CS007 Computer Assisted Materials Development I (Summer) 1 CR
This course is offered in conjunction with the Nishnaabemwin Language & Instructors Institute. It is designed to give students a basic knowledge of computer equipment and accessory use in developing Ojibwe Language instructional materials and resources.
Prerequisite: None.

CS008 Computer Assisted Materials Development II (Summer) 1 CR
This course is offered in conjunction with the Nishnaabemwin Language & Instructors Institute. Students will continue working on individual computer-related projects developing Ojibwe Language instructional resources and materials.
Prerequisite: CS007.

CS112 Introduction to Computers (Fall/Winter) 4 CR
This course is designed to provide beginning students functional knowledge of computer use. An overview of computer hardware, usage of the internet,. terminology, basic local area network concepts and practical usage are covered. Software topics such as word processing, electronic spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and email are included. Students are prepared for using computers in their coursework. prerequisite: Basic Keyboarding skills or successful completion of AE119.

CS120 Computers for Construction Technology (Fall/Winter) 4 CR
This course is designed to provide students functional knowledge of computer use and concepts. An overview of computer hardware and practical usage are covered. Software topics such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Vision are covered. Students will be prepared to successfully locate materials on the Internet.
Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills or successful completion of AE119.

CS121 Principles of Microsoft Office (Fall) 4 CR
This course covers the basic skills level for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases with emphasis on real-world situations.
Co-requisite: CS112.

CS125 Desktop Information Management (Winter) 1 CR
This course covers organizing schedules (maintaining multiple appointments, tracking meetings, tasks, projects, etc.,) keeping track of contracts, and communicating with others. Prerequisite: CS112.

CS128 Word Processing (Winter) 4 CR
This course covers all Microsoft Specialist-level and Expert-level standards. A broad range of topics are covered such as: page and paragraph formatting, tabs, tables and columns, advanced editing, styles, templates, wizards, mail merge, graphics, charts, fields, forms, and macros.
Prerequisite: CS121.

CS203 Integrated Office (Winter) 3 CR
This capstone class is designed as a culminating activity at the end of the associate degree program. Students will prepare documents and complete tasks similar to those required in a technologically advanced office. To be taken last semester of studies.

CS204 Web Page Design (Fall) 3 CR
With successful completion of this course students will be able to design web pages. Hypertext Markup language (HTML) basics are covered, followed by using a web-page design program such as Dreamweaver MX2004. Prerequisite: CS112

CS215 Desktop Publishing (Fall) 4CR
This course is designed to take the student from simple through more complex publishing procedures covering merging graphics and text to produce newsletters, catalogs and newspapers using desktop computer software. Prerequisite: CS121 and CS112 and EN111.

CS216 Spreadsheet Design and Management (Fall) 4 CR
In this course, students will cover the basic concepts and design and move into the advanced spreadsheet applications in business including writing and working with formulas, creating templates, finding and organizing information by filtering, sorting and subtotaling, working with multiple worksheets, creating charts, working with data tables and scenario management, and importing data into spreadsheet software.
Prerequisite: CS121 and MA101 or MA111.

CS217 Presentation Graphics (Fall) 3 CR
This course will focus on the elements of design for slide layouts for presentations. Working with graphics, text, and charts to create slide shows and presentations will be included. Prerequisite: CS145.

CS222 Advanced Operating Systems (Winter) 4 CR
This course trains students in the installation, configuration and administration of server operating systems. This course focuses on installing a Windows Domain controller using Active Directory in the Windows 2000 Server environment. Prerequisite: CS112.

CS223 Visual Basic Programming (Winter) 4 CR
This course introduces Visual Basic programming to students. Programming concepts include using variables, subroutines, functions, object properties, coding loop structures and object-orientated programming concepts. Prerequisite: CS112.

CS226 Computer Hardware Systems (Fall) 4 CR
This course introduces students to PC hardware and configuration, as well as basic troubleshooting techniques. Students will receive a basic understanding of how computers work, how software and hardware work together, system boards, peripherals, I/O devices and power supplies. Prerequisite: CS112.

CS227 Data Communication Systems - Advanced Networking (Fall) 4 CR
This course covers the basics of networking, network operation systems, network administration and future networking technologies. Successful students will be able to describe, design and build a functional network as well as understand the administration of the network, network operating systems and network applications. In addition, they will become knowledgeable in wireless LAN's and potential future technologies. Prerequisite: CS112.

CS228 Advanced Computer Hardware (Winter) 4 CR
This course is designed to prepare students to pass the Industry Standard A+ certification test, one of the most sought-after certifications in the computer industry. Successful students will become proficient in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware on dedicated PC's and LAN's through a combination of lecture, demonstrations and hands-on-lab exercises. Prerequisite: CS112, CS226.

CS231 Unix Administration (Fall) 4 CR
This course covers the basics of Unix System Administration. Successful students will be able to differentiate between the main types of Unix. Students will also experience administrative tasks such as adding cron jobs, navigating file systems, starting and stopping systems processes, adding users, modifying user rights, and modifying file permissions. Students will be given the opportunity to modify DNS records, add and remove system packages, compile a program, modify an Apache web server configuration, and modify e-mail server configurations for Send mail and Email. Prerequisite: CS112, CS226


CS248 Database Design (Winter) 4 CR
This course will develop skill in creating databases. Major topics include creating tables, fields, setting relationships between tables, creating reports and forms. This course covers database design, theory, and implementation. Using a relational database, students will gain experience-using SQL in developing a working relational system. Prerequisite: CS112.

CS271 Cooperative Education: Computer Systems Technology (Winter) 5 CR
This is a course designed to continue training in a student's field of study through work experience. Students are graded on the basis of documentation of learning acquired as reported by student and employer. The student will complete 15 hours weekly for a total of 225 contract hours. This training should be accomplished during the student's final semester.

CT111 Construction I (Fall) 5 CR
This course is offered in conjunction with Construction II, and will be held during the first seven and a half weeks of the semester. Construction I is designed to cover the general layout and structure used in constructing a wood frame dwelling. Students will learn proper safety procedures and requirements mandated by O.S.H.A. and MI.O.S.H.A. standards. There will be a special emphasis on the proper use, care, and maintenance of equipment. Students will become familiar with commonly used terminology in the building trades. The students will be introduced to the fundamentals of blueprint reading as it pertains to the building trades, learning to read, understand and interpret blueprints, floor plans, site plans, elevations and symbols required to build modern homes. Students will study the various types of material used in construction.
Prerequisites: None

CT112 Construction II (Fall) 5 CR
This course is a continuation of Construction I and will be offered during the second half of the first semester. Construction II will involve students in building activities such as laying out walls, framing walls, framing door/window openings, applying sheathing, etc. Students will become comfortable in checking for plumb, level and square. Students will learn the importance of roof structures and will use multiple water shedding materials. Students will investigate and use modern types of exterior finish products and insulating materials.
Co-requisite: CT111

CT113 Construction III (Winter) 5 CR
This course is offered in conjunction with Construction IV and will be held during the first half of the semester. The course involves the actual laying out of structures and the components involved. This process will continue until all partition wall sections of a wood frame house are complete. Students will be introduced to the dynamics of plumbing, using their basic knowledge to design and install a plumbing system. The plumbing section will cover water feed systems as well as the drain and septic systems. Students will install insulation and hang drywall. During the course students will learn proper ways to tape, mud and sand drywall.
Prerequisites: CT112 and MA108 with a C or better.

CT 114 Construction IV (Winter) 5 CR
This course is a continuation of Construction III, and will be offered during the second half of the second semester. Students will learn different options in finishing a house. Students will acquire practical hands on experience with carpeting, tiling, painting and trim work. Students will use their experience to construct
prefabricated walls for the next summer project house. Students will be introduced to the basic technicalities and theories of electrical work, learning the differences between parallel and series circuits. Actual house wiring will briefly be introduced. Students will design and install cabinets.
Prerequisite: CT113

CT122 Principles of Blueprinting (Winter) 3 CR
This course introduces the students to computer setup and operation with a major emphasis on architectural design. Computer aided design will be the central focus. Drafting design related to architectural drawing will be studied covering site planning, floor plans, elevation and material design and sizing. Students will learn symbols, systems, patterns and applications related to standard housing needs.
Prerequisites: CS120 or equivalent to CS112

CT 211 Construction V (Summer) 5 CR
During this course the students will prepare the building site for a three bedroom ranch style house to be constructed by students. This project will cover work in both theory and fieldwork in the principals of surveying and surveying techniques. Students will use transits and surveying equipment along with their blueprint reading skills to set up a site plan. After ground is broken, students will use batter boards, set forms and pour footings. Students will lay cinder block and set pressure treated top plates to finish the foundation. Assessment of masonry portion will be based on test, material design and surface finishing.
Prerequisite: CT114

CT 212 Construction VI (Summer) 5 CR
This course will be a continuation of CT211 the second half of the summer semester. During the course the students will install Lam beams, joists and tongue & groove plywood to build a sub-floor. Students will build exterior walls and set roof trusses if time permits.
Prerequisite: CT211

CT 214 Alternative Methods, Materials, and Resources (Summer) 1 CR
This course will be a continuation of CT211 the second half of the summer semester. During the course the students will install Lam beams, joists and tongue & groove plywood to build a sub-floor. Students will build exterior walls and set roof trusses if time permits.
Prerequisite: CT211

CT 221 Code Studies and Cost Analysis (2nd Fall) 4 CR
This course examines building codes, labor costs, and material costs daily work orders, and employer paperwork. Students will learn the preparation necessary to make a bid from blueprints. For a special project the students will be required to prepare a bill of materials as well as estimate labor costs. Various forms of analysis, such as equations for estimating material, labor units, and job overhead will be covered.
Prerequisites: None

CT226 Residential Home Electrical (Fall) 2 CR
This is an in-depth coverage of house wiring, design, electrical codes, electrical load calculations and basic electrical theory. Students will work in a hands-on environment running wire, hooking up switches and outlets, and testing circuitry. Three-way switches, rheostats, and 220 volt lines will also be installed with instructor assistance.
Prerequisites: CT114 and MA108

CT227 Methods of Heating and Cooling (Fall) 2 CR
This is an introductory course providing an opportunity to investigate common methods used in heating and cooling a home. Students will help design a home heating and cooling system, including ductwork, pipe fittings, and estimating the furnace type needed for each home. Air conditioning, heat load calculations and alternative heat/cooling methods will also be studied.
Prerequisites: CT114

CT228 Residential Plumbing Techniques (Fall) 2 CR
This course is designed as a hands-on learning experience that will teach students the basics behind plumbing a house. Students will study pumps, feed lines, vent systems, appliance hook ups, waste lines, sewer systems and plumbing loads. Students will learn the minimum pressure allowances, slope regulations, and critical distances. Students will learn common installation techniques using both copper and plastics.
Prerequisites: CT113

CT231 Residential Utilities (Fall) 6 CR
This course offers an in depth study of residential electric, heating, and plumbing. During the electrical portion of the course students will cover house wiring, design, electrical codes, electric load calculations and basic electrical theory. In the heating and cooling segment the focus will be targeted on heat load calculations, cooling systems, heating methods, ductwork installation, and pipefitting. In the plumbing section, students will study pumps, feed lines, vent systems, appliance hook ups, waste lines, sewer systems and plumbing loads.

CT233 Principle of Workforce Leadership (Fall) 5 CR
This course is designed to promote productive relations in the workforce. Students in their second year will be assigned to model foreman positions. They will work with the first year students as crew leaders. In the theoretical portion of the class students will learn the different relations that they have to keep. Upon completion of this course students will be required to present a personal resume.
Prerequisites: CT271

CT271 Cooperative Education (Summer) 5 CR
This advance practicum is designed for a hands-on application of classroom lessons in construction applications of various sizes and complexity. Effort will be made to have the student spend time with a residential home contractor on site to learn more of the business aspect of building and perhaps form a base for future employment.
Prerequisites: CT212

DE106 Interior Design 3 CR (Winter)
This course is designed to educate students in the fundamentals of laying out and arranging the interior elements of the homes. Color selection, fabrics, cabinet styles, floor coverings and proper applications will be covered in a hands on” format. Students will design and implement all design factors, both interior and exterior of a student-built residential home.

EC107 Competencies and Best Practices in Children and Family Programs I (Online) 3 CR
This is the first of three courses that will prepare students for CDA (Child Development Associate) assessment. This course focuses on child growth and development from birth to age five, with emphasis on planning a safe, healthy and supportive learning environment for children, including strategies in positive guidance. Hands on experience will supplement reading and study and students will learn how to find and use many resources. Classroom practicum is also incorporated. Students will explore ways to support positive social development in children, strategies for positive guidance and management, and ways to establish and maintain a safe, healthy, appropriate learning environment for children.
Prerequisites: None

EC108 Competencies and Best Practices in Children and Family Programs II (Online) 3 CR
This is the second of three courses that will prepare students for the CDA (Child Development Associate) assessment. This course will give students resource materials, a basic foundation of knowledge, and hands-on experience in ways to nurture cognitive, motor, language and creative process skills in children. The main objective is to teach students ways to advance physical and intellectual development in young children. Principles of children's growth and development will be integrated throughout the course, as will experiences in observing and recording children's behavior and progress in the areas of creative process, motor development, language and cognitive development. Long range and daily planning will also be explored. As in the other two courses, students will be observed working with children, will continue work on their professional resource files, and will fulfill other course requirements.
Prerequisite: EC107 with a C or better.

EC109 Competencies and Best Practices in Children and Family Programs III (Online) 3 CR
This is the third of three courses that will prepare students for the CDA (Child Development Associate) assessment. This course addresses the important areas of program management, parent partnerships, and professionalism. Objectives are to establish positive and productive relationships with families, ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs, and to maintain a commitment to professionalism. The students will explore resources, study, and do hands-on activities to demonstrate skills in observation, record keeping, reporting, long range and daily lesson planning, individualized teaching, parent involvement and conferencing, and child and family advocacy. Workforce issues, ethical practices, and professional resources/associations will be discussed. During this course, parent questionnaires will be distributed and collected and the advisor/mentor will make a final, written observation of the student. The written Professional Resource File, with autobiography, copies of 6 competency papers, table of contents, resources, and short bibliography (optional) will be due for final review by the end of the course.
Prerequisite: EC108

EC111 Parents as Partners (online) 3 CR
Parents as Partners teaches students to work with parents in decision making and how to involve parents in the overall Head Start Program or other Early Childhood Education Program. Prerequisite: EC105 Performance Standards.

EC205 Budgeting and Fiscal Management in Early Childhood Education (Online) 3 CR
This course introduces students to the regulations governing budgeting and fiscal management in Head Start and federally funded day care programs. Practice is given in both budgeting and fiscal management processes and a thorough review of federal contracting is provided.

EC206 Foundations of Family Services (Online) 3 CR
This course will cover basic knowledge and skills necessary for workers to practice in a variety of fields. It will include a history of the Human Service field in the United States and provide workers with a basic awareness of what they are doing and why in order to be more effective in working with people and to avoid burnout. Prerequisite: EN101 or EN111

EC207 Human Resources Management in Early Childhood Education Programs (Online) 4 CR
Human Resources Management introduces students to the regulations governing the management of human resources in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Topics include: interpersonal relations, procedures for rewarding and disciplining Head Start workers, the role of the Policy Council in human resources management, training programs from a Head Start perspective, developing a personnel manual for Head Start, designing job descriptions to meet program needs, hiring procedures for Head Start programs, Human Resources law and policies, child and sexual abuse policies, etc.
Prerequisite: EC205

EC208 Facilities, Materials and Equipment in Early Childhood Education (Online) 1 CR
This course introduces students to property management procedures and policies required by the Revised Performance Standards. Included is a thorough review of topics such as environmental health code (I.H.S.), licensing regulations and space requirements.
Prerequisite: EC205

EC212 Child Development (Online) 4 CR
In this course, students will be introduced to the unique qualities of the young child as distinguished from the older child. Beginning with developmental and learning theories, students will study all developmental areas of young children, to include affective, cognitive, physical and motor skills. Students will learn practical skills and procedures to increase their effectiveness with young children. This course incorporates and will provide students with accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date information on child development.
Prerequisite: EN101 or EN111

EC214 Strategic Planning and Proposal Writing (Online) 3 CR
This course is designed to teach students about strategic planning processes and how those processes integrate into the writing and design of superior program proposals. This is an introductory course that will introduce students to a number of planning tools and techniques. It also teaches the mechanics of successful proposal writing.
Prerequisite: EN101 or EN111

EC215 Evaluation and Continuous Improvement in Early Childhood Education (Online) 3 CR
This course is a companion course to Strategic Planning and Proposal Writing. In the new Head Start and federal model, grantees should develop a strategic plan, write a proposal based upon the elements of the strategic plan, and then collect data that relates to project goals and objectives as the project operates. At the end of any project period, an evaluation is completed which provides quantitative and qualitative data that is used to revise the strategic plan. The cycle of planning, proposal writing, continuous improvement, and evaluation then continues. This course introduces the basic concepts and methods of assessment, continuous improvement, and evaluation. Practice in basic statistical analysis and evaluation design is included. Prerequisites: EC214 and MA111.

EC216 Curriculum Development (Online) 3 CR
This course will focus on curriculum development for Early Childhood Education as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children birth - 5. Students will do reading from the textbooks - Early Education Curriculum, A Child's Connection to the World and Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Programs. This course will enhance the student's understanding of Early Childhood Curriculum and Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
Prerequisites: EN101 or EN111

EC217 Emergent Literacy (Online) 3 CR
This course will explore the current views of attitudes, experiences, and opportunities that promote the development of reading and writing in young children. Because literacy begins at birth, students will learn about infant-toddler, as well as pre-school, development and activities. The course will also examine the role of reading aloud to children.
Prerequisites: EN101 or EN111

EC218 Family Partnerships (Online) 4 CR
This course is designed to give students the essential partnership building skills that contribute to Head Start's overall effectiveness a supportive, family centered community program. Students will learn about critical roles they will play as an Early Childhood worker, both individually and as part of team interactions with families, as well as gain knowledge and skills necessary to promote and sustain supportive partnerships. Topics covered wail include: cultural awareness, development of individualized Family Partnership Agreements, identification and implementation of family centered goals, strengths and support, follow-up and tracking, comprehensive and confidential record keeping, as well as skills encompassing personalized attention, mutual respect, trust, acceptance and flexibility.
Prerequisites: EN101 or EN 111 and EC205

EC219 Inclusion of Specials Needs Pre-Schoolers in Early Childhood (online) 3CR This course will provide practical information about how to create and implement a high quality learning environment for children with special needs, within an Early Childhood program serving typically developing children. Prerequisites:EC212, ED111, SI117, and EN101

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HS101 History of World Civilization I (Fall, Even) 4 CR
This course is a survey of the history of World Civilization from its prehistoric roots through the Reformation Era. This study will investigate the origin and development of cultural trends from the civilizations of the Americas, Asia, India, and the Mediterranean through the era of European Feudalism; culminating in the emergence of modern Europe. This course will include a study of political history, philosophy, and literature. HS101 meets a social science or humanities requirement elective.
Co-requisite: CS112 and EN111.

HS102 History of World Civilization II (Winter, Odd) 4 CR
This course is a continuation of HS101 emphasizing political, economic, and cultural changes of the 18th century, the various forms of nationalism, international socialism, and their influences on the 19th and 20th century, and the search for international peace, with the increasing complexity of the emerging nations of the Third World. This course will include a study of political history, philosophy, and literature. HS102 meets a social science or humanities requirement or elective.
Prerequisite: CS112 and HS101,
Co-requisite: EN112.

HS105 American History I (Fall, Odd) 4 CR
This course begins with an overview of Native settlement patterns before the arrival of the Mayflower. It addresses the arrival of colonists to the eastern shore of North America, and their descendants who eventually waged the successful American War for Independence beginning in 1776. The formation of a new government, the acquisition of new territory, and the march toward fulfilling "manifest destiny" prior to the Civil War. This course comprises the themes addressed in this first, of two courses, detailing the persons, and events, which are the history of the United States.
Co-requisite: CS112 and EN111.

HS106 American History II (Winter, Even) 4 CR
An emerging nation convulsed by Civil War begins this course. Settlement of the west, Turner's "frontier thesis," the World Wars which thrust the United States into global leadership, the '50s calm before the '60s social storm, and the contemporary era conclude this sequential course overview of American History.
Prerequisite: CS112, HS105,
Co-requisite: EN112.

HS212 American Government I (Winter) 4 CR
This course is a study of the processes and functions of national government. It includes a study of Federalism, political parties, Constitutional principles, and the role of the citizen. It will also examine the ongoing relationship between the Federal government and the Indian tribes.
Prerequisite: CS112,
Co-requisite: EN112.

HU114 Art Appreciation (online)

Art Appreciation on the internet is a survey of art history beginning with Ancient Greek Art and continuing through the twentieth century.

Prerequisite: None

NA105 Ojibwe Language I (Fall/Winter) 3 CR
This is an introductory course to the Ojibwe Language. Students will have the opportunity to learn simple phrases, greetings, nouns, and structure (grammar) in Ojibwe. Students will also have the opportunity to learn culturally relevant Nishnaabek teachings. Emphasis will be on listening and recognition of the flow of the language. Prerequisite: None.

NA106 Ojibwe Language II (Winter) 3 CR
This course will expand upon Ojibwe I, still keeping the verb as the main focus and continuing work with the double vowel system. Students will learn to write sentences and simple dialogue on their own. This course will also include Ojibwe cultural activities.
Prerequisite: NA105 or permission of instructor.

NA109 Ojibwe III (Intermediate I) (On Demand) 3 CR
This course will emphasize conversational Ojibwe. Students will continue utilizing the nouns and verbs from Ojibwe II. More class time will be spent on oral exercises.
Prerequisite: NA106 or permission of instructor.

NA113 Native American Awareness (Fall/Winter) 1 CR
This course is designed to provide an increased awareness and understanding of the Nishnaabe people of the past and present. Students will participate in group discussions in a talking circle format, supplemented with video presentations, guest speakers and/or field trips. Prerequisite: None.

NA125 History and Organization of Michigan Indian Tribes (Fall/Winter) 4 CR
This course will examine the history of Michigan Indian tribes (present and past) and their chronological relationship with the Federal and State Governments. Overviews of tribal histories will include the Chippewa, Ottawa, Potawatomi, Menominee, Huron, Sac & Fox and Miami tribes. Prerequisite: EN111.

NA131 Nishnaabek Legends & Oral Traditions (Winter) 3 CR
This course presents oral teachings of the Nishnaabe people through the use of audio and video presentation and guest speaking elders, supplemented by written texts. Emphasis will be on season-specific legends, (i.e. wenebojo, nanabojo, nanabush) and various other teachings. This course is offered during winter semester only. Prerequisite: None.

NA132 People and the Land/Seasonal Life Ways (Fall) 3 CR
This course studies the relationship between the Nishnaabe people and nature, focusing on their seasons, their ceremonies and the seasonally ordered progression of work. Students will participate in season a-specific field trips, supplemented with guest speakers, input from elders, and video presentations. Prerequisite: None.

NA136 Nishnaabek Clothing, Adornment & Handcrafts (Winter) 3 CR
This course presents a hands-on approach to familiarizing the student with traditional Nishnaabek styles of clothing, adornment and other handcrafted items native to the Great Lakes region. Students will complete individual projects such as various types of beadwork, ribbon appliqué, leatherwork, basketry, quillwork, etc. There will be a required lab fee. Prerequisite: None.

NA154 Traditional Drumming and Singing I (Fall) 3 CR
This course is designed for the beginner and is taught from a Traditional Anishinaabek perspective. It will introduce basic drumming and singing etiquette and techniques, starting with the teachings of the drum and progressing through a variety of song styles commonly used at pow-wows and social gatherings. Prerequisite: None.

NA155 Traditional Drumming and Singing II (Winter) 3 CR
This course is a continuation of NA154 and expands upon different styles of song and dance with emphasis on pow-wow drumming and singing. Students will be introduced to other drums used by the Anishinaabek and will receive traditional teachings on their origin and use. Prerequisite: NA154 or permission of instructor.

NA205 Tribal Law (Winter) 3 CR
This course will explore such areas as the structure of tribal government, tribal sovereignty, treaties, civil and criminal court jurisdiction in Indian country, tribal resources, economic development, taxation and regulation, rights of individual Indians and various federal laws and court cases concerning and affecting tribes and their members. Prerequisite: NA125, EN111, or permission of instructor.

NA213 Contemporary Native American Issues (Winter) 3 CR
This course is an examination of current Native American achievements, issues, problems and events. Students are introduced to Native and non-Native newspapers, magazines, periodicals and publications which report on events affecting Native Americans on an international, national, regional and local level. Prerequisite: EN111 or permission of instructor.

NA214 Family Cultural and Traditional Practices (Online) 3 CR
In this course, students will examine their own lives as well as some of the history and culture of selected Native Americans. They will develop an appreciation, respect and skills to be able to work with diverse cultures, especially Native Americans. In addition, students will study the geography, lifestyle, and family traditions of selected Native American tribes.
Prerequisite: CS112, EN101 or EN111

NA219 Tribal Government and Economic Issues (Fall) 3 CR
This course is an examination of tribal government and current tribal economic development issues. Course topics include, but are not limited to structure and roles of reservation governments, gaming and other tribal business enterprises. Prerequisite: NA125, EN111, or permission of instructor.

Note: Contemporary Native American Literature is offered as EN225.

NI104 Nishnaabek Cultural Experience I (Summer) 3 CR
This course is designed to support the NLII Summer Program through cultural immersion and instructional activities. Students will participate in talking circles, ceremonial activities, field trips, native video presentations and receive traditional teachings from Nishnaabe elders and other speakers knowledgeable in the Nishnaabe culture. Prerequisite: None.

NI105 Nishnaabek Cultural Experience I/Speaking (Summer) 3 CR
This is a participative course in which students receive traditional teachings of the Ojibwe Clan Systems, i.e. Doodem. There will be presentations and workshops by guest speakers and elders knowledgeable in the Anishinaabe customs and traditions. This course will be taught with the use of 80% Ojibwe language. This course satisfies requirements for NI104 when taken in conjunction with YRI/NLII Prerequisite: None.

NI106 Nishnaabek Cultural Orthography/Grammar-Basic (Summer) 3 CR
This course will introduce the student to the Nishnaabemwin language, with emphasis on basic phonics, grammar, vocabulary and orthography. Exercises in pronunciation, aural comprehension, oral skills, elementary composition and translation will be utilized. This course will provide the student with cultural information as to the "root" of the words, thereby enhancing the students knowledge and understanding of Nishnaabek culture and concepts. Prerequisite: None.

NI107 Nishnaabek Cultural Orthography/Speaking (Summer) 3 CR
In this course students will be introduced to the basic grammar and structure, which will help with the pronunciation and comprehension of the Ojibwe language, needed for courses NI105 and NI118. The course will be taught by 80% immersion in the Ojibwe language. This course satisfies requirements for NI106 when taken in conjunction with YRI/NLII. Prerequisite: None.

NI108 Ojibwe Language Immersion-Basic (Summer) 6 CR
The students will be introduced to the Niishnaabemwin language as opposed to the vocabulary since language is all the words you use when you speak. Vocabulary is all the words students memorize instead of speaking. Students will become familiar with the sound and flow of the language, and the development of the conversational patterns.

NI111 Dagwaagi/Biboon/Minookami—Fall/Winter/Spring
Weekend Immersion - Basic 3 CR
This course of three weekend Immersion Sessions will reinforce what the students have learned in order to maintain previously learned language. The students will also be introduced to the general principals of second language teaching stressing development of listening comprehension, and speaking skills. The practicum component of this course includes work/assignments to be done in-between the workshop sessions.

NI118 Ojibwe Language Immersion/Speaking (Summer) 3 CR
This is an introductory course in basic eastern Ojibwe language speaking (Anishinaabemdaa Eta). It will include dialog to express: Doodem/Ojibwe Clan System, weather conditions, sacred words used in ceremonies, and everyday phrases used at home or office. This course will be taught with use of 80% of Ojibwe language. This course satisfies requirements for NI108 when taken in conjunction with YRI/NLII. Prerequisite: None.

NI204 Nishnaabek Cultural Involvement & Research - Intermediate (Summer) 3 CR
This course involves the continued participation of students in cultural activities such as ceremonies, field trips, and visits to communities, which have an abundance of Nishnaabemwin speakers. Language learned in the other courses will be applied through various assignments and activities. Prerequisite: Completion of NLII Basic Year I or permission of instructor.

NI206 Nishnaabek Cultural Orthography/Grammar - Intermediate (Summer) 3 CR
This is a continuation of NI104 NIshnaabek Cultural Experience I and will involve further study of the language with more emphasis on sentence structure and patterns. It will include written exercises and is intended to promote oral fluency of everyday conversation. The student will continue to learn the "root" origin of words which will provide a deeper understanding of Nishnaabek Culture and perspectives. Prerequisite: Completion of NLII Basic Year I or permission of instructor.

NI208 Ojibwe Language Immersion - Intermediate (Summer) 3 CR
Students will continue to learn through various activities such as memory games, Medicine Wheel Teachings, and readings from Nishnaabe authors. Language will be reinforced through the integrated approach with other courses within the program. Opportunities for review and expansion of grammar and vocabulary will be given to ensure continuous learning of the language. .Prerequisite: Completion of NLII Basic Year I or permission of instructor.

NI209 Nishnaabe Language Teaching Methods (Summer) 3 CR
This course is an introduction to the general principles of teaching Nishnaabemwin, stressing development of listening comprehension and speaking skills. In lesson planning, focus will be on structural and communicative approaches. Prerequisite: Completion of NLII Basic Year I or permission of instructor.

NI211 Dagwaagi/Biboon/Minookami—Fall/Winter/Spring 3 CR
Weekend Immersion - Intermediate
This is a continuation of the topics of NI111 Dagwaagi/Biboon/Minookami- Fall/Winter/Spring Weekend Immersion-Basic with further emphasis on the development of units and activities using the materials produced in the previous NI111 Immersion Weekends. The practicum will encourage the students to develop their skills in originality and imagination yet keeping within the bounds of second language teaching criteria. Incorporation of learned concepts will also be encouraged. The idea is to make learning fun and exciting. A supervised practicum will provide the opportunity for teaching a class at the Basic or Introductory level to peer students during this course. Students will prepare three (3) 30-minute lessons for presentation during each weekend session. Prerequisite: NI111.

NI212 Dagwaagi/Biboon/Minookami—Fall/Winter/Spring 3 CR
Weekend Immersion—Advanced
Students will attend three (3) scheduled seasonal weekend Immersion sessions and participate in a special class project(s) to design and develop various types of Ojibwe language teaching resource materials. Students will utilize intensive written Nishnaabenmwin language and orthography skills. NIshnaabek teaching methods and principles learned from the NLII courses will also be utilized. Prerequisite: NLII Year II Intermediate or permission of instructor.

NI224 Nishnaabek Cultural Orthography/Grammar - Advanced (Summer) 3 CR
This course is the advanced study of the structure of the Nishnaabemwin language. Reading comprehension exercises will be utilized as well as other activities incorporating the four communicative styles of language acquisition previously learned. Further in-depth study of the language will focus on advanced grammar structure as well as research on the "true meaning" of various words and phrases. Prerequisite: NI206 NIshnaabek Cultural Orthography/Grammer-Intermediate.

NI228 Ojibwe Language Immersion/Special Projects - Advanced 6 CR
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a "total immersion experience" via an exchange visit to members of a community where there is yet a fullness of the language. Language learning will take forms of participating and communicating in the daily activities of the family or sponsor. Daily journals written in the language will be kept and used as a reporting tool upon return. These will also be used for certain aspects of the Advanced Nishnaabemwin Language & Orthography course. Intensive emphasis will be on oral skills, however, written exercises and readings will be utilized as well as other activities. Prerequisite: NI208 Ojibwe Language Immersion-intermediate.

NI229 Teaching Methods and Curriculum Development - Advanced 3 CR
Consolidation and extension of previously learned material in Parts 1 & 2 will be the focus in this course. Students will have the opportunity to develop curriculum using the course spiral process outlined at the onset of the NLII Program. Incorporation and utilization of culturally relevant materials and activities will be encouraged.

NI231 Nishnaabe Child Development and the Classroom 3 CR
Incorporating what has been learned in the Medicine Wheel Teachings, students will examine the four aspects (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual) of children and youth. Language teacher interaction, development of student rapport, and classroom management will be emphasized. The Seven Grandfather teachings will be a model used in the development of culturally relevant material.

NP244 Immersion Education 4 CR
This course is delivered both in Nishnaabemwin and English and presents within the broader context of Native language revitalization the theory and application of teaching subject matter courses using Nishnaabemwin as the medium of instruction. Language acquisition can occur through the teaching of any subject which does not focus on the form of the language being used to teach. Students and first-speakers interested in passing on the language will benefit from the practical applications presented. Relevant topics will be addressed from the fields of bilingualism and second language acquisition.
Prerequisite: NP145

NP274-A Native Language Revitalization: Case Studies and Lessons 4 CR
This course is delivered in both Nishnaabemwin and English and critically examines the experiences of the following Native language revitalization efforts: Native Hawaii, Maori, Blackfoot, Hualapai, Waskaganish Cree, Cayuga and Mohawk, M'Chigeeng, and Waadookodaading. The successes and challenges of each community will be discussed as they relate to the revitalization of Nishnaabemwin. Relevant topics will be addressed from the field of sociolinguistics.
Prerequisite: NP145 and NP244

NP275-A Methodology: Immersion in Context 4 CR
Delivered in both Nishnaabemwin and English, this course assists the student in the process of clarifying their own beliefs about classroom-based language acquisition and immersion instruction, both in terms of theoretical issues and practical implications for classroom instruction. Within the context of Nishnaabe language revitalization, this course builds on the material covered in Introduction to Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Practice to help the student construct a principled framework for evaluating and developing a methodological approach to immersion instruction.
Prerequisite: NP274-A

NP276-A Advanced Methodology 4 CR
Delivered in both Nishnaabemwin and English, this course is a continuation of Methodology: Immersion in Context, and is designed to promote greater understanding of several areas of immersion instruction methodology including second language acquisition, language curriculum issues, and professional development.
Prerequisite: NP275-A

NP277-A Syllabus Design and Materials Development 4 CR
This course, delivered in both Nishnaabemwin and English, examines the principles of syllabus design for Nishnaabemwin immersion courses, and presents an introduction to the development of instruction materials. The emphasis of the course is practical. However, within the context of Nishnaabe language revitalization, theoretical aspects will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: NP276-A

NP278-A Language Testing and Assessment 4 CR
This course, delivered in both Nishnaabemwin and English, presents the basic principles of language testing procedures used in the immersion classroom. By analyzing actual tests and working with actual data, students are informed of the role of assessment in immersion instruction.
Prerequisite: NP277-A

NP279-A Immersion Instruction Practicum 4 CR
This course offers the student practical application of the Methodology: Immersion in Context, and Advanced Methodology courses: observation of immersion classes, immersion instruction practice, self-evaluation, lesson and materials preparation, and self-evaluation.
This capstone course is open only to those students who have completed all other requirements for the Certificate in Nishnaabemwin Immersion Instruction.

NP280-A Immersion Instruction Practicum II 4 CR
This final course in the Certificate in Nishnaabemwin Immersion Instruction continues the development of skills begun in Immersion Instruction Practicum I. The participant creates and critiques lesson plans, does demonstration lessons and observes other participant-instructors. Following preparation, the participant instructors a series of immersion classes that they have organized.
Prerequisite: NP279-A

NP141 Basic Immersion I (Fall) 6 CR
(Formerly classified as NA141 Nishnaabemwin Pane-1: Basic (Fall)- 3 Credits and NA142 Nishnaabemwin Pane-2: Intermediate Basic (Fall) – 3 Credits)
This course, delivered entirely in Nishnaabemwin, is designed for both new and continuing Nishnaabemwin learners. Through a variety of techniques including story-telling, the instructor creates for the students a context in which the language is heard. For many students, this may be the first time they have heard the language used for an extended period. Students will have the opportunity to become familiar with the sound of Nishnaabemwin. It is expected that the student will begin to comprehend the broad context of the instructor's narrative without having to resort to grammatical study.
Prerequisite: None

NP142 Basic Immersion II (Winter) 6 CR
(Formerly classified as NA143 Nishnaabemwin Pane-3: Advanced Basic (Winter) – 3 Credits and NA144 Nishnaabemwin Pane-4: Intermediate (Winter) – 3 Credits)
This course is a continuation of NP141. It is delivered entirely in Nishnaabemwin and focuses on hearing, listening and comprehension. Through story-telling the instructor facilitates the student's ability to understand general meaning and significant events within a story. Through the continued development of immersion listening skills, the student's comprehension is further improved allowing the acquisition of a broadened core vocabulary and an enhanced ability to recognize meaning in natural speech.
Prerequisite: NP141 or Permission of Instructor.

NP143 Basic Immersion III (Fall) 6 CR
(Formerly NA241 Nishnaabemwin Pane-5: Advanced Intermediate (Fall) – 3 Credits and NA242 Nishnaabemwin Pane-6: Advanced (Fall) – 3 Credits)
This course, delivered entirely in Nishnaabemwin, is a continuation of NP141 and NP142. Using progressively higher levels of speech, sentence structure and vocabulary, the instructor continues to promote the development of the student's immersion listening skills and comprehension. The student will demonstrate an understanding of increasingly subtle nuances in each story, and will begin to respond appropriately, in either English or Nishnaabemwin, to questions from the instructor.
Prerequisite: NP141 and NP142

NP145 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Practice (Summer) 6 CR
(New Course – this is the first course of a series of courses to be developed for training fluent speakers and tribal/first nation language personnel on the fundamental theory and practices of creating and maintaining a successful immersion program)
This course delivered both in Nishnaabemwin and in English, is a general introduction to the ways that human beings develop an ability to speak a second language. The course introduces current research on this process of language acquisition. Particular emphasis will be placed on the immersion techniques that are being successfully utilized in the Bay Mill Community College Nishnaabemwin Pane Immersion Program. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

NP161 Introduction to Immersion I (Fall) 8 CR
(Formerly NA161 Immersion Weekend – 1: Understanding Nishnaabemwin (Fall) (On Demand) – 4 Credits and NA162 Immersion Weekend - 2: Personal Activities. (Fall) – 4 Credits)
This course team taught entirely in Nishnaabemwin will focus on introducing the learner to language immersion, familiarizing the learner to the techniques used by the instructors in an immersion environment and building the confidence of the learner to remain committed to the immersion approach to second language acquisition. The focus will initially focus on hearing the language used in a wide variety of contexts to develop an ability to recognize the sound, intonation and rhythm of the speech of fluent speakers. Hearing the language is a prerequisite to listening to the language for comprehension.
Prerequisite: None

NP162 Introduction to Immersion II (Winter) 8 CR
(Formerly NA163 Immersion Weekend – 3: Residence and Employment (Winter) – 3 Credits and NA164 Immersion Weekend - 4. (Winter) – 4 Credits)
This course, delivered entirely in Nishnaabemwin, will continue the immersion techniques introduced in NPIP161. Instructors will maintain an immersion environment, develop the student's immersion listening skills, and continue to strengthen the student's commitment to the immersion approach to second language acquisition. The focus will remain on maximizing the student's hearing the language used in a wide variety of contexts in order to develop an ability to recognize the sound, intonation and rhythm of the speech of fluent speakers. Hearing the language is a prerequisite to listening to the language for comprehension.
Prerequisite: NP161

NP163 Introduction to Immersion III (Summer) 8 CR
(Renamed Course Title)
This course, delivered entirely in Nishnaabemwin, will conclude the student’s introduction to language immersion education presented in NP161 and NP162. Instructors will maintain an immersion environment and continue building the confidence of the student to understand and remain committed to the immersion approach to second language acquisition. The focus will remain on maximizing the student's hearing the language used in a wide variety of contexts in order to develop an ability to recognize the sound, intonation and rhythm of the speech of fluent speakers. Instructors will monitor individual students’ progress and adjust the level of language used to meet each student's level of acquisition.
Prerequisite: NP161 and NP162

NP241 Intermediate Immersion I (Winter) 6 CR
(Formerly NA243-Nishnaabemwin Pane-7: Intermediate Advanced (Winter) – 3 Credits and NA244 Nishnaabemwin Pane-8: Comprehensive (Winter) – 3 Credits)
This course, delivered entirely in Nishnaabemwin, is designed to increase the listening comprehension of the student beyond the basic level. The student will become more confident in their ability to comprehend the
speech of a fluent speaker. The student will continue the development of their ability to respond to and interact with the instructor.
Prerequisite: NP141, NP142 and NP143

NP242-A Intermediate Immersion II (Fall) 6 CR
(New Course)
This course, delivered entirely in Nishnaabemwin, is a continuation of NP241. It is designed to further develop the student's listening comprehension. The student will be able to understand in greater detail the emotive and descriptive nuances in the speech of a first-speaker, as well as be able to broadly describe in English the subject matter presented by the instructor. The student will exhibit a greater facility to respond appropriately in either Nishnaabemwin or in English to the instructor.
Prerequisite: NP241 Intermediate Immersion I.

NP243-A Intermediate Immersion III (Winter) 6 CR
(New Course)
This course, taught entirely in Nishnaabemwin, is a continuation of NP242. The course continues to increase the comprehension level of the student. The student will develop an increased ability to understand the finer points of what is being communicated, and an emergent ability to translate from Nishnaabemwin to English will show itself in the student.
Prerequisite: NP242 Intermediate Immersion II

NP244 Immersion Education (Summer) 4 CR
(New Course)
Within the broader context of Native Language Revitalization, this course presents the theory and application of teaching subject matter courses using Nishnaabemwin as the medium of instruction. Language acquisition can occur through the teaching of any subject which does not focus on the form of the language being used to teach. Students and first-speakers interested in passing on the language will benefit from the practical applications presented. Relevant topics will be addressed from the fields of bilingualism and second language acquisition.
Prerequisite: NP145 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Practice or Permission of the Instructor.

NP245-A Bemaadzid E-zhi-ntaawgid (Summer) 4 CR
(Formerly Nishnaabemwin Pane 148)
This immersion course is taught fully in the Nishnaabe language. Emphasizing Native teachings (Nishnaabe kinoo'maadwinan), the course introduces the student to the basic theories and concepts of human development. The student will come to understand and appreciate the human life cycle as expressed in the teachings of the Medicine Wheel and the Four Hills of Life. This is a psychology course, the content of which is human growth and development. The medium of instruction is Nishnaabemwin making this course the first of its kind.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of NP141 and NP142.

NP251-B Advanced Immersion I (Fall) 6 CR
(New Course)
This course, delivered entirely in Nishnaabemwin, will continue to increase the student's comprehension level and begin to facilitate the student's production of speech. The decision to speak in Nishnaabemwin is still the choice of the student. Lab hours are additional hours spent with fluent speaker(s).
Prerequisite: NP243 Intermediate Immersion III.

NP252-B Advanced Immersion II (Winter) 6 CR
(New Course)
This course, delivered entirely in Nishnaabemwin, culminates the four-year Nishnaabemwin Pane Immersion Program. Students will understand fully what the instructor is saying and will be able to translate accurately the general content of that speech. Students will be able to engage in dialogues with the instructor and answer appropriately questions posed by the instructor. Lab hours are additional hours spent with fluent speaker(s). Prerequisite: NP251-B Advanced Immersion I.

NP261 Listening Comprehension I (Fall) 8 CR
(Formerly NA261 Immersion Weekend – 5: Giving Directions and Instructions (Fall) – 4 Credits and NA262 Immersion Weekend – 6: Cultural Activities. (Fall) – 4 Credits
This course, delivered entirely in Nishnaabemwin, builds on the first year immersion experience. Instructors will create an immersion environment designed to increase the listening comprehension of the student beyond the introductory level while continuing building the confidence of the learner to understand and remain committed to the immersion approach to second language acquisition. The instructors will use a variety of techniques to maximize the student's hearing of the language. Hearing the language used in a wide variety of contexts will lead to an increased capacity to comprehend the speech of fluent speakers. Instructors will monitor individual students’ progress and adjust the level of language used to meet each student’s level of acquisition.
Prerequisite: NP161 and NP162.

NP262 Listening Comprehension II (Winter) 8 CR
(Formerly NA263 Immersion Weekend – 7: Nishnaabeg Values. (Winter) - 4 Credits and NA268 Immersion Weekend – 8: Shopping and Buying. (Winter) – 3 Credits).
This course, delivered entirely in Nishnaabemwin, is a continuation of NP261 Intermediate Immersion I. Prerequisite: NP Year One and NP261.

NP263 Listening Comprehension III (Summer) 8 CR
This course, delivered entirely in Nishnaabemwin, is a continuation of NP262 Intermediate Immersion II. Additional hours with the instructor(s) and/or fluent speakers outside of the weekend experience will be arranged by the student to generate additional hours of comprehensible input.
Prerequisite: NP Year One and NP261 and 262.

NP271-A Conversational Immersion I (Fall) 8 CR
This course, team taught in Nishnaabemwin, builds on the first two years of course offerings and weekend immersions. The student will exhibit a higher level of listening comprehension and demonstrate a greater facility to respond to and interact with the instructors in either Nishnaabemwin or in English. Additional hours with the instructor(s) and/or fluent speakers outside of the weekend immersions will be arranged by the student to generate additional hours of comprehensible input.
Prerequisite: NP Year One and Two.

NP272-A Conversational Immersion II (Winter) 8 CR
This course, team taught in Nishnaabemwin, is a continuation of NP271 Conversational Immersion I. The student will exhibit a higher level of listening comprehension and demonstrate a greater facility to respond to and interact with the instructors in either Nishnaabemwin or in English. Additional hours with the instructor(s) and/or fluent speakers outside of the weekend immersions will be arranged by the student to generate additional hours of comprehensible input.
Prerequisite: NP Year One and Two and NP271.

NP273-A Conversational Immersion III (Summer) 8 CR
This course, team taught in Nishnaabemwin, is a continuation of NP272 Conversational Immersion II. The student will exhibit a higher level of listening comprehension and demonstrate a greater facility to respond to and interact with the instructors in either Nishnaabemwin or in English. Additional hours with the instructor(s) and/or fluent speakers outside of the weekend immersions will be arranged by the student to generate additional hours of comprehensible input.
Prerequisite: NP Year One and Two and NP272.

NP281-B Comprehensive Immersion I (Fall) 8 CR
This course, team taught in Nishnaabemwin, culminates the Nishnaabemwin Pane Immersion Program and builds on the first three years course and weekend immersions. The students listening comprehension will be at an extremely high level. The production of speech will begin to emerge spontaneously and comfortably. Additional hours with the instructor(s) and/or fluent speakers outside of the weekend immersions will be arranged by the student to generate additional hours of comprehensible input.
Prerequisite: NP Year One, Two and Three.

NP282-B Comprehensive Immersion II (Winter) 8 CR
This course, team taught entirely in Nishnaabemwin, is a continuation of NP281-B Comprehensive Immersion I. Students will understand fully what the instructor(s) is saying and will be able to translate accurately the general content of that speech. Students will be able to engage in dialogues with the instructor and answer appropriately questions posed by the instructor(s). Additional hours with the instructor(s) and/or fluent speakers outside of the weekend immersions will be arranged by the student to generate additional hours of comprehensible input.
Prerequisite: NP Year One, Two and Three.

NS101 Environmental Science (Lab required) (Fall) 4 CR
This course explores the varied aspects of mankind’s relationship to the environment. This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn about the environment. Concepts of Traditional Native American methods, ecology and modern science will be explored as ways to solve problems dealing with the environment. It will also deal with some identification and ecology of the local plant and animal communities along with the traditional uses of these communities by the Anishnaabek. It is designed to fulfill the Natural Science requirement.
Co-requisite: EN111.

NS103 Introduction to Natural Resource Management (Lab required) (Winter) 4 CR
This course deals with classification and description of renewable and non-renewable resources with emphasis on their ecological value to ecosystems. It is an introduction to and discussion of major resource problems. It is designed to fulfill the Natural Science requirement.
Prerequisite: EN111, NS101 with a C or better.

NS107 Introduction Earth Science (Winter) 4 CR
This course is designed to give students a thorough exposure to basic concepts and processes related to the Geosphere, the Hydrosphere, the atmosphere and Universe. Understanding the major thesis of Earth Science and the application of the knowledge to interpret and analyze natural phenomena will be a major goal of this course.
Prerequisite: EN111.

NS112 Concepts of Physics (lab required) (On Demand) 4 CR
This course is designed to give students a thorough exposure to basic physical concepts. The course will provide a basic training in fundamental physical phenomena and their applications. An introduction of the principals involving mechanics, electromagnetism, waves, optics and thermodynamics will be presented in lecture, demonstration and hands-on activities. It is designed to fulfill the Natural Science requirement.
Prerequisite: MA102 with a C or better or permission of instructor.

OE112 Medical Coding and Billing I (Fall) 3 CR
This course introduces the student to the coding of medical diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9 and CPT coding manuals. It includes basic insurance concepts, terminology and practices used by health insurance carriers.
Prerequisite: None.

OE113 Medical Coding and Billing II (Winter, Even) 3 CR
This course continues the study of billing and coding. It introduces the student to an actual office setting in using the ICD-9 and CPT coding on the HCFA 1500 forms. Many hands-on classroom activit