LEGL 258
Bankruptcy and Collections
3
Overview of bankruptcy and collection laws; jurisdiction of state and federal courts; introduction to bankruptcy and collection procedures; discharge, proof of claims; attachment, garnishment, debt collection practices. Prerequisite: LEGL 151, 152, 155 and 156 or instructor's permission.
LEGL 259
Career Readiness for the Paralegal
1
Preparation for entry into paralegal practice, including resume building, writing sample, interview techniques, and culminating in contacts with potential public legal employers. Prerequisite: LEGL 155.
Basic Math
5
Operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents; study of proportions, measurement, and basic geometry including applications, problem-solving strategies, and writing about mathematics. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score on the Arithmetic Test or recommendation from ABE.
MATH 094
Beginning Algebra
5
Introduces algebra, including operations with signed numbers, solving linear equations, and graphing linear relationships. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score or "C" or better in MATH 090 or equivalent.
MATH 097
Essentials of Intermediate Algebra
5
MATH 147
Precalculus for Business/Social Science
5
Business Calculus
5
An introduction to calculus for students of business and social science. This course was formerly known as MATH 157, Calculus for Business and Social Science. Prerequisite: MATH 147 (formerly MATH 156) or MATH& 141 (formerly MATH 121).
MATH& 151
Calculus I
5
Differential calculus of single-variable functions. This course was formerly known as MATH 123. Prerequisite: MATH& 142 (formerly MATH 122) with a "C" or better.
MATH& 152
Calculus II
5
Integral calculus of single-variable functions. Continuation of MATH& 151. This course was formerly known as MATH 124. Prerequisite: MATH& 151 (formerly MATH 123) with a "C" or better.
MATH& 153
MATH 099
MATH 205
5
5
Properties and applications of elementary algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions relevant to business, economics and social sciences. Includes matrices, linear inequalities and mathematics of finance. Prepares student for MATH& 148 Business Calculus. This course was formerly known as MATH 156. Prerequisite: MATH 099 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement by testing.
Study of linear equations and polynomials; includes equation of a line, systems of linear equations, properties of exponents, operations on polynomials, factoring, and solving factorable quadratic equations. This course was formerly known as MATH 098, Elementary Algebra. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score or a "C" or better in MATH 094 or equivalent.
Intermediate Algebra
Introduction to Statistics
Covers basic probability, descriptive and inferential statistics. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or a "C" or better in MATH 097 or higher.
MATH& 148
MATHEMATICS MATH 090
MATH& 146
Calculus III
5
Advanced calculus topics including infinite series, Taylor polynomials, Taylor series representation of functions and calculus in polar coordinates and in parametric equations. Continuation of MATH& 152. This course was formerly known as MATH 125. Prerequisite: MATH& 152 (formerly MATH 124) with a "C" or better.
Linear Algebra
5
Explores linear and quadratic functions including their graphs and applications. Students will learn to solve linear, quadratic, rational, and radical equations. Students will also learn to manipulate rational and radical expressions. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or a "C" or better in MATH 097 or equivalent.
An introduction to linear algebra for students of science and engineering. Includes vectors in the plane, in three dimensional space, and in n-dimensions; matrices and systems of equations, determinants, vector spaces and linear transformations. Prerequisite: MATH& 142 (formerly MATH 122) and MATH& 151 (formerly MATH 123).
MATH 100
MATH 238
Mathematics for Early Childhood Educators
5
A course for early childhood educators focusing on math concepts appropriate for young children. Topics include patterns, sequencing, classifying, number systems and computation, geometry, measurement and estimation strategies. Interactive, activity-based methods are used, guided by national and state mathematics education standards. Emphasizes conceptual understanding, connections among topics and communication of mathematical thinking. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score or with a "C" or better in MATH 094 or equivalent.
MATH 101
Technical Mathematics I
5
Theory and applications of mathematics used in technical fields with emphasis on problem solving strategies, measurement, algebra, geometry, unit conversions and the metric system. Prerequisite: MATH 094 with a minimum grade of "C" or MATH 097 (formerly MATH 098) with a minimum grade of "C" or appropriate placement test score.
MATH& 107
Math in Society
5
Differential Equations
5
Existence and associated theorems and techniques for finding special and general solutions for first-order differential equations, second-order homogeneous and non-homogeneous equations with a general procedure for linear n'th-order equations. Initial value problems, numerical methods, and applications. Solution of 2 x 2 homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear systems by elimination. Introduction to Laplace transform methods. Prerequisite: MATH& 152 (formerly MATH 124).
MATH& 254
Calculus IV
5
An introduction to analytic geometry in three dimensions, and vector functions. The calculus of functions of two and three variables and vector functions. This course was formerly known as MATH 126, Multivariable Calculus. Prerequisite: MATH& 151 (formerly MATH 123) and MATH& 152 (formerly MATH 124).
MEDICAL ASSISTING MED 100
Phlebotomy Essentials
4
Survey of mathematical topics presenting mathematics as an art in its own right and as a tool for understanding the world around us. Designed for non-science majors. Specific topics may be drawn from geometry, number theory, set theory, and the history of mathematics. This course was formerly known as MATH 107, Math for Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score or with a "C" or better in MATH 097, MATH 099, or equivalent.
Theory and practice of skills used in health care settings to collect blood via capillary puncture and venipuncture, document and transport blood specimens. Includes basic anatomy and physiology, infection control, complications in blood collection, quality control, legal and regulatory issues. Prevention, transmission and treatment of AIDS. Under supervision, practice on anatomical models and evolve to lab patients. Prerequisite: MED 101 with a "C" or better.
MATH& 141
MED 101
Precalculus I
5
Covers functions and analytic geometry. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or a "C" or better in MATH 099 or equivalent.
MATH& 142
Precalculus II
5
Covers trigonometric functions and their applications. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or a "C" or better in MATH& 141 or equivalent.
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Medical Office Exposure Control for Phlebotomist
4
Study of all components of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) exposure control plan as pertinent to clinical laboratory assignments. Includes sterilization and disinfection techniques, microbiology as related to the infectious process cycle and orientation to office minor surgery. Personal and employee safety and emergency plans are explored, including, but not limited to, disaster preparedness. Prevention, transmission and treatment of AIDS are also discussed. Prerequisite: MED 103 with a "C" or better or concurrent enrollment.