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MU 211. College Band 4
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 210 with a C or better and audition.
A continuation of MU 210 .
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MU 213. Theory of Music 3
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MU 111 and MU 112 both with a C or better. Must be taken concurrently with MU 256 .
This course will enable the student to understand the development, structure, and functioning of tertial harmony in music. The student will be able to apply the knowledge he/she gains about scales and harmony to the writing of chord progressions and basic composition with minimal use of a keyboard. The student will understand music in ways that will enhance capacities in teaching, rehearsing, performing, and appreciating music.
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MU 214. Theory of Music 4
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MU 111 , MU 112 , and MU 213 all with a C or better. Must be taken concurrently with MU 257 .
This course will enable the student to understand the development, structure, and functioning of tertial harmony in music. The student will be able to apply the knowledge he/she acquires about harmony to the writing of more sophisticated chord progressions, basic compositions, arrangements and orchestrations. The student will understand music in ways that will facilitate and enhance capacities in teaching, rehearsing, performing and appreciating music.
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MU 215. Headliners 3
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 142 with a C or better and audition.
A continuation of MU 142 .
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MU 216. Headliners 4
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 215 with a C or better and audition.
A continuation of MU 215 .
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MU 218. Chorus 3
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 143 with a C or better and audition.
This course will enable the intermediate student to gain the music skills necessary to participate in a large group choral organization.
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MU 219. Chorus 4
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 218 with a C or better and audition.
This course will enable the advanced intermediate student to gain the music skills necessary to participate in a large group choral organization.
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MU 228. Chamber Singers 3
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Selection by vocal audition and completion of MU 128 and MU 129 .
This course will enable the student to demonstrate intermediate knowledge of solo and vocal ensemble skills in the performance of literature from different artistic time periods.
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MU 229. Chamber Singers 4
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Selection by vocal audition and completion of MU 128 , MU 129 , and MU 228 .
This course will enable the student to demonstrate advanced knowledge of solo and vocal ensemble skills in the performance of literature from different artistic time periods.
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MU 230. Class Voice 3
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 131 with a C or better or instructor approval.
This course will enable the intermediate student to demonstrate proper vocal tone while projecting sound in a correct and healthy manner with confidence and proper breath control and posture. The student will study more complex music literature in different languages.
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MU 231. Class Voice 4
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 230 with a C or better or instructor approval.
This course will enable the advanced student to demonstrate proper vocal tone while projecting sound in a correct and healthy manner with confidence and proper breath control and posture. The student will develop the ability to evaluate personal vocal sound while performing and will perform in one public performance. The student will continue the study of more complex music literature in different languages.
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MU 236. Vocal Ensemble 3
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 137 .
A continuation of MU 137 with a C or better and audition.
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MU 237. Vocal Ensemble 4
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 236 with a C or better and audition.
A continuation of MU 236 .
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MU 238. Men’s Vocal Ensemble 3
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 147 with a C or better and audition.
A continuation of MU 147 .
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MU 239. Women’s Vocal Ensemble 3
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 144 with a C or better and a vocal and dance audition prior to enrollment.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DN 240 is also required.
This course will enable the intermediate student to demonstrate knowledge of music and dance through a choreographed or staged show.
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MU 244. Women’s Vocal Ensemble 4
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 239 with a C or better and a vocal and dance audition prior to enrollment.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DN 241 is also required.
This course will enable the advanced intermediate student to demonstrate knowledge of music and dance through a choreographed or staged show.
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MU 247. Men’s Vocal Ensemble 4
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 238 with a C or better and audition.
A continuation of MU 238 .
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MU 255. Piano Proficiency 3
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 107 with a C or better.
This course will enable the student to play music at a piano with greater competence, faster tempi, and more complex chord vocabulary than that attained at the end of MU 107 . The student will be able to also harmonize, transpose, and use five-finger positions, the four types of triads and play scales at a greater level.
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MU 256. Aural Skills 3
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): MU 157 with a C or better.
Corequisite(s): MU 213 .
This course will enable the student to build on diatonic harmony foundation and develop aural listening skills by notating and dictating examples using chromatic harmony. The student will gain skills to sing and/or clap a composition with changing meters, syncopation, and/or chromatic harmony.
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MU 257. Aural Skills 4
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): MU 256 with a C or better.
Corequisite(s): MU 214 .
This course will enable the student to notate and dictate examples from the Twentieth-Century and develop aural listening skills. The student will practice singing and/or clapping a melody from a twentieth-century composition. The student will be introduced to recent trends in music.
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MU 260. Piano Proficiency 4
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 255 with a C or better.
This course will enable the student to play music at a piano with greater competence, faster tempi, and more complex chord vocabulary than that attained at the end of MU 255 . The student will be able to also harmonize, transpose, and use five-finger positions, the four types of triads and play scales at a greater level.
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MU 265. Pep Band 3
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 166 with a C or better and audition.
This is a continuation of MU 166 .
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MU 266. Pep Band 4
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MU 265 with a C or better and audition.
This is a continuation of MU 265 .
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MU 279. Choral Accompaniment Combo 2
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and completion of MU 179 with a C or better.
This course will enable the student to accompany varying styles of pop and jazz literature, improve musicianship in a collaborative environment, develop music theory skills necessary to enhance the accompaniment experience, and excel as a combo musician. This course is the second of a four-semester sequence.
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MU 280. Choral Accompaniment Combo 3
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and completion of MU 179 and MU 279 with a C or better.
This course will enable the student to accompany varying styles of pop and jazz literature, improve musicianship in a collaborative environment, develop music theory skills necessary to enhance the accompaniment experience, and excel as a combo musician. This course is the third of a four-semester sequence.
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MU 281. Choral Accompaniment Combo 4
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and completion of MU 179 , MU 279, and MU 280 with a C or better.
This course will enable the student to accompany varying styles of pop and jazz literature, improve musicianship in a collaborative environment, develop music theory skills necessary to enhance the accompaniment experience, and excel as a combo musician. This course is the fourth of a four-semester sequence.
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Nursing |
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NR 104. Physical Assessment for the Practice of Nursing
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BI 240 or BI 226 and BI 227 , BS 160 , EG 101 , MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) or above, all with a C or better. Departmental acceptance to the nursing program.
Corequisite(s): NR 105 .
This course will enable the nursing student to demonstrate competencies in assessment of the individual patient across the life span. The student will collect historical data and identify risk factors including genetic and environmental that affect the individual’s health. The student will use interviewing techniques to conduct, review, and document health history and physical assessments while incorporating culture, age, and gender considerations. The student will develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to complete a thorough physical assessment. The student will embrace the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nursing with all class actions and interactions, demonstrating professional accountability and responsibility for behavior. Classroom: 32 hours Clinical: 45 hours
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NR 105. Foundations of Patient Centered Care
Credits: 6
Prerequisite(s): BI 240 or BI 226 and BI 227 , BS 160 , EG 101 , MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) or above, all with a C or better. Departmental acceptance to the nursing program.
Corequisite(s): NR 104 . Concurrent enrollment in BI 231 .
This course will enable the student to care for the adult and aging adult who is seeking health promotion and/or experiencing common altered health states. The student will identify professional standards of practice for the professional nurse, use the nursing process, and demonstrate effective communication when providing patient centered care to the adult and aging adult patient. The student will identify risk factors and manifestations of altered health states using the nursing process and demonstrate safe nursing practice and basic psychomotor skills. The student will embrace the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nursing with all class actions and interactions, demonstrating professional accountability and responsibility for behavior. Classroom: 64 hours; Clinical: 90 hours
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NR 106. Patient Centered Care of the Developing Individual and Family
Credits: 9
Prerequisite(s): BI 231 , NR 105 and NR 104 all with a C or better and AH 111 and BS 260 with a C or better or concurrent enrollment.
This course will enable the student to apply health promotion and common altered health state concepts associated with adult reproductive health, childbearing, childrearing, child, and family mental health issues and the perioperative environment to patient care. The student will utilize the nursing process in the provision of safe and culturally competent care for the individual and family. The student will demonstrate effective communication skills and caring behaviors and incorporate evidence-based practice while caring for the newborn, child, adult, and family. The student will exhibit professional behaviors with all class actions and interactions by embracing the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nursing and demonstrating professional accountability and responsibility for behavior. Classroom: 88 hours; Clinical hours: 157.5 hours.
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NR 108. Nursing Concepts for Advanced Standing
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Current LPN Kansas licensure, acceptance into the Nursing Program, BI 240 or BI 226 and BI 227 , BI 231 , BS 160 , BS 260 , EG 101 , MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) or above, AH 111 , all with a C or better.
This course will enable the student to differentiate the role of the licensed practical nurse (LPN) from the registered nurse (RN). The student will demonstrate cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to provide patient care across the lifespan. The student will apply concepts associated with Health Promotion (HP) and Altered Health States (AHS) of the newborn, child, adult, and family to the provision of safe, quality care. The student will embrace the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics with all class actions and interactions, demonstrating professional accountability and responsibility.
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NR 115. IV Therapy for LPN
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LPN with a current Kansas license.
This course will enable the student to perform safely and competently the intravenous (IV) fluid therapy activities as defined in the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. The student will develop skills using the nursing process and current Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice. The student will complete all the pre-clinical requirements for the Department of Nursing. Butler Community College is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course may be taken for continuing education credit in lieu of college credit hours.
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NR 120. First Level Directed Independent Study in Nursing
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NR 106 with a C or better.
This course will enable the student to develop a structured learning experience to broaden the student’s comprehension of concepts and competencies associated with the first level of the nursing program. The student will collaborate with the instructor to identify topics of specific interest that augment the nursing curriculum, and develop desired outcomes based on individual student needs and/or requirements.
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NR 202. Patient Centered Care in Mental Health and High Acuity Medical-Surgical Environments
Credits: 9
Prerequisite(s): AH 111 , BS 260 and NR 106 or NR 108 , all with a C or better.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in BI 250 .
This course will enable the student to analyze advanced cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and mental health concepts and further develop skills for the high acuity adult medical-surgical and mental health environments. The student will evaluate patient teaching and analyze strategies for effective therapeutic communication in preparation for professional practice. The student will participate in collaboration with the healthcare team to enhance patient-centered care. The student will utilize patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice. The student will embrace the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics with all class actions and interactions, demonstrating professional accountability and responsibility. Classroom: 80 hours; Clinical hours: 180 hours
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NR 203. Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Practice
Credits: 9
Prerequisite(s): NR 202 and BI 250 with a C or better.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in EG 102 or SP 100 .
This course will enable the student to discriminate safe and effective clinical judgments utilizing critical thinking while caring for and managing groups of patients who are experiencing chronic and/or progressive alterations in health. The student will choose effective communication methods while managing patient needs. The student will manage care utilizing the dynamics of leadership and management concepts in clinical decision making. The student will value professional standards that support an appropriate scope of practice within legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks. The student will integrate caring behaviors appropriate to the novice practitioner while collaborating with the health care team to maximize patient care outcomes. The student will integrate teaching and learning plans to promote and maintain the patient health while supporting their safety. The student will embrace the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics with all class actions and interactions, demonstrating professional accountability and responsibility. Classroom: 72 hours; Clinical: 202.5 hours
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NR 220. Second Level Directed Independent Study in Nursing
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NR 202 with a C or better.
This course will enable the student to develop a structured learning experience to broaden the student’s comprehension of concepts and competencies associated with the second level of the nursing program. The student will collaborate with the instructor to identify topics of specific interest that augment the nursing curriculum, and develop desired outcomes based on individual student needs and/or requirements.
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NR 245. Pharmacology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BI 226 and BI 227 or BI 240 all with a C or better.
This course will enable the student to develop an understanding of the concepts of pharmacology including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug classifications, adverse reactions, and legal and ethical issues. The student will apply these underlying concepts to the nurse’s role in medication administration.
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Orientation |
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OR 102-0. Student Connect Orientation
This course will introduce the student to college expectations and student development utilizing team building and appropriate resources and services for personal and academic success. The student will use the Butler Pipeline Portal and website, Academic Planner and Student Handbook to locate Butler policies and procedures, academic and student services that will introduce them to setting goals and becoming a fully engaged college student and life-long learner.
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Personal Development |
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PD 100. Career Planning
Credits: 1
This course will enable the student to utilize a self-assessment, job search, cover letter, resume, and mock interview to initiate the career planning process.
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PD 102. Math Study Skills
Credits: 1
This course will enable the student to learn the study skills specific to math that are needed to improve math-study competency. The student will learn how math courses are different from other courses, how learning styles affect math success, how to reduce math test anxiety, how to improve math listening and note-taking skills, how to improve math reading and study techniques, how to remember what has been learned and how to improve math test-taking skills.
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PD 103. Introduction to Study Skills
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a reading placement test.
This course will enable the student to develop effective academic and organizational skills. The student will evaluate current study skills; formulate study skills goals; and implement time management, note taking, textbook studying, memory aids, and test-taking techniques as well as critical thinking skills.
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PD 104. Enhancing Study Skills
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): A score at a pre-determined level on a reading placement instrument.
This course will enable the student to enhance and expand current academic and life skills. The student will become more self-aware, learn to use and refine goals, practice time management, practice and refine note taking, learn the importance and kinds of reading and comprehension, practice memory aids, hone test-taking skills and practice critical and creative thinking.
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PD 105. Becoming a Master Student
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): A score at a pre-determined level on a reading placement instrument.
This course will enable the student to use effective study skill and time management techniques, as well as develop strategies to better manage health, relationships, and finances.
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PD 110. Research Techniques
Credits: 1
This course will enable the student to recognize how academic research fits into the world of information. The student will learn how to approach the task of research, use library tools to find reliable, relevant sources, assess those sources, and use information, data, and scholarship ethically.
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PD 112. Stress Management
Credits: 1
This course will enable the student to develop positive strategies for managing stress and apply relaxation techniques.
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PD 114. Early College Academy 1
Credits: 1
This course will enable the student to explore Academy specific careers and develop effective academic skills through a series of discussions, participation activities, and guest presenters. The student will learn effective organizational skills and develop good study habits to increase academic performance.
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PD 115. Early College Academy 2
Credits: 1
This course will enable the student to develop effective leadership skills for college-level courses through a series of discussions, participation activities, and guest presentations. The student will learn skills to coach other students and develop relationships with Academy related professionals in the field for mentorship purposes.
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PD 120. Conquering College
Credits: 3
This course will enable the student to demonstrate growth in self-awareness of personal learning capabilities and preferences related to academic and professional development. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the college environment, and will practice strategies for navigating the college experience successfully. The student will use personalized academic skills which improve effective engagement with learning tasks across disciplines.
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PD 121. Engaging in Business and Industry
Credits: 1
This course will enable students to demonstrate self-awareness about personal learning preferences and use personalized academic skills in effectively engaging with college texts, projects, ideas, and other tasks related to academic and professional development in BI. The student will demonstrate skillful strategies for navigating processes and challenges of higher education environments, especially BI Major Pathway processes, degree programs, transfer options, and professional ends.
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PD 122. Engaging in Fine Arts and Communication
Credits: 1
This course will enable students to demonstrate self-awareness about personal learning preferences and use personalized academic skills in effectively engaging with college texts, projects, ideas, and other tasks related to academic and professional development in FAC. The student will demonstrate skillful strategies for navigating processes and challenges of higher education environments, especially FAC Major Pathway processes, degree programs, transfer options, and professional ends.
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PD 123. Engaging in Health Sciences
Credits: 1
This course will enable students to demonstrate self-awareness about personal learning preferences and use personalized academic skills in effectively engaging with college texts, projects, ideas, and other tasks related to academic and professional development in HS. The student will demonstrate skillful strategies for navigating processes and challenges of higher education environments, especially HS Major Pathway processes, degree programs, transfer options, and professional ends.
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PD 124. Engaging in the Humanities
Credits: 1
This course will enable students to demonstrate self-awareness about personal learning preferences and use personalized academic skills in effectively engaging with college texts, projects, ideas, and other tasks related to academic and professional development in HUM. The student will demonstrate skillful strategies for navigating processes and challenges of higher education environments, especially HUM Major Pathway processes, degree programs, transfer options, and professional ends.
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PD 125. Engaging in Public Service
Credits: 1
This course will enable students to demonstrate self-awareness about personal learning preferences and use personalized academic skills in effectively engaging with college texts, projects, ideas, and other tasks related to academic and professional development in PS. The student will demonstrate skillful strategies for navigating processes and challenges of higher education environments, especially PS Major Pathway processes, degree programs, transfer options, and professional ends.
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PD 126. Engaging in Science, Engineering, and Math (SEM)
Credits: 1
This course will enable students to demonstrate self-awareness about personal learning preferences and use personalized academic skills in effectively engaging with college texts, projects, ideas, and other tasks related to academic and professional development in SEM. The student will demonstrate skillful strategies for navigating processes and challenges of higher education environments, especially SEM major pathway processes, degree programs, transfer options, and professional ends
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PD 127. Engaging in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credits: 1
This course will enable students to demonstrate self-awareness about personal learning preferences and use personalized academic skills in effectively engaging with college texts, projects, ideas, and other tasks related to academic and professional development in SBS. The student will demonstrate skillful strategies for navigating processes and challenges of higher education environments, especially SBS Major Pathway processes, degree programs, transfer options, and professional ends.
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PD 128. Engaging in Information Technology
Credits: 1
This course will enable students to demonstrate self-awareness about personal learning preferences and use personalized academic skills in effectively engaging with college texts, projects, ideas, and other tasks related to academic and professional development in IT. The student will demonstrate skillful strategies for navigating processes and challenges of higher education environments, especially IT Major Pathway processes, degree programs, transfer options, and professional ends.
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PD 129. Engaging in Meta Major and Pathways
Credits: 1
This course will enable students to demonstrate self-awareness about personal learning preferences and use personalized academic skills in effectively engaging with college texts, projects, ideas, and other tasks related to academic and professional development in MMP. The student will demonstrate skillful strategies for navigating processes and challenges of higher education environments, especially MMP Major Pathway processes, degree programs, transfer options, and professional ends.
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PD 130. Engaging in Interactive Technology
Credits: 1
This course will enable students to demonstrate self-awareness about personal learning preferences and use personalized academic skills in effectively engaging with college texts, projects, ideas, and other tasks related to academic and professional development in 3DTECH. The student will demonstrate skillful strategies for navigating processes and challenges of higher education environments, especially 3DTECH Major Pathway processes, degree programs, transfer options, and professional ends.
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PD 214. Early College Academy 3
Credits: 1
This course will enable the student to continue exploration of Academy specific careers through presentations and interviews with industry professionals. The student will participate in presentations that will focus on responsibilities, rewards and challenges, education and training requirements (including financing), and professional credentialing of selected careers. The student will participate in simulated case scenarios with industry professionals. The student will develop professional behaviors.
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PD 215. Early College Academy 4
Credits: 1
This course will enable the student to continue exploration of careers and allow the student the opportunity to develop education and career goals. The student will focus on entrance requirements and preparation for admission to educational and training programs. The student will identify mentors and participate in a community service project which addresses development of professional and leadership skills.
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Philosophy |
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PL 101. Introduction to Logic
Credits: 3
This course will enable the student to understand the logical concepts and methods of critical thinking. The student will apply logical principles to contemporary issues and critically analyze the views and reasoning of others. (PHL1030)
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PL 290. Philosophy 1
Credits: 3
This course will enable the student to evaluate the philosophical concepts and arguments contained in the commentaries and/or selections from the works of various historical and contemporary philosophers. The student will apply philosophical principles to contemporary issues and synthesize the teachings of the philosophers into a coherent set of principles that can guide personal conduct and thought. (PHL1010)
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PL 291. Ethics
Credits: 3
This course will enable the student to evaluate ethical concepts and arguments contained in the commentaries or selections from the works of various historical and contemporary writers. The student will apply ethical principles to contemporary personal and world issues and synthesize those ethical concepts and arguments into a coherent set of principles that can guide personal conduct and thought. (PHL1020)
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Physical Science |
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PS 100. General Physical Science.
Credits: 5
Prerequisite(s): High school Algebra or MA 060 (or MA 064 , MA 065 , and MA 066 ) with a C or better or diagnostic credit.
This course will enable the student to gain a basic understanding of astronomy, meteorology, geology, chemistry and physics. There are three hours of lecture/presentation periods and three hours of laboratory time each week. (PSI1010)
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PS 102. Physical Geology
Credits: 4
This course will enable the student to explain introductory material to geology in all aspects including some historical concepts. The student will explain the fundamentals of physical geology with an emphasis on the plate tectonics explanation of such phenomena as volcanism, earthquakes, and mountain building. The student will explain the importance of streams, weathering and erosion, glaciations, and wave action in shaping the land. The student will discuss minerals, rocks and natural resources. Students will participate in laboratory work including identification of minerals and rocks, use of topographic and geologic maps, and use and interpretation of aerial photographs in geology. This course will meet for three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week. (PSI1030) (PSI1030)
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Physics |
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PH 103. Descriptive Astronomy
Credits: 4
This course will enable the student to study the characteristics of the solar system, stars, and galaxies. Also discussed will be the tools and methods used by astronomers. Other topics will include the effect of the space program on the understanding of astronomical phenomena, several of the current theories on the origin of the universe, and the current projects involved in the search of extraterrestrial intelligence. In the laboratory portion of the course, familiarity with the objects on the nighttime sky constellations, the feature of the moon, identification of planets will be developed. Techniques of small telescopes and binoculars will be developed, indoor exercises will include the use of star and constellation charts, planetary models, and a variety of computer activities. This course will meet for three hours of lecture and 2 hours of laboratory per week. (PHY1020)
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PH 111. Introduction to Meteorology
Credits: 4
This course will enable the student to examine the physical properties of the atmosphere, radiation heating and cooling, precipitation, clouds, weather disturbances, climate controls, map readings and application of the scientific method in analysis of the weather elements. The student will also produce written works as appropriate to the discipline.
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PH 130. Basic Physics 1
Credits: 5
Prerequisite(s): MA 125 (or MA 127 , MA 128 , and MA 129 ) with a C or better.
This course will enable the student to approach physics with practical applications. Force, work, rate, and momentum and resistance are taught in the course. Students are shown how these five concepts are applied to four energy systems - mechanical, fluidal, electrical, and thermal. Students perform practical laboratory experiments that relates each concept to the four energy systems.
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PH 143. General Physics 1
Credits: 5
Prerequisite(s): MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 and MA 134 ) with a C or better. MA 140 with a C or better is recommended.
This course will enable the student to understand the principles of mechanics, heat, and thermodynamics, and wave motion and sound. The student will perform laboratory experiments enhance the concepts listed above as well as introduction to the principles and techniques of scientific investigation and data handling. This course is intended for students in life science, premed, predental, prevet, the general liberal arts, business and preteaching. (PHY1010)
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PH 146. General Physics 2
Credits: 5
Prerequisite(s): PH 143 with a C or better.
This course is a continuation of General Physics I. This course will enable the student to understand the principles of electricity, magnetism, light, and nuclear physics. Laboratory experiments will help enhance the concepts listed above as well as further the student’s understanding of the principles and techniques of scientific investigation and data handling. This course is intended for students in life science, pre-med, pre-dental, pre-vet, the general liberal arts, business and pre-teaching. (PHY2020)
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PH 251. Physics 1
Credits: 5
Prerequisite(s): MA 151 with a C or better
This course is intended for those students who plan to major in physics, mathematics or other fields of science requiring a more in-depth introduction to physics. A calculus treatment of the general principles of mechanics, heat and sound is offered in this course. There are three single periods of lecture and two double periods of laboratory per week (PHY1030)
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PH 252. Physics 2
Credits: 5
Prerequisite(s): PH 251 and MA 152 with a C or better.
This course is a continuation of PH 251 . The topics covered in this course are electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics. There will be three hours of lecture with four hours of laboratory per week (PHY2030)
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Political Science |
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PO 141. American Federal Government
Credits: 3
This course will enable the student to apply knowledge of American politics to individual life and the political system that affects citizens. The student will study federalism, including the Constitution, civil liberties, political socialization, the media, political parties, the branches of government and foreign policy. The student will recognize the concerns of diverse populations, relationships between the federal government and current events and how they impact his/her life. (POL1020)
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PO 142. State and Local Government
Credits: 3
This course will enable the student to synthesize facts related to state and local government, including constitutions, elections, and structure. The student will be able to recognize relationships between state and local governments and current events as well as the concerns of diverse populations including citizenry, political parties, and interest groups.
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PO 201. International Relations
Credits: 3
This course will enable the student to analyze and synthesize concepts, events, and patterns in modern international relations. The student will differentiate, utilize, and evaluate competing theories and interpret historical developments in international relations with emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries, including key issues relating to conflict and war, international organization and law, human rights, regional integration, international political economy, North-South relations, global resource management, and technology. (POL1030)
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Reading |
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RD 011. Basic Reading and Vocabulary Skills
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level in reading on a placement instrument. Additional diagnostic testing will be used to verify correct placement.
This course will enable the student to improve phonemic awareness, word recognition skills, vocabulary, and reading comprehension skills.
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RD 012. Reading Fundamentals
Credits: 3
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.
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.
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RD 014. ELL Basic Reading and Vocabulary Skills
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level in reading on a placement instrument. Additional diagnostic testing will be used to verify correct placement.
This course will enable the student to improve phonemic awareness, word recognition skills, vocabulary, and reading comprehension skills. The student will use the reading comprehension skills to write summaries of readings.
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RD 015. ELL Reading Fundamentals
Credits: 3
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.
This course will enable the 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.
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Religion |
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RG 190. New Testament
Credits: 3
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.
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RG 191. Old Testament
Credits: 3
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 setting 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.
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RG 210. Comparative Religions
Credits: 3
This course will enable the student to develop his or her historical understanding of seven of the world’s major, living religions through his/her 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. (REL1010)
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Social Science |
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SC 120. Principles of Geography
Credits: 3
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. (GEO1010)
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Social Work |
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SW 102. Introduction to Social Work
Credits: 3
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. (SOC1020)
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Special Topics |
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PD 253. Special Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): May require approval of departmental dean and/or instructor.
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.
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Speech Communication |
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SP 010. ESL Pronunciation of English Fundamentals
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): A score at a pre-determined level on a placement instrument.
This course will enable the student to produce consonants and vowels as individual entities and as connected phonemes at an introductory level while developing auditory discrimination-skills of target sounds. The student will be able to build a fundamental knowledge of the speech mechanism; place, manner, and voicing characteristics of consonants; and tongue elevation and position of vowels as well as the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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SP 013. ESL Pronunciation of English Applied
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): A score at a pre-determined level on a placement instrument or SP 010 with a C or better.
This course will enable the student to improve suprasegmentals of stress, intonation, and overall rhythm in speech while refining listening skills. The student will also engage in review of segmentals including classification of phonemes and reading the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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SP 100. Public Speaking
Credits: 3
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. (COM1010)
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SP 102. Interpersonal Communication
Credits: 3
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. (COM1020)
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SP 108. Signing Exact English Level 1
Credits: 2
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.
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SP 109. Signing Exact English Level 2
Credits: 2
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 .
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.
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SP 120. Introduction to Human Communication
Credits: 3
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 (intepersonal, cross-cultural, small group, etc.) The student will practice effective communication across contexts.
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SP 125. Introduction to Mediated Communication
Credits: 3
This course will enable the student to analyze the social impact of media and mediated communication on culture, society and the individual. The student will examine the history of media, new media, media theory, and the social effect comunication technologies have on communication, with a primary focus on mediated ommunication in the United States.
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SP 205. Signing Exact English SEE Level 3
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): SP 108 and SP 109 with a C or better.
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.
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Surveying |
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SR 104. Introduction to Surveying
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): High school level geometry and trigonometry recommended.
This course will enable the student to use basic surveying equipment, record notes, and use measurement and mapping techniques.
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SR 204. Surveying 2
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): SR 104 with a C or better or instructor approval.
This course will enable the student to understand more advanced methods of surveying and prepares the student for more advanced surveying courses. The student will learn about contour maps and plans, cadastral surveying, traversing, latitudes and departures, balancing angles, and electronic distance measurement characteristics.
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Theatre Arts |
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TA 108. Play Production
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition or permission of the instructor.
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.
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TA 110. Acting 1
Credits: 3
This course will enable the student to find an approach to building a theatrical character with a method suited to his/her particular skills and individual knowledge. The student will be able to make informed choices drawn from personal life experience to apply to the craft/art of acting. (THT1020)
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TA 112. Acting 2
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): TA 110 with a C or better.
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. (THT2010)
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TA 125. Stagecraft
Credits: 3
This course will enable the student in the handling of scenery, costumes, make-up, lighting, and properties. Additionally, the student will be able to read and discuss a play script in terms of the technical aspects from inception to completion. (THT1030)
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TA 127. Stage Makeup
Credits: 3
In this course, the student will study the theory and application of theatrical makeup. Students will explore facial analysis, character description, environmental, and hereditary influences.
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