North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13
CAP 215 ADVANCED DIGITAL AUDIO AND VIDEO (W) 3(3-0-0) Builds on Introduction to Digital Audio and video (CAP 160) and focuses on a more advanced level of production of audio and video. Will be taught using several different types of software as tools to accomplish the end product. Emphasis is placed on concepts, processes and techniques as opposed to specific software applications. Students will be able to, upon successful completion of this course, edit and assemble audio and video that will play on any computer or that will output to a variety of media, both physical and on the web. PREREQUISITE: CAP 160
CAP 220 PRODUCTION ART WITH ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE (W) 3(3-0-0) An introduction to computer prepress operations (production art) using the latest Adobe Creative Suite. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign will be used for the development of finished products, such as brochures, business cards, posters or letterhead, ready for web or press. Introductory graphic design ideas and concepts will also be introduced. This course is ideal for students interested in working in the Graphic Design industry. PREREQUISITES: CAP 140 or CAP 145 or CAP 150 or comparable Adobe experience. CAP 297 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (Variable) 2(2-0-0) Special Topics courses provide opportunities for focused study with full time or adjunct instructors teaching in their areas of expertise.
CEM – Chemistry CEM 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY (F,W,S) 4(3-3-0) A course for students with a limited or no chemistry background wishing to enter an allied health program or prepare for enrolling in Principles of Chemistry, CEM 121. Topics include states of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, equilibrium, acids and bases, and nuclear chemistry. Lecture and lab. PREREQUISITE: MATH 110 GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Science CEM 102 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY (W) 5(4-3-0) An introductory organic and biochemistry class for students entering allied health fields or wishing to prepare for Organic Chemistry, CEM 231. Studies the nomenclature of organic compounds, organic functional groups and their reactivities; stereochemistry, major biomolecules and their metabolism, enzymes and chemistry of heredity. Lecture and Lab. PREREQUISITE: CEM 101 or equivalent GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Science CEM 110 CHEMISTRY OF CHOCOLATE 3(3-0-0) An examination of the principles of cacao bean harvesting and chocolate processing. It will then look at the chemistry and health issues of cocoa butter and the constituent fatty acids. The presence of antioxidants in chocolate will then be discussed. The next topic will be the chemistry and physiological effect of caffeine and related compounds in chocolate. Finally the class will examine the relationships, if any, between chocolate and obesity, dental health, headaches, exercise performance, and acne. There is no chemistry prerequisite. The underlying chemistry will be taught as it is needed. This course does not satisfy General Education requirements.
172