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This course will introduce students to contemporary art & design. Using basic materials and processes, students will engage in hands-on projects that explore the visual language. Assigned readings and class presentations will expose students to a range of contemporary art making practices and themes, expanding their understanding of what ?art? and ?design? can be. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will investigate a variety of health-related topics, many of which are useful in planning a healthier lifestyle. Topics include stress, mental health, nutrition, human sexuality and reproduction, birth control, sexually transmitted and other diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, drugs (including alcohol), and environmental health. This survey course is appropriate for non-science majors. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will learn the fundamentals of skill building using Microsoft Word. Document formatting for business correspondence, reports, and tables will be emphasized. A major emphasis is placed on increasing speed/accuracy and improving proofreading skills. No requisites. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students use application software such as Microsoft Office to study word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. The integration and practical application of these topics is stressed throughout the course. Students will spend a substantial amount of out-of-class time working on computer projects. Corequisite: any developmental MAT course or eligibility for any college-level MAT course. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine principles of supply and demand with an applied analysis of consumer demand, sensitivity to price changes (elasticity), and utility. Using cost and revenue information, students will demonstrate the theoretical market of perfect competition and monopolies along with realistic alternative markets like monopolistic competition and oligopolies. Students will recognize the role of comparative advantage and specialization in international trade. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1530; Eligibility: MAT 1590 or higher. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will learn to write precise, clear, substantial, and logical essays. They will develop critical thinking and writing skills required in higher education, employment, and life. Students will also learn to conduct research and write a research paper. Prerequisite: ENG 1510. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the history of the United States from the conclusion of the Civil War to the present. Using the methodology of the social sciences, students will learn and evaluate the major political, social, cultural, scientific-technological, economic, and natural developments that have shaped the recent American experience. Students will give special attention to the unique contributions made by diverse peoples and institutions, and will better understand the responsibilities of educated citizens today. Corequisite/Prerequisite: ENG 1510. It is not necessary to take HIS 1530 before HIS 1540. HIS courses are reading and writing intensive. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine the history of the United States from the conclusion of the Civil War to the present. Using the methodology of the social sciences, students will learn and evaluate the major political, social, cultural, scientific-technological, economic, and natural developments that have shaped the recent American experience. Students will give special attention to the unique contributions made by diverse peoples and institutions, and will better understand the responsibilities of educated citizens today. Corequisite/Prerequisite: ENG 1510. It is not necessary to take HIS 1530 before HIS 1540. HIS courses are reading and writing intensive. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course engages first-year students in hands-on academic exploration while preparing them to navigate the challenges and opportunities of higher education. Students will develop the intellectual skills needed for college-level inquiry by actively exploring the various sides of a single, challenging question or issue. While the specific topic of inquiry varies from section to section, all instructors employ a problem-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning that helps students make connections across fields of study. Students will engage their critical thinking skills as they generate questions, organize information, evaluate evidence, and weigh alternative perspectives. In the process, they will become acclimated to the culture of higher education at JCC. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will investigate various topics in both descriptive and inferential statistics including measures of central tendency and spread, graphical analysis of data, probability, random sampling, correlation and regression, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Practical applications are emphasized throughout the course. A significant part of the course is taught in a laboratory setting using a software package such as Minitab. Prerequisite: MAT 0550 or MAT1210 (or higher) or as determined by college placement. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will investigate various topics in both descriptive and inferential statistics including measures of central tendency and spread, graphical analysis of data, probability, random sampling, correlation and regression, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Practical applications are emphasized throughout the course. A significant part of the course is taught in a laboratory setting using a software package such as Minitab. Prerequisite: MAT 0550 or MAT1210 (or higher) or as determined by college placement. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will further their study of calculus. Topics include applications of the definite integral such as volume, surface area and arc lengths, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, techniques of integration, polar coordinates, parametric equations, improper integrals, and sequences and series including power series and Taylor series. An approved graphing calculator is required. A computer algebra system such as DERIVE is incorporated into the course. Prerequisite: MAT 1710. Institutional Course Syllabus

Institutional Course Syllabus

Institutional Course Syllabus

Institutional Course Syllabus

Institutional Course Syllabus

Students' knowledge, skills, and expertise will increase in all aspects of nursing health assessment: obtaining health histories; performing physical assessments; recognizing normal assessment findings and deviations from the normal; and recording accurate, concise, and clear data. Emphasis is on performing systematic health assessments of adults, incorporating developmental principles and psychological, sociological, and cultural aspects. To a lesser degree, child assessment is integrated into the course. Laboratory for integration of theory and skill mastery is included. At the end of the semester, each student will perform a health assessment on a selected client and record findings. Prerequisite: NUR 1510 or RN or LPN licensure. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will develop a thorough understanding of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's fitness and sport performance. The effect nutrition has on health promotion and disease prevention is emphasized through current research and practical activities. No requisites. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will learn to interact effectively and appropriately in Spanish at the novice-mid level with people from other language and culture backgrounds. Students will communicate and reflect upon personal and public identity, family and community, and contemporary life in the U.S. and the Spanish-speaking community. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall; C fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will examine leader behavior through an ethical lens based on case studies of past and present events in the business, educational, political, and sporting worlds. The leadership role of a sport or recreation manger, athletic administration, or fitness promotion professional in supervising subordinates and directing volunteers and other personnel within an organization will be chronicled. Prerequisite: ENG 1510. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus