Apr 29, 2024

2021-2022 Course Catalog

2021-2022 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Below are course descriptions for credit courses offered by MCC. Each course can be identified by a lettered subject and a course number followed by the title and a series of numbers. Those courses with a zero as the first digit of the course number are designated as developmental and may not be used to fulfill degree requirements.

BIOS 1010 - General Biology

5.0 - 3.0 - 6.0

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credit hours (- 6.0)

Requisites for a course are detailed as follows:

Prerequisites – A prerequisite - or its equivalent - must be met before a student can register for a course. A prerequisite may be a specific high school course, another MCC course, a demonstrated proficiency, or acceptance into a certain program. Students must meet the prerequisite in effect for the quarter in which they are taking the course. Prerequisites may be waived on the basis of proficiency testing and/or the recommendation of an appropriate faculty member or academic dean.
Corequisites – Corequisites are required program courses that must be taken simultaneously, a grouping of courses that must all be taken within the same quarter. In some cases, previous completion of the required course is acceptable.
Recommended - Certain courses, proficiencies, or conditions may be recommended for the student prior to or at the same time as the course. While these recommendations are suggested for student success in the course, they are not required.

Hybrid courses – A hybrid course is a coordinated approach to learning, using both online technology and classroom interaction with faculty and peers. MCC hybrid courses meet face-to-face 50 percent of the traditional quarter’s campus meetings; the other 50 percent of campus meeting time is replaced with online study and learning activities.

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History
	HIST 1120 - World Civilization from 1500 to Present 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE HYBRID This course surveys the history of selected civilizations from the Renaissance to the present. It focuses on the political, economic, social, cultural, and technological contributions of these civilizations, individually and collectively, to the modern world. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HIST 2050 - Modern Europe Since 1789 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE This course studies the people and national powers which shaped modern Europe from the French Revolution’s beginning in 1789 to our global present. There is an emphasis on cultural, social, and political developments of the various European countries within the examined timeframe. Topics include the evolution of European nation states, World War I, World War II, Communism, the post-1989 establishment of democratic countries, and the current state of the European Union. (Formerly Modern Europe Since 1815) Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HIST 2200 - Latin American History 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE This course covers the history and culture of Latin America from ancient history to the present. It considers political, economic, social, and cultural factors as well as the interaction between Latin America and the larger society. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HIST 2220 - U.S. and Global Military History 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE This course is a survey of global military history that situates war strategies and tactics, starting from the founding days of America to the present. The course has a special emphasis on warfare in the 20th and 21st centuries. Its primary purpose is to provide students with a better understanding of the political, social, cultural, economic, and marshal aspects of global military history. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HIST 2900 - Special Topics in History Variable Credits This course permits instruction in special content areas not included in other history courses. Prerequisites: (1) Instructor approval must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: Variable Lab: 0 Cr: Variable View Class Schedule
Horticulture, Land Systems, and Management
	HLSM 1000 - Horticulture, Land Systems and Management Orientation 1 Credits Offered: ONLINE Students distinguish different careers in the horticulture field and plan their educational experience in the horticulture land systems management program (HLSM) at MCC. Students visit different horticulture businesses and talk with employees and business owners currently working in the horticulture industry. This course should be taken during the first quarter of enrollment by any student seeking an associate’s degree, certificate of achievement or career certificate in the HLSM program. Lec: .5 Lab: 1.5 Cr: 1 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1010 - Introduction to Horticulture 6 Credits Offered: HYBRID, ONLINE Students examine the structure, function, growth, propagation and environmental conditions effecting plants. Lab experiences include plant propagation, soil evaluation and fertilizer analysis. Lec: 5 Lab: 3 Cr: 6 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1020 - Introduction to Aquaponics 3 Credits Students are introduced to the methods and applications of raising fish together with plants in closed recirculating systems. Topics include aquaponics principles and system designs, nitrogen cycling and water quality, and fish and plant biology and health. Emphasis is on flood and drain culture of Tilapia, vegetables and herbs. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1030 - Introduction to Floral Design 3 Credits Students explore the basic skills, mechanics, artistry, and career possibilities present in the professional floral design industry. Students apply design techniques and use materials common to the field to produce floral arrangements for various events. Students will design and decorate with cut flowers, potted plants and permanent botanicals. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1040 - Pesticide Applicators’ Certification 4.5 Credits Students learn the requirements for the Nebraska Pesticide Applicators’ License as outlined in the Core Manual and the Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Manual, prepared by UNL Extension, in preparation for successful completion of the NE Department of Agriculture exams in weed, insect and disease applicator certification. Lec: 3.5 Lab: 3 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1050 - Introduction to Landscape Design 3 Credits Students are introduced to the areas involved in planning, designing and drawing landscapes including the proper use of drafting equipment and technology. This course covers the basics of sites and site maps, how to draw maps, the tools to use and how to perform basic site analysis. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1100 - Perennials: Culture and Identification 3 Credits Students study and evaluate perennials and their placement in the landscape. Emphasis is placed on culture, flower/leaf, texture, color, proper location, soil and blooming periods. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1110 - Turfgrass Management 3 Credits This course includes the laboratory and discussion of the culture and care of turf areas, including residential, public, and intense use areas. Emphasis is on propagation, establishment, identification, watering, fertilizing, insects, diseases, and the safe use of power tools for grasses used in Nebraska turf. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1120 - Pomology: Culture and Identification 3 Credits Students identify fruit and fruit bearing plants of the region by their common and botanical names and morphological characteristics. Students investigate different methods of preparation and preservation of produce. Students assess cultural and physical care requirements and use that information to create a planting and maintenance plan for a project site. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1135 - Dendrology: Structural 3 Credits Students will learn botanical and common names of structural trees and shrubs for Midwest Landscapes. Students will learn physical characteristics, growth rate, care and pests to help ID and place trees and shrubs in the landscape. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1145 - Dendrology: Ornamental 3 Credits Students will learn botanical and common names of ornamental trees and shrubs for midwest landscapes. Students will learn physical characteristics, growth rate, care and pests to help ID and place trees and shrubs in the landscape. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1200 - Floral Care and Identification 2 Credits This course provides an in-depth and hands-on experience with the plants that are used in the floral design industry. This course stresses nomenclature and identification. Emphasis is placed on characteristics that help in identification including leaf, flower, stems, time of bloom, size of blub, and the proper environment for growth. Students have hands-on learning experiences as they explore proper procedures for care and handling techniques. Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Cr: 2 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1210 - Floral Design: Specialty Events and Occasions 3 Credits This course provides advanced practice leading to excellence in designing for specialty events. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1030 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1220 - Floral Design: Tablescapes and Hospitality 3 Credits This course provides advanced practice leading to excellence in designing for weddings, home decor, edible arrangements, funerals, and parties. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1030 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1230 - Floral Design: Sympathy 3 Credits This course provides advanced practice leading to excellence in designing for sympathy and remembrance designs. Students learn all aspects of sympathy designs from consultation with loved ones to completion of designs. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1030 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1320 - Landscape Graphics: 2-D 2 Credits Students will explore two-dimensional drafting by using specific software and completing assignments and projects. Students will use and compare two or more types of software and their applications along with how to use these platforms to communicate to clients and contractors. Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Cr: 2 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1325 - Landscape Graphics - 3-D 2 Credits This course explores current 3-D computer applications as they relate to the landscape industry. Students explore drafting and different uses for the application along with how to use these platforms to communicate to clients and contractors. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Cr: 2 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1340 - Construction Documents and Details 3 Credits Students develop a deeper sense of understanding of construction documents and the elements needed to construct them properly. The materials covered include instruction on reading and putting together construction documents, details of both hardscape and elements in the landscape. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1050 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1350 - Turfgrass & Landscape Maintenance 3 Credits Students will learn how to maintain turfgrass areas and landscape beds. Students will learn how to use and properly maintain the tools used in turfgrass and landscape maintenance. Students will learn how to properly calculate mulch, fertilizer and soil requirments and how to properly plant a variety of plant materials. Students will learn how to cost out a maintenance project. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1400 - Natural Systems and Sustainability 3 Credits Students will analyze the basic principles and importance of natural systems focusing on ecology and biodiversity. Students will investigate what sustainability means and its effect on horticulture. This class will encourage critical thinking about current industry practices and their impact. Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 1500 - Produce Safety, Handling and Packaging 3 Credits Students will evaluate Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) and other similar programs used to protect produce from contamination. Students will investigate routes of contamination and develop best management practices that will produce a safe product for consumers. Students will practice safe handling techniques, monitor outcomes, analyze results, evaluate current business practices and recommend ways to reduce contamination. Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2200 - Floral Design: Weddings 3 Credits This course provides advanced practice leading to excellence in designing for weddings. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1030 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2205 - Floral Body Wear 3 Credits Students design and create corsages and boutonnieres reflecting current trends. Students will apply fundamentals of design using industry tools and equipment such as flowers, taping, wiring, gluing, and decorative additions to create wearable compositions. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1030 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2215 - Global Compositions 3 Credits Students will analyze floral compositions from different parts of the world. Students will create complementary compositions based on their analysis. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1030 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2220 - Advanced Bouquet 2 Credits This course teaches advanced design and implementation of bouquets along with the current trends in bridal floral accessories. Students work through advanced fundamentals of working with flowers, taping, wiring, gluing, and decorative additions. Students design for several different types of bouquets. Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Cr: 2 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2300 - Landscape Design I 3 Credits Students are introduced to the areas involved in planning, designing, and composing landscapes including the proper use of drafting equipment and technology. Students learn existing site analysis, correct identification of site opportunities and issues, and different types of design theory and methods. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1050 ; must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2305 - Landscape Design II 3 Credits Students demonstrate their ability to design and compose landscapes in this final design class that focuses on the relationship between plants and design. Students briefly review previous classes and have an opportunity to work on a large design project of their own from beginning to end. Prerequisites: (2) HLSM 1050 and HLSM 2300 ; must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2320 - Grounds Construction 3 Credits Students build an understanding of landscape tools, materials and how landscape products are correctly installed. Students will be a part of a team that will install a landscape element. Material and installations vary based on current trends and technology. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2330 - Therapeutic Horticulture 3 Credits This course is the study of the history of restorative gardens and the benefits provided to people. The course emphasizes therapeutic benefits to people working with plants and gardens. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2340 - Introduction to Planning and Zoning 3 Credits Students will explore the basic principles and importance of planning and zoning related to a Horticulture business development. Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2400 - Site Systems 3 Credits Students will examine the principles and importance of topography, soil and storm water and apply the information to a project site. Students will be introduced to different methods of hands-on testing and data gathering. Students will analyze information and data and make recommendations to improve a project site for horticulture pursuits. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2410 - Plant Propagation 3 Credits Students learn the principles and practices of propagation. Students study the physiological development of plants from seed to maturity and vegetative propagation. Students explore different propagation techniques and identify the best plants for different propagation techniques. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Pre/Corequisite: (1) HLSM 2430 must be taken at the same time as this course. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2420 - Plant Pathology 3 Credits Students will analyze the characteristics, disease life cycles, and Integrated Pest Management control methods of diseases. Students will examine regional pathogens and diseases. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Pre/Corequisite: (1) HLSM 2430 must be taken at the same time as this course Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2425 - Entomology 3 Credits Student identify insect orders and their specific characteristics, life cycles and their interactions with plants. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2430 - Plant Physiology 4.5 Credits Offered: Online, Hybrid Students will expand upon the fundamental plant structure and processes information that was introduced in Intro to Horticulture. Students will study advanced plant morphology and physiology within the plant kingdom. Students will have hands on experiments with photosynthesis, fermentation and genetics. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 3.5 Lab: 3 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2500 - Small Market Farming 3 Credits Students gain an overview of the current techniques of small-scale production. Students will explore the different marketing methods available to small-scale producers, locating current sources for business development and the agricultural products that can be produced. Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2510 - Olericulture 3 Credits Students will investigate food systems through cultivating a diverse vegetable garden. Emphasis will be placed on organic and biodynamic management practices. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2520 - Introduction to Small Animal Husbandry 3 Credits Students learn the principles and skills needed to maintain an operation of small production animals. Students will analyze the characteristics and operational feasibility of honey bees, rabbits and poultry. Students will have hands-on production experiences from the animal’s birth to processing and tasting. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2610 - Floriculture Production 3 Credits Students acquire knowledge and skills in producing greenhouse crops in controlled environments. Students will investigate effects of cultural practices on growth. Prerequisites: (1) HLSM 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2900 - Special Topics in HLSM Variable Credits This course permits instruction in special content areas not included in other horticulture courses, depending upon interest and relevancy to the curriculum. Topics may include EPA certification, water gardening, and rain gardens. Prerequisites: (1) Instructor approval must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: Variable Lab: 0 Cr: Variable View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2910 - Internship 3 Credits Students work in a horticulture-related field under the direction of a qualified supervisor. Based on state guidelines, students must complete 40 hours of work for each credit hour. Prerequisites: (2) Minimum of 18.0 credit hours in HLSM; and instructor approval must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 0 Lab: 15 Cr: 3 View Class Schedule
	HLSM 2920 - Special Projects in Horticulture 1 Credits Students work with the horticulture faculty in designing, implementing, and evaluating a special horticulture project. Students meet with the faculty on a regular basis for consultation and evaluation. Prerequisites: (2) HLSM 1010 and enrollment in Horticulture program must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Cr: 1 View Class Schedule
Health
	HLTH 1050 - Nutrition in the Life Cycle 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE Nutrition represents an important health concern throughout the life cycle. This course includes human nutrition, nutrition in healthcare through the lifecycle, introduction to therapeutic and modified diets, nutritional assessment and analysis, and a brief introduction overview of nutrition support. This course also covers gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine systems as related to medical nutrition therapy. This is a transferable course. Prerequisites: (1) BIOS 1310 or BIOS 2310 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HLTH 1200 - Long-Term Care - CNA 6.5 Credits The course meets the Nebraska Health and Human Services System training requirements for nursing assistant certification and employment in long-term care facilities. The course combines classroom lecture, laboratory application, and clinical experience for development of basic skills needed to care for the elderly. Course content focuses on teaching nursing assistants to provide safe, effective, and caring services to the elderly or chronically ill patients of any age in a long-term care facility. Prerequisites: (2) 16 years of age; and documented proficiency in English must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 5 Lab: 4.5 Cr: 6.5 View Class Schedule
	HLTH 1300 - Medication Aide 5 Credits This course prepares students to meet the requirements of the Nebraska Medication Aide Act. It includes information regarding medication administration, pharmacology, state rules and regulations, classification of drugs, and documentation of drug administration. The course focuses on the responsibilities of the medication aide in an assisted-living facility or a skilled-care nursing facility. Prerequisites: (1) 18 years of age by end of course Lec: 5 Lab: 0 Cr: 5 View Class Schedule
	HLTH 1510 - Foundations of Public Health 4.5 Credits Foundations of Public Health provides students with foundational knowledge of public health’s historical contributions; the ethical bases; key terms and concepts; system organization; and the social, behavioral, psychological, and biological factors that contribute to specific individual and community health outcomes through interactive learning strategies and the application and integration of concepts to understand and prevent current public health problems and those facing public health in the 21st century. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HLTH 1520 - Prevention in Community Health 4.5 Credits This course introduces and applies the principles of public health and study design needed to support population-based and community-health assessment and evaluation. It focuses on how individuals and groups approach issues of health behavior, health communication, and health promotion. Basic and more advanced methods are covered as appropriate, with application to public health and community contexts. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HLTH 1530 - Community Health Worker I 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE This course introduces students to the role of community health workers and their importance in the healthcare system. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of common diseases found in global populations and demonstrate how ethics influences client care. Students will serve as liaisons between providers, clients, and agencies by developing and using critical thinking as a framework for solving problems and making decisions to serve community members best. Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to collect and analyze appropriate client and community information used in making data driven decisions. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HLTH 1540 - Community Health Worker II 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE This course will prepare students to work as trained health educators with community members who may have difficulty understanding providers due to cultural or language barriers. Students will explore working with under served communities, reducing health disparities, enhancing provider communication, and improving health outcomes and overall quality measures. Prerequisites: (1) HLTH 1530 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HLTH 2900 - Selected Topics Variable Credits This course permits instruction in special content areas not included in other courses in the Health program. Prerequisites: (1) Instructor approval must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: Variable Lab: 0 Cr: Variable View Class Schedule
	HLTH 2960 - Internship 6 Credits The internship is an agreement between the College, student, and public or private agency, which provides hands-on training for the student. Written goals and objectives, as well as evaluation criteria, are agreed upon and confirmed in writing by the student, site supervisor, and faculty mentor. Based on state guidelines, students must complete 40 hours of observation for each credit hour in this course. Should students elect to use his/her own job as an intern site, he/she must perform and be evaluated at positions in which he/she is not regularly assigned. Lec: 0 Lab: 21.8 Cr: 6 View Class Schedule
Human Relations
	HMRL 1010 - Human Relations Skills 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE HYBRID This is an introductory course in interpersonal skills, stressing the importance of utilizing those skills in the workplace. Students are presented with opportunities to become more effective, discerning, ethical, flexible, perceptive, and understanding in both professional and personal endeavors. Special attention is given to appropriate communication skills, multinational and diversity awareness, teamwork, and job-seeking skills as applied to an increasingly customer-oriented workplace. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMRL 1050 - Leadership: Training and Skill Development 4.5 Credits Students apply increasingly responsible leadership roles in their personal, professional, and academic lives. Students learn significant theories of leadership and their applicability to leaders of the past and present, including experiential learning opportunities through class activities and a service learning/community engagement project. Students practice articulating a vision, goal setting, team building, and effective interpersonal communication. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMRL 2900 - Special Topics in Human Relations Variable Credits This course permits instruction in special areas of interest within the human relations discipline. Lec: Variable Lab: 0 Cr: Variable View Class Schedule
Human Services
	HMSV 1010 - Introduction to Human Services 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE This introductory course explores the human services field. Students are exposed to historical perspectives, ethics, and the role of the community support human service practitioner in various agencies and specific areas of human services employment. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 1120 - Helping Skills and Techniques 4.5 Credits This course introduces students to basic interpersonal skills such as appropriate self-disclosure, active listening, and constructive challenging. The course also prepares students to use professional helping skills on a one-to-basis. Helping skills that are discussed and practiced include at least four of the following: active listening, reflective feedback, summarizing, self-disclosing, displaying empathy, confronting, establishing rapport, and communicating at the client’s comprehension level. Students acquire and demonstrate skills through videotaped role-plays, in-class role-plays, counseling critiques, case studies, and other experiential exercises. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 1130 - Introduction to Counseling Theories 4.5 Credits Offered: HYBRID Students focus on an examination of the historical and current theories of counseling. Counseling theories include at least the following: rational-emotive therapy, Gestalt therapy, reality therapy, and client-centered therapy. Prerequisites: (2) HMSV 1120 with a grade of C or better; and ENGL 1020 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 1140 - Assessment, Case Planning, and Management 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE This course includes the process of collecting pertinent data about client or client systems and their environment and appraising the data as a basis for making decisions regarding diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of chemical dependency clients. Instruction on coordinating and prioritizing client treatment goals and working with other services, agencies, and resources to achieve those treatment goals is included. This course also includes practice in assessing and managing a case. This includes the development of sample case records and utilization of written client records to guide and monitor services with emphasis on the development of the social history and intake, initial assessment, case reviews and consultation, individual treatment plan with measurable goals and objectives, documentation of progress, on-going assessment, and discharge planning including appropriate referrals. Confidentiality of client information and records as defined in 42 CFR Part 2 is addressed. The strengths and weaknesses of various levels of care and the selection of an appropriate level for clients is studied. Basic information on two or more objective screening instruments for alcohol/drug disorders, such as the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST), Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI), Addiction Severity Index (ASI), Mortimer-Filkins, and others are studied. Prerequisites: (1) LMHP or PLMHP; or (2) ENGL 1020 and PSYC 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 1150 - Community Resources 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE This course provides students with the opportunity to explore career options in the human services field through direct observation in a field setting and through guest speakers. This course also helps students to begin to develop knowledge of community resources. Prerequisites: (1) HMSV 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 1160 - Medical and Social Aspects of Addictions 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE This course includes the study of the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of alcohol/drug use, abuse, and dependence. The classifications and basic pharmacology of drugs, basic physiology, and the effects of drug use on the systems of the human body and alcohol and drug tolerance along with the withdrawal symptoms per psychoactive drug dependency will be discussed. Prerequisites: (1) LMHP or PLMHP; or ENGL 1010 must be completed prior to taking this course. Pre/Corequisite: (1) PSYC 1010 (waived for those with LMHP or PLMHP) Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2050 - Ethics and Professionalism 4.5 Credits This course addresses a wide range of ethical issues as they apply to human services and chemical dependency counseling. These issues include confidentiality, dual relationships, competency and referral, counselor values and conflicts, legality and ethics, client welfare, establishing appropriate limits and boundaries in the client relationship, informed consent, dealing with impaired professionals, professionalism (including responsibility for competence, professional development, burnout, and self-care), and the need for cultural diversity. This course examines ethical codes of professional organizations. These organizations include, but are not limited to, NOHSE, NAADAC, ACA, APA, ARCA, and NASW. Also included is information on work behavior and work attitude, and professional presentation and development at a practicum site. (Formerly Professional Ethics and Issues) Prerequisites: (3) ENGL 1020 ; HMSV 1140 ; plus HMSV 1160 if in chemical dependency counseling option or HMSV 1010 if in general human services option must be completed prior to taking this course. Pre/Corequisite: HMSV 1130 - must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2110 - Group Counseling 4.5 Credits This course includes the study of group theory, processes, and dynamics as well as techniques and methods of group counseling and facilitation. The coursework includes practice in group counseling and facilitation. Prerequisites: (1) ENGL 1020 must be completed prior to taking this course. Pre/Corequisite: (1) HMSV 1130 Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2120 - Social Services Policy and Exceptional Populations 4.5 Credits This course examines social policy development based on historical factors, value assumptions, and social, political, and economic contexts. Social issues in the field of human services are explored and related to social policy. This course also identifies and defines exceptionalities, as well as the social policies and legalities implemented. (Formerly Social Services Policy) Prerequisites: (3) HMSV 1010 , PSYC 1010 , and ENGL 1020 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2130 - Treatment Issues in Chemical Dependency 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE This course includes the study of treatment issues specific to alcohol and drug disorders, including, as a minimum, dual diagnosis and the impact of physical and mental health disorders on alcohol and drug treatment; the historic and generational influences on alcohol and drug abuse and dependence, including adult children of alcoholics, enabling, and the family disease concept; the influences of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and the 12-step philosophies in alcohol and drug treatment; and the uniqueness of special populations, including sexual orientation, cultural dimensions, adolescents, women, and the elderly, and how that uniqueness affects assessment of, response to, and delivery of alcohol and drug treatment. Students discuss treatment issues specific to different populations; other aspects of chemical dependency treatment, including treatment methodology; aspects of treatment that address resistance, denial, minimization, relapse and relapse prevention, cross-addiction, spirituality issues; and the influence of other self-help groups, including 12-step groups. Prerequisites: (1) LMHP or PLMHP; or (2) HMSV 1160 and ENGL 1020 must be completed prior to taking this course. Pre/Corequisite: (1) HMSV 1140 (waived for those with LMHP or PLMHP) Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2150 - Multicultural Counseling 4.5 Credits This course focuses on the counseling implications for cultural, social, and economic factors as they affect diverse groups, including African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and others. Students pay attention to multicultural barriers and to the impact of the counselor’s own world view on the counseling relationship. The course examines adaptation of counseling techniques and theories to the needs of minority clients. Prerequisites: (1) ENGL 1020 must be completed prior to taking this course. Pre/Corequisite: (1) HMSV 1130 Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2160 - Advanced Group Skills 4.5 Credits This course is an advanced course in theory and practice of group counseling. Students continue to learn about the process of group counseling. Included in the discussion is an exploration of group dynamics in working with families along with reviewing theories of family therapy with an emphasis on the systemic model of therapy. Prerequisites: (1) HMSV 2110 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2450 - Crisis Intervention 4.5 Credits The focus of this course is twofold: 1) to explore theories about crisis intervention and how to apply that theory in the field; and 2) to systematically improve the students’ interview, communication, evaluation, and helping skills within the framework of crisis intervention and management. Prerequisites: (2) HMSV 1120 and ENGL 1020 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2900 - Special Topics in Human Services Variable Credits This course permits instruction in special content areas not included in other courses of the Human Services program. Prerequisites: (1) Instructor approval must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: Variable Lab: 0 Cr: Variable View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2991 - Practicum I - General Human Services 6 Credits This course provides students with field opportunities to expand and apply their practical and classroom experience. Along with the field experience, the student is required to successfully complete a practicum seminar in conjunction with the assigned practicum. Prerequisites: (2) Completion of all first-year courses as listed in the catalog; and special admission requirements must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 0 Lab: 16 Cr: 6 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2992 - Practicum II - General Human Services 6 Credits This course provides students with continued opportunities and experiences to integrate and apply classroom and textbook knowledge in addition to experiences from the first practicum. Along with the field experience, students are required to successfully complete a practicum seminar in conjunction with the assigned practicum. Prerequisites: (1) HMSV 2991 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 0 Lab: 16 Cr: 6 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2993 - Practicum III - General Human Services 5 Credits This course provides experience in a more specialized area of human services. Students continue to integrate and apply classroom knowledge and experiences as well as experiences from the first two practica. Students must complete a practicum seminar in conjunction with the assigned practicum. Prerequisites: (1) HMSV 2992 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 0 Lab: 15 Cr: 5 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2994 - Practicum I - Chemical Dependency Counseling 6 Credits The course will provide students with an opportunity to integrate their theoretical/textbook knowledge and classroom ideas in a practical way in an actual workplace. Through dual supervision of practicum site supervisor and practicum instructor, the student will become better prepared for employment in the chemical dependency counseling field. Prerequisites: (2) Completion of all first-year courses as listed in the catalog; and special admission requirements must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 0 Lab: 16 Cr: 6 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2995 - Practicum II - Chemical Dependency Counseling 6 Credits The course will provide students with an opportunity to integrate their theoretical/textbook knowledge and classroom ideas in a practical way in an actual workplace. Through dual supervision of practicum site supervisor and practicum instructor, the student will become better prepared for employment in the chemical dependency counseling field. Prerequisites: (1) HMSV 2994 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 0 Lab: 16 Cr: 6 View Class Schedule
	HMSV 2996 - Practicum III - Chemical Dependency Counseling 5 Credits This course provides the opportunity to expand students’ practical work experience in chemical dependency counseling. The College assigns students to agencies, institutions, or treatment centers serving and treating chemically dependent clients. Students must complete a practicum seminar in conjunction with the assigned practicum. Prerequisites: (1) HMSV 2995 must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 0 Lab: 15 Cr: 5 View Class Schedule
Humanities
	HUMS 1000 - Humanities through the Arts 4.5 Credits Offered: HYBRID Students explore humanity’s creative responses to the fundamental intellectual and artistic questions that have continually preoccupied reflective individuals. Those creative responses may include the fine arts, such as painting, sculpture, and public art; performing arts such as dance, theatre, and film; music and musical performance; religion, philosophy, and culture. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HUMS 1100 - Classical Humanities 4.5 Credits Students explore the fine and performing arts, literature, religious and sports culture, and the philosophy and government of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HUMS 1110 - Origins of the Humanities 4.5 Credits Students explore the origins of human culture, which emerged with Prehistory and the civilizations of Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, Bronze Age Greece, ancient China, and ancient India. Students discover the fine and performing arts, literature and myth, and religion and philosophy of these cultures. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HUMS 1120 - The Humanities in the Medieval - Renaissance World 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE This course is an interdisciplinary overview of the development of European culture focusing on human accomplishments in painting, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, religion, and philosophy. This course concentrates on the evolution of the Western civilization from the Medieval period through the Renaissance. (Formerly Humanities I: Medieval - Renaissance) Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HUMS 1130 - The Humanities in the Modern World 4.5 Credits Offered: ONLINE This course is an interdisciplinary overview of the development of Western culture from the Baroque period through the present. (Formerly Humanities II: Modern World) Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HUMS 1150 - The Humanities in the Non-Western World 4.5 Credits Students explore the humanities in traditional and contemporary non-Western cultures, including the people of the Islamic world, India, China, Japan, Africa, and Oceania. Students will examine the fine and performing arts, literature, and the religions and philosophies of these cultures. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HUMS 1160 - The Humanities and Food Culture 4.5 Credits Students explore the Humanities and World Cuisine from cultures around the world. Humanist expression through art, literature, and music reflects the uniqueness of a culture, in the same way that food culture is distinct. The two components of the classroom will engage both cultural expressions. In lecture, students will be introduced to a sample of the arts of various regions around the world. Lab work will compliment that exploration with a study of the cuisine of each respective region. Lec: 3.5 Lab: 3.0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HUMS 2310 - Film History and Appreciation 4.5 Credits Students explore the development of the film genre as an art form, an industry, and a cultural force. Students also learn how film works thematically, narratively, stylistically, visually, and technically. Prerequisites: (1) Level I English; or HUMS 1000 ; or instructor approval must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HUMS 2900 - Special Topics in the Humanities Variable Credits This course permits instruction in special content areas not included in other humanities courses. Topics may expand upon the relationships between culture and the visual or performing arts and the investigation of non-Western cultures. Lec: Variable Lab: 0 Cr: Variable View Class Schedule
Heating, AC and Refrigeration
	HVAC 1101 - HVACR Electrical Systems and Components 8 Credits Students learn proper electrical vocabulary, safety, and test procedures through a combination of classroom and lab lectures and activities. Students also become familiar with basic circuit structures such as series, parallel, and combination circuits and their rules; in the process they also learn Ohm’s and Watt’s laws that govern the behavior of all electrical circuits. Lec: 8 Lab: 0 Cr: 8 View Class Schedule
	HVAC 1102 - HVAC/R Shop Practices 6 Credits Students practice using tools in basic HVAC/R jobs such as tube bending, flaring, swaging, soldering, brazing, and making drain lines out of copper. Students learn to cut and thread gas pipe and how to fabricate drain lines in schedule 40 and 80 PVC, and vinyl tubing. Students lean and gain certification in tracpipe. Students become acquainted with standard shop tools and equipment in order to meet or exceed industry standards. Lec: 6 Lab: 0 Cr: 6 View Class Schedule
	HVAC 1103 - Intro to HVAC/R Principles & Theory 8 Credits Students gain experience in actual refrigeration service practice. Typical service problems are worked out by each student. The fundamentals of controls, definitions, measurements, electric controls, safety controls and refrigerant controls are included. This course covers the usage of EPA approved equipment to remove, recycle and reclaim refrigerant. Students take the EPA test with a Pass/Fail rate of 75% minimum. Lec: 8 Lab: 0 Cr: 8 View Class Schedule
	HVAC 1104 - Sheet Metal Fundamentals 1 4.5 Credits Students learn to identify and create basic fittings used in residential air conditioning and heating systems. Students also become familiar with typical hand tools, project layout and fabrication tasks, and safe operation of sheet metal machinery. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HVAC 1201 - Heating Fundamentals, Install & Service 8 Credits Students study heating fundamentals and operations of gas and electric heating systems. Installation and service problems are investigated along with wiring, operating and safety controls, use of test instruments, venting, combustion air, gas piping and trouble-shooting. Efficiency tests are conducted in the lab with emphasis on safety. Prerequisites: (2) HVAC 1101 and HVAC 1102 with a grade of C or better must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 8 Lab: 0 Cr: 8 View Class Schedule
	HVAC 1202 - Commercial Refrigeration Install & Service 8 Credits Students install a complete refrigeration system (low temperature/medium temperature) using hard drawn copper tubing. Various systems are studied and the student solves typical service problems. Refrigerant leaks are repaired, components replaced, systems evacuated and dehydrated, oil and refrigerant charge installed, and systems tested and adjusted. Prerequisites: (3) HVAC 1101 , HVAC 1102 , and HVAC 1103 with a grade of C or better must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 8 Lab: 0 Cr: 8 View Class Schedule
	HVAC 1203 - Building Automation Fundamentals 1 6 Credits Students study the basic components of a simple building automation system, controlling a small variable air volume air handling unit serving a variety of different Air terminal units, and how they interact. Students are introduced to the basics of block based programming related to commercial HVAC systems, how to properly install various field devices and their associated wiring, and how to analyze a system for proper installation. Prerequisites: HVAC 1101 with a grade of C or better must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 6 Lab: 0 Cr: 6 View Class Schedule
	HVAC 2101 - Split Systems: Air Conditioning 4.5 Credits Students learn about combination heating and cooling systems. Students study natural gas and electric heating systems, and air conditioning systems. Humidification, electronic air cleaners and air filtering are also covered. Prerequisites: (2) HVAC 1103 and HVAC 1201 with a grade of C or better must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HVAC 2201 - Split Systems: Heat Pumps 4.5 Credits Students learn about the refrigerant cycle and the reverse cycle principle, including the reversing valve. Special components and accessories used within heat pumps are covered. Electric controls found on heat pump systems and the various services involved are covered in-depth. Prerequisites: HVAC 2101 with a grade of C or better must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HVAC 2301 - Advanced Residential Air Conditioning 4.5 Credits Students calculate heating and cooling needs of various structures using manual and computerized calculator methods. The course covers equipment selection, static pressure, and airflow. Prerequisites: HVAC 2101 with a grade of C or better must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HVAC 2401 - Commercial HVAC Systems 4.5 Credits Students learn about equipment used in the commercial HVAC field. The primary focus is on package rooftop unit installation, repair, and service. Students also study water source, geothermal heat pumps, and loop systems. Prerequisites: HVAC 2201 with a grade of C or better must be completed prior to taking this course. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule
	HVAC 2501 - Journey Worker Test Prep 4.5 Credits Students are guided through the significant quantity of study materials required as reference for the City of Omaha, and Iowa State ACAD Journeyman’s licensure exams. Lec: 4.5 Lab: 4.5 Cr: 4.5 View Class Schedule

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Course Descriptions

HIST 1120 - World Civilization from 1500 to Present

HIST 2050 - Modern Europe Since 1789

HIST 2200 - Latin American History

HIST 2220 - U.S. and Global Military History

HIST 2900 - Special Topics in History

HLSM 1000 - Horticulture, Land Systems and Management Orientation

HLSM 1010 - Introduction to Horticulture

HLSM 1020 - Introduction to Aquaponics

HLSM 1030 - Introduction to Floral Design

HLSM 1040 - Pesticide Applicators’ Certification

HLSM 1050 - Introduction to Landscape Design

HLSM 1100 - Perennials: Culture and Identification

HLSM 1110 - Turfgrass Management

HLSM 1120 - Pomology: Culture and Identification

HLSM 1135 - Dendrology: Structural

HLSM 1145 - Dendrology: Ornamental

HLSM 1200 - Floral Care and Identification

HLSM 1210 - Floral Design: Specialty Events and Occasions

HLSM 1220 - Floral Design: Tablescapes and Hospitality

HLSM 1230 - Floral Design: Sympathy

HLSM 1320 - Landscape Graphics: 2-D

HLSM 1325 - Landscape Graphics - 3-D

HLSM 1340 - Construction Documents and Details

HLSM 1350 - Turfgrass & Landscape Maintenance

HLSM 1400 - Natural Systems and Sustainability

HLSM 1500 - Produce Safety, Handling and Packaging

HLSM 2200 - Floral Design: Weddings

HLSM 2205 - Floral Body Wear

HLSM 2215 - Global Compositions

HLSM 2220 - Advanced Bouquet

HLSM 2300 - Landscape Design I

HLSM 2305 - Landscape Design II

HLSM 2320 - Grounds Construction

HLSM 2330 - Therapeutic Horticulture

HLSM 2340 - Introduction to Planning and Zoning

HLSM 2400 - Site Systems

HLSM 2410 - Plant Propagation

HLSM 2420 - Plant Pathology

HLSM 2425 - Entomology

HLSM 2430 - Plant Physiology

HLSM 2500 - Small Market Farming

HLSM 2510 - Olericulture

HLSM 2520 - Introduction to Small Animal Husbandry

HLSM 2610 - Floriculture Production

HLSM 2900 - Special Topics in HLSM

HLSM 2910 - Internship

HLSM 2920 - Special Projects in Horticulture

HLTH 1050 - Nutrition in the Life Cycle

HLTH 1200 - Long-Term Care - CNA

HLTH 1300 - Medication Aide

HLTH 1510 - Foundations of Public Health

HLTH 1520 - Prevention in Community Health

HLTH 1530 - Community Health Worker I

HLTH 1540 - Community Health Worker II

HLTH 2900 - Selected Topics

HLTH 2960 - Internship

HMRL 1010 - Human Relations Skills

HMRL 1050 - Leadership: Training and Skill Development

HMRL 2900 - Special Topics in Human Relations

HMSV 1010 - Introduction to Human Services

HMSV 1120 - Helping Skills and Techniques

HMSV 1130 - Introduction to Counseling Theories

HMSV 1140 - Assessment, Case Planning, and Management

HMSV 1150 - Community Resources

HMSV 1160 - Medical and Social Aspects of Addictions

HMSV 2050 - Ethics and Professionalism

HMSV 2110 - Group Counseling

HMSV 2120 - Social Services Policy and Exceptional Populations

HMSV 2130 - Treatment Issues in Chemical Dependency

HMSV 2150 - Multicultural Counseling

HMSV 2160 - Advanced Group Skills

HMSV 2450 - Crisis Intervention

HMSV 2900 - Special Topics in Human Services

HMSV 2991 - Practicum I - General Human Services

HMSV 2992 - Practicum II - General Human Services

HMSV 2993 - Practicum III - General Human Services

HMSV 2994 - Practicum I - Chemical Dependency Counseling

HMSV 2995 - Practicum II - Chemical Dependency Counseling

HMSV 2996 - Practicum III - Chemical Dependency Counseling