Associate Degree Programs

NorthWest Arkansas Community College offers five degree programs: the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree, the Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.), the Associates Degree in General Studies (A.G.S.), and the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a learning-centered institution. Specific learning outcomes have been established in keeping with the college's mission of providing "learning for living." These outcomes describe the general knowledge, skills, and perspectives faculty and students should expect in earning an associate degree.

The Associate of Arts (AA) or the Associate of Science (AS) degree is designed for students who want to transfer to a senior college or university to earn a bachelor's degree. The primary educational outcome associated with this degree matches this purpose. Students are prepared to succeed in a four-year college program.

Associate of Applied Science degrees train students for specific careers. The primary educational outcome associated with this degree relates to this purpose. Students are prepared to enter, continue to work or advance within their fields of study.

As members of a learning community, students should demonstrate professional behavior in their interactions with others and in their approach to academic work. Professionalism is valued by employers and appreciated by all. The development of professionalism is a reflective process that often requires changing behavior. To encourage this process, faculty and staff will model professionalism and establish standards that students are expected to follow.

Learning outcomes for general education

College degrees do more than train and certify vocational skills. NWACC believes that general education is an essential part of all its higher education degree programs. These general education outcomes prepare students to pursue life-long learning. For some of the outcomes, a specific set of courses has been established to help students accomplish them. Other outcomes are not associated with one particular course. For example, there is no single course designated to help students develop higher order thinking skills. These skills will be developed across the curriculum. Whether or not there is a specific curriculum, all of the general education outcomes are addressed to some degree in most courses. For example, students will be expected to write outside of English class or use algebra outside of math class. NWACC faculty have identified the following general education outcomes that communicate what students will gain from their degree.

Students develop higher order thinking skills.

Higher education goes beyond memorization and basic comprehension. Students must be able to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate what they learn. While most first and second year college courses lay a foundation of basic knowledge of the subject matter, students will also be challenged to use their intellect, to think critically, to solve problems and/or to wrestle with complex issues.

Students gain greater awareness of cultural perspectives.

One of the traditional goals of a college education is to expand students' understanding of the world by presenting them with diverse ideas and attitudes. In the pluralistic society in which we live, being aware of cultural perspectives is essential. An important element of this understanding is recognition of one's own culture and the impact it has on one's perspective. Across the curriculum, students will be exposed to different cultural perspectives to enhance their ability to understand and interact with others.

Students can write clear, coherent, well-organized documents, which are substantially free of errors.

Students can read selections at the appropriate level of education and describe the main ideas and supporting details. Students can evaluate written materials objectively.

Students develop effective oral communication skills.

A college graduate should be able to speak effectively. Most NWACC students will develop public speaking skills to inform and persuade others. Some professional program students will focus on interpersonal communication skills essential in performing job-related duties. All students should have opportunities to improve their oral communication skills across the curriculum through class presentations and small group activities.

Students can achieve mathematical literacy.

College graduates should be able to understand and use numerical relationships and basic analysis of data in their roles as consumers, citizens, scholars, and professionals. Graduates should possess the computational, algebraic and quantitative skills necessary to solve problems and evaluate complex situations.

Students can use computers proficiently.

Because of society's increasing use of computer technology, college graduates must be able to use a computer. Employers are expecting computer skills in those they hire. For most students, being proficient means being able to create, update and manipulate word-processing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. Students will able to use e-mail for communication and a browser to navigate the Internet. Other students will gain proficiency in specific computer applications related to their field of study.

Students can employ a variety of sources to locate, evaluate, and use information.

In support of personal, professional, and academic goals, students should be able to recognize a need for information and locate it. They must then be able to evaluate effectively the reliability and relevance of that

information.

Measures of Student Achievement
Students are prepared to work	Employment statistics Employer surveys & Internship evaluations Licensure exams & technical credentials
Students are prepared to transfer	UA transfer study Measures specific to knowledge domains Graduate survey
Students develop higher order thinking skills	CAAP critical thinking test CAAP scientific reasoning test
Students gain greater awareness of cultural perspectives	Graduation survey
Students can write	CAAP writing test CAAP – ACT comparison Comp I & II essay evaluation
Students can read at the appropriate level	CAAP reading test CAAP – ACT comparison Graduate survey
Students can communicate their ideas orally	Graduate Survey
Students can use math	CAAP math test CAAP – ACT comparison Math final exam questions Graduate Survey
Students can use computers proficiently	CISQ 1103 pre and post testing Graduate survey
Students can locate and evaluate information	Graduate survey

The CAAP is the standardized test used for the Arkansas Assessment of General Education (AAGE). It is central to NWACC’s general education assessment. Comparing the NWACC year 2003-04 graduates mean scores to the mean of other Arkansas two-year students and students nationally shows that NWACC students tend to be above average.

CAAP Test	NWACC	Arkansas 2-year	National
Writing	63.2	62.8	62.3
Mathematics	56.3	55.6	56.1
Reading	62.9	61.4	60.4
Critical thinking	61.7	61.4	60.5
Science Reasoning	60.7	59.0	59.0

The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees

The primary learning outcome of the AA and AS is to prepare students to be successful in a four-year degree program. These degrees are composed of a liberal arts and sciences core. The curriculum does not focus on particular vocational skills; instead the aim is to give students a breadth of knowledge, basic analysis, and communication skills necessary to succeed in a variety of situations. The curricula also provide increased knowledge of self and the world from three basic perspectives or domains: Arts & Humanities, Social & Behavioral Science, and Natural Science. Faculty have identified primary learning outcomes associated with each domain.

Arts and Humanities

Courses in this domain explore the aesthetic qualities that define us as human and concepts such as beauty, love, hate, truth, hope, and despair. These are concepts that seem to be unique to the human experience. Students will understand that the arts are essential to what it means to be human. This exploration provides students with a deeper and richer perception of themselves and the world around them. Students will recognize our interconnectedness and broaden their cultural perspective. Arts & Humanities studies also serve to liberate and awaken one’s own creativity.

Natural Science

Studying the natural sciences will acquaint students with the fundamental principles of the natural world and processes used in science to uncover these principles. Students will gain core scientific knowledge appropriate to freshmen and sophomore years and necessary for success in upper division courses. Science is more than a body of knowledge; it is also a process. Students will gain understanding of the scientific method and principles of inquiry. The knowledge and the process both have relevance to everyday life. Students will recognize the implications of science in making choices on personal, community and global issues.

Environmental & Regulatory Science A.A.S. Degree Options and Certificate Programs

The Division of Science & Mathematics offers a technical, competency-based Associate of Applied Science Degree in the field of Environmental Regulatory Science. Option I focuses on safety & health and the management of hazardous materials in the workplace. Option II focuses on the management of environmental resources. Graduates of either option may work for employers that include private industry, consulting firms, and public utilities. Graduates may also work in the area of government agencies such as EPA, OSHA, or the Corps of Engineers. Approximately 80% have been successful within one year of graduation, as defined by employment in the field or seeking further higher education in a related discipline. Secondary skills related to wildlife, data collection, mapping and air & water quality may be acquired. Participation in an internship is encouraged and may be required for graduation. To acquaint students with professional development opportunities occurring within the field, students are encouraged to participate in a minimum of two hours of special topics for selected field-related conference meetings & activities prior to graduation.

Students must demonstrate basic skills and proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics as part of acceptance into this program. Proficiency level may affect the sequence of courses enrolled in, and may also extend the time required to complete the program.

Graduates of option I must have Department of Labor Certifications in HAZWOPER, and OSHA Voluntary Compliance. Graduates of option II must also have the HAZWOPER certification. Both options require at least one certification in sampling and analysis. Students will develop technical skills in governmental regulatory software programs currently utilized by industry. Many of these classes are now available on-line.

Social and Behavioral Science

Courses in this domain look at the world from the perspective of human actions and interactions. This perspective can be studied through examining either current issues or past events. Social and behavioral science studies provide students with insight into the complexities of human behavior and culture. Students will learn the methods of inquiry and critical thinking skills that have been used to answer broad-based questions in this domain. These courses will also increase students’ awareness of cultural differences and openness to new ideas.

Within this domain, students are required to take at least one U. S. History or American Government course. Students should become more informed citizens, better able to apply knowledge of United States History/Government to issues concerning us all.

Some AA/AS degree programs have some additional course requirements that serve particular purposes. Depending on the specific degree you seek, you may have to take courses in one of the following domains:

Associate of Arts Degree Plan

English Composition (Choose 2 classes for 6 hours)

ENGL 1013 Composition I* OR

ENGL 1013H Composition I, Honors

ENGL 1023 Composition II* OR

ENGL 1023H Composition II, Honors*

Fine Arts/Humanities (9 hours)

ENGL 2113 Survey of British Literature I*

ENGL 2123 Survey of British Literature II*

ENGL 2213 Survey of World Literature to 1650 OR

ENGL 2213H Survey of World Literature to 1650 Honors

ENGL 2223 Survey of World Literature from 1650 OR

ENGL 2223H Survey of World Literature from 1650 Honors

ENGL 2313 Survey of American Literature I*

ENGL 2323 Survey of American Literature II*

(Choose 1 Class for 3 hours)

ARHS 1003 Art Appreciation

ART 1033 Introduction to Studio Art

ARHS 2913 Art History I

ARHS 2923 Art History II

COMM 1003 Film Arts*

DRAM 1003 Introduction to Theater

MUSI 1003 Music Appreciation

(To complete the 9 hour requirement, you may choose an additional class from the options above or choose a class from the options below.)

FREN 2003 Intermediate Foreign Language I*

GERM 2003 Intermediate Foreign Language I*

SPAN 2003 Intermediate Foreign Language I*

HUMN 1003 Exploring Humanities

PHIL 2003 Introduction to Philosophy

PHIL 2033 World Religions

PHIL 2103 Introduction to Ethics

PHIL 2203 Logic

Speech/Communication (Choose 1 class for 3 hours)

COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Communications

College Algebra or Above (Choose 1 class for 3 or 4 hours)

MATH 1204 College Algebra

MATH 1103 Survey of College Mathematics

MATH 1213 Plane Trigonometry

MATH 1285 Precalculus

MATH 2043 Survey of Calculus

MATH 2053 Finite Math

MATH 2103 Discrete Math

MATH 2554 Calculus I

MATH 2564 Calculus II

MATH 2574 Calculus III

MATH 2914 Differential Equations

Natural Science (Choose 2 classes for 8 hours)

BIOL 1544 Principles of Biology I

BIOL 1014 General Biology II*

BIOL 1544H Principles of Biology, Honors*

BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I*

BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II*

BIOL 2533 Cell Biology*

MBIO 2014 General Microbiology*

BOTY 1614 Plant Biology

BOTY 2404 Survey of Plant Kingdom*

BOTY 2534 Environmental Biology

CHEM 1024 Basic Chemistry*

CHEM 1054 Chemistry in the Modern World

CHEM 1075 Fundamentals of Chemistry*

CHEM 1104 College Chemistry I*

CHEM 1124 College Chemistry II*

CHEM 2614 Organic Physiological Chemistry*

GEOL 1114 General Geology

GEOL 1134 Environmental Geology

PHSC 2004 Physical Science*

PHSC 1073 Survey of Meteorology

PHYS 1024 Physics & Human Affairs

PHYS 1064 Introduction to Physics

PHYS 2014 College Physics I

PHYS 2034 College Physics II

PHYS 2054 Advanced College Physics I

PHYS 2074 Advanced College Physics II

ANTH 1013 Introduction to Biological Anthropology*

ANTH 1011L Biological Anthropology Lab*

ASTR 2004 Survey of the Universe

HORT 2004 Principles of Horticulture

HORT 1103 Plants in the Home Environment

U.S. History or Government (Choose 1 class for 3 hours)

HIST 2003 History of American People-1877

HIST 2013 History of American People 1877-Present

HIST 2003H History of American People-1877 Honors*

HIST 2013H History of American People 1877 to Present Honors*

PLSC 2003 American Government

Western Civilization (Choose 1 Class for 3 hours)

WCIV 1003 Western Civilization I

WCIV 1013 Western Civilization II

Other Social Science Courses

(Choose 3 classes for 9 hours)

Can select a U.S. History, Western Civilization, or American Government class if not previously taken.

ANTH 1013 Introduction to Biological Anthropology*

ANTH 1011L Biological Anthropology Lab*

ANTH 1023 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

CMJS 2013 Introduction to Criminal Justice

ECON 2013 Macroeconomics

ECON 2023 Microeconomics

GEOG 1003 Physical Geography

GEOG 1123 Human Geography

GEOG 2103 Emerging Nations

GEOG 2203 Developed Nations

PHIL 2103 Introduction to Ethics

PLSC 2203 State & Local Government

PLSC 2803 International Relations*

PSYC 2003 General Psychology

PSYC 2103 Human Growth & Development*

SOCI 2013 General Sociology

SOCI 2033 Social Problems

SOCI 2043 Marriage and Family

Health/Physical Education (2 hours)

2 hours of wellness-based courses such as Health or Physical Education

Computer Based Course (3 hours)

(or demonstration of computer literacy)

*Check catalog for prerequisites/corequisites before enrolling in this class.

Associate of Science Degree Plan

English Composition (Choose 2 classes for 6 hours)

ENGL 1013 Composition I* OR

ENGL 1013H Composition I, Honors*

ENGL 1023 Composition II* OR

ENGL 1023H Composition II, Honors*

Fine Arts/Humanities (Choose 2 classes for 6 hours)

ARHS 1003 Art Appreciation

ART 1033 Introduction to Studio Art

ARHS 2913 Art History I

ARHS 2923 Art History II

COMM 1003 Film Arts*

DRAM 1003 Introduction to Theater

ENGL 2113 Survery of British Literature I*

ENGL 2123 Survey of British Literature II*

ENGL 2213 Survey of World Literature to 1650 OR

ENGL 2213H Survey of World Literature to 1650 Honors

ENGL 2223 Survey of World Literature from 1650 OR

ENGL 2223H Survey of World Literature from 1650 Honors

ENGL 2313 Survey of American Literature I*

ENGL 2323 Survey of American Literature II*

FREN 2003 Intermediate Foreign Language I*

GERM 2003 Intermediate Foreign Language I*

SPAN 2003 Intermediate Foreign Language I*

HUMN 1003 Exploring the Humanities

MUSI 1003 Music Appreciation

PHIL 2003 Introduction to Philosophy

PHIL 2033 World Religions

PHIL 2103 Introduction to Ethics

Speech/Communication (Choose 1 class for 3 hours)

COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Communication

Science & Mathematics (19 hours combined)

College Algebra or Above (3 or 4 hours minimum)

MATH 1204 College Algebra*

MATH 1213 Plane Trigonometry*

MATH 1285 Precalculus*

MATH 2043 Survey of Calculus*

MATH 2053 Finite Math*

MATH 2103 Discrete Math*

MATH 2554 Calculus I*

MATH 2564 Calculus II*

MATH 2574 Calculus III*

MATH 2914 Differential Equations

Natural Science (8 hours minimum to 16 hours standard)

ASTR 2004 Survey of the Universe*

BIOL 1544 Principles of Biology I

BIOL 1014 General Biology II*

BIOL 1544H Principles of Biology I, Honors*

BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I*

BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II*

BIOL 2534 Cell Biology*

MBIO 2014 General Microbiology*

BOTY 1614 Plant Biology

BOTY 2404 Survey of Plant Kingdom*

BOTY 2534 Environmental Biology

CHEM 1024 Basic Chemistry*

CHEM 1054 Chemistry in the Modern World

CHEM 1075 Fundamentals of Chemistry

CHEM 1104 College Chemistry I*

CHEM 1124 College Chemistry II*

ENSC 2003 Environmental Management

ENSC 2001L Environmental Management Lab

ENSC 2204 Introduction to Soil Science

GEOL 1114 General Geology

GEOL 1134 Environmental Geology

PHSC 2004 Physical Science*

PHYS 1024 Physics & Human Affairs

PHYS 1064 Introduction to Physics

PHYS 2014 College Physics I*

PHYS 2034 College Physics II*

PHYS 2054 Advanced College Physics I*

PHYS 2074 Advanced College Physics II*

U.S. History or Government (Choose 1 Class for 3 hours)

HIST 2003 History of American People-1877

HIST 2013 History of American People 1877 to Present

HIST 2003H History of American People-1877 Honors*

HIST 2013H History of American People 1877 to Present - Honors*

PLSC 2003 American Government

Other Social Science Courses

(Choose 2 classes for 6 hours)

Can Select a U.S. History or American Government class in not previously taken.

ANTH 1013 Introduction to Biological Anthropology*

ANTH 1011L Biological Anthropology Lab*

ANTH 1023 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

CMJS 2013 Introduction to Criminal Justice

ECON 2013 Macroeconomics

ECON 2023 Microeconomics

GEOG 1003 Physical Geography

GEOG 1123 Human Geography

GEOG 2103 Emerging Nations

GEOG 2203 Developed Nations

PHIL 2203 Logic

PLSC 2203 State & Local Government

PLSC 2803 International Relations

PSYC 2003 General Psychology

PSYC 2013 Human Growth & Development*

SOCI 2013 General Sociology

SOCI 2033 Social Problems

SOCI 2043 Marriage & Family

WCIV 1003 Western Civilization I

WCIV 1013 Western Civilization II

Life Skills (Choose 1 option for 2-3 hours)

Computer Based Course OR

Demonstration of Computer Literacy OR

Wellness-Based Course (such as health or P.E.)

Associate of Arts in Teaching

The AAT is designed to deliver the first two years of teacher education curriculum leading to licensure with an emphasis in one of the following: (1) middle school math and science, (2) middles school language arts and social science, or (3) early childhood education (program pending approval Summer, 2005). Successful completion of the AAT degree provides efficient transition into teacher education programs leading to teacher licensure. Students must pass the CAAP exam and the Praxis I prior to graduation.

Studies who wish to complete this degree should complete the requirements for the degree plan and should meet the following criteria for graduation:

1. A cumulative GPA of 2.65;

2. a successful score on the Praxis I; and

3. production of a pre-professional portfolio. The exit portfolio should contain the following components:

a. a current resume;

b. the student’s philosophy of education*;

c. a reflective journal that describes the 30-hour field experience*;

d. letters of recommendation;

e. a current transcript;

f. proof of research capability, such as the identification of ten (10) Internet sites that pertain to an educational topic or a teaching field;

g. auxiliary components including copies of state curricular framework, article critiques that review current educational issues from professional sources, and book reviews pertinent to educational issues.*

Students must (1) make application for admission in the Life Development Center and (2) complete application with the program coordinator, Office of Teacher Education.

*required assignments for successful completion of CIED 1001 Introduction to Education.

Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Plan

Common College Core:

English Composition (Choose 2 classes for 6 hours)

ENGL 1013 Composition I* OR

ENGL 1013H Composition I, Honors* AND

ENGL 1023 Composition II* OR

ENGL 1023H Composition II, Honors*

Mathematics

MATH 1204 College Algebra*

Science (Choose 8 hours)

BIOL 1544 Principles of Biology I* OR

BIOL 1544H Principles of Biology I, Honors*

PHYS 1034 Physics for Elementary Teachers OR

PHSC 2004 Introduction to Physical Science

Fine Arts/Humanities (Choose 6 hours from below)

ENGL 2213 Survey of World Literature to 1650 OR

ENGL 2213H Survey of World Literature to 1650 Honors

ENGL 2223 Survey of World Literature from 1650 OR

ENGL 2223H Survey of World Literature from 1650 Honors

ARHS 1003 Art Appreciation* OR

MUSI 1003 Music Appreciation*

Communications (Choose 1 class for 3 hours)

COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Communications

Social Science (Choose 3 class for 9 hours)

PLSC 2003 American National Government*

WCIV 1003 Western Civilization I* OR

WCIV 1013 Western Civilization II*

HIST 2003 History of American People-1877*

HIST 2013 History of American People-1877 to Present* OR

HIST 2003H History of American People - Honors*

HIST 2003H History of American People 1877 to Present – Honors*

State Minimum Core Sub-total 36 hours

Education

CIED 1001 Practicum, Introduction to Education*

CIED 1002 Introduction to Education*

ETEC 2003 Educational Technology (K-12 Computing Skills)

Total Common Core 42 hours

Specialization Tracks

Associate of Arts in Teaching Middle School Mathematics/Science

Mathematics (Choose 1 class for 3-4 hours)

College Trig, PreCalculus, Survey of Calculus OR higher

MATH 1213 Plane Trigonometry

MATH 1285 Pre-Calculus

MATH 2043 Survey of Calculus

Math for Teachers 6 hours

MATH 2213 Math Structures I

MATH 2223 Math Structures II

Science (Choose 1 class)

GEOG 1103 Physical Geography

GEOG 1123 Human Geography

GEOL 1114 General Geology

GEOL 1134 Environmental Geology

PHSC 1073 Survey to Meteorology

PHYS 1034 Physics for Elementary Teachers OR

PHSC 2004 Introduction to Physical Science

Social Science (6 hours)

HIST 2053 History of Arkansas

PSYC 2003 General Psychology

Total hours for AAT Math/Science 60-63 hours

Associate of Arts in Teaching Middle School Mathematics/Science

Language Arts/Social Sciences

Language Arts (9 hours)

ENGL 2223 Survey of World Literature from 1650

ENGL 2313 Survey of American Literature I

ENGL 2323 Survey of American Literature II

Social and Behavioral Science (9 hours)

WCIV 1013 Western Civilization II

HIST 2013 History of American People 1877 to Present

PSYC 2003 General Psychology

Geography (3 hours)

GEOG 1003 Physical Geography OR

GEOG 1123 Human Geography OR

GEOG 2203 Developed Nations

Total Hours for AAT Language Arts/Social Science 63 hours

Associate of Arts in Teaching P-4

Mathematics (6 hours)

MATH 2213 Math Structures I

MATH 2223 Math Structures II

Geography (3 hours)

GEOG 1003 Physical Geography OR

GEOG 1123 Human Geography OR

GEOG 2203 Developed Nations

P-4 Preparation

HLSC 1002 Wellness Concepts

CHED 2003 Child Development

Directed Elective

CHED 1003 Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Social Science (6 hours)

HIST 2053 History of Arkansas

PSYC 2003 General Psychology

Total Hours for AAT P-4 63 hours

*Music Appreciation does not meet UofA BSE requirements

*Check the College Catalog for Prerequisites/Co-requisites

Non-Traditional Licensure Program (NTL)

The NTL program, which is designed for potential public school teachers who have at least a 4 year college degree, is held each year on the NWACC campus. The program is directed by the Arkansas Department of Education. For information concerning this program, contact the Dean of Education at 479-619-4149 or 479-619-4148.

Associate Degree in General Studies

This degree program is designed to allow an individual course of study for students to meet personal employment or enrichment goals. The AGS includes transfer courses, technical courses or a combination of both types. The degree will include 18-19 hours of general education core courses. The remaining courses (41-42 hours) will be selected in conjunction with an advisor. Students will need to demonstrate mastery of skills and knowledge (14-16 hours) in at least one specific area or discipline. The courses in the specific area or discipline must be approved by an advisor teaching in that specific area or discipline.

Associate General Studies Degree Plan

General Studies Core Courses

English Composition (Choose 2 classes for 6 hours)

ENGL 1013 Composition I OR

ENGL 1013H Composition I, Honors AND

ENGL 1023 Composition II OR

ENGL 1023H Composition II, Honors OR

ENGL 2013 Technical Writing

Communications (Select one for 3 hours)

COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Communication

COMM 2303 Public Speaking

COMM 2323 Interpersonal Communications

COMM 2503 Small Group Communications

OSIM 1103 Business Communications

Social/Behavioral Science (3 hours)

XXXX XXX3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective

Math (3-4 hours)

Any COLLEGE LEVEL math course

Demonstration of Computer Proficiency (3 hours)

CISQ 1103 Introduction of Computer Information Systems

ETEC 2003 Educational Technology

Demonstrate Computer Competency by passing an exam

Total Required General Studies Core 18-19 hours

General and Technical Studies Electives 41-42 hours of which 14-16 hours must be in a specific area or discipline and approve by an advisor in that area or discipline.

Total Hours Required 60 hours

AGS Disclaimer

While many of the required courses could transfer, this degree is designed for the student who does not necessarily intend to transfer to a baccalaureate granting institution.

Degree Options

NWACC offers several options for transfer degrees depending primarily on the type of college to which the student intends to transfer. The table on the following page compares the credit hour requirements (minimum) for each degree and provides the learning outcomes for each distribution area. Please note the specific types of courses required within each knowledge domain are usually designated by the major and the particular transfer institution. Students should refer to more specific transfer information provided in other sections of this catalog, the degree sheets, and guidance from the transfer institution. NWACC advisors are available to help with course selection. Students interested in pursuing a baccalaureate education degree will take either the AA or AS track depending on the type of education degree they want to earn at the transfer institution.

Within these degree options, students are required by Arkansas law to take the State Minimum Core Required for Baccalaureate Degree. These require courses totaling 35 semester hours, are distributed as follows:

English Composition 6

Speech Communication 0-3

College Algebra or higher 3

Laboratory Science 8

Fine Arts/Humanities Survey 6-9

U.S. History or American Government 3

Social Sciences 6-9

The following updated list of NWACC courses was approved February 2004 by ADHE to meet this 35-hour core requirement:

English Composition

ENGL 1013 Composition I OR 3

ENGL 1013H Composition I, Honors 3

ENGL 1023 Composition II OR 3

ENGL 1023H Composition II, Honors 3

Speech/Communications

COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Communication 3

College Level Math

MATH 1204 College Algebra 4

MATH 1213 Plane Trigonometry 3

MATH 1285 Pre-Calculus 5

MATH 2043 Survey of Calculus 3

MATH 2053 Finite Mathematics 3

MATH 2554 Calculus I 4

MATH 2564 Calculus II 4

MATH 2574 Calculus III 4

MATH 2103 Discrete Math 3

MATH 2914 Differential Equations 4

Science with lab

ASTR 2004 Survey of the Universe 4

BIOL 1544 Principles of Biology I 4

BIOL 1014 General Biology II 4

BIOL 1544H Principles of Biology I Honors 4

BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

MBIO 2014 Microbiology 4

BOTY 1614 Plant Biology 4

BOTY 2404 Survey of the Plant Kingdom 4

BOTY 2534 Environmental Biology 4

CHEM 1024 Basic Chemistry 4

CHEM 1054 Chemistry and the Modern World 4

CHEM 1075 Fundamentals of Chemistry 5

CHEM 1104 College Chemistry I 4

CHEM 1124 College Chemistry II 4

GEOL 1114 General Geology 4

GEOL 1134 Environmental Geology 4

PHSC 2004 Intro to Physical Science 4

PHYS 1024 Physics & Human Affairs 4

PHYS 1064 Introduction to Physics 4

PHYS 2014 College Physics I 4

PHYS 2034 College Physics II 4

PHYS 2054 Advanced College Physics I 4

PHYS 2074 Advanced College Physics II 4

U.S. History or Government

HIST 2003 History of American People to 1877 3

HIST 2013 History of American People 1877 to Present 3

HIST 2003H History of American People to 1877, Honors 3

HIST 2013H Hist. Amer. People 1877 to Present, Honors 3

PLSC 2003 American Government 3

Social Science Courses

ANTH 1013/11 Intro. to Biological Anthropology 3

ANTH 1011 Intro. to Biological Anthropology Lab 1

ANTH 1023 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3

CMJS 2013 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3

ECON 2013 Macroeconomics 3

ECOM 2023 Microeconomics 3

GEOG 1003 Physical Geography 3

GEOG 1123 Human Geography 3

GEOG 2103 Emerging Nations 3

GEOG 2203 Developing Nations 3

WCIV 1003 Western Civilization I 3

WCIV 1013 Western Civilization II 3

PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3

PSYC 2103 Human Growth & Development 3

SOCI 2013 General Sociology 3

SOCI 2033 Social Problems 3

SOCI 2043 Marriage and Family 3

*HIST 2003 History of American People to 1877 3

*HIST 2013 History of American People 1877 to Present 3

*PLSC 2003 American National Government 3

PLSC 2203 State and Local Government 3

PLSC 2803 International Relations 3

*If not selected to meet U.S. History/Government requirement.

Fine Arts / Humanities

ENGL 2113 Survey of British Literature to Romanticism 3

ENGL 2123 Survey of British Literature from Romanticism 3

ENGL 2313 Survey of American Literature to Civil War 3

ENGL 2323 Survey of American Literature from Civil War 3

ENGL 2213 Survey of World Literature to 1650 OR 3

ENGL 2213H Survey of World Literature to 1650 Honors

ENGL 2223 Survey of World Literature from 1650 OR 3

ENGL 2223H Survey of World Literature to 1650 Honors

DRAM 1013 Introduction to Theatre 3

COMM 1003 Film Arts 3

ARHS 1003 Art Appreciation 3

ART 1033 Introduction to Studio Art 3

ARHS 2913 Art History I 3

ARHS 2923 Art History II 3

MUSI 1003 Music Appreciation 3

HUMN 1003 Exploring The Humanities 3

PHIL 2003 Introduction to Philosophy 3

PHIL 2033 World Religions 3

PHIL 2103 Introduction to Ethics 3

PHIL 2203 Introduction to Logic 3

Transferring for a Bachelor’s degree program

The Bachelors degree is the credential most often associated with a college education. Bachelor’s degrees consist of approximately 120 semester credit hours which include general education courses (math, writing, speech, etc.), survey courses that provide a breadth of knowledge, and specific courses that provide depth of knowledge in a particular major. At NWACC, we offer courses and degrees that allow students to transfer into bachelors programs by offering the general education and survey courses (often referred to as the “core” courses).

NWACC does not offer any upper division courses so we offer no true “majors”. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees described above consist of just over 60 credit hours of “transfer” courses. A transfer course may count as a requirement or as an elective credit in a particular bachelor’s program. How the courses transfer depends on the college and the major. NWACC has prepared almost 250 transfer program-to-program guides to assist students in choosing NWACC courses that will transfer to specific bachelors programs in the region. The guides are comprised of general education and survey courses traditionally taken during the first two years of college. Most, but not all of the transfer guides lead to earning an Associate degree at NWACC. Following these guides helps assure that the NWACC courses taken will transfer and meet the requirements of a particular degree offered at a particular college. You are not limited to the special transfer guides. Advisors can help you select the freshman and sophomore level courses to transfer to almost any program. The Learner Development Center can provide the most current advice and listing of transfer guides or you may access transfer information at http://www.nwacc.edu/LDC/transferservices/programtoprogram.php. Associate of Applied Science degrees are not designed for transfer to a four-year university; however, there are a few exceptions. See an academic advisor for details.

Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration to Walton College of Business

The College offers this Associate of Science degree option in Business Administration for those students wishing to complete the first two years of the baccalaureate program as offered by the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. This new plan reflects a process-oriented curriculum that began Fall 2003. New A.S. degree in Business students should begin this plan for a smoother transfer to the U of A. Please see the division dean or Business Department faculty if you have questions. Courses should be completed in the listed sequence along with prerequisites. Please check the catalog for prerequisite courses before enrolling in classes designated with an asterisk(*).

English Composition 6 hours

ENGL 1013 English Composition I* OR 3

ENGL 1013H English Composition I Honors* 3

ENGL 1023 English Composition II* OR 3

ENGL 1023H English Composition II Honors* 3

Fine Arts/Humanities 6 hours

(Choose 2 of the following classes for 6 hours)

ENGL 2113 Survey of British Literature I* 3

ENGL 2123 Survey of British Literature II* 3

ENGL 2213 Survey of World Literature to 1650* 3

ENGL 2223 Survey of World Literature from 1650* 3

ENGL 2313 Survey of American Lit to Civil War* 3

ENGL 2323 Survey of American Lit since Civil War* 3

ARHS 1003 Art Appreciation 3

ART 1003 Introduction to Studio Art 3

COMM 1003 Film Arts* 3

DRAM 1003 Introduction to Theater 3

GERM 2003 Intermediate German I* 3

SPAN 2003 Intermediate Spanish I* 3

FREN 2003 Intermediate French I* 3

HUMN 1003 Exploring the Humanities 3

MUSI 1003 Music Appreciation 3

PHIL 2003 Introduction to Philosophy 3

Speech/Communication 3 hours

COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Communications 3

Mathematics (Prerequisites: College Algebra) 6 hours

MATH 2043 Survey of Calculus* 3

MATH 2053 Finite Math* 3

Natural Science 8 hours

(Choose 2 of the following classes for 8 hours)

ASTR 2004 Survey of Universe 4

BIOL 1544 Principles of Biology I 4

BIOL 1014 General Biology II* 4

BIOL 1544H Principles of Biology I, Honors 4

BIOL 1014H General Biology II*, Honors 4

MBIO 2014 General Microbiology 4

BOTY 1614 Plant Biology 4

BOTY 2404 Survey of Plant Kingdom* 4

CHEM 1024 Basic Chemistry* 4

CHEM 1054 Chemistry in the Modern World 4

CHEM 1104 College Chemistry I* 4

CHEM 1124 College Chemistry II* 4

GEOL 1114 General Geology 4

GEOL 1134 Environmental Geology 4

PHYS 1024 Physics and Human Affairs 4

PHYS 2014 College Physics I* 4

PHYS 2034 College Physics II* 4

PHYS 2054 Advanced College Physics I* 4

PHYS 2074 Advanced College Physics II* 4

U.S. History or Government 3 hours

(Choose 1 of the following classes for 3 hours)

HIST 2003 History of American People-1877 3

HIST 2003H History of American People-1877, Honors 3

HIST 2013 History of American People-1877 to Present 3

HIST 2013H History of American People-1877 to Present, Honors 3

PLSC 2003 American National Government 3

Business Core 27 hours

BUTR 1023 Business Foundations* 3

BUTR 1033 Data Analysis and Interpretation* 3

BLAW 2013 Legal Environment of Business I 3

BUTR 2013 Markets and Consumers* 3

BUTR 2023 Production and Delivery of Goods & Services* 3

BUTR 2033 Acquisition and Mgmt of Human Capital* 3

BUTR 2043 Acquisition and Mgmt of Financial Resources* 3

ECON 2013 Macroeconomics 3

ECON 2023 Microeconomics 3

Business Social Science 3 hours

(Choose 1 of the following classes for 3 hours)

PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3

SOCI 2013 General Sociology 3

SOCI 2033 Social Problems 3

Computer Proficiency 3 hours

(Can demonstrate computer proficiency by testing or enrollment in course below)

CISQ 1103 Introduction to Computer Information 3

Total Hours 65

(*Check the Catalog for Prerequisites/Corequisites before enrollment in this class)

15 Credit Hours are required in residence at NWACC to graduate.

Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration

(General Transfer)

The College offers this Associate of Science degree option in Business Administration for those students wishing to complete the first two years of the baccalaureate program at this institution. This degree plan allows the student to complete the basic general education and pre-business degree program requirements. Students desiring to transfer to other four-year institutions as a business major should coordinate their plans with the senior institution and a local academic advisor.

English Composition 6 hours

(Choose 2 classes for 6 hours)

ENGL 1013 English Composition I* OR 3

ENGL 1013H English Composition I Honors* 3

ENGL 1023 English Composition II* OR 3

ENGL 1023H English Composition II Honors* 3

Fine Arts/Humanities 6 hours

(Choose 1 of the following classes for 3 hours)

ENGL 2113 Survey of British Literature I* 3

ENGL 2123 Survey of British Literature II* 3

ENGL 2213 Survey of World Literature to 1650* 3

ENGL 2223 Survey of World Literature from 1650* 3

ENGL 2313 Survey of American Lit to Civil War* 3

ENGL 2323 Survey of American Lit since Civil War* 3

(Choose 1 of the following classes for 3 hours)

ARHS 1003 Art Appreciation 3

ART 1003 Introduction to Studio Art 3

COMM 1003 Film Arts* 3

DRAM 1003 Introduction to Theater 3

GERM 2003 Intermediate German I* 3

SPAN 2003 Intermediate Spanish I* 3

FREN 2003 Intermediate French I* 3

HUMN 1003 Exploring the Humanities 3

MUSI 1003 Music Appreciation 3

PHIL 2003 Introduction to Philosophy 3

Speech/Communication 3 hours

COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Communications 3

Mathematics (Prerequisites: College Algebra) 6 hours

MATH 2043 Survey of Calculus* 3

MATH 2053 Finite Math* 3

Natural Science 8 hours

(Choose 2 of the following classes for 8 hours)

ASTR 2004 Survey of Universe 4

BIOL 1544 Principles of Biology I 4

BIOL 1544H Principles of Biology I, Honors 4

BIOL 1014 General Biology II* 4

BIOL 1014H General Biology II*, Honors 4

MBIO 2014 General Microbiology 4

BOTY 1614 Plant Biology 4

BOTY 2404 Survey of Plant Kingdom* 4

CHEM 1024 Basic Chemistry* 4

CHEM 1054 Chemistry in the Modern World 4

CHEM 1074 Fundamentals of Chemistry 4

CHEM 1104 College Chemistry I* 4

CHEM 1124 College Chemistry II* 4

GEOL 1114 General Geology 4

GEOL 1134 Environmental Geology 4

PHYS 1024 Physics and Human Affairs 4

PHYS 2014 College Physics I* 4

PHYS 2034 College Physics II* 4

PHYS 2054 Advanced College Physics I* 4

PHYS 2074 Advanced College Physics II* 4

U.S. History or Government 3 hours

(Choose 1 of the following classes for 3 hours)

HIST 2003 History of American People-1877 3

HIST 2003H History of American People-1877, Honors* 3

HIST 2013 History of American People-1877 to Present 3

HIST 2013H History of American People-1877 to Present, Honors* 3

PLSC 2003 American National Government 3

Other Social Science Courses 3 hours

(Choose 1 of the following classes for 3 hours)

Can select a U.S. History or American National Government class,

if not previously taken.

ANTH 1023 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3

GEOG 1123 Human Geography 3

SOCI 2013 General Sociology 3

SOCI 2033 Social Problems 3

WCIV 1003 Western Civilization I 3

WCIV 1013 Western Civilization II 3

Business Core 21 hours

ACCT 2013 Principles of Accounting I 3

ACCT 2023 Principles of Accounting II 3

BLAW 2013 Legal Environment of Business I 3

BUTR 1033 Data Analysis & Interpretation 3

ECON 2013 Macroeconomics 3

ECON 2023 Microeconomics 3

CISQ 1103 Introduction to Computer Information 3

Electives 6 hours

XXXX XXX3 Elective 3

XXXX XXX3 Elective 3

Students may count College Algebra for elective credit. Additional recommended electives include General Psychology and /or an Intermediate Foreign Language course.

*Check the College Catalog for Prerequisites/Corequisites before enrolling in this class.

Total Hours 62

15 Credit Hours are required in residence at NWACC to graduate.

Pre-Health Professions Coursework

The following courses do not result in a degree from NWACC. Completion of prerequisite courses will prepare students for application to the following programs. Completion of prerequisite courses does not guarantee acceptance into these programs.

Additional information for these programs is available in the Learner Development Center or visit http://www.nwacc.edu/LDC/trasferservices/Pre-professionalAlliedHealth.php. Detailed course guides are available with professional program admittance information.

It is important to always consult with the school you plan to attend. NWACC may not have been notified of curriculum changes and requirements.

Medical Technology

University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Little Rock: University Partner

See: http://www.nwacc.edu/LDC/transferservices/UniversityPartners.php: 1-800-981-4427

Program Prerequisites:

COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Comm 3 hrs

ENGL 1013 Composition I 3 hrs

ENGL 1023 Composition II 3 hrs

WCIV 1003 Western Civilization I 3 hrs

WCIV 1013 Western Civilization II 3 hrs

BIOL 1544 Principles of Biology 4 hrs

BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 hrs

BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II OR 4 hrs

BIOL 1014 General Biology II

CHEM 1104 College Chemistry I 4 hrs

CHEM 1124 College Chemistry II 4 hrs

BIOL 2533 Cell Biology 4 hrs

(optional; elective at UAMS)

MBIO 2014 Microbiology 4 hrs

(must be current)

MATH 1204 College Algebra OR 4 hrs

(higher level math)

CISQ 1103 Intro. To Comp. Info 3 hrs

(elective at UAMS; required for AS)

*Fine Arts/Humanities 6 hrs

(3 credits from each of the two depts.)

*American History/Government 3 hrs

*Social Sciences Courses 6 hrs

Radiologic Technology

UAMS/AHEC-NW, Fayetteville, AR

This is a competitive program that requires an application and acceptance in order to transfer. Students may complete 33 credit hours of general education requirements at NWACC and apply for transfer to the UAMS/AHEC-NW Radiologic Technology Program in Fayetteville for the professional courses (60 credit hours) required in the program. For information and application, contact (479) 521-8269.

Program Requirements:

MATH 1024 College Algebra 4 hrs

BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 hrs

BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 hrs

ENGL 1013 English Composition I 3 hrs

ENGL 1023 English Composition II 3 hrs

PLSC 2003 American National Govt. OR 3 hrs

HIST 2003 Hist of Amer People 1877 OR

HIST 2013 Hist of Amer People from 1877

PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3 hrs

SOCI 2013 General Sociology 3 hrs

COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Comm 3 hrs

CISQ 1103 Introduction to Comp Info 3 hrs

*Additional requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree are required.

See an advisor in the LDC.

Dental Hygiene

University of Arkansas, Fort Smith

Students can prepare for application to the program by taking general education courses (the curriculum is subject to change). Students will need to contact (479) 788-7840 for the latest information on the curriculum, general education requirements, and selection criteria. This is a competitive program. A suggested list of courses would include the following:

ENGL 1013 English Composition 3 hrs

ENGL 2013 Technical Writing 3 hrs

MATH 1204 College Algebra 4 hrs

MBIO 2014 General Microbiology 4 hrs

BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 hrs

BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 hrs

CHEM 1024 Basic Chemistry 4 hrs

PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3 hrs

CISQ 1103 Intro to Comp Info 3 hrs

Missouri Southern State University, Joplin

Students interested in applying for admission to the Dental Hygiene Program Should contact the Department of Dental Hygiene at (417) 625-9709 or visit their website at www.mssc.edu/dentalhyg. This is a competitive program. Articulated prerequisites to be complete at NWACC prior to application into the professional program are:

BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 hrs

BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 hrs

ENGL 1013 English Composition I 3 hrs

CHEM 1024 Basic Chemistry 4 hrs

MBIO 2014 General Microbiology 4 hrs

PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3 hrs

SOCI 2013 General Sociology 3 hrs

HIST 2003 History of American People 3 hrs

HIST 2013 History of American People 3 hrs

COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Comm 3 hrs

HLSC 1002 Wellness 3 hrs

One hour of physical education course

PLSC 2003 American National Govt. 3 hrs

Fine Arts Course 3 hrs

University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Little Rock

Contact the Department of Dental Hygiene at (501) 686-5733. This is a competitive program. For students pursuing the AS degree at UAMS, the following core courses from NWACC are required.

CHEM 1024 Basic Chemistry 4 hrs

BIOL 1544 Principles of Biology 4 hrs

MATH 1204 College Algebra 4 hrs

CISQ 1103 Introduction to Computer 3 hrs

HIST 2003 American History OR 3 hrs

PLSC 2003 American National Govt. 3 hrs

MBIO 2014 General Microbiology 4 hrs

ENGL 1013 English Composition I 3 hrs

ENGL 1023 English Composition II 3 hrs

PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3 hrs

SOCI 2013 General Sociology 3 hrs

COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Comm 3 hrs

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

University of Arkansas Medical Sciences/AHEC - Fayetteville, Arkansas

For the latest information, call (501) 686-6510. All courses must be completed with a “C” or better. Admittance is very competitive. See an advisor.

ENGL 1013 English Composition I 3 hrs

ENGL 1023 English Composition II 3 hrs

Fine Arts/Humanities (3 hours for each) 6 hrs

COMM 1313 Fund. Of Communications 3 hrs

MATH 1204 or higher

BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 hrs

BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 hrs

PHYS 1064 Introduction to Physics 4 hrs

HIST 2003/2013 American History OR 3 hrs

PLSC 2003 American National Govt.

PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3 hrs

SOCI 2013 General Sociology 3 hrs

CISQ 1103 Intro. To Comp. Info 3 hrs

10 hrs of electives

*MATH 1204, BIOL 2214/2224, and CISQ 1103 must be current within 7 years

University Partnerships with NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bachelor degrees offered on the NWACC campus

NorthWest Arkansas Community College, through partnerships with two universities, offers three bachelor’s degrees on campus.

1. Bachelor of Science in Education degree from the University of Arkansas

BSE in Elementary Education

(Pre-K thru 4th grade)

Earn an Associate of Science degree from NWACC

Apply and be accepted to U of A College of Education and Health Professions

Take U of A classes on NWACC campus taught by U of A faculty

Finally, earn your BSE and be recommended for licensure

2.Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas

BSBA in General Business

Complete an Associate’s of Science (WCOB) Degree (or equivalent) in Business -Satisfy all upper division course prerequisites

Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.50

Apply and be accepted to the U of A Walton College of Business

Take U of A classes on NWACC campus

3. Bachelor of Science degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

BS in Medical Technology

Earn an Associate of Science degree from NWACC

Apply and be accepted to UAMS College of Health Related Professions

Take classes using CDs and NWACC laboratory classes

Final year of internships at local hospitals

Earn your BS in Medical Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degrees

The A.A.S. degree is a vocational-oriented degree whose outcome is to prepare students to enter and advance in their field of study. The curriculum will provide the specific knowledge, skills, and perspectives for students to attain that outcome. While the primary aim is to prepare students for work, each degree program has at least 15 credit hours of general education, including 6 hours of English, 3 hours of college-level math, 3 hours of social science, and a 3-hour computer-based course. The number of professional and general education courses varies by degree. The minimum general education requirements for an A.A.S. degree are listed below:

The College offers Associate of Applied Science degrees in 26 different career areas. Various departments in the college offer these degrees. Find more detailed information about each degree’s course requirements by going to the department or division section of the catalog.

Business and Computer Information Division

Business Management

Accounting Technology Option

General Business Option

Banking and Finance Option

Retail Option

Retail Option with Marketing Analyst Program Certification

Computer Aided Drafting and Design

Architectural Design Option

Civil Design Option

Landscape Design Option

Computer Information

Information Management and Applications Option

Computer Programming Option

Computer Networking Option

Career and Technical Programs Division

Aviation Technology Maintenance

Hospitality (Certificate Program)

Early Childhood

Communication and Arts Division

Graphic Design

Health Professions Division

EMT-Paramedic

Fire Science

Nursing

Physical Therapist Assistant

Respiratory Therapy

Science, Mathematics, Regulatory, and Technology

Electronics Technology

Environmental and Regulatory Science

Safety and Health and Hazardous Material option

Environmental Management option

Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

Criminal Justice

Homeland Security

Paralegal Studies

Paraeducator Technical Certificate Program

A.A.S. Transfer Disclaimer

The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has requested that all Arkansas institutions offering the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree publish the following general disclaimer:

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for employment purposes and it should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be transferred to another institution. While a few institutions have recently begun to accept some courses in A.A.S. programs, the general rule is that courses in A.A.S. degrees are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees. Students to whom transfer is important should get assurances in writing in advance and only from the institution to which they wish to transfer.

Art Department

Graphic Design

The Associate of Applied Science degree in

Graphic Design is designed to serve as a degree program

for students who wish to acquire skills and

knowledge necessary to succeed in an entry level position

in the field of Graphic Design. It is structured to

prepare individuals to be capable of (1) creative thinking,

(2) producing professional quality graphic solutions

to an employers needs, and (3) knowledgeable in

the means of producing this work, both traditionally

and digitally.

Graduates will be ready to be employed in most

areas of graphic design including corporate design, layout,

and even web design. Employers include advertising

agencies, corporations, design firms, printing companies,

newspapers, educational institutions and many

other businesses that have graphic communication

needs. Approximately 85% of the NWACC graduates

are employed in the field of Graphic Design.

All Graphic Design courses must be passed with a

grade of C or better. An internship is required for graduation.

Students must participate in a minimum of 100

hours of supervised work in a graphic design related

position with a local company prior to graduation.

Basic skill proficiency in reading, writing, and

mathematics is a part of acceptance into this program.

Your proficiency may affect the sequence of courses in

which you can enroll and may also extend the time

required to complete this program. For details see the

Academic Placement section, page 33.

NWACC’s Art scholarship may be available to

assist Graphic Design students. For application information,

see the Division of Communication and Art.

Graduates of the program will receive an Associate

in Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design.

Major Emphasis: Graphic Design

(not all courses are available each semester; consult catalog to aid in

planning)

General Education Required Courses Hours

ENGL 1013 English Composition I OR 3

ENGL 1013H English Composition I, Honors 3

ENGL 1023 English Composition II, OR 3

ENGL 1023H English Composition II, Honors 3

ENGL 2013 Technical Writing OR 3

COMM 2303 Public Speaking 3

MATH 1204 College Algebra OR 3

MATH 1103 Survey of College Math OR 3

MATH 1003 Math for AAS General Education 3

Social Science Elective (Select from Social Science courses in the catalog)

Art History Required Courses

ARHS 2913 Art History I* OR 3

ARHS 2923 Art History II* 3

ARHS 2823 The History of Photography and

Graphic Design 3

Graphic Design and Art Required Courses

ART 1303 Introduction to Drawing* 3

ART 1313 Design I* 3

ART 2803 Introduction to Photography 3

ART 2363 Graphic Design I 3

ART 2003 Advanced Drawing 3

ART 2103 Introduction to Painting OR 3

ART 2123 Introduction to Watercolor 3

ART 2113 Advanced Painting OR 3

ART 2133 Advanced Watercolor OR 3

ART 2364 Advanced Graphic Illustration 4

ART 1323 Design II OR 3

ART 2013 Figure Drawing OR 3

DRFT 2233 3-D Building Modeling & Documentation

REVET 3

ART 2373 Graphic Design II 3

ART 2333 Color Studies 3

ART 2383 Graphic Design III 3

ART 2393 Advanced Graphic Design I** 3

ART 295V Graphic Design Internship** 3

ART 2403 Advanced Graphic Design II OR ** 3

ART 2813 Advanced Photography OR 3

CISM 1213 Web Page Design OR 3

ART 2903 Web Animation 3

Total Hours 63

*Should be the first classes taken in this degree

**Should be the last class taken in this degree

Course Descriptions

Listings are in alphabetical order by department abbreviation

Accounting

ACCT 1013 Basic Accounting - (On Demand). A survey of the basic concepts of accounting, petty cash, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliation, preparation of financial statements, inventory control and depreciation. Designed for the entry-level clerical student or as preparation for ACCT 2013. Suggested prerequisite: BADM 2413.

ACCT 2013 Principles of Accounting I - (F, S, SUM). Presents the fundamentals of accounting theory, introduction to accounting concepts, principles and terminology. Emphasizes the double-entry accounting system for sole proprietorships and partnerships. Students should be prepared to use basic mathematics and basic algebra with accuracy and reasonable speed. Suggested Prerequisite: High School Accounting or job related experience.

ACCT 2023 Principles of Accounting II - (F, S). Continues the presentation begun in Accounting I with emphasis on the corporate form of business cost accounting and managerial analysis. Prerequisite: ACCT 2013.

ACCT 2043 Computerized Accounting with (Quickbooks) - (On Demand). The course emphasizes the application of computers to sound accounting practices. Students will learn to use the computer for the following accounting applications: general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial analysis, depreciation, inventory, and payroll. Prerequisite: ACCT 2013.

ACCT 2053 Cost Accounting - (S). This course relates the analysis of accounting data for managerial use in planning for the future of a business through budget preparation, implementation of plans to control costs, particularly manufacturing costs using the job order cost system. Prerequisite: ACCT 2023.

ACCT 2083 Managerial Accounting - (F). Managerial Accounting covers accounting principles and procedures as an aid in management planning, decision making and control, financial statements, statement analysis, flow of funds, cash analysis, accounting concepts, cost accounting, budgets, capital expenditures and pricing decisions. Prerequisite: ACCT 2023.

Arkansas Consortium for Teaching Agriculture (ACTA).

The following courses are offered for credit at NWACC by other ACTA member institutions, using distance learning technologies. The courses are offered, as indicated, over a two-year rotation and are taught using Compressed Interactive Video (CIV). at the NWACC Distance Learning classroom. These introductory agricultural related courses are transferable to senior institutions with four-year agricultural programs. At NWACC these courses serve as electives for various options of the Agriculture, Food & Life Science Associate of Science Degree.

ACTA- AGME 1613 Fundamentals of Agriculture Systems -. Introduction to basic physical concepts important to agricultural technical systems: applied mechanics, power and machinery management, structures and electrification, and soil and water conservation. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 1204.

ACTA- AGRN (or HORT). 1203 Introduction to Plant Science -. An introduction to basics of agricultural crop plant structure, growth, and production. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACTA- AGRN (or ENTO). 2013 Pest Management -. Introduction to basic principles of pest management as they relate to vertebrate animals, insects, plant disease and weeds. Selected pests are studies with emphasis on current management approaches and alternative pest control. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: AGRN (or HORT) 1203.

ACTA- AGRN 2103 Crop Science -. Principles of crop growth, development, and utilization, and how these principles relate to production. Emphasis on major agronomic crop species. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: AGRN (or HORT). 1203.

ACTA- FDSC 1103 Food Science Facts and Myths -. This course is designed to provide students with a general application and understanding of current issues associated with food products and food ingredients. Discussions will concentrate on controversial subjects involving food products, food additives, food safety and preservation techniques based on scientific principles and popular belief. Lecture/discussions/demonstrations, 3 hours per week.

ACTA- HESC 1013 - Introduction to Clothing Concepts -. Origins of dress, the evolution of fashion as an economic power, the sociological and psychological aspects of clothing in various cultures, aesthetics of dress, selection and consumption of clothing. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACTA- HORT 2303 - Introduction to Turfgrass Management -. An introductory course in turfgrass management emphasizing turf-grass growth, adaptation, and management. Methods for establishment, fertilization, mowing, cultivation, irrigation, and pest management are presented, and their impact on culture of lawns, golf courses, athletic fields, and other managed turf areas discussed. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Air Force ROTC

In partnership with The University of Arkansas and the U.S. Air Force, Northwest Arkansas Community College offers beginning-level Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) courses for interested students. Students enroll through NWACC and attend classes on the U of A campus. AFROTC courses offered are:

1010L, 1020L Foundations of the Air Force labs (F, S)

AERO 1011, 1021 Foundations of the United States Air Force (F, S). A survey course designed to introduce cadets to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Topics include the mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction to communication skills. One hour of classroom and two hours of leadership lab per week. Prerequisites: None.

2010L, 2020L Evolution of Air Power labs (F, S)

AERO 2011, 2021 The Evolution of Air and Space Power (F, S). A historical survey of air and space power, from the first balloons and dirigibles to the space-age global positioning systems of the Persian Gulf War. Historical examples illustrate the development of Air Force capabilities and missions. Additional topics: principles of war and tenets of air and space power. One hour of classroom and two hours of leadership lab per week. Prerequisites: Determined by the Professor of Aerospace Studies on an individual basis.

Agricultural, Food & Life Science

AFLS 1002 Careers in Agricultural, Food, & Life Science - (F, S). An introductory course to the depth and breadth of career opportunities in agricultural, food and life sciences. Students will use the internet as a resource for career information, and to communicate about career options, job placement, and job opportunities.

Allied Health Science

AHSC 1001 Medical Terminology - (F, S, SUM). A presentation of how medical terms are formed from root words, prefixes, suffixes and combining forms; exploration of rules of pronunciation and spelling; use of drawings, diagrams and definitions that will relate human anatomy to medical terminology.

AHSC 1011 Dysrhythmias - (F, S, SUM). An introductory course in the recognition and interpretation of cardiac dysrhythmias. The course covers basic anatomy, normal cell function and properties, electrical activity of the heart and ECG wave forms, followed with a discussion of the mechanisms of cardiac dysrhythmias by their site of origin, e.g.: atria, junctional, etc. Recognition and interpretation are facilitated by the use of actual ECG strips in class and as part of homework assignments. (Note: This course will become EMTA 1001 effective Spring 2006.)

AHSC 1112 Parenteral Medication Administration - (F). Drug Calculation, IV Drip, Injection, Oral Administration and Drug Memorization are taught. This course is geared for the entry level paramedic student. (Note this course will become EMTA 1012 effective Spring 2006.)

AHSC 1023 First Responder - (F, S, SUM). First Responder follows the national standard curriculum guidelines as set forth by the Department of Transportation. This course is designed to provide training in emergency care for those who will be responding to emergency calls or who have a job that may require emergency response to the injured. Graduates will receive a Health Care Provider CPR card and a First Responder certificate. *This course is a prerequisite for the EMT program. (Note this course will become EMTA 1013 effective Spring 2006.)

AHSC 1111 Intro to Pharmacology - (F, S). This course covers fundamentals of pharmacology and terminology relating to drug administration. Drug relationships, concentrations, and biological responses to drug administration will be covered. Absorption, distribution, biotransformation, and elimination. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and autonomic pharmacology will be taught. This course is geared for the entry level paramedic students as well as nursing. (Note: This course will be EMTA 10011 effective Spring 2006.)

Anthropology

ANTH 1011L Introduction to Biological Anthropology Laboratory - (F, S). Laboratory exercises illustrating concepts of physical anthropology. Co requisite: ANTH 1013.

ANTH 1013 Introduction to Biological Anthropology - (F, S). An introduction to the field of physical anthropology using human evolution as a unifying concept. Areas include human genetics, race, speciation, primate evolution and human variation and adaptation. Co requisite: ANTH 1011L.

ANTH 1023 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - (F, S). An introduction to the peoples of the world, the nature of culture and its influence on human behavior, social life, and social organization. The course is designed to demonstrate the interrelationships of ethnology to anthropology and the social sciences, and to survey the various culture areas and culture types of the world. Issues of globalization and globalization's impact on indigenous cultures will be emphasized.

ANTH 1033 Introduction to Archaeology - (F, S). Introduction to methods and techniques used to identify and date archaeological cultures, reconstruct past lifeways and describe cultural evolution. Overview of the prehistory of Africa, Western Europe, southwest Asia, and the Americas from earliest dated human cultures to rise of complex civilizations.

Art History

ARHS 1003 Art Appreciation - (F, S, SUM). A general introduction to the visual arts. Lectures on art theory and an introduction to art history, plus demonstrations, films, slides, and field trips.

ARHS 2913, 2923 Art History I, II - (F, S). Survey and analysis of movements and masterpieces of art from the Stone Age to the present. Art History I introduces the student to art forms from the Stone Age through the Middle Ages. Art History II explores artists and works from the Renaissance to the present. Courses may be taken in sequence or separately.

Art

ART 1033 Introduction to Studio Art - (F, S). Through hands-on experience involving basic visual elements, students apply principles of design to projects in painting, drawing and sculpture.

ART 1303 Introduction to Drawing - (F, S). A studio course focusing on projects dealing with the materials and techniques of drawing, including basic concepts of line, perspective and value.

ART 1313 Design I (F, S). Students in this course learn to use the elements and principles of design as a basis for all creative work in the visual arts. Students are introduced to the vocabulary of design as well as the use of the computer as a design tool. This course must be taken before any Graphic Design course.

ART 1323 Design II (Sculpture) - (F, S). Studio projects offer an opportunity to work in three-dimensional forms, using paper, wire, plaster, wood or clay.

ART 2003 Advanced Drawing - (F, S). Further exploration of drawing techniques with emphasis on experimentation and interpretation, Prerequisite: ART 1303 Introduction to Drawing or consent of instructor.

ART 2013 Figure Drawing - (F, S). Continuation of advanced drawing with emphasis on human figure studies. Prerequisite: ART 1303 Introduction to Drawing or consent of instructor.

ART 2103 Introduction to Painting (oil or acrylic) - (F, S). A basic creative approach to painting that includes color mixing and techniques, still life, landscape and portrait painting.

ART 2113 Advanced Painting (oil or acrylic) - (F, S). Enhances the use of materials, procedures, subject matter and approaches to painting. Prerequisite: ART 2103 Introduction to Painting or consent of instructor.

ART 2123 Introduction to Watercolor - (F). An exploration of the basic concepts and techniques of watercolor painting.

ART 2133 Advanced Watercolor - (S). A creative approach to watercolor painting with an emphasis on experimentation and mixed media. Prerequisite: ART 2123 Introduction to Watercolor or consent of instructor.

ART 2203 Sculpture - (S, F). Continuation of three-dimensional design using additive and subtractive techniques. Emphases is on the studies of the human form. Clay will be the primary medium for exploration. Prerequisite: ART 1323 Design II.

ART 2333 Color Studies (F, S). In this course, students investigate color qualities and relationships through research and studio problems, using both traditional and digital techniques and experiments. Currently, the class is mainly focused on the use of Adobe Photoshop™. Prerequisite: ART 2363 Graphic Design I

ART 2363 Graphic Design I (F, S). This course is an involved study of the principles and techniques of graphic design as applied to exercises and projects representative of the advertising and promotional world. Students enrolling in this course must have a strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator™ that can be gained in NWACC's Design I course. Prerequisites: ART 1303 Introduction to Drawing, ART 1313 Design I.

ART 2364 Advanced Graphic Illustration - (S). Students will explore the styles and techniques of commercial illustration (books and magazines, music CDs, posters, packaging, etc.) and inking with basic illustration skills such as proportion, perspectives, and composition. (Pastel, watercolor, acrylic, etc. will also be used.) Students will learn both conventional hand rendered and computer illustration techniques. Prerequisites: ART 2363 Graphic Design 1 and either ART 2123 Intro To Watercolor or ART 2103 Intro to Painting

ART 2373 Graphic Design II: Symbols (F, S). This course focuses on the development of logos, pictographs, symbols and conceptual symbolism. Projects are realized through traditional and digital techniques. The course emphasizes the use of several field standard software packages. Prerequisite: ART 2363 Graphic Design I

ART 2383 Graphic Design III: Layout & Prepress (F, S). This course focuses on the organizational principles and practices of layout design. Projects are realized through traditional and computer techniques. A strong emphasis is given to the use of computers and software for preparing designs for printing. Prerequisite: ART 2363 Graphic Design I

ART 2393 Advanced Graphic Design I (Special Problems in Graphic Design) (F, S). This course is an advanced course in the study of graphic design principles and techniques. The areas of focus vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ART 2373 Graphic Design II.

ART 2403 Advanced Graphic Design II (Special Problems in Graphic Design) (F, S). This course is the same as Advanced Graphic Design I. Students should register for this version of the course if they are taking the class a second time for additional credit. Prerequisite: Art 2393 Advanced Graphic Design I.

ART 2803 Introduction to Photography (F, S, SUM). This is an introductory course in the study of photography. The course deals with composing, shooting, developing, printing, presenting, and critiquing black & white photographic film and prints. Students are required to have a working 35mm camera and lens with manual settings for aperture and shutter speed.

ART 2813 Advanced Photography (S). This course deals with a more advanced study of black & white film and printing techniques, and introduces students to a variety of other areas of photography including color, alternative processes and digital imaging. Prerequisites: ART 2803 Intro to Photography or instructor's consent.

ARHS 2823 The History of Photography and Design - (F, S). A survey of photography and design.

ART 2833 Video Production/Editing (F, S). An introduction to Video Pre-production, Production, and Post-production. Digital, portable video cameras along with digital editing equipment and nonlinear digital editing software will be used. Prerequisites: Art 1313 Design I or consent of instructor.

ART 2844 3D Logo Animation (F, S). An introduction to computer 3D logo animation: Pre-Production, Production, and Post-production with an emphasis on Lightwave3D animation and modeling software. Prerequisites: Art 1313 Design I or consent of instructor.

ART 2854 Interactive CD Authoring (F, S). An introduction to the production of CD-ROMs for portfolios, marketing, presentations, training and instruction. Focus on Macromedia Director, FlashMX or other interactive authoring software. Prerequisites: Art 1313 Design I or consent of instructor.

ART 2903 Web Animation (F, S). An introduction to Web animation, currently focusing on the program Macromedia Flash, which is used to create rich animation content in Web site designing. Prerequisite: ART 1313 Design I or consent of instructor.

ART 2953 Graphic Design Internship (F, S). This course requires that students obtain employment in a position relating to graphic design with a local business. Students are helped to prepare their portfolio and résumé, and guided toward possible positions. The students must interview and work out a contractual agreement regarding their duties and responsibilities with their employer. The position must be supervised and expose the student to some aspect of the graphic design profession. This should be one of the final courses taken in this degree program. Prerequisite: Approved written plan and consent of instructor and division chair.

Astronomy

ASTR 2004 Survey of the Universe - (F, S). An introduction to the cosmos and its fundamental properties. Topics include planets and other objects of the solar system, the Sun, normal stars and interstellar medium, birth and death of stars, neutron stars, pulsars, black holes, the Milky Way Galaxy, clusters of galaxies, and cosmology. Daytime and nighttime observing with telescopes and indoor exercises on selected topics will be included. Several night sessions for observing is required. Prerequisites: Beginning Algebra (MATH 0053), or higher math, or minimum placement score for Intermediate Algebra (MATH 0103).

Aviation Science

(“*” denotes classes that are part of a flight training program that must be accomplished by earning FAA Licenses from external providers. Students earning these licenses may then be granted college credit for the licenses based on the degree credit hours shown here.)

*AVSC 1003 Aeronautics - Beginning with an overview of aviation, the course covers basic aerodynamics, navigation, safety, weather, aircraft performance, flight planning, introduction to aircraft systems, and FAA regulations. All necessary information to complete FAA Private Written Test. Co-requisite AVSC 1022. (CD-ROM based instruction)

*AVSC 1022. Aeronautics Lab - Flight instruction to prepare the student pilot for the FAA Private Pilot Practical Examination. Includes pre-flight check of the aircraft, taxiing, takeoff and landings, and basic flight maneuvers. Emphasis on safety and good decision-making. This course is taught off campus by Drake Aviation Academy. FAA class 2 medical exam is needed prior to flight. Co-requisite AVSC 1003.

AVSC 1073 Meteorology - (F). Listed as PHSC 1073

*AVSC 1171 Private Pilot Certification -FAA Private Pilot Practical Examination. Prerequisite AVSC 1003 and AVSC 1022. Instructor permission required.

*AVSC 2031 Commercial Pilot Certification - FAA Commercial Practical Examination. Prerequisite AVSC 2062. Instructor permission required.

*AVSC 2052 Commercial Lab I - Provides Private pilots with approximately 40 hours of flight instruction. Designed to help meet the flight requirements for FAA commercial pilot certificate. Prerequisite AVSC 1171.

*AVSC 2062 Commercial Lab II - Provides 50 hours of instruction in a Single engine airplane, and also provides 15 hours of flight training in a complex airplane. Designed to complete the flight requirements for the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate. Prerequisites AVSC 2052, AVSC 2071.

*AVSC 2071 Instrument Pilot Certification -FAA Instrument Practical Examination. Prerequisite AVSC 2073, AVSC 2083. Instructor permission required.

*AVSC 2073 Instrument Pilot Prep - Preparation for FAA Instrument Pilot written examination. Navigation, approach charts, regulations pertinent to instrument flight planning, communications, departure, en route, and approach procedures will be stressed. Prerequisite AVSC 1171, Co-requisite AVSC 2083. (CD-ROM based instruction)

*AVSC 2083 Instrument Pilot Lab -Preparation for FAA Instrument Rating practical examination. Prerequisite AVSC 1171. Co-requisite 2073.

AVSC 2113 Survey of Aviation Science (Previously History of Aviation) - (F, S). Provides general knowledge of aviation and aerospace studies for all students interested in career opportunities in Aviation Science. Includes historical events in aviation and aerospace development. Examines aviation and aerospace terminology, how aircraft and space vehicles fly, research and development of future systems, government and industry roles in the growth of aviation, and potential aerospace careers. Includes a review of aviation related homeland defense and security issues, field trip(s) and student project. (Concurrent enrollment possible for High School Juniors and Seniors.)

AVSC 2213 Aviation Safety - (S). Designed to assist the aviation student in developing an attitude and philosophy for accident prevention. Presentation and analysis of factors and procedures relating to aviation safety, techniques for mishap prevention, human factors, organizational safety procedures and goals, aircraft accident reports, principles of mishap investigation and corrective actions, and current events. Includes a review of aviation security and aviation issues regarding homeland defense. A student project is required. Pre-requisite AVSC 1171 or Instructor permission.

AVSC 2223 Aerodynamics - (F). A study of advanced aircraft aerodynamics, and performance, including theories of lift generation, stability, control, and lift/drag producing devices. Weight and balance will be studied for its effect on performance and control. Prerequisite AVSC 1171.

AVSC 2253 Aviation Law - (On Demand). A survey of significant aviation legal cases. Includes airport and pilot liability, tariffs, Worker's Compensation, manufacturer and repair center liability, and national/international aviation legislation and FAA regulations.

AVSC 2283 Aviation Management (F). An introduction to management and operations in the aviation service industry. Provides information on various aspects of airport management, fixed-base operators, and general aviation with a focus on current practices and procedures. A section on airport security and homeland defense is included as part of the aviation management focus.

AVSC 290V Internship - (Open enrollment). Provides a cooperative work experience for students in the Aviation Management degree option. Cooperative work experience (paid or un-paid) with area aviation employers. Course content is individualized with students setting objectives in consultation their faculty advisor and their "on-the-job" supervisor. End of course report required. Credit is determined by the number of hours worked by the student. Instructor permission required.

AVSC 510X Independent Study - (On demand). A student who wishes to work independently with an instructor on and individual topic may earn 1-3 hours credit including credit for honors work. Permission of the instructor and a written proposal are required in advance of registration.

Aviation Technology - General Maintenance

AVTG 1001 Introduction to Aviation - Student orientation, facility familiarization, housekeeping procedures, and safety. Clock hours: 19 lecture, 5 shop; prerequisite: none

AVTG 1011 MATHEMATICS:- A review of basic math including algebraic operations, fractions, exponents, roots, and area and volume of geometric figures. Clock hours: 14 lecture, 10 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTG 1021 BASIC PHYSICS:-Basic principles of physics for mechanics such as simple machines, heat dynamics, fluid and gas laws, work and power, and air pressure. Clock hours: 21 lecture, 9 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTG 1031 Aircraft Drawings -.Students learn to use drawings and blueprints, including orthographic projections, schematics, graphs, charts, and pictorial representations, and to sketch repairs and alterations. Clock hours: 6 lecture, 18 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTG 1041 Weight and Balance -Students perform weight and balance checks that require computation of center-of-gravity and ballast. Aircraft are weighed and students research information and record data. Clock hours: 13 lecture, 17 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTG 1051 Fluid Lines and Fittings - Students fabricate and install rigid and flexible aircraft fluid lines and install fitting. Clock hours: 16 lecture, 8 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTG 1064 Basic Electricity-A thorough introduction to AC and DC electricity. Students learn to calculate and measure volts, amperes, and ohms; to build and analyze circuits; and to use electrical schematics. Clock hours: 56 lecture, 40 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTG 1071 Cleaning and Corrosion Control -Chemicals, materials, and procedures used to clean aircraft and to prevent and control corrosion. Clock hours: 12 lecture, 18 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTG 1083 Materials and Processes -The following topics are covered: hand tools, hardware, heat-treating, magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant inspection, chemical etching, visual inspection, and precision measurement. Student's use micrometers, calipers and hand tools, and perform basic heat-treating and non-destructive inspections. Clock hours: 38 lecture, 46 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTG 1091 - Ground Operation and Servicing - Students learn safe ground procedures including moving, fueling, and securing aircraft, and shop safety. Clock hours: 16 lecture, 8 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTG 1101 - Maintenance Forms and Records/Maintenance Publications/Mechanic Privileges and Limitations - The student is introduced to the use of technical literature, FAA publications, forms and records, microfiche, and Federal Regulations regarding maintenance personnel. Clock hours: 20 lecture, 28 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTG 1111 - General Review - Students will review all the subjects pertinent to the General Section. They must also take an achievement exam covering the General Section and pass with 80% before being allowed to take the FAA General written exam. Clock hours: 8 lecture, 16 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001 through AVTG 1101

Aviation Technology- Airframe Maintenance

AVTA 1011 - Welding - Basic gas, arc, and TIG welding. Clock hours: 18 lecture, 18 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTA 1023 - Assembly and Rigging -Basic Aerodynamics, theory of flight and the function and operation of flight control mechanisms. Clock hours: 36 lecture, 36 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTA 1032 - Wood Structures/Aircraft Covering/Aircraft Finishes -. Inspection and repair of wood structures, fabric coverings and various fiberglass assemblies and subassemblies. Clock hours 20 lecture, 16 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTA 1047 - Sheet Metal and Composite Structures -Basic structural repair techniques for sheet metal, fiberglass laminates, plastics, and honeycomb materials, as well as some interior refinishing. Clock hours: 68 lecture, 130 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTA 1053 - Airframe Electrical -Theory and applications of generators, alternators, motors, wiring and electrical troubleshooting. Clock hours: 30 lecture, 66 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTA 1062 - Ice and Rain Control Fire Protection -Aircraft warning systems, ice and rain control systems, detection systems, and fire extinguishing systems. Clock hours: 20 lecture, 16 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTA 1071 - Aircraft Instruments Systems Position and Warning -Basic aircraft instruments theory, operation, installation and troubleshooting. Clock hours: 14 lecture, 10 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTA 1081 - Communications and Navigation (Avionics) Fundamentals of avionics, their function and the appropriate terminology, functions of communications equipment and navigational equipment. Clock hours: 16 lecture, 8 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTA 1092 - Cabin Atmosphere -Theory of air conditioning, heating, oxygen and cabin pressurization systems. Placement of assemblies and interaction of systems will be detailed. Clock hours: 28 lecture, 14 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTA 1102 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics -Theory and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems. Clock hours: 21 lecture, 21 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTA 1111 - Aircraft Landing Gear -.Theory, operation, service, and repair of landing gear, retraction systems, wheels, tires, brakes, struts, anti-skid systems, and shocks. Clock hours: 18 lecture, 18 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTA 1121 - Aircraft Fuel Systems -Airframe fuel systems including tanks, lines, pumps, valves, selectors, and quantity indicating systems. Clock hours: 18 lecture, 18 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTA 1133 - Airframe Inspection/Review -Airworthiness inspections of airframes and review of airframe subjects in preparation for FAA testing. Clock hours: 48 lecture, 24 shop; prerequisite: AVTA 1011 through 1121

Aviation Technology- Powerplant Maintenance

AVTP 1012 - Propellers -Theory and operation of propellers including ice control, governors, balancing, synchronizing, and propeller lubrication. Includes service and repair of fixed-pitch, constant speed, and feathering propellers. Various propeller configurations (constant speed, variable pitch, etc.) will be covered in detail. Clock hours: 20 lecture, 28 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTP 1021 - Engine Lubrication Systems/Cooling Systems -. Lubrication and cooling systems. Students learn to identify and select aircraft lubricants. Projects include adjustment of oil pressure and inspection of oil pumps. Clock hours: 18 lecture, 18 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTP 1032 - Induction and Engine Airflow Systems, Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems -. Engine ice and rain control, baffles, carburetor heat, heat exchangers, superchargers and turbochargers, intake, exhaust and reverser systems, cooling systems, and starters. Clock hours: 21 lecture, 21 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTP 1041 - Engine Instrument Systems -. Removal, installation and inspection of reciprocating and turbine engine instruments. Clock hours: 12 lecture, 12 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTP 1051 - Engine Fire Protection Systems -. Fire protection systems and components, including inspection, repair and service. Clock hours: 14 lecture, 10 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTP 1063 - Engine Fuel Systems/Fuel Metering Systems -. Reciprocating and turbine engine fuel metering systems, including carburetors and injectors. Projects include disassembly and adjustment of carburetors, removal and repair of fuel controls, replacement of fuel pumps, and fabrication of fuel lines. Clock hours: 33 lecture, 33 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTP 1072 - Ignition and Starting Systems -. Study of reciprocating engine and turbine engine ignition systems, igniters, spark plugs, magnetos, wiring harnesses, booster coils, and vibrator coils. Students dissemble and assemble magnetos, rebuild harnesses and time magnetos to engines. Students will also check armatures using a growler, generators, alternators, and engine wiring. Clock hours: 21 lecture, 21 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTP 1082 - Engine Electrical Systems/Auxiliary Power Units -. Study of reciprocating engine and turbine engine electrical systems. Students will also check armatures using a growler, generators, alternators, and engine wiring. Clock hours: 21 lecture, 21 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTP 1097 - Reciprocating Engines -. Theory and operation of reciprocating (piston) engines. Clock hours: 64 lecture, 134 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTP 1105 - Turbine Engines/Unducted Fans -. Theory and operation of turbine and turboprop engines. Clock hours: 56 lecture, 100 shop; prerequisite: AVTG 1001

AVTP 1113 - Engine Inspection and Review -. Airworthiness inspections of power-plant and review of power-plant subjects in preparation for FAA testing. Clock hours: 48 lecture, 24 shop; prerequisite: AVTP 1012 through 1105

Biology

BIOL 0112 (Formerly ACSK 0112) Introduction to Life Science (F, S). Basic concepts in chemistry and cellular structure and function are presented. This course benefits any student who wishes to refresh their basic understanding of life science. Successful completion of this course demonstrates prerequisite knowledge of biological concepts necessary for success in Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 2214 & 2224).

BIOL 1544 Principles of Biology I - (F, S, SUM). Principles of Biology is an introductory college-level course that surveys various levels of organization from atoms to biomes. The course introduces students to basic principles that provide a background for understanding biological issues in society and a foundation for further study. Topics of study include the scientific method; the chemistry of life; cell structure & function, metabolism, cell reproduction, genetics, DNA structure & function, evolution, basic ecological principles. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory weekly.

BIOL 1544H Principles of Biology I, Honors - (On Demand). Students who wish to continue honors work in biology should consult with the instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

BIOL 1014 General Biology II - (F, S). An introductory course that examines the common characteristics of life, such as movement, energy usage, reproduction and responsiveness through study of the diversity of life. The general structural organization and basic physiology of the phyla of the five kingdoms will be considered along with elements of their interdependence (ecology) and change through time (evolution). Three hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Principles of biology I (BIOL 1544) with a grade of C or better, or its equivalent is required.

BIOL 2214 Anatomy & Physiology I - (F, S, SUM). The first of two courses examining basic human anatomy and fundamentals of human physiology. Topics covered include an overview of body organization, tissues, the integument, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems. Three hours lecture and three hours lab weekly. Prerequisite: BIOL 1544 Principles of biology I (or its equivalent) with a grade of C or better or successful completion of BIOL 0112 Introduction to Life Science. This prerequisite may be waived by scoring 23 or higher on the biological Concepts Proficiency Test.

BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology II - (F, S, SUM). The second of two courses examining basic human anatomy and fundamentals of human physiology. Topics discussed include circulation, the immune response, gas exchange, digestion, excretion and reproduction. Three hours lecture and 3 hours lab weekly. Prerequisite: BIOL 2214 with a grade of C or better, or its equivalent. NOTE: Both Anatomy and Physiology I and II should be taken at NWACC to count for transfer credit.

BIOL 2534 Cell Biology - (On Demand). An introduction to cell structure and function. Three hours lecture and three hours lab weekly. Prerequisite: At least one semester of college biology and one semester of college chemistry.

Business Administration

BADM 2413 Business Mathematics - (On demand). Focuses on calculation in fundamental mathematics, percentages, inventories, depreciation, interests, annuities introduction to statistics, computer math, and the metric system. It is a suggested prerequisite to Basic Accounting. Prerequisite: MATH 0103 Intermediate Algebra.

BADM 2513 Business Organization and Management - (F, S). Discussions of the managerial process, examining the managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and their relation to the daily job of the supervisor.

BADM 2523 Small Business Management - (F, S). A course specifically designed for a student who wants to start and operate a successful small business. The student will learn to research an idea, its market, and write a business plan to implement the idea into a successful small business. Prerequisites: ACCT 2013 and BADM 2513.

BADM 2733 Web Business Strategy & Marketing - (On Demand). A business oriented study of the online business environment and the role of marketing in that environment. Case studies and business examples will be used to complement concepts and provide a real-world context. The course will concentrate on the practical, from creating a unique identity and attracting customers, to managing and promoting a site. No prerequisite.

Business Law

BLAW 2003 Business Ethics - (F). Through case studies students are introduced to the contemporary issues of ethics, morality and social responsibility that face the business community. Prerequisite: BLAW 2013.

BLAW 2013 Legal Environment of Business I - (F, S, SUM). A discussion of the legal environment, contracts, dealings with goods, debts and creditors, the judicial system and forms of business organization. This is the introductory course in law for all business students.

BLAW 2023 Legal Environment of Business II - (S). A continuation of BLAW 2013 includes the study of property, estate planning, insurance, agency, and the regulatory environment. Prerequisite: BLAW 2013.

Plant Science

BOTY 1614 Plant Biology - (F, S). Consideration of basic flowering plant structure, growth, development, physiology, genetics, and ecology. A brief survey of different plant groups will also be presented. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: none, BIOL 1544 with a grade of "C" or better is strongly recommended.

BOTY 2404 Survey of the Plant Kingdom - (F, S). Reproduction, structure and evolution of plant groups. Topics in plant ecology. Three hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: BIOL 1544 or BOTY 1614 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.

BOTY 2534 Environmental Biology - (F, S). This is a general education course which focuses on the fundamentals of ecology and conservation. Special emphasis will be placed on the ecology of man and his efforts on behalf of and interrelationships with ecosystems. Will satisfy a 4-hour laboratory science requirement towards a B.A. Three hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory weekly.

Transfer Courses to Walton College of Business

BUTR 1023 Business Foundations - (F, S). Presents an integrated view of business organizations by studying the business processes that are common to most businesses, including the acquisition of capital and human resources, purchasing, production, and sales. This course also develops the accounting model that captures information about business processes and reports results through formal financial statements. Prerequisites: COMM 1313 -Fundamentals of Communication, with grade of "C" or better and computer competency requirement satisfied.

BUTR 1033 Data Analysis and Interpretation - (F, S). This is an introductory level course covering topics involving estimation of population and sample characteristics, research design and hypothesis testing, as well as measuring and predicting relationships. The course should enable the students to develop an understanding regarding the application and interpretation of basic data analysis techniques with an emphasis on statistical applications. Prerequisites: MATH 2053 Finite Math with grade of "C" or better and computer competency requirement satisfied.

BUTR 2013 Markets and Consumers - (F, S). Key decisions required to understand the existence of markets and how buyers within those markets may be accessed profitably. Key concepts include an overview of competitive markets, buyer behavior, developing new markets and products, promotion and distribution channels, pricing and profitability concepts, the sales and collections process, and strategic planning. NOTE:

Students seeking to transfer this course into the Walton College of Business program should take the following courses prior to enrollment in this course: BUTR 1023, BUTR 1033, ECON 2023, and BLAW 2013.

BUTR 2023 Production & Delivery of Goods and Services - (F, S). This course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the production and delivery of goods/services. The course focuses on concepts and methodologies for managing the flow of material and information throughout the production and delivery of goods/services. Prerequisites: (Grade of "C" or better in all of the following) BUTR 1023, BUTR 1033, ECON 2023, BLAW 2013.

BUTR 2033 Acquisition and Management of Human Capital (F,S). Study of the process of acquiring and managing human resources, focusing on the organizational behavior, legal, economic, and technical issues concerned with business decisions about acquiring, motivating, and retaining employees; emphasis given to the development, implementation, and assessment of policies and practices consistent with legal, social, human, and environmental dynamics. NOTE: Students seeking to transfer this course into the Walton College of Business program should take the following courses prior to enrollment in this course: BUTR 1023, BUTR 1033, ECON 2023, and BLAW 2013.

BUTR 2043 Acquisition & Management of Financial Resources (F, S). Key decisions within business processes related to the acquisition and management of capital resources, including decisions regarding what to acquire, how to finance the acquisition, and issues related to the accounting for those capital resources. The identification of key decisions leads to decision models and the identification of information needs. NOTES:

1) Students seeking to transfer this course into the Walton College of Business program should take the following courses prior to enrollment in this course: BUTR 1023, BUTR 1033, ECON 2023, and BLAW 2013. 2) Prerequisite for AAS Business Management students is ACCT 2013.

Banking and Finance

The Center for Financial Training (CFT) (www.cftonline.org) will provide these courses. Credits will be transferred by official transcript to NWACC.

CFT 7008 Consumer Lending. - This course provides an insider's view of consumer lending offering essential information about the maze of regulations that govern credit practices and reviews loan processing, cross-selling and collections.

CFT 1370 Principles of Banking. - Explores nearly every aspect of banking from the fundamentals of negotiable instruments to contemporary issues and developments within the industry.

CFT 1350 Money and Banking. - Presents a fundamental treatment of how money functions in the U.S. and world economies. Topics include the concept of money supply, the role banks play, various types of financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policies, the Federal Reserve and more.

CFT 3660 Law and Banking Principles. - A banker's guide to law and legal issues with special emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code.

CFT 7740 Marketing for Bankers. - Explores what motivates customers to purchase financial services and teaches bankers how to develop a successful marketing plan.

Early Childhood Education

CHED 1003 Foundations of Early Childhood Education - (F, S). An introduction to

the field of early care and education of the child, with a focus on birth through age eight.

Includes career opportunities, theoretical and historical perspectives, early care and

educational settings, developmentally appropriate practices and programs, ethical and

professional responsibilities, community and family relationships, and current issues.

CHED 1004 Child Guidance - (F). This course provides an exploration of guidance strategies for promoting pro-social behaviors with individual and groups of children. The emphasis is on self-esteem, problem-solving, positive guidance principles and techniques, and cultural influences. Students spend 20 hours in an early childhood environment; this environment must meet quality standards (Quality-Approved, ABC, public Pre-K, or NAEYC-accredited).

CHED 1024 Infant and Toddler Development/Lab (S). Focus will be on developmentally appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3) including quality care-giving routines, appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. Students spend 20 hours in an infant/toddler environment observing, learning, and practicing techniques with infants and toddlers; this environment must meet quality standards (Quality-Approved, ABC, or NAEYC-accredited).

CHED 1033 Creative Experiences - (F, S). This course provides an exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking.

CHED 2023 Curriculum For Early Childhood Education - ( F). A study of the fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs for children.

CHED 2033 Child Development - (F, S). This course is the study of environmental and heredity effects on the cognitive, affective, psychomotor and sociolinguistic development of typically and atypically developing children from conception to middle childhood of diverse cultural backgrounds within and outside of the United States. The students will be introduced to ways to observe and evaluate children’s development and recognize possible delays in development. Practical application of theory is provided through a variety of hands-on experiences and observations.

CHED 2043 Child Development Practicum - (S).This course is a blended course; the lecture is web-based (WebCT), and work-based instruction helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. This course should be taken when the student nears graduation, because she/he will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and skills learned in other early childhood classes.

CHED 2053 Administration of Child Care - (S). This course emphasizes the practical application of management procedures for early care and education programs, including a study of operating, supervising, and evaluating programs, including a study of operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Additional topics included are philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication.

Chemistry

CHEM 1024 Basic Chemistry - (F, S, SUM). A one-semester introductory course covering general inorganic, organic, and biochemical concepts. The course is relevant for non-science majors and fulfils the science with lab general education requirement. Because of the breadth of the topics, this course may be appropriate for students in technical programs where a one semester chemistry course is required. Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra (MATH 0103), higher math, or minimum placement for College Algebra.

CHEM 1054 Chemistry and the Modern World - (F, S, SUM). A one-semester introductory course covering general inorganic, organic, and biochemical concepts. This course is designed especially for non-science majors focusing on the economic, social, health and ecological impact of chemicals in modern society. This course provides understanding of basic chemical concepts through investigating various topics such as environment, ecology, nutrition and health. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: None, though some basic math/algebra will be used in the course.

CHEM 1075 Fundamentals of Chemistry - (F, S). Fundamental principles of chemistry for students majoring in Home Economics, Animal Science, and some other agricultural-related disciplines and students in health professions. Includes 4 hours lecture, 1 hour drill, and 2 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra (MATH 0103), higher math, or minimum placement score for College algebra.

CHEM 1104 College Chemistry I - (F, S, SUM). The first course of a two-semester sequence designed to provide background for further study in such majors as pre-agriculture, pre-professional, pre-science, pre-engineering or mathematics. The course provides an introduction to the study of inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry from a more concentrated viewpoint than offered in CHEM 1024. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Intermediate algebra (MATH 0103, or higher math) or minimum placement score for College Algebra.

CHEM 1124 College Chemistry II - (F, S). The continuation of CHEM 1104 with lab. Emphasis on introductory qualitative analysis. Three hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1104 or equivalent.

CHEM 2614 Organic Physiological Chemistry - (F, S). Organic chemistry survey basic to the understanding of biological systems and related physiological chemistry. Special emphasis placed upon specific biohazardous materials. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1024, or CHEM 1075, or CHEM 1104, with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.

Curriculum and Instruction

CIED 1001 Practicum. Introduction to Education - (F, S). This course is a 30-hour early field experience designed to give prospective teachers opportunities to observe and participate in a variety of school settings. Includes a variety of field-based activities to encourage personal reflection. Special focus upon organization of school systems, effective classroom environments, teaching styles and new directions in education. Co-requisite: CIED 1002. Prerequisite: English Composition I

CIED 1002 Introduction to Education - (F, S). This course integrates psychological, sociological and philosophical foundations of education with concurrent involvement in field experiences. Encourages prospective teachers to become reflective practitioners by emphasizing organization of school systems, planning and implementation of effective classroom environments, development of teaching styles and new directions in education. Co-requisite: CIED 1001.

CIED 1013 Teaching Exceptional Learners - (On Demand). As a core course for the Paraeducator Technical Certificate Program, this course provides an overview of curricular and teaching strategies for the paraeducator (and other educators) when working with pre-K through grade 12 students with differing abilities. Special topics include curricular adaptations, behavioral strategies, special needs, and a survey of the interrelationship of the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development of exceptional learners.

CIED 1023 Classroom Management for Special Needs Learners (grades 4-12) - (On Demand). This course is an introduction to positive classroom management, guidance, and discipline techniques that are developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive.

CIED 1033 The Paraeducator's Role in the Classroom - (On Demand). This course provides the background regarding the roles and responsibilities of paraeducators. Specific topics will include legal and ethical issues and strategies for working effectively with all constituencies including families and teachers.

CIED 2013 Disability Awareness and Self-Advocacy - (On Demand). This course increases awareness of various types of disabilities and how to promote advocacy for special needs learners in three areas: advocating for self, developing friends, and developing socialization skills.

CIED 2023 Literacy for the Special Needs Learner - (On Demand). This course addresses concepts, methods, and techniques for assisting literacy instruction in a K-12 regular or special needs classroom. Special topics covered are language development, readiness, lesson plans, comprehension, spelling, listening, and reading in the content areas.

CIED 2033 Integrated Curriculum for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Learners - (On Demand). This course covers activities and techniques that are developmentally appropriate for LEP learners across curricular lines. Topics include learning styles, small group instructional strategies, cognitive and metacognitive strategies, and general intervention strategies for LEP students.

College Intensive English Program

The College Intensive English program supports non-native speakers of English who are seeking general admission to enroll in NWACC's college credit courses. A variety of learning approaches is strengthened by the interaction of students from diverse cultures. The goal is to assess and provide proper placement and curricula to strengthen students' English language skills critical to college success. These courses count as institutional credit hours and are used to figure grade point average (GPA) but do not count toward a degree.

CIEP 0012 College Intensive English Program - (On Demand). This is a fulltime curriculum of twelve credit hours designed for nonnative speakers of English. There are eighteen class contact hours each week. The primary focus is to prepare ESL students for general academic success. This integrated course of study includes reading, writing, grammar, and listening and speaking components. Students may not register for additional college courses. Students will meet with their instructor to discuss progress made (as demonstrated by standardized testing and class requirements met) and be advised on appropriate registration for the following semester. PREREQUISITE: High intermediate or advanced English language abilities as demonstrated by appropriate COMPASS ESL test scores.

CIEP 0056 (Formerly CIEP 0086) Academic English Skills - (F, S). This integrated course of study includes reading, writing, grammar, and listening and speaking components. Students may register for additional college courses as general placement and advisement recommend. Students will meet with their instructor to discuss progress made (as demonstrated by standardized testing and class requirements met) and be advised on the appropriate registration for the following semester. PREREQUISITE: Advanced English abilities as demonstrated by appropriate COMPASS test scores or approval of CIEP Coordinator.

CIEP 0053 Intensive English Fundamentals of Writing - (On Demand). This is a three credit hour course designed for non-native speakers of English with a primary focus on improving written communication skills necessary for academic and/or professional purposes. Students will work extensively on basic sentence structure, punctuation, and vocabulary. This course can replace ACSK/ENGL 0053, Beginning Writing, and the student who succeeds with a "C" or better can proceed to ACSK/ENGL 0063 Intermediate Writing. Students may enroll in additional college courses. PREREQUISITE: Advanced English language abilities as demonstrated by COMPASS ESL Reading score or approval of CIEP Coordinator.

CIEP 0063- Intermediate Writing (F,S)-This is a three credit hour course designed for non-native speakers of English (NNS) with a primary focus on the study and practice of sentence structure rules, critical thinking skills, writing as a process, and basic grammar. Students will learn to write academic paragraphs and essays using standard English. Completion of this course with a "C" or better allows a student to proceed to Composition I. Prerequisite: ENGL/CIEP 0053, CIEP 0056/0086, appropriate COMPASS test scores or approval of CIEP Coordinator.

Computer Information Systems Management

CISM 1003 Computer Basics - (F, S, SUM on demand). Acquaints the student with the basic computer skills required in today's society. This course covers such basic topics of using a computer: the keyboard, mouse, windows features, the World Wide Web, e-mail, computer components, protecting and upgrading your pc, and computer terminology. Elective course. Does not fulfill any degree requirements. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISM 1203 Internet Resourcing - (F, S, SUM on demand) Acquaints the student with navigating the web, as well as more advanced topics such as formulating successful search strategies, downloading files, getting the most out of multi-media. The emphasis is on conducting research using web resources. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISM 1213 Web Page Design - (F, S). An introduction to basic Web Page Design. Students will learn how to use HTML to design their own web pages. Basic HTML tags for formatting text will be covered as well as more advanced tags allowing the creation of tables, forms, and image maps. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISM 1223 Photoshop - (F, S). An introduction to the creation and editing of graphic images using Adobe Photoshop with emphasis placed on graphics for the web. Students will learn basic Photoshop tools and palettes and explore how to use different techniques to create and modify graphics. This course will not count toward the AAS in Graphic Design degree. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISM 1303 Operating Systems-Windows - (F, S). This course is a basic overview of the practical use and basic management of the Windows operating system. Covered topics include customization, storage management, application installation and removal, file manipulation, maintaining and optimizing the computer, and basic troubleshooting. Other topics such as using a scanner or digital camera with your computer may be covered. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISM 1313 Operating Systems-UNIX - (S-Even years). An introductory course on concepts and practical applications of the UNIX operating systems. Emphasis is on commands used to create and manipulate files and directories and obtain information from the system. Basic shell scripts will be created and tested and system security will be introduced. Prerequisites: CISQ 1103, CISM 1303 or equivalent experience. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISM 1403 Database Management-ACCESS - (F, S, SUM on demand). Advanced utilization of Access software to efficiently plan, create, modify and retrieve database information. Topics include the planning and designing of databases, labels, reports, queries, forms and entire database applications. Prerequisites: CISQ 1103 and CISM 1303.

CISM 1423 Database Concepts – This course covers concepts of database management features continuing from CISM 1403 including multiple table operations, advanced queries, screens and reports, using ACCESS as the database management software. Emphasis will be given to applying student skills to real world situations. Prerequisites: CISM 1403, CISM 1433, and PROG 1103. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISM 1433 SQL Concepts – This course covers concepts of database management queries continuing from CISM 1403 including the history of SQL, and using SQL to manipulate data in tables and utilizing SQL Server as a Database Management tool. Emphasis will be given to applying student skills to real world situations. Prerequisites: CISM 1403. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISM 1503 Spreadsheet Analysis-EXCEL - (F, S, SUM on demand). Advanced utilization of Windows-based spreadsheet software used in the production of business-related spreadsheets using financial and mathematical functions. Emphasis will be given to the development and manipulation of complex functions and function sets to achieve the desired goal. Prerequisites: CISQ 1103, CISM 1303.

CISM 1603 Word/Information Processing I - (F, S, SUM on

demand). Utilization of WordPerfect software to efficiently plan, create, and modify documents. Topics include inserting graphics, creating tables, basic desktop publishing, creating forms, reports, and templates for effective use in the business office environment. Prerequisite: CISQ 1103. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISM 2213 Advanced Web Page Design - (S-odd years). An exploration of more advanced Web Page Design. Students will learn how to use Web design tools such as Dreamweaver to create state-of-the-art web pages. Prerequisites: CISM 1213 and CISM 1303 or Instructor Consent. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISM 2303 Operating Systems Theory - (On Demand). This course shows the student how to manage the more advanced features of Operating Systems. Covered topics include OS installation, configuring, upgrading, manipulation and troubleshooting. Also, there will be an introduction to the theory and application of operating systems. Topics may also include an examination of the techniques used by operating systems for the allocation of system resources, such as memory management, file management, the processor management, and device management. Prerequisites: CISM 1303, CISM 1313 encouraged but not required.

CISM 2403 Advanced Database Management - (S-even years). This course will cover advanced database features continuing from CISM 1403 including multiple table operations, advanced queries, screens and reports. Emphasis will be given to applying student skills to real world situations. Prerequisites: CISM 1403, CISM 1303.

CISM 2413 Database Integration with VBA - (F-odd years). This course covers the integration of database systems and WWW pages into a WWW site that will allow users the ability to access, create and manipulate database information thru a web interface, security issues and correct database design. Prerequisites: CISM 1213, CISM 1403, PROG 1303 and PROG 2303 strongly encouraged but not required.

CISM 2503 Advanced Spreadsheet Analysis - (F-odd years). This course covers advanced spreadsheet features continuing from CISM 1503 including advanced data manipulation, using pivot tables, the creation of professional looking workbooks, using templates, developing customized events, creating customized user interfaces, macros and the use of Visual Basic. Prerequisites: CISM 1503, PROG 1003 or equivalent suggested but not required. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISM 2603 Word/Information Processing II - (S-odd years). This hands-on microcomputer course offers opportunities for advanced work in word/information processing using WordPerfect word processing software. Prerequisite: CISM 1603. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISM 2713 Introduction to Macromedia - (S). An introduction to the creation and editing of animated graphic images using Macromedia Flash. Students will learn basic Flash tools and palettes and explore how to use different techniques to create and modify animated graphics. This course will not count toward the AAS in Graphic Design degree. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISM 28X3 Advanced Topics in Computer Information - (On Demand). This course will cover varying advanced computer information topics. Topics offered will cover new developments in the changing environment of computer information. This course may be repeated as topics vary. Prerequisites: CISQ 1103 and CISM 1303; certain topics may require additional prerequisites. (Outside lab time will be required.)

Computer Information

CISQ 1103 Introduction to Computer Information Systems - (F, S, SUM). An orientation to the terminology and applications of computers and the Internet. Commercial software packages used will include Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, business presentations and database applications. This course will satisfy the hands-on computer requirements of most degree plans. Prerequisites: Minimum keyboarding skills of 25 wpm plus minimum score of 25% on the pre-assessment exam and basic hands-on familiarity with a Windows based computer. Students will be given a pre-test during first class meeting. (Outside lab time will be required.)

CISQ 2013 Business Statistics – (On Demand). Introduction to probability and statistics. Topics include collecting, presenting and describing data; probability; probability distribution including normal, sampling student-t and F-distributions; decision making through hypothesis testing; and simple linear regression. Prerequisite: MATH 2053 Finite Math. (CISQ 1103 Intro to Computer Information recommended.)

Criminal Justice

CMJS 2003 Law Enforcement in Society - (F, S). The various expectations placed upon the role of the police will be examined with special emphasis upon the police organization's interactions with other components of the criminal justice system. Special attention is focused upon the topics of women in law enforcement, the hiring, promotion, and interactions with minorities, use of force, training issues, national accreditation and the reshaping of the role of the police in a changing society.

CMJS 2013 Introduction to Criminal Justice - (F, S). An examination of the history and philosophy of the administration of justice in America. Includes the theories of crime and punishment, rehabilitation, as well as ethics, education and training of professionals in the field.

CMJS 2023 Introduction to Criminology - (F, S). A study of the nature and extent of crime, including discussion of the theories of causation, processes of criminal justice, correctional methods and the prevention and treatment of crime. Prerequisites: CMJS 2003 OR CMJS 2013, and SOCI 2013 OR SOCI 2033 OR instructors approval.

CMJS 2033 Criminal Law and Society - (F). Principles of criminal law as they developed from early common law to modern United States law. Includes classification of crimes, elements of and parties to a crime, and the study of criminal case law. Prerequisite: CMJS 2003 OR 2013 OR instructors approval.

CMJS 2043 Criminal Procedures - (S). Principles of police work, including arrests, search and seizure, and other criminal procedures affected by constitutional safeguards. Prerequisite: CMJS 2003 OR SOCI 2013 OR instructors approval.

CMJS 2053 Criminal Investigations - (On Demand). Survey of the techniques utilized in the location, preservation and presentation of evidence. Prerequisite: CMJS 2003 OR 2013 OR instructors approval.

CMJS 2063 Probation and Parole -(F). Examines the development of the use of probation and parole as correctional techniques. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of both probation and parole. Prerequisite: CMJS 2003 OR 2013 OR instructors approval.

CMJS 2073 Police Administration - (On Demand). Focus is placed on the evolution of police management concepts, theories and practices as well as on contemporary issues and approaches. A blend of old and new ideas in regard to motivation, leadership and evaluations are presented to illustrate current issues in police management. Prerequisite: CMJS 2003 OR 2013 OR instructors approval.

CMJS 2083 Corrections - (S). An overview of the theories, principles and operations of the corrections function within the criminal justice system. Emphasis will be on prisons and prison management. Prerequisites: CMJS 2003 OR 2013 OR instructors approval.

CMJS 2093 Introduction to Forensic Anthropology - (S). Application of human identification methods to skeletal/dental tissues. Topics include human osteology, skeletal aging and sexing techniques, trauma analysis, skeletal recovery, and the evolving role of forensic anthropology in medico-legal system

CMJS 2243 Fraud Examination - (S). Overview of the nature of occupational fraud and how it is committed including an introduction to the actions that can be taken to determine the presence of occupational fraud and procedures that can be implemented to deter fraud. Also covered is the proper manner in which allegations of fraud should be investigated to meet the requirements of civil/criminal court procedure.

CMJS 2343 Crime Scene Investigation - (F). A comprehensive study of the techniques and procedures used for approaching and protecting the crime scene, survey and documentation, collection of fragile and easily destroyed evidence, detailed search of the scene, package and initial evidence collected, process the scene for latent prints, maintain the chain-of-custody and transport or mail evidence. The legalities of crime scene searches and seizures, from the initial entry into crime scene to the presentation of the physical evidence in the courtroom.

CMJS 2443 Criminalistics: Introduction to Forensic Science - (S). Introduction to forensics focusing on the scientific analysis of physical and biological evidence encountered in criminal investigations. Chemical, microscopic, biological, and observational techniques employed in the analysis of material evidence are covered in detail and illustrated within an investigative framework. Topics to be covered include; inorganic remains, fiber, tissue, human identification, fingerprint, tools, and weapons.

CMJS 2453 Crime Scene Photography - (On Demand). A comprehensive study of theory, techniques, and procedures used for forensic photography. Topics covered include techniques of various camera uses, the legalities of crime scene photographs, the application of evidence in the court of law, and the proper procedures in the handling and uses of photos in criminal justice.

CMJS 2463 Child Abuse and Neglect: Perspectives. – (On Demand) This course is an introductory course in child advocacy covering the history, comparative perspectives, legal framework, responses to child maltreatment and child advocacy. The course is designed for law enforcement, prosecution and child advocacy professionals, and for students majoring in criminal justice, education, social work, sociology, early childhood development, psychology, nursing, paralegal, or other areas where knowledge of child maltreatment and advocating for children might be necessary.

CMJS 2543 Criminal Justice Internship - (F, S). A work experience internship in which a student is placed with a public or private law enforcement agency (including NWACC security) for 8 to 10 hours per week in addition to regular meetings with the Criminal Justice Coordinator. Students will keep a journal of their work experiences and deliver a final report upon completion of their placement. Prerequisite: Students must be in their final semester of a Criminal Justice program. Instructor approval is required prior to registration.

Communication

A national survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers and published in Job Outlook 2005 listed the following:

The top skills employers seek

1.Communication skills

2.Honesty/integrity

3.Teamwork skills

4.Interpersonal skills

Enrolling in NWACC’s communication classes can help you improve the skills employers demand. In a self-assessment survey completed by students enrolled in communication courses at NWACC, students report improvement in overall communication skills.

COMM 1003 Film Arts - (F, S). Film Arts is a transferable Humanities/Fine Arts course in American film, concentrating on the evolution of film and its ideology from the late 1800's to the present .

The course is designed to increase students' understanding of film as an art form and to develop critical analysis skills necessary to interpret mediated information. Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 English Comp I.

COMM 1013 Mass Communication - (ON DEMAND). Mass Communication is an introduction to media for the masses, including an examination of radio, television, print, electronic, and computer media and the historical development of these media types.

COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Communications - (F, S, SUM). This introductory course in human communication surveys basic communication theories of communication models, interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public communication. Students will deliver a variety of speeches and participate in course related classroom interaction.

COMM 2303 Public Speaking - (On Demand). This course is designed to increase understanding of the principles of effective public speaking. Students will study, develop and deliver various types of speeches. Prerequisite: COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Communication or consent of instructor.

COMM 2323 Interpersonal Communications -(F, S). Interpersonal communication is an in-depth study of the principles of interpersonal communication in the context of classroom, workplace, family and other personal situations. A seminar/workshop curriculum utilizes lectures, video simulations of interpersonal situations, actual simulations of interpersonal situations, and the opportunity to practice and study these situations on campus and off campus.

COMM 2403 Oral Interpretation - (On Demand). Oral Interpretations focuses on the analysis and oral presentation of various literary genres including essay, prose, poetry, and drama.

COMM 2503 Small Group Communication. - (F). Small group communication focuses on the process of communication and working effectively in small groups by understanding and studying the dynamics of small group communication and interaction, with emphasis on problem-solving techniques, leadership styles, group roles, and the mechanics of group process. Students will participate in a variety of small group presentations.

COMM 290V Special Topics-Independent Study (On Demand). A student who wishes to work independently with an instructor on an individual topic may earn 1 to 3 hours credit. Permission from instructor and a written proposal are required in advance of registration.

Drama

Each semester, the Drama Department at NWACC produces a full-length play. Participation is open to all NWACC students and no experience is necessary. In addition to the main stage productions, students may participate in performing a children's theatre production each spring through the creative dramatics class. In the past 10 years, NWACC has produced 7 original plays and musicals by local play

wrights.

DRAM 1003 Introduction to the Theatre - (F, S). Introduction to the theatre is a general survey of the field of theatre, emphasizing the study of various play genre, acting styles, directing techniques, scenery, lighting, and costume design as well as the history of the theatre.

DRAM 1653 Acting I - (F). This course examines the principles of acting, including stage directions, use of stage area, coordination of voice and body, and practice scenes from plays. Variable credit of 1-3 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

DRAM 1753 Creative Dramatics - (S). This course examines the fundamentals principles of drama as an educational tool in working with children. Acting, music, art, and puppetry will be used. Performances are scheduled off-site at area grade schools in Rogers and Bentonville. All performances are scheduled during the regular class time.

DRAM 2723 Drama Practicum - (F, S). Production of a play for public performance. Performers are selected by audition and technical roles assigned. Students must be able to participate in scheduled weekend performances. Variable credit may be taken of 1, 2, or 3 hours each semester. The course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours toward a degree at NWACC.

DRAMA 290V-Special Topics-Independent Study (On Demand). A student who wishes to work independently with an instructor on an individual topic may earn 1 to 3 hours credit. Permission from instructor and a written proposal are required in advance of registration.

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

DRFT 1234 Engineering Graphics I - (F, S). This course introduces drawing fundamentals, including orthographic projection, geometric design and construction, lettering, dimensioning, sectioning, auxiliaries and sketching. Prerequisite: None Required.

DRFT 2113 AutoCAD I (Architecture) - (F, S, SUM). This course explores the various fundamental commands of AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop and REVIT for building design. Students create small projects that develop techniques for drawing productively in both 2D and 3D. This is a first course in CAD design of commercial and residential structures. Prerequisite: None Required.

DRFT 2113 AutoCAD I (Engineering) - (On Demand). This course explores the various fundamental commands of AutoCAD for Engineering Design. Students create small projects that develop techniques for drawing productively in both 2D and 3D. This is a first course in CAD design of engineering production documents. Prerequisite: None Required.

DRFT 2113 AutoCAD I (Landscape Design) - (F, S). This course explores the various fundamental commands of AutoCAD and REVIT for landscape design. Students create small projects that develop techniques for drawing productively in both 2D and 3D. This is a first course in CAD design of commercial and residential landscapes. Prerequisite: None Required.

DRFT 2154 AutoCAD II - (F, S). This course is designed to challenge students with advanced techniques for office productivity using AutoCAD, REVIT & Architectural Desktop. Students create large-scale commercial building designs that use advanced commands and techniques for producing full sets of construction documents. Prerequisite: DRFT 2113 or Experience Required.

DRFT 2163 Landscape Design - (F, S). This course is designed to address the procedures and practices applied in both residential & commercial Landscape Design. Students are provided opportunities to draw details using time and quality design techniques. In addition to numerous projects will be lectures on various Landscape design principles and graphic standards for creating construction documents. Prerequisite: DRFT 2113 or Experience Required.

DRFT 2233 3D Building Modeling & Documentation-REVIT (F, S, SUM). Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling are explored in relation to commercial and residential building design. Students are introduced to the unique program interface of REVIT and how it compares to traditional design production in AutoCAD. The conclusion of the course will involve a study of custom design techniques and applications as encountered in the Architectural design office environment. Prerequisite: None Required.

DRFT 2253 Architectural Design - (F, S). This course is designed to address the procedures and practices necessary for students to further produce a full set of commercial building construction documents. Students are provided opportunities to develop commercial details using time and quality design techniques. In addition to numerous detailing projects will be lectures on various building systems and their application to large-scale construction documents. Prerequisite: DRFT 2113 or Experience Required.

DRFT 2263 Civil Engineering Fundamentals - (F). This course will introduce concepts for using AutoCAD in the preparation of Civil Engineering drawings for communication and design. There will be exercises in surveying, mapping, plan and profiles, earthwork, geometrics, coordinate systems, object linking and embedding, and setting up a set of drawings. Many lessons will be given on the proper use of Land Development Desktop for design production in the office environment. This course introduces the concepts of engineering design and establishes the foundation of a professional career. All course topics will relate to various procedures for engineering calculations as applied in business and industry. This is a 2/3 lecture, 1/3 lab type course. Prerequisite: DRFT 2113 or Experience Required.

DRFT 2282 Modeling & Presentation I (3D Studio VIZ) - (F). This course explores the introductory level commands of 3D Studio, Lightscape, & Rendering for design presentation. Students create small projects that develop techniques for drawing and presenting 3D drawings productively. This is an introductory course in 3D Rendering of Commercial Buildings. Prerequisite: None Required.

DRFT 2283 Advanced REVIT - (S). Students are introduced to advanced techniques associated with the program interface of REVIT. This course is for more experienced users of the REVIT software and will include a thorough explanation on how to customize the software to meet the needs of office production. Prerequisite: DRFT 2233 or Consent of Instructor.

DRFT 2292 Modeling & Presentation II (3D Studio VIZ) - (S). This course explores advanced commands of 3D Studio, Lightscape, & Rendering for design presentation. Students create small projects that develop techniques for drawing and presenting 3D drawings productively. This is an advanced course in 3D Rendering of Commercial Buildings. Prerequisite: DRFT 2282.

DRFT 2333 Advanced 3D Modeling - (F, S). This course covers drawing techniques for producing wire-frame, surface and solid model components. Special projects are encouraged to develop skills for creating perspectives, renderings and isometric drawings. Prerequisites: DRFT 2113 or Experience Required.

DRFT 2403 Site Planning & Land Development - (F). This course involves the study of civil and landscape details and drawings associated with site planning and land development. Most of this course will include the production of construction documents associated with landscape and civil design using the AutoCAD platform. Course instruction will reference the code requirements associated with typical office design work settings. Prerequisite: DRFT 2113 or Experience Required.

DRFT 2423 Garden & Plant Design - (F, S). This course will prompt the landscape designer to consider the proposed level of service and maintenance requirements, the sub-grade and climate conditions, cost parameters, and limitations of plant materials used in a variety of landscape design situations. The instructional direction of the course will aim toward providing framework for thinking about appropriate site detail as related to particular climate conditions. Attempts will be made to include field trips that will familiarize the student with quality plant and garden design methods in our regional area. Prerequisite: None Required.

DRFT 2433 (LDD) Land Development Desktop I - (F). The emphasis of this course will explore the creation of working drawings for commercial site and large-scale subdivision design. Several professional project examples will be shared during class lectures to give up-to-date training on regional drafting and design standards. This course will involve extensive introduction to the program interface of Land Development Desktop and its various applications in the workplace. Prerequisite: None Required.

DRFT 2443 (LDD) Land Development Desktop II - (S). This course will offer advanced training in the software platform of (LDD) Land Development Desktop. This Part II course of the LDD sequence will allow students to learn more about the detailing aspects expected associated with commercial design. Students will be exposed to complete large-scale projects that deal exclusively with aspects of commercial design and detailing. In addition to the Land Desktop training will be instruction of other technologies that include AutoCAD, MAP and Civil 3D. Prerequisite: DRFT 2433.

DRFT 2454 Blueprint Reading & Production - (F, S). This course is designed to address the procedures and practices necessary for students to read and produce various types of construction document sets. Students will spend time reviewing professional working drawings to better understand the vocabulary, graphics, and standards used in industry. In addition to the study of professional working documents will be lectures on various building systems and their application to large-scale construction documents. Participants in this course should expect to produce project details that are completed at standards similar to the typical workplace. Prerequisite: None Required.

DRFT 2464 Blueprint Reading (General Building Structures) (F, S). The emphasis of this course will explore the creation of working drawings for typical building structures. Our main focus will be on the study of smaller building types that include residences, apartments, small offices, restaurants and various other buildings. We will review construction document sets and discuss typical office procedures for design production. A minimum of four field trips to various office environments will help conclude the course to give students the opportunity to ask questions of our local employers. Prerequisite: None Required.

DRFT 2474 Blueprint Reading (Large Scale & Specialty Structures) - (F, S). Our main emphasis for this course will explore specialty building systems that include: Metal Buildings, Large Multi-Story Offices, Hospitals, Precast Structures and many other building types. This course will also include an in-depth look at mechanical and electrical building systems. We will have lessons on the use of various specialty consultants and typical communication procedures that are followed between the bid process and completion of any large-scale architectural project. Prerequisite: None Required.

DRFT 2483 HVAC & Electrical Design I - (F). Students are introduced to HVAC and electrical design principles as associated with commercial and residential building systems. This course will introduce concepts in reading and producing mechanical drawings. All course participants will work on group projects and produce drawings with AutoCAD and the new autodesk building systems software. Prerequisites: DRFT 2113 or Experience Required.

DRFT 2953 CAD Internship - (F, S). The CAD Internship is intended to assist the student to gain professional skills as required in an Architectural or Engineering design support position. The minimum contact time between the employee (student) and employer is ninety hours. During training, an intern shall be introduced to fundamental skills as practiced in the workplace and outlined in the course syllabus. Prerequisite: DRFT 2154 or Consent of Instructor.

Economics

(May be taken in either order.)

ECON 2013 Macroeconomics - (F, S, SUM). This course is an introduction to the major areas of modern economic theory, American capitalism, pricing system, national income accounting, fiscal policy, monetary policy, money and banking and general price levels.

ECON 2023 Microeconomics - (F, S, SUM). The course covers concepts related to elasticity of demand, consumer utility, production and costs in firms, and market behavior. Economic principles are used to analyze the role of unions, environmental quality, public goods and poverty.

Emergency Medical Services

These courses have no prerequisites:

EMTA 1001 Dysrhythmias - (F, S, SUM). An introductory course in the recognition and interpretation of cardiac dysrhythmias. The course covers basic anatomy, normal cell function and properties, electrical activity of the heart and ECG wave forms, followed with a discussion of the mechanisms of cardiac dysrhythmias by their site of origin, e.g.: atria, junctional, etc. Recognition and interpretation are facilitated by the use of actual ECG strips in class and as part of homework assignments. (Note: Formerly AHSC 1011.Will be effective Spring 2006.)

EMTA 1013 First Responder - (F, S, SUM). First Responder follows the national standard curriculum guidelines as set forth by the Department of Transportation. This course is designed to provide training in emergency care for those who will be responding to emergency calls or who have a job that may require emergency response to the injured. Graduates will receive a Health Care Provider CPR card and a First Responder certificate. *This course is a prerequisite for the EMT program. (Note: Formerly AHSC 1023. Will be effective Spring 2006.)

EMTA 1008. Emergency Medical Technician Basic - (F, S, On Demand). The EMT-Basic Program is an introductory study to Emergency Medical Programs. It follows the national standard curriculum as set forth by the Department of Transportation. Standards of care, procedures and techniques for dealing with emergencies are discussed. Upon successful completion, the EMT candidate should meet the requirements to challenge the Arkansas or National EMT certification exam. EMT-Basic is a prerequisite for the Paramedic Program. First responder is a prerequisite for EMT program. Criminal background checks will be performed by the Arkansas Department of Health.

Paramedic

Prerequisite for these courses: Admission by acceptance into the Paramedic Program only.

EMTP 1003 Paramedic Pharmacology & Parenteral Medication Administration – (SUM). This is an introductory course covering the fundamentals of pharmacology and the administration of drugs and fluids. Drug calculations, IV Drip, Injection, Oral Administration and Drug memorization and other skills are taught. This entry level course teaches the student the skills necessary to begin their clinical phase of the paramedic program. Students must be enrolled and accepted into the paramedic program prior to taking this course. (This course replaces EMTA 1011 and EMTA 1012.)

EMTP 1011 Emergency Respiratory Care - (F). Management and treatment of respiratory emergencies involving adults and children. Disease process, treatments, and advanced airway management will also be covered.

EMTP 1012 Human Systems and Patient Assessment - (F). Presentation of the needs of the patient, skills and knowledge necessary to address these needs, and identification of priorities. Included are a brief introduction, scene survey, primary survey, resuscitation, secondary survey, definitive field management and re-evaluation.

EMTP 1022 Shock and Fluid Therapy - (S). An understanding of shock or lack of cellular oxygenation and its management are covered in depth. Course will present a discussion of body fluids, osmosis, pathophysiology of shock, evaluation and resuscitation. The use of MAST and intravenous techniques are introduced and practiced in class prior to the student using these in the clinical areas.

EMTP 1026 Paramedic Clinical I – (F). During this course the student will ride on the ambulance with a selected preceptor and practice skills and perform tasks necessary to gain paramedic experience. The student will also matriculate through the hospital ER and perform phlebotomy sticks on patients and observe the physician performing physical exams. IV administrations, drug administration, and other skills will also be performed. (Minimum of 180 hours plus a minimum number of skills to be performed.)

EMTP 1031 EMS Environment II - (S). Recognition and management of a mass casualty scene will be taught/demonstrated. Each student will be expected to participate in a mock disaster drill as set forth by the county and to utilize knowledge gained from class and the drill in a final disaster scenario. Rescue operations and stress management in emergency services will also be covered.

EMTP 1032 Traumatology - (S). Management and treatment of traumatic injuries involving soft tissues, central nervous system, and musculoskeletal structures. Material included is based on Prehospital Advanced Trauma Life Support Program by the National Association of EMTs, the training curriculum developed by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

EMTP 1402 Paramedic Field Internship II - (SUM). Students will perform skills and tasks of a paramedic and be evaluated on independent performance of these skills. Students must pass a written comprehensive exam over material presented during the paramedic program. (200 clinical hours)

EMTP 1111 EMS Environment I (Paramedic Role) - (F). Overviews of all important areas of pre-hospital environment are covered. Included are medical ethics, professionalism, legal considerations by the paramedic, duty to act and scope of duties performed by the paramedic. Communications, radio and dispatching will be taught in this section.

EMTP 1204 Paramedic Clinical II – (S). During this clinical phase, students will ride on the ambulance with selected preceptors. The student will practice skills and perform tasks necessary to gain paramedic experience and be evaluated on these skills. Students will also work in the Emergency Room, Operating Room, and Obstetrics performing assessments and skills such as endotracheal intubation, emergency childbirth, pediatric assessments, IV and drug administration.

EMTP 1123 Medical Emergencies I - (S). Medical emergencies are discussed such as endocrine and metabolic emergencies, nervous system emergencies, gastrointestinal emergencies, genitourinary and reproductive emergencies, toxicology and substance abuse, and anaphylaxis.

EMTP 1206 Emergency Cardiac Care – (F). Students will be taught advanced cardiac care including twelve-lead ECG recognition, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Emergency Cardiac Drug identification and administration, and other cardiac care techniques. Students will be evaluated on their ability to perform didactically as well as in the lab.

EMTP 1233 Medical Emergencies II - (SUM). Recognition, management, and pathophysiology of OB-GYN and pediatric emergencies. Emergency childbirth, childbirth complications and gynecological emergencies will be discussed as well as treatments of each OB-GYN emergency scenario. Infectious diseases, geriatric patients and emergency management of the neonate as well as psychiatric emergencies will be discussed. The primary reference will be Pediatric Advanced Life Support from the American Academy of Pediatric and the American Heart Association. PEPP course may be substituted for PALS as needed. Also infectious diseases, environmental emergencies, and behavioral/psychiatric emergencies will be taught.

English

NOTE: Developmental Reading and Writing course numbers begin with 00. These courses count as institutional credit and are used to figure grade point average (GPA) but do not count toward a degree.

ENGL 0041, 0042, 0043 (Formerly ACSK 0041, 0042, 0043) Foundations of Writing - (F, S). This is a course to address the punctuation, verb forms, patterning, and usage skills needed by first or second language students. The student may enroll in one, two, or three credit hours. The schedule is planned on an individual student basis, with weekly computer lab time and instructor conference at an arranged time. Home use of a computer tutorial and conferencing by e-mail are possible. This course may be taken along with Composition I or II, or alone, and can be repeated. Enrollment for one credit hour is allowed through the eighth week of the regular semester. No prerequisite.

ENGL 0043-DL-WWW is offered through distance learning with instructor consent. It is the same course content as above (ENGL 0043), but the format is different. This course is taught on-line as distance learning.

ENGL 0053 (Formerly ACSK 0053) Beginning Writing - (F, S). A course designed to review grammar, mechanics, usage, and sentence structure with concentration on developing writing skill through paragraphing. Computer software tutorials support the lecture course. Successful completion allows entry into Intermediate Composition. Prerequisite: ENGL 0041, 0042, 0043 (Formerly ACSK 0041, 0042, 0043) Foundations of Writing with a C or better, or minimum placement score: ACT-10 or COMPASS 14.

ENGL 0063 Intermediate Writing (Formerly ACSK 0063 Intermediate Composition) - (F, S, SUM. on demand). The study and practice of sentence structure rules, critical thinking skills, writing as a step-by-step process, and basic grammar. Students will learn to express ideas and opinions in clear, organized paragraphs and essays. Students will also learn and use word processing as it applies to academic writing. Successful completion allows a student to enter English Composition I. Prerequisite: ENGL 0053 (Formerly ACSK 0053) Beginning Writing with a C or better or minimum placement score: ACT-13 or COMPASS-42.

ENGL 1013 Composition I - (F, S, SUM). Guiding the student through the process of writing with regular practice and analysis of effective writing, this first course of the composition sequence emphasizes the writing of clear, concise, developed academic prose,. Generally students are expected to follow the rules of Standard Edited English, to understand paragraph development, and to write a research assignment involving the integration of sources. Prerequisite: minimum placement score (19 ACT, 75 Compass), completion of ENGL 0063 Intermediate Writing (Formerly ACSK 0063 Intermediate Composition), or CIEP 0063 with a C or better.

ENGL 1013H. Composition I, Honors - (F). This course is open to dedicated or enthusiastic students who want to improve their writing skills with a course that includes an emphasis on writing as a thinking skill and a study of style in the English 1013 curriculum. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

ENGL 1023 Composition II - (F, S, SUM). Although the primary reading text is an anthology of literature, the emphasis in this course continues to be on the student's writing academic prose. The student uses the writing process introduced in Composition I using literature as an academic subject for analysis, interpretation, critical appraisal, and research. Prerequisite: completion of English 1013 with a C or better.

ENGL 1023H. Composition II, Honors - (S). Students who enjoy reading and want to improve their writing skills are encouraged to take this course. Continuing the study of the writing/thinking process begun in Composition I, Honors, this course introduces literature as the subject for academic writing involving analysis, interpretation, critical appraisal and research. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ENGL 0133 PLA Portfolio Development course - (F, S) The PLA Portfolio course offers students with prior learning from work experience an alternative to course work by teaching them how to translate experience into learning outcomes. These learning outcomes, along with relevant and valid documentation, are matched to specific courses for which credit may be requested. Students will be taught how to create a portfolio that will contain specific elements in a required format. This course will also allow students to develop an understanding of where to begin in building on their existing knowledge.

Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1013 Composition I with a C or better. (Pass/Fail)

ENGL 2013 Technical Writing - (F, S, SUM). Skills learned in regular composition classes are directed towards the products that are written in organizations, offices and laboratories. The writing assignments may include extended definitions, evaluations, instructions, arguments, letters of various types, memorandums, and a collaborative research project which culminates in a formal report and/or a finished product. Emphasis is on improving the communication skills of students seeking a career in technical or scientific fields. Prerequisite: Completion of English 1013 with a C or better.

ENGL 2023 Imaginative Writing I - (F, S). Designed to teach students the fundamental techniques of fiction and poetry. Students write original poems and stories and critique student and professional models in a workshop setting. Some uses of visiting authors and individual conferences with the instructor. Prerequisite: English 1013 and 1023 with a "C" or better, or consent of instructor.

ENGL 2033 Imaginative Writing II - (On Demand). Designed as a follow-up course for students of Imaginative Writing I. Students may continue working on material developed in the first semester course or pursue new material in either Fiction or Poetry. Emphasis will be on developing work into publishable material. Workshop setting will allow students to critique each other's work in a friendly and cooperative setting. Some individual conferences will be conducted and visiting authors may be invited to lecture on the writer's life. Prerequisite: English 2023 with a grade "C" or better, or consent of instructor.

ENGL 2113 Survey of British Literature to Romanticism - (F). Students in this course explore the literature of British Isles. The students begin their journey with life in Anglo-Saxon times of the Venerable Bede and Beowulf. As they wend their way to modern times, they progress through the Middle English and the Renaissance with side excursions along the way. The course ends with the literature of the Enlightenment. The students in this course become familiar with the culture and history of Great Britain as they read. Prerequisite: English 1013 and 1023 with a C or better, or consent of instructor.

ENGL 2123 Survey of British Literature from Romanticism (F,S). This course finds the student in the literature from the Romantic period in Britain. The students move from the free-spirited Romantics to the rule-bound Victorians on the way to the modern age with its angst and energy. The students read, analyze, and interpret the literature of the British Empire, as they learn about the culture and life of the Britons. Prerequisite: English 1013 and 1023 with a grade "C" or better, or consent of instructor.

ENGL 2213H Survey of World literature to 1650 Honors – (F). Honors sections typically emphasize independent projects and presentations. Students are also encouraged to participate in field trips and cultural experiences related to the course topics. Typically the course includes the generally accepted literary masterpieces of western culture as well as lesser known works from eastern cultures. While such literature is removed from the student’s experience by time, history, and culture, its ties to contemporary life are more compelling than its differences. These issues are frequently addressed in the literature as the student learns to read, interpret, and analyze this literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 and 1023 with grades of B or better, or consent of instructor.

ENGL 2213 Survey of World Literature to 1650 - (F, S, SUM). Students in this course read the oldest of literatures. Typically the course includes the generally accepted literary masterpieces of western culture. While such literature is removed from the student's experience by time, history, and culture, its ties to contemporary life are more compelling than its differences. These issues are frequently addressed as the student learns to read, interpret, and analyze this literature. Prerequisite: English 1013 and 1023 with a grade "C" or better, or consent of instructor.

ENGL 2223H Survey of World Literature from 1650 Honors – (S). This course introduces the student to the literature of the world as well as the literature from English speaking countries. Honors sections typically emphasize independent projects and presentations. The student will read literature from Asia, Africa, South America as well as from Europe and North America. Reactions and comparisons to the students’ lives are explored as the students read, interpret, and analyze this literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 AND 1023 with grades of B or better, or consent of instructor.

ENGL 2223 Survey of World Literature from 1650 - (F, S, SUM). This course introduces the student to the literature of the world as well as the literature from English-speaking countries. The students may read literature from Asia, Africa, and South America as well as from Europe and North America. Reactions and comparisons to the students' lives are explored as the students read, interpret and analyze this literature. Prerequisite: English 1013 and 1023 with a grade "C" or better, or consent of instructor.

ENGL 2313 Survey of American Literature to the Civil War - (F). From Native American tales and songs to the haunting stories of Edgar Allan Poe and the intriguing poetry of Emily Dickinson, students read and discuss what Americans were singing, talking, and writing about during America's earliest days up till the War Between the States. Students experience American history through the eyes of explorers like Christopher Columbus, religious leaders like William Bradford, settlers like Anne Bradstreet, patriots like Thomas Paine, outspoken women like Abigail Adams, individualists like Henry David Thoreau, slaves like Harriet Jacobs, romantics like Nathaniel Hawthorne, and innovators like Walt Whitman. The multicultural selections in the textbook help students understand the viewpoints of Americans from diverse backgrounds and ethnicity. Prerequisite: English 1013 and 1023 with a grade "C" or better, or consent of instructor.

ENGL 2323 Survey of American Literature Since the Civil War (S). Students will read, discuss, and write about fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and drama by major American authors from the post-Civil War era up through the present times such as Mark Twain, Kate Chopin, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, Henry James, Willa Cather, Langston Hughes, Arthur Miller, and Toni Morrison. In addition, students will examine how literary trends like realism, naturalism, imagism, and post-modernism influenced the writing of the time. Several texts by Americans from diverse backgrounds and ethnicity enhance the student's awareness of America's multicultural literary heritage. Prerequisite: English 1013 and 1023 with a grade "C" or better, or consent of instructor.

Environmental Science

ENSC 1001L Environmental Science Laboratory - (F, S). This is designed to be taken concurrently with, and to amplify further, ENSC 1003. Students will be required to participate in an EAST (Environmental And Spatial Technology) project. This environmentally based project will include the use of GIS (Global Information Systems) and other innovative technologies. Class exercises will include laboratory experiments and analysis, field studies, discussion and reports. Three hours laboratory weekly. ENSC 1003 is a corequisite. For students enrolled in the AAS degree track for Safety, Health, and Hazardous Materials Management, contact program coordinator.

ENSC 1003 Environmental Science - (F, S). A course focusing on the interrelationships between man and his environment. The first half of the course is an abbreviated study of basic ecological and conservation principles. The second half focuses on environmental topics of special interest. These topics may include air and water pollution, environmental ethics, policy and decision-making, waste management, attracting and preserving wildlife, or other requested topics. ENSC 1001L is a co-requisite. For students enrolled in the AAS degree track for Safety, Health, and Hazardous Materials Management, contact program coordinator.

ENSC 2003 Environmental Management - (F, S). The human impact on resources and ecosystems. Study of the changing role of management from economic exploitation to environmental conservation and protection, along with multiple use strategies. Evaluate various wildlife and habitat management techniques along with a review of environmental policies dealing with water, air, and soil pollution abatement and mitigation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Environmental Biology (BOTY 2534) or Environmental Science (ENSC 1003) or Principles of Biology I (BIOL 1544) or consent of instructor.

ENSC 2001L Environmental Management Laboratory - (F, S). This is designed to be taken concurrently with, and to amplify further, ENSC 2003. Class exercises will include laboratory experiments and analysis, field studies, discussion and reports. Three hours laboratory weekly.

ENSC 2204 Introduction to Soil Science - (Yearly). The classification and origin of soils. Study of chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils. Three hours lecture and three hours lab weekly.

ENSC 2233 Instrumentation, Sampling and Analysis: Air Quality -(F). Sampling protocol, procedures, quality control, preservation technology, and field analysis. Emphasis on analysis commonly performed by the field technician. The student will demonstrate proper selection of basic monitoring equipment and instrument calibration, sampling, field analysis, and preservation procedures; representative sampling methods; and prepare and evaluate documentation associated with sampling and field analysis. Practical hands-on case studies will be utilized in developing sampling strategies, sampling methods, and analysis of sampling results. The student will be able to prepare a written report of field analysis.

ENSC 2243 Instrumentation, Sampling and Analysis: Water Quality - (S). Water sampling, field analysis, preservation and transport to the laboratory for quality assurance is emphasized. Laboratory instrumentation analysis using spectrographic and titrimetric methods along with quality control will be stressed. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Environmental Biology (BOTY 2534) or Environmental Science (ENSC 1003) or Environmental Management with Lab (ENSC 2003 & 2001L) & college chemistry (CHEM 1104) or Basic Chemistry (CHEM 1024) with grades of C or better, or consent of instructor.

ENSC 2301L- Hazardous Materials Control & Emergency Response Lab (F, S, SUM) Laboratory course for compliance with 29CFR 1910.120 Appendix E for Hazwoper- allows "Hands-on training" in simulated work environment that permits each student to have experience performing tasks, making decisions, or using equipment appropriate to the job assignment for which the training is being conducted.

ENSC 2303 Hazardous Materials Control and Emergency Response - (F, S).

This course will provide the student with a practical approach to the concepts of handling hazardous materials. Topics include: basic chemistry of hazardous materials, hazard classes and toxicology, evaluating risk, selecting correct protective equipment, specific competencies required of persons responding to a hazardous materials emergency, managing an incident, and addressing tactical and strategic issues while minimizing down-time and reducing risk to other workers. Available Online.

ENSC 2413 Environmental Compliance Documentation (F, S). This course is an overview of the regulations which affect the environment. Federal regulations included are EPA, SARA, CERCLA, and RCRA. OSHA’s role in worker protection in environmental mishaps is also discussed. Available Online.

ENSC 2703 Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (F, S). This course is designed to introduce students to industrial hygiene as it relates to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards in the workplace. Emphasis is on chemical and physical hazards in occupationally related diseases. Historical basis and current legislation are discussed. In addition, the principles of epidemiology, industrial toxicology, exposure standards, and respiratory protection are addressed.

ENSC 2453 Internship in Environmental Sciences (F, S). Supervised practical work experience in an industrial facility, county or state government agency, or private business involving environmental analysis utilizing current management techniques. Required responsibilities and reports will be determined by the NWACC instructor, cooperating business or government agency, with input and agreement from the student and overall approval by the Program Director for up to 4 hours variable environmental science credit. Prerequisite: Environmental Biology (BOTY 2534) or Environmental Science (ENSC 1003) and Environmental Management with Lab (ENSC 2003 & ENSC 2001L) or Environmental Special Problems (ENSC 291V) with grades of C or better, or consent of instructor. For students enrolled in the AAS degree track for Safety, Health, and Hazardous Materials Management, contact program coordinator.

ENSC 2913 Environmental Special Problems - (F, S). Work on special projects and problems in environmental science or related fields. May be repeated for up to three hours of environmental science credit. Prerequisite: Environmental Biology (BOTY 2534) or Environmental Science (ENSC 1003) or Environmental Management. For students enrolled in the AAS degree track for Safety, Health, and Hazardous Materials Management, contact program coordinator.

Educational Technology

ETEC 2003 Educational Technology - (F, S). A criterion-based course designed to provide beginning technology users with conceptual knowledge and skills in the area of fundamental computer technology and traditional educational media.

Fine Arts

The following courses fulfill the Fine Arts requirement for students who intend to transfer to the University of Arkansas.

ARHS 1003 Art Appreciation

ART 1033 Introduction to Studio Art

COMM 1003 Film Arts

DRAM 1003 Introduction to the Theatre

MUSI 1003 Music Appreciation

Fire Science Administration and Technology

Prerequisite: Admission by acceptance into the Fire Science Administration and Technology Program only.

FIRE 1003 Introduction to Fire Science (F). This course will study the philosophy and history of fire science, the review and analysis of fire losses, the introduction to fire protection agencies, career possibilities, the use of protective clothing and equipment, the use and identification of basic fire fighting equipment, and current technological developments.

FIRE 1013 Fire Suppression - Tactics and Strategies - (F). This course reviews special methods of teaching tactical concepts relative to extinguishing all classes of fire. Forms of extinguishing equipment and compounds along with fire development are covered.

FIRE 1023 Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply - (S). This course deals with the principles and formulas for fire ground hydraulics and pump operations of water systems, private, public, standpipes and sprinklers; nozzle pressures, friction losses, and effective fire streams and water supply problems. Included will also be the maintenance and operation of emergency vehicles and solutions of problems involving fire streams.

FIRE 1033 Fire Officer Leadership - (S). This course provides the participant with basic skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment. Topics of discussion will include group dynamics, communication, decision making, problem solving and other personnel matters. This course will enable mid-range managers, especially company officers, to be more effective in their roles as leaders.

FIRE 1043 Fire Prevention and Inspection - (F). This course provides the student with an overview and understanding of the field of fire prevention including history of fire prevention, code development and enforcement, inspection principles, public fire safety education, and arson suppression. This course follows the objectives outlined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1031, Fire Inspector I.

FIRE 1104 Firefighter I - (SUM). This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a Firefighter at the first level of certification. This course follows NFPA Standard 1001 - Firefighter Professional Qualifications.

FIRE 1114 Firefighter II - (SUM). Continuation of the knowledge and skills necessary for student to be certified as a Firefighter at the second level of certification. Upon successful completion of the course a representative of the Arkansas Fire Academy will test students. Prerequisite: Firefighter I.

FIRE 2023 Fire Department Administration - (F). Fire Department administrative functions, including application and implementation in the fire service, personnel selection, training and evaluation and relationship of administration at various levels of the organization, including reporting and budgeting will be covered in this course.

FIRE 2033 Building Construction for the Fire Service - (S). This course covers the advantages and disadvantages of major structural materials, wood, masonry, steel and concrete. Fire problems of non-structural elements with emphasis on fire characteristics and safety factors, as well as liabilities of code enforcement.

FIRE 2063 Fire Service Instructional Methodology - (S). This

course covers the characteristic of a successful instructor, and provides the participant the tools necessary to determine training needs within an organization, develop course material, and present a training class. Use of training aids and devices will be discussed. This course follows the objectives outlined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1041, Fire Service Instructor I.

Food Safety & Sanitation

FDSC 2503 Food Safety and Sanitation - (F,S). Food Safety and Sanitation introduces the student to principles of sanitation, cleaners, and sanitizers, sanitary equipment and plant design and control of food processing operations. Students will be provided the option of ServSafe Certification should they choose to take the required test. 3 hours per week.

French

International language courses are considered electives and can contribute appropriate elective credit to most degree plans of the college. Otherwise, credit from international language courses is deemed transfer credit and will be accepted by all Arkansas four-year colleges. Most four-year institutions require 9-12 hours of international language study as part of their BA, BFA, and BS degrees. However Conversational Spanish I and II will not normally transfer degree credit to a university to satisfy international language requirements. Students with prior language experience should follow pre-requisite guidelines and contact the International Languages Department for questions regarding placement. (The information above does not pertain to the College Intensive English Program [CIEP].

FREN 1003 Elementary French I - (F). Introductory course designed for students beginning the college-level study of French. Presentations of vocabulary, grammatical structures, and Francophone culture enable the student to understand, speak, read, and write basic French. No prerequisite.

FREN 1013 Elementary French II - (S). This course is a continuation of FREN 1003. The study of vocabulary, grammatical structures, and Francophone culture enables students to strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. PREREQUISITE: Completion of FREN 1003 with a C or better, or department consent.

FREN 2003 Intermediate French I - (F). Further development of language skills in French, with attention to reading, composition, and conversation. It includes readings in French literature, culture, and civilization and extensive grammar review. Class is conducted primarily in French. PREREQUISITE: Completion of FREN 1013 with a C or better, three years of recent high-school French, or department consent.

FREN 2013 Intermediate French II - (S). This course is a continuation of FREN 2003. It includes readings in French literature, culture, and civilization. Grammar is reviewed and expanded. Class is conducted primarily in French. PREREQUISITE: Completion of FREN 2003 with a C or better, or department consent.

Geography

GEOG 1003 Physical Geography - (On Demand). An introductory survey of the various components of the physical environment and the basic interrelationships among them. Topics of study include movements of the earth and seasonal change, interpretation of maps, the elements of weather and climate, and the effects of physical processes upon various types of regions. Emphasis is on developing a broad perspective of the natural world.

GEOG 1123 Human Geography - (F, S). An introductory study of the cultural factors that make up Human Geography and their relevance in today’s world. From the viewpoint of spatial distributions, students gain a perspective on different aspects such as population growth, language, religion, political systems and economic development. Students acquire a global perspective by comparing selected countries and seeing the impact of change on their cultural landscapes.

GEOG 2103 Emerging Nations - (On Demand). Areas such as Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa pose a variety of problems in their development as they confront and are challenged by the physical, human, and economic resources of the modern world. The course emphasizes a general understanding of regional Geography and the factors that distinguish different realms when considering the meaning of “development.”

GEOG 2203 Developed Nations - (On Demand). A survey of the history and current status of the human, physical, economic and political geographies of what is considered the developed world. Areas studied include Europe, Russia, and the United States and Canada.

Geology

GEOL 1114 General Geology - (F, S). Survey of the geological process and products and their relationship to land forms, natural resources and the environment. Three hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory weekly, including field trips.

GEOL 1134 Environmental Geology - (S, On Demand). The application of geologic principles to problems created by human exploitation of the environment. Laboratory exercises concerning interaction of human populations with flooding, groundwater movement and contamination, erosion, earthquakes, and waste disposal and landfills.

German

International language courses are considered electives and can contribute appropriate elective credit to most degree plans of the college. Otherwise, credit from international language courses is deemed transfer credit and will be accepted by all Arkansas four-year colleges. Most four-year institutions require 9-12 hours of international language study as part of their BA, BFA, and BS degrees. However Conversational Spanish I and II will not normally transfer degree credit to a university to satisfy international language requirements. Students with prior language experience should follow pre-requisite guidelines and contact the International Languages Department for questions regarding placement. (The information above does not pertain to the College Intensive English Program [CIEP].

GERM 1003 Elementary German I - (F). Introductory course designed for students beginning the college-level study of German. Presentations of vocabulary, grammatical structures, and German culture enable the student to understand, speak, read, and write basic German. No prerequisite.

GERM 1013 Elementary German II - (S). This course is a continuation of GERM 1003. Presentations of vocabulary, grammatical structures, and German culture enable the student to strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. PREREQUISITE: Completion of GERM 1003 with a C or better, or department consent.

GERM 2003 Intermediate German I - (F). Further development of language skills in German, with emphasis on reading, composition, and oral practice. It includes readings in German literature, culture, and civilization. PREREQUISITE: Completion of GERM 1013 with a C or better, three years of recent high-school German, or department consent.

GERM 2013 Intermediate German II - (S). This course is a continuation of GERM 2003. Grammar is reviewed and expanded. It includes cultural readings. PREREQUISITE: Completion of GERM 2003 with a C or better, or department consent.

Hospitality Food & Beverage

HFDB 2513 Food and Beverage Management - (F, S). This introduction to food and beverage management examines culinary arts and restaurant business development. The course will cover restaurant operations, including beverage services and other management services. The certification test for servers of beverage alcohol is available at the NWACC Bookstore. 3 hours per week.

General Engineering

GNEG 1103 Introduction to Engineering - (F, S). Intended for potential engineering students in the first year of study this is a course designed to introduce these students to the process and diversity of the various engineering fields. It also acquaints students with modeling and problem solving techniques used by engineers as well as some of the computer tools necessary for pursuing a degree in engineering.

History

HIST 2003 History of the American People to 1877 - (F, S, SUM).

Exploration of aspects in American history beginning with European backgrounds; discovery and settlement; concluding with the Civil War and Reconstruction. This survey encompasses the constitutional, political, social and economic development of the United States prior to 1877.

HIST 2003H History of the American People to 1877, Honors (F). Explores the history of American life, through study of the constitutional, political, social, intellectual and economic development from the period prior to European colonization through 1877. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

HIST 2013 History of the American People, 1877 to Present - (F, S, SUM). Exploration of aspects in American history from Reconstruction to the second half of the Twentieth Century. This survey encompasses the constitutional, political, social and economic development of the United States since 1877. Particular emphasis will be placed on the rise of the United States as an industrial and world power.

HIST 2013H History of the American People, 1877 to Present, Honors - (S). Explores the history of American life including constitutional, political, social, intellectual and economic development from Reconstruction to the present. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

HIST 2053 History of Arkansas - (On Demand). A presentation of the political, economic, social and cultural development of Arkansas from the arrival of the Native American to the present.

HIST 2063 The United States and Vietnam - (On Demand). A survey of the Vietnam War with emphasis on the role played by the United States, as well as an analysis of its impact on American politics and society.

HIST 2073(H) - History of the American West, Honors, Travel. The history of the American West from the earliest Native American civilizations to the present day. Specific course content will vary by term. The travel component of the course will reflect and augment course content with a varied itinerary as needed. Possible course topics include: a historiography of the nature and definition of the West, Native American civilizations, exploration and expansion, race relations and conflict between and among inhabitants, social and economic development of the region, and conservation and recreation in the region.

Health Sciences

HLSC 1002 Wellness Concepts - (F, S, SUM). Interrelationship of mental, emotional, physical, social and spiritual aspects of functioning to optimal health and wellness; implications for education about wellness in the schools and for adult living are provided.

HLSC 1103 Personal Health and Safety - (On Demand). Discussion of health and safety problems with emphasis on the promotion of individual health and safety concepts.

HLSC 2103 Nutrition in Health - (F, S). The functions of food, body processes and optimum diets in relation to health and physical fitness.

Horticulture

HORT 1103 Plants in the Home Environment - (F, S). A techniques course covering basic home fruit and vegetable production, including organic and sustainable methods, and the use and care of ornamental plants. This is a hands-on course utilizing Master Gardener instructional materials.

HORT 2004 Principles of Horticulture - (Yearly). An introductory course including study of basic biological processes and technologies of propagation, production, use of native and introduced horticulture crops, landscape and turf plants. Students will be introduced to various disciplines and business related aspects of horticulture. The aesthetic and nutritional uses of plants will be explored. Previous instruction in Plant Biology or General Botany is strongly recommended. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory weekly.

HORT 2303 - Introduction to Turfgrass Management – (Yearly). An introductory course in turfgrass management emphasizing turfgrass growth, adaptation, and management. Methods for establishment, fertilization, mowing, cultivation, irrigation, and pest management are presented, and their impact on culture of lawns, golf courses, athletic fields, and other managed turf areas discussed. Lecture three hours per week.

Hospitality Management

HMGT 1603- Introduction to Hospitality Management (F, S). A survey of the hospitality industry, comprising food, lodging, tourism, recreation and management. Students will learn about the structure, nature and operating characteristics of these different sectors. Includes an analysis of management principles and career opportunities in the hospitality industry. Ethics will also be addressed. 3 hours per week.

HMGT 2694 Hospitality Internship - (On Demand). On the job training working in the hospitality industry under the supervision of experienced professionals. 4 credit hours.

HMKT 2013 Arkansas Tourism - This course examines various activities that constitute tourism, including recreation and leisure, the gaming industry, meetings, conventions and expositions in addition to an overview of tourism. 3 hours per week.