Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Schoolcraft College offers over 700 courses to help you reach your personal and professional goals. Students can take classes taught by our highly qualified faculty members and earn credits toward a certificate or degree at any of our four locations or through a variety of online options. Learn more at our Course Formats page.

 

Electronic Technology

  
  • ELECT 180 - LabVIEW Programming CORE 1 and 2


    Credits: 5
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course will introduce the student to the programming concepts, techniques, features and functions involved in writing a LabVIEW program. The student will learn to create programs used in test and measurements, data acquisition, instruments control and data logging. The course focuses on user interfaces, program structure, language syntax and implementation details.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: Computer and keyboarding experience highly recommended

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ELECT 215 - Operational Amplifiers and Linear Integrated Circuits


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This course will introduce the student to operational amplifiers (op amp) and linear integrated circuits. Op-amp circuit configurations, applications and troubleshooting techniques will be presented. Operational amplifiers will be presented with emphasis on applications and circuits such as inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, integrators, differentiators and filters. The coverage of linear integrated circuits includes voltage comparators, timers, oscillators, voltage regulators, special purpose amplifiers, communication circuits and data conversion circuits.

    Prerequisites: ELECT 139 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • ELECT 218 - AC/DC Motors


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of motors used in industry. Principles and theories of magnetic fields and mechanical rotation will be covered. Basic through complex theories of rotor phase angles and effects on torque will be discussed. Magnetic and inductive theories, characteristics of various types of motors and speed control used in DC and AC type motors will be studied.

    Prerequisites: ELECT 138 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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    Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits
  
  • ELECT 219 - Digital Logic Circuits


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This course introduces students to Boolean algebra (emphasizing NAND and NOR) and various medium scale integrated circuits like exclusive or encoders, decoders, multiplexers, adders, counters and shift registers. Also explored are memory (core, RAM and ROM) and bidirectional line drivers. The laboratory work coincides with experiments utilizing digital integrated circuits.

    Prerequisites: ELECT 139 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • ELECT 228 - Electronic Troubleshooting


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This course is a capstone which will apply the theory and practical application of the preceding electronics courses. The techniques of fault isolation and troubleshooting in solid state, analog, digital, motors and biomedical equipments and systems will be explored.

    Prerequisites: ELECT 215 . ELECT 219 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • ELECT 251 - Programmable Logic and Industrial Controls


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Description: The student will use Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Allen-Bradley RSLogix software to convert typical hardwired electrically controlled circuitry used in industry to a computer-controlled system. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the purpose and operating features of a PLC including input/output addressing and associated commands used in the PLC program. A computer will be used to write and download a program to be tested for logical control. The student will use Linx software and networking to learn communication procedures for downloading a PLC program to the controller as well as the types of cable connections used. PanelView will be reviewed to understand its real time monitoring capability of the software. Various PLC commands will be used including internal relays, ON and OFF timers, UP and DOWN counters, subroutines, program control and math instructions.

    Prerequisites: ELECT 138 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: Windows experience is highly recommended.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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    Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits
  
  • ELECT 252 - Programmable Logic System Design


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Description: The student will use Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500 software to be interfaced with RSLinx communication software and PanelView for control panel applications. Data Highway Plus will be used for network communications with other Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) components. Emphasis will placed on incorporating and combining programming commands, timers, counters, subroutines, data manipulation and mathematics into control process systems. Installing, wiring and networking PLC systems will be covered. Students will learn how to use troubleshooting features of the PLC software to find and diagnosis hardware, configuration and programming problems.

    Prerequisites: ELECT 251 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • ELECT 253 - Individual Student Projects


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Description: Students will plan, organize, assemble or fabricate and test the project of their choice or one suggested by the instructor. Under guidance of the instructor, the electronic laboratory will be made available three hours a week in which time the student may perform tests.

    Prerequisites: Consent of department.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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Emergency Medical Technology

  
  • EMT 115 - Emergency Medical Technology - Basic


    Credits: 10
    Lecture Contact Hours: 7
    Lab Contact Hours: 6
    Description: The Basic Emergency Medical Technician course is a 264.5 hour Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness approved course that provides the information and experience necessary to prepare the student to take the National Registry Basic EMT Certification Exam. Students learn the role and responsibilities of an emergency medical technician in providing emergency care. Content areas are covered in lectures, practical skills practiced in a laboratory setting along with observations and experience that will be gained in a clinical and/or internship setting.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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    Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits
  
  • EMT 185 - ECG Cardiac Monitor Technician


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This 60-hour course prepares participants to work in the allied health field as a Cardiac Monitor Technician. The course covers the basics of cardiac anatomy and physiology while concentrating on the electrophysiology of the cardiac conduction system. Participants will learn how to apply and interpret basic three-lead cardiac rhythms. The course will end with basic cardiac management including Basic Life Support (CPR).

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: BIOL 101  with a minimum GPA or 3.0. BIOL 236  with a minimum GPA of 3.0. EMT 115  with a minimum GPA of 2.7.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • EMT 210 - Paramedic Technology - Module 1


    Credits: 10
    Lecture Contact Hours: 8
    Lab Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course provides information and experience to prepare the student for EMT 220 . In addition, the EMT 210 course is designed to give students extensive knowledge and practical application that adds to the knowledge and skills acquired in the Basic EMT course. This course includes advanced practice with a focus on preparatory entry-level paramedic skills. Content will be presented in the form of lectures, practical skills, which are practiced in a laboratory/simulation setting, along with observations and hands on experience in the clinical environment. This course has been approved by the State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness. The program follows both the State of Michigan and the National EMS Education standards for the Paramedic level. Upon successful completion of all three semesters of the Paramedic Program and the Field Internship, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Cognitive and Psychomotor Examinations. When the candidate successfully passes both the Cognitive and the Psychomotor exam, the candidate will be eligible for State Licensing.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 . BIOL 236 . EMT 115 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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    Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits
  
  • EMT 220 - Paramedic Technology - Module 2


    Credits: 10.5
    Lecture Contact Hours: 8
    Lab Contact Hours: 5
    Description: This course provides the information and experience to prepare the student for EMT 230 . In addition, the EMT 220 course is designed to give students extensive practical application that builds upon knowledge and skills acquired in the EMT 210  course. This course includes advanced practice with a focus on patient assessment, cardiac, and medical emergencies. Content will be presented in the form of lectures and practical skills, which are practiced in a laboratory/simulation setting along with observations and hands-on experiences in the clinical environment. This course has been approved by the State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness. The program follows both the State of Michigan and the National EMS Education standards for the Paramedic level. Upon successful completion of all three semesters of the Paramedic Program and the Field Internship, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Cognitive and Psychomotor Examinations. When the candidate successfully passes both the Cognitive and the Psychomotor exams, the candidate will be eligible for State licensing.

    Prerequisites: Valid and current State of Michigan Basic EMT License. EMT 210 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
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    Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits
  
  • EMT 230 - Paramedic Technology - Module 3


    Credits: 9
    Lecture Contact Hours: 6
    Lab Contact Hours: 6
    Description: This course provides the information and experience to prepare the student for the National Registry Examination. In addition, the EMT 230 course is designed to give students extensive practical application along with the knowledge and skills acquired in EMT 210  and 220. This course includes advanced practice with a focus on patient assessment and traumatic emergencies in addition to EMS operations. Content will be presented in the form of lectures and practical skills, which are practiced in a laboratory/simulation setting, along with observations and hands on experience in the clinical environment. This course has been approved by the State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness. The program follows both the State of Michigan and the National EMS Education standards for the Paramedic level. Upon successful completion of all three semesters of the Paramedic Program and the Field Internship, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry cognitive and psychomotor examinations. When the candidate successfully passes both the cognitive and the psychomotor exams, the candidate will be eligible for State licensing.

    Prerequisites: Valid and current State of Michigan Basic EMT License. EMT 220 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Spring, Fall
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    Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits
  
  • EMT 290 - Paramedic Field Internship


    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Off Site Contact Hours Without Faculty: 20 - 40
    Description: This final semester, formally known as the field internship, will serve as the capstone project for the paramedic program. During the capstone, the student will serve as a Team Leader. The Team Leader’s responsibilities are delegated by direct observation and under the responsibility of an approved and trained preceptor who is appropriately licensed and credentialed to work in an approved EMS system. The student will be evaluated on his or her ability to perform skills as a competent entry-level paramedic. The capstone will serve as the final evaluation of the student prior to completion of the program and eligibility to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic credentialing exam. At the conclusion of the program, the expectation is the student will be prepared as a competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in knowledge, skills and behavior.

    Prerequisites: EMT 230 . Valid and current AHA Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification. Valid and current AHA Advanced Life Support Provider Certification. Valid and current State of Michigan Basic EMT License.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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    Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits

Engineering

  
  • ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the fields of engineering and engineering technology. Students will learn about the different engineering disciplines and will participate in projects related to engineering. Electronic portfolios will be introduced in this course.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • ENGR 201 - Statics


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course is designed to teach the student vector analysis of forces and moments in two- and three-dimensions. Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies will be determined. Beams and trusses will be analyzed. Problems involving friction, center of gravity, moments of inertia and virtual work will be solved. This course is designed as an engineering transfer course. Transferability of this course into the desired engineering program should be confirmed with the transfer office.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 211 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ENGR 202 - Mechanics of Materials


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course is designed to teach the students the fundamental concepts related to stress and strain of deformable bodies and their application to mechanical structures. This course is designed as an engineering transfer course. Transferability of this course into the desired engineering program should be confirmed with the transfer office.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 201 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Spring Only
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  • ENGR 203 - Dynamics


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course is designed to teach the student kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies including methods of motion relative to translating and rotating reference frames, force and acceleration, work and energy, impulse and momentum and vibrations. This course is designed as an engineering transfer course. Transferability of this course into the desired engineering program should be confirmed with the transfer office.

    Prerequisites: ENGR 201 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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English

  
  • ENG 050 - Modern English Grammar


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course is designed to prepare students for composition courses. The course content focuses on major grammatical concepts and writing. Students will develop basic writing and editing skills.

    Prerequisites: Minimum score of 10 ACT-English, 17 SAT-Writing and Language, 35 CPT-Sentence Skills or 220 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | English
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • ENG 055 - Building Writing Skills


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course is designed to prepare students for composition courses. The course focuses on the writing process, paragraph development, revision and grammar. Students will enhance their writing and editing skills.

    Prerequisites: ENG 050  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 15 ACT-English, 22 SAT-Writing and Language, 51 CPT-Sentence Skills or 237 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | English
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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  • ENG 099 - English Composition 1 Support


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1.5
    Lab Contact Hours: 1.5
    Off Site Contact Hours with Faculty: 0
    Off Site Contact Hours Without Faculty: 0
    Description: This course is designed to provide students with supplemental support and instruction to promote success in ENG 101 . Instruction and activities will support the development of reading and writing strategies. Study skills such as time management, note-taking, and test preparation also will be covered. Students will be required to meet with an Academic Success or Writing Coach during the semester.

    Prerequisites: Minimum score of 10 ACT-English, 17 SAT-Writing and Language, 35 CPT-Sentence Skills or 220 NGA-Writing.

    Or Minimum score of 11 ACT-Reading, 18 SAT-Reading, 32 CPT-Reading Comprehension or 220 NGA-Reading.

    Or Overall High School GPA below 2.7.
    Corequisites: ENG 101 .
    Recommended: None

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | English
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter and Fall
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  • ENG 100 - Communication Skills


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course deals with a variety of written and oral communication skills. Students learn about the application of interpersonal and intrapersonal communication, including but not limited to presentations, interviews, collaborative work and technological tools as used in personal, social and career communications.

    Prerequisites: Minimum score of 15 ACT-English, 22 SAT-Writing and Language, 51 CPT-Sentence Skills or 237 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | English
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • ENG 101 - English Composition 1


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course teaches students to prepare and write a number of clear, well-developed essays using exposition and other rhetorical modes. This process assists students to build writing strategies and methodologies for college and professional writing.

    Prerequisites: ENG 055  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 18 ACT-English, 25 SAT-Writing and Language, 71 CPT-Sentence Skills or 250 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | English
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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  • ENG 102 - English Composition 2


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course teaches students to conduct and integrate research and write the research paper. This process assists students in developing research and writing strategies to use in a variety of college and professional contexts.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | English
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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  • ENG 106 - Business English


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course examines verbal and nonverbal communication theories and methods relating to business. Students write business documents and apply a variety of methods for collecting and presenting data.

    Prerequisites: ENG 055  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 18 ACT-English, 25 SAT-Writing and Language, 71 CPT-Sentence Skills or 250 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | English
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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  • ENG 107 - Introduction to Journalism


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course is an introductory survey of mass media such as newspapers, magazines (print and online), radio, TV, advertising, public relations and the World Wide Web. The course will emphasize newspapers and magazines while recognizing news and feature values, discovering audience, reporting, writing and planning content and format.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102 .

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | English
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • ENG 116 - Technical Writing


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course provides practical instruction in speaking, listening and technical writing for business and industry. Students learn to apply the principles of organizational structure, resume writing, job hunting, interviewing and technical reporting.

    Prerequisites: ENG 055  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 18 ACT-English, 25 SAT-Writing and Language, 71 CPT-Sentence Skills or 250 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | English
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ENG 120 - Introduction to Literary Studies


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This survey course is designed to introduce students to the field of literary studies. Students will learn to analyze the fundamental genres of literature including fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of historical and cultural contexts. This course enables students to develop their critical thinking and writing skills as related to the reading and interpretation of literature.

    Prerequisites: ENG 055  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 18 ACT-English, 25 SAT-Writing and Language, 71 CPT-Sentence Skills or 250 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ENG 170 - Modern Literature By and About Women


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: Reading and discussion of fiction, poetry, drama and prose by women writers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Students use literary analysis to explore women’s literature as well as the experiences, roles and art of modern women and women writers.

    Prerequisites: ENG 055  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 18 ACT-English, 25 SAT-Writing and Language, 71 CPT-Sentence Skills or 250 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • ENG 200 - Introduction to Film


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course studies how film accomplishes its purposes, whether as simple entertainment, social commentary or complex art. Students will view and discuss selected films and explore the history, criticism, aesthetics and technique of film.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102  and college-level reading.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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  • ENG 203 - Children’s Literature


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course surveys literature for children and adolescents in K-12 curriculum. By reading, analyzing and researching various genres of children’s literature throughout the world, students gain a historical perspective and establish standards of critical evaluation.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102 .

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • ENG 205 - Creative Writing 1


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: Student creative writing may include work in poetry, short stories and drama. Some assignments will reflect student interests and abilities, while others may encourage students to expand their skills and discover new topics. Class activities will include critical evaluation of student work in individual conferences and writing workshops.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102  and college-level reading.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ENG 206 - Creative Writing 2


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: Student creative writing may include work in poetry, short stories and drama. Some assignments will reflect student interests and abilities, while others may encourage students to expand their skills and discover new topics. Class activities will include critical evaluation of student work in individual conferences and writing workshops. The course may include work on individual writing projects.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102  and college-level reading.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Summer Only
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  • ENG 221 - Advanced Composition


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course provides advanced composition theory and practice for students to develop writing skills beyond ENG 101  and ENG 102 . It emphasizes the writing process, revision strategies and standard research techniques. It also encourages peer collaboration and evaluation to reflect professional writing.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102  and college-level reading.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | English
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • ENG 243 - Introduction to Literature - Short Fiction


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: Using elements of fiction, this course develops standards for critical evaluation to increase understanding and appreciation of short stories. Students read and analyze short fiction and its forms from early to modern times.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102  and college-level reading.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ENG 244 - Introduction to Literature - Poetry


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course develops standards for critical evaluation to increase the understanding and appreciation of poetry. Students read and analyze poetry and its forms from early to modern times.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102  and college-level reading.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • ENG 245 - Introduction to Literature - Drama


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: Students will read and discuss a number of plays, especially those written since 1850. This course is designed to develop standards for critical evaluation and increase understanding and appreciation of drama as a literary form.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102  and college-level reading.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • ENG 246 - Introduction to Literature - Novel


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: The course examines classic, unique, and emerging examples of novels. Students use elements of fiction to critically evaluate novels, thereby expanding their understanding and appreciation for prose fiction.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102  and college-level reading.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • ENG 248 - Introduction to Literature - Shakespeare


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course develops standards for critical evaluation using elements of drama and poetry. Students read and analyze selected Shakespearean works to understand and appreciate one of Western civilization’s greatest playwrights.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102  and college-level reading.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • ENG 251 - American Literature from Colonial Times to the Civil War


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: Students read and analyze significant literary works that illustrate the changing currents of thought and expression that dominated American life from colonial times to the Civil War.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102  and college-level reading.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

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  • ENG 252 - American Literature from the Late Nineteenth Century to the Present


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: Students read and analyze significant literary works that illustrate the changing currents of thought and expression that have dominated American life from the Civil War to the present.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102  and college-level reading.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

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  • ENG 275 - World Literature - Casebook Studies of Universal Themes


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course will examine a variety of international literary works pertaining to common literary themes. Such themes will be explored through poetry, drama, fiction and/or non-fiction. Works not originally written in English will be read in translation.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102  and college-level reading.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

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  • ENG 280 - The Nature of Language


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course is an investigation of the historical background and current status of the English language, including problems such as the changing nature of language, dialect differences, origins of standards for correctness and attempts to describe the language grammatically.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 22 ACT-English, 29 SAT-Writing and Language, 108 CPT-Sentence Skills or 276 NGA-Writing.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: ENG 102  and college-level reading.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

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English As Second Language

  
  • ESL 060 - Reading and Vocabulary 1


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course for English-language learners is the first in a guided series of ESL reading and vocabulary skills classes. This course, taught in group and language lab settings, concentrates on reading and vocabulary development to foster adaptation to a new culture for personal, academic and professional purposes. Students will develop fundamental reading and vocabulary building strategies to build basic comprehension, efficiency and fluency.

    Prerequisites: Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ESL 064 - Listening and Speaking 1


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course for English-language learners is the first in a guided series of ESL listening and speaking skills classes. The content of this course, taught in group and language lab settings, builds listening and speaking skills in personal and social contexts. Students will learn and practice short conversations on personal and daily topics. Students develop vocabulary, grammar and improve fluency.

    Prerequisites: Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test. Students also may be required to complete a speaking skills assessment.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ESL 067 - Grammar and Writing 1


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course for English-language learners is the first in a guided series of ESL grammar and writing classes. The content of this course, taught in group and language lab settings, focuses on the understanding and use of basic grammatical concepts, in both oral and written forms, including the parts of speech, basic tenses and sentence patterns. Students will be able to develop simple paragraphs demonstrating basic structure and pre-writing techniques.

    Prerequisites: Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ESL 070 - Reading and Vocabulary 2


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course for English-language learners is the second in a guided series of ESL reading and vocabulary skills classes. This course, taught in group and language lab settings, continues to prepare students for reading success through cultural awareness and increasing fluency in English. Students develop additional strategies using the reading process to improve comprehension and fluency. Students expand their word power base through additional guided vocabulary building skills.

    Prerequisites: ESL 060  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • ESL 074 - Listening and Speaking 2


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course for English-language learners is the second in a guided series of ESL listening and speaking skills classes. The content of this course, taught in group and language lab settings, teaches students to develop fluency and accuracy in speaking through group presentations and spoken interactions with teachers and classmates. They will learn to apply strategies for comprehending and processing short-spoken passages on familiar topics. Students improve their ability to talk about personal and informal topics in social and academic settings.

    Prerequisites: ESL 064  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test. Students also may be required to complete a speaking skills assessment.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • ESL 077 - Grammar and Writing 2


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course for English-language learners is the second in a guided series of ESL grammar and writing classes. The content of this course, taught in group and language lab settings, focuses on developing basic English grammar and writing skills. Students will be able to write well developed paragraphs demonstrating the appropriate application of grammar rules.

    Prerequisites: ESL 067  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • ESL 078 - English for Business Purposes


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This is an elective course for English-language learners which is designed for both pre-work and working ESL students who want to improve their communication in a professional setting. This course will focus on the cultural and professional aspects of American business interaction and help students develop some of the essential skills necessary for success. Using an integrative approach, business vocabulary, grammar and some pronunciation will also be included. Topics include interviewing, participating in a meeting and messaging. Special emphasis is placed on giving professional presentations.

    Prerequisites: ESL 067  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ESL 079 - American English Pronunciation


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This is an elective course for English-language learners to improve speech intelligibility as well as understanding of American English. Students from a variety of language backgrounds will identify individual pronunciation needs, be instructed in the basics of English pronunciation, and be guided from controlled practice into natural communication. This class, taught in group and language lab settings, concentrates on building and improving pronunciation through the communicative approach.

    Prerequisites: ESL 064  with a minimum grade of 3.0 or Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • ESL 080 - Reading and Vocabulary 3


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course for English-language learners is the third in a guided series of ESL reading and vocabulary skills classes. This course, taught in both group and language lab settings, focuses on academic reading and vocabulary development for college success in a new culture. Students will explore and develop higher level strategies to improve reading comprehension and efficiency, academic word power and critical thinking skills.

    Prerequisites: ESL 070  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ESL 084 - Listening and Speaking 3


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course for English-language learners is the third in a guided series of ESL listening and speaking skills classes. The content of this course focuses on students’ increasing proficiency as they learn to use informal versus academic vocabulary and grammar in appropriate context. They develop a more critical stance toward their own oral interactions and those of their classmates and apply evaluative criteria to individual and group presentations.

    Prerequisites: ESL 074  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test. Students also may be required to complete a speaking skills assessment.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ESL 087 - Grammar and Writing 3


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course for English-language learners is the third in a guided series of ESL grammar and writing classes. In this class, taught in group and language lab settings, students continue to develop their knowledge of appropriate grammatical structures, academic vocabulary, and will begin essay writing.

    Prerequisites: ESL 077  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ESL 110 - Reading and Vocabulary 4


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course for English-language learners is the fourth in a guided series of ESL reading and vocabulary skills classes. This course, taught in group and language lab settings, prepares students to successfully handle the necessary types of college level reading assignments. Students will refine reading comprehension strategies and second language vocabulary development skills using a variety of authentic materials to critically analyze and evaluate argumentative and expository authentic materials. Students will apply culturally appropriate techniques to selected projects and materials, test-taking tasks and textbooks.

    Prerequisites: ESL 080  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ESL 114 - Listening and Speaking 4


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course for English-language learners is the fourth in a guided series of ESL listening and speaking skills classes. The content of this course, taught in group and language lab settings, focuses on communication skills for active participation in academic and social contexts. Students develop listening and speaking skills for classroom presentations and discussions, learn note-taking skills and practice using academic vocabulary and grammar forms appropriately in context.

    Prerequisites: ESL 084  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test. Students also may be required to complete a speaking skills assessment.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ESL 117 - Grammar and Writing 4


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This course for English-language learners is the fourth in a guided series of ESL grammar and writing classes. In this class, taught in group and language lab settings, students will develop academic essays which integrate limited research.

    Prerequisites: ESL 087  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • ESL 130 - Capstone Course


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 1
    Description: This capstone course for English-language learners will provide ESL students with support as they simultaneously take non-ESL college level classes. As the culmination of ESL studies, this course, taught in group and language lab settings, will reinforce the precise English skills required for college success, including writing with research, specialized vocabulary, reading strategies, pronunciation and test-taking techniques.

    Prerequisites: ESL 110  with a minimum grade of 2.0, ESL 114  with a minimum grade of 2.0 and ESL 117  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or Placement is determined by test scores on the CPT Accuplacer English as a Second Language Test. Students also may be required to complete a speaking skills assessment.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Learning Support Services
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Environmental Studies

  
  • ENVR 107 - Soil Mechanics


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This course provides an introduction to soil mechanics and foundations and emphasizes practical applications that are supported by theory. The course concentrates on analytical techniques currently used by the environmental industry to understand the behavior of soils and to classify soils. Soil characteristics are explored by means of laboratory examination and testing techniques. Soils are classified using the US Department of Agriculture Classification System, the Unified Soil Classification System, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials System. Other topics include the fundamentals of groundwater, sanitary landfills and remediation and soil erosion.

    Prerequisites: MATH 113 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • ENVR 233 - Environmental Studies Field Experience


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1
    Off Site Contact Hours Without Faculty: 3
    Description: This field experience provides students with an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in other environmental studies or sciences courses to off-campus experiences in government, private industry or nonprofit organizations at an off-site location for a minimum of 45 hours throughout the semester. The final grade will be based on a joint evaluation by the faculty and the field experience supervisor. Students registered in this course are considered Schoolcraft College students with all rights, responsibilities and privileges of a student. Field experiences may be paid or unpaid based upon placement. Department permission is required before registering for this course.

    Prerequisites: Completion of any three of the following courses with a minimum grade of 3.0 and an overall minimum GPA of 2.5 and consent of department: ENVR 107 . ENVR 245 . GEOG 135 . GEOG 225 . GEOG 230 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Summer Only
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  • ENVR 245 - Applications in Geographic Information Systems


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course examines intermediate level use of geographic information systems (GIS), including spatial analysis, such as classification, density analysis, overlay analysis, geoprocessing, measuring geographic distribution and analyzing patterns. Spatial data is used to describe and analyze spatial problems in natural and social sciences. GIS is used in decision making in a variety of fields, including planning, natural resource management, policy and economics. Course requirements include the completion of GIS labs and a final course project. The project consists of a conference presentation-ready product of an individually selected topic related to a geographic problem. Development of a project topic, construction of a hypothesis and selection of research strategy are accomplished through consultation and faculty-directed study throughout the semester.

    Prerequisites: GEOG 225 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Finance

  
  • FIN 420 - Financial Management


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: In this course, you will apply financial concepts utilized in analyzing a business operation to improve performance and to facilitate decision making. This course will include: financial management, financial analysis, time value of money techniques, financial markets, debt and equity financing, project and investment evaluation and decision making, capital structure, financial planning and forecasting and business risk. This course will integrate web-based learning tools and spreadsheet applications.

    Prerequisites: BUS 304 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Fire Technology

  
  • FIRE 101 - Principles of Emergency Services


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Description: This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services, career opportunities in fire protection and related fields. The culture and history of emergency services is explored. Students will learn to analyze fire loss. The organization and function of public and private fire protection services are examined. Fire departments as part of local government are examined as well as the laws and regulations affecting the fire service. Fire service nomenclature, specific fire protection functions, basic fire chemistry and physics are explored. Fire protection systems, fire strategy and tactics and life safety initiatives are examined. Students who successfully complete this course may apply to be recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration through the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) initiative.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • FIRE 105 - Fire Behavior and Combustion


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. This course explores the physical and chemical properties and characteristics of fire. Fire suppression agents, techniques and methods are discussed and explored. Students who successfully complete this course may apply to be recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration through the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) initiative.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • FIRE 112 - Fire Fighter 1 - Basic Fire Suppression


    Credits: 10
    Lecture Contact Hours: 6
    Lab Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course provides an introduction to basic fire suppression, prevention procedures and skill development. FIRE 112 is provided as the first of two courses, which constitute the equivalent of the Basic Fire Academy and is offered for students who prefer to attend on a part-time basis. This course is for students who are currently employed by a Michigan Fire Marshal recognized fire department or currently seeking employment and/or volunteer in a recognized fire district. This course meets the state-mandated requirements for preparing students to take the exam for state certification for entry-level on-call or volunteer fire fighters.

    Prerequisites: Michigan state law mandates that persons taking this course must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Michigan driver’s license.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • FIRE 119 - Fire Fighter 2 - Advanced Fire Suppression


    Credits: 10
    Lecture Contact Hours: 7
    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Description: Fire Fighter 2 is the second of two courses which together make up the equivalent of the Basic Fire Academy and is offered for students who prefer to attend on a part-time basis. This course deals with advanced fire suppression techniques, including prevention procedures and skill development. This course is for students who are currently employed by a Michigan Fire Marshal recognized fire department or currently seeking employment and/or volunteer in a recognized fire district. This course meets the state mandated requirements for preparing students to take the exam for state certification for entry-level career fire fighters.

    Prerequisites: FIRE 112  with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Michigan state law mandates that persons taking this course must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Michigan driver’s license.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • FIRE 124 - Fire Academy


    Credits: 20
    Lecture Contact Hours: 13
    Lab Contact Hours: 7
    Description: The Fire Academy combines FIRE 112  and FIRE 119 , providing comprehensive training in fire suppression, prevention procedures and skill development. This course is for students who are currently employed by a Michigan Fire Marshal recognized fire department, are currently seeking employment and/or are a volunteer in a recognized fire district. Students must be able to attend on a full-time basis. This course meets the state-mandated requirements for preparing students who intend to become professional Michigan fire fighters to take the state certification exam for entry-level career fire fighters.

    Prerequisites: Michigan state law mandates that persons taking this course must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Michigan driver’s license.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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    Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits
  
  • FIRE 125 - Building Construction for the Fire Service


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course examines the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design are explored. Analysis of these structural elements are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations and operating at emergencies. Students who successfully complete this course may apply to be recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration through the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) initiative.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • FIRE 128 - Fire Fighting - Hydraulics and Water Supply


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course is a study of the principles of fluid in motion. More specifically, it concentrates on water and its use as a fire extinguishing agent. It is a course of solving problems of water delivery application for fire fighting situations, along with the theory that is necessary in finding correct solutions. Studies will include the physical laws of liquids as they apply to water for fire fighting, the characteristics of water and its controlled delivery through highly technical machinery and equipment. It will include a study of the safe and efficient operation of that equipment during training and/or actual fire fighting operations. Students will be required to solve sample problems in writing. They will also be required to complete a brief study of a local water system.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • FIRE 131 - Fire Fighting - Tactics and Strategy


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course examines firefighting tactics and strategies related to various types of fires in diverse locations. Topics include safety concepts, company operations, fire dynamics, types of construction, special fires and fire protection systems. Actions to be taken before and after an incident will be explored.

    Prerequisites: FIRE 112  OR FIRE 124 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • FIRE 132 - Fire Prevention


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use and application of codes and standards, plans review, fire inspections, fire and life safety education and fire investigation. Students who successfully complete this course may apply to be recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration through the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) initiative.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • FIRE 136 - Fire Protection Systems


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems. This course explores water-based and special hazard fire suppression systems. This course also examines water supply for fire protection and the application of portable fire extinguishers. Students who successfully complete this course may apply to be recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration through the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) initiative.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • FIRE 200 - Fire and Arson Investigation


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course is designed to acquaint students with data on fire dynamics, explosions and fire behavior. The course is for students interested in learning fundamentals of collection, preservation and analysis of physical evidence. Also covered as part of the course are new laws and court decisions controlling investigator’s access to scene and admission of evidence. This course prepares students for on-scene investigation as well as in-service or promotional exams.

    Prerequisites: FIRE 112  OR FIRE 124 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • FIRE 205 - Fire Department Organization and Administration


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course is designed to equip the student with knowledge to effectively tackle challenging management problems and deliver practical solutions for managing today’s fire departments. This course provides guidance on leadership skills: motivating and disciplining personnel and accepting cultural diversity and unity. Also covered in this course is managing human resources, the use of computer technology for information management and strategic planning and budgeting.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • FIRE 207 - Fire Company Officer


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: It is essential that Fire Company Officers be well versed in the areas of management, leadership and human relations. This course will examine the skills required to function as a Fire Company Officer. Students will cover both traditional and contemporary methods of supervision, planning, staffing and training. The course objectives will parallel NFPA 1021, Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Combined with the knowledge of essential fire fighting skills, this course provides students with the competencies required for a first-line fire company officer.

    Prerequisites: FIRE 119  OR FIRE 124 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • FIRE 221 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives. The class examines the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services. This class introduces the 16 Life Safety Initiatives. Students who successfully complete this course may apply to be recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration through the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) initiative.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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French

  
  • FR 101 - Elementary French 1


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course is intended for students with no previous education in French. You will learn basic vocabulary and grammar patterns and will build competence in all four skill areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Through varied activities, emphasis will be placed on oral proficiency and communication. You will also gain an appreciation for the French and Francophone culture.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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  • FR 102 - Elementary French 2


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course is a continuation of FR 101  and continues to review the basic French vocabulary and grammar patterns and to build competence in all four skill areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Through varied activities, emphasis will be placed on oral proficiency and communication. An appreciation of the French and Francophone culture will be an integral part of the course.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: FR 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or one year of high school French or equivalent language knowledge.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
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  • FR 201 - Intermediate French 1


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course is a continuation of FR 102  and continues to cover vocabulary and grammar patterns and to build competence in all four skill areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Through varied activities, emphasis will be placed on oral proficiency and communication. An appreciation of the French and Francophone culture will be an integral part of the course.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: FR 102  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or one year of high school French or equivalent language knowledge.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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  • FR 202 - Intermediate French 2


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course is a continuation of FR 201  with a broader emphasis on speaking (present-day spoken French), listening comprehension and reading. Through varied activities, the main focus will be on oral proficiency and communication as the course will be entirely conducted in French. An appreciation of the French and Francophone culture will be an integral part of the course.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: FR 201  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or one year of high school French or equivalent language knowledge.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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Geography

  
  • GEOG 105 - Earth Science for Elementary Teachers


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This course introduces earth science topics and integrates pedagogical methods appropriate for elementary school teachers. The course will help prospective teachers create a resource base of knowledge and activities for teaching earth science and develop teaching strategies based on how children learn science. Teaching strategies include inquiry-based strategies and active, cooperative and collaborative learning strategies. The course includes lecture, peer teaching, demonstrations and lesson plan development. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science with Lab
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • GEOG 133 - World Regional Geography


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: World Regional Geography includes a systematic study of the world’s geographic realms, including Europe, United States-Canada, Russia, Middle America, South America, Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Subsaharan Africa and Australia-New Zealand. Geographic concepts, such as map reading and spatial analysis, are first introduced. Then, the world is classified into geographic realms using both physical and social criteria. Each realm results from a unique interaction between the human societies and the physical and biological environment. The physical, cultural, political and social features of each realm are studied, along with any special regional concerns or problems.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Social Science
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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  • GEOG 135 - Earth Systems


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Description: Earth Systems is an introductory physical geography lab course. Earth Systems utilizes a systems approach to analyze the earth’s dynamic systems: energy, atmosphere, water resources, weather and climate, tectonic processes, landforms, soil, vegetation and ecosystems. Introductory geographic concepts including absolute and relative location, spatial analysis and geographic approach are covered. Fundamentals of map reading, remote sensing and geographic information systems are included.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science with Lab
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • GEOG 203 - Weather and Climate


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course provides an overview of the earth’s atmospheric system. Topics include energy, temperatures, atmospheric moisture, cloud formation, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, weather systems, weather forecasting, severe weather and global climate patterns. Discussions include global climate change and air pollution.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • GEOG 212 - Environmental Science


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course is an introductory environmental science course with no prerequisites. The course offers an in-depth examination of a variety of local, regional and global environmental concerns. The course focuses on the effects that human societies have on the physical environment and the global biosphere. Topics include human population distribution, growth rates and population explosion, biodiversity and deforestation, erosion and contamination of soil resources, degradation of water resources, air pollution, conventional and alternative energy sources, global climate change and waste management.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • GEOG 217 - Water Resources


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course is a survey of water resources which includes a study of the occurrence, movement, and behavior of water in the hydrologic cycle. Discussions on the ways in which these resources can be contaminated and remediated will be held. The course includes a study of watershed management, which is a holistic, integrated method of managing all water resources located within a naturally occurring watershed. Data and hydrologic studies completed for the Rouge River Watershed provide a model for watershed management. The course offers demonstrations of hydrologic computer models and limited field experience.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • GEOG 225 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems - GIS


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course provides an introduction to basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts through in-class discussions and hands-on assignments using ArcGIS. The course includes theory, mapping techniques, data collection and compilation and data analysis. Topics include implementation of a GIS, current applications, legal issues and the future of GIS.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • GEOG 230 - Energy Resources


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Description: This course presents an overview of energy resources and policies. Learners will analyze the global distribution and use of energy resources. They also will examine the advantages and disadvantages of different energy resources, including exploration of sustainable energy systems and alternative energy sources. Course topics include energy units, energy conservation, fossil fuels, renewable energy sources, nuclear power, electricity, air pollution, energy policies and global climate change.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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Geology

  
  • GEOL 133 - Physical Geology


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Description: Physical Geology is the study of the geological processes that affect the earth. This includes a survey of what the earth is made of (rocks, minerals, etc.), how it works on the inside (plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions) and the processes that act upon it from the outside (streams, glaciers, wind, etc.). Identification of common rocks and minerals and the interpretation of topographic maps are part of the required laboratory exercises. An all-day Saturday field trip is optional.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science with Lab
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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  • GEOL 134 - Historical Geology


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Description: Historical Geology is the study of the geologic development of the earth as a planet from its creation to the present time. The first half of the course is a study of the methods and techniques that the science of geology uses to unravel the history of the earth. The second half applies these techniques to present the geologic history of the continent of North America as a case study.

    Prerequisites: GEOL 133 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science with Lab
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • GEOL 237 - Mineralogy


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3
    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Description: Mineralogy teaches the basics of crystal formation, crystal symmetry and crystal chemistry of the most important rock forming and economic minerals of the earth’s crust. The course also includes the formation of minerals and mineral occurrences and associations. Laboratory periods concentrate on the methods used in the identification of about 100 minerals.

    Prerequisites: GEOL 133 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science with Lab
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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German

  
  • GER 101 - Elementary German 1


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course is intended for students who have no previous education in German. The course will cover basic vocabulary and grammar patterns and will build competence in all four skill areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Through varied activities, emphasis will be placed on oral proficiency and communication. An appreciation of German culture will be an integral part of the course.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • GER 102 - Elementary German 2


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course is a continuation of GER 101  and continues to review the basic vocabulary and grammar patterns and to build competence in all four skill areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Through varied activities, emphasis will be placed on oral proficiency and communication. An appreciation of German culture will be an integral part of the course.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: GER 101  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or one year of high school German or equivalent language knowledge.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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  • GER 201 - Intermediate German 1


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course is a continuation of GER 102  and continues to cover vocabulary and grammar patterns and to build competence in all four skill areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Through varied activities, emphasis will be placed on oral proficiency and communication. An appreciation of German culture will be an integral part of the course.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: GER 102  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or one year of high school German or equivalent language knowledge.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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  • GER 202 - Intermediate German 2


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course is a continuation of GER 201  with a broader emphasis on speaking (present-day spoken German), listening comprehension and reading. Through varied activities, the main focus will be on oral proficiency and communication as the course will be entirely conducted in German. An appreciation of German culture will be an integral part of the course.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: GER 201  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or one year of high school German or equivalent language knowledge.

    Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
    This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
    This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

    This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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Health Information Technology

  
  • HIT 100 - Introduction to Medical Terminology


    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This course is a basic overview of medical terminology. The students will be introduced to medical terminology used in healthcare. The topics in the course provide activities to allow the student to spell, define and pronounce medical terminology.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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    Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits
  
  • HIT 104 - Medical Terminology


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of the language of medicine. Definitions, pronunciations, spelling and abbreviations of anatomic, symptomatic, diagnostic and operative terms pertaining to each anatomical system of the body will be reviewed. Terms pertaining to pharmacology, clinical laboratory, radiology and pathology will also be explored.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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    Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits
  
  • HIT 114 - Pharmacology for Health Professionals


    Credits: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This course is designed to provide an overview of principles of pharmacology pertaining to treatment of diseases, physiological processes of the body related to drug therapy, legislation, classification and names of medications. Students will learn about medications through activities using medical documentation and internet resources.

    Prerequisites: HIT 100  OR HIT 104 
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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  • HIT 117 - ICD-10-CM/PCS


    Credits: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2
    Lab Contact Hours: 2
    Description: This course provides an introduction to basic ICD-10-CM/PCS coding theory. This course is designed for the classification of patient morbidity and mortality information for statistical purposes, for the indexing of health/medical records by disease and operation for data storage and retrieval and for reimbursement purposes. ICD-10-CM and PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting for hospital inpatient and outpatient services will be utilized. Laboratory activities focus on the application of the related skills with accuracy and completeness using manual and computerized methods.

    Prerequisites: None.
    Corequisites: HIT 118  if not taken previously. HIT 120  if not taken previously.
    Recommended: None.

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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  • HIT 118 - Human Diseases


    Credits: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 4
    Description: This course includes the study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include the fundamental concepts and processes of human disease such as inflammation, infection, neoplasia, degeneration, aging, congenital and genetic disorders, immune deficiency and autoimmune disorders. Idiopathic, traumatic, stress-related, substance abuse-related and iatrogenic disorders will also be studied. The student will develop an understanding of common diagnostic work-ups including laboratory tests and imaging. The types of treatments for diseases, which may include pharmacology, surgery and other therapies, are also covered.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 236 . HIT 104 .
    Corequisites: None.
    Recommended: CIS 120 .

    Course Category: Occupational
    This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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