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2019 - 2020 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 the 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. Some courses list a scheduling note in the description.

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. 

Cowley College Course Procedures/Outcomes    
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 (2019 Kansas rate is $55/credit hour and may be subject to change through action of the Cowley Board of Trustees). Oklahoma High School students can qualify for a special Oklahoma AcceleRATE of $75.00 per credit hour. (Subject to change through action of the Cowley Board of Trustees.)

 
 

Accounting
  

  • ACC1111 - Fundamentals of Accounting

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This is a course designed for the student who seeks a basic working knowledge of accounting. The basic accounting principles are learned and applied. The course covers a smaller amount of material at a somewhat slower pace in comparison to Principles of Accounting I and is recommended for the student with no previous accounting background.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ACC1111 Fundamentals of Accounting Course Procedure  
  

  • ACC1120 - Payroll Accounting

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Payroll accounting will provide practice in all payroll operations both manually and through the use of computerized payroll software. The course will cover topics including the preparation of employee earnings records, payroll registers, and federal and state reports. A basic payroll accounting system will be used to introduce calculations and recording of earnings and taxes.
    Prerequisite(s): Basic knowledge of accounting with minimum grade of C in ACC1111 - Fundamentals of Accounting  or equivalent.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ACC1120 Payroll Accounting Course Procedure  
  

  • ACC1130 - Accounting with QuickBooks

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    The student will transact and complete accounting procedures for a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation using computerized accounting software. Students will review software features for various types of businesses.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in ACC1111 - Fundamentals of Accounting  or equivalent work experience.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ACC1130 Accounting with Quickbooks Course Procedure  
  

  • ACC1150 - Principles of Accounting I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: ACC1010
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This is a study of the basic concepts of accounting and their application in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation.
    Prerequisite(s): Students must meet one of the following: high school accounting, minimum grade of C in ACC1111 - Fundamentals of Accounting , 21 ACT math score, or assess into College Algebra on the placement assessment.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ACC1150 Principles of Accounting I Course Procedure  
  

  • ACC1160 - Principles of Accounting II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: ACC1010
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is a continuation of Principles of Accounting I ACC 1150 . It is a study of corporations, which includes organization and operations; stockholders’ equity, earnings and dividends; long-term assets and liabilities, investments, income tax and their effect on business decisions; and assessing a company’s financial performance.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in ACC1150 - Principles of Accounting I .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ACC1160 Principles of Accounting II Course Procedure   
  

  • ACC1165 - Managerial Accounting

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: ACC2010
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The study of management tools for business decision making, including the evaluation of financial condition and performance of business. Emphasis is given to the process of formulating and utilizing sound accounting data to evaluate alternatives involved in managerial decision-making necessary for planning, execution, and control of a business enterprise.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in ACC1160 - Principles of Accounting II .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ACC1165 Managerial Accounting Course Procedure  

Agriculture
  

  • AGR1211 - Agriculture Orientation

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    This course is an orientation to curriculum and career opportunities in the Agriculture Industry. Emphasis will be on career planning as related to a chosen profession and agricultural community. The development of the agriculture industry will also be included as it pertains to career opportunities.
     
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1211 Agriculture Orientation Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1213 - Ag Computation

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    Using basic mathematics, statistical interpretations, formulas, measurements, and basic algebra a student will use spread sheets and data analysis (e.g. MS Excel) to support agribusiness management decisions in a wide range of agriculture situations to increase understanding of problem solving and decision making.
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1213 Ag Computation Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1214 - Agriculture Construction & Welding

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring Only
    This course is designed to provide the student with the theory, knowledge, and skill necessary for construction and/ or fabrication of metal projects. Emphasis will be placed on; Laboratory safety, general laboratory measurements, metal identification and characteristics, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, shielded metal arc welding(SMAW), gas metal arc welding(GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), plasma cutting and project construction.
     
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1214 Agricultural Construction & Welding Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1216 - Animal Health

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to introduce students to maintenance and care of livestock through prevention, vaccination, and general up keep and care of livestock.
     
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1216 Animal Health Course Procedure   
  

  • AGR1217 - Introduction to Horticulture

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Summer Only
    An introduction to the principles and practices in the development, production and use of horticultural crops (fruits, vegetables, greenhouse, nursery, floral). Includes the classification, structure, growth and development, and environmental influences on horticultural plants: horticultural technology: and an introduction to the horticultural industries. Production and physiological principles involved in growing vegetable and fruit crops will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on plants suitable for market gardening and farmer’s markets.
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1217 Introduction to Horticulture Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1220 - Beef Production

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course approaches the education of students from a practical, real world approach to the beef industry. The students will be introduced to the concepts of nutrition, reproduction, EPD use, selection, health, handling, and management of beef cattle through all phases of the beef industry. 
    Prerequisite(s): AGR 1267  Principles of Animal Science and AGR 1268  Animal Science & Industry

     

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1220 Beef Production Course Procedure    
  

  • AGR1221 - Small Ruminant Production

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course approaches the education of students from a practical, real world approach to the Sheep and Goat industry. The students will be introduced to the concepts of nutrition, reproduction, EPD use, selection, health, handling, and management of Sheep and Goats through all phases of their respective industries.
    Prerequisite(s): AGR 1267   Principles of Animal Science, AGR 1268   Animal Science & Industry or by Instructor Approval

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1221 Small Ruminant Production Course Procedure   
  

  • AGR1222 - Companion Animal Production

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course will teach students about current concepts and management principles related to pet and companion animal species and their roles in society. Introduction to the human-animal bond, service animals, kennel and cattery management, anatomy, internal and external parasites, toxins, restraint and handling, training, reproduction, nutrition, genetics, and breeding. 

     
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1222 Companion Animal Management Course Procedure   
  

  • AGR1223 - Animal Reproduction & Artificial Insemination

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    An introduction to the physiological processes involved in reproduction of livestock. Processes that will be examined will include the anatomy of both male and female reproductive tracts, function of gonads, hormone function, and fertility. Additionally, the students will also be instructed on the processes involved to perform artificial insemination.
    Prerequisite(s): AGR 1267   Principles of Animal Science and AGR 1268   Animal Science & Industry

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1223 Animal Reproduction & Artificial Insemination Course Procedure   
  

  • AGR1224 - The Meat We Eat

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    An overview of the Animal Protein Industry. Areas examined are production, inspection, safety, grading, processing, preparation, storage, and current issues for beef, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, fish and animal by products within the industry. The course will also explore animal protein consumption in humans and its importance in the diet. 
    Prerequisite(s): AGR 1267   Principles of Animal Science and AGR 1268   Animal Science & Industry

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1224 The Meat We Eat Course Procedure   
  

  • AGR1225 - Swine Production

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course approaches the education of students from a practical, real world approach to the swine industry. The students will be introduced to the concepts of nutrition, reproduction, EPD use, selection, health, handling, and management of the swine herd and individuals through all phases of the swine industry.
    Prerequisite(s): AGR 1267   Principles of Animal Science and AGR 1268   Animal Science & Industry

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1225 Swine Production Course Procedure   
  

  • AGR1230 - Agricultural Economics

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    Agricultural economics applies the principles of economics to issues of agricultural production, natural resources, and farm development. Topics include product markets, farm production and market structure, global competition as well as international trade and government regulation.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1230 Agricultural Economics Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1248 - Agricultural Work Experience I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The purpose of this course is give the student work experience necessary for the student to gain a job in his elected area of interest. This will be done by the student finding an internship with a company, local farmer, or through the Cowley Agriculture program, with the mentorship of the instructor.

     
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1248 Agricultural Work Experience I Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1250 - Animal Nutrition

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The purpose of Animal Nutrition is to familiarize students with the principles of nutrition as they pertain to farm animals and the life process. This is a basic course giving an overview of animal nutrition, nutrient requirements, and balances for farm animals.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1250 Animal Nutrition Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1251 - Livestock Judging I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Fall Only
    This class is designed to coordinate with the AGR1275 Animal & Meat Evaluation and AGR1274 Art of Oral Reasons courses to continue classes to the point of Collegiate competition. The student will be elevated in their knowledge of breeds of livestock, ages, and sex classifications. The student will heighten their understanding of evaluation, classification, grading, terms and their usage in all segments of the animal industry. This is a lab course.
    Prerequisite(s): AGR 1274   Art of Oral Reasons and AGR 1275   Animal & Meat Evaluation

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1251 Livestock Judging I Course Procedure   
  

  • AGR1252 - Livestock Judging II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Spring Only
    This class is designed to coordinate with the AGR1275 Animal & Meat Evaluation, AGR1274 Art of Oral Reasons, and the AGR1251 Livestock Judging I courses to continue classes to the point of Collegiate competition. Students will be elevated in their knowledge of breeds of livestock, ages, and sex classifications. Students will heighten their understanding of evaluation, classification, grading and their usage in all segments of the animal industry. This is a lab course
    Prerequisite(s):  AGR 1275   Animal & Meat Evaluation, AGR 1274   Art of Oral Reasons, AGR 1251   Livestock Judging I, or Instructor Permission.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1252 Livestock Judging II Course Procedure   
  

  • AGR1253 - Animal Diseases & Prevention

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course teaches students current concepts and management principles related to diseases and the prevention practice in the livestock industry. The production areas discussed will include from the 4-H project to large commercial production. The students will be introduced to common diseases and practices used in the industry.
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1253 Animal Diseases and Prevention Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1255 - Fundamentals of Food Science

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This class is designed to introduce students to the field of food science. This course will include possible jobs, food harvest, production methods, food chemistry, preserving methods, meeting nutritional needs, grading procedures used and the science involved.
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1255 Fundamentals of Food Science Course Procedure   
  

  • AGR1256 - Record Management

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    An introduction to different record keeping techniques used in breeding, production, financial and general book keeping on a farm or ranch. 
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1256 Record Management Course Procedure   
  

  • AGR1257 - Agriculture Business Management

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Introduction to managing production, marketing, risk, human resources and financial as it relates to a manager position.  
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1257 Agriculture Business Management Course Procedure   
  

  • AGR1258 - Marketing of Agricultural Products

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course will develop decision making skills regarding the marketing of agriculture products through the study of theory and framework of agriculture marketing from conception of what to produce to the hands of the final consumer and the processes within as well as government controls that regulate the process.

     
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1258 Marketing of Agricultural Products Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1259 - Crop Inspection & Management Techniques

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Summer Only
    A course designed to introduce students to crop advisement. The student will be instructed on proper technique used in examination of a field, how to give advice on proper management techniques and advise on needed inputs to maximize production. 
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1259 Crop Inspection and Management Techniques Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1260 - Applied Entomology & Pest Management

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course enriches a student knowledge of insects and closely related arthropods to the effects they have on agriculture. The following will be included; classification of insects, behaviors and tendencies, relationship and importance to animals and plant economics, and steps in control. 
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1260 Applied Entomology & Pest Management Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1261 - Agriculture Chemicals & Fertilizer

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    A course in the usage of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers in agriculture. Students will be introduced to the characteristics of pesticides, herbicides, and their usage along with the calibration of equipment. The next part of the course will examine fertilizer types, usage, handling, and calibration of equipment.
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1261 Agriculture Chemicals and Fertilizer Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1262 - Crop Production & Management

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring Only
    A course designed to introduce students to applied crop production and the management techniques utilized in the production of domesticated crops used for human consumption and clothing. 
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1262 Crop Production and Management Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1263 - Cotton Production

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring Only
    An introductory course to cotton production in Southern Kansas. Information covered will include: Soil preparation, growth stages, pest types and controls, nutritional needs, harvesting, and items provided by cotton to humans and livestock. 
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1263 Cotton Production Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1264 - Farm Management

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course will cover the principles and practices involved in managing an agriculture production business. Emphasis is on decision making, financial analysis, business structure, risk management, planning and managing resources.
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1264 Farm Management Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1265 - Weed Science

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    An introduction to different techniques used to control weed growth and destruction in farming operations.  
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1265 Weed Science Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1266 - Crop and Plant Science

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Lab Science
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course looks at crops and forage plant and the science through history up to today. This course shows how crops fit into all of society and how crops and the by-products contribute to the wellbeing of humans and industries from a worldwide perspective. This course explores the agronomics of crops (including field, small grains, grasses and legumes) and the culture needs. The class also explores crop rotation, soil prep and fertilization, varieties, pests, harvesting and storage of the products, as well as, the environmental factors, soils and pests and associated management practices. Lab will be used to insure knowledge of these practices. This course consists of lecture (3cr) and lab (1cr).

     
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1266 Crop & Plant Science Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1267 - Principles of Animal Science

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This class is designed to coordinate with the AGR1268 Animal Science & Industry course and be the lecture portion of that course.  This course looks at what animal science was and what it is today.  The course investigates how animals fit into all of society and how animals contribute to the well-being of humans from a worldwide perspective. The course explores uses that humans have found for our domesticated animals in addition to food and clothing uses. It explores traditional livestock but also companion animals, aqua culture, rabbits, and careers associated with animal science. It also explores food safety, consumers’ concerns, and animal welfare rights. This is a lecture course.

     
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1267 Principles of Animal Science Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1268 - Animal Science & Industry

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This class is designed to coordinate with the AGR1267 Principles of Animal Science course and be the lab portion of that class. The student will be introduced to breeds of livestock, ages, and sex classifications. The student will develop an understanding of evaluation, classification, grading and interdependence of all segments of the animal industry. This is a lab course.

     
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1268 Animal Science & Industry Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1269 - Art of Oral Communication

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course adds the terminology that is used in the agriculture industry and aids the student in developing the fundamental skills needed for private and public speaking experiences; elements in voice production and improvement, bodily movement, confidence, poise, and understanding of all types of public speeches.

     
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1269 Art of Oral Communication Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1270 - Equine Production I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Equine Production I will give the student opportunity to review history, breeds, careers, and all segments of the horse industry. An overview of equine anatomy and physiology, including feet and legs, and equine health will be introduced.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1270 Equine Production I Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1271 - Equine Production II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This class will provide an in-depth study of genetics, nutrition and feeding, reproduction, breeding as it pertains to horses. Topics will include foal growth and development, facility design, transportation, management, and welfare issues pertaining to the horse.
    Prerequisite(s): AGR1250 - Animal Nutrition  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1271 Equine Production II Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1272 - Equine Business Management

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Students will cover topics that influence the equine industry such as legal issues, tax laws, contracts, liability, and economic forces. Operational strategies and management issues involved in business plan development for equine enterprises will be discussed.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1272 Equine Business Management Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1273 - Equine Evaluation

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The study of detailed evaluation of athletic performance and conformation as it relates to function, criteria used for evaluation and selection of breeding, race, and show animals and how heredity, conformation, training and environment effects performance.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1273 Equine Evaluation Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1274 - Art of Oral Reasons

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Spring Only
    The next step in Livestock Judging, this course explores the terminology that is used in the industry and aids
    the student in the use of it as well as using it in a set of oral reasons. This is a lecture course.

     
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1274 Art of Oral Reasons Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1275 - Animal & Meat Evaluation

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Fall Only
    This is an introductory course to live animal and meat evaluation. Students will be introduced to the theory and practices used to make decisions on how livestock or meat have value and their place in the industry. This is a lecture course.

     
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1275 Animal & Meat Evaluation Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1276 - Livestock Rations

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring Only
    This course studies feedstuffs, feed processing, and nutrient digestion and utilization by livestock. The student will be able to apply the principles of livestock rations to feeding livestock through the use of technology in the formulation and calculation of livestock rations based on the requirements of the different livestock species and feeding livestock. This is a lecture course.

     
    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1276 Livestock Rations Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1277 - Agriculture Work Experience II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The purpose this course is give the student work experience necessary for the student to gain a job in his elected area of interest. This will be done by the student finding an internship with a company, local farmer, or through the Cowley Agriculture program, with the mentorship of the instructor. This is an internship course.

     
    Prerequisite(s): Agriculture Work Experience I - AGR 1248  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1277 Agricultural Work Experience II Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1278 - Principles of Sales in Agriculture

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to introduce students to various types of sales and salesmanship in agriculture and agriculture products and how to appraise and assess equipment, livestock, and grains. This can include roadside farm sales, consignment auctions, livestock commissions, livestock auction barns sales, purebred sale, merchandising grains, sale of ag input product, and etc. This is a lecture course.

     
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1278 Principles of Sales in Agriculture Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1279 - Pasture and Range Management

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course will provide the student with the introductory knowledge of pasture and range land utilization and problems that comes with managing pasture and range lands. This will include ecology, stocking rates, rotational grazing, plant identification, reseeding, control of outside plant invaders, and the response of plants to grazing. This course is comprised of lecture (3cr) and lab (1cr).
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1279 Pasture and Range Management Course Procedure  
  

  • AGR1280 - Soils for Production

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course includes the basic chemical, physical and biological properties of soils as well as its formation, fertility and usage. This is a lecture course.
    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AGR1280 Soils for Production Course Procedure  

Allied Health and Health Care
  

  • ALH1655 - Medical Terminology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN HSC1030]
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Medical Terminology is designed to present basic principles of medical word building. The study will develop competencies in the basic elements forming medical words, categorizing major suffixes and group prefixes. Anatomical, physiological, and pathological terms will be reviewed so that students will better understand special medical procedures. This is the introductory course in medical terminology and is intended for all who desire knowledge in this subject.
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of BIO4150 - Human Anatomy and Physiology  recommended.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH1655 Medical Terminology Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH1660 - Medical Transcription

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to give the student a firm foundation in medical transcribing through the use of a variety of letters, memos, and reports that are typical of those encountered in the medical field. This course is also designed to enhance the learner’s knowledge of medical terminology, to reinforce anatomical knowledge, and to challenge the student in the use of English language skills.
    Prerequisite(s): Typing ability and ALH1655 - Medical Terminology .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to Document
  

  • ALH1676 - Health Care Finance

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to provide students with a clear and practical knowledge of basic financial management and an overview of health care finance. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to perform basic budgeting, financial forecasting, and everyday financial management responsibilities in a health care setting.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH1676 Health Care Finance Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5202 - Certified Medication Aide

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Upon completion of this 75-hour course, the student will receive the opportunity to take an exam, under KDHE guidelines. Upon successfully passing the course and the state exam, the student will receive certification for Medication Aide. This course will contain 50 clock theory hours and 25 clock clinical hours. The course will cover the role and responsibilities of the Medication Aide, drugs used by the system, and administration of medications.
    Prerequisite(s): Student must hold a Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certificate and meet or exceed minimum reading standards of eighth grade level. Students must be 18 years of age to enroll, per KDADS requirement. At the start of the course, each student will be required to have a background check completed.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5202 Certified Medication Aide Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5203 - Home Health Aide

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to provide the individual with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a hospital-based or independent home health agency. Upon completion of this 20-hour course, the student must pass a state examination to become certified as a Home Health Aide (HHA).
    Prerequisite(s): Must hold a Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certificate and meet or exceed minimum reading standards of eighth grade level.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5203 Home Health Aide Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5209 - Certified Nursing Assistant

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    A course designed to provide the individual with the basic skills, human understanding, and attitude to upgrade the services rendered for adult care facilities in the state of Kansas. Upon successful completion of this 90-hour course and the state examination, the student will receive certification from the state of Kansas.
    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet or exceed minimum reading score of 224 according to the ACCUPLACER Next Gen Reading test or ACT Reading score of 16 or higher; Associate degree or higher required to waive the reading test.

    High school vocational students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be at least 16 years old.

    At the start of the course, each student will be required to have a background check completed.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5209 Certified Nursing Assistant Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5210 - Restorative Aide

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    A 30-hour course designed to assist the student in enhancing the optimum potential of physical and mental function for independence in self-care and ADL’s.
    Prerequisite(s): Current CNA certification.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5210 Restorative Aide Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5211 - Basic First Aid

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    This course is designed for students who want to gain a better understanding of common medical and traumatic injuries and how to provide basic first aid.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5211 Basic First Aid Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5218 - IV Therapy

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Schedule Note: Summer and Fall only
    This course prepares the licensed nurse to gain the knowledge and ability to demonstrate proper and safe activities concerning venipuncture’s, peripheral IV insertion, maintenance and care, as well as IV medication use and administration.
    Prerequisite(s): The student must have their current nursing license and current negative mantoux two- step (TB) skin test: one-step for the current annual student recipient and two-step for the first time, noncurrent student recipient. At the start of the course, each student will be required to have a background check completed.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5218 IV Therapy Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5230 - Pharmacology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course will provide the basic pharmacology principles with an emphasis on a broad discussion of the primary medications in each of the pharmaceutical classification categories. This course is designed to meet the pharmacology needs of students enrolled in nursing programs, pre-allied health majors and would be beneficial for others in the allied health field who desire a greater understanding of pharmacological principles and agents.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO4150 - Human Anatomy and Physiology  or ALH5235 - Allied Healthcare Provider Anatomy and Physiology .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5230 Pharmacology Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5235 - Allied Healthcare Provider Anatomy and Physiology

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to provide an overview of anatomy, physiology, and basic pathology for students who wish to know more about the human body and disease. It would be very useful for students who are currently functioning in healthcare or those who plan to enter the allied health workforce (e.g. medical transcription, medical coding, nursing assistant, etc.). It is not intended to replace the five credit hour anatomy and physiology course for those who intend to enter professional training in the health sciences (e.g. nursing, medicine, etc.).
    Prerequisite(s): None, though completion of BIO4110 - Biology Review  would be helpful.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5235 Allied Healthcare Provider Anatomy and Physiology Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5236 - Pathophysiology

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to provide an in depth study of pathophysiology for students who wish to know more about the human body and disease. It would be very useful for students who are currently functioning in healthcare or those who plan to enter the allied health workforce. This is an introductory course in pathophysiology; it is expected that students who enroll in the course already have an academic and working knowledge of human physiology.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO4150 - Human Anatomy and Physiology  or ALH5235 - Allied Healthcare Provider Anatomy and Physiology .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5236 Pathophysiology Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5237 - Principles of Phlebotomy

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning an overview of the principles and practice of phlebotomy. As a member of the health care delivery team, the phlebotomist generally works in a clinical laboratory under the supervision of the appropriate technologist. The phlebotomist is primarily responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. The course will emphasize safety, specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture) and specimen processing. Students will learn the basic skills required to collect a blood specimen.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5237 Principles of Phlebotomy Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5238 - Phlebotomy Field Experience

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    This field-based course is designed to provide the necessary clinical experiences to prepare the student for certification as a phlebotomist. As a member of the health care delivery team, the phlebotomist generally works in a clinical laboratory under the supervision of the appropriate technologist. The phlebotomist is primarily responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. The course will emphasize safety, specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture) and specimen processing. Students will demonstrate the basic skills required to collect a blood specimen. The student will demonstrate knowledge of venipuncture, collection equipment, specimen collection, and the ability to collect blood specimens by venipuncture and skin puncture. The clinical rotation consists of 120 documented hours with minimum performance of 100 combined venipuncture and skin punctures and orientation in a full service laboratory.
    Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed ALH5237 - Principles of Phlebotomy . At the start of the course, each student will be required to have a background check completed.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5238 Phlebotomy Field Experience Course Procedure  
  
  
  
  

  • ALH5244 - Introduction to Health Information

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    This course is designed to introduce students to careers in the medical office and an introduction to health information. Students will develop an understanding medical office procedures, prepare medical office documents, understand medical billing and coding practices, and learn skills to prepare for the job search. Stress is placed on confidentiality and on oral and written communication skills.
    Prerequisite(s): Word processing ability

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5244 Introduction To Health Information Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5248 - Medical Transcription Field Work Experience I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The student will apply the training received through classroom and laboratory instruction in an online virtual medical office setting. The student will develop competencies to increase understanding and skills in practical business work and medical transcription while guided by the instructor. The student will complete at least 180 hours of practical fieldwork within the online virtual medical office setting.
    Prerequisite(s): ALH1660 - Medical Transcription  and the student must be accepted into the medical coding certificate and/or AAS degree program.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  
  

  • ALH5250 - Introduction to Public Health

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase his or her knowledge concerning public health, the public health system, and careers in public health. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to define public health, understand and measure health, describe the public health system, describe the interaction of the government and laws with public health, describe public health preparedness and emergency response, and discuss the public health workforce.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5250 Introduction to Public Health Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5251 - ECG Interpretation

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    The purpose of this class is to provide students with the basic principles of electrocardiography and ECG interpretation. It gives students a functional knowledge of the principals of ECG interpretation, to include localization of myocardial infarctions. If you have ever wanted to learn how to interpret ECG tracings, this class is for you.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: Link to document
  

  • ALH5253 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student gain an understanding of legal and ethical issues faced by health care practitioners. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to define ethics, describe contemporary legal and ethical issues in healthcare, and describe patient rights.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5253 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH5339 - Bioethics

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to help the student increase his or her knowledge concerning the many ethical controversies encountered by those who work in the health care field. The student will be able to feel comfortable examining complex issues and making appropriate ethical decisions. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to describe ethical decision making and will analyze health care issues such as confidentiality, euthanasia, distribution of health care, and family planning issues.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH5339 Bioethics Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH6312 - Personal Health and Community Hygiene

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN HSC1020]
    Designed to give the student a working knowledge of fundamental principles of healthful living as applied to the work of the individual, the school, the community, and the various levels of government in promoting health programs. Considerable emphasis is placed on mental health, stimulants and narcotics, dietary disturbances and dangers, glands of internal secretion, parenthood, and communicable diseases.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH6312 Personal Health And Community Hygiene Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH6323 - First Aid & CPR

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Physical Education
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN HSC1040]
    Cause, prevention, and first aid care of life-threatening respiratory and cardiac emergencies and non- life-threatening emergencies for infant, children, and adults as outlined by the American Red Cross. An additional charge will be assessed to the student for an American Red Cross Card.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH6323 First Aid & CPR Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH6391 - Athletic Training Practicum I

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    This course is designed to help the student increase their practical knowledge while pursuing a career in athletic training. The primary purpose in each practicum is increasing knowledge and practicalapplications required of athletic trainers. Students taking this course will receive hands-on experience under the direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). This includes working in the training room and with the college’s intercollegiate athletic teams.
    Prerequisite(s): ALH6395 - Care and Prevention of Athletics Injuries .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH6391 Athletic Training Practicum I Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH6392 - Athletic Training Practicum II

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    This course is designed to help the student increase their practical knowledge while pursuing a career in athletic training. The primary purpose in each practicum is increasing knowledge and practical applications required of athletic trainers. Students taking this course will receive hands-on experience under the direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). This includes working in the training room and with the college’s intercollegiate athletic teams.
    Prerequisite(s): ALH6391 - Athletic Training Practicum I  and ALH6395 - Care and Prevention of Athletics Injuries  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH6392 Athletic Training Practicum II Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH6393 - Athletic Training Practicum III

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    This course is designed to help the student increase their practical knowledge while pursuing a career in athletic training. The primary purpose in each practicum is increasing knowledge and practical applications required of athletic trainers. Students taking this course will receive hands-on experience under the direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). This includes working in the training room and with the college’s intercollegiate athletic teams.
    Prerequisite(s): ALH6392 - Athletic Training Practicum II  and ALH6395 - Care and Prevention of Athletics Injuries .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH6393 Athletic Training Practicum III Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH6394 - Athletic Training Practicum IV

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    This course is designed to help the student increase their practical knowledge while pursuing a career in athletic training. The primary purpose in each practicum is increasing knowledge and practical applications required of athletic trainers. Students taking this course will receive hands-on experience under the direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). This includes working in the training room and with the college’s intercollegiate athletic teams.
    Prerequisite(s): ALH6393 - Athletic Training Practicum III  and ALH6395 - Care and Prevention of Athletics Injuries .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH6394 Athletic Training Practicum IV Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH6395 - Care and Prevention of Athletics Injuries

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed for students in athletic training, personal training, coaching, or physical education. The course will discuss and identify risk factors associated with participation in competitive and recreational athletics. Emphasis will be placed in prevention, first aid, treatment and care of injuries. Furthermore, the inclusion of the athletic training profession in the allied health care field will be analyzed.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH6395 Care and Prevention of Athletics Injuries Course Procedure   
  

  • ALH6396 - Introduction to Exercise Science

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This is a basic course in exercise science, training theory and cardiovascular development. It will provide the knowledge and inspire the understanding of exercise physiology necessary to organize and teach safe, effective physical education, physical fitness, and athletic programs.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH6396 Introduction to Exercise Science Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH6397 - Sport and Exercise Psychology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed for students in the athletic training, personal training, coaching, and physical education programs. Used as an introduction to the field of sport psychology and performance enhancement, this course will cover sport and exercise psychology as well as fundamental techniquesutilized in the field. Furthermore, the course will help prepare the student in understanding the personal development of the athlete.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY6711 - General Psychology  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH6397 Sport and Exercise Psychology Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH6398 - Therapeutic Exercise in Rehabilitation

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed for students in athletic training, personal training, coaching, or physical education. The course will discuss, identify, and provide the knowledge, skills, understanding, and appreciation of the what’s, why’s, and how’s of therapeutic exercise. Moreover, this course will provide students with the basic tools for developing therapeutic exercise and rehabilitative programs for student athletes and patients alike.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH6398 Therapeutic Exercise in Rehabilitation Course Procedure  
  

  • ALH6399 - Aerobic Development for the Cardiovascular System

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is designed to prepare student to accurately assess their current fitness level in a variety of areas of physical fitness. Students will practice interpreting and applying the results of these assessments for the purpose of exercise prescription/programming. Each student will design a training program that increases long-term aerobic development.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ALH6399 Aerobic Development for the Cardiovascular System Course Procedure  

Anthropology/Archaeology
  

  • ANT6911 - Cultural Anthropology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN ANT1010]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    Students will explore the concept of culture as a system of ideas, behaviors, technology, and organization. The focus is on the ways in which humans produce culture in a given environment, so that students gain an understanding of the diverse ways in which humans live.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ANT6911 Cultural Anthropology Course Procedure   
  

  • ANT6912 - Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN ANT2010]
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    An introduction to the basic principles and methodology and of linguistic research as applied by anthropologists to sociocultural questions
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ANT6912 Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology Course Procedure  
  

  • ANT6920 - Introduction to Archaeology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course will introduce students to the theories and methods of archaeology, and to the archaeological record. Students will participate in archaeological fieldwork, as opportunities allow.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ANT6920 Introduction to Archaeology Course Procedure  
  

  • ANT6930 - Biological Anthropology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Students will explore the theories and mechanisms of human origins and development, in order to gain an appreciation of the biological, physical and history unity and diversity of the human family.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ANT6930 Biological Anthropology Course Procedure   

Art
  

  • ART2110 - Active Artist Workshop

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This course is a required course for all students majoring in art and design. It is an opportunity for students to explore artistic voice and better understand the way they see the world. This will be an investigation of past work, cultural, and familial influences. Through field trips, journaling, individual, and group projects, students will actively develop and manipulate their creative voice.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2110 Active Artist Workshop Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2111 - Art Appreciation

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN ART1010]
    Special Funding Identifier: AcceleRate
    This course is designed to develop a personal appreciation of art. By combining a study of concepts and artist’s works, the student should improve one’s judgment and ability to understand art critically. No art background is necessary.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2111 Art Appreciation Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2124 - Foundation Painting I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    A foundation course serving as an introduction and exploration in the basic principles, materials, and skills of oil painting. This course synthesizes studies in observation, proportion, sighting perspective, value, color, and composition. The course is required for art and graphic design majors.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2124 Foundation Painting I Course Procedure  
  
  

  • ART2126 - Foundation Drawing I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN ART1040]
    An introduction and exploration in the basic principles, materials, and skills of freehand drawing. This course synthesizes studies in observation, proportion, sighting perspective, value, color, and composition. The course is required for art and graphic design majors.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2126 Foundation Drawing I Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2127 - Foundation Drawing II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    A continuing exploration in the basic principles, materials, and skills of freehand drawing. This course synthesizes studies in observation, proportion, sighting perspective, value, color, and composition. The course is required for art and graphic design majors.
    Prerequisite(s): ART2126 - Foundation Drawing I  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2127 Foundation Drawing II Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2130 - Foundation Design 2D

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    This foundation studio course will provide a solid background in compositional principles and design vocabulary as they apply to two-dimensional problems. The course will focus on the development of research skills, technical applications, execution skills, perceptual understandings, conceptual ideation, plus visual and verbal communication and presentation skills. Studio activities will be developmental and sequential in nature to foster creative thinking and problem solving skills. This course is required of all art and graphic design majors.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2130 Foundation Design 2D Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2135 - Foundation Design 3D

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This foundation studio course will provide a solid background in compositional principles and design vocabulary as they apply to three-dimensional problems. The course will focus on the development of research skills, technical applications, execution skills, perceptual understandings, conceptual ideation, plus visual and verbal communication and presentation skills. Studio activities will be developmental and sequential in nature to foster creative thinking and problem solving skills. The course is required of all art and graphic design majors.
    Prerequisite(s): ART2130 - Foundation Design 2D  (Foundation Design I).

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2135 Foundation Design 3D Course Procedure   
  

  • ART2139 - Foundation Design Color

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    A continuation of ART 2130  emphasizing the study of color including vocabulary, pigment mixing, color organization and a review of the psychological effects of color as used in visual communication. Instructional process includes lecture, critique and supervised studio practice.
    Prerequisite(s): ART2130 - Foundation Design 2D  (Foundation Design I)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2139 Foundation Design Color Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2140 - Textile And Fibers

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    This is a basic course in textile and fibers, which includes familiarization with tools and methods of weaving and macramé, and a study of fibers, textiles and dyeing. This course is not restricted to art majors.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2140 Textile and Fibers Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2141 - Art History-Prehistoric to Medieval

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN ART1020]
    An in-depth study of the outline and historical significance of world art from Prehistoric times up to the Renaissance in chronological order.

    Note: This course was previously titled Art History I.
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2141 Art History Prehistoric to Medieval Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2142 - Art History-Renaissance to Contemporary

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    Kansas Regents Shared Number: [KRSN ART1030]
    An in-depth study of the outline and historical significance of world art from the Renaissance to the 21st century in chronological order.

    Note: This course was previously titled: Art History II
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2142 Art History Renaissance to Contemporary Course Procedure  
 

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