2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

a grade of “C” or higher; assessment scoreplacement in ENGL 1021, or completion ofENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher.Interview, Interrogation, and InvestigationCJS 2095 3 CreditsThis course examines oral and nonverbalcommunication and collection of verbalinformation using criminal justice theory andmethods. Students will practice the skills ofinterviewing and interrogation. Students willlearn various methods and legal guidelines forinterviewing, interrogation, and investigation.Prerequisite: Fifteen completed collegecredits. Assessment score placement in RDNG1000, or completion of RDNG 0090 with agrade of “C” or higher; assessment scoreplacement in ENGL 1021, or completion ofENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher.Recommendation: Six college credits incriminal justice sciences before enrolling inthis class.Crime Scene InvestigationsCJS 2096 3 CreditsThis course will provide students with anin-depth look into of the topic of crime sceneinvestigations. Students will study the searchprocess, collection of physical evidence,and processing of evidence in the crimelab. Students will examine the equipmentand methods used in the collection andprocessing of specific categories of physicalevidence. Students will also explore the legaland ethical issues involved in collecting andprocessing evidence.Prerequisite: Assessment score placementin RDNG 1000, or completion of RDNG 0090with a grade of “C” or higher; assessmentscore placement in ENGL 1021, or completionof ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher;CJS 2094 with a grade of “C” or better orinstructor consent.Homeland DefenseCJS 2097 3 CreditsThis course explores the concept of nationaldefense with attention to changing issuesfor the criminal justice system. Studentswill employ scientific theories and methodsto analyze the changing roles of policeand military involvement in defense.Topics will include terrorism, weapons ofmass destruction (WMDs), civil rights andconstitutional issues related to defense.Prerequisite: Assessment score placementin RDNG 1000 or above or completion ofRDNG 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher andassessment score placement in ENGL 1021 orcompletion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of “C”or higher.Investigative Sciences CapstoneCJS 2099 2 CreditsThis capstone course will allow students tointegrate philosophies, methods and processesnecessary to evaluate and analyze programs,problems, and field study experiences withinthe criminal justice system.Prerequisite: Fifteen completed collegecredits with a grade of “C” or higher ineach course or instructor permission. Anassessment score placement in RDNG 1000or above, or completion of RDNG 0090 witha grade of “C” or higher; assessment scoreplacement in ENGL 1021, or completion ofENGL 0090 with a grade of “C” or higher.Recommendation: Six college credits incriminal justice sciences with a grade of “C”or higher in each course.Dental AssistingNote: Prior to registering for any DENAcourse students must attend a newstudent orientation session. Instructorsignature required prior to registration.Introduction to Dental AssistingDENA 1000 3 CreditsThis is an introductory course that exploresthe role of a Certified Dental Assistant anda Registered Dental Assistant. Topics to becovered include dental history, terminology,occupational safety, common dentalemergencies and professional development.This is a chance to explore the dentalclinic and dental laboratory utilizing dentalinstruments and equipment.Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic IDENA 1011 3 CreditsThis course meets accredited guidelines withbasic understanding and knowledge of oralembryology / histology, oral health and dentalnutrition. Also included is a strong foundationin general anatomy / physiology, head & neck7 Course Descriptionsanatomy and tooth morphology.Prerequisite: DENA 1000 or concurrentenrollment.Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic IIDENA 1012 3 CreditsThis course includes content in the intraoraland extraoral diseases, disease transmissionconcepts and prevention, OSHA guidelines,and dental pharmacology as it relates todental procedures.Prerequisite: DENA 1011 or concurrentenrollment.Dental MaterialsDENA 1020 3 CreditsThis course is an essential component for mostclinical procedures and provides the basicknowledge and skills required for the DentalAssistant in the dental office. Technical andpractical hands-on experience will be given fordental materials used in operative, restorative,specialty and laboratory procedures.Prerequisite: DENA 1012 or concurrentenrollment.Dental Radiology IDENA 1031 2 CreditsThe course will focus on the study andpractical application of the principles ofradiation safety, operating and maintainingradiographic equipment and exposing andprocessing diagnostically acceptable intraoralradiographs on mannequins.Prerequisite: Completion of DENA 1020or concurrent enrollment in DENA 1041and DENA 1042 or documented approvalgranted by the Minnesota State Boardof Dentistry. Restriction: If a student ispregnant, a physician’s approval is requiredfor enrollment because of radiation exposure.Recommendation: MATH 0030 with a gradeof “C” or higher or assessment placementscore in MATH 0070 or higher.Dental Radiology IIDENA 1032 3 CreditsThis course will focus on the study andpractical applications of exposing, processingand evaluating diagnostically acceptableintraoral radiographs on mannequins andpatients.Prerequisite: Completion of DENA 1031or concurrent enrollment in DENA 1061651.779.3300 127