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CIS 143 - Implementing Information Systems-User Perspective Hours: 3
Introduction to object-oriented program language in the context of developing and implementing various components of a Management Information System with particular attention given to producing standard Windows and Web user interface forms. Topics are presented in a sequence that allows the student to learn how to deal with a visual interface while acquiring important programming skills such as creating projects with objects, decisions, loops, lists, and arrays. Students are presented with interface design guidelines throughout the course. Class will include numerous projects covering foundational programming.
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CIS 151 - Network I Hours: 3
The Network I course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills they need to install, configure, and maintain a network. In addition to learning computer networking concepts, students will have simulated laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment or further education and training in the computer networking field. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, local area networks (LANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) model, cabling, cabling tools, routers, network devices, Ethernet, and Internet Protocol (IP) addressing.
Prerequisite: None
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CIS 152 - Network II Hours: 3
The Network II course expands on the student’s knowledge of computer networking and improves skills in current and emerging networking technology. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, wide area networks (WANs), transmission control protocol/ internet protocol (TCP/IP), IP addressing, routers, router configuration, routing protocols, and access control lists (ACLs). Particular emphasis is given to understanding the nature of and components of networks that make up LANs and WANs.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CIS 151
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CIS 173 - Implementing Information System-Data Perspective Hours: 3
Continuation to object-oriented programming in the context of developing and implementing various components of a Management Information System with particular attention given to database incorporation. Students learn to bind data tables to a data grid and bind individual data fields to controls such as labels and text books in user interfaces. Students learn to query arrays, lists, and databases. Class will include numerous projects covering intermediate programming.
Prerequisite: CIS 143 , minimum grade C
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CIS 183 - Project Management Hours: 3
A course designed to study the basic steps and techniques used in the analysis, design, and development of projects. The student will learn to locate, organize, store, retrieve, evaluate, synthesize, and annotate information from print, electronic and other sources needed to solve the problems and make informed decisions for the completion of a successful project. The course will also cover the use of a project management tool to control the project.
Prerequisite: None.
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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CIS 193 - Operating System (Microsoft) Hours: 3
A course designed to familiarize students with the workstation operating system software. Topics include the commands and procedures to interact and control your workstation’s operating system environment and peripheral coordination. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure, customize, optimized, maintain, and troubleshoot the workstation operating system.
Prerequisite: None
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CIS 203 - Database Structure Hours: 3
This course covers how to plan, create, and maintain relational databases. The course includes creating databases, tables, and indexes while working with information, such as, inserting, deleting, and updating data with queries and built-in functions. Advanced tasks include exploring table types, transactions, and administering the database.
Recommended: Keyboarding skills are recommended.
Prerequisite: None
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CIS 205 - Introduction to SQL Hours: 3
Introduces SQL(Structured Query Language), to the student through both theory and hands-on activities. Students will learn to read and write SQL statements to create, manipulate, and manage data tables in relational database.
Prerequisite: CIS 203
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CIS 211 - Server I Hours: 3
A course to familiarize the student with the skills needed to manage a network using Microsoft Server Operating System. This course will provide the skills necessary to install, configure, customize, optimize, network, integrate, and troubleshoot Microsoft Server Operating System and the Active Directory environment.
Prerequisite: CIS 126 , CIS 151 ,
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CIS 212 - Network Server 2 (Security) Hours: 3
A course to familiarize the student with the skills needed to manage a secure Microsoft Windows Server Operating System. Topics include: Securing servers based on function, designing a secure infrastructure, and security policies, procedures, group policy objects, and management.
Prerequisite: CIS 211 , minimum grade C or consent of instructor.
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CIS 213 - Network 3 Hours: 3
The Network 3 course provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, a review of Open System Interconnection (OSI) and Reference Model and OSI layer functions. Variable-length subnet masking (VLSM), local area network (LAN), switching, virtual LANs (VLANs), LAN design, interior gateway routing protocol (IGRP), and network management. Particular emphasis is given to students being able to demonstrate the ability to apply material from previous semesters to a network and be able to demonstrate the ability to apply material from previous semesters to a network and be able to explain how and why a particular strategy is employed.
Prerequisite: CIS 151 , CIS 152
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CIS 214 - Network 4 Hours: 3
The Network 4 course provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology. Instruction includes, but is not limited to point-to-point protocols (PPPs), network address translation (NAT), integrated services digital network (ISDN), dial-on-demand routing (DDR), frame relays, and network management. The student will prepare for the CCNA exam and have the option to prepare for the Network+ Certification Exam. Studies from previous semesters (Network 1, 2, and 3) will be incorporated into practical final exams.
Prerequisite: CIS 151 , CIS 152 , and CIS 213
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CIS 215 - Advanced SQL Hours: 3
This course builds on introductory concepts in SQL (Structured Query Language) through advanced statements and features. Additionally, through discussion and hands-on practices. This course will explore concepts associated with managing an online database using PHP.
Prerequisite: CIS 205
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CIS 221 - Linux Hours: 3
This course prepares students for the CompTIA’s Linux+Exams; LX0-101 and LX0-102. It is recommended that the student study for both exams before taking either exam. The Linux+ certification is a vendor-neutral certification designed to certify that applicants can complete general Linux tasks across many different distributions. In the latest version of the Linux+ certification, CompTIA has partnered with the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) to identify what knowledge is necessary to be an effective Linux administrator, thus the CompTIA Linux+ certification is essentially the same as the Linux Professional Institute Level 1 certification. The Linux administrator, one with about six months to a year’s worth of experience on the job. It focuses on running GNU and UNIX commands from the command line, installing and configuring Linux, and maintaining and securing the Linux system Powered by LPI. This course includes information on Using Linux, Installation, and Localization, Boot and Shutdown, User Interfaces and Desktops, Software Installation, Users and Groups, Disk and File System Management, Hardware Installation, Processes and System Services, System Monitoring Networking and Security. This course requires a minimum of 65 hours to complete online materials.
Prerequisite: Knowledge a student should have before attempting Linux+ course:
- Resume and Employer letter of recommendation
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- A+ Certification or 95% moodle exam CIS 126 and Microsoft 70-680 & 70-687 Certifications or 95% moodle exam CIS 193
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CIS 222 - Network Server 3 (Adv Services 2012) Hours: 3
This course provides students with the knowledge of the advanced services of Windows Server 2012 as an industry certified Windows professional. Microsoft’s 70-412: Configuring Advancing Windows Server 2012 Services certification measures the students’ ability to administer, configure and manage Windows Server 2012 advanced services. The curriculum measures the student’s ability to perform real-world job skills using the Window Server 2012 operating system. This course includes information on Active Directory Infrastructure, File and Storage Solutions, Disaster Recovery, Advanced DHCP, Advanced DNS, Hyper-V, High Availability, Active Directory Certificate Services, Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS), and Active Directory Federation Services 2.1 (AD FS). This course requires a minimum of 41 hours to complete online materials.
Prerequisite: CIS 126 , CIS 193 , CIS 211 , CIS 212 , with 95% on moodle exams or Instructor Approval
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CIS 223 - Security I Hours: 3
This course helps prepare students for various IRC (Industry recognized certifications) such as the CompTIA Security+ and the (ISC)2 SSCP. Students will learn about the challenges associated with protecting electronic information and physical system components. Various threats and techniques for protecting data and information against those threats will be discussed. Skills will be introduced to manage security threats and harden systems and networks for optimal security.
Prerequisite: CIS 123 or CIS 126
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CIS 233 - Security II Hours: 3
Advanced topics in operating system, network, and organizational security to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and information in various organization-types are explored.
Prerequisite: CIS 123 and CIS 223
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CIS 265 - CIS Internship Hours: 3
This course is a supervised work experience in an information technology environment using the skills and related knowledge learned in previous courses. The instructor will do coordination of work experience to classroom learning. Time will be arranged to discuss this experience. This course should be taken in the last semester of the student’s degree/certificate completion.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Computer Information Systems Program and consent of the instructor.
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CIS 270 - I.S.-Computer Information System Hours: 1 - 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
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CIS 280 - Special Topics-Computer Information System Hours: 1 - 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
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CIS 290 - Program Capstone-Computer Information System Hours: 1
This course is designed to provide students with the skills for seeking employment and to manage their careers effectively. Topics covered include conduction a job search, interviewing techniques, employment correspondence, acquiring web-based skills, and resume and portfolio development for job search and/or career advancement. Student will also demonstrate technology and academic proficiencies (complete WorkKeys assessment). This course should be taken the last or next to last semester prior to graduation.
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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Criminal Justice |
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CRJ 102 - Criminal Law & Procedures Hours: 3
A study of criminal, common, and statutory law within the context of enforcement. Study includes substantive criminal law, its development, interpretation, and administration with emphasis on the criminal law and procedures in the state of Missouri.
Open only to: Offered evenings only.
Prerequisite: None
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CRJ 105 - Constitutional Law Hours: 3
A course designed to provide the student with a broad, general introduction to the area of constitutional law. It is a study of the impact and influence of our Constitution’s amendments on the field of criminal justice. The course should provide a clear description of recognizing the importance of our Constitution along with its amendments as they apply to the rights of all involved when disseminating justice in our society: criminals, victims, police officers, lawyers, and our court system.
Prerequisite: CRJ 101 , minimum grade C
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CRJ 201 - Introduction to Corrections Hours: 3
This course provides a basic knowledge of the correctional process as it proceeds from the time of arrest and incarceration, through the criminal justice system, and into the correctional institution or alternative program. It includes a description of various treatment modalities and philosophies.
Open only to: Offered evenings only.
Prerequisite: CRJ 101
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CRJ 204 - Police Patrol & Service Hours: 3
A study of the foundations of police operations, providing patrol coverage and called-for services, the principle of conspicuous presence as a means of crime prevention, and preservation of the peace.
Open only to: Offered evenings only.
Prerequisite: CRJ 101 , minimum grade C
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Culinary Arts |
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CUL 101 - Kitchen Fundamentals Hours: 3
A basic course to prepare students for kitchen study, Kitchen Fundamentals covers areas of basic purchasing procedures, product identification, food costing, and kitchen equipment. In addition, measurements and basic recipe calculations are covered.
Prerequisite: None
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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CUL 103 - Basic Culinary Methods & Techniques Hours: 5
The course will provide a foundational level of the basics of professional cooking. Students completing Basic Culinary Methods & Techniques will learn about knife skills, basics of stocks and sauces, and the four primary methods of cooking: Dry Heat without fats or oils, Dry Heat with fats or oils, Moist Cookery, and Combination Cookery. This course will provide the basic fundamental skills necessary to continue with the study of Culinary Arts, and a career as a culinarian.
Prerequisite: CUL 101 and CUL 104
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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CUL 104 - Food Safety & Sanitation Hours: 1
This course deals with proper food handling procedures, common errors in food handling and the negative impact when the system breaks down. The course explains basic hazards associated with food safety, correct food handling, sanitizing and maintaining clean food contact surfaces and food storage. Completion of a food safety exam and earning a “safe food handling certificate” are required to pass Food Safety & Sanitation.
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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CUL 105 - Culinary Competition I Hours: 1
This is the Culinary Arts lab and competition course. A course in individual and team building skills, team strategy and develop critical standards in basic and intermediate culinary skills. The course may be taken at the completion of CUL 103 Basic Culinary Methods & Techniques and for each semester after the student is enrolled in the program curriculum as a full-time student.
Prerequisite: CUL 103
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CUL 106 - Culinary Competition II Hours: 1
This is the Culinary Arts lab and competition course. A course in individual and team-building skills, team strategy and developing critical standards in basic and intermediate culinary skills. The course may be taken at the completion of CUL 103 Basic Culinary Methods and Techniques and for each semester after the student is enrolled in the program as curriculum as a full-time student.
Prerequisite: CUL 103 , CUL 105 ; minimum grade C
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CUL 107 - Culinary Competition III Hours: 1
This is the Culinary Arts lab and competition course. A course in individual and team building skills, team strategy and develop critical standards in basic and intermediate culinary skills. The course may be taken at the completion of CUL 103 Basic Culinary Methods & Techniques and for each semester after the student is enrolled in the program curriculum as a full-time student.
Prerequisite: CUL 103 , CUL 105 , CUL 106 ; minimum grade C
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CUL 111 - Fundamentals of Baking Hours: 4
The course will provide a foundational level in the basics of baking. The study of yeast raised breads, quick breads, cakes, pies and basic pastries will be covered along with the products used in their making. The student will be exposed to lecture and extensive hands-on work in the bakery lab learning how variables can affect the outcome of the bakeshop products.
Prerequisite: CUL 103
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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CUL 112 - Concept Planning & Nutritional Menus Hours: 3
This course is the study of the development and use of concepts and the development of relevant menus common to all foodservice establishments. Concept Planning and Nutritional Menus will explore the development of a concept through the steps necessary to a final menu. Students will discover the basics of the essential nutrients and their value in various food groups, their functions in the body, and how to build nutritional menus and prepare foods for affect nutritional outcomes.
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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CUL 113 - Intermediate Culinary Methods & Techniques Hours: 3
A continuation of Basic Culinary Methods and Techniques, this course centers on a la carte and banquet cooking that will be served in different ways. Students will be assigned different stations of the kitchen while participating in guest service meals. Intermediate Culinary Methods & Techniques is taught concurrently with Dining Room Management & Table Service to emphasize the needs of cooking and serving together for the guest’s positive dining experience.
Corequisite: CUL 114 Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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CUL 114 - Dining Room Management & Table Service Hours: 2
This course identifies the different types of service methods used in current meal service. Students will be able to identify and experience the similarities and differences of various serving techniques, all while demonstrating the proper interpersonal relationship between the front and back of the house.
Prerequisite: CUL 115
Corequisite: CUL 113 Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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CUL 115 - Introduction to Table Service and Breakfast Cooking Hours: 1
This course addresses the theory of table service techniques and the importance of a properly executed meal service. Students are exposed to diverse restaurant services, introduced to a variety of traditional breakfast meats, eggs, and batter products and their preparation techniques.
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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CUL 165 - Culinary Internship Hours: 1
The internship is intended to give the culinarian in training a perspective of an active working kitchen under the supervision of a chef or foodservice manager. Students are required to have eight working weeks in a kitchen or bakeshop, which is the equivalent of a minimum 256 hours of work. The work experience will be observed by an instructor from the Culinary Department. During the internship, students are required to keep a weekly journal and up-to-date times worked.
Prerequisite: CUL 103
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Summer 1st yr.
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CUL 212 - Meat & Fish ID & Fabrication Hours: 2
This course is the study of specific types, cuts, and fabrications of meats, poultry and fish. Students will advance their knowledge and skills learned in Purchasing & Product Identification. Areas in meat, poultry and fish standards, grading, and yields will be taught with students breaking down and butchering these items into restaurant grade cuts.
Prerequisite: CUL 103
Corequisite: CUL 214 Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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CUL 214 - Garde Manger Hours: 3
This is an intermediate course in skill development as well as providing the fundamental understanding of Garde Manger and Charcuterie. Areas covered combine classical elements of the cold kitchen such as forcemeats, cold platter work, salads, cold appetizers, ice carving, general pantry products, and planning/executing a course-specific buffet. Students will learn from lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on practice of processes.
Prerequisite: CUL 103
Corequisite: CUL 212 Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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CUL 215 - Elements of Banquet & Catering Hours: 1
This course challenges the culinary student to learn about the banquet process from start to finish in the capacity of menu developer, food preparation and planning, food service, function breakdown, and customer relations. As an advanced course, it draws on all elements to learn successful banquet and catering operations. Students are required to participate, as a manager or staff, in five planned functions that may not be within the scheduled class times.
Prerequisite: CUL 103 and CUL 115
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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CUL 216 - Fundamentals of Restaurant Operations Management Hours: 3
The course includes aspects of management methods and styles, marketing, management structure and other business elements unique to the food and beverage industry. Students will also become acquainted with the business plan and how it benefits a new business.
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CUL 217 - Kitchen Supervisory Development Hours: 2
This course will examine human resources as it relates to the foodservice operation. Effective communication in a kitchen situation and leadership skills are areas of study. Students will also learn about management styles and problem-solving for positive management results. Students will learn how to prepare a portfolio and resume for career management.
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CUL 218 - Kitchen Supervision & Restaurant Operations Hours: 3
This class will introduce the student to the management side of Culinary Arts. Including management styles, marketing, and fundamental elements involving owning and operating one’s restaurant. Students will also be introduced to Human Resources Management, resume writing, communications and leadership skills relevant to the Hospitality Industry.
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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CUL 221 - International Cooking Hours: 2
This course will touch on four areas of the world and explore their culture and cuisine. Areas to be studied will not fall in the “Western” cuisine students have studied as part of Basic Culinary Methods & Techniques but more of the “new world” and non-western civilizations. The course is intended to give the student an appreciation of cultures we are not normally familiar with.
Prerequisite: CUL 103
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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CUL 222 - Advanced Culinary & Restaurant Operations Hours: 4
This is an advanced course for culinary arts majors. In utilizing skills and knowledge learned throughout the program the students, as a working team, will operate a restaurant of their own design while guided by the instructor. This includes alterations to the present menu, food preparation and service, and maintaining a positive financial balance on their activities. Students participate as managers/restaurant owners as well as staff.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CUL 113 and CUL 114
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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CUL 223 - Beverage Management Hours: 3
Skills and knowledge acquired from Beverage Management directly relate to a better understanding of the whole operation of a food and beverage business. Areas of study include responsible service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, different types of spirits, beers, and wines, the study of viticulture and viniculture for wines, and maintaining proper beverage management methods for profitable operations.
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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CUL 224 - Advanced Baking & Confections Hours: 2
This is an advanced course that builds on skills and theory learned in Fundamentals of Baking. Areas to be covered include: classical and modern desserts and pastries, chocolate use in confections and desserts, pulled sugars and other classical confections. Also covered is how to plan/execute a course specific buffet. Students will learn from lecture, demonstrations and hands-on practice of processes.
Prerequisite: CUL 111
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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CUL 229 - Culinary Arts Comprehensive Hours: 1
This is an assessment of students who have completed the culinary arts core classes within the semester. It is a structured three-part exam encompassing skills and knowledge learned during the program. Part one is basic knife skills and mise en place evaluation. Part two is skills evaluation of cooking and culinary ability. Part three is a written comprehensive exam using the guidelines of the American Culinary Federation’s certification exam.
Prerequisite: CUL 222
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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CUL 270 - I.S.-Culinary Arts Hours: 1 - 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
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CUL 280 - Special Topics-Culinary Arts Hours: 1 - 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
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Economics |
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ECO 101 - Principles of Macroeconomics Hours: 3
An introduction to the total level of economic activity: the rate of production and income. Topics include inflation, unemployment, government spending and fiscal policy, incomes policy, the banking system and monetary policy, and international economics.
MOTR ECON 101
Gen Ed Skill Type: ESR-CLO, GC-CLO, MTSBS
Prerequisite: MTH 080 , MTH 094 ,or MTH 102 minimum grade C or placement scores into MTH 110 or higher.
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ECO 102 - Principles of Microeconomics Hours: 3
An introduction to how prices are determined. Topics include how prices are set in markets of varying degrees of competition; how income is determined: wages and salaries, rent, interest, and profits; unions; environmental problems; wealth and poverty in the United States of America; and non-market economic systems.
MOTR ECON 102
Gen Ed Skill Type: CCT-CLO, MTSBS
Prerequisite: MTH 080 , MTH 094 ,or MTH 102 minimum grade C or placement scores into MTH 110
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ECO 270 - I.S.-Economics Hours: 1 - 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
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ECO 280 - Special Topics-Economics Hours: 1 - 5
Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently in the curriculum at ECC.
Prerequisite: None
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Education |
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ED 1163 - Speech & Language Development of the Normal & Exceptional Child Hours: 3
A study of the development of speech and language in the normal and exceptional child with a consideration of factors that contribute to or impair this development. Multicultural issues will be introduced.
Lecture/Laboratory: Lecture
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ED 2083 - The Nature of Language Hours: 3
The course is an introduction to linguistics, the study of language. The various aspects of language will be presented. Tools for analyzing basic linguistic structures will be introduced.
Lecture/Laboratory: Lecture
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EDU 105 - Foundations in Early Childhood Education Hours: 3
An introduction to the profession of early care and education including historical foundations, ethical guidelines, and trends. Licensing rules and regulation will be reviewed along with a broad range of current program and accreditation systems. Students will examine the qualities and skills necessary for working with young children and receive an overview of appropriate curriculum. Students will learn to observe and record the behavior, teacher, and environment of young children. Students will learn strategies to work effectively with families to meet the needs of the child. This course will provide 40 hours of training for a CDA.
Prerequisite: None
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EDU 107 - Family, School & Community Hours: 3
This course explores the impact of the community and society on children and families. Cultural and socio-economic factors and the realities of the changing family and society including family systems, child-rearing, and parenting styles are surveyed. Students will examine strategies to promote family and community involvement. Community agency programs and their benefits for parents will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: None
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EDU 115 - Child Health, Nutrition & Safety Hours: 3
This course is designed to give information about current concepts in the field of health, safety and nutrition for children birth to eight years old in relationship to their family and community. This course will prepare the early childhood educator to meet the physical needs of young children through the creation of a safe environment, planned routines, and positive experiences. Topics include health assessment, first aid, safety, basic nutrition, nutrition education, meals and snacks for children. This course will provide 40 hours of training for a CDA.
Corequisite: EMS 100
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EDU 125 - Child Development Hours: 3
This course is a study of human development from conception to age eight. It will provide an overview of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, creative, and language development with emphasis on interrelationship of growth and behavior of young children. Theories and philosophical viewpoints will be introduced to help students determine a personal philosophy of how children grow and learn. Students will observe children of different ages in a variety of settings using multiple assessment and data tools. This course will provide 40 hours of training for a CDA.
Prerequisite: None
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EDU 127 - Child Observation & Assessment w/Field Experience Hours: 3
This course consists of supervised observation in conjunction with classroom lecture. Students will complete a total of 2 hours/week of lecture/instruction and students will observe one child in a single facility for a total of 45 hours throughout the semester. The student, with the teacher, field advisor, and parent approval will observe one child with various developmentally appropriate observation methods. The culminating experience for this course will be the compilation of the observations into a full report on the child’s developmental level in each of the following areas: physical, creativity, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development. The students will meet with the instructor at the end of the semester to share experiences and bring closure to the observation to prepare for the internship.
Prerequisite: EDU 125 , minimum grade C
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EDU 128 - Technology for Early Childhood Hours: 3
In this course students will learn how to integrate instructional and management technology into the B-3 grade programs. Students will study a variety of software programs, presentation technology, data collecting, business management and telecommunication tools. The focus will also be on social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in the early childhood environment. Students will observe three (3) hours in a local early childhood program.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 114
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EDU 190 - CDA Capstone-Childcare Practicum Hours: 3
Study of the ethical/professional factors in Early Childhood Education. Students will complete a Professional Portfolio along with other documents required to apply for the CDA Credential. Students will complete 480 practicum hours in an Early Childhood Setting under the guidance of an early childhood educator. Students will develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for a successful and productive Early Childhood Career.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 105 , EDU 115 , and EDU 125
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EDU 200 - AAT Placement Documentation Hours: 0
This course is a prerequisite to any education required field placement. Students will complete documentation that is required for placement.
Session Cycle:
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EDU 201 - Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society Hours: 3
This course is designed to examine educational practice form diverse historical, philosophical, sociological, economic, and legal perspectives. The course will address issues of educational equity, sociocultural influences on teaching and learning, and how teachers and schools can contribute to interpersonal and intercultural understanding respect, social justice, and democratic citizenship. Students will explore the nature of school environments, the fundamental goals of education in the American public school, English Language Learners, The relationship between school and a diverse society, the organization of school curricula, and characteristics of effective schools and instruction in grades P-12. Students will spend 12 hours of service learning at an educational non-profit organization.
Prerequisite: ENG 101
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FSSUYearly Cycle:
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EDU 202 - Emerging Language & Literacy Hours: 3
An overview of early literacy based on appropriate literacy standards. Students will learn about emergent literacy such as emergent speaking, emergent writing, and emergent reading. Strategies for enhancing and assessing literacy curriculum in each of these areas will be discussed. Family literacy and its importance will also be included in the coursework.
Prerequisite: EDU 125 , minimum grade C
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EDU 203 - Educational Technology Hours: 3
In this course students will learn how to integrate instructional technology into the P-12 classrooms. Students will study a variety of software programs, presentation technology, and telecommunication tools. The focus will also be on social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology. Students will observe 3 hours in a local EMints classroom.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or higher
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MTH 110 or higher
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EDU 205 - Early Childhood Development Practicum Hours: 3
The student will actively participate, under supervision for the minimum of 150 clock hours in a Head Start, accredited, or public classroom setting. Students will observe and practice developmentally appropriate teaching strategies with preschool children. Students will plan and implement curriculum components for young children in conjunction with supervising teacher.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 210 EDU 209
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EDU 209 - Preschool Curriculum & Field Experience Hours: 3
This course is designed to survey and give students the knowledge and skills of a variety of curriculum and teaching strategies needed to provide developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for children 3 to 5 years of age. Application of intentional teaching for developmental and academic areas will be discussed. Reflection on students own practice to promote positive outcomes for children will be emphasized. Students will meet in class 3 ours per week with an additional 10 hours of field experience in an approved preschool Head Start of School District setting with children 3 to 5 years of age. The experience will address observing, documenting, and applying knowledge to creating developmentally appropriate curriculum for children 3 to 5 years of age.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 215
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EDU 210 - Infant & Toddler Curriculum & Field Experience Hours: 3
This course is designed to survey and give students the knowledge and skills of a variety of curricula, and teaching strategies needed to provide developmentally appropriate learning opportunities to children birth to 36 months of age. Application of intentional teaching for developmental and academic areas will be discussed. Reflection on student’s own practice to promote positive outcomes for children will be emphasized. Students are required to complete 30 hours of field experience in a pre-approved child care setting with children birth to 36 months of age. Field Experience hours will address observing, documenting, and applying knowledge to create developmentally appropriate lesson plans for all children.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 215
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EDU 211 - Organization & Administration of Early Childhood Programs Hours: 3
An examination of licensing, staffing, facilities, equipment, and material for early childhood programs. Course includes program development, personnel management, facilities/equipment concerns, parent involvement, and community relationships. A study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical issues, personnel management, advocacy, professionalism, planning and budgeting, parent education/partnerships, and CACFP food program.
Prerequisite: EDU 105 , EDU 115 , EDU 125 (CDA courses).
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EDU 212 - Teaching Professional/Field Experience Hours: 3
This course includes an introductory, minimum 30 hours of school field experience in accredited P-12 classroom(s) that provide opportunities to observe and contribute to teaching and learning. This course allows preservice teachers to connect firsthand school experience with and emerging professional knowledge base. The course develops professional knowledge of diverse educational settings through observations, instruction, experience, and reflection. This course is designed to assist students in determining if a career in teaching is an appropriate goal. Requirements for teacher preparation and certification are reviewed.
Lecture/Laboratory: The course consists of both a lecture and field experience/observation in P-12 classrooms.
Prerequisite: ENG 101
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 200
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EDU 213 - Literature for Children Hours: 3
A study of literature written for children from preschool to sixth grade. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the best forms of literature for children and to develop standards of judgment in the selection of reading materials for children. Recommended for elementary education majors.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 114 , minimum grade C
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EDU 214 - Multicultural Education Hours: 3
This course is designed to examine the multicultural context of education and prepare student to understand and teach learners from diverse backgrounds, with diverse characteristics, and with differing social identities. The course will address issues of education equity, sociocultural influences on teaching and learning, and how teachers and schools can contribute to interpersonal and intercultural understanding and respect, social justice, and democratic citizenship.
Prerequisite: ENG 101
Prerequisite: ENG 101
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EDU 215 - Children With Special Needs Hours: 3
This course will provide an overview of laws regarding children with special needs, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and current issues related to special needs children. Students will examine appropriate ways to gather data when teaching children with special needs. Students will study Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) applying knowledge of differentiated instruction to individual case studies.
Prerequisite: EDU 125
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EDU 218 - Program Capstone-Education AAS Hours: 1
This capstone course is for the Early Childhood and Paraeducator AAS degree-seeking students. Students will create a portfolio which is a required component of each degree. Course content will include systematic analysis and review of each student’s portfolio. The course will cover career management topics along with exploration of employment opportunities. Students will take a content-specific program assessment as a requirement of the course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 205
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EDU 219 - Professionalism in Early Childhood Educ Hours: 3
This capstone course is for Early Childhood AAS degree-seeking students. Students will create a portfolio connecting early childhood practices in the six NAEYC Professional Standards and Missouri Vocational Pathway Outcomes as a required component for this degree. Knowledge of ethical standards and other elements of professional guidelines will be examined. The course will cover career management topics (resume, interviewing skills, employment soft skills) along with exploration of employment opportunities. Completion of a program assessment is a requirement of this course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 205
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EDU 244 - Education of Exceptional Learners Hours: 3
This survey course is an introduction to exceptional learners and their education in grades P-12. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the characteristics of people with special needs in addition to strategies of educating and including all learners in general education and special education settings. Students will research and discuss complex issues related to compliance with state and federal education laws, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well learn to navigate special education processes, such as referral, eligibility, re-evaluation, and IEPs. This course requires a 15-hour special education field experience component.
Prerequisite: EDU 201
Prerequisite: EDU 201
Session Cycle:
SSUYearly Cycle:
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EDU 270 - I.S.- Education Hours: 1 - 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
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EDU 280 - Special Topics-Education 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
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EDU 290 - Career Management Hours: 1
This course is designed to provide students with the basic skills to manage their careers effectively. Topics covered include self assessment, conducting a job search; interviewing techniques; employment, correspondence, networking and research; acquiring web based skills; and resume and portfolio development for job search and career advancement. The course is required for all vocational degrees and certificates, should be taken the last or next to last semester prior to graduation, and is coordinated through the Career Services Office
Prerequisite: None
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EDU 290 - Program Capstone-Teaching Hours: 1
This is the exit course for the Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree. Students will survey the options available to them after graduation in the workforce and higher education. Through an examination of their portfolio, students will assess their degree experience as it relates to their knowledge of the Missouri Standards for Professional Educators (MoSPE). Students must achieve a minimum passing score on all areas of the DESE General Education Assessment.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDU 241
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EMS 020 - EMS CEU Seminar Hours: 0
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EMS 100 - Pediatric First Aid/CPR Hours: 0
Basic pediatric first aid course designed for the non-healthcare provider. Includes infant and child CPR. Students will receive a card good for two years.
Corequisite: EDU 115
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EMS 101 - BLS/Healthcare Providers Hours: 0.5
This 8 hours course is designed to educate the professional rescuer or healthcare provider in techniques of Basic Life Support to include one- and two-man CPR in the adult patient, CPR for children and infants, pediatric safety, as well as relief of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction in all age groups. Course also covers use of barrier devices in rescue breathing and use of the Automated External Defibrillator. The class may include physical strain, emotional stress, and a possibility of cross infection because of manikin practice.
Student should seek the advice of a physician to see they are medically fit for CPR training. Upon completion, an American Heart Association BLS card will be issued. Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
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EMS 102 - Heartsaver First Aid Hours: 0.5
Basic first aid course designed for the non healthcare provider. Includes CPR. Meets OSHA requirement for trained first aid response. Students will receive a card.
Prerequisite: None
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EMS 103 - First Responder Hours: 3
This course provides emergency medical training at a basic level. A variety of skills are covered including Basic Life Support, patient assessment, splinting and bandaging. Clinical is not required. Upon completion, the student will be eligible to sit for the National Registry certification exam for First Responders.
Prerequisite: None
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EMS 104 - ACLS (Adv Cardiac Life Supp) Hours: 1
This 16 hour course is designed to educate the advanced level healthcare provider in the theory and techniques of managing the critically ill adult cardiovascular emergencies will be taught. Upon successful completion, an American Heart Association ACLS Provider card will be issued. Students must be advanced level practitioners or enrolled in a course of study leading to appropriate licensure.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS 101 within past 2 years or Instructor Consent
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EMS 105 - Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Hours: 1
This 16 hour course is designed to instruct the prehospital care professional in theories and techniques of management of the trauma victim. Participants should be experienced prehospital or emergency care providers. Renewal is recommended every 4 years. An NAEMT PHTLS Provider certificate will be issued on successful completion.
Prerequisite: None
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EMS 106 - EMT-Basic Relicensure Hours: 6
EMT-Basic Relicensure will meet all 100 CEU requirements to relicense in the state of Missouri. Students will attend select topics from the EMS 110 course.
Prerequisite: Current licensure as an EMT-Basic.
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EMS 107 - Pediatric First Aid/CPR Hours: 0.5
Basic pediatric first aid course designed for the non-healthcare provided. Includes infant and child CPR. Students will receive a card good for two years.
Prerequisite: None
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EMS 109 - Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Hours: 1
The clinical portion of the course which provides training in the emergency care of the sick and injured. The course includes didactic, practical, and off-campus experiences. Those completing the course are eligible to take the National Registry examination to become registered and licensed as an EMT.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENG 090 or appropriate placement score into ENG 101 or ENG 114 .
Corequisite: EMS 110
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EMS 110 - Emergency Medical Tech Lecture Hours: 8
A course which provides training in the emergency care of the sick and injured. The course includes didactic, practical, and off-campus experiences. Those completing the course are eligible to take the National Registry examination to become registered and licensed as an EMT.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENG 090 or appropriate placement score into ENG 101 or ENG 114 .
Corequisite: EMS 109
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EMS 120 - EMT Refresher Hours: 2
EMT Refresher will meet national guidelines for 24 CEU’s. In addition, CPR for Healthcare Provider recertification will be included.
Prerequisite: Current Licensure as EMT-Basic.
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EMS 121 - Introduction to Paramedic Technician Lecture Hours: 4
This course is designed as a preparatory course for any student who will be enrolling in an upcoming paramedic class, or any EMT wishing to enhance current skills. The student will receive instruction in math, science, patho-physiology, assessment, documentation, and additional emergency medical training which will enhance existing job skills and provide a sound knowledge base for entrance into the paramedic training program.
Prerequisite: EMS 110 EMS 109 , minimum grade C or consent of instructor.
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EMS 122 - Introduction to Paramedic Technician Clinical Hours: 2
This course is designed as a preparatory course for any student who will be enrolling in an upcoming paramedic class, or any EMT wishing to enhance current skills. The student will receive instruction in math, science, patho-physiology, assessment, documentation, and additional emergency medical training which will enhance existing job skills and provide a sound knowledge base for entrance into the paramedic training program. This course includes 100 hour ambulance clinical component to be completed outside of the classroom.
Prerequisite: Current Missouri EMT-Basic Licensure
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EMS 121
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EMS 131 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Hours: 1
The 16 hour provider course is designed to educate the advanced level healthcare provider in the theory and techniques of managing the critically ill pediatric patient. The algorithm approach to management of pediatric emergencies will be taught. Course should be repeated every two years, according to the American Heart Association standards. An AHA PALS Provider card will be issued upon successful completion.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS 101 within past 2 years of Instructor approval
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EMS 150 - Paramedic Refresher Clinical Hours: 2
Opportunities are provided for paramedics to enhance practical skills through supervised hospital and/or EMS agency clinical experiences. May be repeated.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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