequisite: Successful completion of all and milieu management. Intended to provide dependence in performing ADLs and document a courses in the first and second trimester and fundamental knowledge of mental health process recording that includes self-evaluation of sequential Practical Nursing program courses, concepts and interactional techniques for the therapeutic communication skills. with a minimum grade of C. beginning nurse. The roles that emotions and Intended to complete the pharmaceutical stress play in the behavior of the client and NUR1350______(4 - 2) 4 cr. hrs. education started in first trimester Basic client’s family are emphasized to provide the Maternity Nursing Pharmacology for beginning nurse student with a better understanding of behavior Prerequisite: Successful completion of all generalists. Discussion includes the various and provides a useful framework for planning and program in Practical Nursing first trimester drug classifications, profiles of drugs within providing nursing care in any health care setting. courses and sequential Practical Nursing each classification, their pharmacokinetics, Also serves as a comprehensive introduction program courses with a minimum grade of C. physiological conditions for which they may to psychopathology and psychopharmacology. Through theory and clinical experience, this be prescribed, their mechanisms of action, Synthesis of knowledge is gained through

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 111 Course Descriptions > OST-OST

application of theory through a psychiatric clinical Includes dictation at moderate rates and a short or have earned 24 college-level semester credit component during which students compose a unit on note-taking techniques. hours. comprehensive clinical assignment that serves to Introductory course designed to meet the promote critical thinking and analysis skills. OST1300______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. needs of those students who will be pursuing the

CATALOG Office Procedures I first course in accounting. Covers the accounting Prerequisite: OST1000, OST1020, or cycle for a sole proprietorship (service business), equivalent with a minimum grade of C and one of careers in accounting, accounting for cash, Office Systems the following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT depreciation methods and payroll. Greetings reading or eligible placement test score, or a Technology minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or OST1520______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Contact Info ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, Applied Accounting II OST1000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. or have earned 24 college-level semester credit Prerequisites: OST1500 with a minimum Academic Keyboarding I hours. grade of C and one of the following: a minimum Calendar Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Designed to prepare the student to carry out scored of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT the normal duties in a business office involving placement test score, or a minimum grade of About Mineral reading or eligible placement test score, or a keyboarding, duplicating, using the telephone, C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or Area College minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or processing mail, letter composition and the concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, administrative assistant as office hostess. earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. or have earned 24 college-level semester credit Continuation of OST1500. Includes the Admissions & hours. OST1320______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. following topics: accounting for sales and cash Records The development of sound techniques in Office Procedures II receipts, accounting for purchases and cash touch keyboarding, with an introduction to Prerequisite: OST1000, OST1020, or payments, accounting for merchandise inventory, Support manuscripts, business letters and tabulation. equivalent with a minimum grade of C and one of the accounting cycle for merchandising business, Services the following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT accounting for bad debts, notes receivable OST1020______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. reading or eligible placement test score, or a and notes payable, long-term assets and Tuition, Keyboarding II minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or partnerships. Financial Prerequisite: OST1000 or equivalent with a ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, Assistance minimum grade of C and one of the following: or have earned 24 college-level semester credit OST1602______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or hours. Introduction to Coding and Reimbursement Student Life eligible placement test score, or a minimum Designed to prepare the student for office Systems grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, tasks including collecting and presenting data, Prerequisites: HLT 2350 with a minimum Academic & or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have researching and writing reports, handling travel grade of C and one of the following: a minimum General College earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. arrangements and meetings, completing financial score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible Instruction and practice directed toward and legal documents and maintaining investment placement test score, or a minimum grade of Policies improvements of speed and accuracy, with and insurance records. C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or problems covering business letters, tabulated concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have Arts & Sciences and technical reports and various business OST1350______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. Division forms. Administrative Office Procedures The first of four courses designed to provide Prerequisite: CIS1050, CIS1750, OST1000, the student with an introduction and overview Career & OST1080______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. or OST1020 with a minimum grade of C or to the basic structures of coding and the Technical Ed. 10-Key Numeric Skill instructor consent and one of the following: a reimbursement systems used in physician offices Division Prerequisite: Must have met one of the minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or and hospital coding. The student will become following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT eligible placement test score, or a minimum familiar with the nomenclature, terminology, Course reading or eligible placement test score, or a grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, coding systems and various billing forms used by Descriptions minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have healthcare entities to report patient encounters or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. in the U.S.. Administration, 0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester Designed to prepare students to be successful Faculty credit hours. as an administrative professional and carry OST1608______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Fundamentals of operating the ten-key out the responsibilities of an administrative Diagnosis and Procedural Coding I number pad on a calculator using touch assistant in today’s electronic office. Covers Prerequisites: HLT2360, OST1622 and techniques, with emphasis on speed and topics in the areas of workplace technologies and OST1602 with a minimum grade of C or accuracy development. efficiencies, time management, human relations instructor consent and one of the following: a techniques, ethical behavior communications, minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or OST1100______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. travel and meeting arrangements, document eligible placement test score, or a minimum Filing Systems/Records Management formatting, records management, job application grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, Prerequisite: OST1000 or equivalent with a procedures, proofreading and English skills and or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have minimum grade of C and one of the following: decision-making skills. earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or Explores the different areas of ICD diagnosis eligible placement test score, or a minimum OST1400______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. and procedure coding systems, including grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, Business Communication I knowledge gained in medical terminology or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have Prerequisite: OST1000, OST1020, CIS1050, coursework and anatomy and physiology, to earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. or CIS1750 or the equivalent with a minimum select appropriate diagnosis codes. A comprehensive study of basic filing rules, grade of C and one of the following: a minimum procedures, equipment and management of score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible OST1620______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. records. Manual filing procedures and rules as placement test score, or a minimum grade of Medical Office Procedures well as computer applications will be studied. C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or Prerequisite: Must have met one of the concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT OST1200______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. reading or eligible placement test score, or a Beginning Notehand Designed to improve communication skills. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or Prerequisite: OST1000 or equivalent with a Verbal, nonverbal and written communications ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, minimum grade of C and one of the following: are studied. or have earned 24 college-level semester credit a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or hours. eligible placement test score, or a minimum OST1500______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Allows the student to experience intensive grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, Applied Accounting I learning and review of medical office policy and or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have Prerequisite: Must have met one of the procedures including HIPAA and OsHia materials earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT for the medical office. Teaches an alphabetic system of writing which reading or eligible placement test score, or a enables the student to increase their writing minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or speed for effective notetaking and transcription. ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900,

112 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Course Descriptions > EDU-EGN

OST1622______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. OST2300______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have Essentials of A and P for Coders Business Communications II earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Allows the student to develop skill in following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT formatting and transcribing medical documents

CATALOG reading or eligible placement test score, or a reading or eligible placement test score, or a from machine dictation with emphasis on minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or proofreading and producing error-free ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, documents. Students will continue to develop or have earned 24 college-level semester credit or have earned 24 college-level semester credit their medical vocabulary as they transcribe Greetings hours. hours. medical documents. Provides the coding student with an overview Designed to supplement and reinforce Contact Info of the structures, functions and changes in the communication skills necessary for entry-level OST2980______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. normal anatomy and physiology of the human employees. Major topics covered include: Capstone-Office Systems Technology Academic body. The micro- and macroscopic structure and making presentations, listening and telephone Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Must be Calendar the function of each system will be reviewed techniques, written communication, verbal and taken in the last semester prior to graduation. along with selected diseases. nonverbal communications, decision- making Prepares students entering the Office About Mineral and problem-solving, business etiquette/ethics, Systems-Administrative Systems and Medical Area College OST1640______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. cultural diversity, customer service and changing Coding career fields. Students will review Medical Software/Electronic Billing generations. coursework completed during their degree or Admissions & Prerequisite: Must have met one of the certificate program. Provides for taking the Records following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT OST2400______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. Technical Skills Assessment required of Career reading or eligible placement test score, or a Business Intern I (Secretarial) and Technical Education majors. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and Support ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, instructor consent. Services or have earned 24 college-level semester credit Supervised occupational experience in local hours. business establishments. Paramedic Tuition, Allows the student to understand the software Financial process and how the data entered is processed. OST2420______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. Technology Assistance In this hands-on course, the student will work Business Intern II (Secretarial) with the software and produce approximately 400 Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and PAR2000______(8 - 0) 8 cr. hrs. Student Life claims electronically. instructor consent. Principles of Paramedic Technology I A continuation of OST2200. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Paramedic Academic & OST2000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. program. Must have basic computer and internet General College Transcription Skills OST2602______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. skills. CIS1050 or CIS1750 is recommended. Policies Prerequisites: OST1020 with a minimum Diagnosis and Procedural Coding II Corequisites: PAR2082 and PAR2142. grade of C or instructor consent and one of the Prerequisite: OST1608 with a minimum Course content includes: foundations following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT grade of C or instructor consent and one of the of professional paramedic practice, role/ Arts & Sciences reading or eligible placement test score, or a following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT responsibilities of the paramedic, EMS agenda, Division minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or reading or eligible placement test score, or a workforce safety/ wellness, research methods, ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or scientific principles and paramedic science, Career & or have earned 24 college-level semester credit ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, ethics/ legal issues, public health, illness/ Technical Ed. hours. or have earned 24 college-level semester credit injury prevention, pathophysiology and disease Division Helps develop transcription skills needed hours. process, review of A&P, medical terminology, to produce correspondence that meets office A continuation of Diagnosis and Procedural advanced health assessment, therapeutic Course standards. Language skills will be strengthened Coding I. Students are introduced to additional communication, history taking, physical exam Descriptions while the technical skill of transcribing is areas of ICD diagnosis and procedure coding techniques, communications, critical thinking, improved. Listening and decision making receive systems and various coding guidelines that clinical decision making and teamwork, blood Administration, attention, also. Students become familiar with pertain to ICD coding. The student will apply gas analysis, lab value interpretation and Faculty various types of documents from various fields of lessons to mock patient charts. application, documentation, diverse cultures, employment. advanced ventilatory management, resuscitation OST2604______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. and trauma care. Will integrate the theory behind OST2080______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Diagnosis and Procedural Coding III the use of advanced diagnostic and treatment Business Applications Prerequisites: OST2602 with a minimum procedures in the management of chronic and Prerequisites: CIS1050, CIS1750 or grade of C or instructor consent and one of the acute illness and injury. equivalent with a minimum grade of C and one of following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT the following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or a PAR2020______(8 - 0) 8 cr. hrs. reading or eligible placement test score, or a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or Principles of Paramedic Technology II minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, Prerequisites: Sequential paramedic classes ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have earned 24 college-level semester credit with a minimum grade of C and instructor or have earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. consent. CIS1050 or CIS1750 is recommended. hours. Instructs the student on procedural coding Corequisites: PAR2042 and PAR2162. Acquaints secretarial students with situations in the outpatient arena. The student will learn A continuation of the Principles of Paramedic and forms they can expect to encounter in the current procedural terminology coding, learn Technology series. Content includes: employer’s office. A generic administrative to read operative notes, interpret procedures cardiovascular pharmacology, applied cardiac assistant simulation (practice set) is used. performed and understand the coding guidelines A&P, cardiac pathophysiology, principles of applicable to these cases. The student will apply electrocardiography, ECG monitoring and OST2200______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. knowledge gained in their Medical Terminology rhythm interpretation, pre-hospital ECG devices Introduction to Business and Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology and equipment, at-home ECG monitoring, Prerequisite: Must have met one of the coursework to select appropriate diagnosis diagnostic 12-lead/ 15-lead ECG interpretation following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT codes and procedural codes and apply these to and application, right-sided/posterior ECG reading or eligible placement test score, or a mock patient charts. interpretation and application, management minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or of typical and atypical ACS presentations, ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, OST2610______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. electrocardiographic, assessment of left or have earned 24 college-level semester credit Medical Transcription ventricular function, defibrillation/ cardioversion, hours. Prerequisite: HLT2360 and OST1020 with a external pacing, management of life-threatening A general survey course designed to minimum grade of C and one of the following: dysrhythmias and current AHA guidelines for give the student a general knowledge of the a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or ACLS and ECC. Will integrate the theory behind characteristics, functions and problems of the eligible placement test score, or a minimum the use of advanced diagnostic and treatment modern business world. grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, procedures in the management of chronic and acute cardiovascular illness and injury.

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 113 Course Descriptions > PAR-PAR

PAR2042______(5 - 0) 5 cr. hrs. PAR2100______(4 - 0) 4 cr. hrs. Corequisites: PAR2000 and PAR2142. Principles of Paramedic Technology III Paramedic Anatomy and Physiology Facilitates application of advanced care in Prerequisites: Sequential paramedic classes Prerequisites: Must hold current Missouri or the hospital clinical setting under the supervision with a minimum grade of C and instructor NREMT EMT license or have graduated from of licensed preceptors. Application includes:

CATALOG consent. a State accredited EMT program. Must have assessment, physical exam techniques, invasive Corequisites: PAR2020 and PAR2162. basic computer and internet skills. CIS1050 or procedures and treatments learned in the A continuation of the Principles of Paramedic CIS1750 is recommended. classroom and laboratory setting. Assigned Technology series. Content includes: Designed specifically for the paramedic objectives must be completed by the student Greetings pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, student to provide a basic understanding of as outlined in the course syllabus. Clinical immunology, allergies/ anaphylaxis, hematology, the structure and function of the human body objectives meet or exceed current NAEMSE Contact Info environmental, pediatrics, neonatology, as related to paramedic science and clinical EMS Education Standards and NREMT gastroenterology, toxicology, nephrology, practice. Content includes an overview of each requirements. Required training includes: HIPAA Academic urology, disease system pharmacology, applied body system. The pathophysiology of common training, blood-borne pathogen training, sexual Calendar A&P, pathophysiology, waveform capnography, diseases and traumatic injury will be emphasized harassment training, hand hygiene training, pediatric electrocardiography, pediatric ECG as a major objective of the program. Learning patient safety training, blood specimen collection About Mineral interpretation and monitoring, ECG devices and evaluation of anatomy will be facilitated training, preventing catheter related infections Area College and equipment, at-home ECG monitoring, using anatomy models and diagrams. Learning training, IV-site dressing training, medication management of typical and atypical pediatric of physiology and pathophysiology will be safe practice training, academic integrity training, ACS presentations, pediatric defibrillation/ facilitated using clinical simulation, scenarios and JCAHO--Transforming Healthcare Education and Admissions & cardioversion, pediatric external pacing, group exercises to ensure authentic connection Reducing Medical Errors Education. Records management of pediatric dysrhythmias and with current clinical practice. current AHA guidelines for PALS, ACLS and PAR2220______(Arranged) 2 cr. hrs. Support ECC. Will integrate the theory behind the use of PAR2142______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Paramedic Clinical II Services advanced diagnostic and treatment in procedures Paramedic Laboratory I Prerequisites: Sequential paramedic classes in the management of adult and pediatric chronic Prerequisite: Acceptance into Paramedic with a minimum grade of C and instructor Tuition, and acute illness and injury. program. Must have basic computer and internet consent. Financial skills. CIS1050 or CIS1750 is recommended. Corequisites: PAR2042 and PAR2020. Assistance PAR2062______(6 - 0) 6 cr. hrs. Corequisites: PAR2000 and PAR2082. Facilitates application of advanced care in Principles of Paramedic Technology IV Provides practical application and instruction the hospital clinical setting under the supervision Student Life Prerequisites: Sequential paramedic classes to compliment the theory and procedures of licensed preceptors. Application includes: with a minimum grade of C and instructor discussed in the 1st semester Paramedic assessment, physical exam techniques, Academic & consent. Program. Practical application includes: invasive procedures and treatments learned General College Corequisite: PAR2330. assessment and management of the medical and and verified in the classroom and laboratory Represents the completion of the Principles trauma patient, patient interview, communication setting. Clinical objectives meet or exceed Policies of Paramedic Technology series. Content and therapeutic communication, critical thinking/ current NAEMSE EMS Educational Standards includes: obstetrics/ gynecology, behavioral clinical decision making, scene management, and NREMT requirements. Required training Arts & Sciences health, geriatrics, abuse/ neglect, addiction, documentation, team dynamics, prioritization of for clinical includes: HIPAA Training, blood- Division bariatrics, infectious/ communicable disease, care, triage process, ventilatory management, borne Pathogen Training, Sexual Harassment disorders or circulation, special challenges, CPR, medication administration, IV therapy, Training, Hand Hygiene Training, Patient Safety Career & care of the chronically ill patient, care of the peripheral venous IV cannulation, fluid Training, Blood Specimen Collection Training, Technical Ed. home health care patient, community violence, resuscitation and management, blood products Preventing Catheter Related Infections Training, Division ambulance operations, bioterrorism and and transfusion and NREMT psychomotor skills. IV-Site Dressing Training, Medication Safe WMDs, hazmat/hazmed, MICS, crime scene Students will obtain certification in BLS for HCPs, Practice Training, Academic Integrity Training, Course awareness, teamwork and operational interface, ITLS and an approved DOT-- Coaching the JCAHO--Transforming Healthcare Education and Descriptions the community paramedic, disease system Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) course. Reducing Medical Errors Education. pharmacology, system pharmacology, applied Administration, A&P, pathophysiology, waveform Capnography, PAR2162______(0 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. PAR2240______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Faculty stroke management and current AHA guidelines Paramedic Laboratory II Paramedic Clinical III for PALS, ACLS and ECC. Students will be Prerequisites: Sequential paramedic classes Prerequisites: Sequential paramedic classes required to be persistent toward evaluation with a minimum grade of C and instructor with a minimum grade of C and instructor of their critical thinking and current scientific consent. consent. dogma regarding current paramedic science and Corequisites: PAR2020 and PAR2042. Corequisites: PAR2062 and PAR2330. practice. Provides practical application and instruction Facilitates application of advanced care in to compliment the theory and procedures the hospital clinical setting under the supervision PAR2082______(5 - 0) 5 cr. hrs. discussed in the 2nd semester Paramedic of licensed preceptors. It is the responsibility Pharmacology for Paramedics Program. Practical application includes: of the student to seek opportunities to apply Prerequisites: Acceptance into Paramedic management and resuscitation of medical assessment, physical exam techniques, program and instructor consent. emergencies, ECG monitoring devices, invasive procedures and treatments learned Corequisites: PAR2000 and PAR2142. ECG rhythm interpretation, at-home ECG and verified in the classroom and laboratory Provides instruction and application monitoring, diagnostic 12-lead/15-lead ECG setting. Clinical objectives meet or exceed of the following: historical development interpretation and application, Right sided/ current NAEMSE EMS Education Standards of pharmacology, sources of drugs, drug Posterior ECG interpretation and application, and NREMT requirements. Required training terminology and classification, complementary management of typical and atypical ACS for clinical includes: HIPAA Training, Blood- and alternative medicine, sources of presentations, electrocardiographic assessment borne Pathogen Training, Sexual Harassment drug information, pharmacokinetics and of left ventricular function, defibrillation and Training, Hand Hygiene Training, Patient Safety pharmacodynamics, medication administration, cardioversion, external pacing, management Training, Blood Specimen Collection Training, medication forms, drug measurement and of life-threatening dysrhythmias, team Preventing Catheter Related Infections Training, dosing, elements of a drug order, considerations dynamics, consideration of cardiac medication IV-Site Dressing Training, Medication Safe of administration of medications, peripheral administration, operation and maintenance of Practice Training, Academic Integrity Training, intravenous access, phlebotomy, central venous automated compression devices, auto-ventilator JCAHO--Transforming Healthcare Education and access, blood products and transfusions. and CPAP and current AHA guidelines for ACLS Reducing Medical Errors Education. Emphasis is placed on assimilation of content and ECC. Students will obtain certification in AHA knowledge regarding all drug classes, common ACLS and PALS. PAR2300______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. prescribed medications and common emergency Paramedic Internship I and critical care medications. Students will be PAR2200______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Paramedic expected to demonstrate application knowledge Paramedic Clinical I program. Must have basic computer and internet at the level of unconscious competency of the Prerequisite: Acceptance into Paramedic skills. CIS1050 or CIS1750 is recommended. required formulary. program. Must have basic computer and internet Corequisites: PAR2000 and PAR2142. skills. CIS1050 and CIS1750 is recommended. Facilitates application of advanced care in the

114 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Course Descriptions > PAR-PED

pre-hospital field setting under the supervision Preventing Catheter Related Infections Training, PAW1900______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. of licensed paramedic preceptors. Application IV-Site Dressing Training, Medication Safe Stress Management includes: assessment, physical exam techniques, Practice Training, Academic Integrity Training, A study of the causes, danger signals and invasive procedures and treatments learned in JCAHO--Transforming Healthcare Education and effects of stress. Students will be able to identify

CATALOG the classroom and laboratory setting. Internship Reducing Medical Errors Education. positive and negative areas of stress in his/her objectives exceed current NAEMSE EMS life and then use specific techniques of stress Education Standards and NREMT requirements. PAR2500______(Arranged) 6 cr. hrs. management to reinforce, control and cope with Required training includes: FEMA NIMS 100b, Paramedic Science Update stress. Greetings 200b, 700a, 800b Training, HIPAA Training, Prerequisites: Instructor consent and must Blood-borne Pathogen Training, Sexual have declared a major of Paramedic Technology. PAW1940______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. Contact Info Harassment Training, Hand Hygiene Training, Current Missouri Paramedic or NREMT Stress Management II Patient Safety Training, Blood Specimen Paramedic license from a State accredited A further study of optimal health as it relates to Academic Collection Training, Preventing Catheter Related institution. Current certification in BLS HCPs, stress management. Calendar Infections Training, IV-Site Dressing Training, ACLS, PALS and ITLS or PHTLS. Medication Safe Practice Training, Academic A hybrid course consisting of online didactic About Mineral Integrity Training, JCAHO--Transforming work with arranged practicum. Provides content Area College Healthcare Education and Reducing Medical update for students who have received their Physical Education Errors Education. Paramedic Program completion from other Admissions & institutions and wish to obtain their Associate PED1020______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. Records PAR2322______(Arranged) 2 cr. hrs. of Applied Science in Paramedic Technology at Introduction to Recreation/Outdoor Education Paramedic Internship II MAC. Allows licensed paramedics that graduated Physical education lecture. Does not satisfy Prerequisites: Sequential paramedic classes from other institutions to complete the contact the physical education activity requirement. Support with a minimum grade of C and instructor hour and curriculum transfer requirements for For students considering a career in Services consent. the AAS in Paramedic Technology. Updates recreational and outdoor education. Helps Corequisites: PAR 2020 and PAR2042. include: research methods; health care issues; students develop an understanding of and Tuition, Facilitates application of advanced care current clinical science; waveform Capnography; appreciation for the sociological, economic and Financial in the pre-hospital field setting under the pre-hospital critical thinking; and science update personal factors involved in leisure services. Assistance supervision of licensed Paramedic preceptors. of all content areas described in NAEMSE EMS Application includes: assessment, physical exam Education Standards. PED1050______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. Student Life techniques, invasive procedures and treatments Officiating of Sport Activities (Fall, Spring) learned in the classroom and laboratory setting. PAR2510______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. Physical education lecture. Does not satisfy Academic & Field internship objectives exceed current Paramedic Refresher the physical education activity requirement. General College NAEMSE EMS Education Standards and Prerequisites: Instructor consent. Current A study of the mechanical and technical Policies NREMT requirements. Required training for Missouri Paramedic or NREMT Paramedic knowledge of rules, techniques, methods and field internship includes: FEMA NIMS 100b, license from a State accredited institution or have relation of the official to the sports of basketball, 200b, 700a, 800b, HIPAA Training, Blood- completed a Paramedic program from a State baseball, or volleyball. Arts & Sciences borne Pathogen Training, Sexual Harassment accredited institution. Current certification in BLS Division Training, Hand Hygiene Training, Patient Safety HCPs, ACLS, PALS and ITLS or PHTLS. Must PED1070______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. Training, Blood Specimen Collection Training, have basic computer and internet skills. CIS1050 Fundamentals of Basketball (Spring) Career & Preventing Catheter Related Infections Training, or CIS1750 recommended. Physical education lecture. Does not satisfy Technical Ed. IV-Site Dressing Training, Medication Safe A hybrid course consisting of online didactic the physical education activity requirement. Division Practice Training, Academic Integrity Training, work with an arranged practicum. A content, History of basic fundamentals, rules and JCAHO--Transforming Healthcare Education and curriculum and competency update course for methods of developing material for this sport. Course Reducing Medical Errors Education. students who have received their Paramedic Designed for students majoring or minoring in Descriptions license and will provide 100 core continuing physical education. PAR2330______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. education units required for licensure renewal. Administration, Paramedic Laboratory III Course may also provide remediation for the PED1270______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Faculty Prerequisites: Must have current Missouri paramedic student who has been unsuccessful in Care/Prevention AthIetic Injuries or NREMT EMT License and successfully passing the National Registry practical or written Physical education lecture. Does not satisfy completed Semester 2 Paramedic program examination. Course exceeds paramedic level the physical education activity requirement. (PAR2020, 2042, 2220, 2162 and 2322 with NAEMSE and BEMS re-licensure requirements. Introduces students to the basic medical minimum grade of C). concepts and related scientific information Overview of paramedic practice integrating to provide groundwork in the prevention, the theory and psychomotor skills behind the recognition, assessment, management and use of advanced diagnostic and treatment Personal Awareness rehabilitation of sports related injuries and illness. procedures into the management of organic, life- threatening emergencies. PAW1060______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. PED1360______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Preparation for Employment Water Aerobics I PAR2342______(Arranged) 5 cr. hrs. Designed to teach skills essential to the Offers the knowledge and skills to keep fit for Paramedic Internship III development of a sound job-seeking strategy. life. Teaches safety and a progressive approach Prerequisites: Sequential paramedic classes Requires students to prepare a resume, cover to improve fitness levels. with a minimum grade of C and instructor letter, follow-up letter and application blank, as consent. well as practice interviewing techniques and PED1380______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. Corequisites: PAR2062 and PAR2330. learn tips to improve their chances of being Beginning Archery Completes the Paramedic Internship series successfully employed. Students will learn the fundamentals of with the paramedic student successfully archery including technique, form, accuracy and demonstrating the role of the team leader. The PAW1080______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. safety. course completes the application of advanced Career Search care in the pre-hospital field setting under the The essentials of the career search process PED2000______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. supervision of licensed paramedic preceptors. are explored: needs, wants, values, roles, Basic Physical Fitness Field internship objectives meet or exceed personality types, job satisfiers, job market, work Designed to meet the needs of the student for current NAEMSE EMS Education Standards and styles and decision making. Looks at internal recreational activity and body conditioning. NREMT requirements. Required training for field motivators as well as external factors that internship includes: FEMA NIMS 100b, 200b, influence job satisfaction. Intended for anyone PED2070______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. 700a, 800b Training, HIPAA Training, Blood- desiring a life or career change. Introduction to Sport Climbing borne Pathogen Training, Sexual Harassment Introduction to the sport of climbing through Training, Hand Hygiene Training, Patient Safety use of the Alpine Climbing facility within the Training, Blood Specimen Collection Training, Public Safety Multi-Use Training Site on the

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 115 Course Descriptions > PED-PED

Park Hills campus. Students will become PED2560______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. students to teach and supervise strength training familiar with safety procedures and protocols Varsity Sports-Women’s Basketball programs in athletics, recreation and physical for sport climbing along with development of Prerequisite: Instructor consent. education. new psychomotor skills related to sport climbing Participation in the women’s varsity basketball

CATALOG activities. Students will also gain experiential program. PED2780______(Arranged) 2 cr. hrs. knowledge of sport climbing as an alternative Fit for Life form of physical fitness activity. Open to Fire PED2570______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. An online class where students can earn Science Technology majors; non-FST majors Varsity Sports-Women’s Volleyball activity credit by recording workouts through Greetings may enroll with instructor approval. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. a program called “Mapmyrun.” Students will Participation in the women’s varsity volleyball participate in a cardiovascular exercise for 30 Contact Info PED2080______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. program. minutes or more that will be logged, recorded Beginning Golf and sent to instructor’s email for credit. Academic Instruction in the choice and use of clubs, PED2580______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Mapmyrun has the capability to determine Calendar form to be used and etiquette, rules and Varsity Sports-Men’s Baseball distance, time and location. In order to meet courtesies on the course. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. class requirements, students will be required About Mineral Participation in the men’s varsity baseball to show improvement in their cardiovascular Area College PED2130______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. program. endurance over the course of the 16 weeks. Tai Chi I The activity component makes up 60% of the A self-placed system of continually following PED2650______(0 - 2) 1 cr. hr. work; the remaining 40% of the coursework will Admissions & movements that are performed in slow graceful Fundamentals of Trap and Skeet come from journal articles/essays and weekly Records manners. Appropriate for any person regardless Designed for students to enjoy the outdoors, discussion board posts on MyMAC. of their condition and can be modified for learn the skills of trap and skeet shooting and Support disabled students. improve gun safety. PED2820______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Services Sport and Society PED2132______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. PED2700______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Physical education lecture. Does not satisfy Tuition, Tai Chi II Wellness Center I the physical education activity requirement. Financial Prerequisite: PED2130 with a minimum grade Must meet with instructor during the first The study of inter-relationships between Assistance of C. week of classes. Instruction in the development society, culture, values and sport and the ways in A continuation of PED2130 with the addition of of fitness planning, fitness goal setting and which they influence one another. Student Life form II, history and literature. personal health and wellness. An introductory course where students will gain the knowledge PED2840______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Academic & PED2180______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. of a wide variety of fitness equipment. Students Psychology of Coaching/Human Performance General College Beginning Basketball will participate in activities designed to increase Physical education lecture. Does not satisfy Will learn the rules, strategies and skill of strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. the physical education activity requirement. Policies basketball and apply these concepts in various Development of a coaching philosophy, competitive basketball games. Co-ed; non- PED2710______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. instructional techniques and strategies for Arts & Sciences basketball athletes. Wellness Center II dealing with teaching, practice and game Division Prerequisite: PED2700 with a minimum grade situations. PED2350______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. of C. Career & Varsity Sports-Women’s Softball Must meet with instructor during the first week PED2860______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. Technical Ed. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. of classes. Instruction in the development of Foundations of Physical Education Division Participate in the woman’s varsity softball fitness planning, fitness goal setting, nutrition, Prerequisite: ENG1330, EDU2040 and program. personal health and wellness. Students will PSY1130 with a minimum grade of C and one Course participate in activities designed to increase of the following: a minimum score of 18 on the Descriptions PED2520______(0 - 2) 1 cr. hr. strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or Varsity Cheerleading I Students are encouraged to do pre- and post- a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, Administration, Prerequisite: Instructor consent. testing to track their fitness gains. or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level Faculty Restricted to students who are on the semester credit hours. cheerleading squad. Tryouts for the squad are PED2720______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Physical education lecture. Does not satisfy held each year. Cheerleaders are required to Total Fitness the physical education activity requirement. attend daily practices and perform at most men’s Prerequisites: PED2700 and PED2710 with a Designed for students majoring in physical home basketball games. The cheerleading squad minimum grade of C. education. Students will be exposed to the will also perform at several men’s and women’s Must meet with instructor during the first week scientific foundations of physical education and basketball games on the road. One unit of of classes. Instruction in the development of sports. Will provide students with the knowledge physical education credit is granted if the student fitness planning, fitness goal setting, nutrition, of historical and philosophical events and values completes one full year (two semesters) on the personal health and wellness. Students will of the field. Based upon the recommendations squad. participate in activities designed to increase from the Missouri Directory of Physical Education strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. and Certification Standards. A variety of teaching PED2530______(0 - 2) 1 cr. hr. Students are encouraged to do pre- and post- methods will be used to reach different cultures Varsity Cheerleading II testing to track their fitness gains. and learning styles. Prerequisite: PED2520 with a minimum grade of C. PED2730______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. PED2880______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. One unit of physical education credit is Cycling for Fitness Nutrition and Athletic Performance granted if the student completes a second full Prerequisite: PED2700, PED2710 and Physical education lecture. Does not satisfy year (two semesters) on the cheerleading squad. PED2720 with a minimum grade of C. the physical education activity requirement. Must meet with instructor during the first week For non-nursing students. Fundamental PED2540______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. of classes. The development of fitness planning, principles of human nutrition and their Varsity Sports-Men’s Golf fitness goal setting, nutrition, personal health applications essential to health from a Prerequisite: Instructor consent. and wellness. Activities designed to increase physiological point of view. Focuses on nutrient Participation in the men’s varsity golf program. strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. requirements, food sources and adequate diet Students are encouraged to do pre- and post- selection in regards to the affects and benefits to PED2550______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. testing to track their fitness gains. Designed with athletic performance. Varsity Sports-Men’s Basketball the cyclist/spinner in mind, but allows for body Prerequisite: Instructor consent. fitness by using various training methods. Participation in the men’s varsity basketball program. PED2760______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. Principles of Strength Training Study of principles, concepts and theories of strength training. Designed to prepare

116 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Course Descriptions > PHI-PHS

medication orders. Introduction to the study of physical science Philosophy PHR1130______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. for non-science majors. Especially recommended Pharmacy Technician Leadership and for elementary education majors. The first half PHI1400______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Development of the course emphasizes the major ideas of

CATALOG Introduction to Philosophy Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy physics while the second half emphasizes topics Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Technician Program. Students must have basic in chemistry. following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT computer and internet skills along with access to reading or eligible placement test score, or a high speed internet (MAC offers access onsite). PHS1200______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Greetings minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, Designed to enhance students’ quality Introduction to Astronomy or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level of leadership, develop personal traits and Introduction to astronomical objects, Contact Info semester credit hours. characteristics of a professional individual who is structures and processes designed for non- Introduces students to some of the great trained as a pharmacy technician. science majors. Topics include the history and Academic philosophers.Thoughts on the meaning of life, cultural impact of astronomy, planetary and Calendar limits of knowledge and basis for individual liberty PHR1200______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. stellar evolution, galaxies, black holes and other are explored. Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians exotic objects, the birth and large-scale structure About Mineral Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy of the cosmos and life in the universe. Area College PHI1410______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Technician Program. Students must have basic Comparative Religion computer and internet skills along with access to PHS1210______(3 - 4) 5 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: Must have met one of the high speed internet (MAC offers access onsite). Chemistry for Alternative Energy Admissions & following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Records Designed to provide an introduction to Prerequisites: MAT0950, TEC1900, or higher- reading or eligible placement test score, or a pharmacology for students preparing to become level math course with a minimum grade of C, minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, a pharmacy technician. Will help to develop a or ACT minimum math score of 19 or eligible Support or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level basic understanding of drug classes and their placement test score. Services semester credit hours. mechanisms of action, as well as essential Not intended to provide a foundation for A survey of the major world religions, including background information allowing students to students entering General Chemistry. Provides Tuition, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and make informed, intelligent decisions when an overview and a basic understanding of Financial Islam. Meets cultural diversity requirement. working in a pharmacy setting. the chemical principles behind the sources Assistance of alternative energy and the fundamental PHI1420______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. PHR1300______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. chemical concepts of how they are utilized and Student Life Introduction to Ethics Pharmacy Technician Internship I implemented in society. Identification of sources Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Prerequisites: Registered as a Pharmacy of alternative energy which include biodiesel, following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Academic & Technician by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. bioethanol, biogas, solar, wind, geothermal, reading or eligible placement test score, or a PHR1100, PHR1110 and PHR1120 with a nuclear and hydroelectric systems as well General College minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, Policies minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment. as current topics of alternative energy will be or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level Proof of necessary immunizations and discussed. Building a general understanding of semester credit hours. vaccinations will also be required prior to the the chemistry behind these sources of alternative Arts & Sciences An historical introduction to ethical theory start of the internship. energy in both a laboratory and classroom setting Division with emphasis on comparison of contemporary Designed to provide an introduction to a will give students a hands-on experience, as well American ethics with classical and modern moral community pharmacy setting and assist a as displaying the importance of chemical safety Career & principles. registered pharmacist with filling prescriptions in a laboratory-type and work place environment. Technical Ed. and serving customers. Prepare and dispense Prepares students for entry-level employment Division appropriate medication under direct supervision and chemical competency in alternative energy of the pharmacist. Fill automated dispensing industry. Course Pharmacology machines, organize medications, maintain a Descriptions clean work environment and perform all other PHS1230______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. PHR1100______(3 - 2) 5 cr. hrs. job related duties as assigned by the pharmacist Oceanography Introduction to Pharmacy or the pharmacist’s representative. Students will Covers all areas of oceanographic study. The Administration, Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Faculty complete a total of 130 hours for this internship. primary emphasis is physical oceanography, i.e. Technician Program. Students must have basic waves, tides, currents, shoreline, ocean basins, computer and internet skills along with access to PHR1400______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. ocean sediments and properties of salt water. A high speed internet (MAC offers access onsite). Pharmacy Technician Internship II portion of the course covers marine ecology and Designed to introduce students to the world Prerequisites: Registered as a Pharmacy marine life. of pharmacy where students will gain a broad Technician by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. knowledge of pharmacy practice. PHR1100, PHR1110, PHR1120 and PHR1300 PHS1250______(3 - 4) 5 cr. hrs. with a minimum grade of C and PHR1130 Introductory Chemistry PHR1110______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. and PHR1200 with a minimum grade of C or Prerequisite: MAT0950 or higher-level math Introduction to Pharmacy Lab concurrent enrollment. course with a minimum grade of C, or an ACT Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Designed to provide an introduction to an minimum math score of 19 or eligible placement Technician Program. Students must have basic institutional pharmacy setting. To assist a test score. computer and internet skills along with access to registered pharmacist in filling prescriptions. A presentation of the fundamentals of high speed internet (MAC offers access onsite). Prepare and dispense appropriate medication(s) chemistry for the non-science major who needs Designed to provide students hands-on under direct supervision of the pharmacist. a course in physical science or who wishes to practice of skills required to order, stock, Fill automated dispensing machines, organize broaden his general scientific knowledge. package, compound and otherwise prepare medications, maintain a clean work environment medications in a variety of pharmacy settings. and perform all other job related duties as PHS1270______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. assigned by the pharmacist or the pharmacist’s Introduction to Meteorology PHR1120______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. representative. Students will complete a total of Prerequisite: MAT 0900 with a minimum Pharmacy Calculations 130 hours for this internship. grade of C, or minimum ACT math score of 15 or Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy eligible placement test score. Technician Program. Students must have basic Introduces students to basic concepts of computer and internet skills along with access to Physical Science weather and climate, the components of weather high speed internet (MAC offers access onsite). and covers some of the fundamental laws Designed to provide students with an PHS1130______(4 - 2) 5 cr. hrs. governing weather forecasting. introduction to systems of measurement and Physical Science calculations used in pharmacy practice. Topics Prerequisite: MAT0950 or higher-level math PHS1350______(4 - 3) 5 cr. hrs. include ratio and proportions, days’ supply and course with a minimum grade of C, or ACT General Chemistry I (Fall) dosage determination, flow rates and allegations. minimum math score of 19 or eligible placement Prerequisites: One unit of high school Upon completion of the class, students should test score. chemistry and a minimum ACT math score of 22 be able to properly perform calculations for

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 117 Course Descriptions > PHS-PSY

or eligible placement test score, or concurrent PHS2300______(3 - 4) 5 cr. hrs. enrollment in MAT1230 or higher. High school Introduction to Organic Chemistry Physiology & Health physics is recommended Prerequisite: PHS1250 or equivalent with a A presentation of the fundamentals of minimum grade of C. PHY1120______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. School Health CATALOG chemistry for the science or engineering A brief introduction to modern organic major. The laboratory emphasizes quantitative chemistry for students interested in nutrition, Deals with the structure and functions measurements and procedures. agriculture, biology, human or veterinary of the human body and the principles of its medicine, pharmacy, nursing, medical care. Emphasis is placed on nutrition, chronic Greetings PHS1380______(1 - 3) 2 cr. hrs. technology, health science, home economics and and contagious diseases and reproduction. Qualitative Analysis (Spring) forestry. Three one-hour lectures and two two- Designed to give students a practical knowledge Contact Info Prerequisite: PHS1350 or equivalent with a hour laboratories per week. of personal health care. Will benefit students minimum grade of C. pursuing child-centered careers as children’s Academic The study of the general theories for the PHS2320______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. and adults’ health will be a primary focus of the Calendar qualitative separation and identification of metals. Introductory Organic Chemistry course. Students perform investigations in the laboratory Prerequisites: PHS1250, PHS1350, or About Mineral which are pertinent to and coordinated with the PHS1390 with a minimum grade of C. Area College lecture topics. A brief introduction to modern organic chemistry for students interested in nutrition, Political Science PHS1390______(3 - 3) 4 cr. hrs. agriculture, biology, human or veterinary Admissions & General Chemistry II (Spring) medicine, pharmacy, nursing, medical POS1180______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Records Prerequisite: PHS1350 or equivalent with a technology, health science, home economics and American Political Systems minimum grade of C. forestry. This course does not have a laboratory Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Support A continuation of PHS1350 covering more component. following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Services advanced subject matter with the emphasis reading or eligible placement test score, or a placed on equilibrium. PHS2350______(3 - 6) 5 cr. hrs. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, Tuition, Organic Chemistry I (Fall) or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level Financial PHS1400______(4 - 2) 5 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: PHS1390 or equivalent with a semester credit hours. Assistance Earth Science minimum grade of C. A required course of all students pursuing the Prerequisite: MAT0900, or Learning Center The first half of a two semester course where AA, AAT or AGS degree; covers local, state and Student Life modules MAT0020, MAT0030 and MAT0040, or the theory of the fundamental reactions of national government systems. Satisfies the U.S. higher-level math course with a minimum grade organic compounds are studied and practiced. and Missouri constitution requirements. Academic & of C, or a minimum ACT math score of 15 or Designed for the student who has chosen General College eligible placement test score. chemistry or chemical engineering as a major An introduction to the earth sciences field of study. Also for the student who has Policies emphasizing the structure, materials and history chosen a field of study such as dentistry, pre- Psychology of the earth, its place in the solar system and the medicine, or pharmacy, where organic chemistry Arts & Sciences processes that occur in shaping the earth. Four is a supporting subject. Three lectures and two PSY1040______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. Division one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory three-hour labs per week. Mental Health First Aid per week. Students will learn how to administer “first aid” Career & PHS2360______(3 - 6) 5 cr. hrs. to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis Technical Ed. PHS1420______(3 - 2) 4 cr. hrs. Organic Chemistry II (Spring) situation and/or who are in the early stages of a Division College Physics I (Fall) Prerequisite: PHS2350 or equivalent with a mental health disorder. Prerequisite: MAT1230 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C. Course minimum grade of C. A continuation of PHS2350. The second half PSY1060______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. Descriptions An introduction to the nature of physical of a two semester course where the theory of the Success Over Stress thinking and selected topics in mechanics, fundamental reactions of organic compounds are Students will gain an understanding of stress statics, dynamics, heat and thermodynamics, studied and practiced. Three lectures and two in its many forms and develop ways to help Administration, themselves and others deal with stress, both Faculty oscillatory motion and sound. Three lectures and three-hour labs per week. one two-hour lab per week. proactively and retroactively. PHS2410______(3 - 4) 5 cr. hrs. PHS1440______(3 - 2) 4 cr. hrs. Physical Geology PSY1130______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. College Physics II (Spring) Prerequisite: MAT0900, or Learning Center General Psychology I Prerequisite: PHS1420 with a minimum grade modules MAT0020, MAT0030 and MAT0040, or Prerequisite: Must have met one of the of C. higher level math course with a minimum grade following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT A continuation of PHS1420, with emphasis of C, or a minimum ACT math score of 15 or reading or eligible placement test score, or a on electricity, magnetism, optics and modern eligible placement test score. minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, physics. An introductory course in geology or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level emphasizing Earth’s crust, structures and semester credit hours. PHS2230______(4 - 2) 4 cr. hrs. surficial processes. Includes a laboratory study A broad overview of the general field of General Physics I (Spring) of common minerals and rocks, topographic psychology and fundamental principles of human Prerequisite: MAT2150 with a minimum grade and geologic maps. Three lectures and two two- behavior. Includes the biology of behavior, of C or concurrent enrollment. hour laboratories per week. When field trips are learning and memory, emotion and motivation, An introductory course designed to meet the scheduled, the laboratory time may be extended growth and development, individual personality, needs of physical science or engineering majors. to three hours total. psychopathology and treatment of mental illness. Newtonian mechanics, heat and thermodynamics and introductory mechanical wave motion are PHS2420______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. PSY1140______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. included. Three lecture hours, one problem Earth Science I General Psychology II session and one laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MAT0900, or Learning Center Prerequisites: PSY1130 with a minimum modules MAT0020, MAT0030 and MAT0040, or grade of C and one of the following: a minimum PHS2240______(4 - 2) 4 cr. hrs. higher-level math course with a minimum grade score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible General Physics II (Fall) of C, or a minimum ACT math score of 15 or placement test score, or a minimum grade of C Prerequisites: PHS2230 and MAT2150 with a eligible placement test score. in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or have minimum grade of C. An introduction to the earth sciences earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. A continuation of PHS2230 that includes wave emphasizing structure, materials, history of the A more intensive examination of the principles motion and sound, electricity and magnetism and earth and the processes that occur in shaping and theories of human behavior studied in light phenomena. the earth and oceanography. General Psychology I. Covers a broad spectrum of interest areas in psychology to help the student bridge the gap between principles, theories and the real world. Emphasis is placed

118 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Course Descriptions > PSY-PTA

on developing advanced knowledge and skills of current research (including Health People 2010) PTA2242______(4 - 2) 5 cr. hrs. scientific analysis, library research and clarity of and practical applications. Lecture, reflective Therapeutic Exercise I with Lab scientific writing. writing, observations and group presentations Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. are utilized to enhance learning. A study of the various common orthopedic

CATALOG PSY1160______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. diagnoses encountered by PTs and PTSs Applied Psychology PTA1062______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. including special tests, peripheral joint Application of psychological principles and Basic Patient Care with Lab mobilization, therapeutic exercise, interventions theory to modern-day settings and everyday life Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. and progression. Principles of neurological Greetings with emphasis on personal adjustment, stress Provides building blocks for the student control over sensation, perception, motor control, and health, development, social influences, physical therapist assistant. Topics include balance, coordination, functional mobility and Contact Info interpersonal communication, intimate a review of basic medical terminology, an ambulation are examined. Common neurological relationships, careers and work. introduction to proper documentation, legal diagnosis and treatment interventions are Academic and ethical issues as they pertain to physical explored. Calendar PSY1250______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. therapist assistants, the Americans with Human Growth and Development Disabilities Act and professional communication PTA2260______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. About Mineral Prerequisite: Must have met one of the as part of a healthcare team. It also covers Trends and Issues in Physical Therapy Area College following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT basic concepts such as CPR, positioning, body Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. reading or eligible placement test score, or a mechanics and transfers, infection control, This seminar gives students the opportunity Admissions & minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or standard precautions and aseptic technique, vital to explore current issues and trends in the field Records ENG0090, or have earned 24 degree college- signs, wound care, bandaging and dressing, vital of physical therapy, as well as some trends that level semester credit hours. signs, wheelchair management, gait training, are being used less and less. This exploration Provides the student with a lifespan approach safety and massage. is facilitated by guest lectures from local Support to development. Examines major psychological professionals in the field. Services issues, theories and research concerning PTA1080______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Physical Agents and Modalities with Lab PTA2282______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. Tuition, Influences on physical, cognitive, personality and Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. Clinical Practice II Financial social development are analyzed. Introduces theory and practical information Prerequisites: Acceptance into PTA program Assistance about various modalities and physical agents and PTA1100 with a minimum grade of C. PSY2000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. commonly used in physical therapy practice. Second in a series of four focused clinical Student Life Abnormal Psychology Basic scientific and physiologic principles experiences in an approved clinical site, this Prerequisites: PSY1130 with a minimum supporting the use of physical agents are full-time (160 hours over four weeks) clinical Academic & grade of C and one of the following: a minimum explored. Indications, contraindications and provides the student with the opportunity to General College score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible precautions for the use of each modality are further apply technical skills in the clinical Policies placement test score, or a minimum grade of C presented. The physiology of pain and how setting. Emphasis is on appropriate professional in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or have modalities affect it are also explored. behaviors, working as a member of a health Arts & Sciences earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. care team and continuing to connect theoretical A survey of various psychological disorders, PTA1100______(1 - 1) 1 cr. hr. knowledge to direct patient care. The student will Division including their signs, symptoms, causes and Clinical Practice I work under the direct supervision of a licensed treatment, as well as the theoretical perspectives Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. physical therapy professional. Career & through which these disorders are viewed. Legal First in a series of three focused clinical Technical Ed. and ethical issues are also discussed along with experiences in an approved clinical site, this PTA2302______(4 - 2) 4 cr. hrs. Division other controversial topics in the field. part-time clinical provides the student with a first Therapeutic Exercise II opportunity for hands-on patient care. Emphasis Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program Course is on connecting theoretical knowledge to direct and PTA2242 with a minimum grade of C. Descriptions patient care. The student will work under the Explores the specialty topics of pediatrics, Physical Therapist direct supervision of a licensed physical therapy cardiopulmonary physical therapy, hydrotherapy, Administration, professional. women’s health, treatment of lymphedema and Faculty Assistant the essentials of prosthetics and orthotics. PTA2210______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. PTA1000______(5 - 0) 5 cr. hrs. Health and Disease PTA2320______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Anatomy and Physiology for PTA Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA Program. PTA as a Profession Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. The combination of the current Health and Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. An introductory course examining the Disease I and Health and Disease II to meet Provides an in-depth look into the role structural, histological and chemical composition accreditation standards for the Physical Therapy and scope of practice of the physical therapy of the systems of the human body, with particular Assistance Program. This course is strictly for assistant. Legal and ethical issues guiding emphasis on systems as they are encountered the PTA Program. professional behavior and conduct are explored by a physical therapy assistant. in more detail and the health care delivery PTA2220______(4 - 2) 4 cr. hrs. system is further examined. Documentation skills PTA1002______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. Functions of Anatomy and Kinesiology with necessary to be successful in the clinic are also Introduction to Physical Therapy Assisting Lab reinforced. Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. Introduces the student to the roles of the An in-depth study of the science of human PTA2340______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. PTA, PT and other health care professionals. structure and function, with a particular focus Special Problems in PTA Focuses on the study of professional behaviors on the musculoskeletal system. Data collection Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. supported by documents from the APTA, regarding musculoskeletal function is explored, This seminar gives students the opportunity upholding ethical practices, abiding by applicable particularly goniometry and manual muscle to explore current issues and student areas laws and maintaining patient confidentiality. testing, which are used to measure the of interest in the field lectures from local Other topics include communication strategies, effectiveness of physical therapy interventions professionals in the field. patient diversity and issue related to disability over time. services. Students are introduced to SOAP note PTA2362______(Arranged) 4 cr. hrs. documentation. PTA2224______(2 - 2) 2 cr. hrs. Clinical Practice III Tests and Measures Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA Program PTA1040______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. and PTA2282 with a minimum grade of C. Human Development Provides training in goniometry techniques, Third in a series of four focused clinical Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. manual muscle testing procedures and palpation experiences in an approved clinical site, this Explores the cognitive, emotional, physical of bony landmarks and soft tissue structures six-week, full-time (40 hours/week) clinical and social factors that affect human growth as well as other selected tests and measures provides the student with one of two culminating and development across the lifespan, from commonly utilized in physical therapy. opportunities to apply technical skills in a clinical conception to death. Emphasis is on theories,

Mineral Area College CATALOG 2016-2018 119 Course Descriptions > PTA-RDL

setting before entering the workforce. Emphasis backgrounds in ethics. Principles, practices Practice experiments are designed to provide is on appropriate professional behaviors, and policies of the health care organization(s) patient care and assessment, competent working as a member of a health care team and will be examined and discussed in addition performance of radiologic imaging and total continuing to connect theoretical knowledge to to the professional responsibilities of the quality management. Levels of competency and

CATALOG direct patient care. The student will work under radiographer. Will examine a variety of ethical outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the direct supervision of a licensed physical issues and dilemmas found in clinical practice. the patient preparatory to, during and following therapy professional. Topics include misconduct, malpractice, legal the radiologic procedure. Rotation through the and professional standards and the ASRT computed tomography department will occur. Greetings PTA2400______(Arranged) 4 cr. hrs. scope of practice. The importance of proper Clinical Practice IV documentation and informed consent is RDL2022______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Contact Info Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program emphasized. Radiographic Equipment and PTA2362 with a minimum grade of C. Prerequisite: RDL1260 with a minimum grade Academic Final in a series of four focused clinical RDL1102______(Arranged) 6 cr. hrs. of C. Calendar experiences in an approved clinical site, this six- Clinical I Designed to establish the nature and week, full-time (40 hours/week) clinical provides Prerequisite: Acceptance into Radiology characteristics of radiation, X-ray production About Mineral the student with a culminating opportunity program. and the fundamentals of photon interactions Area College to apply technical skills in a clinical setting Through structured competency-based clinical with matter as well as advanced knowledge before entering the workforce. Emphasis is on assignments, concepts of team practice, patient- in radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile and appropriate professional behaviors, working as centered clinical practice, radiation protection tomographic equipment and design. Admissions & a member of a health care team and continuing and professional development are discussed, Records to connect theoretical knowledge to direct examined and evaluated. Students will begin RDL2040______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. patient care. The student will work under the working on patients in the Radiology Department Radiographic Procedures III Support direct supervision of a licensed physical therapy at their assignment clinical site. Prerequisite: RDL1240 with a minimum grade Services professional. of C. RDL1220______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Provides the knowledge base necessary Tuition, Radiographic Exposure I to perform skull and facial bones radiographic Financial Prerequisite: Acceptance into Radiology procedures, including basic computed Assistance Radiologic Technology program. tomography (CT) and special studies. Designed to establish a knowledge base in Consideration is given to the evaluation of Student Life RDL1022______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. factors that govern and influence the production optimal diagnostic images. Radiation Protection and Biology and recording of radiologic images. Academic & Prerequisite: Acceptance into Radiology RDL2080______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. General College program. RDL1240______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Radiographic Exposure II Content is designed to present an overview of Radiographic Procedures II Prerequisite: RDL1220 with a minimum grade Policies the principles of radiation protection including the Prerequisite: RDL1060 with a minimum grade of C. responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, of C. Continue to establish factors that govern Arts & Sciences personnel and the public. Radiation health Provides the knowledge base necessary to and influence the production and recording of Division and safety requirements of federal and state perform spine and thoracic region radiographic radiologic images. regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies and procedures. Consideration is given to the Career & health care organizations are incorporated and evaluation of optimal diagnostic images. RDL2100______(Arranged) 6 cr. hrs. Technical Ed. to also provide an overview of the principles of Clinical IV Division the interaction of radiation with living systems. RDL1260______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: RDL1400 with a minimum grade Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues Radiographic Physics I of C. Course and the body as a whole are presented. Factors Prerequisite: Acceptance into Radiology Designed to further apply, critically analyze, Descriptions affecting biological response are presented, program. integrate, synthesize and evaluate more complex including acute and chronic effects of radiation. Designed to establish a basic knowledge of concepts and theories. Practice experiments are Administration, atomic structure and terminology. designed to provide an advanced level of patient Faculty RDL1040______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. care and assessment. Levels of competency and Radiographic Anatomy I RDL1270______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of Prerequisite: Acceptance into Radiology Imaging Acquisition the patient preparatory to, during and following program. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Radiology the radiologic procedure. Students will finish Designed to establish a knowledge base program. rotations through modalities. in anatomy and physiology. Components of An understanding of the components, the cells, tissue organs and systems will be principles and operation of film and digital RDL2240______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. described and discussed. imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Cross Sectional Anatomy Factors that impact acquisition, display, archiving Prerequisite: Acceptance into Radiology RDL1060______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. and retrieval are discussed. Guidelines for program. Radiographic Procedures I selecting exposure factors and evaluating images Provides entry-level radiography students with Prerequisite: Acceptance into Radiology within a digital system assist to bridge between principles related to computer tomography (CT) program. film-based and digital system quality systems, imaging. Provides the knowledge base necessary Principles of digital system quality assurance and to perform standard extremity radiographic maintenance are presented. Film imaging with RDL2260______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. procedures. Consideration is given to the related accessories is also emphasized. Radiographic Anatomy II evaluation of optimal diagnostic images. Prerequisite: RDL1040 with a minimum grade RDL1300______(Arranged) 6 cr. hrs. of C. RDL1082______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Clinical II Designed to establish an advanced Introduction to Radiology and Patient Care Prerequisite: RDL1100 with a minimum grade knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Further Prerequisite: Acceptance into Radiology of C. discussion of bones, cardiovascular and other program. Designed to develop, apply, critically analyze, systems will be described. Basic concepts of patient care, including integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts consideration for the physical and psychological and theories in the performance of radiologic RDL2280______(Arranged) 6 cr. hrs. needs of the patient and family. Routine and procedures working toward clinical competence. Clinical V emergency patient care procedures will be Students will begin rotations through modalities Prerequisite: RDL2100 with a minimum grade described, as well as infection control procedures and continue working with patients. of C. utilizing standard precautions. The role of the Students will finish all mandatory radiographer in patient education is identified. RDL1400______(Arranged) 5 cr. hrs. competencies, rechecks and objectives to fulfill Also, to provide an overview of the foundations Clinical III requirements to sit for the American Registered in radiology and the practitioner’s role in the Prerequisite: RDL1300 with a minimum grade Radiologic Technologists exam. Students will health care delivery system and the fundamental of C. have achieved the highest level of preparation

120 CATALOG 2016-2018 Mineral Area College Course Descriptions > RDL-SOC

and patient care skills to become Registered technology industries to perform experiments in SWK2020______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Technologists. the laboratory and to solve given problems. Policy and Politics Prerequisite: SWK1000 and minimum score RDL2400______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. RET2000______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. of 18 on the ACT reading or a minimum score of

CATALOG Radiology Registry Review Bioprocess Practices 81 on the Compass reading or minimum grade of Prerequisite: Must be a second-year radiology Prerequisite: RET1040 with a minimum grade C in RDG0900 or ENG0990 or have previously student. of C or concurrent enrollment. earned 24 degree applicable college-level Provides each participant with the Designed to provide students with a historical semester credit hours. Greetings comprehensive review of the art of science perspective and investigations into early Provides an examination of social welfare and diagnostic Radiologic Technology and a applications of biofuels like biodiesel, ethanol, policy development. Will focus on historical Contact Info step-by-step method of preparation for the methanol, methane and hydrogen. Emphasis factors, value assumptions and social-political- successful completion of the American Registry is placed on the study of biochemical methods economic contexts. Specific social issues in the Academic of Radiologic Technologists Registry Examination involved in the generation of products. Students field of human services will be explored and Calendar RT (R). will investigate the potential of different raw related to policy development. The processes materials and plants as fuel sources, examine and skills necessary for examination and About Mineral the process through which plant matter is evaluation of programs/policies (federal, state, Area College Reading converted into fuel. local) will be emphasized. Admissions & RET2020______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. Records RDG0750______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Solar Energy Systems Introduction to College Reading Prerequisite: RET1040 with a minimum grade Sociology Prerequisite: Compass or ACT score on file. of C or concurrent enrollment. Support The focus of this course is to develop Introduces the student to solar electricity SOC1060______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. Services vocabulary and improve comprehension. production, storage and conversion for use. A Alcohol and College Life Additional areas of emphasis include developing brief review of electrical/electronics, voltage, Students will examine issues related to Tuition, personal fluency and reading independence. current laws and formulas along with solar alcohol and drug use in college and how they Financial energy discussion and hands-on work, will can affect students physically, psychologically Assistance RDG0900______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. help the student to construct and repair solar and socially. College Reading and Study Skills electrical/electronic systems. Student Life Prerequisite: ACT Score 12-17, or eligible SOC1130______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. placement test score, or RDG0750 with a RET2040______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. General Sociology Academic & minimum grade of C. Wind Energy Systems Prerequisite: Must have met one of the General College Designed to help students develop higher Prerequisite RET 1040 with a minimum grade following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Policies level reading and thinking skills applicable of C or concurrent enrollment. reading or eligible placement test score, or a in a variety of settings. Coursework focuses Introduces the student to wind electricity minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or Arts & Sciences on increasing reading efficiency through the production, storage and conversion for use. A ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, improvement of vocabulary and comprehension. brief review of electrical/ electronics, voltage, or have earned 24 college-level semester credit Division Additionally, emphasis is placed on building study current laws and formulas along with wind hours. skills germane to college level coursework. energy discussion and hands on, will help the Systematically examines behavior and human Career & student to construct and repair wind electrical/ groups, particularly the influence of culture, Technical Ed. electronic systems. socialization, social structure, stratification, social Division institutions, differentiated by race, ethnicity, Renewable Energy gender, class, region and sociocultural change Course upon people’s attitudes and behaviors. Descriptions Technology Social Work SOC1230______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Administration, RET1000______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. SWK1000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Social Problems (Spring) Faculty Introduction to Renewable Energy Introduction to Social Work Prerequisite: Must have met one of the Technology Prerequisite: Must have met one of the following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT Designed to provide students with an following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or eligible placement test score, or a introduction and comprehensive overview of reading or eligible placement test score, or a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, energy (forms of energy, uses of energy, sources minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level of energy) and specific types of energy including ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, semester hours. biomass, geothermal, wind power, solar power, or have earned 24 college-level semester credit Designed to look at specific areas of major fuel cells and hydropower. Emphasis will be hours. American social problems. Proposed problems to placed on the exploration of principles and A survey course designed to introduce the be studied include: drugs, crime and delinquency, concepts as well as the application of energy student to the field of social work. Offers an mental disorders, sexual behavior, race relations, concepts and practices through the completion overview of the settings in which social workers family problems, poverty, war and peace. of experiments, learning exercises, field trips, practice, the populations they serve and the writing activities and design projects in emerging various problems they address. Major topics SOC1240______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. renewable energy technologies. Primary topics include the history and development of the social Substance Abuse/Modern Society include defining, storing and moving energy; work profession, foundations of knowledge and Prerequisite: PSY1130 or SOC1130 with a renewable energy, production and costs, professional values and ethics. minimum grade of C and one of the following: conservation, assessments, chemical, thermal a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or energy, electrical, radiant energy, fossil fuels, SWK2000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. eligible placement test score, or a minimum biomass, wind energy. Theories and Skills in Helping grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, Prerequisites: SWK1000 with a minimum or have earned 24 college-level semester credit RET1020______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. grade of C or instructor consent and one of the hours. Instrumentation Principles following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT An overview of the drug problems in America Designed to provide students with an reading or a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, and its institutions. Included is an explanation introduction to instrumentation and measurement ENG0990, or ENG0090, or have earned 24 of drug actions within the human body and tools utilized in modern biofuels production college-level semester credit hours. frequently observed manifestations of drug facilities. Assists students in developing skills Introduction to the methodology used in the dependency and usage as well as the study of related to the management, measuring energy, helping profession with emphasis on effective drug abuse prevention programs. basic control elements, control systems and interpersonal communication, interviewing and open and close loop circuitry. Students will development of basic helping skills. A process- SOC1540______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. demonstrate the ability to use the instruments oriented approach to solving individual, family Introduction to Cultural Anthropology and technologies of renewable energy and community problems will be employed. Introduction to the study of human cultures

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which aims to demonstrate how the basic a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit and/or Inventor. concepts and techniques developed by or eligible placement test score, RDG0900, anthropologists help us understand societies ENG0990, or ENG0090 with a minimum grade of of various degrees of complexity. Major goals C, or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have TEC1350______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs.

CATALOG are increased awareness of the diversity earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. Introduction to Robotics and flexibility of human cultures through a Introduces students to the concepts of Provides the use and development of comparison of marriage and family, economic, algebra. Includes the concepts of integers, linear robotics within the context of productivity, safety political, religious and language systems. Meets equations, inequalities, exponents, polynomials and emerging commercial applications. Gives Greetings cultural diversity requirement. and factoring. students a basic background of the industrial A flexible, modular, integrated approach to robotic programming. Contact Info SOC1600______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. teaching the traditional Technical or Applied Ethnicity/Cultural Differences in America Physics course. A central core emphasizes both TEC1390______(Arranged) 6 cr. hrs. Academic Prerequisite: Must have met one of the the analogies between basic physical principles Machine Shop III Calendar following: a minimum score of 18 on the ACT and the applications of these principles in Prerequisites: TEC1000 and TEC1160 with a reading or eligible placement test score, or a modern technology. Emphasis is on motion, minimum grade of C. About Mineral minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, energy, linear and rotation. Does not meet the A study of advanced machine tool operations Area College or ENG0090, or have earned 24 college-level math requirement for the AA, AAT and AGS with special emphasis on project planning and semester credit hours. degrees. quality and quantity management. Offered by An in-depth exploration of American ethnic, MAC at UniTec Career Center. Admissions & racial and subcultural diversity with a focus TEC1080______(Arranged) 4 cr. hrs. Records on the social dynamics and consequences Unified Technical Concepts II TEC1430______(Arranged) 6 cr. hrs. of cultural differences. Integrates knowledge Prerequisites: TEC1070 with a minimum Machine Shop IV Support about lifestyles and needs of different groups grade of C or instructor consent. Prerequisites: TEC1000, TEC1160 and Services and their contributions to the American way A continuation of Unified Technical Concepts I, TEC1390 with a minimum grade of C. of life. Includes topics on ethnic relations, the using a flexible, integrated modular approach to An application of the skills gained in the Tuition, Anglo-Saxon concept, African Americans, Native Technical Physics. Emphasis is on gravity, fluid, previous courses in planning, implementing and Financial Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, as well as waves and gases. executing a complete class production project. Assistance gay and lesbian lifestyles, the Amish and cultural Offered by MAC at UniTec Career Center. variance between the West Coast and the Old TEC1100______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. Student Life South. Meets cultural diversity requirement. Technical Internship I TEC1490______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. Prerequisites: PAW1060 with a minimum Survey Writing Skills/Legal Problems Academic & SOC1620______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. grade of C or concurrent enrollment. Designed to enhance writing skills on General College Human Diversity Supervised occupational experience in local survey boundary descriptions and the legal Designed to promote better understanding business, municipal and governmental agencies. knowledge of surveyors regarding applicable Policies and appreciation of human differences through property law. The benefits realized will be comparison of diverse populations based on TEC1160______(Arranged) 6 cr. hrs. better communication between surveyors Arts & Sciences value systems, cultural and ethnic influences, Machine Shop II and attorneys, writing that is more concise Division communication styles, socioeconomic factors, Prerequisite: TEC1000 with a minimum grade and understandable and improved surveyor health risks, disabilities, life stages and other of C. knowledge of the evolving property law affecting Career & types of diversity. Provides a multidisciplinary A continuation of TEC1000 involving greater their profession. Technical Ed. knowledge base and perspectives that include depth in the use of grinders, drill presses, lathes, Division the study of cultural factors that influence human milling machines and shapers. Offered by MAC TEC1500______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. behavior and relationships to help the student at the UniTec Career Center. Plant Layout Course interact more effectively and sensitively with A study of the techniques used to develop Descriptions people from diverse backgrounds. Meets cultural TEC1260______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. efficient arrangement of men, materials and diversity requirement. Topographic and Map Drafting machines in industrial and commercial buildings. Administration, The methods of plotting maps, showing Includes the nature of plant layout, factors Faculty horizontal and vertical control and practice influencing plant layout and how to plan the Technology inputting field data into graphic form. layout emphasis. TEC1300______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. TEC1520______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. TEC1000______(Arranged) 6 cr. hrs. Computer Aided Design/Drafting Construction Methods/Estimating Machine Shop I A self-paced course devoted to learning Introduction to the methods of construction, Introduction to basic machine tool technology. the basic operation of a microcomputer based the estimating of quantities and cost of Includes safety practices, elementary blueprint CAD/D system. Fundamentals of system architectural materials. reading, layout and bench work and use of operation and commands will be stressed. machine tools. TEC1530______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. TEC1320______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Three-Dimensional Modeling CAD/D TEC1040______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. Advanced Comp Aided Design/Drafting Prerequisite: TEC1300 with a minimum grade Technical Writing Prerequisite: TEC1300 with a minimum grade of C. Prerequisite: Minimum ACT score of 18, of C or instructor consent. A self-paced course devoted to learning or ENG0970 or Learning Center modules A continuation of TEC1300 with emphasis on three-dimensional drafting and design based on ENG0240, ENG0250 and ENG0260 with a development of complex drawings for different computer CADD/D system. Emphasis will be on minimum grade of C. engineering specialties. wireframe and solid entity design. Report writing for students majoring in technology. Each student will learn to prepare TEC1330______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. TEC1540______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. clear, concise, complete engineering reports, CAD/D-Special Problems Surveying I including the necessary graphs, tables and Prerequisite: TEC1300 with a minimum grade Introduction to plane surveying with emphasis written material. of C or instructor consent. on field work including use of instruments Will introduce the student to construct and note taking. Necessary computations for TEC1070______(Arranged) 4 cr. hrs. architectural drawings through the use of REVIT mathematically checking results, accuracy and Unified Technical Concepts I software. appearance are stressed. Prerequisites: Must have met one of the following for the math requirement: ACT math TEC1340______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. TEC1550______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. score of 15-18 or eligible placement test score, CAD/D Special Application Programs Surveying II or TEC1900, MAT0900, MAT0920, or Learning Prerequisite: TEC1300 with a minimum grade Prerequisite: TEC1540 with a minimum grade Center modules MAT0020, MAT0030 and of C. of C or instructor consent. MAT0040 with a minimum grade of C and one This course will enhance the student’s ability A continuation of TEC1540 with emphasis of the following for the reading requirement: to utilize all CAD systems. Systems will include: on route surveying. Computation of simple and

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complex horizontal and vertical curves, earthwork documenting their work and communicating TEC1780______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. calculations and design criteria for both highway solutions to peers and members of the Blueprint Reading and rail design are studied. professional community. An introductory course for all Technology students. Interpret mechanical, civil, structural,

CATALOG TEC1560______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. TEC1680______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. plumbing, architectural and electrical/electronic Manufacturing Process/Estimating Civil Engineering and Architecture schematic drawings. The ability to take off A study to emphasize the principles of Prerequisite: TEC1630 with a minimum grade dimensions and part quantities will be stressed. manufacturing processes and their efficient of C. Greetings utilization as applied to engineering products. The study of the design and construction of TEC1790______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. Course content includes: metals, foundry residential and commercial building projects. Basic Numerical Control Programming Contact Info processes, plastics, metalworking processes, The course includes an introduction to many of Covers good N/C machining practices, measurement and inspection, welding and the varied factors involved in building design definition of geometric entities and continuous Academic economics of process planning. and construction including building components path programming techniques, such as macros Calendar and systems, structural design, storm water and looping and enabling the student to prepare TEC1570______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. management, site design, utilities and services, simple 3 axis N/C part programs. About Mineral Legal Aspect Survey/Land Boundaries cost estimation, energy efficiency and careers in Area College Development of the legal principles pertaining the design and construction industry. TEC1800______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. to creation, modification and establishment of Advanced Numerical Control Programming Admissions & land boundaries, review of legal responsibilities, TEC1690______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: TEC1770 with a minimum grade Records rights and liabilities of surveyors and review of Introduction to Geographic Information of C. real estate property law pertaining to surveying Systems Will build on material learned in TEC1770 in general. Prerequisite: CIS1050 or equivalent with a to more advanced definitions and topics such Support minimum grade of C. as ruled surfaces, matrices and programming Services TEC1580______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. Students employ engineering and scientific techniques needed to create N/C programs Quality Control/Testing Fundamentals concepts in the solution of engineering design in MasterCam for complex parts to be Tuition, A study of the principles used to insure a problems. They develop problem-solving skills manufactured on 3, 4 and 5 axis N/C machines. Financial good quality product and an introduction to and apply their knowledge of research and Assistance basic laboratory equipment procedures. Course design to create solutions to various challenges, TEC1810______(Arranged) 2 cr. hrs. content includes: simple quality control and documenting their work and communicating N/C Planning and Tooling Student Life inspection tests, types of quality control systems, solutions to peers and members of the Prerequisite: TEC1770 with a minimum grade sampling plans, organizations aspects and professional community. of C. Academic & reliability study. An introductory course for machine tool General College TEC1710______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. option majors to learn the pre-plan flow of N/C Policies TEC1590______(2 - 0) 2 cr. hrs. Computer Integrated Manufacturing operations necessary to the programming of Legal Principles/Roles in Surveying Deepens the skills and knowledge of an complex parts. Student will be introduced to Designed to enhance knowledge of a engineering student within the context of tooling concepts pertaining specifically to N/C Arts & Sciences surveyor’s role in court and a legal update efficiently creating the products all around us. manufactured parts. Division on applicable boundary/property law. The Students build upon their Computer Aided benefits realized will be better communication Design (CAD) experience through the use of TEC1880______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Career & between surveyors and attorneys, better court Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. Basic Machine Tool Technical Ed. performance for surveyors and improved CAM transforms a digital design into a program A basic course introducing students to Division surveyor knowledge of the evolving boundary that a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mill machine tool technology. Includes measurement and property law affecting their profession in uses to transform a block of raw material into a and layout, bench work, grinding and finishing Course Missouri. product designed by a student. Students learn machines. Descriptions and apply concepts related to integrating robotic TEC1610______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. systems such as Automated Guided Vehicles TEC1890______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Administration, Introduction to Engineering Design (AGV) and robotic arms into manufacturing Advanced Basic Machine Tool Faculty A foundation course in the PLTW Engineering systems. Prerequisites: TEC 1800. Program. Students are introduced to the An advanced course for students who have engineering profession and a common approach TEC1720______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. completed Basic Machine Tool. to the solution of engineering problems, an Mechanisms engineering design process. Utilizing the Prerequisite: TEC1900 with a minimum grade TEC1900______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. activity project-problem-based (APB) teaching of C or instructor consent. Technical Mathematics I and learning pedagogy, students will progress A study of utilizing sources of applying power Prerequisites: Must have met one of the from completing structured activities to solving transmission principles to basic mechanical following for the math requirement: ACT math open-ended projects and problems that require components, fundamental rotary motion and score of 15-18 or eligible placement test score, them to develop planning, documentation, linear and angular displacements. or MAT0900, MAT0920 or Learning Center communication and other professional skills. Modules MAT0020, MAT0030 and MAT0040 with TEC1730______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. a minimum grade of C and one of the following TEC1630______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Problem Analysis for the reading requirement: a minimum score of Principles of Engineering A comprehensive study of the use and 18 on the ACT reading or eligible placement test Prerequisites: Must have met one of the capabilities of the scientific calculator. Areas of score, or a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, following for the math requirement: ACT math emphasis will be to introduce the student to new ENG0990, or ENG0090, or concurrent enrollment score of 15-18 or eligible placement test score, concepts or techniques followed by examples in in RDG0900, or have earned 24 college-level or TEC1900, MAT0090, MAT0920, or Learning problem solving. semester credit hours. Center modules MAT0020, MAT0030 and College mathematics for students majoring MAT0040 with a minimum grade of C and one TEC1770______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. in technology. Includes calculator applications, of the following for the reading requirement: a Computer Numerical Control algebra, geometry, graphical methods and minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading or Prerequisite: TEC1160 with a minimum grade trigonometry. eligible placement test score, or a minimum of C or instructor consent. grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, An introductory course in CNC programming. TEC1910______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. or concurrent enrollment in RDG0900, or have Create manual part programs for a small Technical Mathematics II earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. lathe and milling machine equipped with CNC Prerequisite: TEC1900 with a minimum grade Students employ engineering and scientific controller, use proper coding, acceptable of C. concepts in the solution of engineering design machine practices and programming techniques. A continuation of TEC1900. The major topics problems. They develop problem-solving skills are: advanced algebra, exponents, radicals, and apply their knowledge of research and logarithms, oblique and analytical trigonometry. design to create solutions to various challenges,

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TEC1920______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. TEC2060______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. theater artists including the actor, the director, the Teamwork/Work Communication Fluid Power Math designers, the playwright and the critic. Students Provides students an overview of the soft Prerequisites: TEC2030 with a minimum will develop projects in these areas and attend skills needed to communicate effectively on grade of C and instructor approval. theatre productions.

CATALOG the job in the manufacturing sector. Emphasis Provides a review of basic mathematical is placed on working in a team environment, concepts and expands these concepts to THE1040______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. communication styles and group problem-solving integrate basic and advanced fluid power Beginning Acting strategies. The use of soft skills in a digital formulas. Required for students pursuing Methods of improving vocal and physical Greetings workplace will also be addressed. certifications from the International Fluid Power skills for performance. Students receive training Society (IFPS). Certifications may include the in voice, movement, characterization and play Contact Info TEC1930______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic and Pneumatic analysis. Theater games, improvisations and Manufacturing Safety OSHA 30/HAZCOM Technician. The use of the IFPS’s online short dramatic scenes are emphasized. Academic Designed to complete the requirements for Industrial Training Zone will also be utilized. Calendar certification in OSHA 30-Hour General Industry THE1080______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. and new HAZCOM 2012 changes. The course TEC2070______(1 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. Children’s Theatre (Creative Drama) About Mineral will cover all required topics and focuses on Mobile Hydraulic Troubleshooting A performance and study based class, Area College safety in a manufacturing environment. Prerequisite: TEC2030 with a minimum grade students will review the history and purpose of of C. creative dramatics in the school. Students will TEC1940______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. A combination of lecture and laboratory rehearse and perform one-act plays at area Admissions & Manufacturing Management challenges to provide the student with knowledge elementary schools. Records Designed to introduce students to the of mobile hydraulic troubleshooting. Will expand principles, practices, functions and challenges of upon the Basic Fluid Power class and focus on THE1100______(Arranged) 1 cr. hr. Support manufacturing management. mobile hydraulics applications. Focus will be on Directed Studies in Theatre Arts Services the troubleshooting and diagnostics aspects of Supervised study in the varied aspects of the TEC1950______(1 - 0) 1 cr. hr. components specific to mobile equipment. Other theater under the direct supervision of the theatre Tuition, CLA/CLT Assessment Prep topics covered will include maintenance, field director or technical director in conjunction with Financial Prerequisites: TEC1920, TEC1930 and repairs and shop repairs. MAC’s theatrical productions. This study may Assistance CIS1610 with a minimum grade of C and include acting, directing, costuming, makeup, instructor consent. TEC2120______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. scenic design and construction, stage lighting Student Life Required for students preparing to take Technical Internship II and management. A maximum of six credit hours the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council’s Prerequisite: TEC1100 with a minimum grade may be applied towards graduation if the course Academic & (MSSC) Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) of C. is repeated. General College and/or Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) A supervised occupational experience with assessment. Students will be exposed to MSSC local business. Students shall perform 90 hours THE1120______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Policies learning material through textbooks and lecture. of on-the-job training under the direction of a Stagecraft Course material will include assessment- qualified supervisor in the location approved by Instruction in and operation of equipment Arts & Sciences taking protocol, supply chain logistics at the instructor. Required for the following Associate used in technical theater. Areas include scenery, Division foundational and mid-levels and will align with of Applied Science majors: Automotive lighting, sound, properties and makeup. Lecture, MSSC standard for CLA and CLT. Required as Collision Technology, Automotive Technology, demonstration and hands-on lab experience. Career & the capstone (last course) prior to taking the Construction/Building Technology, Graphic Arts/ Technical Ed. CLA/CLT assessments. Printing Technology, Heating, Air Conditioning THE1200______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Division and Refrigeration Technology and Welding Introduction to Literature: Drama TEC2030______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Technology. An analysis of dramatic form through the Course Basic Fluid Power study of representative genres of theater to aid Descriptions The study of science in transmitting force and/ TEC2130______(1 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. student development of critical capabilities for or motion through the medium of a confined fluid. Hydraulic Systems reading drama. Tragedy, comedy, tragicomedy, Administration, Emphasis will be in gaining technical knowledge Prerequisite: TEC2030 with a minimum grade farce, melodrama, musicals, absurdism and Faculty about the design application and use of fluids as of C. other styles will be studied using specific scripts, power-transmission components. A combination of lecture and laboratory as well as the cultures that gave rise to these challenges provides students with knowledge movements. Reading intensive course. TEC2040______(Arranged) 3 cr. hrs. of industrial hydraulic systems. Will expand Introduction to Process Control on the Basic Fluid Power course and focus THE1300______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Introductory/first level course that covers on hydraulics applications. Focus will also be Directing I the basic principles of process automation and on the troubleshooting aspect of un-loader, An introduction to the position of director in demonstrates the application of these principles pilot operated and counterbalance circuits. theatre. Students will learn how to appraise their in modern industrial practice. Intended to be Other topics include hi-lo pumps, pressure resources, select a play, cast, block, work in both theoretical and practical to show the basic compensated pumps and flushing. union with the technical areas to present a single concepts of process control theory and how point of view, assist actors in creating characters, these concepts are used in daily practice. TEC2140______(1 - 4) 3 cr. hrs. integrate a group of individuals into a cohesive Pneumatic Systems cast, create moving stage pictures and present a TEC2050______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Prerequisite: TEC2030 with a minimum grade production for performance. Engineering Design and Development of C. Prerequisites: CIS1750 and TEC1300 with a A combination of lecture/lab challenges will THE2020______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. minimum grade of C. provide students with knowledge of industrial Script Analysis Introduces students to design and pneumatic systems. Will expand on the Basic Theatrical theory and presents the research development of a product needed to solve a Fluid Power course and focus on pneumatics processes necessary to the consideration of problem. Students, working in design teams, applications. Focus will also be on the any play prior to production, which is necessary will be required to use critical thinking to design troubleshooting aspect of pumps, compressors for all artistic roles that are involved in creating a component from perception through to a and pneumatics in air-over-oil and vacuum a theatrical show. The format provided in class working prototype in order to prove out the systems. will enable the student to take understanding, solution. Students are asked to work from a inspiration and insight from the deconstruction of set design specifications to develop a design a playwright’s work and learn to isolate the plot, approach, building a working prototype, test to characters, actions and design necessities and the design parameters, write a report and give a Theatre possibilities. presentation to a review board. The report must include enough detail to produce the solution. THE1000______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. THE2040______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Introduction to Theatre Acting II A comprehensive introduction to the art of Character development, script analysis and theater examining the roles and contributions of commitment to the role will be the class focus.

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Concentration will be on a short scene and monologue work and critical studies of acting performances on videotape and film.

CATALOG THE2060______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Playwriting A writing intensive course designed to enhance a student’s ability to communicate Greetings through dialogue. Students will study excerpts from scripts, create new material and analyze Contact Info each other’s work. The 10-minute play and one- act formats will be used. Academic Calendar THE2120______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. World Drama About Mineral Students will learn to understand and Area College appreciate the dramatic form through the study of representative plays through theatrical history— Admissions & from the Greeks, Medieval, Renaissance, Early Records European, Modern British and American Drama. Classes are discussion-oriented and the play script is emphasized as a means to dramatic Support productions. Reading intensive course. Meets Services cultural diversity requirement.

Tuition, THE2140______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Financial Theatre History I Assistance Study of the earliest theatre (Greek through Shakespeare). Students will study the primary Student Life theatre movements in the first 2,300 years of recorded theatre. Meets cultural diversity Academic & requirement. General College Policies THE2200______(3 - 0) 3 cr. hrs. Theatre History II Includes theatre after Shakespeare to the Arts & Sciences present. Students will study major movements Division in theatre from the mid-1600s to contemporary plays. Primary emphasis will be on American Career & and European theatre. Secondary coverage will Technical Ed. include Asian and oriental theatre. Meets cultural Division diversity requirement. Course Descriptions Administration, Faculty

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Melynda C. Barks Stephanie Campbell Marc Drye Greetings Business and Office Technology Economics History/Political Science B.S., Southeast Missouri State B.S., Southeast Missouri State B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, Contact Info University, 1999; M.Ed., Central University, 1989; M.S., Southern 1984; M.A., University of Missouri- Methodist State University, 2005; Illinois University, 1998. Columbia, 1991. Academic M.B.A, Missouri Baptist University, Calendar 2008. Giovanni Carollo Mary (Judy) East About Mineral Law Enforcement Academy Potosi Campus Director Area College Danielle Basler B.A., Lindenwood University, 2005; A.A., Mineral Area College, 1983; Mineral Area Council on the Arts, Executive M.S., Lindenwood University, 2006. National College of Education, Admissions & Director/Theater Coordinator 1984-1985; Southeast Missouri State B.F.A., Maryville University, 2002. Records Harry Cecil University, Summer 1985, 1986; B.A., National College of Education, 1988. Music Support B.M., Truman State University, Services Mary Bauwens Director, Perryville Higher Education Center 2005; M.M., University of Missouri- Mark Easter B.S., Southeast Missouri State Tuition, Columbia, 2007. Counselor/Advisor Financial University; M.A.T, Webster University, A.A., Mineral Area College, 1985; 1997. Assistance Brandi Lea Craig B.A., Lindenwood University, 1988; M.Ed., University of Missouri-St. Network Administrator Student Life Alan L. Bayless B.S.B.A., Southeast Missouri State Louis, 2001. Agri-Business University, 2001. Academic & B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, General College Lisa Edburg Policies 1982; M.Ed., University of Missouri- Coordinator of Institutional Research Columbia, 1989. Michelle Dane Academic Advisor, Upward Bound II A.S., Mineral Area College, 1993; Arts & Sciences A.A, Mineral Area College, 2001; B.A., B.S., Central Methodist University, Division Debi Bayless Central Methodist University, 2001; 2004; M.Ed, Central Methodist Director, College Park University, 2007. M.Ed., Central Methodist University, Career & A.S., Mineral Area College, 2001. Technical Ed. 2008. Division Judy Young Edgar Jenny Beck Tanya C. DeGonia History Course Mathematics MCCE Career Education Coordinator A.A., Mineral Area College, 1980; Descriptions B.S., Missouri Southern State B.S., Arkansas State University, B.S.E., Southeast Missouri State University, 2006; M.A., University of Jonesboro AR, 1984; M.Ed. University, 1982; M.A., Southeast Administration, Missouri-Columbia, 2008. Missouri State University, 1997. Faculty Counseling, University of Missouri- St. Louis, 1998; Licensed Professional Esther A. Blum, M.S.N., R.N. Counselor-LPC, 2002. Angela Erickson, M.S.N., R.N. Associate Degree Nursing Associate Degree Nursing B.S.N., University of Missouri- Julia Dill A.S., Jefferson College, 1992; B.S.N., Columbia, 1985; M.S.N., University of Graphic Designer Central Methodist University, 2006; Missouri-Columbia, 1993. A.G.S., Mineral Area College, 2006; M.S.N., Central Methodist University, A.A.T., Mineral Area College, 2013; 2015. Tim Braddy B.A., Central Methodist University, Database Management Systems Coordinator 2014. Connie Evans A.S., Columbia College, 2009; B.S., Academic Advisor, Educational Talent Search II Central Methodist University, 2015. Teri Vineyard Douglas, M.S.N., A.A., Mineral Area College, 1999; B.S.W., University of Missouri- R.N. St. Louis, 2002; B.S., University of Cindy Burnett Director, Allied Health Director, Educational Talent Search I & II A.S., Mineral Area College, 1978; Missouri-St. Louis, 2002. A.A., Mineral Area College, 1992; B.S.N, Southwest Missouri State B.S., Central Methodist University, University, 1980; M.S.N., University of Richard Flotron 2001; M.S., Central Methodist Missouri-Kansas City/St. Louis, 1994. Law Enforcement Academy Training Coordinator, University, 2008. District Police Chief, Criminal Justice Instructor A.A., Jefferson College; B.S., Julie Downs Southeast Missouri State University; Nathan Calkins Career & Technical Education Programs of Study Chemistry Facilitator/Career Counselor M.S., Lindenwood University, 2002. B.A., Truman State University, B.S.W., Southeast Missouri State 2004; Ph.D., University of Missouri- University, 1994; M.S.W., University Columbia, 2010. of Missouri-Columbia, 2000; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; 2004.

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Chad Follis Ryan Harrington Pam Junge, B.S.N., R.N. Agriculture Library Practical Nursing B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, A.A., Mineral Area College, 2004; A.S., Mineral Area College, 2009; 1998; M.S., University of Missouri- B.S.E., Central Methodist University, B.S.N., Maryville University, 2010. CATALOG Columbia, 2001; EdD., University of 2006. Missouri-Columbia, 2014. Sondra Kekec Greetings Cathy Hawn Missouri Foundation for Health Grant Program - Paul S. Fritch Mathematics Chemistry Contact Info Engineering Technology A.A., Mineral Area College, 1988; B.A., University at Buffalo, 2007; M.S., A.A., Mineral Area College, 1991; B.S., Southeast Missouri State University of Notre Dame, 2010. Academic B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 1990; M.N.S., Southeast Calendar University, 1993. Missouri State University, 1996. Andrea Kemper About Mineral Admissions Recruiter Area College Charles Gallaher Amy R. Henson A.A., Mineral Area College, 1997; Theatre Business B.S., Central Methodist University, Admissions & A.A., Mineral Area College, 2001; A.A.S, Jefferson College, 1987; B.S., 2008. Records B.S.E., Missouri State University, Maryville University, 1998; M.B.A., 2003; M.A., Lindenwood, 2010. Maryville University, 2002; Ph.D., Gil Kennon Support University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2013. Services Vice President, College Affairs & Dean of Career Rhonda J. Gamble and Technical Education Tuition, Physiological Sciences Bev Hickam B.S. Ed., Southwest Missouri State Financial B.S., Oklahoma State University, Director, Business & Industry Programs University, 1975; M.S. Ed., University Assistance 1974; M.S., Oklahoma State B.S., Southeast Missouri University, of Missouri-Columbia, 2001. University, 1977; Ph.D., Oklahoma 1975; M.S.E., Southern Illinois Student Life State University, 1984. University, 1999. Ellen Ketcherside, RN, CCRN, MA Associate Degree Nursing Academic & B.S.N., St. Louis University, 1978; General College Anthony Gans Shirley Hofstetter Policies Mass Communications Chief Financial Officer M.A., Webster University, 1982. B.A., Miami University of Ohio, 1976; B.A., Drury University, 1982; M.B.A., Arts & Sciences M.S., Miami University of Ohio, 1978. Columbia College, 2015. Lauren Kieschnick Division Mathematics B.A., Concordia Lutheran College, Jim Gerwitz Melissa Hopkins Career & 1987; M.A.T., Webster University, Technical Ed. Criminal Justice Cataloger, C.H. Cozean Library Division A.A., Mineral Area College, 1995; B.S., Central Methodist University, 1993; Ph.D., Saint Louis University, B.S., Central Methodist College, 1999; 1992; M.A., University of Missouri- 2013. Course M.S., Criminal Justice Administration, Columbia, 2003. Descriptions Lindenwood, 2013. Todd Kline Business Catherine Hutcheson, B.S.N., R.N. Administration, B.A., Southeast Missouri University, Faculty Laura Glasbrenner Associate Degree Nursing English/Oral Communications LPN, Sikeston Public School, 1993; 1989; M.B.A., Missouri Baptist B.A., Truman State University, 2008; R.N., Park College, 1994; B.S.N., University, 2008. M.A., Missouri State University 2010. Southeast Missouri State University, 2001. Christopher Klusmeyer Michael Goldsmith MoWINS Instructor Music Dan Jaycox A.A.S., Mineral Area College, 2006; B.A., Northeast Missouri State Director, Learning Center B.G.S., University of Missouri-St. University, 1992; M.Ed., William B.A., Southeast Missouri State Louis, 1996. Woods University, 2003. University, 2003; M.A., Southeast Missouri State University, 2007. Stephanie Knebel Keith R. Green Biology Manufacturing Technology Pam Jaycox M.S., Southern Illinois University- A.A.S., Jefferson College, 1981. English Edwardsville, 2002; Ph.D., Saint Louis B.A., Southeast Missouri University, University, 2013. Cynthia Greif 2005; M.A., Southeast Missouri Academic Advisor, Educational Talent Search II University, 2007. Steven J. Kurtz A.A., Mineral Area College, 1984; President B.S., Southeast Missouri State Rick Jenkins A.S., Pima Community College, 1986; University, 1990. Controller B.S., University of Arizona, 1988; B.S., Southeast Missouri University, M.B.A., University of Texas-El Paso, 1983. 1991; Ed.D., University of Idaho, Sarah Haas 1998. Director College Communications B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1992.

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Lana LaBruyere Roger K. McMillian Kara Mills Business Education Business and Office Technology Radiology A.A., Mineral Area College, 1992; A.A., Mineral Area College, 1984; A.S., Mineral Area College, 2000; B.S., Arkansas State University, 1994; B.S., Southeast Missouri State B.S., Central Methodist University, CATALOG M.B.A., Webster University, 2005. University, 1986; M.Ed., Southwest 2009. Baptist University, 1999; M.B.A., Missouri Baptist University, 2008. Greetings Judy LaChance Victoria Morgan Financial Aid Learning Management Systems Coordinator Contact Info A.A., Mineral Area College, 2006; Dean Meenach A.A.S., Jefferson College, 1993; B.S., Central Methodist University, EMS Education A.A., Jefferson College, 1999; B.A., Academic 2009; M.S., Central Methodist A.A.S., St. Louis Community College, Columbia College, 2006; M.Ed., Calendar University, 2012. 2005; R.N., Excelsior College, 2007; University of Missouri-Columbia, Emergency Medical Technician, St. 2008. About Mineral Louis Community College; B.S.N., Area College Debra Lee Staff Interpreter, Instructor Chamberlain College of Nursing, Emily Murdock Admissions & A.A., St. Louis Community College 2010. English Records at FV, 1991; B.S., Central Methodist B.A., Truman State University, 2008; University, 2006; M.B.A., Northwest M.A., Truman State University, 2010. Elizabeth Mell Support Missouri State University, 2011. Career Advisor Services A.A., Mineral Area College, 1986; Kathryn Neff B.S.W., Southeast Missouri State Tuition, Lisa Leftridge Director, Human Resources Financial Director, ACCESS University, 1995; M.S.W., University of B.S.B.A., University of Missouri- Assistance A.A., Mineral Area College, 1991; Missouri-St. Louis, 2007. Columbia, 1995; BJ, University of B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, Missouri-Columbia, 1995; M.B.A., Student Life 1994; M.Ed., University of Missouri- Mary Jean Merrill-Doss University of Missouri-St.Louis, 2004. Columbia, 1996. Dean, Student Services Academic & A.A., Mineral Area College, 1984; General College Rebecca Neighbors Policies James Long B.S., Southern Illinois University- Director, Upward Bound I & II Academic Advisor, Educational Talent Search I & II Carbondale, 1984; Graduate A.A., Mineral Area College, 1994; Arts & Sciences A.A.T., Mineral Area College, 2012; Studies, Southern Illinois University- B.S., Southeast Missouri State Division B.S., University of Missouri, 2015. Carbondale, 1984-88; M.A.T., Webster University, 1996; M.S.W, Saint Louis University, 1993; Doctoral Studies, University, 2001. Career & Nova Southeastern University- Technical Ed. Jayne Mahnken, B.S.N., R.N. Ft. Lauderdale, 1998-2001, University Practical Nursing Division of Missouri-St. Louis, 2003. Joel Nivens A.A., Southeast Missouri State Director/Potosi Learning Center Course University, 1984; B.S.N., Southeast A.A, Mineral Area College, 1993; Descriptions Missouri State University, 2007. Ellen Miller B.S.E., Missouri Baptist University, Reading 2010; M.Ed., Central Methodist Administration, B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 2014. Faculty Chad Majeske University, 2006; M.A.T., Missouri Academic Advisor Upward Bound Baptist University, 2010. B.S., Eastern Michigan University, Jeremy Partney 2003; M.T.D., Idaho State University, Director, Wellness Center 2011. Jay Miller A.G.S., Mineral Area College, 1998; English B.S., University of Missouri-St. A.A., North Seattle Community Louis, 2002; M.S., Central Methodist Jennifer Majeske College, 1987; B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 2013. Coordinator/Pharmacy Technician Program University, 1990; M.A., Baylor A.S., Idaho State University, 2011; University, 1993; Ph.D., Wayne State B.A., Idaho State University, 2012. University, 2000. Nancy M. Petersen Biology & Life Science B.S.E., Southeast Missouri State Jeffrey McCreary Director of Public Safety Tina Miller University, 1983; M.N.S., Southeast MoWINS Grant Program Support Specialist Missouri State University, 1992. A.A.S., Jefferson College, 2002; B.S., A.G.S., Mineral Area College, 2008. Bellevue University, 2006. Chad Pipkin Chad Mills Director, Information Technology Patricia McFarlin Athletic Director Computer Services B.S., Southeast Missouri State A.A., Mineral Area College, 1995; University, 2001. A.S., Mineral Area College, 1996; B.S., McKendree University, 1998; B.S., Central Methodist University, M.S. Ed., Missouri Baptist University, 2002; M.S., Central Methodist 2010. Deborah Portell University, 2007. Assistant Director, Financial Aid A.S., Mineral Area College, 2001; B.S., Central Methodist University, 2010.

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Pam Reeder Brandon Scheldt Sarah Stahl Registrar English Modern Foreign Languages - Spanish B.L.S., St. Edwards University, 1989; B.A., University of Kentucky, 2001; B.A., Grand Valley State University, M.Ed., Cleveland State University, M.A., Southeast Missouri State 2007; M.A., Ohio State University, CATALOG 2005. University, 2009. 2011.

Greetings Marcella D. Rehkop Chris T. Schmitt Melissa Stetina Director, Fredericktown Outreach Center Training Coordinator/Law Enforcement Academy Academic Advisor, Upward Bound II Contact Info Northland Pioneer College, 1974; B.A., Central Methodist College, 1993; A.A., Mineral Area College, 1993; Jefferson College, 1987; A.A., Mineral M.S., Lindenwood University, 2010. B.S.W., University of Missouri-St. Academic Area College, 1990; B.S., Central Louis, 1995. Calendar Methodist College, 1995; Southeast Karen Ruth Seaber Missouri State University, 1997; English Luke Strege About Mineral Webster University, 1997; M.A., Area College B.S., University of Memphis, 1982; Head Men’s Basketball Coach Webster University, 1999; SP.E., M.A., Southeast Missouri State B.S., University of Wisconsin- Admissions & William Woods University, 2010. University, 2004. La Crosse, 1999. Records William J. Richardson Denise G. Sebastian Support Mathematics Diana I. Stuart Services Director, Financial Aid Dean, Arts & Sciences/AQIP Liaison B.S.E., Southeast Missouri State A.S., Mineral Area College, 1982; A.A., Mineral Area College, 1983; University, 1976; M.A.T., Webster Tuition, B.S., Central Methodist College at B.S.Ed., Southwest Missouri State Financial University, 1997. Mineral Area College, 1998; M.B.A., University, 1984; M.A., Arkansas State Assistance Missouri Baptist University, 2012. University, 1988; Southeast Missouri Tami K. Roberts-Simmons State University, 1989; Ed.D., Webster Student Life Computer Information Systems Scott Sebaugh University, 2012. B.S., Southeast Missouri State Computer Programming Academic & University, 1989; M.A.T., Webster General College A.A.S., Jefferson College, 1987; University, 2000. Sadonya Suttles, M.S.N., R.N. Policies B.S., St. Louis University, 1992; M.A., Nursing Hybrid Webster University, 1996. A.S., Mineral Area College, 2005; Arts & Sciences Jodi Rowland B.S.N., Central Methodist University, Division Biology Alison Sheets 2012; M.S.N., Central Methodist B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 2015. Career & MoWINS Grant Program Support Specialist University, 2008; M.N.S., Southeast B. S., Northwestern State University, Technical Ed. Missouri State University, 2011. Division 1994. Paula Thompson, B.S.N., R.N. Practical Nursing Course Doug Ruess Julie Sheets A.D.N., Mineral Area College, 2006; Descriptions Coordinator, Criminal Justice Programs Director, Admissions B.S.N., Central Methodist University, B.S., Central Missouri State B.S., Murray State University, 1997; 2010. Administration, University, 1993; M.S., Lindenwood M.Ed., Central Methodist College, Faculty University, 2005. 2003. Kevin Thurman Director of Development George A. Saum Jennifer Sikes A.G.S., Mineral Area College, 1991; Physics & Engineering Child Development B.S., Southeast Missouri State B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, A.A., Mineral Area College, 2000; University, 1994. 1953; M.A., University of Missouri- B.S., Central Methodist University, Columbia, 1955; Ph.D., University of 2001; M.Ed., William Woods Missouri-Columbia, 1958. Christa Tinsley University, 2004. Academic Advisor, Educational Talent Search B.S., Southeast Missouri State N. Elizabeth Saunders Teresa Skaggs University, 1994. Missouri Foundation for Health Grant Placement Director, Career Advisor Program - Biology A.A., Mineral Area College, 1988; B.A., University of Kentucky, 1986; Pamela Watkins B.S., Southern Missouri State Director, Continuing Education B.S., Marshall University, 2003; M.S., University, 1990. Southern Illinois University, 2005. B.S., University of the Ozarks, 1998; Graduate Studies, University of Matthew D. Sopko Arkansas, 2009 to present. Brian Scheidt Director, EXCEL Student Support Services Geology/Earth Science B.S., Southeast Missouri State A.S., Joliet Junior College, 1996; B.S., Traci Weissmueller University, 1980; M.A., Southern Admissions Advisor Eastern Illinois University, 1998; M.S., Illinois University, 1984; Doctoral Southern Illinois University, 2003. B.S., Southeast Missouri State Studies, University of Missouri-St. University, 2007. Louis, 1999-2002.

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Kevin White Andrea Yates, B.S.N., R.N. Music Nursing Hybrid B.M.E., Murray State University, A.S., Mineral Area College, 2006; 1983; M.M., Loyola University - New B.S.N., Southeast Missouri State CATALOG Orleans, 1988; D.M.A., University of University, 2010. South Carolina, 1996. Greetings Shawn Young Barry Wilfong Education Contact Info Facilities Director B.S., Southeast Missouri State A.A., Mineral Area College, 1982; University, 1997; M.Ed., Southwest Academic B.S., University of Missouri, 1985. Baptist University, 1999; Ed.D, Calendar Missouri Baptist University, 2012. About Mineral Stacy Wilfong Area College Radiology A.S., Mineral Area College, 2003; Admissions & B.S.E., University of Arkansas, 2000; Records M.A.T., University of St. Mary, 2009. Support Services Margaret L. Williams Chemistry Tuition, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Financial 1979-81; B.S., University of Missouri- Assistance Rolla, 1984; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Rolla, 1993. Student Life Academic & Jim Wilson General College Art Policies B.F.A., Kansas City Art Institute, 1967; M.F.A., Boston University, 1971. Arts & Sciences Division Rodney Wilson Tutor/Academic Advisor, EXCEL Student Support Career & Services Technical Ed. Division A.A., Mineral Area College, 1988; B.S., Southeast Missouri State Course University, 1990; M.A., University of Descriptions Missouri, 1995. Administration, Faculty D. Lynne Wisdom Business A.A., Mineral Area College, 2001; B.S., Central Methodist University, 2003; M.B.A., Webster University, 2004.

C. Denise Wright English A.A.S., Mineral Area College, 1973; A.A., Mineral Area College, 1999; B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 2001; M.A., Southeast Missouri State University, 2008.

John W. Wright Learning Center Math Lab Coordinator A.A., Mineral Area College, 2007; B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 2009; M.S., University of Alabama, 2014.

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