Fall 2025

Spring 2026

Course Descriptions

BCA-215 Computer Business Applications (3 s.h.)
Emphasis on business applications of computer software.  Students complete business problems using word processing, electronic spreadsheet, and database management software. Students are also exposed to Windows operating systems, presentation software, and the internet.

BUS-130 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 s.h.)
This course introduces the concept of Entrepreneurship beginning with identifying characteristics of the Entrepreneur, evaluating opportunities, feasibility, financing, and planning for success. Students will also understand the need for a contingency plan as well as an exit strategy. (45-0)

BUS-161 Human Relations (3 s.h.)
Human Relations is a course designed to improve the student’s ability to function in the workplace.  This class will work on increasing the student’s self-awareness and improving their ability to get along with customers, coworkers, and supervisors. Equivalent to 15-241, BUSN-105

ENG-105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
The course develops skills in reading and writing with an emphasis on expository methods of development and personal experience as supporting material. Students may be requested to use computers and other technology. Students must meet minimum competency requirements in writing to receive a grade of C- or higher which is required to enroll in Composition II. (45-0) Equivalent to ENGL-104, ENGL-101, 30-101, ENG-102.

ENG-106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ENG-105 Composition I or ENG-102 Composition and Speech I with a grade of C- or higher. As a continuation of ENG-105 Composition I, the course emphasizes argumentative and persuasive writing, research methods, and language. Students may be requested to use computer programs and watch videos. Students must meet minimum competency requirements in writing to receive a grade of C- or higher. (45-0) Equivalent to ENGL-102, ENGL-105, 30-102, ENG-103.

HSC-173 Nurse Aide Theory (3 sh.h)
Prerequisite: Entrance Requirements: (1) Must be 16 years or older. (2) Strength and endurance to meet the Iowa Core Performance Standards for Health Care Career Programs, which include skills such as lifting and moving residents. (3) High school diploma or HSED (Note-if you are currently in high school, you must submit a letter of acknowledgment from your high school counselor). (4) Health History Self-Assessment. (5) Current immunization records are required prior to beginning clinical. Immunization requirements include a current TB test, Hepatitis B vaccine, or the signing of a hepatitis B vaccine waiver. (6) A criminal and adult abuse background check must be initiated prior to the start of the class. (7) A clear criminal and adult abuse check will be required prior to enter clinical; the cost is included in the tuition. Corequisite: HSC-174 Nurse Aide Clinical.The Nurse Aide Course has been revised to meet the training requirements of The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) for aides working in nursing facilities (NF) and skilled nursing facilities (SNF). This course is regulated by the Department of Inspections and Appeals, and therefore students must successfully complete a minimum of 35 hours lecture and 20 hours lab. Emphasis in the course is on the students achieving a basic level of knowledge and demonstrating skills to provide safe, effective resident care.

HSC-174 Nurse Aide Clinical (1 s.h.)
Corequisite: HSC-173 Nurse Aide Theory. Entrance Requirements: (1) Must be 16 years or older. (2) Strength and endurance to meet the Iowa Core Performance Standards for Health Care Career Programs, which include skills such as lifting and moving residents. (3) High school diploma or HSED (Note-if you are currently in high school, you must submit a letter of acknowledgment from your high school counselor). (4) Health History Self-Assessment. (5) Current immunization records are required prior to beginning clinical. Immunization requirements include a current TB test, Hepatitis B vaccine, or the signing of a hepatitis B vaccine waiver. (6) A criminal and adult abuse background check must be initiated prior to the start of the class. (7) A clear criminal and adult abuse check will be required prior to enter clinical; the cost is included in the tuition. (8) Successful completion of HSC-173 Nurse Aide Theory. The nurse aide course has been revised to meet the training requirements of The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) for aides working in nursing facilities (NF) and skilled nursing facilities (SNF). Emphasis in the course is on students achieving a basic level of knowledge and demonstrating skills to provide safe, effective resident care. The clinical experience includes 30 hours in a nursing facility. The clinical setting shall be a nursing facility and the supervisor shall be the course teacher or their official designee. During the experience the students will be assigned to provide care to one or more residents. Clinical evaluations will be completed and reviewed with the student at the completion of the experience. (0-0-45-0) Equivalent to 89-165, CNAS-102.

MAT-121 College Algebra (4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT-102, Intermediate Algebra with a C or better, OR Math ACT score of at least 21, or Compass Algebra score of 76 or better. This course is intended for students majoring in business, social science, biological sciences, liberal arts, and those mathematics students with insufficient background to begin the study of calculus. The course is a study of various classes of functions, their graphs, and applications. These include linear, polynomial, rational, root, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions. Also included are systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, sequences and series, and the Binomial Theorem. (60-0) Equivalent to MATH-121.

MAT-156 Introduction to Statistics
Prerequisite: MAT-092 Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of C or higher; or a COMPASS Algebra score of at least 76; or an ACT Math score of at least 21. This course is intended to introduce students to basic statistical concepts. It covers descriptive and inferential statistical methods, probability, hypothesis testing on the mean and proportion, and linear regression. Students are also introduced to technology as it applies to introductory statistical methods. A graphing calculator is required.

MAT-210 Calculus I (4 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT-128 Precalculus with a grade of C or higher; or MAT-121 College Algebra and MAT-134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry with grades of C or higher; or an ALEKS score of at least 70. Topics include analysis of functions, limits, derivatives and integrals of algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions, and applications of differentiation.(60-0-0-0)Equivalent to 40-251, MATH-251

MAT-801 Applied Math A (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite:  COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of at least 49; or ACT math score of at least 16; or MAT-063, Pre-Algebra, with a grade of C or higher. This course covers essential topics in algebra, including ratio and proportion, as well as unit conversions, and order of operations. (15-0-0-0)

MAT-802 Applied Math B (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of at least 49; or ACT math score of at least 16; or MAT-063, Pre-Algebra, with a grade of C or higher. This course covers essential topics in algebra, including solving equations and word problems, and basic statistics. (15-0-0-0)

MAT-803 Applied Math C (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT-801 Applied Math A with a grade of C or higher and MAT-802 Applied Math B with a grade of C or higher, or by permission of the instructor. This course covers essential topics in algebra, including solving equations and word problems, and basic statistics. (15-0-0-0)

MAT-804 Applied Math D (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT-801 Applied Math A with a grade of C or higher and MAT-802 Applied Math B with a grade of C or higher, or by permission of the instructor. This course covers essential topics in trigonometry. (15-0-0-0)

WEL-335 Ag & Industry Welding (2 s.h.)
This is a basic arc/oxy-fuel welding and cutting course. The students will perform introductory skills in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding, oxy-acetylene welding, and oxy-fuel cutting. The student learns safety procedures relating to welding subjects and general shop safety. (15-30-0-0)