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including fruits, vegetables, greenhouse, turf, nursery, floral and
landscape. It includes the classification, structure, growth and
development, and environmental influences on horticultural
plants; horticultural technology; and an introduction to the
horticultural industries.
HORT 2423 – Horticulture Internship Experience 0/15 (3)
Prerequisite: successful completion of horticulture courses. The
student will apply his/her knowledge in the horticulture career
field by working a minimum of 240 hours at a cooperating
business under the supervision of a training sponsor and the
program coordinator.
Humanities
HUMS 1513 - Introduction to Humanities 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or completion of
ENGL 1413 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
This interdisciplinary course is designed to provide the student
with experiences from major genres in the humanities with
special focus on the visual and performing arts. Extensive use is
made of multimedia resources and includes reading, writing, and
participation in specific discipline areas. AAS: Humanities elective.
IAI: HF 900 Interdisciplinary Humanities/Fine Arts.
HUMS 1534 - International Studies in the Humanities
(Based on demand) 1/9 (4)
Students will travel to international/regional locations that may
vary from year to year to study selected topics in the humanities.
These topics may include the literature, language, performing
arts, visual arts, or philosophy of the area. The instructor
will assist students in developing required activities or projects
undertaken during the travel experience and may accompany
them. Appropriate activities will include—but are not limited
to—field excursions, lectures, and discussions. Note: Students
are responsible for all associated travel expenses in addition to
tuition and fees. This course may be repeated twice for credit.
A maximum of four credit hours can be used toward a degree
or certificate.
HUMS 1712 - Leadership Development
(Based on demand) 1 or 2/0 (1 or 2)
Students will develop leadership abilities through the use of
theoretical and practical experiences. The course includes topics
such as leadership and group dynamics, moral and ethical responsibilities
of leadership, delegation of authority, conflict resolution,
essential leadership skills, and productive leadership behavior.
HUMS 1813 - African-American Cultural
Expression 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or completion of
ENGL 1413 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
Interdisciplinary study of art, architecture, music, literature,
history, and philosophy reflecting the cultural identity of
African-Americans. IAI: HF 906D Interdisciplinary Humanities/
Fine Arts.
HUMS 1833 - Hispanic/Latino Culture 3/0 (3)
Appropriate assessment score or completion of ENGL 1413. This
interdisciplinary survey of Spanish and Latin-American life and
institutions is intended as a background for literacy studies and
a better understanding of Hispanic/Latino world contributions.
A research project is required.
HUMS 2511 - Readings in Contemporary Issues
(Based on demand) 1/0 (1)
This course is a seminar on a special topic or current issue in
the humanities (literature, writing, speech, foreign languages,
religion, philosophy, music, and art history).
HUMS 2613 – World Religions 3/0 (3)
(Formerly PHIL 2613)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or completion of
ENGL 1413 with grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
An introductory survey of selected teachings, practices and institutions
of major Eastern and Western religions. May include the
role of history; appreciation for forms of expression; and criticism
of their origins, rituals and forms of religious knowledge and
destiny. AAS: Humanities elective. IAI: H5 904N Humanities.
Journalism
JOUR 1653 - Introduction to Journalism
(Based on demand) 3/0 (3)
The student will examine an overview of the historical development
of journalism followed by study and practice which
emphasizes the development of professional news gathering and
writing. Students will study and write each of the following: news
stories, sports stories, feature articles, book reviews, interviews,
publicity releases and organizational newsletters.
JOUR 1673 - Introduction to Mass
Communication 3/0 (3)
The student will examine the nature and impact of mass communication
in our society including historical development and
contemporary changes, functions and social responsibilities of
media, ethical issues facing media, and freedom of the press. The
course includes major media including newspapers, magazines,
radio, television, and movies.
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement program course descriptions are listed under
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement. See Pages 133-134.
Learning Resource Center
LRCS 1512 - Library & Information Literacy 1/2 (2)
Students will receive practical experience in using information,
regardless of its format (print, subscription database, or Internet)
or source (library or Internet). Core topics include: basic research
skills in all formats; general organization of materials (classification
and online catalog), going beyond keyword searches, critical evaluation
of resources and bibliographic form. This is an eight-week
course (online or independent study), and students should expect
an average of six hours of coursework per week. This course may
be taken under the Pass/Fail grading option, see Page 170.
Machine Tool Technology
MCHN 1214 - Machine Tool I 2/4 (4)
The student will explain the proper procedures for layout methods,
use of measuring tools, hand tool operation, tap and die
work, drill press operation, use of offhand grinders, tool sharpen-
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