May 20, 2024  
Butler Community College 2018-19 Catalog 
    
Butler Community College 2018-19 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Fitness and Wellness

  
  • FW 279. Sport Psychology


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to learn the psychological theories related to sport and exercise behavior. The student will learn how psychological factors influence involvement and performance in sport and exercise as well as understand how participation in sport and exercise influences psychological makeup of the individuals involved.



  
  • FW 280. Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to apply the basic principles related to the prevention, treatment and care of injuries common to athletic and recreational activities.



  
  • FW 283. Field Experience in Athletic Training 3


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): Selection by the Head Athletic Trainer.

    This course will enable the third semester student to continue to explore the organization, management, and operation of an athletic training department through practical learning experiences, and provide care for the health and safety of collegiate student athletes.



  
  • FW 284. Field Experience in Athletic Training 4


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): Selection by the Head Athletic Trainer.

    This course will enable the fourth semester student to be introduced to the organization, management, and operation of an athletic training department through practical learning experiences, and provide care for the health and safety of collegiate student athletes.



  
  • FW 285. Assessment of Lower Extremity Injuries


    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    This course is will enable the student athletic trainer to explore techniques in assessment for evaluating athletic related injuries to the lumbar spine, hip, knee, and ankle region. The student will be introduced to the processes associated with evaluating structural, biomechanical, neural, and etiological factors related to athletic injury and apply principles of immediate care to lower-body athletic injuries.



  
  • FW 286. Assessment of Upper Extremity Injuries


    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

    This course will enable the student athletic trainer to explore techniques in assessment and evaluating athletic related injuries in the upper extremity, head facial, ear, eye regions. The student will be introduced to the processes associated with evaluating structural, bio-mechanical, neural, and etiological factors related to athletic injury and apply principles of immediate care to upper-body athletic injuries.



  
  • FW 299. Field Experience in Exercise Science


    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite(s): approval of department head.

    This course will enable the student to be exposed to a variety of roles in the field of exercise science suitable to the student’s interests. The student will explore networking opportunities, career planning, and the application of skills and knowledge attained within the program of study to various career in Exercise Science. The student will observe four different practitioners for a minimum of 6 hours each complete eight hours of classroom meeting time for professional development and collaboration.




Foreign Languages

  
  • FL 107. Beginning Spanish 1


    Credits: 5
    This course will enable the student to communicate in Spanish using fundamentals of basic vocabulary and phrases, pronunciation, reading and writing. The student will also define cultural characteristics inherent to the target culture, study the relevance of the target language community as it reflects on the student’s own life, and make connections to other disciplines. This course is designed for the student who is beginning basic language study and preparing to pursue foreign language credits that fulfill degree requirements. (SPA1010)



  
  • FL 108. Beginning Spanish 2


    Credits: 5
    Prerequisite(s): FL 107  with a C or better or four traditional academic semesters of Spanish in secondary school.

    This course will enable the student to communicate using fundamentals of basic vocabulary and phrases, pronunciation, and reading and writing. The student will also define cultural characteristics inherent to the target culture and study the relevance of the target language community as it reflects on the student’s own life. This course is designed for the student who is continuing basic language study and preparing to pursue foreign language credits that fulfill degree requirements. (SPA1020)



  
  • FL 109. Beginning German 1


    Credits: 5
    This course will enable the student to communicate in German using fundamentals of basic vocabulary and phrases, pronunciation, reading, and writing. The student will also define cultural characteristics inherent to the target culture, study the relevance of the target language community as it reflects on the student’s own life, and make connections to other disciplines. This course is designed for the student who is beginning basic language study and preparing to pursue foreign language credits that fulfill degree requirements.



  
  • FL 110. Beginning German 2


    Credits: 5
    Prerequisite(s): FL 109  with a C or better or four traditional academic semesters of German in secondary school.

    This course will enable the student to communicate using fundamentals of basic vocabulary and phrases, pronunciation, reading, and writing. The student will also define cultural characteristics inherent to the target culture and study the relevance of the target language community as it reflects on the student’s own life. This course is designed for the student who is continuing basic language study and preparing to pursue foreign language credits that fulfill degree requirements.



  
  • FL 111. Beginning Russian 1


    Credits: 5
    This course will enable the student to communicate in Russian using fundamentals of basic vocabulary and phrases, pronunciation, reading, and writing. The student will also define cultural characteristics inherent to the target culture, study the relevance of the target language community as it reflects on the student’s own life, and make connections to other disciplines. This course is designed for the student who is beginning basic language study and preparing to pursue foreign language credits that fulfill degree requirements.



  
  • FL 112. Beginning Russian 2


    Credits: 5
    Prerequisite(s): FL 111  with a C or better or four traditional academic semesters of Russian in secondary school.

    This course will enable the student to communicate using fundamentals of basic vocabulary and phrases, pronunciation, and reading and writing. The student will also define cultural characteristics inherent to the target culture and study the relevance of the target language community as it reflects on the student’s own life. This course is designed for the student who is continuing basic language study and preparing to pursue foreign language credits that fulfill degree requirements.



  
  • FL 118. Beginning French 1


    Credits: 5
    This course will enable the student to communicate in French using fundamentals of basic vocabulary and phrases, pronunciation, reading and writing. The student will also define cultural characteristics inherent to the target culture, study the relevance of the target language community as it reflects on the student’s own life, and make connections to other disciplines. This course is designed for the student who is beginning basic language study and preparing to pursue foreign language credits that fulfill degree requirements. (FRN1010)



  
  • FL 119. Beginning French 2


    Credits: 5
    Prerequisite(s): FL 118  with a C or better or four traditional academic semesters of French in secondary school.

    This course will enable the student to communicate using fundamentals of basic vocabulary and phrases, pronunciation, and reading and writing. The student will also define cultural characteristics inherent to the target culture and study the relevance of the target language community as it reflects on the student’s own life. This course is designed for the student who is continuing basic language study and preparing to pursue foreign language credits that fulfill degree requirements. (FRN1020)



  
  • FL 127. Beginning Japanese 1


    Credits: 5
    This course will enable the student to communicate in Japanese using fundamentals of basic vocabulary and phrases, pronunciation, reading, and writing. The student will also define cultural characteristics inherent to the target culture, study the relevance of the target language community as it reflects on the student’s own life, and make connections to other disciplines. This course is designed for the student who is beginning basic language study and preparing to pursue foreign language credits that fulfill degree requirements.



  
  • FL 128. Beginning Japanese 2


    Credits: 5
    Prerequisite(s): FL 127  with a C or better or four traditional academic semesters of Japanese in secondary school.

    This course will enable the student to communicate in Japanese using fundamentals of basic vocabulary and phrases, pronunciation, reading, and writing. The student will also define cultural characteristics inherent to the target culture and study the relevance of the target language community as it reflects on the student’s own life. This course is designed for the student who is continuing basic language study and preparing to pursue foreign language credits that fulfill degree requirements.



  
  • FL 130. Survival Spanish for Restaurant and Hospitality Staff


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to speak and understand Spanish using phrases, questions and commands in restaurants and other facilities of hospitality. The student will also examine cross-cultural issues pertinent to interacting with Hispanic community members.



  
  • FL 140. Survival Spanish for Early Childhood Staff


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to speak and understand Spanish using phrases, questions and commands in childcare facilities. The student will also examine cross-cultural issues pertinent to interacting with Hispanic community members.



  
  • FL 201. Intermediate Spanish


    Credits: 5
    Prerequisite(s): FL 107  and FL 108  with a C or better or six traditional academic semesters of Spanish in secondary school.

    This course will enable the student to utilize previously acquired knowledge and expand language skills that stress communication. The student will also define characteristics inherent to the target culture, study the relevance of the target language community as it reflects the student’s own life, and make connections to other disciplines. This course is designed for the student who is beginning intermediate language study and preparing to pursue foreign language credits that fulfill degree requirements. (SPA2010)



  
  • FL 202. Spanish Readings


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): FL 201  with a C or better or six traditional academic semesters of Spanish in secondary school, or instructor approval.

    This course will enable the student to read for a general understanding of plot, main ideas, and themes in Spanish. The student will learn literary terminology, investigate presented cultural/historical themes, and participate in target-language discussion before and after reading. This course is an introduction for intermediate-level college or heritage-language speakers to literature of the Hispanic world, and is designed for the student who will pursue university Spanish literature courses.



  
  • FL 205. Conversational Spanish 1


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): FL 108  with a C or better or six traditional academic semesters of Spanish in secondary school

    This course will enable the student to conduct simple conversations successfully in Spanish, as well as understand many articles written in Spanish. The student will be able to recognize a large number of cognates, strategies and rules for converting English words to Spanish, hints for identifying large numbers of new words in Spanish, and formulas that use Spanish verbs to describe events in the past, present and future. This course is designed for the student who is continuing intermediate-low language study and preparing to pursue foreign language credits that fulfill degree requirements.



  
  • FL 207. Conversational Spanish 2


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): FL 205  with a C or better or six traditional academic semesters of Spanish in secondary school.

    This course will enable the student to conduct simple conversations successfully in Spanish, as well as understand many articles written in Spanish. The student will be able to recognize a large number of cognates, strategies and rules for converting English words to Spanish, hints for identifying large numbers of new words in Spanish, and formulas that use Spanish verbs to describe events in the past, present and future. This course is designed for the student who is continuing intermediate-mid language study and preparing to pursue foreign language credits that fulfill degree requirements.




History

  
  • HS 121. History of Western Civilization 1


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to analyze and synthesize facts and concepts from the Paleolithic era through the rise of early modern Nation States. The student will learn about the past and be able to apply this knowledge to the present and future through the use of terminology and application of facts and concepts.



  
  • HS 122. History of Western Civilization 2


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to analyze and synthesize facts and concepts from the rise of early modern Nation States to the present. The student will learn about the past and be able to apply this knowledge to the present and future through the use of terminology and application of facts and concepts.



  
  • HS 131. US History 1


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to analyze and synthesize facts and concepts from the pre-Columbian era through the Civil War. Through use of terminology and application of facts and concepts, the student will know America’s past and be able to apply it to the present and future. (HIS1010)



  
  • HS 132. US History 2


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to analyze and synthesize facts and concepts from the era of Reconstruction to the present. Through use of terminology and application of facts and concepts, the student will know his/her past and be able to apply it to the present and future. (HIS1020)



  
  • HS 201. History of World Civilization 1


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to analyze and synthesize facts and concepts from the earliest human communal organization through the beginnings of the maritime revolutions up to 1550. The student will learn about the past and be able to apply this knowledge to the present and future through the use of terminology and application of facts and concepts. (HIS1030)



  
  • HS 202. History of World Civilization 2


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to analyze and synthesize facts and concepts from the maritime revolutions (1550 C.E.) to the current global culture. The student will learn about the past and be able to apply this knowledge to the present and future through the use of terminology and application of facts and concepts. (HIS1040)




Hospitality Management

  
  • HM 101. Sanitation Management


    Credits: 1
    This course will enable the student to apply effective sanitation management principles to food service operations. The student will identify how to address environmental issues and communicate effectively with personnel and outside agencies. The student will demonstrate the ability to ensure compliance with the FDA Food Code in order to reduce health risks through Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Safety Assurance Process (SAP) approaches. The student will be qualified to earn the ServSafe Certification sponsored by the National Restaurant Association.



  
  • HM 115. Hospitality Human Resources


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to manage human assets of the hospitality industry. The student will learn teamwork and the role of management providing focused leadership, leading to employees functioning as a team in achieving organizational goals.



  
  • HM 116. Event Planning 1


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to manage event planning. The student will gain a basic understanding of the role of an event planner and develop leadership skills that are needed to control, manage, and improve events in the hospitality business.



  
  • HM 180. Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to analyze the components of the hospitality and tourism industry while identifying potential career paths within this industry. The student will be introduced to entities within the hospitality industry and develop an understanding of the economic impact that tourism has on local economies.



  
  • HM 190. Food and Beverage Management


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to appraise the components of food, beverage and labor costs within the food service industry. The student will learn cost calculation and sales concepts and their relationship with profits. The student will learn concepts and methods for food, beverage, and labor control.



  
  • HM 195. Beverage Control


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to analyze the various components of bar ownership and management. The student will learn about bar layout, merchandising, marketing, bar design, service, inventory, ordering, cost centers, and the social responsibilities of serving alcohol.



  
  • HM 202. Quality Management /Customer Service


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to evaluate strategies to improve leadership abilities, high performance teams, and employee empowerment in the hospitality industry. The student will develop approaches to customer service and conceptualize leadership skills that will incorporate traditional management theories.



  
  • HM 203. Rooms Management


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): HM 256  with a C or better or departmental approval.

    The course will enable the student to conceptualize all of the components within the rooms division. The student will expand and apply principles learned in HM 256  to explore day-to-day operations within the front desk and housekeeping departments.



  
  • HM 215. Introduction to Catering


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to evaluate the various components of catered events. The student will be introduced to marketing, contract writing, food production, room arrangement, and personnel required for specific catered events.



  
  • HM 216. Event Planning 2


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): HM 116  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to review the basic principles of executing an event including: sponsorships, marketing plan, managing volunteers, and follow-up. The student will also develop communication and team building skills while working with volunteers, customers, sponsors, classmates, and food vendors. The student will be documenting and evaluating events.



  
  • HM 217. Convention Management


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to conceptualize the fundamentals of convention management. The student will explore methods of site and venue selection, and discuss the various structures of conventions and convention operations. The student will also be introduced to the importance of managing quality, and financial, budgetary, and legal considerations of conventions.



  
  • HM 228. Facilities and Design Management


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): HM 101  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to conceptualize the design and equipment needed to run a food and beverage operation. The student will develop knowledge of layout designs and equipment needs based on space and menu for a variety of operations.



  
  • HM 255. Hospitality Law


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to identify the legal aspects of hotels, restaurants and other hospitality organizations. The student will be introduced to essential information that managers use daily in order to comply with the law and to develop preventive tactics to avoid lawsuits.



  
  • HM 256. Hotel/Motel Operations


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to identify types of public lodging establishments and their management structures. The student will explore the various departments within a lodging operation and their interdependence in meeting guest needs and expectations. The student will also study feasibility of new lodging and setting room rates.



  
  • HM 258. Hospitality Marketing


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to analyze the fundamentals of marketing with a hospitality emphasis. The student will be introduced to methods of identifying consumer needs and products, segmenting the various markets, and selecting the best strategy to reach the identified consumer.



  
  • HM 260. Hospitality Financial Management


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to apply the financial concepts to the hospitality industry. The student will develop skills in analyzing business financial statements, preparing investment packages, and structuring and negotiating business deals in relation to hospitality entities.




Humanities

  
  • HU 100. Humanities: Ancient to Medieval


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): EG 101  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to recognize and analyze works of arts in various disciplines from the ancient world through the end of the Medieval era and to understand and appreciate the role that art and artists play in human culture. The student will study the integrated Humanities (art, architecture, music, literature, theatre, history, and philosophy), including some of the most significant landmarks of Western civilization’s cultural heritage.



  
  • HU 101. Humanities: Renaissance to Modern


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): EG 101  with a C or better.

    The course will enable the student to recognize and analyze creative works within the integrated humanities (art, architecture, dance, music, literature, theatre, history, and philosophy).The student will appreciate the roles that art and artists play in human culture. The student will study some of the most significant landmarks of Western civilization from the Renaissance to the early Modern age.




Internships

Butler Community College students are encouraged to gain workplace experience through Internships.

Students enrolled in an Internship have the opportunity to observe and/or explore a career field of their choice. Internships are for a specific period of time and may serve as a precursor to professional employment. Students may enroll in a maximum of two 2-hour internships for a total of 4 credit hours while at Butler. Internship students must:

  • Obtain a paid or unpaid position in a career field of their choice.
  • Intern 100 clock hours for each two hour internship.
  • Complete academic assignments related to their job or career goals.
  • Master competencies set out in a training plan developed by the student and approved by the supervisor and instructor.

View internship postings at http://www.butlercc.edu/internships/internship.cfm. For more information or assistance, contact the Cooperative Education and Internship office at 316.218.6211.

  
  • IP 193. Internship 1


    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite(s): The student must secure a suitable internship position in a related field.

    This course will enable the student to gain experience in a work environment and apply classroom learning to the work place. The student will work a minimum of 100 contact hours in a work place throughout the term. The student will intern for a specific period of time, which may serve as a precursor to professional employment.



  
  • IP 195. Professional Internship 1


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): The student must secure a suitable internship position in a related field. 

    This course will enable the student to gain professional experience in a program related field while applying classroom learning to the work place. The student will work a minimum of 150 contact hours in a work place throughout the term. The student will be responsible for searching, applying, and being accepted in to an internship that will enable them to meet the work contact hours. This internship may serve as a precursor to professional employment.



  
  • IP 293. Internship 2


    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite(s): IP 193  with a C or better and the student must secure a suitable internship position in a related field.

    This course will enable the student to gain additional experience in a work environment and apply classroom learning to the work place. The student will work a minimum of 100 contact hours in a work place throughout the term. The student will intern for a specific period of time, which may serve as a precursor to professional employment.




Leadership

  
  • LS 101. Youth Leadership


    Credits: 1
    This course will enable the student to understand leadership styles, skills, roles, and functions of leaders within a community. Through community profiles, the student will examine the economic, political, and cultural infrastructures of Butler County communities. The student will develop a personal leadership philosophy and determine his/her leadership style. The student will participate in a community service project using his/her leadership skills.



  
  • LS 105. Engaging in Higher Education


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to learn and use Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) strategies necessary for persistence and success at the college level, to develop a learning plan based upon personal abilities and goals, and to become more self-reliant in fulfilling academic goals.



  
  • LS 150. Exploring Leadership


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to understand the history and development of leadership. The student will examine his or her values, goals, and leadership potential. The student understand the ethical responsibilities of leadership and learn how, as leaders and followers, to actively engage in change to create a better community or organization.



  
  • LS 160. The Emerging Leader


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to understand concepts and develop skills in leadership with an emphasis on application in a team setting. The student will practice leadership skills and self-reflection in preparation for leadership positions. The course is experiential and self-explorative; the student will assess past and present leadership experiences and identify possible future leadership practices.



  
  • LS 230. Leadership Development


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): Students must have 24 or more credit hours or division consent.

    This course includes study of leadership styles, skills, roles and functions of leaders within organization. Students will study the history and origins of leadership, theoretical approaches to leadership and ethical issues facing contemporary leaders. Students will be required to develop a personal philosophy of leadership, address moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership and determine their own style of leadership. This program integrates readings from the humanities, classic works of literature, contemporary multicultural writing and experiential learning exercises with readings and discussion of traditional leadership theories.




Literature

  
  • LT 201. Introduction to Literature 1


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): EG 101  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to discuss and interpret representative English-language literary works in a variety of genres. The student will identify the use of literary elements; recognize relationships between writers, works, and socio-cultural contexts; and arrive at informed personal and critical interpretations. (ENG1030)



  
  • LT 204. Introduction to Poetry


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): EG 101  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to read, analyze, and write effectively about poetry from different historical periods with emphasis on various forms, techniques, and critical approaches.



  
  • LT 205. Introduction to the Short Story


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): EG 101  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to read, analyze, interpret, discuss and evaluate select short stories from the 18th century to the present, including authors of various nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds. The student will identify the elements of short fiction, such as theme, character, plot, metaphor, symbolism, point of view, style, diction, irony, and allegory.



  
  • LT 211. British Literature 1: Origins-1784


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): EG 101  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to survey major writers from the beginning of British literature through 1784. The student will evaluate the works of these writers in a chronological sequence with attention given to the characteristics of the literary periods.



  
  • LT 212. British Literature 2: 1784 to Present


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): EG 101  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to survey the major British writers from 1784 to the present time. The student will identify the major literary schools of thought; recognize the relationships between writers, texts, and their historical contexts; develop an awareness of the aesthetic value of literary works; analyze literary devices; identify the major ideas contained in poems and fiction; and evaluate representative texts.



  
  • LT 215. American Literature 1: Colonial to 1865


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): EG 101  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to analyze representative work in prose and poetry up to 1865. The student will identify the major literary schools of thought; recognize the relationships between writers, texts, and their historical contexts; develop an awareness of the aesthetic value of literary works; analyze literary devices; identify the major ideas contained in poems and fiction; and evaluate representative texts.



  
  • LT 216. American Literature 2: 1865 to Present


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): EG 101  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to analyze work in prose and poetry from 1865 to the present. The student will identify the major literary schools of thought; recognize the relationships between writers, texts, and their historical contexts; develop an awareness of the aesthetic value of literary works; analyze literary devices; identify the major ideas contained in poems, fiction, and plays; and evaluate representative texts.



  
  • LT 218. Shakespeare


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): EG 101  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to evaluate the plays of Shakespeare and write informed investigations into questions and issues that the plays generate. The student will apply the principles of literary analysis - such as close reading, comparison-contrast, and evaluation based on evidence - and synthesize concepts from critical articles into personal observations when writing about the plays.



  
  • LT 260. Children’s Literature


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): EG 101  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to choose appropriate books from a variety of genres to share with children. The student will be able to use literature to engage children in learning, choose appropriate developmental level books, and identify the criteria of quality books. The student will learn skills associated with writing for and reading to children.




Manufacturing and Composite Engineering Technology

  
  • IT 100. Machine Processes 1


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level in reading, writing, and math on a placement instrument.

    This course will enable the student to complete basic machine shop operations. The student will learn basic machine shop calculations, measurements, blueprint reading, material science, and bench work.



  
  • IT 102. Machine Processes 2


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level in reading, writing, and math on a placement instrument.

    This course will enable the student to complete machine shop operations. The student will build upon basic machine shop skills, including calculations, measurements, blueprint reading, material science, and bench work.



  
  • IT 150. Machine Trades Print Reading


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level in reading, writing, and math on a placement instrument.

    This course will enable the student to interpret blueprints, and shop drawings, including interpreting geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols. The student will also be able to solve a construction problem utilizing shop drawings or blueprints.



  
  • IT 205. Industrial Safety


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level in reading, writing, and math on a placement instrument.

    This course will enable the student to identify and understand safety hazards in a business or industrial setting.



  
  • IT 218. Basic CATIA


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to use CATIA as both a design and manufacturing software in the machining of 2-D parts.



  
  • IT 219. Advanced CATIA


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): IT 218  with a C or better, or departmental consent.

    This course will enable the student to use CATIA as both a design and manufacturing software in the machining of 3-D parts and advanced modeling projects.



  
  • IT 220. Advanced Automated Manufacturing with CNC


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level in reading, writing, and math on a placement instrument.

    This course will enable the student to manufacture projects using automated CNC technology.



  
  • IT 226. Introduction to Material and Manufacturing Science


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): IT 204 with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to develop an understanding of material usage, load, strain and manufacturing processes and principles. The student will be prepared for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME Technologist Certification Test CMfgT.



  
  • IT 260. Introduction to Quality Assurance


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to apply basic principles of current concepts of quality assurance.



  
  • IT 263. Introduction to Metrology


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to apply basic measurement skills, system calibration skills, measurement system analysis, and build specialized inspection equipment.




Mass Communications

  
  • MC 100. Photojournalism


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): MC 162  with a C or better

  
  • MC 126. Sports Media Practicum 1


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

    This course will enable the student to achieve introductory-level proficiency in sports reporting and presentation through work for radio, television, newspaper, magazine and online outlets.  The student will create sports media content through participation in Butler student media.



  
  • MC 127. Sports Media Practicum 2


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): MC 126  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate introductory-level proficiency in sports reporting and presentation through work for radio, television, newspaper, magazine and online outlets.  The student will create sports media content through participation in Butler student media.



  
  • MC 145. Newspaper Practicum 1


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

    This course will enable the student to achieve introductory-level proficiency in newspaper production and operations through work as a reporter, photographer, designer or business manager. The student will contribute to the production of the Butler Lantern campus newspaper.



  
  • MC 146. Newspaper Practicum 2


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): MC 145  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate introductory-level proficiency in newspaper production and operations through work as a reporter, photographer, designer or business manager.  The student will contribute to the production of the Butler Lantern campus newspaper.



  
  • MC 147. Magazine Practicum 1


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

    This course will enable the student to achieve introductory-level proficiency in magazine production and operations through work in writing, photography and layout.  The student will engage in the operation of The Grizzly campus magazine. 



  
  • MC 148. Magazine Practicum 2


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): MC 147  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate introductory-level proficiency in magazine production and operations through work in writing, photography and layout.  The student will engage in the operation of The Grizzly campus magazine. 



  
  • MC 161. Introduction to Mass Communications


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to explain media theory and operation and the history of mass media - newspapers, magazines, radio, television, books, film, recordings and new electronic media. The student will learn to recognize and appraise the rapid changes that occur within the different mass media industries, to define how the media are related and identify how the mass media impact society. The student also will examine the role of ethics in the media. (COM1030)



  
  • MC 162. Reporting 1


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to identify, analyze, and write basic types of news stories, primarily for the print media. The student will gather information and write stories correctly edited in AP Associated Press style. The student will also understand a journalist’s legal and ethical responsibility in gathering and reporting the news.



  
  • MC 163. Applied Radio 1


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

    This course will enable the student to achieve introductory-level proficiency in radio production and operations through work in audio engineering, programming, announcing and writing. The student will engage in the operation of KBTL-FM campus radio.



  
  • MC 164. Applied Radio 2


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): MC 163  with a C or better and consent of the instructor.

    This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate introductory-level proficiency in radio production and operations through work in audio engineering, programming, announcing and writing. The student will engage in the operation of KBTL-FM campus radio.



  
  • MC 165. Applied Television 1


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

    This course will enable the student to achieve introductory-level proficiency in television production and operations through work in audio/video engineering, programming, performance and writing. The student will engage in the operation of BCTV campus television.



  
  • MC 166. Applied Television 2


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): MC 165  with a C or better and consent of the instructor.

    This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate introductory-level proficiency in television production and operations through work in audio/video engineering, programming, performance and writing. The student will engage in the operation of BCTV campus television.



  
  • MC 169. Introduction to Audio and Video Production


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to achieve a basic understanding of modern audio engineering and video production technology and applications. The student will apply camera, audio, lighting, graphics, planning and scriptwriting skills to the creation of audio and video programming types, including entertainment news and promotions. The student will also learn to recognize and appraise situations common in broadcast and web audio and video program creation and distribution operations.



  
  • MC 171. Audio Production 2


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): MC 169  with C or better.

    This course will enable the student to achieve an intermediate understanding of modern audio production technology and applications. The student will apply production, planning and scriptwriting skills to the creation of specific aural programming types in both studio and field situations. The student will develop short and long-format projects using all methods of audio production common in recording studio and independent/non-station related distribution models.



  
  • MC 176. Video Production 2


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): MC 169  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to achieve an intermediate understanding of modern video production technology and applications. The student will apply production, planning and scriptwriting skills to the creation of specific video programming types in both studio and field situations. The student will develop short and long-format projects using all methods of video production common in independent/non-station related distribution models.



  
  • MC 205. Writing for Electronic Media


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): MC 161  and MC 169  both with a C or better

  
  • MC 206. Introduction to Film Theory


    Credits: 3
    This course will enable the student to apply major theoretical and critical schools of thought to the study of film. In the first third of the semester, the student will examine classical dramatic theories. In the remainder of the semester, the student will apply a range of critical approaches to films screened in class, including genre, auteur, feminist, socio-cultural and historical schools of thought.



  
  • MC 210. Broadcast Reporting


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): MC 162  with a C or better

    This course will enable the student to identify, analyze, and write classic types of news stories for broadcast media. The student will understand a journalist’s legal and ethical responsibility in gathering and reporting broadcast news. The student will engage in creating and voicing news content to KBTL-FM campus radio.



  
  • MC 226. Sports Media Practicum 3


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): MC 127  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to achieve advanced introductory-level proficiency in sports reporting and presentation through work for radio, television, newspaper, magazine and online outlets.  The student will create sports media content through participation in Butler student media. 



  
  • MC 227. Sports Media Practicum 4


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): MC 226  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate-level proficiency in sports reporting and presentation through work for radio, television, newspaper, magazine and online outlets.  The student will create sports media content through participation in Butler student media. 



  
  • MC 245. Newspaper Practicum 3


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): MC 146  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to achieve advanced introductory-level proficiency in newspaper production and operations through work as a reporter, photographer, designer or business manager.  The student will contribute to the production of the Butler Lantern campus newspaper.



  
  • MC 246. Newspaper Practicum 4


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): MC 245  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate-level proficiency in newspaper production and operations through work as a reporter, photographer, designer or business manager.  The student will contribute to the production of the Butler Lantern campus newspaper.



  
  • MC 247. Magazine Practicum 3


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): MC 148  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to achieve advanced introductory-level proficiency in magazine production and operations through work in writing, photography and layout.  The student will engage in the operation of The Grizzly campus magazine. 



  
  • MC 248. Magazine Practicum 4


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite(s): MC 247  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate-level proficiency in magazine production and operations through work in writing, photography and layout.  The student will engage in the operation of The Grizzly campus magazine. 



  
  • MC 261. Reporting 2


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite(s): MC 162  with a C or better.

    This course will enable the student to identify, analyze, and write advanced types of news stories for both print and online media. The student will understand a journalist’s legal and ethical responsibility in gathering and reporting the news. The student will also understand the changing nature of news content and delivery.



 

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