BUS-130 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
This course introduces the concept of Entrepreneurship beginning with identifying characteristics of the Entrepreneur, evaluating opportunities, feasibility, financing, and planning for success. Students will also understand the need for a contingency plan as well as an exit strategy. (45-0)

BUS-161 Human Relations
Human Relations is a course designed to improve the student’s ability to function in the workplace.  This class will work on increasing the student’s self-awareness and improving their ability to get along with customers, coworkers, and supervisors

Equivalent to 15-241, BUSN-105

ENG-105 Composition I
Improvement of skills in reading, writing, and listening with an emphasis on expository methods of development and personal experience as supporting material. Students may be requested to use word processors and the Writer’s Workbench analyses programs, the Writer’s Workbench STEPS programs, and the structuring sentences video series. Students must meet minimum competency requirements in writing to receive a grade of C or higher. (45-0) Equivalent to ENGL-104, ENGL-101, 30-101, ENG-102.

ENG-106 Composition II
Prerequisite: ENG-105, Composition I, or ENG-102, Composition & Speech I. Students must have earned a C or higher grade in Composition I or Composition & Speech I before enrolling in Composition II.

A continuation of ENG-105 Composition I, with an emphasis on argumentative and persuasive writing, on research methods, and on language. Students may be requested to use word processors, Writer’s Workbench analyses, Writer’s

Workbench STEPS, and sentence structuring videos. (45-0) Equivalent to ENGL-102, ENGL-105, 30-102, ENG-103.

HSC-120 Medical Terminology I
This course will provide the student with an introduction of basic medical terminology utilizing a programmed, word-building system to learn word parts to construct and analyze new terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. (45-0-0-0) Equivalent to 15-251, HEAL-110

HSC-121 Medical Terminology II
Prerequisite: HSC-120 Medical Terminology I is highly desirable.

This course offers a brief review of basic medical terminology, followed by a systems approach to learning terms associated with anatomical, physiological, and pathological aspects of the body. (45-0-0-0) Equivalent to 15-252, HEAL-111

HSC-173 Nurse Aide Theory
Corequisite: HSC-174, Nurse Aide Clinical.

Entrance Requirements: (1) Must be 16 years or older. (2) Strength and endurance to meet the Iowa Core Performance Standards for Health Care Career Programs, which include skills such as lifting and moving residents. (3) High school diploma or HSED (Note-if you are currently in high school, you must submit a letter of acknowledgment from your high school counselor). (4) Health History Self-Assessment. (5) Current immunization records are required prior to beginning clinical. Immunization requirements include a current TB test, Hepatitis B vaccine, or the signing of a hepatitis B vaccine waiver. (6) A criminal and adult abuse background check must be initiated prior to the start of the class. (7) A clear criminal and adult abuse check will be required prior to enter clinical; the cost is included in the tuition.

The Nurse Aide Course has been revised to meet the training requirements of The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) for aides working in nursing facilities (NF) and skilled nursing facilities (SNF). Emphasis in the course is on the students achieving a basic level of knowledge and demonstrating skills to provide safe, effective resident care. A minimum of 30 hours will be scheduled for a supervised clinical experience will be scheduled, following successful completion of theory. (30-25)

HSC-174 Nurse Aide Clinical
Corequisite: HSC-173, Nurse Aide Theory.

The clinical experience includes 30 hours in a nursing facility. (0-45) Equivalent to CNAS-102, 89-165.

MAT-121 College Algebra
Prerequisite: MAT-102, Intermediate Algebra with a C or better, OR Math ACT score of at least 21, or Compass Algebra score of 76 or better.

This course is intended for students majoring in business, social science, biological sciences, liberal arts, and those mathematics students with insufficient background to begin the study of calculus. The course is a study of various classes of functions, their graphs, and applications. These include linear, polynomial, rational, root, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions. Also included are systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, sequences and series, and the Binomial Theorem. (60-0) Equivalent to MATH-121.

MAT-156 Introduction to Statistics
Prerequisite: MAT-092 Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of C or higher; or a COMPASS Algebra score of at least 76; or an ACT Math score of at least 21.

This course is intended to introduce students to basic statistical concepts. It covers descriptive and inferential statistical methods, probability, hypothesis testing on the mean and proportion, and linear regression. Students are also introduced to technology as it applies to introductory statistical methods. A graphing calculator is required.

MAT-801 Applied Math A
Prerequisite:  COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of at least 49; or ACT math score of at least 16; or MAT-063, Pre-Algebra, with a grade of C or higher.

This course covers essential topics in algebra, including ratio and proportion, as well as unit conversions, and order of operations. (15-0-0-0)

MAT-802 Applied Math B
Prerequisite: COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of at least 49; or ACT math score of at least 16; or MAT-063, Pre-Algebra, with a grade of C or higher. 

This course covers essential topics in algebra, including solving equations and word problems, and basic statistics. 

(15-0-0-0)

MAT-803 Applied Math C
Prerequisite: MAT-801 Applied Math A with a grade of C or higher and MAT-802 Applied Math B with a grade of C or higher, or by permission of the instructor.

This course covers essential topics in algebra, including solving equations and word problems, and basic statistics.

(15-0-0-0)

MAT-804 Applied Math D
Prerequisite: MAT-801 Applied Math A with a grade of C or higher and MAT-802 Applied Math B with a grade of C or higher, or by permission of the instructor.

This course covers essential topics in trigonometry. (15-0-0-0)

WBL-100 Exploring Careers
This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success. (45-0)

WEL-335 Ag & Industry Welding
This is a basic arc/oxy-fuel welding and cutting course. The students will perform introductory skills in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding, oxy-acetylene welding, and oxy-fuel cutting. The student learns safety procedures relating to welding subjects and general shop safety. (15-30-0-0)