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IRW 118B - Mathematics for Ironworkers Credits: 1.5
This course covers basic numerical processes as well as an intro-duction to geometry, trigonometry, and metric measurement as they apply to ironworker applications.
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IRW 120B - Blueprint Reading Credits: 1.5
This course will cover construction blueprints commonly used in the industry. Students will be introduced to symbols, terms and application with an emphasis on function and interpretation.
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IRW 134B - Lead Hazard Awareness Credits: 2
This course will cover the health effects caused by lead exposure, OSHA regulations, sampling methods, legal rights of workers, the proper use of personal protective equipment and work methods.
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IRW 150B - Rigging for Ironworkers Credits: 3
Use of fiberline steel cable and chain in tackle/lever combinations for raising, transporting and storing of heavy loads. Use of access structures such as scaffolds.
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IRW 152B - Welding I for Ironworkers Credits: 2
This course introduces students to the structure of ferrous metals and their reaction to heat. Topics include the equipment and materials used in metal-shielded arc, gas-shielded arc and oxy-acetylene welding.
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IRW 153B - Structural Steel I Credits: 2
This course covers structural steel erection topics including history, safety, tools and equipment, drawings, handling materials, erecting structural members, plumbing and aligning structural steel, bolting up, and making connections.
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IRW 154B - Reinforcing Iron II Credits: 3
Understanding reinforcing iron placed under carefully controlled stresses in concrete being permanently imposed upon the product.
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IRW 156B - Welding II for Ironworkers Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of IRW 152B . Further study of the structure of ferrous metals and their reaction to heat as well as the equipment and materials used in various types of cutting and welding.
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IRW 160B - Post Tension I Credits: 2
This course covers principles and theories, safety practices, tools and equipment, unloading, handling, storage, installation, stressing, and finishing for all types of single-strand unbonded post tensioning systems.
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IRW 162B - Post Tension II Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of IRW 160B . Topics are reviewed and the student will be prepared to take the Post Tension Institute (PTI) Level 1&2 Unbonded Post Tension Ironworker Certification test.
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IRW 164B - Post Tension III Credits: 2
This course covers bonded post tensioning systems, as well as bar and multi-strand systems.
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IRW 170B - OSHA 10 Credits: 0.5
This course provides an overview into 29 CFR 1926 as applied to the Iron Workers trade. This course places emphasis on OSHA regulations and policies.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
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IRW 202B - Welding III for Ironworkers Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of IRW 156B . Emphasis on skill development in both processes of ferrous and nonferrous metals in the flat, vertical and overhead positions, and for all types of joints.
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IRW 203B - Structural Steel II Credits: 2
The course is a continuation of IRW 153B . Topics include installation of metal decking and sheeting, erecting bridges, towers, wind turbines, clear span and amusement park structures. Also, the use of composite materials and reading of structural drawings.
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IRW 204B - Detailing I for Reinforcing Iron Credits: 3
Reading and interpreting the details of reinforcing iron, placing drawings, bar lists/schedules for the shop fabrication and field placement. Mathematical computations.
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IRW 206B - Detailing II for Reinforcing Iron Credits: 3
Analysis and interpretation of placing patterns and practices in the erection of a wide variety of reinforced concrete structures.
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IRW 207B - Structural Steel III/Cranes Credits: 2
This course provides training in how to safely erect and dismantle mobile cranes. Crane operation procedures and the responsibility of crane setup is emphasized.
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IRW 208B - Foreman Training for Ironworkers Credits: 3
Understanding the duties and responsibilities of personnel in a supervisory position. Human relations are emphasized along with employee needs, training employees and economics of supervision.
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IRW 211B - Architectural I Credits: 2
This course introduces the procedures and practices used in architectural and ornamental ironworking. Topics include the various tools used as well as anchors and fasteners.
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IRW 212B - Architectural II Credits: 2
This course will teach the apprentice how to erect a wide variety of doors, stairs, handrails, ladders, toilet partitions, vanity supports, relief angles, flagpoles and how to install chain link fences.
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IRW 215B - Precast Concrete Credits: 1
This course covers the erection of precast concrete buildings. Emphasis will be on proper rigging, handling and installing techniques of the precast concrete members.
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IRW 240B - First Aid/CPR Credits: 0.5
This course provides CPR training and first aid instruction as ap-plied to the Iron Workers trade.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
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IRW 250B - Scaffold User/ Erector/Dismantler Credits: 0.5
This course is designed to provide the apprentice with training in scaffold erection, use and dismantling.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
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IRW 255B - Qualified Riggers for Ironworkers Credits: 1
This course will develop skilled Ironworker qualified riggers. The training meets qualification requirements under OSHA Subpart CC.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
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IRW 270B - OSHA 30 Credits: 2
This course provides an overview into 29 CFR 1926 as applied to the Iron Workers trade. This course places emphasis on areas considered hazardous including personal protective equipment, fall protection, hazard awareness, ladders, and scaffolding.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
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Italian |
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ITAL 101B - Basics of Italian I Credits: 3
A basic introduction to the Italian language and culture, this course emphasizes both oral and written communication through the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
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ITAL 102B - Conversational Italian II Credits: 3
A course emphasizing a continuation of skills acquired in ITAL 101B . Increased fluency and further vocabulary development stressed.
Prerequisite(s): ITAL 101B .
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ITAL 111 - First Year Italian I Credits: 4
Designed to give students an introduction to the Italian language and culture, this course emphasizes both oral and written communication through the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
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ITAL 112 - First Year Italian II Credits: 4
Designed as a continuation of ITAL 111 , this course prepares students to use Italian in an increasing variety of contexts by expanding on vocabulary and developing more complex sentence structures, with a focus on intercultural competence.
Prerequisite(s): ITAL 111 or Department approval.
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ITAL 211 - Second Year Italian I Credits: 3
This course prepares students to use Italian language in an increasing variety of contexts by expanding on vocabulary and sentence structure while developing paragraph-level writing. Further development of intercultural competence.
Prerequisite(s): ITAL 112 or Department approval.
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ITAL 212 - Second Year Italian II Credits: 3
This course prepares students to use Italian language in an increasing variety of contexts with increasing complexity. Further development of intercultural competence.
Prerequisite(s): ITAL 211 or Department approval.
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ITAL 221 - Italy and Its Culture Credits: 3
Introduction to Italian Culture and its influence on the World Community: a general examination of Italy’s physical, historical, political, and administrative identity. An introduction to and assessment of the contributions of its major achievers in various areas of human endeavor: Art, Religion, Science, etc. A glance at Italy’s popular culture as reflected in its films and other documents of contemporary daily life. Taught in English, no knowledge of Italian required.
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Japanese |
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JPN 101B - Conversational Japanese I Credits: 3
A course emphasizing spoken communication. Listening and speaking skills, and recognition of hiragana developed. Basic expressions applied to varieties of conversational contexts introduced.
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JPN 102B - Conversational Japanese II Credits: 3
A second semester course designed to continue the development of conversational skills. Recognition of katakana scripts also developed.
Prerequisite(s): JPN 101B .
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JPN 111 - First Year Japanese I Credits: 4
The development of language skills in listening, speaking, and writing.
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JPN 112 - First Year Japanese II Credits: 4
A second semester course designed to continue and improve the skills learned in JPN 111 .
Prerequisite(s): JPN 111 .
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JPN 120 - Kanji and Japanese Vocabulary I Credits: 2
Elementary level kanji course designed to teach writing of JPN 111 and JPN 112 vocabulary and bring students to the level of passing Kanji Kentei 10-kyu Exam.
Prerequisite(s): JPN 111 or Departmental approval.
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JPN 121 - Kanji and Japanese Vocabulary II Credits: 2
A continuation of Kanji and Japanese Vocabulary I designed to teach kanji at the level of Kanji Kentei 9-kyu Exam and vocabulary that utilizes 240 kanji.
Prerequisite(s): JPN 120 or Departmental approval.
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JPN 211 - Second Year Japanese I Credits: 3
Designed to continue the development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Contextual studies.
Prerequisite(s): JPN 112 .
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JPN 212 - Second Year Japanese II Credits: 3
Designed to continue the development of language skills learned in JPN 211 .
Prerequisite(s): JPN 211 .
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Journalism |
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JOUR 100 - Introduction to Journalism and Media Studies Credits: 3
This required course introduces prospective majors to the pragmatic, performative and presentational aspects of journalism and media studies.
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JOUR 101 - Critical Analysis of the Mass Media Credits: 3
Analysis of the development of newspapers, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and telecommunications. Overview of institutional structure and theoretical perspectives.
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JOUR 102 - News Reporting and Writing Credits: 3
Provides fundamental instruction and pre-professional practice in writing as a basis for upper-division courses in journalism and media studies. Analysis of news content and how news is obtained and written. Discussions and laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 113 .
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JOUR 105 - News Production I Credits: 3
Introduction to news and features gathering, writing and presentation with practical application demonstrated in production of campus print publications, web pages and electronic programming (e.g. podcasts).
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JOUR 121 - Radio Production Credits: 3
A study and practical use of radio broadcast equipment, announcing techniques, programming concepts, functions of a disc jockey (DJ), and researching, writing and producing a newscast.
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JOUR 201 - Television Studio Production I Credits: 3
Study and training in basic television studio production for live or live-to-tape programming. Emphasis on producing and directing with training in various studio, control room, and engineering functions. Students are encouraged to take JOUR 220 either before or while taking this course.
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JOUR 202 - Electronic Media Production I Credits: 3
Lecture and lab for the study of and training in studio and field video production, basic post-production, and resource utilization across electronic platforms.
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JOUR 204 - Introduction to Media Production Credits: 3
Introduction to production tools and computer interfaces; emphasis on visual literacy, imaging, video and audio editing, Internet authoring, and creating multimedia documents.
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JOUR 210 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: 3
Study of the practice of public relations including media, employee, consumer, community, shareholder, and customer relations. Emphasis is on the history of public relations, its role, and impact on today’s society.
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JOUR 212 - Principles of Advertising Credits: 3
Examination of the purpose, function, and role of advertising in society. Emphasis is on the practical application of advertising as part of the marketing mix including customer identification, branding, message development, and media selection.
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JOUR 220 - Fundamentals of Applied Media Aesthetics Credits: 3
Survey of the various fields that use visual imagery for communicative purposes. Graphic design, film, and televisual imagery covered. Emphasis on television and film aesthetics and picture composition.
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JOUR 223 - Contemporary Radio Credits: 3
Examination of the structure, programming, regulation, and problems of radio in today’s world and the role the medium plays in informing and entertaining modern listeners.
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JOUR 241 - News and the News Media Credits: 3
Survey of the history, purposes, functions, and effects of journalism.
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JOUR 261 - Introduction to IMC Credits: 3
Examination of the function of advertising and public relations in the media and society. Emphasis on the application of theory and its relationship to the IMC elements; public relations, advertising, promotion, direct marketing, interactive, and their ability to reach customers/publics.
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JOUR 276 - Design Principles of Advertising/Publications Credits: 3
History of design periods and styles. Introduction to five basic types of print advertising: periodicals, direct mail, point of purchase, sales-promotion, and merchandising.
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JOUR 290 - Internship in Journalism Credits: 1-3
A course for advanced journalism students that provides credit for professional experience under appropriate supervision. Can be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Same as: COM 196 .
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the station, newspaper, agency or firm where internship will be completed and approval from the Department of Communication Internship Coordinator.
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Korean |
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KOR 101B - Conversational Korean I Credits: 3
A course emphasizing spoken communication. Speaking skills, oral and listening skills, reading and writing skills explored. A vocabulary of Korean-English words developed.
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KOR 102B - Conversational Korean II Credits: 3
Students will continue to develop speaking, oral and listening skills and vocabulary.
Prerequisite(s): KOR 101B .
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KOR 111 - First Year Korean I Credits: 4
The development of language skills in listening, speaking, and writing. Oral emphasis.
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KOR 112 - First Year Korean II Credits: 4
A second semester course designed to continue and improve the skills learned in KOR 111 .
Prerequisite(s): KOR 111 .
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KOR 211 - Second Year Korean I Credits: 3
Designed to continue the development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Contextual studies.
Prerequisite(s): KOR 112 .
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KOR 212 - Second Year Korean II Credits: 3
Designed to continue the development of language skills learned in KOR 211 .
Prerequisite(s): KOR 211 .
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Latin |
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LAT 111 - First Year Latin I Credits: 4
A beginning level Latin course emphasizing the development of reading and writing skills and cultural understanding. Emphasis on basic comprehension and communication.
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LAT 112 - First Year Latin II Credits: 4
A second-semester course of beginning-level Latin emphasizing the development of reading and writing skills and cultural and historical understanding. Emphasis on basic comprehension and communication.
Prerequisite(s): LAT 111 .
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Latin American Studies |
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LAS 100 - Introduction to Latina/o Studies Credits: 3
An introduction to the field of Latina/o Studies through a multidisciplinary approach to provide students an integrated exploration of the complexities of this dynamic population.
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LAS 101 - Introduction to Latin American Studies Credits: 3
Interdisciplinary introduction to the culture, history, and political economy of contemporary Latin America; examines topics such as colonialism and independence, values and social structures, political institutions, and economic relations in the region; presents an overview of the history and conditions of U.S. Latinos.
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LAS 210 - Hispanic Groups in the United States Credits: 3
This course studies the Hispanic populations of the United States, focusing especially on the three largest Hispanic groups: Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans. The class analyzes and compares how the different Hispanic groups handle reality, immigration, and the processes involved in adapting to life in the U.S.
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LAS 223 - Spanish Caribbean Culture Credits: 3
This course examines historical, cultural, and social developments of the Spanish Caribbean from pre-Hispanic times to the present. Topics include history, traditions, ethnicity, literature, arts, religion, politics, music, and food.
Same as: SPAN 223 .
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LAS 224 - Mexican Culture Credits: 3
This course focuses on elements that contribute to the formation of the culture and identity of the Mexican nation: history, religion, music, art, food, movies and TV, traditions, celebrations and folklore, social realities, and the relationship with the U.S. Taught in English.
Same as: SPAN 224 .
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LAS 299 - Capstone Class in Latin American Studies Credits: 1
As the last course of special program’s requirements, it integrates coursework covered in the Latin American and Latina/o Studies AA degree program and independent work involving reading, writing, and research.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.
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Law |
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LAW 101 - Fundamentals of Law I Credits: 3
Relationship and delineation of the function and responsibility of the legal assistant, the attorney and the client.
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LAW 204 - Torts Credits: 3
Students will become familiar with the major torts of negligence, trespass to land, defamation, strict liability, wrongful death and conversion.
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LAW 205 - Contracts Credits: 3
Discusses the basic elements of contract law including offer, acceptance, consideration, contractual capacity, legality, defenses to enforcement of contracts, remedies and an introduction to the Uniform Commercial Code. Special emphasis placed on the practical analysis of contracts.
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LAW 231 - Civil Procedure Credits: 3
This course emphasizes the court system in Nevada focusing on the internet. Topics include preparing pretrial litigation documents, as well as drafting a complaint, answer, and summons.
Prerequisite(s): LAW 101 and LAW 259 both with a grade of C- or higher; or Department approval.
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LAW 232 - Criminal Procedure Credits: 3
Examines the criminal justice system, including procedures from arrest to final disposition, principles of constitutional, federal, state and local laws as they affect the process in criminal court procedures.
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LAW 234 - Civil Procedure II Credits: 3
This course explores the court system in Nevada from the point of preparing for trial to post trial and alternative dispute resolutions, by retrieving rules from Nevada websites and federal websites. The students will be preparing documents for trial, including summarizing depositions and medical records.
Prerequisite(s): LAW 231 with a grade of C- or higher; or Department approval.
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LAW 250 - Administrative Law Credits: 3
Study of the history of administrative agencies, administrative law procedures, use of expert witnesses, law of evidence, constitutional limitations and judicial review.
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LAW 251 - Bankruptcy Credits: 3
Study of expanded jurisdiction, its effects on financial rehabilitation of individuals and corporations; involuntary petitions, preparation of voluntary petitions filing; automatic stay provisions, complaint to vacate stay and abandonment of assets.
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LAW 252 - Family Law Credits: 3
The law of family relations, including the following: marriage, annulment, dissolution, divorce, separation, guardianship, adoption, custody and legitimacy of children, parental rights and rights and duties of minors.
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LAW 253 - Law Office Management Credits: 3
A study of economical and efficient law office practices and procedures including the proper use of law office technology and computerized data processing.
Prerequisite(s): IS 101 with a grade of C- or higher; or Department approval.
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LAW 255 - Probate Procedures Credits: 3
Law related to estate planning issues. Includes procedure to distribute a person’s estate upon one’s death, creation and administration of a trust and procedure to appoint another to act on one’s behalf. Also includes a discussion of health care documents and related elderly care issues.
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LAW 258 - Constitutional Law Credits: 3
This course will introduce the student to the fundamental principles and concepts of American Constitutional Law with specific emphasis on civil rights, liberties and responsibilities.
Prerequisite(s): LAW 101 .
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LAW 259 - Legal Writing Credits: 3
An in-depth study and development of legal writing skills. Introduction to the major forms of legal writing, legal terminology, and the principles for organization of legal memorandums or briefs.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and IS 101 both with a grade of C- or higher; or Department approval.
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LAW 261 - Legal Research I Credits: 4
Legal research and terminology, including law library familiarization and development of skills. Emphasis on finding, reading and synthesizing cases and in preparing legal memoranda.
Prerequisite(s): LAW 101 and LAW 259 both with a C- or higher; or Department approval.
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LAW 262 - Legal Research II Credits: 4
In-depth study for developing legal research and writing skills. Subjects presented in Legal Research I will be covered in greater detail using federal, state, and administrative law. Emphasis will be placed upon computer assisted legal research tools such as Westlaw, Lexis, and the Internet.
Prerequisite(s): LAW 261 with a C- or higher; or Department approval.
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LAW 263 - Ethics Credits: 3
Highlights the relationship between the court, attorney, client, and legal assistant. Discusses what a legal assistant may and may not do. Explains the conflicts of interest dealing with witnesses, adverse parties, and confidentiality.
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LAW 264 - Civil Evidence Credits: 3
To familiarize the student with the rules and forms of evidence that is admissible in court.
Prerequisite(s): LAW 101 .
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LAW 295 - Supervised Field Experience Credits: 3
Offers legal assistant work experience under the supervision of an attorney. The student will work at a local law firm or agency eight hours per week, for a total of 120 hours to gain practical work experience. The student and law firm/agency will report their experience to the program director.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 21 LAW credits and Legal Programs Director approval.
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Library Skills |
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LIB 101 - Research for College Papers Credits: 1
An overview of basic research strategies using Internet and print resources. Focus is on gathering viable information for college assignments.
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Management |
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MGT 100B - Practical Human Relations for Business Credits: 3
Study of human factors involved in business and management with emphasis upon mutual responsibilities and communication problems of employees, managers and customers. Team activities.
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MGT 103 - Introduction to Small Business Management Credits: 3
Topics covered include start-up, financial and administrative controls, marketing programs, management techniques, legal and governmental relationships. All aspects of operating a business will be thoroughly discussed.
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MGT 201 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
Topics covered include fundamentals and principles of management, administrative policies, objectives and procedures and problems of organization control and leadership.
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MGT 212 - Leadership and Human Relations Credits: 3
Focus is on understanding and managing human behavior inorganizations. Developing a better understanding of one’s self as a leader and exploring some of the more effective ways of leading others.
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MGT 235 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
Topics include concepts, theories and case studies concerning the behavior of people in modern business organizations.
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MGT 283 - Introduction to Human Resources Management Credits: 3
Designed to develop an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of personnel at the mid-management level. Areas covered include: employee needs, human relations, recruiting techniques, orienting and training employees, benefit programs and economics of supervision.
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MGT 284B - Introduction to International Management Credits: 3
Examination of the management of resources (people, capital goods, money, inventories and technology) across national boundaries. The student will also learn to adapt management principles and functions to the demands of foreign competition and environment. The class will be supplemented with international speakers.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 201 .
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MGT 286B - Personnel Interviewing Credits: 3
A study of the legal aspects of interviewing in the public and private sector. Students participate in oral board, orientation, counseling, exit and performance appraisal simulations.
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MGT 294B - Seminar in Management Credits: 3
Analysis of the nature and problems in management. Focus is on planning, organizing, decision making and controlling through the study of recent relevant literature and selected cases. May be taken a maximum of three times.
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MGT 301 - Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
Fundamentals and principles of management. Administrative policies, objectives, and procedures. Problems of organizational control and leadership.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 with a grade of C or higher.
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MGT 367 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
Objectives, functions, organization, and philosophy of personnel relations. Special emphasis on employment, training, and labor relations.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 with a grade of C or higher.
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