Summer 2009 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community College

ACC: ACCOUNTING
ACC-111 Introduction to Accounting 3
Provides an understanding of basic accounting
concepts and procedures. Includes the recording
of transactions, preparation of fi nancial statements,
and payroll problems for professional
and merchandising businesses. Arts & Sciences
Elective Code: B
ACC-152 Financial Accounting 4
Introduces the basic concepts and procedures
of accounting including the accounting cycle,
merchandise accounting, internal control, longterm
and contingent liabilities, corporate accounting
and the collection of data for external
reporting. Includes the preparation and analysis
of fi nancial statements. Prereq: MAT-102; Arts &
Sciences Elective Code: A
ACC-156 Managerial Accounting 4
Surveys the basic concepts and procedures of
accounting to include managerial, manufacturing
and cost accounting for decision making. Prereq:
ACC-152, MAT-140; Arts & Sciences Elective
Code: A
ACC-160 Payroll Accounting 2
Introduces concepts and procedures used in
determining payroll taxes. Laws and regulations
affecting payroll are presented. Taxes and
current rates are reviewed so the student will
understand withholding from the employee and
the employer’s taxes. Manual and computerized
practical problems are solved by the student.
Prereq: ACC-152; Arts & Sciences Elective
Code: B
ACC-362 Accounting Spreadsheets 4
Addresses the use of spreadsheet software as
a problem-solving tool for the accountant. This
tool is used to develop models that can be used
to analyze data, create what-if scenarios, and
automate computations, sort and group data,
and view data graphically. The topics include, but
are not limited to, planning, building, testing and
documenting worksheets. Special topics include,
but are not limited to, functions, charts, solver,
data management, multiple worksheets, data
tables, integration with other applications and
macros. Prereq: ACC-156, CSC-110; Arts & Sciences
Elective Code: B
ADM: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ADM-105 Introduction to Keyboarding 1
Provides instruction in alphabetic and numeric
keyboarding and includes exercises designed
to increase speed to 30 words per minute with
fi ve or fewer errors on fi ve-minute timed writings.
Includes instruction in the use of proofreaders’
marks and how to create a business letter in
block format using Microsoft Word. Arts & Sciences
Elective Code: A
ADM-122 Document Formatting 2
Presumes students already know the alphabetic
and numeric keyboard. Instruction includes
exercises designed to increase speed to 45
words per minute with fi ve or fewer errors on
fi ve-minute timed writings. Includes instruction
in creating standard business letters, interoffice
memos, tables, simple reports and newsletters
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
using Microsoft Word. Prereq: ADM-105; Arts &
Sciences Elective Code: A
ADM-133 Business Math and Calculators 3
Provides for the integration of business math
concepts and formulas and electronic calculator
operation. Emphasis is on 10-key touch, and applying
business mathematics using the calculator.
Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A
ADM-142 Desktop Publishing 3
Allows students to create professional-quality
documents, such as one-page bulletins or short
newsletters, using desktop publishing software.
The student will also integrate text, graphic and
image fi les previously created with a variety of
application software. Prereq: ADM-122 or BCA-
135; Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B
ADM-154 Business Communication 3
Develops skills and knowledge needed for effective
oral and written communication in business.
Students demonstrate these skills through
presentations, written correspondence and the
development of an electronic employment portfolio.
It is recommended that students take this
course in their last semester. Prereq: COM-710
or ENG-105, BCA-212 or CSC-110; Arts & Sciences
Elective Code: B
ADM-257 Professionalism in the Workplace 2
This course covers the various aspects of professionalism.
Students complete fi ve units of
coursework that focus on professional growth,
professional organizations, success, professional
image and research. Students create a
professional growth plan, determine the value
of professional organizations, develop success
attributes, hone a professional image and research
various career options. Arts & Sciences
Elective Code: B
ADN: NURSING-ASSOCIATE DEGREE
ADN-105 Introduction to Associate 1
Degree Nursing
Examines the role of the associate degree
registered nurse. Concepts of nursing process,
wellness, community and management are introduced.
Prereq: PNN-533, PNN-732, PSY-111,
PSY-121, SPC-101; Coreq: ADN-577, ADN-723;
Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B
ADN-577 Associate Degree Nursing I 3.5
Emphasizes the utilization of the nursing process
to promote adaptation in clients with physiological
problems. Concepts studied include
acid/base balance, fl uid and electrolytes, shock,
and biological defenses. Selected disease
states present in the adult population assist in
the application of these concepts. The areas of
pathophysiology, nutrition and pharmacology are
integrated relative to the client problems. Advanced
skills are practiced in a supervised lab
setting. Prereq: PNN-533, PNN-732, PSY-111,
PSY-121, SPC-101; Coreq: ADN-105, ADN-723;
Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B
ADN-653 Associate Degree Nursing II 3
Emphasizes the utilization of the nursing process
to promote adaptation in adults, families
and communities. Selected cardiovascular
and neurological disease states are studied.
Advanced psychosocial concepts and illnesses
are studied in the context of the family and the
community. The areas of pathophysiology, nutrition
and pharmacology are integrated relative to
the client problems. Prereq: ADN-105, ADN-577,
ADN-723; Coreq: ADN-724; Arts & Sciences
Elective Code: B
ADN-654 Associate Degree Nursing III 4
Emphasizes the utilization of the nursing process
to promote adaptation in adult, pediatric
and obstetrical clients with acute multi-system
problems. Registered nurse roles related to community
and management are studied. The areas
of pathophysiology, nutrition and pharmacology
are integrated relative to the client problems.
Prereq: ADN-653, ADN-724; Coreq: ADN-725;
Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B
ADN-723 Associate Degree Nursing 3
Clinical I
Focuses on the application of knowledge, psychomotor
and affective skills to perform the
role of provider of care. Emphasis is on making
advanced assessments and performing nursing
skills associated with acute inpatient settings.
Concepts related to nutrition, pharmacology,
pathophysiology and care planning are applied.
Prereq: PNN-732; Coreq: ADN-105, ADN-577;
Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B
ADN-724 Associate Degree Nursing 3
Clinical II
Focuses on the application of knowledge, psychomotor
and affective skills to perform the role
of provider of care. Emphasis is on making advanced
physiological and psychosocial assessments
and planning individualized care in acute
inpatient settings. Concepts related to nutrition,
pharmacology, pathophysiology and care planning
are applied. Prereq: ADN-105, ADN-577,
ADN-723; Coreq: ADN-653; Arts & Sciences
Elective Code: B
ADN-725 Associate Degree Nursing 4
Clinical III
Focuses on the application of knowledge, psychomotor
and affective skills to perform the role
of provider of care. Emphasis is on developing,
prioritizing and evaluating individualized care
of clients with complex disease states in acute
care and community settings. Concepts related
to nutrition, pharmacology, pathophysiology and
care planning are applied. Prereq: ADN-653,
ADN-724, BIO-186; Coreq: ADN-654; Arts & Sciences
Elective Code: B
AGA: AGRONOMY
AGA-381 Crop Scouting 3
Focuses on identifi cation of pest problems in
crops and on developing an integrated pest
management program. Students learn to utilize
economic thresholds in recommending control
methods. Students also learn to prevent potential
fertility, pest and environmental problems
with crop production practices. Arts & Sciences
Elective Code: B
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Course Descriptions