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2022 - 2023 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.  Click here to link to the current published class schedule listed for a particular semester. 

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, special identifiers next to the course title are identified with (T►) if the course qualifies as a Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Shared Number (KRSN) course or ($) indicating the course qualifies for Special Funding.

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
  • Disability Service Program contact information

 Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer 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 Regents Transfer KS portal provides information on Systemwide Transfer (SWT) courses for Kansas public colleges and universities. Systemwide Transfer courses transfer to any Kansas public institution offering an equivalent course. The decision of lower division courses to count toward upper division credit hours is at the discretion of the receiving institution.

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

(T►) - Symbol identifies Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course


($) - Special Funding Identifier

  • 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.

    NOTE: Courses not listed as KS Excel in CTE Initiative allow High School students in Kansas and Oklahoma to qualify for the AcceleRATE which is a discounted flat-rate tuition amount for dual enrolled high school students. Some of the courses in technical programs fall under the AcceleRATE pricing and do not qualify for the Excel in CTE. 

 
 

Allied Health and Health Care
  

  • ALH6399 - Aerobic Development for the Cardiovascular System

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: 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 (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Social Science Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN ANT1010]
    Description: 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 (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN ANT2010]
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: 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
    Schedule Note: Fall Only
    Description: 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  
  

  • ANT6921 - Archaeology Field School

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: A hands-on course in archaeological field work.  Students will learn archaeological field methods such as controlled excavation, documentation, and artifact processing.

    Course Classification: 1 credit Lecture/1 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None required, however, ANT6920 Introduction to Archaeology is recommended. 

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ANT6921 Archaeology Field School Course Procedure  
  

  • ANT6930 - Biological Anthropology

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Spring Only
    Description: 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
    Description: 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 (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective (Fine Arts)
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN ART1010]
    Description: 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
    Description: 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.

    Course Classification: Studio
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2124 Foundation Painting I Course Procedure  
  
  

  • ART2126 - Foundation Drawing I (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN ART1040]
    Description: 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.

    Course Classification: Studio
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2126 Foundation Drawing I Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2127 - Foundation Drawing II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: 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.

    Course Classification: Studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART2126 - Foundation Drawing I (T►)  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2127 Foundation Drawing II Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2130 - Foundation Design 2D (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN ART1050]
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: 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.

    Course Classification: Studio
    Prerequisite(s): None

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

  • ART2135 - Foundation Design 3D (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN ART2010]
    Description: 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.

    Course Classification: Studio
    Prerequisite(s): ART2130 - Foundation Design 2D (T►)  (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
    Description: 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 (T►)  (Foundation Design I)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2139 Foundation Design Color Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2141 - Art History-Prehistoric to Medieval (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN ART1020]
    Description: 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 (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Humanities Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN ART1030]
    Description: 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  
  

  • ART2150 - Elementary Art Methods

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: This course is for those who plan to go into elementary education. It is a studio course with a hands-on approach designed so that anyone desiring to be a teacher (K-8) can design, implement, and evaluate arts experiences that are developmentally appropriate, meaningful and challenging for all students, that lead to positive learning outcomes and that develop positive attitudes toward artistic explorations and expressions. This course is designed for education majors but is open to all students who wish to learn more about working with art and young children.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed or concurrently enrolled in EDU6211 - Introduction to Teaching Profession (T►) .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2150 Elementary Art Methods Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2155 - Intro to Animation

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: In this course students will learn all aspects of traditional two-dimensional animation, including flipbook, cell, puppet and claymation. This three credit hour standard class will consist of exercises and projects in traditional animation along with history lectures.

    Prerequisite(s): None (ART2126 - Foundation Drawing I (T►)  preferred)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2155 Intro to Animation Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2160 - Problems in Art (Advanced Studio)

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: Advanced individual instruction in area or media of student’s choosing. This course should be used for additional study in an area after all available courses in the area have been completed.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2160 Problems in Art Course Procedure  
  

  • ART2177 - Art Exploration: Learning to Throw on the Potter’s Wheel

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: This course is designed to present basic techniques and allow the student to gain experiences in making ceramic pottery forms using the potter’s wheel. The course is intended for non-art majors and community members at large; however, art majors who have not used the potter’s wheel or wish additional experience may benefit from the course.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: ART2177 Art Exploration: Learning to Throw on the Potter’s Wheel Course Procedure  

Automotive Service Technology
  

  • AMS3117 - Electrical I ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to diagnose, service, and repair automotive electrical/electronic systems, including the diagnosis, service, and repair of the general electrical system, battery, the starting, charging, and lighting systems, gages, warning devices and driver information systems, horn and wiper/washer as well as other electrical/electronic accessories.

    Course Classification: 1 credit Lecture/2 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMS3117 Electrical I Course Procedure  
  

  • AMS3118 - Electrical II ($)

    6 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosis and repair of Electrical/Electronic Systems. Topics presented throughout the course cover complex vehicle multiplexing systems, battery, starting, charging, and lighting systems, as well as driver information systems.

    Course Classification: 2 credit Lecture/4 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): AMS3117 - Electrical I ($)  or equivalent, or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMS3118 Electrical II Course Procedure  
  

  • AMS3127 - Automotive Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Technologies ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: This class is designed to provide an advanced understanding of the dynamics involved in hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles as well as requiring basic competencies in the skills and knowledge necessary to diagnose and repair alternative fuel technology vehicles.

    Prerequisite(s): AMS3117 - Electrical I ($)  and AMS3118 - Electrical II ($) , or passed the equivalent ASE Certification exam in Electrical and Electronic Systems.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMS3127 Automotive Hybrid & Alternative Fuel Technologies Course Procedure  
  

  • AMS3128 - Engine Performance I ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze engine mechanical integrity, analyze fuel system concerns, analyze ignition system concerns, analyze induction system concerns, and analyze exhaust system concerns. Next the students will begin the process of diagnosing and repairing the effected system.

    Course Classification: 1 credit Lecture/2 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMS3128 Engine Performance I Course Procedure   
  

  • AMS3129 - Engine Performance II ($)

    6 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to service fuel system concerns, repair fuel system concerns, service and repair ignition system concerns, service and repair induction systems, service and repair exhaust system concerns.

    Course Classification: 2 credit Lecture/4 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): AMS3128 - Engine Performance I ($)  or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMS3129 Engine Performance II Course Procedure  
  

  • AMS3136 - Suspension/Steering Systems I ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of Suspension and Steering Systems. Topics presented throughout the course cover; steering systems, suspension systems, wheels, tires, and alignment concerns.

    Course Classification: 1 credit Lecture/2 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMS3136 Suspension/Steering Systems I Course Procedure  
  

  • AMS3137 - Automatic Transmissions ($)

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosis and repair of the automatic transmission and transaxle systems. Topics presented throughout the course cover diagnoses, removal, repair, and installation of automatic transmissions and transaxles, both on and off the vehicle, including the disassembly of oil pumps, converters, gear trains, shafts, bushings, cases and friction and reaction units.

    Course Classification: 2 credit Lecture/3 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): AMS 3148  Manual Transmissions - Completed with a “C” or better.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMS3137 Automatic Transmissions I Course Procedure  
  

  • AMS3138 - Suspension/Steering Systems II ($)

    2 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of Suspension and Steering Systems. Topics presented throughout the course cover; steering systems, suspension systems, wheels, tires, and alignment concerns.

    Course Classification: 1 credit Lecture/1 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): AMS3136 - Suspension/Steering Systems I ($)  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMS3138 Suspension/Steering Systems II Course Procedure  
  

  • AMS3148 - Manual Transmissions ($)

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of manual transmission and transaxle systems. Topics presented throughout the course cover diagnoses, removal, repair, and installation of manual transmissions and transaxles.

    Course Classification: 1 credit Lecture/3 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMS3148 Manual Transmissions Course Procedure  
  

  • AMS3149 - Brakes I ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of braking systems. Topics presented throughout the course cover hydraulic systems, drum and disc brakes, power brakes, miscellaneous and related braking systems such as wheel bearings, parking brakes, electrical, etc., and anti-lock brake systems.

    Course Classification: 1 credit Lecture/2 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMS3149 Brakes I Course Procedure  
  

  • AMS3150 - Brakes II ($)

    1 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of anti-lock braking systems. Topics presented throughout the course cover how anti-lock brake systems affect hydraulic systems, drum and disc brakes, power brakes, and emergency stopping.

    Course Classification: 1 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): AMS3149 - Brakes I ($)  or equivalent, or instructor approval.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMS3150 Brakes II Course Procedure  
  

  • AMS3156 - Automotive Engine Repair ($)

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of automotive engine assemblies, as well as general automotive engine systems, cylinder head and valve train systems, engine block assembly, and lubrication and cooling systems.

    Course Classification: 2 credit Lecture/3 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMS3156 Automotive Engine Repair Course Procedure  
  

  • AMS3182 - Heating and Air Conditioning ($)

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Summer only
    Description: This course will enable the student to gain basic understanding and hands on experience utilizing industry standard procedures in the diagnosing and repair of heating and air conditioning systems. Topics presented throughout the course cover all related refrigerant system components, heating, ventilation, and engine cooling systems. Also provides training on refrigerant recovery and handling in accordance with strict federal government guidelines.

    Course Classification: 1 credit Lecture/3 credit Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMS3182 Heating and Air Conditioning Course Procedure  

Aviation Maintenance - General/Power Plant
  

  • AMG3350 - Math & Physics for Aviation

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: In this course, students learn to recognize and apply correct formulas and determine correct application of mathematic formulas. Students will also apply to basic physics formulas as they relate to aviation science, aerodynamics, structures, and flight science. 

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMG3350 Math & Physics for Aviation Course Procedure  
  

  • AMG3351 - Aircraft Drawings & Fluid Lines

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description:
    This course introduces the student to basic aircraft drawings, schematics, and diagrams. Students will learn aircraft drawings to the proficiency required to perform normal aircraft inspection and typical repairs and alterations. For example, interpretation of drawings needed to perform an actual or simulated accomplishment of an airworthiness directive. 

    Prerequisite(s): AMG 3350 - Math and Physics for Aviation (Can be taken concurrently in same semester.)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMG3351 Aircraft Drawings Course Procedure  
  

  • AMG3352 - Basic Electricity for Aviation

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of electricity. Methods of generating alternating and direct current are studied. Students will learn the proper methods of measuring voltage, current, resistance and continuity; calculating capacitance and inductance; and reading and interpreting electrical circuit diagrams, drawings, system schematics (including solid state devices and logic circuits) and associated symbols. Students will also learn how to inspect and service batteries.

    Prerequisite(s): AMG 3350 - Math & Physics for Aviation (Can be taken concurrently in same semester)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMG3352 Basic Electricity for Aviation Course Procedure  
  

  • AMG3353 - Basic Science for Aviation

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to a variety of mechanic skills needed to properly weight and balance an aircraft; recognize aircraft corrosion, craft fluid lines, perform ground operations, operate and safety start, move, and service aircraft or aircraft engines. The course also includes a module focused on human factoring.
     

    Prerequisite(s): AMG 3350 - Math and Physics for Aviation (Can be taken concurrently in same semester)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMG3353 Basic Science for Aviation Course Procedure  
  

  • AMG3354 - Federal Aviation Regulations

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to aircraft standards as it relates to industry regulations. Areas of study will include the Federal Aviation Regulations, maintenance records, forms, aircraft logs, documentation practices, manufactures maintenance publications including manuals, catalogs, and service bulletins, and Federal Aviation Administration publications including airworthiness directives and advisory circulars.

    Prerequisite(s):  AMG 3350 - Math and Physics for Aviation (Can be taken concurrently in same semester)

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMG3354 Federal Aviation Regulations Course Procedure  
  

  • AMG3355 - Materials & Processes for Aviation

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to basic aviation materials and processes used to perform precision measurements, identify and select aircraft hardware and materials, recognize basic heat-treating processes, and determine the proper non-destructive inspection methods and perform those inspections.
     

    Prerequisite(s):
    AMG 3350 - Math and Physics for Aviation (Can be taken concurrently in same semester.)

    Co-requisite(s): AMG3355 Materials & Processes for Aviation Course Procedure  
  

  • AMP3360 - Engine Electrical Systems & Fire Protection

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to inspect, test and replace starters, generators, and land voltage regulators.  Students will also test and inspect the operation of an engine fire detection system. 
     

    Prerequisite(s): Entry is contingent on completion of the FAA General Curriculum: AMG 3350, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354, & 3355. 

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMP3360 Engine Electrical Systems & Fire Protection Course Procedure   
  

  • AMP3361 - Engine Inspection & Instrument Systems

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: In this course, students will learn to perform powerplant conformity and airworthiness inspections, inspect an engine and accessories and determine whether all airworthiness directives are in compliance with FAA and manufacturer’s specifications. Students will also inspect, repair, and replace engine instruments and their associated plumbing or wiring.  
     

    Prerequisite(s): Entry is contingent on completion of the FAA General Curriculum: AMG 3350, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354, & 3355.   

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMP3361 Engine Inspection & Instrument Systems Course Procedure   
  

  • AMP3362 - Fuel Systems & Metering I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to the operating principles of reciprocating and turbine engine fuel systems, fuel metering systems, and their components.  Students will learn to inspect, troubleshoot, and service fuel metering systems, powerplant fuel system components, and assemblies. This course is the first in a two-course series.

    Prerequisite(s): Entry is contingent on completion of the FAA General Curriculum: AMG 3350, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354, & 3355. 

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMP3362 Fuel Systems & Metering I Course Procedure  
  

  • AMP3363 - Fuel Systems & Metering II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to the operating principles of reciprocating and turbine engine fuel systems, fuel metering systems, and their components.  Students will learn to inspect, troubleshoot, and service fuel metering systems and engine fuel systems, this course is the second in a two-course series.

    Prerequisite(s): AMP 3362 Fuel Systems & Metering I with a 70% or better

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMP3363 Fuel Systems & Metering II Course Procedure  
  

  • AMP3364 - Ignition & Starting Systems

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to learn to inspect, test, repair, remove and replace, ignition and starting systems, including magnetos, harnesses, and pneumatic starting systems.
     

    Prerequisite(s): Entry is contingent on completion of the FAA General Curriculum: AMG 3350, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354, & 3355. 

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMP3364 Ignition & Starting Systems Course Procedure  
  

  • AMP3365 - Induction, Cooling & Exhaust Systems I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to the operating principles of engine induction, cooling systems, and their components.  Students will learn to inspect, troubleshoot, and service ice and rain systems, airflow and temperature control systems, air intake and carburetor manifolds, and engine cooling systems. This course is the first in a two-course series.

    Prerequisite(s): Entry is contingent on completion of the FAA General Curriculum: AMG 3350, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354, & 3355. 

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMP3365 Induction, Cooling & Exhaust Systems I Course Procedure  
  

  • AMP3366 - Induction, Cooling & Exhaust Systems II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to the operating principles of engine cooling systems, engine exhaust, and thrust reverser systems, and their components.  Students will learn to inspect, troubleshoot, and service engine cooling systems, engine exhaust and thruster reverser systems. This course is the second in a two-course series.

    Prerequisite(s): AMP 3365 - Induction, Cooling & Exhaust Systems I with a 70% or better.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMP3366 Induction, Cooling & Exhaust Systems II Course Procedure  
  

  • AMP3367 - Lubrication Systems

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course is designed to provide the student with information related to the study of aircraft lubrication systems. Topics for lubrication include safety practices, classification and properties of powerplant lubricants, and lubrication systems and components. The student will learn to inspect, test, repair, overhaul, remove and replace powerplant lubrication system components and assemblies.
     

    Prerequisite(s): Entry is contingent on completion of the FAA General Curriculum: AMG 3350, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354, & 3355. 

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMP3367 Lubrication Systems Course Procedure  
  

  • AMP3368 - Propellers & Fans I

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to propellers, controls, and governors. Emphasis is placed on the working theory of propellers and propeller governors. Other topics include propeller types, pitch change mechanisms, operational controls, propeller synchronizing and ice control systems, balancing propellers, and safe practices. Principles of repair and overhaul are discussed with a focus on outlining which duties are permitted by the technician in the field compared to what must be performed by a certified propeller overhaul facility.  Students also learn to inspect and troubleshoot unducted fan systems. This course is the first in a two-course series.

    Prerequisite(s): Entry is contingent on completion of the FAA General Curriculum: AMG 3350, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354, & 3355. 

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMP3368 Propellers & Fans I Course Procedure  
  

  • AMP3369 - Propellers & Fans II

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to propellers, controls, and governors. Emphasis is placed on the working theory of propellers and propeller governors. Other topics include propeller types, pitch change mechanisms, operational controls, propeller synchronizing and ice control systems, balancing propellers, and safe practices. Principles of repair and overhaul are discussed with a focus on outlining which duties are permitted by the technician in the field compared to what must be performed by a certified propeller overhaul facility. Students also learn to inspect and troubleshoot unducted fan systems. This course is the second in a two-course series.

    Prerequisite(s): AMP 3368 - Propellers & Fans I with a 70% or better.
     

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMP3369 Propellers & Fans II Course Procedure  
  

  • AMP3370 - Reciprocating Engines

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to inspect and repair radial engines as well as overhaul, inspect, service, repair, install troubleshoot and remove reciprocating engines.

    Prerequisite(s): Entry is contingent on completion of the FAA General Curriculum: AMG 3350, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354, & 3355. 

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMP3370 Reciprocating Engines Course Procedure  
  

  • AMP3371 - Turbine Engines & Auxiliary Power

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Scheduled only through Workforce Training Department
    Description: This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of removal and replacement of turbine engines as well as inspection of mounting systems. Procedures used on various types of aircraft and aircraft engines will be discussed as well as safety practices. The course covers safety practices and maintenance practices for proper inspection, troubleshooting, and repair techniques. This course includes information regarding operational theory, inspection, service, and repair of auxiliary power units.

    Prerequisite(s): Entry is contingent on completion of the FAA General Curriculum: AMG 3350, 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354, & 3355. 

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: AMP 3371 Turbine Engines & Auxiliary Power Course Procedure  

Biology
  
  

  • BIO4111 - Principles of Biology (T►)

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BIO1010/1011/1012]
    Description: An introduction to biological concepts included in the General Education Biology Core Competencies. This includes understanding the nature of science, levels of organization, bioenergetics, reproduction, and inheritance, and the mechanisms of change. Laboratory stresses the process of scientific investigation and observation of biological processes.

    Course Classification: 3 cr. Lecture/2 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BIO4111 Principles of Biology Course Procedure  
  

  • BIO4118 - Environmental Biology (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Non-Lab Science Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BIO1041]
    Description: Topics include the relationship of the human species to the environment. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the basic and ecological principles and the ecological crises confronting the human species. Survey studies of bodily, aquatic, and terrestrial ecosystems are included. Aspects of health ecology also are covered in the course.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BIO4118 Environmental Biology Course Procedure  
  

  • BIO4119 - Environmental Biology with Lab (T►)

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BIO1040]
    Description: Topics include the relationship of the human species to the environment. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the basic and ecological principles and the ecological crises confronting the human species Survey studies of bodily, aquatic, and terrestrial ecosystems are included. Aspects of health ecology also are covered in the course. The lab component of the course provides hands on labs, field experiences, and case studies that promote critical thinking about factors affecting the environment.

    Course Classification: 3 cr. Lecture/2 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BIO4119 Environmental Biology with Lab Course Procedure  
  

  • BIO4125 - General Biology I (T►)

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BIO1020/1021/1022]
    Description: A study of the fundamental concepts in cellular and molecular biology, that lead to further studies in the diversity of life. Emphasis in lab is placed on the biological functions that define life, including basic biochemistry, cell and membrane functions, bioenergetics, reproduction and genetics, and phylogeny and evolution.

    Course Classification: 3 cr. Lecture/2 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): Advanced High School Biology class (HS Biology II, A & P, etc.), BIO 4111  Principles of Biology with a “C” or higher, or a science ACT score of 21.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BIO4125 General Biology I Course Procedure  
  

  • BIO4135 - General Biology II (T►)

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BIO1030/1031/1032]
    Description: A study of the fundamental concepts of biology as they apply to levels of organization, from the bacteria through the vertebrates, and ecosystems. Lecture emphasis is on the organization, physiology, and diversity of life as studied through the kingdoms. Laboratory work emphasizes the structural comparison of major kingdoms and phyla.

    Course Classification: 3 cr. Lecture/2 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): Advanced high school Biology class (HS Biology II, A & P, etc., complete BIO4111 - Principles of Biology (T►)  or BIO 4125   - General Biology I with a “C” or higher, or a science ACT score of 21.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BIO4135 General Biology II Course Procedure  
  

  • BIO4148 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (T►)

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BIO2030] NOTE: MUST COMPLETE BIO4148 AND 4149 for Transfer Equivalency
    Description: This course represents the first of an eight (8) credit hour Anatomy and Physiology course and is designed to provide students with a thorough study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The student is expected to enroll in the second half of the course (BIO 4149 ) during the same academic year, and both courses (BIO4148 and BIO 4149 ) must be taken to be equivalent to BIO4150 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (T►) . Lecture and lab studies will include: organization of the body; cells; tissues; membranes and glands; skeletal; muscular; nervous; sensory and endocrine systems.

    Course Classification: 2 cr. Lecture/2 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): The student must complete one of the following, BIO4111 - Principles of Biology (T►) , BIO4110 - Biology Review , or successful completion of a life science lab class within the past five years.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BIO4148 Human Anatomy and Physiology Course Procedure  
  

  • BIO4149 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (T►)

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BIO2030] NOTE: MUST COMPLETE BIO4148 AND BIO4149 for Transfer Equivalency
    Description: This course represents the second of an eight (8) credit hour Anatomy and Physiology course and is designed to provide students with a thorough study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The student is expected to enroll in the first half of the course (BIO 4148 ) during the same academic year, and both courses (BIO 4148  and BIO4149) must be taken to be equivalent to BIO4150 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (T►) . Lecture and lab studies will include: the cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolism, urinary system, electrolyte and acid-base balance and reproductive systems.

    Course Classification: 3 cr. Lecture/2 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): The student must successfully complete BIO4148 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (T►)   OR BIO 4150   - Human Anatomy and Physiology with a “C” or better.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BIO4149 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Course Procedure  
  

  • BIO4150 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (T►)

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BIO2020]
    Description: A detailed study of the structure and function of the human body. Laboratory work includes tissue examination, basic physiological experiments, and structural identification of all organ systems.

    Course Classification: 3 cr. Lecture/2 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): The student must complete one of the following: BIO4111 - Principles of Biology (T►)  with a “C” or higher, pass BIO4110 - Biology Review , or successfully complete a college life science lab class within the past five years.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BIO4150 Human Anatomy and Physiology Course Procedure  
  

  • BIO4155 - Pathophysiology (BIO) ($)

    4 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Non-Lab Science Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: This course is designed for students entering the health professions. It focuses on essential mechanisms of disordered physiological function which produce common diseases. Diseases are presented as examples to explain basic processes and functions, rather than an exhaustive list of diseases and disorders.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 4150  Human Anatomy and Physiology or BIO 4148  Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 4149  Human Anatomy and Physiology II (can be concurrently enrolled) with a “C” or higher.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BIO4155 Pathophysiology Course Procedure  
  

  • BIO4160 - Microbiology (T►)

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BIO2040]
    Description: An introduction to microorganism and their morphology, physiology, genetics and distribution. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of microorganisms to disease and the human immune responses. Techniques involving staining, culturing, identifying, and biochemistry are considered.

    Prerequisite(s): The student must complete one of the following:  BIO4111 - Principles of Biology (T►)  with a “C” or higher,  Pass BIO 4110  - Biology Review, or successful completion of a college life science lab class within the past five years. Suggested CHM4211 - General Chemistry (T►) .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BIO4160 Microbiology Course Procedure  

Business
  

  • BUS1311 - Introduction to Business (T►,$)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BUS1020]
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: A study of various types of business organization and the relationship of business to government and management to labor. Management’s perspective of production, marketing, personnel, finance, and transportation is a constant consideration.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BUS1311 Introduction to Business Course Procedure  
  

  • BUS1315 - Personal Finance (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BUS1010]
    Description: This course is designed for non-business majors as well as for business majors. It is concerned with efficient management of money as a primary requirement for a successful personal life. This course is designed to aid the individual in establishing and maintaining credit, using a budget, safeguarding and investment of savings, and arranging personal insurance.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BUS1315 Personal Finance Course Procedure  
  

  • BUS1330 - Business Mathematics

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: This course deals with the type of mathematics used in business transactions, including managerial, secretarial, and clerical positions. Among the lessons included will be work with decimals, fractions, percentages, calculations of discounts, interest, etc.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BUS1330 Business Mathematics Course Procedure   
  

  • BUS1350 - Business Law (T►,$)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BUS2030]
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: A basic introductory law course covering the legal and social environment within which business operates, including the structure, processes, and procedures of the American legal system. A substantial portion of the course is devoted to contracts.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BUS1350 Business Law Course Procedure  
  

  • BUS1412 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: Starting a business is one of the most challenging projects a person can undertake. Introduction to Entrepreneurship will prepare students for a successful entrepreneurial venture. Students will be exposed to the issues that entrepreneurs face in the business world, as well as the lessons learned from successful and failed business ventures. The course explains the entrepreneurial way of thinking and acting, ways of testing the feasibility of an idea, skills needed, how to raise capital, the means of marketing the product, and how to develop business plan.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BUS1412 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Course Procedure  
  

  • BUS1420 - Introduction to Management (T►,$)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BUS2020]
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: The student will be able to explore the basic management functions of planning and controlling that pertain to the type of business for which the student is preparing to work on a career basis. The basic management theories, function, aspects, or various types of business will be studied.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BUS1420 Introduction to Management Course Procedure  
  

  • BUS1425 - Human Resource Management ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: This course is designed to help students understand the challenges of human resource management and develop the skills needed to manage a business’s most important asset - the staff you lead. Students will explore topics such as recruitment and hiring, supervision and performance evaluation, retention, and negotiations.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BUS1425 Human Resource Management Course Procedure  
  

  • BUS1430 - Introduction to Marketing (T►,$)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN BUS1030]
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: This course discusses the problems of transferring title and in moving goods from producer to consumer, buying, selling, storing, transporting, standardizing, financing, risk bearing, and supplying market information. An intensive study is made of free enterprise and the government’s contribution, retailing, and international marketing. The consumer’s view is held in sharp focus.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: BUS1430 Introduction to Marketing Course Procedure  
  

  • BUS1640 - Business Communications

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Elective
    Description: 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: BUS1640 Business Communications Course Procedure  

Chemistry
  

  • CHM4211 - General Chemistry (T►)

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN CHM1030]
    Description: An introduction to chemistry which includes the study of matter, atoms, molecules, chemical arithmetic, chemical reactions, gas laws, acids and bases, organic chemistry, and laboratory experimentation.

    Course Classification: 3 cr. Lecture/2 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): EBM4405 Elementary Algebra, a higher level Math course with a grade of “C” or better within the past five (5) years, a Math ACT score of 18 or better, or an equivalent assessment score.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CHM4211 General Chemistry Course Procedure  
  

  • CHM4220 - Chemistry I (T►)

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN CHM1010]
    Description: An introduction to inorganic chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, molecular bonding and structure, the periodic table, kinetic theory, changes of state, solutions and concentrations, chemical reactions and oxidation-reduction, and fundamental organic chemistry. This course includes laboratory experimentation.

    Course Classification: 3 cr. Lecture/2 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): CHM4211 - General Chemistry (T►)  or high school Chemistry with a grade of “C” or better within the past five years, and successful completion of College Algebra MTH 4420  or MTH 4421  or a Math ACT score of 21 or better within the past five years or concurrent enrollment in MTH4420 - College Algebra (T►) .

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CHM4220 Chemistry I Course Procedure  
  

  • CHM4230 - Chemistry II (T►)

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN CHM1020]
    Description: A continuation of CHM4220 - Chemistry I (T►) . A presentation of the properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base theory, thermodynamics, coordination chemistry, organic and biochemistry, and electrochemistry. Includes laboratory experimentation.

    Course Classification: 3 cr. Lecture/2 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): CHM4220 - Chemistry I (T►)  and MTH4420 - College Algebra (T►) , with a C or better within the past five years.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CHM4230 Chemistry II Course Procedure  
  

  • CHM4250 - Organic Chemistry I

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: A study of the general principles, nomenclature, structure, and reactivity of organic aliphatic and aromatic compounds. First course in a two-semester sequence. Fulfills the requirements of students who need only one semester of organic chemistry. Includes laboratory experimentation.

    Course Classification: 3 cr. Lecture/2 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): CHM4230 - Chemistry II (T►)  and basic computer skills.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CHM4250 Organic Chemistry I Course Procedure  
  

  • CHM4251 - Organic Chemistry II

    5 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Laboratory Science
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: A continuation of CHM4250 Organic Chemistry I . This course is an introduction to NMR, IR, and mass spectroscopy, synthetic organic chemistry, and compounds of biological interest. This course is for science and pre-professional students and includes laboratory experimentation.

    Course Classification: 3 cr. Lecture/2 cr. Lab
    Prerequisite(s): CHM4250 - Organic Chemistry I  and basic computer skills.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CHM4251 Organic Chemistry II Course Procedure  

Communications
  

  • COM2711 - Public Speaking (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: General Education Core
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN COM1010]
    Description: This course includes fundamentals basic to all good private and public speaking experiences; elements in voice production and improvement, bodily movement, confidence, poise, and understanding of all types of public speeches. Required of all transfer curricula.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: COM2711 Public Speaking Course Procedure   
  

  • COM2725 - Interpersonal Communication (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: General Education Core
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN COM1020]
    Description: This course is designed to improve individual communication skills. By understanding the elements of effective communication, students will be able to create environments that will bring out the best in themselves and others. In addition, students will learn how to better turn ideas and feelings into words, how to listen more effectively, respond more appropriately to what others have said, and most important of all, how to maintain and develop good interpersonal relationships with their family, their peers and fellow workers. Emphasis is placed on small-group activities, interviewing skills and both verbal and non-verbal communication. IPC will fulfill the 3-hour Public Speaking requirement at Cowley College and at some of the four-year universities in the state. However, students should check with their transfer university to verify that this course will fulfill the Speech requirement for their program.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: COM2725 Interpersonal Communication Course Procedure  

Computer Applications
  

  • CAP1516 - Computer Applications (T►)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Computer Literacy
    (T►) Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course: [KRSN CSC1010]
    Description: This course is designed to develop students’ computer literacy and to meet the needs of students in the associate degree programs. Students will be introduced to the operating system, hardware configuration, security threats, and ethical and social standards relative to information and technology. The student will learn from hands-on experiences basic skills in file management utilities, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and graphical presentations in the Windows environment.

    Prerequisite(s): Basic computer skills and keyboarding ability.

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CAP1516 Computer Applications Course Procedure  
  

  • CAP1517 - Advanced Computer Applications

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Computer Literacy
    Description: This course is offered to enhance students’ computer literacy and meet the needs of students in the associate degree and/or certificate programs. The students will learn from hands-on experiences advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheet applications, database management, and graphical presentations in the Windows environment.

    Prerequisite(s): CAP1516 - Computer Applications (T►) , or acceptable prior experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CAP1517 Advanced Computer Applications Course Procedure  
  

  • CAP1722 - Microsoft Word

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Computer Literacy
    Description: This course provides students with an understanding and use of word processing software in a realistic business environment. Topics include preparation of newsletters, letters, mailing labels; creation of outlines, tables, forms, and integration of word processing software with other software programs. This course may be used to prepare for MOS certification.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CAP1722 Microsoft Word Course Procedure  
  

  • CAP1749 - Microsoft Excel

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Computer Literacy
    Schedule Note: Fall only
    Description: This course provides students with an understanding and use of spreadsheet software in a realistic business environment. Topics include: creating and formatting a workbook; working with formulas and functions; creating charts, tables, and PivotTables; managing multiple workbooks; developing an Excel application; consolidating data from various sources; and collaborating on a shared workbook. This course may be used to prepare for a MOS Excel certification exam.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CAP1749 Microsoft Excel Course Procedure  
  

  • CAP1752 - Microsoft Access ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Computer Literacy
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Schedule Note: Spring only
    Description: This course provides students with an understanding and use of database software in a realistic business environment. Topics include: creating and building a database and defining table relationships; maintaining and querying a database; creating forms, reports, and advanced queries; using form tools; sharing, integrating, and analyzing data; using action queries and advanced table relationships; automating tasks with macros; using and writing Visual Basic for Applications code; and managing and securing a database. This course may be used to prepare for a MOS Access certification exam.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CAP1752 Microsoft Access Course Procedure  

Computer Information Systems & Networking
  

  • CIS1715 - Introduction to Computer Science

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Computer Literacy
    Description: An introductory course to give computer science majors an overview of the history, architecture, typical algorithms, and various managerial aspects of computer information systems.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1715 Introduction to Computer Science Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1753 - Android App Development 1 ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: This course will prepare students to code apps for the Android operating system.  The topics will include activities, fragments, intents, UI creation tools, pictures, menus, data storage, content providers, messaging, location-based services, networking, and developing Android services.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1753 Android App Development 1 Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1754 - Android App Development 2 ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: This course will prepare students to code apps with extended features for the Android operating system.  The topics will include local data storage, SQLite database, external databases, content providers, unit testing, audio playback, locations, play services, object oriented programming, and 2D game development.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 1753  Android App Development 1

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1754 Android App Development 2 Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1756 - COMPTIA A+ Essentials ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: This course will prepare students for the hardware portion of the CompTIA A+ certification.  The topics will include computer components, motherboards, processors, memory, power systems, hard drives, storage systems, I/O devices, printers, and basic networking.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1756 CompTIA A+ Essentials Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1757 - COMPTIA A+ Practical Applications ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: This course will prepare students for the supporting software portion of the CompTIA A+ certification.  The topics will include support tools, installing windows, maintaining windows, troubleshooting windows issues/startup, network connection tools, mobile operating systems, security strategies, and virtualization.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1757 Comptia A+ Practical Applications Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1758 - Cyber Security Analyst, CYSA+ ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: This course will prepare students to take the exam for the CompTIA CySA+ certification.  The topics will include various concepts and tools involved in the four domains of the CySA+ certification exam: Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Incident Response, and Security Architecture / Tool Sets.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1758 Cyber Security Analyst, CySA+ Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1762 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: This course will prepare students for the ArcGIS Desktop Entry certification.  The topics will include geodatabases, layers, coordinate systems, table association, georeferencing, spatial adjustment, geocoding, feature geometries, attributes, topology, geoprocessing, table management, and map management.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1762 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1767 - IOS App Development 1 ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: This course will prepare students to code apps for the iOS operating system.  The topics will include learning the Swift programming language, views, view hierarchy, text input, delegation, view controllers, programmatic views, localization, animations, debugging, UITableView, and UITableViewCell.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1767 iOS App Development 1 Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1768 - IOS App Development 2 ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: This course will prepare students to code apps with extended features for the iOS operating system.  The topics will include stack views, UINavigationController, camera, application states, size classes, touch events, UIResponder, UIGestureRecognizer, UIMenuController, web services, collection views, core data and accessibility.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 1767  IOS App Development 1

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1768 iOS App Development 2 Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1858 - Visual Basic Programming ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in Visual Basic.NET. Windows programs will be created using a structured programming approach. Various problems will be solved using Visual Basic.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1858 Visual Basic Programming Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1859 - Virtual Reality Programming ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: This course will prepare students to write basic games in the virtual reality environment.  The topics will include: virtual reality principles, performance, player input, game resources, particle effects, UI elements, audio, graphics to simulate reality, multi-player networking, and publishing a virtual reality game.

     

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1859 Virtual Reality Programming Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1862 - C++ Programming ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in C++. Windows programs will be created using a structured programming approach. Object oriented topics will be covered. Various problems will be solved using C++.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1862 C++ Programming Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1864 - C# Programming ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in C#. Windows programs will be created using a structured programming approach. Various problems will be solved using C#.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1864 C# Programming Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1865 - ASP.NET Programming ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: This course will prepare students to write web applications using the ASP.NET framework.  The topics will include: basic components, web technologies, data controls, server controls, master pages, state conditions, components for accessing data in a database, data sources, security, and deployment.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 1864   C# Programming

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1865 ASP.net Programming Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1868 - Java Programming ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in Java. Applications and applets will be created using a structured programming approach. Object oriented topics will be covered. Various problems will be solved using Java.

    Prerequisite(s): None

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1868 Java Programming Course Procedure  
  

  • CIS1870 - Advanced Java Programming ($)

    3 hour(s)
    Elective Type: Technical Elective
    ($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
    Description: An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in Java. Advanced topics will be covered: Swing to create graphical user interfaces, the model-view-controller, graphics programming, JavaBeans, concepts of security, Java Database Connectivity, servlets, JavaServer pages, RMI, EJBs, JMS, and Jini.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS1868 - Java Programming ($)  

    Course Outcomes/Procedures: CIS1870 Advanced Java Programming Course Procedure  
 

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