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| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 9 www.wccnet.edu General Education Graduation Requirements Philosophy Statement General Education is highly valued at Washtenaw Community College because it develops and nurtures certain habits of mind that reach beyond a student's area of academic emphasis and enables the student to meet critically, objectively, and successfully the challenges of education, work, and life. By requiring a strong core of common learning, the College demonstrates its commitment to providing a broad-based education to all degree recipients, ... | |
| 8 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu General Education Requirements (20 Credits) ENG 111 Composition I 4 COM 101 Fundamentals of Speaking 3 MTH 181 Mathematical Analysis I 4 Nat. Sci. Elective(s) 3-4 Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 3 Arts/Human. Elective(s) 3 Major/Area Requirements (39 Credits) ACC 111 Principles of Accounting I 3 ACC 122 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 131 Computer Applications in Accounting 3 ACC 213 Intermediate Accounting 3 ACC 225 Managerial Cost Accounting 3 BMG 111 Business Law I 3 BMG 140 Introduction to ... | |
| 91 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu Major/Area Requirements (16 Credits) BOS 157 Word Processing and Document Formatting I 3 BOS 182 Database Software Applications 3 BOS 183 Spreadsheet Software Applications 3 BOS 206 Scheduling and Internet Office Applications 2 BOS 207 Presentation Software Applications 2 BOS 208 or Desktop Publishing for the Office BOS 257 Word Processing and Document Formatting II 3 Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 16 Credits Computer Software Applications (CTCSSC) Certificate Major/Area Requirements (18 Credits) ... | |
| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 11 www.wccnet.edu General Education Requirements (19 Credits) Writing Elective(s) 3-4 Speech Elective(s) 3 MTH 169 or Intermediate Algebra MTH 176 or College Algebra MTH 181 Mathematical Analysis I* 4 Nat. Sci. Elective(s) 3-4 PSY 100 Introductory Psychology 3 Arts/Human. Elective(s)** 3 Major/Area Requirements (37 Credits) CIS 100 Introduction to Software Applications 3 CIS 110 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3 CIS 121 Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals 3 CIS 290 Microcomputer System Support ... | |
| 20 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu ABR (Auto Body Repair) Auto Body Repair ABR ABR 111 Auto Body I: Repair Fundamentals 4 credits 15 lecture, 105 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 120 total contact hours This course involves repairing damaged body panels, studying the working properties of automobile sheet metal, analyzing typical damage conditions, and understanding accepted repair procedures. Included is an introduction to basic welding skills used in auto body repair. ABR 112 Introduction to Automotive Refinishing 4 credits 30 lecture, 90 lab, 0 clinical, ... | |
| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 20 www.wccnet.edu ABR (Auto Body Repair) ACC (Accounting) ABR 251 Custom Cars and Concepts I credits Level I Prerequisites: ABR 111, ARF 115, ASV 141, MTT 102, and WAF 100 minimum grade "C"; or consent required Corequisites: ABR 252 15 lecture, 45 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 60 total contact hours This course is the first in a four part series that merge classroom activities with real world experience in the field of customizing. Students plan, analyze, and design unique masterpieces worthy of a magazine cover and feature ... | |
| 208 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu ARC (Architectonics) ARC 109 Surveying Layout I credits Level I Prerequisites: ARC 101 minimum grade "C", may enroll concurrently; or consent required 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This lecture and field course addresses the introductory knowledge and skills pertaining to land survey procedure. Practical skills in acquiring, procuring date and interpreting drawings with related documentation are covered. These skills are the basic foundation skills that are required to work as a crew ... | |
| 210 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu ART (Art) Art ART ART 101 Introduction to Studio Art credits Level I Prerequisites: No Basic Skills prerequisite 15 lecture, 30 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This course will introduce students to a number of media and practices in studio art. Problems in drawing, design, and a color medium will be given. The student will become acquainted with some basic concepts and materials. ART 102 Color 4 credits 45 lecture, 45 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 90 total contact hours Color is not what it seems to be. ... | |
| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 211 www.wccnet.edu ART (Art) ASV (Automotive Services) ART 14 Art and Culture of Afro America credits 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This course prepares students to participate in and appreciate the arts (visual, dance, music, film, poetry, literature) of African and Afro-American people. Perspectives and definitions that differ from Western values and standards are presented. The anthropological approach is used to recognize the importance of history in understanding the present. Multi-media ... | |
| 212 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu ASV (Automotive Services) BIO (Biology) ASV 24 Manual Drive Trains and Axles 2 credits Level I Prerequisites: ASV 144, field experience, or consent required 15 lecture, 45 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 60 total contact hours This is a course in the operating principles and repair procedures of manual driveline systems. Units of study include such areas as final drive systems, clutches, transmissions, and transaxles. Both front and rear-wheel drive systems as well as four-wheel drive units are studied. Diagnosis and repair ... | |
| 21 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu BMG (Business Management) Business Management BMG BMG 100 Investments 1 credit 15 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 15 total contact hours This course is designed to acquaint students with the basics of financial investments. Topics include: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, investment banking, financial statement analysis, the stock market, and other phases of financial investments and services. BMG 101 The Business of Your Career credits 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours In this course, ... | |
| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 219 www.wccnet.edu CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) CCP (Child Care Professional) CAD 211 CAD III 4 credits Level I Prerequisites: CAD 113 minimum grade "C" 45 lecture, 15 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 60 total contact hours This course introduces the student to the basics of feature-based parametric solid modeling. This course covers 3D construction techniques such as extrude, revolve, loft, and sweep. Solid models will be used to produce dimensioned detail and assembly drawings conforming to industry standards. CAD 21 Mechanisms ... | |
| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 221 www.wccnet.edu CCP (Child Care Professional) CEM (Chemistry) CCP 160 Foundations of Child Care and Early Education credits Level I Prerequisites: CCP 101 minimum grade "C", may enroll concurrently 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This course provides an overview of the theories and philosophies that have shaped modern child care and early childhood education programs. A history of the field, current issues and future developments in the profession are covered. State licensing requirements ... | |
| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 22 www.wccnet.edu CNT (Computer Networking Technology) CNT 216 Internetworking II Routers 4 credits Level II Prerequisites: CNT 206 minimum grade "C-" 60 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 60 total contact hours This course is part of the CISCO networking curriculum at WCC. It prepares students for a portion of the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination. Students gain the knowledge and skills to install, configure, update, and troubleshoot network routers. Students also solve common routing problems. This ... | |
| 228 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu CNT (Computer Networking Technology) COM (Communication) CNT 276 Network Troubleshooting 4 credits Level I Prerequisites: CNT 266 minimum grade "C+" 50 lecture, 30 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 80 total contact hours This course prepares students for a portion of the CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification examination. It also provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to troubleshoot a wide variety of LAN and WAN configurations. This course was previously CNT 285. Communication COM COM ... | |
| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 231 www.wccnet.edu CPS (Computer Science) CPS 171 Introduction to Programming with C++ 4 credits Level I Prerequisites: COMPASS Algebra 66 or MTH 169 minimum grade "C" Level II Prerequisites: CIS 100, CIS 110, or CPS 120 minimum grade "C" 60 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 60 total contact hours This is an introduction to programming using the C++ language. Students should have basic experience using a computer but no prior programming is required (experienced programmers should consider CPS 290). Students learn about ... | |
| 232 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu CPS (Computer Science) CSS (Computer Systems Security) CPS 29 C# .NET 4 credits Level II Prerequisites: CIS 175, CPS 171, CPS 185, or CPS 290 minimum grade "C" 60 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 60 total contact hours This course assumes some programming experience and will cover the fundamentals of the C# language and the Microsoft .NET architecture. Language fundamentals will include C# basics and object oriented techniques such as polymorphism, properties, exceptions, events, collections etc. Graphical User ... | |
| 23 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu CUL (Culinary Arts) CUL 121 Introduction to Food Preparation Techniques credits Level I Prerequisites: CuL 110 may enroll concurrently Level II Prerequisites: Serv Safe Certificate Corequisites: CuL 120 30 lecture, 83 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 113 total contact hours This course is an introduction to the basic concepts, techniques, terminology, and methods involved in the preparation, presentation, and portioning of various food and menu items. Students rotate through the stations of a commercial kitchen gaining experience ... | |
| 22 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu ENG (English) ENG 065 Advanced ESL Speaking and Listening credits Level I Prerequisites: Must see academic advisor or counselor for prerequisites. 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This class is designed to prepare students for active participation in college classes. Understanding lectures, taking notes in class, and participating in class discussion are covered. Satisfactory/unsatisfacto ry grading is used. Placement in this course may be made by an ESL instructor. ENG 067 Advanced ESL ... | |
| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 23 www.wccnet.edu ENG (English) ENG 181 African American Literature credits 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This course provides a critical analysis of the African-American experience in the world of literature. It is an introduction to contemporary African-American literature, letters and thought, as well as an introduction to the great works of African-American fiction. Designated sections may focus on specific time periods. ENG 185 English Grammar and Usage credits 45 lecture, 0 lab, ... | |
| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 2 www.wccnet.edu GDT (Graphic Design Technology) GEO (Geography) GDT 26 Specialized Study 2-4 credits Level I Prerequisites: consent required 0 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 30 other, 30 total contact hours This class provides an opportunity for independent study in a particular area of instruction with faculty supervision. GDT 29 Imaging and Illustration 4 credits Level I Prerequisites: GDT 140 or PHO 127, GDT 139, MTH 067 or COMPASS Pre-Algebra 37 minimum grade "C" all GDT and PHO courses 60 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, ... | |
| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 21 www.wccnet.edu HSW (Human Services Worker) HUM (Humanities) Human Services Worker HSW HSW 100 Introduction to Human Services credits 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This course is an introduction to basic human service work, including discussion of the various target populations, the types of professions and careers, social organizations and systems, history, professional roles, ethics, and legal considerations. Students are challenged through group discussions to determine whether the ... | |
| 22 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu HUM (Humanities) HVA (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) HUM 160 American Film credits 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours The development of American cinema from its beginnings in 1896 to the present is studied. The films, viewed in class, are discussed in terms of technique as well as in terms of content. The course relates American cinema to themes in American culture. HUM 170 Montreal World Film Festival 2 credits 30 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 30 total contact hours This ... | |
| 22 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu MUS (Music) MUS 240 Jazz Guitar II credits Level I Prerequisites: MuS 239 minimum grade "C", No Basic Skills prerequisite 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This class will focus on the styling of jazz guitar greats such as Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell and Joe Pass. It will examine chord melody solos, the melodic content and playing with octaves. Through this study the student will learn the importance of dynamics and sensitivity. The class will give insight into improvisationally playing ... | |
| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 23 www.wccnet.edu MUS (Music) NUR (Nursing) MUS 285 Self Management for Working Artists credits 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This class will teach students to market their skills as a musician. The class will instruct students on interpersonal skills, preparing a portfolio, booking performances, preparation and analyzing contracts, and negotiating skills to determine a monetary value for a musicians work. It will teach students how to manage their business while creating a multi-faceted ... | |
| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 21 www.wccnet.edu PLS (Political Science) PSY (Psychology) PLS 150 State and Local Government and Politics credits 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours In the current political environment, many functions formerly performed by the national government are being shifted to the state and local governments examined in this course. Special emphasis on the governments of Michigan and Washtenaw County provide for an investigation of the challenges of making decisions and governing a society in response ... | |
| 2 Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu RAD (Radiography) RAD 120 Clinical Education 2 credits Level I Prerequisites: Admission to Radiography Program, RAD 110, and RAD 123 minimum grades "C-"; both courses may enroll concurrently 0 lecture, 0 lab, 240 clinical, 0 other, 240 total contact hours This course provides a structured clinical experience in the application of knowledge and skill in positioning the upper and lower extremities, chest, abdomen, spinal column, bony thorax, and selected contrast studies. The student will demonstrate knowledge in professional ... | |
| Washtenaw Community Colle ge - Programs and Services 2 www.wccnet.edu SOC (Sociology) SPN (Spanish) SOC 201 Medical Sociology credits 45 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 0 other, 45 total contact hours This course examines social and behavioral factors that account for the social differences in getting sick, getting care, getting well and staying well. Emphasis is placed on the socio-cultural definitions and distributions of illness, lifestyle, stress and illness, taking the sick role, seeking and using health care services, socialization of health workers, consumer-provider ... | |
