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Listed below is a sample sequence of courses. Please meet with an advisor for scheduling options. |
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| First Semester | (16 Credits) |
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| 10103106 | Microsoft Office-Beginning | 3 |
| 10506101 | Beginning Laboratory Science | 3 |
| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| 10806114 | General Biology | 4 |
| 10809198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Second Semester | (16 Credits) |
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| 10196192 | Managing for Quality | 3 |
| 10506102 | Environmental Lab Science | 3 |
| 10801197 | Technical Reporting | 3 |
| 10804189 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| 10806199 | General, Organic & Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| Third Semester | (19 Credits) |
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| 10080105 | Soil Science | 3 |
| 10152105 | Database Management | 3 |
| 10196180 | Applied Data Analysis | 3 |
| 10506110 | Intro to Hydrology | 3 |
| 10506120 | Food Laboratory Science | 3 |
| 10806197 | Microbiology | 4 |
| Fourth Semester | (15 Credits) |
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| 10196188 | Project Management | 3 |
| 10196189 | Team Building & Problem Solving | 3 |
| 10506103 | Advanced Laboratory Science | 3 |
| 10506135 | Internship | 3 |
| 10809196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
Total Credits |
66 |
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| Microsoft Office - Beginning - 3 credits Develops introductory skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Windows Explorer, Internet, and computer concepts through demonstrations and lab exercises. |
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| Beginning Laboratory Science - 3 credits This course introduces the learner to the fundamentals of laboratory procedures. The emphasis will be on lab safety, equipment utilization and maintenance. An introduction to scientific methodology will be included. Basic laboratory math will be discussed and utilized. |
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| Written Communication - 3 credits Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Note: It is recommended that students enrolling in this course possess word processing skills. |
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| Soil Science - 3 credits The learner will learn the basic soil types and how to identify them. They will also learn the science behind testing soils for agricultural usage and environmental impact. Prerequisite: Beginning Lab Science 10506101 |
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| General Biology - 4 credits Introduces general biological concepts and principles. Emphasis is on cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, and taxonomical relationships. Consideration is also given to diversity among the various kingdoms. Prerequisite: Prep for Basic Biology 10836113 or high school biology |
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| Managing for Quality - 3 credits The learner applies the skills and tools necessary to implement and maintain a continuous improvement environment. Each learner will demonstrate the application of a personal philosophy of quality, identify stakeholder relationships, identify ways to meet/exceed customer expectations, apply a systems-focused approach, use quality models and tools, manage a quality improvement project, and measure effectiveness of continuous improvement activities. |
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| Environmental Lab Science - 3 credits The learner will begin to apply laboratory procedures and the scientific method to the analysis of samples and the performance of simple experiments. The learner will learn the methodology to deal with biohazardous materials. Prerequisite: Beginning Laboratory Science 10506101 |
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| Technical Reporting - 3 credits The student will prepare and present oral and written technical reports. Types of reports may include lab and field reports, proposals, technical letters and memos, technical research reports, and case studies. Designed as an advanced communication course for students who have completed at least the prerequisite introductory writing course. Prerequisite: Written Communication 10801195 or consent of instructor. Note: It is recommended that students enrolling in this course possess word processing skills. |
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| Introductory Statistics - 3 credits Students taking Intro Statistics display data with graphs, describe distributions with numbers perform correlation and regression analyses, and design experiments. They use probability and distributions to make predictions, estimate parameters, and test hypotheses. They draw inferences about relationships including ANOVA. |
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| General, Organic & Biological Chemistry - 4 credits A one semester course covering the fundamentals aspects of inorganic and organic chemistry. Topics include lab safety, measurement, elementary problem solving, atomic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, types of chemical reactions, properties of water, acids, bases, and salts, types of solutions and calculations of concentrations, gas laws, oxidation-reduction concepts, ionization, pH and buffers, hydrocarbons, types of organic compounds and functional groups, biochemical compounds including lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids. One year of high school Algebra is recommended. Prerequisite: Prep for Basic Chemistry 10836133 or high school biology or chemistry. |
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| Database Management - 3 credits This course uses hands-on exercises and projects to give students experience with using databases for data storage and retrieval. To encourage students to become more sophisticated database users, background information, general relational database design concepts, and a database security overview are included. Prerequisite: Microsoft Office-Beginning 10103106 |
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| Applied Data Analysis - 3 credits This course provides the student with the tools and skills to collect and analyze data allowing them to solve problems and improve processes. An emphasis will be placed on the use of statistical techniques to create and implement a data collection plan. Statistical techniques emphasized will be process mapping, failure mode and effects analysis, probability, confidence intervals, measurement systems analysis, and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: Introductory Statistics 10804189 |
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| Advanced Laboratory Science - 3 credits The learner will do extensive testing and analysis of samples. The learner will conduct research, studies and experiments specific to their area of focus. |
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| Intro to Hydrology - 3 credits The learner will be introduced to the water distribution cycle. The relationship between water and other elements will be researched and tested. The critical components of surface and ground water quality will emphasized. |
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| Food Laboratory Science - 3 credits The learner will perform experiments unique to food processing and food safety. HACCP and biosecurity will also be covered. Prerequisite: environmental Lab Science 10506102 |
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| Microbiology - 4 credits This course examines microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, growth and the relationship between humans and microorganisms. Disease production, epidemiology, host defense mechanisms and the medical impact of microbes in the environment, industry, and biotechnology are also addressed. Prerequisite: General Anatomy & Physiology 10806177 or another approved, postsecondary biology course |
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| Project Management - 3 credits The learner applies the skills and tools necessary to design, implement, and evaluate formal projects. Each learner will write a project proposal, work with project teams, sequence project tasks, develop project budgets, identify project resources, implement the project, chart project progress, deal with variations, evaluate the project, and use various technology in these processes. |
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| Team Building & Problem Solving - 3 credits The learner applies the skills and tools necessary to facilitate problem solving in a team environment. Each learner will assume the roles and responsibilities of team leadership in the stages of team development, use a systematic problem solving process and employ consensus building and conflict management strategies. |
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| Internship - 3 credits Integrates previous classroom study with specific off campus occupational experiences at selected training sites. An organized plan of experiences built around occupational competencies are planned, supervised, and evaluated by the instructor and cooperating business trainer. |
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| Intro to Sociology - 3 credits Introduces students to the basic concepts of Sociology: culture, socialization, social stratification, multi-culturalism, and the five institutions including family, politics, economics, religion and education. Other topics include: demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues, social change and social organization. |
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| Intro to Psychology - 3 credits This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. It directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings. |
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