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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)

 
 

Nondestructive Testing
  

  • NDT3456 - Radiation Safety

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to give the student complete instruction in working safely with gamma and x- radiography. The course meets requirements set forth by the NRC and the State of Kansas.
    Prerequisite(s): NDT3451 - Introduction to Nondestructive Testing  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NDT3461 - Ultrasonic Testing I

    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 ultrasonic method within the field of nondestructive testing. The course is designed to meet certain Nondestructive Level I requirements in accordance with A.S.N.T., SNT-TC-1A, & NAS-410.
    Prerequisite(s): INR3716 - Technical Mathematics  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NDT3462 - Ultrasonic Testing II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is a continuation of Ultrasonic Testing I with emphasis on advanced theory and practical skills required in the application of ultrasonic evaluation methods. The course is designed to meet certain Nondestructive Testing Level II requirements in accordance with A.S.N.T., SNT-TC-1A, & NAS-410.
    Prerequisite(s): NDT3461 - Ultrasonic Testing I  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NDT3463 - Ultrasonic Testing III

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is devised to give the student advanced hands-on experience, with practical application in the ultrasonic method. The course is designed to meet certain Nondestructive Testing requirements to prepare the student for a position in the field of ultrasonic inspection.
    Prerequisite(s): NDT3462 - Ultrasonic Testing II  
  

  • NDT3464 - Radiographic Testing I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is devised to give an introductory study of the processes of radiography. It provides the in- depth study and hands-on experience needed to prepare the student for a position in the field of radiography. The course is designed to meet certain NDT Level II requirements in accordance with A.S.N.T., SNT-TC-1A, and NAS-410.
    Prerequisite(s): INR3716 - Technical Mathematics , NDT3451 - Introduction to Nondestructive Testing , or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NDT3465 - Radiographic Testing II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is devised to give a detailed study of the processes of radiography. It provides the in-depth study and hands-on experience needed to prepare the student for a position in the field of radiography. The course is designed to meet certain NDT Level II requirements in accordance with A.S.N.T., SNT-TC- 1A, and NAS-410.
    Prerequisite(s): NDT3464 - Radiographic Testing I  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NDT3466 - Radiographic Testing III

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is devised to provide an in-depth study of the processes of radiography. It provides hands-on experience to prepare the student for a position in the field of radiography.
    Prerequisite(s): NDT3465 - Radiographic Testing II  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NDT3467 - Eddy Current Testing I

    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 Eddy Current method within the field of Nondestructive Testing. The course is designed to meet certain NDT Level I requirements in accordance with A.S.N.T., SNT-TC-1A, & NAS-410.
    Prerequisite(s): INR3716 - Technical Mathematics  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NDT3468 - Eddy Current Testing II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is a continuation of Eddy Current Testing I, with emphasis on advanced theory and practical skills required in the application of Eddy Current evaluation methods. The course is designed to meet certain NDT Level II requirements in accordance with A.S.N.T. SNT-TC-1A & NAS-410.
    Prerequisite(s): NDT3467 - Eddy Current Testing I  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NDT3469 - Advanced Ndt Methods

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to give the student an introduction to nondestructive methods used in manufacturing and service industries along with the basic methods previously studied.
    Prerequisite(s): NDT3451 - Introduction to Nondestructive Testing  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • NDT3471 - Phased Array Level I

    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 concerning the basic operation and theory of phased array ultrasonics while building on their previous knowledge that has been gained throughout their experience as Ultrasonic Level I and II students and technicians.
    Prerequisite(s): NDT3461 - Ultrasonic Testing I  or acceptable equivalent and NDT3462 - Ultrasonic Testing II  or acceptable equivalent.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Numerical Control Programming
  

  • MTT3544 - Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

    3 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): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3547 - Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This is an advanced course in CAM. Instruction will cover in greater detail the CNC Milling Machine, the CNC Lathe, and a complex 3-D profile program for a machining.
    Prerequisite(s): MTT3544 - Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3550 - Mastercam Advanced Training

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Advanced training in the use of the lathe versions of Mastercam programming.
    Prerequisite(s): MTT3547 - Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3551 - Mastercam Toolpaths

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This is an advanced course designed to build on the knowledge of 2D and 3D geometry and learn to manipulate these drawings to achieve a desired toolpath/nc program.
    Prerequisite(s): MTT3547 - Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3552 - Solids

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This is an advanced design class used to take the students from the wireframe construction to a solid model. The student will learn to take wireframe drawings and turn them into a solid model, and to create toolpaths from solid models. or instructor approval.
    Prerequisite(s): MTT3547 - Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3553 - 3D Wireframe Drawing and Surfaces

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This is an advanced course designed to give the student an understanding on surface creation. It will build on information from the beginning classes.
    Prerequisite(s): MTT3547 - Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3554 - Surface Toolpaths

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This is an advanced course designed to give the student an understanding on surface machining. It will build on information from the beginning classes and on wireframe/surface creation.
    Prerequisite(s): MTT3553 - 3D Wireframe Drawing and Surfaces  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3555 - Mastercam Lathe

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This is an introductory course designed to give the student understanding lathe geometry and machining. It will build on information from the beginning classes.
    Prerequisite(s): MTT3547 - Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3556 - Multi-Axis Milling

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This is an advanced course designed to give the student an understanding of multi-axis machining. This class deals with complex machining methods and will required knowledge from all previous machine programming courses.
    Prerequisite(s): MTT3547 - Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • MTT3559 - Mastercam Art Toolpaths

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    An advanced class using Mastercam Art and an introduction to the techniques as used in the machining industry of today which includes job planning, and tooling for production.
    Prerequisite(s): MTT3547 - Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Nutrition
  

  • HER5220 - Principles of Nutrition

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN HSC1010]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    A study of the health of the individual as related to food and its assimilation in the human body. Principles of normal nutrition, food values, and adequate nutrient allowances for growth and maintenance will be examined.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HER5221 - Therapeutic Nutrition

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning the fundamentals of nutrition related to the promotion and maintenance of optimal health. Practical applications and treatments of pathologies with nutritional components are stressed. Basic scientific information is introduced to enable students to begin to understand nutritional issues reported in mass media.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Philosophy
  

  • PHO6447 - Introduction to Philosophy

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN PHL1010]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    This course provides students with critical thinking skills and analytical tools, to be applied to questions of knowledge, free will, metaphysics, ethics, the mind-body problem, and others.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • PHO6460 - Ethics

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN PHL1020]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    A practical approach to recognizing, understanding and solving ethical problems confronting individuals in today’s society. Basic concepts of applied ethical theories in moral philosophy and reasoning are examined using critical thinking and responsible decision making skills.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Physics/Physical Science and Engineering
  

  • PHS4511 - Physical Science

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN PSI1010/1011/1012]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    A non-technical course intended for students who are majoring in fields other than science. The application of scientific knowledge to daily life activities is emphasized by examining the fundamental principles in physics, chemistry, geology, and astronomy utilizing the scientific method.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • PHS4530 - Introductory Astronomy

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN PHS1020]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    Introduction to Astronomy topics include fundamental concepts (planetary, stellar, and lunar motion; gravitation; light and telescopes); solar system 1 (Earth, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars); solar system 2 (Jupiter and satellites, Saturn and satellites, outer planets); stars (nature of stars, birth, evolution and death of stars, neutron stars, black holes); universe (galaxies, quasars, blazars, cosmology).
    Prerequisite(s): Basic computer skills, campus or personal Internet access. (Knowledge of algebra is very helpful).

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • PHS4545 - Introduction to Engineering

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Non-Lab Science Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    An introduction to engineering concepts, design and ethics. Graphing, problem solving, metric units, engineering calculations, and computers are included. Hands-on projects involving the basic concepts and disciplines of engineering are considered
    Prerequisite(s): None (An interest in a career in engineering will be helpful.)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • PHS4550 - General Physics I

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN PHY1010/1011/1012]
    Topics include mechanics-linear motion, rotational motion, force, work, energy, momentum, and conservation principles; heat-temperature, ideal gas, heat as a form of energy, first law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics, and entropy; wave motion-simple harmonic motion, elasticity, and the wave equation. This class is designed for students needing five hours of physics without calculus.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH4425 - Trigonometry  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • PHS4551 - General Physics II

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN PHY2020/2021/2022]
    A continuation of PHS4550 - General Physics I . Topics include electricity and magnetism-electric field, electric potential, current electric power, magnetic field, and induction; optics-nature of light and wave optics; modern physics-special relativity, atomic structure, quantum mechanics and radioactivity.
    Prerequisite(s): PHS4550 - General Physics I .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • PHS4555 - Engineering Economy

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    A method of economic evaluation of engineering alternatives and design, time value for money and economic impact of taxes, risk and depreciation. This course requires the students to have access to a computer and a TI-89 graphing calculator.
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in MTH 4435  Calculus I

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • PHS4560 - Engineering Physics I

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN PHY1030/1031/1032]
    This class is designed for students needing five hours of physics with calculus applications. Topics include mechanics-linear motion, rotational motion, force, work, energy, momentum, and conservation principles; heat-temperature, ideal gas, thermodynamic systems, heat as a form of energy, first law of energy, first law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics and entropy; wave motion-simple harmonic motion, elasticity, and the wave equation.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH4435 - Calculus I  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • PHS4561 - Engineering Physics II

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN PHY2030/2031/2032]
    A continuation of PHS4560 - Engineering Physics I . Topics include: electricity and magnetism-electric field, electric potential, current, electrical power, magnetic field, induction, and Maxwell’s equations; optics-nature of light and wave optics; modern physics-special relativity, atomic structure, Schrodinger equation, quantum mechanics, and radioactivity.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH4440 - Calculus II  and MTH4460 Engineering Physics I

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • PHS4570 - Statics

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Non-Lab Science Elective
    The vector study of the composition and resolution of forces, equilibrium of force systems, friction, gravity, moment of inertia, and virtual work.
    Prerequisite(s): C grade or better in MTH4440 - Calculus II  and PHS4560 - Engineering Physics I  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Political Science
  

  • POL6445 - Current World Affairs

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    A study of the most significant events, forces and trends in national and international affairs, with emphasis upon fact-finding and interpretations of current events.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • POL6611 - American National Government

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN POL1020]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    A general study of the development, structure and functions of the American National Government. Topics to be studied include an introduction to government, principles of constitutionalism and federalism, political parties and political behavior, the Presidency, congress, the judiciary and the federal bureaucracy, Of specific emphasis is an analysis of decision-making in government, public participation and influence in government as well as a study of specific problems concerning the operation of the federal government.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • POL6612 - State and Local Government

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    A general study of the development, structure and function of state, county and municipal governments. Within the scope of this course is a study of the concepts of federalism and constitutionalism, public participation in government, the legislative, executive and the judiciary branches of State government, and the structure and functions of local governments. Of particular importance is the study of specific problems with which state and local governments must be concerned: finances, crime, ecological concerns, education, welfare, and housing. Although this course is general in nature, Kansas government and politics is emphasized.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • POL6613 - Constitutional Law

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course examines the history and creation of the United States Constitution and illustrates how the Constitution continues to affect America’s current legal procedures. Areas covered in this class include the structure and content of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, freedom of speech, and search and seizure.
    Prerequisite(s): None

Psychology
  

  • PSY6711 - General Psychology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN PSY1010]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    A general introduction to the scientific study of human behavior as it applies to daily living. The scope of this course includes history, basic theories, biological bases of behavior, development, cognitive processes, individual awareness, motivation, emotion, personal adjustment and social psychology.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • PSY6712 - Developmental Psychology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN PSY2020]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    A study of individual development from conception through death. This includes the general areas of biological, physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development at each stage of life.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY6711 - General Psychology .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • PSY6720 - First Year Experience

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    An introduction to the community college experience at Cowley College. The course includes campus resources (i.e. financial aid), academic requirements, study skills, time and money management, career/life planning, assessment and advising, health issues, and job search strategies.
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • PSY6730 - Cognitive Psychology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The objective of the course is to introduce a general understanding of, and appreciation for, the nature and complexity of the human mind from the perspective of cognitive psychology. This will include knowledge about the various phenomena investigated by cognitive psychologists.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • PSY6750 - Abnormal Psychology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    An introductory study of behavior pathologies. Emphasis will be on background and causes; Patterns abnormal behavior; also modern treatment and prevention methods.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 6711  General Psychology or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Religion
  

  • REL6430 - Comparative Religions

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN REL1010]
    A survey of the world’s major religious systems, with an emphasis on the non-Western traditions. Provides the student an opportunity to develop an understanding of the world’s various religious texts, beliefs and practices, to note similarities and difference among religions, and to develop an appreciation for religious diversity.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • REL6432 - Survey of the Old Testament

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    An introduction to the history, literature, and culture that gave rise to the Old Testament from an objective and analytical approach.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • REL6434 - Survey of the New Testament

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    An introduction to the history, literature and culture that gave rise to the New Testament from an objective and analytical approach.
    Prerequisite(s): None, but REL6432 - Survey of the Old Testament  is recommended.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

Sociology
  

  • SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN SOC1010]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    An introductory study to acquaint students with the influence on human social behavior. Sociology studies the processes and patterns of individuals and group interaction by acquainting students with the development, characteristics, and functioning of human groups, the relationships between groups, and group influences on individual behavior. It includes the study of how social relationships are created, maintained and changed.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • SOC6813 - Drug and Alcohol Awareness and Abuse

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to expose students to the effects of drugs and alcohol. The class will also go into a more depth study of their usage, legal aspects and the rehabilitation for each.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • SOC6816 - Social Problems

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN SOC2010]
    A series of independent, student-selected studies of contemporary social problems in American society. The principal focus is on persist ant social problems of concern to the current college student, rather that the dramatic aspects of natural disasters or catastrophes.
    Prerequisite(s): SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • SOC6817 - Human Sexuality

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    A course in human sexuality designed to assist parents, students and community members in developing and understanding of sexuality and contemporary sexual and social issues.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • SOC6821 - Introduction to Social Work

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN SOC1020]
    This course focuses on the historical development of social welfare, social work, and various social services. Emphasis is placed upon the multiple roles of social workers from a generalist perspective. Also addressed, are changing trends of problems in society and how they affect social work practice and the numerous social institutions in the United States.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • SOC6823 - Marriage and Family Relations

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    A study of social and personal factors of pre-marital behavior and parent-child interaction. Relationships in courtship, engagement, human sexuality and the adjustments to these, as well as family relationships, are explored with a functional approach.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • SOC6826 - Service and Learning: Impacting Community I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning community service and the impact students have on the community. Students will reflect on service done in the community and on concepts learned in the classroom to enhance their level of citizenship and commitment to the community through service work.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a member of ACES (Academic Civic Engagement through Service)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • SOC6827 - Service and Learning: Impacting Community II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning community service and the impact students have on the community. Students will reflect on service done in the community and on concepts learned in the classroom to enhance their level of citizenship and commitment to the community through service work.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a member of ACES (Academic Civic Engagement through Service)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • SOC6828 - Service and Learning: Impacting Community III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning community service and the impact students have on the community. Students will reflect on service done in the community and on concepts learned in the classroom to enhance their level of citizenship and commitment to the community through service work.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a member of ACES (Academic Civic Engagement through Service)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • SOC6829 - Service and Learning: Impacting Community IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning community service and the impact students have on the community. Students will reflect on service done in the community and on concepts learned in the classroom to enhance their level of citizenship and commitment to the community through service work.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a member of ACES (Academic Civic Engagement through Service)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • SOC6867 - Peer Service And Awareness I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning current social issues and peer health promotion and the impact students have on the community. Students will reflect on educational events offered to the local and global community and on concepts learned in the classroom to enhance their level of citizenship and commitment to the community through service work.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a member of CAAT (Cowley Activity Awareness Team)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • SOC6868 - Peer Service And Awareness II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning current social issues and peer health promotion and the impact students have on the community. Students will reflect on educational events offered to the local and global community and on concepts learned in the classroom to enhance their level of citizenship and commitment to the community through service work.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a member of CAAT (Cowley Activity Awareness Team)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • SOC6869 - Peer Service And Awareness III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning current social issues and peer health promotion and the impact students have on the community. Students will reflect on educational events offered to the local and global community and on concepts learned in the classroom to enhance their level of citizenship and commitment to the community through service work.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a member of CAAT (Cowley Activity Awareness Team)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • SOC6870 - Peer Service And Awareness IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning current social issues and peer health promotion and the impact students have on the community. Students will reflect on educational events offered to the local and global community and on concepts learned in the classroom to enhance their level of citizenship and commitment to the community through service work.
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a member of CAAT (Cowley Activity Awareness Team)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Sport Management
  

  • HPE6300 - Sport Management Practicum I

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The course is designed to provide the student with practical experience in a sport related business, industry or organization. Practicum students participate in various components and functions of the management and operation of a sport or fitness facility or sport organization or business. The practicum student can be placed in a professional or amateur sport entertainment facility or organization, for- profit or nonprofit organization, sporting goods related facility, or within a sport services or sport tourism business or organization. Students must clock a minimum of 80 hours in the field and a minimum of 16 hours in class.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HPE6301 - Sport Management Practicum II

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The course is designed to provide the student with practical experience in a sport related business, industry or organization. Practicum students participate in various components and functions of the management and operation of a sport or fitness facility or sport organization or business. The practicum student can be placed in a professional or amateur sport entertainment facility or organization, for- profit or nonprofit organization, sporting goods related facility, or within a sport services or sport tourism business or organization. Students must clock a minimum of 80 hours in the field and a minimum of 16 hours in class.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of HPE6300 - Sport Management Practicum I  or permission from Director of Education.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • HPE6305 - Introduction to Sport Management

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course will provide an overview of the sport management profession. Course content will examine various components of the management and operation of sport and fitness facilities and organizations. Introduction to the sport industry will include professional and amateur sport entertainment, for-profit and nonprofit sport participation, sporting goods, sports services and sport tourism.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG2211 - Composition I  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
    Co-requisite(s): HPE6300 - Sport Management Practicum I  

Technology/Business Administrative Technology
  

  • BUS1640 - Business Communications

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Students will learn principles that apply to the major types of business letters and the application of those principles in the actual construction of effective business letters and report writing. Emphasis on letter mechanics, organized thinking, and practical psychology.

    NOTE: This course was previously designated OFT1640 - Business Communications
    Prerequisite(s): Word processing ability and completion of either OFT1630 - Business English  or EBE2208 - English Composition Supplemental Seminar .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • OFT1611 - Keyboarding for Computers

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to develop utilization of the touch system of keyboarding on the standard keyboard and manipulation of the operative parts of the keyboard. Emphasis will be on accuracy with speed. Students cannot be enrolled simultaneously in this course and either OFT1612 - Basic Document Formatting  or OFT1614 - Advanced Document Formatting .
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • OFT1612 - Basic Document Formatting

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    The purpose of this course is to provide an orientation to formatting personal and business letters, manuscripts, tables, and reports, in order to develop acceptable skills in word processing, with emphasis on increased accuracy and speed in keyboarding skills. Students cannot be enrolled simultaneously in this course and either OFT1611 - Keyboarding for Computers  or OFT1614 - Advanced Document Formatting  
    Prerequisite(s): Keyboarding skills of approximately 25 words per minute or students without keyboarding skills are encouraged to enroll in OFT1611 - Keyboarding for Computers  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • OFT1614 - Advanced Document Formatting

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed for further development of accuracy and speed in keyboarding straight copy, as well as advanced formatting of business letters, tables, reports, and business forms on the computer.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of OFT1612 - Basic Document Formatting , or basic word processing skills and keyboarding skills of approximately 30 words per minute.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • OFT1630 - Business English

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed for an intensive course in grammatical and technical principles for written business communication. Stress is placed on correct spelling, proper punctuation, and correct sentence structure. Additional emphasis will be placed on increasing proofreading skills to insure the mail ability of all written business communication.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • OFT1645 - Office Procedures

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Designed for an intensive course in clerical and administrative office assistant procedures. Stress is placed on human relations, personality development, and improvement of work habits and procedures. Practical office problems include processing mail, handling telecommunications, filing, planning travel, arranging meetings and conferences, preparing reports, and handling financial and legal responsibilities.
    Prerequisite(s): This course is designed specifically for students who are in their last semester of the Office Careers, Accounting Clerk, or Administrative Office Management program, or for students who have previous office experience. Word processing ability.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • OFT1651 - Field Work Experience I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    On-the-job employment training in business relating directly with the major objective of the student. The student is responsible for obtaining employment in an approved training location for the semester with approximately 225 clock hours.
    Prerequisite(s): (1) The student must be currently enrolled in a program in the Business Administrative Technology Department. (2) The student has the ultimate responsibility of gaining employment in a training location approved by the school coordinator.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • OFT1665 - Legal Terminology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to teach the student definitions, spelling, pronunciation, and proper usage of words and terms associated with the legal field. This course is a prerequisite for (or may be taken concurrently with) OFT1668 - Legal Transcription .
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • OFT1666 - Legal Office Procedures

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to introduce students to the career of Legal Office Assistant. Emphasis is placed on understanding legal office procedures, preparing legal office documents, understanding substantive law, and understanding legal research activities, as well as oral and written communication, punctuation, and proofreading skills.
    Prerequisite(s): Word processing ability

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • OFT1668 - Legal Transcription

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to give the student a firm foundation in legal transcribing through the use of a variety of legal documents commonly encountered in a legal setting. The course will assist the student in developing necessary skills to transcribe legal dictation with speed and accuracy. It will also enhance the learner’s knowledge of legal terminology and their use of English language skills and proofreading skills.
    Prerequisite(s): Keyboarding ability of approximately 45 wpm, OFT1665 - Legal Terminology  (may be taken concurrently).

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

Theatre
  

  • THE2730 - Theatre Appreciation

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN THT1010]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    The goal of this course is to create an interest in and appreciation of the exciting world of theatre. No theatre background is necessary and the students are not required to perform. Units of study include theatre history, acting as a profession, the Greek, Roman and Shakespeare influences, as well as the technical and backstage aspect of theatre. Attendance and evaluation of a live theatre performance is a requirement for successfully completing the class. Emphasis is placed on appreciation of theatre as a collaborative art and will fulfill three hours of humanities credit towards graduation.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • THE2735 - Acting

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN THT1020]
    This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of the fundamental skills and techniques involved in acting. Major emphasis is placed on the development of one’s individual acting tools. Students will work on training the imagination, the body, and voice through exercises, and developing acting skills through performed scenes.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • THE2740 - Theatre Portfolio

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Students will develop portfolio materials appropriate for transfer, internship, and employment opportunities in theatre arts. Students will focus on their specific area of specialization (performance, design, arts management). Students will meet two hours each week for lecture, classroom activities, and peer critique. This course requires substantial out-of-class work and reliable internet access.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing; six credit hours of prior coursework in THE, MUS, DAN, or Dramatic Literature, or permission of the instructor.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • THE2742 - Stagecraft

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN THT1030]
    This course is designed to prepare the student with problems and practice in the designing, construction, and handling of scenery, costumes, make-up, lighting, and properties. Class work will involve lecture, practical laboratory technical work in college productions, and examinations.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • THE2743 - Theatre Practicum I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN THT1040]
    This course earns one hour of college credit for students who participate in, or do support work for a major college theatrical production.
    Prerequisite(s): For students who participate in a major college theatrical production either as an actor, actress, or as a technician.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • THE2744 - Theatre Practicum II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN THT1040]
    This course earns one hour of college credit for students who participate in, or do support work for a major college theatrical production.
    Prerequisite(s): For students who participate in a major college theatrical production either as an actor, actress, or as a technician.
  

  • THE2745 - Theatre Practicum III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN THT1040]
    This course earns one hour of college credit for students who participate in, or do support work for a major college theatrical production.
    Prerequisite(s): For students who participate in a major college theatrical production either as an actor, actress, or as a technician.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • THE2746 - Theatre Practicum IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN THT1040]
    This course earns one hour of college credit for students who participate in, or do support work for a major college theatrical production.
    Prerequisite(s): For students who participate in a major college theatrical production either as an actor, actress, or as a technician.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • THE2749 - Advanced Stagecraft

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course explores the application of many technical theatre skills in professional settings outside of a traditional theatre. The bulk of the course is built around a design and fabrication project for a local non- profit or Cowley-linked office, organization, or facility. Specific fabrication and design skills and techniques utilized will vary depending on the needs of the project. Additionally, students investigate careers in the design and fabrication of user-interactive performative spaces, and methods of marketing their technical theatre skills in non-theatre settings.
    Prerequisite(s): Refer THE2742 - Stagecraft .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Web Design
  

  • CWB1835 - Beginning Web Design

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course will introduce students to basic hypertext mark-up language (HTML). Building on the basic HTML fundamentals, the course includes tables, frames, forms, JavaScript, style sheets, and multimedia. After completion of this course, the student will be able to set up a Web site or modify one already developed; and create and modify Web pages that include the above features.
    Prerequisite(s): CAP1516 - Computer Applications  or CAP1517 - Advanced Computer Applications .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • CWB1837 - Web Design (Dreamweaver)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of Web page authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of how to plan, design, create, modify, and publish a Web site. Students will create their own Web site throughout the course of the semester.
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CGA2030 - Intro. to Digital Imaging (Photoshop)  or Instructor approval

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • CWB1838 - Cascading Style Sheets

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course will take an in-depth look at Cascading Styles Sheets (CSS) and their interaction with traditional HTML. Students will examine theoretical concepts that make CSS unique. This course will also adopt a practical hands-on approach when examining the technology. Along with examination of CSS coding, this course will explore the advancement of Web page design, as well as browser support and compatibility.
    Prerequisite(s): CWB1835 - Beginning Web Design  or CWB1837 - Web Design (Dreamweaver)  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • CWB1840 - E-Commerce

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course covers both business and technological aspects of electrical commerce. A business case approach is used to engage the student in hands on exercises to gain an understanding of electronic commerce.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document

Welding
  

  • WEL3613 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Structural

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Students in this course receive instruction and gain the necessary skills to produce sound welds on ferrous structural shapes in various positions. Students will prepare a number of different joint configurations used in industry. Welds will be made with several different electrodes using the Shielded Metal Arc welding equipment.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • WEL3615 - Basic Welding Processes

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This lecture course is arranged to study the basic practices of various forms of electric arc and oxy- acetylene cutting and welding. Safety is emphasized in the use and care of equipment.
    Prerequisite(s): No previous welding experience required. Testing by appointment with instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • WEL3620 - Gas Welding Processes

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to introduce students to oxy-fuel soldering, brazing and welding techniques used to manufacture and repair weldments. Safety precautions and the use and care of equipment are stressed in this course. This course also serves as an introduction to the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding method because of its similarities.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • WEL3622 - GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding/Structural)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course offers the student the knowledge and necessary skills to produce code quality welds using a variety of wire and gas combinations common to industry for fabrication purposes.
    Prerequisite(s): None
  

  • WEL3623 - GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Structural)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to help the student gain the knowledge and skill to produce welds on both ferrous and non-ferrous base metals using the gas tungsten arc welding method.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • WEL3632 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Pipe

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course offers the student an opportunity to gain the skills required to produce code quality welds on piping materials. These welds are expected to pass guided bend tests to detect flaws.
    Prerequisite(s): WEL3613 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Structural  or equivalent.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • WEL3633 - Gas Metal Arc Welding/Pipe

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to produce code quality welds on various diameters of pipe. These welds are to be produced using the gas metal arc welding process. Welds made with these procedures will be tested using the guided bend test to detect flaws.
    Prerequisite(s): WEL3622 - GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding/Structural)  or equivalent.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • WEL3635 - Arc Welding Processes

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to expose the student to materials used in analyzing the equipment needs of specific processes of manufacturing. This course also deals with welding codes and standards, and cost estimating.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • WEL3640 - Advanced Welding Processes

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to allow students to gather skills necessary for repairing equipment, analyzing safety requirements in automated welding and the study of special welding processes.
    Prerequisite(s): WEL3623 - GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Structural)  or equivalent.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • WEL3642 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Pipe

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Students in this course will be expected to pass qualification procedures in pipe welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process. Welds made in various positions will be subject to guided bend test or x- ray examination to detect flaws.
    Prerequisite(s): WEL3623 - GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Structural)  or equivalent.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • WEL3644 - Special Alloy Welding/Inspection

    6 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Upon completion of this course a student will be able to successfully produce documentation of test specimens and compare that information to codes and standards to determine component usability. Students are expected to become proficient in the identification of various common alloys and apply precautions in selecting correct filler metals for welding. Students will be introduced to automated shape cutting and become familiar with working with images, designing shapes and dimensioning, editing cut paths and cutting parts using plasma arc cutting equipment.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
 

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