May 28, 2024  
Butler Community College 2023-24 Catalog 
    
Butler Community College 2023-24 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


(T► Kansas State Wide Transfer course.)
(O - Course is offered online.)

 

Professional Pastry Arts

  
  • PA 202. Bread Basics


    This course will enable the student to learn, identify, and prepare various types of bread. The student will identify and use equipment in the preparation of bread and demonstrate techniques used in the production of bread. The student will identify various leavening agents. The student will demonstrate and practice proper food handling.

    Prerequisite(s): PA 101 and PA 121 both with a C or better.

    Credits: 3

  
  • PA 250. Plated Desserts


    This course will enable the student to develop a working knowledge of various types of à la minute desserts. The student will plan, execute, and present pre-desserts, entremets, breakfast desserts, and other à la minute desserts. The student will identify, demonstrate, and present specialized diet desserts. The student will demonstrate advanced techniques while preparing à la minute desserts. The student will demonstrate and practice proper food handling.

    Prerequisite(s): PA 201 with a C or better.

    Credits: 3

  
  • PA 260. Chocolate Basics


    This course will enable the student to develop a working knowledge of chocolate basics, while preparing chocolate pastries, decorations, and other chocolate items. The student will learn the history of chocolate, sourcing chocolate, characteristics of chocolate, and large chocolate production. The student will identify, demonstrate, and practice proper chocolate tempering while preparing chocolate showpieces and other tempered chocolate items. The student will demonstrate proper food handling while working with chocolate.

    Prerequisite(s): PA 201 with a C or better.

    Credits: 3

  
  • PA 270. Cakes


    This course will enable the student to develop a working knowledge of major baking methods while preparing a variety of cakes.  The student will develop and practice major baking methods, prepare a variety of cake components, and practice assembly, decoration, and presentation of cakes for a variety of occasions. The student will demonstrate and practice proper food handling.

    Prerequisite(s): PA 201 with a C or better.

    Credits: 3


Reading

  
  • RD 011. College Reading 1 (O)


    This course will enable the student to improve phonemic awareness, word recognition skills, vocabulary, and reading comprehension skills.

    Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level in reading on a placement instrument. Additional diagnostic testing will be used to verify correct placement.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.

  
  • RD 012. College Reading 2 (O)


    This course will enable the student to improve word recognition techniques, reading comprehension skills, and vocabulary. The student will learn textbook study strategies and practice silent reading fluency.

    Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level in reading on a placement instrument or RD 011  with C or better. Additional diagnostic testing will be used to verify correct placement in this course.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.

  
  • RD 014. ELL College Reading 1


    This course will enable the ELL student to improve phonemic awareness, word recognition skills, vocabulary, and reading comprehension skills. The student will use reading comprehension skills to write summaries of readings.

    Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level in reading on a placement instrument. Additional diagnostic testing will be used to verify correct placement.

    Credits: 3

  
  • RD 015. ELL College Reading 2


    This course will enable the ELL student to improve word recognition techniques, reading comprehension skills, and vocabulary with emphasis on American English idiosyncrasies and idioms. The student will learn textbook study strategies, practice silent reading fluency, and write summaries of readings.

    Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level in reading on a placement instrument or RD 014  with C or better. Additional diagnostic testing will be used to verify correct placement in this course.

    Credits: 3


Religion

  
  • RG 190. New Testament (O, T►)


    This course will enable the student to develop a critical perspective on the development of Christianity and its texts. To this end the student will examine the various factors that impacted Christianity’s foundation and development through the 1st century CE. The student will apply resources and methods to biblical texts that increase comprehension both of the historical setting and the contemporary significance of those texts with an examination of how the religion functions in contemporary society.

    Credits: 3

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
     (REL1030) 

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.

  
  • RG 191. Old Testament (O, T►)


    This course will enable the student to develop a critical perspective on the development of Judaism and its texts. To this end the student will identify and analyze the various factors that crucially impacted Judaism’s foundation and historical development and the development of its literature. The student will apply methods and resources to the biblical texts and to the processes that produced them, thus increasing comprehension both of the literature and of the religion it represents. Such methods and resources also increase comprehension of the historical set- ting and of the contemporary significance of those texts, to which end the student will examine how Judaism’s religious concepts are applied to and function in contemporary society.

    Credits: 3

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
    (REL1020)

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.

  
  • RG 210. Comparative Religions (O, T►)


    This course will enable the student to develop a historical understanding of seven of the world’s major, living religions through analysis of their origins and their historical development. These seven religions are Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Shinto. The student will analyze the principal and distinguishing features of these religions in terms of their primary customs, beliefs, and practices identifying the most outstanding characteristics of each of these religions. 

    Credits: 3

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
    (REL1010) 

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.


Social Science

  
  • SC 120. Principles of Geography (O, T►)


    This course will enable the student to locate the geographic positions of countries, cities, landforms and bodies of water in a global context. The student will internalize the economic, political and cultural relationships between the environment and people.

    Credits: 3

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
    (GEO1010) 

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.


Social Work

  
  • SW 102. Introduction to Social Work (O, T►)


    This course will enable the student to explore social work as a helping profession. The student will examine the development of social work as a profession as well as the knowledge and skills used by social workers.

    Credits: 3

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
    (SOC1020) 

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.


Software Development

  
  • SD 100. Visual Basic.NET 1 (O)


    This course will enable the student to use structured programming techniques to develop applications using Visual Basic.NET (VB.NET) as the application development language. The student will practice program development within a Graphical User Interface (GUI) environment.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    This course replaces IN108-Introduction to Visual Basic.NET
    O - This course is offered online.

  
  • SD 130. Database Design and Management


    This course will enable the student to demonstrate the importance of designing, creating, managing, and testing database solutions using industry standards. 

    Credits: 3

  
  • SD 146. Introduction to Robotics Programming


    This course will enable the student to plan, build, and program a robot to perform basic artificial intelligence (AI) operations. The student will learn basic programming principles, style, design, structures, and logic.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    This course replaces IN146-Introduction to Robotic Programming.

  
  • SD 201. Python Programming with Data Science (O)


    This course will enable the student to use structured programming techniques to develop game applications using the Python application development language. The student will analyze the data from games using data science.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.

  
  • SD 202. Advanced Python with Machine Learning Games


    This course will enable the student to learn advanced Python programming concepts. The student will use machine learning to develop games.

    Credits: 3

  
  • SD 211. Java Programming (O)


    This course will enable the student to design, code, and implement software projects in Java. The student will solve coding problems involving control structures, data types, classes, methods, and events. The student will implement inheritance, exceptions, user interfaces, recursion, searching and sorting within a Java program. The student will apply a documented project development cycle to the production of Java applications.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    This course replaces IN211-Java Programming.
    O - This course is offered online.

  
  • SD 221. C# (O)


    This course will enable the student to design and implement applications using C#. The student will demonstrate a complete product development cycle using object-oriented programming (OOP). The student will develop projects that demonstrate programming concepts, including inheritance, encapsulation, interfaces, and polymorphism. The student will apply control and display methods to data within applications.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    This course replaces IN 201-C#.

  
  • SD 228. Introduction to SQL Language (O)


    This course will enable the student to use the Structured Query Language (SQL) to create, modify or retrieve data from a relational database. The student will create a relational database. This course is designed for those anticipating a career in database design or working towards a computer related degree.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    This course replaces IIN228 Introduction to SQL Language.
    O - This course is offered online.

  
  • SD 282. Artificial Intelligence Programming


    This course will enable the student to develop programs to incorporate techniques to read, write, and manipulate data. The student will learn to visualize data with a focus on reporting, charting, and analyzing the results. The student will use predictive analytics techniques such as machine learning and data mining to predict probable outcomes.

    Credits: 3


Special Topics

  
  • PD 253. Special Topics


    This course will enable the student to explore additional topics in a particular field of study based on student needs or requirements beyond established Butler courses. The student will gain an understanding of these additional topics and learn how this field of study relates to life and the workplace. Check with your instructor for topic options.

    Prerequisite(s): May require approval of departmental dean and/or instructor.

    Credits: 3


Speech Communication

  
  • SP 100. Public Speaking (O, T►)


    This course will enable the student to communicate effectively in a variety of public speaking venues, utilizing nonverbal as well as verbal skills. The student will be able to critically assess information both on a verbal and research level. This course will enable the student to recognize the importance of self-concept in oral communication, to interview effectively and to work in groups confidently.

    Credits: 3

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
    (COM1010) 

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.

  
  • SP 102. Interpersonal Communication (O, T►)


    This course will enable the student to: Identify and practice effective interpersonal communication (verbal and nonverbal) techniques. Discuss the role of perception (both self and others) in interpersonal communication. Identify major barriers to effective listening and how to overcome them. Recognize and practice effective conflict resolution. Recognize thoughts and feelings and be able to express them appropriately.

    Credits: 3

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
    (COM1020) 

  
  • SP 108. Signing Exact English Level 1


    The course will enable the student to effectively communicate using a basic level of SEE, manual language, and fingerspelling. This course will build confidence and awareness of deaf culture so that the student will engage and feel comfortable communicating with the deaf and hearing impaired in the community, on the job, or in the classroom.

    Credits: 2

  
  • SP 109. Signing Exact English Level 2


    This course will enable the student to effectively communicate using an intermediate level of SEE, manual language, and fingerspelling. This course engages the student in refining expressive and receptive skills in communicating with the deaf and hearing impaired in the community, on the job, or in the classroom.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 108  with a C or better. Students who have acquired Signing Exact English SEE Level I at another facility may enroll providing their skills and vocabulary are equivalent to SP 108 .

    Credits: 2

  
  • SP 120. Introduction to Human Communication (O)


    This course will enable the student to explain the fundamentals of human communication, including the history of communication study, models of communication, and different communication contexts (interpersonal, cross-cultural, small group, etc.) The student will practice effective communication across contexts.

    Credits: 3

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.

  
  • SP 201. Intercultural Communication


    This course will enable the student to discuss the history of intercultural communication and the importance of intercultural communication competence in today’s world.  The student will be able to assess and exhibit appropriate communication techniques in intercultural communication processes in both everyday life and specific applied settings.

     

    Credits: 3

  
  • SP 205. Signing Exact English SEE Level 3


    This course will enable the student to practice advanced beginners’ skills in signing and receptive skills in the workplace, home, school, and the community. The student will build relationships with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community in order to enhance his/her awareness and appreciation of the value of diversity.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 108  and SP 109  with a C or better.

    Credits: 2


Theatre Arts

  
  • TA 108. Play Production


    This course will enable the student to work, teach, or participate in amateur or professional theatre by heightening the student’s awareness of the challenges of producing theatrical productions.

    Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3

  
  • TA 110. Acting 1(T►)


    This course will enable the student to learn acting terminology and then construct a theatrical character with methods suited to individual skills and knowledge. The student will be able to make informed choices from a systematic acting approach which is drawn from personal life experiences to apply to the craft/art of acting.

    Credits: 3

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
    (THT1020) 

  
  • TA 112. Acting 2 (T►)


    This course will enable the student to develop advanced mastery of the skills including analysis and characterization. The student will develop these skills through scene work, monologues, and exercises.

    Prerequisite(s): TA 110  with a C or better.

    Credits: 3

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
    (THT2010) 

  
  • TA 125. Stagecraft (T►)


    This course will enable the student to explore techniques and best practices in producing modern theatrical scenery. The student will learn stagecraft terminology, scene shop and stage safety, scenic construction, shop tool operation and maintenance, stage rigging, scene shifting, introductory painting, props management, and basic drafting. 

    Credits: 3

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
    (THT1030) 

  
  • TA 127. Stage Makeup


    This course will enable the students to execute basic stage makeup techniques by incorporating elements of facial analysis, character description, and both environmental and hereditary influences. The student will demonstrate corrective, old age, animal, and fantasy makeup, among others.

    Credits: 3

  
  • TA 131. Children’s Theatre 1


    This course will enable the student to heighten awareness of children’s theatre literature and gain proficiency in performing live theatre in front of an audience ranging from elementary school students to adults.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment by audition or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3

  
  • TA 132. Children’s Theatre 2


    This course will enable the student to develop an advanced awareness of children’s theatre literature and gain proficiency in performing live theatre in front of an audience ranging from elementary school students to adults.

    Prerequisite(s): TA 131  with a C or better and selection by audition or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3

  
  • TA 151. Theatre Practicum 1 (T►)


    This course will enable the student to execute a technical theatre production at an introductory level. The student will participate in backstage work in preparation for public performance(s) by the college theatre department. 

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.

    Credits: 1

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
    (THT1040) 

  
  • TA 152. Theatre Practicum 2 (T►)


    This course will enable the student to execute a technical theatre production at an intermediate introductory level. The student will participate in backstage work in preparation for public performance(s) by the college theatre department.

    Prerequisite(s): TA 151  with a C or better.

    Credits: 1

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
    (THT1040) 

  
  • TA 206. Theatre Appreciation (O, T►)


    This course will enable the student to identify the basic elements common to all theatre. The student will be able to make appropriate written and/or spoken criticism of the value and merit of individual examples of theatrical performance according to the critical standards presented in the courses. The student will be able to read and discuss a play script in terms of its theatrical merit, demands, and potential as a piece of theatrical performance according to the script analysis principles presented in the course. The student will be able to identify and define distinguishing elements and characteristics of theatrical art as it was presented in the major historical periods of theatre as surveyed in the course. Additionally, the student will be able to identify and discuss briefly the elements and principals involved in the practice of the various component activities in theatrical art including theatre architecture, production, direction, acting, scenic design, costume design, lighting design, makeup, sound, and multimedia.

    Credits: 3

    Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
    (THT1010) 

    Note(s)
    O - This course is offered online.

  
  • TA 210. Chamber Theatre


    This course will enable the student to combine the arts of literary analysis, oral interpretation, and theatrical performance. The student will gain the skills necessary to communicate theatrical literature successfully to an audience through oral expression.

    Credits: 3

  
  • TA 212. Audition Techniques for the Theatre


    This course will enable the student to audition for academic and professional theatre. The student will acquire a variety of suitable audition materials, appropriate written work, and an understanding of audition protocol and etiquette.

    Prerequisite(s): TA 110  with a C or better.

    Credits: 3

  
  • TA 250. Theatre Practicum 3


    This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate-level proficiency in theatre production. The student must be involved in acting or backstage work which results in a public performance by the College Theatre Department.

    Prerequisite(s): TA 152  with a C or better.

    Credits: 1

  
  • TA 251. Theatre Practicum 4


    This course will enable the student to achieve advanced-level proficiency in technical theatre production. The student will be involved in backstage work which results in a public performance by the College Theatre Department.

    Prerequisite(s): TA 250  with a C or better.

    Credits: 1


Welding

  
  • WE 110. OSHA 10


    This course will enable the student to gain critical knowledge regarding OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, including general industry safety and health principles. The student will learn the scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards, with special emphasis placed on those areas that are most hazardous, along with recommended abatement techniques.

    Credits: 1

  
  • WE 114. Welding Methods


    This course will enable the student to develop Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) skills to the level required to be successful in the advanced welding courses. The student will demonstrate safety practices. .

    Prerequisite(s): A score at a pre-determined level on a placement instrument.

    Corequisite(s): WE 129 .

    Credits: 2

  
  • WE 125. Blueprint Reading (Welding)


    This course will enable the student to interpret drawing at a fundamental level as applied to the welding trade. The student will: identify basic lines, views and abbreviations used in blueprints; interpret basic 3D sketches using orthographic projection and blueprints; solve applicable mathematical equations; use basic measuring tools; interpret scale ratios on a blueprint; identify basic welding joints and structural shapes; interpret a Bill of Materials; and identify standard American Welding Society (AWS) weld symbols.

    Prerequisite(s): A score at a pre-determined level on a placement instrument.

    Credits: 3

  
  • WE 126. Cutting Processes


    This course will enable the student to recognize and apply proper fundamentals of various cutting processes. The student will distinguish several types of mechanical and thermal cutting equipment and processes used in the welding trade and demonstrate the safe and correct set up, operation and shutdown of the Oxy-fuel, Plasma Arc, Carbon Arc Cutting with Air and Mechanical cutting workstations. The student will also inspect quality and tolerance of cuts according to industry standards. Cutting safety will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): A score at a pre-determined level on a placement instrument.

    Credits: 3

  
  • WE 127. Gas Metal Arc Welding 1 (GMAW 1)


    This course will enable the student to recognize and apply proper fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). The student will accomplish the following: explain the GMAW; demonstrate the safe and correct set up of the GMAW workstation; correlate GMAW electrode classifications with base metals and joint criteria; demonstrate proper electrode selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes in the flat and horizontal positions; produce basic GMAW welds on selected weld joints; and conduct visual inspection of GMAW welds. Safety practices are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): A score at a pre-determined level on a placement instrument.

    Credits: 3

  
  • WE 128. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1 (GTAW 1)


    This course will enable the student to recognize and apply proper fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The student will accomplish the following: explain the GTAW process; demonstrate the safe and correct set up of the GTAW workstation; relate GTAW electrode and filler metal classifications with base metals and joint criteria; demonstrate proper electrode and filler metal selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes and filler material in the flat and horizontal position; perform basic GTAW welds on selected weld joints; and perform visual inspection of GTAW welds. Safety practices are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): A score at a pre-determined level on a placement instrument.

    Credits: 3

  
  • WE 129. Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 (SMAW 1)


    This course will enable the student to recognize and apply proper fundamentals to SMAW. The student will explain the SMAW process; demonstrate safe and correct set up of the SMAW workstation; associate SMAW electrode classifications with base metals and joint criteria; demonstrate proper electrode selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses; build pads of weld beads with selected electrodes in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions; perform basic SMAW welds on selected weld joints; and perform visual inspection of welds. The student will demonstrate safety practices.

    Prerequisite(s): A score at a pre-determined level on a placement instrument.

    Corequisite(s): WE 114 .

    Credits: 3

  
  • WE 130. Oxy-Fuel Gas Welding


    This course will enable the student to recognize and apply proper fundamentals to Oxy-Fuel welding. The student will learn about and practice oxyacetylene welding, brazing, and soldering. The student will demonstrate safety practices.

    Prerequisite(s): A score at a pre-determined level on a placement instrument.

    Credits: 1

  
  • WE 213. Welding and Pipe Fitting


    This course will enable the student to develop proficiency in various procedures of pipe welding and fitting, as well as expose the student to cutting, beveling, preparation, and fit-up of pipe prior to the welding process. The student will practice safety skills.

    Prerequisite(s): WE 125  and WE 129  both with a C or better.

    Credits: 2

  
  • WE 220. Metallurgy


    This course will enable the student to develop basic metallurgy skills with both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The student will explore properties of metals, hardness testing, heat-treating, quenching, annealing, normalizing, tempering and surface hardening.

    Prerequisite(s): A score at a pre-determined level on a placement instrument.

    Credits: 3

  
  • WE 227. Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 (GMAW 2)


    This course will enable the student to develop advanced proficiency in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). The student will learn advanced positions, prepare for various procedural tests, and practice safety skills.

    Prerequisite(s): WE 125  and WE 127  both with a C or better.

    Credits: 4

  
  • WE 228. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2 (GTAW 2)


    This course will enable the student to develop advanced proficiency in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The student will learn advanced positions, prepare for various procedural tests, and practice safety skills.

    Prerequisite(s): WE 125  and WE 128  both with a C or better.

    Credits: 4

  
  • WE 229. Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2 (SMAW 2)


    This course will enable the student to develop advanced proficiency in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). The student will learn advanced positions, prepare for various procedural tests, and practice safety skills.

    Prerequisite(s): WE 125  and WE 129  both with a C or better.

    Credits: 4

 

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