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CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 239
Course Descriptions by Course Discipline Prefix
ACA Academic Related
Most A.A.S. degree-seeking students are required to enroll in ACA-115. Please
see the individual program curriculum requirements for exceptions.
A.A., A.F.A. in Music and Music Education, and A.S. degree-seeking students
are required to enroll in ACA-122.
ACA-115 Success & Study Skills 1 (0-2) FS SS
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an orientation to the campus resources and academic skills
necessary to achieve educational objectives. Emphasis is placed on an exploration of
facilities and services, study skills, library skills, self-assessment, wellness, goalsetting,
and critical thinking. Upon completion, students should be able to manage
their learning experiences to successfully meet educational goals. (1997 SU)
ACA-122 College Transfer Success 1 (1-0) FS
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic
and professional goals beyond the community college experience. Topics include the
CAA, college culture, career exploration, gathering information on senior
institutions, strategic planning, critical thinking, and communications skills for a
successful academic transition. Upon completion, students should be able to develop
an academic plan to transition successfully to senior institutions. This course has
been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for
transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement for the A.A., A.F.A.,
and A.S. degrees. (2008 SP)
ACC Accounting
ACC-115 College Accounting 4 (3-2) AND
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces basic accounting principles for a business. Topics include the
complete accounting cycle with end-of-period statements, bank reconciliation,
payrolls, and petty cash. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of accounting principles and apply those skills to a business
organization. (2003 FA)
ACC-120 Prin of Financial Accounting 4 (3-2) FS SS
Prerequisites: ENG-095, MAT-060
Corequisites: None
This course introduces business decision-making accounting information systems.
Emphasis is placed on analyzing, summarizing, reporting, and interpreting financial
information. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare financial
statements, understand the role of financial information in decision-making and
address ethical considerations. This course has been approved for transfer under the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course
requirement for the A.A., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees. (2003 FA)