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2018 - 2019 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Cowley College has nearly 600 courses approved by the Kansas Board of Regents which coincide with the many pathways and programs of study that lead towards a degree, vocational certificate, or industry recognized credential or skill. Cowley advisors will help you design a program to meet your educational and career goals.

Refer to 2018-2019 Cowley College “Programs of Study ” to determine the course requirements and recommended elective courses for each degree or certificate for each specified pathway. Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should visit with their advisor for information on courses that are offered on a rotational basis.

Course Descriptions

Following are descriptions of approved courses which can be offered by Cowley College. Courses are grouped under academic disciplines identified with a 3-letter prefix and are alphabetized. 

Descriptions are listed by prefix and include the course number, course title, credit hours, elective type, course description, prerequisites/corequisites, and a link to the approved course outcomes/procedures document. If applicable, also identified is the Kansas Regents Shared Number (KRSN) or Special Funding Identifier. 

Course Outcomes/Procedures Document Link
Each course has a link to the Course Outcomes/Procedures document that details:

  • Student Level
  • Prerequisite
  • Controlling Purpose
  • Learner Outcomes
  • Units Outcomes
  • Projects Required
  • Textbook
  • Material/Equipment Required
  • Grading Policy
  • Course Time Frame
  • Attendance Policy & Applicable Policies
  • Disabilty Service Program contact information

Kansas Regents Shared Number (KRSN)

Courses that currently have a Kansas Regents Shared Number (Common Course Numbers designated by the Kansas System Wide Transfer Course Matrix) are indicated by their associated KRSN number. The learning outcomes and competencies in these courses meet or exceed the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Groups project for these courses as approved by the Kansas Board of Regents. 

The Kansas Board of Regents has approved and faculty representatives from Kansas public postsecondary institutions have agreed upon the learning outcomes for the systemwide transfer of specified courses.  A student who completes any of these courses at a Kansas public university, community college, or technical college will be able to transfer the course to any Kansas public institution offering an equivalent course.

For a full listing of approved courses and their corresponding transfer course visit the Kansas Regents website that links to the Transfer Course Matrix.


Special Funding Identifier(s)

  • KS Excel in CTE Initiative - Identifies a course that qualifies for the State of Kansas Excel in CTE Initiative that provides free tuition to qualifying High School students in qualifying technical programs and courses.
     
  • AcceleRate - Identifies a course that a special tuition rate applies to Kansas high school students (2018 rate is $50/credit hour and may be subject to change through action of the Cowley Board of Trustees)

 
 

Health and Varsity Sports
  

  • HVS6514 - Varsity Basketball IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6521 - Varsity Baseball I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6522 - Varsity Baseball II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6523 - Varsity Baseball III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6524 - Varsity Baseball IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6531 - Varsity Softball I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6532 - Varsity Softball II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6533 - Varsity Softball III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6534 - Varsity Softball IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6541 - Varsity Tennis I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
  

  • HVS6542 - Varsity Tennis II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6543 - Varsity Tennis III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6544 - Varsity Tennis IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6551 - Varsity Cross Country I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6552 - Varsity Cross Country II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6553 - Varsity Cross Country III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
  

  • HVS6554 - Varsity Cross Country IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in cross-country on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6555 - Varsity Track And Field I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6556 - Varsity Track And Field II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6557 - Varsity Track & Field III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6558 - Varsity Track & Field IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6561 - Varsity Volleyball I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6562 - Varsity Volleyball II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6563 - Varsity Volleyball III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6564 - Varsity Volleyball IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6571 - Rhythm I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6572 - Rhythm II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6573 - Rhythm III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6574 - Rhythm IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6575 - Cheerleading I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6576 - Cheerleading II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6577 - Cheerleading III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6578 - Cheerleading IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6581 - Varsity Soccer I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6582 - Varsity Soccer II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6583 - Varsity Soccer III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6584 - Varsity Soccer IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6601 - Varsity Wrestling I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6602 - Varsity Wrestling II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6603 - Varsity Wrestling III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HVS6604 - Varsity Wrestling IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Student participation in a sport on an intercollegiate level.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

History
  

  • HIS6411 - United States History to 1877

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN HIS1010]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    Development of the United States, 1492 to 1877, including English colonization, the American Revolution, formation of the Union, colonization of the West, development of sectionalism, the Civil War, and restoration of home rule in the South.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HIS6412 - United States Since 1865

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN HIS1020]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    Study of the problems and issues involved in the growth and development of the United States since 1865. The Reconstruction period is treated as an introduction. This course will also cover industrial growth, the Progressive movement, the Roaring Twenties, Great Depression World War I, World War II and the Cold War.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HIS6420 - World History I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN HIS1030]
    This course is an introductory history survey of the birth and early development of world societies to the 16th Century. The scope of the course includes the emergence of human communities, the formation of new empires, interaction of cultural communities and patterns of exploration and conquest. Of specific emphasis are the important political, social, economic, intellectual, religious, technological, environmental and cultural trends that have shaped the world to A.D. 1550.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HIS6421 - World History II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN HIS1040]
    This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to World History since A.D. 1500 to the present. This course will survey the important political, cultural, economic, and religious/philosophical accomplishments of humans during this period. Knowledge of one’s cultural is essential if one is to understand the present and intelligently plan for the future. This course seeks to cultivate an appreciation of history and its importance in helping promote human’s positive accomplishments in today’s world.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Humanities
  

  • HUM2921 - Integrated Humanities

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    This course is designed to increase awareness and fluency in various genres of the arts, including art, drama, literature, and music. Emphasis will be placed on critical development, historical perspectives, interrelationships between individual genres, and the role of artistic expression in a free society. When appropriate, actual or virtual field trips to museums, galleries, and performances will be incorporated into the schedule.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HUM2925 - Travel for College Credit

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Traveling to other countries or within our nation will give students opportunities to explore the realities of other environments for experiential awareness in a global context. It will benefit the expansion of student knowledge base in culture, time management, politics, economics, languages, geography, the humanities, environment, and self-awareness.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Industrial Related Technology
  

  • INR3713 - Applied Economics

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    This course is designed to equip the student with the tools needed to understand and succeed in the financial world. The topics covered are supply/demand, types of economics, pricing, interest rates (loans, credit cards, mortgages), investing (IRA, Mutual Funds, 401K, etc.), joining the labor market (resumes, cover letters, interviews). Current news items are discussed to see how they affect our topics. Internet research and CNBC/Bloomberg are used to punctuate the learning.
    Prerequisite(s): This course is open to all students who are accepted in technical programs.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • INR3716 - Technical Mathematics

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    This course is designed to prepare the student for dealing with the problems of industry. It will briefly review basic arithmetic and then move on to application problems (word problems) taken from various industrial disciplines. The focus will be on manipulating weights, measurements, and formulas from basic math through an introduction to algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
    Prerequisite(s): This course is open to all students who are accepted in technical programs.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • INR3717 - Blueprint Reading

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    A course designed to study the basics of blueprint drawings and to practice obtaining desired information from blueprints. Includes: types of drawings, lines, dimensions, tolerances, specifications, and sketching techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): This course is open to all students who are accepted in technical programs.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • INR3718 - OSHA 10

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course will enable the student to identify and understand safety hazards in a business or industrial setting. The principles learned in this course will allow the student to apply theory & guidelines in making a safe workplace.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • INR3735 - Industrial Technical Writing

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    A course designed for the career and technical education student to understand and properly identify situations where different forms of documents are more appropriate than others. This course will discuss and review the importance of writing technically correct documents related to specific careers within industry. This course is designed for students to prepare and generate documents that could be utilized later as a guide in their career.
    Prerequisite(s): CTE Reading Placement level required. (Compass Assessment score of 63 or higher in reading or ACCUPLACER Reading Score of 58)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • INR3750 - Industry Practicum I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase their practical knowledge while pursuing a career in Machine Maintenance. The primary purpose in each practicum is increasing knowledge and practical applications required of maintenance personnel. Students taking this course will receive hands-on experience under the direct supervision of an employee in the Industry. This includes working on the live plant floor with functioning and malfunctioning machines.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • INR3751 - Career And Technical Internship I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    This course is designed to provide the student with practical work experience and on the job training within his or her chosen career field. Students will work with professionals in the field, learn the type of dedication necessary and observe working operations in the career environment.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of 12 credit hours in core courses with overall 2.0 GPA or permission from department chair.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • INR3752 - Career And Technical Internship II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    This course is designed to provide the student with practical work experience and on the job training within his or her chosen career field. Students will work with professionals in the field, learn the type of dedication necessary and observe working operations in the career environment.
    Prerequisite(s): INR3751 - Career And Technical Internship I  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • INR3753 - Career And Technical Internship III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    This course is designed to provide the student with practical work experience and on the job training within his or her chosen career field. Students will work with professionals in the field, learn the type of dedication necessary and observe working operations in the career environment.
    Prerequisite(s): INR3752 - Career And Technical Internship II  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • INR3760 - Industrial Materials

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The objective is to give the student an introduction to the various materials and processes used in modern industry. The structure and properties of steel, aluminum, ceramics and polymers will be explored. The methods of machining, joining, assembling and manipulating these materials will be demonstrated within class labs. Outside research will reinforce the information presented in the class.
    Prerequisite(s): This course is open to all students who are accepted in technical programs.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Leadership
  

  • LED1448 - Introduction to Leadership

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The purpose of this course is to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of leadership and leadership styles. This is an introductory course into the leadership realm and provides students with a sound working knowledge of leadership principles. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to apply basic leadership principles in daily organizational and personal settings, assess different leadership styles, justify their personal style choice, and compare and contrast leadership and management.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LED1449 - Organizational Leadership

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a clear understanding of the importance of human behavior within the organization, as well as differences between leadership and management at the organizational level. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to implement effective leadership and managerial styles to ensure organizational and personal effectiveness.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LED1450 - Human Relations in Organizations

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with an understanding of the principles of effective interpersonal relationships within the organizational setting. Participants will focus on the importance of healthy relationships between leaders, followers, customers, and clients. Upon completion of the course, the student will have the knowledge and tools necessary to build effective and healthy relationships within an organization.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LED1451 - Financial Management

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to help the student increase his/her knowledge in utilizing financial management as a leadership tool. The course covers the scope and environment of financial management, the valuation of financial assets, investments in long-term assets, capital structure, and working-capital management.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LED1454 - Leadership Mentoring

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase his/her knowledge in utilizing the mentoring process to develop future leaders. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to describe the selection of a mentor, the selection of a protégé, and the mentoring process.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LED1455 - Strategic Leadership

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase his/her knowledge concerning strategic management and leadership theories that would be beneficial to any leader. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to describe strategic leadership, the nature of competitive advantage, business and corporate level strategy, and implementing strategy.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LED1457 - Leading Change

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The purpose of this course is to help the student increase his/her knowledge of effective leadership strategies to utilize in change situations. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to utilize the eight-step change effort to facilitate powerful and large-scale organizational change.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LED1458 - The Leadership Challenge

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The purpose of this course is to help the student increase his/her knowledge of the practices of exemplary leadership. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to utilize the five exemplary leadership practices to ensure success.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LED1459 - Leading without Power

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The purpose of this course is to help the student increase his/her knowledge of how to lead people who do not report to them, build effective relationships, and influence others. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to appropriately utilize the influence model to help complete their goals in an organizational setting.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LED1461 - Teams and Leadership

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the understanding and skills necessary to communicate effectively in any group, whether it is a social club, a religious organization, or a high-level executive committee in your future career. Emphasis is placed on preparation for the intensive work in teams students will probably experience in personal life and in the workplace. Participants will build a foundation of knowledge, gain experience to develop skills, and serve as a resource for future use. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to understand his/her group experiences in terms of individual responsibilities for sharing leadership, the importance of working cooperatively with diverse group members, and the sensitivity and wisdom in making ethical decisions.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LED1462 - Diversity Issues in Leadership

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase knowledge concerning diversity issues in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on making diversity in organizations a positive attribute, dispelling myths and misperceptions about diversity issues, and databased research about diversity. Participants will establish a solid perspective on the various aspects of organizational diversity, including why diversity is important for organizations, recruiting, retaining, and effectively and fairly utilizing a diverse workforce, and legislation related to diversity. Upon completion of the course, the student will have a greater understanding of diversity and how to make it a positive force in his/her existence. Students will build in-depth knowledge of key racial/ethnic groups, sex and gender, religion, work and family, weight and appearance, physical and mental ability, and sexual orientation. Students will also learn how to become a diversity-friendly employer, include workers often devalued, and how both dominant and non-dominant group members can work to effect change.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Literature
  

  • LIT2511 - Introduction to Literature

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN ENG1030]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    This course is an introduction to the short forms of literature, designed to develop understanding and appreciation of good literature. Study includes short stories, dramas, and poems.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG2211 - Composition I  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LIT2531 - African-American Literature

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    This is a survey course of African-American poetry, prose, drama, and oral tradition from 1619 to the present.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG2211 - Composition I  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LIT2550 - American Literature I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    This course is a survey of American literature from the colonial period through the first half of the 19th century, with an emphasis placed on criticism of the authors, the specific genres, and the literary periods.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG2211 - Composition I  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LIT2551 - American Literature II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    This course is a survey of examples of American literature from the last half of the 19th century to the present. Emphasis is placed on relation of themes within specific genres and literary periods to American social and historical context in which they were written.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG2211 - Composition I  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LIT2560 - English Literature I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    This is a survey of outstanding examples of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the last of the 18th century; emphasis is placed on criticism of the authors, the specific genres, and the literary periods.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG2211 - Composition I  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LIT2561 - English Literature II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    This course surveys exemplary texts of English Literature from the late 18th century to the contemporary era. Primary emphasis connects themes within specific genres and literary periods to their corresponding social and historical contexts.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG2211 - Composition I  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LIT2565 - Dramatic Literature

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    From ancient Greek and Roman plays to contemporary theatre, students in this class will be exposed to some of the most exciting playwrights in drama throughout the last 2,500 years. Students will expand their knowledge base of plays as we cover some of the most popular and successful playwrights in history and society’s influence on drama.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG2211 - Composition I  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • LIT2567 - Ethnicity and Identity: Native American Literature

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    This course is a survey of literature by Native American authors who have influenced their own and outside communities with their compelling ideas and works. Emphasis is placed on understanding influence through various genres and eras of Native American literature.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG2211 - Composition I  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Machine Tool Technology
  

  • MTT3561 - Machining I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Fundamental machine shop instruction involving safety, use and care of hand and measuring tools, basic lathe operations, and single point tool grinding. Screw threads and their application, classes of fits, and tolerances are stressed.
    Prerequisite(s): INR3718 - OSHA 10  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3562 - Machining II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Fundamental machine shop instruction involving safety, use and care of hand and measuring tools, drill press operation, basic lathe operations, and single point tool grinding. Screw threads and their application, classes of fits, and tolerances are stressed.
    Prerequisite(s): MTT3561 - Machining I  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3563 - Benchwork

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Students will be provided the opportunity to learn and practice bench work skills such as filing, drilling, tapping, deburring and layout for projects. They will gain valuable practical experience in the use of various hand tools by producing basic bench work projects. Topics will include safety, print reading, job planning, and quality control.
    Prerequisite(s): INR3718 - OSHA 10  (may be taken concurrently)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3564 - Quality Control and Inspection

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Students have the opportunity to learn the processes of inspection and are introduced to geometric dimensions and tolerances. Students are introduced to the science of dimensional metrology and its applications to ensure form and function of machined parts and assemblies using semi-precision and precision measuring instruments.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3565 - Metallurgy

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Students learn the metallurgical terms and definitions in an effort to understand the behavior and service of metals in industry. Characteristics during heating, cooling, shaping, forming, and the stress related to their mechanical properties are covered, as well as the theory behind alloys, heat treatment processes and wear resistance.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3566 - Machining III

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Students will become familiar with the operation of milling machines, grinders, types of metals, and the heat-treatment of metals. Skill is developed in the use of attachments involved with all the basic machine tools.
    Prerequisite(s): MTT3562 - Machining II  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3567 - Machining IV

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Students will become familiar with the operation of milling machines, grinders, types of metals, and the heat-treatment of metals. Skill is developed in the use of attachments involved with all the basic machine tools.
    Prerequisite(s): MTT3566 - Machining III  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3568 - Machine Tool Processes

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    A lecture course which provides experience in the setup operation of milling machines, grinders, lathes, drill presses and an understanding of the heat-treatment of steel.
    Prerequisite(s): INR3718 - OSHA 10  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3569 - Workplace Ethics

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    This class is designed to give students the fundamental skills of everyday practices in the work place. Students study human relations and professional development that exists in today’s rapidly changing world so that they become better prepared for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations, job acquisition, job retention, job advancement and professional image skills.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3570 - CNC Machining

    6 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This is an advanced course in CNC programming and operating using various numerical controlled machines. 
     
    Prerequisite(s):  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3571 - CNC Operations

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This is a basic course in CNC programming using the HAAS, Cincinnati 850, O’Kuma L518 and the General Numeric (Fanur) GN6 control. Instruction will cover basic CNC programming of a lathe and milling machine.
    Prerequisite(s):  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3572 - CAD/CAM I

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This is a basic introductory course in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). Instruction will cover graphic construction and basic parts program for the CNC Milling machine.
    Prerequisite(s):  and .  and .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3573 - CAD/CAM II

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    An advanced class using CAD/CAM and an introduction to the machinery used in the metalworking industry of today, including job planning, assembly, and tooling for production. Skill in the operation of such machines as CNC lathes, and CNC mills.
    Prerequisite(s):  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3574 - CAD/CAM III

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    An advanced class using CAD/CAM and an introduction to the machinery as used in the metalworking industry of today, which includes job planning, assembly and tooling for production. Skill in the operation of such machines as CNC lathes, and CNC mills.
    Prerequisite(s):  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Manufacturing Technologies (Mechatronics)
  

  • MEC3400 - Introduction to Mechatronics

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    At the completion of the course, the student will be able to comprehend, apply and evaluate relevant information while demonstrating technical proficiency in all skills and behaviors necessary to run basic machines and equipment in a safe manner. Students will also demonstrate a basic knowledge of mechatronics and its applications to industries.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3480 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The student will set up a batch processing line, controlled by computers. This course incorporates programming, interfacing, and troubleshooting of automated systems. The student will also design and produce a product using rapid prototyping.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3481 - Digital Electronics

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The student will analyze, construct, test, and interface fundamental digital circuits including logic gates, combinational logic circuits, flip-flops, counters, encoders and decoders, shift registers, arithmetic circuits, digital to analog conversions, and analog to digital conversions. The student will also demonstrate knowledge of numbering systems and integrated circuit specifications.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3482 - Electromechanical Devices

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The student will demonstrate maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on various types of electrical motors and electromechanical systems.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3483 - Fluid Power

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is an introduction to pressurized hydraulic components in power delivery and positioning systems. Students will use hydraulic pumps and motors and make hydraulic connections, measurements, and calculations to determine appropriate system components.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3484 - Industrial Electricity

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The student will learn and apply the fundamentals of industrial electricity such as motor phasing, conductor sizing, single & three-phase power, conduit bending, and the use of ladder diagrams and test equipment to meet acceptable codes and industry standards.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3485 - Industrial Electronics

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic industrial electronic principles and devices by solving problems and constructing lab experiments in subjects such as resistive circuits, Ohm’s law and power, series and parallel circuits, DC and AC circuits, solid state circuits and devices, and operational amplifiers. Electronics test equipment will be used in the laboratory experiments to explore different electronic circuits and devices.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3486 - Industrial Safety/Lean Manufacturing

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The student will learn to recognize an industrial environment that could be injurious to personnel, systems, and processes. Areas to be included are industrial accidents, accident investigations, safety inspection, hazardous materials, preventive measures, and associated costs. The student will also demonstrate familiarity with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations by discussing impact on industry. A large portion of the class will include Lean Manufacturing concepts and how to implement the principles into a manufacturing environment.
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3487 - Instrumentation & Control

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The student will learn terminology and demonstrate system operations by proper measurement and control techniques of flow, pressure, temperature, and automation control.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3488 - Manufacturing Processes and Systems

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The students will obtain knowledge of structures, characteristics, production and fields, of application of metallic, organic and inorganic non-metallic materials. Economic efficiency and environmental compatibility in manufacturing setting will be stressed.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
 

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