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2016-2017 Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Building Construction

  
  • BC 2702 - I.S.-Building Construction

    Hours: 2
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BC 2703 - I.S.-Building Construction

    Hours: 3
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BC 2704 - I.S.-Building Construction

    Hours: 4
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BC 2705 - I.S.-Building Construction

    Hours: 5
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BC 2711 - Special Topics-Building Construction

    Hours: 1
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BC 2712 - Special Topics-Building Construction

    Hours: 2
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BC 2713 - Special Topics-Building Construction

    Hours: 3
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BC 2714 - Special Topics-Building Construction

    Hours: 4
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BC 2715 - Special Topics-Building Construction

    Hours: 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None

Business

  
  • BU 0100 - Workshop/Seminar

    Hours: 0.5
    Introductory level course designed to upgrade or develop specific skills relative to current or anticipated employment.

    Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
  
  • BU 0101 - Workshop/Seminar

    Hours: 1
    Introductory level course designed to upgrade or develop specific skills relative to current or anticipated employment.

    Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
  
  • BU 0102 - Workshop/Seminar

    Hours: 2
    Introductory level course designed to upgrade or develop specific skills relative to current or anticipated employment.

    Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
  
  • BU 0103 - Workshop/Seminar

    Hours: 3
    Introductory level course designed to upgrade or develop specific skills relative to current or anticipated employment.

    Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
  
  • BU 1003 - Introduction to Business

    Hours: 3
    A survey course designed to give the student a general knowledge of the modern business world and a better basis for choosing concentrated business offerings.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BU 1013 - Principles of Marketing

    Hours: 3
    This course offers an overview of how marketing has changed due to the rise of social media and how businesses have adapted. The emphasis of this course is to address the fundamental principles in relation to the broader concepts of business strategy and its relationship to social media marketing, and how to track their effectiveness. Students will explore today’s business-to-business and business-to-consumer interactions, which challenge the traditional methods of implementing the universal principles of marketing.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BU 1023 - Salesmanship

    Hours: 3
    A study of proper sales techniques for presenting and selling merchandise to the consumer including methods of organization, training, and management of the sales force.

    Prerequisite: BU 1003 , minimum grade C
  
  • BU 1033 - Principles of Advertising

    Hours: 3
    A study of the aspects of advertising with emphasis on the development of a proper marketing mix, the planning of advertising strategy, the management of personnel, the control of advertising operations, advertising research, and development of display plans. Each student will be assigned an advertising project concerned with a marketing plan, advertising strategy, and an advertising budget.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BU 1043 - Principles of Finance

    Hours: 3
    A broad introduction to the operations, mechanics, and structure of the financial system within the United States. Special emphasis is given to financial instruments, markets and institutions, the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy. The course stresses the impact of monetary policy on the economy and on the operation of financial institutions. The course is intended to be the first course in finance.

    Prerequisite: AC 1003 , minimum grade C
  
  • BU 1053 - Fundamentals of Management

    Hours: 3
    A study in the evaluation and comparison of private and public personnel practices and the techniques of recruiting, selecting, transferring, promoting, classifying, and training workers.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: BU 1003  
  
  • BU 1063 - Business/Industrial Management Internship

    Hours: 3
    Actual work experience in a business or industry with periodic discussions of the problems involved in applying classroom principles to the job.

    Prerequisite: Must have at least 24 semester hours, 12 hours of which must be in Business, Accounting or Economics. Twelve business hours must include BU 1003  (Intro to Business) and BU 1013  (Principles of Marketing). The minimum GPA for the required 12 hours is 2.5. Consent of instructor is required.
  
  • BU 1103 - Human Resource Management

    Hours: 3
    This course will examine the functions of a human resources department as well as the challenges and opportunities facing human resource managers. This course will explore the attitudes and necessary skill of managers and supervisors in solving human problems and developing a skilled and motivated workforce.

    Prerequisite: BU 1053  
  
  • BU 1113 - Prin Industrial Management

    Hours: 3
    This course is designed to study the basic relationship of business functions necessary for the success of a company engaged in a manufacturing environment. This includes the study of customer service; inventory control and manufacturing; and purchasing controls. This course will also be a preparation course for the Inventory Management Certification examination.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BU 1123 - Analyzing Financial Statements

    Hours: 3
    This course will teach students to analyze financial information in conjunction with making commercial loan credit decisions. The course will utilize various financial ratios and other decision making processes used by commercial bankers.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BU 1193 - Dynamics/Leadership

    Hours: 3
    This course has as its central focus the development of leadership ability. The course provides a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory, assists participants in developing a personal philosophy of leadership, and the awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BU 1213 - Business Communications

    Hours: 3
    This course presents principles of communication that apply to the needs of today’s business professionals. The study of strategies and skills for effective writing and speaking in business organizations to include interpersonal skill development and conflict resolution while addressing the many business technical modes of communication delivery.

    Prerequisite: EN 1223  or EN 1233 , minimum grade C
  
  • BU 2013 - Survey Calculus

    Hours: 3
    A study of the techniques of differential and integral calculus. The focus of the course is on functions and the applications of the calculus to the life, social, and managerial sciences, with particular emphasis on the latter. Trigonometry is not used.

    Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MT 1403 , score into a math course with a course number higher than MT 1500, or consent of instructor.
  
  • BU 2023 - Business/Industy Management Internship

    Hours: 3
    Actual work experience in a business or industry with periodic discussions of the problems involved in applying classroom principles to the job.

    Prerequisite: BU 1063  and enrollment in Business Management Program and consent of instructor.
  
  • BU 2033 - Legal Environment of Business

    Hours: 3
    A study of those areas of the law which affect most businesses. Topics include: emphasis on the perspective and systematic approach of the law to issues such as legal history, reasoning, court system and procedure, regulatory law, environmental responsibility, consumer rights; law of torts, contracts and law sales, international dimensions of legal environment, anti-trust and employment implications.

    Prerequisite: Completion of 15 credit hours with college level course numbers.
  
  • BU 2103 - Basic Business Statistics

    Hours: 3
    An introductory course dealing with the methods of collecting, organizing, presenting, and analyzing data related to business. The course deals with measures of central tendency and dispersion, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical estimation and hypothesis testing, and linear correlation.

    Prerequisite: MT 1403 , minimum grade C or appropriate placement score into MT 1505  or consent of instructor.
  
  • BU 2123 - Basic Investments

    Hours: 3
    This course is an introduction to investment securities. The course will provide general knowledge of the securities markets and basic investment analysis.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BU 2143 - Small Business Management

    Hours: 3
    This course is designed for those who may want to start and operate their own business, as well as those who are already business owners, but with to strengthen their entrepreneurial and management skills through development of a small business plan. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to evaluate the opportunities and risks involved in the small business; apply the techniques involved in starting a new venture including the legal aspects and development of a business plan; and explain the techniques and principles of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the operating venture.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BU 2173 - Supervision

    Hours: 3
    This course is designed to provide the student with leadership and management skills to function as a supervisor in a variety of today’s organizations. Motivation, positive reinforcement, coaching and preventive business law will be covered to provide the student with confidence and skills needed to lead people under their supervision.

    Prerequisite: BU 1003  or BU 1053 , minimum grade C
  
  • BU 2183 - E-Marketing

    Hours: 3
    This course is an overview in the methods businesses and organizations use e-commerce to present, network, sell, conduct consumer research, and interact with customers to increase results. Enhancements in product, price, place, and promotion will provide a framework for students to develop a project, or further study in an area of their choice.

    Prerequisite: BU 1013  
  
  • BU 2193 - Customer Relationship Management

    Hours: 3
    This course examines the concept of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), its evolution, and implementation.  It will introduce critical concepts and methods such as customer value, identifying profitable customers, understanding their needs and wants, and building a bond with them by developing customer-centric products and services directed toward providing customer value. Students will be instructed on how to implement the CRM techniques using industry-standard software.

    Prerequisite: BU 1013  
  
  • BU 2203 - Market Research

    Hours: 3
    Upon completion of this course, students should understand the role of marketing research, the stages of the research process, research degrees for collecting primary data, measurement, concepts, sampling and fieldwork, and data analysis and interpretation. Students will conduct a marketing research project utilizing a computerized database. The emphasis of the course will be equally on (1) research techniques and technical skills involving research design, quantitative analytical methods, and software and (2)marketing analysis–with emphasis on cases, practical applications, and decision making in real world marketing contexts. Each student in a team format will conduct a research project. The research project will require a hands-on-application of the principles and methods covered in the course.

    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: BU 1013 , BT 2013.
  
  • BU 2213 - Program Capstone-Business

    Hours: 3
    The business capstone course will assess the student’s success in the study of the body of course work in the program. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of and application of the program’s goals and competencies. In the course students will focus on business strategies, ethics, and problem solving. Students will be required to produce a portfolio and participate in required exit testing. Career management guidance will be included.

    Prerequisite: BU 1053 , BU 1013 , AC 1003 , and EC 2103  or EC 2203 
  
  • BU 2701 - I.S.-Business

    Hours: 1
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BU 2702 - I.S.-Business

    Hours: 2
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BU 2703 - I.S.-Business

    Hours: 3
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BU 2704 - I.S.-Business

    Hours: 4
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BU 2705 - I.S.-Business

    Hours: 5
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • BU 2711 - Special Topics-Business

    Hours: 1
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BU 2712 - Special Topics-Business

    Hours: 2
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BU 2713 - Special Topics-Business

    Hours: 3
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BU 2714 - Special Topics-Business

    Hours: 4
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BU 2715 - Special Topics-Business

    Hours: 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BU 2881 - Business & Industry Capstone

    Hours: 1
    This course is designed to prepare students to make the transition from school to work and to provide students with the basic skills to manage their careers effectively.  The course focuses on how personality traits effect relationships with coworkers and manager, as well as overall career advancement. Topics covered include self-assessment, analysis of the job market, analyzing companies, the job hunting process, including resume presentation, techniques and job interviewing skills, the basics of networking, professional dress codes, and codes of ethics.  Students must be in their graduation semester.


Business Management Technology

  
  • BMT 2013 - Introduction to ERP

    Hours: 3
    The course provides an overview of Enterprise Resource Planning software systems and their role within an organization. It introduces key concepts integrated information systems and explains why such systems are valuable to businesses. In addition to lecture, students will be guided through several hands-on activities of various business processes in SAP R/3 software product. The course will also provide a discussion on various business cases in which ERP concepts can be applied.

    Prerequisite: CS 1003 , CS 1013 ,or CS 1133  with a minimum grade of C
  
  • BMT 2033 - Supply Chain Management

    Hours: 3
    This course explores the key issues associated with the design and management of industrial Supply Chains. Supply Chains are concerned with the efficient integration of suppliers, factories, warehouses and stores so that products are distributed to customers in the right quantity and the right time. One of the primary objectives of SC management is to minimize the total supply chain cost subject to various service requirements. The course studies the need for supply chain integration and the challenges of managing complex interfaces. This course focuses on the system approach to the planning, anaylsis, design, development, and evaluation of supply chain. The course discusses activities that lead to integration of information and material flows across multiple organizations.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BMT 2053 - Systems Analysis

    Hours: 3
    To introduce the processes by which business information systems are analyzed, designed and presented to the business environment. Topics include investigation of existing systems, requirements analysis, logical and physical design, database design, forms design, and report analysis. The emphasis of this course is on methodologies commonly used in business today, and the application of those methodologies to real world cases using the team approach utilized in system development projects.

    Prerequisite: CS 1133 , minimum grade C
  
  • BMT 2073 - BMT Project Management

    Hours: 3
    Intensvie coverage of management in a wide range of project applications from concept through operations. Planning, scheduling, controlling, economic analysis, quality control and customer satisfaction are stressed in this course.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • BMT 2093 - Process Improvement

    Hours: 3
    This course introduces students Six Sigma frameworks along with some key concepts. Such as Kaizen, root cause problem solving, tools needed for lean scheduling, and mixed-model production.

    Prerequisite: None

Chemical Technology

  
  • CHT 1201 - Introduction to Chemical Technology

    Hours: 1
    This course is designed to help students to discover the dynamic, multifaceted, and exciting opportunities in the chemical industry, and develop the skills needed for chemical technicians to meet the challenges in their field. This course may be taught in a variety of formats; online or in class. Topics include: an overview of chemical industry employment, an overview of chemical instrumentation techniques and chemical statistics.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: MT 1303  or Concurrently MT 1403 
  
  • CHT 1612 - Chemical Technology I

    Hours: 2
    This course is the first of the series of courses that will focus on the concepts and theories associated with skills needed by chemical technicians. Topics include the sample preparation and the process of analysis, statistics, acid/base equilibrium, redox chemistry, ion selective electrodes (calcium, pH)volumetric analysis, introduction to chromatography (column, TLC) and spectroscopy (UV-vis, FTIR).

    Lecture/Laboratory: Minimum of four hours of laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite: MT 1403  and CH 1305 , minimum grade C
  
  • CHT 1713 - Chemical Technology Externship

    Hours: 3
    This externship will provide supervised work experience in chemical laboratory setting. Students will be required to work 120 hours. Supervision on the job will be led by laboratory personnel. Attendance will be taken and students will prepare a daily log of activities. Times will be arranged.

    Prerequisite: CHT 1612  
  
  • CHT 2412 - Chemical Technology II

    Hours: 2
    This course is the second of the series of courses that will focus on the concepts and theories associated with skills needed by chemical technicians. Topics include the continuation preparation and the process of analysis, acid/base equilibrium, redox chemistry, volumetric analysis, extraction, chromatography (GC, GC-MS, TLC, HPLC), and spectroscopy (UV-vis, FTIR).

    Lecture/Laboratory: Minimum of four hours of laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite: CHT 1612 , CH 1405 , MT 2013 , minium grade C.
  
  • CHT 2502 - Analytical Chemistry Lecture

    Hours: 2
    These courses will present the principles of analytic chemistry with an emphasis on quantitative analysis. Topics include the process of analysis, acid/base equilibrium, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, potentiometric measurement, redox chemistry, chromatography (GC, GC-MS, TLC, HPLC), and spectroscopy (UV-vis,FTIR).

    Prerequisite: CH 1405  and MT 2103 , minimum grade C
    Corequisite: CHT 2513  
  
  • CHT 2513 - Analytical Chemistry Lab

    Hours: 3
    CH 2502, Analytical Chemistry Lecture (2 credit hours) and CH 2513, Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (3 credit hours) require concurrent enrollment. These courses will present the principles of analytic chemistry with an emphasis on quantitative analysis. Topics include the process of analysis, acid/base equilibrium, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, potentiometric measurement, redox chemistry, chromatography (GC, GC-MS, TLC, HPLC), and spectroscopy (UV-vis,FTIR).

    Lecture/Laboratory: Minimum of six hours of laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite: CH 1405  and MT 2103 , minimum grade C
    Corequisite: CHT 2502  
  
  • CHT 2602 - Chemical Technology III Lecture

    Hours: 2
    This course is the third of the series of courses that will focus on the concepts and theories associated with skills needed by chemical technicians. Topics includes advanced studies in acid/base equilibrium, volumetric analysis, extraction, chromatography (GC, GC-MS, TLC, HPLC), and spectroscopy (UV-vis, FTIR) and industrial chemical synthesis. Students will complete a significant research project. An internship with a local company may also be available.

    Prerequisite: CHT 2412 , CH 2305 , minimum grade C
    Corequisite: CHT 2613  
  
  • CHT 2613 - Chemical Technology III Lab

    Hours: 3
    This course is the third of the series of courses that will focus on the concepts and theories associated with skills needed by chemical technicians. Topics includes advanced studies in acid/base equilibrium, volumetric analysis, extraction, chromatography (GC, GC-MS, TLC, HPLC), and spectroscopy (UV-vis, FTIR), and industrial chemical synthesis. Students will complete a significant research project. Internships with a local company may also be available.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Minimum of six hours of laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite: CHT 2412 , CH 2305 , minimum grade C
    Corequisite: CHT 2602  

Chinese

  
  • CI 2702 - I.S. Chinese

    Hours: 2
  
  • CI 2712 - Special Topics-Chinese

    Hours: 2
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • CI 2713 - Special Topics-Chinese

    Hours: 3
    Courses a offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None

Communications & Theater

  
  • COM 1003 - Oral Communications

    Hours: 3
    A fundamentals of speech course designed to develop student improvement in the critical understanding of ideas about communication as well as the critical issues of our time, and subsequently to improve individual communication skills. Intended to meet the DESE communications requirement for education majors.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: COM
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • COM 1033 - Intro to Mass Media Communication

    Hours: 3
    This course will examine the past, present and future of mass media as well as its role in our lives and society. Topics include theoretical foundations, history, literacy, culture, ethics, trends and more. Students will analyze a variety of media including print, radio, television, film advertising and public relations the Internet and other news media.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: GLB, VAL, HFA, ESR-CLO, EV-CLO
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • COM 1103 - Public Speaking

    Hours: 3
    An introduction to the basic elements of public speaking. Assignments include the presentation of speeches, preparation of outlines, and the discussion of evaluation techniques.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: COM
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • COM 1123 - Introduction to Film Studies

    Hours: 3
    This course provides an introduction to film as a medium and art form. Students study film from the late 19th century to the present by examining the technical, artistic, sociological, historic and economic influences on the filmmaker and the film. Students will also learn theory and criticism techniques used in the field through an examination of production values including imagery, sound editing and other technical elements as well as theme, story, pacing and direction. In-class screenings provide a framework for analysis as well as give the students the opportunity to view the work in context as a communal art form. Class format includes lecture, discussion, writing, and in-class screenings.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: WRT, GLB, HFA, ESR-CLO, GC-CLO
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • COM 2711 - Special Topics-Commununication

    Hours: 1
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • COM 2712 - Special Topics-Commununication

    Hours: 2
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • COM 2713 - Special Topics-Commununication

    Hours: 3
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • COM 2714 - Special Topics-Commununication

    Hours: 4
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • COM 2715 - Special Topics-Commununication

    Hours: 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • THE 1000 - Theatrical Shop Safety

    Hours: 0
    This course is designed to instruct students on the basic handling of theatrical materials in a safe manner.

  
  • THE 1303 - Theatre Appreciation

    Hours: 3
    An appreciation course designed to give an introduction to contemporary theatre literature and design. This class will expose the student to the theatre experience through the reading and discussion of various scripts, viewing of productions and the design and creation of theatrical projects. This is not a performance based class. Literature selection is at the discretion of the instructor.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: GLB, VAL, HFA, ESR-CLO, EV-CLO
    Prerequisite: None
  
  • THE 1403 - Acting I

    Hours: 3
    This course is designed to introduce the students to different aspects of performance, including scene study, script analysis, audition technique, monologue performance and the Stanislavski system of acting. The class will culminate in a public performance of the work done by the students throughout the semester.

    Prerequisite: Instructor consent
  
  • THE 2003 - Directing I

    Hours: 3
    Through lecture, discussion and practical hands on experience, students will learn the art and craft of stage directing. Topics will include scheduling and use of rehearsal time, directing and stage management techniques and investigation of notable directors and their contributions to the world stage. The class will end with a student directed and acted ten minute play showcase.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HFA
    Prerequisite: THE 1403 
  
  • THE 2223 - Directing II

    Hours: 3
    Students will continue their study of the art and craft of directing through more advanced scene work and directing work. Topics will include the increased development of a working vocabulary of technical terminology, application of a variety of different directing theories, script selection based on various factors, creation of a prompt book and continued investigation of notable directors and their contributions to the world stage. The class will end with a student directed and acted ten minute play showcase.

    Prerequisite: THE 2003  
  
  • THE 2503 - Acting II

    Hours: 3
    An intensified study of characterization centering around the study of characters in production and the adaptation of acting techniques to various characters in production and the adaptation of acting techniques to various styles.

    Prerequisite: THE 1403  or consent of instructor
  
  • THE 2801 - Theatre Practicum-Musical Production

    Hours: 1
    This course teaches construction and scene painting in a multiple unit set that is characteristic of musicals. The student will be taught techniques of scene painting through hands on class work that will culminate in a show.

    Prerequisite: None
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: THE 1000  
  
  • THE 2802 - Theatre Practicum-Musical Production

    Hours: 2
    This class teaches construction and scene painting in a multiple unit set that is characteristic of musicals. The student will be taught techniques of scene painting through hands on class work that will culminate in a show.

    Prerequisite: None
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: THE 1000  
  
  • THE 2803 - Theatre Practicum-Musical Production

    Hours: 3
    This class teaches construction and scene painting in a multiple unit set that is characteristic of musicals. The student will be taught techniques of scene painting through hands on class work that will culminate in a show.

    Prerequisite: None
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: THE 1000  
  
  • THE 2811 - Advanced Theatre Practicum-Musical Production

    Hours: 1
    This class is an individual, hands on experience. Students are challenged with advanced class work as plotting, hanging, focusing, and cueing light cues and/or setting up microphones (hand level, lav, wireless) and cueing their operation in a musical. In construction, the advanced student will be assigned projects that teach how to realize the design of the scene designer.

    Prerequisite: THE 2801 , THE 2802 , or THE 2803  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: THE 1000  
  
  • THE 2812 - Advanced Theatre Practicum-Musical Production

    Hours: 2
    This class is an individual, hands on experience. Student are challenged with advanced work as plotting, hanging, focusing, and cueing light cues and/or setting up microphones (hand held, lav, wireless) and cueing their operation in a musical. In construction, the advanced student will be assigned projects that teach how to realize the design of the scene designer.

    Prerequisite: THE 2801 , THE 2802 , or THE 2803  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: THE 1000  
  
  • THE 2813 - Advanced Theatre Practicum-Musical Production

    Hours: 3
    This class is an individual, hands on experience. Students are challenged with advanced class work as plotting, hanging, focusing, and cueing light cues and/or setting up microphones (hand held, lav, wireless) and cueing their operation in a musical. In construction, the advanced student will be assigned projects that teach how to realize the design of the scene designer.

    Prerequisite: THE 2801 , THE 2802 , or THE 2803  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: THE 1000  
  
  • THE 2821 - Theatre Practicum-Drama Production

    Hours: 1
    The student will learn the use of power and hand tools and apply skills to construction of a dramatic box set and/or a touring set. Basics include learning how to construct such functioning set pieces as stairs, flats, and doorways.

    Prerequisite: None
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: THE 1000  
  
  • THE 2822 - Theatre Practicum-Drama Production

    Hours: 2
    The student will learn the use of power and hand tools and apply skills to construction of a dramatic box set and/or a touring set. Basics include learning how to construct such functioning set pieces as stairs, flats, and doorways.

    Prerequisite: None
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: THE 1000  
  
  • THE 2823 - Theatre Practicum-Drama Production

    Hours: 3
    The student will learn the use of power and hand tools and apply skills to construction of a dramatic box set and/or a touring set. Basics include learning how to construct such functioning set pieces as stairs, flats, and doorways.

    Prerequisite: None
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: THE 1000  
  
  • THE 2831 - Advanced Theatre Practicum-Drama Production

    Hours: 1
    The student will enhance skills in scene construction through problemsolving, hands-on experience. Set construction for this student will center upon applying fundamental construction and scenery techniques required of both hard and soft scenery. Each student will have the opportunity to advance to an area of their choice based upon instructor approval.

    Prerequisite: THE 2821 , THE 2822  or THE 2823 .
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: THE 1000  
  
  • THE 2832 - Advanced Theatre Practicum-Drama Production

    Hours: 2
    The student will enhance skills in scene construction through problemsolving, hands-on experience. Set construction for this student will center upon applying fundamental construction and scenery techniques required of both hard and soft scenery. Each student will have the opportunity to advance to an area of their choice based upon instructor approval.

    Prerequisite: THE 2821 , THE 2822  or THE 2823 .
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: THE 1000  
  
  • THE 2833 - Advanced Theatre Practicum-Drama Production

    Hours: 3
    The student will enhance skills in scene construction through problemsolving, hands-on experience. Set construction for this student will center upon applying fundamental construction and scenery techniques required of both hard and soft scenery. Each student will have the opportunity to advance to an area of their choice based upon instructor approval.

    Prerequisite: THE 2821 , THE 2822  or THE 2823 .
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: THE 1000  

Chemistry

  
  • CH 1013 - Introduction to Forensic Chemistry

    Hours: 3
    A non-laboratory course utilizing the inherently fascinating topics of crime and criminal investigations as a context for teaching the fundamental chemical concepts most often covered in an introductory non-majors course. All the standard topics are covered while bringing together the theme of forensic science and the fundamentals of chemistry in ways that are effective and accessible for students. Topics include Introduction to Forensic Chemistry, Evidence Collection and Preservation, Atomic Structure, Periodic Chemical Properties, Chemistry of Bonding, Properties of Solutions, Intermolecular Forces, Drug Chemistry, Arson Investigation, Chemistry of Explosions, Estimating Time of Death, Nuclear Chemistry, Poisons, and Biological Chemistry.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, LPS, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: MT 1303 , minimum grade C or appropriate placement score to enter MT 1403  
  
  • CH 1071 - Chemistry of Food Lab

    Hours: 1


    This science lab course in food chemistry, combined with CH*1073, The Chemistry of Food, will satisfy General Education requirement at East Central College. Using experiments and hands on critical exploration, this course is designed to reinforce food chemistry topics taught in lecture.  Topics of study include, but not limited to, a series of experiments studying the chemistry of eggs, meat, fish, sugars, and fats.
    The course meets 2 hours a week.
     

    Lecture/Laboratory: Laboratory
    Prerequisite: MT 0204  or MT 1023 , minimum grade B or MT 1303 , minimum grade C, or appropriate placement into MT 1403 ;

    EN 0203 , minimum grade C or appropriate reading placement score.
    Corequisite: CH 1073  

  
  • CH 1073 - Chemistry of Food

    Hours: 3
    A general education course utilizing the inherently attrative topics of food chemistry as a context for teaching the fundamental chemical concepts most often covered in an introductory non-majors course. Topics include Scientific method, Atomic Structure, Periodic Chemical Properties, Chemistry of Bonding, Properties of Solutions, Intermolecular Forces, heat, calorie, rate and equilibrium of reactions, acid and base, and biochemistry. This course also covers special topics in proteins, fats, sugars, food microbes, and fermentations process.

    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B in MT 1023  or MT 0204 , or a minimum grade of C in MT 1303 , or appropriate placement score into MT 1403 ; and Minimum grade of C in EN 0203  or appropriate reading placement score.
  
  • CH 1105 - Introductory Chemistry Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 5
    An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry, including inorganic, analytical, physical, and organic chemistry. The lab is an introduction to the basic laboratory techniques of chemistry, including an investigation in physical and chemical properties, nomenclature of inorganic and organic compounds, principles of acid-base theory, stoichiometry of chemical equations, and behavior of substances in different phases and as mixtures.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and four hours laboratory per week. This course is designed for the student with no background in chemistry.
    Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, LPS, MAI, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: MT 1303 , minimum grade C or appropriate placement score to enter MT 1403 .
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000  
  
  • CH 1305 - General Chemistry I Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 5
    A study of atomic and molecular structure, bonding, chemical equations, stoichiometry, gases, and solutions.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and minimum four hours of laboratory per week.
    Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, MAI, LPS, CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MT 1403  plus CH 1105  or two years of high school chemistry; or appropriate placement score to enter MT 1505  plus CH 1105  or two years of chemistry; or appropriate placement score to enter MT 1605  plus one year of high school chemistry.
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000  
  
  • CH 1405 - General Chemistry II Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 5
    A continuation of CH 1305 including the study of chemical equilibria, acid-based chemistry, complex ions, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry, and qualitative analysis and an introduction to organic chemistry. The laboratory portion of this course will reinforce topics covered in the Gen. Chem II lec.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and minimum four hours of laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite: CH 1305 , MT 1403  minimum grade C
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000  
  
  • CH 2205 - Organic & BioChemistry Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 5
    This course serves as an introduction to the basic principles of organic chemistry, including the identification of different classes of organic compounds and their reactions. The biochemistry portion of the course will involve the static and dynamic aspects of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. This will be followed by a discussion of metabolic pathways, energy production, and metobolic regulatory mechanisms. This course is the second in a series of two Chemistry courses required for the Biotechnology AAS degree. This course is limited to Biotechnology AAS majors.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
    Gen Ed Skill Type: LPS
    Prerequisite: CH 1105  and MT 1303 , minimum grade C or appropriate placement score into MT 1403 .
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000  
  
  • CH 2305 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 5
    A study of the basic principles of organic chemistry including acid-base theory, sterochemistry, reaction mechanism for electrophilic addition, and nucleophilic substitution, spectroscopy, nomenclature of organic compounds. The lab is a study of common techniques for the synthesis, purification and identification of organic compounds. Emphasis on the techniques associated with the crystallization, distillation, chromatography, and extraction.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and minimum of four hours of laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite: CH 1405 , minimum grade C.
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000  
  
  • CH 2415 - Organic Chemisty II Lecture & Lab

    Hours: 5
    A continuation of CH 2305 , including electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic acyl substitution, and continuation of spectroscopy, IR, MS, NMR, and UV study of important classes of bio-chemical molecules including lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, DNA, and RNA. Lab emphasizes identifcation of organic compounds by classical and spectroscopic methods; advanced techniques in synthesis and separation.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and minimum of four hours of laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite: CH 2305 , minimum grade C
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000  
  
  • CH 2701 - I.S.-Chemistry

    Hours: 1
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
 

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