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Course Descriptions

 

Business
  

  • BUSN 290 - Certificate Comprehensive (1)

    Students will prepare for and complete a standardized competency and skills assessment exam selected specifically for the pursued Certificate degree program.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed over half of the requirements for a Certificate degree, have a 2.0 overall GPA, and discuss assessment expectations with their academic advisor.
  

  • BUSN 292 - Field Experience (1-6)

    This course serves as the capstone in experiential learning for Business majors. Students work a minimum of 150 hours in a professional business environment applying their academic learning while gaining real-world experience and career development. Students will also prepare for and complete a standardized competency and skills assessment exam.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed over half of the requirements for an associate degree, have a 2.0 overall GPA, and get prior approval from the Field Experience facilitator.
  

  • BUSN 294 - Business Practicum (1-6)

    For Business majors already working full-time in an approved professional business environment, this course serves as the capstone in experiential learning. Students apply their academic learning to a minimum of 150 hours of special projects or expanded responsibilities on the job acquiring new skills and expanding career development.

  

  • BUSN 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    Special topic courses may be offered from time to time dependent upon current trends, employer needs, and student interests. The course description, objectives, and credit hours for each will vary based upon the topic and schedule.


Communication
  

  • COMM 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  

  • COMM 202 - Fundamentals of Speech (3)

    This course equips the student with the necessary tools to construct, deliver, and analyze public communication messages.

  

  • COMM 205 - Professional Communications (3)

    This course examines the process of communication and the challenges to and effective practices of communicating in a business and professional environment. Topics include listening skills and verbal, nonverbal, and written communications. The dynamics of communicating in a group, global, and culturally diverse environment are also investigated. Students apply a systematic approach to plan and create effective letters, memos, reports, presentations, electronic and other forms of business and professional communication.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)  or Placement Test Scores
  

  • COMM 220 - Intro to Intercultural Comm (3)

    COMM 220: Introduction to Intercultural Communications examines the practical application of theory and research in the area of intercultural communications. The course topics, activities,  theory, and research are designed to develop skills and strategies needed to deal effectively with challenges in a broad variety of interaction contexts. The course will cover topics including perception, convergence, communication and culture, linguistic and technology differences, ecological influences on culture, dimensions of cultural difference, stereotyping, intercultural challenges, adaptation and culture shock, and diversity management.
  

  • COMM 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


Computer Aided Design
  

  • CAD 101 - Intro to Engineering Graphics (2)

    Introduction to Engineering Graphics will introduce communication practices commonly used in the engineering environment. This includes basic sketching, orthographic projection, working drawings, basic dimensioning, pictorial drawings, ANSI standards. Students will receive an introduction to CAD and its application to engineering problem solving.
  

  • CAD 102 - CAD Applications (2)

    CAD Applications will be a continuation of CAD 101 - Intro to Engineering Graphics (2) . This course will be a software based class that will prepare the student to produce accurate 2D and 3D drawings following ANSI standards. The class will focus on tools, editing, layers, dimensions and tolerances, and plotting to produce orthographic, section, auxiliary, isometric and oblique drawings. CAD 102L - CAD Applications Lab (2)  is the laboratory portion of this class.


    Corerequisite(s): CAD 201L - 3D Modeling Lab (2) 
  

  • CAD 102L - CAD Applications Lab (2)

    This is the laboratory portion of CAD Applications will be a continuation of CAD 101- Introduction to Engineering Graphics. This course will be a software based class that will prepare the student to produce accurate 2D and 3D drawings following ANSI standards. The class will focus on tools, editing, layers, dimensions and tolerances, and plotting to produce orthographic, section, auxiliary, isometric and oblique drawings.

    Corerequisite(s): CAD 102 - CAD Applications (2) 
  

  • CAD 106 - Intro to Civil CAD & Surveying (2)

    Introduction to Civil CAD and Surveying will introduce the student to the use of computer aided design in a variety of civil engineering applications including; property description, road layout, cut and fill calculations, and topography. Included will be an introduction to surveying, which will introduce the basics of accurately measuring distances, bearing and topography to describe a property.

    Corerequisite(s): CAD 106L - Intro to Civil CAD Lab (1) 
  

  • CAD 106L - Intro to Civil CAD Lab (1)

    This is the laboratory component of Introduction to Civil CAD and Surveying. This course will introduce the student to the use of computer aided design in a variety of civil engineering applications including; property description, road layout, cut and fill calculations, and topography. Included will be an introduction to surveying, which will introduce the basics of accurately measuring distances, bearing and topography to describe a property .

    Corerequisite(s): CAD 106 - Intro to Civil CAD & Surveying (2) 
  

  • CAD 108 - Geographic Information Systems (2)

    Geographic Information Systems are a growing part of every aspect of technology and engineering. In this course the student will explore the building blocks of this complex worldwide system including elements of GIS, analysis of spatial information, real-world applications, map creation and analysis. Primary objective is to investigate interactive GIS application rather than develop expert users.

    Prerequisite(s): CAD 106 - Intro to Civil CAD & Surveying (2) 
  

  • CAD 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topics course (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.
  

  • CAD 201 - 3D Modeling (1)

    In this course students will learn to use 3D modeling software to develop parametric design solutions for various engineering problems. Students will develop designs, learn and apply ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards, explore finite element analysis, and develop working, assembly and presentation drawings.

    Corerequisite(s): CAD 201L - 3D Modeling Lab (2) 
  

  • CAD 201L - 3D Modeling Lab (2)

    In this course students will learn to use 3D modeling software to develop parametric design solutions for various engineering problems. in the lab component  students will develop designs, learn and apply ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards, explore finite element analysis, and develop working, assembly and presentation drawings.

    Corerequisite(s): CAD 201 - 3D Modeling (1) 
  

  • CAD 205 - Building Information Modeling (1)

    Building Information Modeling will introduce the student to the sue of 3D modeling software to create architectural drawings and documentation. Students will develop residential models.

    Corerequisite(s): CAD 205L - Building Info Modeling Lab (2) 
  

  • CAD 205L - Building Info Modeling Lab (2)

    This is the lab component of Building Information Modeling. This course will introduce the student to the use of 3D modeling software to create architectural drawings and documentation. Students will develop residential and commercial models as well as plot and landscaping plans.

    Corerequisite(s): CAD 205 - Building Information Modeling (1) 
  

  • CAD 292 - CAD Internship (1-4)

    The CAD internship is a working relationship between the student, an employer and the instructor, whereby the student will serve a predetermined number of hours working for a local firm as a CAD operator, surveying technician, GIS technician or other related career field.
  

  • CAD 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topics course (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

Computer Application Specialist
  

  • CAS 100 - Introduction to Keyboarding (2)

    Emphasis is placed on the development of speed and accuracy in the operation of the computer keyboard. Basic document production including letters, memos, reports, and tables are covered. This course is offered for those who seek to build basic keyboarding skills.

  

  • CAS 101 - Documents Processing (3)

    This course is an intermediate keyboarding class emphasizing further development of typing speed and accuracy, as well as the proper formatting and editing of business documents.

    Prerequisite(s): CAS 100  Keyboarding or successful completion of the Special Exam for Course Credit.
  

  • CAS 110 - Understanding Computers (3)

    This basic course helps students become literate in the terminology and usage of computers. The course covers a description of the hardware and software of a computer system, a brief history of computers, and the following topics on the personal computer” Windows®, file management, word processing, electronic spreadsheet, and online learning.

  

  • CAS 111 - Information Literacy (3)

    This course covers a variety of introductory computing knowledge including how personal computers work, hardware components, operating systems, and the most popular productivity applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Students will also be introduced to Internet and e-mail essentials, and will become familiar with networking basics. This course aligns with the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) which demonstrates that a recipient has a clear understanding of the knowledge and application of computers and technology in the modern world.

  
  

  • CAS 192 - Business Support Practicum (1)

     

    This course will cover testing methodologies and study techniques to assist in preparing students for the Internet and Computing Core (IC3) certification exam.

    Prerequisite(s): CAS 111 - Information Literacy (3)  
  

  • CAS 199 - Special Topics (1-6)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  

  • CAS 210 - Outlook Complete (3)

    This course uses a case method, problem solving approach to leaning the full scope of the features of Microsoft Outlook. Skills covered include creating and managing message, scheduling appointments and events, creating and managing contacts, and sending and managing tasks and personal notes.

    Prerequisite(s): CAS 111 - Information Literacy (3) 
  

  • CAS 211 - Word Complete (3)

    This course provides comprehensive training in the use of Microsoft® Office Word®. It is directly aligned with the Microsoft® Office Specialist certification exam which serves to validate an individual’s skills and knowledge of the Office software. Topics covered include creating and designing documents, incorporating table, charts, graphics, pictures and other media to enhance a document, and sharing, securing and printing documents.

    Prerequisite(s): CAS 111 - Information Literacy (3) 
  

  • CAS 212 - PowerPoint Complete (3)

    This course provides comprehensive training in the use of Microsoft® Office PowerPoint®. It is directly aligned with the Microsoft® Office Specialist certification exam which serves to validate an individual’s skills and knowledge of the Office software. Topics covered include creating and designing presentations, using charts, graphics, sound, and other media to enhance a presentation and sharing and delivering presentations.

    Prerequisite(s): CAS 111 - Information Literacy (3) 
  

  • CAS 213 - Excel Complete (3)

    This course provides comprehensive training in the use of Microsoft® Office Excel®. It is directly aligned with the Microsoft® Office Specialist certification exam which serves to validate an individual’s skills and knowledge of the Office software. Topics covered include creating and designing spreadsheets, using charts, graphics, formulas, protecting, sharing and delivering spreadsheet presentations.

    Prerequisite(s): CAS 111 - Information Literacy (3) 
  

  • CAS 214 - Access Complete (3)

    This course provides comprehensive training in the use of Microsoft® Office Access®. It is directly aligned with the Microsoft® Office Specialist certification exam which serves to validate an individual’s skills and knowledge of the Office software. Topics covered include creating and designing databases, using charts, graphs, graphics as well as designing queries and modifying queries.

    Prerequisite(s): CAS 111 - Information Literacy (3) 
  

  • CAS 215 - Windows Complete (3)

    This course provides comprehensive training in the use of Microsoft® Office Windows®. It is directly aligned with the Microsoft® Office Specialist certification exam which serves to validate an individual’s skills and knowledge of the Office software. Topics covered include organizing files and folders, personalizing the Windows workspace, searching for files and folders, managing system resources, using Windows and the Internet, and managing a networked environment.

    Prerequisite(s): CAS 111 - Information Literacy (3) 
  

  • CAS 216 - Visio Complete (3)

    This lecture/lab course will provide the student with an in-depth knowledge and ability to work with the Microsoft® Visio® software. Through a combination of lectures and class projects, students will lean to visualize, explore and communicate complex information using Visio. Students will work with the wide range of templates including business process flowcharts, network diagrams, workflow diagrams, database models, and software diagrams used to streamline business processes, track projects and resources, chart organizations, map networks, diagram building sites, and optimize systems.

  

  • CAS 220 - Publications Design (3)

    Students in this course discover the world of desktop publishing through a practical, hands-on approach using current design software to publish their own pamphlets, newsletters, letterheads, flyers, business cards, announcements, and advertisements. Basic publishing processes, design, and layout will be studied.

  

  • CAS 230 - Office Administration (3)

    This course is designed to provide the student with concepts and procedures necessary to develop hands on skills for the digital office environment. Other areas of study include critical thinking, sound reasoning, ethical decision making, high productivity and efficient use of technical office tools.

    Prerequisite(s): CAS 111 - Information Literacy (3) 
  

  • CAS 240 - Computerized Accounting (3)

    This course is an introduction to a computerized accounting in a business office. The student will develop and maintain accounting records for a small business using a current software program.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 - Principles of Accounting I (3) 
  

  • CAS 292 - Field Experience (1-6)

    This is a capstone course in experimental learning. A student participates in an intensive internship, externship, or cooperative with an appropriate agency, company, or organization.

    Prerequisite(s): CAS 192 - Business Support Practicum (1) ; must have completed over half of the requirements for certificate or degree completion; 2.0 GPA.
  

  • CAS 299 - Special Topics (1-6)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


Computer Network Engineering
  

  • CNET 101 - Intro to Networking & Telecomm (3)

    This course is designed to provide a detailed overview of the foundational concepts involved within networking and telecommunications. The OSI model will be examined in detail and compared to the detailed TCP/IP model. Specific protocols and their operations will be examined. Methods of providing telecommunications and the technologies involved will be covered, as well as networking hardware, cabling, documentation, troubleshooting, implementations, planning, and repair of networks and telecommunications systems.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 111 - Info Lit for IT Professionals (3)  
  
  
  
  

  • CNET 199 - Special Topics (1-6)

    This course is being added due to needing the ability to provide special one-time course offerings as special topics courses. These may be courses offered as a test-case scenario to determine their viability of being created into a new course or as specific one-time offer courses needed for the needs of a business or organization.
  
  
  

  • CNET 250 - CCNA Security (4)

    This course is aligned with the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA): Security certification. The course covers methodologies and techniques for hardening routers and switches; as well as, developing tunneling and end point security solutions. Students will engage in challenging hands-on lab activities including skill building and troubleshooting practice.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 192 - CNET Practicum (1)  and CNET 241 - Connecting Networks (4)  
  

  • CNET 251 - CCNA: Wireless (4)

    This course is aligned with the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA): Wireless certification. This course covers a wide variety of wireless technology and how to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot it, as well as implementation methodologies for adding wireless to a wired local area network. Students will engage in challenging hands-on lab activities including skill building and troubleshooting practice.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 192 - CNET Practicum (1)  and CNET 241 - Connecting Networks (4)  
  

  • CNET 252 - CCNA: Voice (4)

    This course is aligned with the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA): Voice certification. This course covers Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies, their implementation, design, and operation, as well as successful optimization of network resources to allow VoIP to operate within the network model. Students will engage in challenging hands-on lab activities including skill building and troubleshooting practice.

  

  • CNET 255 - Cisco Certified Design Associate (4)

    This course aligns with the Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) certification. This course covers the research and design elements of network infrastructure, as well as, the methodologies of implementing differing design elements into a single network infrastructure design. Students will engage in challenging hands-on lab activities including skill building and troubleshooting practice.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 192 - CNET Practicum (1)  and CNET 241 - Connecting Networks (4)  
  

  • CNET 265 - Advanced Routing (6)

    This is the first course in a sequence leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. This course covers advanced routing protocols and configurations for use in the enterprise network, as well as, IPv6 transitioning strategies. Students will engage in challenging hands-on lab activities including; skill building and troubleshooting practice. Course sequence mapped to CCNP: CNET 265, CNET 266 , CNET 267 .

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 192 - CNET Practicum (1)  and CNET 241 - Connecting Networks (4) 
  

  • CNET 266 - Advanced Switching (4)

    This is the second course in a sequence leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. This course covers layer three switching, advanced switching techniques, as well as, implementing wireless and voice into the switched network. Students will engage in challenging hands-on lab activities including; skill building and troubleshooting practice. Course sequence mapped to CCNP certification: CNET 265 , CNET 266, CNET 267 .

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 192 - CNET Practicum (1)  and CNET 241 - Connecting Networks (4) 
  

  • CNET 267 - Advanced Troubleshooting (4)

    This is the third course in a sequence leading to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. This course covers a wide variety of troubleshooting techniques in order to maintain networks, as well as, methodologies for working with larger enterprise networks and their advanced configurations. Students will engage in challenging hands-on lab activities including skill building and troubleshooting practice. Course sequence mapped to CCNP certification: CNET 265 , CNET 266 , CNET 267.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 265 - Advanced Routing (6)  and CNET 266 - Advanced Switching (4) 
  

  • CNET 270 - Intro to Virtualization (4)

     

    This hands-on course explores the installation, configuration, and management of VMware vSphere which consists of VMware ESXi and VMware vCenter Server. The course is based on the current versions of the software. This course also explores new features within VMware vCenter server and VMware ESXi with relation to the previous versions. This includes upgrading from the previous version to the current version. Completion of this course satisfies the prerequisite for taking the VMware Certified professional exam.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 101 - Intro to Networking & Telecomm (3) 
  

  • CNET 292 - Field Experience (1-6)

    This is a capstone course in experiential learning. A student participates in an intensive internship, externship, or cooperative with an appropriate agency, company or organization. 

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 192 - CNET Practicum (1) 
  

  • CNET 299 - Special Topics (1-6)

    This course is being added due to needing the ability to provide special one-time course offerings as special topics courses. These may be courses offered as a test-case scenario to determine their viability of being created into a new course or as specific one-time offer courses needed for the needs of a business or organization.

Criminal Justice
  

  • CJST 120 - Defensive Driving and Firearms Safety (3)

    Major roles of the law enforcement official are to operate a motor vehicle and handle firearms safely. This course will deliver in lecture format the cognitive knowledge necessary to accomplish this task and then culminate with a practical laboratory at professional driving and firearms range.

  

  • CJST 121 - Assertive Driving and Marksmanship (3)

    This course provides instruction in how to use a motor vehicle as a tool to stop the flight of an offender or defense from an assailant. Additional instruction in the mastery of firearms will also be addressed.

    Prerequisite(s): CJST 120 .
  

  • CJST 190 - Introduction to Computer Forensics (3)

    This course presents a basic introduction to the history of web-based criminal activity, laws surrounding computer forensic investigation, the techniques and principles used by computer forensic practitioners in the collection of digital evidence, the documentation of the procedures used during a computer-based investigation, and the preservation of computer/cyber evidence for use in legal procedures.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)  or proper placement scores
  
  

  • CJST 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  

  • CJST 200 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3)

    This course provides the students with a survey of law enforcement, the role, history, development, and constitutional aspects of law enforcement and public safety.  A review of agencies involved in the process of administration of justice.

    Corerequisite(s): ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)  or placement scores
  

  • CJST 210 - Introduction to Forensic Science (3)

    An introduction to the utilization of scientific methods and instrumentation in the analysis of physical evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory, the course covers fingerprints, cast and mold development, blood and other body fluids, hair, fibers, tolls marks, paint, glass and plastic fragments, ballistics, and specialized instrumentation.

  

  • CJST 211 - Examination of Questionable Documents (3)

    This course focuses on a specialty area of forensic science, that of the examination of questionable documents. Topics covered will be paper and ink analysis, forged documents, and handwriting comparisons.

  

  • CJST 212 - Intro to Serial Murder (3)

    This course will introduce students to the phenomenon of serial murder including; the differences between serial, spree, and mass murderers; theories of serial murder; types of killers; psychology of killers; and individual case studies on specific killers.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)  or proper placement scores
  

  • CJST 215 - Introduction to Homeland Security (3)

    This course is designed as an overview of the administrative, legislative, and operational elements of homeland security programs and processes including a review of homeland security history, policies, and programs.

    Prerequisite(s): CJST 200 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3)  
  

  • CJST 220 - Criminal Investigation (3)

    This course examines the fundamental principles and theories of criminal investigation, with concentration on the following subjects: report writing; sources of information: witnesses, complainants, victims, observation, physical description, identification, interviews, interrogation, modus operandi, informants, surveillance, undercover techniques, crime scene search, collection, preservation, and processing of physical evidence; raids, arrest, search, seizure, and case preparation.

    Prerequisite(s): CJST 200 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3)  
  

  • CJST 225 - Terrorism (3)

    This course acquaints the Criminal Justice student with the concept of terrorism at both the international and domestic levels. Topics include the history of terrorism, terrorism today and terrorism in the future. Response measures taken to terrorist threats will also be examined.

    Prerequisite(s): CJST 200 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3)  
  

  • CJST 231 - Criminal Trial Law (3)

    Introductory courses in the Criminal Justice program focus on the theory, legal basis, and process of the criminal justice system. This course is intended to take the knowledge gained in those foundation courses and provide an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills using actual case studies as well as text materials. The class will examine each part of a criminal case with the focus of actually prosecuting or defending at trial. The class will examine: police investigations; initial charges; preliminary hearings; grand jury practice, arraignments and bond; pre-trial suppression and discovery hearings; witness preparation and examination; trial tactics; sentencing strategies; and appeals. A mock trial may be held at the end of the class.

    Prerequisite(s): CJST 200  and CJST 230.
  

  • CJST 232 - Immigration Law (3)

    This course will focus on a specialized area of the legal system – that of immigration law and practices. The course covers various federal agencies that oversee and enforce United States Immigration Law. Focus is upon visa application, process, consideration of non-immigrant and immigrant status, removal grounds and procedures, and forms of relief from removability. Various forms are introduced. Students will complete asylum applications and are given the opportunity to attend a removal procedure.

    Prerequisite(s): CJST 200 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3)  
  

  • CJST 240 - Police Organization and Management (3)

    This course examines the basic principles of organization and management. Federal, state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies will be reviewed and compared with government and business administration. The important areas of leadership, planning, discipline, and contemporary police management problems will be analyzed.

    Prerequisite(s): CJST 200 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3)  
  

  • CJST 241 - Criminal Profiling (3)

    This course focuses on the criminal investigation specialty of criminal profiling. Specific case studies will be used in class to demonstrate the process by which a profile of serial criminals are developed and used.

  

  • CJST 243 - Critical Issues in Criminal Justice (3)

    This course examines specific and controversial issues related to crime and the criminal justice system in a debate and discussion format. While the exact topics may change, some topics may include capital punishment, Megan’s law, sentencing, and domestic abuse.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)  or proper placement scores
  

  • CJST 245 - Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction (3)

    This course will center on Weapons of Mass Destruction and their potential use by terrorists. The student will explore the origins, development and weaponization of Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Radiological Systems and Devices. The class will focus on the preparation and execution of plans and policies to counter this threat.

    Prerequisite(s): CJST 200 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3)  
  
  

  • CJST 253 - State Police Academy Basic Training (3)

    This course is designed for law enforcement personnel who have completed the State Police Academy Basic Police Training Course. Upon presentation of the certificate of completion from the State Police Academy Basic Police Training Course, and having earned 15 credit hours at BRCTC, the student is eligible for 3.0 credit hours (without grade) in CJST 253 to be used as the Health Elective in the A.A.S. Criminal Justice degree. See the Criminal Justice Academic Advisor for more information.

  

  • CJST 260 - The Correctional System (3)

    This course covers the court and jury system, probation and parole, and correctional institutions including jails and the non-institutional treatment of offenders. In addition, legal procedures, which affect the liberties of inmates, clients, and the correctional staff within the institutional and community settings, will be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): CJST 200 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3)  
  

  • CJST 280 - Criminal Investigation II with Lab (4)

    This course is designed to cover the more technical aspects of investigation and evidence collection. Topics will include interviewing, evidence gathering, pattern interpretation, classification of evidence, and packaging of evidence, submitting fingerprints, taking and lifting of fingerprints, analyzing evidence, and searching and filing procedures. Times will be devoted to laboratory work in the classroom.

    Prerequisite(s): CJST 200 , CJST 220 .
  

  • CJST 292 - Field Experience (1–6)

    With practical experience in local and regional correctional facilities, courts systems, security, and police facilities or other related organizations, students learn how to translate classroom theory and methods into professional skills and opportunities.

    Prerequisite(s): CJST 200 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (3) ; must have completed over half of the requirements for certificate or degree completion; and have an overall GPA above 2.0.
  

  • CJST 293 - Criminal Justice On-the-Job-Training (1–13)

    This course is designed to award credit to those persons who have participated in a supervised on-the-job training program in criminal justice. Credit is awarded upon receipt of a letter from the on-site supervisor stating successful completion of on-the-job training assignments and the total number of actual hours involved in the training.

    Hours (Credit hours earned for On-the-Job Training are calculated as 1 credit hour = 150 actual hours. Therefore a student must work 1950 actual hours to receive 13 credit hours.)
  

  • CJST 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


Culinary Arts
  

  • CART 100 - Introduction to Culinary Food Service (2)

    A comprehensive overview of food service operational equipment, identification, and maintenance. An introduction to culinary terminology, theory and history as well as how food moves through an operation. This course will also familiarize the student with essential food handling, safety and storage guidelines encountered within the industry. This course also provides an overview of the professionalism in the culinary industry and career opportunities leading into a career pathway to the Food Service Industry.

    Prerequisite(s): Required major in Culinary Arts, Food Service Retail Management, Baking and Pastry, or Entrepreneurship is required.
  

  • CART 110 - Molecular Gastronomy (3)

    Trendy and cutting edge cuisine describes this course best; experience the new tools and theories on food. You’ll never think of food the same way. In this course you will use all of your senses and explore the science of flavor with laboratory activities and demonstrations that are integrated into weekly lectures and labs.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 212 - Baking Skills and Development (4)  
  

  • CART 115 - Safety and Sanitation in the Food Service Industry (2)

    The Safety and Sanitation in the Food Service Industry course follows the format of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation ServSafe® Program. The course is designed as an industry-based program that prepares students for careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry. The emphasis of this program is to educate the students about the responsibilities of a foodservice manager and the food service worker have to the public in providing safe and sanitary food to the consumer.

    Prerequisite(s): Required major in Culinary Arts, Food Service Retail Management, Baking and Pastry, or Entrepreneurship is required.
  

  • CART 116 - Servsafe Alcohol (1)

    This course provides practical, yet comprehensive, knowledge that assists all front-of-the-house staff in learning what they need to know to serve alcohol responsibly. Lessons are reinforced with guides, charts, exercises and case studies to make concepts much more memorable.
  

  • CART 120 - Bruin Cafe Lecture (1)

    This course is designed to teach the practice and implementation of management principles as they relate specifically to front-of-the-house operations. The students will be assigned to production teams which will, in turn, rotate through a variety of jobs including: linen preparation, table preparation, dining room set-up and decor, buffet preparation, beverage preparation, and service.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 115 - Safety and Sanitation in the Food Service Industry (2)  
    Corerequisite(s): CART 120L - Bruin Cafe Lab (3)  
  
  

  • CART 170 - Bread Fundamentals (1)

    This course provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of the art and craft of bread making. Topics include formulas and techniques associated with naturally leavened loaves, hearth breads, focaccia, flat breads, rolls and other breads utilizing a variety of grains. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare classical and specialty breads that meet or exceed the expectations of restaurant and retail establishments.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 115 - Safety and Sanitation in the Food Service Industry (2) 
    Corerequisite(s): CART 170L - Bread Fundamentals Lab (3) 
  
  

  • CART 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.
  
  
  

  • CART 201 - Stocks, Soups, and Sauces (3)

    This course provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of basic stocks, Mother (leading) sauces and soups along with varied thickening agents. Special emphasis will be placed on preparation, sanitation, and the finished product.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 212 - Baking Skills and Development (4)  
  
  

  • CART 204 - Inventory and Purchasing (3)

    This course is an introduction to inventory and purchasing, the purchasing function, quality standards in purchasing, the procurement process and supplier selection and inventory control. This course will be taught using the National Restaurant Association Manage First Program.  At the end of the course, the student will take a national certification exam.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 115 - Safety and Sanitation in the Food Service Industry (2)  
  

  • CART 212 - Baking Skills and Development (4)

    This course provides the student with the necessary fundamental skills for beginner baking. In this class students will produce simple yeast dough’s, quick breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods found in corner bakeries, restaurants, and food markets. Instruction includes classification of ingredients and their function, baking terminology, culinary and bakery tool and equipment use, and recipe conversions. Information from this course supports the student’s development into more advanced baking and pastry coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 115 - Safety and Sanitation in the Food Service Industry (2)  
  

  • CART 231 - Garde Manger and Cold Presentations (4)

    The cold station in any restaurant is one that encompasses a wide number of techniques. From butchering to garnishing and into charcuterie this course will cover all aspects of the responsibilities associated with the art of Garde Manger. Students will prepare marinades, cold sauces, forcemeats, mousses, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches, and cold dishes using tools and equipment commonly found in commercial kitchens. Techniques in proper cold buffet presentations will also be taught.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 212 - Baking Skills and Development (4) 
  

  • CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture (1)

    This course builds on the CART 100 - Introduction to Culinary Food Service (2)  by engaging the student in practical application of learned terminology and theories.  Students will learn meat, produce and ingredient identification essential to the industry.  In addition we will introduce Knife Handling; Principles of Cooking; Basic Cooking Skills; Mise en Place; Plating; Reinforce Food Safe Practices; Industry Terminology; Weights & Measures; Equipment Identification, Care and Use; Food Costing and standard Inventory Control and Receiving Practices.

    Prerequisite(s): Required major in Culinary Arts, Food Service Retail Management, Baking and Pastry, or Entrepreneurship is required.
 

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