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2021-2022 General Catalog 
    
2021-2022 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Laser Electro-Optics Tech

  
  • LEO 450 - Laser Systems and Applications II


    5.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Laser Systems and Applications II covers more advanced concepts in photonics and the operating principles, output characteristics, diagnostics, and applications for the most widely used laser types. The course describes and classifies lasers according to their active medium, output wavelength, and applications.
    Prerequisite(s): LEO 340 - Laser Systems and Applications I .

Literature

  
  • LIT 101 - Introduction to Literature


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Introduction to Literature is an introduction to the fiction, poetry, and drama genres.  Emphasis is placed on readings of classical and contemporary literature that enable the understand of literary elements as well as the works’ historical, cultural, and/or critical significance.
  
  • LIT 130 - African American Literature


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    African American Literature examines the literary, artistic, and socio-political traditions of the black experience in America. A variety of fiction and nonfiction works are analyzed with emphases on slave narratives, turn-of-the-century political writings, the Harlem Renaissance, the Black Arts Movement, and contemporary cultural texts.
    Note(s): Meets diversity requirement for graduation.
  
  • LIT 134 - Multicultural Literature


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Multicultural Literature explores through a variety of literary types the cultural and ethnic voices that are an undeniable part of modern American life. Students read, discuss, and critique materials by authors representing a wide range of ethnic, racial, and other culturally diverse groups. Emphasis centers on the assessment and appreciation of the strengths and values that cultural diversity brings to contemporary American society.
    Note(s): Meets diversity requirement for graduation.
  
  • LIT 140 - British Literature I


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    British Literature I surveys the literature of Britain from the Old English Period to the eighteenth century with emphasis on the major authors of each century. Students apply several methods of literary analysis to interpret the literature of this time period.
  
  • LIT 141 - British Literature II


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    British Literature II surveys the literature of Britain from the Romantic Era to the present with emphasis on the major authors of the past two centuries. Students apply several methods of literary analysis to interpret the literature of this time period.
  
  • LIT 160 - Short Story/Novel


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Short Story/Novel offers an introduction to the novels and short stories of the world with emphasis upon distinguished works by representative authors. Students apply several methods of literary analysis to interpret the works.

Medical Assistant

  
  • MAP 123 - Administrative Medical Office Procedures


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 2
    Administrative Medical Office Procedures introduces students to the administrative aspects of the medical office. This course includes content in written communication, medical records management, scheduling, and telephone techniques. Medical law and ethics are introduced. Basic knowledge of medical transcription is included.
  
  • MAP 131 - Advanced Medical Office Procedures


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 2
    Advanced Medical Office Procedures is the continuation of Administrative Medical Office Procedures. This course includes content in basic bookkeeping, medical insurance and billing, electronic health records, and basic procedural and diagnostic coding.
  
  • MAP 215 - Medical Laboratory Techniques


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 2
    Medical Laboratory Techniques involves preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis. Techniques include urinalysis, blood counts, simple chemistries, and other routine tests performed in the physician’s office as well as a study of normal and diagnostic values of laboratory tests. Techniques of quality control are emphasized.
    Prerequisite(s): HSC 128 - Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health Programs  and MAP 353 - Clinical Procedures I .
  
  • MAP 353 - Clinical Procedures I


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Clinical Procedures I introduces the student to the clinical aspects of the medical office. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental skills necessary to assist the provider in a medical practice. Therapeutic communication skills are introduced. First Aid, CPR, and safety are included.
  
  • MAP 363 - Clinical Procedures II


    5.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Clinical Procedures II is a continuation of Clinical Procedures I. This course introduces the student to techniques used in assisting in medical specialties including Pediatrics, Gerontology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cardiology, Ear Nose and Throat, Orthopedics, Radiology, and Minor Surgery. Basic nutrition is introduced.
    Prerequisite(s): MAP 353 - Clinical Procedures I .
  
  • MAP 514 - Basics of Pharmacology


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 2
    Basics of Pharmacology introduces the student to the basics of drug therapies as they relate to illness. The course includes dosage calculations and administration.
  
  • MAP 533 - Diseases and Disorders


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Diseases and Disorders introduces the student to diseases and disorders frequently encountered in the medical office setting. Focus is placed on causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, usual treatment modalities, prognosis, and prevention.
  
  • MAP 601 - Medical Assistant Seminar


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Medical Assistant Seminar emphasizes group discussion and individual conferences on clinical experiences. The course includes preparation for the certification exam through the use of practice tests.
    Corequisite(s): MAP 612 - Medical Assistant Externship .
  
  • MAP 612 - Medical Assistant Externship


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Internship 12
    Medical Assistant Externship gives experience in a selected physician’s office under the supervision of the office staff. This experience provides students with practical application of theory previously learned in the Medical Assistant program.

Management

  
  • MGT 101 - Principles of Management


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Principles of Management provides a general introductory study of the role of management in today’s business and industry environment. Historical as well as contemporary theories and influences are presented. The functional responsibilities of a manager are discussed, along with evolving issues related to e-business.
  
  • MGT 130 - Principles of Supervision


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Principles of Supervision presents an overview of the responsibilities of a first-line supervisor. It covers fundamental supervisory skills. Topics include the role of a supervisor in communications, motivation, job coaching, group dynamics, human relations, performance appraisal, and other relevant issues.
  
  • MGT 138 - Employee Evaluation and Training Techniques


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Employee Evaluation and Training Techniques is an introduction to the planning and development of training programs within an organization. The course covers topics such as training, employee development, evaluation of employee job performance, performance appraisals, discipline, and reward systems.
  
  • MGT 165 - Principles of Quality


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Principles of Quality provides a survey of the concept of quality and its role in business and industry. Students examine theories related to process and product improvement and techniques for determining and controlling quality.
  
  • MGT 170 - Human Resource Management


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Human Resource Management details how to create a positive working environment through proper recruitment, selection, training, development, and evaluation.
  
  • MGT 175 - Introduction to Law for Managers and Supervisors


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Introduction to Law for Managers and Supervisors surveys the role of the legal system as a control agency for business practices and techniques in both a traditional and electronic commerce environment. It overviews the court system, administrative agencies related to business operations and employee relations, and other common legal issues.
  
  • MGT 180 - Management and Labor Relations


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Management and Labor Relations is the study of the labor union movement and its present role in the work environment. Topics include applicable laws and regulations, the collective bargaining process, mediation, arbitration, and the grievance process. Current employer/employee issues are discussed.
  
  • MGT 190 - Employee Compensation and Benefits Management


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Employee Compensation and Benefits Management presents a study of employee compensation and benefits systems. Topics include salary survey and planning strategies as well as job analysis and organizational policies. Employee benefit plans including health delivery systems, retirement, investment, and worker’s compensation are discussed.
  
  • MGT 195 - Workplace Empowerment


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Workplace Empowerment presents a variety of effective methods to find, secure, and retain quality jobs and careers in a global, multicultural environment, and focuses on 21st Century employability skills. It provides fundamental understanding of economics, diversity, globalization, entrepreneurship, and related topics, and develops skills and knowledge in negotiation, time management, workplace law, business customs and other areas relevant to workplace success. Interview skills are also a prime focus, as is the development of a high quality portfolio in both traditional and electronic formats.
    Note(s): Meets diversity requirement for graduation.
  
  • MGT 230 - Operations Management


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Operations Management provides basic knowledge of those business activities required to produce products efficiently and profitably. It explores basic manufacturing concepts, interrelationships of all manufacturing functions, and the effect of the external environment on the business.
  
  • MGT 270 - Operations Production Management


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Operations Production Management introduces students to the science and art of ensuring goods and services are created and delivered to the customer in the most efficient and effective manner. Students learn to analyze costs while incorporating value-added service, quality, profitability, practice, and procedure.
  
  • MGT 900 - Documentation and Evaluation of Experiential Learning


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Documentation and Evaluation of Experiential Learning provides the writing and research skills essential for compiling a personal career portfolio. Students identify transferable learning experiences and prepare descriptions and documentation of learning. Students examine and assess personal, educational, and occupational goals in conjunction with the changing world of work. Students in the Applied Business: Experiential Learning/Portfolio Option must complete this course for prior learning assessment and awarding of experiential learning credit. This program accommodates the awarding of college credit for non-credit educational experiences. The number of credit hours that may be awarded is subject to college policy. One to 30 credit hours may be awarded. Credit applies only to the Applied Business: Experiential Learning/Portfolio Option.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission from the instructor.
  
  • MGT 932 - Internship


    1.0 - 8.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Internship 4-32
    Internship provides work experience related to the students’ career interests. The course allows students to integrate and apply theory to practice. Work experience hours are arranged.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission from the instructor.

Manufacturing

  
  • MFG 121 - Machine Trade Printreading I


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Machine Trade Printreading I provides students with terminology, abbreviations, and the alphabet of lines. Interpretation of drawings progresses from single-view drawings to multi-view projections. Orthographic projection and pictorial interpretation is facilitated through visualization exercises in the course. The course teaches surface texture symbols, casting drawings, sectional views, steel specifications, thread specifications, drawing revisions, metric drawings, and computer-aided drawings.
  
  • MFG 145 - Light Machining for Maintenance Trades


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Light Machining for Maintenance Trades covers machine and shop safety, machine theory, blueprint reading, tolerances, tooling selection, machine feed and speed, and proper usage of manual knee mills and manual lathes. Emphasis is on print reading, mill and lathe usage, and machine maintenance in a hands-on lab setting.
  
  • MFG 156 - Introduction to CNC Machining


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 2
    Introduction to CNC Machining introduces basic operations of CNC machines. The course covers basic and advanced tooling, programming, and CAM software. Students work as a team, use critical thinking skills and problem solve through hands-on experience and practical applications.
  
  • MFG 211 - Basic Machine Theory


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Basic Machine Theory presents basic machining processes and concepts necessary to set up and operate machine shop equipment.
  
  • MFG 222 - Machine Operations I


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Machine Operations I teaches students the basic operations on lathes, horizontal and vertical milling machines, drilling machines, saws, various types of grinders, and precision measuring equipment.
  
  • MFG 228 - Machine Operations II


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Machine Operations II teaches students advanced operations on lathes, horizontal and vertical milling machines, drilling machines, saws, various types of grinders, and precision measuring equipment.
    Prerequisite(s): MFG 222 - Machine Operations I .
  
  • MFG 291 - CNC Mill Operator (NIMS)


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 2
    CNC Mill Operator (NIMS) introduces basic milling operations. Students learn manual and CNC milling practices, tooling, machining practices, and applied mathematics. This course emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving through hands-on experience and practical applications.
  
  • MFG 334 - CNC Lathe Program and Setup


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 2
    CNC Lathe Program and Setup introduces basic CNC operations. Students learn setup and operation practices pertaining to CNC programming language using G&M codes. This course emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving through hands-on experience and practical applications.
  
  • MFG 359 - CNC Programming and Operations


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 4
    CNC Programming and Operations prepares students to program and operate CNC equipment with G&M codes. Students create basic tool paths on the CNC equipment from a given print. This course gives students hands-on experience in the basic setup and operation of production-type equipment.
    Prerequisite(s): MFG 156 - Introduction to CNC Machining .
  
  • MFG 420 - Jig and Fixture Design


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 2
    Jig and Fixture Design prepares students for the theory of design and machining practices as they relate to jigs and fixtures used in manufacturing facilities. This course introduces students to the importance of jig and fixture classification and to their uses in modern machine tools.

Marketing

  
  • MKT 110 - Principles of Marketing


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Principles of Marketing concerns the role of marketing in society, consumer behavior, product management, distribution, pricing concepts, strategic planning, and promotional activity within a business environment.
  
  • MKT 140 - Principles of Selling


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Principles of Selling introduces the fundamental principles of selling, including the basic steps of the selling process. Emphasis centers on communication with the customer and a problem-solving approach to sales.
  
  • MKT 150 - Principles of Advertising


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Principles of Advertising explores the communication element of the marketing mix. It covers topics of advertising, personal selling, publicity/public relations, and direct marketing.
  
  • MKT 154 - Visual Merchandising


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Visual Merchandising introduces the specifics of window, interior, point-of-purchase, and exhibition displays. Students make on-site visits to business displays as well as plan and prepare displays.
  
  • MKT 163 - Merchandising


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Merchandising examines the world of retail marketing, the environments of retailing, the retailer’s resources, and the evaluation of retail markets. Emphasis centers on decision-making through the use of case problems.
  
  • MKT 165 - Retail Management


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Retail Management covers retail site location, designing, staffing, and organizing the retail store. It encompasses developing the retail offering and getting the merchandise into the store, developing and controlling the merchandise plan, and setting and adjusting retail prices. Emphasis centers on decision-making through the use of case problems.
  
  • MKT 184 - Customer Service


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Customer Service develops the necessary skills required to be successful as a frontline service provider.
  
  • MKT 185 - Marketing Internship I


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Internship 8
    Marketing Internship I allows each student to spend 8 hours per week in a retail business to allow him/her to apply classroom skills learned in a practical situation. The training plan is supervised by a teacher-program chair.
  
  • MKT 189 - Marketing Internship II


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Internship 8
    Marketing Internship II allows each student to spend 8 hours per week in a retail business to allow him/her to apply classroom skills learned in a practical situation. The training plan is supervised by a teacher-program chair.
  
  • MKT 190 - International Marketing


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    International Marketing introduces terms used in international marketing and sources of information on international markets. Development of sensitivity toward foreign business environment and familiarity with operations of multinational corporations are covered. The course is designed to provide experiences in culture, social, economic, and political environment of marketing in a foreign country.
    Note(s): Meets diversity requirement for graduation.
  
  • MKT 191 - Seminar I: Career Options


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Seminar I: Career Options discusses students work experience and provides an opportunity to explore career area options through guest speakers representing various careers.
  
  • MKT 193 - Seminar II: Applications in Management


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Seminar II: Applications in Management focuses on realistic situations in five basic retailing components: merchandising, sales promotion, personnel, finance, and control and operations.
  
  • MKT 198 - Sports Marketing


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Sports Marketing surveys the basic marketing concepts and theories as they apply to sports and sporting events. Students explore the dynamic environment of the sporting industry and apply the elements of the marketing mix to this ever-changing environment. Using a contingency framework to guide the strategic sports marketing process, the course takes a strategic business perspective and a look behind-the-scenes of research, consumer behavior, sponsorship, licensing, event marketing, and implementation of sports marketing plans.
    Prerequisite(s): MKT 110 - Principles of Marketing .
  
  • MKT 300 - Sports Marketing Internship


    1.0 - 8.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Internship 4-32
    Sports Marketing Internship provides students the opportunity to integrate and apply theory to practice. Students evaluate the job outlook for careers in sports and event marketing and establish networks in the field. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission from the instructor.

Mass Media Studies

  
  • MMS 105 - Audio Production


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Audio Production introduces students to state of the art audio equipment and software usage. Students learn basic skills in recording and editing of commercials and announcements, including use of the mixing console, microphones, editing software and recording skills. Students will learn proper voice techniques and other production skills.
  
  • MMS 107 - Sports Field Production


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Sports Field Production is designed to allow students hands-on practical experience in field productions. Students apply skills learned in previous courses to produce sports productions ready for visual broadcast purposes.
    Prerequisite(s): MMS 113 - Introduction to Media Production .
  
  • MMS 113 - Introduction to Media Production


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Introduction to Media Production will introduce students to television studio production. Approximately 75 percent of the course will be devoted to hands-on application producing programs and completing exercises in lab. The remainder of the course will focus on material covered in lecture and reading assignments. Students will be producing programs and segments to air on Iowa Western Media and to upload to the Web.
  
  • MMS 114 - Media Production II


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Media Production II is designed to enhance a student’s production skills by emphasizing strong storytelling techniques through the application of digital editing. Participants will learn to develop story ideas, write scripts, edit segments and packages to meet deadlines and work individually and in teams to supply Iowa Western Media and web site content as assigned. Approximately 75 percent of the course will be devoted to hands-on application of material covered in lecture. Students will produce a variety of both short and long form programs.
  
  • MMS 123 - Electronic Media Performance


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 2
    Electronic Media Performance covers both the theoretical and practical applications of announcing. Students learn the organizational aspects of show preparation, use of the voice in delivery of various material, microphone and camera presence, and interviewing styles and techniques. Students have direct experience in the production of various projects.
  
  • MMS 134 - Media Writing


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Media Writing is designed to introduce the student to writing for the media in all forms: radio, television, social media and organizational. These relationships will emphasize storytelling concepts and treatments with considerable emphasis on the content creation. Students learn to write for medial organizations using professional techniques and strategies. They also learn the proper writing techniques of AP style and utilize it to create effective media content. 
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENG 105 - Composition I .
  
  • MMS 135 - Introduction to Copy Writing


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Introduction to Copy Writing provides the knowledge necessary to critique and write various forms of continuity used in the broadcast industry. Students examine present commercial copy and appraise its value to the consumer and the merchant. In addition, students write a variety of copy, selling products, services, and promotional events.
  
  • MMS 146 - Sports Information and Copywriting


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Sports Information and Copywriting allows students to develop an understanding and hands-on skills in areas such as press releases, gathering and reporting statistics, assembling and presenting team information. Students will work with teams to hone the skills needed in sports information venues.
  
  • MMS 152 - Spring Sports Announcing


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Spring Sports Announcing is a course designed to allow students opportunities to learn organizational and performance skills, including play-by-play reporting and research for various athletic events featured during the spring semester, including basketball, hockey, baseball, and softball.
    Prerequisite(s): MMS 123 - Electronic Media Performance .
  
  • MMS 190 - Broadcast Promotions


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Broadcast Promotions is designed to teach the integral aspects of promotions for various electronic media. Students learn how to calculate promotional value, find non-traditional revenue sources, and create engaging contests and events. This course allows students to plan and implement creative promotional activities for use on KIWR, Iowa Western Media and the Reiver Sports Network.
  
  • MMS 202 - Social Media Marketing


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Social Media Marketing introduces students to content creation, analytics and ethics that relate to social media and the current trends inside the industry. Students learn how to engage customers on various social media platforms and develop integrated social media marketing strategies. This course also covers legal and ethical issues in social media marketing.
  
  • MMS 204 - New Media Production


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 2
    New Media Production introduces students to the new media techniques and software, applications, and websites associated with new media. Students will work with video clips, photos, music, text and special effects to create features for outputting to the web and traditional media sources.
  
  • MMS 205 - Advanced Audio Production


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Advanced Audio Production is designed to facilitate individual growth within the audio production for radio. Students learn advanced skills in audio production including, but not limited to, refined use of the voice, digital editing, use of sound effects, complex music editing, interviewing techniques, development of short form production including liners, sweepers, and legal ID’s.
    Prerequisite(s): MMS 105 - Audio Production .
  
  • MMS 216 - Social Media Capstone


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Social Media Capstone requires students to produce and maintain a rich social media campaign using social media marketing strategies and social media production techniques.
  
  • MMS 223 - Advanced Radio Performance


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Advanced Radio Performance is designed to facilitate individual growth as on-air radio talent. Students learn advanced skills including, but not limited to, vocal performance, show preparation, use of phones, interviewing, remote performance, character development, and overall operating procedures. Students air check daily and are critiqued on individual levels of progress.
    Prerequisite(s): MMS 123 - Electronic Media Performance .
  
  • MMS 231 - Advanced Video Production I


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Advanced Video Production I is designed to increase expertise within the video production field, including use of graphics, advanced editing techniques, lighting, sound, and camera work. Although individual students learn advanced production techniques and skills, all students work in teams to learn various job responsibilities within a commercial station/cable system.
    Prerequisite(s): MMS 113 - Introduction to Media Production .
  
  • MMS 232 - Advanced Video Production II


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 1
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Advanced Video Production II advances students’ knowledge of non-linear editing techniques and applications associated with computers and industry software. Practical tutorials will focus on integrating 2D and 3-D motion graphics, multitrack audio applications and outputting final products into multiple formats. This course will require the student to produce professional level media projects for sure within the college or for the college’s cable channel. In the end these projects will provide the student with a portfolio of production pieces for their individual job searches.
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MMS 231 - Advanced Video Production I .
  
  • MMS 260 - Electronic Media Sales and Management


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Electronic Media Sales and Management examines sales techniques used in the broadcast industry. Students cold call, develop sales plans, and sell for KIWR and Iowa Western Media. Sales training introduces students to the career opportunities available to account executives. Students also learn account and personnel management procedures.
  
  • MMS 261 - Programming for the Electronic Media


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Programming for the Electronic Media is a survey course designed to teach various aspects of programming techniques and theories with radio, television, and cable. This course enlightens students in areas concerning selection and placement of programs, understanding demographics and how programming is affected by the target audience demos, FCC regulations pertaining to programming, and implementation of programming.
  
  • MMS 296 - Video Practicum I


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Video Practicum I is designed to allow students hands-on practical experience in applying skills learned in video production. Students will be able to use their writing and production skills to assist in producing media programs that will be aired on Iowa Western Media or made available to individual programs within the college.
  
  • MMS 297 - Video Practicum II


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Video Practicum II allows advanced students to work with station personnel and faculty to research, plan and execute programs to be aired on Iowa Western Media and to the web. This class is intended to teach students to assemble story ideas and develop sources for stories. This course will expose students to real world production decisions with class members serving as producers for on-going productions. Students will be able to use their writing and production skills to direct media programs.
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MMS 296 - Video Practicum I .
  
  • MMS 301 - Video Practicum III


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Video Practicum III allows students practical hands-on experience in producing media content that will be aired on Iowa Western Media or uploaded to the Web. Students will be responsible for meeting daily and/or weekly deadlines in the completion of this content. Students will assume supervisory roles in getting stories produced in a timely manner.
    Prerequisite(s): MMS 297 - Video Practicum II .
  
  • MMS 306 - Sports Media Practicum I


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Sports Media Practicum I gives students an introduction to sports radio broadcasting, video production and print media. Students will learn to operate video and audio equipment, gather information used in writing and reporting, and learn basic editing skills.
  
  • MMS 307 - Sports Media Practicum II


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Sports Media Practicum II focuses on skill development in sports radio broadcasting, video production, and print media. Students will develop on-air performance, use basic editing techniques, use information and statistics for broadcasts and publications, and write for various types of media.
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MMS 306 - Sports Media Practicum I .
  
  • MMS 308 - Sports Media Practicum III


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Sports Media Practicum III focuses on skill development in sports radio broadcasting, video production, and print media. Students will develop on-air performance based on the needs of the target audience, use advanced editing techniques, gather information and statistics for broadcasts and publications, and write for various types of media.
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MMS 307 - Sports Media Practicum II .
  
  • MMS 309 - Sports Media Practicum IV


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Sports Media Practicum IV synthesizes student learning from previous Sports Media Practicum courses. Students will create short and long form audio and video projects. Students will use advanced performance and editing techniques to plan, create, and air visual and audio pieces. This course exposes students to leadership roles, deadlines and real world media situations.
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MMS 308 - Sports Media Practicum III .
  
  • MMS 338 - Radio Practicum I


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Radio Practicum I is the first practicum students take to learn various aspects of working on-air. Students will learn how to operate production and control room equipment, as well as how to organize and actualize a standard transition. Students are required to attend various station activities and meet station expectations as an on-air staff member.
  
  • MMS 341 - Radio Practicum II


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Radio Practicum II is designed for those students who wish to continue learning on-air techniques and other station procedures. Students will be critiqued weekly on organizational and performance abilities. Students are required to attend various station activities and meet station expectations as an on-air staff member.
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MMS 338 - Radio Practicum I .
  
  • MMS 342 - Radio Practicum III


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Radio Practicum III is designed for those students who wish to continue learning on-air techniques and other station procedures on KIWR. Students are expected to develop an effective on-air personality through the understanding of a target audience. Students will be critiqued weekly on organizational and performance abilities. Students are required to attend various station activities and meet station expectations as an on-air staff member.
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MMS 341 - Radio Practicum II .
  
  • MMS 343 - Radio Practicum IV


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Radio Practicum IV is designed for those students who wish to continue learning on-air techniques and other station procedures on KIWR. Students will synthesize learning from previous practicum courses to produce a marketable on-air sound. Students will also incorporate promotional content, show prep and formatics to create professional quality on-air performance. Students will be critiqued weekly on organizational and performance abilities. Students are required to attend various station activities and meet station expectations as an on-air staff member.
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MMS 342 - Radio Practicum III .
  
  • MMS 350 - Media Sales Practicum


    1.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 4
    Media Sales Practicum is designed to give students practical experience in media sales. The course emphasizes relationship building and the creation of a usable client list. Students will synthesize learning from previous sales course to sell and to build their own sales portfolio. Students will sell for KIWR, and have the opportunity to sell for CBTV-17 and the RSN.
    Prerequisite(s): MMS 260 - Electronic Media Sales and Management .
  
  • MMS 933 - Media Studies Internship


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 0
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Internship 8
    Media Studies Internship provides media students with industry experience in a variety of media professions. Students will seek and secure employment or internships with industry partners and apply learned skills to benefit the work site. Students work under the direct supervision of their instructor and the supervisors and staff at the work site.
    Prerequisite(s): Only media studies majors have permission to enroll in this course.

Mathematics

  
  • MAT 057 - Statistics Success


    2.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 2
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Statistics Success will concentrate on the development of study skills, math skills, and statistical concepts. Designed to support students for success in Statistics.
    Corequisite(s): MAT 157 - Statistics .
    Note(s): College preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.
  
  • MAT 068 - College Preparatory Math


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    College Preparatory Math provides students with the knowledge necessary for success in Intermediate Algebra. Students will master objectives over integers, fractions, decimals, percent and proportions, and basic algebra.
    Note(s): College preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.
  
  • MAT 102 - Intermediate Algebra


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 4
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Intermediate Algebra will prepare the student for College Algebra and Trigonometry or other equivalent coursework. Topics include properties of real numbers, linear and quadratic equations, graphs of polynomial functions, systems of equations, polynomial and rational expressions, inequalities, integral and rational exponents, radicals and logarithms.
    Prerequisite(s): Math placement, or a grade of “C” or higher in MAT 068 - College Preparatory Math .
  
  • MAT 114 - Elementary Educators Math I


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Internship 0
    Co-Op 0

    Elementary Educators Math I covers topics from both a practical and theoretical standpoint, with an emphasis on practical understanding using concrete examples. Course content includes problem solving, systems of whole numbers, numeration, algorithms for computation, topics from number theory, and topics from geometry including measurement, polygons, polyhedra, congruence and transformations. This course is for students in education fields and is not appropriate for students majoring in other areas. This is not a methods course.
  
  • MAT 121 - College Algebra


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 4
    Lab/Clinical 0
    College Algebra provides an intensified study of the topics in algebra and prepares students for higher levels of mathematics. Topics include functions, exponents, logarithms, systems of equations, matrices, polynomials, and conic sections.
    Prerequisite(s): Math placement; or a grade of “C” or higher in MAT 102 - Intermediate Algebra .
    Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for MAT 129 - Precalculus  as well as MAT 121 College Algebra and/or MAT 130 - Trigonometry .
  
  • MAT 129 - Precalculus


    5.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 5
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Precalculus is an intensive review of College Algebra and Trigonometry and prepares students for Calculus. Topics include functions, logarithms, systems of equations, matrices, polynomials, conic sections, trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, equations, complex numbers, and polar coordinates.
    Prerequisite(s): Math placement; or a grade of “B” or higher in MAT 102 - Intermediate Algebra .
    Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for MAT 129 Precalculus as well as MAT 121 - College Algebra  and/or MAT 130 - Trigonometry .
  
  • MAT 130 - Trigonometry


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Trigonometry includes trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, solving triangles, vectors, trigonometric equations, complex numbers, and polar coordinates.
    Prerequisite(s): Math placement; or grade of “C” or higher in MAT 102 - Intermediate Algebra .
    Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for MAT 129 - Precalculus  as well as MAT 121 - College Algebra  and/or MAT 130 Trigonometry.
  
  • MAT 157 - Statistics


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 4
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Statistics introduces descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include the binomial, normal, student-t and chi-square distributions, descriptive measures, probability, hypothesis testing, estimation and linear regression.
    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MAT 057 - Statistics Success  or Math placement.
  
  • MAT 211 - Calculus I


    5.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 5
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Calculus I is the first of a three-semester sequence in calculus and analytic geometry. Topics include limits, derivatives, extrema, concavity, curve sketching, and anti-differentiation. Application includes related rates, maxima, and minima.
    Prerequisite(s): Math placement; or a grade of “C” or higher in MAT 121 - College Algebra  and MAT 130 - Trigonometry ; or a grade of “C” or higher in MAT 129 - Precalculus .
  
  • MAT 217 - Calculus II


    5.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 5
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Calculus II continues Calculus I and concentrates on integration. Topics include logarithmic and trigonometric functions, techniques of integration, polar coordinates, conic sections, and sequences. Applications include volume, arc length, surface area, centroids, and work.
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MAT 211 - Calculus I .
  
  • MAT 220 - Calculus III


    5.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 5
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Calculus III completes the calculus sequence, emphasizing multi variable calculus and includes coverage of vector functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and differential equations.
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MAT 217 - Calculus II .
  
  • MAT 225 - Differential Equations


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Differential Equations studies elementary theory and application of ordinary differential equations, matrices and solutions of linear equations and Eigenvalue methods for systems of linear differential equations.
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MAT 217 - Calculus II .
  
  • MAT 227 - Elementary Differential Equations with Laplace


    4.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 4
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Elementary Differential Equations with Laplace covers elementary theory and application of ordinary differential equations, matrices and solutions of linear equations, Eigenvalue methods for systems of linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, and series solutions.
    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in MAT 217 - Calculus II .
  
  • MAT 711 - Business and Financial Mathematics


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Business and Financial Mathematics deal with basic mathematical skills used in business operations. Topics include cash and trade discounts, markups, overhead applications, commissions, simple interest, compound interest, annuities, business and consumer loans, depreciation, inventory, payroll, and financial statements.
    Note(s): This course does not count toward the A.A. and A.S. science and mathematics requirement.
  
  • MAT 743 - Technical Math


    3.0 Credit(s)
    Lecture 3
    Lab/Clinical 0
    Technical Math includes operations with real numbers, use of fractions, ratios, measurement conversion, algebraic equations, functions, geometry, and right angle trigonometry. Applications are designed to the program specific needs that students encounter in industrial settings.
 

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