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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)

 
 

Manufacturing Technologies (Mechatronics)
  

  • MEC3489 - Mechanical Systems

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of mechanical physical properties relating to Mechanical Systems. Students will explore these concepts as they relate to mechanical, electrical, fluid (hydraulic and pneumatic), and communications systems, as well as to the operation of commonly used tools and equipment.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3490 - Microprocessor Instrumentation

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The student will demonstrate knowledge of microprocessor based microcontroller applications including input/output interfacing techniques, digital to analog conversions, analog to digital conversions, and basic sensor signal conditioning as used in industry.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3491 - Pneumatics

    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 pneumatic compressors and motors and make air connections, measurements, and calculations to determine appropriate system components.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3492 - Programmable Controllers

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The student will program a PLC interfacing it with three or more components in a system. Students will troubleshoot an automated system locating faults in programming and programming errors.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3493 - Quality Control and Cost 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 their knowledge regarding fundamentals of quality control and cost management with emphasis on understanding what is meant by quality, how quality is achieved through continuous improvements and several statistical quality tools. Quality, as a direct function of cost management is also covered in this course.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MEC3494 - Robotics

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The student will develop programs to control servo and non-servo robots as well as continuous path servo robots, to interface robots into an automated system, and to maintain the operation of multi-task robotic systems within operating parameters.
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Mass Communications
  

  • MCM2411 - Mass Media and Society

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN COM1030]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    This course is intended for both mass communication majors and students who are taking the class as an elective. The class studies various media for communicating information, entertainment, and persuasion. Overviews are provided for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, Internet, movies, books, sound recording, advertising, and public relations.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2412 - News Reporting

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course emphasizes the fundamental principles of gathering and writing news. Special emphasis is placed on accuracy and style. As part of the course requirements, class members may gather and prepare copy for the college’s student newspaper, The Cowley Press, in addition to regular class requirements.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2413 - Violence in the Media - Journalism

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This multidisciplinary course is designed for students who wish to develop academic and practical abilities to effectively function in a trauma or disaster. This course is designed primarily for those deciding whether or not to enter the field of journalism (broadcast, Web or print) where they may come in contact with a traumatic situation. Students from other disciplines (Allied Health, communications, and theater) will enroll in a similar class that addresses their roles. A capstone simulated disaster for all students (journalism, communications, theater and EMS) will be conducted followed by a debriefing session.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2430 - Digital Photography

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This multidisciplinary course is designed for students who wish to develop artistic, media career, or hobby-level skills in photography. Through lecture, hands-on experience, readings, and research students will learn the science and art of modern photography.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2450 - Mass Communication Internship I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to give the student practical training in areas that cannot be provided by working on the college publication/broadcasting staffs. Although the instructor will assist in making initial contact with media, the student is responsible for obtaining and maintaining employment for 45 clock hours during the semester. A maximum of four credit hours may be presented towardgraduation.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2451 - Mass Communication Internship II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to give the student practical training in areas that cannot be provided by working on the college publication/broadcasting staffs. Although the instructor will assist in making initial contact with media, the student is responsible for obtaining and maintaining employment for 45 clock hours during the semester. A maximum of four credit hours may be presented towardgraduation.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2460 - Newspaper Production I

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Class members serve on the college’s student newspaper, The Cowley Press. The course is based on individual student needs in journalism. Class includes sessions on newspaper writing, editing, design video, and photography. A maximum of eight credit hours may be earned in these courses, two hours for each semester the student is enrolled.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2461 - Newspaper Production II

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Class members serve on the college’s student newspaper, The Cowley Press. The course is based on individual student needs in journalism. Class includes sessions on newspaper writing, editing, design video, and photography. A maximum of eight credit hours may be earned in these courses, two hours for each semester the student is enrolled.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2462 - Newspaper Production III

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Class members serve on the college’s student newspaper, The Cowley Press. The course is based on individual student needs in journalism. Class includes sessions on newspaper writing, editing, design video, and photography. A maximum of eight credit hours may be earned in these courses, two hours for each semester the student is enrolled.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2463 - Newspaper Production IV

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Class members serve on the college’s student newspaper, The Cowley Press. The course is based on individual student needs in journalism. Class includes sessions on newspaper writing, editing, design video, and photography. A maximum of eight credit hours may be earned in these courses, two hours for each semester the student is enrolled.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2480 - Travel for Experience

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Traveling to other countries or within the United States will give students the opportunity to explore the world around them, and to learn about other cultures and ideas and expand their understanding of the job of the media in the larger markets and international setting.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval. 

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2726 - Introduction to Broadcasting

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The goal of this course is to help students understand the history and the advancements in the field of broadcasting, and to also help students understand what the field of broadcasting has to offer them (education, jobs, etc.). Through the application of the text and practical, hands-on approaches, students will not only learn about different methods and techniques in broadcasting, but will have the opportunity to produce their own projects.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2727 - Introduction to Public Relations

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to give students better knowledge of what the field of public relations entails. Students will examine the various career opportunities in public relations as they study the principles and ethics that are involved. Through practical application, students will write press releases, conduct and promote press conferences, as well as explore the vital role they play with the mass media. This course would be a great asset for anyone interested in communications, journalism, and business.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2728 - Communications Practicum I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to give students practical experience in broadcasting. Students will use sound and video editing software and equipment to produce their own shows with the possibility of airing it on local stations. This practical experience will provide a well-rounded background for anyone interested in the field of communication. It also would make a valuable elective for a mass communications major.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2729 - Communications Practicum II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to give students practical experience in broadcasting. Students will use sound and video editing software and equipment to produce their own shows with the possibility of airing it on local stations. This practical experience will provide a well-rounded background for anyone interested in the field of communication. It also would make a valuable elective for a mass communications major.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2731 - Communications Practicum III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to give students practical experience in broadcasting. Students will use sound and video editing software and equipment to produce their own shows with the possibility of airing it on local stations. This practical experience will provide a well-rounded background for anyone interested in the field of communication. It also would make a valuable elective for a mass communications major.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2732 - Communications Practicum IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to give students practical experience in broadcasting. Students will use sound and video editing software and equipment to produce their own shows with the possibility of airing it on local stations. This practical experience will provide a well-rounded background for anyone interested in the field of communication. It also would make a valuable elective for a mass communications major.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MCM2733 - Audio and Video Production

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The goal of this course is to help students learn the basics of production from an audio and video perspective. The student will learn how to adapt scripts to broadcast formats, run video cameras, soundboards, and do editing. This class will consist of some text-based learning, while featuring a large hands-on component to producing video and audio programs.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Mathematics
  

  • MTH4410 - Intermediate Algebra

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Simplifying algebraic expressions. Solving equations and word problems involving linear and quadratic polynomials, rational expressions, rational exponents, and radicals. Graphing linear and quadratic functions. This course requires that the students furnish their own TI‐83 or TI‐83 PLUS graphing calculator. This course does not fulfill AS or AA math degree.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in EBM4405 - Elementary Algebra  or the equivalent, or placed based on mathematics course placement guidelines.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTH4419 - Contemporary Math

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN MAT1040]
    The mathematics of problem solving, geometry of shapes, number systems, statistics, functions and set theory. Note: This will not satisfy courses specifically designating college Algebra as a prerequisite.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MTH4410 - Intermediate Algebra  or the equivalent, or placed based on mathematics course placement guidelines.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTH4420 - College Algebra

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Math Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN MAT1010]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    This course is an introduction of algebraic functions and some transcendental functions with application in business and life, natural, and social sciences. Topics include solving equations, zeros, rational functions, matrices, exponentials, logarithms, and systems. Additional topics are included as time permits. This course requires that the students furnish their TI-83 or TI-84 series graphing calculator.
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in MTH4410 - Intermediate Algebra  or MTH4411 Intermediate Algebra with Review, satisfactory course placement assessment, or 21 ACT math score.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTH4421 - College Algebra with Review

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Math Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN MAT1010]
    An alternative course to the traditional College Algebra class which covers the same College Algebra material over a five credit hour span per week instead of three. The extra class time will be spent in review of Intermediate Algebra skills necessary to be successful in College Algebra. This course will transfer as the equivalent of MTH4420 - College Algebra . This course requires that the student furnish their TI-83 or TI-83 PLUS graphing calculator.
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in MTH4410 - Intermediate Algebra  or MTH4411 Intermediate Algebra with Review, satisfactory course placement assessment, or 17 ACT math score.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTH4423 - Elementary Statistics

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Math Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN MAT1020]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    An introduction to frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, sampling distribution, t-test and chi-square test, hypothesis testing, and correlation coefficients. This course requires that the student furnish his or her TI-83 or TI-84 series-graphing calculator.
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in MTH4420 - College Algebra  or satisfactory course placement assessment scores.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Linnk to document
  

  • MTH4424 - Elementary Statistics Lab Using Excel

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Math Elective
    Using Excel to construct frequency tables and histograms, compute and explore Measures of Tendency, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, and hypotheses testing. This course requires that the student have Microsoft Excel 97 or newer.
    Prerequisite(s): To be taken concurrent with MTH44223 Elementary Statistics or a minimum grade of C in MTH44223 Elementary Statistics.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTH4425 - Trigonometry

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Math Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN MAT1030]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    Trigonometric functions using the unit circle and right angle trigonometry, graphing applications, analytic trigonometry, vectors, trigonometric complex number applications, parametric and polar equations. This course requires that the students furnish their TI-83 or TI-84PLUS graphing calculator.
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in MTH4420 - College Algebra  or 23 ACT math score or satisfactory course placement assessment scores.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTH4432 - Calculus for Business and Economics

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Math Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN MAT1050]
    An introduction to differentiation and integration with applications to analytic geometry, business, and economics. This course requires that the students furnish their TI-83 or TI-84 series graphing calculator.
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in MTH 4420  or 23 ACT math score or satisfactory course placement assessment scores.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTH4435 - Calculus I

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Math Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN MAT2010]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    This course includes differentiation and integration of the algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions, applications to physical, social, life, and business sciences. This course requires that the student furnish their TI-83 or TI-84 Series-graphing calculator.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C or better in MTH4425 - Trigonometry , or minimum grade of C or better in MTH4420 - College Algebra  with recent trigonmetry in high school, or MTH4432 - Calculus for Business and Economics  with recent trigonometry in high school, or satisfactory course placement assessment of 25 ACT math score with recent trigonometry in high school.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTH4440 - Calculus II

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Math Elective
    This course is an extension of MTH4435 - Calculus I  with topics to include advanced integration techniques, sequences and series, length, area, and volume. Application will include business and life, natural, and social sciences. This course requires that the students furnish their TI-83 or TI-84 series- graphing calculator.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MTH4435 - Calculus I  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTH4445 - Engineering Probability and Statistics 1

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Math Elective
    Graphical and numerical methods for summarizing and describing datasets. Probability, introduction to discrete and random variables, inferential studies about population parameters.
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in MTH 4440  Calculus II

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTH4455 - Calculus III

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Math Elective
    This course includes two- and three-space vectors, indeterminate forms, improper/integrals, multivariable calculus, analytic geometry, and some theorem proofs. Applications are mostly in the physical sciences. This course requires that the students furnish their TI-83 or TI-84 series-graphing calculator.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MTH4440 - Calculus II .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTH4465 - Differential Equations

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Math Elective
    Techniques for solving ordinary first and second order differential equations, Laplace transforms, Eigen values, and approximation techniques. This course requires that the students furnish their TI-89 or TI-92 graphing calculator.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in MTH4440 - Calculus II .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Mathematics-Essential Basic Skills
  

  • EBM4404 - Elementary Algebra with Review

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Basic Skills Development
    This course is designed to provide a thorough study in the arithmetic of whole numbers, fractions with elementary applications in consumer math and measurement and introduce students to the basic concepts of algebra. Students correctly enrolled in this course and completing the course with an A, B, or C should plan to take MTH4410 - Intermediate Algebra  before taking MTH4420 - College Algebra . This course does not fulfill AS, AA, AAS, or AGS math degree requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • EBM4405 - Elementary Algebra

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Basic Skills Development
    The student will learn variables, properties of real numbers, polynomials, solving linear and quadratic equations, and graphing linear equations. This course does not fulfill AS, AA, AAS, or AGS math degree or certificate requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): A qualifying score on the mathematics placement assessment.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Military Science
  

  • MLS5921 - Military Science & Leadership I

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course introduces you to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership and communication. You will learn how the personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting, time management, stress management, and comprehensive fitness relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. As you become further acquainted with Military Science and Leadership, you will learn the structure of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Basic Course program. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, attributes and core leader competencies while gaining an understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student.
    Prerequisite(s): None.
  

  • MLS5922 - Military Science & Leadership II

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course introduces Cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, time management, goal setting, and communication. Cadets learn the basics of the communications process and the importance for leaders to develop the essential skills to effectively communicate in the Army. Cadets will begin learning the basics of squad level tactics that will be reinforced during a weekly lab facilitated by Military Science Cadets and supervised by Cadre.

     
    Prerequisite(s): None.

Milling
  

  • MLL3590 - Introduction to Milling and Wheat

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Students will be introduced to both the milling process and wheat. Students will exhibit an understanding of the milling industry, wheat production, characteristics of hard red winter wheat, wheat classes, grading, transportation, handling, and storage. Aspects of getting the wheat from the field to table will be fully explored.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MLL3591 - Introduction to Wheat Cleaning and Tempering

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Students will be introduced to the concepts and principles of the cleaning process, proper grain handling, cleaning machine operations, conditioning, control systems and flow sheets.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MLL3592 - Wheat Flour Milling I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    During this first of two wheat flour milling classes, students will be introduced to the gradual reduction process, roller mills, sifters and sieves, break systems, dusters, finishers, and purification systems.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MLL3593 - Wheat Flour Milling II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    During this second of two wheat flour milling classes, students will be introduced to the Sizing System, Midds Reduction System, tailings and Low Grade System, germ separation, impact milling and detachers, fans, filters, and the mill environment.
    Prerequisite(s): MLL3592 - Wheat Flour Milling I  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MLL3594 - Sanitation and Mill Process Control

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    During this course, students will achieve a high level of understanding of the proper mill sanitation, integrated pest management, granulation curve, cumulative ash, moisture correction addition, step charts, troubleshooting, and statistical process control.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MLL3595 - Quality Assessment and Flour Additives

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    In this course, students will be introduced to and acquire an understanding of chemical analysis, physical and organoleptic issues, bacteriological and mycotoxins, enzyme activity, functional characterization, storage conditions, and flour and milled grain product additives.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MLL3596 - Flour Milling Internship

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    At the completion of Field Internship, the milling technician student will be able to comprehend, apply and evaluate milling field information while demonstrating technical proficiency in all skills and behaviors necessary to fulfill the role as an entry-level milling technician in a production flour mill.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Minority Studies

Students needing to fill a gender or minority requirement can also consider courses listed under Literature.
  

  • MIN6440 - Women and Health

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN GCS1010]
    A course designed to give women an overview of women’s issues regarding health-related topics, germane to political, cultural, sexual, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual arenas, as they relate to women.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Music

Proficiency Examinations

Those students interested in pursuing a degree in music from a four-year institution must declare a chief performing medium and demonstrate their performance ability with that instrument or voice.

After their initial registration, students have their proficiency judged by their major instructor.

Thereafter, they may perform for a faculty jury each semester to determine their proficiency level and progress

Applied Music

Instruction is given in applied media to develop musicianship, performance skills, and reading knowledge of music literature. The individual applied areas set specific requirements for each level.

For one semester of credit music majors studying applied instrument or voice must enroll in Applied Music Seminar, which will meet for one hour once a week. This will allow the student to perform and demonstrate the skills and techniques that they are working on in their individual lessons.

Applied lessons are available for all instrumental and voice classifications.
  

  • MUS2611 - Music Appreciation

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN MUS1010]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    Music is an essential part of our social and cultural fabric. Music Appreciation is designed to broaden the understanding of the various aspects of music and its relationship to history and the world around us. No musical background is necessary.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2620 - Music Theory I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN MUS1020]
    A course designed to study key signatures, scales, intervals, triads and their inversions, rhythm, and cadences. This includes two- and four-part writing, harmonization of melodies, realization of figured bass, and the use of primary and secondary chords.
    Prerequisite(s): Music Theory I is a requirement of all music majors and taken concurrently with MUS2625 - Aural Skills I .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2621 - Music Theory II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course includes a study of the principles of voice leading; three- and four-voice writing of triads in root position and first and second inversions. Harmonic progression, musical form, cadences, phrases, periods, and non-chord tones are studied in depth. Music Theory II is a requirement of all music majors and should be taken concurrently with MUS2626 - Aural Skills II .
    Prerequisite(s): MUS2620 - Music Theory I .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2625 - Aural Skills I

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    A course designed to develop aural skills through melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation and singing melodic material at sight. This course is required of music majors and taken concurrently with MUS2620 - Music Theory I .
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2626 - Aural Skills II

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    A course designed to develop aural skills through melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation and singing melodic material at sight. This course is required of music majors and taken concurrently with MUS2621 - Music Theory II .
    Prerequisite(s): MUS2625 - Aural Skills I .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2640 - Class Piano I

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course studies the elemental techniques in pianoforte performance to attain proficiency and understanding toward adequate musical performance. No previous study is required.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2641 - Class Piano II

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is the continued study of elemental techniques in pianoforte performance to attain proficiency and understanding for personal musical development in preparation for further studies in music.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS2640 - Class Piano I  Class Piano I or previous piano study. Music majors only or permission from the instructor.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2642 - Cowley College Singers I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Cowley College Singers are a highly visible and very entertaining performance ensemble. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester and students must be a member of the concert choir. This group incorporates dance movement into its show and performs many times throughout the year.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition and member of concert choir.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2643 - Cowley College Singers II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Cowley College Singers are a highly visible and very entertaining performance ensemble. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester and students must be a member of the concert choir. This group incorporates dance movement into its show and performs many times throughout the year.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition and member of concert choir.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2644 - Cowley College Singers III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Cowley College Singers are a highly visible and very entertaining performance ensemble. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester and students must be a member of the concert choir. This group incorporates dance movement into its show and performs many times throughout the year.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition and member of concert choir.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2645 - Cowley College Singers IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Cowley College Singers are a highly visible and very entertaining performance ensemble. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester and students must be a member of the concert choir. This group incorporates dance movement into its show and performs many times throughout the year.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition and member of concert choir.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2650 - Music Theory III

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course includes a study of modulation to closely related keys, binary and ternary forms, altered and borrowed chords, leading tone chords, and diminished seventh chords. Analysis of representative classical compositions will be included. Music Theory III is required of all music majors and taken concurrently with MUS2652 - Aural Skills III .
    Prerequisite(s): MUS2621 - Music Theory II .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2651 - Music Theory IV

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course includes a study of altered chords, borrowed chords, modulation to unrelated keys, and a study of 20th century compositional techniques. Analysis of representative classical and contemporary compositions will be included. Music Theory IV is required of all music majors and taken concurrently with MUS2653 - Aural Skills IV .
    Prerequisite(s): MUS2650 - Music Theory III .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  
  
  

  • MUS2656 - Concert Choir I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Concert Choir is an outstanding performance organization for students interested in vocal music. A wide range of vocal literature is learned and concerts are held on campus each semester.
    Prerequisite(s): Students must audition with the director before enrolling.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2657 - Concert Choir II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Concert Choir is an outstanding performance organization for students interested in vocal music. A wide range of vocal literature is learned and concerts are held on campus each semester.
    Prerequisite(s): Students must audition with the director before enrolling.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2658 - Concert Choir III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Concert Choir is an outstanding performance organization for students interested in vocal music. A wide range of vocal literature is learned and concerts are held on campus each semester.
    Prerequisite(s): Students must audition with the director before enrolling.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2659 - Concert Choir IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Concert Choir is an outstanding performance organization for students interested in vocal music. A wide range of vocal literature is learned and concerts are held on campus each semester.
    Prerequisite(s): Students must audition with the director before enrolling.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2660 - Applied Voice Lessons I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    A course for individual instruction to improve singing and performing ability.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2661 - Applied Voice Lessons II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    A course for individual instruction to improve singing and performing ability.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2662 - Applied Voice Lessons III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    A course for individual instruction to improve singing and performing ability.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2663 - Applied Voice Lessons IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    A course for individual instruction to improve singing and performing ability.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2664 - Pep Band I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Pep Band is a high energy ensemble with instrumentation based upon the traditional stage band model. The ensemble performs well known rock, funk, and pop charts at all men’s and women’s basketball games in order to provide an atmosphere of school spirit, fun, and support for the teams.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition with the instructor.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2665 - Pep Band II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Pep Band is a high energy ensemble with instrumentation based upon the traditional stage band model. The ensemble performs well known rock, funk, and pop charts at all men’s and women’s basketball games in order to provide an atmosphere of school spirit, fun, and support for the teams.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition with the instructor.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2666 - Pep Band III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Pep Band is a high energy ensemble with instrumentation based upon the traditional stage band model. The ensemble performs well known rock, funk, and pop charts at all men’s and women’s basketball games in order to provide an atmosphere of school spirit, fun, and support for the teams.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition with the instructor.
  

  • MUS2667 - Pep Band IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Pep Band is a high energy ensemble with instrumentation based upon the traditional stage band model. The ensemble performs well known rock, funk, and pop charts at all men’s and women’s basketball games in order to provide an atmosphere of school spirit, fun, and support for the teams.
    Prerequisite(s): Audition with the instructor.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2668 - Concert Band I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Concert Band is an outstanding performing organization for students interested in instrumental music. The course is designed to acquaint students to a wide variety of music. The band presents several public performances.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is open to all students who play a wind or percussion instrument.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2669 - Concert Band II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Concert Band is an outstanding performing organization for students interested in instrumental music. The course is designed to acquaint students to a wide variety of music. The band presents several public performances.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is open to all students who play a wind or percussion instrument.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2670 - Concert Band III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Concert Band is an outstanding performing organization for students interested in instrumental music. The course is designed to acquaint students to a wide variety of music. The band presents several public performances.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is open to all students who play a wind or percussion instrument.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2671 - Concert Band IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Concert Band is an outstanding performing organization for students interested in instrumental music. The course is designed to acquaint students to a wide variety of music. The band presents several public performances.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is open to all students who play a wind or percussion instrument.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2672 - Jazz Band I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Jazz Band is a performing organization for students interested in jazz. Techniques of improvisation are included in the performance of a wide variety of jazz literature.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2673 - Jazz Band II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Jazz Band is a performing organization for students interested in jazz. Techniques of improvisation are included in the performance of a wide variety of jazz literature.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2674 - Jazz Band III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Jazz Band is a performing organization for students interested in jazz. Techniques of improvisation are included in the performance of a wide variety of jazz literature.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2675 - Jazz Band IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The Jazz Band is a performing organization for students interested in jazz. Techniques of improvisation are included in the performance of a wide variety of jazz literature.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2681 - Piano for Pleasure

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Designed as the study of elemental techniques in pianoforte performance to attain skills and understanding for personal musical development for leisure and self-satisfaction.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2682 - Applied Instrumental Lessons I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Private instrumental lessons with an instructor at the college.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2683 - Applied Instrumental Lessons II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Private instrumental lessons with an instructor at the college.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2684 - Applied Instrumental Lessons III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Private instrumental lessons with an instructor at the college.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2685 - Applied Instrumental Lessons IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Private instrumental lessons with an instructor at the college.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2700 - Applied Lesson Seminar I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This class is mandatory for all music majors that are enrolled in Applied Lessons. This class will allow the student who is studying voice or an instrument privately to perform and demonstrate the skills and techniques that they are working on in their individual lessons.
    Prerequisite(s): This class is mandatory for all music majors that are enrolled in Applied Lessons.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2701 - Applied Lesson Seminar II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This class is mandatory for all music majors that are enrolled in Applied Lessons. This class will allow the student who is studying voice or an instrument privately to perform and demonstrate the skills and techniques that they are working on in their individual lessons.
    Prerequisite(s): This class is mandatory for all music majors that are enrolled in Applied Lessons.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2702 - Applied Lesson Seminar III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This class is mandatory for all music majors that are enrolled in Applied Lessons. This class will allow the student who is studying voice or an instrument privately to perform and demonstrate the skills and techniques that they are working on in their individual lessons.
    Prerequisite(s): This class is mandatory for all music majors that are enrolled in Applied Lessons.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MUS2703 - Applied Lesson Seminar IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This class is mandatory for all music majors that are enrolled in Applied Lessons. This class will allow the student who is studying voice or an instrument privately to perform and demonstrate the skills and techniques that they are working on in their individual lessons.
    Prerequisite(s): This class is mandatory for all music majors that are enrolled in Applied Lessons.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Natural Science
  

  • NAS4126 - Introduction to Research Methods

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to provide students majoring in natural sciences and related fields with a hands-on introduction to research, including the fundamental process and theoretical need.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NAS4127 - Undergraduate Research

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to provide students majoring in natural sciences and related fields an opportunity to actively participate in the discovery or application of new knowledge and evaluate its significance to related disciplines.
    Prerequisite(s): NAS4126 - Introduction to Research Methods  and Instructor Approval

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NAS4913 - Supervised Lab Experience

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course provides the student an opportunity to learn the operations of a laboratory facility through job experience or by assisting an instructor in a student laboratory situation. Work experiences to be developed by the student with individual instructors on a contractual basis. This course may not be acceptable for transfer to some institutions of higher education. A maximum of two credit hours in this course may be presented for graduation. 
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Nondestructive Testing
  

  • NDT3451 - Introduction to Nondestructive Testing

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to acquaint students with the six major nondestructive evaluation disciplines: radiographics, ultrasonics, eddy current, magnetic particle, liquid penetrants and visual inspection and provide students with an overview of less common nondestructive testing methods.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NDT3452 - Inspection Practices (Visual Inspection)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is devised to introduce the student to forms of discontinuities in the manufacturing and service life of a part. Provide students with an understanding of how and why a specific nondestructive testing method is chosen. To acquaint students with visual inspection techniques, and their correct use. This course is designed to meet certain Nondestructive Testing Level II certification requirements.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NDT3453 - Codes and Practices

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with Federal and State codes and standards associated with six disciplines involved with nondestructive evaluation: radiographic, ultrasonics, eddy current, magnetic particle liquid penetrants, and visual inspection typically used in the manufacturing industry. Students will develop a procedure and acceptance requirements for a given inspection.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NDT3455 - Magnetic Particle/Liquid Penetrant Testing

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is devised to give the student a complete introduction through hands-on experience in the magnetic particle and liquid penetrant methods within the field of nondestructive testing. This course is designed to meet certain NDT level II requirements in accordance with A.S.N.T. SNT-TC-1A & NAS-410.
    Prerequisite(s): NDT3451 - Introduction to Nondestructive Testing  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
 

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