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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.
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IP 292. Internship 2.1
This course will enable the student to gain additional experience in a work environment and apply classroom learning to the workplace. The student will work a minimum of 50 contact hours. The student will intern for a specific period of time, which may serve as a precursor to professional employment.
Prerequisite(s): IP 192 , IP 193 , or IP 194 with a C or better and the student must secure a suitable internship position in a related field prior to the first day of class.
Credits: 1
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IP 293. Internship 2.2
This course will enable the student to gain additional experience in a work environment and apply classroom learning to the workplace. The student will work a minimum of 100 contact hours. The student will intern for a specific period of time, which may serve as a precursor to professional employment.
Prerequisite(s): IP 192 , IP 193 , or IP 194 with a C or better and the student must secure a suitable internship position in a related field prior to the first day of class.
Credits: 2
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LS 101. Youth Leadership
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.
Credits: 1
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LS 150. Exploring Leadership (O, T►)
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 will 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.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(BUS2010)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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LS 160. The Emerging Leader (O)
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.
Credits: 3
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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LS 230. Leadership Development (O)
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.
Prerequisite(s): Students must have 24 or more credit hours or division consent.
Credits: 3
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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LT 201. Introduction to Literature 1 (O, T►)
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.
Prerequisite(s): EG 101 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(ENG1030)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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LT 204. Introduction to Poetry (O)
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.
Prerequisite(s): EG 101 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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LT 205. Introduction to the Short Story
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.
Prerequisite(s): EG 101 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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LT 211. British Literature 1: Origins-1784
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.
Prerequisite(s): EG 101 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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LT 212. British Literature 2: 1784 to Present (O)
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.
Prerequisite(s): EG 101 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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LT 215. American Literature 1: Colonial to 1865 (O, T►)
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.
Prerequisite(s): EG 101 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(ENG2010)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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LT 216. American Literature 2: 1865 to Present (O, T►)
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.
Prerequisite(s): EG 101 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(ENG2020)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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LT 218. Shakespeare
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.
Prerequisite(s): EG 101 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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LT 235. Ethnic and Minority Literature
This course will enable the student to read and evaluate literature written by African-, Asian-, Chicano/Latino-, and Native-Americans, and come to understand how their respective cultures influenced their literary works.
Prerequisite(s): EG 101 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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LT 260. Children’s Literature (O)
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.
Prerequisite(s): EG 101 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MC 100. Photojournalism
This course will enable the student to apply fundamental techniques and methods of visual reporting to the production of digital photography in mass media. The student will examine topics such as composition, camera operation, exposure, editing, processing, lighting and presentation for various end-users (newspapers, magazines, promotions and Web).
Prerequisite(s): MC 162 with a C or better or concurrent enrollment in MC 162.
Credits: 3
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MC 126. Sports Media Practicum 1
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.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Credits: 3
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MC 127. Sports Media Practicum 2
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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 126 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MC 145. Newspaper Practicum 1
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.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 146. Newspaper Practicum 2
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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 145 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MC 147. Magazine Practicum 1
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.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 148. Magazine Practicum 2
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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 147 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MC 161. Introduction to Mass Communications (O, T►)
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.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(COM1030)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MC 162. Reporting 1
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.
Credits: 3
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MC 163. Applied Radio 1
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.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 164. Applied Radio 2
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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 163 with a C or better and consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 165. Applied Television 1
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.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 166. Applied Television 2
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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 165 with a C or better and consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 169. Introduction to Audio and Video Production
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.
Credits: 3
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MC 170. Audio Production 1
This course will enable the student to achieve a basic understanding of modern audio production technology and applications. The student will apply planning, scriptwriting and digital audio engineering skills to the creation of aural programming types, including music, news and promotions. The student will also learn to recognize and appraise situations common in the operation of broadcast and web radio stations.
Credits: 3
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MC 171. Audio Production 2
This course will enable the student to achieve an intermediate comprehension 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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 169 with C or better.
Credits: 3
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MC 175. Video Production 1
This course will enable the student to achieve a basic understanding of modern video production technology and applications. The student will apply camera, audio, lighting, graphics, planning and scriptwriting skills to the creation of video programming types, including entertainment, news and promotions. The student will also learn to recognize and appraise situations common in broadcast and web video program creation and distribution operations.
Credits: 3
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MC 176. Video Production 2
This course will enable the student to achieve an intermediate comprehension 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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 169 or MC 175 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MC 205. Writing for Electronic Media
This course will enable the student to apply fundamental planning, analysis and writing skills to the production of advertising, promotion, informative and entertainment scripts for the electronic media (audio, video and Web). The student will examine such topics as target audiences, project goals and budgets, character development, storytelling, formats and business/legal aspects.
Prerequisite(s): MC 169 or MC 175 with a C or better
Credits: 3
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MC 206. Introduction to Film Theory
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.
Credits: 3
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MC 210. Broadcast Reporting
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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 162 with a C or better
Credits: 3
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MC 226. Sports Media Practicum 3
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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 127 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MC 227. Sports Media Practicum 4
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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 226 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MC 245. Newspaper Practicum 3
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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 146 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MC 246. Newspaper Practicum 4
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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 245 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MC 247. Magazine Practicum 3
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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 148 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MC 248. Magazine Practicum 4
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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 247 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MC 261. Reporting 2
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.
Prerequisite(s): MC 162 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MC 263. Applied Radio 3
This course will enable the student to achieve advanced 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. Course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MC 164 with a C or better and consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 264. Applied Radio 4
This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate- 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. Course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MC 263 with a C or better and consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 265. Applied Television 3
This course will enable the student to achieve advanced 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. Course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MC 166 with a C or better and consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 266. Applied Television 4
This course will enable the student to achieve intermediate-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. Course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): MC 265 with a C or better and consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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MC 283. Video Editing 1
This course will enable the student to develop effective skills in video editing through the use of industry standard non-linear editing systems. The student will comprehend the editing process through practical videography and editing projects.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Credits: 3
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MC 290. Convergence Media
This course will enable the student to examine the history, social factors and psychological factors associated with the convergence of traditional mass communications media and newer technologies. The student will learn how to apply these newer technologies to traditional media operations and how to create integrated media instruments.
Prerequisite(s): MC 161 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MC 291. Media Buying and Selling
This course will enable the student to develop strategic skills in researching, planning and creating advertising for print, radio, television and Web. The student will examine such topics as budgets, rates, market share, target audiences, client relations, promotions, non-profit sponsorships and current buying and selling strategies.
Prerequisite(s): MC 161 with a C or better
Credits: 3
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MC 294. Media Project Practicum
This course will enable the student to apply skills acquired in the student’s respective pathway of study (Journalism, Radio Television, Sports Media) to a significant integrated project. The student will consult with a professional industry mentor at all steps in the planning and production process. The student will present the finished project, along with process documentation, in a personal portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Credits: 2
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MA 051. Pre-Algebra 1 (Algebra Module 1) (O)
This course will enable the student to perform basic arithmetic operations with whole numbers and integers, work with polynomial expressions, and solve linear equations with either whole number or integer solutions.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 052. Pre-Algebra 2 (Algebra Module 2) (O)
This course will enable the student to perform basic operations with fractions and mixed numbers and solve linear equations with fractions.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA051 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 053. Pre-Algebra 3 (Algebra Module 3) (O)
This course will enable the student to perform basic operations with decimals and convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages. The student will manipulate formulas involving perimeter, area, and volume and simplify square roots.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 052 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 060. Fundamentals of Algebra
This course will enable the student to interpret mathematical symbols and notation, simplify exponents, perform operations on polynomials, factor polynomials, and solve linear equations (including within word problems), inequalities, and quadratic equations by factoring. The student will graph, find the equation of a line, and simplify radical expressions.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 050 or MA 053 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MA 064. Fundamentals of Algebra 1 (Algebra Module 4) (O)
This course will enable the student to interpret mathematical symbols and notation, simplify expressions, and solve linear equations, including within word problems.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 050 or MA 053 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 065. Fundamentals of Algebra 2 (Algebra Module 5) (O)
This course will enable the student to simplify exponents, perform operations on polynomials, factor polynomials, and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 064 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 066. Fundamentals of Algebra 3 (Algebra Module 6) (O)
This course will enable the student to find and graph the equation of a line, solve linear inequalities in one variable, interpret mathematical symbols and notation, and simplify radical expressions.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 064 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 114. Technical Mathematics 1 (O)
This course will enable the student to directly apply mathematics to several fields of study. The student will solve practical applications of arithmetic, geometry, ratios and proportions, signed numbers, powers, roots and functions.
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 060 (or MA 064 , MA 065 , and MA 066 ) with a C or better or diagnostic credit.
Credits: 3
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 120. Intermediate Algebra with Review
This course will enable the student to interpret mathematical symbols and notation, simplify expressions, factor polynomials, solve equations (including quadratic and rational equations, and systems of linear equations), perform operations on radical expressions, write equations of lines, and evaluate functions. This course incorporates some review topics and moves at a slower pace than MA 125 .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 060 or its equivalent with a C or better.
Credits: 5
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MA 125. Intermediate Algebra (O)
This course will enable the student to interpret mathematical symbols and notation and simplify expressions involving complex numbers, rational exponents, and rational functions. The student will solve various equations (including quadratic, radical, and rational equations) and systems of linear equations (including word problems), and graph inequalities in two variables. The student will use function notation and graph quadratic functions.
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 060 (or MA 064 , MA 065 , and MA 066 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 126. Graphing Calculator for College Algebra/Calculus
This course will enable the student to develop the skills necessary to use the functions of the graphing calculator. The student will use the graphing calculator to solve mathematical problems. The course will primarily focus on the TI-graphing calculator.
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 125 (or MA 127 , MA 128 , or MA 129 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MA 127. Intermediate Algebra 1 (Algebra Module 7) (O)
This course will enable the student to solve systems of linear equations (including word problems), solve linear inequalities in two variables, interpret basic function notation and terminology, simplify expressions with rational exponents, and solve radical equations. This course is part of a three-course intermediate algebra sequence that includes MA 127, MA 128 , and MA 129 . Completion of all three courses is equivalent to MA 125. Intermediate Algebra (O) .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 060 (or MA 065 and MA 066 ) with a C or better or diagnostic credit.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 128. Intermediate Algebra 2 (Algebra Module 8) (O)
This course will enable the student to simplify and perform basic algebraic operations on rational expressions and to solve rational equations, including word problems. This course is part of a three-course intermediate algebra sequence that includes MA 127 , MA 128, and MA 129 . Completion of all three courses is equivalent to MA 125. Intermediate Algebra (O) .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 065 with a C or better or diagnostic credit.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 129. Intermediate Algebra 3 (Algebra Module 9) (O)
This course will enable the student to simplify complex numbers, solve quadratic equations, including word problems, and graph quadratic equations. This course is part of a three-course intermediate algebra sequence that includes MA 127 , MA 128 , and MA 129. Completion of all three courses is equivalent to MA 125. Intermediate Algebra (O) .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 065 and MA 066 with a C or better or diagnostic credit.
Credits: 1
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 130. Quantitative Reasoning (T►)
This course will enable the student to apply critical and logical thinking skills, estimation and an understanding of numbers, and the use of theories, rules, and principles to various real-world applications. The student will use basic concepts of probability and statistics for decision making and risk assessment. The student will apply these mathematical tools to solve problems across various disciplines, including personal finance and social science.
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 125 (or MA 127 , MA 128 , and MA 129 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1040)
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MA 131. College Algebra with Review (T►)
This course will enable the student to use and interpret the mathematical symbols and notation relating to functions. The student will analyze the graphs of various mathematical functions with the assistance of a graphing utility, including polynomial, rational, root, absolute value, logarithmic and exponential functions, and solve related equations and inequalities, including systems of equations and inequalities. The student will use both graphical analysis and equation solving in the context of word problems. This course incorporates some review topics and moves at a slower pace than MA 135 .
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 120 or MA 125 with a C or better.
Credits: 5
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1010)
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MA 132. College Algebra 1 (Algebra Module 10) (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to perform basic operations with complex numbers, solve linear equations, linear inequalities, and quadratic equations in one variable, solve higher degree polynomial equations, rational equations, and radical equations, determine the equation of a line, and perform manipulations involving a circle equation. This course is part of a three-course college algebra sequence that includes MA 132, MA 133 , and MA 134 . Completion of all three courses is equivalent to MA 135. College Algebra (O, T►) .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 120 or MA 125 or MA 065 and MA 066 with a C or better or diagnostic credit.
Credits: 1
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1010)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 133. College Algebra 2 (Algebra Module 11) (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to manipulate functions and their graphs, including polynomial, rational, root, and absolute value functions, and solve polynomial equations. This course is part of a three-course college algebra sequence that includes MA 132 , MA 133, and MA 134 . Completion of all three courses is equivalent to MA 135. College Algebra (O, T►) .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 125 (or MA 127 , MA 128 , and MA 129 ) and MA 132 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1010)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 134. College Algebra 3 (Algebra Module 12) (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to graph and identify terms for rational functions, solve rational inequalities, find the inverse of a function, graph exponential and logarithmic functions, simplify exponential and logarithmic expressions, solve exponential and logarithmic equations (including word problems), solve linear inequalities in two variables, and solve systems of equations. This course is part of a three-course college algebra sequence that includes MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134. Completion of all three courses is equivalent to MA 135. College Algebra (O, T►) .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 125 (or MA 127 , MA 128 , and MA 129 ) and MA 132 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1010)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 135. College Algebra (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to analyze functions and their graphs (including linear, quadratic, higher-order polynomial, rational, root, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic functions) and solve related equations, including various word problems and equations with complex number solutions. The student will find inverse functions and use related properties to simplify expressions involving exponential and logarithmic functions. The student will solve inequalities containing linear, polynomial, and rational functions, and use various methods to solve systems of linear equations and inequalities. The student will determine the equation of a line and analyze the graph of and perform manipulations on the equation of a circle.
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 120 or MA 125 (or MA 127 , MA 128 , and MA 129 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1010)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 140. Trigonometry (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to identify and manipulate trigonometric functions, solve triangles, use and prove identities, solve trigonometric equations, use and apply vectors to real-life models, and use complex numbers and polar coordinates.
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1030)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 145. Pre-Calculus Mathematics
This course will enable the student to develop and apply models using linear, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions. The successful student will be able to identify and manipulate functions, solve equations, prove trigonometric identities, solve triangles, and use polar coordinates. This course is designed for students planning to enroll in MA 151 .
Prerequisite(s): A score at a predetermined level on a placement instrument or MA 125 (or MA 127 , MA 128 , and MA 129 ) with a B or better.
Credits: 5
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MA 148. Calculus with Applications (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to differentiate and integrate algebraic, logarithmic and exponential functions and apply those concepts to real-world business and social-science applications, including marginal analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 131 or MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1050)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 151. Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry (T►)
This course will enable the student to solve problems involving limits, derivatives and some types of definite and indefinite integrals both analytically and graphically, and use them in physical applications.
Prerequisite(s): Placement score or MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) and MA 140 or MA 145 all with a C or better.
Credits: 5
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT2010)
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MA 152. Calculus 2 with Analytic Geometry
This course will enable the student to understand applications and methods of integration, improper integrals, convergence and divergence of infinite series, graphs of conic sections, the polar coordinate system, parametric equations, vectors, and the geometry of space.
Prerequisite(s): MA 151 with a C or better.
Credits: 5
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MA 210. Applied Statistics (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to collect data by appropriate sampling techniques, summarize data with graphs and tables, calculate descriptive statistics, identify misuses of statistics, assess risk using concepts of probability, estimate and make decisions about means and proportions through the use of confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, and perform linear regression.
Prerequisite(s): MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 and MA 134 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MAT1020)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 220. Statistics for Management, Life and Social Sciences (O)
This course will enable the student to collect data by appropriate sampling techniques, summarize data with graphs and tables, calculate descriptive statistics, identify misuses of statistics, perform linear regression, and estimate and make decisions about means and proportions through the use of confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and ANOVA. The student will learn to use the graphing calculator and computer software as effective tools for statistics.
Prerequisite(s): MA 135 (or MA 132 , MA 133 , and MA 134 ) with a C or better.
Credits: 5
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MA 253. Calculus 3 with Analytic Geometry
This course will enable the student to understand the physical applications of calculus and to become familiar with partial differentiation, multiple integration, vectors, and three-dimensional geometry.
Prerequisite(s): MA 152 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MA 260. Differential Equations
This course will enable the student to solve differential equations of the first and higher order. The student will use analytic and numerical methodology to solve equations, which include both linear and certain types of non-linear equations with constant coefficients. The student will use differential equations to solve application problems in engineering and physical science.
Prerequisite(s): MA 253 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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MU 100. Music Appreciation (O, T►)
This course will enable the student to identify music materials, forms and styles. The student will improve skills needed to listen to music effectively and will better understand music.
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MUS1010)
Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.
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MU 101. Piano Class 1
This course will enable the student to read music from a grand staff and to play it on a piano. The student will improve skill level and musical sophistication based on the level at which the student began the course.
Credits: 1
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MU 102. Piano Class 2
This course will enable the student to learn how to read music off of a staff, and to play it on a piano. The student will demonstrate greater skill level at the keyboard and increased musical sophistication over the previous semester of study.
Prerequisite(s): MU 101 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MU 103. Piano Class 3
This course will enable the student to learn how to read music off of a staff, and to play it on a piano. The student will demonstrate greater skill level at the keyboard and increased musical sophistication over the previous semester of study.
Prerequisite(s): MU 102 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MU 104. Piano Class 4
This course will enable the student to learn how to read music off of a staff, and to play it on a piano. The student will demonstrate greater skill level at the keyboard and increased musical sophistication over the previous semester of study.
Prerequisite(s): MU 103 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MU 105. Fundamentals of Music
This course will enable the student to discuss how music can be used in the regular classroom as a powerful tool to help him/her learn more effectively, including music’s ability to control behavior and enhance creativity. This course will also enable the student to demonstrate their understanding of the rudiments of music.
Credits: 3
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MU 106. Piano Proficiency 1
This course will enable the student who is seeking a degree in music to play music at a piano. The student will be able to harmonize, transpose, and use five-finger positions, the four types of triads and play scales.
Credits: 1
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MU 107. Piano Proficiency 2
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 106 . 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.
Prerequisite(s): MU 106 with a C or better.
Credits: 1
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MU 110. Introduction to Music Reading and Theory
This course involves the study of fundamental music concepts for students interested in majoring in music by serving as a tool in fulfilling Theory of Music requirements. Ear-training skills will be emphasized at this time.
Credits: 3
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MU 111. Theory of Music 1 (T►)
This course will enable the student to become literate in reading, listening to, and writing music. The student will gain speed in analyzing the basic elements of music as well as fluency in Roman numeral analyses. The student should be prepared to take a placement exam during the first week of class.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MU 156 .
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MUS1020)
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MU 112. Theory of Music 2 (T►)
This course will enable the student to continue to build competencies and vocabulary in written music. The student is introduced to and drilled on complex chords, scales, key-relationships, and non-harmonic tones using complex analysis and four-part exercises to develop skill level than MU 111 .
Prerequisite(s): MU 111 with a C or better. Must be taken concurrently with MU 157 .
Credits: 3
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MUS1030)
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MU 118. Applied Voice 1
This course will enable the beginning student to develop and strengthen their singing voice. The student will enhance their level of singing through technical exercises, repertoire study, and performances before faculty and peers. The student will learn a minimum of six songs, including two songs in a foreign language.
Credits: 2
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MU 119. Applied Voice 2
This course will enable the advanced-beginning student to develop and strengthen their singing voice. The student will enhance their level of singing through technical exercises, repertoire study, and performances before faculty and peers. The student will learn a minimum of six songs, including two songs in a foreign language.
Credits: 2
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MU 120. Applied Voice 3
This course will enable the intermediate student to develop and strengthen their singing voice. The student will enhance their level of singing through technical exercises, repertoire study, and performances before faculty and peers. The student will learn a minimum of six songs, including two songs in a foreign language.
Credits: 2
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MU 121. Applied Voice 4
This course will enable the advanced-intermediate student to develop and strengthen their singing voice. The student will enhance their level of singing through technical exercises, repertoire study, and performances before faculty and peers. The student will learn a minimum of six songs, including two songs in a foreign language.
Credits: 2
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MU 122. Applied Piano 1 (T►)
This course will enable the student to systematically advance his/her capabilities at playing the piano. It enables the student to advance skills of reading and playing notes from the grand staff, counting and playing rhythms correctly, using correct fingerings, using adequate tempo, dynamic articulation and other markings. It also enables the student to demonstrate the accompaniment and melody of a piece of music. This is the first class in a sequence of four classes where the student meets one-on-one with an instructor and determines a course of study based on instructor assessment. A course of study includes elements of technique and stylistic sophistication. There are lessons which receive 1 credit hour that meet with an instructor once a week for ½ hour, and there are lessons which receive 2 credit hours that meet with an instructor for an hour lesson once a week. The 2 credit hour lessons are for music majors or for pianists who have considerable abilities and experience in piano playing.
Credits: 1-2
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MUS1060)
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MU 123. Applied Piano 2 (►)
This course will enable the student to systematically advance his/her capabilities at playing the piano. It enables the student to advance skills of reading and playing notes from the grand staff, counting and playing rhythms correctly, using correct fingerings, using adequate tempo, dynamic articulation and other markings. It also enables the student to demonstrate the accompaniment and melody of a piece of music. The student must be able to demonstrate greater skill and sophistication than that acquired in the first semester. This is the second class in a sequence of four classes where the student meets one-on-one with an instructor and determines a course of study based on instructor assessment. A course of study includes elements of technique and stylistic sophistication. There are lessons which receive 1 credit hour that meet with an instructor once a week for ½ hour, and there are lessons which receive 2 credit hours that meet with an instructor for an hour lesson once a week. The 2 credit hour lessons are for music majors or for pianists who have considerable abilities and experience in piano playing.
Credits: 1-2
Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(MUS1070)
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MU 124. Applied Piano 3
This course will enable the student to systematically advance his/her capabilities at playing the piano. It enables the student to advance skills of reading and playing notes from the grand staff, counting and playing rhythms correctly, using correct fingerings, using adequate tempo, dynamic articulation and other markings. It also enables the student to demonstrate the accompaniment and melody of a piece of music. The student must be able to demonstrate greater skill and sophistication than that acquired in the second semester. This is the third class in a sequence of four classes where the student meets one-on-one with an instructor and determines a course of study based on instructor assessment. A course of study includes elements of technique and stylistic sophistication. There are lessons which receive 1 credit hour that meet with an instructor once a week for ½ hour, and there are lessons which receive 2 credit hours that meet with an instructor for an hour lesson once a week. The 2 credit hour lessons are for music majors or for pianists who have considerable abilities and experience in piano playing.
Credits: 1-2
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MU 125. Applied Piano 4
This course will enable the student to systematically advance his/her capabilities at playing the piano. It enables the student to advance skills of reading and playing notes from the grand staff, counting and playing rhythms correctly, using correct fingerings, using adequate tempo, dynamic articulation and other markings. It also enables the student to demonstrate the accompaniment and melody of a piece of music. The student must be able to demonstrate greater skill and sophistication than that acquired in the third semester. This is the fourth class in a sequence of four classes where the student meets one-on-one with an instructor and determines a course of study based on instructor assessment. A course of study includes elements of technique and stylistic sophistication. There are lessons which receive 1 credit hour that meet with an instructor once a week for ½ hour, and there are lessons which receive 2 credit hours that meet with an instructor for an hour lesson once a week. The 2 credit hour lessons are for music majors or for pianists who have considerable abilities and experience in piano playing.
Credits: 1-2
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