2017-2018 Century College Course Catalog

3300 Century Avenue North, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 651.779.3300 • 800.228.1978 • century.edu NOTICE:

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

2 Century College 2017–2018 Contents

Chapter 1 General Information...... 4

Chapter 2 Admissions and Registration ...... 6 Admission...... 6 Course Placement Testing Services ...... 9 Orientation and Registration ...... 12 Costs...... 13 Refunds ...... 14-15

Chapter 3 Student Services and Resources ...... 16 Admission Services ...... 16 myCentury Student Portal System/Email ...... 16 Advising, Counseling, & Career Center...... 17 Career Services ...... 17 Degree Audit Reporting System and Transferology ...... 18 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Advocate ...... 18 Financial Aid for Students ...... 18 GPS LifePlan...... 20 Health Service ...... 20 Records & Registration Office...... 20 Services for Students with Disabilities...... 21 TRIO Programs ...... 21 Student Resource Centers ...... 21 Transportation and Additional Services ...... 23 Child Care...... 23

Chapter 4 Academic Policies...... 25 Graduation Requirements ...... 29 Standards of Academic Progress...... 32

Chapter 5 Educational Programs ...... 34 Educational Program Comparison ...... 34 Program Requirements...... 34 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum...... 35 Preparation for a Bachelor’s Degree ...... 36 Associate in Arts Degree...... 38 Associate in Fine Arts Degree...... 39 Associate in Science Degree...... 39 Associate in Applied Science Degree ...... 40 Certificates and Diplomas ...... 41

Chapter 6 Programs of Study ...... 42 Chapter 7 Course Descriptions...... 43 Chapter 8 Continuing Education and Customized Training ...... 148 Chapter 9 College Administration and Faculty ...... 150 Chapter 10 Minnesota State ...... 156 Chapter 11 Student Handbook ...... 157 Chapter 12 Transfer Guide...... 165

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Mission Statement

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

This means: • We inspire students to learn and to develop as whole people: intellectually, physically, and emotionally. • We inspire students to continue learning throughout life. • We prepare and empower students to be successful by helping them develop knowledge, skills and abilities needed to enter or progress within the work force or to transfer to a four-year institution, and to adapt and thrive in our increasingly diverse and with integrity and caring, accepting ever-changing world. Vision Statement people where they are and moving them Values Statement forward without sacrificing standards or To be a national leader in transforming expectations; bringing joy, honesty, and understanding to our work. The Century College community lives through an innovative, rigorous, and compassionate approach to education. values: • inspiring learning This means: • broadening perspectives • We continually strive to strengthen and Accreditation • pursuing excellence improve the positive impact we have on our students and community: transforming • responding to community needs Century College is accredited by the Higher their lives, as well as our own, through Learning Commission, a commission of • achieving goals our work. the North Central Association of Colleges • transforming lives • We will become known nationally as an and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, • celebrating achievement institution that “makes a difference”. Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; • We continually strive to innovate – finding phone 800.621.7440. This facilitates the new and more effective ways to educate transfer of credit to Minnesota universities and serve students. and colleges as well as to institutions • We sustain rigor in our work – holding throughout the United States. Additionally, high standards and expectations for both the Century College Nursing Program is our students and for ourselves. accredited by the National League for • We approach our work with compassion – Nursing Accrediting Commission; the acknowledging the whole person, working Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene

4 Century College 2017–2018 Programs are accredited by the American Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education Review Board (MAERB); and Dental Association Commission on Dental Education; the Orthotic and Prosthetic the Automotive Service Technology Accreditation (ADA-CODA); the Paramedic Practitioner Programs are accredited by Program has been evaluated by the Program is accredited by the Commission The Commission on Accreditation of Allied National Automotive Technicians Education on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Health Education Programs; the Medical Foundation (NATEF) and is certified by the Programs; the Radiologic Technology Program Assistant Program is accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service is accredited by the Joint Review Committee Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Excellence (ASE). The Kitchen and Bath on Education in Radiologic Technology; Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon Design Program is endorsed by the National the Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician recommendation of the Medical Assistant Kitchen and Bath Association. Programs are accredited by the National

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General Admission Policies & Procedures Century College considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, or disability, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. This institution abides by the provisions of Title IX, federal legislation forbidding discrimination on the basis of sex, and by all other federal and state laws regarding equal opportunity. Students who have graduated from high school or the equivalent (GED certificate holders) as well as current high school students who meet the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program criteria or supplemental enrollment criteria Steps to a 3. Submit Official Transcripts: are eligible for admission to Century 651.779.3908 College. Students will be charged a Successful Start • High School Transcript/GED $20.00 application fee. Certificate- Submit to Admissions Office an official high school transcript/ Programs fill on a first come, first- 1. Apply for Admission: 651.773.1700 GED certificate after graduation. Call served basis unless otherwise noted. Complete a Century College application Admissions at 651.773.1700 for more Admission to the college does not for admission at www.century.edu/apply/ information. guarantee admission to a specific major or complete a paper copy and return it to • College or University Transcripts- or program. the Admissions Office. Next pay the $20 Transfer students will need to provide application fee. After your application transcripts from each college/institution All applicants must submit an has been processed, you will receive attended sent directly to the Transfer application for admission either your student ID number in the mail along Student Services/DARS Office. Your online or to the Admissions Office. with instructions for activating your intent, visiting or degree seeking, will Immunization documentation is required Minnesota State Star ID account. If you determine whether an unofficial or if applicants were born after 1956, but have attended another Minnesota State official document is required. For more not required if applicants graduated school and have an active Star ID you will information go to: www.century.edu/ from a Minnesota high school in 1997 not need to obtain a new Star ID account. admissions/transfer-student. or after. 2. Apply for Financial Aid: (if needed) • Or call the Transfer Student Services/ 651.779.3305 DARS Office at 651.779.3908. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa. 4. Take ACCUPLACER Course gov Century College’s financial aid school Placement Tests: 651.779.3352 code is 010546. For more information, go Students must complete the to www.century.edu/finaid. ACCUPLACER Course Placement Tests

6 Century College 2017–2018 prior to registering for courses at Century the current semester or summer and based b. Based on the 2001 Omnibus effective College. The results of your ACCUPLACER on the date the transcript was received. Every January 1, 2002, once a course has Course Placement Tests will provide effort will be made to evaluate transcripts met the criteria necessary for inclusion you with an accurate course placement in time for the next scheduled registration in the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum based on your current skills. Afterwards, session and/or in time for your graduation. (MnTC) in any goal area(s), the course meet with an advisor to learn more about You will be notified via your Century College will be accepted for full credit in your results. For more information go to student email address when your transfer that goal area(s) at Century College. https://www.century.edu/admissions/ credits have been processed and are Completed MnTC goal area(s) and the testing-center. reflected in your degree audit report. 40 credits MnTC package transfer as well. See chapter 5 for more details 5. Complete Orientation: 651.779.3404 eTranscripts: If you have attended or are pertaining to the Minnesota State. All new students to Century College currently attending one or more Minnesota (including transfer students) are required State institution(s), not including the c. Century College will consider for to attend an orientation session. All University of Minnesota, and have applied transfer applicable coursework students must make an online reservation to Century College, your official transcripts transcripted by an accredited college for the orientation session they plan to from that Minnesota State institution may be as “Credit by Examination.” attend. Information about reserving your electronically retrieved by Century College. d. Credit achieved through experiential orientation session will be emailed to you There is no cost for this service. Transcripts learning processes shall be evaluated, prior to the beginning of registration. cannot be electronically retrieved if you have following students’ petitions, according holds on your records from the Minnesota to published national standard guidelines The Nursing, Radiologic Technology, State institution you previously attended established by the American Council on Paramedic, Dental Assisting, Dental including, but not limited to, unpaid balances. Education (ACE), the Council for Adult Hygiene, Medical Assistant, Orthotic & It is your responsibility to ensure that and Experiential Learning (CAEL), or Prosthetic Clinical Applications, Post- your records are free of holds in order for other similar national organizations, as Secondary Enrollment Options and institutions to send or electronically retrieve approved by Minnesota State. Supplemental Enrollment programs your academic transcript. You must notify the e. Competency Based Education (CBE) each have their own applications Century College Transfer Student Services/ credits will transfer as general and admissions requirements. These DARS Office ([email protected]) when your electives unless approved for other programs have limited enrollment and records have been cleared for retrieval. admission is not guaranteed. These distribution requirements. 3. Comparability: Courses approved for programs may require students to take TRANSFER STANDARDS the Century College ACCUPLACER Course transfer must be comparable in nature, 1. Transfer credit from institutions Placement Tests, regardless of previous content, and level and match at least accredited by regional associations (North college credits earned. 75% of the content and goals of the Central, Middle States, etc.) will normally course syllabus for which students are International students must see the be accepted by Century College subject to seeking equivalent credit. International Student section for limitations in this catalog. 4. Time limit: General education and elective application details. 2. Treatment of grades: Grades earned prior credits shall have no transfer time limit. TRANSFER STUDENT APPLICANTS to transfer are evaluated according to the 5. Timeliness: The timeliness of credits applied to career programs will be Students seeking a degree, diploma, or following standards: considered when evaluating transfer certificate and who have previously attended a. All college courses in which students credits. Technical career courses must a college(s) must have official transcripts have received a grade of A, B, C, or have been taken within the past five sent directly from the institution to the D shall be considered for transfer years to qualify for transfer and to fulfill Transfer Student Services/DARS Office evaluation. Grades of P shall be technical program requirements. at Century College, or if hand-carried by accepted as earned credit. No F grade 6. Equivalency: The number of transfer students, transcripts must be delivered course credits will be accepted in credits granted per course shall not unopened with the official seal intact. transfer. Programs with their own exceed the number granted by the Student copies and faxed transcripts are not application standards may accept originating institution. considered official. transfer grades differently. Transfer 7. Conversion: The conversion of quarter If you are transferring credits to Century GPA is not used in computing Century cumulative GPA. Returning students hours to semester hours is 0.667 for each College and plan to complete a degree or quarter hour. program at Century College, your official who have not received a course-by- 8. Repeated courses: When students transcript(s) will be evaluated as long as you course evaluation should see a Century transfer courses and later successfully are enrolled in courses at Century College for College advisor/counselor.

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repeat a course at Century College, Enrollment Options (PSEO) students. This placement on the ACCUPLACER only credit from Century College will be program is used primarily by PSEO students ESL Test. The minimum placement granted. enrolling during the summer. Students are for admission is ESOL 30s in all 9. Applicability: Coursework accepted in responsible for all costs. For an enrollment components of the test including: transfer may not always be applicable packet outlining application procedures and grammar, reading and listening. toward a specific program. deadlines, please contact the Admissions e. Students transferring from a U.S. Office at 651.773.1700. 10. Appeals: Students have the right college who have completed college- to appeal transfer evaluations. Call INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICANTS level English composition and Reading 651.779.3908 for a Transfer Course courses with grades of C or better may Evaluation Appeal Form or see the college Prospective international students seeking an be waived from submitting official test website under “Transfer Students.” I-20 Form for full time F-1 visa status will be scores as listed above. considered for admission after submitting the NONDEGREE-SEEKING APPLICANTS following: 4. A Financial Guarantee along with (NOT PLANNING TO EARN A CENTURY supporting bank documents or proof of 1. The International Student Application COLLEGE DEGREE, DIPLOMA OR support. Students must demonstrate for Admission Forms are available from CERTIFICATE) they have sufficient financial resources the Admissions Office or online at available to pay for tuition, fees, books, Students who have completed other college https://www.century.edu/admissions/ room and board, transportation, and all work and want to use the credits to improve international-student. incidental expenses before they can be their registration priority must have official admitted to Century College. transcripts sent directly from the college(s) to 2. Official transcripts from each secondary school/high school, college, university, and the Transfer Student Services/DARS Office Once admitted to Century College, English as a Second Language program before the deadlines. For deadlines, see international students are required to attended. Transcripts must be sent section: Transfer Student Applicants. purchase the Minnesota State International directly from the institution to Century Student Injury and Sickness Insurance in College. If students intend to transfer APPLICANTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED addition to providing proof of immunization international education credits to Century, IN HIGH SCHOOL: POST SECONDARY for diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, they must request an evaluation through ENROLLMENT OPTIONS (PSEO) and rubella. International students will be World Education Services at www.wes. The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (high required to take a Tuberculin Skin Test to org or Educational Credential Evaluators, school options program) enables 11th and determine exposure to tuberculosis during at www.ece.org, to request transcript 12th grade students who meet PSEO-specific their first semester. evaluations. (NOTE: Students who have admissions requirements to enroll in courses entered the United States to attend a In addition to complying with all Century for secondary school credit. PSEO is NOT an college or university other than Century College policies related to academic open enrollment program. College must successfully complete one performance and student conduct, Students must meet specific minimum quarter/semester of academic work prior international students are required by law requirements to qualify for PSEO. The specific to transferring to Century College). to remain in compliance with all regulations purposes of this program are to promote put forth by the United States Citizenship 3. Proof of English proficiency in the form of rigorous educational pursuits and provide a & Immigration Services that pertain to their an official TOEFL score, MELAB score, or wider variety of options for students. student status. IELTS score. Scores must be sent directly This program is not available during the to Century College from the testing Minnesota Cooperative Admissions summer session. However, students may organization. Program (MnCAP) – University of enroll under supplemental enrollment Minnesota guidelines (see below) during the summer. a. Acceptable minimum scores for TOEFL Century College and the University of For an enrollment packet outlining PSEO are: 500 (paper test), 173 (computer) Minnesota have signed an agreement application procedures, deadlines and and 61 (IBT). that will simplify transfers and improve requirements, students should contact b. Acceptable minimum score for educational options for college students. their high school guidance counselor and MELAB is 70. the Century College Admissions Office at Individual agreements have been established 651.773.1700. c. Acceptable minimum score for with the Colleges of Biological Sciences, IELTS is 5.5. Design, Education and Human Development, SUPPLEMENTAL ENROLLMENT Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource d. English proficiency for prospective Sciences, Liberal Arts and Science and Students may qualify for supplemental international students may also be Engineering on the Twin Cities Campus of the enrollment but must meet the same determined by sufficient course entrance requirements as Post Secondary University of Minnesota.

8 Century College 2017–2018 Joint admission allows students who meet Based on the ESL Placement Testing results, Mathematics ACCUPLACER scores and admission requirements to enter a community students may be placed in reading, writing, ACT Mathematics scores are valid for two college and have the same opportunity to and listening courses with the English for calendar years, inclusive of the current enter upper division university programs Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program calendar year (four (4) semesters, following as students who enter the University of to strengthen English language skills necessary the test date excluding summer session). Minnesota as freshmen. Students must to maximize their academic success. Reading ACCUPLACER scores are valid complete designated courses and maintain Students who score greater than 110 on the indefinitely at Century College and ACT requisite grade point averages. reading section of the ESL version of the test reading scores are valid for three calendar Students who begin their studies at Century will be branched into the non-ESL version years, inclusive of the current calendar year College have four years in which to transfer of the reading test. This is considered a (six (6) semesters, following the test date to the University of Minnesota. For more continuation of the test and not a retest. excluding summer session). information, contact any Century College Writing course placement will be determined After this period of time, if a student has not advisor/counselor. by the ESL ACCUPLACER Sentence Meaning begun taking the required developmental and Language Usage tests along with a courses, the appropriate ACCUPLACER writing sample completed at Century College. Course Placement Test(s) must be retaken. Course Placement Adult Basic Education Students may submit valid ACCUPLACER results from another testing location and/or Testing Services Students whose ACCUPLACER Course ACT score report(s) to Century College at the Placement Test results are at the Adult Basic time they apply for admission. Education (ABE) level in reading (0-31) must COURSE PLACEMENT TESTING see an Academic Advisor or Counselor. An official copy of a student’s ACCUPLACER results must be mailed, or faxed Course placement testing is the method Students may not enroll in courses at Century 651.779.5811 to the Century College Testing employed to assist students in understanding College until they demonstrate readiness in Center from the institution where they took their academic readiness and to help ensure reading. Demonstrated readiness in reading the course placement test. A copy of a that they are placed into courses that will is achieved by retaking the Course Placement student’s ACT scores must be hand carried, support their academic success. Students Test and scoring above the ABE level. mailed, or faxed 651.779.5811 to the Century must complete the ACCUPLACER Course Students must have a valid picture ID to College Testing Center. Placement Tests in Reading and Mathematics take the course placement tests. If students prior to registering for courses at Century Prospective students enrolling in one course do not have a Century College Student ID College. For exemptions, see sections for their own enrichment and do not intent number, they will have to complete a Century Students with Previously Earned College to complete a degree/program at Century College application prior to taking the Credit and Qualifying Score Reports for College are not required to take the course course placement tests. Century College has Course Placement Test Exemptions. placement tests, providing the course mandatory placement into courses based on they are interested in does not have any Students must begin any course work at test results. (Exception: High school students prerequisites pertaining to course placement their course placement levels. Students may applying for PSEO or the Supplemental testing. However, should these students find not register for courses above their course Enrollment Program do NOT need to provide that they wish to expand their educational placement levels. a Century ID number, nor have completed pursuits; it is highly recommended that they an application.) Children are not allowed take the course placement test. Failure to Students Who Are Non-Native in the testing center, and must not be left do so may result in delays in registering for Speakers of English unattended anywhere on campus. desired classes that have placement testing Lack of English skills will not be a barrier ACCUPLACER, ACCUPLACER ESL, Companion requirements. Students must meet established to admission or participation. In order to to ACCUPLACER, and the ACT test are course prerequisites and may be required to eliminate barriers we take appropriate approved for course placement purposes by complete Course Placement Testing. measures to evaluate each student’s ability Minnesota State Placement Director and to participate and benefit through course Committee and Century College. Preparation for Course Placement placement testing and advising/counseling. Testing Students who are non-native speakers of Time Limits on Course Placement Test These course placement tests are important English and who have had fewer than eight Score Validity because it is the method employed to assist (8) years of education in the United States ESL ACCUPLACER scores are valid for three students in understanding their academic must complete the ACCUPLACER ESL Course calendar years, inclusive of the current year readiness and to help ensure that they are Placement Test. (six (6) semesters, following the test date placed into courses that will support their excluding summer session). academic success. Generally, students

651.779.3300 9 2 Admissions and Registration may benefit from becoming familiar with COURSE PLACEMENT TESTING FOR any specific course prerequisites. To meet the testing format and may wish to review STUDENTS WITH PREVIOUSLY EARNED prerequisites for some Mathematics and sample test questions at web sites listed COLLEGE CREDIT science courses, students may be required on the Century College Testing Center web Students who have completed college credits to complete the Mathematics Course page: https://www.century.edu/admissions/ and/or who have earned an Associate in Placement Test. testing-center or at accuplacer.org. Arts or Bachelor degree from a regionally 5. Reading and Mathematics Course Note: The College does not endorse these accredited institution(s) may not need Placement Tests are not required for sites or require students to make special to complete some parts of the Course students who have received a qualifying preparation for the course placement testing Placement Test. Previously earned credit score in the associated academic skill process. may include college or university courses, area for: Advanced Placement (AP), International a. 3 or higher on the AP exam ACCUPLACER Course Placement Baccalaureate (IB), and College Level Test Scores Examination Program (CLEP). b. 4 or higher for IB course(s) c. 50 or higher on CLEP exam Students will receive a printed report of Students planning to complete a degree/ their course placement test scores upon program at Century College are required to 6. Students who have international completion of testing. The report indicates submit official transcripts from all institutions education credentials are required to the course placement test scores along with previously attended and/or score reports for complete Course Placement Testing. the appropriate course placements. Course AP, IB, and CLEP. Transcripts/score reports If students intend to transfer international placement test scores will be maintained in must be submitted to the Transfer Student education credits to Century, they must the students’ files at Century. Students must Services/DARS Office at Century College. request an evaluation of their transcripts bring their course placement test score report through World Education Services (WES) or to New Student Orientation to present proof Students may be exempt from parts of the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) for of testing and to register according to their Course Placement Test for the following credits earned outside the United States. course placement. reasons: Refer to the WES website at wes.org or the 1. Reading Course Placement Testing is not Course Placement Test Advising ECE website at ece.org. required for students who have completed Upon completion of course placement testing, the following transfer courses with a QUALIFYING SCORE REPORTS FOR students will meet with an Advisor to review grade of C or higher: COURSE PLACEMENT TEST EXEMPTIONS their scores and learn about resulting course placement levels. Additionally, Advisors will • college composition course equivalent Students interested in possible exemptions provide students with direction on completing to ENGL1021 Composition I from Course Placement Testing may submit valid ACCUPLACER results from another specific entrance steps and help students • college reading course equivalent testing location and/or ACT score report(s) brainstorm initial ideas for first semester to RDNG1000 Critical Reading and to Century College at the time they apply for courses. The Advising, Counseling and Career Thinking for College Center is located in W2410 and course admission. Qualifying ACT score information placement test advising is on a walk-in basis. 2. Reading Course Placement Testing is not includes: required for students who have completed Students must bring their course placement Reading Course Placement Testing is not a minimum of three (3) reading intensive test score report. As advising includes required for students who have a sub score transfer courses with grades of B or conversations about a student’s personal and of 21 or higher in the reading component of higher. Reading intensive courses may academic information, advisors ask to meet the ACT. In addition, the student has course include English literature, philosophy, with students on an individual basis in order placement into courses that require college- history, humanities, sciences and the to comply with federal privacy laws. level reading as a prerequisite. social and behavioral sciences. Accommodations for Students Mathematics Course Placement Testing is 3. Mathematics Course Placement Testing with a Disability not required for students who have a sub is not required for students who have score of 22 or higher in the Mathematics Students who need accommodations for earned transfer credits for a college- component of the ACT. In addition, course placement testing due to a disability level mathematics course equivalent to the student has course placement into should contact the Access Center at MATH1025 or higher with a grade of C or introductory college-level Mathematics. 651.779.3354 or 651.779.3477. higher. Course Placement Testing is required for PLEASE NOTE: To receive accommodations, 4. Reading and Mathematics Course students who have ACT scores lower than students must provide the Access Center Placement Tests are not required for the required college-level course placement with appropriate documentation about students who have earned an Associate level in any academic areas. their disability. in Arts or Bachelor degree. However, students are still responsible for meeting

10 Century College 2017–2018 NON-DEGREE-SEEKING/VISITING State colleges and universities). A fee will course placement test score report from the STUDENTS be charged for retesting if the scores are original testing and retest should be taken Students must meet established course valid. Students will not be charged to retest to the department faculty representative to prerequisites and may be required to if their scores have expired. make an appointment for the next step in complete Course Placement Testing. Students with ABE results after retaking the the appeal process. A student’s placement ACCUPLACER Course Placement Tests may into a course can only be appealed once per Students planning to take one course or discipline. a few courses and who do not intend to appeal for a third opportunity to test in a complete a degree/program at Century 12-month period by providing documentation • For reading, the student must bring the College may provide unofficial or student that they have received tutoring from a Course Placement Appeal form to the copies of their transcript(s) from institutions community resource such as ABE or other Reading/Student Success Department previously attended or score reports for AP, (i.e., online) interventions. and make a two-hour appointment for an interview and an evaluation of reading IB, CLEP to determine any course placement Students who score greater than 110 on the and textbook processing skills. The results exemptions. Century College does not retain reading section of the ESL version of the test of the evaluation and the interview will unofficial transcripts. will be branched into the non-ESL version be used by the Reading/Student Success of the reading test. This is considered a Department for course placement. COURSE PLACEMENT RETESTING AND continuation of the test and not a retest. APPEALS PROCESS • For mathematics, the student must bring The appeal process is determined by Students who are dissatisfied with any the Course Placement Appeal form to the the Reading, Mathematics, and ESOL of their Course Placement Test scores Mathematics Department and make a departments respectively. After retesting, may retest in each section (reading or two-hour appointment to complete an exam if students wish to appeal a specific mathematics) once in a 12-month period, in the appropriate course. The results of course placement, they must fill out the regardless of where the original test was this test will be used by the Mathematics Course Placement Appeal form. The Course administered (including other Minnesota Department for course placement. Placement Appeal form and printouts of their

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• For ESOL, students must see the class sections, look up and print their class before the first day of the semester. Wait ESOL Advisor. schedules, look up their grades, add and drop listing is not available for late start courses. classes, and withdraw online. Please check Please see website for more information. Judgments concerning the appeal shall rest Century’s website for instructions and details solely with the Reading, Mathematics, or at century.edu. ESOL Department faculty, respectively. Each department shall keep a record of appeals Returning students register in order of the Change of Registration and their results for year-end reporting number of credits earned. The returning purposes. The appeal process itself may students’ priority registration schedule is Adding Courses take place by appointment before or during published prior to each semester online at the semester. However, if an appeal results century.edu Counselors, advisors, or program Courses may be added during the first five in a course change, the student may add advisors are available by appointment and days of fall and spring semester and the or change courses only within the drop-add quick-stop to help students plan a program first three days of summer session. Students period during the first week of each semester. prior to registration and on a quick-stop should register carefully. Students are liable basis during registration. Call the Advising, for tuition/fees for any registered courses. Counseling, & Career Center or contact the Students must cancel/drop their registration program advisor for more information. online or at the Records Office if they do not Orientation plan to attend. Late adds will be processed Registration will not be permitted for only with the approval/signature of the returning students with financial, library, instructor and the appropriate academic Orientation provides new students with an or academic holds on their records. It is Dean. Students must be on the grade sheet opportunity to get acquainted with Century the students’ responsibility to satisfy any at the end of the term in order to receive a College. During the session, students will obligation to the college before registering grade, regardless of attendance. Instructors’ learn about the many resources and student and/or requesting a transcript. signatures are not required to add day life offerings provided for all students, courses before the semester begins or during become familiar with campus policies and New students register by attending an the first three days of the semester, unless deadline dates for financial aid and tuition, orientation. Students will be given a short consent of instructor is normally required. and have an opportunity to meet with an overview of the college, which covers Instructors’ signatures are required beginning advisor to go over course selections for their essential Century information and have the fourth day of the fall and spring semester first semester. After attending orientation, the opportunity to meet with an advisor/ for day courses. Instructors’ signatures are students will feel more prepared to begin counselor and/or program advisor for required to add evening, Saturday, alternative their first semester at Century. help with first semester course selection. Completion of the college course placement start courses, and all summer session testing is required prior to attending courses after the first class meeting. orientation. Dropping Courses Registration Transfer students have the opportunity Courses may be dropped through the first five to complete an online orientation and days of the semester/session without the registration process. For more information Students should register carefully. Students instructor’s permission and dropped courses about the online orientation and registration are liable for tuition/fees for any registered will not be recorded on students’ transcripts. courses. Students must cancel/drop their process, students can visit century.edu/ registration at the Records Office, online or admissions. Withdrawals from Courses in-person if they do not plan to attend. For (Student-Initiated) Wait lists registration information regarding auditing, Students are expected to withdraw from a If a class is full, students have the option repeating courses and credit loads, please course as soon as possible after their last to add themselves to a wait list to be see Chapter 4, Academic Policies and active participation. Students who withdraw notified if a seat becomes available. Information. For specific course descriptions, from courses after the first five days of Students will be notified at their Century course prerequisites and course restrictions, the semester will have the grade of W College email address as their position on see Chapter 7, Course Descriptions. recorded on their transcripts. Students may the wait list moves up. Once a seat in their withdraw (without instructor’s approval) Online and On-Campus Registration wait listed class is offered, they have 24 until three weeks prior to the end of the hours to register (the email will indicate Century College offers interactive online semester unless otherwise specified. No the registration deadline). It is extremely registration for returning students only. If you withdrawals will be permitted during the last important that students monitor their email are a new student, you will register at three weeks of any semester. (Exception: closely so they do not miss their wait list orientation. Students can register for classes, A withdrawal can be processed after the opening. The wait list is shut off the night check for holds on their records, look up open deadline during the current term if there are

12 Century College 2017–2018 special circumstances that prevent further 5. The Business Office has received a participation. Students must complete a Costs scholarship notice to cover tuition and fees. Refund or Late Withdrawal Petition form 6. You have enrolled in the Post-Secondary available at the Business Office and provide The Board of Trustees for Minnesota State Enrollment Options (PSEO) program and a doctor’s statement for injury or illness). establishes the tuition for the state colleges. have submitted your PSEO enrollment form Current tuition and fee rates will be posted on Students who do not process a withdrawal to the Business Office. This form must be the Century College website at century.edu. (W) shall receive the grade assigned by the completed and submitted each semester. instructor. Students having withdrawn from a Tuition Payment Do NOT rely on the college to drop you from course after four weeks may visit thereafter your courses. Students who do not plan on until final exam week with instructor’s All registered students are financially attending registered classes must drop online approval. Withdrawals do not influence GPA, committed for tuition and fees. Students’ at century.edu or complete a drop form in but do negatively impact academic progress registration involves a seat reservation in person at the Records Office up through the (see Chapter 4, Standards of Academic each of their classes, all of which have 5th day of the semester. Progress). a limited number of seats available. In requesting this reservation, students have Note to financial aid recipients: Withdrawing incurred a tuition obligation. Students are Deferred Payment from one or more of your classes may result required to pay tuition and fees unless they Persons whose tuition/fees will be paid in your need to repay funds distributed to you. drop classes by the deadline listed on the by a government agency or established refund policy. Please check the Century organization must notify the Business Office Withdrawals from Courses College website at century.edu for payment so that payment can be deferred. (Instructor-Initiated) information and dates. Students can view If a student never attends or actively their fee statement online at century.edu. Reciprocity participates in a course, the instructor may Click on eServices. Contact the Business Students who are legal residents of record an FN grade to indicate “faculty Office at 651.779.3278 for payment options. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, initiated never-attended”. In cases where an and Manitoba can attend Minnesota public Important note: Students who have not made instructor has evidence that a student has colleges at special tuition rates. Formal payment arrangements by the down payment stopped actively participating in the course, applications must be made according to due date MAY be dropped from all of their and where no student-initiated contact application deadlines and filed with the classes unless at least one of the following has been made, the instructor may assign higher education services office in the conditions is met: an FW grade to indicate “faculty initiated student’s home state. Application procedures withdrawal”. The student has the opportunity 1. You have paid at least 15% or $300 of the and links are available at century.edu. to be reinstated with the instructor’s written amount owed. permission. Withdrawals, FN or FW grades Application Fee do not influence GPA, but do negatively 2. You have applied for the NBS e-cashier A nonrefundable fee is charged at the time of impact academic progress. See Chapter 4, (NELNET) Tuition Management Payment application for all new students applying for Standards of Academic Progress Policy. An Plan and have submitted the required admission. instructor-initiated withdrawal does not down payment. Fee Rates generate tuition reimbursement. 3. Your agency submitted a Third Party Important: Three ways to add, drop and Billing Authorization to the Business The following per-credit fees are charged withdraw with your Star ID and Password: Office. This will defer your charges until each semester: you’re agency billing has been processed. • Minnesota State College Student 1. Via Century’s website at century.edu (click Association (MSCSA): Students are on eServices). 4. You have applied for financial aid at any required to pay a fee to the Minnesota Minnesota State institution. 2. In-person at the Records Office, room State College Student Association. 2220 west campus. NOTE: If you have not sent FAFSA results • Parking (not assessed for online courses): to Century College, you will not be eligible The parking fee supports parking lot 3. Written request with your signature by for financial aid at Century. Even though maintenance and repair. U.S. mail. you will not be dropped, you will still owe • Student Life: This fee supports student Telephone messages or email requests for the amount of tuition and fees for your activity programs, health services, fine Records Office staff are not considered valid registered courses and are responsible for arts programs, symposiums, lounge processing methods. the payment. Students who do not plan on attending registered classes must drop furniture, and day care equipment. online at century.edu or complete a drop • Technology: The technology fee is used form in person at the Records Office up for purchasing instructional equipment through the 5th day of the semester.

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and materials such as computers and Minnesota State institutions, your official Diploma Replacement Fee software, audio-visual equipment, and transcripts can be electronically retrieved by A fee is charged for a replacement library technology. all Minnesota State institutions, including graduation display diploma. • Athletic: This fee provides students the Century College. If you want your Century opportunity to participate as a student- transcript sent to another Minnesota Books and Supplies athlete, through spectatorship, and in State institution, please contact the other Books may be purchased in the Bookstore, other campus sponsored events. institution to find out what their procedure is room 1320 west campus, or online at for them to retrieve your Century transcript. centurycollegebookstore.com Textbooks and Fees are subject to change annually. Current supply costs vary greatly from program to Late Payment Fee fee rates will be posted on the Century program. Contact the program advisors or College website at century.edu. Tuition payments received after the due date bookstore for more specific information. will be subject to a one-time administrative Transcript Processing Fee fee and monthly late fees. Senior Citizen Fee There is a charge for each academic Senior citizens who are 62 years or older, Administrative Fee transcript requested for mailing or pickup legal residents of Minnesota, and who within three business days (approximately A single administrative fee for placing register for credit the day after the first day one week for technical college courses). An students on the college payment plan is of class are charged a nominal fee per credit additional fee is charged for rush/immediate assessed if tuition and fees are not paid in if space is available or no charge if they transcript preparation. You may request full by the due date. audit. If a senior citizen registers prior to delivery of an official, sealed transcript the second day of class, they must pay full Returned Payment Fee online through your student portal, online tuition and fees. through National Student Clearinghouse, by A fee is charged if a payment is returned to mail, fax, or in-person. If you have attended the College due to insufficient funds, closed Canceled Classes or are currently attending one or more account, or any other reason. When a class is canceled, students receive

Refund Policy

Dropping a course or totally payments will be refunded to the same through Higher One based on the withdrawing from school according credit card that was used when tuition disbursement option selected by the to college policies may result in a was paid. Refunds for payments made student when the Century Choice Card refund of tuition and fees. Credit card by cash and check will be processed was activated.

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

Prior to 1st day of the semester 100% 100% Prior to 1st day of the summer session 100% 100% 1st-5th day of the semester 100% 100% 1st-5th day of the summer session 100% 100% 6th-10th day of the semester 0% 75% 6th-10th day of the summer session 0% 50% 11th-15th day of the semester 0% 50% Remainder of the summer session 0% 0% 16th-20th day of the semester 0% 25% Remainder of the summer session 0% 0% Remainder of the semester 0% 0% Remainder of the summer session 0% 0%

14 Century College 2017–2018 either a phone call, email, or a letter semester, their financial aid is subject to the college. When a Last Date of Attendance can notifying them of the cancellation and the State and Federal financial aid refund policy. not be determined, the college will use the Records Office is notified. If students do not Under this policy, students earn financial aid 50% point of the term. register for another class in its place, tuition in proportion to the time they are enrolled up Timeframe for R2T4 calculation: Federal and fees will be refunded. Students do not to the 60 percent point. The unearned share regulation requires the college to calculate have to petition for a refund. of the federal financial aid must be returned the Return to Title IV refunds within 30 to the program from which it was paid as days of determining an official or unofficial Special Course Fees prescribed by federal regulations in the withdrawal date. With the approval of the Minnesota following order: State board, Century College may require Post Withdrawal Disbursement: In some cases, 1. Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan special fees to cover supply costs, field a student may withdraw from all courses trip expenses, loss or breakage to college 2. Federal Subsidized Direct Loan before aid has disbursed. A post withdrawal property, physical education expenses, 3. PLUS Loan disbursement is done when a student shows private music instruction or technology fees. 4. Federal Pell Grant they have withdrawn from all of their classes Fees will be established before the semester 5. Federal SEOG prior to financial aid disbursement but began registration period and will be indicated in the attendance in all courses and are qualified class listing at century.edu. State financial aid programs are refunded to for some (earned) aid. the Minnesota Office of Higher Education/ For Pell grant eligibility only, the earned EXCEPTIONS State of Minnesota. portion of the grant is disbursed to the 100% refunds are given after the first five The student may be required to repay a student account. days of the semester/session, when a class is portion of financial aid they received. For canceled. Refunds other than the scheduled example, if a student withdraws after Federal student loans will be processed amount may be given when there is injury or completing 30% of the term, they are entitled according to the federal student loan illness, or when there is college error. This is to keep approximately 30% of their financial regulations. done through the petition process. Complete aid and must repay the remaining 70%. a Refund or Late Withdrawal Petition form at Refunds for Students in the Business Office, room 2340 west campus. After the 60 percent point of the semester, the Armed Forces Documentation will be required. Refund the student is considered to have earned all Refunds to students who are members of requests must be made by the end of the of the financial aid eligibility and no refund is any branch of the U.S. military reserves and following semester for the course in question. required for withdrawal. who are unable to complete a semester due Note: Refunds are based on the first day of Please contact the Financial Aid Office prior to having been called to active duty shall to the semester/session, not the first day of the to withdrawing if you have any questions the extent possible be provided one of the class (except for late-start classes). regarding your possible repayment obligation. following options: 1. Students may be given a full refund of Late Start Courses: Official Withdrawal: When the student tuition. Students receiving financial aid Courses starting after the first 5 days of the officially withdraws from all courses after who choose this option should be made semester/session. Refunds are calculated the semester begins, the Financial Aid Office aware that they may be liable for any according to the beginning date of the will use the withdrawal date to determine required refunds of state or federal course. 100% refunds are available only the portion of the Federal Title IV aid earned financial aid funds. (or could have been earned) to be used to through the day after the first scheduled 2. Students may be given a grade of pay institutional charges (such as tuition class day. incomplete in a course and complete it and fees). upon release from active duty. Course Short Courses: Unofficial Withdrawal: A student is said to be completion may be accomplished by For short courses running less than three weeks, unofficially withdrawn if they stop attending. independent study or by retaking the 100% refunds are available only through the Faculty report Last Date of Attendance and course without payment of tuition. Under day after the first scheduled class day. the student receives with a FW (faculty federal financial aid policies, a course that reported withdraw) or FN (faculty reported is retaken this way may not be counted Withdrawal from the College/Financial never attended). For a student who has been toward students’ enrollment load. Aid Refund Policy determined to have unofficially withdrawn, 3. If, in the instructor’s judgment, students Please contact the Financial Aid Office prior the date of withdrawal for purposes of have completed sufficient course work to to withdrawing if you have any questions the Return of Title IV refund calculation is earn a grade of C or better, students may regarding your possible repayment obligation. deemed to be the last date of attendance be given credit for completion of a course. If a student completely withdraws from all recorded by the faculty at grading. A grade of credits before the 60 percent point of the F is considered a completed/earned F by the

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Campus News

Cancellation of Classes Classes may be canceled due to an instructor’s illness or faculty professional development activities or other emergencies. When absences are known in advance, instructors will notify students during class periods and give alternative assignments. For unplanned absences, a notice will be posted outside the classroom and on the Century College website at century.edu informing the students that the class will not be held, and it may include special instructions. Cancellation due to inclement weather will be announced on a local radio station (WCCO-830 AM) and posted on the Century College website at century.edu. notice, and performing other administrative Admission Services functions of the college. All Student Email Email is the primary means by which the This email is sent weekly to your The office of Admissions and New Student College communicates important information my.century.edu email account. This assists Services, located in room 2303, West with students; as such, the College has in informing students of important Campus, serves prospective students as provided an email account to every student. reminders, events and activities on well as students preparing for their first The Century address is the only email campus. semester of enrollment at Century. The office address the College will maintain and use provides services pertaining to applications to communicate to students. Vital college Students’ Notices for admission, international students, high communications are sent to students via Bulletin boards are posted around the school student enrollment, applications for their Century email addresses on a regular campuses for students, clubs, and programs requiring supplemental admission basis. Students are held responsible for the college use. For more information contact materials, and New Student Orientation. For information communicated via email. [email protected]. more information, call 651.773.1700. By activating your myCentury account you will gain access to college computers, software, and printers. From the myCentury myCentury Student Portal you will be able to check your email, Portal System/Email manage your personal or shared files on the network, access Library resources, and numerous other services. Century College utilizes many forms of The College encourages all students to communication for official College business activate their account upon admission at such as the U.S. Postal Service, telephone, century.edu/centurydirect/index.aspx and to email, and the Internet. Official College check it often. The account is free. To activate business includes all actions of the College, your myCentury account you will need your including but not limited to providing general Star ID and Password. Go to century.edu and information, course information, disciplinary look for the myCentury Portal link.

16 Century College 2017–2018 enables students to receive credit for all personality inventories are tools to help Advising, Counseling, & lower-division general education upon you identify your interests, abilities, values, Career Center admission to any other Minnesota public learning, and work styles. Counselors will institution and select private and out-of-state help you use the information to explore and institutions. The transfer curriculum includes identify educational and career options. Academic Advising 40 credits, has 10 goal areas and is the Career and Life Planning (CRRS 1010) is a An advisor/counselor will assist you with core of the AA degree. Students who have two-credit course offered at Century each developing an academic plan that fits completed the MnTC or the AA with the MnTC semester. The course will help guide you your needs. Advisors/Counselors have the core and have submitted an application for through the career exploration and decision- professional skills to help you sort through MnTC notation or AA degree graduation will making process. You will learn how to use a variety of academic issues, concerns, and receive a MnTC notation on their academic the GPS LifePlan Career Plan and many other options. This includes program requirements, transcript. (See also Chapter 5, regarding the online resources in addition to Century’s class scheduling, placement testing, transfer MnTC, the AA, AFA, and AS degrees, and Career Center, room 2400 west campus, to planning, and graduation requirements. Transfer. Refer to the Transfer Guide located explore occupational and educational options. Resources are available in the Advising, at the back of the catalog, and mntransfer.org, Encouragement is given to establish and Counseling, & Career Center, room 2410 the Minnesota Transfer website). achieve your life and career goals. West Campus, such as: Personal Counseling • Planning guides that list requirements for Counselors are available in the Advising, certificates, diplomas, and degrees. Personal counseling gives you the opportunity to Counseling, & Career Center, room 2410 enhance your emotional and social development west campus, by appointment or on a • Transfer guides that list Century courses while at Century. Professional counselors quick-stop basis. For more information, that fulfill specific major requirements for facilitate student growth through a supportive call 651.779.3285, and see Career Plan at transfer schools. environment in which students can express gpslifeplan.org/century. • Information guides that describe Century themselves freely and confidentially. You can policies, resources, and advising tips. discuss and explore areas of concern that may Career Center interfere with academic success, such as: The Career Center, room 2400 west campus, Additional resources can be found on the • Transition to college is your resource to gain up-to-date information Education Plan at gpslifeplan.org/century. on careers (for example, employment outlooks • Test anxiety and salary ranges) and educational planning Preparation for Transfer • Chemical abuse (for examples, college catalogs and scholarship It is important for students to know whether information). Computer-assisted career • Time management their courses reflect the latest program guidance programs, such as CAREERwise requirements and how they will transfer to • Stress management Education, and Minnesota Career Information a specific school. The following resources • Relationships System (MCIS) are tools that help you identify are available to help students prepare for your career interests and skills, research transfer: • Identity issues occupations, and prepare for the world of work. • Century advisors/counselors • Mental health For more information call 651.779.3285. • Transferology – www.transferology.com • Veterans’ issues • Century transfer guides Through the counseling experience, Career Services counselors can help you broaden your • Transfer information bulletin boards outside personal perspectives, gain insights, challenge the Advising, Counseling, & Career Center. biases, and develop a sense of purpose Support • College representatives from various consistent with your own values and goals. Career Services is here to help you prepare in-state and out-of-state schools visit Students in crisis are encouraged to come as you seek employment and internship Century to provide information to students. to the Advising, Counseling, & Career experiences through resume development, • Century sponsors transfer fairs throughout Center, room 2410 West Campus, for interview preparation, professional the year where representatives from many immediate short-term counseling. Referrals to development and employer connection schools are in attendance. community agencies will be made when long- opportunities along with our job board The term counseling is needed. See Personal Plan College Central Network. Public colleges and universities in Minnesota at gpslifeplan.org/century. have developed a common general education College Central Network (CCN) Services curriculum called the Minnesota Transfer Career Counseling CCN Services provides a central resource Curriculum (MnTC). Completion of this Century’s counselors are here to assist you for students and alumni to connect with defined transfer curriculum at one institution in your career decision-making. Interest and employers. Career Services can help you set

651.779.3300 17 3 Student Services and Resources up an account that will allow you to access helpful when meeting with counselors and information. You will log into your personal the job-posting opportunities as well as academic advisors. More information about account using e-Services to access your resources for creating a résumé or writing DARS is available on Century’s website at specific information (which is the same a cover letter. Learn more by visiting Career www.century.edu/dars and at the Advising, information college student services personnel Services W2420 or contacting Career Services Counseling, & Career Center. view). You should be very familiar with this at 651.773.1753. site as it contains valuable information on you. TRANSFEROLOGY One to One Support Dashboard gives you a quick summary view WILL MY COURSES TRANSFER? of critical information. We work with students one to one regarding Students who have completed courses resume construction, cover letter writing in higher education want to know which Account Management allows you to and interview skills. We want to support colleges and universities will accept update your personal and log in information. you as you begin to apply for opportunities those courses and apply them to a degree. Courses & Registration allows you to and help you learn how to best present Transferology will provide quick answers from find courses, register for courses, view your your experience, skills and knowledge hundreds of institutions in a streamlined and course cart in Review My Plan, view/modify to a potential employer. To schedule an dynamic interface. www.transferology.com. your class schedule, check registration appointment please contact Career Services holds, view your registration window (when at 651.773.1753. can you register for classes), and view your Workshops/Events registration log (when did you take action on English for Speakers registration activity). Career Services offers a variety of opportunities for you to develop: job of Other Languages Grades and Transcripts allows you to readiness skills, job search preparedness, (ESOL) Advocate check your grades, view your academic opportunities to engage with employers, record, or run a DARS (Interactive Degree and experience professional development. Audit Report). We offer Job and Volunteer Service Fairs, The English for Speakers of Other Languages Financial Aid allows you to view your Skill Workshops, Etiquette Dinners and other (ESOL) Advocate is available to help any financial aid status, tracking letter, financial aid special offerings throughout the year. non-native speaker of English at Century College, even if they have never taken ESOL awards, award letter, estimated award levels For more information go to: https://www. classes. The ESOL Advocate can help if a (how much aid based on enrolled credits), century.edu/support-services/career- student is struggling with any aspect of and loans (request loan funds and completed planning/career-services college (e.g., Accuplacer ESL testing, classes, needed Master Promissory Note and Entrance studying, registration, financial aid). For more Counseling, monitor status of loan). information call 651.747.4087. Bills and Payment shows your account Degree Audit Reporting The ESOL Center is located in E1551-1552 detail (your college bill), make payments, System (DARS) and and is open to all students learning the prepayments, your payment plan and get your English language. The center includes a year end 1098-T tax form. Transferology state-of-the-art Digital Language Lab for Student Employment shows your earnings high-tech voice recording and pronunciation by pay period and allows you access to your practice as well as a regular computer lab for year end W-2 Tax Form. Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) practicing grammar, pronunciation, and word The Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) processing. Lab assistants, nearby teachers, is part of Century’s commitment to academic and student tutors can answer questions advising for students. A DARS report is an about American culture, the English Financial Aid for Students electronic summary of a student’s academic language and provide academic support progress toward completion of a degree or for ESOL classes. For more information call The Financial Aid Office located in room 2201 program. 651.747.4039. west campus assists students in applying for Students may run their own DARS report and receiving financial aid to help pay the anytime on the web through Century’s cost of education. The financial aid website eServices. A DARS report indicates e-Services contains a wealth of information about requirements that have already been application procedures and links to many completed, requirements that remain non-Century sites to make the search for unsatisfied, and how transfer courses fulfill e-Services is an online service for students to financing easier. The office staff can be requirements. The report offers suggestions review all their student service information reached at 651.779.3305 or by email at for appropriate courses that may be taken to such as course registration, grades, financial fi[email protected]. meet specific requirements and is particularly aid, student bills and update your contact

18 Century College 2017–2018 1. APPLICATION PROCESS at century.edu. Students can access to withdrawing if you have any questions application and award information regarding your possible repayment obligation. When to Apply: with their Century password and pin at Changes in Enrollment Students should apply for financial aid after Century College’s e-Services. (Add/Drop/Withdraw) filing their income tax returns but not before Important Note: Receiving the Award Notice January 1st for fall enrollment. Students are When you change your enrollment (add/drop/ is not necessarily the last step for receiving encouraged to apply early and MUST APPLY withdraw), your financial aid eligibility may financial aid. Additional steps are required for ANNUALLY. change. The financial aid source and the date both student loans and student employment. of your drop or withdrawal has an impact How to Apply: See the Century College website for details at on the change of financial aid. Contact the To determine eligibility for grants, loans, and century.edu. Financial Aid Office if you have questions. student employment, students are required Late Start Classes: If you drop a late start to complete the Free Application for Federal 2. FINANCIAL AID POLICIES class before it begins and have been paid Student Aid (FAFSA) and have the results sent financial aid for your enrollment in the class, to Century College. Financial Aid for Summer the Financial Aid Office will recalculate your The FAFSA is completed online at fafsa.gov. A Students may be able to utilize financial aid eligibility and you may have to refund all or signature is required to complete the FAFSA for summer provided the eligibility has not part of the financial aid for the term and can be signed electronically provided the been used for the preceding academic year. Pell Grant Recipients: Federal regulations student (and parent of a dependent student) Students who have a complete financial aid require colleges to establish a Pell Grant has a PIN number. To apply for a PIN, visit application and have registered for summer lock date to determine the courses that pin.ed.gov. The Federal Code to release classes will receive a financial aid award for are counted toward a student’s Pell Grant FAFSA results to Century College is 010546. summer for any eligibility that may exist. eligibility. Century College has established the STUDENTS MUST APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID Students must be registered for at least 6 10th day of class as the lock date. Financial EVERY YEAR. credits to be eligible for a student loan. aid disbursements then begin on the 11th day What to Expect After Applying: Financial Aid for Developmental/ of class based on your lock date enrollment. After the FAFSA is completed online and an Remedial Coursework Dropped courses that are eligible for a tuition email address was provided, the student will Students who are eligible for federal financial refund will have Pell Grant eligibility reduced receive an email in a few days with a secure aid (Pell Grants and Direct Student Loans) can to the new credit level. link to the Student Aid Report (SAR) on the receive financial aid for up to 30 credits of Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy Web. Review the SAR as it is the product of developmental coursework. Developmental/ for Financial Aid Summary: your FAFSA application and contains eligibility remedial courses are numbered below the information. The SAR will not tell you what 100 level (i.e. Math 0030, English 0080). If you The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for your financial aid award is but will tell you have received financial aid for 30 such credits Financial Aid requires that a student maintain important information about the EFC (expected and enroll in additional developmental/ acceptable academic standards in the pursuit family contribution) used to calculate your remedial credits, you will not receive federal of their chosen degree, diploma, or certificate. award, the colleges that you chose to release financial aid for those credits. The student is required to maintain, at a the information to, and/or if more information minimum: Withdrawal from College/ is needed to compile your award. • A cumulative GPA of 2.0, and, Return of Title IV Funds Additional Information/Verification If a student completely withdraws from all • Completion rate of 67% of credits Students may be required to submit additional credits (either officially or unofficially) in a attempted, and documents to complete the financial aid term before the 60% point of that term, the • Have not reached or exceeded 150% of application such as tax transcripts and financial aid disbursed is subject to the federal the maximum credits needed to attain the citizenship status information. The Financial and State “Return of Title IV” policy. Students chosen academic goal (including transfer Aid Office will contact you for more earn financial aid in proportion to the time credits). information if necessary. Failure to respond they are enrolled up to the 60% point. The will result in a delay in determining what unearned share of financial aid is returned to The complete policy and appeal process can financial aid you may be eligible to receive. the programs from which they were paid as be found on the website at century.edu/finaid. Award Notice prescribed by federal and state regulations. The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy The student will be required to repay all The College will determine award for Financial Aid differs from the College’s unearned financial aid. Students also may need eligibility after all documents are Standard for Academic Progress. It is to repay a portion of financial aid they received received and verified and send the possible to be suspended from financial aid if courses are not completed satisfactorily. student an email with instructions on and not be suspended from the College. Please contact the Financial Aid Office prior how to access their award notice online Students can appeal their suspension.

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3. SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID east campus, by calling 651.779.3356, or • Diabetic screens visiting the website at century.edu/foundation/. Federal Pell Grant: • First Aid Outside Agencies: Available to undergraduates only and does • Health education Students are encouraged to seek financial not need to be repaid. • Mental Health counseling & referral assistance from outside sources. Examples Federal Supplemental Educational include Bureau of Indian Affairs, Minnesota • Over-the-counter medications Opportunity Grant (SEOG): Indian Scholarship Program, Department of • Pamphlets on a variety of health issues The SEOG is a grant for exceptional need Rehabilitation Services, and church or local students but has limited availability. The civic organizations. • Pregnancy tests Financial Aid Office determines eligibility on a • Referrals for medical care first-come, first-served basis. • Special needs assistance Minnesota State Grant: GPS LifePlan (Goals + • Stress management State grant assistance for Minnesota residents who have not exceeded four years Plans = Success) • Student insurance information of enrollment past high school. • Triage nursing On-Campus Employment: One of the many resources available to students at Century is the GPS LifePlan. This All visits are confidential. We give tuberculin Part-time employment positions are available free tool is designed to help students stay in skin tests for a fee. We also have a doctor for qualified students from either the Federal school and graduate. Students get answers on campus 3 hours a week to see credit or Minnesota State Workstudy Programs. to their questions, develop goals, make plans, students at no charge. Job openings are posted outside the Financial and find resources they need to be successful The Minnesota College Aid Office. academically, personally, and in their career Immunization Law Federal Direct Loan Programs: objectives. The GPS LifePlan is organized into (Minnesota Statutes Section 135A.014) A low interest loan program is available Career, Education, Finance, Personal, and Since the fall of 1991 there has been a under the Subsidized or Unsubsidized Direct Leadership sections. state mandate for college students to have Loan Programs. Students must be enrolled Students can explore the GPS LifePlan documentation of up-to-date immunization for at least six credits to apply for these through workshops, campus resources, the against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps student loans. First year students can borrow web, or on their phone. When in the website, and rubella, with the exception of students up to $5500 and second year students (after they can explore and save assessments and who graduated from a Minnesota high school earning 30 credits) are eligible for $6500. goals. Visit the GPS LifePlan website at in 1997 or later. LOAN PRORATION: A Federal Direct Loan gpslifeplan.org to start exploring the wealth The newest amendment extends this law borrower is subject to certain prorated loan of resources that are available. It’s time to to provide education about viral hepatitis, limits if the student is enrolled in a program create the life you want to lead. including information about the hepatitis A of study that is less than 30 credits. Loan The GPS LifePlan Center located in room 1230 and B vaccines. For more information, call the limits must also be prorated if the program’s west campus, is a place where students can College Health Service 651.779.3954. duration is equal to or longer than 30 credits attend free workshops in all five areas of the but the borrower is completing the remainder LifePlan, get assistance with and work on of the program in a period of enrollment that ePortfolios, and receive help with developing is shorter than an academic year such as goals. Records & with a fall term graduation. Registration Office 4. ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES Health Service The Records Office, located in room 2220 west campus, provides services pertaining Century Foundation Scholarships: College Health Service to student schedules, veteran certifications, registration, grade changes, withdrawals, The Century Foundation awards more than The College Health Service is located in room residency, change of programs, address and $100,000 each year in scholarships to new 2232 east campus and is staffed by registered name changes, graduation confirmation, and returning students. Awards are designed nurses. Services available at no charge are: to encourage cultural diversity, service evaluation of academic progress, and • Alcohol, drug & tobacco academic transcript requests. For enrollment learning, academic achievement, and career use assessment & referral development. Application information is verification/certification use the myCentury available in the Foundation Office, room 2511 • Blood pressure checks Student Portal. Please see website for • Condoms information and Records forms. Note: All

20 Century College 2017–2018 students are responsible for keeping address and activities. This is made possible by the College’s Upward Bound program serves 65 and phone number information current with provision and arrangement of reasonable students at St. Paul’s Como Park, Harding, the Records Office. accommodations on a campus-wide level. and Johnson High Schools. Students Services provided are based on individual need. receive a variety of services that include; Transcript Service: Transcripts are sent at after-school tutoring, academic advising, the written request of the student through The office is located in room 2440 ACT prep, college admission assistance, the myCentury Student Portal or online at west campus. Contact the Director/ Saturday sessions, and a six-week academic getmytranscript.com, with designated fee. ADA Coordinator at 651.779.3354 or the summer program. For more information, call Transcripts will NOT be faxed. There is an Disability Service Advisor at 651.779.3477 651.779.3328. additional $5.00 charge for rush transcripts. or [email protected] or Minnesota Relay Service 711 or 1.800.627.3529 or by fax Educational Talent Search Minnesota State Colleges and University at 651.779.5831. transcripts can be pulled through Educational Talent Search program promotes electronically at the request of the student. education for individuals in grades 6-12, by encouraging students to graduate from high Note: NE Metro transcripts cannot be done as TRIO Programs school and assists them in enrolling in and a rush. Refer to the Records and Registration completing a postsecondary education at a webpage at http://www.century.edu/ college of their choice. The 636 participants currentstudents/records/transcripts.aspx. The TRIO programs, funded by the U.S. receive information and support in academic, college follows the Student Privacy Act. See Department of Education, assist selected career, and college planning, and are the Student Handbook section in this catalog students in their pursuit of and persistence encouraged to remain focused on personal for student privacy information. with postsecondary educational goals. goals. Program staff provides services Participating students must possess academic Voters Registration Forms are available at at six secondary locations in the St. Paul potential, yet demonstrate a need for the Records Office. For complete information Public Schools. For more information, call academic support. regarding voting and downloadable forms 651.779.3967. go to: http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index. Four Century College TRIO programs serve aspx?page=204. participants who are from low income families or are first-generation to complete Resource Centers college. Student Support Services-Traditional and Student Support Services- Veterans are Services for Students designed to serve enrolled Century students, West Academic Support Center with Disabilities while Upward Bound and Educational Talent The Academic Support Center is located in Search are targeted toward middle and high room 2461 west campus and houses the Peer school youth who are college-bound. Tutoring, Tutors Linked to Classes, and the Access Center Student Support Services offices. For more Student Support Services – Traditional The Access Center is a Student Services information about these programs see Student and Veterans office, which provides accommodation, Support Services under TRIO Programs advocacy, support, and referral information The Student Support Services –Traditional and Peer Tutoring Program under Resource for students with various types of physical, program (206 participants) and the Student Centers. A Student ID is required for services. psychological, or learning disabilities. Based Support Services-Veterans program (120 on the individual needs of the students, participants) serve enrolled Century students East Academic Support Center services may include, but are not limited to, who are seeking a degree and/or intend to Located in room 2542 east campus, the early registration, note-taking, test-taking transfer into a bachelor degree program. center provides academic support. Other accommodations, and the provision of sign The programs seek to enhance academic services include professional and peer language interpreters. Documentation must be skills among its participants and increase their tutoring, assistance with organizing study provided within the first semester of service. retention and graduation rates through tutoring, groups, and GPS LifePlan workshops. All academic support, and personal enrichment The Access Center ensures the rights of services and opportunities are free and activities. Students must meet eligibility for available to all students enrolled in Century disabled students and assists Century one of the following: family income, parent College in meeting its obligations under the College classes for credit. A student ID is education, and/or documented disability. For required for services. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L.93-112, more information, call 651.779.3226. Section 504) and the Americans with Information Technology Division - Disabilities Act. The center’s commitment is Upward Bound Open Computer Centers to remove educational, programmatic, and Upward Bound seeks to develop the skills Information Technology Services provides attitudinal barriers, allowing students with and motivation necessary for its participants two open computer centers (room 3165 west disabilities equal access and opportunity to to successfully complete high school and campus and room 1710 east campus) which participate fully in all education programs prepare for a college education. Century provide computer access to all registered

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Century students. The centers provide reservable study rooms. Staff are available to Reading and Student Success Center support for college courses and offer both introduce students to the library and support The Reading and Student Success Center Windows and Macintosh computers. Staff them in their use of its resources. located in room 3250 west campus is members are available to provide assistance Mathematics Resource Center open to all students seeking assistance in in the use of the computer equipment. Open reading and study skills. The center is also a The Mathematics Resource Center, located computer centers are available with extended classroom resource for students in Reading in room 3315 west campus, is available for hours throughout the term – check online at and Student Success classes. Students may all students enrolled in mathematics courses century.edu/labs for current calendar and visit the center to use computers for research at Century College. The Center is staffed availability. and coursework, get ideas on engaging by two professional assistants and several books to read and check out books. A center Language Laboratory student tutors. Students are welcome to coordinator, peer tutor and faculty are Located in room 1190 west campus, the come for assistance with their course, for a available to assist students. Appointments Language Laboratory provides opportunities quiet place to study mathematics, and to use are not required but are recommended. For for language students to converse with the additional resources that are available. more information call 651.779.3351. native speakers and/or tutors In Spanish The Mathematics Department encourages and Chinese. The Language Laboratory also students to use this resource as an extension Resource & Support Center supports non-credit activities for college of the classroom. For more information call The Resource & Support Center located in members interested in various language 651.779.3375. Room W2450 provides connections with conversation groups and/or participating in Multicultural Student Center community resources to help students the Spanish, Chinese, and Intercultural Clubs. succeed in and outside of the classroom with The Multicultural Student Center, located For more information call 651.779.3978. the following resources and more: in room 1220 west campus, provides a LGBTQ Center comfortable place where students can • Food Pantry The LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, network, study, lounge, and just socialize. • Bridge to Benefits Screening Transgender, and Queer) Center located in To support and retain students the center room 1216 west campus is a safe space for provides multicultural programming, sponsors • Housing Information students of all gender identities and sexual guest lecturers, and referral services for • Legal Assistance Information students. Center staff are dedicated to orientations. There are resources available • Child Care Resources about a wide variety of topics which impact promoting a campus environment that our LGBTQ students and their families. embraces multiculturalism, celebrates • Campus and Community Services We have several programs each semester diversity, and enriches the campus • Applying for Scholarship including the Spring Drag Show, Trans 101 experience for students. The center maintains • Transportation Resources workshops, and other trainings. It is both active outreach initiatives to inform a programming space and a space to just prospective students about educational This is a child-friendly space. For more hang out and talk about issues surrounding opportunities available at Century College. information call 651.747.4098. sexuality, gender, and identity. For more For more information call 651.773.1794. Veterans Resource Center information call 651.779.3452. Peer Tutoring Program Located in room 1217 west campus, the Library The Century College Peer Tutoring Program Veterans Resource Center is a place where Located on the first floor of the Science/ located in the West Academic Support Center veterans can study, socialize and network. Library Building on the East Campus, the in room 2461 west campus and in the East Century has an active Veterans Club where Century College Library provides comfortable Academic Support Center in room 2542 students meet to celebrate and connect space for quiet and group study. The library’s east campus, provides one-on-one tutoring with other veterans of the Armed Forces. print and online collection includes thousands assistance free to everyone currently enrolled Century College has over 560 identified of books, journals, magazines, newspapers, in classes at Century College. Tutors are military students and dependents. For more audio and video recordings. The online portion available in a variety of courses. Appointments information call 651.779.3218. of the collection is available both on and off are encouraged, but not required. Writing Center campus. Materials that are not in the Century The Tutors Linked to Classes Program is also Library collection can be borrowed from other The Century College Writing Center, located located in the Peer Tutoring Offices with liberal libraries through interlibrary loan. To check out in room 3280 on the west campus, is an arts courses coordinated out of the West materials or use online library resources from encouraging environment where writers Academic Support Center and Science and off campus, students must have a Century from all disciplines come together for mutual Technical programs coordinated out of the East College student photo ID, which serves as their support and assistance with invention, Academic Support Center. For more information library card. The library also provides PCs and drafting, revision, and editing. The Writing please call 651.779.3258 on the west campus laptops for use on site, eReaders for checkout, Center is staffed by English faculty members, and on the east campus call 651.779.3293. A photocopiers/scanners, faxing service, and the Writing Center Coordinator and Assistant Student ID is required for services.

22 Century College 2017–2018 Coordinator, and student tutors. The Writing Center staff is available to answer specific questions about grammar, punctuation, and mechanics, and to help students identify patterns or errors in their writing. The Writing Center staff can also provide assistance at any point during the writing process by helping students in areas such as development, focus, and organization. Computers, reference materials, and grammar exercises are just a few of the resources available in the Writing Center. All Century College students are welcome. A Century College Student ID is required. For more information call 651.779.3400.

Transportation

Bus Service during finals week of each semester. For The Foundation encourages philanthropic Metro Transit buses stop at both the east more information, call 651.779.3284 or go to support from community members. Donations and west campuses and provide connecting [email protected]. help Century College provide scholarships, service to Maplewood Mall and downtown upgrade outdated equipment, expand Business Office St. Paul. Schedules are available at The learning resources, ensure facilities meet Connection, room 1205 west campus, and The Business Office located in room 2361 the needs of students with disabilities, and reception desk, second level, east campus west campus, processes payments and support life enrichment programs to benefit or by calling 612.373.3333 or visiting distribution of financial aid, grants, loans, the community. metrotransit.org. Discounted bus passes and scholarships. Students may pay their are also available for purchase at The tuition and fees online, via mail, or in person Each year the Century Foundation awards Connection. at the Business Office. more than $100,000 in scholarships to new and returning students. Awards are Parking Century Foundation designed to encourage cultural diversity, Parking is available on campus for students, The Century Foundation is a supporting service learning, academic achievement, and college staff members, and visitors. Parking organization of Century College. The purpose career development. For more information regulations are in effect 24 hours every day of the foundation is to: contact the Foundation Office, room 2511, and are enforced by Public Safety and the • promote interest, commitment, and east campus, call 651.779.3356, or visit the White Bear Lake Police Department. Since financial assistance to further the mission website at century.edu/foundation. the college is located on state property, police of the college; Child Care can tag cars with expired license plates. • provide financial assistance for The Busy Bees Child Care Center has served scholarships, special education and the college since 1979. Busy Bees offers cultural projects; quality child care at reasonable rates in room Additional Services • enhance academic and personal student 1251 east campus. The hours are Monday services; through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bookstore Childcare is available for children 33 months • remove barriers to higher education for through 11 years of age, on a full-time, part- The Century College Bookstore is located students who have financial hardship; and time, and hourly basis. Drop-ins are accepted in room 1320 west campus. Books may be • integrate new technology into the if there is space available. Available to purchased in the Bookstore or online at instructional process. serve staff, faculty, and the community, as centurycollegebookstore.com. Some of the well as students of Century College. For merchandise available includes new and more information, please contact the center used textbooks, backpacks, school and art director at 651.779.3468. supplies, imprinted clothing and trade books. You can also order textbooks online. The bookstore sponsors a “textbook buy back”

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Emergency Calls session. Vending machines are available at East Campus: lockers are available from Century College does not have a message all times. program advisors free of charge, but students must purchase a lock at the Connection, system for students. Students will be Housing and Transportation Information contacted for medical emergencies only. room 1205 west campus. A Housing and Transportation bulletin board Contact the Vice President of Student is located just outside of the Resource Lost and Found Services office at 651.779.3929. and Support Center, room W2450 on west Inquiries pertaining to lost and found articles Food Pantry campus. The purpose of this board is to should be made at the Bookstore in room Through a collaboration with the White Bear connect Century College students with 1320 west campus or the Public Safety office Area Emergency Food Shelf, current students housing and transportation resources and in room 1392 east campus. in need of food assistance can now get opportunities in the community. Some Veterans help on campus. The Food Pantry is located examples may include room for rent or ride share. For more information call Century College is approved by the Veterans in the Resource and Support Center, room Administration for the education of veterans, 651.747.4098. 2450 west campus. For more information call and is responsible for certifying training 651.747.4098. Lockers and transmitting necessary credentials and Food Service West Campus: lockers are located in various information to the Veterans Administration. Contact the Records Office at 651.779.3296 Century College provides quality cafeteria- areas around the west campus. There is a for more information. Also, see century.edu/ style food service for students and staff. charge that is payable at the Connection, military. Hot entrees, sandwiches, salads and snacks room 1205 west campus. are available every day that courses are in

24 Century College 2017–2018 Chapter 4 Academic Policies

Academic Calendar You can find a copy of the Academic Calendar along with the Semester Calendar on the college website.

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

Academic calendars in the Minnesota State system are subject to modification or interruption due to occurrences out of control of the college. In the event of any such occurrences, the College will attempt to accommodate its students. Topics are listed in alphabetical order. initial attendance at Century and applied It will not, however, guarantee that NOTE: The policies and procedures listed in any of those credits for which the courses of instruction or other college this chapter are subject to change. Academic Renewal is sought toward the programs or events will be completed award(s). Century College awards include or rescheduled. Refunds will be made to Academic Renewal Policy those earned from Lakewood Community eligible students only according to the The Academic Renewal policy, also known College and/or Northeast Metro 916 policies adopted by Minnesota State and as Academic Forgiveness and Fresh Technical College. Century College. Start, recognizes that for various reasons, • The student must not have been enrolled some students who completed previous in credit-based coursework at Century for coursework at Century College have not a minimum of three (3) consecutive years met scholastic requirements. This policy prior to requesting Academic Renewal. acknowledges that students can change, • After being readmitted to Century, the mature or rediscover their potential and an student must complete a minimum of appreciation of the benefits of an education. 12 credits at Century and achieve a Academic Renewal allows students a one- minimum 2.00 GPA in those credits before time opportunity to establish a new Grade requesting Academic Renewal for courses Point Average (GPA), at Century College. completed at Century prior to the period Instead of needing to enroll at another of three (3) consecutive years (Fall-Fall, college/institution to get a fresh start, Spring-Spring, Summer-Summer) of not Academic Renewal provides an opportunity having been enrolled at Century. for students to continue to pursue their educational goals at Century. • A student may request to exclude the following: Academic Renewal parameters include the 1. All courses with grade of F, or following: 2. All courses with grades of D and, F • A student may only be granted Academic Renewal one time. 3. Courses with grades of NC, FN, and FW do not count in the GPA therefore do not • A student must be currently attending need to request to exclude from GPA Century to request Academic Renewal. • The student cannot have earned a degree, Courses identified for Academic Renewal diploma or certificate at Century following will no longer be calculated in any GPA

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(cumulative, career/occupational and MnTC). and then transfer to any other Minnesota Northeast Metro Career and Technical Center However, these courses and grades will public baccalaureate-degree-granting Supervisor of Outreach, 651.415.5610, or remain on the student’s transcript. university, you will have fulfilled all lower refer to the website: http://ctecreditmn.com/. division general education requirements. • A possible implication for choosing If you have been awarded college credit(s) at (See also Chapter 5, regarding MnTC, to exclude courses with D grades for Century for Career and Technical Education AA, AFA and AS degrees, and Transfer. Academic Renewal may be the need and plan to transfer from Century to another and www.mntransfer.org, the Minnesota to complete additional requirements college or university, you should contact Transfer website). for graduation. Courses with D grades the Transfer Specialist at that college or are considered passing though some 2. You may be awarded college credit upon university to learn how your Career and requirements accept only courses with a successfully completing Career and Technical Education credit(s) would be grade of C or better. Technical Education (formerly Tech Prep) accepted at that institution. Each college • The student must meet and consult through the Northeast Metro Career and or university decides which, if any, credit(s) with an academic advisor or counselor Technical Center. Please refer to the transfer and whether those credits meet to determine whether Academic Century College Transfer Student Services specific degree requirements. Renewal will be beneficial, that all Office or the website for details. Please Attendances and Absences above parameters have been met and to note that only those high school courses You are expected to attend all scheduled complete the procedure for requesting identified in the articulation agreements classes. If you are ill, or other factors exist Academic Renewal. will be accepted. Your Career and to prevent you from attending classes for • The student and academic advisor or Technical Education courses may fulfill a period of time, contact your instructor counselor must complete and submit the elective credit(s) for some program/degree as soon as possible. If you experience an Academic Renewal Application form to requirements at Century College. extended illness and wish to withdraw, you the Vice President of Academic Affairs. In order to receive Career and Technical may do so online or at the Records Office. Activity Participation Credit Education credit for courses taken through Auditing You can register for activity credit only during Northeast Metro Career and Technical Center Registration for a course without credit the semester you complete the activity and you must: (AU grade) carries the same prerequisites, this must be done during the first five days • Complete the course goals in your high tuition and fees as courses taken for credit. of the semester. Credits earned in activity school. You must consult with the course instructor courses can be applied as elective credits in concerning audit requirements and submit an any program. You cannot earn credit for the • Maintain a grade of A or B in your course. audit form with the instructor’s signature to same activity course more than 4 times. • Enroll in courses at Century College within the Records Office during the first five days three years of completing your high school Adding Courses of the semester or the first three days of course(s). Please see Chapter 2, Change of Registration summer session. Late start course audit forms Policies. • Submit a high school transcript to Century must be submitted within one business-day of College that shows graduation in good course start date. Once you have registered, Articulation Agreements standing. you cannot earn a letter grade. A course you 1. To help you transfer more easily, • Present your Career and Technical have previously audited may be re-taken later Century College develops and maintains Education Certificate of Credit or for credit and a letter grade. articulation agreements with all Northeast Metro Career and Technical Adult Learners Minnesota State institutions, the Center transcript to the Century College Century College offers opportunities for adult University of Minnesota, and many other Transfer Student Services Office. colleges and universities. For more details, learners to reach personal and professional please visit the Minnesota Transfer Transfer credit will be awarded when your goals through credit and non-credit courses, Website (www.mntransfer.org) enrollment at Century College is verified certificates, diplomas, and programs. These articulation database or contact the and when you have the criteria above. courses are offered to you through evening, Advising, Counseling and Career Center You will also need to remain in courses at online, Saturday, and Fast-Track (accelerated) for specific agreements and more Century College past the tenth day of Fall options, in addition to the expansive day information. In addition, Century College or Spring semester (summer session would course schedule. Multiple options provide offers you the Minnesota Transfer not apply). A Century College transcript you with flexibility that fits into your busy Curriculum (MnTC), a collaborative effort will be developed for you only if you enroll life. For adults interested in designing their among all two-and four-year public at Century College. If you would like more own degree, we anticipate approval of new colleges and universities in Minnesota information about receiving college Career Individualized Studies awards. If you are an to help you transfer their work in general and Technical Education credit, please adult learner, help is available through the education. If you complete the Minnesota contact Century’s Director of Transfer Admissions Office, Advising, Counseling, & Transfer Curriculum at Century College Student Services, 651.779.3908, or the Career Center.

26 Century College 2017–2018 Change of Address or Name final determination and award of credit is DEFENSE ACTIVITY FOR NON- Address changes can be made online through completed by Century College. Methods TRADITIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT eServices or by submitting a Student Change to assess credit for prior learning include: (DANTES/DSST) of Information form to the Records Office national standardized testing, credit by exam, DANTES and DSST program sponsors room 2220, West Campus. Name changes evaluation of non-college programs, and a wide range of examination programs require legal documentation. A Student individual portfolio assessments. to assist military personnel in meeting Change of Information form with valid photo their educational goals. DANTES and identification (see form for details) and your NATIONAL STANDARDIZED EXAMS DSST exam scores that meet American Social Security Card, both with correct name A complete list of standardized exams and Council on Education (ACE) minimum score must be submitted to the Records Office. how they may transfer to Century is available recommendations are considered for transfer. The College reserves the right to request through Transferology www.transferology.com more than one form of documentation for You must have your official exam score report CREDIT BY EXAM verification purposes. If the college attempts sent directly from the issuing examination Credit by exam is administered by Century to contact you using the information you have program to Century’s Transfer Student College faculty. Students who have acquired given us, we will consider the communication Services Office. knowledge and skills comparable to those delivered to you. obtained by completing a course may take an ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) Classification of Students examination in some courses and, if passed, The AP program is administered by the receive college credit for that Century course. Full-Time: You are registered for 12 College Entrance Examination Board Courses completed by examination have a credits or more through which high school students notation on the century transcript with a grade Part-Time: You are registered for 11 complete designated college-level courses of CR (credit) or NC (no credit). Students will credits or fewer in high schools and earn college credit be charged a per-credit fee for credit by exam. First Year: You have earned less than 30 by demonstrating a specified level of semester credits performance on AP exams. An AP exam score EVALUATION OF NONCOLLEGE Second Year: You have earned 30 or more of 3 or higher will be considered for transfer. PROGRAMS semester credits • Military COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION Credit for Prior Learning Military education and experience will be PROGRAM (CLEP) Students with a variety of work and life considered for college credit according to experiences may receive college credit. You The CLEP is administered by the College the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational have the opportunity to demonstrate college- Entrance Examination Board through which Experiences in the Armed Services by ACE. level knowledge and skills gained outside a students of any age have the opportunity Veterans who receive financial assistance formal classroom from experience such as: to demonstrate college-level achievement should check for rules that do not permit through a program of exams in undergraduate payment for courses that are taken • Work college disciplines. Students must have their more than once and refer to Century’s • Volunteer and community activities official CLEP score report sent directly to Veterans Benefits Information. You must • Travel Century’s Transfer Student Services Office. have your official military transcript sent Century College will award credit for a CLEP • Parenting directly from ACE or SMART or AARTS to test score of 50 or higher with the exception Century’s Transfer Student Services Office. • Independent study of Level 2 foreign language examinations for • Certified Professional Secretary (CPS)/ • Non-credit college courses which a minimum score of 63 for German language, 62 for French language, and 66 for Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) • Seminars/workshops/training Spanish language is required. Students who successfully completed the • Military service CPS or CAP exam in the past 7 years and • Hobbies INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) have earned 10 Century College credits will The International Baccalaureate Organization receive a maximum of 16 elective credits. College credit for prior learning is awarded (IBO) Diploma Program (DP) is a course of and recorded on your Century College study for students aged 16 to 19 that leads INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENTS transcript as equivalent to a particular to examinations in various subjects. Students Portfolios are developed through a process college course, a Minnesota Transfer who participate in the full Diploma Program outlined in a series of workshops and an Curriculum goal area, or as elective credits. are required to study and take examinations online course. The workshops will help These credits can accelerate your progress in 6 different academic subjects. Exams with you reflect on the knowledge and skills toward completing your degree or program a score of 30 or higher, and higher-level you have acquired and develop your of study. exams with a score of 4 or higher will be portfolio to demonstrate the college-level Various methods are used to evaluate and considered for transfer. learning you gained through written essays, award college credit for prior learning. The documentation, performance, and discussion, and other pieces of evidence. A committee

651.779.3300 27 4 Academic Policies evaluates the portfolio and determines the Credit Transfer Guarantee CR – denotes a Credit by Exam, credit earned equivalent courses and credits to award If you plan to transfer after completing your represents work equivalent to or above you for your prior learning. Students will coursework in liberal arts and sciences, 2.0 level. Credit by Exams are not be charged a per-credit fee for faculty Century College will guarantee that your included in GPA calculation. assessment of the portfolio. Portfolios are credits taken and listed on a dated Century D – 1 grade point per credit evaluated by a team of college faculty. College guide sheet will transfer. You must F – 0 grade points (no credit earned) Successful students will receive a grade of meet certain criteria and complete a credit FN – faculty initiated non-attendance P (pass) or No Credit which will be reflected guarantee form at the Vice President of withdrawal. This grade is awarded to a on your Century transcript and will not be Student Services’ office, West Campus. For student who never attended the course, included in the calculation of GPA. Century more information, call 651.779.3929. but did not drop the course prior to the College adheres to Minnesota State policies Deans’ List end of the term drop period. FN grades and procedures on credit for prior learning do not influence GPA calculations, but A student who earns 9 or more credits for a and the Council for Adult and Experiential count against successful completion for grade during the fall or spring semester and Education (CAEL) national standards for the purpose of measuring both academic achieves a term grade point average of 3.5 or awarding college credit for previous learning and financial aid satisfactory progress. outside the classroom. higher will be recognized on the Dean’s List. Students will be eligible for the Dean’s List FW – faculty initiated withdrawal. This grade For complete and current information on the with all grades reported (without incomplete is awarded to a student who did not process for assessment of prior learning, or in-progress grades) when the report is officially withdraw from the course but please see the Century website. run 6 weeks after the end of each term. A stopped attending prior to the end of the term. FW grades do not influence Successful students will receive a grade of notation will appear on the transcript to acknowledge this achievement. GPA calculations, but count against P (pass) or No Credit which will be reflected successful completion for the purpose on your Century transcript and will not be Diplomas of measuring both academic and included in the calculation of GPA. Century See Transcripts and Diplomas in this chapter. financial aid satisfactory progress. College adheres to Minnesota State policies I – upon student’s request, the instructor and procedures on credit for prior learning Dropping Courses consented to an extension of time and the Council for Adult and Experiential See Chapter 2, Change of Registration for course completion. I grades Education (CAEL) national standards for Policies. automatically become F grades at the awarding college credit for previous learning end of the next term (not including outside the classroom. Drugs and Alcohol summer sessions) if requirements have Drugs and alcohol are not permitted on not been satisfactorily completed. For complete and current information on the campus or at any college function. Students process for assessment of prior learning, using drugs or alcohol on campus will be CR/NC– used for credit by exam only. A grade please see the Century website. subject to disciplinary action. (Please also see of CR (credit, passing with a grade of the Student Handbook in this catalog.) C or higher) or NC (no credit) will be CREDIT LOAD entered for the specified course on the You are considered a full time student if you Faculty Office Hours student’s transcript for the examination are enrolled for 12 credits or more. You are Most faculty have specific times they are and is not used in the calculation of not required to take a minimum number of scheduled to be in their offices to assist you. GPA nor do the credits count toward credits, but 15-18 credits are typically needed Please check with individual faculty for office financial aid eligibility. each semester to complete a program in two hours, open labs, or individual appointment P – successful demonstration of years (not including summer school). schedules. competence. Credits earned under the You should check the number of credits Grading System pass/fail system will not be included in computing GPA. A grade of P required to qualify for financial aid programs Century College uses the following grading or medical insurance programs. If you receive represents work equivalent to or above system to report academic achievement and 2.00 level. Only certain courses have financial aid benefits, you are expected to know to compute your grade point average: the course load required for those benefits. the option of P/F. Students should be A – 4 grade points per credit informed that some institutions will not HA – 4 grade points per credit (indicates an accept the P grade in transfer. If you wish to take more than 18 credits Honors class of Honors option) IP– in progress. This grade may be awarded during a semester you must receive B – 3 grade points per credit to a student enrolled in a course that permission from a counselor/advisor, HB – 3 grade points per credit (indicates an is of clinical or field internship nature, room 2410 West Campus or the Honors class or Honors option) whether in part or in full. IP grades Registrar, Room 2220 West Campus. C – 2 grade points per credit automatically become F grades at the end of the next term (not including

28 Century College 2017–2018 summer sessions) if requirements have Applied Science. To earn any of these four 2. Certificates: up to 30 earned college-level not been satisfactorily completed. degrees, you must meet the following credits; you must earn one third of the IP grades do not influence GPA requirements: credits at Century College calculations, but count against 1. You must earn at least 60 college-level 3. You must have a Century college-level successfully completion for the purpose credits (numbered 1000 or above) GPA of 2.0; cumulative college-level GPA of measuring both academic and 2. Of the credits applied toward your of 2.0; required career and occupational financial aid satisfactory progress. Associate Degree, at least 20 must courses GPA of 2.0 and MnTC GPA of 2.0 W – student formally withdrew from the be earned at Century College. The 4. You must earn a grade of C or higher in course after the first week and not later requirement will be reduced to 12 college- ENGL 1021 If this is the Goal 1 course than two weeks before final exams level credits for students transferring at you selected (exception: 16 credits or less began. These time frames differ from least 8 college-level credits from another certificates) Summer Session classes and classes Minnesota State institution and/or the that do not follow the normal start/ University of Minnesota. (see also Degree There may also be specific course grade end dates for a semester. These dates Residency Requirement) requirements in your program. Please see are listed in the class schedule. W’s do Chapter 6, the Advising, Counseling, & 3. You must earn a grade of C or better in not influence GPA. Normally student Career Center, or your program advisor. initiated, but the college may assign a ENGL 1021 W under special circumstances. (See 4. You must have a Century college-level GPA MINNESOTA TRANSFER Student Withdrawal and Academic Alert). of 2.0; cumulative college-level GPA of 2.0; CURRICULUM NOTATION AU – student was a visitor in the course. AUs required career and occupational courses The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) are assigned for audits and registration GPA of 2.0; MnTC GPA of 2.0 is a total of 40 credits fulfilling ten goals. in restricted courses. Carries same 5. You must have a distribution of credits (Please see Chapters 5 & 6 for specific tuition and fees as for credit. (Senior in general education/MnTC (Minnesota requirement information). If you complete the citizens receive a reduced rate if they Transfer Curriculum) courses; each of MnTC at one of the Minnesota public higher register on or after the first day of class the four degrees differs in the required education institutions and then transfer to if space is available). Student must distribution of general education credits any other Minnesota public baccalaureate- consult with instructor concerning (refer to Chapters 5 & 6 for details) degree-granting college or university, you audit requirements. Students should will have fulfilled all lower division general be informed that institutions will not There may also be specific course grade education requirements. The MnTC is the accept AU grade in transfer. Audit requirements in your program. Refer to the core of the Associate in Arts (AA) degree. forms must be completed in the first Programs and Degrees webpage on the When you have completed the MnTC or the week of the semester and one business Century College website for details about AA with the MnTC core and have submitted day for late-start courses. the program requirements for your program an application for MnTC notation or AA Z – denotes a course in progress. and check your DARS and AgileGrad plan degree graduation, you will receive a MnTC in consultation with your assigned Century GPA – (Grade Point Average) total grade notation on your academic transcript. counselor/advisor for your particular academic points you achieved in a given time pathway. Requirements include: period divided by total credits of 1. You must be a Century College student. courses for which grades of A, B, C, D DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE and F were received. 2. You must earn at least 40 college-level GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS credits and have attended at least one Graduation Requirements You can earn diplomas and certificates semester at Century College. from Century College. Course and credit All awards (degrees, diplomas, and 3. You must have a distribution of credits requirements for diploma and certificates certificates) require: from the ten Minnesota Transfer vary depending on the program. Refer to • Century college-level GPA of 2.0 Curriculum goal areas as represented in the Programs and Degrees webpage on the • Cumulative college-level GPA of 2.0 the MnTC. Century College website for details about • Required career and occupational courses the program requirements for your program 4. You must have a MnTC GPA of 2.0 or GPA of 2.0 and check your DARS and AgileGrad plan higher. • MnTC GPA of 2.0 in consultation with your assigned Century Awarding Associate counselor/advisor for your particular academic Degrees and Diplomas ASSOCIATE DEGREE pathway. Degrees, diplomas, and certificates will be GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Diplomas: At least 31 earned college-level awarded at the end of each semester but a Century College offers four degrees: credits; a minimum of at least one third formal commencement ceremony will be held Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, of the credits must be earned at Century only at the end of the spring semester. If you Associate in Science, and Associate in College

651.779.3300 29 4 Academic Policies receive degrees, diplomas, or certificates any changes in the technical/occupational of special interest to potential employees. at the end of other semesters, you will be requirements that have occurred. Honors Program Entry Requirements invited to participate in the ceremony. To insure you graduate with up-to-date skills, Opportunity for entry to the Honors Program Application for Graduation technical credits are valid for five years. This is extended if you are a currently enrolled You can obtain graduation application forms includes transfer technical credits being used student, transfer student, or a high school by viewing graduation information at https:// for specific technical program requirements. senior using the PSEO program. Admission to www.century.edu/academics/graduation. The Attendance at Graduation the program requires you to have an overall application for graduation is available once Attendance at graduation is optional. You will minimum college grade point average of 3.5, you have reviewed the Apply to Graduation receive an invitation to the ceremony. There demonstrated communications skills and information. Submit the graduation is one ceremony each year in May. Detailed approval of the program director. application in to the Records Office by the information is available online. No formal Early Warning Communications and deadline listed. Graduation requirements ceremony will be held when fewer than 100 Academic Alert System are available in the Advising, Counseling, & graduates plan to participate. Career Center, room 2410 West Campus, on A warning notice may be sent to you if you the website, and in chapters 5 and 6 of this Degree Residency Requirement have not been attending class (including not catalog. Apply for graduation at the beginning To receive a degree from Century College, ever showing up), have not been completing of your final semester or summer session. you must earn 20 degree semester credits assignments, or are at risk for not successfully You must also apply to graduate to receive through enrollment in Century College completing the course. At the request of the the transcript notation for completion of the courses. The requirement will be reduced instructor, a letter can be sent to you at any Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. to 12 college-level credits for students time, but typically at midterm (approximately transferring at least 8 college-level credits the eighth week). Upon receipt of a letter, you Time Limit for Meeting should immediately contact your instructor to Graduation Requirements from another Minnesota State institution and/or the University of Minnesota. At least discuss the feasibility of completing course You must apply for graduation and follow one third of the credits for the diploma or requirements. You should consider visiting any catalog in effect during the six-year certificate must be earned at Century. To with a counselor or advisor to consider period preceding the date of your graduation. receive a Minnesota State notation on the options. If you are in a technical/occupational You must declare which catalog year Century College transcript, you must have program, you should also contact your requirements your graduation evaluation will attended one semester at Century College. program advisor. Also, you may withdraw follow on your graduation application. You from the course at the Records Office or must have attended Century College during Honors at Graduation online. Please note that some instructors may the catalog year you select. (For technical Associate degrees and diplomas will be not choose to initiate an early warning letter. programs, please see below). awarded with distinction if you graduate If you are performing inadequately in any of your courses, you are likely at risk and should If you are enrolled in a technical/ with a Century College cumulative grade meet with your instructor immediately. occupational program with agency/licensing point average of 3.50 to 3.74 in college-level rules and regulations, you may be required courses. Associate degrees and diplomas Petitions for Exceptions to follow changes in the career course will be awarded with high distinction if you graduate with a Century College cumulative Students may request an exception to requirements that occur in the five/six year Century policy or procedure when extenuating period prior to your date of graduation. grade point average of 3.75 or greater in college-level courses. circumstances have occurred. Students may Program requirements are subject to change also request an exception for a degree/ for other unforeseen circumstances as Honors Program program requirement when the student would well. These changes will be announced and Century College offers a special invitation to be better served by allowing substitutions published in college materials. you, as a student of excellence, to investigate or waivers. Students complete Century’s Time Limit for Meeting Technical/ the Honors Program. The Program welcomes Academic Petition form with an academic Occupational Graduation Requirements you if you have already established a record advisor or counselor and attach their Century transcript and DARS along with If you are enrolled in a technical/occupational of academic achievement or if are interested supporting information such as a course program you may follow any catalog in effect in seeking an academic environment wherein outline or syllabus, course description, during the five-year period preceding your you can experience significant personal information from Transferology, or evidence date of graduation. You must have attended and intellectual growth. The program of earned certification/training (e.g., CPR). during the catalog year selected. If you have offers opportunities for new and creative If an instructor and/or program advisor has a break in your attendance for one semester courses, advantages for acceptance and information that support the request they or longer and return, you must meet with transfer to other institutions, opportunities shall provide such information to include your program advisor and discuss your to participate in the activities of a new and with the request. Submit one petition for education plan. You will be required to follow challenging community of fellow students, and opportunities to build an academic record each request; if the request applies to more

30 Century College 2017–2018 than one certificate or degree submit one Repeat Courses similar credits taken in high school or college. petition with rationale for each. Refer to the If you repeat a course, you must complete a If you are taking a restricted course, you need Century College Transfer Credit Appeals and “Repeat of Course” form at the Records Office an instructor’s signature to receive credit for Academic Petitions Policy, 3.12.0.0 about when you finish the repeated course. the course. The “Restricted Course Waiver” requirements for petitions for exceptions. form must be submitted to the Records Office 1. Your original grade remains on the during the first five days of the semester. In order to petition for a waiver of serving transcript, but is not computed into either a first or second suspension and to seek your GPA. ROTC-Air Force re-admittance for the next academic term, A cooperative program between Century you must complete an Academic Plan and a 2. Grades of W, FN, FW and AU do not affect College and the University of St. Thomas Waiver of Academic Suspension with the help this policy. All courses remain on your provides you with the opportunity to enroll of a counselor. Please note: Final approval of permanent academic records. concurrently in credit courses in Aerospace all appeals rests with the Dean of Students. Studies at St. Thomas. Credit is transferable. You can repeat courses as often as you Scholarships that pay up to full tuition are Refund or Late Withdrawal Petitions want, but only the most recent grade will available to you, especially in engineering, If you are seeking an exception to the refund be computed into the GPA (see also Grading mathematics, physics, and computer science. policy, you must complete a Request for System). You may also petition to repeat If you would like more information, please Refund or Late Withdrawal Petition form at using a substitute course if the original contact the Department of Aerospace the Business Office, 2340 West Campus and course is not available due to changes in Studies at the University of St. Thomas at submit the form to the Director of Finance. curriculum. Contact a counselor/advisor for 651.962.6320 or 1.800.328.6819, ext. 6320. Appeals are reviewed by the Petition assistance. Committee. All decisions are final. ROTC-Army Restricted Course Waiver The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps is a A restriction is placed on courses that cannot leadership development program designed to be taken for credit based on completion of

651.779.3300 31 4 Academic Policies prepare you for commissioning as a second • Graduation recognition. If you complete at academic progress. To encourage satisfactory lieutenant in the U.S. Army. A cooperative least 40 hours of service learning before progress, the college intervenes in appropriate program between Century College and college graduation, you will be noted in ways when students experience difficulty the University of Minnesota provides the the commencement program and during completing courses, suggesting practices opportunity for you to enroll concurrently in the commencement ceremony. that may foster success. The Standards of the Army ROTC basic course. Scholarships Academic Progress Policy establishes specific are available to you if you have prior service, Students across the country say they enjoy standards that must be met by all students are a member of the National Guard or Army and benefit from service learning. “We learn enrolled in credits courses at Century College. Reserve, or wish to join. Upon graduation these theories in school, but until we really The policy is in compliance with Minnesota from a four-year program, you may serve in a apply them or see them in action, they’re State policy 2.9 and is as follows: full-time or part-time Army career. For more not real.” Academic Progress and Probation/ information, please contact the Department At Century College, service learning Suspension Policy of Military Service at the University of • Is integrated into specific courses at the Minimum standards of academic progress are Minnesota at 612.626.1584 or discretion of faculty members or academic defined and measured by Century College in http://www1.umn.edu/arotc. departments. Service learning students the following ways: Service Learning must meet specific requirements, such as Service Learning is a type of experiential serving a minimum number of hours and A cumulative GPA of 2.0, and a cumulative learning that engages you in service within selecting a service site that meets certain completion rate of at least 67% of credits the community as an integrated aspect of a criteria. attempted. • Occurs on a semester basis. course. Service Learning courses involve you 1. Grade Point Average (Qualitative in course-relevant activities in partnership • Is monitored by the Service Learning Measure): You are required to maintain a with a community organization. It also Department. The Service Learning minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point structures opportunities for you to reflect Department communicates with average on a 4.0 A to F scale. on your service experience to gain a better community partners, students, and faculty understanding of course content and an members to ensure that needs are being 2. Completion Rate (Quantitative Measure): enhanced sense of civic responsibility. met through their involvement. You are required to maintain a completion Service learning participation provides the rate of 67% of credits attempted following benefits: For a list of courses and instructors that cumulatively. Your completion rate incorporate service learning, please • Valuable opportunities to help gain a is calculated beginning with the first contact the Director of Service Learning at better understanding of topics learned in attempted credit and is calculated for 651.748.2602. For more information, please the classroom grades A, B, C, D, and P. Courses for visit www.centuryservicelearning.project. which a you receive a letter grade of • A way to gain greater understanding of mnscu.edu I, W, FN, FW, F, and Z are considered economic, political, and cultural structures Standards of Academic Progress credits attempted and not successfully in society and how they affect and impact completed. individual lives, families, and communities Century College wants you and every student to have a successful learning experience. We 3. Evaluation Period: Your academic progress • Opportunity to examine your own values, maintain an open door admissions policy, is monitored at the end of each academic attitudes, and beliefs by engaging you assess students admitted, and provide term (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters) in new environments that lead to new developmental course work and other beginning with the first attempted credit. questions about the world programs of assistance to support student • Sharpening of creative problem-solving success. However, it is your responsibility to Academic Warning: If you do not meet abilities, collaboration skills, and perform at an acceptable academic level to the minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA or 67% leadership skills continue enrollment. completion rate standard of academic • Expanding personal and professional Century College is publicly supported by progress, you will be placed on academic networks, allowing the chance for career Minnesota taxpayers, resulting in a significant warning for the next term you are in exploration reduction in the actual cost of enrollment. attendance. If you are on warning, you may This reduction is even greater for students continue attending college; however, you are • Fulfilling requirements for admission into expected to take corrective actions. some university programs “and looked who are receiving financial aid. (See Financial upon favorably by potential employers” Aid for Students, regarding Student Academic Academic Suspension: If you are on Progress for maintaining need based awards.) warning and fail to meet the minimum • College transcript recognition. Service The College, therefore, is obligated to cumulative 2.0 GPA or 67% completion learning hours are logged and listed in follow rules and regulations set forth by the rate standard of academic progress during your official academic records. state and federal governments to monitor your next term of enrollment, you will be accountability standards regarding student immediately placed on suspension.

32 Century College 2017–2018 Notification: You will be notified in writing Courses for which you receive a letter Transfer Agreements upon being placed on warning, and the grade of I, W, FN, FW, or F shall be treated Please see Chapter 4, Articulation notice will inform you of the conditions of the as credits attempted but not successfully Agreements. warning period. You will be notified in writing completed. Blank grades (Z) will be treated when placed on suspension and the notice as credits attempted but not successfully Transfer of Credits from Other will include information about reinstatement. completed. Institutions Transcripts will be evaluated in time For the First Suspension: You may not Course Repeats: For a course that is for New Student Orientation sessions attend the college for one semester (not repeated, the original grade will remain on for new students who have reserved an including summer term). After serving the the transcript but will not be used in the GPA orientation session and whose transcripts suspension, you may be readmitted on calculation. The original course credits remain were submitted by the Priority Deadlines probation after consulting with a counselor in the number of attempted credits but are of March 15 (for Summer) and June 15 (for and submitting a signed Readmit Form to the removed from the credits earned calculation. Fall Semester) and October 15 (for Spring Records Office. While this has no punitive impact on GPA, Semester). If you are enrolled in courses the percentage of completion will reflect the during the current semester, you will receive For the Second and Subsequent original course as attempted but not earned. Suspensions: You may not attend the a full evaluation for registration for the next college for two semesters (not including Transfer Credits: Transfer credits accepted semester. Transcripts that arrive after the summer term). After serving the suspension, by the institution shall be counted as credits deadlines will be evaluated after registration you may be readmitted on probation after attempted for calculation of the cumulative during that semester. If you are not enrolled consulting with a counselor and submitting a completion percentage, but will not be used in courses during the current semester you signed Readmit Form to the Records Office. in calculating the cumulative GPA. will not receive a full evaluation until you register. Transcripts will be retained on file Appeals: In order to appeal for a waiver of Withdrawals: You may withdraw from for one year. serving either a first or second suspension a course or courses after the posted drop and to seek re-admittance for the next period. A grade of ‘W’ is given and will All passing credits (A, B, C, D, P) earned at academic term, you must complete an not impact GPA. But, a withdrawal will a regionally accredited institution will be Academic Progress Plan and a Waiver of impact completion rate negatively as credits accepted towards a Century College program. Academic Suspension Form with the help attempted and not earned are calculated in Transfer of Credits of a counselor. Academic Progress Plans your percentage of completion. to Other Institutions are developed with students on suspension Technical Education Guarantee If you wish to earn a four-year degree, you in Pre-scheduled group sessions. Approval should check the lower division requirements of the request to waive the suspension If you graduate with a State Board approved Associate in Applied Science degree or of your chosen transfer college. Since is decided by the Satisfactory Academic requirements and acceptance of Century Progress Committee. diploma, but are judged by your employer as lacking technical job skills, you will College credits differs from one college to Continued Probation: A student is placed be provided up to 12 semester credits of another, you should consult the transfer on probation after serving suspension or instruction free of charge. Certain standards college catalog and website early in your receiving an approved academic suspension apply to this guarantee. Please contact first year, use the applicable Century College appeal. The student will stay on probation the Vice President of Student Services, transfer guide sheets, discuss transfer plans and may continue to attend school if they West Campus, for more information or call with advisors from the transfer college, receive a 2.0 GPA and 67% completion rate 651.779.3929. and work with a Century College counselor. for the term even though they have not met Also, you can look up how credits transfer the cumulative standards. Once a student has Transcripts and Diplomas by using the Transferology website at www. met the cumulative standards (cumulative 2.0 Century College provides transcripts for a transferology.com. You can also refer to GPA and cumulative 67% completion rate), fee through National Student Clearinghouse Chapter 5, which contains information they will be in good standing and no longer at www.getmytranscript.com, or through regarding Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and on probation. Students who do not meet the your myCentury student portal. Upon earning Transferring to another college. Additional term standard will be suspended again. an award at Century College, the diploma information is located in Chapter 12, The is mailed to the student. For a replacement Transfer Guide, in this catalog or go to ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS diploma, contact the Records office for www.mntransfer.org, the Minnesota Transfer Treatment of Grades: Courses for which fee information. The College will withhold Website. issuance of transcripts and/or diplomas to you again receive a letter grade of A, B, C, D, Withdrawing from Courses until all money due the College has been paid. and P are included in the calculation of See Chapter 2, Change of Registration The only exceptions to this policy are student cumulative credit completion as courses Policies. successfully completed. loans scheduled to mature at a future date.

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Career Exploration and Planning Counselors are available to assist you with career exploration and career planning in the Advising, Counseling, & Career Center located on West Campus, Main Entrance, Room 2410. Counselors can help you decide which programs are most appropriate for your educational goals, which may include transitioning to a new career, career advancement, transferring to a bachelor’s program, or continuing education. The colleges GPS LifePlan, web site www.gpslifeplan.org/century can also be used to help you explore your personal career interests and goals. If you are undecided about your career Educational Program Program Requirements direction, you may use the counseling Comparison services and the Career Center to start Minnesota Transfer Curriculum your career decision-making process while taking general education courses. In the Century College offers six types of academic The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) is an agreement signed by all Minnesota Career Center, you will find occupational programs to help you achieve a wide variety public higher education institutions. It is information, placement data reports, interest of educational and career goals. These a collaborative effort among all two-and and skill assessments, resume and interview programs are as follows: four-year public colleges and universities in resources, books, videos, computer career Associate in Arts Degree Minnesota to help you transfer your work guidance programs, and Internet search Associate in Fine Arts Degree in general education. When you complete information. Associate in Science Degree the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum at one of the participating colleges/universities and You are encouraged to use Minnesota Associate in Applied Science Degree Career Information System (MCIS) and then transfer to any other Minnesota public Diploma CAREERwise Education careerwise.mnscu. baccalaureate degree-granting university, edu. These easy-to-use computerized Certificate you will have fulfilled all lower-division systems will help you gather occupational general education requirements. Within the information on job descriptions, aptitudes, The degree programs (AA, AFA, AS, and 40 credits required, there are ten goals. One course may fulfill a maximum of two goals; working conditions,earnings, employment AAS) are distinguished from one another however, credits will only be counted once outlook, training and education required, by the distribution of credits required to in total. If you fulfill the ten goal areas in and much more. Century also offers Career earn each type of degree. The diplomas fewer than 40 credits, you can select courses Studies courses, such as Career and Life and certificates are distinguished from degrees by being specifically focused on an within any of the goals to achieve the Planning (CRRS 1010), to assist you. occupational area or academic focus, and 40-credit total. In addition to the 40 credit requiring fewer credits. core, the AA requires you to complete 18 additional credits, which may be MnTC goal- fulfilling courses, pre-major requirements, or electives and 2 credits in Health/Physical Education. The AFA, AS and the AAS

34 Century College 2017–2018 degrees and the diplomas and certificates at learn to appreciate the importance of Century College also use MnTC courses to Minnesota Transfer science in their lives and to understand fulfill their general education requirements. Curriculum Goals the value of a scientific perspective. The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum is in place to help you meet the social, personal, and Competencies 4. Mathematical/Logical Reasoning and career challenges of the 21st Century. This goal is designed to increase students’ knowledge about mathematical and Therefore, the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum 1. Communication logical modes of thinking. Mathematics commits all public colleges and universities This goal is designed to help students and logic will enable students to in the state of Minnesota to a broad develop as writers and speakers who appreciate the breadth of applications of educational foundation that integrates a use the English language effectively mathematics, evaluate arguments, and body of knowledge and skills with a study and who read, write, speak and listen detect fallacious reasoning. Students will of contemporary concerns. The goals and critically. As a base, all students should learn to apply mathematics, logic, and/or competencies emphasize our common complete introductory communication statistics to help them make decisions in membership in the human community; our requirements early in their collegiate their lives and careers. personal responsibility for intellectual, life- studies. Writing competency is an ongoing long learning; and an awareness that we live process to be reinforced through writing- 5. History and the Social and in a diverse world. They include diverse ways intensive courses and writing across Behavioral Sciences of knowing—that is, the factual content, the curriculum. Speaking and listening This goal is designed to increase students’ the theories and methods, and the creative skills need reinforcement through knowledge of how historians and social modes of a broad spectrum of disciplines and multiple opportunities for interpersonal and behavioral scientists discover, interdisciplinary fields—as well as emphasis communication, public speaking, and describe, and explain the behaviors and on the basic skills of discovery, integration, discussion. interactions among individuals, groups, application and communication. institutions, events, and ideas. Such 2. Critical Thinking knowledge will better equip students The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum is This goal is designed to help students to understand themselves and the roles divided into ten areas of emphasis, known develop as thinkers who are able to they play in addressing the issues facing as goals. unify factual, creative, rational, and humanity. You may transfer the MnTC in each of the value-sensitive modes of thought. following ways: Critical thinking will be taught and 6. Humanities and Fine Arts used throughout the general education This goal is designed to expand students’ 1. As an entire package: If you complete curriculum in order to develop students’ knowledge of the human condition and the transfer curriculum at one institution, awareness of their own thinking and human cultures, especially in relation to it will be accepted as completion of the problem-solving procedures. To integrate behavior, ideas, and values expressed in transfer curriculum at Century College. new skills into their customary ways works of human imagination and thought. 2. As a goal area: completion of a goal area of thinking, students must be actively Through study in disciplines such as of the MnTC at one institution will be engaged in practicing thinking skills and literature, philosophy, and the fine arts, accepted as a goal completion at Century applying them to open-ended problems. students will engage in critical analysis, form aesthetic judgments, and develop an College. 3. Natural Sciences appreciation of the arts and humanities as 3. As courses within goal areas: If you This goal is designed to improve students’ fundamentals to the health and survival of complete a course which is included understanding of natural science any society. as part of a goal area at the sending principles and of the methods of scientific institution, it will be accepted for full inquiry (i.e., the ways in which scientists 7. Human Diversity credit within the same goal area at investigate natural science phenomena). This goal is designed to increase students’ Century College. When a course you As a basis for life-long learning, students understanding of individual and group have taken meets requirements for need to know the vocabulary of science differences (e.g., race, gender, class) two different goal areas at a sending and to realize that, while a set of and their knowledge of the traditions institution, the course will be accepted in principles has been developed through and values of various groups in the transfer at Century College for the same the work of previous scientists, ongoing United States. Students should be able two goal areas. scientific inquiry and new knowledge will to evaluate the United States’ historical bring changes in some ways scientists and contemporary responses to group If you would like more information, view the world. By studying the problems differences. please refer to the Minnesota Transfer that engage today’s scientists, students website at www.mntransfer.org.

651.779.3300 35 5 Educational Programs 8. Global Perspective MnTC Distribution Requirements: Preparation for a This goal is designed to increase Goal 1 – Communication: students’ understanding of the growing Minimum of 10 credits including ENGL Bachelor’s Degree interdependence of nations and peoples 1021, ENGL 1022 and at least one 3-credit and develop their ability to apply a Communication course from COMM 1021, An Associate in Arts degree allows you comparative perspective to cross-cultural 1031, 1041 or 1051. social, economic and political experiences. to complete both general education Goal 2 – Critical Thinking: requirements and pre-major requirements 9. Ethical and Civic Responsibility Fulfilled when all MnTC goals are complete. for a wide range of majors and programs This goal is designed to develop students’ Goal 3 – Sciences: at four-year colleges and universities. You capacity to identify, discuss, and reflect Minimum of 7 credits. Two courses from should consult with a Century counselor/ upon the ethical dimensions of political, two different disciplines, with at least one advisor so that you can be sure courses social, and personal life and to understand traditional lab course. taken at Century fulfill the requirements the ways in which they can exercise of a particular field of study, and contact responsible and productive citizenship. Goal 4 – Math/Logical Reasoning: Minimum of 3 credits. Courses must be the transfer institution. Listed below are While there are diverse views of social examples of the bachelor’s degree or justice or the common good in a pluralistic numbered between MATH 1020 and 1082 or PHIL 1041. pre-professional programs you may begin society, students should learn that at Century: responsible citizenship requires them to Goal 5 – History/Social and Behavioral develop skills to understand their own Sciences: Accounting Science and others’ positions, be part of the free Minimum of 9 credits. Three courses from Agriculture Forestry exchange of ideas, and function as public- three different disciplines. American Studies Gender Studies** minded citizens. Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts: Anthropology Geography 10. People and the Environment Minimum of 9 credits. Three courses, at Architecture Global Studies** This goal is designed to improve students’ least one of which must be a literature Art Health course, from three different disciplines. understanding of today’s complex Art Education History environmental challenges. Students will Goal 7 – 10 – Theme Goals: Art History Horticulture examine the interrelatedness of human 3 credits in each of four goals 7-10. Astronomy Biology Human Ecology society and the natural environment. NOTE: May be fulfilled by courses from Business Human Services Knowledge of both biophysical principles Goals 1–6, since many of those courses also Administration Humanities and sociocultural systems is the meet Goals 7–10, or can be fulfilled with Chemistry foundation for integrative and critical additional courses listed separately under Information thinking about environmental issues. Goals 7–10. Chiropractic* Technology Child Psychology Industrial Relations Remember: If you fulfill the 10 goal areas TECHNOLOGY AND Chinese Journalism INFORMATION RESOURCES in fewer than 40 semester credits, select courses within any of the goals to achieve a Communication Law* Students who complete the Minnesota 40 credit total. Studies** Library Science Transfer Curriculum are expected to use Computer Science Linguistics computers, libraries, and other appropriate Criminal Justice Marketing technology and information resources MINNESOTA TRANSFER COURSE LIST Dentistry* which play an increasingly important role in Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Mathematics our personal, educational, and work lives. (MnTC) webpage on the Century College Earth Science Medical Technology* Students will have many opportunities to website (century.edu) for detailed information Economics Medicine* use and refine technological and research about the MnTC Course List. Changes to Early Childhood Mortuary Science skills throughout their lower-division general the MnTC Course List information will be Education Music communicated on the website. education. Elementary Music Education Students who have not had experience Education Nursing with technology and information resources Secondary Occupational should contact a counselor or program Education Therapy* advisor to obtain assistance in registering for Engineering Philosophy appropriate courses. English Physical Therapy Environmental Physics

36 Century College 2017–2018 Political Science Spanish 4. Refer to the Transfer Guide, Chapter 12, Psychology Sports Management located at the back of the catalog, the Recreation Statistics Minnesota Transfer website Social Work Theatre www.mntransfer.org, and Transferology www.transferology.com Sociology Veterinary* In addition, each fall, Century College * Preprofessional programs Advising, Counseling, & Career Center hosts ** Century Certificate available; see program listing “Transfer Information Days” for students which can help you in your planning Transferring to Another College process. See the Century website or Student Minnesota’s public colleges and universities Newsletter for dates and more information. are working to make transfer easier for you. You can help if you plan ahead, ask Transfer Articulation Agreements questions, and use the established pathways Articulation agreements facilitate your created by transfer agreements. Century credit transfer and provide you with a counselors will assist you in planning the smooth transition from one related degree sequence of courses necessary to fulfill program to another. Century College has transfer program requirements. You can find formed articulation agreements with a copies of transfer guides for many of these number of public and private institutions programs in the Advising, Counseling, & of higher learning in Minnesota, North 4. If you change your career goal or major, Career Center, West Campus. In addition, Dakota and Wisconsin to help you with you might not be able to complete all many colleges and universities send your transfer goals. Consult the Minnesota degree requirements within the usual representatives to Century to answer your State website at http://www.mntransfer. number of graduation credits. If you change questions. org/studentsplan/s_agreements.php to your degree/major program, complete If you are thinking about transferring, please search by program or institution. Please see the Student Change of Information form follow these steps: a counselor if you would like to see specific at the Records Office or at https://www. agreement benefits and requirements or if 1. Discuss your plans with a Century century.edu/sites/default/files/Records_ you need in further help or information. counselor. studentchangeofinformation.pdf 2. Call or visit your intended transfer college Understanding How Applying for Transfer Admission and its website. Obtain the following Transfer of Credits Works 1. Completing an Application for Admission materials and information: 1. The receiving college or university decides is always the first step in transferring. • college catalog which credits transfer and whether those Fill out the application early to beat the credits meet its degree requirements. The • transfer brochure deadline. Send the application fee. accreditation of both your sending and your 2. Request that official transcripts be sent • information on admissions criteria and receiving institution can affect whether the from every institution you have attended. on materials required for admission credits you earn will transfer. (e.g., portfolio, transcripts, test scores, You may be required to provide a high 2. Institutions accept credits from courses etc.). Please remember that some school transcript or GED test scores as and programs that are similar to those majors have limited enrollments or their well. Failure to send a transcript from a they offer. They look for similarity in course own special requirements such as a school you have attended can result in goals, content, and level. higher grade point average. serious consequences such as dismissal. 3. Not everything that transfers will help you • information on financial aid (how to 3. Confirm that you have supplied the graduate. Baccalaureate degree programs apply and the dead-line date). college or university with all the usually count credits in three categories: necessary documentation. Most colleges 3. After you have reviewed these materials, general education; major/minor courses make no decisions until all required make an appointment to talk with an and prerequisites; and electives. The key documents are in your file. advisor/counselor in the college or question is, “Will your credits fulfill the 4. After the college notifies you that you program you want to enter. When you requirements of the degree or program you have been accepted for admission, meet, be sure to ask about course choose?” transfer and admission criteria. request that your submitted transcript’s credits be evaluated for transferable credits. Ask that a written evaluation be provided.

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5. If you have questions about your Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) outlined in the 1021, ENGL 1022, and at least one 3-credit evaluation, speak with a Counselor or the preceding section. If you plan to transfer to Communication course from COMM 1021, DARS Transfer Office. Ask why judgments a four-year college or university, you should 1031, 1041, or 1051 were made about specific courses. work with one of Century’s counselors/ Goal 2 – Critical Thinking: Many concerns can be cleared up if you advisors prior to, and during, enrollment Fulfilled when all MnTC goals are complete. understand why the decisions were made. at Century College to help you plan an Goal 3 – Sciences: If you are not satisfied, you can appeal. appropriate program (both general education Minimum of 7 credits. Two courses from See “Your Rights as a Transfer Student” and major requirements). An agreement two different disciplines, with at least one below. with Minnesota State provides that Century traditional lab course. College’s Associate in Arts Degree or MnTC Your Rights as a Transfer Student will satisfy all of the lower-division general Goal 4 – Math/Logical Reasoning: As a transfer student, you have the right to education requirements of any of the State Minimum of 3 credits. Courses must be the following: Universities. numbered between MATH 1020 and 1082 or PHIL 1041. 1. A clear, understandable statement of an An agreement with the University of institution’s transfer policy. Minnesota provides that an Associate in Goal 5 – History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 2. A fair credit review and an explanation of Arts Degree or MnTC will satisfy the Liberal Minimum of 9 credits. Three courses from why credits were or were not accepted. Education requirements. three different disciplines. Century also has agreements with private 3. A copy of the formal appeals process. Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts: and out-of-state colleges/universities (e.g., Common appeal steps are as follows: Minimum of 9 credits. Three courses, at Augsburg College, College of St. Scholastica, a) You fill out an appeal form. least one of which must be a literature Concordia University-St. Paul, St. Catherine Supplemental information you provide course, from three different disciplines. University, University of Wisconsin-River to reviewers - a syllabus, course Falls, University of Wisconsin-Stout, North Goal 7 – 10 – Theme Goals: description, or reading list - can help. Dakota State University and University of 3 credits in each of four Goals 7-10. b) Department or committee will review. North Dakota) to allow easy transfer of the NOTE: May be fulfilled by courses from c) You will receive, in writing, the outcome AA degree. Goals 1-6, since many of those courses also of the appeal. meet Goals 7-10, or can be fulfilled with AA Degree Programs additional courses listed separately under d) You can petition the decision. Associate in Arts Goals 7-10. 4. At your request, a review of your eligibility Psychology Transfer Pathway Remember: If you fulfill the 10 goal areas for financial aid or scholarships. in fewer than 40 semester credits, select If you would like help with your transfer General Requirements for AA degree courses within any of the goals to achieve a questions or problems, please see a Century 1. At least 60 earned college-level credits 40 credit total. (numbered 1000 or above). Of the credits College counselor/advisor. NOTE: For goal course options, please see applied toward the Associate in Arts the MnTC webpage on Century’s website. Degree, you must earn at least 20 credits at Century College. Health/Physical Education: Associate in Arts Degree 2. A grade of C or better in ENGL 1021. Minimum of 2 credits in Health/Physical 3. Century college-level GPA of 2.0 and Education, with at least one Physical Overview MnTC GPA of 2.0. Education activity course. The Associate in Arts degree (AA) is intended Total credits required for an AA degree: 60 College Success Strategies: primarily for students who plan to transfer Minnesota Transfer Curriculum: 40 STSC 1021 to another college to complete a bachelor’s degree. It can be considered the first two Electives, additional MnTC, and/or Recommended years of a four-year degree program. The AA pre-major: 16 Computer Literacy: Recognizing the importance of computer literacy in the world degree is a general liberal arts degree, and Physical Education/Health Required: 2 no specific major is listed in conjunction with today, Century College recommends you College Success Strategies, STSC 1021. the degree. However, you may choose to develop computer skills appropriate for your major field by either selecting courses that concentrate in a particular field of study as MnTC Distribution Requirements for the are computer based or selecting a course(s) preparation for a planned major at a four-year AA Degree (or MnTC Notation): that will fulfill this need. college or university. You must take at least Goal 1 – Communication: 40 of the 60 credits within the Minnesota Minimum of 10 credits including ENGL

38 Century College 2017–2018 Associate in Associate in 2. A grade of C or better in ENGL 1021. 3. Century college-level GPA of 2.0; required Fine Arts Science Degree career and occupational courses GPA of 2.0; MnTC GPA of 2.0. Overview Overview 4. Refer to the Programs and Degrees The Associate in Fine Arts degree (AFA) The Associate in Science degree (AS) is webpage on the Century College is primarily intended for those students primarily intended for you if you wish to website for details about the program who plan to transfer to another college to balance liberal arts education with career- requirements for your program and complete a bachelor’s degree. It can be oriented classes. The primary purpose of check your DARS and AgileGrad plan in considered the first two years of a four- the degree is to provide the credentials consultation with your assigned Century year degree program. The AFA degree is a for a specific career and prepare you for counselor/advisor for your particular liberal arts degree with a concentration in a admission to an upper-division college. The academic pathway. designated discipline in the fine arts. extent to which your credits transfer to a MnTC Distribution Requirements four-year college varies somewhat with for the AS degree: AFA Degree Programs the specific program completed and the The minimum Minnesota Transfer Curriculum AFA in Art subsequent major selected (see note below). distribution requirements for the AS degree AFA in Music Approximately one-half of the coursework are listed below. Credit and course consists of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Transfer note: Please see a Century requirements are unique for each program. (liberal arts and general education) credits counselor/advisor for specific transfer Refer to the Programs and Degrees webpage and one-half is comprised of career or information. on the Century College website for details occupational courses. General Requirements for the about the program requirements for your AFA degree: AS Degree Programs program and check your DARS and AgileGrad 1. At least 60 earned college-level credits Addiction Counseling plan in consultation with your assigned Century counselor/advisor for your particular (numbered 1000 or above). Of the credits Biology Transfer Pathway academic pathway. applied toward the Associate in Fine Arts Business Transfer Pathway Degree, at least 20 must be earned at Computer Information Systems Required MnTC Distribution: Century College. Computer Science Goal 1 – Communication: 2. A grade of C or better in Engl 1021. Minimum of 7 credits including ENGL 1021, Criminal Justice Composition I and at least one 3-credit 3. Century college-level GPA of 2.0; required Education fine arts core courses GPA of 2.0; MnTC Communication course from COMM 1021, Engineering Broad Field GPA of 2.0. 1031, 1041 or 1051. Health Services Broad Field Goal 2 – Critical Thinking: 4. Refer to the Programs and Degrees Horticulture Fulfilled when all MnTC goals complete. webpage on the Century College Human Services website for details about the program Goal 3 and/or 4 – Sciences/Math/ requirements for your program and Individualized Studies Logical Reasoning: check your DARS and AgileGrad plan in Law Enforcement Minimum of 6 credits; two courses from consultation with your assigned Century Nursing either Goal 3 and/or 4. Goal 4 courses must be numbered between MATH 1020 and counselor/advisor for your particular 1082 or PHIL 1041. academic pathway. Transfer note: While the AS degree has more limited general transferability than the Goal 5 – History/Social and MnTC Distribution Requirements AA degree, specific transfer agreements do Behavioral Sciences: for the AFA degree: exist with selected upper-division colleges. Minimum of 6 credits. Two courses from Credit and course requirements are unique Please see a Century counselor/advisor for two different disciplines. for each program. Refer to the Programs and specific information. Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts: Degrees webpage on the Century College Minimum of 6 credits. Two courses from website for details about the program General Requirements for the AS degree: two different disciplines. requirements for your program and check your 1. At least 60 earned college-level credits Goal 7 – 10 – Theme Goals: DARS and AgileGrad plan in consultation with (numbered 1000 or above). Of the credits 3 credits in each of two Goals 7-10. your assigned Century counselor/advisor for applied toward the Associate in Science your particular academic pathway. Degree, you must earn at least 20 credits NOTE: May be fulfilled by courses from at Century College. Goals 1-6, since many of those courses also

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meet Goals 7-10, or can be fulfilled with Engineering CAD Technology website for details about the program additional courses listed separately under Enterprise Computing Technology requirements for your program and Goals 7-10 Facilities Maintenance Engineer check your DARS and AgileGrad plan in consultation with your assigned Century NOTE: For goal course options, please see Heating, Ventilation, Air counselor/advisor for your particular the MnTC webpage on Century’s website Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology academic pathway. Recommended Horticulture Health/Physical Education: In recognition Individualized Studies MnTC Distribution Requirements of the importance of health and wellness to Information and Telecommunications for the AAS degree: a thriving society and personal well-being, Technology The minimum Minnesota Transfer Curriculum it is recommended that you take courses Interior Design distribution requirements for the AAS that emphasize life-long health, fitness, and Marketing: Marketing Communications degree are listed below. Credit and course wellness. Technology requirements are unique for each program. Computer Literacy: Recognizing the Marketing: Marketing Management Refer to the Programs and Degrees webpage on the Century College website for details importance of computer literacy in the world Office Technology: Administrative Assistant today, it is recommended that you develop about the program requirements for your Office Technology: Medical Office computer skills appropriate for your major program and check your DARS and AgileGrad field by either selecting courses that are Orthotic Technology plan in consultation with your assigned computer based or selecting a course(s) that Paramedic Science Century counselor/advisor for your particular will fulfill this need. Public Safety academic pathway. Prosthetic Technology Required MnTC Distribution: Radiologic Technology Goal 1 – Communication: Associate in Applied Renewable Energy Minimum of 7 credits including ENGL 1021, Translation and Interpreting Composition I, and at least one 3-credit Science Degree Visual Communications Technologies Communication course from COMM 1021, 1031, 1041 or 1051. Transfer note: The AAS degree is not Overview Goal 2 – Critical Thinking: designed to transfer to an upper-division Fulfilled when all MnTC goals complete. The Associate in Applied Science degree college. However, the Minnesota Transfer Goal 3 and/or 4 – Sciences/Math/ (AAS) is primarily intended if you plan to use Curriculum courses typically do transfer and Logical Reasoning: the competence gained through your degree some of the career-oriented courses taken at Minimum of 3 credits; one course from for immediate employment. The AAS degree Century may also transfer to specific majors either Goal 3 and/or 4. Goal 4 courses must is granted in a specific major and typically at selected colleges or universities. Also, be numbered between MATH 1020 and at least one-half of the coursework is in the some articulation agreements exist between 1082 or PHIL 1041. program area, approximately one-third is programs and upper division colleges. If from Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (general you would like more information about Goal 5 – History/Social and education and liberal arts), and the balance transferring credits to other colleges and Behavioral Sciences: of credits are either in your program area or universities, please consult with a Century Minimum of 3 credits. general education depending on the specific counselor/advisor for assistance. Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts: program you chose. General Requirements for Minimum of 3 credits. Goal 7 – 10 – Theme Goals: 3 credits in AAS Degree Programs the AAS degree: one of the four Goals 7-10. Accounting 1. At least 60 earned college-level credits NOTE: May be fulfilled by courses from Additive and Digital Manufacturing (numbered 1000 or above). Of the credits applied toward the Associate in Applied Goals 1-6, since many of those courses also Applied Big Data Analytics Science Degree, at least 20 must be meet Goals 7-10, or can be fulfilled with Business Management earned at Century College. additional courses listed separately under Cloud Computing and Virtualization Security Goals 7-10. 2. A grade of C or better in ENGL 1021. Cosmetology NOTE: For goal course options, please see 3. Century college-level GPA of 2.0; required Cybersecurity, Virtualization, and Forensics the MnTC webpage on Century’s website. career and occupational courses GPA of Dental Assistant 2.0; and MnTC GPA of 2.0. Recommended Dental Hygiene 4. Refer to the Programs and Degrees Health/Physical Education: In recognition Education webpage on the Century College of the importance of health and wellness to Energy Technical Specialist a thriving society and personal well-being, it

40 Century College 2017–2018 is recommended that students take courses Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and General Requirements: that emphasize life-long health, fitness, and Refrigeration Technology 1. Diplomas: At least 31 earned college- wellness. Individualized Studies level credits, Certificates: up to 30 earned college-level credits. Computer Literacy: Recognizing the Internet Programming importance of computer literacy in the world Horticulture 2. Century college-level GPA of 2.0; required today, it is recommended that students Human Services career and occupational courses GPA of 2.0; develop computer skills appropriate for their Information & Telecommunications MnTC GPA of 2.0. major fields by either selecting courses that Technology 3. A grade of C or higher in ENGL 1021 If this are computer based or selecting a course(s) Interior Design/Home Furnishing that will fulfill this need. is the Goal 1 course selected. (Exception: 16 Kitchen and Bath Design credit, or less, certificates). Marketing 4. Refer to the Programs and Degrees Medical Assistant webpage on the Century College website Certificates and Mental Health Behavioral Aide II for details about the program requirements Diplomas Nursing Assistant for your program and check your DARS and Office Technology: General AgileGrad plan in consultation with your Office Technology: Medical assigned Century counselor/advisor for Overview your particular academic pathway. Occupational diplomas and certificates are Orthotic Technology Distribution Requirements: intended for those students who want to Paramedic Technology focus on learning specific occupational skills Prosthetic Technology Certificate: Up to 30 credits and use them for immediate employment Public Safety Diploma: 31 credits and above or career advancement. Century offers Renewable Energy The minimum distribution requirements certificates with up to 30 credits and Solar are listed above. Credit and course occupational diplomas of at least 31 credits. requirements are unique to each program. Sports Management Diploma and Certificate Program Areas Please refer to the curriculum requirements Translation and Interpreting Academic English Proficiency listed in the next chapter of the catalog, for Visual Communications Technologies specific requirements of each program. A Accounting Welding minimum of one third of the credits must be Addiction Counseling earned at Century College. Auto Body Technology NOTE: For goal course options, please see Automotive Service Technology the MnTC webpage on Century’s website. Cloud Computing Communication Studies Cosmetology Cosmetology-Nail Care Technician Creative Writing Criminal Justice Cybersecurity, Virtualization, and Forensics Dental Assistant Dental Practice Management Education Emergency Medical Services Engineering CAD Technology Enterprise Computing Entrepreneurial Facilities Maintenance Engineer Fire Services Gender Studies Global Studies Health Support Specialist

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Program Requirements

Refer to the Programs and Degrees webpage on the Century College website (century.edu) for detailed information about the program requirements for each of the programs of study listed in chapter 6.

Changes to program information will be communicated on the website. Students For planning assistance and any mid-year changes or updates, students should are responsible for understanding those check their DARS and AgileGrad plan in consultation with their assigned Century changes. counselor/advisor for their particular academic pathway.

Programs and Degrees

Academic English Proficiency Certificate Education Medical Assistant Accounting Emergency Medical Services-EMT Mental Health Behavioral Aide II Addiction Counseling Engineering Broad Field MnTC (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum) Additive and Digital Manufacturing Engineering CAD Technology Music-Fine Arts Applied Big Data Analytics Enterprise Computing Technology Nursing Art Facilities Maintenance Engineer Office Technology Associate in Arts Degree Gender Studies Certificate Office Technology Medical Auto Body Technology Global Studies Certificate Orthotic and Prosthetic Clinical Applications Automotive Service Technology Health Sciences Broad Field Orthotic Technology Biology Transfer Pathway Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Paraeducator Business Transfer Pathway Refrigeration Technology Paramedic Science Communication Studies Certificate Horticulture Pedorthic Computer Information System Human Services Prosthetic Technology Computer Science Individualized Studies Psychology Transfer Pathway Cosmetology Information and Telecommunications Public Safety Technology Creative Writing Certificate Radiologic Technology Interior Design Criminal Justice Solar and Renewable Energy Kitchen and Bath Design Cybersecurity, Virtualization, and Forensics Sports Management Law Enforcement Dental Assistant Translation and Interpreting Marketing Dental Hygiene Visual Communications Technologies Marketing Communications Technology Welding 42 Century College 2017–2018 Chapter 7 Course Descriptions

Course Identification

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

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

Prerequisite, Restriction Recommendation Course prerequisites, restrictions, and recommendations are listed immediately Accounting Assessment score placement in MATH 0030 following the course descriptions. or above or completion of MATH 0010 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite is a body of knowledge or Introduction to Accounting Computerized Accounting Applications level of competence a student should have ACCT 1010 3 Credits ACCT 1030 3 Credits achieved to ensure readiness for a course. This course introduces the practice of This course is a comprehensive overview In special circumstances, a prerequisite may accounting. Topics include transaction of QuickBooks Pro software for business. be waived by approval of the appropriate analysis, double-entry accounting, cash, petty Students will perform multiple accounting department. Students are not permitted to cash, purchases/payables, sales/receivables, transactions and run reports using register for courses for which prerequisites and specialized journals. Year-end procedures QuickBooks. These include recording checks/ have not been met. A prerequisite is met by and financial statement preparation for deposits, preparing bank reconciliations, earning credit in a course. Some courses may service and merchandise companies, payroll, recording sales/receivables, recording have specific grade requirements. See course inventory valuation, and corporate structure purchases/accounts payables, accounting description for grade requirements. and equity accounting are also covered. for inventory, recording payroll transactions, recording fixed asset transactions and Payroll Procedures financial statement preparation. Students Restriction indicates a condition which may ACCT 1020 3 Credits prevent a student from earning credit in a will also gain experience writing accounting This course covers the numerous laws procedures related to QuickBooks. This particular course. Exceptions to a restriction pertaining to employment practice and course is relevant to prospective students may be granted by the instructor. compensation as well as computations interested in increasing their knowledge and payment of salaries and wages and of QuickBooks for their business or current Recommendation indicates a condition related taxes. Topics include employment accounting position. Prerequisite(s): ACCT which is desirable but not necessary. They recordkeeping requirements, preparation 1010 or ACCT 2020 with a grade of C or usually are used to indicate when prior of the payroll register, individual earnings higher and ACCT 1020 and CAPL 1010 or learning experience makes success in the records, tax reports, and other forms required Instructor consent. course more attainable. by government agencies. The accounting procedures necessary to properly prepare Financial Accounting accounting transactions are also covered. ACCT 2020 4 Credits Prerequisite: ACCT 1010, or ACCT 2020 or This course includes the study of concurrent enrollment. Recommendation: financial accounting concepts through the measurement, communication, and analysis

651.779.3300 43 7 Course Descriptions of economic events for the benefit of 4747. Service learning is a component of this investors, creditors, and other external users Addiction Counseling course. Prerequisite: ADCO 1020 and HSER of financial accounting information. Emphasis 1030. is on the preparation and analysis of financial statements in a corporate annual report. Introduction to Drugs and Alcohol Addiction Counseling Assessments Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement ADCO 1020 3 Credits ADCO 2010 3 Credits in MATH 0070 or above or completion of This course provides an overview of This course addresses the screening, intake, MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 with a grade of C classification of mood altering addictions, assessment, treatment planning, and the or higher. signs and symptoms of addicted behavior, multicultural aspects of addiction counseling, treatment, prevention, and cultural issues. case management, referral, record keeping, Managerial Accounting The course meets the academic coursework reports, consultation and professional ACCT 2025 4 Credits requirement for Minnesota Statute 2005 conduct. Students focus on addiction This course introduces the foundations of Chapter 148C: “Overview of alcohol and drug counseling assessment and criteria including managerial accounting. The emphasis is on counseling, focusing on the transdisciplinary Rule 25, the Six Dimensions of treatment managements use of accounting information foundations of alcohol and drug counseling planning according to Rule 31. This course for planning, controlling, and decision and providing an understanding of theories of meets the academic course work requirement making. Topics covered include cost behavior, addiction counseling, the continuum of care for Minnesota Statute 2005 Chapter 148C an overview of job order and process costing, and the process of change.” Service learning and Minnesota Rule 4747. Prerequisite: cost volume profit analysis, budgeting, cost will be a component of this course. ADCO 1020 and HSER 1030. analysis, and capital budgeting decisions. Prerequisite: ACCT 2020 with a grade of C or Pharmacology of Addiction Counseling Counseling Skills higher. Recommendation: Experience in the ADCO 1030 3 Credits ADCO 2020 4 Credits use of Excel. This course is an overview of the basics This course addresses addiction counseling of pharmacology as applied to various theory and practice, crisis intervention, Federal Income Taxation classifications of mood altering chemicals. orientation, client education, referral, ACCT 2035 3 Credits It is also an examination of the central professional and ethical responsibility, This course is an introduction to taxation nervous system and drug/neurotransmitter treatment planning, case management, policy and the application of that policy to interactions. The course examines substance reporting and record keeping, as well as the preparation of federal income tax returns. abuse, detoxification, withdrawal, drug culturally appropriate models for counseling. Topics include taxable income, deductions, interaction, and dynamics of addiction. The The course focuses on enhancing motivation exemptions, and tax credits. This course also course meets academic coursework criteria for change in substance abuse treatment, includes the use of a computer software of Minnesota Statute 2005 Chapter 148c, stages of client change, and counseling package. Prerequisite: ACCT 1010 or ACCT Subdivision 5a, Area 2: “pharmacology of skills appropriate for each particular stage. 2020 with a grade of C or higher. substance abuse disorders and the dynamics Students also address crisis intervention, grief and loss, and the 12 steps. This course Intermediate Accounting of addiction.” Prerequisite: ADCO 1020 or Instructor consent. meets the requirement for Minnesota Statute ACCT 2050 4 Credits 2005 Chapter 148C and Minnesota Rule 4747. This course provides an in-depth presentation Professional Conduct in Addiction Prerequisite: ADCO 1020. of accounting for balance sheet accounts, Counseling financial statement preparation and analysis. ADCO 1060 3 Credits Group Counseling This course expands on financial accounting This course addresses the multicultural ADCO 2030 3 Credits topics such as inventory and financial aspects of addiction counseling, professional This course addresses addiction counseling statement analysis. Prerequisite: ACCT 1010 and ethical responsibilities, orientation, group counseling theory and practice, crisis or ACCT 2020. consultation, reporting and record keeping, intervention, orientation, client education, referral, case management and treatment referral, and professional and ethical Accounting Capstone responsibility, treatment planning, reporting ACCT 2099 3 Credits planning. Students explore a model for ethical decision making in reference to and record keeping, and case management. This course requires students to apply chemical dependency. They also discuss Culturally appropriate models for group financial accounting concepts and examine confidentiality, professional boundaries, counseling, formation of groups, ground rules current issues in the accounting profession. and rules of conduct. The course includes a and documentation in groups are addressed. Topics covered include the development of minimum of six hours of ethics as required by This course meets the academic course work work papers, writing of accounting reports, the Minnesota Certification Board, Minnesota requirement for Minnesota Statute 2005 understanding accounting documents, Association of Resources for Recovery, and Chapter 148C and Minnesota Rule 4747. and the accountant-client relationship. Chemical Health and National Association Prerequisite: ADCO 1020 and HSER 1030. Prerequisite: ACCT 1010 or ACCT 2020 and of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors. This ENGL 1021, with a grade of C or higher. course meets academic coursework criteria Recommendation: Experience in the use of of Minnesota Statute 2005 Chapter 148c, Excel. Subdivision 5a, Area 2 and Minnesota Rule

44 Century College 2017–2018 Case Management for Addiction work in a treatment facility to gain work integrated manufacturing (CIM) cells. This Counseling Treatment experience integrating the 12 core addiction is a hands-on, team-based class giving ADCO 2050 3 Credits counseling functions defined by state law in students the basic concepts needed to design This course will address an overview of their practicum. It consists of the remaining manufacturing automation systems. Students the multiaxial assessment of the DSMIV. 440 hours of the 880 required by state law. will use both hard automation and robots Special problems, including mental health In addition to work experience, students used in cell based manufacturing systems. issues will be discussed. The course provides will meet with faculty at assigned times Prerequisite(s): ADM 2020 with a grade of C students with knowledge and practice in case to discuss their internship experiences. or higher. management, through screening, assessment, Prerequisite: All required addiction counseling coursework completed and Enterprise System Integration Capstone treatment planning, consulting, referral, and ADM 2080 2 Credits recordkeeping. The student will practice consent of chemical dependency coordinator. documentation of client problems, goals, Recommendations: Student should complete This advanced course gives students the objectives, and progress notes as required ADCO 2781 and ADCO 2782 in two opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills by treatment centers. This course meets the consecutive semesters. needed to design and construct a working requirement for Minnesota Statute 2005 prototype. Students will design and construct Chapter 148C and Minnesota Rule 4747. prototypes using a variety of analog and Prerequisite: ADCO 1020 and HSER 1030. digital manufacturing-related technologies Additive and Digital in order to build a working basic computer- Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance controlled machine. Prerequisite(s): ADM Abuse and Mental Health Manufacturing 2010 with a grade of C or higher. ADCO 2055 3 Credits Internship in ADM This course will meet the Rule 31 criteria ADM 2780 1-6 Credits for training in co-occurring mental health Additive Manufacturing Processes problems and substance abuse. The course ADM 2010 3 Credits This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply knowledge will include competencies related to This course covers additive manufacturing and skills learned in the Additive and Digital philosophy, screening, assessment, diagnosis processes involving 2D and 3D scanning and Manufacturing program in an actual job and treatment planning, documentation, design, and processes used to create 3D environment. The internship is intended to programming, medication, collaboration, objects. Emphasis will be placed on additive provide students with on-the-job education mental health consultation and discharge manufactured elements and systems utilizing and training experience in preparation for planning. The core functions involved include contemporary CAD/CAM and additive (3D employment. Prerequisite(s): Instructor screening, intake, assessment, treatment Printing) tools and methods. Prerequisite(s): consent. planning, crisis intervention, referral and Assessment score placement into RDNG 1000 multicultural aspects of addiction counseling. or completion of RDNG 0900 or 0950 with a Prerequisite: ADCO 1020 and HSER 1030 or grade of C or higher. ECAD 1025 and ECAD Instructor consent. 2053 with a grade of C or higher. American Sign Language Addiction Counseling Internship I Robotics and Automated Systems Design ADCO 2781 4 Credits ADM 2020 3 Credits This is the first internship course in a This course provides a basic introduction American Sign Language I two-internship sequence. Students will to the field of robotics technology. Because ASL 1011 4 Credits work in a treatment facility to gain work of the multidisciplinary nature of robotics, This course focuses on American Sign experience integrating the 12 core addiction the student is exposed to various facets of Language (ASL) grammatical structures, counseling functions defined by state law robotics including concepts from computer, non-manual behaviors, vocabulary and in their practicum. Internship I consists of electrical and mechanical disciplines with a classifiers, fingerspelling and numbers, 440 hours of the 880 required by state law. focus on manufacturing processes. Content communication skills (conversations and In addition to work experience, students includes manipulators, drive systems, discussions), and other language functions. will meet with faculty at assigned times controllers, motion, payload, programming, Coursework activities include describing to discuss their internship experiences. and vision systems. Prerequisite(s): CSCI 1060 others, making requests, discussing family Prerequisite: All required chemical with a grade of C or higher. and occupations, attributing qualities to other dependency coursework completed and people, and talking about daily routines and consent of addiction counseling coordinator. Cell Integration weekend activities. Supporting activities Recommendations: Student should plan to ADM 2030 3 Credits include attendance at Deaf events, film complete ADCO 2781 and ADCO 2782 in two This course is an introduction to the and video viewing, ASL literary readings, consecutive semesters. basic control systems used to automate and other analytical activities. Prerequisite: manufacturing processes. Course content Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 Addiction Counseling Internship II includes: hydraulics and pneumatics used ADCO 2782 4 Credits or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 for motion control, PLCs programmable with a grade of C or higher. Assessment score This is the second internship course in a controllers, sensors and vision systems, placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of two-internship sequence. Students will robotics used in designing a computer ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher.

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American Sign Language II Sex and Gender and principles common to the study of art and ASL 1012 4 Credits ANTH 2031 3 Credits architecture. Prerequisite: Assessment score This course, a continuation of ASL I, covers MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 placement of RDNG 1000, or completion of skill progression in ASL grammatical This course will examine sex and gender from RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C structures, non-manual behaviors, vocabulary an anthropological perspective. Anthropology or higher, and assessment score placement of and classifiers, fingerspelling and numbers, recognizes that human behavior and social ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with communication skills (conversations and systems arise as a result of the interaction a grade of C or higher. of our biology and our environment. This discussions), and other language functions. Art History of the Western World I Coursework includes applying skills learned class will begin by studying sex from an ART 1021 3 Credits in ASL I and practicing increasingly complex evolutionary perspective. Later, the class MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 sign-language activities. Supporting activities will turn to the topic of gender, which is the include attendance at Deaf events, film and behavior associated with each sex as defined This course traces the development of video viewing, ASL literary readings, and other varyingly by different cultures. Students will art and architecture in the west from the analytical activities. Prerequisite: ASL 1011 study gender across many different cultures Paleolithic through the Gothic Periods - the with a grade C or higher or Instructor consent. around the world and look for patterns to art, architecture, philosophies, and traditions seek a better understanding of our species that continue to shape the modern western and ourselves. Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 with world. Students examine individual historical a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: styles, techniques and ideological movements Anthropology ANTH 1021 or ANTH 1022 with a grade of C that have evolved in western art making, or higher. architecture and design. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 or Introduction to Physical Anthropology: RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and Human Origins Anthropology of Human Nature assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 ANTH 1022 3 Credits ANTH 2061 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 MnTC: Goals 05 & 10 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. This course is an introduction to physical This class introduces the broad anthropology through the study of human anthropological study of behavior from a Art History of the Western World II origins. This includes a detailed introduction Darwinian perspective. Students explore ART 1022 3 Credits to evolutionary theory and related topics, the evidence concerning the evolution of MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 such as Mendelian and population genetics, primate behavior and the past several million This course traces the development of taxonomy, and primate behavior and ecology. years of human evolution with a strong Art in the West from the Renaissance Central to the course is the human and emphasis on the behavior of our ancestors. Period through the 20th Century - the art, non-human primate fossil evidence, and the Initial topics include a detailed introduction architecture, philosophies, and traditions that evolutionary origins of modern Homo sapiens. to natural selection and a brief survey of continue to shape the modern western world. Students will attend lectures, have assigned human evolution. This is followed by readings Students examine individual historical styles, readings, and do hands-on work with fossil and lectures on the evolution of primate techniques and ideological movements replicas during the semester. This course is and human tool use, diet, food-sharing, that have evolved in western art making, intended for new students in anthropology. cooperation, mate selection, sex, child- architecture and design. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in rearing, and conflict. Finally, the course Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 or explores cross-cultural patterns in modern or above or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. human behavior. Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of ANTH 1021 or ANTH 1022 with a grade of C ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or higher. ANTH 1023 3 Credits 2D Design MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 ART 1024 3 Credits This course examines the fundamental social MnTC: Goal 06 processes that universally bind humans Art This course is a foundation level study of together and tear them apart: subsistence, the development, principles, and elements language, kinship, reproduction, alliances, of two-dimensional design. Students food production, economics, competition, Art Appreciation will explore the concepts of composition warfare and death. The anthropological ART 1020 3 Credits through guided projects and demonstrations, approach to these topics is to study human MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 discovering a working creative process, an societies from around the world using the This course introduces students to art from awareness of design in our culture, and guiding concepts of culture and evolution. a variety of cultures and historical contexts. awareness of current design issues. Students Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in Topics include major art movements, will experience both traditional and digital RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 or varieties of materials, and aesthetic theories. studio practices. RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. Coursework covers formal terms, elements,

46 Century College 2017–2018 3D Design Sculpture I Class discussions and writing assignments ART 1025 3 Credits ART 1061 3 Credits will introduce students to the basic MnTC: Goal 06 This course introduces students to a variety methodological approaches to analyzing This course is a foundation level study of the of materials and processes common to images. Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 with a grade principles and elements of three-dimensional sculpture. Hands-on projects expand 3D of C or higher. design. Students use a variety of media and design concepts and encourage students Photography II art techniques to explore three-dimensional to develop their creative ideas. Students ART 2031 3 Credits design; form, line, plane, volume, mass, will explore contemporary trends and MnTC: Goal 06 space, texture, light, and time. Projects applications, as well as research cultural emphasize a working creative method for traditions throughout history. Coursework This course will challenge students to problem solving in three-dimensions as well includes access to Century’s FAB LAB, which consider different ways that a variety as a general knowledge of historical and can enhance projects, and connect students of photographic processes can be used contemporary design issues. to projects around the world. Prerequisite: to communicate ideas. Students will be ART 1025. introduced to the tools, applications and Photography 1 creative methods used in making traditional ART 1031 3 Credits Ceramics 1 as well as, nontraditional, alternative, and MnTC: Goal 06 ART 1071 3 Credits non-silver photographic images. Through This course is designed as an exploration MnTC: Goal 06 class critiques, discussions of the history of photography as a means of visual This course introduces basic hand-building of photography and contemporary trends in communication and creative expression. and wheel techniques with clay. Students art, and reading and writing assignments, Students are introduced to the basics of 35 will examine the diverse cultural history of students will expand their ability to evaluate, mm cameras and black and white darkroom ceramic art and its continued relevance as a interpret and express ideas through the use practices. Projects address a range of design, form of creative expression. The principles of of the camera and light sensitive materials. aesthetic, and conceptual issues fundamental 3 dimensional design, along with functional A group field trip to a major metro area art to the art of photography. Strong emphasis and non-functional applications, will be venue is required. Prerequisite: Students is on the development of both a technical explored through a series of hands-on must have a basic understanding of 35mm foundation and a critical awareness of the exercises and projects. SLR cameras and darkroom experience. medium as a creative tool. This course Independent Study Digital Photography requires 2 additional lab hours per week. ART 2032 3 Credits Recommendation: ART 1024. ART 1790 1-3 Credits Independent study is an opportunity for MnTC: Goal 06 Drawing I intermediate and advanced art students This course integrates aesthetic and technical ART 1041 3 Credits to complete an in-depth project or body of challenges and strengthens visual problem MnTC: Goal 06 work in studio art or art-related research. solving skills utilizing the medium of digital This course introduces students to Prerequisite: Students must have completed photography. Students are introduced to fundamental drawing strategies. Projects all or most art courses offered at Century the basics of Digital SLR cameras (DSLRs), emphasize direct observation of nature, still College or provide proof (transcripts or image editing software and digital printing life, and the human form. Assignments are portfolio) of completing college-level processes. Projects address a range of designed to improve drawing skills, engage foundation art courses. Project must be design, aesthetic, and conceptual issues creative problem-solving, as well as broaden approved, prior to enrollment, first by fundamental to the art of digital photography. students’ knowledge of the cultural/historical instructor, and then dean. Recommendations: Strong emphasis is on the development of relevance of drawing. This offering is meant to assist students who both a technical foundation and a critical are planning to major in studio art, art history, awareness of the medium as a creative tool. Painting 1 or art education. This course requires 2 additional lab hours ART 1051 3 Credits per week. Students are required to provide MnTC: Goal 06 History of Photography their own DSLR camera. Prerequisite: ART This course provides an introduction to ART 2021 3 Credits 1031, or VCT 1071 and Instructor consent. the fundamentals of painting principles, MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 methods, materials, and critique. Students This course surveys the works of artists Drawing II work from observation, simultaneously throughout the world who have explored ART 2041 3 Credits strengthening perceptual abilities increasing and defined the aesthetic boundaries of This course expands and refines concepts knowledge and use of acrylic paint. Painting photography from the mediums invention covered in Drawing I. Additional topics assignments are supported by readings, to the present. The history of photography include thematic intent and deeper discussions and research of historic, will be studied in terms of technological investigation into the impact of composition. cultural and contemporary painting issues. developments, social trends and personal Students will also explore the properties Recommendations: ART1024, ART1041. expression. Lectures and reading of a variety of wet and dry materials, assignments will focus on contextualizing including color. Projects and exercises are photographs, in order to reveal their historic based on direct observation of still life, significance, content, and aesthetic form. the human form, architectural spaces,

651.779.3300 47 7 Course Descriptions and nature. Coursework includes cultural/ also exposed to the steps necessary in 1000, ABOD 1010, ABOD 1020, ABOD 1030, historical research and considers a range repairing a wrecked vehicle. Students must ABOD 1040 or Instructor consent. of contemporary professional applications. be able to perform physical tasks to complete Prerequisite: ART 1041. Recommendation: course requirements. Collision Repair and Overall Refinishing ART 1024. ABOD 1060 3 Credits Introduction to Welding for Auto Body This course covers the overall techniques Painting 2 ABOD 1010 4 Credits for restoring damaged cars, reconditioning ART 2051 3 Credits This course covers the identification and vehicles, and cleaning up. Topics include This course expands on the foundational performance of gas, plasma cutting, and refinishing procedures and preparation concepts presented in Painting I. Emphasis MIG equipment as it pertains to auto for overall refinishing, hammer and dolley is placed on traditional and experimental body. Topics include welding terms and techniques, and removal of paint from approaches to painting using water-based safety procedures, setup, shutdown and damaged areas. Students must be able to oils. Students will explore themes based performance on various gauges of steel in a perform physical tasks to complete course on landscape, interior spaces, still life and variety of positions. Students will perform requirements. Prerequisite(s): ABOD 1000, the human form. Painting assignments are bead, lap and butt welding in the vertical and ABOD 1010, ABOD 1020, ABOD 1030, ABOD supported by sketchbook exercises, readings, overhead positions. Students must be able 1040 or Instructor consent. discussions, and research of historic, to perform physical tasks to complete course cultural, and contemporary painting issues. requirements. Auto Body Electrical and Mechanical Prerequisite: ART1024, ART1041, ART1051. Components Auto Body Sheet Metal ABOD 1070 5 Credits Ceramics 2 ABOD 1020 2 Credits This course covers repairs to electrical, ART 2071 3 Credits This course covers sheet metal repair air conditioning, charging and recharging This course is an expansion of concepts processes for minor damage. Students will systems damaged in collisions. Topics include covered in Ceramics I. Students will refine use tools and equipment on actual sheet personal and shop safety, drive train, steering technical skills as well as explore design metal panels and damaged vehicle panels. system, suspension, severed wiring, and concepts of greater complexity. Coursework Students must be able to perform physical engine sensors. Students must be able to includes functional and nonfunctional tasks to complete course requirements. perform physical tasks to complete course applications, glazing techniques, effects requirements. Prerequisite: ABOD 1000, and functions of various clay bodies, firing Introduction to Auto Body Refinishing ABOD 1010, ABOD 1020, ABOD 1030, ABOD procedures, and studio safety. In addition, ABOD 1030 4 Credits 1040 or Instructor consent. students will research the diverse history This course is an introduction to automotive of ceramic art and pottery, including refinishing. Topics include refinishing safety, Independent Study ABOD 1790 1-3 Credits contemporary trends and movements. tools, equipment, surface preparation and Prerequisite: ART 1071. Recommendation: material application procedures. Students An opportunity for an in-depth study of a ART 1025. must be able to perform physical tasks to particular topic. Prerequisite: Consent of complete course requirements. Instructor and Dean. Portfolio: Professional Practices ART 2099 2 Credits Corrosion Protection and Body Fillers Specialty Refinishing ABOD 2000 4 Credits This course presents topics related to the ABOD 1040 3 Credits creation of professional materials common This course covers rust repair techniques and This course covers identification and to the Art profession. In addition to the corrosion protection material safety, tools, correction of color mismatching, techniques creation of a professional portfolio of art equipment and application. Topics include in spot repairing full panels, application of work, discussions will include presenting to safe use of body fillers and repair sectioning pinstriping, interior and plastics repairs, galleries, creation of an artist resume, and or replacement of fiberglass body repairs. chip protection and custom paint finishes. professional studio practices. This class is Students must be able to perform physical Students must be able to perform physical part of the final semester of the AFA-Art tasks to complete course requirements. tasks to complete course requirements. degree. Prerequisite: Sufficient credits in ART Prerequisite: ABOD 2010, ABOD 2020, ABOD Glass, Trim and Hardware 2030 or Instructor consent. and Instructor consent. ABOD 1050 2 Credits This course covers safe procedures for the Computer Estimating removal and replacement of all stationary ABOD 2010 2 Credits Auto Body Technology and movable glass and various types of This course covers identification and attachments on auto body trim and hardware. calculation of the cost of vehicle damage, Glass and trim are not considered structural, calculating cost of parts, material, and but they are important components in the labor written from a manual or computer. Introduction to Auto Body Trade reconstruction of a vehicle. Different methods Prerequisite: ABOD 1050, ABOD 1060, and ABOD 1000 4 Credits of glass removal, glass adhesives, and ABOD 1070 or Instructor consent. This course covers shop safety, tool fasteners are discussed. Students must be maintenance, professionalism and the major able to perform physical tasks to complete work areas in a typical shop. Students are course requirements. Prerequisite: ABOD

48 Century College 2017–2018 Unibody and Frame and Damage able to perform physical tasks to complete and complete system rebuilding will be ABOD 2020 4 Credits course requirements. Prerequisite: ABOD included during group discussions and shop In this course, students will use specialized 2010, ABOD 2020, ABOD 2030 or Instructor applications. Students must be able to equipment to locate key reference points consent. perform physical tasks to complete course on a damaged vehicle and compare requirements. Prerequisite: Concurrently Mechanical Suspension and Wheel them with published dimensions from an enrolled in AST 1005, 1025, 1035, and 1045. Alignment Lab Assessment score placement in RDNG undamaged vehicle. The students will use ABOD 2070 6 Credits this information to repair or replace the 0950 or above or completion of RDNG 0900 necessary parts. Students must be able to In this course, students will replace damaged with a grade of C or higher; assessment perform physical tasks to complete course water pumps, radiators, and engines using score placement in ENGL 0090 or above or requirements. Prerequisite: ABOD 1050, proper safety techniques. Topics also include completion of ENGL 0080 with a grade of C ABOD 1060, and ABOD 1070 or Instructor proper wheel alignment, suspension, and or higher; Arithmetic assessment score of 64 consent. electrical repairs. Students must be able or higher or elementary algebra assessment to perform physical tasks to complete score of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ Major Collision Lab course requirements. Prerequisite: ABOD ACT score placement into MATH 0070 or ABOD 2030 5 Credits 2010, ABOD 2020, ABOD 2030 or Instructor above OR completion MATH 0030 or MATH In this course, students will focus on analysis consent. 0060 with a grade of C or higher. We strongly of impact damage from a major collision encourage students who score below 64 to and determine strategies for repairs. Topics meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss include determining the extent of damage to their review and course options PRIOR to structural steel body panels and repairing, Auto Service Technology Math assessment retesting or registering for welding, or replacing in accordance with a MATH course. vehicle manufacturers’ specifications. Students must be able to perform physical Automotive Workplace Safety Steering and Suspension Systems tasks to complete course requirements. AST 1005 1 Credits AST 1025 3 Credits Prerequisite: ABOD 1050, ABOD 1060, and This course covers safe practices in the This course provides the basis for repairs and ABOD 1070 or Instructor consent. automotive workplace. Topics include adjustments to the steering and suspension the labeling, handling, storage, removal, systems found on the modern automobile. Auto Body Management disposal, and recycling of hazardous and toxic Operating design theory, diagnosis, ABOD 2040 1 Credits materials, Minnesota Right to Know Act, adjustment, and repair are included during This course covers proper shop management and emergency shop procedures. Students group discussions and shop applications. procedures including parts ordering, payroll, must be able to perform physical tasks to Students must be able to perform physical employer-employee relations, customer complete course requirements. Prerequisite: tasks to complete course requirements. relations, and communication skills as if the Concurrently enrolled in AST 1015, 1025, Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in AST student owns and operates a body shop. 1035, and 1045 or concurrently enrolled 1005, 1015, 1035, and 1045. Assessment Students are required to write a plan to build in AST 1055, 1065, 1075, 1085, and 1095. score placement in RDNG 0950 or above or and operate their own shop. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in RDNG completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of ABOD 2010, ABOD 2020, ABOD 2030 or 0950 or above or completion of RDNG 0900 C or higher; assessment score placement Instructor consent. with a grade of C or higher; assessment in ENGL 0090 or above or completion of ENGL 0080 with a grade of C or higher; Refinishing Lab score placement in ENGL 0090 or above or Arithmetic assessment score of 64 or higher ABOD 2050 4 Credits completion of ENGL 0080 with a grade of C or higher; Arithmetic assessment score of 64 or elementary algebra assessment score This course focuses on advanced color of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ACT theory and repair procedures to a complete or higher or elementary algebra assessment score of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ score placement into MATH 0070 or above vehicle. It also includes undercoat and OR completion MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 topcoat functions, types of undercoats, ACT score placement into MATH 0070 or above OR completion MATH 0030 or MATH with a grade of C or higher. We strongly and application techniques for major or encourage students who score below 64 to minor damage. Students must be able to 0060 with a grade of C or higher. We strongly encourage students who score below 64 to meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss perform physical tasks to complete course their review and course options PRIOR to requirements. Prerequisite: ABOD 2010, meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss their review and course options PRIOR to Math assessment retesting or registering for ABOD 2020, ABOD 2030 or Instructor a MATH course. consent. Math assessment retesting or registering for a MATH course. Four-Wheel Alignment General Auto Body Lab AST 1035 4 Credits ABOD 2060 4 Credits Automotive Brakes AST 1015 4 Credits This course covers diagnosis, corrections, and In this course, students will apply concepts This course covers drum and disc brake adjustments of the steering and suspension and skills learned in previous courses. systems to correct poor handling, noise, Students must develop a repair plan, time systems, hydraulic systems, power brakes, and the basic theory of anti-lock brake and abnormal tire wear. Alignment theory, line, and cost estimate, and perform repair pre-alignment inspection, and adjustments to industry standards. Students must be systems. Theory, diagnosis, adjustment,

651.779.3300 49 7 Course Descriptions using factory adjustments and after-market lubrication, safety inspection, aim headlights, and how to test power door locks, power modifications on modern equipment are exhaust repair, drill and tap threads, install windows, the turn and brake light circuits, covered in group discussions and shop a helicoil, and interpret numbers associated the blower motor circuits, parking, headlights applications. Students must be able to with automotive repairs. Students must and dimmer circuits, along with the wipers perform physical tasks to complete course be able to perform physical tasks to and washer circuits. Students will practice requirements. Prerequisite: Concurrently complete course requirements. Prerequisite: on training boards and then move into enrolled in AST 1005, 1015, 1025, and 1045. Concurrently enrolled in AST 1005, 1065, testing and repair on live vehicles. Students Assessment score placement in RDNG 1075, 1085, and 1095. Assessment score must be able to perform physical tasks to 0950 or above or completion of RDNG 0900 placement in RDNG 0950 or above or complete course requirements. Prerequisite: with a grade of C or higher; assessment completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of Concurrently enrolled in AST 1005, 1055, score placement in ENGL 0090 or above or C or higher; assessment score placement 1065, 1085, and 1095. Assessment score completion of ENGL 0080 with a grade of C in ENGL 0090 or above or completion of placement in RDNG 0950 or above or or higher; Arithmetic assessment score of 64 ENGL 0080 with a grade of C or higher; completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of or higher or elementary algebra assessment Arithmetic assessment score of 64 or higher C or higher; assessment score placement score of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ or elementary algebra assessment score in ENGL 0090 or above or completion of ACT score placement into MATH 0070 or of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ACT ENGL 0080 with a grade of C or higher; above OR completion MATH 0030 or MATH score placement into MATH 0070 or above Arithmetic assessment score of 64 or higher 0060 with a grade of C or higher. We strongly OR completion MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 or elementary algebra assessment score encourage students who score below 64 to with a grade of C or higher. We strongly of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ACT meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss encourage students who score below 64 to score placement into MATH 0070 or above their review and course options PRIOR to meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss OR completion MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 Math assessment retesting or registering for their review and course options PRIOR to with a grade of C or higher. We strongly a MATH course. Math assessment retesting or registering for encourage students who score below 64 to a MATH course. meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss Standard Drive Train their review and course options PRIOR to AST 1045 4 Credits Electrical Principles Math assessment retesting or registering for This course covers the theory and operation AST 1065 3 Credits a MATH course. of manual transmissions/transaxles,clutches, This course covers electrical terms, what RWD, universal joints, FWD, constant electricity is, what it does as it flows through Starting and Charging Systems velocity joints, differentials, and 4-wheel a circuit, series and parallel circuits, Ohms AST 1085 4 Credits drive systems. Group activities and shop work Law, how to connect and use a DVOM, In this course, students will study the include the adjustments, repair, replacement battery theory, and how to test batteries components, circuits, and theory of operation and/or rebuilding of these units. Students using a VAT-40. Students must be able to of the starting and charging systems. must be able to perform physical tasks to perform physical tasks to complete course Students will use test equipment, diagnostic complete course requirements. Prerequisite: requirements. Prerequisite: Concurrently procedures, and flowcharts to interpret Concurrently enrolled in AST 1005, 1015, enrolled in AST 1005, 1055, 1075, 1085, and test results so that the correct repairs will 1025, and 1035. Assessment score placement 1095. Assessment score placement in RDNG be performed on inoperative starting and in RDNG 0950 or above or completion of 0950 or above or completion of RDNG 0900 charging systems. Students must be able to RDNG 0900 with a grade of C or higher; with a grade of C or higher; assessment perform physical tasks to complete course assessment score placement in ENGL 0090 score placement in ENGL 0090 or above or requirements. Prerequisite: Concurrently or above or completion of ENGL 0080 with a completion of ENGL 0080 with a grade of C enrolled in AST 1005, 1055, 1065, 1075, and grade of C or higher; Arithmetic assessment or higher; Arithmetic assessment score of 64 1095. Assessment score placement in RDNG score of 64 or higher or elementary algebra or higher or elementary algebra assessment 0950 or above or completion of RDNG 0900 assessment score of 76 or higher OR score of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ with a grade of C or higher; assessment assessment score/ACT score placement into ACT score placement into MATH 0070 or score placement in ENGL 0090 or above or MATH 0070 or above OR completion MATH above OR completion MATH 0030 or MATH completion of ENGL 0080 with a grade of C 0030 or MATH 0060 with a grade of C or 0060 with a grade of C or higher. We strongly or higher; Arithmetic assessment score of 64 higher. We strongly encourage students who encourage students who score below 64 to or higher or elementary algebra assessment score below 64 to meet with an advisor or meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss score of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ counselor to discuss their review and course their review and course options PRIOR to ACT score placement into MATH 0070 or options PRIOR to Math assessment retesting Math assessment retesting or registering for above OR completion MATH 0030 or MATH or registering for a MATH course. a MATH course. 0060 with a grade of C or higher. We strongly encourage students who score below 64 to Automotive Service Body Electrical Systems meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss AST 1055 2 Credits AST 1075 2 Credits their review and course options PRIOR to This course covers all of the tasks that This course introduces the student to reading Math assessment retesting or registering for are required for a person starting in the wiring diagrams and testing common a MATH course. automotive field. Topics include automotive automotive electrical circuits. In this course, tools and equipment, perform tire service, students will be exposed to wiring diagrams

50 Century College 2017–2018 Automatic Transmissions Emission Control system. Topics include system operation, AST 1095 4 Credits AST 2035 3 Credits recovery/recycling of 134A, system charging, This course covers automatic transmission This course covers the need for vehicle leak detection, performance testing, and theory, sub-assembly operation, and emission control. A complete description of retrofitting. Air conditioning service using operational controls. Rebuilding techniques, the function and operation of most common typical service equipment will be performed. service procedures and diagnosis are emission control devices will be addressed. Students must be able to perform physical covered in group discussions and shop Testing of emission control devices will tasks to complete course requirements. applications. Students must be able to be performed. Students must be able to Prerequisite: AST 2075. perform physical tasks to complete course perform physical tasks to complete course New Automotive Technology requirements. Prerequisite: Concurrently requirements. Prerequisite: AST 2025. AST 2095 3 Credits enrolled in AST 1005, 1055, 1065, 1075, and 1085. Assessment score placement in RDNG Computerized Engine Control This course introduces students to new 0950 or above or completion of RDNG 0900 AST 2045 4 Credits technology in the automotive industry. Course with a grade of C or higher; assessment This course covers the fundamentals of the content will range from shop management score placement in ENGL 0090 or above or microcomputer system used to control the trends to new federally mandated systems completion of ENGL 0080 with a grade of C automotive engine. Concepts covered include: that are and will be required on vehicles. or higher; Arithmetic assessment score of 64 central processing, memory/storage devices, Course content will change as vehicle or higher or elementary algebra assessment input/output devices, adaptive strategy, and technologies emerge. Students must be able score of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ on-board diagnostics. Computer scanners to perform physical tasks to complete course ACT score placement into MATH 0070 or will be used to test and analyze the engine requirements. Prerequisite: AST 1005, AST above OR completion MATH 0030 or MATH control computer system. Students must be 1085, AST 1095, AST 1015, AST 1045. 0060 with a grade of C or higher. We strongly able to perform physical tasks to complete encourage students who score below 64 to course requirements. Prerequisite: AST 2035. meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss Electronic Fuel Injection Biology their review and course options PRIOR to AST 2055 2 Credits Math assessment retesting or registering for This course covers the operation and a MATH course. service of electronic fuel injection systems. Biology Concepts Automotive Engines System testing and necessary repairs will BIOL 1020 4 Credits AST 2005 4 Credits be performed. Students must be able to MnTC: Goal 03 This course covers engine construction, perform physical tasks to complete course This is a lab science course dealing with operating theory and overhaul procedures. requirements. Prerequisite: AST 2045. the basic concepts of general biology All engine subsystems will be studied in Engine Performance Maintenance including cell biology, energy capture and great detail. A complete engine overhaul AST 2065 4 Credits utilization, heredity, origin and descent on a component engine will be performed. This course covers ignition system of life, classification of organisms, and Students must be able to perform physical theory, testing and repair procedures, environmental relationships of living things. tasks to complete course requirements. four-gas analysis and engine performance Laboratory experiences are provided to Prerequisite: Completion of all AST 1000 maintenance. Engine performance acquaint students with basic lab methods and level courses. maintenance using a variety of diagnostic techniques. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of Engine Diagnosis test equipment will be performed. Students RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of AST 2015 3 Credits must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: C or higher. Recommendation: High school This course covers the diagnostic test chemistry or CHEM 1020 or equivalent. procedures used to determine the operating AST 2055. condition of a gasoline engine. Diagnostic Supplemental Computer Systems Biology of Women testing and test interpretation will be AST 2075 2 Credits BIOL 1021 3 Credits performed. Students must be able to MnTC: Goal 03 In this course, students will study perform physical tasks to complete course This course investigates male and female supplemental computer systems used to requirements. Prerequisite: AST 2005. reproductive anatomy and physiology, the control inflatable restraint systems. Repair basis of scientific inquiry and investigation, and diagnostic procedures will be performed Cooling System Service analysis of scientific data, and sexual and AST 2025 2 Credits on live vehicles. Students must be able to reproductive biology of women and men perform physical tasks to complete course This course covers the operation and service including contraception, pregnancy, childbirth, requirements. Prerequisite: AST 2065. of the cooling system. Cooling system service and infertility. The biology of cancers, and coolant recovery/recycling procedures Air Conditioning sexually transmitted diseases and infections, will be performed. Students must be able to AST 2085 3 Credits and systemic chronic diseases throughout the perform physical tasks to complete course This course covers the fundamentals and lifespan is also included. Lab-like experiences requirements. Prerequisite: AST 2015. service of the automotive air conditioning and simulations are part of the course.

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Course is open to both women and men. laboratory and lecture presentation and field Pharmacy, Dental Hygiene or other allied Prerequisite: Assessment score placement work. This is a lab science general education health programs. Prerequisite(s): Assessment in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 course. Prerequisite: Assessment score score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion or RDNG 0950 with a grade of a C or higher. placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of Recommendation: High school biology or RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. Biology 1020. C or higher. Recommendation: High school biology or BIOL 1020 or equivalent. Introduction to Human Genetics Introduction to Forensic Biology BIOL 1033 3 Credits BIOL 1023 4 Credits Climate Change Biology MnTC: Goal 03 MnTC: Goal 03 BIOL 1027 3 Credits This introductory non-laboratory Biology course This course deals with many of the basic MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 is designed to expose students to a wide concepts of general and human biology and This course deals with the effects of climate range of topics surrounding genetics. Topics chemistry, including a survey of various change on various biological species covered include: cell structure and function, areas of forensic biology. Topics include DNA and ecosystems. Topics include basic cell reproduction, organismal reproduction, structure and analysis, analysis of skeletal biology concepts including characteristics gene transfer, Mendelian genetics, evidence, biological trace evidence, blood and organization of life, ecosystems, mutations, and developmental genetics. and other body fluids, fingerprinting, and biogeochemical cycles, basic climate Techniques used to study human genetics an overview of the human organ systems change science, and how various organisms and reproduction will also be discussed. connected to these kinds of evidence. are responding to it. Students will form Ethical implications of gene manipulation Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement eco-teams”, a type of non-traditional lab will be interwoven throughout the course. in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 component to the course, in which they will This course will contain lab-like experiences or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. calculate their carbon footprints and analyze although it is not a traditional lab course. and determine ways to decrease their Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in Human Biology environmental impact. Students will explore RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 or BIOL 1024 3 Credits practical ways to live more sustainably and RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. MnTC: Goal 03 how to be responsible citizens in regard to This course is a survey of the human sustainability; all of which can improve one’s Principles of Biology I organ systems by structure and function. quality of life, slow climate change, and help BIOL 1041 5 Credits MnTC: Goal 03 Organ systems include integumentary, protect present and future generations of skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, humans and other species. Prerequisite(s): This is a lab science course that provides a circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, general introduction to biological principles. and reproductive. The scientific method of or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 Topics include basic chemistry, biological inquiry, human reproduction, development, with a grade of C or higher. molecules, cell structure, metabolism, cell and heredity are other topics integrated into reproduction, molecular biology, genetics, the biology of the human body. This course Microbes and Society: An Introduction and evolution. Laboratory exercises provide is designed for students who wish to gain to Microbiology students the opportunity to better understand a better understanding of the biology of the BIOL 1029 4 Credits basic biological principles through scientific human body, including liberal arts majors. MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 practice in hypothesis-development, This course will include lab-like experiences. This course introduces students to the biology experimental design, data collection and Prerequisite: Assessment score placement of the major microbial groups, their role in analysis. Students will also gain experience in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 our everyday existence, and the methods with commonly-used biological instruments or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. of scientific inquiry. The lecture provides a and equipment. This laboratory science Recommendation: High school biology or global, cultural, and societal perspective course is primarily intended for biology BIOL 1020. on the roles microorganisms play in human or biology-related majors, health-related civilizations. Contemporary topics, such as pre-professionals, and other related liberal Field Biology genetic engineering, bioterrorism, antibiotic arts majors. Prerequisite(s): Assessment BIOL 1025 4 Credits resistance, biotechnology, emerging score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 infectious diseases, and the consequences of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade This is a lab science course dealing with of public policies on the emergence, spread, of C or higher. Completion of High School interrelationships between environmental and control of infectious disease will be Biology and High School Chemistry, with a influences and organisms as well as examined. The laboratory will acquaint grade of C or higher, within the last 3 years. surveying flora and fauna. Concerns students with basic techniques used in the OR completion of CHEM 1020 and BIOL 1020 considered include climate change, ozone handling of microorganisms, and investigate with grades of C or higher. depletion, ground water contamination, acid the properties and uses of microbes. This rain, and hazardous waste disposal. This is an course is intended for students who require Principles of Biology II experience-centered course in which students a laboratory science course to fulfill general BIOL 1042 5 Credits have the opportunity to learn fundamental education or degree requirements. This MnTC: Goal 03 environmental principles, basic concepts of course is not intended for students who This is a lab science course dealing with biology, and conservation through integrated require a microbiology course for Nursing, ecology and a taxonomic survey of the major

52 Century College 2017–2018 Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIOL 2032 4 Credits MnTC: Goal 03 This is the second of a two-semester lab science course. Human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Homeostasis is an integrating theme throughout this course. Subjects considered include the cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system and metabolism, urinary system, fluid/electrolyte and acid/ base balance, and reproductive systems. This course is intended for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding human anatomy and body functions. Prerequisite: BIOL 2031 or equivalent. Microbiology BIOL 2035 3 Credits groups of organisms. It is a continuation biomes will be explored in relationship MnTC: Goal 03 of BIOL 1041. Topics include phylogeny, to these concepts. Students will also This is a lab science course that surveys the morphology, development, and structure- explore the interactions of humans and major groups of microorganisms with an function relationships of viruses, bacteria, their environment through Service Learning emphasis on their structural characteristics, protistans, plants, fungi, and animals, as well and active participation in field projects. factors affecting growth and reproduction, as ecology at the population, community, Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1020 or BIOL 1041 with interactions with host organisms and physical and ecosystem levels. Laboratory exercises a grade of C or higher. and chemical methods of control. Issues consist of observations and investigations of related to antibiotic use and infectious Human Anatomy and Physiology I ecological interactions as well as practical diseases are included. The laboratory portion identification of various organisms and BIOL 2031 4 Credits MnTC: Goal 03 includes experiences in the safe handling of structures. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1041 with a microorganisms, and methods for the culture, grade of C or higher. This is the first of a two-semester lab science visualization, and identification of known course. Human anatomy and physiology are and unknown microorganisms. Prerequisite: Independent Study studied using a body systems approach, BIOL 1790 1-3 Credits Completion or concurrent enrollment in with emphasis on the interrelationships BIOL 2032 or BIOL 2045 with a grade of C or This variable-credit elective course emphasizes between form and function at the gross higher. the student’s independent search for advanced and microscopic levels of organization. knowledge as well as additional hands-on Homeostasis is an integrating theme Genetics skills beyond current Biology course offerings. throughout this course. Subjects considered BIOL 2038 4 Credits The student and instructor will devise a include basic anatomical and directional This advanced Biology course introduces formal plan of study to satisfy credit workload terminology, fundamental concepts and and reinforces genetic principles for Biology requirements within the semester timeline. principles of cell physiology, histology, majors. This course covers the nature Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor and Dean. and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, of genetic information at the molecular, Recommendation: BIOL 1020 or equivalent. endocrine, nervous, and hematopoietic cellular, organismal, and population level. systems. This course is intended for anyone Topics include gene expression, heredity, Ecology interested in gaining a better understanding genetic variation, population genetics, BIOL 2028 4 Credits of the anatomy and functioning of the MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 and lab techniques unique to genetics. human body. Prerequisite: Assessment score This course uses molecular biology and This is a lab-science course covering the placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of basic recombinant DNA techniques to concepts of ecology including physical factors RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of apply modern techniques of genetics, of organisms, population regulation and C or higher. CHEM 1020 and BIOL 1020 with including gene mapping, cloning, genome interactions, nutrient cycling and energy flow, a grade of C or higher or high school biology manipulation, and mutation. Lab includes community change and succession. Natural and chemistry with a grade of C or higher hands-on experience in the safe handling and human disturbances of ecosystems and within the last three years. Recommendation: and manipulation of model organisms. the concept of sustainability will also be BIOL 1041 and CHEM 1041. Intended for biology and life sciences majors. within the concepts of ecology. The major

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Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1041 with a grade of C Human Relations in Business Business Communications or higher and BIOL 1042 with a grade of C or BMGT 2035 3 Credits BMGT 2060 3 Credits higher, OR concurrently enrolled in BIOL 1042. This course covers the creation and This course covers the theory and processes maintenance of well-managed working of business communications. It concentrates relationships in all types of organizations. on building skills business professionals The course includes a comprehensive use to successfully communicate in the Business Management discussion of the background and basis for workplace. Topics include etiquette, human relations. Three core human relations interviewing, small and large group skills are developed-motivation, leadership meetings, presentations, and business Personal Financial Planning and communication. Additional aspects of correspondence. This course examines BMGT 1005 3 Credits human behavior in the work environment are nonverbal, intercultural, technological and This course covers the challenges that explored including team building, the human/ ethical aspects of business communications. individuals face in the financial planning technology interface, and managing change. Students will develop search skills for career process and potential solutions to those entry or advancement. Prerequisite(s): ENGL Human Resources Management issues. Topics include budgeting income, 1021 Recommendation(s): CAPL 1010 or BMGT 2040 3 Credits individual taxation, consumer loans, student PowerPoint proficiency. loans, bank accounts, investment products, This course is a study of the importance of International Business disability plans, retirement plans, and estate human resource management in contributing BMGT 2095 3 Credits planning. to the achievement of organizational objectives. Topics include the principle This course is a study of the key concepts Introduction to Business functions performed in human resource and issues involved in the conduct of BMGT 1020 3 Credits management such as planning and international business. Topics will include an This course is a study of contemporary recruitment, training and career development, examination of international economics and business concepts in the areas of economics, compensation and security, productive work politics, comparative management styles and business formation, management, marketing, environments, and employee-management methods, international marketing and finance, accounting, finance and the future scope relations. Students study leaders who have business transactions in the major trading of business. The emphasis of the course contributed to the field as well as the various regions of the world, and ethical and cultural includes learning business terminology and regulations, laws, events, and forces that issues involved in international business. understanding applications of concepts in have an impact upon it. Recommendation: ECON 1021 or BMGT 1030. the business world. The perspective includes Leading Innovation and Change business interrelationships within the BMGT 2045 3 Credits economic, legal, technological, competitive, social, and global environments. This course focuses on the practices Career Studies necessary to stimulate and manage Independent Study innovation in a business. The course BMGT 1790 Credits introduces methods and tools for developing Career Exploration and Planning This variable-credit elective course new ideas and transforming them into CRRS 1005 1 Credits marketable projects. Topics include emphasizes the student’s independent search This course guides students in the general frameworks and methods for designing, for advanced knowledge as well as additional exploration of appropriate career and developing, and implementing innovation in hands-on skills beyond business management educational options. Through assessment real work situations. The aim of the course is program offerings. The student and instructor of interests, personality, skills, and to provide students with the perspective and will devise a formal plan of study to satisfy values, students will examine themselves skill base necessary to manage innovation- credit workload requirements within a one and explore their personal, career, and focused projects, people, and ventures. The semester timeframe. Prerequisite: Consent of educational goals. Restriction: Cannot be course emphasizes how innovation tools and Instructor and Dean. taken for credit if credit has been received for methods can be successfully employed in real CRRS 1010. Principles of Management work situations. BMGT 2030 3 Credits Career and Life Planning Legal Environment of Business This course is a study of the foundations, CRRS 1010 2 Credits BMGT 2051 3 Credits principles, and functions of management. This course guides students through the This course is a study of the principles, rules, The emphasis is on planning, organizing, lifelong career exploration and decision- and logic of business law and its relation staffing, leading, and controlling resources making process, using various career to the social, economic, and moral forces in organizations. Managerial strategies and planning strategies and resources. It includes underlying justice in our society. It provides decision models are analyzed, including an examination of individual strengths, an overview of the legal system including considerations of demographics, diversity, personality types, interests, values, and basic laws, contracts, constitutional law, and and globalization. Prerequisite(s): BMGT skills. Student will explore the world of work, tort law. 1020. examine educational options, and establish specific goals. The course presents processes

54 Century College 2017–2018 for determining what gives meaning to students’ lives and integrating the work role with other life roles. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in RDNG 0950 or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of C or higher. Restriction: Cannot be taken for credit if credit has been received for CRRS 1005.

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Safety Awareness CMAE 1514 2 Credits This course is designed to align with the National Skill Standard assessment and certification system for Safety Awareness. The course curriculum is based upon Chemistry structure, enthalpy changes associated with federally-endorsed national standards chemical reactions, the behavior of gases, for production workers. This course will and an introduction to organic chemistry. introduce OSHA standards relating to Chemistry Concepts Quantitative laboratory experiments personal protective equipment, Hazard CHEM 1020 4 Credits emphasize observation, organization of data, Communication, tool safety, confined spaces, MnTC: Goal 03 and analysis of data. This course is intended electrical safety, emergency responses, This course deals with the basic concepts of for students who need a course in general lockout/tagout, and others. chemistry. Topics include general properties of chemistry to fulfill a requirement for a variety matter, the development of the model of the of majors such as: chemistry, medicine, Manufacturing Processes and atom, nuclear chemistry, basics of chemical biology, nursing, dentistry, physical therapy Production bonding, chemical equations and their uses, and liberal arts. Prerequisite: Assessment CMAE 1518 2 Credits acids and bases, oxidation-reduction, and score placement in MATH 1061 or above, or This course covers Just-In-Time (JIT) an introduction to organic chemistry. The completion of MATH 0070 with a grade of C manufacturing principles, basic supply chain laboratory portion of the course introduces or higher. Assessment score placement into management, communication skills, and students to basic equipment and procedures RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 or customer service. The course curriculum used in the science laboratory and provides RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. is based upon federally-endorsed national an opportunity to observe some of the Principles of Chemistry II standards for production workers. It concepts discussed in the classroom. This CHEM 1042 5 Credits is designed to align with the National course is intended for students who have not MnTC: Goal 03 Manufacturing Skill Standards Council’s had a high-school chemistry course within the This course is a continuation of CHEM (MSSC) assessment and certification system last three years. Prerequisite: Assessment for Manufacturing Processes. 1041. Students will investigate solid state score placement in MATH 0070 or above, structure, properties of solutions, chemical Maintenance Awareness or completion of MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and CMAE 1526 2 Credits with a grade of C or higher. Assessment score bases, oxidation and reduction, and chemical placement into RDNG 1000 or completion of This course is designed to align with the thermodynamics. The laboratory work RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C National Skills Standard assessment and emphasizes observation, organization of data, or higher. certification system for Maintenance analysis of data, and experimental design. Awareness. The course curriculum is based Principles of Chemistry I This course is intended for students who upon federally-endorsed national standards CHEM 1041 5 Credits need a second course in general chemistry for production workers. The Maintenance MnTC: Goal 03 to fulfill a requirement for a variety of majors Awareness course introduces the concepts This is the first course in a two-course such as: chemistry, medicine, biology, of Total Productive Maintenance and introduction to chemistry. Students will nursing, dentistry, physical therapy and liberal preventative maintenance. Students investigate the basic concepts of chemistry, arts. Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 1041 are introduced to lubrication, electricity, including atomic theory and structure, with a grade of C or higher. hydraulics, pneumatics, and power chemical nomenclature, chemical equations transmission systems. and stoichiometry, electron configuration and periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular

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Independent Study CHEM 1790 1-3 Credits This variable-credit elective course emphasizes the student’s independent search for advanced knowledge as well as additional lab and/or class work in an area of chemistry outside that covered in the regularly scheduled courses. The student and instructor will devise a formal plan of study to satisfy credit workload requirements within a one-semester (or summer session) timeline. Prerequisite: CHEM 1041 with a grade of “B” or higher, and Consent of Instructor and Dean. Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2041 5 Credits This course is an introduction to organic chemistry. Topics include a review of covalent bonding, acid-base chemistry, reaction energetics, and an introduction to organic functional groups, stereochemistry, and substitution reactions. The laboratory work provides an introduction to laboratory techniques used in organic chemistry synthesis, and the use of chromatography Chinese language course, Instructor consent 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or and spectroscopy in the analysis of organic is required. higher. Recommendation: Assessment score compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 1042 or placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of Beginning Chinese II ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. equivalent, with a grade of C or better. CHIN 1012 5 Credits MnTC: Goal 08 Organic Chemistry II Interpersonal Communication CHEM 2042 5 Credits This course is the second course in a COMM 1031 3 Credits beginning sequence and a continuation of MnTC: Goals 01 & 07 This course is a continuation of CHEM 2041. Chinese 1011. Continued development of This course focuses on basic communication Topics include the study of the properties all four language skills (speaking, listening theories and concepts, and the practice and reaction of carbonyl compounds, comprehension, writing and reading) is of interpersonal communication skills. alkenes, aromatic compounds, and free stressed. Weekly listening and laboratory Topics include the self and others as radicals. Applications of organic chemistry, work are required. A further exploration of communicators, verbal and nonverbal including polymers, natural products, and Chinese culture is included. Prerequisite: messages, listening, conflict management, photochemistry, will be introduced and CHIN 1011 or equivalent. self-disclosure, and the dynamics of human discussed. The laboratory work will include relationships. The course content applies to examples of these reactions and the chemical everyday communication situations at home and instrumental identification of organic and on the job. Prerequisite: Assessment compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 2041 or Communication score placement in RDNG 0950 or higher, or equivalent, with a grade of C or better. completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of C or higher, and assessment score placement Fundamentals of Public Speaking in ENGL 0090, or completion of ENGL 0080 Chinese COMM 1021 3 Credits with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: MnTC: Goals 01 & 09 Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, This course focuses on learning techniques or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher, and assessment Beginning Chinese I for effective public speaking in academic, score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion CHIN 1011 5 Credits business, professional, and community of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. MnTC: Goal 08 settings. Students practice these skills by preparing and presenting informative and This course is an introduction to Mandarin Small Group Communication persuasive oral presentations in class. Course Chinese. Fundamental grammar, correct COMM 1041 3 Credits topics include audience analysis, ethics, oral-expression, aural comprehension and MnTC: Goals 01 & 09 speech purpose, organization, delivery, visual reading are stressed. Weekly listening and This course focuses on communication aids, outlining, and speaker evaluation. laboratory work are required. An introduction in small groups. Topics include small Prerequisite: Assessment score placement to Chinese culture is also included. group communication theory and effective in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG Restriction: If students have completed any interpersonal skills; group leadership,

56 Century College 2017–2018 cohesion, and emergence roles; conflict survival skills for any trip abroad. For all communicators, including gestures, facial management; problem-solving and decision- students, especially those going overseas on expression, appearance, vocal cues, space, making; planning and conducting meetings; business, for pleasure, or to study. Offered and time. This course is intended to help and parliamentary procedure. The course S, F. students understand and analyze their own content applies to everyday situations in the and others’ nonverbal communication in community and workplace, with emphasis Introduction to Mass Communication interpersonal, intercultural, and workplace on practical application and practice of oral COMM 1061 3 Credits relationships. Prerequisite: Assessment score MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 skills. Some group meetings and activities placement into RDNG 1000 or completion of outside scheduled class hours are required. This course focuses on the historical, RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C Prerequisite: Assessment score placement cultural, economic, and political impact of or higher, and assessment score placement in RDNG 0950 or higher, or completion of mass communication on individual media into ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 RDNG 0900 with a grade of C or higher, consumers and on American and global with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: and assessment score placement in ENGL cultures. Topics may include corporate Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C 0090, or completion of ENGL 0080 with control, the role of government, freedom of or higher or concurrent enrollment. a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: expression, values and ethics, journalism, Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, advertising, public relations, and media Minnesota’s New Immigrants: or completion of RDNG 0900 or 0950 with a effects. Specific media industries, including Communication, Culture and Conflict COMM 2051 3 Credits grade of C or higher, and assessment score radio, television, movies, newspapers, MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of books, magazines, and the internet, will ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. be examined. Prerequisite: Assessment Minnesota’s recent immigrant/refugee score placement in RDNG 0950 or higher, or population is markedly different from that Intercultural Communication completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of C of the rest of the U.S., with proportionately COMM 1051 3 Credits or higher, and assessment score placement significant numbers of Hmong, Somalis, MnTC: Goals 01 & 08 in ENGL 0090, or completion of ENGL 0080 Liberians, and Tibetans among others. In this Study cultural differences and how with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: course we study some of the more visible they affect communication and cause Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, groups and the regions they come from: misunderstanding. Are people really different or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 Southeast Asia, Horn of Africa, West Africa, from one another or are they basically alike? with a grade of C or higher, and assessment Latin America, former Soviet Union/Eastern Topics include the role of culture in human score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion Europe. Why did they leave their homeland? behavior; references to a wide range of of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. What culture and communication did they specific cultural groups; cultural aspects of bring with them? What communication domestic and international business; issues Interviewing adjustment and cultural conflicts do they in refugee/immigrant resettlement and COMM 2011 3 Credits experience? What are some important MnTC: Goals 01 & 09 adaptation; and intercultural relationships. issues for their lives in Minnesota as they Materials/activities include reading, films, This course focuses on developing a working communicate with the larger society? class discussions, group events, personal knowledge of the interview process and the Materials/activities include readings, films, interviews. Prerequisite: Assessment score communication skills necessary to effectively discussions, interviews, and guest speakers/ placement in RDNG 0950 or higher, or interview. Students will develop and conduct on-site visits when possible. Prerequisite: completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of C several types of interviews, which may Assessment score placement into RDNG or higher, and assessment score placement include oral history, journalistic, research, 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG in ENGL 0090, or completion of ENGL 0080 persuasive, and employment interviews. 0950 with a grade of C or higher, and with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: Students communication skills, including assessment score placement into ENGL 1021 Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, effective listening, appropriate responding, or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 nonverbal communication, perception, and C or higher. Recommendation: Completion with a grade of C or higher, and assessment empathy, will be examined, practiced, and of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher or score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion evaluated. Prerequisite: Assessment score concurrent enrollment. of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. placement into RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C Communication and Gender Communication, Travel and Tourism or higher, and assessment score placement COMM 2071 3 Credits COMM 1053 1 Credits into ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 MnTC: Goals 01 & 07 MnTC: Goals 01 & 08 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: This course studies how communication This course is an introduction to being Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C and culture create, maintain, and influence a cross-culturally effective traveler: or higher or concurrent enrollment. perceptions of gender. Patterns of womens intercultural communication applied to and mens communication, why these patterns international travel. Topics include world Nonverbal Communication differ, and how communication differences tourism, its positive and negative effects COMM 2033 3 Credits are perceived will be emphasized. Various MnTC: Goals 01 & 07 on individuals and countries; tourism as communication contexts covered in this an instrument of national development; Effective communication requires an course will include the family, friendship, appropriate everyday tourist behaviors; and understanding of nonverbal messages. romantic relationships, education, the Students will study a variety of nonverbal

651.779.3300 57 7 Course Descriptions workplace, and the media. Prerequisite: with a grade of C or higher.Assessment other graphical elements such as textboxes, Assessment score placement into RDNG score placement in ENGL 1021 or completion SmartArt, shapes, and WordArt. Other topics 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. covered are applying custom animations and 0950 with a grade of C or higher, and Instructor consent. animation schemes, modifying visual elements assessment score placement into ENGL 1021 and presentation formats, running a slide show or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of Special Topics with hyperlinks and action buttons, creating C or higher. Recommendation: Completion COMM 2790 1-3 Credits a self-running presentation, customizing of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher or This course covers topics of special a template and using masters, developing concurrent enrollment. interest in Communication which may vary. a presentation with content from outside Prerequisite: Assessment score placement sources including tables and charts, and Health Communication in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 organizing slides and creating a photo album. COMM 2081 3 Credits or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite: OFFT 1001 or Instructor consent. MnTC: Goals 01 & 07 Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 This course explores the vital relationship with a grade of C or higher or concurrent Microsoft Outlook between health and communication. Topics enrollment in ENGL 1021. CAPL 1022 1 Credits include the study of personal, cultural, and This course uses Microsoft Outlook as an political contexts in examining the theories information management tool for business of health communication to improve health and personal use. This software includes literacy throughout a lifetime of change. Computer Application a calendar feature, task and contact This course applies to health communication management, note taking, a journal, web situations at home and on the job. Technology browsing, and e-mail. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement into RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG Microsoft Word Computer Literacy CAPL 1023 3 Credits 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or CAPL 1000 1 Credits higher, and assessment score placement into This course uses a comprehensive word This course is designed to provide students processing program to create and edit ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with with the beginning skills and basic computer a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: professional-looking business documents. concepts needed in todays world. In a Students will create letters, memos, Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C hands-on lab environment, students will or higher or concurrent enrollment. announcements, resume, fax cover sheets, be introduced to the computer and its mailing labels, mail-merge documents, Communication Certificate Capstone terminology. Topics include computer and other types of business documents. COMM 2099 1 Credits system overview, basic exploration of some Prerequisite: OFFT 1001 or Instructor consent. This course will give students an opportunity popular software packages, and managing to review communication courses computer files. Recommendation: OFFT 0092 Microsoft Excel successfully completed in the certificate Restriction: Closed to students who have CAPL 1025 3 Credits program. Students will reflect on how these earned credit in CAPL 1010 OR CSCI 1020. This course covers spreadsheet software that enables the student to organize data, courses have enhanced their current level Introduction to Software Applications work with formulas, charts and graphics, of knowledge and skills and demonstrate CAPL 1010 3 Credits work with reports, and develop a professional how they have achieved the Communication This introductory course is an overview of Student Competencies defined in the worksheet. Other topics include: Excel lists, the following Microsoft Office programs: use of multiple worksheets/workbooks, Pivot Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. In addition, Microsoft Word-a word processing program; students will work with the course instructor Table and Pivot Charts. The students will Microsoft Excel-an electronic spreadsheet; apply critical thinking and problem-solving to explore future career and academic goals Microsoft Access-a database program; and as related to the Communication Certificate. skills to real-life spreadsheet projects. Microsoft PowerPoint-a presentation graphics Prerequisite: CAPL 1010 or CSCI 1020 Prerequisite: Instructor consent. program. Students will reinforce their skills Communication Internship by completing assignments that integrate Microsoft Access COMM 2780 1-3 Credits the applications. This course emphasizes CAPL 1027 3 Credits This course provides students with the hands-on computer applications. Prerequisite: This course covers the newest version of opportunity to apply knowledge and skills Keyboarding skills (30 wpm or higher) or OFFT database software that allows the student learned in their Communication courses. 1001. to create and build databases, define table structures, maintain and query databases, Students will work in a professional Microsoft PowerPoint create and use forms and reports, enhance environment while applying a variety of CAPL 1021 3 Credits communication concepts, theories, and/or databases using advanced tools, integrate, This course covers the creation, integration, analyze, and automate tasks, and secure a skills. May be repeated with faculty consent and customization of professional-looking for up to 6 credits total. Prerequisites: database. The students will apply critical slide presentations. Skills presented include thinking and problem-solving skills to real-life Completion of COMM 1021 or COMM 2011 using design templates and auto layouts, with a grade of C or higher. Completion of database projects. Prerequisite: CAPL 1010 or working within different PowerPoint views, CSCI 1020. a second COMM course, not listed above, enhancing presentations using pictures and

58 Century College 2017–2018 Desktop Publishing Introduction to Personal Computers and (SEO). Current technologies, such as web CAPL 2020 3 Credits Information Systems browsers, content management systems (e.g. In this course, students will use advanced CSCI 1020 3 Credits Wordpress, Joomla) and/or web-based tools features and design concepts to create This course is intended to give the layperson are used to demonstrate the concepts and a portfolio of a variety of business and an understanding of personal computers and develop student proficiency. Prerequisite: personal publications. Document examples information systems. Computer concepts Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows. and applications are covered. The concepts include conference signs, cover sheets, Introduction to Programming with fax sheets, agendas, memos, letterheads, will include basic information about how Python envelopes, business cards, calendars, personal computers, networks, and software CSCI 1060 3 Credits address labels, personal stationery, and work. Enterprise information systems and certificates. Throughout the course, students technologies will be discussed. Additional This course uses the Python language to will apply problem-solving, critical-thinking, topics include security, privacy, ethics, provide a comprehensive introduction to and creative-thinking abilities as well as information literacy, and technological trends. fundamental programming concepts for the hands-on computer skills to real-world Students will gain hands-on experience using students interested in exploring computer situations. Prerequisite: CAPL 1023 or current business applications (such as word programming for the first time. Program Instructor consent. processing, database, spreadsheet, and logic, algorithm design, and fundamental presentation software). Recommendation(s): programming structures are emphasized. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Students will use Python to design, code, debug, and test programs of moderate Computer Science Spreadsheet & Database Software complexity. Gaining knowledge of these CSCI 1021 3 Credits concepts and techniques will prepare This course teaches the theory and the beginning student to learn additional programming languages. Prerequisite: Basic Overview of Computer Science application of spreadsheet and database knowledge of Microsoft Windows. CSCI 1001 4 Credits management software. The current software technologies will be used to demonstrate This course presents the foundations and Programming Fundamentals these concepts and principles. Students will limits of today’s computing/information CSCI 1081 4 Credits study and apply spreadsheet concepts such technology. It describes how to reason about as data lists, pivot tables, one-variable and This course introduces the fundamental applications and technological advances. two-variable input tables, importing data, concepts, structures and techniques of Social topics covered include privacy, ethics, and the creation of spreadsheet applications programming. Topics include introduction to and impact of technology. Technological using a programming language. Students algorithms, design and development and the topics covered include algorithms for will study and apply database concepts fundamental constructs of programming and automating solutions, abstraction in design/ such as table relationships, queries, forms data. Students will use a modern integrated problem solving, concepts of computer and reports, macros, and the creation of development environment to create complex, databases, networks, expert systems, database applications using a programming multi-file projects. The course also introduces the Internet, security, desktop software, language. The intent of this course is to students to numerical applications (using and personal computers. Prerequisite(s): prepare students to be able to customize MATLAB), machine architecture, revision Assessment score placement in MATH 0070 spreadsheet and database software control, and unit testing. Differences between or above, or completion of MATH 0030 with a applications. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge the C and C++ language are presented. grade or C or higher. of Microsoft Windows, introductory Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in MATH 1061 or above, or completion of Introduction to Game Programming knowledge of spreadsheets and databases. MATH 0070 with a grade of C or higher. CSCI 1011 3 Credits Recommendation: CSCI 1020 and CAPL 1010. Recommendation: CSCI 1060 or a beginning What goes into creating a computer Internet Essentials: Concepts, Use and course in programming. game? This course, for students with Design no programming background, explores CSCI 1050 3 Credits Object-Oriented Programming fundamental game elements such as sprites, CSCI 1082 3 Credits This course provides a comprehensive basic animation, collision detection, event- overview of the Internet. Students begin This course introduces the concepts of response mechanisms, and sound. Students by examining the hardware and software object-oriented programming to students with will use game development software technologies that support the Internet such a background in the procedural paradigm. It to create complete games of varying as TCP/IP, HTML and JavaScript. This is begins with a review of control structures and complexity. By using programming scripts followed by learning about many of the data types with emphasis on structured data the games’ complexity will be limited only current features such as compression, search, types and array processing. It then moves on by the students’ imagination and ingenuity. e-mail, file transfer and internet conferencing. to introduce the object-oriented programming Prerequisite: Basic computer competency Concepts and guidelines are presented approach, focusing on the definition and use (use of keyboard, mouse, Windows). for internet security, privacy and safety. of classes along with the fundamentals of Students are introduced to web site design, object-oriented design. Other topics include management and search engine optimization an overview of programming language

651.779.3300 59 7 Course Descriptions principles, simple analysis of algorithms Introduction to the Organization of of C or higher, and CSCI 1082 or concurrently and an introduction to software engineering Computer Systems enrolled. issues. Prerequisite: CSCI 1081 or CSCI 2011. CSCI 2016 4 Credits Database Management Systems 2 This course is an introduction to hardware/ Internet Programming: Client-Side CSCI 2051 3 Credits software components of a computer Scripting and Applications This course presents advanced database CSCI 2005 4 Credits system. Topics covered will include data representation, computer arithmetic, basic management systems (DBMS) concepts and This course focuses on how to design and logic design, machine-level programs, applications. It emphasizes topics essential for implement information services over the instruction set architectures, processor and creating, maintaining, and using a multi-user Internet from the client side. The course memory organization, storage hierarchy, client-server database system. These include focuses on both usability and client-side optimization techniques and future trends. configuration, optimization, security, backup, scripting. Current technologies such as Students will write programs in a low-level replication, and troubleshooting. Students will HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS3), language, such as assembly language. complete hands-on exercises using a current the DOM, XML and JavaScript will be used Prerequisite(s): CSCI 1082 with a grade client/server database system. Prerequisite(s): to develop Internet client applications. of C or higher or Instructor consent. CSCI 2050 with a grade of C or higher. Principles of interface design and human Recommendation(s): CSCI 1020. factors will be used to improve usability. Python for Programmers Ethical issues and information security Elementary Computational Linear CSCI 2061 1 Credits principles related to web design will Algebra This course introduces students to the syntax, be presented. Prerequisite: Working CSCI 2033 4 Credits programming style, and library system of knowledge of a contemporary programming This course is an introduction to the the Python programming language. It is language such as Java, C++ or Visual Basic. numerical methods of Linear Algebra and intended only for students who already have Recommendation: CSCI 1050; CSCI 1060 their application to solving computational a background in Object-Oriented programming or CSCI 1081 or CSCI 1082; familiarity with problems. Topics covered will include in another language. A knowledge level HTML. matrices, linear transformations, linear vector equivalent to that obtained through successful spaces, inner product spaces, systems of completion of CSCI 1081 and CSCI 1082 will Internet Programming: Server-side linear equations, Eigenvalues, and singular be assumed. Prerequisite: CSCI 1082 with a Applications grade of C or higher or Instructor consent. CSCI 2006 4 Credits values. Algorithms and computational matrix methods will be presented using MATLAB. This course focuses on the server-side Data Structures and Algorithms Matrix methods will be used to solve a CSCI 2082 3 Credits components involved in developing Internet variety of computer science problems. programs. The course will examine some This course builds on the foundation provided Prerequisite: MATH 1081, CSCI 1081 or by the CSCI 1081, CSCI 1082 sequence of the current languages, interfaces and college-level course in programming. technologies used to develop server-based to introduce the fundamental concepts of applications that work in concert with client- Database Management Systems data structures and the algorithms that side logic. Server-side scripting languages CSCI 2050 4 Credits proceed from them. Topics include generic such as PHP will be used with a database The course covers the concepts and programming, recursion, the underlying (such as MySQL) to create database- techniques for designing, creating, and philosophy of object-oriented programming, driven websites. Concepts and techniques managing databases. The relational model is fundamental data structures (including stacks, to implement secure websites will be emphasized, along with its associated design queues, linked lists, and trees) and the basics presented. Prerequisite: CSCI 2005 with a techniques, such as E-R Model, normalization, of algorithmic analysis. Prerequisite: CSCI grade of C or higher or Instructor consent. and decomposition. Structured Query 1082 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: Introductory knowledge of Language (SQL) is covered in depth and used C# Language and the .NET Framework database concepts and techniques. to implement, query, and modify databases. CSCI 2091 4 Credits Discrete Structures of Computer Science Topics include query optimization, transaction This course introduces the C# programming CSCI 2014 4 Credits management, backup, security, and privacy, language and .NET framework. The course as well as additional architectures such as This course covers discrete mathematical will present C# language features designed to distributed, object-oriented, and client/server. create a sequence of programs of increasing techniques and structures used in computer Additional architectures such as distributed, science. The content stresses problem complexity. C# language features covered object-oriented database, and client/server will include basic constructs, object-oriented solving techniques that involve the use of are explained. Students create front-end logic, various methods of proof, and sets. features, exception handling and the LINQ database applications that use modern language. Then, an overview of the .NET Topics of particular interest to computer interface design, using an industry-current scientists include big-O notation, recursion, framework will be presented. Finally, students database such as MySQL. An industry current will use C# in conjunction with .NET to create and the fundamentals of trees and graphs. database such as MySQL will be used in Prerequisite: Assessment score placement sophisticated GUI programs that access the course. Prerequisite(s): Assessment data and the web. Prerequisite: CSCI 1082 into MATH 1081 or completion of MATH 1061 score placement in MATH 1061 or above, with a grade of C or higher. or thorough knowledge of an object-oriented or completion of MATH 0070 with a grade programming language such as Java or C++.

60 Century College 2017–2018 Mobile Application Development with as defined by the core of the AS in Computer completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of C Android Science. Project must be approved, prior to or higher. COS 1000 or concurrent enrollment. CSCI 2094 4 Credits enrollment, first by instructor, and then dean. Preclinic Skin Care This course teaches a student how to develop COS 1020 3 Credits mobile applications for the Android operating system. Students will use state-of-the-art This course provides an introduction to development tools to develop, debug, Cosmetology dermatology, skin analysis, facial massage, test and deploy applications of moderate makeup application, and waxing. Students complexity. Course topics will include how to must be able to perform physical tasks to incorporate Android features such as touch, Preclinical Introduction complete course requirements. Prerequisite: motion, communication, multi-threading, COS 1000 3 Credits Assessment score placement in RDNG 0950 audio and video to create applications This course provides an introduction to or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 with a that take full advantage of mobile device cosmetology careers including professional grade of C or higher. COS 1000 or concurrent capabilities. Techniques for accessing data image, Minnesota laws and rules, safety, enrollment. from databases and content providers will and sanitation. Anatomy, electricity, and Preclinic Hair Color also be presented. Prerequisite: CSCI 1082 or chemistry as related to the profession will COS 1025 3 Credits thorough knowledge of Java. also be included. Students must be able to This course provides an understanding of perform physical tasks to complete course Mobile Application Development with temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent iOS requirements. Prerequisite: Assessment hair color services as well as hair lightening CSCI 2095 4 Credits score placement in RDNG 0090 or above, or and corrective color. Students must be able completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of C to perform physical tasks to complete course This course focuses on how to develop or higher. mobile applications for the iOS platform. requirements. Prerequisite: Assessment Students use state-of-art development Preclinic Hair Styling and Design score placement in RDNG 0950 or above, or tools to develop, debug, test, and deploy COS 1007 3 Credits completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of C applications of moderate complexity. This course provides elementary hair service or higher. COS 1000 or concurrent enrollment. Course topics include how to incorporate skills including trichology, shampooing, Preclinic Haircutting iOS features such as touch, motion, conditioning, thermal and wet hairstyling COS 1035 3 Credits communication, multi-threading, audio, and on all types and lengths of hair, wigs, This course provides basic and advanced skill video to create applications that take full and extensions. Students must be able to training in haircutting on women and men advantage of mobile device capabilities. perform physical tasks to complete course using shears, razor, clipper, and texturizing Techniques for accessing persistent data requirements. Prerequisite: Assessment techniques. Students must be able to are presented. Prerequisite(s): CSCI 1082 or score placement in RDNG 0950 or above, or perform physical tasks to complete course thorough knowledge of any object-oriented completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of C requirements. Prerequisite: Assessment programming language as determined by or higher. COS 1000 or concurrent enrollment. score placement in RDNG 0950 or above, or instructor. Preclinic Nail Care completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of C Cross-Platform Mobile Development COS 1010 3 Credits or higher. COS 1000 or concurrent enrollment. CSCI 2096 4 Credits This course provides an introduction to nail Salon Preparation This course focuses on how to design and care including manicuring, pedicuring, and COS 1040 3 Credits implement applications for deployment artificial nail application. Also, the safe This course prepares students for clinical on different mobile devices. This course use of products will be covered. Students experiences including salon management, introduces one of the available frameworks must be able to perform physical tasks to Minnesota Cosmetology laws and rules as to target multiple mobile platforms such as complete course requirements. Prerequisite: related to the salon business. This course iOS, Android, and Windows using a single Assessment score placement in RDNG 0950 covers soft skills required by salons, such as codebase. Topics include the standard web or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 with a communicating with clients and other salon technologies - HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. grade of C or higher. COS 1000 or concurrent personnel. Topics also include retail sales and Prerequisite(s): Completion of CSCI 2005 with enrollment. planning a salon business. Students must be a grade of C or higher. Preclinic Chemical Control able to perform physical tasks to complete Independent Study COS 1015 3 Credits course requirements. Prerequisite(s): COS CSCI 2795 1-4 Credits This course provides an introduction 1000 and 750 hours in Cosmetology or 125 This course allows advanced computer to cosmetology chemicals and their hours in Nail Technician or Instructor consent. science students to pursue topics of applications. This includes curl reformation, Clinic Introduction individual interest that are either outside permanent waving, soft curl perming, and COS 1051 3 Credits of the existing CSCI offerings or which go chemical relaxing. Students must be able to This course provides practical skill beyond them in depth. Prerequisite: Students perform physical tasks to complete course development using skills learned in preclinic must have completed or be currently requirements. Prerequisite: Assessment courses. Students will have an initial exposure completing the core of the CSCI curriculum score placement in RDNG 0950 or above, or to the Century College clinic. Students must

651.779.3300 61 7 Course Descriptions be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in COS 1000 and one of the following: COS 1007, 1010, 1015, 1020, 1025, 1035. Clinic I COS 1053 3 Credits This is the first clinical course in an eight- course sequence. This course provides students with a clinical experience in the Century College clinic for practical skill development. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum of 240 hours in Cosmetology. Clinic II COS 1055 3 Credits This is the second clinical course in an eight-course sequence. This course provides students with a clinical experience in the Century College clinic for practical skill development. Students must be able to entry-level salon work. Students must be able Clinic VIII perform physical tasks to complete course to perform physical tasks to complete course COS 1067 2 Credits requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum of 240 requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum of 500 This is the eighth clinical course in an hours in Cosmetology. hours in Cosmetology or Instructor consent. eight-course sequence. This course provides Clinic III Clinic VI students the opportunity in the Century COS 1057 3 Credits COS 1063 3 Credits College clinic to apply theories and skills This is the third clinical course in an eight- learned throughout the program. Emphasis This is the sixth clinical course in an eight- will be placed on speed, accuracy, and course sequence. This course provides course sequence. This course provides students an opportunity in the Century proper selection of chemicals and services to students the opportunity in the Century prepare students for the salon. Students must College clinic to expand their knowledge College clinic to apply theories and skills and develop practical skills necessary for be able to perform physical tasks to complete learned throughout the program. Emphasis course requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum entry-level salon work. Students must be able will be placed on speed, accuracy, and to perform physical tasks to complete course of 750 hours in Cosmetology or Instructor proper selection of chemicals and services to consent. requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum of 500 prepare students for the salon. Students must hours in Cosmetology. be able to perform physical tasks to complete Cosmetology Capstone Clinic IV course requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum COS 1068 3 Credits COS 1059 3 Credits of 750 hours in Cosmetology or Instructor This capstone course enables students consent. This is the fourth clinical course in an to update current skills in all areas of eight-course sequence. This course provides Clinic VII cosmetology. This course prepares students students an opportunity in the Century COS 1065 2 Credits for the demands of a salon by using the College clinic to expand their knowledge peer teaching/learning process. This course This is the seventh clinical course in an prepares students for the state licensing and develop practical skills necessary for eight-course sequence. This course provides entry-level salon work. Students must be able exam and certification of skills. Students students the opportunity in the Century must be able to perform physical tasks to to perform physical tasks to complete course College clinic to apply theories and skills requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum of 500 complete course requirements. Prerequisite: learned throughout the program. Emphasis Minimum of 900 hours in Cosmetology. hours in Cosmetology. will be placed on speed, accuracy, and Clinic V proper selection of chemicals and services to Nail Clinic/License Preparation COS 1061 3 Credits prepare students for the salon. Students must COS 1070 4 Credits be able to perform physical tasks to complete This is the fifth clinical course in an eight- This course provides students the opportunity course requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum course sequence. This course provides in the Century College clinic to apply of 750 hours in Cosmetology or Instructor students an opportunity in the Century theories and skills learned throughout the consent. College clinic to expand their knowledge nail program. Emphasis will be placed and develop practical skills necessary for on speed, accuracy, and proper selection of nail products to prepare students for

62 Century College 2017–2018 the salon, the state licensing exam, and be able to perform physical tasks to complete to ENGL 1024 to gain appropriate writing certification of skills. Students must be able course requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum skills. In the final third, students demonstrate to perform physical tasks to complete course of 1350 hours in Cosmetology or 250 hours in proficiency by applying, especially in writing, requirements. Prerequisite: COS 1010, COS Nail Technology or Instructor consent. the principles in simulated law enforcement 1051 or concurrent enrollment. situations. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1021 Salon Operations V with a grade of C or higher. Declared Law COS 1085 5 Credits Salon Operations I Enforcement major. COS 1081 1 Credits This course gives students additional clinical This course gives students additional clinical experience to complete the required services Criminal Justice Independent Study experience to complete the required services and/or hours for licensure, including students CJS 1790 1-5 Credits and/or hours for licensure, including students desiring Wisconsin licensure. Emphasis will This course provides the opportunity desiring Wisconsin licensure and students be placed on speed, accuracy, and proper for students to enhance their learning reactivating a manicurist license. Emphasis selection of chemicals and services to experiences beyond the scope of the will be placed on speed, accuracy, and prepare students for the salon. Students must Professional Peace Officer Objectives (PPOE) proper selection of chemicals and services to be able to perform physical tasks to complete through an independent study project. prepare students for the salon. Students must course requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum Project work plans will be developed be able to perform physical tasks to complete of 1350 hours in Cosmetology or 250 hours in cooperatively between the students and the course requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum Nail Technology or Instructor consent. instructor in order to help the student pursue of 1350 hours in Cosmetology or 250 hours specific areas of interest and/or specific Salon Operations VI in Nail technology or previous Minnesota areas needing to be addressed within the COS 1086 6 Credits Manicurist license or Instructor consent. required PPOE learning objectives. This course gives students additional clinical Salon Operations II experience to complete the required services COS 1082 2 Credits and/or hours for licensure, including students Foundations of Intelligence & Crime This course gives students additional clinical desiring Wisconsin licensure. Emphasis will Analysis experience to complete the required services be placed on speed, accuracy, and proper CJS 2010 3 Credits and/or hours for licensure, including students selection of chemicals and services to Students in law enforcement, criminal desiring Wisconsin licensure. Emphasis will prepare students for the salon. Students must justice, and other public safety areas will be placed on speed, accuracy, and proper be able to perform physical tasks to complete study the history of the intelligence cycle and selection of chemicals and services to course requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum the processes and functions of an analysis prepare students for the salon. Students must of 1350 hours in Cosmetology or 250 hours in unit. Students will study implementation of be able to perform physical tasks to complete Nail Technology or Instructor consent. the intelligence cycle within an agency and course requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum community in order to develop information to of 1350 hours in Cosmetology or 250 hours in support stakeholders and decision-makers. Nail Technology or Instructor consent. Criminal Justice Science Students will study core analytical and Salon Operations III statistical skills using data sources commonly COS 1083 3 Credits found in public government. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 This course gives students additional clinical Careers in Criminal Justice or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of experience to complete the required services CJS 1020 2 Credits C or higher, assessment score placement in and/or hours for licensure, including students This course is recommended as a first course RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 or desiring Wisconsin licensure. Emphasis will for all students interested in the field of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and be placed on speed, accuracy, and proper criminal justice. Students will study various assessment score placement in MATH 0070 selection of chemicals and services to career paths within the criminal justice or above or completion of MATH 0030 or prepare students for the salon. Students must field and will establish a course selection MATH 0060 with a grade of C or higher. be able to perform physical tasks to complete pathway based on the student’s intended course requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum career or education endeavors. The students Intelligence and Crime Analysis Methods I of 1350 hours in Cosmetology or 250 hours in will develop a portfolio to be used as an CJS 2011 3 Credits Nail Technology or Instructor consent. opportunity to exhibit their experience to Students in law enforcement, criminal justice Salon Operations IV transfer institutions or potential employers. COS 1084 4 Credits and other public safety areas will study Introduction to Law Enforcement critical thinking methodologies and how to This course gives students additional clinical Principles apply them to case studies. Topics include experience to complete the required services CJS 1024 2 Credits how to conduct basic and advanced research and/or hours for licensure, including students This course introduces students to basic through open sources while discussing desiring Wisconsin licensure. Emphasis will principles and practices of law enforcement. the use of closed sources of information. be placed on speed, accuracy, and proper In the first third of the course, students are Students will be asked to demonstrate selection of chemicals and services to introduced to principles and hypothetical effective oral and written communication prepare students for the salon. Students must situations. In the second third, students move based on the methodologies and research

651.779.3300 63 7 Course Descriptions techniques learned during the course. and public safety. Recommendation: 15 legal framework for community corrections, Prerequisite: CJS 2010 or Instructor consent. college credits with a grade of C or higher the growth potential of the field, and the in each course prior to taking this course. role of the corrections professional. This Intelligence and Crime Analysis Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 course applies to students interested in the Methods II or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 or criminal justice, law enforcement, human CJS 2012 3 Credits RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and services, emergency medical services Students in law enforcement, criminal justice, assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, (EMS), and public safety fields. Prerequisite: and other public safety areas will study or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, how to apply critical thinking and analytical C or higher. or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 skills to case studies to conduct a critical with a grade of C or higher; assessment score review of real events. Topics will include the Police and the Community placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of processes and structures of an organization CJS 2081 3 Credits ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher; CJS and/or investigation to address deficiencies This course provides a practical overview of 2083 with a grade of C or better or Instructor or gaps and how to address the deficiencies key issues, questions, and concepts related consent. Recommendation: Completion of or or gaps. The student will present a written to police interaction with communities. Topic concurrent enrollment in CJS 2095. and oral brief that demonstrates the mastery areas include ethics, leadership, diversity, of the critical thinking and analytical skills. problem-solving, and communication. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prerequisite: CJS 2011 or Instructor consent. There is a 40-hour each service learning CJS 2085 3 Credits requirement in both CJS 2081 and CJS 2085 This course emphasizes the origin, Portfolio of Intelligence and Crime for a total of 80 hours. Students are advised development, organization, functions, Analysis not to enroll in both courses during the same and jurisdiction of the Juvenile Justice CJS 2013 1 Credits semester. Recommendation(s): Assessment System in America, with emphasis on the This course will give students an opportunity score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, MN Juvenile Justice System. Topic areas to review analysis courses successfully or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 include: processes and detention of juveniles; completed in the certificate program. with a grade of C or higher and assessment constitutional protections extended to Students will reflect on how these courses score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion juveniles; case disposition, juvenile statutes have enhanced their current level of of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. and court procedures relative to juvenile knowledge and skills. In addition, students offenders, laws and procedures regarding will work with the course instructor to child abuse, child neglect, juvenile records explore future career and academic goals as Introduction to Corrections CJS 2083 3 Credits and juvenile court process. There is a 40-hour related to intelligence and crime analysis. each service learning requirement in both This course will use the criminal justice Prerequisite: CJS 2012. CJS 2081 and CJS 2085 for a total of 80 perspective to explore analysis of corrections hours. Students are advised not to enroll Intelligence and Crime Analysis and correctional policy within the criminal in both courses during the same semester. Internship and juvenile justice system in American Recommendation(s): Fifteen college credits. CJS 2014 2-6 Credits society. Systematic organization of Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 The internship experience provides an punishment and incarceration will be studied or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 or opportunity for students to work with according to institutional and community- RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and intelligence and crime analyst professionals based programs with regard to recurrent assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, in the field and apply what they learned and chronic issues for management and or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of throughout the certificate program to the officers. This course is a requirement for the C or higher. real world. Students may intern with their criminal justice program and the investigative current employer if course objectives are sciences program for criminal justice. Criminal Law met. Students may also work as interns or Recommendation: Students should have CJS 2089 3 Credits volunteers for organizations they wish to completed 15 college credits prior to taking This course offers students a foundation in explore. Prerequisite: CJS 2012 and Instructor this class. Assessment score placement in the interpretation of criminal law. Examples consent. RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG of criminal cases will be used to illustrate 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or Private Sector Security and and analyze the essence and interpretation of higher and assessment score placement in Investigations criminal law. Sociological theory and methods ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL 0090 with CJS 2070 3 Credits will be used to study the substantive nature a grade of C or higher. This course covers the historical development and historical development of criminal law of private sector security and investigations Community Corrections and its role in shaping society. Prerequisite: in American society. It considers the legal CJS 2084 3 Credits An assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG ramifications of privatization and its growing This course introduces alternatives to 0950 with a grade of C or higher; assessment presence in the area of social control and traditional incarceration for convicted score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion emerging technologies. Topics include the criminals and people on probation and parole. of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. role of private security in the private industry, Topics include the history of community Recommendation: Fifteen college credits retail, the judicial system, homeland security, corrections and alternatives available, the prior to enrollment in this course. Any course

64 Century College 2017–2018 in Criminal Justice Sciences should be among credits in criminal justice sciences before the field. Students will prepare a written these credits. enrolling in this class. report and present their project to the class. Prerequisite: Fifteen completed credits in Terrorist and Extremist Groups Crime Scene Investigations criminal justice or sociology with a grade CJS 2093 3 Credits CJS 2096 3 Credits of C or higher in each course or instructor This course examines the social trend This course will provide students with an permission. Recommendation: The capstone of terrorism. Social theory and methods in-depth look into of the topic of crime scene course is designed to integrate the students within the criminal justice perspective investigations. Students will study the search learning experiences across his/her entire are used to analyze group dynamics and process, collection of physical evidence, criminal justice studies. In order to gain the social interaction. Group leadership, social and processing of evidence in the crime most from this class it is recommended the influence, social networks, group cohesion, lab. Students will examine the equipment student take this class at or near the end of development, group performance, and and methods used in the collection and his/her program of study. motivation of terrorism will be studied. processing of specific categories of physical Groups that will be considered in course evidence. Students will also explore the Criminal Investigations material will include extremist groups prone legal and ethical issues involved in collecting CJS 2225 3 Credits to violence, terrorism, and anti-government and processing evidence. Prerequisite: Knowledge of investigative procedures sentiment. Prerequisite: Fifteen college Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, and practices is central to the role of a law credits and an assessment score placement or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 enforcement officer. This course focuses in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of C or higher; assessment score on reporting and investigative techniques or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher; placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of as well as the processes and procedures assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher; CJS required in crime scene investigations. or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of 2094 with a grade of C or better or Instructor Special attention is paid to accurate C or higher. consent. documentation and evidence handling and preservation. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1024 with Fundamentals of Criminal Investigations Homeland Defense a grade of C or higher. CJS 1024, CJS 2081, CJS 2094 3 Credits CJS 2097 3 Credits CJS 2082, CJS 2085, SOC 1033, SOC 1080, This course will explore the fundamental This course explores the concept of national and SOC 2051 with grades of C or higher. principles and procedures employed in the defense with attention to changing issues criminal investigation process. Students will for the criminal justice system. Students Legal Issues examine the various methods and techniques will employ scientific theories and methods CJS 2230 3 Credits utilized by law enforcement to solve a variety to analyze the changing roles of police Knowledge of legal matters is central to of crimes. Areas of study will include the and military involvement in defense. the role of a law enforcement official. This preliminary and follow-up investigation, Topics will include terrorism, weapons of course introduces students to the principles crime scene analysis, evidence collection mass destruction (WMDs), civil rights and of criminal procedures and the law. Topics and processing, report writing and preparing constitutional issues related to defense. include case law from the Supreme Court a case for prosecution. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in relating to stop and frisk, search and arrest, Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, RDNG 1000 or above or completion of RDNG suspect identification and interrogation, or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or and other legal procedures involved in law with a grade of C or higher; assessment score higher and assessment score placement in enforcement. Additional topics include the placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with Minnesota State Constitution; application ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: It is of the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments of the recommended that students have at least 15 United States Constitution; and procedural Interview, Interrogation, and college credits with a grade of C or higher in requirements for police. Prerequisite(s): ENGL Investigation each course. 1024 with a grade of C or higher. CJS 1024, CJS 2095 3 Credits CJS 2081, CJS 2085, SOC 1033, SOC 1080, This course examines oral and nonverbal Criminal Justice Capstone and SOC 2051 with grades of C or higher. communication and collection of verbal CJS 2099 2 Credits information using criminal justice theory This capstone course is the culmination Minnesota Criminal and Traffic Codes and methods. Students will practice the of the criminal justice student’s academic CJS 2231 3 Credits skills of interviewing and interrogation. experience. It serves to synthesize the Knowledge of traffic and criminal codes Students will learn various methods and legal knowledge gained from each course taken is central to the role of a Minnesota law guidelines for interviewing, interrogation, and within the criminal justice curriculum and enforcement officer. This course focuses on investigation. Prerequisite: Fifteen completed better prepare the graduate to continue on the Minnesota Traffic and Criminal Code, college credits. Assessment score placement to upper-division studies in the discipline or including how to apply the laws in a variety in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 for entry-level career positions in the criminal of situations. Critical thinking through or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher; justice system. In this course, students practical application is a major component of assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, will identify and discuss current issues and this course. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1024 with or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of trends in criminal justice and develop a a grade of C or higher. CJS 1024, CJS 2081, C or higher. Recommendation: Six college research project based on their interests in CJS 2085, SOC 1033, SOC 1080, and SOC 2051 with grades of C or higher. 651.779.3300 65 7 Course Descriptions

Police Response and Human Behavior or statistics background is required. An Prerequisite(s): ECT 1013 with a grade of C CJS 2241 3 Credits EMCDSA (Big Data industry) certification or higher OR MCP Client OS, MCP Server and This course integrates the academic and exam is part of this course. Prerequisite(s): CCNA OR Network+ industry certification OR applied aspects of the basic patrol function Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 Instructor consent. for a patrol officer. Course topics include or completion of RDNG 0900 or 0950 with a grade of C or higher. Network Traffic Analysis: Tools & an in-depth examination of the knowledge, Technology skills, and abilities required to fulfill a Machine Learning with Big Data CVF 1085 3 Credits patrol officer’s duties, functions, and Technology This course explores the use of TCPDUMP responsibilities. Students explore vehicle CVF 1072 4 Credits stops, traffic enforcement, pedestrian checks, and Wireshark to perform network analyses officer safety issues, and other duties as they This course is for students who want to for communications troubleshooting and relate to the basic function of a patrol officer. attain Operational Intelligence level 4, forensics investigations. Course topics Prerequisite(s); ENGL 1024 with a grade of (business insights) and covers implementing include both the fundamentals of and C or higher. CJS 1024, CJS 2081, CJS 2085, analytics and Big Data projects using advanced topics in TCPIP, the live capture SOC 1033, SOC 1080, and SOC 2051, with Splunk’s statistics, machine learning, and offline analysis of hundreds of protocols, grades of C or higher. and built-in and custom visualization and troubleshooting, optimizing and securing capabilities. The course introduces students a network based on the evidence found in to the theory and methods of analytics captured network traffic. Students will have and statistical modeling by exploring and the opportunity to engage in hands-on lab Cybersecurity, operationalizing an analytics project using exercises using real-world scenarios that data visualization techniques. Student will will help students put theory into practice. Virtualization, and have the opportunity to apply all the concepts Certification as a Wireshark Network Analyst learned in this class by using Splunk Big is part of this course. Prerequisite(s): System Forensics Data technology to solve hands-on scenario- administration experience on Microsoft based examples and hands-on challenges Windows or Linux operating systems. throughout the course. The Data Science Cloud Computing and Virtualization Introduction to Cybersecurity, Associate (EMCDSA) certification exam is Forensics Virtualization and Forensics part of this course. Prerequisite(s): CVF 1071 CVF 1091 3 Credits CVF 1065 3 Credits and CVF 1205 or CSCI 1060 with grades of C This course focuses on the issues surrounding This introductory course presents information or higher OR Instructor consent. cloud forensics, cloud deployment and and methods to properly conduct a computer Advanced Windows Forensics service models, cloud infrastructure, and forensics investigation including ethics, tools, CVF 1081 3 Credits key considerations in migrating to cloud procedures, and analysis. This course also computing. Using the U.S. National Institute includes introduction to Cybersecurity, and This course provides an in-depth examination of Standards and Technology as a guide, Virtualization Technology. of the forensic evidence left on Windows- based file systems using a variety of methods the course addresses the technologies Introduction to Big Data Analytics and and tools to investigate any event for the required to build and support classic Security workplace. It covers Windows methods that (traditional), virtualized, and cloud data CVF 1071 4 Credits ensure maximum evidence capture without center environments. Students will explore This course provides a fundamental and poisoning key evidence residing in disk space the key considerations and steps involved introductory-level overview of the field and memory. This course aligns with the in transitioning from the current model of Big Data and related security topics to objectives of the EnCase Certified Examiner of physical data centers to the emerging enable effective participation in Big Data (ENCE) certification. Prerequisite(s): CVF cloud-computing environment. The hands-on and other analytics projects as a practitioner. 1065 with a grade of C or higher or Instructor focus of this class addresses the skills and It provides students with an opportunity to consent. processes involved in performing forensic search, navigate, tag, build alerts, and create investigation and analysis, migrating to a System Security and Network Auditing cloud-based infrastructure, and choosing the simple reports and dashboards with Splunk. CVF 1083 3 Credits The course begins with an introduction to best deployment model for an organization. Big Data and the data analytics lifecycle to This course provides a technical focus The EMCCIS Certification (CIS) exam is part of address business challenges that leverage on the numerous security controls and this course. Recommendation: CVF 1065 with Big Data. It also provides grounding in basic settings available on a Windows operating a grade of C or higher OR Instructor consent. system, particularly in terms of compliance analytic methods and an introduction to Big Information Storage Management and Data analytics technology and tools, including management and auditing. The material provides updated information on current Security MapReduce, Splunk, and Hadoop. This course CVF 1092 3 Credits employs both “open source technology” Windows 2000, XP and .NET security This course explores information on cyber- (Hadoop) and “commercial technology” issues. Additional topics include a variety storage infrastructure, including virtual (Splunk). This course is for those new to the of Microsoft utilities available to secure the environments, from a digital forensics and Big Data field as well as the security threat Microsoft Windows OS, including HFNETCHK, network penetration perspective. Additional landscape. No prior programming experience MBSA, URLSCAN, and IIS Lockdown.

66 Century College 2017–2018 topics include the architectures, features, and benefits of Intelligent Storage Systems, such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS, object- based, and unified storage. The EMCISM Certification (ISM) exam is part of this course. Recommendation: CVF 1065 with a grade of or higher OR Instructor consent. Scripting and Python for Cybersecurity Professionals CVF 1205 3 Credits This course is designed to appeal to a wide variety of backgrounds ranging from students without any coding experience all the way up to skilled Python developers looking to increase their expertise and map their capabilities to penetration testing. This course includes several hands-on labs designed to teach students the skills required to develop Python programs and how to apply those skills in penetration testing engagements. Topics include introduction to Linux scripting, Windows scripting, well as complex dashboards, forms, and they learn in class by investigating the basic concept of Python and progress to visualizations. Students are guided step-by- incident in a hands-on setting. Prerequisite: advanced topics and their applications. step through complex searches to produce CVF 1065 and CVF 1092 with a grade of C or Recommendation: CVF 1085 with a grade of multiple types of graphs and customized higher or Instructor consent. C or higher OR Instructor consent. System visualizations. This course employs both administration experience on Microsoft “open source technology” (Hadoop) EnCase Forensics Windows or Linux operating systems. and “commercial technology” (Splunk). CVF 2082 3 Credits Prerequisite(s): CVF 1072 or CVF 2071 with a This course provides an in-depth study of Hadoop Administration grade of C or higher, or Instructor consent. EnCase Forensic, a commonly used tool CVF 2071 3 Credits in both corporate and law enforcement This course builds on topics in CVF 1071, Computer Investigative Law for Forensic environments. Additionally, this course Introduction to Big Data Analytics and Analysts reviews and solidifies important concepts in Security. It provides students with a CVF 2075 3 Credits forensic methodology and forensic artifacts. comprehensive introduction to the steps This course presents the essential legal This course aligns with the objectives necessary to install, configure, operate, and foundation for computer professionals of the EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) maintain Hadoop. The course begins with managing or working in incident handling certification. Successful completion of the an overview of the Big Data landscape and teams. Topics include: the legal constraints course requires passing the EnCE written then dives into a system administration of information sharing, rules for voluntary certification exam. Prerequisite: CVF 1081 working view of running Hadoop. Students disclosure, and response to government with a grade of C or higher OR Instructor will also have the opportunity to install requests for information as well as the use consent. Splunk on top of Hadoop and examine how to of honey-pots, hack-back, and trace-back process and analyze the data using Splunk’s procedures as investigative strategies within Network Pen Testing and Ethical Search Processing Language (SPL) as an the legal limitations of the information Hacking implementation of MapReduce function. technology industry. Emphasis is placed on CVF 2086 4 Credits This course employs both “open source preserving and maintaining chain of custody This course covers the three major phases technology” (Hadoop) and “commercial protocols for computer evidence. of penetration testing (Reconnaissance, technology” (Splunk). Prerequisite(s): CVF Scanning and Exploitation) in detail. 1071 and CVF 1205 or CSCI 1060 with grades Advanced Cyber Forensics Reconnaissance is learning about a target’s of C or higher, or Instructor consent. CVF 2080 3 Credits infrastructure by mining blogs, search This forensic course begins with file system engines, and social networking sites. Visualization and Reporting for Big Data fundamentals but moves rapidly to using Scanning is the process of identifying CVF 2072 3 Credits advanced open source toolkits to perform a live host or services in a given network. This course builds on basic search and forensic audit of suspect computer systems. Exploitation involves the use of exploitation reporting skills to chart and visualize data. Forensic analysis is performed on gathered frameworks, stand-alone exploits, and other It focuses on more advanced search and evidence contained in “disk images.” Using valuable tactics to conduct a vulnerability reporting commands. It provides students a disk image of a computer involved in an assessment. Students will also discuss and with an opportunity to create reports as actual forensic case, students apply what demonstrate how to prepare a final report,

651.779.3300 67 7 Course Descriptions tailored to maximize the value of the test VMware vSphere ICM (Install, Configure, Cloud Infrastructure: Deployment and from both a management and technical Manage) Management perspective. The final portion of the class CVF 2093 4 Credits CVF 2120 3 Credits includes a comprehensive hands-on exercise, Topics include the installation, configuration, This course explores how to orchestrate the conducting a penetration test against a and management of VMware vSphere, which provisioning of software-defined data center hypothetical target organization, following consists of VMware ESXi and VMware services as complete virtual data centers all of the steps. This course also describes vCenter Server. The course is based on ESXi that are ready for consumption in a matter of the limitations of penetration testing 5.0 and vCenter Server 5.0. Completion of minutes. Virtual data centers provide virtualized techniques and other practices that can this course satisfies the prerequisite for computing, networking, storage, and security be used to augment penetration testing to taking the VMware Certified Professional 5 so that administrators can rapidly provision find vulnerabilities in architecture, policies, exam. Prerequisite(s): CVF 1065 and CVF 1092 the complete set of services necessary to and processes. Certified Ethical Hacker with a grade of C or higher OR Instructor make workloads operational in minutes. This exam Certification is part of this course consent. System administration experience course uses vCloud Director and open stack Prerequisite(s): CVF 1065 and CVF 1085 on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating throughout the hands-on labs to demonstrate with a grade of C or higher OR Instructor systems. how software-defined data center services and consent. System administration experience the virtual data centers fundamentally simplify on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating Computer Forensics Capstone infrastructure provisioning, and enable IT to systems. CVF 2099 1-3 Credits move at the speed of business. The VMware The course is designed to assure that Certified Professional (VCP) exam is part of this Advanced Network Pen Testing and students understand and can communicate course. Prerequisite(s): CVF 1065, CVF 1091, Ethical Hacking the knowledge and skills necessary in CVF 2088 4 Credits and CVF 1092 with a grade of C or higher OR key areas of information security and Instructor consent. System administration This course builds on the topics covered Computer Forensics. The most important experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux in CVF 2086, while it briefly reviews the characteristic that employers look for from operating systems. three major phases of penetration testing an employee after technical ability to do (Reconnaissance, Scanning and Exploitation), the job is the ability to communicate well. Advanced IDS Techniques Using SAMPA the focus of this class is on the analysis of This course provides an opportunity to show (Snort, Apache, MySQL, PHP, and ACID) the result and the application of the process and demonstrate technical knowledge CVF 2200 4 Credits and methodology of penetration testing. and the ability to communicate clearly. This course addresses the issues associated Case scenarios includes learning about Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor and Dean. with open source LAMP (Linux, Apache, a target’s infrastructure by mining blogs, Recommendation: CVF 1065. MySQL, PHP) stacks with a focus on security search engines, and social networking sites. and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). The final portion of the class includes a Virtual End User Computing and Topics include the installation, configuration, comprehensive hands-on exercise, conducting Application Virtualization (VMware management of LAMP resources, Snort a penetration test against a hypothetical View: IC IDS, ACID and Zenoss threat analytical CVF 2116 4 Credits target organization, following all of the steps. software, and other IDS related tools as well This course also describes the limitations This course explores the concept and as the practical test firing of IDS resources. of penetration testing techniques and other techniques associated with delivering Prerequisite(s): CVF 1065 and CVF 1085 practices that can be used to augment desktop services from a cloud computing with a grade of C or higher OR Instructor penetration testing to find vulnerabilities environment to enable end-user freedom consent. System administration experience in architecture, policies, and processes. from IT management and control. This course on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating Certified Security Analyst Certification is uses VMware View to demonstrate how IT systems. part of this course. Prerequisite(s): CVF 1085 can simply automate the management of and CVF 2086 with a grade of C or higher OR thousands of desktops and securely deliver Malware Analysis Fundamentals & Instructor consent. System administration “desktop as a service” to users from a central Malicious Code Analysis experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux location at levels of availability and reliability CVF 2201 3 Credits operating systems. unmatched by traditional PCs. Students This course presents the key tools and explore, through hands-on labs, how to techniques malware analysts use to examine Mobile Device Forensic Analysis deliver secure access to applications and data malicious programs by exploring Windows CVF 2090 3 Credits to any device when and where users need it, malware in two phases. Behavioral analysis This course provides an introduction to thus giving end users maximum mobility and focuses on the program’s interactions with forensic analysis of mobile devices (i.e. cell flexibility. The VMware Certified Professional its environment, such as the registry, the phones, tablets, smart phones). With the - Desktop (VCP-DT) certification is part of this network and the file system. Code analysis increasing use of mobile devices, proper course. Prerequisite(s): ECT 1013, CVF 1092, focuses on the specimen’s code and makes collection, and analysis complements and CVF 2093 with a grade of C or higher OR use of disassembler and debugger tools traditional computer forensic examinations Instructor consent. System administration such as IDA Pro and OllyDbg. This course and may be used in civil and criminal experience on Microsoft Windows. covers how to patch malicious executables to investigations. Prerequisite: CVF 1065 with a change their functionality during the analysis grade of C or higher OR Instructor consent. without recompiling them and redirect

68 Century College 2017–2018 taught in the course to the context of the Data Analytics Lifecycle. Students will prepare for the Proven Professional Data Scientist Associate (EMCDSA) certification exam and establish a baseline of Data Science skills. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1025 with a grade of C or higher OR Instructor consent. System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems.

Dental Assistant

Introduction to Dental Assisting DENA 1000 3 Credits This is an introductory course that explores the role of a Certified Dental Assistant and a Licensed Dental Assistant. Topics to be covered include dental history, network traffic in the lab to better interact Network Forensics, Analysis and terminology, occupational safety, common with malware. Recommendation: CVF 1065 Incident Handling dental emergencies, and professional and CVF 1205 with a grade of C or higher OR CVF 2203 3 Credits development. This is a chance to explore the Instructor consent. System administration Network forensics involves the identification, dental clinic and dental laboratory utilizing experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux preservation, and analysis of evidence of dental instruments and equipment. Students operating systems. attacks in order to identify the attackers must be able to perform physical tasks to and document their activity with sufficient complete course requirements. Prerequisite: Malicious Documents and Memory reliability to justify appropriate technological, Acceptance to the Century College Dental Forensics Assisting Program. Recommendation: CVF 2202 3 Credits business, and legal responses. This course focuses on the technological components Concurrent enrollment in DENA 1011 and This course explores several techniques of the topic with emphasis on the network DENA 1012. malware authors commonly employ to protect traffic analysis aspect. The technical aspect malicious Windows executables from being Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic I addresses analysis of intruder types and DENA 1011 3 Credits analyzed, often with the help of packers. The the intrusion process, review of network course deals with how to bypass analysis traffic logs and profiles and their types, This course is the first in a 2-part series defenses, such as structured error handling identification of attack signatures and that helps prepare the student for clinical for execution flow, PE header corruption, fake fingerprints, application of data mining activities. Topics include oral embryology/ memory breakpoints, tool detection, integrity techniques, study of various traceback histology, oral health, dental nutrition, checks and timing controls. It touches on methods, and the extraction of information general anatomy/physiology, head & neck Web browser malware, the use of additional acquired through the use of network analysis anatomy, and tooth morphology. Students tools and approaches for analyzing more tools and techniques. Prerequisite(s): CVF must be able to perform physical tasks to complex malicious scripts written in VBScript 1085 with a grade of C or higher OR Instructor complete course requirements. Prerequisite: and JavaScript by exploring common patterns consent. System administration experience Acceptance to the Century College Dental of assembly instructions often used to on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating Assisting Program. Recommendation: gain initial access to the victim’s computer, systems. Concurrent enrollment in DENA 1000 and how to analyze malicious Microsoft Office DENA 1012. documents, covering tools such as Office Data Science and Big Data Analytics MalScanner and explore steps for analyzing CVF 2206 3 Credits Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic II DENA 1012 3 Credits malicious PDF documents with utilities such This course will cover basic and advanced as Origami and PDF Tools. Prerequisite(s): CVF analytic methods and big data analytics This course is the second in a 2-part series 1065 with a grade of C or higher OR Instructor technology and tools, including MapReduce that helps prepare the student for clinical consent. System administration experience and Hadoop. The extensive labs throughout activities. Topics include intraoral and on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating the course provide students with the extraoral diseases, medical emergencies in systems. Recommendation: CVF 2201 with a opportunity to apply these methods and tools the dental office, dental disease transmission grade of C or higher. to real world business challenges. This course concepts and prevention, OSHA guidelines, takes a technology-neutral approach. In a and dental pharmacology as it relates to final lab, students will address a big data dental procedures. Students must be able to analytics challenge by applying the concepts perform physical tasks to complete course

651.779.3300 69 7 Course Descriptions requirements. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the preparing, assisting with and dismissing application, and application of pit and Century College Dental Assisting Program. patients. The student will utilize chairside fissure sealants. Students must be able to Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in four-handed dentistry in a variety of perform physical tasks to complete course DENA 1000 and DENA 1011. procedures, as well as teach personal oral requirements. Prerequisite: DENA 1020, DENA hygiene to patients. Prerequisite: DENA 1020 1031, DENA 1041, DENA 1042, DENA 1050. Dental Materials or concurrent enrollment. DENA 1020 3 Credits Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation This course provides the basic knowledge Chairside Dental Assisting II DENA 1063 1 Credits and skills required for the Dental Assistant DENA 1042 3 Credits This course will focus on the utilization of in the dental office. Technical and hands-on This course will focus on taking and recording nitrous oxide sedation for anxiety and pain experience will be given for dental materials dental and medical histories of patients, control in dentistry. Students must be able used in operative, restorative, specialty, and charting of the oral cavity, taking and to perform physical tasks to complete course laboratory procedures. Students must be able recording vital signs, and applying topical requirements. Prerequisite: DENA 1020, to perform physical tasks to complete course medications and varnishes. Other topics DENA 1031, DENA 1041, DENA 1042, DENA requirements. Prerequisite: DENA 1000, include effects of medications on patients and 1050. Restriction: If a student is pregnant, DENA 1011, DENA 1012. techniques of operative dentistry. Students a physicians approval is required for course must be able to perform physical tasks to attendance because of nitrous oxide Dental Radiology I complete course requirements. Prerequisite: exposure. DENA 1031 2 Credits DENA 1000, DENA 1011, DENA 1012. The course will focus on the study and Introduction of Dental Assisting practical application of the principles of Dental Specialties Internships radiation safety, operating and maintaining DENA 1050 3 Credits DENA 1780 3 Credits radiographic equipment, and exposing and This course provides instruction in This course is an introduction to the business processing diagnostically acceptable intraoral fundamental principles, instrumentation, aspect of a dental practice and completion radiographs on mannequins. Students must and procedures for the specialty areas of of professional development activities. It be able to perform physical tasks to complete dentistry. These specialties include oral includes preparation for employment and course requirements. Prerequisite: DENA and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, knowledge of legal and ethical standards. 1000, DENA 1011, DENA 1012. Restriction: If periodontics, fixed and removable Students will review their prior knowledge a student is pregnant, a physicians approval prosthodontics, pedodontics, community in preparation for their clinical internships. is required for course attendance because dentistry, medically and physically Students must be able to perform physical of radiation exposure. Recommendation: compromised patient, and orthodontics. tasks to complete course requirements. Assessment placement score in MATH 0070 Students must be able to perform physical Prerequisite: DENA 1020, DENA 1031, DENA or higher or completion of MATH 0030 with a tasks to complete course requirements. 1041, DENA 1042, DENA 1050. grade of C or higher. Prerequisite: DENA 1000, DENA 1011, DENA 1012. Dental Assisting Specialty Internship Dental Radiology II DENA 1781 3 Credits DENA 1032 3 Credits Dental Assisting Advanced Functions I This course focuses on the application This course will focus on the study and DENA 1061 3 Credits and practice of dental assisting skills in a practical applications of exposing, processing, This course will focus on the following dental specialty practice. Students must be and evaluating diagnostically acceptable Minnesota Licensed Advanced Functions: able to perform physical tasks to complete intraoral radiographs on mannequins impressions and bite registrations; placement course requirements. Prerequisite: All and patients. Students must be able to and removal of rubber dam; removal of dental assisting program courses must perform physical tasks to complete course excess cement; placement and removal of be completed. Must have HBV series of requirements. Prerequisite: DENA 1020, periodontal dressing (demonstration only); inoculations and be covered by both medical DENA 1031, DENA 1041, DENA 1042, DENA suture removal; pre-selection of orthodontic insurance and professional liability insurance. 1050. Restriction: If a student is pregnant, bands; placement of ligatures, o-rings and Student must complete a Minnesota a physicians approval is required for course power chains; placement and removal of Human Services background study with no attendance because of radiation exposure. orthodontic separators; application of enamel restrictions. Recommendation: Assessment placement etch; and removal of excessive orthodontic score in MATH 0070 or higher or completion adhesive with hand and rotary instruments. Dental Assisting General Office Internship of MATH 0030 with a grade of C or higher. Students must be able to perform physical DENA 1782 4 Credits tasks to complete course requirements. Chairside Dental Assisting I Prerequisite(s): DENA1020, DENA1031, DENA This course focuses on the application DENA 1041 2 Credits 1041, DENA 1042, DENA 1050. and practice of dental assisting skills in a This course will focus on how to utilize general dental practice. Students must be and maintain a dental clinic. This course Dental Assisting Advanced Functions II able to perform physical tasks to complete follows the American Dental Association DENA 1062 2 Credits course requirements. Prerequisite: All Occupational Safety Health Act and the This course is a continuation of the Dental dental assisting program courses must Centers for Disease Control guidelines in Assisting Advanced Functions I. Topics be completed. Must have HBV series of include coronal polish/stain removal, fluoride inoculations and be covered by both medical

70 Century College 2017–2018 insurance and professional liability insurance. Dental Hygiene Practice I the rationale for delivery of dental hygiene Student must complete a Minnesota DENH 1045 2 Credits services and be introduced to care and Human Services background study with no This is the first in a series of clinical courses management of patients with special needs. restrictions. introducing dental hygiene concepts and Prerequisite: DENH 1021, DENH 1024, DENH practice methods. Topics include infection 1030, DENH 1040, and DENH 1045 and control, the use and care of equipment, concurrent enrollment in DENH 1085. Dental Hygiene ergonomics, and patient record management. Dental Hygiene Practice II Clinical experiences include introduction to DENH 1085 3 Credits instrumentation, patient assessment, and care planning. Students will also discuss This is the second in a series of four Head and Neck Anatomy health promotion and disease prevention DENH clinical courses which provides DENH 1021 2 Credits strategies. Students must be able to further instrumentation techniques, more advanced assessment skills, and new This course is the study of the hard and soft perform physical tasks to complete course clinical procedures. This course also covers tissues of the head and neck, including the requirements. Prerequisite: Acceptance into development of both the dental hygiene skeletal, muscular, nervous, and venous Century College’s Dental Hygiene Program diagnosis and the dental hygiene treatment systems with particular emphasis on the and concurrent enrollment in DENH 1040. plan. Students will treat patients in the masticatory system. Prerequisite: Acceptance Restriction: Students are restricted from Century College dental clinic. Students must into Century College’s Dental Hygiene participating in this course if they have not be able to perform physical tasks to complete Program. first successfully passed the Minnesota Human Services background study with no course requirements. Prerequisite: DENH Dental Embryology, Histology, and restrictions and obtained a medical clearance 1021, DENH 1024, DENH 1030, DENH 1040, Anatomy that follows program requirements. and DENH 1045 and concurrent enrollment in DENH 1024 3 Credits DENH 1080. This course is the study of the microscopic Periodontology DENH 1050 2 Credits Pain Management anatomy of the oral tissues and embryonic DENH 2005 2 Credits development of the face and oral cavity, This course is the study of periodontology This course introduces students to techniques as well as the function and morphological and the role of the dental hygienist as needed to assess and treat patients requiring characteristics of the teeth with an emphasis a prevention specialist and periodontal local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. on root morphology. Prerequisite: Acceptance co-therapist. Prerequisite: DENH 1021, DENH Emergency procedures will be taught for into Century Colleges Dental Hygiene 1024, DENH 1030, DENH 1040, and DENH all new procedures introduced. This course Program. 1045. meets the certification requirements of Radiology for the Dental Hygienist Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist the Minnesota Board of Dentistry for local DENH 1030 2 Credits DENH 1060 2 Credits anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration. Building on the basic principles of radiology, This course provides an introduction to drug Students must be able to perform physical this course prepares the dental hygiene actions, mechanisms of drugs, and bodily tasks to complete course requirements. student to use radiographs during patient reactions. Special emphasis will be given Prerequisite: DENH 1050, DENH 1060, DENH care and also introduces radiographic to the oral and systemic effects of drugs 1070, DENH 1080, and DENH 1085. interpretation. Students must be able to and how they my affect dental treatment. Dental Hygiene Principles III perform physical tasks to complete course Prerequisite: DENH 1021, DENH 1024, DENH DENH 2010 3 Credits requirements. Prerequisite: Acceptance into 1030, DENH 1040, and DENH 1045. This is the third and final dental hygiene Century Colleges Dental Hygiene Program. Applied Biochemical Nutrition for the principles course. Advanced assessment Dental Hygiene Principles I Dental Hygienist techniques are covered as well as diagnosis DENH 1040 3 Credits DENH 1070 2 Credits and care planning for patients with more This course is the first in a series of principles This course includes the study of cellular complex treatment needs. Prerequisite: DENH courses providing students with fundamental biochemistry and general nutrition including 2005 and concurrent enrollment in DENH dental hygiene theory. Topics include the recent advances in nutrition as it relates to 2015. oral health. It also includes the application history, philosophy, theories, and ethics Dental Hygiene Practice III relevant to the dental hygiene discipline. of this knowledge to nutritional counseling DENH 2015 5 Credits Students will also study patient assessment and dietary analysis of dental patients within This is the third in the series of clinical and education, etiology and prevention of the framework of their cultural, economic, courses where students treat patients in oral diseases, infection/exposure control, and and psychosocial environment. Prerequisite: the colleges dental clinic under supervision hazardous materials, patients’ rights, and the DENH 1021, DENH 1024, DENH 1030, DENH of the dental hygiene faculty. Emphasis is management of patient records. Prerequisite: 1040, and DENH 1045. placed on the development of competencies Acceptance into Century College’s Dental Dental Hygiene Principles II in assessment, diagnosis, documentation, Hygiene Program and concurrent enrollment DENH 1080 3 Credits treatment planning, evaluation of outcomes, in DENH 1045. This is the second in a series of three DENH and implementation of various treatment principles courses. Students will review strategies for patients with moderate to

651.779.3300 71 7 Course Descriptions advanced periodontal disease. Students are Dental Hygiene Seminar issues and projects. Students explore the also required to participate in off-campus DENH 2060 1 Credits scientific method of inquiry from both rotations where they provide care for patients This course focuses on topics important to historic and present-day perspectives as they from diverse age and ethnic groups. Students the graduating dental hygiene student. It is examine the relationships among chemistry, must be able to perform physical tasks to designed to maximize their preparedness for physics, and earth science in daily life. The complete course requirements. Prerequisite: board exams, licensure, and employment in history of science and how our view of nature DENH 2005 and concurrent enrollment in dental hygiene. Prerequisite: DENH 2010, has changed is discussed when appropriate. DENH 2010. DENH 2015, DENH 2020, and DENH 2030 and Hands-on activities provide students the concurrent enrollment in DENH 2065. opportunity to observe basic physical science General and Oral Pathology principles in action. Prerequisite: Assessment DENH 2020 3 Credits Dental Hygiene Practice IV score placement into Reading 1000 or This course is a study of general and oral DENH 2065 5 Credits successful completion of RDNG 0900 or pathology with topics of special interest to This is the fourth and final clinical dental RDNG 0950 with grade C or higher. the dental hygienist. It will cover the etiology hygiene course in which students will and symptomatology of oral diseases and refine their skills in delivering patient care Physical Geology oral manifestations of systemic diseases. services and prepare to enter the dental ESCI 1030 4 Credits Special emphasis is placed on the hygienists hygiene workforce. Students must be able to MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 role in educating patients about oral health perform physical tasks to complete course This course introduces the student to rocks & and disease and modifying dental hygiene requirements. Prerequisite: successful minerals, geologic time, plate tectonics, and treatment plans for patients who have completion of DENH 2010, DENH 2015, DENH geologic landforms. Laboratory investigations pathological conditions. Prerequisite: DENH 2020, DENH 2030 and concurrent enrollment provide the framework for rock and mineral 2005. in DENH 2060. identification and map interpretation of geologic features and processes. Community Dental Health and Independent Study Epidemiology DENH 2790 1-3 Credits Energy Concepts DENH 2030 2 Credits This course is designed to provide students ESCI 1040 3 Credits This course examines the characteristics with the opportunity to build their knowledge MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 of community dental health programs in the dental hygiene profession. Students This course introduces students to the topic with emphasis on epidemiology, program will implement a project of their design in a of energy and examines energy production, planning and delivery, scientific research, professional setting. Prerequisite: DENH 2005 supply, efficiency, and future needs. It also and the delivery and financing of dental and consent of director and dean. explores the potential of solar, biomass, care in the United States. Students photovoltaics, wind, and other continuous examine the professional hygienist’s role flow sources: including crude oil, natural and responsibility in the delivery of dental gas, coal and nuclear. The study of these hygiene care to all populations. Prerequisite: Earth Science energy concepts and processes will be DENH 2005. conducted through both conceptual analysis and lab-like experiences/analysis. The impact Community Dental Health Lab of our current U.S. policy is viewed from DENH 2035 1 Credits Earth Science ESCI 1020 4 Credits an interdisciplinary approach that includes This course is the application of concepts MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 environmental, political, economic, and learned in DENH 2030, Community Dental This course is a survey of the earth sciences ethical considerations. Recommendation: Health. Students design, implement, and Concurrent enrollment with ESCI 1045. evaluate dental health projects conducted as a broad and nonquantitative introduction in the community in collaboration with the to topics in geology, oceanography, Energy Concepts Lab Century College Service Learning department. meteorology, and astronomy. It views solid ESCI 1045 1 Credits Prerequisite: DENH 2010, DENH 2015, DENH earth, the liquid hydrosphere, and the MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 2020, and DENH 2030. gaseous atmosphere in terms of continuous This laboratory course examines various interactions as air comes in contact with energy concepts through hands-on learning. Legal Aspects of Dental Practice rock, rock with water, and water with air. Topics will include, but are not limited to: DENH 2040 2 Credits Laboratory investigations and hands-on liquid fuels, solid fuels, biomass, wind, This course focuses on the ethical and legal experiences provide the framework for the solar, insulation, heat storage, pollution implications of providing dental and dental semester’s study. and conservation. Prerequisite: ESCI 1040 hygiene care. A case study approach will Interdisciplinary Physical and or concurrently enrolled, and arithmetic be used throughout the course to provide Environmental Science assessment score of 64 or higher or students experience in resolving legal and ESCI 1025 3 Credits elementary algebra assessment score of 76 ethical dilemmas in a simulated dental office MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 or higher OR assessment score/ACT score setting. Prerequisite: DENH 2010, DENH placement into MATH 0070 or above OR 2015, DENH 2020, and DENH 2030. This course introduces a variety of topics in chemistry, physics, and earth science, completion MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 with a relating each topic to real-life environmental grade of C or higher. We strongly encourage

72 Century College 2017–2018 students who score below 64 to meet with Natural Disasters Laboratory Microeconomics an advisor or counselor to discuss their ESCI 1085 1 Credits ECON 1023 3 Credits review and course options PRIOR to Math MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 MnTC: Goal 05 assessment retesting or registering for a Students will investigate the physical This course is an introduction to MATH course. processes, origins, and the human and microeconomics. It emphasizes the economic impacts caused by natural price system, production costs, income Introduction to Meteorology ESCI 1050 3 Credits disasters. This lab will examine earth quakes, distribution, and market structures. The MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 volcanic eruptions, severe weather, climate impact of international economics will also change, floods, wildfires, among other natural be discussed. This course has broad general This course introduces the basic scientific catastrophic events. Students will have the education applications but is especially principles involved in meteorology. opportunity to analyze data and information appropriate for economics, accounting, and Students explore the basic properties of the from government agencies and universities business majors. Recommendation: ECON atmosphere, weather instruments, weather involved in the study of these phenomena. 1021. phenomena, terminology, and forecasting. Prerequisite: ESCI 1080 or concurrent Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in enrollment. Statistics for Business and Economics ESCI 1055. ECON 2021 3 Credits Earth Science for Educators This course is an introduction to quantitative Meteorology Lab ESCI 1090 4 Credits ESCI 1055 1 Credits decision making. It will focus on probabilistic MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 This course is intended for education and statistical techniques as applied to majors. It includes a survey of the Earth business decision-making. Topics include In this introductory meteorology laboratory, sciences with a broad and non-quantitative probability, classical statistics, expected students construct and interpret graphs, introduction to topics in geology, value, and sampling. This course includes analyze weather maps, and also gather, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. the use of a statistical software package. record, and interpret weather data. Concepts In addition, course will provide curriculum Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in covered include structure of the atmosphere, surveys of media and instruction models Math 1081 or above, or completion of Math solar and terrestrial radiation, stability for Pre-Educators in K-8 education tracks. It 1061 with a grade of C or higher. of the atmosphere, atmospheric motion, will cover four major Earth event to spheres severe storms, and weather map analysis. (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, Prerequisite: ECSI 1050 or concurrent and biosphere) modeling projects with an enrollment, or Instructor consent. emphasis in interrelated systems analysis Education Introduction to Oceanography that are applicable to grades K-8. Students ESCI 1060 3 Credits will develop these four models working MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 in small collaborative groups. Laboratory Education Field Experience This course presents the principles of investigations, field work, collaborative EDUC 1000 2 Credits historical, geological, biological, chemical projects and a minimum 20 hour service The course introduces students and and physical oceanography. It explores learning component, arranged through the community volunteers to best practices in contemporary problems related to marine Service Learning Coordinator, will provide teaching while providing opportunities to pollution, resources, and Maritime Law for hands on, real time individual, and group test those practices in the real world. The students wishing to become more aware of learning opportunities for this class. class is open to students earning degrees in the growing importance of the sea in their education or other degrees and to members lives. of the community who want to work with students in local community schools. For Natural Disasters Economics students earning education degrees at ESCI 1080 3 Credits Century College, this class will provide an MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 opportunity to accumulate additional hours in This course will investigate the physical Macroeconomics field experience. Students will be required to processes, origins, as well as the ECON 1021 3 Credits spend a minimum of 30 hours in a K-12 school human and economic impacts caused by MnTC: Goal 05 classroom. Students must provide their natural disasters. Students will examine This course is an introduction to own transportation. A MN Human Services earthquakes, volcanism, severe weather, macroeconomics. It emphasizes demand and background study with no restrictions may climate change, wildfires, and floods among supply theory, fiscal and monetary policy, be required. Recommendation: Assessment other natural catastrophic phenomenon. national income, money and banking. Other score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion They will have the opportunity to access topics include international economics, of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of information from government agencies and foreign exchange rates, international trade C or higher. universities involved in the study of these theory, and balance of trade. This course phenomena. has broad general education applications but is especially appropriate for economics, accounting, and business majors.

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Portfolios I for Educators participate in field experience activities Mathematics Education Strategies EDUC 1020 1 Credits in K-12 schools. Students must provide EDUC 1070 3 Credits This course is recommended as a first their own transportation. A Minnesota This course is designed to provide students semester course for all education majors. Human Services background study with no with the skills necessary to support and Students will document and reflect upon restrictions may be required. Prerequisite: reinforce the instruction of K-6 students their competence in the act of teaching by Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 in the area of math. Students in the developing an electronic, standards-based or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 Education Program will learn instructional portfolio. Students will participate in field with a grade of C or higher. strategies and may observe and practice experience. Students need to arrange Reading and Study Skills Education these strategies in local school districts. transportation. A Minnesota Human Service Strategies The class will enable students in the background study with no restrictions may EDUC 1050 3 Credits Associate of Science in Education to meet be required. Professional material related the expectations found in the Minnesota to the teaching process, or artifacts, This course presents the fundamentals of Standards of Effective Practice for Teachers. will be collected and reflected upon. reading and study skills instruction. The focus The class will also enable students in Recommendation: CAPL 1000. is understanding the skills and strategies the Paraeducation Program to address all necessary to assist children in learning to required competencies set forth by the Portfolios II for Educators read and comprehend text. Field experience Minnesota Department of Education for EDUC 1021 2 Credits is required to practice, reflect, and assess paraeducators in the area of math. Field Portfolios II is designed to expand the reading strategies learned in class. Students experience is required to practice, reflect, portfolio process begun in EDUC 1020 must provide their own transportation. A and assess mathematics strategies learned Portfolios I for Educators. Students will Minnesota Human Services background in class. Students must provide their own be expected to add a minimum of 30 new study with no restrictions may be required. transportation. A Minnesota Human Services standards or competencies, use a rubric to Prerequisite: Assessment score placement background study with no restrictions may evaluate their own portfolios, review and in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 be required. Prerequisite: Assessment score evaluate other portfolios, add artifacts, or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. placement into MATH 0070 or above, or and participate in an online discussion Recommendation: Basic computer literacy. completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of C group. Field experience is not required in Teaching English Language Learners or higher. this class, but students may participate in EDUC 1060 3 Credits field experience if they wish. Prerequisite: Creating Culturally Responsive EDUC 1020 Portfolios I for Educators This course focuses on the basics of TESOL Classrooms Recommendation:Completion of ENGL 1021 (teaching English to speakers of other EDUC 2025 3 Credits with a grade of C or higher. languages) and strategies for teaching the This course is designed to prepare teacher/ American English language and American paraeducator students to work in culturally Education Standards school culture to speakers of other languages diverse classrooms. Students will investigate EDUC 1025 3 Credits in American schools. Students study assumptions about culture, cultural This course focuses primarily on Minnesota’s theories and strategies for being effective backgrounds, how culture influences student K-12 academic standards and the assessment educators in ESOL classrooms and with motivation, and how culture impacts the tools used to determine student growth. English language learners in mainstream learning setting. Students may have the Through reading and discussion, students will classes. Coursework includes participating opportunity to participate in field experience gain an understanding of the complex issue in discussions, collecting and analyzing activities in K-12 schools. Prerequisite: of balancing educational activities that meet ESOL resources, performing field experience Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 the needs of a diverse student population off campus, reflecting on field experience, or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 while collecting data that keeps educators theories and strategies, and creating a with a grade of C or higher. accountable for student growth. Prerequisite: portfolio of resources for teaching English Assessment score placement into RDNG language learners. Students must provide Classroom Management 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG their own transportation. A Minnesota EDUC 2040 3 Credits 0950 with a grade of C or higher. Human Services background study with no The focus of this course is to guide future restrictions may be required. Prerequisite: and current educators as they develop Orientation to Education Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 strategies for creating productive classroom EDUC 1045 3 Credits or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 environments. Fundamental principles of This course is designed to introduce with a grade of C or higher. For non-native classroom management and discipline potential teachers/paraeducators to the speakers of English with a college degree are presented along with ways to create foundations of the American education from their native country: oral interview and positive learning environments. Prerequisite: system. Throughout this course students will permission of the instructor or concurrent Assessment score placement into RDNG 1000 examine the teaching profession through the enrollment in ESOL 1035 and ESOL 1033 or or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 historical, philosophical, social, curricular, completion of ESOL 1035 and ESOL 1033 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: and assessment foundations of education. with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: Basic computer literacy. Students may have the opportunity to basic computer literacy.

74 Century College 2017–2018 Legal Issues in Education support of the cardiac and/or respiratory Emergency Medical Responder (First EDUC 2050 3 Credits arrest victim for the healthcare provider. Responder) number and valid expiration date. This course presents an overview of the legal The course includes adult, child, and infant Restriction: A student whose EMR (First environment and legal issues in education. CPR skills, including AED, in both the Responder) status has expired for greater The course will contrast sources of regulations out-of-hospital and in-hospital settings. than one year is not allowed to take the from federal, state, and local authorities. In An American Heart Association BLS for Emergency Medical Responder-Refresher addition, students will examine a variety of the Health Care Provider card provided at course. Expiration of greater than one year issues relating to the rights and obligations of successful completion of course. Note: For will require taking a complete Emergency both students and educators, circumstances basic level American Red Cross CPR, see Medical Responder course to regain in the education environment, and their legal HLTH 1005. Student must be physically able certification in Minnesota. to do CPR skills on a manikin. consequences. Recommendation: Assessment EMS Interventions I score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion Emergency Medical Responder EMS 1025 5 Credits of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of EMS 1015 3 Credits C or higher. This course enhances the current EMT’s basic This course delivers the National EMS life support (BLS) skills and prepares the Strategies for Teaching Writing Educational Standards adopted by the student to assist in advanced procedures and EDUC 2055 3 Credits state of Minnesota for Emergency Medical assessment techniques. Under paramedic This course is designed to provide students Responder educational requirements. instructor guidance, the student will with the skills necessary to support and This course provides the EMR student the synthesize and apply theories and skills reinforce the instruction of K-6 students necessary knowledge and skill to manage learned throughout the class in order to assist in the area of writing. Students will study patient care until the arrival of ambulance a paramedic. Emphasis will be placed upon instructional strategies and may observe personnel at a scene of a medical or trauma team leading, critical thinking, prioritization, and practice these strategies in local school emergency. Obtaining AHA Healthcare assessment, therapeutic communication, and districts. The class will introduce students Provider CPR certification is a component life-saving interventions. Students must be to the expectations found in the Minnesota of this course. Students must be able to able to perform physical tasks to complete Standards of Effective Practice for Teachers. perform physical tasks to complete course course requirements. Successful completion of Students will examine required paraeducator requirements. Upon successful completion, this class, along with EMS 1026, with a grade competencies set forth by the Minnesota a student is eligible to acquire state of of C or higher will meet the 50-run requirement Department of Education. Prerequisite: Minnesota EMR certification, pending for entrance into the Century College Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Paramedic Program. Prerequisite: Current state or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C Board (EMSRB) verification. A student EMT certification; current American Heart or higher, and assessment score placement in who has committed a misdemeanor, gross Association (AHA) BLS for the Healthcare RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 or misdemeanor or felony may not qualify Provider certification. Recommendation: Basic RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. to gain initial certification in the state word processing skills. of Minnesota as an Emergency Medical Special Education Issues for Educators Responder (formerly First Responder). EMS Interventions II EDUC 2070 3 Credits EMS 1026 2 Credits This course introduces students to the Emergency Medical Responder - This advanced practicum provides the foundations of special education with an Refresher EMT with opportunities in entry-level and emphasis on the role of the classroom EMS 1017 1 Credits advanced care with a fire department or teacher and the paraeducator. The course is This course delivers the new National ambulance provider. Under paramedic designed to provide students with the skills EMS Educational Standards for Emergency instructor and/or paramedic preceptor and knowledge necessary to support special Medical Responders adopted by the guidance, the student will synthesize and needs students in special education programs. EMSRB. It is intended as an update for apply theories and skills learned throughout Recommendation: Assessment score current Emergency Medical Responders the class, to assist a paramedic. Emphasis placement into RDNG 1000 or completion of (First Responders) seeking re-certification. will be placed upon team leading, critical RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a C or higher. Renewing AHA Healthcare Provider thinking, prioritization, assessment, CPR certification is a component of this therapeutic communication, and life-saving course. Successful completion will result interventions. Students must be able to in a renewed two-year certification as a perform physical tasks to complete course Emergency Medical Minnesota Emergency Medical Responder. requirements. Successful completion of Student must be able to perform physical this class, along with EMS 1025, with a Services tasks to complete course requirements. grade of “B” or higher will meet the 50-run An Emergency Medical Responder requirement for entrance into the Century (First Responder) who has committed a College Paramedic Program. Prerequisite: AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony Successful completion of EMS 1025 with a (CPR) may not qualify to regain certification as a grade of C or higher, or concurrent enrollment EMS 1010 1 Credits Minnesota Emergency Medical Responder. in EMS 1025; Minnesota Human Services The focus of this course is on basic life Prerequisite: Must provide Minnesota background study with no restrictions; current

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State EMT certification; current AHA BLS for Pediatric Advanced Life Support International Trauma Life Support the Healthcare Provider certification; required EMS 2002 1 Credits Provider immunizations; current healthcare insurance; This course is designed to provide physicians, EMS 2004 1 Credits valid driver’s license; driver’s license nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, The International Trauma Life Support course check passed according to MnSCU policy. and other healthcare providers with the (ITLS) is a comprehensive course for EMTs, Recommendation: Basic word processing skills to provide advanced life support paramedics, registered nurses, physicians and skills. to pediatric patients. Through the PALS other EMS personnel. The ITLS course covers course, providers will enhance their skills the skills necessary for rapid assessment, Independent Study in the treatment of the pediatric victim of resuscitation, stabilization and transportation EMS 1790 1-4 Credits cardiac, respiratory, and other emergencies. of trauma patients. The course emphasizes This course provides the opportunity Emphasis is placed on American Heart evaluation steps and sequencing and for students to enhance their learning association PALS algorithms. Upon successful techniques for resuscitating and packaging a experiences or explore a specialty area completion of this course, the student will patient. Upon completion of this course the beyond the scope of the initial paramedic, obtain PALS certification. Students must student will be issued either a Basic ITLS or emergency medical technician, or emergency have knowledge of cardiac medications Advanced ITLS Provider card depending on medical responder coursework through and proficiency in obtaining vascular whether they are certified/licensed to provide an independent study project(s). Projects access, ECG interpretation, and manual basic or advanced life support. Prerequisite: will be developed cooperatively between defibrillator operation prior to enrolling in Must possess current certification or licensure the students and the instructor in order this course. Prerequisite: Completion of EMS as an emergency medical technician (EMT), to help the student pursue specific areas 1010 with current certification or current paramedic (EMT-P), registered nurse (RN), of interest relative to emergency medical American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life medical doctor (MD), doctor of osteopathy services (EMS). Projects may apply to the Support Healthcare Provider or equivalent (DO), or physician’s assistant (PA). students discipline within EMS or may be certification. Students must possess interdisciplinary in scope. Prerequisite: certification or licensure as a paramedic, Emergency Vehicle Operator Course EMS 2005 2 Credits Instructor and Dean consent. Student must registered nurse (RN), medical doctor (MD), also be state certified as an emergency doctor of osteopathy (DO), respiratory This course provides the knowledge medical responder (EMR), emergency medical therapist (RT), dentist (DDS), or physicians and skill practice necessary for EMS technician (EMT), or paramedic. assistant (PA). professionals to learn how to safely operate an ambulance in the course of their job. The Advanced Cardiac Life Support Pediatric Education for Prehospital curriculum adheres to the U.S. Department EMS 2001 1 Credits Professionals of Transportation, National Highway The American Heart Association (AHA) EMS 2003 1 Credits Traffic Safety Administration National Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support This course is designed to provide emergency Standard Curriculum for the Emergency (ACLS) course is designed for healthcare medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics Vehicle Operator (Ambulance) Course. This providers who either direct or participate with the skills to administer prehospital course may also be used as a refresher for in the resuscitation of a patient, whether care to pediatric patients. Through the experienced EMS personnel. Please note in or out of hospital. Through the ACLS PEPP course, providers will enhance their that it is up to the discretion of the individual course, providers will practice their skills skills in the treatment of the pediatric emergency agency as to whether they will in the treatment of the adult victim of a victim of cardiac, respiratory, trauma, accept this course in lieu of their own drivers cardiac arrest and other cardiopulmonary toxic, emergency childbirth, and other training program. Prerequisite: Current state emergencies. Upon successful completion emergencies. Upon successful completion EMR, AEMT, EMT, or paramedic certification; of this course, the student will obtain AHA of this course, the student will obtain PEPP valid driver’s license; driver’s license check ACLS certification. Students must have certification at the basic life support level passed according to MnSCU policy. May knowledge of cardiac medications and if they are an EMT or advanced life support enroll concurrently with an Emergency proficiency in obtaining vascular access, level if they are a paramedic. Students Medical Services provider course at the ECG interpretation, and manual defibrillator must hold current certification as an EMT discretion of the instructor. Recommendation: operation prior to enrolling in this course. or paramedic prior to enrollment in this Basic word processing skills. Prerequisite: Completion of EMS 1010 with course. Prerequisite(s): Completion of EMS current certification or current American 1010 with current certification or current Advanced Medical Life Support Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life EMS 2007 1 Credits Support Healthcare Provider or equivalent Support Healthcare Provider or equivalent This course is designed to provide physicians, certification. Students must possess certification. Students must possess nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare certification or licensure as a paramedic certification as a paramedic or emergency providers with an in-depth study of (EMT-P), registered nurse (RN), medical medical technician (EMT). medical emergencies that builds upon the doctor (MD), doctor of osteopathy (DO), healthcare providers current knowledge respiratory therapist (RT), dentist (DDS), or and scope of practice to work as a member physician’s assistant (PA). of a healthcare team to improve patient outcomes. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will obtain AMLS

76 Century College 2017–2018 licensure as a paramedic (EMT-P), registered nurse (RN), medical moctor (MD), doctor of osteopathy (DO), respiratory therapist (RT), dentist (DDS), or physician’s assistant (PA). Recommendation: One year as an advanced life support (ALS) provider. International Trauma Life Support Instructor EMS 2014 1 Credits This course is designed to prepare individuals to become instructors for the International Trauma Life Support course. Upon successful completion of the ITLS Instructor course, instructor candidates will be able to teach an ITLS course using ITLS course instructor materials and will receive ITLS Instructor certification. Prerequisite: EMS 2004 or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) instructor or provider certification. Must possess current certification or licensure as an emergency medical technician (EMT), certification. Students must have knowledge advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). Upon paramedic (EMT-P), registered nurse (RN), of pharmacological interventions and successful completion of the ACLS Instructor Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy proficiency in obtaining vascular access, course, instructor candidates will be able to (DO), respiratory therapist (RT), or physician’s ECG interpretation, and manual defibrillator teach an American Heart Association (AHA) assistant (PA). Recommendation: One year as operation prior to enrolling in this course. ACLS course using the video and lesson basic or advanced life support provider. Prerequisite: Completion of EMS 1010 with maps in the ACLS course instructor materials current certification or current American and will obtain AHA ACLS Instructor Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life certification. Prerequisite: EMS 2001 or Support Healthcare Provider or equivalent current ACLS certification. Completion Emergency Medical certification. Students must possess current of EMS 1010 with current certification or Services-Basic certification or licensure as a paramedic, current American Heart Association (AHA) registered nurse (RN), medical doctor (MD), Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider. doctor of osteopathy (DO), or physicians Students must possess current certification or assistant (PA). licensure as a paramedic (EMT-P), registered Emergency Medical Technician nurse (RN), medical doctor (MD), doctor of EMSB 1020 9 Credits CPR Instructor osteopathy (DO), respiratory therapist (RT), This course delivers the National EMS EMS 2010 1 Credits dentist (DDS), or physician’s assistant (PA). Educational Standards adopted by the This course is designed to teach participants Recommendation: One year as an advanced state of Minnesota for Emergency Medical the fundamentals of teaching Basic Life life support (ALS) provider. Technician education requirements. This Support (BLS) to a variety of audiences. course meets the needs of the entry-level Successful completion of this course Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Technician for direct allows the participant to teach CPR and Instructor employment in an emergency ambulance offer American Heart Association course EMS 2012 1 Credits service, basic transport service, an emergency completion cards to lay rescuers and health This course is designed to prepare individuals department, police department, security professionals. Successful completion of to become instructors in pediatric advanced department, or fire department. Completion this course will result in American Heart life support (PALS). Upon successful of the EMT course prepares the student for Association CPR Instructor certification. completion of the PALS instructor course, the National Registry of EMT examination. Prerequisite: Completion of EMS 1010 with instructor candidates will be able to teach a Successful completion of the National current certification or current American PALS course using the video and lesson maps Registry exam is recognized by the state of Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support in the PALS course instructor materials; and Minnesota to generate the state certification Healthcare Provider. will obtain American Heart Association PALS required to work and volunteer as an EMT in Instructor certification. Prerequisite: EMS Minnesota. A student who has committed a Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2002 or current PALS certification. Completion misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony Instructor of EMS 1010 with current certification or may not qualify to gain certification as a EMS 2011 1 Credits current American Heart Association (AHA) Minnesota or Nationally Registered EMT. The ACLS Instructor course is designed to Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider. Students must be able to perform physical prepare individuals to become instructors in Students must possess current certification or tasks to complete course requirements.

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Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement as an EMT in the state of Minnesota. Community Paramedic Patient Care into RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 Restriction(s): A student whose EMT status Experience or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. has been expired for more than one year will EMSC 2930 5 Credits The National Registry of EMT examination need to contact the EMSRB to determine if This course is designed to provide the testing requires a minimum age of 18. Proof of this course will fulfill all the requirements Community Paramedic candidate clinical current/unexpired American Heart Association needed to regain certification as an EMT in the experience in primary care and other (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card required state of Minnesota. specialties commonly involved in public prior to the end of EMT course. The AHA health and chronic disease management. Healthcare Provider CPR course may be taken This course includes 16 hours of simulation concurrently with EMT course. Students must time focused on advanced assessment skills successfully pass the MN Human Services Emergency Medical and suturing. Students must be able to Department and Emergency Medical Services perform physical tasks to complete course Regulatory Board (EMSRB) background Services-Community requirements. Prerequisite: Minnesota studies with no restrictions to be approved to Paramedic Human Services background study with participate in required clinicals. no restrictions; current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification; current Emergency Medical Technician - State Paramedic certification with 2 years Refresher Role of the Community Paramedic full time experience or equivalent; current EMSB 1022 2 Credits EMSC 2900 2 Credits healthcare insurance; valid driver’s license; This course, approved by the EMSRB, delivers This course explores the role of the required immunizations. Co-requisites: the current National EMS Educational Community Paramedic and how it is EMSP 2900; EMSP 2910; EMSP 2920. Standards adopted by the state of Minnesota. integrated into the primary care and public Recommendation: Basic word Processing It is intended as an update for current EMTs health systems. Students will explore the skills. seeking re-certification. Additional EMT roles of other healthcare providers who didactic objectives, emergency care skills and are part of the healthcare home team. techniques will be covered. Completion of Prerequisite: Current State Paramedic course requirements can result in a renewed certification with 2 years full-time experience Emergency Medical two-year certification as a Minnesota or equivalent. Co-requisites: EMSP 2910; certified EMT. An EMT who has committed a EMSP 2920; EMSP 2930. Recommendation: Services-Experienced misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony Basic word processing skills. Basic internet may not qualify to regain certification as a based data entry. Online course navigation. Minnesota or Nationally Registered EMT. Community Assessment Paramedic Preparation Student must be able to perform physical EMSE 1140 1 Credits tasks to complete course requirements. EMSC 2910 3 Credits This course is designed to guide the student This course is designed for experienced Prerequisite(s): Current American Heart EMT’s desiring entry into the Paramedic Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR through the community assessment process. Students will conduct a needs gap analysis Program. Students will perform skills card prior to course completion; must provide and demonstrate proficiency in areas Minnesota EMT number and expiration in their home community, and create a resource map designed to meet those needs. required for entrance into EMSE 1141. date. This course, approved by the EMSRB, Students must be able to perform physical delivers the current National EMS Educational Prerequisite: Current State Paramedic certification with 2 years full time experience tasks to complete course requirements. Standards adopted by the state of Minnesota. Prerequisite: Application and acceptance It is intended as an update for current EMTs or equivalent. Co-requisites: EMSP 2900; EMSP 2920; EMSP 2930 Recommendation: into the Paramedic Program; Minnesota seeking re-certification. Additional EMT Human Services background study with no didactic objectives, emergency care skills Basic word processing skills. Basic internet based data entry. Online course navigation. restrictions; current AHA BLS Healthcare and techniques will be covered. An EMT Provider certification; current State EMT who has committed a misdemeanor, gross Pathophysiology and Disease certification; valid driver’s license; driver’s misdemeanor, or felony may not qualify Management for the Community license check passed according to MnSCU to regain certification as a Minnesota or Paramedic policy. Recommendation: Basic word Nationally Registered EMT. Student must be EMSC 2920 2 Credits processing skills. able to perform physical tasks to complete Expands on the past knowledge and course requirements. Prerequisite(s): Current Introduction to Paramedics experience of a paramedic by further American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare EMSE 1141 3 Credits exploring chronic conditions commonly Provider CPR card prior to course completion; encountered in a primary care and public This course introduces the student to the must provide Minnesota EMT number and health setting. Recommendation: Basic word roles, responsibilities, and ethics of a expiration date. Restriction(s): A student processing skills. Basic internet data entry. paramedic. It integrates a comprehensive whose EMT status has been expired for more Online course navigation. understanding of the EMS systems, medical- than one year will need to contact the EMSRB legal issues, and the safety and well-being to determine if this course will fulfill all the of a paramedic. An overview of medical requirements needed to regain certification terminology, acid-base balance, and the

78 Century College 2017–2018 anatomy and physiology of the human body used in the prehospital environment. crisis management, neurology, death and is also emphasized. Students must be able Emphasis is placed upon drug classifications, dying, cultural diversity, and communicable to perform physical tasks to complete course dosage calculations, pharmacokinetics, disease, and infection. A practicum will allow requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of and pharmacodynamics of medications and students to synthesize didactic and practical EMSE 1140 with a grade of C or higher; their administration routes and techniques. assessment skills in mock scenarios and a Minnesota Human Services background Students will practice IV/IO access, blood hospital setting. Students must be able to study with no restrictions; current AHA BLS draws, and medication administration skills. perform physical tasks to complete course Healthcare Provider certification; current Students must be able to perform physical requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of State EMT certification; valid driver’s license; tasks to complete course requirements. EMSE 1149 with a grade of C or higher; driver’s license check passed according to Prerequisite: Completion of EMSE 1146 Minnesota Human Services background MnSCU policy. Recommendation: Basic word with a grade of C or higher; assessment study with no restrictions; current state EMT processing skills. score placement in MATH 0070 or above, certification; current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider certification; required immunizations; Advanced Assessment, Communication or completion of MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 with a grade of “B” or higher, or completion current healthcare insurance; valid driver’s and Documentation license; driver’s license check passed EMSE 1146 2 Credits of MATH 1000 with a grade of “B” or higher; Minnesota Human Services background according to MnSCU policy. Recommendation: This course introduces advanced life support study with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Basic word processing skills. patient assessment concepts, skills, and Healthcare Provider certification; current prioritization. It also provides opportunities Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I state EMT certification; current healthcare for developing critical thinking skills and EMSE 1160 4 Credits insurance; valid drivers license; drivers life-saving interventions in the out-of-hospital license check passed according to MnSCU This course introduces the paramedic environment. Emphasis is placed upon radio policy. Recommendation: Basic word student to cardiac anatomy and physiology, communication and documentation. Students processing skills. cardiovascular diseases, and the function must be able to perform physical tasks to of the heart. Additional topics include complete course requirements. Prerequisite: Advanced Medical Emergencies I EKG interpretation and cardiac monitoring Completion of EMSE 1141 with a grade of EMSE 1153 4 Credits devices. The student will apply their cardiac C or higher; Minnesota Human Services This course develops the student’s ability knowledge in classroom simulations. background study with no restrictions; current to formulate and manage a comprehensive Students must be able to perform physical AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification; treatment plan for a medical emergency tasks to complete course requirements. current State EMT certification; valid driver’s encountered in the prehospital setting. Prerequisite: Completion of EMSE 1154 license; driver’s license check passed Emphasis is placed upon shock, advanced with a grade of C or higher; Minnesota according to MnSCU policy. Recommendation: respiratory interventions, and renal and Human Services background study with no Basic word processing skills. anaphylactic emergencies. A practicum will restrictions; current AHA BLS Healthcare allow students to synthesize didactic and Provider certification; current state EMT Advanced EMS Operations certification; valid driver’s license; driver’s EMSE 1148 1 Credits practical assessment skills in simulated emergency scenarios and occupational license check passed according to MnSCU This course introduces concepts and skills in settings. Students must be able to policy. Recommendation: Basic word the areas of triage, resource management, perform physical tasks to complete course processing skills. and incident command during a simulated requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of Mass Casualty Incident (MCI). Students will Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II EMSE 1149 with a grade of C or higher; design and participate in a multi-station EMSE 1161 4 Credits Minnesota Human Services background MCI tabletop exercise. Emphasis includes study with no restrictions; Minnesota This course builds upon EMS 1160 and special considerations for patient care at the Human Services background study with no presents concepts and skills for assessing scene of a crime. Students must be able to restrictions; current AHA BLS Healthcare and managing the out-of-hospital cardiac perform physical tasks to complete course Provider certification; current state EMT patient. Emphasis will be placed upon requirements. Prerequisite: Completion of certification; required immunizations; current recognition, interpretation and management EMSE 1141 with a grade of C or higher; healthcare insurance; valid driver’s license; of EKG rhythms, and cardiac arrest Minnesota Human Services background driver’s license check passed according to management with the use of pacemakers, study with no restrictions; current AHA BLS MnSCU policy. Recommendation: Basic word defibrillators, and medications. A practicum, Healthcare Provider certification; current processing skills. with occupational experiences in a cardiac State EMT certification; valid driver’s license; cath lab, coronary care unit, and emergency driver’s license check passed according to Advanced Medical Emergencies II departments, will provide the student with MnSCU policy. Recommendation: Basic word EMSE 1154 4 Credits an opportunity to provide paramedic-level processing skills. This course provides the student with interventions. Obtaining ACLS Provider knowledge and skills to manage and certification is a component of this course. Advanced EMS Pharmacology Students must be able to perform physical EMSE 1149 3 Credits formulate a comprehensive treatment plan for a medical emergency encountered in tasks to complete course requirements. This course introduces the applications and the prehospital setting. Emphasis is placed Prerequisite: Completion of EMSE 1160 principles of pharmacological interventions upon toxicology, environment, psychiatry, with a grade of C or higher; Minnesota and intravenous cannulation commonly 651.779.3300 79 7 Course Descriptions

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

80 Century College 2017–2018 Human Services background study with EMSP 1245 with a grade of C or higher; Emergency Medical no restrictions; current AHA BLS for the Minnesota Human Services background Services-Paramedic Healthcare Provider certification; current study with no restrictions; current AHA BLS State EMT certification; current healthcare for the Healthcare Provider certification; insurance. Recommendation(s): Basic word current State EMT certification; and current processing skills. healthcare insurance. Recommendation: Introduction to Paramedics Basic word processing skills. EMSP 1205 1 Credits Advanced EMS Pharmacology This course introduces the student to EMSP 1215 3 Credits Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II the roles, responsibilities, and ethics This course introduces the applications and EMSP 1226 2 Credits of a paramedic. Students will gain a principles of pharmacological interventions This course builds upon EMSP 1225 and comprehensive understanding of EMS commonly used by paramedics. Emphasis presents concepts and skills for assessing systems, medical-legal issues, ethics in is placed upon drug classifications, dosage and managing the out-of-hospital cardiac medicine, and the safety and well-being calculations, pharmacokinetics, and patient. Emphasis will be placed upon of a paramedic. This course also provides pharmacodynamics of medications and recognition, interpretation and management students with an overview of research their administration routes and techniques. of EKG rhythms, and cardiac arrest in EMS along with an orientation to the Students must be able to perform physical management with the use of pacemakers, paramedic program and an assessment of tasks to complete course requirements. defibrillators, and medications. During their physical agility pertinent to EMS duties. Prerequisite: EMSP 1210 with a grade of this course students will be introduced Students must be able to perform physical C or higher; Minnesota Human Services to Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) tasks to complete course requirements. background study with no restrictions; algorithms. Students must be able to Prerequisite(s): Minnesota Human Services current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider perform physical tasks to complete course background study with no restrictions; certification; current state EMT certification; requirements. Prerequisite: EMSP 1225 current AHA BLS for the Healthcare and current healthcare insurance. with a grade of C or higher; Minnesota Provider certification; current State EMT Recommendation: Basic word processing Human Services background study with certification; current healthcare insurance. skills. no restrictions; current AHA BLS for the Recommendation(s): Basic word processing Healthcare Provider certification; current skills. Advanced Intravenous Cannulation and State EMT certification; and current Intervention healthcare insurance. Recommendation: EMSP 1220 1 Credits Advanced Pathophysiology and Medical Basic word processing skills. Terminology This course introduces the applications EMSP 1207 4 Credits and principles of intravenous cannulation Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care III This course introduces the student to commonly used by paramedics. Emphasis EMSP 1227 2 Credits medical terminology, acid-base balance, is placed on intravenous therapy and This course builds upon EMSP 1225 and and the anatomy and physiology of the intervention. Students will practice IV/ EMSP 1226 and presents concepts and skills human body. Students must be able to IO access, blood draws, and medication for assessing and managing the out-of- perform physical tasks to complete course administration skills. Students must be hospital cardiac patient. Emphasis will be requirements. Prerequisite(s): Minnesota able to perform physical tasks to complete placed upon recognition, interpretation Human Services background study with course requirements. Prerequisite: EMSP and management of EKG rhythms, and no restrictions; current AHA BLS for the 1210 with a grade of C or higher; Minnesota cardiac arrest management with the Healthcare Provider certification; current Human Services background study with use of pacemakers, defibrillators, and State EMT certification; current healthcare no restrictions; current AHA BLS for the medications. During this course, students insurance. Recommendation(s): Basic word Healthcare Provider certification; current will be introduced to Advanced Cardiac processing skills. state EMT certification; current healthcare Life Support (ACLS) megacode. Students insurance. Recommendation: Basic word must be able to perform physical tasks to Advanced Assessment, Communications processing skills. complete course requirements. Prerequisite: and Documentation EMSP 1226 with a grade of C or higher; EMSP 1210 3 Credits Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I Minnesota Human Services background EMSP 1225 2 Credits This course introduces advanced life support study with no restrictions; current AHA BLS patient assessment concepts, skills, and This course introduces the paramedic student for the Healthcare Provider certification; prioritization. It also provides opportunities to cardiac anatomy, mechanical physiology, current State EMT certification; and current for developing critical thinking skills and electrophysiology, cardiovascular diseases, healthcare insurance. Recommendation: applying life-saving interventions in the and the function of the heart. Additional Basic word processing skills. out-of-hospital environment. Emphasis topics include 12-lead EKG application and is placed upon radio communication and cardiac monitoring devices. The student will Special Populations documentation. Students must be able to apply their cardiac knowledge in classroom EMSP 1230 3 Credits perform physical tasks to complete course simulations. Students must be able to This course will provide the paramedic requirements. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1205 perform physical tasks to complete course student with the concepts, theory, and with a grade of C or higher; Minnesota requirements. Prerequisite: EMSP 1240 and skills to assess and manage special patient

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Advanced Endocrine Emergencies EMSP 1245 2 Credits This course develops the students ability to formulate and manage a comprehensive treatment plan for a medical emergency encountered in the pre-hospital setting. Emphasis is placed upon shock, renal, anaphylactic, diabetic, and other endocrine emergencies. Simulations will allow students to utilize didactic and practical assessment skills in simulated emergency scenarios. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1210 with a grade of C or higher; Minnesota Human Services background study with no restrictions; current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification; current State EMT certification; current healthcare insurance. Recommendation(s): Basic word processing skills. Advanced Environmental and Neurological Emergencies EMSP 1250 2 Credits This course provides the student with populations. Emphasis will be placed upon no restrictions; current AHA BLS for the knowledge and skills to manage and pediatric, gynecologic, obstetric, neonate, Healthcare Provider certification; current formulate a comprehensive treatment plan and geriatric patients during simulated state EMT certification; current healthcare for a medical emergency encountered in scenarios. Obtaining PALS and PEPP provider insurance. Recommendation(s): Basic word the pre-hospital setting. Emphasis is placed certification is a component of this course. processing skills. upon toxicology, environmental emergencies, Students must be able to perform physical infectious diseases, substance abuse, tasks to complete course requirements. Advanced Airway and Respiratory hypothermia, and near drowning. Students Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1227 with a grade Emergencies must be able to perform physical tasks to EMSP 1240 2 Credits of C or higher; Minnesota Human Services complete course requirements. Prerequisite(s): background study with no restrictions; This course addresses the paramedic EMSP 1215 and EMSP 1220 with a grade current AHA BLS for the Healthcare students ability to formulate and manage a of C or higher; Minnesota Human Services Provider certification; current State EMT comprehensive treatment plan for an airway background study with no restrictions; current certification; current healthcare insurance. or respiratory emergency encountered in state EMT certification; current AHA BLS for Recommendation(s): Basic word processing the pre-hospital setting. Emphasis is placed the Healthcare Provider certification; current skills. upon advanced airway and respiratory healthcare insurance. Recommendation(s): emergencies, assessment, and interventions. Basic word processing skills. Advanced EMS Operations Simulations will allow students to utilize EMSP 1235 1 Credits didactic and practical assessment skills in Advanced Behavioral Emergencies EMSP 1255 2 Credits This course introduces special considerations simulated emergency scenarios. Students for patient care at the scene of a crime must be able to perform physical tasks to This course provides the student with as well as operational aspects of working complete course requirements. Prerequisite: knowledge and skills to manage and while specialized rescue efforts are EMSP 1215 and EMSP 1220 with a grade formulate a comprehensive treatment plan occurring such as confined space rescue. of C or higher; Minnesota Human Services for a medical emergency encountered in the Additional emphasis includes skills in the background study with no restrictions; pre-hospital setting. Emphasis is placed upon areas of triage, resource management, current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider behavioral emergencies, crisis management, incident command, Mass Casualty Incidents, certification; current state EMT certification; death and dying, cultural diversity, therapeutic emergency driving theory, weapons of mass required immunizations; valid driver’s communications, and lifespan development. destruction, and extrication. Students must license; and current healthcare insurance. Students must be able to perform physical be able to perform physical tasks to complete Recommendation: Basic word processing tasks to complete course requirements. course requirements. Prerequisite(s): EMSP skills. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1215 and EMSP 1220 1205 with a grade of C or higher; Minnesota with a grade of C or higher; Minnesota Human Services background study with Human Services background study with no restrictions; current state EMT certification;

82 Century College 2017–2018 current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider of C or higher; Minnesota Human Services with occupational experiences in behavioral, certification; current healthcare insurance; background study with no restrictions; current neurological, and special care units. Under valid driver’s license. Recommendation(s): state EMT certification; current AHA BLS for instructor and preceptor guidance, the Basic word processing skills. the Healthcare Provider certification; required student will synthesize and apply theories immunizations; current healthcare insurance. and skills learned throughout the program. Trauma Systems Recommendation: Basic word processing Emphasis will be placed upon team leading, EMSP 1260 1 Credits skills. critical thinking, prioritization, assessment, This course provides the paramedic student therapeutic communication, and life-saving with the concepts, theory, and skills to Advanced Hospital Practicum I interventions. Students must be able to effectively assess and manage a trauma EMSP 1271 2 Credits perform physical tasks to complete course patient. Students will synthesize material This practicum provides the student with requirements. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1230, learned in simulated scenarios and advanced opportunities for entry-level paramedic care EMSP 1255, and EMSP 1270 with a grade skills evaluations. Obtaining ITLS or PHTLS with occupational experiences in labor and of C or higher; Minnesota Human Services Advanced certification is a component delivery, pediatric, and special care units. background study with no restrictions; current of this course. Students must be able to Under instructor and preceptor guidance, the state EMT certification; current AHA BLS for perform physical tasks to complete course student will synthesize and apply theories the Healthcare Provider certification; required requirements. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1226 and skills learned throughout the program. immunizations; current healthcare insurance. with a grade of C or higher. Minnesota Emphasis will be placed upon team leading, Recommendation(s): Basic word processing Human Services background study with critical thinking, prioritization, assessment, skills. no restrictions; current AHA BLS for the therapeutic communication, and life-saving Healthcare Provider certification; current interventions. Students must be able to Advanced Hospital Practicum IV State EMT certification; current healthcare perform physical tasks to complete course EMSP 1274 2 Credits insurance. requirements. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1230 This practicum provides the student with and EMSP 1270 with a grade of C or higher; opportunities for entry-level paramedic care Neurological Trauma Minnesota Human Services background with occupational experiences in a cardiac EMSP 1265 1 Credits study with no restrictions; current state cath lab, coronary care unit, and emergency This course provides the paramedic student EMT certification; current AHA BLS for the department. Under instructor and preceptor with the concepts, theory, and skills to Healthcare Provider certification; required guidance, the student will synthesize and effectively assess and manage a trauma immunizations; current healthcare insurance. apply theories and skills learned throughout patient with a neurological injury. Students Recommendation(s): Basic word processing the program. Emphasis will be placed upon will synthesize material learned in simulated skills. team leading, critical thinking, prioritization, scenarios and advanced skills evaluations. assessment, therapeutic communication, and Obtaining ITLS or PHTLS Advanced certification Advanced Hospital Practicum II life-saving interventions. Students must be is a component of this course. Students must EMSP 1272 1 Credits able to perform physical tasks to complete be able to perform physical tasks to complete This practicum provides the student with course requirements. Prerequisite(s): EMSP course requirements. Prerequisite(s): EMSP opportunities for entry-level paramedic 1227 and EMSP 1270 with a grade of C 1260 with a grade of C or higher; Minnesota care with occupational experiences in the or higher; Minnesota Human Services Human Services background study with anesthesia department. Under instructor background study with no restrictions; current no restrictions; current AHA BLS for the and preceptor guidance, the student will state EMT certification; current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider certification; current synthesize and apply theories and skills the Healthcare Provider certification; required State EMT certification; current healthcare learned throughout the program. Emphasis immunizations; current healthcare insurance. insurance. Recommendation(s): Basic word will be placed upon team leading, critical Recommendation(s): Basic word processing processing skills. thinking, prioritization, assessment, skills. therapeutic communication, and life-saving Paramedic Practicum Theory and interventions. Students must be able to Advanced Life Support Practicum I Application perform physical tasks to complete course EMSP 1275 4 Credits EMSP 1270 2 Credits requirements. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1240 This practicum provides the student with This course introduces the role of the and EMSP 1270 with a grade of C or higher; opportunities for entry-level paramedic care paramedic with a focus on the health Minnesota Human Services background with a high-volume metropolitan ambulance and health needs of a patient. Classroom study with no restrictions; current state provider. Under instructor and preceptor experiences will focus on integrating and EMT certification; current AHA BLS for the guidance, the student will synthesize and synthesizing multiple determinants of health Healthcare Provider certification; required apply theories and skills learned throughout and clinical care. Students will integrate prior immunizations; current healthcare insurance. the program. Emphasis will be placed upon didactic and skills coursework for preparation Recommendation(s): Basic word processing team leading, critical thinking, prioritization, for hospital and field internship practicums, skills. assessment, therapeutic communication, and job seeking, and career planning. Students life-saving interventions. Students must be must be able to perform physical tasks to Advanced Hospital Practicum III able to perform physical tasks to complete complete course requirements. Prerequisite: EMSP 1273 1 Credits course requirements. Prerequisite(s): EMSP EMSP 1230 and EMSP 1265 with a grade This practicum provides the student with 1270, EMSP 1271, EMSP 1272, EMSP 1273, opportunities for entry-level paramedic care 651.779.3300 83 7 Course Descriptions and EMSP 1274 with a grade of C or higher; Integration and Transition to the the course. Prerequisite: PHYS 1081 and Minnesota Human Services background Paramedic Role concurrent enrollment in MATH 1082. study with no restrictions; current state EMSP 1280 3 Credits Independent Study EMT certification; current AHA BLS for the This course is designed to synthesize and ENGR 1790 Credits Healthcare Provider certification; required assess the paramedic students hospital and immunizations; current healthcare insurance. ambulance experiences, and advanced skills This course is an opportunity for an additional, Recommendation(s): Basic word processing in preparation for National Registry practical in-depth study of engineering concepts. skills. and Computer-Based Test (CBT) testing. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor and Dean. Emphasis will also be placed on transition Completion of at least one Engineering course Advanced Life Support Practicum II into and regulatory requirements for the with a grade of “B” or above. EMSP 1276 3 Credits EMS profession. Students must be able to Thermodynamics This practicum provides the student with perform physical tasks to complete course ENGR 2070 3 Credits opportunities for entry-level paramedic care requirements. Prerequisite: EMSP 1270, with a community-based ambulance provider. This course covers thermodynamics systems 1271, 1272, 1273, 1274, 1275, 1276, and and their equilibrium. Topics include work, Under instructor and preceptor guidance, the 1277 with a grade of C or higher; Minnesota student will synthesize and apply theories heat and the first law of thermodynamics; Human Services background study with no the properties of pure substances and their and skills learned throughout the program. restrictions; current state EMT certification; Emphasis will be placed upon team leading, equation of state; ideal and real gases and required immunizations; current AHA BLS for gaseous mixtures. Entropy, reversibility critical thinking, prioritization, assessment, the Healthcare Provider certification; current therapeutic communication, and life-saving and the second law of thermodynamics healthcare insurance. Recommendation: Basic are presented. The Carnot cycle is covered interventions. Students must be able to word processing skills. perform physical tasks to complete course along with other engineering cycles, process requirements. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1270, equations and their efficiencies. Prerequisite: EMSP 1271, EMSP 1272, EMSP 1273, and PHYS 1081 and MATH 1081 with a grade of EMSP 1274 with a grade of C or higher; Engineering C or higher. Minnesota Human Services background Dynamics study with no restrictions; current state ENGR 2080 3 Credits EMT certification; current AHA BLS for the Introduction to Engineering This course is a study of rigid body motion Healthcare Provider certification; required ENGR 1020 4 Credits and the forces that cause motion. Topics immunizations; current healthcare insurance. This course presents the art and practice include particle dynamics, planar kinematics, Recommendation(s): Basic word processing kinetics of a rigid body, and mechanical skills. of engineering. Topics include an overview of the engineering profession, engineering vibrations. Design of elementary dynamic Advanced Life Support Practicum III design, fabrication, prototyping, use of systems is integrated throughout this EMSP 1277 3 Credits computer packages, and visual, oral, and engineering course. Prerequisite: ENGR 1080. written communication. Engineering graphics This practicum provides the student with Deformable Body Mechanics opportunities for entry-level paramedic care will be presented including the use of CAD ENGR 2085 3 Credits software. Team and individual project work with specialty providers that may include This engineering course examines the police departments, fire departments, includes reverse engineering of existing products and creative design and fabrication internal effects and deformations that critical care transportation, and fixed or are caused by applied loads on a body. rotary wing air ambulances. Under instructor of new ideas and products. Speakers from industry will discuss engineering career Topics include stress and strain, material and preceptor guidance, the student will behavior and linear elasticity, uniaxially synthesize and apply theories and skills options. The Century engineering curriculum and transfer options will be presented. loaded members, shafts in torsion, beams in learned throughout the program. Emphasis will bending, shear and moment diagrams, stress be placed upon team leading, critical thinking, Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 and strain transformation, and design of prioritization, assessment, therapeutic shafts and beams. Prerequisite: ENGR 1080. communication, and life-saving interventions. or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. Students must be able to perform physical Statics Circuits I tasks to complete course requirements. ENGR 1080 3 Credits ENGR 2091 4 Credits Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1270, EMSP 1271, This course examines rigid body mechanics This first course in engineering circuits EMSP 1272, EMSP 1273, and EMSP 1274 introduces circuit theorems and analysis with a grade of C or higher; Minnesota where bodies are in equilibrium. Topics include force and moment vectors, principles techniques and includes an introduction to Human Services background study with no elementary semiconductor devices. Topics restrictions; current state EMT certification; of statics, and equilibrium analysis. In addition, the course covers static analysis include Kirchoff’s Laws, mesh analysis, current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider nodal analysis, source transformations, certification; required immunizations; current of simple trusses, frames, and machines. Also distributed loads, centroids, moments superposition, Thevenin’s theorem, healthcare insurance. Recommendation(s): operational amplifiers, bipolar junction Basic word processing skills. of inertia, and principles of friction will be presented. Design of simple structures transistors, MOSFETs, and RLC circuits. in equilibrium is integrated throughout Circuits analysis software is introduced.

84 Century College 2017–2018 Design of simple electrical circuits is sketching, multi-view drawing, symbols, projections, and simple dimensioning. Detail integrated throughout this course. This scaling, dimensioning, finishes, screw drawings will be created that incorporate course includes a two-hour lab each week. threads, auxiliary and assembly drawings. auxiliary and section views, tolerancing, and Prerequisite: PHYS 1082 and concurrent Also covered is an introduction to Geometric finishes. Other topics include an overview enrollment in MATH 2081. Tolerancing. Restriction: Closed to students of the drafting profession, drafting office who have already earned credit for ECAD practices, revisions, and standard parts. Circuits II 1023 Blueprint Reading for Renewable Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ECAD 1020, 1070; ENGR 2092 4 Credits Energy. Recommendation: MATH 0010. Arithmetic assessment score of 64 or higher This course builds on information and skills or elementary algebra assessment score of Blueprint Reading for Renewable Energy developed in Circuits I and focuses on AC 76 or higher OR assessment score/ACT score ECAD 1023 3 Credits circuit theory. Topics include sinusoidal placement into MATH 0070 or above OR analysis, phasors, frequency response, This course is designed to give students an completion MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 with a two-port networks, Laplace transforms, and understanding of the concepts required to grade of C or higher. We strongly encourage frequency response. The frequency response read industrial blueprints in the Renewable students who score below 64 to meet with of BJT and MOSFET amplifiers is presented. Energy fields. Topics include sketching, multi- an advisor or counselor to discuss their Design of AC circuits is integrated throughout view drawing, symbols to include welding review and course options PRIOR to Math the course. This course includes a two-hour and electrical, scaling, dimensioning, finishes, assessment retesting or registering for a lab each week. Prerequisite: ENGR 2091 and screw threads, auxiliary and assembly MATH course. Recommendation: Assessment concurrent enrollment in MATH 2082. drawings, an introduction to Geometric score placement in MATH 0070 or completion Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Also covered of MATH 0030 with a grade of C or higher. Digital Fundamentals is an introduction to Autodesk Design Review ENGR 2094 2 Credits software. Restriction: Closed to students Materials and Manufacturing Process This course provides an introduction to who have already earned credit for ECAD ECAD 1060 3 Credits digital circuits and is intended primarily for 1020 Interpreting Engineering Drawings. This is a survey course of the manufacturing mechanical engineering students. Topics Recommendation: Arithmetic assessment processes, materials and properties as include Boolean algebra, logic gates, Karnaugh score of 64 or higher or elementary algebra pertaining to drafting and design. Materials mapping, and analysis of combinational assessment score of 76 or higher OR processes such as casting, forging, circuits. The course includes a two-hour lab assessment score/ACT score placement into machining, welding, forming and molding each week for eight weeks. Prerequisite: MATH 0070 or above OR completion MATH and how they affect a design or drawing MATH 1081. Restriction: Credit will not be 0030 or MATH 0060 with a grade of C or will be explored. Students will be exposed granted for both ENGR 2094 and ENGR 2095. higher. We strongly encourage students who to these processes and how the results of Introduction to Digital Design score below 64 to meet with an advisor or these processes affect drawings through ENGR 2095 4 Credits counselor to discuss their review and course fieldtrips, demonstrations and videos. options PRIOR to Math assessment retesting Recommendation: Arithmetic assessment This course presents important digital design or registering for a MATH course. score of 64 or higher or elementary algebra concepts for students studying electrical or assessment score of 76 or higher OR computer engineering. A variety of analysis How to Make Almost Anything assessment score/ACT score placement into and design techniques applicable to digital ECAD 1025 3 Credits MATH 0070 or above OR completion MATH circuits is introduced. Topics include Boolean This course is an introduction to “personal 0030 or MATH 0060 with a grade of C or algebra, logic gates, Karnaugh mapping, digital fabrication” using the Century higher. We strongly encourage students who combinational circuits, sequential circuits, College Fab Lab modeled after the Fab Lab score below 64 to meet with an advisor or and computer simulation of digital circuits. at MIT. It is designed for “garage inventors”, counselor to discuss their review and course This course includes a two-hour lab each entrepreneurs, artists, or individuals with options PRIOR to Math assessment retesting week. Prerequisite: MATH 1081. Restriction: new business ideas needing to create or registering for a MATH course. Credit will not be granted for both ENGR 2094 prototypes. Students will use laser cutters, and ENGR 2095. 3-D printers, vinyl cutters, ShopBot CNC Introduction to AutoCAD routers, and desktop milling machines to ECAD 1070 3 Credits fabricate and test their design projects. The This course covers the fundamental concepts, Lab is designed to allow students to explore tools, and commands of AutoCAD software. Engineering CAD their interests in a variety of fields including AutoCAD skills that will be practiced include Technology graphic design, art, business, computer- drawing, editing, annotating, and plotting assisted design (CAD), physical and natural of two-dimensional (2D) drawings. Students science, mathematics, and engineering. are encouraged to bring drawing projects from their major, industry, or hobby as a Engineering Drafting I Interpreting Engineering Drawings possible final project. Recommendation: ECAD 1040 4 Credits ECAD 1020 2 Credits Arithmetic assessment score of 64 or higher This course is designed to give students an In this course students will use CAD software or elementary algebra assessment score understanding of the concepts required to to create various geometric constructions, of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ACT read industrial blueprints. Topics include multiview drawings, 1st & 3rd angle score placement into MATH 0070 or above

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OR completion MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 Engineering Drafting II ECAD 1020 or ENGR 1020 or Instructor with a grade of C or higher. We strongly ECAD 2040 4 Credits consent. Recommendation(s): ECAD 2050. encourage students who score below 64 to This course covers assembly, production meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss Power Transmission Devices and pictorial drawings. CAD models and ECAD 2070 4 Credits their review and course options PRIOR to drawings will be created based on various Math assessment retesting or registering for manufacturing processes such as casting, This course introduces students to the a MATH course. Previous experience with forging, molding, machining, and welding. many devices that transmit power from drawings in your chosen field or completion Other topics include joining methods using one component to another. Topics covered of any the following courses: ECAD 1020, threaded and non-threaded fasteners. include calculating dimensions, loads, and INTD 1020 or KBD 1010. Prerequisite: ECAD 1040, ECAD 1060; stresses. Sizes of gears, cams, bearings, completion of or concurrent enrollment in the seals, clutches, belt and chain drives are also ECAD Independent Study determined to create detail and assembly ECAD 1790 1-4 Credits following courses: ECAD 2020, MATH 1015. Recommendation: ECAD 2050 or ECAD 2055. drawings. Job seeking and keeping skills will This variable-credit elective course also be discussed. Prerequisite: ECAD 2040, emphasizes the student’s independent search Introduction to Inventor MATH 1015, and PHYS 1041. for advanced knowledge as well as additional ECAD 2050 3 Credits hands-on skills beyond current ECAD course Advanced SolidWorks Students will use Autodesk’s Inventor ECAD 2075 3 Credits offerings. The student and instructor will software to sketch, create, edit, and devise a formal plan of study to satisfy credit dimension 3D solid models, as well as This course covers advanced concepts, tools, workload requirements within the semester create 2D drawings from these models. and features of the SolidWorks software. timeline. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Assembly modeling and 2D & 3D printing Topics include 3D Sketching, Composite and Dean. ECAD 1070 or ECAD 2050 or ECAD are also covered. These skills are necessary Curves, advanced Sweep and Loft, Surface 2055 or its equivalent with a grade of “B” or for job qualification in many areas such as modeling, Sheet Metal and Weldments, higher. mechanical design and engineering. The Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Simulation, Mold Tools, Top-Down Assemblies, and Geometric Dimensioning and class uses a hands-on approach in order to build a foundation for continued training or SolidWorks Certification preparation. The Tolerancing hands-on nature of this course builds ECAD 2020 3 Credits self-instruction. Prerequisite: ECAD 1070 or ENGR 1020 or Instructor consent. the foundation for continued training, This course provides in-depth coverage self-instruction, and future certifications. of form, orientation, runout, profile, and Introduction to SolidWorks Prerequisite(s): ECAD 2053 with a grade of C location tolerances. Topics include analyzing ECAD 2053 3 Credits or higher. production drawings, investigating inspection Students will use SolidWorks software to procedures, and calculating and specifying Design Project sketch, create, edit, and dimension 3D solid ECAD 2080 2 Credits tolerances. In the lab portion of this course, models, as well as create 2D drawings from students will investigate tooling, machining these models. Assembly modeling and 2D This course introduces students to various and inspection aspects of GDT and use CAD & 3D printing are also covered. A hands-on design methodologies such as Concurrent to apply symbols to drawings. Prerequisite: approach is used in this class in an effort Engineering, Design for Manufacture ECAD 1020 and ECAD 1070 or Instructor to build a foundation for continued training (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Green consent. Assessment score placement in and self-instruction. Prerequisite: ECAD Design, and others. Students apply these MATH 0070 or above or completion of MATH 1070 or ENGR 1020 or Instructor consent. methodologies to a design project of their 0030 or MATH 0060 with a grade of C or Recommendation: Previous experience with own by creating a CAD model and prototype higher. drawings in your chosen field or completion of the design. Prerequisite: ECAD 1025 or of ECAD 1020, and assessment score ECAD 1060, and ECAD 2040 or ENGR 1020, Descriptive Geometry and Applications and MATH 1015 or higher, and PHYS 1041 ECAD 2030 2 Credits placement in MATH 0070 or MATH 1015 or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: Concurrent Students will graphically solve problems or higher. enrollment in ECAD 2070. dealing with true lengths, sizes, distances, angles and intersections of various points, Introduction to CREO Elements/Pro ECAD Internship lines and planes. Other topics include ECAD 2055 3 Credits ECAD 2780 1-3 Credits vectors, sheet metal development and detail Students will use CREO Elements/Pro This course is designed to provide students drawings and bend allowance calculations. (formerly Pro/Engineer-Wildfire) software by the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills Prerequisite: ECAD 1040; assessment score Parametric Technology Corporation. Activities learned in the Engineering CAD program in a placement in MATH 0070 or above, or include sketching, creating, editing, and real life job environment. Students will work completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of dimensioning of 3D solid models. From these in a professional atmosphere while applying C or higher. Recommendation: ECAD 2050, models, students will create 2D drawings and and learning a variety of communication, MATH 1015 strongly recommended. make assemblies. 2D & 3D printing are also business and technical skills. This may be covered. The class uses a hands-on approach a paid or unpaid experience. Prerequisite: in order to build a foundation for continued Completion of at least 15 ECAD credits and training or self-instruction. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.

86 Century College 2017–2018 Special Topics in Engineering CAD Composition I Technical and Professional Writing ECAD 2790 1-3 Credits ENGL 1021 4 Credits ENGL 1025 3 Credits This course will explore one of a variety of MnTC: Goal 01 MnTC: Goals 01 contemporary topics of interest that would be This college composition course emphasizes This college-level writing course emphasizes selected as the focus for study. The specific academic writing, persuasive writing, and the principles, techniques, and skills needed topic will be announced in advance, and expository essay. Students will apply rhetorical to construct technical and professional published at the time of registration. principles, such as purpose, audience, writing, using primary research and current and style, throughout the writing process. technology, that meets professional ethical Students will also compose source-based and standards. Typical assignments include claim-based writing by selecting, evaluating, instructions, research reports, brochures, English organizing, and documenting sources. abstracts, proposals, and written projects. Instructor-supervised use of the Writing The course includes consideration of research Center, equivalent to one credit, is required techniques, technical format, information Basic Writing and Grammar for students enrolled in ENGL 1021 sections design, and effective visuals. This writing ENGL 0080 4 Credits meeting fewer than four hours per week. course assumes familiarity with a word This composition course emphasizes Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in processing program. Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 development and enhanced use of English ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: sentences and paragraphs in short a grade of C or higher, and assessment score CAPL 1010 or equivalent. writing assignments. Students will study placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of basic grammar, mechanics, and usage. RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C Creative Writing: Introduction to Students will practice writing as a process or higher. Recommendation: Word processing Creative Writing and thinking critically about language, proficiency and basic computer skills. ENGL 1027 3 Credits especially sentences, in context. Special Composition II MnTC: Goal 06 emphasis will be placed on recognizing ENGL 1022 3 Credits This creative writing class intended for and eliminating common sentence errors. MnTC: Goal 01 Instructor-supervised use of the Writing all students introduces the major genres: This college composition course emphasizes Center, equivalent to one credit, is required poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, sustained interpretive and analytical writing for students enrolled in ENGL 0080 sections and screenwriting/scriptwriting as selected as well as the techniques of academic meeting fewer than four hours per week. by the instructor. Because creative writing research using literature and other texts as Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in involves both creativity and scholarship, the basis for composition. Students will apply ENGL 0080 or above and assessment score coursework includes an introduction to critical thinking and practice evaluating and placement in RDNG 0900. Recommendation: reading and critical analysis in a variety of integrating primary and secondary sources in Basic computer skills. genres; developing and practicing a creative their writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 with a process; and writing, revising, critiquing, and Introduction to Writing grade of C or higher. Recommendation: Word sharing original work in a variety of genres. ENGL 0090 4 Credits processing proficiency and basic computer This course does not fulfill the Literature This composition course emphasizes skills. requirement for the Associate of Arts degree foundational principles of writing, including Writing Police Reports: Theory and at Century College. Prerequisite: Assessment focus, development, organization, clarity, Practice score placement in ENGL 1021 or completion unity, and coherence in paragraphs and ENGL 1024 1 Credits of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 brief essays. Students will practice how to This college-level writing course emphasizes generate documents that are understandable or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 the theory and practice of using information with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: for audiences, including how to identify and observed and gathered at a crime scene correct common errors. Emphasis will be Completion of ENGL 1021. Basic word to prepare a professional-quality police processing and computer skills. placed on increasing written fluency and report. Typical assignments include audience responding to texts. Instructor-supervised analysis, situation analysis, police report American Literature: Colonial to Civil use of the Writing Center, equivalent to one checklists, narratives, and police reports War credit, is required for students enrolled in written after contact with simulated ENGL 2011 3 Credits ENGL 0090 sections meeting fewer than four situations involving law enforcement. This MnTC: Goal 06 hours per week. Prerequisite: Assessment writing course assumes familiarity with a This college literature course intended for all score placement in ENGL 0090 or above or word processing program. Prerequisite(s): students will analyze and explore American completion of ENGL 0080 with a grade of C Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade Literature from the Colonial Period to the Civil or higher, and assessment score placement of C or higher. Co-requisite(s): CJS 1024 War. Typical writers may include Bradstreet, in RDNG 0950 or completion of RDNG 0900 Recommendation(s): Knowledge of Edwards, Franklin, Emerson, Thoreau, with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: the required content of a police report; Fuller, Hawthorne, Douglass, Melville, Poe, Basic computer skills. knowledge of basic techniques for Dickinson, and Whitman. Prerequisite: collecting information at a crime scene; Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 word-processing skills. or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 or

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RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. contemporary literature. Selections may This course does not fulfill the Literature Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 include works by Sherman Alexie, Black requirement for the Associate of Arts degree with a grade of C or higher. Elk, Ella Vine Deloria, Louise Erdrich, Linda at Century College. Prerequisite: Assessment Hogan, N. Scott Momaday, and Leslie score placement in ENGL 1021 or completion American Literature: Civil War to Marmon Silko. Prerequisite: Assessment of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. Present score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 ENGL 2012 3 Credits or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: This college literature course intended for all Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C Completion of ENGL 1021 and ENGL 1027. students will analyze and explore American or higher. Basic word processing and computer skills. Literature from the Civil War to the present. Typical writers may include Clemens, Crane, Introduction to Folklore Creative Writing: Media Writing Chopin, James, Cather, Fitzgerald, Hughes, ENGL 2018 3 Credits ENGL 2025 3 Credits Faulkner, Thurston, Hemingway, and Frost. MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 MnTC: Goal 09 Prerequisite: Assessment score placement In this course, students will be introduced This creative writing class intended for all in RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of to the study of folklore. They will learn to students covers the study and practice of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C critically analyze traditional folk literature various forms of media writing including or higher. Recommendation: Completion of and customary texts through literary, personality profiles, event stories, and ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher. comparative, structural, functional, and opinion pieces. Writing suitable for contextual methods. Texts may include myths, publication in popular newspapers, African American Literature legends, folktales, riddles, proverbs, and magazines, journals, and electronic media ENGL 2013 3 Credits material folklore. Prerequisite: Assessment is emphasized. This type of writing is MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, fundamental to the free exchange of This college course intended for all students or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 ideas in society, a necessary mechanism will analyze and explore literature by African with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: for understanding a variety of viewpoints American authors. Authors may include Alice Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C required by well-informed citizens. Because Walker, Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells- or higher. creative writing involves both creativity and Barnett, Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, scholarship, coursework includes critical Zora Neal Hurston, and Dr. Martin Luther Asian American Literature analysis of student and published writing; King, Jr. Prerequisite: Assessment score ENGL 2019 3 Credits forming aesthetic judgments about media placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of Students will examine literary works writing; writing and revising stories; form and RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C produced by American writers with ancestral technique in media writing; and responding to or higher. Recommendation: Completion of roots in countries such as Laos, Vietnam, the creative work of classmates in a writing ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher. Japan, Korea, India, and China, from the first community. This course does not fulfill the wave of Asian immigration to the present Minnesota Writers Literature requirement for the Associate of day. Concepts such as identity formation ENGL 2014 3 Credits Arts degree at Century College. Prerequisite: and racism are used as frameworks for MnTC: Goal 06 Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 students to analyze and explore a diverse This college course intended for all students or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade set of literary genres. Students may have the of C or higher. Assessment score placement will explore literature by Minnesota writers. opportunity to attend Asian American cultural Selections may include poetry, novels, short in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 events connected to their literary studies or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. stories, and non-fiction by such writers as well. Prerequisite(s): Assessment score as Sinclair Lewis, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jim Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021. placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of Basic word processing and computer skills. Northrup, Allison McGee, Connie Wanek, RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of and Bill Holm. Prerequisite: Assessment C or higher. Recommendation(s): ENGL 1021 Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, with a grade of C or higher. ENGL 2026 3 Credits or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 MnTC: Goal 06 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: Creative Writing: Fiction This creative writing class intended for all Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C ENGL 2024 3 Credits students focuses on the writing and close or higher. MnTC: Goal 06 reading of creative nonfiction. This evolving This creative writing class intended for all American Indian Literature genre uses the literary techniques often found students focuses on the writing and close ENGL 2015 3 Credits in fiction and poetry to tell true stories about reading of fiction. Because creative writing MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 real people and events. Texts may include involves both creativity and scholarship, This college literature course intended for memoir, nonfiction shorts, the personal coursework includes critical analysis of essay, and other blended forms. Because all students will analyze and explore an student and published writing; forming introductory survey of major literary works creative writing involves both creativity and aesthetic judgments about fiction; writing scholarship, coursework includes critical written by and/or attributed to American and revising short fiction; form and technique Indian authors, from the oral tradition to analysis of student and published writing; in fiction; and responding to the creative forming aesthetic judgments about creative work of classmates in a writing community. 88 Century College 2017–2018 nonfiction; writing and revising creative make a major contribution to each issue placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of nonfiction; form and technique in creative by serving a leadership role. Duties will RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of nonfiction; and responding to the creative include: assigning stories, photos, editing, C or higher. Recommendation: Completion work of classmates in a writing community. and other tasks to staff members; making of ENGL 1021 and ENGL 1027. Basic word This course does not fulfill the Literature editorial decisions on final content and layout processing and computer skills. requirement for the Associate of Arts degree of all issues; organizing staff meetings and at Century College. Prerequisite: Assessment workshops; and promoting the newspaper British Literature: Medieval to Romantic score placement in ENGL 1021 or completion at campus activity fairs and events. NOTE: ENGL 2031 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. This course may be taken in multiple Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 semesters up to a maximum of eight credits. This college literature course intended for all or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in students will analyze early British Literature. with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: or completion of ENGL 2025. Typical authors may include Chaucer, Completion of ENGL 1021 and ENGL 1027. Shakespeare, Donne, Milton, and Pope. Basic word processing and computer skills. Creative Writing: Poetry Prerequisite: Assessment score placement ENGL 2028 3 Credits in RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of Newspaper Practicum MnTC: Goal 06 RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C ENGL 2027 1-2 Credits This creative writing class focuses on the or higher. Recommendation: Completion of This course offers academic credit for work writing and close reading of poetry. Because ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher. involved as a staff member of the campus creative writing involves both creativity and student newspaper, The Century Times. Two scholarship, coursework includes: critical British Literature: Romantic to Present ENGL 2032 3 Credits options are available. One Credit Contributor: analysis of student and published writing; MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 Staff member will attend staff meetings, forming aesthetic judgments about poetry; contribute story ideas, and collaborate with writing and revising poems; and responding This college literature course intended for other staff members to produce issues. Staff to the creative work of classmates in a all students will analyze and explore British member will contribute to each issue by writing community. This course does not Literature from 1800 to the present. Typical writing an article and/or taking photographs, fulfill the Literature requirement for the authors may include works by Mary Shelley, editing stories, designing and laying out Associate of Arts degree at Century College. Austen, Dickens, Woolf, Shaw, and Eliot. pages, managing advertisements, and Prerequisite: Assessment score placement Prerequisite: Assessment score placement other duties as assigned. Two Credit Major in ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 in RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of Contributor: In addition to the duties of the with a grade of C or higher. Assessment score RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C One Credit Contributor, staff member will or higher. Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher.

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Shakespeare or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 Women in Literature: British & Colonial ENGL 2035 3 Credits with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: ENGL 2061 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 This college literature course intended for or higher. This college literature course intended for all all students will analyze a representative students will discuss, analyze, and interpret Mythology selection of works by William Shakespeare. ENGL 2055 3 Credits works written in English by women in The course will consider what the plays MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 England and the British Empire. Prerequisite: reveal about Elizabethan societies as well as Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C what they suggest about the human condition This college literature course intended for or higher. in general. Prerequisite: Assessment score all students will analyze and explore several placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or major works of classical and world mythology Women in Literature: American completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 and relate the works and ideas to modern ENGL 2062 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 06 & 09 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: thought and world literature. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 This college literature course intended for or higher. or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 or all students will explore literature written RDNG 0950 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. by American women in their own distinct Literature and Film Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 literary tradition, perspectives, and themes. ENGL 2043 3 Credits with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Works are considered as a reflection of their MnTC: Goal 06 times, including social, ethical, political, An Introduction to African Literature This college literature course intended for all ENGL 2057 3 Credits and economic conditions. Prerequisite: students will analyze and explore Literature MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C and Film. Students will explore written or higher. and visual texts in order to understand the Africa’s literary backdrop is as vibrant and scope and variety of the human experience. varied as the gamut of peoples, cultures, Women in Literature: World Voices Students will read, discuss, and analyze languages, and histories that make up the ENGL 2063 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 narrative texts as expressions of the human world’s second largest continent. In this experience. Some attention will be given to course students will retrace the major This college literature course intended for film terminology and techniques. Prerequisite: developments of African literature from all students will analyze and explore literary Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 the oral to the written, thereby exploring works by contemporary women writers or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 or the different themes and the diversely rich from six major regions of the non-Western RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. approaches used by the practitioners of these world such as the Caribbean, Latin America, Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 different forms. From the epic of Shaka Zulu Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, South with a grade of C or higher. to the enthralling novels of Linus Asong, Asia, and East Asia. Readings include African literature offers exciting insights translated short stories, poems, plays, and Modern World Literature to the interplays of orality and literacy, of novels. Students are encouraged to better ENGL 2051 3 Credits the ancient and the modern. Prerequisite: understand an increasingly interdependent MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 world and be exposed to some intellectual This college literature course intended or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 or and psychological challenges posed by values for all students will introduce and explore RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. and ways of life that are very different from Modern World Literature from the first half Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 their own. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL of the 20th century. Course offerings may with a grade of C or higher. 1021 with a grade of C or higher. include poetry, fiction, and/or drama with a Middle Eastern Literature GLBTQ Literature global perspective. Prerequisite: Assessment ENGL 2058 3 Credits score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, ENGL 2065 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: This course, intended for all students, will This course, intended for all students, Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C analyze and explore Middle Eastern literature examines Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or higher. in the post-colonial era. It will examine major Transgender, Queer (GLBTQ) literature. This representative works of poetry, fiction and course welcomes students of all genders Contemporary World Literature drama written by well-known Middle Eastern and sexual orientations. Students will ENGL 2052 3 Credits authors representing a variety of Middle engage in critical analysis, form aesthetic MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 Eastern countries, such as Egypt, Saudi judgments, and develop an informed personal This college literature course intended Arabia, Algeria, Sudan, Lebanon, Palestine reaction to GLBTQ literature. Readings and for all students will analyze and explore and Israel. Prerequisite: Assessment score course materials will focus on the following: Contemporary World Literature from 1945 placement in RDNG 1000 or above or GLBTQ issues, GLBTQ writers and readers, to the present. Course offerings may include completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 and GLBTQ audiences as fundamental to poetry, fiction, and/or drama with a global with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: an understanding of the diverse human perspective. Prerequisite: Assessment Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C condition. Emphasis will be placed on a score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or higher. wide range of literature, including historical

90 Century College 2017–2018 texts, multiple and diverse genres, and Science Fiction and Fantasy Ethics and Environments: The Literature cross-cultural literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 2075 3 Credits of Place Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, MnTC: Goal 06 ENGL 2095 3 Credits or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 This college literature course intended for MnTC: Goals 06 & 10 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: all students will analyze and explore science This college literature course intended for Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C fiction and fantasy literature. Authors may all students will analyze writing about the or higher. include Mary Shelley, H.G. Wells, Aldous relationships between humans and their Huxley, Tolkien, and LeGuin. Prerequisite: environments. The literature will include Children’s Literature Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 historical, philosophical, scientific, and ENGL 2071 3 Credits or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 or MnTC: Goal 06 literary perspectives in both fiction and RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. non-fiction writing. Authors will be chosen This college course intended for all students Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 from a variety of traditions and cultures. will analyze and explore the literature written with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement for children. Students will explore the history in RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of of children’s literature, children’s poetry, Mystery RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C ENGL 2077 3 Credits picture books, realistic and fantasy novels as or higher. Recommendation: Completion of MnTC: Goal 06 well as criteria for evaluating these works. ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher. Selections may include works by E. B. White, This college literature course intended for J. K. Rowling, Mildred Taylor, and Christopher all students will explore mystery literature. Paul Curtis. Prerequisite: Assessment score The mystery story may include works by placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or Poe, Conan Doyle, Sayers, Chandler, and English for Speakers of completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 Hillerman. Prerequisite: Assessment score with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or Other Languages Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 or higher. with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C Graphic Narratives: Comics as Literature Grammar and Writing II or higher. ENGL 2072 3 Credits ESOL 0021 5 Credits MnTC: Goal 06 Latin American Literature This course focuses on basic writing skills. This college literature course intended ENGL 2083 3 Credits You will improve your grammar, writing for all students will analyze and explore MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 fluency, editing skills, and ability to write selected graphic novels and other comics. This college literature course intended for short paragraphs. You will also learn to Students will study the literary and formal all students will analyze and explore poetry, use the computer to improve your writing design elements of the works selected and short stories, and novels by authors such as and editing skills. Prerequisite: Appropriate consider the unique features of this medium. Marquez, Neruda, Borges, Allende, Lispector, scores on the language proficiency test with Selections may include works by Lynda Barry, Cortazar, Paz, and others. Prerequisite: background information, oral interview, and Daniel Clowes, Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 writing sample. Recommendation: Students Scott McCloud, Alan Moore, Marjane or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 or should take advantage of community based Satrapi, and Art Spiegelman. Prerequisite: RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. ABE/ESL programs and have some previous Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 English reading, writing and speaking or higher, or completion of RDNG 0900 or with a grade of C or higher. experience, along with some previous formal RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. educational experiences to build basic Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 1021 Bible As Literature academic skills. with a grade of C or higher. ENGL 2085 3 Credits MnTC: Goal 06 Reading II ESOL 0022 5 Credits Short Novel This college literature course intended for ENGL 2073 3 Credits all students will analyze and explore Biblical This course focuses on increasing your ability MnTC: Goal 06 Literature. It may include Old Testament to comprehend a variety of written material. This college literature course intended for all literature that demonstrates the genres of You will learn to skim for main ideas and students will analyze and explore selected short story, biography, tragedy, philosophy, scan for specific information. You will also short novels. Authors may include Henry and epic narratives. The course does not develop your ability to understand vocabulary James, Conrad, Chopin, Wharton, James study theology or doctrine, but rather through context clues and a dictionary. Joyce, or Faulkner. Prerequisite: Assessment focuses on events, characters, and literary Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, techniques. Prerequisite: Assessment score language proficiency test with background or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or information, oral interview, and writing with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 sample. Recommendation: Students should Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: take advantage of community based ABE/ESL or higher. Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C programs and have some previous English or higher. reading, writing and speaking experience,

651.779.3300 91 7 Course Descriptions along with some previous formal educational experiences to build basic academic skills. Listening and Speaking II ESOL 0023 5 Credits This course focuses on self-expression and listening abilities using American English. Students practice clear speech and discover strategies for interacting in real-life speaking situations. Coursework includes listening to lectures and media programs, beginning to take notes, conducting interviews, participating in group work, and giving short oral presentations. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in ESOL 0023, background information, oral interview, and writing sample. Recommendation: Students should take advantage of community based ABE/ESL programs and have some previous English reading, writing and speaking experience, along with some previous formal educational experiences to build basic academic skills. Grammar and Writing III Listening and Speaking III You will learn to identify main ideas and ESOL 0031 5 Credits ESOL 0033 4 Credits supporting details in non-fiction, increase your reading rate and comprehension, and This course focuses on practicing and This course provides an introduction to and analyze features of fiction. Summary writing developing basic writing skills by applying practice of the oral communication skills and how to make use of library resources are them to a variety of situations. You will necessary in informal, formal and academic also included. In addition, you will increase improve your grammar, writing fluency, contexts. Coursework includes listening to your vocabulary using a variety of strategies. self-editing skills, and ability to write short short lectures, conversations, and media Prerequisite: ESOL 0032 with a grade of essays. You will also learn to follow a writing programs in order to improve understanding C or higher, or appropriate scores on the process that will include using the computer of oral American English. It also includes language proficiency test with background to edit and revise your essays. Prerequisite: an introduction to note-taking styles and information, oral interview, and writing ESOL 0021 and ESOL 0022 with grades of C or presentation styles. Students will give short sample. Recommendation: ESOL 0031 with a higher, or appropriate scores on the language presentations and practice clear speech. grade of C or higher. proficiency test with background information, Prerequisite: ESOL 0023 with a grade of C oral interview, and writing sample. or higher, or assessment score placement Listening and Speaking IV in ESOL 0033, background information, oral ESOL 0043 4 Credits Reading III interview, and writing sample. ESOL 0032 5 Credits This course provides students with Grammar and Writing IV knowledge and practice of listening, speaking This course continues to introduce the skills ESOL 0041 5 Credits and note-taking skills in American English and strategies necessary for understanding that are necessary in order to be successful a variety of written materials. You will begin This course provides the opportunity for in future academic courses. Coursework to identify main and supporting details in students to develop higher-level writing skills includes listening to lectures and media non-fiction, increase your reading rate and for a variety of situations. Students explore programs, participating in discussions, comprehension, and analyze features of grammar, writing fluency, self-editing skills, conducting interviews, giving presentations fiction. You will also learn about resources and the creation of essays of varying lengths. and practicing clear speech. Prerequisite: in the college library. In addition, you will Students practice writing skills through ESOL 0033 with a grade of C or higher, or build vocabulary using a variety of strategies. extensive writing and word processing, assessment score placement in ESOL 0043, Prerequisite: ESOL 0022 with a grade of and follow a writing process to edit and background information, oral interview, and C or higher, or appropriate scores on the revise essays. Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0031 writing sample. language proficiency test with background and ESOL 0032 with grades of C or higher, information, oral interview, and writing or appropriate scores on the language Pronunciation and Articulation of sample. Recommendation: ESOL 0021 with a proficiency test with background information, American English grade of C or higher. oral interview, and writing sample. ESOL 0044 2 Credits Reading IV This course, intended for intermediate ESOL 0042 4 Credits and advanced students, focuses on and This course develops your ability to provides practice in articulating the sounds understand a variety of written materials. of American English. Classroom and

92 Century College 2017–2018 computer-based activities will show how to studying grammar. Students will practice of a computer, assembling a computer produce more precise consonants, consonant using computers and the internet to help system, installing an operating system, and clusters and vowels. Students will also with grammar. Typically, this class will meet troubleshooting using system tools and practice intonation and stress patterns of in the classroom some weeks; other weeks, diagnostic software. American English. Students will use the IPA students will complete their assignments (International Phonetic Alphabet) to better online. At the end of the course, students Desktop Client Virtualization and Mobile understand the differences between written will demonstrate that their grammar has Device Support ECT 1003 3 Credits and spoken language. This course requires improved. Prerequisite: ESOL 0031 with a two hours of additional practice in the grade of C or higher, or a score at the ESOL This course will cover the skills needed to language lab plus two hours of homework per 0041 level on the language proficiency test effectively design, deploy, and manage virtual week. Recommendation: Prior or concurrent (including background information, oral computers as well as supporting mobile enrollment in ESOL 0033 or ESOL 0043. interview, and writing sample). Instructor’s devices. Students will utilize an industry- signature required for registration. standard desktop client virtualization product Grammar and Writing V Recommendation: Readiness for online that is currently being used in the IT industry. ESOL 0051 5 Credits learning. Students work with virtualization software in This course focuses on developing advanced order to compare and contrast the features English language skills. By using a draft American English: Advanced Listening offered versus normal desktop clients. and revision process, the student will and Speaking Students will use functions and utilities, produce essays containing sophisticated and ESOL 1033 3 Credits manage security, and deploy both virtual native-like grammar, sentence structures, This course focuses on effective computers and virtual networks. Students and expressions. Special emphasis will be communication in American English will also configure, deploy, and support a placed on increasing independent editing through speaking and listening. Students variety of mobile devices running on different skills. Supervised use of the Writing Center, focus on developing more effective verbal OS platforms. Prerequisite(s): ECT 1001 or equivalent to 1 credit, is required for students and nonverbal skills, improving listening concurrently enrolled or Instructor consent. enrolled in ESOL 0051 sections meeting comprehension, and developing the ability fewer than five hours per week. Prerequisite: to participate effectively in small and whole Supporting Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System Instructor consent and completion of ESOL group processes. The skills and strategies ECT 1011 3 Credits 0041, ESOL 0042, and ESOL 0043 with grades covered in this course emphasize educational of C or higher, or appropriate scores on the and professional contexts. Prerequisite: ESOL Students will study the skills needed to language proficiency test with background 0043 with a grade of C or higher, or oral effectively manage and configure the Windows information, oral interview, and writing interview and permission of the instructor. 10 desktop operating environment. Topics sample, or Instructor consent. include how to use functions and utilities, ESOL for College manage user interface properties, manage Reading V ESOL 1035 3 Credits hardware devices, and deploy the Windows ESOL 0052 3 Credits This course focuses on college reading, 10 operating system across a variety of This course focuses on developing advanced writing, and the use of library resources. You business environments. This course will help reading skills by reading and analyzing will practice the types of writing projects and prepare students for the Microsoft Certified college-level texts of different genres. oral presentations typical of college courses. Professional (MCP) industry certification. Students will learn and use reading skills and You will review the grammar of complex Prerequisite(s): ECT 1001 with a grade of C or strategies, new vocabulary and vocabulary sentences and improve your computer higher, or concurrently enrolled in ECT 1001, or strategies, and academic skills needed for skills for research and writing. Prerequisite: proof of current A+ certification. success in college. Special emphasis will Appropriate score on the language proficiency Installing and Configuring Windows be placed on developing the background test with background information, oral Server 2012 knowledge and critical thinking skills interview and writing sample, or grades of C ECT 1013 3 Credits necessary for comprehension of academic or higher in developmental levels of ESOL. texts typical to higher education in the This course will cover the skills needed to United States. Prerequisite: ESOL 0042 effectively manage the Microsoft Server with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate operating system environment. Students scores on the language proficiency test with Enterprise Computing will study how to use functions and utilities, background information, oral interview, manage program properties, manage and writing sample, or Instructor consent. Technology hardware devices, and install operating Recommendation: ESOL 0041 and ESOL 0043 system and applications. This course will help with a grade of C or higher. prepare students for the Microsoft Certified PC Hardware and Software Professional (MCP) industry certification. Directed Grammar Study ECT 1001 4 Credits Prerequisite: ECT 1001 with a grade of C ESOL 0796 1 Credits This course covers the fundamentals of or higher or concurrently enrolled or A+ In this course, students will choose 1-3 computer hardware and software as well certification or Instructor consent. grammar points for focused study. Students as advanced concepts. The course will will develop and implement their own study focus on describing the internal components plans and will learn new strategies for 651.779.3300 93 7 Course Descriptions

Linux Operating System the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate and disk management. Prerequisite(s): ECT ECT 1030 3 Credits (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 exam 1030 with a grade of C or higher or Instructor This course introduces the student to the “70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows consent. Linux operating system. Topics include Server 2012 Services”. Prerequisite: ECT1013 with a grade of C or higher or Instructor Linux/UNIX Network Administration, basic/intermediate commands, file/directory Security and Troubleshooting consent. structure and management, file/directory ECT 2033 3 Credits security, redirection, pipes, variables and Configuring Office 365 and SharePoint This course continues advanced UNIX aliases. In this class, students will study ECT 2018 3 Credits operating system concepts and commands the necessary core Linux concepts and This course will cover the skills needed from an administrative perspective. practical usage in order to work effectively to effectively design, deploy, and manage Topics include critical areas of network in this operating system environment. a unified messaging solution through the administration, security, and troubleshooting. Prerequisite(s): ECT 1001 with a grade of C or application of Microsoft Office 365. Students Prerequisite(s): ECT 1030 with a grade of C or higher, or concurrent enrollment in ECT 1001, work with Office 365 in order to plan and higher or Instructor consent. or proof of current A+ certification. deploy the product as well as use functions ECT Internship Introduction to PowerShell Scripting and utilities, manage security, and optimize ECT 2780 1-3 Credits ECT 1070 3 Credits its operations. In addition, students will This course is designed to provide students This course introduces the student to the configure and manage Microsoft SharePoint with the opportunity to apply skills learned Microsoft PowerShell scripting language. services. Prerequisite(s): ECT 1013 with a in the Enterprise Computing Technology Topics include cmdlets, remoting, objects, grade of C or higher Recommendation(s): ECT program in their career field. Students will wildcards, and variables. PowerShell 2015 and ECT 2017. work in a professional environment while programming (scripting) is covered in User Support Services honing their technical skills. Prerequisite(s): introductory and intermediate levels. In this ECT 2021 3 Credits Instructor consent. class, students will study the necessary This course will cover the skills needed PowerShell scripting concepts and practical to effectively assist enterprise computing usage within the Microsoft operating system clients. Topics include the tools, techniques, environment. Prerequisite(s): ECT 1013 with a technologies, and customer service skills the Facilities Maintenance grade of C or higher. student will need to successfully integrate Administering Windows Server 2012 their technical knowledge into a customer- Engineer ECT 2015 3 Credits focused enterprise user support environment. This course covers the administration Prerequisite(s): ECT 1001 with a grade of C or tasks necessary to maintain a Windows higher or proof of current A+ certification or Construction Fundamentals Server 2012 infrastructure. Topics include Instructor consent. FACM 1000 4 Credits implementing server images, user and This course covers building repairs including Linux/UNIX Shells and Scripting safety and building emergency systems, group management with Active Directory ECT 2031 3 Credits Domain Services (AD DS) and group policy, hand and power tools, fasteners, wall This course introduces the student to the remote access and network policies, data patching, wall construction, roof repairs, Linux/UNIX shell. Topics include its uses, security, monitoring and update management. water damage repairs, blueprint reading, and types of shells, login profiles, special This course prepares students to take the concrete repairs. Students must be able to characters, processes and variables. Shell Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate perform physical tasks to complete course programming (scripting) is covered in (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 exam requirements. introductory and intermediate levels. In this “70-411: Administering Windows Server class, students will study the necessary Facility Workplace Safety 2012”. Prerequisite: ECT 1013 with a grade of UNIX scripting concepts and practical usage FACM 1001 2 Credits C or higher or Instructor consent. within the Linux/UNIX operating system This course covers safe practices in the Configuring Advanced Windows Server environment. Prerequisite(s): ECT 1030 with a facilities workplace as per OSHA. Topics 2012 Services grade of C or higher or Instructor consent. include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), ECT 2017 3 Credits labeling, handling, storage, removal, disposal, Linux/UNIX Network System This course covers advanced configuration and recycling of hazardous toxic materials. Administration Other topics include safety in the workplace of services necessary to deploy, manage ECT 2032 3 Credits and maintain a Windows Server 2012 (confined space, falls, hearing, etc.) the MN This course presents intermediate and infrastructure. Topics include advanced Right to Know Act; and the National Fire advanced Linux/UNIX operating system networking services, Active Directory Domain Protection Association (NFPA). Students must concepts and commands from a user and Services (AD DS), identity management, be able to perform physical tasks to complete system administrator viewpoint. Traditional rights management, Federated services, course requirements. system management topics covered include network load balancing, failover clustering, security, software product installation, business continuity and disaster recovery. startup and shutdown, backups, performance This course prepares the student to take

94 Century College 2017–2018 complete course requirements. Prerequisite: Plumbing Basics Firefighter FACM 1020 3 Credits FACM 1033 with a grade of C or higher or Instructor consent. This course is intended to introduce students to the repair, maintenance, and installation Computerized Maintenance and Energy Firefighter I of various plumbing fixtures and piping Management Systems FRTA 1091 5 Credits FACM 2050 3 Credits systems in a facility. Students must be able Firefighter I is an introduction to fire science. to perform physical tasks to complete course This course covers the basics of commercial It is intended to provide the skills and requirements. Prerequisite: FACM 1000 or building operation. Topics covered will knowledge necessary to take the Minnesota concurrent enrollment or Instructor consent. include air handlers, pneumatic control Firefighter I certification test and function in systems, DDC, and analog control systems. Basic Electricity an entry level position on a fire department Also included will be instruction on how FACM 1030 3 Credits or service. The course will emphasize Self energy management computers are utilized Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) use This is an introductory course in basic to monitor and control HVAC equipment. electrical theory and practices. This course and care, forcible entry, search and rescue Instruction will also include the operation of in a structure, ladder use and care, fire hose covers electrical safety, electrical terms, a computerized energy management program. Ohms Law, AC/DC circuits, series/parallel and appliance use and care, fire streams, Students must be able to perform physical ventilation, fire prevention and public circuit layout, electric meter operation, and tasks to complete course requirements. repairs in both the HVAC and FACM fields. education, fire extinguishers, salvage and Prerequisite: HVAC 1042 and CAPL 1000 or overhaul, fire control, safety, ropes and knots, Students must be able to perform physical Instructor consent. tasks to complete course requirements. and communications. Prerequisite: Medical High Pressure Boiler Operation and clearance by a physician verifying that the Electric Motors and Electric Controls Maintenance student is fit to perform the sometimes FACM 1033 3 Credits FACM 2052 3 Credits physically demanding tasks of firefighter training and is approved for respirator use. This course deals with electrical This course is intended to advance students fundamentals including types of electric in operation and maintenance of high Firefighter II motors, capacitors, AC terminology, pressure boilers and to help them meet state FRTA 1092 2 Credits transformers, wire sizing, codes and motors. of Minnesota requirements for best practices The students will practice proper use Firefighter II is a continuation to Firefighter in operation and maintenance of high I, and along with FRTA 1095 (Hazardous of analog and digital meters and wiring pressure boilers. The student must have two diagrams to diagnose and repair electric Materials Operations), is intended to provide thousand hours of operation or equivalent the skills and knowledge necessary to take motors and control circuits. Students must be class room training established by the able to perform physical tasks to complete the Minnesota Firefighter II certification test Minnesota Chief Boiler Inspector. Students and function in a more advanced capacity course requirements. Prerequisite: FACM will also need to accumulate additional hours 1030 or Instructor consent. on a fire department or service. The course to meet state requirements to sit for the will emphasize Incident report writing, Locks, Keys, and Security Minnesota 2A boiler license exam. Students fire suppression-flammable liquids, fire FACM 1060 2 Credits must be able to perform physical tasks to suppression-flammable gases, fire ground This course covers cutting keys, re-keying, complete course requirements. Prerequisite: command, evidence preservation, vehicle master keying, mounting locks, lubricating Minnesota’s Special Engineers License to extrication, assisting the rescue team, locks and operating security systems. meet state boiler division requirements pre-incident survey, equipment maintenance, Students must be able to perform physical Steam Turbine Operation and fire hose testing, and fire hydrant testing. tasks to complete course requirements. Maintenance Prerequisite: FRTA 1091 (Firefighter I). Prerequisite: FACM 1000 or concurrent FACM 2054 3 Credits Medical clearance by a physician verifying enrollment. This course is intended to advance students that the student is fit to perform the sometimes physically demanding tasks Independent Study in the operation and maintenance of steam turbines and related equipment through of firefighter training and is approved for FACM 1790 1-3 Credits respirator use. Restriction: This course is An opportunity for an in-depth study of a classroom and hands-on training. Students will need to accumulate additional hours limited to individuals affiliated with fire particular topic. Prerequisite: Consent of services that are able to procure fire gear Instructor and Dean. to meet state requirements to sit for the Minnesota 2A boiler license exam. Students to use in training. This includes complete Commercial Electric Controls and Wiring must be able to perform physical tasks to turnout gear, helmet, and self contained Methods complete course requirements. Prerequisite: breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a mask. FACM 2020 3 Credits Minnesota’s Special Engineers License to Hazardous Materials Operations This course introduces the concepts and meet state boiler division requirements. FRTA 1095 3 Credits principles of three-phase commercial electric Hazardous Materials Operations is an controls. Topics include building wiring introduction to hazardous materials systems, basic electrical circuits, service intended to provide the skills and knowledge panels, switches, and receptacles. Students necessary to recognize, identify, and must be able to perform physical tasks to

651.779.3300 95 7 Course Descriptions remain safe in potentially hazardous Hazardous Materials Technician C or higher. Assessment score placement in environments. The course will emphasize FRTA 2096 3 Credits RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 or hazardous materials recognition, hazardous This course focuses on hazardous materials RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. materials identification, effects of hazardous incident response. It is designed to provide Gender in Global Perspective materials on people and the environment, public and private sector emergency response material safety data sheets (MSDS) and GNDR 2061 3 Credits personnel with a logical, building-block MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 safety precautions. This course must be system for managing hazardous materials completed to receive Minnesota Firefighter I emergencies. It begins at the point where This course focuses on contemporary issues certification. first responders recognize that they are, in in a gendered world. It takes a global perspective, looking for interconnections Building Construction for the Fire fact, dealing with a hazardous materials emergency event when the specific between different regions and cultures. Service Students will use current theories of FRTA 2011 3 Credits hazardous materials have not been identified. Prerequisite: FRTA 1091, 1092, 1095 or globalization and development to analyze This course is designed to provide emergency equivalent state certification. cross-cultural social, economic, and political responders with an understanding of building aspects of women’s and men’s lives and the construction. Topics include various types of multiple ways diverse groups take action to construction, hazards associate with each improve their condition. Prerequisite: ENGL type, and the impact of live and dead loads Gender Studies 1021 with a grade of C or higher. while a building is involved with fire. The course will also explore risk associated with Gender and Public Power performing fire suppression activities inside GNDR 2081 3 Credits Foundations of Women’s and Gender MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 and around buildings involved with the fire. Studies Prerequisite: FRTA 1091, FRTA 1092. This course will apply a gendered analysis GNDR 1061 3 Credits to three sites of public power the business, Fire Instructor MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 governmental, and non-profit sectors as FRTA 2021 2 Credits Foundations of Women’s and Gender Studies well as grassroots initiatives. We will look This course focuses on skills necessary to is an interdisciplinary course in which we at historical change in women’s and men’s become a Fire Instructor for the fire service. It examine the diversity of women’s experiences relative status, as well as changes in ideas is designed to provide emergency responders throughout history and across cultures, races, about masculinity and femininity. Specific with an understanding of instructional ethnic groups and religions. The course issues, such as gender-based violence, skills: program management, instructional introduces the theories and methodologies reproductive rights, gender and work, development, instructional delivery, and of the field of Gender Studies with a focus education, the family, and poverty will serve evaluation/examination process. Prerequisite: on factors such as gender, sexuality, sexual as case studies to illustrate and delve more FRTA 1091, FRTA 1092. orientation, age, and life course. This course deeply into the workings of public power. is required for the Gender Studies Certificate. Differences among women and among Fire Officer I Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement men will guide our inquiry. Prerequisite: FRTA 2031 2 Credits in ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher. This course focuses on skills necessary to with a grade of C or higher. Assessment score Recommendations: GNDR 1061 and POLS become a fire officer for the fire service. It is placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of 1020 or POLS 1031. designed to provide emergency responders RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C with an understanding of administrative or higher. Gender Studies Certificate Capstone skills, leadership principles, human resources GNDR 2099 1 Credits functions, incident management, risk Introduction to GLBT Studies This course will give students an opportunity management, basic budgeting principles and GNDR 1071 3 Credits to reflect on and synthesize the material delegation of duty functions as a company MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 completed for the Gender Studies Certificate. officer. Prerequisite: FRTA 1091, FRTA 1092 & This course familiarizes students with the Students will complete a portfolio FRTA 2021. debates and history surrounding sexual demonstrating their proficiency in the orientation, identity, and experience, common learning outcomes recommended by Fire Apparatus Operator particularly recent court decisions on the National Women’s Studies Association FRTA 2071 3 Credits the GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, and for the field of Gender Studies. Prerequisite: This course focuses on the safe operations transgender) community. Students will learn Completion of at least three courses toward of fire apparatus. It is designed to provide the factors that frame social, cultural, and the GNDR Certificate and Instructor consent. emergency responders with an understanding political discourses on GLBT topics and ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher. of operating a fire apparatus. This class develop a deeper understanding of how the is designed to meet the National Fire GLBT community is portrayed in the popular Special Topics in Gender Studies Protection Agency (NFPA) 1002, Chapters 1, media. Students of all genders and sexual GNDR 2790 1-3 Credits 4, 5, 8 and 10, Standard for Fire Apparatus orientations are welcome. Prerequisite: Topics of special interest which may vary. Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 Recommendation: Assessment score Prerequisite: FRTA 1091 & FRTA 1092. or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of

96 Century College 2017–2018 C or higher; assessment score placement in World Geography Geography of the World Economy ENGL 1021 or above, or completion of ENGL GEOG 1031 3 Credits GEOG 2010 3 Credits 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 higher. This course introduces students to world This course introduces students to the global regions including: U.S. and Canada, Latin organization of economic activities and the America, Europe, Russia and former Soviet driving forces explaining these patterns. The states, East and Southeast Asia, the Indian evolution, structure, and trade dynamics of Geography subcontinent, the Middle East and North the global economy are studied. Geographic Africa, Sub-Sahara Africa, and Oceania. patterns in what people do for a living and in Emphasis is on the environmental, cultural, levels of development are examined as well. Physical Geography political, and economic characteristics of Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in GEOG 1021 3 Credits each region, as well as differences and RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 or MnTC: Goals 03 & 10 similarities from one region to another and RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and Students are introduced to the physical how each is impacted by globalization. assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 and environmental systems of the Earth, Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of the dynamic processes that shape and RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 or C or higher. Recommendation: Completion of characterize our planet, and to the geography RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. 15 college-level credits with a grade of C or of the natural world. Hands-on activities are higher. Minnesota Geography used throughout the course to help students GEOG 1041 3 Credits learn and apply concepts. Processes of MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 and scientific terminology related to the Earth’s atmosphere (weather and climate), In this course students explore the Global Studies hydrosphere (water on Earth), biosphere characteristics of Minnesota from a (geography of ecological systems), and geographic perspective. Study areas include lithosphere (materials and processes of the Minnesota’s physical environment and natural Introduction to Global Studies Earth’s crust) are studied. This course also features, population dynamics, migrations, GST 2010 3 Credits examines the powerful influences people and settlement history and patterns, cultural, MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 political, and economic characteristics, the environment have upon each other (e.g. This course introduces students to the basic land use (e.g. agriculture and industry), and storms and other natural disasters; human concepts and various trends, perspectives and Minnesota’s regions. Recommendation: modification of the Earth). Prerequisite: interconnections of a global society. Students Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 will examine the growing interdependence or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 or or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 of nations and peoples and the global issues RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher, with a grade of C or higher. that affect these relationships. Students will or concurrent enrollment in RDNG 0900 or explore global and regional perspectives Human Geography RDNG 0950. GEOG 1023 3 Credits through such topics as politics, economics, MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 Introduction to Mapping and GIS medicine, technology, history, sociology, the GEOG 1071 3 Credits arts, or ethics. Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 with a In this course students study and compare grade of C or higher. characteristics of human populations and This course introduces students to geographic societies. The processes underlying and inquiry and map making through the explaining the geographic patterns of human application of cartographic principles and activities are also examined, as are real GIS software. GIS (Geographic Information Health world examples from many disciplines and Systems) knowledge and skills are a critical diverse world regions. Study areas include part of many majors and are in demand in human population dynamics (population many fields in the environmental and social Medical Terminology growth and distribution, migrations, sciences, government, and business. Class HLTH 1001 2 Credits settlement patterns, urbanization), cultural activities include importing, organizing, geography (world languages and religions, and analyzing geographic information, The course includes a study of the structure folk and popular cultures), political and and designing, developing, and presenting of medical words/terms including the economic geography (political organization maps. Students gain practical experience spelling, definition, pronunciation, common of the world, territorial issues, the global working with GIS software. Prerequisite: prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and how economy, and comparing more and less Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, to combine them to form medical words. developed world regions), and land use or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 Learning strategies for dealing with new (agriculture and industry). Prerequisite(s): with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: terminology as students’ progress in the Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 Interest in and basic familiarity with health care field are included. Prerequisite: or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 computers is important. Completion of CAPL Assessment score placement in RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. 1000 is recommended for those lacking basic or completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of computing skills. C or higher.

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Sleep, Eat, Exercise Personal and Community Health HLTH 1002 1 Credits HLTH 1020 3 Credits Health Sciences Looking for more energy and healthier habits? This course explores contemporary health Discover how to create a healthy lifestyle and wellness and implications for the balance in this course designed to provide individual, family, and community. The course Introduction to Healthcare Careers you with the knowledge and skills needed to emphasizes general health topics designed to HSCI 1000 3 Credits live a balanced life in college. This lecture stimulate critical thinking and awareness of This course is designed for students course covers basic concepts in nutrition, where responsibility lies in the promotion of interested in exploring various careers in the sleep, and physical activity incorporating health in the home and community. healthcare industry, e.g., dental assisting/ a variety of techniques to promote hygiene, diagnostic imaging, emergency self-awareness and reflection, goal-setting, Success Over Stress medical services, medical assisting, medical and action towards wellness. HLTH 1040 2 Credits office careers, orthotics and prosthetics, This course covers how to conquer stress, nursing, and other allied health fields. It is Basic CPR, Red Cross increase happiness, and improve your an overview of how healthcare is delivered HLTH 1005 1 Credits resilience by understanding stress and in the United States. This course will give This course is a study of Cardio Pulmonary improving you coping skills. Empower students an opportunity to explore their Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an yourself to manage stress in your college life future in the healthcare industry. Prerequisite: Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). This is and help others cope with stress. This course Assessment score placement in RDNG 0950 a hands-on course involving adult, child, and dissects the topic of stress in order to provide or completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of infant situations. For certification, students a clear understanding of its causes, effects, C or higher, or concurrent enrollment. must be able to perform physical tasks to and consequences and provide resources to complete course requirements by being manage stress more effectively. The topic Nursing Assistant physically able to do CPR skills on a manikin. of stress will be approached from a holistic HSCI 1001 4 Credits Upon successful completion, students will health perspective with the impact of stress This course introduces concepts of basic receive the American Red Cross certification on all aspects of life considered. human needs, health/illness continuum, and in Adult CPR/AED and Infant /Child CPR. basic nursing skills in long-term care, acute Students will also learn basic first aid skills Human Sexuality care, and/or home care environments. Skills for pets. Note: HLTH 1005 is intended for the HLTH 1050 3 Credits are taught in a simulated laboratory setting general population. For the AHA BLS for the This course introduces students to multiple utilizing demonstration and role-playing. Health Care Provider (CPR), see EMS 1010 facets of human sexuality throughout the Upon successful completion of classroom which fulfills the requirements for Century lifespan. It will cover the dynamics of human studies, students will participate in a Colleges Allied Health and Nursing programs. sexuality from many perspectives: physical, minimum of 16 hours of supervised clinical psychological, socio-cultural and legal. experience in a long-term care facility. Standard First Aid and CPR, Red Cross This course meets the state and federal Drug Education HLTH 1010 2 Credits requirements as detailed for educating the HLTH 1060 3 Credits This course is a study of basic first aid nursing assistant. Upon completion of this concepts along with Cardio Pulmonary This course explores the physical, mental, course, students will be eligible to take the Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an and social aspects of the use and abuse examination for placement on the Minnesota Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). This is of drugs. Topics include history of use, Department of Health Nursing Assistant a hands-on course involving adult, child, and classifications of drugs, and the effects of Registry. Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of infant situations. For certification, students drug use on the family and society. Emphasis age or older. Assessment score placement must be able to perform physical tasks to is placed on the role drugs have in our society in RDNG 0900 or ESOL 0032. MN Human complete course requirements by being and our responsibility in preventing abuse. Services Study with no restrictions. physically able to do CPR skills on a manikin. Nutrition Acute Care Skills for the Nursing Upon successful completion, students will HLTH 1070 3 Credits receive the American Red Cross certification Assistant This course explores the basic principles of in Standard First Aid, Adult CPR/AED and HSCI 1005 3 Credits nutrition throughout the individual lifecycle. Infant /Child CPR. Students will also learn This course builds on skills and concepts Nutritional choices as they relate to health basic first aid skills for pets. Note: HLTH 1010 learned in the basic Nursing Assistant and wellness will be emphasized. Personal is intended for the general population. For the curriculum. More complex theories and dietary analysis is included in this course. AHA BLS for the Health Care Provider (CPR), procedures are introduced as they pertain to see EMS 1010 which fulfills the requirements T’ai Chi Chih nursing assistants’ role with patients in acute for Century Colleges Allied Health and HLTH 1075 2 Credits care settings. Students will participate in Nursing programs. This course explores Tai Chi Chih, as a way to classroom, skills lab, and attend a supervised develop ones physical, mental, and emotional clinical in an acute care environment. health regardless of age, physical condition, Prerequisite: Registered Nursing Assistant. or ability. Tai Chi Chih focuses on circulating, developing, and balancing Chi through moving meditation.

98 Century College 2017–2018 Phlebotomy Technician activities designed to meet their needs address person-directed living. Strategies HSCI 1010 4 Credits and interests that enhance meaningful and rationale for managing physiological This course provides the student with the quality of life. This course will also focus alterations and promoting prevention and comprehensive skills pertinent to the role of on opportunities for planning and leading healthy aging within the scope of the Health the phlebotomist in the laboratory setting. activities in small and large group programs Support Specialist will be addressed. There are both lecture and laboratory and through one-to-one encounters in Prerequisite: Nursing Assistant Registered components to this class. Students will daily life in the neighborhood. Prerequisite: (NA/R)Acceptance within three months of be instructed on performing a variety of Nursing Assistant Registered (NA/R) starting classes into the HSS program with blood collection methods competently and Acceptance within three months of starting approved contract with chosen organization safely. These methods include venipuncture, classes into the HSS program with approved for apprenticeship. utilizing the vacuum tube collection system, contract with chosen organization for apprenticeship. Health Support Specialist in syringe and butterfly needle, and capillary Psychosocial Care skin puncture. Emphasis is placed on safety, Health Support Specialist in Memory HSCI 1026 1 Credits infection control, and quality control. Other Care In this course students will explore the topics that will be discussed in class include HSCI 1023 1 Credits the circulatory system, other body systems, psychosocial dimensions of aging to promote blood components and their functions. Upon This course will explore the aging process as quality of life and person-directed living. Loss successful completion of this course, the it relates to an individual who has memory and transition, end-of-life care, and advanced student will be eligible to complete the loss and/or a dementia related diagnosis. care planning will be addressed. Students national certification exam for phlebotomy Topics will include changes affecting will examine the emotional, social, and technicians through NCCT (National Center communication skills and daily routines, spiritual dimensions of holistic psychosocial for Competency Testing). Prerequisite: recognizing common behaviors associated care, including strategies to recognize and Assessment score placement in RDNG 0950 with memory loss, and implementing support individual and family needs and or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 with behavior interventions. The course will wishes. Prerequisite: Nursing Assistant a C or higher and placement in ENGL 0090 or also introduce the student to methods Registered (NA/R) Acceptance within three above, or completion of ENGL 0080 with a C for involving the family in decisions that months of starting classes into the HSS or higher. MN Human Services Study with no provide purposeful living for the individual. program with approved contract with chosen restrictions. Students must provide proof of Prerequisite: Nursing Assistant Registered organization for apprenticeship. (NA/R) Acceptance within three months of immunization for Rubella, Mumps, Rubeola, Health Support Specialist in DT or DtaP, TB screening and the Hepatitis starting classes into the HSS program with approved contract with chosen organization Environmental Services B series. Recommendation: Completion of HSCI 1027 1 Credits for apprenticeship. HLTH 1001 and BIOL 1024 with a grade of C This course will cover the basics in providing or higher. Health Support Specialist in Culinary a clean and safe environment in a care Care Introduction to the Health Support facility. Topics include basic housekeeping HSCI 1024 1 Credits Specialist (HSS) practices, laundering procedures, and HSCI 1021 3 Credits This course will provide the student with simple maintenance tasks required within This course will provide students with an basic culinary information that will help them the guidelines of organization policies and orientation to the role of Health Support plan for and meet individuals nutritional procedures and comply with Occupational Specialist (HSS). Topics will include history of needs in a person-directed environment. Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), aging services, culture change, implementing Basic nutritional concepts, food safety, state, and federal regulations. Prerequisite: person-directed living in the health care and leadership skills will be covered. Nursing Assistant Registered (NA/R) setting, and participation in a mentorship Prerequisite: Nursing Assistant Registered Acceptance within three months of starting and apprenticeship model of training. (NA/R) Acceptance within three months of classes into the HSS program with approved Effective communication skills needed starting classes into the HSS program with contract with chosen organization for to work with individuals, families, and approved contract with chosen organization apprenticeship. for apprenticeship. other healthcare workers will be explored. Behavioral Health: Implications & Prerequisite: Nursing Assistant Registered Health Support Specialist in Interventions (NA/R)Acceptance within three months of Physiological Care HSCI 1100 3 Credits starting classes into the HSS program with HSCI 1025 1 Credits This course is intended for any student approved contract with chosen organization This course introduces the student to the interested in careers that involve direct for apprenticeship. basic body systems and changes that occur contact with patients/clients who may have Health Support Specialist in Meaningful as the body ages. Body systems are explored mental health issues. It provides an overview Activities for the influences and implications of aging, of common behavioral health issues, HSCI 1022 1 Credits prevalent disorders and diseases, and communication techniques, and interventions This course provides direct caregivers common alterations in function. Recognizing that promote safety for clients, patients, with the fundamental knowledge, skills, the impact that physiological changes caregivers, and professionals. The student and resources for engaging individuals in have on an individual is highlighted to will practice hands-on activities related to

651.779.3300 99 7 Course Descriptions interventions. This course will be valuable student to sheet metal fabrication common requirements. Prerequisite: FACM 1030 or to any student entering a career where to the HVAC industry. Students must be able concurrent enrollment. there will be direct client contact, such as in to perform physical tasks to complete course health sciences, human services, chemical requirements. Gas Heat dependency, law enforcement, or other HVAC 1067 4 Credits related disciplines. Prerequisite: Assessment Load Calculating This course covers the fundamentals of gas score placement in RDNG 0950 or above or HVAC 1020 2 Credits heat. Topics include gas burners, gas controls, completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of C In this course, students will study the gas ignition, safety, operating controls, or higher or concurrently enrolled. psychrometric chart and its uses in service and maintenance on gas furnaces, determining a proper residential heating and and combustion efficiency testing procedures. Introduction to Epidemiology cooling load. Topics include properties of air Proper procedures and performance skills HSCI 2020 3 Credits and air measurements. Students must be able for logically troubleshooting a gas heating This course introduces epidemiology and to perform physical tasks to complete course system will also be covered. Students must epidemiological concepts. The student requirements. be able to perform physical tasks to complete will study the history and evolution of course requirements. Prerequisite: FACM the epidemiology discipline, common Basic Refrigeration I 1030 or concurrent enrollment. epidemiological terminology, review related HVAC 1041 3 Credits health policy and cover ethical considerations. This course covers the basic physical laws Heat Pumps, Chillers and Electric Heat Topics also include specific infectious relating to refrigeration systems components, HVAC 1069 2 Credits and non-infectious diseases as well as refrigeration theory, the refrigeration cycle, This course covers alternate systems used epidemiological prevention, mitigation, system operation, and accessories. Students to heat and cool a residence. Topics covered surveillance, and research techniques. Lab-like must be able to perform physical tasks to include installation, function, performance, simulations based on case studies, which complete course requirements. Prerequisite: and limitations of these systems. Students students will critically evaluate complex FACM 1030 or concurrent enrollment or will perform basic tests on heating and problems from a scientific perspective, are Instructor consent. cooling systems and controls. Commercial included as a component of the course. This chiller and heat pump operations will also Basic Refrigeration II be covered. Students must be able to course is intended for anyone interested in HVAC 1042 3 Credits regional and global science perspectives in perform physical tasks to complete course This course covers the following areas of relation to the prevention of disease in human requirements. Prerequisite: HVAC 1042 or refrigeration: applications and properties, populations. Prerequisite: Assessment score Instructor consent. refrigerant oils, piping, dehydration, placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of charging and recovery, recycling, reclaiming, Electronic Ignition and Condensing RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C installations, heat pumps, part load and Furnaces or higher. Arithmetic assessment score of 64 troubleshooting. The government EPA CFC HVAC 1070 2 Credits or higher or elementary algebra assessment Certification Test will be administered as This course covers the different types of score of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ part of this course. Students must be able to ignition systems and how to service these ACT score placement into MATH 0070 or above perform physical tasks to complete course systems. Topics include flame rectification OR completion MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 with requirements. Prerequisite: HVAC 1041 with a and how to diagnose flame rectification a grade of C or higher. We strongly encourage grade of C or higher. problems. High efficiency condensing students who score below 64 to meet with an furnaces and their installation, maintenance, advisor or counselor to discuss their review Fundamentals of Heating and troubleshooting procedures will also and course options PRIOR to Math assessment HVAC 1060 2 Credits be covered. Students must be able to retesting or registering for a MATH course. In this course, students will study the history perform physical tasks to complete course Recommendation: Entry-level computer skills. of heating. They will be introduced to the requirements. Prerequisite: HVAC 1067 or different types of heating systems, various concurrent enrollment. fuels, and types of accessories. Students will also practice service procedures on Hydronic and Low-Pressure Steam Heat, Ventilation, accessories. Students must be able to Boilers Air Conditioning and perform physical tasks to complete course HVAC 1073 3 Credits requirements. This course is intended to introduce Refrigeration Technology students to the safe, efficient operation of Oil Heating Service and Troubleshooting low-pressure steam and hot water boilers HVAC 1065 3 Credits and related equipment. The Minnesota This course covers the theory and operation State Special Engineer License and its Sheet Metal and Metal Brazing of oil-burning heating systems, service, requirements will also be covered. Students Practices repair practices, combustion testing, and HVAC 1000 2 Credits must be able to perform physical tasks to maintenance. Procedures for logically complete course requirements. In this course, students will solder and braze troubleshooting oil-fired heating systems will copper tubing and will make basic sheet also be covered. Students must be able to metal fittings. This course also introduces the perform physical tasks to complete course

100 Century College 2017–2018 Residential Energy Auditing and United States Since 1877 Conservation History HIST 1032 3 Credits HVAC 1080 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 This course provides an introduction to Catalog description: This first-year course is a assessing housing for energy improvements. Western Civilization: From Antiquity to survey of the American experience since the Students will explore ways of collecting the 18th Century end of Reconstruction. Major social, cultural, information and using it to develop a HIST 1021 3 Credits political, and economic developments, as practical plan for reducing energy use. MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 well as critical factors such as class, gender, Home diagnostics, air sealing, insulation, This first-year course is a survey of human and race, will be integrated into the course. HVAC equipment and electric appliances experience in the western world from ancient Prerequisite: Assessment score placement are covered. Completion of this course will civilizations to the 18th Century. The focus is in RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 qualify students to sit for a competency on the west and its relation to the rest of the or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher; examination to demonstrate they meet the world. Major social, cultural, political, and assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, state of Minnesota’s minimum qualifications economic developments, as well as critical or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of for residential energy auditors. Students will factors such as class, gender and race, will C or higher. also be required to volunteer a minimum be integrated into the course. Prerequisite: of 10 hours to perform weatherization and Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, Minnesota History insulation work for a community organization. or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 HIST 1035 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in with a grade of C or higher; assessment score MATH 1061 or above or completion of MATH placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of This first-year course is a survey of the 1015 with grade of C or higher. ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. social, political and economic history of Minnesota from its origins to the present. Independent Study Western Civilization: From the 18th Minnesotans like to think their home is HVAC 1790 1-4 Credits Century to the Present unique among the 50 states, and this course An opportunity for an in-depth study of a HIST 1022 3 Credits will examine the validity of that. Topics particular topic. Prerequisite: Consent of MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 studied include the role of Native Americans, Instructor and Dean. This first-year course is a survey of human European immigration, economic and political experience in the western world from the development, the growth of the Twin Cities, Advanced Refrigeration I 18th Century to the present. The focus is on and the changing nature of the state’s diverse HVAC 2051 4 Credits the west and its relation to the rest of the people and environment. Prerequisite: This course covers light commercial world. Major social, cultural, political, and Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. economic developments, as well as critical or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 Service and maintenance practices will be factors such as class, gender, and race, will with a grade of C or higher; assessment score performed on various systems. Students must be integrated into the course. Prerequisite: placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of be able to perform physical tasks to complete Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. course requirements. Prerequisite: HVAC or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 1042 with a grade of C or higher and EPA CFC with a grade of C or higher; assessment score East Asia Since 1600 certification or Instructor consent. placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of HIST 1051 3 Credits ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 Advanced Refrigeration II This first-year course is a survey of the human HVAC 2052 4 Credits United States to 1877 history of one of the world’s most important In this course, students will be required HIST 1031 3 Credits geographical regions. Focusing on China, to complete standard maintenance on MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 Japan, Korea, and their neighbors, students malfunctioning units. This troubleshooting This first-year course is a survey of American will have the opportunity to learn their social, and repair process will be either on school economic, political, and social history from political, economic, and intellectual history equipment, customer equipment, or students’ pre-European contact through the aftermath since 1600. Prerequisite: Assessment score own refrigeration equipment. Students of the Civil War. Topics include Colonial placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of must be able to perform physical tasks to America and the Revolution, the creation of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C complete course requirements. Prerequisite: an American national identity, and the Civil or higher and assessment score placement in HVAC 2051 with a grade of C or higher or War and Reconstruction. Students will focus ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL 0090 with concurrent enrollment or Instructor consent. on the contributions of men and women a grade of C or higher. from different ethnic and racial backgrounds. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in World History: To 1500 RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 or HIST 1060 3 Credits 0950 with a grade of C or higher; assessment MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion This course explores the ancient world of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. in all its global diversity, including global themes and regional variations. Class lectures, readings, and discussions will

651.779.3300 101 7 Course Descriptions stress intellectual and social developments attitudes towards national institutions, Women in America to 1890 which provide the foundation for the civil rights and multiculturalism, and the HIST 2065 3 Credits emergence of the modern world. Prerequisite: development of a modern consumer society. MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1021 with a This course explores the complex experiences or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 grade of C or higher. of women in American history. It includes a with a grade of C or higher and assessment strong focus on the lives of Native American, The American West: An Environmental score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion History African American, and Hispanic women in the of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. HIST 2045 3 Credits early years of the nation and the experiences MnTC: Goals 05 & 10 of new immigrants from Asia and Eastern World History: 1400 to the Present Europe in the 19th century. In addition, the HIST 1061 3 Credits This second-year course is an in-depth study of course will cover the interactions of women MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 the American West since 1500. Students will and men from multiple classes and locations This first-year course explores global examine the historical intersection between as the country expands to the West, argues connections and disconnections, studying both human history and the western environment, about slavery, fights a bloody Civil War, and global themes and regional variations. Topics focusing on the region’s dependence on the emerges to struggle with key issues of race, include issues of diversity, power imbalances, exploitation of natural resources, its ethnic class, and gender. Prerequisite: Completion and interactive factors such as race, ethnicity, and cultural diversity, and the ways the of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher. class, and gender. Students will also explore modern environmental movement affects the Recommendation: HIST 1031. intended and unexpected consequences as modern West. Prerequisite: Assessment score regions and peoples confronted connection placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of Women in America Since 1890 and change. Prerequisite: Assessment score RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or HIST 2066 3 Credits placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of higher; assessment score placement in ENGL MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C 1021, or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade This course explores the history of women or higher and assessment score placement in of C or higher. in the United States from the end of the ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL 0090 with Modern World Conflicts and Crises 19th century to the present. With a strong a grade of C or higher. HIST 2051 3 Credits focus on diversity, students will examine the MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 differences and power relationships between Independent Study groups of women as well as their common HIST 1790 1-3 Credits This course is a study of the major conflicts experiences. For example, students will An opportunity for an in-depth study of and crises of the 20th and 21st centuries. It examine women’s leadership roles in the Civil a particular topic. Prerequisite: Consent investigates international social, political, Rights movement, changing work and family instructor and dean. economic, and intellectual questions from roles in the 1960s, race and class divisions an historical perspective. Emphasis will Myths in American History in the Women’s Rights movements, and vary, but topics may include the effects of the defeat of the Equal Rights Amendment. HIST 2041 3 Credits decolonization, world war, human rights, MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 Other topics include social and political genocide and disease, and contemporary activism, changing definitions of sexuality This second-year course is a survey of conflicts prior to and including those of the American history from the alternative and gender, and women in a globalized world. 21st century. Prerequisite: Completion of Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1021 with a perspective of popular myths (the stories ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher. that we tell about ourselves). Students grade of C or higher. Recommendation: HIST will explore the symbols, stereotypes, and Southeast Asia and the Vietnam War 1032. HIST 2053 3 Credits distortions which contribute to their sense Internship: History MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 of American history. Myths to be examined HIST 2780 2-3 Credits This second-year course is an in-depth study will vary, but may include such broad topics This internship provides a hands-on of Southeast Asia history with an emphasis as race and gender, war and peace, common experience with a historical society under the on the period of the Vietnam War between ideals or American heroes. Prerequisite: direction of the curator/archivist. Students 1945 and 1975. Emphasizing the different Completion of ENGL 1021 with a grade of C have the opportunity to work on a specific perspectives of the peoples involved in the or higher. project such as organizing a set of family war, students will examine the colonial papers or city records or working with a set United States Since 1945 period, independence movements, the of artifacts. Students will provide their own HIST 2043 3 Credits conflict between the Southeast Asians transportation to the site. Students must MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 and Americans, and Southeast Asia today. meet with the archivist prior to beginning an This second-year course is an in-depth Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in internship. This internship may be repeated study of the social, political, and economic RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 oro once for credit. Prerequisite(s): Minimum 3 history of the United States since the end RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher; and credits of college-level history, completion of of World War II. Focusing on the immediate assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher, and origins of the world they live in, students or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of Instructor consent. will investigate a range of topics including C or higher. American involvement in international affairs,

102 Century College 2017–2018 Special Topics Plant Biology Woody Plants HIST 2790 1-3 Credits HORT 1021 3 Credits HORT 1041 3 Credits This course covers topics of specific interest This course introduces students to the Woody plants make up the backbone of in history. Recommendation: Assessment structure and function of a wide variety of the landscape. In this course, students will score placement in ENGL 1021. plants. Students will study plant classification identify over 100 varieties of woody plants and identification principles. Plant functions including the common and botanical names, covered include activities of the plant cell, site preference, landscape use, and special photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, features of each. Hmong plant genetics, and breeding. Landscape Installation Soil Science HORT 1050 4 Credits HORT 1023 3 Credits This course focuses on the practice of Beginning Hmong I HMG 1011 5 Credits In this course, students will study soil sustainable site development, installation profiles, soils of the world, nutrients of landscape planting, and soil improvement This course introduces students to basic and fertilizers, soil testing, soils for methods. Topics include the selection and Hmong language and aspects of Hmong container growing and greenhouse potting, installation of a variety of edging, mulches, culture and tradition. This course will set the soil-working equipment, and hydroponics. water features, and irrigation systems. The foundation of learning the Hmong language Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in course also introduces retaining wall systems for any student with limited language/literacy HORT 1021. and turf installation. background in Hmong. Coursework includes introductory grammar, oral-expression, aural Plant Propagation Herbaceous Plants comprehension, and reading. Course topics HORT 1024 3 Credits HORT 1051 3 Credits include Hmong Romanized Popular Alphabet This course covers current commercial In this course, students will identify and (RPA), Hmong history and culture, and Hmong methods of propagating annual and perennial determine the growing requirements for grammar. herbaceous plants, woody plants, and tropical 150 herbaceous plants. The herbaceous indoor plants. Methods covered include plants covered include annual, biennial, and Beginning Hmong II HMG 1012 5 Credits propagation by seed, division, cuttings, perennial ornamental plants. Students will layering, grafting, and tissue culture. study light, soil, and water requirements This course is a continuation of HMG 1011. It Students will propagate a wide variety of as well as bloom time, pest problems, and stresses continued development of speaking, plants and in many cases bring them to the suggested varieties of herbaceous plants. listening comprehension, writing and reading. final production stage. Students will analyze and compare patterns Greenhouse Crops of behavior and increase their ability to Pest Management HORT 1060 4 Credits understand perspectives of Hmong speaking HORT 1025 3 Credits This course prepares students to grow world. Coursework and topics include Pests can cause a great deal of aesthetic herbaceous plants intended for outdoor listening and practicing Hmong speaking from and economic damage to plants. Students use, interior foliage plants, potted indoor different parts of the world, exploring Hmong will identify pests that affect the quality flowering plants, greenhouse cut flowers, communities in the Twin Cities, and observing and production of horticultural plants and greenhouse food production, and greenhouse Hmong news and videos. Prerequisite: HMG examine ways to manage the pests by propagation of woody plants. Students will 1011 or equivalent, or Instructor consent. chemical means or natural methods. Students cultivate and market annual and perennial will examine weeds, diseases, insects and bedding plants as well as vegetable and herb other pests. This course will help prepare transplants. students for the state commercial pesticide Horticulture applicator examination. Horticulture Internship I HORT 1781 1-3 Credits Sustainable Horticulture The Horticulture Internship is designed to Introduction to Horticulture HORT 1027 3 Credits enhance the student’s learning by putting to HORT 1000 3 Credits This course focuses on ways to effectively use the knowledge and skills that the student This course will introduce students to employ environmentally-friendly production has already attained and then building on horticulture and the horticulture industry. methods in commercial horticulture as well them. Students will get experience working in Topics covered include the plant kingdom, as in the maintenance of public and private the field and will be evaluated by employers basic plant identification, soils and fertilizers, spaces. Students will apply organic best and the instructor on a variety of skills. greenhouse operations, the nursery industry, practices in plant and crop production in the Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Restriction: landscape design and installation, landscape campus greenhouses. The course covers This course may be repeated a maximum of maintenance and turf, interior foliage plants, current organic certification processes, the three times. and fruit and vegetable growing. use of biocontrols for pest management, and sustainable methods to promote soil and plant health.

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Horticulture Operations covered. Computer assisted design will be Helping Clients with Disabilities HORT 2025 3 Credits used to create landscape designs in the HSER 1070 3 Credits In this course students will explore the elevation and plan view. Recommendation(s): The students will explore the impact of greenhouse and nursery industry through HORT 1041 and HORT 1051. disability on clients, their families, and the classroom activities and field trips to local Fruit and Vegetable Crops for Local community. Helper interventions with a focus greenhouses and nurseries. Students will Markets on client empowerment and advocacy will be examine greenhouse structures, mechanical HORT 2051 3 Credits applied through a skills approach. systems, and specialized equipment used Growing and marketing fruit and vegetable for harvesting and storage. Field growing Techniques of Working With Groups crops in the Midwest requires a knowledge HSER 2000 3 Credits and container production of nursery stock of the varieties and methods that are will be covered. Production costs, revenue This course is designed to teach students suited to local processing, marketing, and projections, and marketing will be discussed. the dynamics of working in groups. Lecture, consumption. Increasing demand for local discussion, participation in and facilitation/ Tropical Plants produce offers fruit and vegetable growers co-facilitation of classroom training groups HORT 2033 2 Credits new opportunities to increase volume and will be used. Students will practice basic This course recognizes that tropical plants profit margins and to develop niche markets. group facilitation/co-facilitation skills are commonly used in residential and Crops covered in this course include small used with special populations, as well as commercial locations to improve aesthetics, fruits, tree fruits, vegetables, and herbs. demonstrate practical application of theory to purify the air, and to enhance the well-being the group process. of the occupants. Horticulturists in temperate climates can extend their season Working with the Mentally Ill in Human Service Settings of employment by providing interior plant Human Services HSER 2030 3 Credits services and installing seasonal blooming plants. Course content will include over 100 This course will provide an overview of tropical plants and explore the commercial The Role of the Human Services mental illnesses likely to be encountered production of tropical plants. Technician in human service settings. Students will HSER 1001 3 Credits study the impact of mental illness on the Landscape Management This course provides an overview of the individual, the family, and the community and HORT 2044 2 Credits roles and responsibilities of an eligibility or the necessary skills to work effectively in a This course covers the process of developing financial worker. People in this role process variety of human service settings. The goal landscape maintenance schedules and how information for individuals or families of this class is not to teach diagnosis and to direct employees in grounds keeping for applying to counties in MN for services. treatment; rather, it is to prepare students to parks, recreational facilities, residential Models of service delivery and ethical be sensitive to the needs of the mentally ill. properties, and commercial properties. considerations are included in this course. Crisis Assessment and Intervention Course content includes horticultural Communication in a multicultural environment HSER 2040 3 Credits techniques for the care of turf, herbaceous, in human services will be discussed. and woody plants. This course focuses on This course is designed to present basic management strategies, problem solving, and Introduction to Human Services concepts of crisis assessment, intervention, current issues in landscape management. HSER 1020 3 Credits and referral. The application of strategies and This course provides a survey of the techniques of intervention, assessment, and Horticulture Equipment and Technology human services field which will include referral models is included. Topics include HORT 2046 2 Credits history of human service; education and an overview of community resources and The horticulture industry is becoming more training; worker roles; agencies, programs, assessment models for making appropriate mechanized as labor availability decreases and community resources; career and job referrals with emphasis on individual skill and the sophistication of equipment and opportunities; skills, knowledge, and values development. technology increases. In this course, of the human service worker. Seminar: Current Issues and Topics students will explore, examine, operate, HSER 2050 3 Credits and maintain equipment and technologies Helping Skills used in horticultural practices. GPS and GIS HSER 1030 3 Credits This course examines current topics and applications will be covered. This course provides a basic introduction issues specific to the field of Human Services. to helping and interviewing concepts with Students will take an active role in the Landscape Design Principles a focus on individual skill development. research and presentation of topics in this HORT 2050 4 Credits Emphasis will be placed on the application seminar course. This course covers the elements of residential of skills and knowledge to human service Case Management and commercial landscape design and the settings and situations. Self-awareness and HSER 2060 3 Credits drafting skills used in the preparation of its impact on helping others will also be This course introduces the theory and landscape designs. Plant and hardscape discussed. material selection for appropriate hardiness practice of casework from a multidisciplinary zones and maintenance levels will be perspective. Students have the opportunity to practice skills specific to case management,

104 Century College 2017–2018 including the development of care plans, with a grade of C or higher; assessment score The Art of Film record keeping, intake procedures, placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of HUM 1041 3 Credits assessment methods, and interviewing ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 techniques. In addition, this course will Introduction to the Humanities: A World This course is an introduction to film as an address the importance of cultural sensitivity View art form. This course presents the study of and diversity as they relate to case HUM 1025 4 Credits film as a medium for portraying ideas, myths, management. MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 human concerns, and aesthetic principles. Included in the course are an examination Human Services Internship I This course concentrates on creative works of film techniques, film theories, and artistic HSER 2780 3 Credits from the areas of Africa, the Americas, Asia styles of film such as formalism, surrealism, and the Middle East. Topics covered include This course is for students to gain work expressionism, and neorealism. experience in a human service agency. This visual art, music, theatre, film, literature, internship provides an opportunity to further mythology, philosophy and religion. This International Film develop skills and gain additional knowledge broad survey focuses on the value of the HUM 1043 3 Credits of human services practices and concepts. arts in understanding human experience and MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 Students may take both HSER 2780 & 2781 popular culture. The artistic contributions This course presents a study of film as in the same term. Students should be aware from Europe and the United States are an art form and as a means of cultural that a MN human services background study considered as points of contrast. Note: communication from an international point of may be required. Prerequisite: Instructor Attendance at an art gallery, play and/ view. The course is designed to cultivate an consent. or concert outside of class time may be ability to think about film in a critical way, as required. Recommendation: Assessment well as to broaden understanding of film and Human Services Internship II score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, cultures in a global context. Each semester HSER 2781 3 Credits or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 a variety of national cinematic traditions This course emphasizes development of with a grade of C or higher; assessment score are examined, including film works from skills and knowledge beyond that provided placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of Russia, Eastern Europe, Germany, France, in HSER 2780. Supervised work experience ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, Italy, in a human services agency/organization Culture and Civilization of Spanish the Middle East, Asia, and Latin and South providing an opportunity to further develop America. skills and gain additional knowledge of Speaking Peoples human services practices and concepts will HUM 1030 3 Credits American Film prepare students for employment in the field. MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 HUM 1045 3 Credits Students should be aware that a MN human Taught in English, this course introduces MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 services background study may be required. students to the culture and civilization of Film is not only for entertainment, it is also Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Spain and Spanish-speaking peoples of the an art form, a technology, an industry, and a Americas. Students study geography, history, medium of communication and expression. politics, economics, arts, and literature This course presents a survey of the history to develop an awareness of the cultural, of film in the United States, and is intended Humanities religious and social values of other cultures. to improve visual literacy so that students Students will also examine interconnections will understand and think about film in with Spanish-speaking peoples and an intelligent and critical way. The entire Introduction to the Humanities: Europe nations to develop an understanding of the history of American films is studied, from and the U.S. responsibility world citizens share for our the early moving-picture inventions up to the HUM 1021 4 Credits common global future. digital revolution. Included in this course are MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 Culture and Civilization of Chinese representative examples of major American This course concentrates on the creative Speaking Peoples filmmakers, film genres, film theories, film works from the areas of Europe and the HUM 1040 3 Credits techniques, and the historical and cultural United States. Topics covered include visual MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 events that were related to production, exhibition, styles, and the content of films in art, music, theatre, film, literature, mythology, This course serves as an introduction to the the United States from 1895 to the present. philosophy and religion. This broad various cultures of Chinese-speaking people survey focuses on the value of the arts in around the world. The study of geography, African American Cultural Perspectives understanding human experience and popular history, literature, and arts will foster interest HUM 1051 3 Credits culture. The artistic contributions from other in the traditional, religious and social values MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 cultural areas are considered as points of of other cultures. Students will explore contrast. Note: Attendance at an art gallery, This course surveys broad elements of the responsibility world citizens share for humanities that comprise the culture of play and/or concert outside of class time may our common global future by examining be required. Recommendation: Assessment African Americans from slavery to present interconnections with Chinese-speaking day. Its aim is to show how elements such as score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, peoples. or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 literature, science, politics, history, religion,

651.779.3300 105 7 Course Descriptions music, theater, language, art, television, and motion pictures have contributed to the Individualized Studies Information & formation and some current appreciations Telecommunications and interpretations of African American culture. These elements are studied in the Independent Studies Technology context of how white culture, though the INDV 1790 1-4 Credits institution of slavery, sharply influenced these This variable-credit elective course elements, and therefore, African American emphasizes the students independent Information Technology Career Planning culture itself. The course also focuses on search for advanced knowledge as well as ITT 1000 2 Credits how African American, European American, additional hands-on skills beyond current This course is designed to assist students and other non-African Americans respond to course offerings. This course will be an in defining and selecting a pathway within overall characteristics of African American option for students in the Individualized the Information Technology career cluster culture, and how African American culture Studies program. It is designed especially for that is appropriate for them based on their has influenced the dominant American students pursuing programs we do not offer interests. Technology trends and forecasting culture. at Century or those seeking an Independent will be discussed. Students will create Study option in a discipline which does not Independent Study an educational plan and career plan that currently offer such a course. The student HUM 1790 1-3 Credits will help them stay focused and on-track. and instructor will devise a formal plan of This course is designed for students who This course offers students an opportunity study to satisfy credit workload requirements are interested in exploring careers in the for a further in-depth exploration of (an) within a one-semester timeframe. Course Information and Telecommunications aspect(s) of culture. This may include art, may be repeated up to a total of 8 credits. Technology (ITT), Enterprise Computing literature, film, music, theater, philosophy, Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor and Dean. etc. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Technology (ECT), and Cybersecurity dean, and completion of a HUM course, with Independent Studies II Virtualization and Forensics (CVF) programs. INDV 1791 1-4 Credits a grade of B or above. Introduction to Networks (CCNA-1) This variable-credit elective course Women in the Arts ITT 1031 3 Credits emphasizes the students independent HUM 2061 3 Credits This course provides an introduction to search for advanced knowledge as well as MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 the OSI 7 and TCP/IP models used in data additional hands-on skills beyond current communication and computer networks with This course is an introduction to the history course offerings. This course will be an emphasis on network infrastructure design, of women’s involvement in the creative option for students in the Individualized configuration, and implementation. This fields of visual art, design, architecture, Studies program. It is designed especially for course is the first in a four-course sequence film, dance, theater and music. It focuses students pursuing programs we do not offer designed to prepare students to take the on Western Civilization and covers artistic at Century or those seeking an Independent Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) issues for women from the Classical Greek to Study option in a discipline which does not examination. Prerequisite(s): ITT 1000 with a contemporary times both chronologically and currently offer such a course. The student grade of C or higher or concurrently enrolled thematically. Creative works by women will be and instructor will devise a formal plan of in ITT 1000 or Instructor consent. examined within social and historical contexts. study to satisfy credit workload requirements Significant creative works representing women within a one-semester timeframe. Course Routing and Switching Essentials will be evaluated from a feminist perspective. may be repeated up to a total of 8 credits. (CCNA-2) The course explores the cultural assumptions Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor and Dean. ITT 1032 3 Credits about gender that have influenced artistic This course is the second of four courses choice and interpretation. Prerequisite: ENGL Individualized Studies Internship designed to prepare students for Cisco CCNA 1021 with a grade of C or higher. INDV 2780 1-4 Credits certification, and the second of two courses This course is designed to provide students Special Topics required for Cisco CCENT Certification. with the opportunity to apply knowledge HUM 2790 1-3 Credits This course describes the architecture, and skills in a real-life job environment. It is components, and operations of routers and Topics of special interest which may vary. designed especially for students pursuing switches in a small network. This course Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor and Dean. programs not offered at Century or those is designed for students in the Information seeking an internship option in a program or and Telecommunications Technology (ITT), discipline which does not currently offer such Enterprise Computing Technology (ECT), and a course. Students will work in a professional Cybersecurity Virtualization and Forensics environment while applying and learning (CVF) programs. Prerequisite(s): ITT 1031 with a variety of communication, business, and a grade of C or higher or Instructor consent. technical skills. Course may be repeated up to a total of 8 credits. Prerequisite: Consent Independent Study of administrator of Individualized Studies and ITT 1790 Credits the instructor. This variable-credit elective course emphasizes the student’s independent search

106 Century College 2017–2018 for advanced knowledge as well as additional Connecting Networks (CCNA-4) Advanced Routing and Switching hands-on skills beyond current Information ITT 2032 3 Credits ITT 2049 3 Credits and Telecommunication Technology course This course is the fourth of four courses This course is designed to expose students offerings. The student and instructor will designed to prepare students for Cisco CCNA to advanced routing and switching concepts, devise a formal plan of study to satisfy credit certification. This course discusses the WAN including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) workload requirements within a one semester technologies and network services required and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). timeframe. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor by converged applications in a complex This course covers network services and and Dean. Recommendation: ITT 1020. network. The course covers the selection protocols required by converged applications Advanced Network Security criteria of network devices and WAN in a complex network. This course is ITT 2020 3 Credits technologies to meet network requirements. designed for students in the Information This course is designed for students in and Telecommunications Technology (ITT) This course covers the overall network the Information and Telecommunications program. Prerequisite(s): ITT 2031 with a infrastructure security process based on Technology (ITT), Enterprise Computing grade of C or higher or Instructor consent. security policy design and management, Technology (ECT), and Cybersecurity with an emphasis on security technologies, Virtualization and Forensics (CVF) programs. Data Center Design products, and solutions. The course covers Prerequisite(s): ITT 2031 with a grade of C or ITT 2052 3 Credits authentication, authorization, and accounting higher or Instructor consent. This course covers the best practices for (AAA) implementation using security designing data centers. Course material appliances and software-based firewalls. CCNA Capstone includes data center infrastructure systems This course is designed for students in ITT 2033 1 Credits and the required support systems as well the Information and Telecommunications This course will prepare students to as planning for disaster mitigation and Technology (ITT), Enterprise Computing take the CCNA industry certification by recovery. This course is designed for students Technology (ECT), and Cybersecurity applying critical thinking skills associated in the Information and Telecommunications Virtualization and Forensics (CVF) programs. with designing and constructing complex Technology (ITT) program. Prerequisite: ITT Prerequisite(s):ITT 1032 and CVF 1083 with a networks. Network performance metrics and 1032 with a grade of C or higher or Instructor grade of C or higher or Instructor consent. troubleshooting techniques will be integrated consent. Recommendation: ITT 2036 Securing Network Devices into case study or lab scenarios. Prerequisite: ITT 2032 or Instructor consent. Wireless Network Security ITT 2025 3 Credits ITT 2075 3 Credits This course integrates overall security Data Storage I This course focuses on using the latest process based on security policy design ITT 2036 3 Credits enterprise wireless LAN security and auditing into practical configuration solutions. The This course will focus on effective system equipment. Topics include wireless LAN course covers authentication, authorization, administration and implementation of intrusion, security policies and solutions for and accounting (AAA) implementation using File-based storage (NAS) in a local area wireless LANs, and risk management analysis switches, routers, and security appliances. network. Course content will cover planning using auditing tools. Prerequisite(s): CVF 1083 This course is designed for students in installing, operating, and troubleshooting OR CWNA certification. the Information and Telecommunications file-based (NAS) storage in an Ethernet Technology (ITT), Enterprise Computing environment along with augmenting Linux Technology Planning and Architecture ITT 2080 3 Credits Technology (ECT), and Cybersecurity and Windows host skillsets. This course Virtualization and Forensics (CVF) programs. follows the Storage+ certification framework This is an advanced course designed to Prerequisite(s): ITT 2020 and CVF 1083 with a (SNIA). Prerequisite(s): ITT 1032, ECT 1013 integrate technology architecture, planning, grade of C or higher or Instructor consent. and ECT 1030 with a grade of C or higher or and business process. Content includes Instructor consent. development and implementation of a Scaling Networks (CCNA-3) standardized process framework necessary ITT 2031 3 Credits Data Storage II to design, construct and manage complex This course is the third of four courses ITT 2038 3 Credits technology-based systems in order to support designed to prepare students for Cisco This course will focus on advanced storage business functions within an organization. CCNA certification. This course describes the concepts, and implementing and managing Focus is on design and management of architecture, components, and operations block-based (SAN) data services in an complex technical information based of routers and switches in larger and enterprise infrastructure. Students will business systems. Additional emphasis will more complex networks. This course is perform data storage-system and server be on life-cycle development and project designed for students in the Information migrations along with implementing disaster management. Recommendation: Should be and Telecommunications Technology (ITT), recovery solutions. Students will also perform taken in the student’s second year. Enterprise Computing Technology (ECT), and storage system capacity planning, system Cybersecurity Virtualization and Forensics automation, and performance analysis in IT Capstone ITT 2099 3 Credits (CVF) programs. Prerequisite(s): ITT 1032 with multiprotocol environments. Prerequisite(s): a grade of C or higher or Instructor consent. ITT 2036 with a grade of C or higher or This is an advanced course designed to Instructor consent. integrate technology architecture, planning, business process, and teamwork. Content

651.779.3300 107 7 Course Descriptions includes the project management and customer services knowledge necessary to construct and manage complex technology- based systems to support an organization. Students will implement their solution to a business problem in cross-sectional teams. This course is designed for students in the Information and Telecommunications Technology (ITT) program. Prerequisite: ECT 1013, CVF 1083 and ITT 1032 with a grade of C or higher or Instructor consent. Recommendations: CVF 1093, ITT 2036. Course should be taken in the student’s second year. Internship ITT 2780 1-6 Credits This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the Information and Telecommunication Technology program in a real life job environment. Students will work in a professional environment while applying plans, using drafting tools and drafting 0060 with a grade of C or higher. We strongly and learning a variety of communication, appropriate architectural symbols, encourage students who score below 64 to business, and technical skills. Prerequisite: dimensioning, lettering, elevations, sections, meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss Instructor consent. and detailing. This course provides the their review and course options PRIOR to foundation for all other Interior Design Math assessment retesting or registering courses. for a MATH course. Recommendation: ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher. Design and Color Information Studies INTD 1030 3 Credits Lighting Fundamentals This course identifies the fundamental INTD 1050 3 Credits elements and principles of design and This course focuses on lighting fundamentals Research Skills & Information Literacy demonstrates how they relate to home for residential and commercial interiors. INFS 1020 1 Credits and commercial interiors. Students explore It covers the four functions of light: task, This course introduces students to effective applied color theory, light theory, color accent, decorative, and ambient. Students techniques for locating, evaluating, using, harmonies, and color relationships as well apply problem-solving techniques to a variety and citing information sources. Students as color psychology through extensive of lighting scenarios. This course requires have the option of focusing on research experiential projects. field trips to the “trade only” vendors during needed for another course or choosing regular business hours. Prerequisite: INTD an area of personal interest to research. Elements of Interior Design 1020 with a grade of C or higher. Coursework includes the use of library and INTD 1040 3 Credits free Web information sources. Prerequisite(s): This course focuses on “sourcing”-locating AutoCAD for Interior Design Assessment score placement in RDNG 0950, and using professional design resources INTD 1055 3 Credits or completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade that demonstrate a systematic approach This course focuses on presentation of C or higher. Recommendation: Word for specifying fabrics, furniture, finishes, skills and drawing production. Topics will processing skills or completion of OFFT 1001. and fixtures in students’ own design work. include drafting Existing Floor Plans, New This course requires off campus site visits Construction Floor Plans, Furniture Plans, to a variety of “trade only” showrooms Lighting and Electrical Plans, Reflected during regular business hours. Prerequisite: Ceiling Plans, Elevations and Details. Interior Design INTD 1020 with a grade of C or higher or Students must provide a personal laptop concurrently enrolled or Instructor consent. with AutoCAD-Architecture, which may be Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 downloaded from Autodesk prior to the first Drafting for Interior Design or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C class meeting. Prerequisite: INTD 1020 with INTD 1020 3 Credits or higher. Arithmetic assessment score of 64 a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: This introductory course focuses on hand or higher OR elementary algebra assessment Concurrent enrollment in INTD 1050 and drafting (architectural drawing) skills score of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ INTD 2001. necessary to design any given space. It ACT score placement into MATH 0070 or covers reading and drawing a set of floor above OR completion MATH 0030 or MATH

108 Century College 2017–2018 Furniture Styles and Periods skills and refine their written, verbal, and set of working drawings as well as sourcing INTD 1060 3 Credits visual communication skills when working furniture and finishes to meet commercial This course focuses on the historical aspects of with clients and contractors. Prerequisite: expectations. Prerequisite: INTD 2001 with a architecture, interiors, and furniture. It explores INTD 1020 and INTD 1040 with a grade of C grade of C or higher. Recommendation: ECAD historic styles of the home and its furnishings or higher. Recommendation: INTD 1030. 1070. as a reflection of peoples’ needs and values. It Residential Studio II Revit for Interior Design provides a foundation of knowledge useful for INTD 2002 3 Credits INTD 2060 3 Credits subsequent studio courses. This course builds on Residential Studio I. This Revit course is designed to give Interior Textile Applications It focuses on planning a space that meets Designers the tools to create building INTD 1080 3 Credits programming requirements, residential code information modeling, from construction This introductory course examines textile requirements and Americans with Disabilities documents to 3D models and photo realistic fibers, yarns, fabric construction, dyeing, Act (ADA) guidelines. This course is modeled renderings. Students will work with industry printing, and finishing used in residential and after the National Council for Interior Design standards to complete a construction commercial interior design applications. It Qualification (NCIDQ) practicum exam. document set of floor plans, elevations, covers safety and wear testing codes as well Prerequisite: INTD 2001 with a grade of C lighting and electrical plans, furniture plans, as recommended care for textiles, carpeting, or higher. Recommendation: ECAD 1070 and details and schedules. Prerequisite(s): INTD and leather products. Students focus on INTD 1020. 1020 or Interior Design industry experience in hand drafting. selection of appropriate materials to meet Professional Practice for Interior Design client specifications. INTD 2020 3 Credits Interior Design Portfolio Sustainable Design This course covers the basic principles INTD 2070 1 Credits INTD 1090 3 Credits of operating an Interior Design business, This course is intended to refine previous This course introduces students to the planning for profit and growth, writing projects into a comprehensive collection principles and practices of sustainable contracts, marketing, selling, and project representative of the Interior Design students design. They will be introduced to management. These principles are applied skills. This portfolio course will also enhance environmental concerns, challenges, and through interactive role plays of increasing presentation skills for future employment processes associated with employing complexity. Prerequisite: INTD 1020 and INTD opportunities. Prerequisite: INTD 2050 sustainable materials for design. This class 1040 with a grade of C or higher. or Instructor consent. Recommendation: requires field trips to “trade only” vendors Concurrent enrollment in VCT 1018 and VCT Design Sales 1023. during regular business hours. Prerequisite(s): INTD 2030 3 Credits INTD 1020 with a grade of C or higher or This course explores specific relationship Design-Build Partnership Instructor consent, INTD 1040 with a grade of INTD 2075 3 Credits C or higher or Instructor consent. selling skills and techniques to assure success in this highly competitive industry. This course is intended for students nearing Independent Study Coursework includes business etiquette, graduation to put together their accumulated INTD 1790 1-3 Credits entrepreneurship, self marketing strategies, knowledge in a real-life design-build This variable-credit elective course effective written and oral communication, partnership with the Independent School emphasizes the student’s independent search and customer service skills. Prerequisite: District 916 Building Trades instructor, many for advanced knowledge as well as additional INTD 1020 with a grade of C or higher. sub-contractors, a cabinet shop, a lighting hands-on skills beyond current Interior Design resource, and many suppliers. Students Dimensional Drawing will select all of the exterior and interior course offerings. The student and instructor INTD 2040 3 Credits will devise a formal plan of study to satisfy furnishings for this spec. house. Students credit workload requirements within the This course focuses on dimensional design must have transportation to visit many semester timeline. Prerequisite: Consent of drawings of interior spaces. Students will selection sites. Prerequisite: INTD 2001 or Instructor and Dean. Recommendation: INTD render floor plans, elevations, and draft one Instructor consent and two point perspectives of interior spaces. 1020, INTD 1030 and INTD 1040 with a grade Feng Shui for Interior Design of C or higher. This course builds upon all interior design studio classes. Prerequisite: INTD 2001 with INTD 2080 3 Credits Residential Studio I a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: This course is designed as an introduction INTD 2001 3 Credits Concurrent enrollment in INTD 2002. to the Chinese concept known as Feng This course builds on INTD 1020 Drafting for Shui and how to use these principles as an Commercial Design Studio interior designer. Topics include basic Feng Interior Design. Students prepare a full set INTD 2050 3 Credits of working drawings to design a residential Shui principles, the Feng Shui approach to space and incorporates order processing, This course concentrates on designing a architectural and design elements, and Feng client invoicing, writing purchase orders, commercial space that meets programming Shui for the home, workspace and other and reviewing vendor acknowledgements. requirements, commercial building codes, and commercial spaces. Prerequisite: Must have This more advanced course is designed to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) AAS degree in Interior Design or Instructor enhance students’ estimating and drafting Design Guidelines. It entails creating a full consent.

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Window Covering Design Students will examine a variety of light INTD 2085 3 Credits Kitchen and Bath Design sources, evaluate their advantages and This course is intended for students to limitations to create a basic lighting and develop in-depth knowledge of window electrical plan for installations. Prerequisite: covering design. Topics include identifying Presentation Standards for Kitchen and Completion of KBD 1010 or taken an appropriate selection based on function Bath Design concurrently, or a prior drafting course with and aesthetics of the space, gaining a full KBD 1010 3 Credits instructor’s consent. understanding of the fabrication process, and This course covers architectural hand drafting techniques, architectural symbols, measuring Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design installation. Prerequisite(s): an Interior Design KBD 2010 3 Credits degree or Instructor consent. and sketching a space, hand drafting floor plans, electrical plans, interior elevation, This advanced course examines the concepts Residential Design for Aging in Place isometric drawing, and two-point perspective of universal design and theme design within INTD 2090 3 Credits drawing all in accordance with the National kitchen and bathroom spaces. A review of As the first wave of baby boomers enters Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) standards. ergonomics includes a stronger emphasis retirement, thoughtful residential design on universal design guidelines, Americans for Aging in Place grows dramatically. This Construction and Mechanical Systems with Disabilities Act considerations, multiple course is designed as an introduction to the for Kitchen and Bathroom Design cook design, and the application of theme principles and practices of designing homes KBD 1020 3 Credits design (historical applications). The graphic for Aging in Place that help clients remain This foundational course focuses on standards as recommended by NKBA in their homes as they grow older and their residential kitchen and bath construction (National Kitchen and Bath Association) are needs and abilities change. Prerequisite: basics, mechanical systems and components of each project assigned. The Must have Interior Design AAS degree or interpretation of blueprint drawings. Included completion of the NKBA Student Design Instructor consent. is an introduction to the plumbing, HVAC Competition acts as a culminating project for (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), this course. Prerequisite: Completion of KBD Interior Design: A Global Perspective electrical and lighting systems typically used 1010, KBD 1020, KBD 1030, KBD 1040, KBD INTD 2095 3 Credits in a residential construction. Prerequisite: 1050 or equivalent courses and/or training as This course builds upon all interior design Completion of KBD 1010 or taken reviewed and accepted by faculty. courses and focuses on global perspectives. concurrently, or a prior drafting course with Students will apply various cultural theories instructor’s consent. Basic CAD for Kitchen and Bath Design and design disciplines to the Western built KBD 2020 3 Credits environment. Students will research historical Basic Kitchen and Bath Design This course includes drafting kitchen and and cultural symbolic meanings of various KBD 1030 3 Credits bath floor plans using a CAD program. cultures and apply this knowledge to their This course includes a comprehensive Commands include drawing, editing, interior design projects. Prerequisite: Must introduction of the basics of both kitchen and placement, drafting complete floor plans have Interior Design degree or Instructor bathroom design. Emphasis is placed on the with dimensions, preparing drawings such consent. NKBA Guidelines and NKBA documentation. as rendered drawings, isometric drawings, Prerequisite: Completion of KBD 1010, prior perspective drawings, and interior elevation Internship in Interior Design hand drafting course subject to instructor drawings. Additional items include preparing INTD 2780 2 Credits approval, and/or concurrent enrollment in quotes and a bill of materials. Prerequisite: This course engages students in 160 hours of KBD 1020, KBD 1040, KBD 1050 and KBD KBD 1010, KBD 1020, KBD 1030, KBD 1040, learning experience at the business/industry 2781. KBD 1050. Students must have general site that compliments and reinforces the computer experience using Microsoft Word Materials and Estimating program’s academic work. With employer’s for Windows. input, students are evaluated on a variety of KBD 1040 2 Credits skills. This course involves analyzing one’s The course covers various materials Business Practices for Kitchen and Bath own work style and skills, then matching used in kitchen and bathroom spaces, Design personal traits and needs to the workplace. their appropriateness and installation KBD 2030 1 Credits Students use this experience to gain a considerations. Topics include material This course addresses aspects of managing competitive edge in the industry. Prerequisite: specifications, measurement, and estimation and/or owning a kitchen and/or bathroom Instructor consent. for cabinetry, countertop materials, floor design business. Students will complete and wall surfacing treatments, lighting, some of the necessary contract documents ceiling finishes, and window treatments. needed to insure the timely installation Prerequisite: Completion of KBD 1010 or of a project from surveying the client to taken concurrently, or a prior drafting course appropriate follow-up procedures. Topics with instructor’s consent. include business basics, how financing is handled, how to price products and services, Lighting for Kitchens and Baths how to manage inventory, how to market a KBD 1050 1 Credits business, how to determine who should be This course covers lighting design and its hired to work within the organization and application for kitchen and bathroom spaces. whom to contact as outside help, and how to 110 Century College 2017–2018 keep an organization motivated and on track. the instructor. Introduction to Socio-Linguistics Prerequisite: Completion of KBD 1010, KBD LING 2030 4 Credits 1020, KBD 1030, KBD 1040, KBD 1050, or Kitchen and Bath Design Internship MnTC: Goal 05 equivalent as approved by faculty. Preparation KBD 2085 2 Credits This course looks at the interrelationship of language and society. It looks at the Advanced CAD for Kitchen and Bath This course aids the KBD students in social aspects of language, including usage, Design preparing for their KBD internship experience. KBD 2060 3 Credits attitudes towards usage of various varieties Students develop/revise professional skills, of language, and issues of language planning Students apply more advanced applications as well as conduct informational interviews and policy. Students will examine factors of the computer-aided drafting skills learned of KBD industry professionals. Prerequisite: that affect their choice of language and how in KBD2020. This CAD program is most Must be currently enrolled in the KBD language affects the hearer’s perception of commonly used for the design of kitchen and program. Recommendation: This course can the speaker. Prerequisite: Assessment score bath spaces in the design industry. Skills be completed concurrently with Fall Semester placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of utilized will include more complex techniques courses and/or KBD 2780. RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of for the execution of the following drawings: C or higher, assessment score placement in floor plans, elevation drawings, dimensional Kitchen and Bath Design Internship KBD 2780 3 Credits ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with drawings, customization of cabinetry and a grade of C or higher, or Instructor consent. layout, remodeling aspects, renovation This course gives the KBD student an aspects, color coding drawings and creating opportunity to complete an on-the-job complete quotes and Bill of Materials for experience that is kitchen and/or bath projects. This advanced application of design related, and approved by faculty prior Marketing computer skills entails designing additional to enrollment. Each student is required to spaces such as entertainment area, home complete a minimum of 160 hours to receive office, condo and incorporating universal their Kitchen & Bath Design certificate and Visual Merchandising and Store design applications into a residential two qualify to take the Associate of Kitchen & Bath Design (AKBD) exam upon graduation. Planning cook kitchen. Prerequisite: KBD 2020. MKTG 1020 3 Credits Students must have their own laptop meeting Prerequisite: Must be currently enrolled in program specifications; same as KBD 2020. the KBD program. Recommendation: This This course emphasizes merchandise course can be completed concurrently with presentation as a seller’s tool for Advanced CAD II for Kitchen and Bath Fall Semester courses and/or KBD 2085. getting customers and clients “in touch” Design with branded products and services in KBD 2070 3 Credits conventional retail settings as well as This course includes drafting kitchen and non-traditional venues like grocery stores, bath plans using the 20-20 Design software Linguistics special events, and trade shows. Students program. This CAD program is one of several analyze branding and visual image in existing commonly used for the design of kitchen and stores and devise ways to physically present bath spaces in the design field. Commands Introduction to English Language products/services to targeted markets. covered include drawing, editing, completing Analysis They can expect to apply art principles and dimensioned floor plans, elevations, LING 1030 3 Credits elements of design to create store fronts, mechanical plans, and dimensional drawings MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 floor plans, wall elevations, fixture layouts, such as perspectives and isometrics. This course examines how languages operate lighting plans, and select site-appropriate Additional items include preparing quotes, and how to analyze language. Students will props, mannequins and fixtures. The course cabinet order forms, and other lists of analyze language patterns and variations stresses creativity and innovation in class materials. Prerequisite(s): KBD 2020 by comparing standard American English to projects as well as outside assignments non-standard varieties. Students will examine related to student interests or current Customized Consulting and Presentation employment. Prerequisite: MKTG 2050. KBD 2080 3 Credits factors that affect language choice and factors that influence the perceived message, Recommendation: VCT 1013, or ARTS 1020, This course addresses communication styles, including attitude, identity, and social or ARTS 1041. selling philosophies, value-added selling, status. This course includes an overview of client relationships, product strategies, Professional Development basic linguistic and sociolinguistic topics, ethics, customer strategies, and conducting MKTG 1025 3 Credits terminology, and methods. Prerequisite: successful sales presentations for the kitchen This course alerts students to the importance Assessment score placement in ENGL 0090 and bath clientele. All course content is of accurately identifying and assessing or above or completion of ENGL 0080 with a specifically designed for selling in the kitchen elements of the workplace culture - values, grade of C or higher, and assessment score and bath design field. Prerequisite: KBD 1010, norms, behaviors, and ethics that can placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of KBD 1020, KBD 1030, KBD 1040, KBD 1050, support employee wellness and satisfaction RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C and/or adequate experience in the kitchen on the job. Students are encouraged to or higher. and bath design industry or sales courses analyze their current workplace climates previously taken may apply with consent of relative to their own positions within those

651.779.3300 111 7 Course Descriptions organizations. Projects and case studies focus will devise a formal plan of study to satisfy with the launch of a business, product, on leadership traits, motivational theory, credit workload requirements within the and /or service - financial planning, market and teamwork development as well as semester timeline. Prerequisite: Consent planning and research, advertising, and time-management and stress-management of Instructor and Dean. MKTG 2050 or its project management. Students will also strategies in workplace and classroom equivalent with a grade of “B” or higher. investigate ethics, succession planning, settings. Recommendation: Assessment and other essentials needed to create a score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion Customer Service Strategies unique business plan. It stresses innovation of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of MKTG 2000 3 Credits in class projects and assignments related C or higher; assessment score placement in This course investigates marketing trends to the student’s knowledge and expertise ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with and changing practices in the customer in a particular interest area with business a grade of C or higher. service sector. It focuses on developing potential. Students present their completed and managing cost-effective, value-adding projects to the class at semester’s end. Fashion Marketing Essentials service strategies, policies, and procedures Recommendation: MKTG 2050 and MKTG MKTG 1043 3 Credits to enhance consumers’ experiences 2080 (or BMGT 1020). This course focuses on the history and with business organizations. The course traditions of the global fashion industry - from stresses effective face-to-face and/or Workplace Leadership haute couture design to budget-priced mass electronic communication strategies with MKTG 2010 3 Credits market apparel. It offers basic information both external and internal customers in a This course includes essential elements about fabrication and production processes, variety of business settings. It also covers of leadership in a workplace environment. and provides selling tools like textile recent advances in customer relationship Many businesses today operate with a basics, fashion terminology, apparel design management (CRM) strategies, data mining, flatter management structure which requires elements, and color trends that increase and Website customer service activities. collaboration across teams and functions. sales and profitability at retail. Students also Recommendation: MKTG 2050 (or concurrent To succeed, todays leaders must influence explore the psychological, sociological, and registration). Assessment score placement those around them, without relying on ethical factors that influence both producer in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 vested authority. Topics include leadership and consumer behavior while guiding or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher; styles, team-building, motivation, delegation, contemporary marketing strategy at the assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 morale (climate and culture-building), retail level. Recommendation: Assessment or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of and employee retention in a marketing score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, C or higher. environment. Students will practice making or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 business decisions, executing those with a grade of C or higher. The Entrepreneurial Mindset decisions, accepting accountability for the MKTG 2003 3 Credits outcomes, including the need to re-evaluate Event, Convention, and Meeting Planning This course is designed to inspire, inform, decisions and make adjustments as needed MKTG 1066 3 Credits and involve participants in the fundamental to meet company goals and objectives. This course provides necessary background aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset and Recommendation: Assessment score for the planning of special events, the unlimited opportunities it can provide. The placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of conventions, and meetings for commercial course provides a comprehensive framework RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C businesses and non-profit community for understanding and implementing an or higher. organizations. Effective planning is a entrepreneurial mindset. Students will have dynamic process that begins well in the opportunity to learn directly from the Negotiation Strategies advance of actual production. It includes firsthand knowledge and experience drawn MKTG 2020 3 Credits organizational mission and goal setting, from a wide variety of successful “unlikely” Negotiating is a fundamental skill that audience targeting, branding, effective entrepreneurs - ordinary people from diverse can be learned. This course introduces marketing communications, sponsorship backgrounds who transformed a simple students to the techniques and tactics development, program planning, logistics, idea into a sustainable success. This course employed by sales professionals in a risk management, crisis planning, and a draws on eight fundamental entrepreneurial variety of business transactions. The skill variety of other elements that ensure safety, concepts that underlie entrepreneurial of principled negotiation is used regularly service, entertainment, and satisfaction success. Recommendation: Assessment score by people engaged in business but is often for all event stakeholders and participants. placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of overlooked by the same people in the conduct Recommendation: MKTG 2050 and MKTG RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C of their daily lives where it can influence 2063. or higher. It is highly recommended to take and facilitate a number of important human this course prior to MKTG 2005. activities. Recommendation: Assessment Marketing Independent Study score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion MKTG 1790 Credits Entrepreneurship Fundamentals of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of This variable-credit elective course MKTG 2005 3 Credits C or higher; assessment score placement in emphasizes the student’s independent search This course emphasizes basic elements that ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with for advanced knowledge as well as additional potential entrepreneurs must consider in a grade of C or higher. hands-on skills beyond current Marketing preparation for launching a new business course offerings. The student and instructor venture. It focuses on the tasks involved

112 Century College 2017–2018 Marketing Research Fundamentals Relationship Selling MKTG 2050. Assessment score placement in MKTG 2035 3 Credits MKTG 2060 3 Credits RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 or Marketing research is the heart of the This course provides comprehensive RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and process that connects the marketer coverage of contemporary professional basic computer skills. to the consumer, customer, or end selling with an emphasis on a trust-based Retailing Principles and Practices user. This course focuses on the tools relationship sales philosophy. Topics MKTG 2080 3 Credits needed to better understand and serve include an overview of relationship selling, customers and make more accurate and methods of building effective communication This course introduces students to retailing informed business decisions. Course skills and an exploration of sales careers. strategies that include an examination of topics include identifying current target Students will study techniques to initiate various types of retailing options available customers, tracking marketplace trends customer relationships and better understand to consumers today. It addresses “brick- and opportunities, understanding target the buyer’s needs, while gaining trust and-mortar” retail stores in conventional markets, and determining strategies for and understanding and establishing shopping areas as well as “bricks-and clicks” product, pricing, distribution, and promotion. solid relationships. Students will also where store retailers also maintain an Recommendation: Assessment score plan sales dialogues and presentations. online presence. Topics include: consumer placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of Recommendation: MKTG 2050 or BMGT behavior, store organization, store and RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C 1020. Assessment score placement in RDNG non-store retailing trends, technological or higher. 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 advances for logistics, inventory control, and or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. customer service delivery. Recommendation: Principles of Marketing Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 MKTG 2050 3 Credits Advertising and Sales Promotion or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 pr This course introduces current marketing MKTG 2063 3 Credits 0950 with a grade of C or higher. theories and practices that bring products, This course introduces the basics of sales Marketing Internship services, and ideas to targeted consumers. promotion and advertising as elements of MKTG 2780 Credits In a consumer-driven marketplace, the effective sales campaigns that stimulate successful conception, pricing, promotion, consumer demand and increase sales of The internship experience provides an and distribution of products and services products and services. Under the umbrella opportunity for marketing majors to work depends on scanning the competitive of the promotional mix, students will create, beside marketing practitioners in the field. environment; analyzing the constraints discuss and analyze advertisements and Students select areas of interest to pursue affecting marketing decision making; and promotional pieces. In addition, they will in the internship setting-sales, advertising, identifying profitable, effective marketing select media as they devise coordinated sales promotion, visual merchandising, special strategies and tactics. This course provides promotional campaigns employing several events, customer service, and sales force the foundation for more specialized promotional tools. Prerequisite: MKTG supervision. Students often intern with their courses in business and marketing. 2050. Recommendation: Assessment score current employers but may also work as unpaid Recommendation(s): CAPL 1010 and BMGT placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or interns or volunteers for organizations that they 1020. Assessment score placement in RDNG completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 wish to explore. Prerequisite: Last semester 1000 or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade of C or higher. before graduation and Instructor consent. or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. Principles of Social Media Marketing Web and Mobile Marketing MKTG 2065 3 Credits MKTG 2055 3 Credits This course will focuses on social media Mathematics This introductory course exposes students marketing in business including the use of to the basic tools for electronic marketing in various tools and social media marketing the business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplace strategies to improve communication and Basic Mathematics or business-to-business (B2B). Students will brand messaging between a business or MATH 0010 3 Credits explore e-commerce, e-business, web and organization and various target markets This course is designed to improve the mobile marketing and develop an e-marketing and stakeholders. Topics will include search student’s computational skills with whole plan. Topics include basic e-commerce engine optimization, increasing web traffic, numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, processes and translating marketing tools and services such as Twitter, Facebook and signed numbers. A major emphasis of strategies into accessible, attractive, and other social networking sites, mobile this course is to be able to perform these and profitable options for consumers. marketing, YouTube, blogging, affiliate calculations by hand. Students will also learn Prerequisite: MKTG 2050 Recommendation: advertising, etc. to market products/services to solve simple equations. Offered F, S, SS. CAPL 1050 and CAPL 1053. Assessment score to target audiences. The course will focus placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of on strategies for using social media as well Basic Mathematics Review RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of as best practices, communication methods MATH 0015 2 Credits C or higher; assessment score placement in and various options of choice. Students will This course is designed to provide an ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with address ethical issues as well as day-to-day opportunity for a concentrated review of a grade of C or higher. management and implementation of social whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percent, media marketing activities. Recommendation: and signed numbers. A major emphasis of

651.779.3300 113 7 Course Descriptions this course is to be able to perform these equations; systems of linear equations; linear, or higher, or assessment score placement in calculations by hand. Students will also be absolute value, polynomial, and rational MATH 1015. Recommendation: Assessment able to solve simple equations. Prerequisite: inequalities; rational exponents, radicals, score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, Assessment score placement into MATH and complex numbers; linear, quadratic, or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 0010 and a score of 50-75 on the Elementary exponential, and logarithmic functions; and with a grade of C or higher. Algebra Test. the binomial theorem. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction will be provided in the Statistics MATH 1025 4 Credits Introductory Algebra with Geometry use of the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Offered F, S, MATH 0030 5 Credits MnTC: Goal 04 SS. Prerequisite: MATH 0030 with a grade of This course is a developmental course for C or higher, or assessment score placement in This course is an algebra-based statistics students needing beginning algebra and MATH 0070. course that introduces the basic concepts geometry. Algebra topics include algebraic involved in collecting, analyzing, and operations and properties of natural Introductory Trigonometry interpreting data. Topics include graphs, numbers, integers, rational numbers, and MATH 0090 2 Credits frequency distributions, measures of real numbers; solving linear equations This course is designed for students who central tendency and variation, probability, and inequalities; applications of linear have never had a course in trigonometry or probability distributions, expected value, equations and inequalities; operations with who need to review trigonometry before sampling distributions, normal distribution, polynomials; factoring; solving quadratics attempting college level trigonometry. confidence intervals, hypothesis testing by factoring; graphing linear equations; and Topics include definitions of trigonometric for one and two population means and integer exponents. Geometry topics include functions, solving right triangles, laws of proportions, chi square, linear regression, lines and angles; angle pairs; parallel and sines and cosines, trigonometric identities, and correlation. This course includes analysis perpendicular lines; triangles, quadrilaterals, trigonometric equations, radian measure, and interpretation of data using the Minitab circles, and sectors; area and perimeter; graphs of trigonometric functions. MATH software package and using the TI-83/TI-84 prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones; 0090 may be taken concurrently with MATH calculator. Students are required to have and surface area and volume. Prerequisite: 1061. A graphing calculator is required. a TI-83 or a TI-84 calculator. MnTC Goal 4 Assessment score placement in Math 0030. Instruction will be provided in the use of Prerequisite: Assessment score placement the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Prerequisite: in MATH 1025 or higher, or MATH 0060 with Algebra Fundamentals for General MATH 0070 with a grade of C or higher, or a grade of C or higher, or MATH 0070 with a Education assessment score placement in MATH 0090. grade of C or higher, or MATH 1030 or above MATH 0060 5 Credits with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: This course is a developmental course for Medical Dosages Calculations Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 students needing an appropriate algebra MATH 1000 1 Credits or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 background for statistics and liberal arts This course is designed for students who are with a grade of C or higher. mathematics courses. Topics include: currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in algebraic operations and properties of real the nursing or other health programs. Topics Mathematics for the Liberal Arts numbers; solving linear and absolute value include metric, apothecary, and household MATH 1030 3 Credits equations and inequalities; applications of systems; conversion between systems; MnTC: Goal 04 linear equations and inequalities; slope, measuring oral medication; parenteral This course is designed for liberal arts and intercepts, and equations of lines. Other therapy; preparation of solutions and humanities majors whose program does topics covered: the properties of exponents, pediatric dosages. Prerequisite: Assessment not require statistics, college algebra, or operations with polynomial, rational, and score placement in MATH 1000. precalculus. Topics include problem-solving square root expressions; solving nonlinear strategies, logical systems, mathematics in equations including quadratic, rational, and Applied Mathematics culture and society, mathematical modeling square root equations; graphing linear and MATH 1015 5 Credits and applications, and finite mathematics. non-linear functions; set theory; sequences This course integrates algebraic, geometric Not intended as a prerequisite for other and summations; and systems of linear and trigonometric topics and their technical mathematics courses. Use of a scientific or equations. Use of graphing technology, such application. These topics include scientific graphing calculator is required (see instructor as the TI-84, is required (see instructor for and engineering notation, precision and for acceptable models). MnTC Goal 4 acceptable models). Students intending to accuracy, linear and non-linear equations, Prerequisite: Assessment score placement take MATH 1061, College Algebra I, should systems of equations, functions, plane figure in MATH 1030 or higher, or MATH 0060 with not take MATH 0060. Offered F, S, SS. and solid figure geometry, trigonometric a grade of C or higher, or MATH 0070 with a Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in functions, right triangle trigonometry, vectors, grade of C or higher, or MATH 1025 or above MATH 0060. exponential and logarithmic functions, with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: and statistics. The primary purpose is to Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 Intermediate Algebra help prepare students for technical and or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 MATH 0070 5 Credits scientific careers. A graphing calculator is with a grade of C or higher. This course is equivalent to a second course required. Instruction will be provided in the in high school algebra. Topics include use of the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Offered S. polynomials and rational expressions and Prerequisite: MATH 0030 with a grade of C

114 Century College 2017–2018 Mathematics Department Course Flow Char t Start at your course placement level. Consult with your academic advisor / counselor or mathematics department for assistance.

Course Placement Test

MATH 1000 (1 cr) Medical Dosages Calculations MATH 0030 (5 cr) Introductory Algebra with Geometry MATH 0060 MATH 1015 (5 cr) (5 cr) Algebra Applied Math Fundamentals for General Education MATH 0070 (5 cr) Intermediate Algebra

MATH 0090 (2 cr) MATH 1030 (3 cr) MATH 1050 (3 cr) MATH 1025 (4 cr) Introductory MATH 1060 (4 cr) Math for Finite Math Statistics Trigonometry College Algebra I Liberal Arts

Math 90 is highly recommended for students MATH 1062 (5 cr) MATH 1070 (4 cr) who need Math 1062 but College Algebra II Survey of never had a Trig class with Trigonometry Calculus

MATH 1081 (5 cr) Single Variable Calculus I

MATH 1082 (5 cr) Single Variable Calculus II

The 2000 level courses may be taken in any order and concurrently

MATH 2081 (5 cr) MATH 2082 (5 cr) MATH 2025 (4 cr) Multivariable Linear Algebra Probability and Calculus and Differential Statistics Euations

Finite Mathematics grade of C or higher, or assessment score equations. Course content will also cover MATH 1050 3 Credits placement in MATH 1050. Recommendation: linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, and MnTC: Goal 04 Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 absolute value inequalities; systems of linear This is an introductory course providing or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 or equations and inequalities, including basic examples of how mathematics is applied in RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. matrix methods; data analysis, regression, business, science, and social science. Topics and modeling. A graphing calculator is College Algebra I include applications of linear equations, required. Instruction will be provided in the MATH 1061 4 Credits use of the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Note: MATH matrix algebra, linear programming, MnTC: Goal 04 mathematics of finance, counting techniques, 1061 College Algebra I is the prerequisite probability, and Markov chains. Use of a This is a college-level algebra course. for MATH 1070 Survey of Calculus. MATH scientific or graphing calculator is required Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, 1061 College Algebra I is also one of the (see instructor for acceptable models). rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, prerequisites for MATH 1062 College Algebra Offered S. Prerequisite: MATH 70 with a and absolute value functions, graphs and II with Trigonometry which is the prerequisite

651.779.3300 115 7 Course Descriptions for MATH 1081 Calculus I. MnTC Goal 4 or higher, or assessment score placement of data using a software package and/or Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in MATH 1070. Restriction: Credit will not the TI-83/84 series calculator, is required. in MATH 1061, or completion of MATH 0070 be granted for both MATH 1070 and MATH Prerequisite: MATH 1082 with a grade of with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: 1081. Recommendation: Assessment score C or higher. Recommendation: Assessment If MATH 0070 was completed with a grade placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, of C or higher, then MATH 0090 is an completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 additional recommendation for MATH 1062. with a grade of C or higher. with a grade of C or higher. Take MATH 0090 prior to or concurrently with MATH 1061. If initial assessment score Single Variable Calculus I Multivariable Calculus placement was into MATH 1061, then MATH MATH 1081 5 Credits MATH 2081 5 Credits MnTC: Goal 04 0090 is NOT a prerequisite for MATH 1062. This course is intended for students majoring Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, This is the first course in the two-semester in chemistry, engineering, physics, science, or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 sequence of Single Variable Calculus. mathematics, mathematics education, and with a grade of C or higher. Topics include functions of a single variable, computer science. Topics include vectors limits and continuity, differentiation, in 3-space, vector functions, functions of College Algebra II with Trigonometry antidifferentiation, and integration of two or more variables, partial derivatives, MATH 1062 5 Credits algebraic and transcendental functions and the chain rule; applications to max/min MnTC: Goal 04 with associated applications in each problems, double and triple integrals; change This course is the second course of a area. A graphing calculator is required. of variable; polar and spherical coordinates; two-semester sequence for students planning Instruction will be provided in the use of integration on curves and surfaces; vector to take MATH 1081 Calculus I. Topics include the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Offered F, S. fields and the theorems of Green, Gauss, right triangle trigonometry, trigonometric Prerequisite: MATH 1062 with a grade of C and Stokes. Use of a 3-D graphing calculator, functions of any real number, graphs of or higher, or assessment score placement such as a TI-Nspire, is required. Limited trigonometric functions, trigonometric in MATH 1081. Restriction: Credit will not use of a computer algebra system will be equations and identities, and inverse be granted for both MATH 1070 and MATH made. Offered F, S. Prerequisite: MATH 1082 trigonometric functions. Course content will 1081. Recommendation: Assessment score with a grade of C or higher, or Instructor also cover systems of non-linear equations placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or consent. Recommendation: Assessment and inequalities, sequences and series, completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, parametric equations, polar coordinates, with a grade of C or higher. or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 conic sections, and basic vector operations. with a grade of C or higher. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction Single Variable Calculus II will be provided in the use of the TI-83/ MATH 1082 5 Credits Linear Algebra and Differential MnTC: Goal 04 TI-84 calculator. Prerequisite: Assessment Equations score placement into MATH 1062 or higher, This course is the second course of the MATH 2082 5 Credits or MATH 1061 with a grade of C or higher. two-semester sequence of single variable This course is intended for students majoring Recommendation: Assessment score calculus. Topics include applications of the in chemistry, engineering, physics, science, placement in RDNG 1000, or completion of definite integral, techniques of integration, mathematics, mathematics education, and RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C numerical integration, improper integrals, computer science. This is a basic course in or higher. infinite series, elementary differential Differential Equations including ordinary equations, parametric curves, and polar differential equations, matrix formulation of Survey of Calculus curves. A graphing calculator is required. linear systems, the nonhomogeneous case, MATH 1070 4 Credits Instruction will be provided in the use of variation of parameters, and undetermined MnTC: Goal 04 the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Prerequisite: coefficients. The companion topics from This course is designed for those who need MATH 1081 with a grade of C or higher. Linear Algebra include vector spaces, only an introduction to calculus. Topics Recommendation: Assessment score independence, bases, linear transformations, include limits and continuity, derivatives, placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or and eigenvectors. Use of a 3-D graphing differentials, indefinite integrals, definite completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 calculator, such as a TI-Nspire, is required. integrals, exponential and logarithmic with a grade of C or higher. Limited use of a computer algebra system functions, techniques of integration, will be made. Offered S. Prerequisite: MATH applications of differential and integral Probability and Statistics with Calculus 1082 with a grade of C or higher, or Instructor MATH 2025 4 Credits calculus, integral tables, functions of two consent. Recommendation: Assessment variables, partial derivatives, maxima and This calculus-based course is intended for score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, minima, and applied problems. A graphing students majoring in statistics, mathematics, or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 calculator is required. Instruction will be computer science, and some engineering with a grade of C or higher. provided in the use of the TI-83/TI- programs. Topics include descriptive 84 calculator. Students planning to take statistics, probability, probability distributions more than one semester of calculus for discrete and continuous random should begin with MATH 1081. Offered S. variables, joint probability distributions, point Prerequisite: MATH 1061 with a grade of C estimation, and inferences based on one and two samples. Analysis and interpretation 116 Century College 2017–2018 communications, medical terminology related filing, banking, bookkeeping, payroll, Medical Assistant to topical content and anatomical descriptors. ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, The student will perform vital signs, chart insurance claims processing, and health care documentation, medical histories, patient law and ethics. The student will complete Laboratory Techniques I draping and positioning, and prepare patients computerized PM and EMR exercises and MEDA 1001 5 Credits for physical examination and assessments. simulations of tasks completed in a medical This course is designed for persons interested Topics also include the importance of practice integrating the above topics. in pursuing a career in medical assisting. It therapeutic communication, professionalism Prerequisite(s): CAPL 1010 or CSCI 1020 with introduces diagnostic procedures routinely and cultural diversity. Students must be able a grade of C or higher, and HLTH 1001 with performed in the physician’s office laboratory, to perform physical tasks to complete course a grade of C or higher. Assessment score including the collection and preparation of requirements. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 1001 placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of appropriate specimens, federal guidelines, with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 1024 RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C safety, quality control, electrocardiography OR BIOL 2031 AND 2032. Assessment score or higher. Arithmetic assessment score of 64 (ECG), emergencies and first aid procedures, placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of or higher or elementary algebra assessment microbiological testing and routine urinalysis. RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C score of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ The student will focus on identifying ways or higher. Arithmetic assessment score of 64 ACT score placement into MATH 0070 or to prevent transmission of disease, and the or higher or elementary algebra assessment above OR completion of MATH 0030 or MATH legal and ethical responsibilities for the score of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ 0060 with a grade of C or higher. We strongly health care professional. Students must be ACT score placement into MATH 0070 or encourage students who score below 64 to able to perform physical tasks to complete above OR completion of MATH 0030 or 0060 meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss course requirements. Prerequisite: HLTH 1001 with a grade of C or higher. We strongly their review and course options PRIOR to with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 1024 OR encourage students who score below 64 to Math assessment retesting or registering for BIOL 2031 AND 2032. Arithmetic assessment meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss a Math course. score of 64 or higher or elementary algebra their review and course options PRIOR to Pharmacology for Medical Assistants assessment score of 76 or higher OR Math assessment retesting or registering MEDA 1030 3 Credits assessment score/ACT score placement into for a MATH course. Restriction: Must be MATH 0070 or above OR completion of MATH accepted into the Medical Assistant Program. This course is designed for persons interested 0030 or 0060 with a grade of C or higher. We in pursuing a career as a medical assistant or strongly encourage students who score below Clinical Assisting II those entering or currently enrolled in a health 64 to meet with an advisor or counselor to MEDA 1012 5 Credits related program. This course focuses on the discuss their review and course options prior This course is designed for persons interested principles of pharmacology and administration to Math assessment retesting or registering in pursuing a career in Medical Assisting. of medications relating to the medical for a MATH course. Restriction: Must be Students will prepare patients for physical assisting profession. Course content includes accepted into the Medical Assistant Program. and medical specialty examinations and the classification, use, action, side effects, simulate assisting healthcare provider with contraindications, and routes of administration Laboratory Techniques II examinations of the various body systems. of drugs most commonly administered and MEDA 1002 5 Credits Students will prepare, administer and prescribed in the medical office. Emphasis This course is a continuation of physician’s document injections. Content will also cover is placed on the medical assistant’ s role in office laboratory procedures, including the importance of nutrition, exercise and the calculation, preparation, administration, phlebotomy, hematology procedures, healthy living. Students must be able to and documentation in the patients medical blood chemistries, and specialty laboratory perform physical tasks to complete course record of various medications. Students will tests. Students will prepare patients and requirements. Prerequisite(s): MEDA 1001 be required to show competency by returned assist the physician with office/ambulatory and MEDA 1011 with grades of C or higher demonstrations on all skills taught in this surgery followed by sanitizing, disinfecting and concurrently enrolled in MEDA 1002. MN course. Prerequisite: Assessment score and sterilizing surgical/office instruments Human Services background study with no placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of and equipment. Students must be able to restrictions. Current CPR certification required RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C perform physical tasks to complete course either through American Heart Association- or higher. Arithmetic assessment score of 64 requirements. Prerequisite(s): MEDA 1001 (BLS for Healthcare Providers), or American or higher OR elementary algebra assessment and 1011 with grades of C or higher and Red Cross-(Professional Rescuer). Restriction: score of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ concurrently enrolled in MEDA 1012. Must be accepted into the Medical Assistant ACT score placement into MATH 0070 or Restriction: Must be accepted into the Program. above OR completion of MATH 0030 or 0060 Medical Assistant Program. with a grade of C or higher. We strongly Administrative Procedures for Medical encourage students who score below 64 to Clinical Assisting I Assistants meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss MEDA 1011 5 Credits MEDA 1020 4 Credits their review and course options PRIOR to This course is designed for persons interested This course introduces common manual and Math assessment retesting or registering for in pursuing a career in medical assisting. computerized office procedures associated a MATH course; BIOL 1024 OR BIOL 2031 AND This course will address the medical with a clinical practice. Topics include 2032; HLTH 1001 with a grade of C or higher. assisting profession, healthcare settings, reception and telephone management, Must be a current Medical Assistant, a current history of medicine, coping mechanisms and appointment scheduling, mail processing, MEDA major, or have Instructor consent.

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Recommendation: MATH 1000 Restriction: credit up to four times. Prerequisite(s): An Must have prior experience playing a wind or Must be a current Medical Assistant, a current audition or an interview with the director is percussion instrument. MEDA major, or Instructor consent. required. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 1000 or Instructor consent. Century Guitar Ensemble Medical Assistant Clinical Externship MUSC 1018 1 Credits MEDA 1780 6 Credits Century Chamber Orchestra The Century Guitar Ensemble rehearses This course provides students with learning MUSC 1010 1 Credits and performs a variety of guitar ensemble experiences in administrative, clinical, and The Century Chamber Orchestra rehearses music in concerts during the academic year. laboratory procedures through performance and performs a wide variety of orchestral The primary objective of the ensemble is to in selected physicians offices and clinics. music in a series of concerts during the develop the musician’s ensemble playing The 300 hour externship is unpaid. Students academic year. The primary object of the ability and their understanding of classical must be able to perform physical tasks to ensemble is to develop the musicians’ guitar technique and ensemble literature. complete course requirements. Prerequisite(s): ensemble playing ability and their Students must provide their own nylon string All program requirements must be completed understanding of orchestral technique and classical guitar. Students may take this prior to externship. Instructors signature literature. The ensemble is open to musicians course for academic credit up to four times. required. MN Human Services background with previous performing experience. Note: Registration for guitar ensemble may study with no restrictions. Current CPR Students may take this course for academic be done as an activity for academic credit certification required either through credit up to four times. Note: Registration or through Continuing Education. Additional American Heart Association - (BLS for for orchestra may be done as an activity rehearsal time may be scheduled for the Healthcare Providers), or American Red Cross for academic credit or through Continuing week of each performance. Prerequisite: An -(Professional Rescuer). Recommendation(s): Education. Additional rehearsal time may be interview and audition with the instructor. The student should obtain their Limited scheduled for the week of each performance. Recommendation: Ability to read standard Radiographer X-ray Operators License through Prerequisite: An interview and audition with notation on the guitar. the State of Minnesota. the instructor. Century Piano Ensemble Popular Styles Ensemble MUSC 1019 1 Credits MUSC 1012 1 Credits Students in the Century Piano Ensemble Music The Popular Styles Ensemble rehearses rehearse and perform a wide variety of and performs music in a variety of popular piano ensemble music in concerts during styles, such as rock, pop, blues, jazz, and the academic year. The primary objective Century College Choir more. Students explore popular music of the ensemble is to further develop each MUSC 1000 1 Credits styles through rehearsal and performance musician’s ensemble playing, collaborative of representative repertoire, and develop skills, and performing skills through the study The Century College Choir is a vocal skills in improvisation, arranging, and group of the diverse repertoire for piano ensemble. ensemble that sings a variety of choral leadership. The ensemble is open to students Students may take this course for academic literature. Concerts are presented each with prior experience singing and/or playing credit up to four times. Note: Registration for semester. No previous singing experience or an instrument. Students may take this piano ensemble may be done as an activity audition is required. Some special evening course for academic credit up to four times. for academic credit or through Continuing rehearsals are required as scheduled by Prerequisite: An interview and audition with Education. Additional rehearsal time may be the director. Students may take this course the instructor is required. scheduled for the week of each performance. for academic credit up to four times. Note: Prerequisite: An interview and audition Registration for choir may be done as an Century Concert Band with the instructor. Recommendation: Sight activity for academic credit or through MUSC 1015 1 Credits reading skills and the ability to perform on Continuing Education. The Century Concert Band is a musical the piano at the intermediate level or higher. Century Chamber Singers ensemble dedicated the study and Beginning Group Piano MUSC 1005 1 Credits performance of quality band literature. The music performed is from a wide variety of MUSC 1020 2 Credits Designed as an advanced opportunity in styles ranging from the Baroque period to the This course is group instruction for students choral performance, the Century Chamber music of today. The objective of this course with little or no previous keyboard experience. Singers is open to students and community is to expand students’ understanding and Basic skills in sight reading, chording, musicians with previous singing experience. enjoyment of music through the performance harmonization, and technique are learned. A wide variety of music is performed and at and study of music of various periods and Students must practice outside of class time least one major choral concert is presented styles. The membership in the band includes to successfully complete this course. each semester. Some special evening students and community members. Students rehearsals are required as scheduled by the may take this course for academic credit up Intermediate Group Piano director. Registration for Chamber Singers to four times. Note: Registration for band may MUSC 1025 2 Credits may be done as an activity for academic be done as an activity for academic credit or This course is group instruction for students credit or through Continuing Education. through Continuing Education. Prerequisite: with some piano background and for those Students may take this course for academic who have successfully completed Beginning

118 Century College 2017–2018 Group Piano. Students must practice outside Introduction to Music Notation intervals and transposition, chords, cadences, of class time to successfully complete this Software non-chord tones, and melodic structure. course. MUSC 1050 1 Credits Students will apply music theory concepts This course introduces the basics of by analyzing music examples and by writing Class Piano for Music Majors and playing short music compositions. MUSC 1026 2 Credits music notation software and applies this knowledge to various musical activities, Prerequisite(s): Music AFA students must This course is primarily intended for students using industry-standard music notation be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 1071 or pursuing the AFA degree in music. This software. Activities include creating Instructor consent. course provides group instruction to develop professional-quality written scores, basic keyboard and musicianship skills Music Theory II generating MIDI files for sequencing MUSC 1062 3 Credits for students enrolled in Music Theory, Ear and editing, combining music with other Training, and/or who have experience reading media, and surveying other music software This course is the continuation of Music and performing music. Skills to be developed programs. Prerequisite: Basic note-reading Theory I (MUSC 1061). The course focuses are sight reading, technique, harmonization, ability and experience with computers. on music texture, two- and four-part voice transposition, improvisation, and performing leading, harmonic progressions, a variety of simple piano literature. Students must Music Industry Topics and Careers seventh chords, and modulation. Students practice outside of class time to successfully MUSC 1055 3 Credits will apply music theory concepts by analyzing complete this course. Recommendation: This course is an introduction to the music examples and by writing music Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 1061/1071 or music industry. Topics include publishing, compositions. Prerequisite: MUSC 1061 and 2061/2071. recording, arts management, copyright concurrent enrollment in MUSC 1072, or issues and the impact of technology on Instructor consent. Fundamentals of Music the music industry. Marketing strategies, MUSC 1030 3 Credits Ear Training I MnTC: Goal 06 entrepreneurial skills and career MUSC 1071 2 Credits opportunities are also covered. This course Fundamentals of Music is an introduction is designed for music majors and students This course is designed to help the music to basic music theory. The course covers considering a career in the music industry. student strengthen their musical abilities concepts such as tonality, rhythm, scales and through focused listening and sight singing. harmony, and explores various musical styles Songwriting It is intended for all students who desire such as classical, popular, blues, jazz and MUSC 1060 3 Credits a deeper understanding of music. Topics folk. This course serves as an introduction to MnTC: Goals 06 include ear training and sight singing on music theory for general students or for those This course is an introduction to the basic melodies in major and minor keys, considering a career in music. theory, craft, and practice of songwriting. and learning to recognize, write and sing Topics include: song structure, style and basic melodic and rhythmic examples and Enjoyment of Classical Music type, musical elements (rhythm, melody, harmonic progressions. This course applies MUSC 1035 3 Credits harmony and instrumentation), lyric many of the concepts learned concurrently in MnTC: Goal 06 writing and collaboration, the basics of Music Theory I (MUSC 1061). Prerequisite: Enjoyment of Classical Music is a survey of arranging, producing, and marketing songs, Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 1061 or Western classical music from the Middle and performance elements. Songs from Instructor consent. Ages in Europe to the present in Europe various traditions, past and present, will and North America. The course explores be studied as examples. Activities include Ear Training II various musical styles and forms, including song analysis, writing exercises, completion MUSC 1072 2 Credits orchestral, choral and chamber music. of original songs, and presentation and/or This course is the continuation of Ear There is an emphasis on focused listening, performance of songs. Recommendation: Training I (MUSC 1071). The course is with the purpose of enhancing the ability Basic note-reading ability and/or experience designed to further help the music student to understand and appreciate music. Note: playing an instrument. strengthen their musical abilities through Attendance at a classical concert outside of focused listening and sight singing. Topics class time may be required. Music Theory I include ear training and sight singing on MUSC 1061 3 Credits advanced melodies in major and minor keys, Popular Music in American Society MnTC: Goal 06 and learning to recognize, write and sing MUSC 1045 3 Credits This course is designed to help any student advanced melodic and rhythmic examples MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 develop the analytical and compositional and harmonic progressions. This course This course surveys the history of American skills necessary for a more complete applies many of the concepts learned popular music from the 1950s to the present. understanding of music. This course also concurrently in Music Theory II (MUSC 1062). The course examines the development serves as a first course in the Music Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUSC of various music styles, such as rock and Theory sequence for music students. 1062 or Instructor consent. hip-hop, and explores the relationship The course focuses on melody, harmony, between cultural trends and popular music. rhythm, and musical structure and explores Private Instrumental Notable recordings and musicians will be various musical styles including classical, MUSC 2011 1 Credits studied. popular, blues, jazz, and folk. Topics This course is individual instruction in include notation, scales and modes, keys, learning to play a woodwind, brass, string, or

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Romantic, Impressionist, or Modern periods will be studied. The students progress will be reviewed at the end of each semester by the music faculty (jury). Students may take this course for academic credit up to four times. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Private Voice MUSC 2041 1 Credits This course is individual instruction for elective credit. The emphasis of this course is on proper voice function in speaking and singing through basic techniques including correct posture, breath management, free tone production, proper diction, and expression. The student’s needs and interests will determine the selection of music literature. Students may repeat this course up to four times and receive academic credit. Private Voice-Advanced MUSC 2042 2 Credits This course focuses on vocal development for the advanced singer. A variety of vocal literature will be studied. The students percussion instrument. The student’s needs needs and interests will determine the progress will be reviewed at the end of each and interests will determine the selection of selection of music literature. Students may semester by the music faculty (jury). Students music literature. Students may repeat this repeat this course up to four times and may take this course for academic credit course up to four times and receive academic receive academic credit. up to four times. Prerequisite(s): Instructor credit. consent. Private Guitar-Advanced Private Instrumental-Advanced MUSC 2022 2 Credits World Music MUSC 2012 2 Credits This course is the study of the guitar for MUSC 2051 3 Credits This course is individual instruction on a the advanced player. Depending on the MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 woodwind, brass, string, or percussion students needs and interests, this course instrument for the advanced player. The will have a Classical, Jazz, or Rock and Blues This course introduces students to traditional students progress will be reviewed at the end emphasis. The students progress will be music from a variety of cultures, such as of each semester by the music faculty (jury). reviewed at the end of each semester by the India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Ghana, Students may take this course for academic music faculty (jury). Students may take this Zimbabwe, and the Middle East. The course credit up to four times. Prerequisite: course for academic credit up to four times. also examines the relationships between Instructor consent. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. American popular music and non-Western societies. There is an emphasis on focused Beginning Group Guitar Private Piano listening, with the purpose of enhancing the MUSC 2020 2 Credits MUSC 2031 1 Credits ability to appreciate and understand music. Group instruction for students with little or This course is individual piano instruction Advanced Music Theory I no previous guitar instruction. Basic skills in for elective credit. The focus of the course MUSC 2061 3 Credits chords, strumming, finger picking, harmony/ is on the development of elementary theory, improvisation, music reading and and intermediate keyboard skills with This course is the continuation of Music guitar technique. Practice outside class is an emphasis on technique, theory and Theory II (MUSC 1062). It is an advanced necessary for completion of this course. interpretation of musical styles. The student’s study of chromatic harmony including Students must provide their own guitar. needs and interests will determine the borrowed chords, Neapolitan 6th chords, Offered F, S. Restriction: Students already selection of music literature. Students may augmented 6th chords, extended chords, proficient in the areas listed in the course repeat this course up to four times and altered dominants, and chromatic mediants. description should register for individual receive academic credit. Students will apply advanced music theory instruction. concepts by analyzing music examples and Private Piano-Advanced by writing music compositions. Prerequisite: Private Guitar MUSC 2032 2 Credits MUSC 1062; concurrent enrollment in MUSC MUSC 2021 1 Credits This course focuses on the development of 2071, or Instructor consent. This course is individual instruction in advanced keyboard skills. Standard classical learning to play the guitar. The student’s literature from the Baroque, Classical,

120 Century College 2017–2018 Advanced Music Theory II MUSC 1071, or Instructor consent. learning about self-health, as well as holistic MUSC 2062 3 Credits client health practices. Students learn to Music History II: 1800 Through Present access and apply research evidence to guide This course is the continuation of Advanced MUSC 2082 3 Credits Music Theory I (MUSC 2061). It is an safe preventative care. The student will advanced study of form in music including This course will study the development of incorporate communication and growth and binary and ternary form, two-voice 18th Western classical music from 1800 to the development theory in a caring and culturally Century counterpoint, the fugue, variation Present. Students will examine the lives and sensitive manner. The student will work technique, sonata form, and rondo form. works of notable composers, the changing as an ethical member of multi-disciplinary Students will apply advanced music theory role of music in Western civilization, the teams giving and receiving feedback about concepts by analyzing music examples and advancement of music theory, and the performance and use reflective thinking by writing music compositions. Prerequisite: development of music styles and genres. about their practice. Within the context of MUSC 2061; concurrent enrollment in MUSC Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 2081 with the nursing process, populations studied will 2072, or Instructor consent. a grade of C or higher, or Instructor consent. include children, adults, older adults and Restriction: Open only to students who are the family experiencing a normal pregnancy. Advanced Ear Training I able to read music. Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing MUSC 2071 2 Credits program, BIOL 2031 with a grade of C or This course is a continuation of Ear Training higher, PSYC 1020, PSYC 1041, COMM 1031 II (MUSC 1072). It is designed to help the or COMM 1041 or COMM 1051, General music student strengthen their advanced Nursing Education Electives - 8 credits, Completion musical abilities through focused listening of NURS 2750 or concurrent enrollment, and sight singing. Topics include advanced Completion of BIOL 2032 with a grade melodies (chromaticism, non-harmonic tones), Directed Study in Nursing of C or higher or concurrent enrollment advanced rhythms (syncopation, asymmetrical NURS 1028 1-4 Credits Recommendation: Computer skills are rhythms, dotted rhythms) and advanced chord This course provides opportunity for directed essential. progressions (7th chords, applied dominants, study in nursing theory and/or lab and modulation). This course applies many of the clinical for nursing students in the classroom, Transition to the Professional Nurse concepts learned concurrently in Advanced long term care, community, or acute care NURS 2720 4 Credits Music Theory I (MUSC 2061). Prerequisite: settings. The course content is individualized This course is designed to expand the Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 2061 or based on an assessment of each student’s knowledge and skills of the LPN and Instructor consent. learning needs. Focus of the course will be Paramedic as they transition to the demonstration of competency in identified professional role within nursing. Emphasis Advanced Ear Training II learning goals related to safe, holistic nursing is placed on health promotion through the MUSC 2072 2 Credits care. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing lifespan and incorporates theories related This course is the continuation of Advanced Program and consent of the Nursing Program to evidence-based practice, quality and Ear Training I (MUSC 2071). It is a Director. safety, communication, collaboration, clinical continuation of the advanced study of focused decision-making/reasoning, informatics, listening and sight singing. Topics include Clinical Specialty Focus assessment, caring, and health- illness advanced melodies (suspensions), advanced NURS 2025 1-4 Credits continuum. Prerequisites: Admission to the rhythms (double dotting, polyrhythms, This course provides an opportunity to nursing program, Licensure as a Practical meter shifts), advanced chord progressions increase knowledge and nursing skills within Nurse in the State of Minnesota or equivalent (diminished 7th chords, Neapolitan 6th a specialized lab or clinical setting utilizing licensure in any state in the U.S., or Certified chords, augmented 6th chords) and extended the Nursing Learning Resource Center, acute as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP), harmony. This course further applies concepts care or community settings. The course builds and/or State Certified as a Paramedic (may learned in Advanced Music Theory I (MUSC upon content taught within the Nursing be in any state in the U.S. but must be to a 2061), and learned concurrently in Advanced Program while providing the opportunity to level equivalent to National Registration), Music Theory II (MUSC 2062). Prerequisite: expand experiential learning and go beyond BIOL 2031 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 2062 or the basics in a specialized field of nursing. 1020, PSYC 1041, COMM 1031 or COMM Instructor consent. Prerequisite Successful completion of at least 1041 or COMM 1051, General Education one nursing course, concurrent enrollment Electives 8 credits, Completion of NURS Music History I: Antiquity Through 1800 in the Nursing Program, Healthcare Provider 2750 or concurrent enrollment, Completion MUSC 2081 3 Credits CPR certification, background clearance, of BIOL 2032 with a grade of C or higher or This course explores the development of required immunizations, and Instructor concurrent enrollment Recommendation: Western classical music from antiquity consent. Computer skills are essential. through 1800. Students will examine the lives and works of notable composers, Foundations of Nursing - Health Nutrition and the Role of the the changing role of music in Western Promotion Professional Nurse civilization, the advancement of music NURS 2700 9 Credits NURS 2750 2 Credits theory, and the development of music styles This course introduces the student to the role This course introduces the student to the and genres. Prerequisite: Completion of or of the professional nurse. The emphasis on role of the nurse in promoting and supporting concurrent enrollment in MUSC 1061 and health promotion across the lifespan includes 651.779.3300 121 7 Course Descriptions nutritional health. Emphasis is on the role or higher, BIOL 2032 with a grade of C or the selected topics addressed in Acute & nutrition plays in health promotion/prevention higher Recommendation: Computer skills are Complex Care to provide a comprehensive of illness, recovery from acute illness and/ essential. understanding of disease processes. or management of chronic illness. Students Prerequisites: NURS 2800 with a grade of learn to access evidence to support healthy Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing I C or higher, NURS 2820 with a grade of C nutritional choices that reduce risk factors NURS 2850 2 Credits or higher, NURS 2850 with a grade of C or for disease and/or illness across the lifespan. This course introduces a holistic perspective higher, BIOL 2035 with a grade of C or higher, Students explore how culture, ethnicity, of pathophysiological processes and NURS 2900 with a grade of C or higher or socio-economic status, nutritional trends the disruption in normal body function. concurrent enrollment, NURS 2950 with a and controversies, and integrative therapies Emphasis will be on objective and subjective grade of C or higher or concurrent enrollment influence the nutritional health of the client. manifestations of common chronic health Recommendation: Computer skills are Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing problems resulting from environmental, essential. program, BIOL 2031 with a grade of C or genetic, and stress-related maladaptations higher, PSYC 1020, PSYC 1041, COMM 1031 to provide a foundation for nursing care. Nursing Leadership I or COMM 1041 or COMM 1051, General This course complements selected topics NURS 2950 3 Credits Education Electives 8 credits, Completion of addressed in Chronicity and End of Life to This course focuses on prioritization, NURS 2700 or 2720 or concurrent enrollment, provide a comprehensive understanding of delegation, and supervision of nursing care completion of BIOL 2032 with a grade disease processes. Prerequisites: NURS of clients across the lifespan. Healthcare of C or higher or concurrent enrollment, 2700 or NURS 2720 with a grade of C or policy, finance, and regulatory environment Recommendation: Computer skills are higher, NURS 2750 with a grade of C or issues are analyzed. Emphasis is on planning, essential. higher, BIOL 2032 with a grade of C or higher, collaborating and coordinating care for Completion of BIOL 2035 with a grade of C or individuals and groups across the care Chronic and Palliative Care higher or concurrent enrollment, Completion continuum. Prerequisites: NURS 2800 with a NURS 2800 7 Credits of NURS 2800 or concurrent enrollment grade of C or higher, NURS 2820 with a grade This course focuses on the nursing care Recommendation: Computer skills are of C or higher, NURS 2850 with a grade of C of clients experiencing chronic illness essential. or higher, Recommendation: Computer skills and/or end of life. Emphasis is placed on are essential. understanding the lived experience of Acute and Complex Care clients and families. Ethical issues related to NURS 2900 7 Credits advocacy, self-determination, and autonomy This course focuses on the nursing care of are explored. Evidence-based practice clients experiencing acute disruptions of Office Technology is used to support appropriate focused health and/or end of life issues. Emphasis is assessments and management of care of placed on understanding and application of clients experiencing concurrent illnesses/ theory and skills required to provide nursing Keyboarding co-morbidities. Prerequisites: NURS 2700 care to clients with complex and/or unstable OFFT 0093 2 Credits conditions. Evidence-based practice is used or NURS 2720 with a grade of C or higher, This course develops basic keyboarding to support appropriate focused assessments, NURS 2750 with a grade of C or higher, BIOL techniques and skills using a computer. The and effective, efficient nursing interventions. 2032 with a grade of C or higher, Completion emphasis will be learning the touch method Knowledge of life span, developmental factors, of NURS 2850 with a grade of C or higher of keying the alphabetic keys. In addition cultural variables and legal aspects of care or concurrent enrollment, Completion of emphasis will be on using proper keyboarding guide the ethical decision making in delivery of BIOL 2035 with a grade of C or higher or technique to develop speed and accuracy on care. Prerequisites: NURS 2800 with a grade concurrent enrollment Recommendation: alphabetic material and the numeric keypad. Computer skills are essential. of C or higher, NURS 2820 with a grade of C or higher, NURS 2850 with a grade of C or Document Formatting Essentials Pharmacology and the Role of the higher, BIOL 2035 with a grade of C or higher, OFFT 1001 1 Credits Professional Nurse Completion of NURS 2920 with a grade of C or This hands-on course will cover the NURS 2820 3 Credits higher or concurrent enrollment, Completion formatting of educational, business, and This course introduces theoretical concepts of NURS 2950 with a grade of C or higher personal documents. The students will create that enable students to provide safe and or concurrent enrollment Recommendation: professional looking memos/e-mails, letters, effective care related to pharmaceuticals Computer skills are essential. reports and tables. Prerequisite: OFFT 0093 or and natural products to diverse clients equivalent or Instructor consent. across the lifespan. A framework is Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing II presented for approaching the study NURS 2920 2 Credits Speech Recognition of pharmacotherapeutics including This course will facilitate ongoing critical OFFT 1002 1 Credits pharmaceutical research and regulation, thinking and analysis of pathophysiological This course is designed to prepare students quality and safety, major drug classifications, concepts. Emphasis will be on interpretation to use speech- and clinical management. Prerequisites: and prioritization of data resulting from recognition technology to produce business NURS 2700 or NURS 2720 with a grade of environmental, genetic, and stress-related documents in corporate and medical office C or higher, NURS 2750 with a grade of C maladaptations. This course complements settings. This course is valuable for new

122 Century College 2017–2018 students and individuals who wish to update focus is on medical terminology as it Medicaid, managed care, and other their skills. Prerequisite: OFFT 1001 or relates to healthcare documentation with insurance policies, hospital and clinic billing equivalent, or Instructor consent. an emphasis on word-building techniques, procedures, auditing and compliance, and usage, and spelling. Instructor consent is collection procedures. Prerequisite: OFFT Independent Study required. Prerequisite: Assessment score 2006 and OFFT 2010; Arithmetic assessment OFFT 1790 Credits placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of score of 64 or higher or elementary algebra The intent of this course is to allow flexibility RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of assessment score of 76 or higher OR in providing learning experiences to meet C or higher. Instructor consent required for assessment score/ACT score placement into the unique needs of the individual. This registration to verify program prerequisites MATH 0070 or above OR completion MATH will include specific assignments that have been met. Recommendation: BIOL 1024, 0030 or MATH 0060 with a grade of C or are customized/designed for the student. CAPL 1023, and ENGL 1021 with grades of C higher, or Instructor consent. We strongly Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor and Dean. or higher. encourage students who score below 64 to meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss Records Classification Systems Medical Office: Disease Concepts OFFT 2000 3 Credits their review and course options PRIOR to OFFT 2012 2 Credits Math assessment retesting or registering for This course presents techniques for the This course is intended for students a MATH course. control of records and information with interested in medical office careers. It is emphasis on the four basic methods of filing-- an overview of the language and nature of ICD Coding alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject. disease and its treatment. Students will study OFFT 2031 3 Credits Students will investigate and practice how disease conditions organized by body systems Medical coders use their medical knowledge to implement, maintain, and justify a records for effective medical documentations. to ensure adherence to insurance management system storing, retrieving, Prerequisite: OFFT 2006, concurrent requirements and federal regulations. and transferring records. Legal and ethical enrollment in OFFT 2010 or equivalent, This course is the first in a series. It is an issues regarding records management (hard or Instructor consent. Recommendation: introduction to basic coding guidelines for copy, electronic, image, magnetic and optical Concurrent enrollment in OFFT 2013 and OFFT International Classification of Diseases (ICD). media) will be covered. Current database 2041. The course focuses on how to code using software is used in this course. Prerequisite: the current ICD code set and guidelines for CAPL 1010 or CSCI 1020, database skills, or Medical Office: Pharmacology and Lab usage. Prerequisite: BIOL 1024, OFFT 2010, Instructor consent. Medicine OFFT 2012, OFFT 2013, and OFFT 2050 with OFFT 2013 2 Credits grades of C or higher. Medical Office Fundamentals This course is intended for students OFFT 2006 3 Credits interested in medical office careers. It is a CPT-4 Coding This course introduces students to the system-by-system overview of the principles OFFT 2032 3 Credits healthcare office environment. Topics and language of pharmacology and laboratory Medical coders use their medical knowledge covered in the course include professional medicine, including drugs and drug classes, to ensure adherence to insurance organization guidelines, organization diagnostic tests, indications, techniques, requirements and federal regulations. of healthcare facilities, and the role of expressions of values, and significance of This course is the first in a series. It is an healthcare office personnel. Students will be findings for effective medical documentation. introduction to basic medical procedural exposed to the various medical specialties Prerequisite: OFFT 2006, concurrent enrollment coding guidelines. Student will focus on and the language of each specialty. Use in OFFT 2010 or equivalents, or Instructor basic Current Procedural Terminology-4 of medical reference materials will be consent. Recommendation: Concurrent (CPT-4) coding (Anesthesia, E&M, Surgical, incorporated, along with an introduction of enrollment in OFFT 2012 and OFFT 2041. Pathology/Laboratory, Radiology and medical records, and medicolegal ethics. Medicine) and Healthcare Procedural Coding Students will focus on preparing patient Electronic Health Records System (HCPCS) codes. Prerequisite: BIOL OFFT 2021 3 Credits records, billing, telephone procedures, 1024, OFFT 2010, OFFT 2012, OFFT 2013, and appointments, professional reports, and This course is intended for students OFFT 2050 with grades of C or higher. medical meetings. Instructor consent is interested in healthcare careers. Students required. Prerequisite: Assessment score will focus on practical applications and Advanced Coding placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of hands-on exercises using an electronic health OFFT 2035 3 Credits RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of record (EHR) that will be transferable to many Students will apply codes to advanced C or higher. Instructor consent required for prominent EHR systems currently in use in medical case studies, using ICD-10 CM/ registration to verify program prerequisites medical clinics. Prerequisite: OFFT 2006, OFFT PCS. Topics will include compliance, have been met. Recommendation: BIOL 1024, 2010, or equivalents, or Instructor consent. diagnosis codes, procedural codes, CAPL 1023, and ENGL 1021 with grades of C DSM-IV, computerized encoding systems, Medical Office: Insurance and Billing reimbursement, and code linkage. or higher. OFFT 2030 3 Credits Prerequisite: OFFT 2031 and OFFT 2032 with Medical Office Terminology This course introduces the student to grades of C or higher, or Instructor consent. OFFT 2010 3 Credits insurance and billing procedures for the This course is intended for students medical office. Topics include insurance interested in medical office careers. The requirements related to Medicare and 651.779.3300 123 7 Course Descriptions

Healthcare Documentation challenging work environment. The student safety practices and habits required by Fundamentals will be exposed to patterns of work, current the profession. Students become familiar OFFT 2041 3 Credits technology, skills, and abilities necessary with the tools, equipment, materials, and This course introduces transcription and to succeed in the workplace. Students will components commonly used in orthotic and editing of basic healthcare documentation. create an electronic portfolio. Prerequisite: prosthetic fabrication. Lab work concentrates It incorporates skills in English language, CAPL 1010 or Instructor consent. on basic metal-working skills necessary technology, medical knowledge, proofreading, to fabricate a properly functioning device. Office Technology Capstone Prerequisite: Assessment score placement editing, and research. Prerequisite: OFFT 2099 3 Credits Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 in RDNG 0950 or completion of RDNG 0900 or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 This course reinforces and applies previously with a grade of C or higher. with a grade of C or higher. CAPL 1010 learned skills to complete complex and integrated business projects such as Foot Orthosis Fabrication and Shoe and OFFT 2010 with a grade of C or higher, Modifications concurrent enrollment, or Instructor consent. itineraries, newsletters, expense reports, forms and other business-related tasks. OPCA 1020 3 Credits Healthcare Documentation Capstone Students will complete business documents This hands-on laboratory experience focuses OFFT 2044 3 Credits using multiple software applications and on repairing and modifying shoes, correcting In this course, students will be transcribing apply critical thinking and problem-solving tracings of the lower limb, fabricating original healthcare dictation using advanced skills in realistic business situations. stirrups, and attaching them to the patients proofreading, editing, and research skills, Prerequisite: CAPL 1010 and CAPL 1023 or shoes. The student will also fabricate while meeting progressively demanding Instructor consent. custom-molded foot orthoses to control and accuracy and productivity standards. support the patients foot. Prerequisite: OPCA Office Technology Internship 1010 or concurrent enrollment. Emphasis will be on the current professional OFFT 2780 1-3 Credits style guidelines and medical editing practice. This course is designed to provide students Metal Orthoses Fabrication This course assists in preparing the student OPCA 1030 4 Credits for the registered healthcare documentation with the opportunity to apply knowledge specialist (RHDS) credentialing exam. and skills learned in the Office Technology This course focuses on the theories and Prerequisite: OFFT 2041 with a grade of C or area. Students will gain work experience in skills required for the fabrication of the basic higher or Instructor consent. a professional environment while applying metal ankle-foot orthoses, knee-ankle-foot a variety of communication, business, and orthoses, and wrist-hand orthoses. Students Introduction to Health Information technical skills. Prerequisite: Instructor interpret various orthotic prescriptions to OFFT 2050 3 Credits consent. create one-of-a-kind orthotic devices in the This course is an introduction to the laboratory setting. Prerequisite: OPCA 1020 Medical Office Practicum or concurrent enrollment. organization, analysis, and use of health OFFT 2783 1-3 Credits information used in ambulatory, acute, and This course is an unpaid internship designed Leatherwork for Lower-Limb Orthoses long-term care facilities. Topics will include OPCA 1040 3 Credits data collection, structure and use of health to provide a realistic occupational experience information. Healthcare data sets, data in the medical office. The administrative This course concentrates on fabricating storage, retrieval, monitoring and compliance and coding tracks require 2 credits (80 leather cuffs and closures, corrective reporting will also be discussed. Prerequisite: hours) of work experience. The transcription T-straps, and knee control pads. These CAPL 1010 and OFFT 2010 with grades of C track requires 3 credits (120 hours) of work components are essential parts of the lower or higher. experience. Students must be in their final limb orthosis to hold the limb in a secure and semester before graduation. A Minnesota functional position. Prerequisite: OPCA 1030 Health Information Office Management Human Services background study with or concurrent enrollment. OFFT 2054 3 Credits no restrictions is required. Preference will be given to medical office diploma or AAS Thermoplastic Orthoses In this course students will examine the skills OPCA 1050 4 Credits necessary to manage a health information students. Prerequisites: Instructor consent. office. Topics will include workflow Students must be in their final semester. In this course students practice skills processes, leadership, teamwork, budgeting, necessary to vacuum form thermoplastic and managing employees. Prerequisite: OFFT over a variety of plaster models to create 2050 with a grade of C or higher. acceptable orthoses. Practical skills include Orthotic and Prosthetic negative wraps, creating positive plaster Administrative Office Procedures models and the addition of metal components OFFT 2055 3 Credits Clinical Applications which are contoured and aligned to finish Todays business employee must be the orthoses. Prerequisite: OPCA 1040 or knowledgeable about the concepts and concurrent enrollment. Introduction to the Orthotic and procedures basic to the information Trans-Tibial Exoskeletal Fabrications Prosthetic Lab management, problem solving, and OPCA 1060 4 Credits communication tasks that are performed OPCA 1010 2 Credits This course covers the trans-tibial prosthetic in businesses. This course addresses the This course introduces the roles within the measurement forms,soft inserts and administrative professionals role in this orthotic and prosthetic profession and the

124 Century College 2017–2018 lamination techniques in trans-tibial socket and specialized coding and billing. Special the upper extremity. Prerequisite: OPCA 2020 fabrications. This course will introduce emphasis will be placed on developing the with a grade of C or higher or concurrent students to various suspension systems, background knowledge for Medicare billing enrollment. static alignment, alignment duplication, system specific to orthotics, prosthetics shaping and finishing techniques of trans- and pedorthics. Prerequisite: Assessment Clinical Applications of Spinal Orthoses tibial prostheses. Prerequisite: OPCA 1050 or score placement into RDNG 1000 or OPCA 2040 4 Credits concurrent enrollment. completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 This course will focus on identification of with a grade of C or higher or Instructor spinal pathologies in order to determine Trans-Tibial Endoskeletal Fabrications consent. Recommendation: Medical Office proper orthotic treatment. This will include OPCA 1070 3 Credits Support Certificate or concurrently enrolled measurement, casting, and fitting of This course covers socket lamination or current employment in an orthotic, pre-made and custom fabricated spinal utilizing vacuum techniques. Students will prosthetic or pedorthic office with employer orthoses designed to treat related spinal fabricate a variety of suspension systems. recommendation. pathologies. Students concentrate on The students will also finish and assemble the specific fitting criteria and orthosis the endoskeletal prosthesis for delivery Clinical Applications of Lower Extremity selection to achieve the goal of functional to a patient. Prerequisite: OPCA 1060 or Foot Orthoses biomechanical control of the affected concurrent enrollment. OPCA 2010 4 Credits trunk segments. Fitting sessions with This course concentrates on the effects of patient models will include post-operative Trans-Femoral Fabrications disease, trauma and malformation of the body jackets, metal and plastic spinal OPCA 1080 3 Credits foot complex related to functional loss in orthoses, soft corsets, and cervical devices. This course covers anatomy of trans-femoral the foot and ankle. The students will design, Prerequisite: OPCA 2030 with a grade of C or amputations and trans-femoral prosthetic fabricate, and fit functional and supportive higher or concurrent enrollment. measurement forms. This course prepares orthotic devices. The student will formulate a students for shaping and finish lamination treatment plan based on patient evaluation. Clinical Applications of Trans-Tibial procedures of trans-femoral prostheses Prerequisite: OPCA 1095 with a grade of C or Prostheses l and assembly of trans-femoral prostheses. higher or Instructor consent and BIOL 1020 OPCA 2050 3 Credits Prerequisite: OPCA 1070 or concurrent and PHYS 1020 with a grade of C or higher. This course identifies the role and essential enrollment. Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 patient management skills of the Prosthetist. or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C Basic structure and function of the Trans-Radial/Humeral Fabrications musculoskeletal system will be covered. This OPCA 1090 4 Credits or higher, and assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 or course focuses on the lower limb, trans-tibial This course introduces students to upper- RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. patient evaluation and casting techniques. limb amputation anatomy and upper-limb Also included are normal human locomotion measurement forms. Students will identify Clinical Applications of Lower Extremity and the biomechanics of the trans-tibial upper-limb components used in the prosthetic Orthoses amputee. Patient recordkeeping, fabrication, industry and fabricate a long trans-radial, OPCA 2020 4 Credits and static and dynamic alignment of standard short trans-radial, and trans-humeral During this course, students focus on the trans-tibial prostheses. The student will fit prostheses. Prerequisite: OPCA 1080 or pathological effects of disease, trauma, and various trans-tibial type prostheses with a concurrent enrollment. malformation of the lower limb related to variety of modular components. Prerequisite: Orthotic Fitter/Prefabricated Orthoses functional loss. Students will concentrate OPCA 2040 with a grade of C or higher or OPCA 1095 4 Credits on patient evaluation, casting, measurement concurrent enrollment. acquisition, and management skills to This course will cover human gait and the successfully fabricate and fit several different Clinical Applications of Trans-Tibial biomechanics of gait. The student will also types of lower limb orthoses. The patient’s Prostheses II study human anatomy and pathologies gait is analyzed using a video gait lab to OPCA 2060 4 Credits that relate to the spine, lower and upper evaluate orthotic function and outcomes. This course will focus on trans-tibial extremities. They will learn to select and fit Prerequisite: OPCA 2010 with a grade of C or casting techniques with variations in socket all classifications of prefabricated orthotic higher or concurrent enrollment. designs and suspensions. It also covers devices to these pathologies. Prerequisite: the biomechanics of the trans-tibial limb, OPCA 1090 or concurrent enrollment. Clinical Applications of Upper Extremity recordkeeping, fabrication, and static Orthoses and dynamic alignment of the trans-tibial Orthotic and Prosthetic Office Specialist OPCA 2030 3 Credits OPCA 1110 3 Credits prostheses. The students will fit various During this course, the student will identify trans-tibial type prostheses with a variety This course focuses on developing knowledge pathology of the upper-limb, followed by of modular components. Prerequisite: and skills required to work in offices identification of specific pathologies related OPCA 2050 with a grade of C or higher or and manufacturing focused on orthotic, to functional loss in order to determine proper concurrent enrollment. prosthetic, or pedorthic patients and products. orthotic treatment. This process includes Topics include the orthotic, prosthetic, and evaluation of the patient and fabricating the pedorthic profession, terminology used basic orthoses to control specific joints of within the industry, HIPAA, ethical behavior,

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Clinical Applications of Trans-Femoral technician and the safety practices and Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses Fabrication Prostheses habits required by the profession. Students ORTE 1070 5 Credits OPCA 2070 4 Credits will be presented with the tools, equipment, The focus of this course is the requisite This course focuses on the characteristics of materials, and components commonly used skills for proper layout and correction for a trans-femoral amputation surgery, functional in orthotic fabrication. Lab work concentrates knee-ankle-foot orthoses and hip-knee-ankle- anatomy, and biomechanics. This course on basic metal-working skills necessary foot orthoses. Lab work consists of introduces the suction socket which is the to fabricate a properly functioning orthotic fabrication of three types of knee-ankle-foot most common trans-femoral suspension device. orthoses, with and without tibial torsion and used in prosthetic design. Students will Spinal Orthoses Fabrication growth extension. Prerequisite: ORTE 1060 or evaluate, measure, and mold a patient. ORTE 1030 5 Credits concurrently enrolled. Students will fabricate, statically align and dynamically align trans-femoral prosthesis This course concentrates on identification of Leatherwork for Lower-Limb Orthoses with a fluid-controlled knee device. This spinal anatomy and interpretation of spinal ORTE 2000 4 Credits course also covers knee disarticulation, orthometry assessment forms. Students This course concentrates on fabricating hip disarticulation, and hemi-pelvectomy fabricate three types of spinal orthoses leather cuffs and closures, corrective prostheses. Prerequisite: OPCA 2060 with a that cover and control specific areas of the T-straps, and knee control pads, which are grade of C or higher or concurrent enrollment. spine. Students also focus on application all essential parts of the lower limb orthosis of appropriate covering materials to ensure to hold the limb in a secure and functional Clinical Applications of Upper Limb patient comfort and utility. Prerequisite: ORTE position. Prerequisite: ORTE 1070 or Prostheses 1020 or concurrent enrollment. concurrently enrolled. OPCA 2080 4 Credits Foot Orthosis Fabrication and Shoe This course involves evaluating, measuring, Thermoplastic Orthoses Modification/Repair ORTE 2010 4 Credits recording patient information, and making ORTE 1040 3 Credits a mold for trans-radial and trans- humeral In this course students practice skills prosthesis. Students will fabricate and fit the This course covers the biomechanical necessary to accurately vacuum form trans-radial and trans-humeral prosthesis. principles of the foot and ankle as they thermoplastic over a variety of plaster models This course will also cover variations in respond to the effects of shoe modification to create acceptable orthoses. Practical skills upper limb socket design, review basic upper and external forces generated by the include making negative wraps, creating limb muscular/skeletal anatomy, as well as application of an orthotic device. This positive plaster models, and adding metal identify components and material science hands-on laboratory experience focuses components contoured and aligned to finish for upper-limb fabrication. Prerequisite: on repairing and modifying prescription the orthoses. Prerequisite: ORTE 2000 or OPCA 2070 with a grade of C or higher or orthopedic shoes along with fabricating concurrently enrolled. concurrent enrollment. prescribed custom-molded foot orthoses to control and support the structure of the Upper-Limb Fabrication Clinical Applications Practicum foot. Prerequisite: ORTE 1030 or concurrently ORTE 2020 4 Credits OPCA 2090 2-8 Credits enrolled. This course concentrates on identification of This practicum provides students with the skeletal structure, joints and landmarks Stirrup Layout and Fabrication of the hand, wrist, and forearm. The opportunities to apply the theories and skills ORTE 1050 3 Credits learned in the program in an approved clinical course covers the identification of various setting with actual patient contact. Practicum This course introduces the musculoskeletal types of upper-extremity orthoses and the students work under the direct supervision system and examines body movements and interpretation of upper-extremity orthometry of a Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist or planes that divide the human body. In the forms. Students fabricate both metal and Certified Assistant preceptor in an approved laboratory setting, students integrate this plastic hand and wrist-hand orthoses to professional facility. In addition, students theoretical knowledge with practical orthotic specific prescription from measurements and are observed periodically on site by a theory to correct a tracing of the lower-limb plaster models of the upper extremities in Century College program instructor who also and fabricate a stirrup, shaping and attaching the orthotics lab. Prerequisite: ORTE 2010 or confers with facility supervisors/preceptors. it to the patient’s shoe to accommodate concurrently enrolled. Prerequisite: OPCA 2080 with a grade of C or ankle deformities. Prerequisite: ORTE 1040 or higher or concurrent enrollment. concurrent enrollment. Orthotic Technician Clinical ORTE 2780 4 Credits Ankle-Foot Orthoses Fabrication During this 120-hour orthotic clinical, ORTE 1060 3 Credits students are placed in an orthotic facility or Orthotic Technology This course focuses on the theories and department. This clinical experience provides skills required for the fabrication of ankle- opportunities to apply theory and skills foot orthoses both with and without tibial learned in the program. All student work is torsion. Students interpret various orthotic Introduction to the Orthotic Lab and performed under the direct supervision of prescriptions to create one-of-a-kind orthotic a certified orthotist or clinical supervisor in Basic Hand Skills devices in the laboratory setting. Prerequisite: ORTE 1020 5 Credits each clinical facility. Prerequisite: Completion ORTE 1050 or concurrently enrolled. of all ORTE program curriculum and Instructor This course introduces the role of the orthotic consent. 126 Century College 2017–2018 Functional Anatomy and Pathology of the Pedorthic Foot and Ankle Philosophy PEDO 1050 3 Credits This course explores the relationship Therapeutic Shoe Fitter between mechanical principles and forces Introduction to Western Philosophy PEDO 1020 3 Credits affecting human locomotion. The course PHIL 1021 3 Credits This course introduces the role of expands into the study of pathological gait MnTC: Goal 06 the Pedorthist as a member of the and functional loss impacting orthotic design For over 2500 years philosophy has been rehabilitation team. The student will look for the foot and ankle. The student will also concerned with an understanding of one’s at the relationship between the different concentrate on the effects of disease, trauma self, one’s world, one’s relationship with professional organizations and credentialing and malformation of the foot and ankle. others, and one’s place in the world. requirements. In this course, students will Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in Philosophy integrates the findings of other look at the effects of disease and trauma RDNG 0950 or above, or completion of RDNG disciplines and examines them in broader related to functional loss in the foot and 0900 with a grade of C or higher. PEDO 1040 philosophical perspectives. Students will be ankle. Students will concentrate on patient or concurrent enrollment. introduced to the concerns and questions evaluation, measurement acquisition, of philosophy through a variety of readings, and management skills to successfully fit Clinical Applications of Foot Orthoses both historical and contemporary and therapeutic shoes and over the counter PEDO 1060 3 Credits mainly from a Western perspective. The (OTC) foot orthoses and foot care products. In this course, the student will look at the areas of philosophy that this course may Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in effects of disease, trauma and malformation cover: general introduction to philosophy, RDNG 0950 or completion of RDNG 0900 with of the foot complex related to functional philosophical argumentation, epistemology, a grade of C or higher. MN Human Services loss in the foot and ankle. Students will metaphysics, ethics and the historical background study with no restrictions will be concentrate on patient evaluation, casting, development of the discipline of philosophy. required. measurement acquisition, and management Prerequisite: An assessment score placement skills to design, fabricate, and fit functional in RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of Shoe Modifications and supportive orthotic devices. The student RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of PEDO 1030 3 Credits will formulate a treatment plan based on C or higher. Recommendation: Assessment This course covers the tools, equipment, patient evaluation. Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion and materials commonly used in pedorthic score placement in RDNG 0950 or above, of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. fabrication. The student will also be or completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade introduced to the biomechanical principles of of C or higher. PEDO 1050 or concurrent Introduction to Eastern Philosophy the foot and ankle as they respond to external enrollment. MN Human Services background PHIL 1025 3 Credits forces generated by shoe modifications. This study with no restrictions will be required. MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 hands-on laboratory experience focuses on “Who am I?” “How should I live?” “What modifying prescription orthopedic shoes. Clinical Applications of Prefabricated is real?” “What can I know?” These are Prerequisite: Assessment score placement Ankle-Foot Orthoses the perennial questions that philosophy in RDNG 0950 or above, or completion of PEDO 1070 3 Credits has asked and answered for thousands of RDNG 0900 with a grade of C or higher. This course will cover human gait and the years and will be the basis of this course. PEDO 1020 or concurrent enrollment. MN biomechanics of gait. Students will also study Students will be introduced to these concerns Human Services background study with no human anatomy and pathologies that relate and questions of Eastern philosophy (East restrictions will be required. to the lower extremities. Students will select India - Hinduism and Buddhism, China - and fit all classifications of prefabricated Confucianism and Daoism, and perhaps Fabrication of Functional and A.F.O. devices to these pathologies as it Japan) through a variety of readings both Accommodative Orthoses relates to the pedorthic scope of practice. historical and contemporary. The areas PEDO 1040 3 Credits Prerequisite: Assessment score placement of philosophy that this course may cover This hands-on laboratory experience focuses in RDNG 0950 or above, or completion of are general introduction to philosophy, on fabricating prescribed custom-molded RDNG 0900 with a grade of C or higher. philosophical argumentation, epistemology, foot orthoses to control and support the PEDO 1060 or concurrent enrollment. MN metaphysics, ethics, and the historical structure of the foot. The student will design Human Services background study with no development of the discipline of Eastern and fabricate these orthoses from common restrictions will be required. philosophy. Prerequisite: An assessment materials used in the pedorthic practice. score placement in RDNG 1000 or above, or Student will fit foot orthosis in footwear. completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with Prerequisite: Assessment score placement a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: An in RDNG 0950 or above, or completion of assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, RDNG 0900 with a grade of C or higher. or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of PEDO 1030 or concurrent enrollment. MN C or higher. Human Services background study with no restrictions will be required.

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Ethics reading skills, and a better understanding of PHIL 1031 3 Credits how to craft well-reasoned writing. Physical Education MnTC: Goals 06 & 09 World Religions This course will examine questions of what PHIL 1051 3 Credits Personal Safety and Self Defense is morally right and wrong. Theoretical MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 questions such as “what makes an action PE 1004 1 Credits morally right or wrong?”, “what type of moral This course is an introduction to the major This course covers how to empower yourself character should a person have?” and “are world religions. The course will focus on by developing the psychological and physical there correct answers to moral questions?” the historical formation of the religions and skills to avoid and/or escape physical assault, will be studied. Included in the course will be those who founded them. It will also focus on harassment, and dangerous situations. Equip the study of ethical theory and the application their scriptures, practices and the ways each yourself with new approaches to bystander of ethical theory to modern moral problems. religion answers the fundamental questions intervention. You will practice physical Prerequisite: An assessment score placement concerning the nature of reality, purpose in techniques of basic striking and kicking, in RDNG 1000 or above, or completion of life, ethics and death. Recommendation: An shifting, blocking, and releasing. Additional RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, course topics include: analysis and prevention C or higher; assessment score placement in or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 of dangerous situations, victim behavior, ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL 0090 with with a grade of C or higher; assessment score characteristics of attackers, domestic violence a grade of C or higher. placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of and sexual harassment/violence. ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. Biomedical Ethics Bowling PHIL 1035 3 Credits Environmental Ethics PE 1005 1 Credits PHIL 2032 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 06 & 09 This course introduces the basic strategies MnTC: Goals 06 & 10 This course, intended for all students, of bowling. Topics will include the history provides background material in basic ethical This course covers moral aspects of the of bowling, scoring, selection and care theories, principles, and decision-making relationship between human beings and the of equipment, etiquette, fundamental guidelines used in health care ethics. It environment. Environmental Ethics covers techniques, and rules. Students will be examines moral issues confronting health ethical theory and applies ethical theory to responsible for shoe rental, lane fees and care consumers, practitioners, and patients. the question of whether the environment is transportation to the bowling facility. It emphasizes the philosophical analysis of inherently valuable, or whether it is valuable Shooting Sports moral reasoning on specific topics such as only because it is useful to human beings? PE 1008 2 Credits truth-telling, confidentiality, human cloning, Topics may include whether we have a duty medical research, abortion, transplantation, to preserve wild spaces, whether animals The course is designed for prospective allocation of resources, and euthanasia. have rights, and the ethical implications shooting sports enthusiasts with little or no Readings are selected from contemporary of modern methods of food production. experience, as well as those with experience, literature in bioethics. Prerequisite: An This course is suitable for all students. who wish to attain an understanding of assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or beginning fundamentals and safety in or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 higher. Recommendation: Completion of 12 shooting sports. The following shooting with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: college-level credits. styles are covered in the course: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Hand Guns and Black Powder. An assessment score placement in ENGL Philosophy of Religion Students will have the opportunity to shoot 1021, or completion of ENGL 0090 with a PHIL 2051 3 Credits at a regulation outdoor course. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher. MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 Must be 18 or older, and must obtain a Introduction to Logic Religion is one of the most powerful forces “permit to purchase” certificate from local PHIL 1041 3 Credits that has influenced human identity and police department to continue in the course. MnTC: Goal 04 history. Philosophy of religion addresses what Local police department is determined by This course introduces students to the is believed by religious, non-religious, and student’s home address. formal study of reasoning using the concepts anti-religious people and what grounds they Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and techniques of symbolic logic. Topics have for their beliefs. Topics may include PE 1009 1 Credits covered include representing the underlying definitions of religion, characteristics of the logical structure of English sentences and ultimate reality, the role and limits of reason This course will introduce Brazilian Jiu arguments, testing whether arguments in religion, evil, life after death, and religious Jitsu (BJJ) as a form of self-defense and have good form, identifying valid and invalid pluralism. This course will address such lifetime wellness activity for those with argument forms, and recognizing common issues from both the Western and Eastern little or no self-defense experience, as examples of bad reasoning. While it can be perspectives. Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 with a well as those with experience. We will abstract and challenging, learning symbolic grade of C or higher. Recommendation: PHIL cover basic knowledge and skills needed logic does have its practical side: it may lead 1051 or PHIL 1025 or another PHIL course. for a progressive skill building approach to a deeper appreciation of the uses and with an emphasis on proper technique, abuses of language, more careful and critical mobility, pressure, and leverage awareness. Intended for those interested in establishing

128 Century College 2017–2018 a foundational knowledge of BJJ, or for or skiing options. Using the American Yoga those who would like to learn self-defense Teaching System (ATS), classes are split into PE 1064 1 Credits utilizing ground techniques. An emphasis will appropriate skill levels, beginning through This course introduces students to the be placed on history, culture, and etiquette. advanced. Students are responsible for their fundamental philosophies, skills, techniques Students are responsible for transportation to transportation to the Adventure Park, lift fees, and terms of yoga. Emphasis is placed on an off-campus training studio. and equipment. the performance of yoga postures, breathing Badminton Recreational Volleyball exercises, meditation, and relaxation PE 1010 1 Credits PE 1030 1 Credits techniques. Note: Students should furnish their own yoga mats. This course introduces students to basic This course introduces students to the social badminton skills, techniques, and rules for as well as the competitive aspects of the Step Aerobics singles and doubles play. Emphasis will be game of volleyball. The course includes PE 1065 2 Credits placed on the development of strokes, serves, instruction in fundamental skills, techniques, This course is designed for students offensive and defensive strategies, as well as rules, and strategies of team play. Emphasis interested in developing cardiovascular an appreciation for badminton as a lifetime will be on skill development for the fitness through step aerobics. The course also activity. recreational player. Sand volleyball is also includes the development of muscle strength, offered as weather permits. Golf muscle endurance, and flexibility as part of a PE 1015 1 Credits Rock Climbing healthy lifestyle. This course presents the fundamentals PE 1040 2 Credits Fitness Walking of golf, including selection and care of This course introduces students to artificial PE 1067 2 Credits equipment, etiquette, scoring and playing and natural rock climbing as a lifetime activity. This course focuses on individual on a golf course. This course is intended for Topics include techniques, safety, etiquette, improvement in cardiovascular fitness beginners and students who have not had and equipment selection and care. The class through fitness walking, while emphasizing formal golf instruction although students culminates in a climbing field trip at local exercise as a part of a healthy lifestyle. of all ages and abilities are welcome. climbing area. Students are required to provide Students will develop a personal walking Students are responsible for green fees and some equipment and are responsible for their program based on current fitness levels and transportation to off-campus sites. transportation to the off-campus sites. fitness principles. Flexibility and muscular Social Dance Boot Camp strength and endurance exercises are also PE 1016 1 Credits PE 1051 1 Credits incorporated into exercise programs. In this course students will participate in the Challenge yourself with a variety of boot Fitness for Life following types of dance: folk, square, line, camp style indoor and outdoor workouts PE 1070 2 Credits country, salsa, swing, hip-hop, and ballroom. consisting of circuit training, interval training, This course is designed for students Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals plyometrics, flexibility, cardiovascular and interested in participating in group fitness of dance and various dance styles. This class resistance training activities within an activities as a means of improving their is intended for beginning dancers of all ages encouraging group setting. Recommendation: fitness level. Emphasis is placed on using who have not had formal instruction. Student is currently physically active. exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. Fit for Duty Personal Fitness Students will participate in a variety of PE 1017 1 Credits PE 1060 2 Credits circuit, cardiovascular, and resistance training activities within a group setting. This course is designed for Law Enforcement This course is for students interested in students or students in career fields that developing a personal exercise program Weight Training require a higher level of fitness. Coursework based on their own fitness level as part PE 1075 2 Credits helps students prepare to meet the physical of a healthy lifestyle. The personal fitness This course is for students interested in fitness standards for their chosen career. program will incorporate the health-related developing a resistance training program Students participate in workouts to prepare components of physical fitness. Emphasis based on their own fitness level and skill as for their professional physical fitness is placed on the personal development of part of a healthy lifestyle. Emphasis is placed assessments and to maintain a requisite fitness, based on individualized goals. on the development of muscle strength and fitness level to perform professional duties. endurance, based on personal goals. The course also covers healthy lifestyle Aerobic Exercise habits as way to decrease health risks and PE 1063 2 Credits Internship: Sports Facility/Operations improve quality of life. A fitness class in understanding the principles Management applied to aerobic exercise as a means of PE 1780 1-12 Credits Winter Downhill Sports achieving weight loss and cardiovascular This course provides students an opportunity PE 1021 1 Credits conditioning. Emphasis also placed on muscle to apply knowledge and skills learned in This course introduces students to Winter strength and endurance and development of the Sports Management program. Students Downhill Sports as a lifetime activity. flexibility. A variety of aerobic activities will will work in operational roles at facilities Students will select from snowboarding be offered. Offered F, S. while applying a variety of communication, technical, and time management skills.

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Internship positions must be held in some Intercollegiate Men’s Baseball I team and have consent of the instructor or facet of the sports facility management PE 2094 1 Credits athletic director. Students must be eligible industry, and approved by the program This course is designed for students who based on the National Junior College Athletic coordinator. May be repeated with program participate on the intercollegiate baseball Association (NJCAA) rules. coordinator’s consent. Prerequisite: Instructor team. This course offers advanced skill consent. Internship: Sports Management instruction as well as intercollegiate PE 2780 1-12 Credits experience. Prerequisite: Must be a member Introduction to Sports Management This course provides students with the PE 2080 3 Credits of intercollegiate baseball team and have Instructor consent or athletic director. opportunity to apply knowledge and skills This course introduces students to the field Students must be eligible based on the learned in the Sports Management program. of sports management and the numerous National Junior College Athletic Association Students will work in a professional career opportunities available over the (NJCAA) rules. environment while applying a variety of wide spectrum of the sports management, human relations, communication, sales recreation, and entertainment industry. Intercollegiate Men’s Soccer II and/or marketing and operation/event Emphasis will be placed on examining the job PE 2095 1 Credits management skills. Internship positions responsibilities and competencies required This course is designed for students who must be held within some facet of the sports of the various areas of sports management participate on the intercollegiate men’s management or recreation industries. May be and recreation. The course may also soccer team. This course offers advanced repeated with program coordinator’s consent. interest students going into event planning/ skill instruction as well as intercollegiate Prerequisite: Instructor consent. management, tourism, marketing, or sports- experience. Prerequisite(s): Must be a related businesses. Special Topics: Boot Camp member of intercollegiate men’s soccer PE 2790 1-3 Credits team and have Instructor consent or athletic Intercollegiate Men’s Soccer I This course is designed for students PE 2091 1 Credits director. Student must be eligible based on the National Junior College Athletic interested in participating in high intensity This course is for students who participate Association (NJCAA) rules. group fitness activities as a means of on the intercollegiate men’s soccer team. improving their fitness level. Students will This course offers advanced skill instruction Intercollegiate Women’s Soccer II participate in a variety of boot camp style as well as intercollegiate experience. PE 2096 1 Credits indoor and outdoor workouts consisting of Prerequisite: Must be a member of This course is designed for students who circuit training, interval training, plyometrics, intercollegiate men’s soccer team and participate on the intercollegiate women’s flexibility, cardiovascular, and resistance have Instructor consent or athletic director. soccer team. This course offers advanced training activities. Students must be eligible based on the skill instruction as well as intercollegiate National Junior College Athletic Association experience. Prerequisite(s): Must be a (NJCAA) rules. member of intercollegiate women’s soccer Physics Intercollegiate Women’s Soccer I team and have Instructor consent or athletic PE 2092 1 Credits director. Student must be eligible based on the National Junior College Athletic This course is for students who participate Association (NJCAA) rules. Physics Concepts on the intercollegiate women’s soccer PHYS 1020 4 Credits team. This course offers advanced skill Intercollegiate Women’s Softball II MnTC: Goal 03 instruction as well as intercollegiate PE 2097 1 Credits This course serves as an introduction to the experience. Prerequisite: Must be a member This course is for students who participate basic concepts of physics: motion, force, of intercollegiate women’s soccer team and on the intercollegiate women’s softball team. energy, momentum, and rotations. Additional have Instructor consent or athletic director. This course offers advanced skill instruction topics in physics may be included at the Students must be eligible based on the as well as intercollegiate experience. discretion of the instructor including (for National Junior College Athletic Association Prerequisite(s): Must be a member of example) fluid dynamics or the modern study (NJCAA) rules. intercollegiate softball team and have of matter. The course is a problem-solving Intercollegiate Women’s Softball I consent of the instructor or athletic director. course, but the focus is on the concepts of PE 2093 1 Credits Students must be eligible based on the physics rather than on detailed quantitative National Junior College Athletic Association analysis. This course is intended for students This course is for students who participate (NJCAA) rules. on the intercollegiate women’s softball who have not had a recent course in physics team. This course offers advanced skill Intercollegiate Men’s Baseball II at the high school or college level. The instruction as well as intercollegiate PE 2098 1 Credits laboratory associated with this course experience. Prerequisite: Must be a member This course is designed for students who emphasizes measurement, interpretation of of intercollegiate women’s softball team and participate on the intercollegiate baseball data, and synthesis of results. Prerequisite: have Instructor consent or athletic director. team for a second season. This course Assessment score placement in MATH 0070 Students must be eligible based on the offers advanced skill instruction as well as or above or completion of MATH 0030 or National Junior College Athletic Association intercollegiate experience. Prerequisite(s): MATH 0060 with a grade of C or higher. (NJCAA) rules. Must be a member of intercollegiate baseball

130 Century College 2017–2018 Astronomy Concepts in MATH 1061 or above, or completion of Quantum Theory. The emphasis of this PHYS 1030 3 Credits MATH 0090 or MATH 1015 with a grade of C course will be on giving students a thorough MnTC: Goal 03 or higher, or concurrent enrollment in MATH understanding of these two complex Astronomy Concepts offers an overview of 0090 or MATH 1015. topics as well as helping students gain an the science of the cosmos. The course covers understanding of how these two theories General Physics II a wide variety of topics: the Earth-Moon-Sun apply to atomic and molecular structure and PHYS 1042 5 Credits to condensed matter physics. Other topics system, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and MnTC: Goal 03 cosmology. The course is purely conceptual. such as nuclear physics, elementary particles Mathematical expressions are used only in This course is a continuation of PHYS physics, or astrophysics may also be covered. a conceptual way to express relationships 1041, introducing many of the remaining Prerequisite: PHYS 1082, MATH 1082. between various astronomical and physics topics in classical physics. This course ideas. Students will write research papers on in general physics introduces the topics approved topics in astronomy throughout the of thermodynamics, optics, waves, and semester. Lab-like activities afford students electricity. It includes a computer-based Political Science the opportunity to make observations that laboratory component where students collect, allow them to interpret and refine their own analyze, and interpret data. Prerequisite: models of how the cosmos is put together. Completion of PHYS 1041 with a grade of C Introduction to Political Science Restriction: Closed to students who have or higher. POLS 1020 3 Credits completed PHYS 1070 or PHYS 1035. Introductory Physics I MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 This course introduces the discipline of Observational Astronomy PHYS 1081 5 Credits political science. It will survey the political PHYS 1035 3 Credits MnTC: Goal 03 science subfields of political behavior, MnTC: Goal 03 This course is the first of a comprehensive comparative government, international Observational Astronomy introduces the two-semester sequence in introductory physics. The topics of kinematics, vectors, relations and political theory. Key concepts student to the basic ideas of astronomy in such as power, the state, conflict, ideology, the context of measurement and analysis. rotational motion, gravity, energy, and oscillatory motion are introduced at the level nationalism, and political violence are Students will be offered the chance to make examined. Structure and change in observations on a variety of astronomical of calculus. The course presents these topics as a foundation for further studies in science democratic and non-democratic governments topics, such as lunar observations, are emphasized. unaided-eye observations of the stars, and while at the same time developing problem- indirect observations of solar phenomena. solving skills that will be useful for students American Government The lecture part of the class links these in practically any endeavor they choose POLS 1031 3 Credits observations to their scientific foundation to undertake. Prerequisite: MATH 1081 or MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 concurrent enrollment. Recommendation: as well as introducing the student to the The course examines the political process in High school physics or PHYS 1020. methods of analysis that will be used to the United States of America. It pays special draw conclusions from their observations. Introductory Physics II attention to patterns of citizen participation, This is a laboratory course that makes use of PHYS 1082 5 Credits political parties and interest groups, and student observations of celestial phenomena. MnTC: Goal 03 the cultural and constitutional basis of the Prerequisite: Assessment score placement This course is the second course in a American political system. It also reviews in MATH 0070 or higher or completion of comprehensive two-semester sequence in the major governmental institutions involved MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 with a grade of C introductory physics. The topics of wave in the making of public policy in the United or higher. Restriction: Closed to students who motion, geometric optics, and electricity States. These institutions include the have completed PHYS 1070 or PHYS 1030. and magnetism are introduced at the level presidency, congress, and the federal courts. General Physics I of calculus. The course presents these State and Local Government PHYS 1041 5 Credits topics as a foundation for further studies in POLS 1033 3 Credits MnTC: Goal 03 science while at the same time developing MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 problem-solving skills that will be useful for This is the first course in a sequence that This course introduces students to the students in practically any endeavor they introduces the topics of mechanics using dynamic world of state and local politics. choose to undertake. Prerequisite: Successful the mathematical techniques of algebra It’s primary focus is on state constitutions, completion of PHYS 1081. MATH 1082 or and trigonometry. Students will investigate political parties and interest groups, voting concurrent enrollment. kinematics, forces, momentum, circular and elections, state legislatures, governors motion, work/energy, and rotational Modern Physics and mayors, and state courts. This course dynamics. The course is problem-based, PHYS 2081 4 Credits also gives special attention to Minnesota focusing on quantitative analysis of physics Modern physics is the study of physics since state politics, history, and culture. problems. It includes a computer-based the turn of the twentieth century. The two laboratory component in which students great theories of twentieth century physics will collect, analyze, and interpret data. are Einstein’s Theory of Relativity and the Prerequisite: Assessment score placement

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Constitutional Law POLS 1035 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 This course examines the development of constitutional principles, judicial review, commerce powers, executive action, civil rights and liberties, and the pivotal role of the U.S. Supreme Court in maintaining the checks and balances of our Federal system of government. This course is intended for all students, and it is of special interest for students interested in government and political science. Internship: Political Science POLS 1780 1-3 Credits This course provides an opportunity for students to intern with a state legislator, government agency, political organization, or nonprofit agency. The course is designed to enhance learning by putting to use the knowledge students have already attained and also building on that knowledge and skill-set. The individual competencies will vary from internship to internship depending upon the agency site. Prerequisite: Permission of faculty Trans-Tibial Socket Inserts, Alignment Anatomy of Trans-Femoral Amputations coordinator and completion of or concurrent and Duplication PRTE 1070 3 Credits enrollment in POLS 1031 or POLS 1033. PRTE 1040 3 Credits This course focuses on duplicating This course concentrates on fabrication procedures for making a Patellar tendon- techniques for trans-tibial socket inserts and bearing (PTB) prosthesis. Students shape and patellar tendon-bearing (PTB) waist belts with laminate the prosthesis, as well as finish and Prosthetic Technology suspension attachments. In the lab, students assemble the PTB prosthesis for delivery to place PTB sockets into extension blocks, a patient. This course also covers anatomy statically align and assemble them, and of trans-femoral, knee and hip disarticulation Introduction to Prosthetics practice procedures for duplicating proper amputations, the prosthetic measurement PRTE 1020 3 Credits PTB alignments. Prerequisite: PRTE 1030 or chart and design and principles for these This course introduces the role of the concurrent enrollment. amputation levels. Prerequisite: PRTE 1060 or prosthetic technician and the safety practices concurrently enrolled. and habits required by the profession. Topics Finishing Procedures for Patellar include safety practices, and prosthetic bench Tendon-Bearing (PTB) Prostheses Trans-Femoral Socket Fabrication PRTE 1050 3 Credits tools and equipment as well as the materials PRTE 1080 4 Credits and components used to craft prosthetic This course covers shaping, laminating, and This course concentrates on creating fabrications. finishing of Patellar tendon-bearing (PTB) plaster of Paris models of trans-femoral prostheses. Prerequisite: PRTE 1040 or residual limbs, as well as the lay-up and Anatomy of Trans-Tibial Amputations concurrent enrollment. lamination of trans-femoral prosthetic PRTE 1030 4 Credits sockets. Activities include placement of a Fabrication of Patellar Tendon-Bearing This course covers anatomy of the trans- trans-femoral socket in an extension block, (PTB) Joint and Lacer tibial, partial foot, and Symes amputation static alignment of a trans-femoral socket on PRTE 1060 3 Credits levels and prosthetic measurement charts an adjustable leg, duplicate alignment of a for these amputations. This course will This course covers laminating a patellar trans-femoral prosthesis, and attachment of introduce students to lower extremity socket tendon-bearing (PTB) socket utilizing trans-femoral flexible leather belts and hip fabrications. Students will make plaster of vacuum techniques, statically aligning PTB joint components. Prerequisite: PRTE 1070 or Paris models and will lay up and laminate prostheses and mounting joints. Students concurrent enrollment. sockets for the various levels. Prerequisite: will also fabricate fork straps and joint PRTE 1020 or concurrently enrolled. covers. Prerequisite: PRTE 1050 or concurrent Finishing Procedures for Trans-Femoral enrollment. Prostheses PRTE 2000 3 Credits This course prepares students for shaping and finish lamination procedures of

132 Century College 2017–2018 trans-femoral prostheses and assembly of course does not train students in the practice Brain Science Foundations trans-femoral prostheses. Prerequisite: PRTE or application of psychology, but introduces PSYC 2001 1 Credits 1080 or concurrent enrollment. the core ideas and findings in the scientific MnTC: Goal 05 study of behavior and the mind. Psychology This course is a description and discussion Thermoplastic Check Socket Fabrication is a very broad discipline that includes many PRTE 2010 3 Credits of the brain’s influence on behaviors and topics including brain anatomy and function, mental processes. The focus is on how This course concentrates on vacuum forming learning, human development, intelligence, the brain and nervous system contribute plastic trans-tibial, trans-femoral, long perception, memory, emotions, motivation, to psychological functioning, both normal trans-radial, short trans-radial and trans- personality, social psychology, sleep and and pathological. This course presents a humeral check sockets. This course also dreaming, and psychological disorders and brief introduction to the field of cognitive introduces basic CAD/CAM concepts for their treatments. Prerequisite: Assessment neuroscience, the multidisciplinary study of prosthetic applications. Prerequisite: PRTE score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion how the brain affects cognition and mental 2000 or concurrently enrolled. of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of states. The topics of this course include the C or higher. Anatomy of Upper-Limb Amputation and history and philosophy of brain research, how neurons and synapses work, fundamental Long Trans-Radial Fabrication Psychology of Adjustment PRTE 2020 3 Credits PSYC 1030 3 Credits brain anatomy and localization of function, the cerebral hemispheres and split-brain, This course introduces students to upper- MnTC: Goal 05 brain development, and the role of genetics. limb amputation anatomy and upper-limb This course is a survey of the psychological Prerequisite: Assessment score placement measurement charts. Students will identify factors involved in human adjustment and in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 upper-limb components used in the prosthetic healthy personal development. Content or RDNG 0950 with grade of C or higher. industry and fabricate a long trans-radial includes broad based psychological theories, Recommendation: PSYC 1020. prosthesis. Prerequisite: PRTE 2010 or developmental stages of the lifespan concurrent enrollment. including death and dying, and acquisition Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n Roll and maintenance of coping mechanisms. PSYC 2002 1 Credits Fabrication of Short Trans-Radial and Additionally, course content includes MnTC: Goal 05 Trans-Humeral Prosthesis theories of personality, stress and health, PRTE 2030 4 Credits What is the biopsychology of desire? How self-concept, and interpersonal relationships. does the brain regulate and influence This course introduces materials and experiences of motivation, emotion, reward, techniques used to fabricate short trans- Developmental Psychology: Lifespan and pleasure? This course presents an radial and trans-humeral prosthetic devices. PSYC 1041 4 Credits introduction to the brain’s role in mental and Students will fabricate short trans-radial and MnTC: Goal 05 & 07 behavioral processes that involve motivation, trans-humeral prosthetic devices in a lab The focus of this course is on human sex, drug addiction, music, and emotions. The setting. Prerequisite: PRTE 2020 or concurrent development from conception to death. focus is on how the brain and nervous system enrollment. The course includes research methodology, contribute to and influence psychological theoretical perspectives, and the biological, Clinical Internship Practicum functioning, both normal and pathological, in cognitive, and psychosocial changes occurring PRTE 2780 4 Credits ways that are related to cravings and desires, in human development. The course will also such as sex, motivation, music, and emotion. During this 160-hour prosthetic clinical, focus on the role of social context, cultural students are placed in a prosthetic facility Prerequisite: Assessment score placement context, and developmental challenges. in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 or department. This placement provides the Emphasis will be placed on the application opportunity to apply theory and skills learned or RDNG 0950 with grade of C or higher. of research and theory to current issues, Restriction: Recommendation: PSYC 1020. through out the program, and be under the and the study of human development across direction of a certified prosthetist or clinical diverse U.S. cultural groups. Prerequisite(s): Sensation, Movement, and Language supervisor. Prerequisite: Completion of all Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 PSYC 2003 1 Credits PRTE curriculum and Instructor consent. or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 MnTC: Goal 05 with a grade of “C” or higher. Assessment How does the brain receive information, score placement in ENGL 1021 or above or interpret it, and then respond? This course Psychology completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C presents an introduction to the brain’s role in or higher. sensation (vision, hearing, and other senses), perception (creating meaning from sensory Independent Study PSYC 1790 1-3 Credits information), body movement (including General Psychology disorders of movement such as dystonia and PSYC 1020 4 Credits An opportunity for an in-depth study of a Parkinson’s disease), and language (including MnTC: Goal 05 particular topic. Prerequisite: Consent of language disorders such as aphasia). The Psychology is the science of behavior and Instructor and Dean. focus is on how the brain and nervous mental processes. This course is a survey system sense the environment, perceive and of the fundamental principles, research interpret incoming sensory information, move findings, and theories in psychology. This the muscles of the body, and communicate

651.779.3300 133 7 Course Descriptions with others using language. Prerequisite: an exploration of genetic and environmental Internship in Psychology Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 factors that influence the child’s development. PSYC 2780 2-3 Credits or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or This internship provides students with the with grade of C or higher. Recommendation: higher. Recommendation: PSYC 1020. opportunity to explore a particular area PSYC 1020. Adolescent Development of interest within the field of psychology. Thinking, Sleep, and Mental Disorders PSYC 2044 3 Credits Students will work in a professional PSYC 2004 1 Credits MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 environment while applying a variety of MnTC: Goal 05 psychological theories, concepts, and/or Adolescent psychology is a field within skills. Students will need to provide their This course is an introduction to the brain’s Developmental Psychology, concerned with own transportation to and from the site. The role in the higher mental and psychological the psychological principles that apply to course may be repeated with faculty consent functions that people experience. The the study of adolescent development. The for up to 6 credits total. Prerequisite(s): focus is on how the brain and nervous course includes an in-depth study of the Completion of PSYC 1020 with a grade of C or system contribute to and influence complex physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes higher. Completion of a second PSYC course cognitive processes, sleep, awareness, that occur during the adolescent years. with a grade of C or higher. Assessment and psychological abnormalities such This course will familiarize students with score placement in ENGL 1021 or completion as schizophrenia, mood disorders, and the fundamental psychological concepts, of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher. Alzheimer’s disease. This course presents the research findings, and theories in adolescent Instructor consent. most recent findings in the scientific study psychology. Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 with a of the biopsychology of learning, memory, grade of C or higher. Recommendation: PSYC Special Topics in Psychology cognition, sleep, consciousness, and mental 1020. PSYC 2790 1-3 Credits disorders. Prerequisite: Assessment score Adulthood, Aging and Death A course in which one of a variety of placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of contemporary topics of interest would RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with grade of C or PSYC 2045 3 Credits MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 be selected as the focus for study. The higher. Recommendation: PSYC 1020. specific topic will be announced in advance, This course presents an overview of the and published at the time of registration. Abnormal Psychology developmental tasks of adulthood, with Prerequisite: PSYC 1020 or Instructor consent; PSYC 2021 3 Credits particular reference to aging and death. It assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 includes the study of the physical, cognitive, or above, or the completion of RDNG 0900 or This course is an introduction to the and psychosocial aspects of the aging process. RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher; and diagnosis, causes, and treatments of Normal aspects of aging are contrasted with assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, psychological disorders. Students will learn aging related to various diseases. Ethical, or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of the descriptions and prevalence of major moral, and other contemporary issues C or higher. disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical associated with adulthood, aging, and death Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), as well will be examined. Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 as their theoretical causes and associated with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: treatments. The role of culture and diversity PSYC 1020. Public Safety in mental illness will also be explored. Some of the disorders that will be studied Statistics for Psychology in detail include mood disorders, anxiety PSYC 2050 4 Credits Foundations of Public Safety disorders, trauma-related disorders, eating This course is intended for anyone interested PSAF 1020 3 Credits disorders, addictive disorders, schizophrenia, in learning basic psychology research design developmental disorders, and personality and statistical analysis. Students will use basic This survey course is an introduction to the disorders. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1020 with a mathematical and computerized procedures multidisciplinary field of public safety as grade of C or higher and ENGL 1021 with a to analyze data in the behavioral sciences it applies to the disciplines of emergency grade of C or higher. and to conduct descriptive and inferential medical services (EMS), the fire service, law data analyses. A statistical software package enforcement, communications/dispatch, and Child Development (e.g., SPSS, R) will be used to analyze data. emergency management. Students will not PSYC 2043 3 Credits Students will choose and apply statistical only study an overview of each discipline/ MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 procedures to help to answer psychological occupation, but interact with peers from their Child Development is a field within and behavioral scientific research questions. own profession as well as others from across Developmental Psychology concerned with Students will also read, interpret, and write the public safety spectrum. Recommendation: the facts and principles that influence the APA-style Results sections for behavioral Computer literacy and word processing skills. health, well-being, and future of the child. science research. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1025 Principles of Public Safety Leadership The course includes an in-depth study of (preferred) or MATH 1061 or above with a PSAF 1032 3 Credits the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial grade of C or higher and PSYC 1020 with a changes that occur from birth to adolescence. grade of C or higher. This course will examine decision-making The course includes research methods and models, team development techniques, theories of child development, as well as and leadership skills necessary to

134 Century College 2017–2018 contribute to the success of a public safety Project Management in Public Safety terminology, including anatomical body planes, organization. This course will also assess PSAF 2045 3 Credits surfaces, movements and topographical how organizational behavior, laws, and This course is intended to prepare the landmarks. This course covers the anatomy culture influence the delivery of public safety. student to manage projects of varying sizes and radiographic positioning of the chest, Recommendation: Computer literacy and and difficulty that they may encounter in abdomen and extremities. Emphasis is word processing skills. the public safety discipline. This course also placed on bone development, skeletal will provide activities to simulate selecting articulations and joint morphology. The Community Service Principles student will demonstrate theory and clinical PSAF 1035 3 Credits or analyzing an organization for an issue, procedure, process, problem, or service applications in the laboratory setting. The This course will explore the perceptions and that can be improved or developed. Then student must be able to perform physical tasks expectations of governmental organizations, the student will be provided resources to complete course requirements. Prerequisite: the media, and culturally diverse concerning how to design, develop, Concurrent enrollment in RADT 1020, or the communities. The course provides a focus implement, evaluate, and make necessary RADT or MEDA program director consent. on customer service, public relations, crisis improvements or modifications to the project. communications, recruitment and retention, Anatomy and Positioning II This course will also focus on presenting all RADT 1032 3 Credits and education as it relates to public safety. the project stages and final project results Recommendation: Computer literacy and in written, multi-media, and verbal formats. This course is the second of two semester word processing skills. Recommendation: Computer literacy and courses that pertain to anatomy and word processing skills. radiographic positioning of the human body. Independent Study The first portion of the course pertains to PSAF 1790 1-3 Credits Public Safety Capstone anatomy and positioning of the vertebral This course provides the opportunity PSAF 2050 3 Credits column and skull. The second portion of for students to enhance their learning The Public Safety Capstone course is the course places emphasis on the use of experiences or explore a specialty area intended to provide the public safety student contrast medium in radiography of the body beyond the scope of the basic Public with the opportunity to research, analyze, systems. Routine contrast procedures of Safety coursework through an independent and present a multidisciplinary approach to the digestive, biliary and urinary procedures study projects. Projects will be developed current issues or events within the public and related anatomical structures will cooperatively between the students and safety arena. Using a team approach, the be included. The remainder of the course the instructor with the approval of the student will demonstrate their skills in will emphasize specialized procedures dean in order to help the student pursue writing, critical thinking, and knowledge of using contrast medium. The student will specific areas of interest relative to public public safety. Prerequisite: Completion of all demonstrate theory and clinical applications safety. Projects may apply to the students coursework required for the program: PSAF in the laboratory setting. The student must discipline within public safety or may be 1020, PSAF 1031, PSAF 1032, PSAF 1035, be able to perform physical tasks to complete interdisciplinary in scope. Prerequisite: PSAF 2040, and PSAF 2045. Knowledge and course requirements. Prerequisite: RADT Consent of Instructor and Dean. Completion proficiency in Microsoft applications. 1020, RADT 1031 and concurrent enrollment of PSAF 1020 or equivalent with a grade of in RADT 1040 and RADT 1781. “B” or above. Recommendation: Computer literacy, word processing skills, and basic Radiographic Exposure Factors PowerPoint skills. Radiologic Technology RADT 1040 3 Credits The course is an introduction to the science of Incident Command Strategies radiographic image production and explores PSAF 2040 4 Credits the details of the principles of radiographic Fundamentals of Radiography This course is a comprehensive and in-depth exposure techniques. Topics of discussion RADT 1020 3 Credits examination of the incident command system include film processing, intensifying screens, used to manage small to large scale natural, This is an introductory course designed to grids, contrast, density, control of scatter human-made and terrorist incidents using prepare students to identify anatomical radiation, and the management of human the guidelines set forth by the National structures on sectional images that are body variables in image production. Emphasis Incident Management System (NIMS) per obtained in related imaging modalities. is placed on methods to minimize radiation Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5. Students will be expected to complete a exposure to the patient and self. Image Basic through advanced principles of the clinical rotation in computerized tomography. production and viewing using the advances of incident command system and NIMS will Prerequisite(s): RADT 1782, RADT 2000 and digital radiography and associated computer be discussed, examined, and applied in concurrent enrollment in RADT 2030 and technology are included. In addition, the simulations utilizing various media all RADT 2783. course introduces students to the computer revolving around a multidisciplinary approach. Anatomy and Positioning I network systems that store, transmit, and Recommendation: Computer literacy and RADT 1031 5 Credits retrieve digital radiographic images. Students word processing skills. The course is the first of two semester will apply classroom theory in the clinical courses that pertain to anatomy and setting. Prerequisite: RADT 1020, RADT 1031 radiographic positioning of the body. Initially, and concurrent enrollment in RADT 1032 and the student is introduced to radiographic RADT 1781.

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Clinical Radiography I enrollment in RADT 2090, RADT 2100 and specialized examinations performed in RADT 1781 6 Credits RADT 2784. the CT department. Students will have The course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply the theoretical Introduction to Sectional Anatomy component in Clinical Radiography III, IV and with opportunities to apply basic theoretical RADT 2020 2 Credits principles of radiography and patient care to V, under the direct supervision of a qualified practical experience in the clinical setting. This is an introductory course designed to radiologic technologist. Prerequisite: RADT Students will assist with and perform basic prepare students to identify anatomical 2020, RADT 2030, RADT 2783 and concurrent radiographic procedures under the direction structures on sectional images that are enrollment in RADT 2010, RADT 2090 and of a qualified practitioner at affiliated clinical obtained in related imaging modalities. RADT 2784. sites. State regulations regarding safe Students will be expected to complete a clinical rotation in computerized tomography. Clinical Radiography III operation of radiation-generating equipment RADT 2783 8 Credits will be followed and proper radiation safety Prerequisite(s): RADT 1782, RADT 2000 and practices will be adhered to. Students must concurrent enrollment in RADT 2030 and This course is designed to provide the student be able to perform physical tasks to complete RADT 2783. with opportunities to master performance course requirements. Prerequisite: RADT competencies and gain additional experience Radiation Physics and Quality Control in all areas of diagnostic radiology. Emphasis 1020, RADT 1031 and concurrent enrollment RADT 2030 2 Credits in RADT 1032 and RADT 1040. Minnesota is placed on fluoroscopic, surgical and trauma During this course the basics of x-ray radiography. Students will be assigned in Human Services background study with no circuitry, production of x-radiation and basic restrictions. the special imaging modalities of computed operation of energized x-ray and fluoroscopic tomography and angiography. Assigned Clinical Radiography II units are reviewed. Additionally, the rotations to an area childrens hospital RADT 1782 6 Credits differences between digital and computerized provides additional experience in pediatric The course is designed to provide students imaging will be introduced. This course will radiology. Students who elect to pursue the with opportunities to apply basic theoretical place emphasis on quality control testing in MQSA mammography certificate will rotate principles of radiography and patient care to the imaging department. Some basic quality through the mammography department for practical experience in the clinical setting. control testing will be observed and analyzed a one-week orientation rotation. Students Students will assist with and perform by the students. Prerequisite: RADT 1782, will assist with and perform radiographic radiographic procedures under the direction RADT 2000 and concurrent enrollment in procedures under the direction of a qualified of a qualified practitioner at affiliated clinical RADT 2020 and RADT 2783. practitioner at affiliated clinical sites. sites. State regulations regarding safe Radiography Seminar State regulations regarding safe operation operation of radiation-generating equipment RADT 2060 2 Credits of radiation-generating equipment will be followed and proper radiation safety will be followed and proper radiation safety This course is designed allow students to practices will be adhered to. Students must practices will be adhered to. Students must apply all previously learned coursework to be able to perform physical tasks to complete be able to perform physical tasks to complete entry level radiography standards. This is course requirements. Prerequisite: RADT course requirements. Prerequisite: RADT the final academic course before graduation. 1782, RADT 2000 and concurrent enrollment 1032, RADT 1040, RADT 1781 and concurrent Prerequisite: RADT 2010, RADT 2090, RADT in RADT 2020 and RADT 2030. Minnesota enrollment in RADT 2000. 2100, RADT 2784 and concurrent enrollment Human Services background study with no in RADT 2785. Radiation Biology and Protection restrictions. RADT 2000 1 Credits Topics in Radiology Clinical Radiography IV The course is an introduction to the science of RADT 2090 1 Credits RADT 2784 8 Credits molecular and cellular radiobiology including In this course, students will be expected Students continue their clinical experiences the early and late effects of radiation. Federal to investigate and report on various legal, and have an opportunity to rotate to another and State radiation guidelines are reviewed ethical and cultural diversity issues that clinical facility. Students will perform and also all methods of minimizing radiation impact the radiography field. Job preparation radiographic procedures with limited exposure. Prerequisite: RADT 1032, RADT skills specific to the field of radiology are supervision, emphasizing proficiency in 1040, RADT 1781 and concurrent enrollment also discussed. Prerequisite: RADT 2020, trauma, bedside, and specialized radiographic in RADT 1782. RADT 2030, and RADT 2783 and concurrent procedures. Students will select an optional enrollment in RADT 2010, RADT 2100 and Imaging Pathology rotation from among various special imaging RADT 2784. RADT 2010 1 Credits modalities. Students will assist with and The student will be introduced to various Introduction to Computed Tomography perform radiographic procedures under disease conditions of patients and the RADT 2100 1 Credits the direction of a qualified practitioner at effect these have on the resulting image. This required course includes the affiliated clinical sites. State regulations The student will also be introduced to other fundamentals of computed tomography regarding safe operation of radiation- types of imaging modalities including which (CT), equipment components, image generating equipment will be followed modality is preferred for diagnosing specific creation and manipulation, CT protocols and proper radiation safety practices will pathologic disorders. Prerequisite: RADT and their applications in radiology and be adhered to. Students must be able to 2020, RADT 2030, RADT 2783 and concurrent perform physical tasks to complete course

136 Century College 2017–2018 requirements. Prerequisite: RADT 2020, RADT skills using focused questioning. This course socialization, groups, organizations, deviance, 2030, RADT 2783 and concurrent enrollment primarily presents and applies strategies social institutions, change, and inequalities in RADT 2010, RADT 2090 and RADT 2100. for critical analysis and evaluation of based on class, race, and gender. The college-level texts. Students will develop course explains how sociological research Clinical Radiography V strategies to adjust reading rate based on is conducted using concepts, theories, and RADT 2785 6 Credits need and purpose to enhance more effective methods as well as the significance of a The final clinical course provides students textbook study and to increase college global perspective for understanding social with an opportunity to integrate and apply level vocabulary. Prerequisite: Appropriate behavior. Prerequisite: Assessment score all previously learned clinical and academic assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of theories in a practical setting. Students or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher and will perform all radiographic examinations with a grade of C or higher. assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 with limited supervision in various clinical or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 situations. Students will assist with and with a grade of C or higher. perform radiographic procedures under the direction of a qualified practitioner at Renewable Energy Sociology of Families in Crisis affiliated clinical sites. State regulations SOC 1033 3 Credits regarding safe operation of radiation- Systems MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 generating equipment will be followed How are individual family problems and proper radiation safety practices will connected to broader social systems? be adhered to. Students must be able to Digital Electronics This course explores the social forces that perform physical tasks to complete course RNEW 1507 3 Credits influence family crises. It covers a variety of requirements. Prerequisite: RADT 2010, RADT This course covers fundamental knowledge issues, such as poverty, family violence, and 2090, RADT 2100, RADT 2784 and concurrent of digital electronics, Boolean algebra, contemporary social problems that affect enrollment in RADT 2060. digital devices, analog to digital conversion families. Relevant social policy debates are and digital to analog conversion. Students also discussed. Prerequisite: Assessment will have the opportunity to apply their score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion knowledge and skills through problem of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of Reading solving, simulation, and practical projects. C or higher. Assessment score placement in Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with in MATH 0070 or above or completion of a grade of C or higher. Fundamentals of College Reading MATH 0030 with a grade of C or higher. Sociology of Social Problems RDNG 0900 6 Credits Programmable Logic Control SOC 1041 3 Credits This course focuses on the skills necessary MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 for reading and studying college-level Fundamentals This course is a survey of the sociology of material. Topics and skill development include RNEW 2543 3 Credits a selected set of social problems in the critical reading and thinking strategies, This course covers the knowledge and U.S. and globally, e.g. crime and violence, building academic vocabulary, textbook skills required to install and maintain poverty, unemployment, war and terrorism, processing for deeper comprehension, and programmable logic controllers (PLC) in environmental degradation, and population fluency. All students who place into RDNG automated control systems. Students will growth. The social-structural and cultural 0900 are also required to concurrently enroll be given the opportunity to learn to write sources of these problems are critically in STSC 1021, College Success Strategies. programs to solve basic control problems, connect sensors and actuators, and configure analyzed, and structural and cultural solutions Strategies for College Reading PLCs. Prerequisite(s): Assessment score following from such analyses are examined. RDNG 0950 3 Credits placement in MATH 0070 or above or Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in This course focuses on techniques for reading completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of C ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with and studying textbooks in various college or higher. a grade of C or higher and assessment score courses. Topics include effective learning and placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of critical reading strategies for social sciences, RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C sciences, technology, and the humanities. All or higher. students who place into RDNG 0950 are also Sociology Introduction to the Criminal Justice required to concurrently enroll in STSC 1021, System College Success Strategies. SOC 1080 3 Credits Introduction to Sociology Critical Reading and Thinking for MnTC: Goals 05 & 09 SOC 1020 3 Credits College This course provides an overview of the MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 RDNG 1000 3 Credits criminal justice system in US society, including This course is a survey of sociology’s major Critical Reading and Thinking for College the philosophy, history, organization, and theoretical perspectives and research is a college level course in reading which function of the police, courts, and corrections. methods. Basic concepts include culture, emphasizes critical reading and thinking Sociological perspectives are applied to an

651.779.3300 137 7 Course Descriptions analysis of crime and victimization, ethics, Sociology of Disability from cross-cultural, transnational, and and the concept of justice. Topics include SOC 2053 3 Credits international examples, such as the drug foundations of crime; justice and law; federal, MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 trade, human trafficking, or terrorism. tribal and state elements; victimization; victim Disability activists reject society’s pity for Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in rights; crime statistics and the extent of crime; the handicapped, demanding acceptance RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0900 or police issues; juvenile justice system; juvenile and the same opportunities non-disabled RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. delinquency; court systems; corrections, people take for granted as they live and work community corrections; professional Data Analysis for the Social Sciences in the world. Starting with a brief history of SOC 2991 4 Credits career opportunities; and future trends. disability in the United States, this course Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement will examine how disability is socially This course is one of two courses intended in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 constructed and forms an axis of inequality in to prepare students to gather and analyze or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. society. Topics include disability culture and social and behavioral science data. It will Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 identity, disability policy, the intersection of introduce students to the methods of data or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade disability and gender, portrayals of disability analysis social scientists use to understand of C or higher. in the media, and disability rights movements social relationships and interactions, social in the US and abroad. Prerequisite: ENGL structure, and culture, with a particular focus Independent Study 1021 with a grade of C or higher. on opinion polls and surveys. Students will SOC 1790 1-3 Credits be introduced to the Statistical Package An opportunity for an in-depth study of a Sociology of Gender and Work for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. particular topic. Prerequisite: Consent of SOC 2061 3 Credits Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1021 Instructor and Dean. MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 with a grade of C or higher; assessment How does gender influence your occupational score placement in MATH 1025 or above, or Sociology of the Family choices and opportunities? This course completion of MATH 0070 with a grade of C SOC 2031 3 Credits or higher; or Instructor consent. MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 explores the changing relationship between gender and the institution of work. Topics Research Methods for the Social This course examines the family as a social include individual level issues of identity and institution, focusing on how family life both Sciences relationships as well as structural issues of SOC 2993 4 Credits shapes and is shaped by larger social forces, inequality and public policy. Prerequisite: including the economy and public policy. The ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher. This course is one of two intended to prepare diversity of family forms and experiences, students to gather and analyze social and and how these change over time, will be Social Psychology behavioral science data. It will introduce examined along the lines of gender, race, SOC 2071 3 Credits the methods social scientists use to gain class, and sexual orientation. The course MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 knowledge about social relationships, will also address the gendered nature of Why do people behave as they do? How settings, organizations, institutions, and family roles and experience, i.e. the way do society, social groups, and other people the larger society. The course will cover the that individuals’ actions may conform to, or impact individuals choices, beliefs, and role of theory, forms of causal reasoning, challenge, dominant cultural expectations identities? This course will attempt to answer modes of observation, units of analysis, of women and men in families. Prerequisite: these questions through the examination operationalization, ethical questions in social ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher. of key social psychological theories and research, and the analysis of narrative data. concepts. Topics will include socialization, Prerequisite: ENGL 1021 with a grade of C Sociology of Race and Ethnicity the self, symbolic communication, or higher Recommendation: SOC 2991 with SOC 2051 3 Credits a grade of C or higher. SOC 1020 or another MnTC: Goals 05 & 07 self-presentation, group cohesion and conformity, deviant behavior, and collective social or behavioral science course with a This course introduces students to the behavior and social movements. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher. complexity of diverse racial/ethnic groups in ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher. the United States. It focuses on the historical development of the concept of race and the Criminology and Criminal Behavior ways race is structured in a variety of social SOC 2087 3 Credits Solar Energy institutions. It also addresses contemporary MnTC: Goals 05 & 08 issues of racial formation, individual This course is designed to develop an prejudice and discrimination, institutional understanding of criminally deviant behavior Community Solar System Installation racism and discrimination, racial/ethnic and how it is studied within the discipline SOLR 1001 2 Credits identity and collective resistance, and white of sociology. The course examines crime This course covers the use of hand and power privilege. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1021 with a theories, trends in criminal behavior, and tools used to assemble community solar grade of C or higher. methods of criminological investigation. garden systems. Students are exposed to Public policy implications and considerations many different types of mounting systems from the local to national levels will be and fastening technologies. Industry examined in the US and other countries. expectations are discussed and common The global focus of this course will draw safety concerns are reinforced.

138 Century College 2017–2018 Introduction to Solar Assessment Advanced Photovoltaic Systems of their solar system. Prerequisite: SOLR SOLR 1020 3 Credits SOLR 2020 3 Credits 1020 and SOLR 1030 or Instructor consent. This course introduces students to basics This course will provide an introduction to Concurrent enrollment in SOLR 2030. of solar energy and solar site assessment photovoltaic (PV) systems design, installation, for solar photovoltaic and thermal systems. operation, and maintenance for residential and Students will measure the solar window commercial applications. Students will collect with a Solar Pathfinder(TM) and estimate and interpret data. They will apply this data to Spanish the effects of climate, system design, the design and configuration of grid-tied and and vegetation growth (and removal) on standalone system designs. Prerequisite(s): energy production. Using industry-standard MATH 1015, FACM 1030, Concurrent Beginning Spanish Language and hardware, mounting options and equipment, enrollment in SOLR 2025, assessment Culture I students will propose system designs, model score placement in RDNG 0950 or above, or SPAN 1011 5 Credits economic and environmental costs and completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade C or MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 benefits, and report their findings. higher. Recommendation(s): PHYS 1020. This course is an introduction to the Spanish language as well as a survey of Spanish- Solar Energy Construction Projects Photovoltaic Systems Lab speaking civilizations and cultures and their SOLR 1030 2 Credits SOLR 2025 2 Credits societies, arts, and humanities. It stresses This course introduces students to basic This hands-on course will cover the National basic grammar, communicative proficiency (in construction skills and mounting methods Electrical Code (NEC) specifics concerning reading, writing, speaking and listening), and used in solar air, water, and electric photovoltaic installation Article 690. Code- cultural competency. Students are required to systems. Topics include how to safely and compliant wiring of modules, inverters, charge listen to the text audio program and practice carefully work with roofing, how to plan and controllers, and batteries will be explored. their conversation skills in the language assemble racking, how solar modules and Students will plan and execute photovoltaic laboratory for two hours each week. panels are mounted, and how the remaining system installations. Prerequisite: MATH solar components are incorporated. 1015, FACM 1030, concurrent enrollment in Beginning Spanish Language and Recommendation: ECAD 1020. SOLR 2020, assessment score placement in Culture II SPAN 1012 5 Credits Photovoltaic System Integration RDNG 0950 or above, or completion of RDNG 0900 with a grade C or higher. MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 Internship This course is the continuation of Spanish SOLR 1780 1-3 Credits Advanced Solar Thermal Concepts Language and Culture I as well as a survey of This course is designed to provide students SOLR 2030 3 Credits Spanish-speaking civilizations and cultures with the opportunity to apply knowledge and This course introduces students to the and their societies, arts, and humanities. skills learned in the Solar Energy Program knowledge and skills needed to construct It stresses basic grammar, communicative outside the classroom. Students will install solar hot water and space heating systems. competency (in reading, writing, speaking photovoltaic (PV) systems with a company Topics include preconstruction preparation, and listening), and cultural competency. or as part of a Century College project. This assessing roofing and roof structure, Students are required to listen to the text internship is designed for 1 to 3 credits, with hardware and mounting methods, tools, audio program and practice their conversation an out-of-class commitment of 45 hours per routing of pipe and sensor wire, layout and skills in the language laboratory for two credit. Students will create a professional connection of equipment, connection of the hours each week. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1011 presentation describing their internship system to domestic hot water and heating or equivalent. to Century students and will gain other systems, operation and maintenance. job-seeking skills. Prerequisite(s): SOLR 1020, Efficiency, calculations of output and flow Independent Study SOLR 2020, and SOLR 2025. rate, and various load types will also be SPAN 1790 1-3 Credits covered. The course is designed to prepare An opportunity for an in-depth study of a Solar Thermal Installation Internship particular topic. Prerequisite: Consent of SOLR 1781 1-3 Credits students to build a model solar hot water system in SOLR 2035. Prerequisite: SOLR Instructor and Dean. This course is designed to provide students 1020 and SOLR 1030, concurrent enrollment with the opportunity to apply knowledge Intermediate Spanish Language and in SOLR 2035 or Instructor consent. and skills learned in the Solar Program Culture I outside the classroom. Students will install Solar Thermal Lab SPAN 2021 5 Credits solar thermal systems with a company or SOLR 2035 2 Credits MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 as part of a Century College project. This In this course, students will build, test, and This course will begin with a comprehensive internship is designed for 1 to 3 credits, with commission a working solar thermal system. review of concepts covered in first- an out-of-class commitment of 40 hours per Taken concurrently with SOLR 2030, students year college Spanish. It entails further credit. Students will create a professional will practice safely working on roofs, mounting development of oral proficiency, reading presentation describing their internship solar collectors, routing pipes, and connecting comprehension and composition, cultural to Century students and will gain other the collectors to heat exchangers and storage knowledge and critical thinking. Students will job-seeking skills. Prerequisite: SOLR 1020, tanks. Students will also wire and mount study a variety of texts related to the arts, SOLR 2030/2035. control systems and monitor the performance literature, and cultural and social issues. Two

651.779.3300 139 7 Course Descriptions hours per week in the Language Laboratory Beginning Acting (or one in the Language Lab and one in Theatre THTR 1031 3 Credits Service Learning) are required. Prerequisite: MnTC: Goal 06 SPAN 1012 or equivalent. Recommendation: This course teaches students the basics of Contact instructor or Spanish department if Practicum in Stage Performance acting. In addition to training and developing unsure of level. THTR 1011 1 Credits the actor’s voice and body, students are This course provides students an opportunity taught methods to enter a creative state, Intermediate Spanish Language and to gain credit for creating and performing a create the world of a play, create characters Culture II role or roles on stage at Century. Students may SPAN 2022 5 Credits and play scenes. Students use vocal and take this course up to four times and receive MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 physical warm ups, read plays, apply acting academic credit. Prerequisite(s):Permission vocabulary and concepts, write performance This course is a continuation of Span 2021: of instructor, gained through audition and/or plans, work with physical and imaginative Intermediate Spanish I, and involves further assignment of a role (or roles) on the Century exercises, analyze play texts, and attend development of oral proficiency, reading stage. Recommendations(s): Assessment and evaluate the acting in a live theatre comprehension and composition, cultural score placement in RDNG 1000, or completion production. The course works with students knowledge and critical thinking. Students will of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of at all levels to increase the student’s abilities study a variety of texts related to the arts, C or higher. in the performing arts. literature, and cultural and social issues. Two hours per week in the Language Laboratory Practicum in Stage Technology Creative Dramatics (or one in the Language Lab and one in THTR 1012 1 Credits THTR 1051 3 Credits Service Learning) are required. Prerequisite: In this course students will work in one This course teaches techniques of creative SPAN 2021 or equivalent. Recommendation: or more areas of theatre production to play through unscripted (improvisational) Contact instructor of Spanish department if gain knowledge, skills, and experience in exercises. Improvisational techniques are unsure of level. areas such as lighting, sound, costuming, used to inspire the imagination and guide scenery, properties, stage management, Special Topics students to create both collaboratively house management, or other areas of stage SPAN 2790 1-3 Credits and spontaneously. Students learn to use production. By arrangement, students objects, visual art, music, and folktales in Topics of special interest which may vary. may work in a variety of areas such as creative exercises. Students learn how to Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor and Dean. scene shop, costume shop, light booth, plan and lead improvisational teambuilding or auditorium. Students must be able to activities using small or large groups. perform physical tasks to complete course This course serves students interested in Student Success requirements. Students may take this course teaching, acting, directing group activities, or up to four times and receive academic credit. counseling. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor prior to accepting an assignment. Recommendations: World of Drama College Success Strategies Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, THTR 1081 3 Credits STSC 1021 2 Credits or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 MnTC: Goals 06 & 07 Welcome to Century College! You are making with a grade of C or higher. Play texts open up exciting, fictional worlds a big transition in your life by becoming a for the reader, and contain clues to the college student. This course will guide you Introduction to Theatre actual historical and cultural worlds from through that transition while helping you THTR 1020 3 Credits which they emerged. In this course, a variety build skills to succeed in college and life. You MnTC: Goals 06 & 08 of important plays will be read, studied, will explore topics such as time and stress This course introduces the student to the art discussed, written about, and read aloud. management, study and test taking skills, and craft of theatre. An overview of many The structure and language of plays will be college resources and technology, financial aspects of theatre including: design, acting, carefully explored. Historical, cultural, and literacy, goal setting, and academic and directing, backstage work, history and plays political contexts of plays will be examined career planning. You will have the opportunity will be provided. Students also view certain and evaluated. Through reading plays, to share your strengths and collaborate theatrical works using cultural, social and participating in discussions, listening to with fellow lifelong learners. Prerequisite: political lenses. A study of the process by lectures, engaging in research, and thinking assessment score placement in RDNG 0900 which the play moves from printed page to and responding creatively, students can or above. stage is included. This course serves students begin to unlock the world of dramatic art. who are interested in pursuing performing Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in arts, and those who would just like to know RDNG 0950 or above or completion of RDNG more about this unique field. Students may 0900 with a grade of C or higher. explore practical aspects of theatre by working backstage or in the theatre shops. Independent Study Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in THTR 1790 1-3 Credits RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 or In this variable credit, elective course, RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher. students will have the opportunity to research

140 Century College 2017–2018 and design their own project. Students are for a total of three credits. Prerequisite: Recommendation: Language proficiency level expected to explore areas of Theatre Arts Instructor consent. equivalent to the American College Teachers which go beyond the content of current of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Century Theatre Arts courses. In consultation Interview (OPI) advanced-mid or higher rating with their instructor, students will create in both English and the second language. a project plan which includes research, Translation and learning, creation and timeline objectives, Structured Language Enhancement to satisfy the credit hours required within a Interpreting TRIN 1035 1 Credits one semester time frame. Students will be This course provides a structured held accountable for completion of the work. environment for students or professionals Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent and Dean. Orientation to Interpreting seeking to improve their language skills. Recommendation(s): THTR 1020. TRIN 1000 1 Credits Students explore theories, models, and This course introduces students to interpreter techniques related to language enhancement Intermediate Acting codes of ethics and standards of practice. It for novice interpreters. Classroom and THTR 2031 3 Credits also introduces basic concepts of interpreting homework activities focus on goal-setting, This course expands and deepens the work and translating, interpreting modes and reflection, self-assessment, deliberate of the student actor. Physical and vocal settings, and interpreting skills. Coursework practice, and preparation for the Oral exercises continue to expand the student includes an initial self-assessment, which Proficiency Interview (OPI) test. Successful actor’s technique. Contemporary and classical helps students evaluate their readiness for a completion is contingent upon passing the plays are explored and used for performing. course of study in interpreting. OPI exam at a minimum level of Advanced Singer/actors also have the option to work Mid. Test scheduling and payment are the on a musical theatre piece. Students study Introduction to Translation responsibility of the student. Prerequisite: at least one stage dialect while preparing TRIN 1021 3 Credits TRIN 1000 with grade of C or higher or scenes and monologues. Audition techniques This course introduces students to translation concurrently enrolled. Assessment score are also taught as part of the course. history and theories, preparing them for placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of Prerequisite: THTR 1031 or Instructor consent. further training in both translation and RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of Recommendation: THTR 1020. interpreting. Coursework includes translation C or higher, assessment score placement in of texts from one language to another in ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with Script Analysis different fields and exploration of different a grade of C or higher; or Instructor consent. THTR 2081 2 Credits online and traditional research methods This course invites students to learn how plays for source and target language terms. Beginning Skills of Interpreting are transformed from written text into live Coursework also includes discussions TRIN 1041 4 Credits theatre performance. Students will examine of equivalence, linguistic and cultural This course focuses on development how a play moves, looks, sounds, and feels considerations, and preservation of meaning. and practice of consecutive interpreting, onstage. Through the perspectives of directing, Prerequisite: TRIN 1000 with grade of C or sight translation, and note-taking skills. acting, and designing, plays are explored and higher or concurrently enrolled. Assessment Coursework includes relevant theoretical and envisioned to create unique and stage-worthy score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion practical materials related to interpreting. interpretations. Students read, respond to, of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of The course covers topic preparation skills examine, and write about plays. Students C or higher, assessment score placement in in the context of classroom exercises, and collaborate as artistic teams to create their ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with application of interpreter codes of ethics and interpretations and share them with the class. a grade of C or higher; or Instructor consent. standards of practice in classroom activities. Prerequisite: THTR 1020 or Instructor consent. Prerequisite: TRIN 1021 with a grade of C or Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000, or Standards of Practice and Skills of higher, TRIN 1031 with a grade of C or higher, completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with Interpreting and language proficiency level equivalent to a grade of C or higher. TRIN 1031 3 Credits the American College Teachers of Foreign This course focuses on developing critical- Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview Theatre Internship thinking, decision-making, and cognitive skills (OPI) advanced-high or higher rating in THTR 2780 1-3 Credits related to interpreting. Coursework includes both English and the second language, or Students gain real-world experience within comparing and contrasting interpreting codes Instructor consent. the dynamic environment of professional of ethics in different subdomains, reading performing arts production. Students create and discussion of theory and research in Working with Interpreters an internship plan with a faculty member and the field, role-plays, and other exercises. TRIN 1051 1 Credits site supervisor. Interns apply their knowledge, Prerequisite: TRIN 1000 with grade of C or This course introduces the parameters of the skills, and experience in the fast-paced higher, or concurrently enrolled. Assessment interpreting task, the interpreter’s role, and world of professional production. In addition, score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion strategies for effective collaboration with they gain new knowledge, experience, and of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of interpreters. Topics include disparities in contacts though working at the internship C or higher; assessment score placement in service provision, their effects on culturally site. Students are expected to document their ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with diverse and limited-English proficient clients, experience. Students may repeat the course a grade of C or higher; or Instructor consent. and legislation related to the provision

651.779.3300 141 7 Course Descriptions of interpreting and translating services. in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG of interpreter codes of ethics and standards This course is intended for students and 0900 or 0950 with a grade of C or higher, of practice, and discusses theoretical professionals who work with clients who and assessment score placement in ENGL frameworks of interpreting studies as a field of have limited English proficiency. This course 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a research. Prerequisite: TRIN 2022 with a grade does not count toward the 30 credits for grade of C or higher, or Instructor consent. of C or higher, or Instructor consent. the Certificate or the 60 credits for the Recommendation: Language proficiency level AAS in Translating and Interpreting (TRIN). equivalent to the American College Teachers Interpreting in Education Prerequisite: Assessment score placement of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency TRIN 2035 2 Credits in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 Interview (OPI) advanced-high or higher This course introduces students to or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher, rating in both English and Hmong. Native interpreting in educational settings. This assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 or Hmong speaker or advanced oral proficiency, course addresses various types of interpreted completion of ENGL 0090 with a C or higher, and basic reading and writing skills in the encounters in education. Coursework includes or Instructor consent. language. readings related to the topic and practice with domain-specific role plays, vocabulary, Glossary Development Reading and Writing in Somali and challenging situations. Prerequisite: TRIN TRIN 1061 1 Credits TRIN 1075 3 Credits 1041 with a grade of C or higher, or Instructor This course introduces strategies for This course is designed for native speakers consent. translating and interpreting terms and of Somali who did not receive their primary concepts that pertain to specialized fields. literacy education in Somali-language Interpreting in Healthcare Course activities explore different methods schools, or those with advanced oral TRIN 2036 2 Credits of researching unfamiliar terminology and proficiency in the language. The course This course provides an overview of various options for addressing terms with no reviews formal writing conventions and healthcare settings and offers students direct equivalent translation. Students will linguistic structures of Somali and discusses opportunities to develop their interpreting research and build a glossary in a specialized regional dialectical variation. This course is skills in this field. It also provides an field. Prerequisite: TRIN 1021 with a grade intended for students who have some basic overview of current national certification of C or higher and TRIN 1031 with a grade knowledge of reading and writing in Somali. exams for medical interpreters. Coursework of C or higher, or concurrently enrolled, or Prerequisite: Assessment score placement includes theoretical knowledge and practical Instructor consent. in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 application of interpreting in the healthcare or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher, setting. Prerequisite: TRIN 1041 with a grade Reading and Writing in Spanish and assessment score placement in ENGL of C or higher, or Instructor consent. TRIN 1071 3 Credits 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a This course is conducted entirely in Spanish Interpreting in Legal Settings grade of C or higher, or Instructor consent. TRIN 2037 2 Credits and covers reading, discussions, and writing Recommendation: Language proficiency level This course introduces students to practice in the language. This course is equivalent to the American College Teachers interpreting in the legal setting and offers intended for students with a firm grasp of of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency an overview of the requirements for court basic reading and writing skills in Spanish. Interview (OPI) advanced-high or higher rating certification. Coursework covers the Prerequisite: Assessment score placement in both English and the second language. Minnesota state courts and different types in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 Native Somali speaker or advanced oral of cases tried in courts. The course also or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher, proficiency, and basic reading and writing introduces students to legal vocabulary and assessment score placement in ENGL skills in the language. 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a and legal settings outside the courtroom. grade of C or higher, or Instructor consent. Intermediate Skills of Interpreting Prerequisite: TRIN 1041 with a grade of C or Recommendation: Language proficiency level TRIN 2022 4 Credits higher, or Instructor consent. equivalent to the American College Teachers This course introduces simultaneous Translation Technologies of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency interpreting and refines skills in consecutive TRIN 2069 3 Credits Interview (OPI) advanced-mid or higher in interpreting and sight translation. Coursework This course explores various technologies both English and Spanish. covers ethical situations, standards of available for translation that allow practice, and interpreting theories and translators to edit images and text, subtitle Reading and Writing in Hmong research. Prerequisite: TRIN 1041 with a films and videoclips, and translate websites. TRIN 1073 3 Credits grade of C or higher, or Instructor consent. This course refines reading and writing Coursework includes exploration of one or skills in Hmong for students who have Advanced Skills of Interpreting more CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) advanced oral proficiency in the language. TRIN 2023 4 Credits tools. Prerequisite: TRIN 1041 with a grade of Coursework includes reading and writing in This course focuses on refinement of C or higher, or Instructor consent. Hmong in a variety of settings and discussion simultaneous interpreting skills. It also of dialectical variation. This course is reinforces other interpreting skills acquired intended for students who have some basic in previous courses. This course presents knowledge of reading and writing in Hmong. increasingly complex and specialized Prerequisite: Assessment score placement scenarios, continues to explore the application

142 Century College 2017–2018 TRIN Internship project. The course content will apply to ActionScript. Prerequisite: VCT 1013, VCT TRIN 2780 1-2 Credits all areas within Visual Communications 1018 (or concurrent enrollment), or Instructor Students will have the opportunity to work in Technologies. Prerequisite: VCT 1012. consent. the industry to gain experience and advance Concept Drawing and Storyboarding Web Design with HTML5 and CSS3 their skills. This may be a paid or unpaid VCT 1017 3 Credits VCT 1023 3 Credits internship. Prerequisite: TRIN 2022 with a grade of C or higher or concurrent enrollment This course introduces students to the unique In this hands-on, project-oriented course, and Instructor consent. concepts and drawing techniques used by students will explore the many new and 2D & 3D animators, graphic designers, Web exciting options now available with HTML5 designers, and videographers. Hands-on and CSS3. Students will design and create projects emphasize drawing to develop ideas multiple page Web sites with text, graphics, Visual Communications and to create storyboards, thumbnails, and multimedia elements, and interactivity. roughs. Communicating the client’s message This course covers the use of HTML5 Technologies and the digital implementation of concept (Hypertext Markup Language version 5), drawings in applications such as 3ds max, CSS3 (Cascading Style Sheets version 3), the Adobe Flash, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe optimization of graphics, and the application Principles of Digital Communications 1 InDesign will be discussed. of multimedia elements to produce efficient, interactive Web sites. Students will create VCT 1012 3 Credits Digital Imaging This first semester course provides the Web sites to communicate a clients message VCT 1018 3 Credits through the application of the principles and student with an introduction to the technical In this course students will use a design and conceptual principles of the visual elements of design. Prerequisite: VCT 1013 process to create portfolio quality imagery and VCT 1018 or concurrent enrollment. communications industry and how those using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator principles are applied in its various fields. for the creation and manipulation of both Advanced Web Design with CSS3 Creating projects by combining digital raster and vector images. Topics will include: VCT 1024 3 Credits mediums such as graphics, sound, animation, file formats, resolution, illustration and color In this hands-on, project-oriented course, video, photography, text and interactivity systems. Recommendations: VCT 1013. students will explore the vast array of establishes a strong foundation for classes in exciting options available with CSS3 to the future. Students will develop and present Principles of Digital Communications II implement highly creative design solutions. these projects in a variety of digital formats VCT 1019 3 Credits This course continues exploring the many using an assortment of industry standard This second semester course continues CSS3 properties introduced in VCT 1023 Web applications. Exploration of the various career the exploration of the career, technical, Design with HTML5 and CSS3. Students paths within the VCT Industry will also be and conceptual principles of the visual will create rich and visually exciting Web covered. communications industry that were site designs using more advanced CSS3 established in the VCT 1012 course. Design Basics properties and design concepts. Prerequisite: Intermediate projects will be created using VCT 1013 4 Credits VCT 1023 or Instructor consent. more intricate applications, while expanding All visual communicators (multimedia upon the concepts and techniques explored Interactive Web Design with JavaScript experts, videographers, photographers, in VCT 1012. Students will develop and and jQuery graphic designers) need to know the present these projects in a variety of digital VCT 1027 3 Credits fundamentals of design to be effective formats using an assortment of industry In this hands-on, project-oriented course, problem solvers for their clients. Students standard applications. Further exploration students will explore the exciting interactive with good design and typographic skills are of the various career paths within the VCT options available with JavaScript and jQuery. needed in industry to communicate efficiently Industry will also be covered as students Students will design and create highly and effectively. In this class, beginning begin to develop their professional identities. interactive Websites to communicate a students will learn the formal elements, Prerequisite: VCT 1012. clients message. The principles and elements principles of design, and build typography of design and the implementation of skills to create visual communication Flash Interactive Media I JavaScript and jQuery with HTML5 and CSS3 messages. VCT 1021 3 Credits will also be covered. Prerequisite: VCT 1023 In this hands-on, project-oriented course, Project Planning or Instructor consent. students will explore the concepts and VCT 1015 3 Credits practical applications of the multiple digital Typography This course will explore the conceptual mediums of animation, digital graphics, VCT 1060 3 Credits skills involved in project planning for media digital audio, digital video and interactivity, This course in typography is a hands-on production. Students will focus on creative authored with Adobe Flash. This course introduction to the world of letterforms. It and technical aspects of project management covers the fundamentals of interactive begins with a historical look at early writing including; project charters, team dynamics media with Adobe Flash including image systems and moves to the contemporary project plan, plan implementation, creation, animation with motion tweening, computer-generated type and fonts we know storyboarding, budgeting, and pre-production special effects, and basic interactivity with today. Exercises and learning activities will planning as well as how to close out a

651.779.3300 143 7 Course Descriptions help students learn the important concepts Basic Lighting and Photography Filmmaking 2: Narrative Stories and skills of using and creating meaningful VCT 1076 3 Credits VCT 1137 3 Credits type which communicates a message This course introduces the concepts of Filmmaking involves storytelling with images, efficiently and effectively. Prerequisite: VCT working with lighting and equipment in the group collaboration, and creative problem 1012 or concurrent enrollment. realm of professional photography. This solving. Students explore pre-production, Electronic Publishing I course covers the quality of light, using production, and post-production workflow VCT 1061 3 Credits natural light, and using a flash unit. Students as they plan, shoot, and edit a narrative film are required to furnish their own manual production. Note: Some course assignments This course introduces page layout and exposure digital camera, and other equipment require students to move, lift, and carry assembly using Adobe InDesign software. to be identified during class. Prerequisite: video equipment. Prerequisite(s): VCT 1133 A formal creative design process will be VCT 1071 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation(s): VCT 1131. used to create portfolio quality projects in a simulated real-world environment. Emphasis Intermediate Lighting and Photography Flash Interactive Media II will be placed on the formal elements and VCT 1078 3 Credits VCT 2021 3 Credits principles of design and the relationship This course builds upon the introductory skills In this advanced hands-on, project-oriented between form and content. Students will be of VCT 1076 Basic Lighting and Photography. course, students will explore the concepts and required to draw, plan, execute, and present Coursework offers in-depth study of the practical applications of Flash interactivity their design ideas. Prerequisite: VCT 1012 or different types of professional photography with ActionScript. The multiple mediums of concurrent enrollment or Instructor consent. including both equipment and techniques. animation, digital graphics, digital audio, and Imaging and Printing Methods Course topics include location shooting, digital video, authored with Adobe Flash, will VCT 1063 3 Credits studio lighting, flash unit modifiers, and also be creatively applied. The emphasis of this backdrops. Prerequisite: VCT 1076 with a course is on the creation of highly interactive This course includes the history of printing, grade of C or higher. multimedia applications. The concepts of the development of desktop publishing, programming will be implemented using printing methods, and digital printing, along Post-Production 1: Beginning Editing Flash’s native scripting language ActionScript with a review of traditional and digital VCT 1131 3 Credits to create various forms of interactivity. pre-press methods. Assignments will include This comprehensive course covers the Through the application of the principles and graphic arts industry tours and subsequent fundamentals of video editing as well as elements of design, students will design highly field reports. Students will be introduced effects, motion graphics, composite layers, interactive media applications, to communicate to printing equipment as well as bindery color correction, managing media, and a client’s message. Prerequisite: VCT 1021 or equipment. Four required field trips are formatting files for distribution. This course Instructor consent. scheduled throughout the semester. These incorporates the workflow of Apple Final Cut may extend past the normal ending time of Pro X and Apple Motion. App Design for Mobile Devices class due to travel time. VCT 2022 3 Credits Filmmaking 1: Cameras and Story Introduction to Digital Photography VCT 1133 3 Credits Mobile app design has become, arguably, VCT 1071 3 Credits Filmmaking is storytelling with images. the fastest growing area of the Visual This foundational course will cover the Communications Industry. In this hands-on, This course provides opportunities to explore project-oriented course, students will explore composition techniques while employing fundamentals of storytelling as well as the basic operation and use of video cameras, the concepts, design issues, and techniques fundamental photography concepts. Students of planning and designing for the mobile app will have the opportunity to explore the tripods, and other accessories, along with techniques for lighting, and audio recording. space or GUI. Projects will include designing digital manipulation of images using various the mobile app space for multiple mobile techniques. Students are required to furnish Students explore how story moves an audience. Students will plan and shoot design applications. Prerequisite: VCT 1027 their own manual exposure digital camera or Instructor consent. and memory cards. short film productions. Note: Some course assignments require students to move, lift, 3D Animation I Photo Editing and Printing and carry video equipment. VCT 2025 3 Credits VCT 1073 3 Credits In this hands-on, project-oriented course, This course introduces industry standard Post-Production 2: Advanced Editing VCT 1135 3 Credits students will design and create 3D animation practices for the capture and printing of projects using the industry-standard 3ds max digital photographs. Topics include digital This course covers advanced video editing techniques, aesthetics, and visual effects. application. The concepts of 3D design and workflow, paper selection, and printing animation will be covered including 3D object photos. Students are required to furnish their Topics include advanced workflow practices, color correction, sound design, and motion creation, modeling, lighting, texture creation own manual exposure digital single lens and application, as well as 3D animation of reflex camera, memory cards, and printing graphics. This course incorporates the workflow of Apple Final Cut Pro X and Apple Motion. objects and cameras. Prerequisite: VCT 1018 paper. Prerequisite: VCT 1018 and VCT 1071 or Instructor consent. with a grade of C or higher.

144 Century College 2017–2018 3D Animation II Electronic Publishing III Information Graphics VCT 2026 3 Credits VCT 2062 3 Credits VCT 2069 3 Credits In this hands-on, project-oriented course, This course is last in a sequence of design This course begins with a historical overview students will design and create advanced 3D courses in the Graphic Design specialty area. of the origins of representing statistical animation projects emphasizing character Its primary purpose is to give students an data. The content includes the process for modeling and animation. Using the industry- opportunity to use the concepts and skills developing thoughtful information graphics, standard 3ds max application, projects will they have learned by developing and creating allowing viewers to evaluate, interpret, and involve the use of advanced 3D modeling and a real-life project from concept to print. This compare data in a meaningful way. The character animation techniques, compound client-based project will be a focal point course explores a variety of graphic solutions objects, subdivision surface modeling, the for their portfolios. Additionally, students in communicating complex sets of data by creation and application of textures, advanced will develop and create mockups for several analyzing human perception and presenting camera and lighting techniques, and the package design concepts. Prerequisite: VCT these graphic messages in the most efficient application of advanced particle systems and 2061. way possible. Prerequisite: VCT 2062. space warps. Prerequisite: VCT 2025. Print Production Advanced Lighting and Photography Responsive Web Design for Desktop & VCT 2064 3 Credits VCT 2071 3 Credits Mobile Devices This advanced course in print production This course builds upon the intermediate VCT 2028 3 Credits reveals the challenges and limitations of skills in VCT 1078 Intermediate Lighting This course will cover the design of desktop publishing and the subsequent and Photography. Advanced techniques and Responsive Web sites that display equally printing process. Instruction will focus on equipment will be explored in both studio and well on all formats from desktop computers how students can plan and design projects location shooting. This course covers painting to mobile devices such as tablets and smart that print efficiently and with the least with light, light gels, neutral density filters, phones. In this hands-on, project-oriented amount of trouble. The course will also cover mixing light sources, and photographing a course, students will explore the concepts, how to prepare, troubleshoot, and repair group. Prerequisite: VCT 1078 with a grade of design issues, and techniques of planning, document files for specific printing conditions. C or higher. designing, and creating Responsive Web Prerequisite: VCT 2062 or concurrent sites. Projects will include the design and enrollment. Advanced Image Processing creation of multiple Responsive Web sites. VCT 2073 3 Credits Prerequisite: VCT 1027 or Instructor consent. Portfolio Development-Graphic Design This course covers advanced editing VCT 2066 1 Credits techniques within Adobe Photoshop and Portfolio Development - Interactive Preparing a professional graphic design Adobe Lightroom for output of web- and Media portfolio is an important step in landing that print-ready images while using an effective VCT 2029 1 Credits first job. In this class, students can learn workflow. This course covers digital workflow, In this hands-on, project-oriented course, important skills in presentation, editing, global corrections using Adobe Lightroom, students improve their digital interactive resume writing, and developing their personal and advanced artistic editing techniques portfolio created in the Flash Interactive brand. Creating and presenting an actual using Adobe Photoshop. Prerequisite: VCT Media II class. This goal will be achieved portfolio is the goal of this course. Prerequisite: 1018 and VCT 1071 with a grade of C or by assembling/creating content from VCT 2062 or concurrent enrollment. higher. advanced courses. The portfolio will then be prepared for delivery on both the Internet Color Concepts in Graphic Design Photography Business and Profession and CD/DVD-ROM. Presentation techniques, VCT 2067 3 Credits VCT 2075 3 Credits identifying portfolio-worthy content, and rsum This course begins with an in-depth study For successful photographers, business skills suggestions will be stressed. Prerequisite: of color as a product of viewer, object, and are just as important as creative skills. This VCT 1027, VCT 2021, VCT 2026 (or concurrent light source and moves into the practical course covers essential business topics enrollment) or Instructor consent. application of color management and how that professional photographers need to to create output that consistently matches know in order to succeed. Content includes Electronic Publishing II the appearance on the display screen. In photography contracts, managing clientele, VCT 2061 3 Credits addition, this course will address digital event photography, pricing, and selling work. This course is a continuation of the concepts image color correction and the step-by-step Prerequisite: VCT 1073 with a grade of C or and skills learned in Electronic Publishing I. process for creating professional quality higher. Students will hone their abilities to articulate output. Students will work on projects using their clients’ needs through continued written a variety of techniques including evaluation, Portfolio Development - Marketing statements, research, thumbnail drawings, tone targeting to a specific output device, Communications VCT 2076 1 Credits and computer comps. Students continue to color cast removal, retouching, sharpening, learn more advanced features of InDesign and proofing. Prerequisite: VCT 1018. Preparing a portfolio in marketing by developing sophisticated portfolio-level communications offers students an opportunity projects for a variety of clients. Prerequisite: to gather, assess, modify, and assemble work VCT 1061. into a cohesive arrangement. Presentation techniques, editing, and resume suggestions

651.779.3300 145 7 Course Descriptions will be included in this course. Developing a Advanced 3D Animation Project Post-Production 4: Visual Effects professional portfolio is the goal of this course. VCT 2087 3 Credits VCT 2135 3 Credits Prerequisite: Instructor consent. In this advanced 3D Animation Project This course delves into Adobe After Effects, a Photography Presentation Design course, students will use complex rigging, popular software package used by filmmaking VCT 2078 3 Credits motion-capture data, and freeform animation motion graphics professionals. Topics techniques to animate 3D characters. include keyframes, animation, compositing, This course covers essential presentation Advanced special effects using particle particle systems, and motion tracking. methods used in the photography industry. systems and space warps for environmental Recommendation(s): VCT 1131. This project-oriented course includes album effects will also be covered. Using industry- design, web presentation, online client standard applications such as Autodesks 3ds Filmmaking 4: Documentary Stories proofing, and relationship marketing through Max, Mudbox and Motionbuilder, students VCT 2137 3 Credits social media used by the professional will design, create, and produce a character This advanced course applies previously photographer. Prerequisite: VCT 1078 and and environment, and utilize advanced learned pre-production, production, and VCT 2073 with a grade of C or higher. animation techniques to create a high-quality post-production techniques to a complex Portfolio Development - Photography 3D animation portfolio project. Prerequisite: narrative documentary film and narrative VCT 2079 1 Credits VCT 2084 and VCT 2085 or Instructor consent. promotional film. Advanced editing processes will be integrated with video camera, In this course students will prepare a Portfolio Development 3D Animation lighting, and audio operation. Students will portfolio highlighting their photography skills VCT 2089 1 Credits plan, shoot, and edit filmmaking productions. culminating in the presentation of students In this hands-on, project-oriented course, Note: Some course assignments require work in the VCT Portfolio show. Prerequisite: students will assemble a portfolio containing students to move, lift, and carry video VCT 1078 and VCT 2073 with a grade of C or their concept art, storyboards, and a demo equipment. Prerequisite(s): VCT 2133 higher. reel of their 3D animations. Presentation Recommendation(s): VCT 1135. techniques, identifying portfolio-worthy Advanced Modeling for 3D Animation Filmmaking 5: Portfolio VCT 2084 3 Credits content, and résumé suggestions will be emphasized. The portfolio will then be VCT 2139 1 Credits In this advanced 3D modeling course, In this course, students will design their own students will use complex subdivision prepared for delivery on both the Internet and DVD-ROM. The culmination of the students video demo reel, resume, and supporting surface modeling techniques to create highly materials, in consultation with the instructor, developed 3D character and environment efforts will be presented at the Annual VCT Program Portfolio Show. Prerequisite: VCT to demonstrate their readiness to enter the models for animation. Human anatomy for job market. Prerequisite(s): VCT 2137 or artists, as it applies to 3D modeling, will 2033 and VCT 2087 or concurrent enrollment, or Instructor consent. concurrently enrolled Recommendation(s): be covered to develop an understanding VCT 1135. of character form. Using industry-standard Post-Production 3: Audio Editing Autodesk applications such as 3ds VCT 2131 3 Credits VCT Internship Max and Mudbox, projects will involve This course introduces students to the VCT 2780 1-6 Credits conceptualizing, designing, and modeling a basic tools and techniques of sound This course is designed to provide students character and its environment. Prerequisite: pickup, amplification, recording, editing, with the opportunity to apply knowledge and VCT 2026 or Instructor consent. distribution, and output as they apply to skills learned in the Visual Communications Advanced Texturing for 3D Animation filmmaking production. The use of digital Technologies program in a career field. VCT 2085 3 Credits audio equipment and software as well as Students will work in a professional environment while applying and learning In this advanced 3D texturing course, analog audio equipment will be covered. Recommendation(s): VCT 1131. a variety of communication, business, and students will use intricate UVW mapping technical skills. Prerequisite: Instructor techniques, as well as specific digital imaging Filmmaking 3: News Stories consent. skills to create detailed textures to be applied VCT 2133 3 Credits to 3D characters and environments prepared This advanced course covers the principles VCT Independent Study for animation. Advanced lighting techniques of multi-camera production primarily in a VCT 2792 1-6 Credits intended to enhance textures in a 3D scene studio setting. Course topics include news In this course, students will have the will also be covered. Using industry-standard production techniques, lighting, camera opportunity to research and design their own applications such as Adobe Photoshop and operations, monitors, audio, video signal project. In consultation with their instructor Autodesks 3ds Max and Mudbox, projects switching, and editing. Students will create beyond the regular VCT curriculum, students will involve researching, mapping, creating, field news reporting projects and then plan will create an outline of objectives, goals and applying textures to characters and and produce a live studio production as and timelines in a detailed plan, and will be environments. Prerequisite: VCT 2026 or their final group project. Note: Some course held accountable for the project. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. assignments require students to move, lift, Consent of Instructor and Dean. and carry video equipment. Prerequisite(s): VCT 1137.

146 Century College 2017–2018 Illustrator for Industry be able to perform physical tasks to complete Introduction to Arc Welding VCT 2951 3 Credits course requirements. WLDG 1021 2 Credits This course covers the concepts and features Advanced Metal Inert Gas Welding I This course covers shielded metal arc safety of digital artwork within the framework of WLDG 1012 2 Credits and basic shielded metal arc procedures. Adobe Illustrator. Students will advance their Students will weld various joints in the flat design skills using the drawing tools and This course requires students to identify position with 6010 and 7018 electrode using filters to create original drawings. Macintosh personal safety rules and to focus on the arc welding process. Students must be computers will be used to complete hands-on developing welding skills in the Spray Arc able to perform physical tasks in order to coursework. Prerequisite: VCT 1013, VCT and Pulse Arc (GMAW) process on various complete course requirements. 1018 or Instructor consent. metals and alloys. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course Advanced ARC Welding I requirements. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1011 or WLDG 1022 2 Credits Instructor consent. This course focuses on developing welding Welding Advanced Metal Inert Gas Welding II skills in the horizontal and vertical up WLDG 1015 2 Credits positions with 6011 and 6013 rods using the arc welding process. Students must be able In this course students will identify shop, to perform physical tasks in order to complete Processes and Power Sources machine, and personal safety rules. In WLDG 1000 1 Credits course requirements. Prerequisite: WLDG addition, this course will focus on developing 1021 or Instructor consent. This course is designed to give students an welding skills in the vertical down and introduction to basic welding processes and overhead position with the MIG welding Advanced ARC Welding II power sources. Topics will include history, process. Students must be able to perform WLDG 1025 2 Credits an overview of OAW, SMAW, GMAW physical tasks in order to complete course This course focuses on developing welding and GTAW. The course also addresses an requirements. Prerequisite: WLDG 1011 or skills in the vertical down and overhead introduction to safety and the tools used in Instructor consent. positions with 6011 and 6013 rods using the metal fabrication. Flux Cored Arc Welding arc welding process. Students must be able Introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding WLDG 1019 3 Credits to perform physical tasks in order to complete WLDG 1001 2 Credits course requirements. Prerequisite: WLDG This course is designed for students to 1021 or Instructor consent. In this course, students will identify personal develop welding skills using flux cored arc safety rules, demonstrate shop equipment welding. Topics include shop, machine, and procedures, and focus on developing personal safety rules. Course emphasis is welding skills with sheet metal in the flat on the flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead position with the oxyacetylene process. positions with the flux cored arc welding Students will use oxyacetylene and plasma process. Students must be able to perform cutting equipment on plate and sheet physical tasks in order to complete course metal. Students must be able to perform requirements. Prerequisite: WLDG 1011. physical tasks in order to complete course requirements. Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding WLDG 1007 3 Credits This course will focus on gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) while developing skills with sheet metal, aluminum, and stainless steel in the flat position. Additional topics will include personal safety rules and shop equipment procedures. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Introduction to Metal Inert Gas Welding WLDG 1011 1 Credits In this course, students identify personal safety rules, shop equipment procedures, and will focus on developing welding skills on sheet and plate metal in the flat position with the metal inert gas process. Students must

651.779.3300 147 Chapter 8 Continuing Education and Customized Training

Mission Learning that works; personal, professional and workforce development. Vision To become nationally recognized for quality, innovative and responsive programming that transforms lives, develops the workforce and serves the community. Century College’s Continuing Education and Customized Training division (CECT) serves more than 8,000 individuals annually. We serve the business sector and our diverse community through: Customized Services to • City of Saint Paul • Customized services to business • Dakota County and industry Business and Industry • Goodwill EasterSeals • Professional continuing education • Hennepin County • Heraeus Medical Components • Career training opportunities Customized/Contract Training Services Anytime, anywhere training, both credit • IC System, Inc. • Certification preparation and noncredit, to upgrades skills, improve • International Paper • Workforce skills gap training productivity, and provide professional • Johanna Shores Training can be delivered in a development. We deliver real-world • Metro Transit variety of formats: solutions for: • Minnesota Department of Corrections • Professional development • Minnesota Department of Natural • Our location • Custom contracted training Resources • Your location • Organizational assessment • Minnesota Department of Transportation • Online • Minnesota Gastroenterology • Business/consulting services • MME Group Why Century College? • Workshops, seminars and conferences • Modernistic • Hands-on training Some of our current corporate clients • Northern Tier Energy • Individual attention include: • Precision, Inc. • A 95 percent pass rate • 3M • Ramsey County • Exceptional instructors • Advanced Molding Technologies • St. Paul Allergy & Asthma • Flexible and affordable • Andrews Residence • Trane Company • Customized solutions • Boutwells Landing • Washington County • Capital Regional Watershed District • Walgreens • Cerenity Senior Care Clients have given Century a 99 percent • Chandler, Inc. satisfaction rating. • City of Minneapolis

148 Century College 2017–2018 Professional Continuing One CEU is defined as ten contact hours • Health Unit Coordinator of participation in an organized continuing • Human Services Technician Education education experience under responsible • Leadership Program for Supervisors sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified • Medical Coding instruction. Nationally recognized, the Choose from a wide variety of noncredit CEU provides a standardized measure for • Nursing Assistant classes, workshops, and seminars designed accumulating, recording, and credentialing • Pharmacy Technician for adults needing to satisfy professional work completed through continuing • Phlebotomy Technician credentialing requirements or seeking career education programs. Earned CEUs are • Project Management advancement, job mobility, or professional recorded on a transcript. Certificates of • Trained Medication Aide growth. We specialize in training for: attendance are awarded upon completion of • Business the classes/workshops. Health Careers • Healthcare Century provides entry-level career training • Human services for nursing assistants, home health care • Manufacturing Career Training workers, trained medication aides, health • Fire/Public safety unit coordinators and pharmacy technicians. Training is also offered for phlebotomy • Trades Opportunities technicians, emergency medical technicians, • Transportation medical coding specialists, and health unit Certificate Programs These offerings change continually in coordinator (HUC). Certificate programs provide a way for response to current trends, professional current practitioners to earn advanced requirements, and participant interest. Leadership Program for Supervisors credentials. A certificate is also a great Continuing education courses are offered in This credit or noncredit program is practical, way to transition into a new industry or the evening or as daytime seminars, both highly interactive and workplace relevant. career goal. Below is a summary of some on and off campus. Fees vary according Courses address a full range of skills such of certificates offered through Century as leadership, interpersonal communication, to instructional costs. Enrolled students continuing education. earn continuing education units (CEUs) in performance management, intercultural • Accounting recognition of their participation. competence, managing change, budgeting • Administrative Professional and more! Courses can be customized to • Computer Proficiency meet the needs of your organization and can • Fire Officer lead to a certificate, a diploma, or a degree. • Leadership

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John Rohleder Mike Mendez Associate Vice President of Information Associate Dean Institution/ College Administration Technology/Administrative Services Curriculum Development B.A. University of St. Thomas B.A. University of St Thomas Patrick Opatz M.Ed University of Minnesota M.A. University of St Thomas Interim President Sonja Simpson Andrew Nesset Dean of Continuing Education and Academic Dean B.A. St. Mary’s University Customized Training B.A. Luther College M.A. University of Minnesota B.S. Cardinal Stritch University M.A. Idaho State University M.A. Saint Catherine University Ph.D. University of Minnesota Jane Nicholson Iddi Adam Academic Dean Academic Dean B.A. University of Minnesota Michael Berndt B.A. University of Ghana M.Ed. University of Minnesota Vice President of Academic Affairs M.A. Wilfrid Laurier University License: Social Worker Ph.D. Wilfrid Laurier University University of Wisconsin B.A. University of Minnesota Jennifer Eccles Mary Nienaber M.A. Southern Illinois University Nursing Director Director of Human Resources at Carbondale B.S.N. Lakehead University B.A. University of Minnesota M.Ed. Lakehead University M.A. University of Minnesota M.S. University of Ottawa Nichole Petersen Joyce Coleman Jill Greenhalgh Dean of Institutional Effectiveness Vice President of Student Services Executive Director, Foundation Certificate DePaul University B.A. St. Olaf College B.A. University of South Dakota – B.A. Sam Houston State MBA University of St. Thomas Vermillion University M.A. University of Connecticut Kristin Hageman M.A. University of Houston Dean of Student Services Andrea Rystrom B.A. University of St. Thomas Dean of Student Services M.A. University of St. Thomas A.A. Golden Valley Lutheran College Bonnie Meyers License: Technical College Counselor B.S. St. Cloud State University M.S. St. Cloud State University Acting Vice President of Finance Beth Hein and Administration Academic Dean B.S. University of Wisconsin – Stout B.A. Augsburg College M.S. University of Wisconsin – Stout M.A. Metro State Ph.D. Capella University Faculty Michael Houfer Physical Plant Manager Aberasturi, Paul DIP Jackson Area Vo-Tech Theatre DIP Southwest Technical College B.S.ed University of Nevada - Reno DIP Riverside Technical College M.A. San Diego State University Donald Long Adie, John Director of Resource Development Criminal Justice B.S. Grand Canyon College B.S. Kent State University M.S.Ed. University of Kentucky M.E.D. Kent State University M.DIV Southern Baptist Seminary Ed.S. Kent State University Jesse Mason, Ph.D. Alade, Israel Academic Dean Computer Forensics B.S. Morris Brown College A.S. Ogun State Polytechnic Ph.D. University of Minnesota Advanced Diploma: Deborah Mayne The Polytechnic Ibadam Acting Director of Finance Post Graduate Diploma: A.A. North Hennepin Community College Federal University of Technology B.S.C. Federal University of Technology Certificate Microsoft

150 Century College 2017–2018 Anderl, John Borrelli, Holly Chmieleski, Deb Communication VCT Addiction Counseling B.A. Bethel University A.A.S. Monroe Community College M.A. Adler Graduate School M.A. Bethel University B.S. St. Cloud State University B.A. Metro State M.A. Savannah College of Art & A.A. Century College Anderson, Steven Design Reading/Student Success Chung, Carl B.A. St. Cloud State University Borrett, David Philosophy M.A. St. Cloud State University EMS/Paramedic B.A. Occidental College B.A. Metropolitan State University Ph.D. University of Minnesota Andre, Alicia License: Paramedic ESOL Nationally Registered Paramedic; Clemens, Linda B.A.S. University of Minnesota Community Paramedic English M.A. San Francisco State University B.A. Hamline University Bowden, Robin M.A. University of Minnesota Andresen, Luke History Information & Telecommunication B.A. Kent State University Coffee, Angela A.A.S. St Cloud Technical College M.A. Kent State University English B.S. Bemidji State University Ph.D. Kent State University M.A. Northern Michigan University Aspelund, Allan Bratager Fernandez, Mary Colonna, Carrie Accounting English Dental Assisting B.S. St. Cloud State University B.A. Bemidji State University Diploma Northeast Metro Technical College M.Ed. University of Minnesota M.S. Bemidji State University A.A.S. Century College License: Accounting B.A. Metropolitan State University License: Administrative Services Breyer, Jessie M.S. Bemidji State University Psychology Certified: Dental Assistant Baani, Zakaria B.A. University of Minnesota Licensed: Dental AssistantRestorative Functions Computer Science M.A. University of St. Thomas Registered: Dental Hygienist A.A. North Hennepin Community College Psy.D. University of St. Thomas B.S. Metropolitan State University Conroy, Alexandra M.S. Metropolitan State University Burns, Cullen Bailey Reading/Study Skills English B.A. University of Minnesota Baltikauskas, Ida B.A. Western Michigan University Ph.D. University of Minnesota Philosophy M.A. Western Michigan University B.A. Fort Wright College M.F.A. Western Michigan University Cook, Carolyn M.A. University of Minnesota Health/Physical Education Ph.D. University of Minnesota Cadwell, Jill B.S. Minnesota State University English M.E.D. Hardin-Simmons University Bell, Jessica B.A. St. Cloud State University Biology M.A. St. Cloud State University Costa, Thomas B.S. Gustavus Adolphus College Cosmetology Ph.D. University of Minnesota Canavan, Amy License: Cosmetology Mathematics A.A. Century College Bellis, Karen B.S. Metro State College, Denver, CO B.A. Metro State Radiologic Technology B.A. Metro State College, Denver, CO B.A. Metropolitan State University M.S. University of Washington Cramer, Patrick License: Radiologic Technology Heating/Air Conditioning Technology Carter, Erin Certificate Minneapolis Community & Blackburn, David Biology Technical College Chemistry B.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato Diploma Minneapolis Community & Technical B.A. Carleton College M.A. Minnesota State University-Mankato College Ph.D. University of Minnesota Caulkins, Chris Crea, Catherine Blesi, Michelle EMS/Paramedic Reading/Study Skills Medical Assisting A.A. Inver Hills Community College B.A. University of Minnesota - Morris A.A. Anoka Ramsey Community College A.A.S. Century College M.A. University of St. Thomas B.A. Metropolitan State University B.S. American College of Pre-hospital M.A. Metropolitan State University Medicine Daniels, Julie Diploma Medical Institute of Minnesota M.P.H. American Military University English CMA (AAMA) Certificate University of Minnesota B.A. College of Saint Catherine License: Medical Assisting/Office Component Certified: Paramedic M.A. Pennsylvania State University Certified: Emergency Manager (MN) Bordenave, Melissa Davis, Jermaine Nursing B.A. Metropolitan State University M.A. Metropolitan State University Speech-Communication B.S.N. College of St. Benedict B.A. Elmhurst College M.S.N. University of Phoenix Cedarleaf, Joy M.A. University of Wisconsin Borman, Melissa Biology Art B.S. Brigham Young University B.A. University of Nebraska - Lincoln M.S. Brigham Young University M.F.A. San Francisco Art Institute

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Doh, Emmanuel Gingerich, John Gryczman, Anna English Mathematics Nursing B.A. University of Ibadan, Nigeria Diploma Hennepin Technical College A.D.N. Inver Hills Community College M.A. University of Ibadan, Nigeria Diploma St. Paul College B.S.N. Metropolitan State University Ph.D. University of Ibadan, Nigeria B.S. Winona State University M.S.N. University of Minnesota M.S. University of Wisconsin D.N.P. Metropolitan State University Dolance, Susannah Certificate Public Health Nursing Sociology Gits, Peter Certificate Advanced Holistic Nursing B.A. Texas Tech University Mathematics Certificate Certified Nurse Educator M.A. University of Michigan B.S. St. John’s University Ph.D. University of Michigan M.S. University of Minnesota Gu, Xue Min Physics/Engineering Donahue, Kelly Goebel, Dawn B.S. East China Normal University English Cosmetology M.S. University of Minnesota B.A. Augsburg College Cert. Century College Ph.D. University of Minnesota M.A. Utah State University B.A. Metro State University M.A. Bemidji State University Gunderson, Sheila Dornbush, Martha Human Services English as a Second Language Goerisch, Lynda B.S. University of Wisconsin-Superior B.A. Wheaton College Emergency Medical Services M.S. University of Wisconsin-Superior M.A. University of Minnesota A.S. Mankato State University B.A. Metropolitan State University Hankes, Jason DuBose, Rose Marie M.A. Concordia University Health Reading/Student Success License: Emergency Medical Technician B.S. University of Wisconsin, River Falls B.A. University of Wisconsin-Stout License: ParamedicNationally Registered M.Ed. University of Minnesota M.A. Hamline University Paramedic Harmon, Eric Dykes, Paul Gordon, Rita English Biology Dental Assisting B.A. Fisk University B.S. Kansas State University of Agriculture Diploma Century Community & M.A. Vanderbilt University M.S. University of Minnesota Technical College Hathaway, Robert Eddy, Michael B.S. University of Minnesota English VCT M.D.H. University of Minnesota B.A. Concordia Senior College B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College Certified: Dental Assistant M.A. Mankato State College Licensed: Dental Assistant & Dental Hygienist Elliott, Jodi Registered: Dental Hygienist Hentges, Elizabeth Reading/Student Success Certified: Restorative Functions & nitrous oxide Mathematics B.S. University of Minnesota Moorhead B.A. College of St. Benedict M.Ed. Bethel College Graham, Eric M.S. Michigan State University Music Engelen-Eigles, Deborah B.A. University of Alaska Herold, Katherine Sociology M.M. John Hopkins University Psychology B.A. Wesleyan University M.A. St. Mary’s University B.A. University of California, Los Angeles M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute M.A. San Francisco State University & State University Grebner, Timothy Ph.D. University of California, Santa Cruz Ph.D. University of Minnesota Engineering/Computer Science B.S. University of Iowa Hinrichs, Bruce Fabro, Kathy M.S. University of Minnesota Psychology Nursing B.A. University of Minnesota B.A. College of St. Catherine Greger, Jennifer M.A. University of Minnesota M.A. Bethel University Nursing B.S.N. St Catherine University Hunt, Stewart Fladeboe, Amy M.A. St Catherine University Mathematics English B.S. Bemidji State University A.A. Lake Superior College – Duluth Gregg, Scott M.S. Florida State University B.A. University of Minnesota – Duluth Reading/Study Skills M.S. Purdue University M.A. Minnesota State University - B.A. University of Minnesota Mankato B.A.A. University of Minnesota Jacobson, Carol M.A. University of Minnesota Gaffney, Kimberly English English Gregory, Antone B.S. Bemidji State University B.A. University of Illinois at Urbana- Chemistry M.A. University of North Dakota Champaign B.S. University of Virginia Jahnke, Jeffrey M.P.H. University of Minnesota M.E. University of Virginia Engineering CAD Technology M.A. University of St. Thomas License: Professional Engineer A.A.S. Milwaukee Area Technical College Gfrerer, Cheryl License: Mechanical Drafting English A.A. Lakewood Community College B.A. University of Minnesota M.A. University of Minnesota

152 Century College 2017–2018 Jakubic, Jennifer Kothera, John Libson, Carol English as a Second Language Visual Communications Technology Office Technology B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College B.A. Cleveland State University B.S. Bemidji State University M.A. University of Minnesota M.F.A. Tyler School of Art M.S. Mankato State University License: Graphic Arts License: Administrative Support Jenson, Brian Mathematics Kotila, Dwight Lindberg Lein, Marta B.S. University of North Dakota Physical Education Welding Technology/Welder M.S. University of North Dakota A.A. Willmar Community College Dip Dunwoody Institute B.S. St. Cloud State University Jentzsch, Teresa M.S. St. Cloud State University Littleton, Laura Chemistry Radiologic Technology B.S. University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Krohn, Margaret Diploma Radiologic Technology Ph.D. University of Minnesota Interior Design B.A. Metropolitan State University B.S. Mankato State University Jersak, Michele Cert. Architectural Drafting Technician Loomis, Kim Counseling Certified: Association of Interior Design Chemistry A.A. North Hennepin Community College Certified: Kitchen Designer B.S. University of Denver B.A. University of Minnesota Certified: National Council for Interior M.S. Colorado State University M.A. University of Minnesota Design Qualification Lyons, David Jersak, Robert License: Interior Design Geography Communication Kruszka, Edward B.A. University of Minnesota B.A. Hamline University Mathematics M.S. University of Wisconsin M.A. Minnesota State University-Mankato B.A. Saint Xavier College Madisen, Randi Jiang, Yanmei M.S. Northeastern Illinois University Library English Kuny, Tracy B.A. Carleton College M.A. Winona State University Dental Hygiene M.L.S. University of Michigan Johnston, Neil A.S. Normandale Community College Mathews, Carol Art B.S. Metro State Sociology B.F.A. College of Visual Arts M.S. Metro State B.A. College of Saint Catherine M.F.A. Minneapolis College of Art & Design Kupfer, Julie M.A. University of Minnesota Ph.D. University of Minnesota Kane, Rahul Dental Assisting Biology Certified: Dental Assistant Mayer, Beth B.S. Devi Ahilya University, India Licensed: Dental Assistant English M.S. St. Cloud State University B.A. Metro State B.A. University of St. Thomas M.F.A. Hamline University Keller, David Kuss, Richard Microcomputer Support Technology English Mazzei, Cristiano B.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato B.A. University of Wisconsin Linguistics, Translation, and Interpreting M.A.T. University of Wisconsin B.A. Unibero-Centro Universitario– Kennedy, Barbara Lambrecht, Shari Sao Paulo Spanish M.A. University of Massachusetts B.A. Macalester College Medical Assisting M.A. University of Minnesota Diploma 916 Vo-Tech Micko, Timothy A.A. Century College Auto Mechanics Kennedy, Craig Diploma Northeast Metro Technical College Building Utilities Mechanic Larson, Mark Auto Body License: Auto Mechanics Certificate Minneapolis Community A.A.S. Century College & Technical College Diploma Saint Paul College A.A. Hennepin Technical College A.A. Saint Paul College Mier, Shirley B.A. Minnesota State University, Le, Thanh Music Moorhead Economics B.A. Grinnell College M.A. University of Minnesota Kerschner, Dennis B.S. University of Minnesota Ph.D. University of Minnesota Ph.D University of Minnesota Heating/Air Conditioning Technology License: Heating, Air Conditioning & LeBeau, Michelle Milner, Janice Refrigeration Biology Sociology Klindworth, Robert B.A. University of Minnesota B.A. University of Minnesota Physics Ph.D. University of Minnesota M.A. University of Montana Ph.D. University of Montana B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College LeMay, Dana Ph.D. New Mexico State University English Moran, Craig Koch, Jody M.A. Minnesota State University, Mankato History Reading/Study Skills B.A. Dana College Lewis, Brian M.Div. Wartburg Seminary B.S. University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire English M.S. University of Wisconsin – River Falls M.A. University of Michigan B.A. Wayne State University Ph.D. University of Michigan M.A. Wayne State University Ph.D. Michigan State University

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Mulcahy, Gregory Peterman, Brian Rodriquez, Sarah English Mathematics Interior Design B.A. University of Minnesota B.S. Wheaton College B.S. University of Wisconsin M.A. University of Southern Mississippi M.A. University of Minnesota Rosik, Greg Naughton, Gerry Pfeiffer, Joann Mathematics Mathematics Chemistry B.S. University of Wisconsin B.S. University of North Texas B.A. St. Benedict College M.S. Marquette University M.A. University of North Texas Ph.D. University of Wisconsin Ph.D. University of Minnesota Roy, Judith Powell, Susan M. History Nelson, Rick Nursing B.A. University of Colorado Physical Education B.S.N. Oakland University M.A. University of Colorado A.A. Northland Community College M.S.N. University of Minnesota B.S. Bemidji State University PHN Certified Public Health Nurse Rynders, Beth M.S. Bemidji State University CHPN Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Dental Assisting Nurse B.S. University of Minnesota Niemann, Robert CNE Certified Nurse Educator M.Ed. University of Minnesota Computer Science Certified: Industrial Relations B.S. University of Arizona Rafter, Amy Certified: Expanded Functions in Dental M.S. University of Minnesota Dental Hygiene Assisting Program B.S. University of Minnesota Certificate Dental Assistant Nordstrom, Charlotte M.S. Bemidji State University Licensed: Dental Assistant Counseling Restorative Functions Dental Assistant B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College Raleigh, Rose M.S. Moorhead State University Nursing Saks, Dawn B.S. College of St. Benedict Art O’Connor, Stanley M.S. University of Minnesota B.F.A. Colorado State University Prosthetics M.F.A. University of Illinois A.A. Minneapolis Community College Ramlall, Padma B.S. Crown College Accounting Samuel, Delia M.Ed. Bethel College M.A. University of St Thomas Mathematics License: Prosthetics Technician B.A. Metropolitan State University B.S. University of the West Indies, License: Prosthetics Practitioner Barbados Ramsey, Steven M.Phil. University of the West Indies, Odmark, Steve Business Management Barbados Philosophy B.S. University of Minnesota-Duluth M.S. University of the Minnesota B.A. University of Utah J.D. William Mitchell College of Law Ph.D. University of the Minnesota M.A. Biola University M.A. University of Nebraska Randall, Scott Saylor, Katherine Ph.D. University of Nebraska Solar Energy English A.A. St Cloud Technical & B.A. South Dakota State University Olson, Amanda Community College M.A. South Dakota State University Communication B.A. South Dakota State University B.A. University of Minnesota Schmitzer, Kimberly M.A. Kansas State University Raney, Michael EMS/Paramedics Ph.D. Ohio University Mathematics A.S. Inver Hills Community College B.A. St. Cloud State University A.A.S. Century College Osborn, Joseph M.S. University of North Dakota B.A. Bethel College Natural Science M.A. Bethel University B.A. University of Wisconsin, Madison Rawson, Amy Communication License: Paramedic M.A. New School for Social Research Certified: Nationally Registered Paramedic M.S.Ed. University of Wisconsin, Madison B.S. Illinois State University M.S. Illinois State University Schouveller, Kimberly Pearson, Pam Nursing Nursing Reedich, Kurt Mathematics A.S. Inver Hills Community College A.S. Lakewood Community College M.S.N. Walden University B.A. Metropolitan State University B.S. University of Wisconsin M.S. University of Wisconsin M.A. Bethel University Schultz, Frank Pehoski, Tony Roach, Paul Counseling Orthotics Anthropology B.S. University of Minnesota A.A. University of Minnesota B.S. California Polytechnic StateUniversity M.Ed. University of Minnesota License: Orthotics Technician M.S. University of Oregon M.Ed. University of Wisconsin License: Orthotics Practitioner Robey, Jennifer License: Quality Control Technician Peleg, Kristine Reading/Study Skills Simenson, Scott English B.A. University of Nebraska Information & Telecommunication B.A. Hebrew University Ph.D. University of Minnesota B.S. University of Wisconsin M.A. Hebrew University Certificate Advanced Literary Ph.D. University of Arizona

154 Century College 2017–2018 Simmel, Donald Thrun, Lori Wood, LuAnn Auto Service Technology Biology Reading/Study Skills DIP St. Paul College B.S. University of Michigan B.A. College of St. Benedict/ B.A. University of Minnesota Ph.D. University of Michigan St. John’s University M.S. University of Wisconsin Simons, Angela Turnbull, Kavi Certificate Reading Mathematics Business B.A. Macalester College M.A. University of Wisconsin – Madison Young, Jane M.Ed. University of Minnesota B.A. University of Minnesota – Carlson Library School of Management B.A. State University of New York Sklaney, Lawrence M.L.S. Drexel University English Voss, Catherine B.A. Bucknelll University Orthotics Young, William M.A. University of Illinois Certificate: 916 Vo-Tech Mathematics A.A.S. Anoka-Ramsey Community College B.A. University of Minnesota Smaagaard, Lynn B.A. Metropolitan State University M.S. Ohio University Marketing M.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato B.S. University of Minnesota Wacker, Janet M.S. Bemidji State University Counseling B.A. University of North Dakota Smeltzer, Mark B.S. University of Mary Speech-Communication M.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato B.A. University of Washington License: Technical College Counselor M.A. University of Washington Ph.D. University of Minnesota Wagner, Roger Prosthetics Smith, Chad Diploma Century College Orthotics Practitioner A.A.S. Century College DIP Century College B.A. Metropolitan State University A.A.S. Century College Certified: Prosthetist-Orthotist B.S. Metro State Walker, Kathleen Smith, Garett Counseling English as a Second Language A.A./A.S. Hibbing Community College B.A. University of St Thomas B.S. University of Wisconsin M.A. University of Minnesota M.S.E. University of Wisconsin Smith, Patricia Certificate Professional Development in Philosophy Distance Education B.G.S.U. University of Nebraska Wendt, Jon M.A. University of Nebraska Communication Ph.D. University of Nebraska B.A. University of Delaware Smyth, Maura M.A. University of Minnesota Librarian Wilcox, Elliot B.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison Music M.L.S. Dominican University B.S. University of Wisconsin Steffen, Nancy M.M. Northwestern University Nursing (RN) M.A. University of Minnesota A.D.N. Northeast Iowa Community College Winters, Lori B.S.N. Upper Iowa University Nursing M.S.N. Drake University B.S. Winona State University Theisen, Paul M.S. University of Minnesota Computer Support Technology/Technician M.A. Champlain College Wollersheim, Ruth B.A. Metropolitan State University English A.A. Century College B.S. St. Cloud State University A.A. North Hennepin Community College M.A. University of Wisconsin Certificate Champlain College Wollschlager, Stacey Thinesen, Pamela Reading/Student Success Biology B.S. St. Catherine University B.S. St. Cloud State University M.A. Hamline University M.S. Portland State University Certificate Secondary Teaching

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Introduction The Student Handbook has been developed to give students an overview of various activities, rules, regulations, and policies that have direct impact on them at Century. Further information concerning any of these areas may be obtained from the Dean of Student Services, located in room 1480 west campus, or by calling 651.773.1780.

Student Life Program The Student Life Program is designed to provide opportunities for student growth through students’ extracurricular activities. This program enriches higher education for students by providing both educational and social events. By becoming involved in activities Student Activities Student Clubs and such as academic-related events, cultural diversity programs, health Program Organizations and fitness programs, campus clubs, student publications, fine arts, and Student Club Center How to Get Involved the intramural/recreation program, students will share in the ownership The Student Club Center, room 1210 west There are over 25 clubs and organizations for and leadership of such programs and campus, is where great beginnings take students to participate in at Century College. experience a positive connection to place. It is an area for student activities. There are special interest clubs, cultural Century College. Although the Student One of its main functions is to assist organizations, and program specific groups. Life Program provides many avenues various clubs and organizations with their For a complete list of clubs please consult for student growth, the decision to planned events. In addition, many campus- our web site at https://www.century.edu/ campus-life/student-clubs-organizations. participate is based on personal desire. wide events are sponsored by the Office of Student Life. Any students should feel Are you looking to start a new club or get free to drop in and present new ideas or involved in one of the current clubs or suggestions that will enhance student organizations at Century? Please contact activities on campus. the Director of Student Life and Leadership Game Room Development at 651.747.4015 or the Student Senate Office at 651.779.3317. Free time between classes, at the beginning or end of the day? Located in room 1205 west STUDENT LIFE COMMITTEE campus, the Game Room is a great place to This committee consists of student, faculty unwind and enjoy recreational game activities. and staff representatives that make Table tennis and televisions are available for decisions regarding the student life budget, students’ enjoyment. Tournaments in various expenditures, and the student life activity fee. activities are also conducted each semester. The Game Room is also a great place to relax, enjoy a cup of coffee, watch television, meet old friends, and make new friends. 651.779.3300 157 11 Student Handbook

STUDENT PHOTO ID Participation in the organization is an a diverse spectrum of recreational activities for Century students and staff. For more Students will need a Century photo ID to excellent opportunity to learn about the information call 651.779.3322. use the library, fitness center, to check out political process, become acquainted with the game room and recreation equipment, and college system, and build leadership skills. Gymnasium For more information call 651.747.4015. to use the mathematics, English or reading The gymnasium is available for a variety labs. The first photo ID card is free. Lost or THE CONNECTION of activities (i.e. basketball, volleyball, and replacement cards are $5.00 (payable at the badminton). Business Office). Located in room 1205 west campus, The Connection is a great place to get involved Outdoor Volleyball, Basketball Courts, To obtain a Century College photo ID you will in the many happenings at Century College. and Golf Practice Green need a copy of your current course schedule The Connection provides discount ticket The courts and golf green are available for all along with a driver’s license or other prices, food, bus passes, a local fax machine to use and are located behind west campus. government-issued photo ID. This service and much more. It can also connect you to Balls are available through The Connection in is located at the Records Office, room 2221 the many student groups and their events room 1205 west campus. west campus. on campus including the Planning Activities Wood Duck Walking Trail Committee which sponsors events such as STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Wood Duck Days, Blizzard Blast and the Enjoy a beautiful walk through nature on this The All-Student Email is sent weekly to Fright Walk. Contact The Connection at paved trail located behind west campus. inform students of activities for the week, 651.779.3358, by email at Connection@ Locker Rooms services that are available and information Century.edu or on our eFolio web site at of importance. For further information call centuryconnection.project.mnscu.edu . Locker room facilities, located near the 651.748.2608. gymnasium (men on first floor, women on third The Connection is also the home of the floor) are available for those participating in The Century Times is a student run outdoor recreation equipment. There is intramural, recreation, and fitness activities. newspaper that is published twice a seasonal equipment that is available for Students must provide their own towel and semester. It is distributed throughout campus check out including but not limited to in-line lock. Locks must be removed daily. with information relevant to the Century skates and protective equipment, snowshoes, community. For more information call fishing poles and equipment, cross-country 651.747.4015 skis, backpacks and tents. Fine Arts STUDENT SENATE The Student Senate is the official Art Gallery representative student government of Intercollegiate Athletics The purpose of the art gallery is to provide Century College. It operates under a students and community residents the constitution that has been approved by Century College is a member of the opportunity to view and appreciate the the student body and consists of volunteer Minnesota College Conference (MCC) work of professional and student artists in senators and an elected executive board. and the National Junior College Athletic a gallery setting. For more information call The purpose of the senate is to work to Association (NJCAA). Century College 651.773.1792. improve the quality of education and of offers intercollegiate men’s and women’s campus life for students at Century. One soccer and baseball and softball. Performing Arts way the senate accomplishes this is by For more information call 651.779.3325. All students are welcome to participate in influencing the College’s decision-making Intramural/ Recreation Programs. the Performing Arts program. Students have process through working closely as a Fitness Center the choice of earning credit for participation liaison between the student body and the or joining without credit. administration and faculty. In order to Located in Room 1605 on the West Campus, address all issues of concern to students, the Fitness Center provides a full complement • Century College Choir – the Student Senate must consider not only of weight training and aerobic machines for A choral ensemble open to students without campus issues, but state legislation as well. use by current Century students and staff. singing experience as an activity or for Through its participation with the Minnesota Watch for on-going fitness workshops. academic credit. One concert per semester. State College Student Association, the Intramural Sports For more information call 651.779.3212. Century Student Senate has a direct channel Open to all students interested in a variety to issues and concerns on the state level. • Century Chamber Orchestra – of team and individual sports. Activities A chamber-size orchestra open to The effectiveness of the senate depends on include soccer, badminton, volleyball, students with previous orchestral the quality of direct student involvement. basketball, softball, and golf to name just a experience as an activity or for academic few. The Intramural Sports Program provides credit. Study and performance of standard

158 Century College 2017–2018 orchestra literature. For more information Orientation Copyright and File Sharing Policy call 651.779.3214. Downloading or distributing copyrighted material, including through peer-to-peer • Theatre Productions – Orientation provides new students with an file sharing, without the permission of the Students may participate in college opportunity to get acquainted with Century copyright owner is against the law. Illegal theatrical productions using their talents College. During the session, students will downloading or distribution of copyrighted in acting, stagecraft, stage makeup and/or learn about the many resources and student scenery design. For more information call materials can result in you being prosecuted life offerings provided for all students, 651.779.3211. in criminal court and/or sued for damages in become familiar with campus policies and civil court. Criminal penalties for first-time • Century Concert Band – deadline dates for financial aid and tuition, offenders can be as high as five years in The study and performance of instrumental and have an opportunity to meet with an prison and $250,000 in fines. If sued in civil literature. No audition. Open to students advisor to go over course selections for their court, you may be responsible for monetary as an activity or for academic credit. For first semester. After attending orientation, damages, attorneys’ fees and civil penalties more information call 651.747.4033. students will feel more prepared to begin up to $150,000 per work distributed. their first semester at Century. Use of Century College technology resources • Century Jazz Ensemble – (including accessing the Century College The study and performance of high level College Policies network from your personal computer) for jazz arrangements with an emphasis on unauthorized distribution of copyrighted improvisation. Audition required. Open to materials is prohibited. students as an activity or for academic These policies and statements are not an credit or through Continuing Education. irrevocable contract, and the College reserves By your use of Century College technology For more information call 651.747.4033. the right to change any policy without notice. resources, you formally acknowledge that you have been informed of the • Shakespeare and Company – Compliance, Safety and Security Report rules regarding illegal file sharing and Provides students and community The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus the consequences that can come from residents the opportunity to view and Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics inappropriate use of computers and network appreciate summer repertory theatre Act, requires higher education institutions resources belonging to Century College, at Century’s outdoor theatre complex. to give timely warnings of crimes that located in White Bear Lake, MN. Participation is noncredit, by audition only. represent a threat to the safety of students or shakespeareandcompany.org. If Century College receives information about employees, and to make public their campus potential illegal file sharing linked to your security policies. It also requires that crime student account, the Information Technology data is collected, reported, and disseminated Services department shall notify you via Collegewide Events to the campus community and is also your Century College student e-mail account submitted to the Department of Education. The and ask you to sign and return a form goal of the Clery Act is to provide students Student Activities Fair acknowledging that you will no longer share and their families, as higher education Early each semester Student Life sponsors a files. Failure to return the signed form in the consumers, with accurate, complete and Club/Activity Fair. Each club and organization on time allotted and/or repeated infractions timely information about safety on campus so campus is invited to set up a table displaying by the same student will result in a student that they can make informed decisions. information about their activities. This provides code of conduct notification and associated an excellent opportunity for all students to find Century College is committed to the well- penalties, including restrictions from using a group that may interest them. being of our campus community including Century College technology resources. Blizzard Blast students, employees, and visitors. The college has taken numerous steps to maintain a safe For further information about illegal file Blizzard Blast is a winter event held on learning environment for all. The college sharing, please visit: campus during the last week in February. also encourages students, faculty, staff and Students, faculty, and staff have the 1. Minnesota State Board Procedure 5.22.1, visitors to take appropriate steps to insure Acceptable Use of Computers and opportunity to socially interact at the various their own personal safety. We encourage all Information Technology Resources. http:// events. A variety of indoor and outdoor to report suspicious individuals, activities, or activities are offered. hazardous conditions immediately. www.mnscu.edu/board/procedure/522p1. html Wood Duck Days The Compliance, Safety and Security Report is available in the Advising, Counseling, 2. HEOA (Higher Education Opportunity Act) Wood Duck Days, a school-wide event, is dealing with unauthorized file sharing on held each spring on the west campus in & Career Center, room 2410 west campus, Human Resources, room 1395 east campus, campus networks: http://www2.ed.gov/ May. This day is filled with music, good food, policy/highered/leg/hea08/index.html. prizes, and activities. 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3. Legal Online Music Sharing Locations: of alcohol and drugs; and if anyone needs educational or working environment. http://www.whymusicmatters.com/. assistance with a drug or alcohol problem, a This policy is directed at verbal or physical list of services is available. Drug and Alcohol-Free Campus Policy conduct that constitutes discrimination/ The standards of conduct at Century College Tobacco-Free Policy harassment under state and federal law and clearly prohibit the possession, use or Century College is a tobacco-free campus. is not directed at the content of speech. In distribution of drugs and alcohol by students Smoking, tobacco use, electronic cigarettes, cases in which verbal statements and other and staff on the campus premises or in and tobacco sales (including the use or forms of expression are involved, Century conjunction with any college-sponsored sale of smokeless tobacco products) are College and the Minnesota State will give due activity or event whether on- or off-campus. prohibited on college owned, operated, or consideration to an individual’s constitutionally Please read the Compliance, Safety and leased property including college vehicles. protected right to free speech and academic Security Report for specific information This policy applies to all persons on college freedom. However, discrimination and on the state and federal laws regarding property. Noncompliance is punishable by harassment are not within the protections of drugs and alcohol on a college campus. fine and/or disciplinary action. academic freedom or free speech. NOTE: Although the Minnesota Medical Exception: Tobacco use inside privately owned The system office, colleges, and universities Cannabis Law and program allows seriously vehicles while on campus property is permitted. shall maintain and encourage full freedom, ill Minnesotans to use medical marijuana to within the law, of expression, inquiry, treat certain conditions, the possession and HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION teaching and research. Academic freedom use of marijuana remains illegal under federal For policy and process information, please comes with a responsibility that all members law, including the Drug-Free Schools and access the Student Concern Process through of our education community benefit from it Communities Act, the Controlled Substances the myCentury student portal or call the Dean without intimidation, exploitation or coercion. Act, and the Campus Security Act, and Board of Student Services at 651.773.1780 Policy 5.18 Alcoholic Beverages or Controlled This policy shall apply to all individuals affiliated with Century College and the Substances on Campus. Therefore, the use, Harassment Officer: Dean of Student possession, production, manufacture, and Services 651.773.1780 Minnesota State system, including but distribution of marijuana continues to be West Campus - W1480 not limited to, its students, employees, prohibited while a student or employee is applicants, volunteers, agents, and Board on college or university owned or controlled Century College and the Minnesota of Trustees, and is intended to protect the property or any function authorized or State system is committed to a policy rights and privacy of both the complainant and respondent and other involved controlled by the college or university. of nondiscrimination in employment and individuals, as well as to prevent retaliation education opportunity. The College will take steps to educate or reprisal. Individuals who violate this policy its community regarding the health risks No person shall be discriminated against in shall be subject to disciplinary or other associated with alcohol and drug abuse. the terms and conditions of employment, corrective action. Appropriate referrals to counseling and health personnel practices, or access to and A copy of this policy is available in the agencies will be made to individuals as needed. participation in, programs, services, and Advising, Counseling, & Career Center, in the The College will impose sanctions on activities with regard to race, sex, color, Compliance, Safety and Security Report and students and employees who violate this creed, religion, age, national origin, online at mnscu.edu/board/policy/1b01.html. policy. Disciplinary action may include, but is disability, marital status, status with regard not limited to, the following: to public assistance, or sexual orientation, STUDENT CONDUCT/ gender identity, or gender expression. In ACADEMIC HONESTY • completion of an education program; addition, discrimination in employment For policy and process information, please • completion of community service hours; based on membership or activity in a local access the Student Concern Process through • referral to law enforcement agencies for commission as defined by law is prohibited. the myCentury student portal or call the Dean prosecution of felony, gross misdemeanor Harassment on the basis of race, sex, of Student Services at 651.773.1780. or misdemeanor charges; color, creed, religion, age, national origin, Student Conduct disability, marital status, status with regard • referral to the Advising, Counseling, Each student at Century College has the right to public assistance, or sexual orientation, & Career Center or other appropriate to an education, and it is the responsibility gender identity, or gender expression is department; of the College to provide an environment prohibited. Harassment may occur in a that promotes learning. Any action by a • suspension or separation from the variety of relationships, including faculty and student that interferes with the education College; student, supervisor and employee, student of any other student or interferes with the • expulsion from the College. and student, staff and student, employee operations of the college in carrying out and employee, and other relationships with its responsibility to provide an education The Compliance, Safety and Security Report persons having business at, or visiting the lists health risks associated with abuse will be considered a violation of this code.

160 Century College 2017–2018 Disciplinary action will be handled in an discriminatory treatment and discuss it Certain educational records will not be expeditious manner while providing due with the appropriate employee or with the released to other persons without permission process. The provisions of this policy do not employee’s supervisor. They may use an from the students with the exception of affect the rights of persons in authority to informal situation resolution form or follow disclosure to school officials with legitimate take any immediate and temporary actions the grievance process below. educational interests. A school official is necessary to retain the classroom, campus a person employed by the college in an Student Grievance Process or program atmosphere, and to uphold administrative, supervisory, academic or (Policy Violation) established policies, regulations, and laws. research, support staff position (including To initiate a grievance (formal written claim), Violations, the informal and formal law enforcement unit personnel); students students may carry an official grievance serving on official College committees or processes, the appeals process, and through the following steps, if necessary: sanctions are described in the Student assisting another school official in performing Conduct Policy available in the Advising, 1. to the employee being grieved. his or her tasks assisting qualified officials; Counseling, & Career Center, room 2410 2. to the appropriate supervisor to whom a person or company with whom the college west campus. Also, for more information, that employee reports. has contracted, such as an attorney, auditor, see the Dean of Student Services, room 1480 or collection agent; a person serving on the 3. to the appropriate dean or administrator west campus, 651.773.1780. Minnesota State Board of Trustees, or the 4. to the appropriate Vice-President Century Foundation. A school official has Academic Honesty legitimate educational interest if the official The primary academic mission of Century 5. to the College President — This is the needs to review an education record in order College is the exploration and dissemination final step in the appeal process however, to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. of knowledge. Academic honesty and if the violation involves a Minnesota State Student Data Practices Policy integrity are integral to the academic Board policy, a student may carry the process. Academic dishonesty is a serious grievance to a sixth step In accumulating this information, the College offense which undermines the educational 6. to the Chancellor – the decision of the provides the following assurances: process and the learning experience for the Chancellor is final and binding 1. Student records are official records entire College community. of Century College and will be used Copies of the grievance policy and forms It is expected that Century College students for educational purposes according to are available in the Advising, Counseling, & will understand and adhere to the concept of Minnesota and federal student data laws. Career Center, room 2410 west campus. For academic integrity and to the standards of more information contact the Dean of Student 2. The purpose and intended use of the data conduct prescribed by the College’s Academic Services, 651.773.1780. will be explained upon request as well as Honesty Policy. It is expected that each student consequences of refusing to supply private will assume responsibility for his/her work or confidential information. and that materials submitted in fulfillment Student Data Privacy 3. The Registrar, Director of Admissions, of course, program, and college academic advisers/counselors, and financial aid requirements must represent the student’s officers, under the direction of the Vice own efforts. Any act of academic dishonesty Century College policy 2.11.0.1, Student President of Student Services, who is attempted by a student at Century College is Data Practices pertains to student data responsible authority, are responsible unacceptable and will not be tolerated. information on pages 161-163. This policy for the confidentiality and security of the is currently under review and the following The Student Conduct and Academic Honesty information. Information maintained on information may change during the 2017-18 Policy is available in the Advising, Counseling, students is listed in the following categories. academic year. Please refer to Century’s & Career Center, room 2410 west campus, or website for the most current information Public Student Data-Directory from the Dean of Student Services, room 1480 about student data practices. Information west campus, 651.773.1780. To prevent release of this information STUDENT COMPLAINT/ Century College, in compliance with the outside of the College, students should GRIEVANCE POLICY Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), affords students certain rights with contact the Records office. See the complete For policy and process information, please respect to their educational records. Students Student Data Policy below. access the Student Concern Process through can inspect and view their records within Public student data is accessible to any the myCentury student portal or call the Dean 45 days of the day the college Registrar member of the public for any reason and of Student Services at 651.773.1780. (Records Office) receives a written request includes the following items: for access. Students may ask the College to Student Complaint Process 1. Name (Unfair Treatment by College Employee) amend a record by writing to the Registrar Students may file a complaint concerning and clearly identifying what part of the 2. Dates of enrollment alleged improper, unfair, arbitrary, or record is inaccurate and why it is inaccurate. 3. Major field of study

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4. Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and e) high school rank. f) Specifications of the purposes for which information may be used Honors received 4. Advising/Counseling records unless 5. Status- full-time/part-time they contain information classified or 3. Accrediting organizations in order to carry confidential out their accrediting functions. 6. Dean’s List 5. Disciplinary record 4. Appropriate health authorities, but only 7. Height and weight of student athlete 6. Evaluations to the extent necessary to administer Records of Deceased Students immunization programs. 7. Financial aid records Upon a student’s death, education records 5. Appropriate person or persons on the retain the same classification that applied 8. Medical information basis of a valid court order, or lawfully prior to the student’s death and shall be 9. Recommendations issued subpoena–but only after calling the handled in accordance with privacy laws court’s attention, through proper channels, 10. Social security number applicable to data on decedents including, to the statutory provisions, rules, or but not limited to, Minn. Stat. §13.10. 11. Telephone number regulations which restrict the disclosure Rights of the deceased student who is the 12. Test scores of such information. subject of private or confidential data may 6. Appropriate persons in connection with be exercised by the representative of the Confidential Information deceased student. Nonpublic data concerning student’s application for, or receipt of, This data is not accessible to the public or to financial aid. a deceased student that is created or the subject of the data. It is accessible only collected after death, are also accessible by to individuals or agencies authorized by law 7. Appropriate persons, if the knowledge of the representative of the deceased student. to gain access. such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the students or The Registrar’s Office shall release nonpublic 1. Financial records and statements of a other persons. data on a deceased student under the students’ parents (however, these are following conditions: accessible to the parents). 8. School and system office officials who have a legitimate educational interest. 1. Pursuant to a valid subpoena or court 2. Investigation information collected for School official is defined as any order; purposes of active or pending legal action, person employed by the college in an prior to such action. 2. To the executor or representative of the administrative, supervisory, academic or deceased student’s estate or next of kin, 3. Investigation information collected for research, support staff position (including if an executor or representative has not purposes of anticipated suspension or law enforcement unit personnel); students been appointed, upon showing applicable expulsion of students for disciplinary serving on official College committees proof of the student’s death (i.e., death reasons, prior to the formal action. or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks assisting certificate or obituary notice) and written 4. Psychological reports. authorization by or identification of the qualified officials; a person or company executor, representative or next of kin, as Access to Private Student Data with whom the college has contracted, applicable. Private student data will be disclosed only to such as an attorney, auditor, or collection the following: agent; a person serving on the Minnesota Private Student Information State Board of Trustees, or the Century Private student information is not accessible 1. The students who are the subject of the Foundation. A school official has legitimate to the public. It is accessible to the subject data. educational interest if the official needs of the data, to individuals or agencies 2. Any persons or agencies if the students to review an education record in order to authorized by law to gain access, and to any fulfill his or her professional responsibility. person or agency having the approval of the have given informed consent. Informed subject. consent requires the signing of a 9. Federal or state authorities in connection statement that includes the following: with the audit and evaluation of federally 1. Address/e-mail address supported educational programs. a) Date 2. Background information, including 10. Officials or to other schools, upon request behavior, performance, traits b) Indication of the expiration date, of the students. See notice below. 3. College and high school records usually not to exceed one year 11. Organizations conducting studies for a) courses taken c) Indication of who shall release and or on behalf of Century College for the receive the information b) credits attempted purpose of the following: d) Information written in plain language c) credits earned a) Administering student aid programs d) grades earned e) Specifications of the nature of the data

162 Century College 2017–2018 b) Developing, validating, or 6. To review all private or public data (on Class Section - a group of students meeting administering predictive tests self) without any charge. to study a particular course at a definite time. c) Improving instruction. 7. Whether one may refuse or is legally Sections are identified by specific section (These studies must be conducted in required to supply the requested data. numbers. such a manner as will not permit the 8. Whether the College maintains any data Course - a particular portion of a subject personal identification of students by on him or her and the classification of selected for study. A course is identified by a persons other than representatives that data–this includes confidential data. course number; for example, Psychology 1020. of such organizations, with the (Students must be told upon request of Course Title - a phrase descriptive of information to be destroyed when no this information.) longer needed for its purpose.) course content; for example, the course 9. Students may, in writing, contest the Psychology 1020 has a course title of General 12. State and local officials, as may be accuracy or completeness of public or Psychology. required by state statute existing prior to private data; the College shall within thirty Credit Hour - the amount of credit usually November 19, 1974. days either correct the data found to be earned by attending a class for fifty minutes a in error or notify the students that the Notice: If you seek or intend to enroll week for 15 weeks. in another educational institution, your College believes the data to be correct. If education records will be provided as data is found to be incorrect, the College Curriculum - a group of courses planned requested by that institution. If applicable, shall attempt to notify the past recipients. to lead to some specific competence in a while concurrently enrolled in or receiving The students may appeal an adverse field of study and to a certificate, diploma services from more than one educational determination of the College through the or associate degree; for example, the institution, your education records will be provisions of the administrative procedures accounting curriculum. act, relating to contested cases. available to officials of those institutions Degree - a title conferred by a college or as appropriate. Disclosures of your records 10. The permission or consent required of, university upon completion of a particular under other circumstances may require your and rights accorded to parents by statute program of academic work. Typical degrees prior written consent. or law, shall only be required for and are the Associate in Arts (AA), the Bachelor accorded to the students. You have the right to request a copy of of Arts (BA), and the Master of Arts (MA). records that have been disclosed. You also 11. Students will be notified annually of their Diploma - an educational program and have the right to request a hearing to correct rights under FERPA; the Notification of award focusing on career or occupation any inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading Rights will be published in the registration skills longer in length than a certificate. information in those disclosed records. For guide. Century College diplomas are 31 credits or further information about your rights, please more in length. contact the Registrar at the college or university that supplied the records. College Terminology Discipline - the subject or department prefix (example: MATH, PSYC). Students Rights Regarding Personal Information ACCUPLACER Course Placement Testing Drop - discontinuing a class within the drop/add period. A drop is not recorded on Students asked to supply private or - the method employed to assist students in students’ transcripts. confidential data concerning themselves understanding their academic readiness and to shall be informed of the following rights: help ensure that they are placed into courses Drop/Add Period - a period at the beginning that will support their academic success. of each term when students may drop or add 1. Any known consequences arising from classes. supplying or refusing to supply private or Associate Degree - a two-year degree confidential data. offered by colleges. Century College degrees: Elective - a nondesignated course within the Associate in Arts (AA), the Associate in 2. The identity of other persons or entities a program. An elective permits students to Science (AS), the Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), select some courses of their choice within authorized by state or federal law to and the Associate in Applied Science (AAS). receive the data. their program. Career/Occupational Programs 3. The purpose and intended use of the data. Grade Point Average - a weighted - programs designed to lead directly to numerical average which indicates how well 4. To be informed as to what is classified employment or career advancement. students have done in college classes. as directory information and, on request, Certificate - an educational program and have it treated as private data. Grant - an outright award of funds, usually award focusing on career or occupational based on need, which does not have to be 5. To receive copies of private or public data skills. Century College certificates are up to repaid. (on self), the agency may charge a fee, 30 credits in length. which covers the actual costs involved for providing copies.

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Loan - a loan may be either federal, state, grade requirements. See course description Transcript - a record of a students’ academic short-term or emergency awarding of money for prerequisites and grade requirements. standing and college courses and grades. to students in need of financial assistance; it Quarter - term or period of time in an Transfer Programs - programs with courses must be repaid. academic year. There are three quarters and leading to an Associate in Arts, Associate Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) two summer sessions in most quarter system in Fine Arts, or Associate in Science degree - a collaborative effort among all two and schools. One quarter typically is 10 weeks which are generally accepted in transfer four year public colleges and universities in long. to bachelor degree granting colleges and Minnesota to help students transfer their universities. Registration - the process of selecting coursework in general education. 40 credits courses, completing college forms, and Tuition - an amount of money charged to are required in ten goal areas. These courses paying fees, all of which must be completed students for each course. are also used in the general education portion prior to the beginning of classes each term. of the AA, AFA, AS, AAS, diploma and Withdrawal - discontinuing a course certificate programs. Scholarships - monetary awards given after the drop/add period but before to students in recognition of outstanding the withdrawal deadline. A withdrawal Prerequisite - a prerequisite is a body of academic achievement. Scholarships are is recorded on the transcript as a W. knowledge or level of competence students sometimes based on financial need as well Withdrawals do not influence GPA, but do should have achieved to ensure readiness as academic performance. negatively impact academic progress. for a course. In special circumstances, a prerequisite may be waived by approval of Semester - term or period of time in an Work Study - a program created in 1964. the appropriate department. Students are academic year. There are two semesters Both the federal and state government, as not permitted to register for courses for and one or two summer sessions in most well as the college, provide funds for part- which prerequisites have not been met. A semester system schools. One semester time employment on campus. Part- or full- prerequisite is met by earning credit in a typically is 15 weeks long. time students in need of financial assistance course. Some courses may have specific may apply in the Financial Aid office.

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The following information and guidelines are intended to provide the student with the ability to navigate their transfer process and access transfer resources. These resources would apply for transferring credit both into and out of Century College. Definitions and resources contained in this section of the catalog will help to inform a student in the process of transfer. Responsibilities Students are responsible for collecting the necessary information that enables satisfactory transfer. This responsibility includes: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) • Understanding the Minnesota Definitions is a collaborative effort among all two and ………………………………………… Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), four year public colleges and universities in credits and credit hours. Transfer specialists are individuals in a Minnesota to help students transfer their • Providing necessary supporting college or university who assists students coursework in general education. 40 semester course information for transfer with transfer issues and have a deep credits are required in ten goal areas that review, such as: understanding about transfer. The transfer reflect competencies adopted by the public - Official transcripts specialist may be a registrar, admissions higher education institutions in Minnesota. officer, counselor or advisor. Students - Syllabi Transfer articulation agreements are planning to transfer should contact the - Course outlines with learning written documents that outline transfer transfer specialist at their current school and outcomes arrangements between schools. Agreements at the school to which they plan to transfer. may be within or between systems or - Course descriptions Contact information for transfer specialists between individual schools. • Becoming familiar with the can be found through the Mntransfer.org requirements of the student’s website under “Transfer Resources.” Technical credits are earned through courses taken in technical programs. These intended degree both at Century Minnesota State (formerly MnSCU) is courses are not part of the MnTC. Technical and at student’s intended transfer the name for the colleges and universities credits will likely transfer as free electives institution. system in the state of Minnesota, not unless there is a transfer agreement or including the University of Minnesota. Schools are responsible for providing a course equivalence table outlining the Minnesota State includes Minnesota’s state transfer of technical credits between the necessary information and supported universities, community colleges, institutions. Students may request that these resources to allow a student to and technical colleges. plan transfer. This includes a clear credits be reviewed by receiving institution outline of their MnTC requirements U of M is the University of Minnesota. Their for applicability to major. Receiving institutions may limit the number of technical and information on the intended use five campuses are separate from Minnesota State and are located in the Twin Cities, credits accepted for transfer. of various degrees, certificates and Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester. diplomas. Students may consult with Official transcripts are transcripts sent by transfer specialists, available through Private colleges and universities are another the Records Office/Registrar of previously the DARS/Transfer Student Services category of schools within Minnesota. attended schools directly to the institution Office and/or the Advising, Counseling, Private colleges are not state funded. to which a student plans to transfer. Most and Career Center, for assistance with transfer resources and planning. 651.779.3300 165 12 Transfer Guide schools require official transcripts be received College Level Examination Program Age of credit. Some schools and/or some from all previously attended schools prior to (CLEP) is a nationally standardized exam majors/programs will place a time limitation a decision being made on the application for generally taken before entering a college on previously earned credits they will allow admission. or university. Credit may be used in general in transfer. This limit could apply to general education, subject matter areas, and as education courses and to courses in a major. Sending institution is the school that elective credit. Official scores are required to is sending transcripts to another school – State-to-state transfer processes vary receive credit. transfer out. greatly depending on where and what type of Advanced Placement (AP) is a nationally institution to which a student is attempting Receiving institution is the school that is standardized program of advanced college to transfer. Students should contact the receiving transcripts from another school(s) – level courses offered during a student’s high receiving institution as early as possible for transfer in. school experience. Credit may be used in information on how credits and programs will Accreditation is a system for recognizing general education, subject matter areas, and transfer. Transfer specialists at the current education institutions and professional as elective credit. Official scores are required institution can assist students with locating programs affiliated with those institutions for to receive credit. the appropriate resources at the receiving a level of performance, integrity, and quality institution. International Baccalaureate (IB) is an that entitles them to the confidence of the internationally recognized program through education community and the public they which high school students complete a serve. Accreditation is the process by which comprehensive curriculum of rigorous students are assured of the school’s and/or Resources study and demonstrate performance on IB program’s quality. examinations. Credit may be used in general Regional Accreditation is the institutional education, subject matter areas, and as Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) review held by schools in the Minnesota elective credit. Official scores are required to is a tool that lets students know what State system, U of M system, and by receive credit. program requirements have been met and most private colleges and universities what requirements remain to be completed. Military credits. College or university credit in Minnesota. This level of accreditation may be earned from educational experiences MnTransfer.org is a website with a allows for the relative ease of transfer of completed while in the military. Students tremendous amount of information on general education and other equivalent must provide a military transcript to receive transfer within Minnesota and links to and comparable coursework. Level of credit. other states’ transfer sites. This website accreditation can impact the transfer of provides direct links to most other regionally credits and students should check with their accredited Minnesota schools and also transfer specialist if they have questions on provides resources about transfer planning. accreditation. Others Transferology is a resource for students who have completed courses in higher International coursework is coursework education and want to know which colleges Additional Sources completed at a college or university and universities will accept those courses outside of the United States. International and apply them to a degree. Transferology of Credit coursework may transfer to regionally will provide quick answers from hundreds accredited institutions if it was completed of institutions in a streamlined and dynamic The following are additional ways that a at a recognized or government sponsored interface. www.transferology.com. student may have accumulated college or school. Any student who has completed university level credits. Consult your school’s or plans to take coursework from a school transfer specialist and transfer website for outside of the U.S. should contact the how to utilize additional sources of credit. transfer specialist at the school where they plan to earn their final degree, to Credit for Prior Learning is an attempt determine the school’s policy on the transfer to translate an individual’s life and work of international coursework. In order to experiences into college level credit. All earn credit for international coursework schools do not recognize experiential students may be required to obtain additional education credits or limit the number that transcript evaluations and translated may be used towards a degree. This might documents. also be known as experiential education.

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