JCC Online Courses

Prerequisite: ACC 101, Accounting Principles 1.

Prerequisite: ACC 101, Accounting Principles 1.

This course is a survey of the major fields, theories and methods of anthropology. Human physical evolution, the archeological record of cultures, linguistics, methods of subsistence and social institutions in comparative perspectives are among the topics to be studied. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

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This course is a survey of Western art from about 1300 to 1800, concentrating on painting, sculpture, architecture, and related arts. Images and concepts from other cultures may be introduced for comparison. Works of art will be discussed in relationship to their historical context; there also will be analysis of artistic developments and techniques as they affect style. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

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This introductory course investigates biological and ecological processes and principles. Topics include energy flow, community and population dynamics, air and water quality issues, and the human impact on natural resources. This course incorporates discussion and analysis of current environmental issues on local, regional, and global scales. BIO 105 is not open to students who have completed BIO 112, 132, or 201. Not recommended for students enrolled in REA 099, MTH 090, MTH 095, MTH 096, or MTH 097. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisites: ENG 100 or equivalent

This course is a study of modern marketing philosophy; current and historical marketing theory and product management; the structure of distribution and pricing; the use of promotion through personal selling, advertising and sales promotion; and the evaluation of the marketing effort through emphasis on the customer's needs. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

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This course will provide an overview of electronic commerce as the integration of all aspects of business operations, including marketing, customers, suppliers, distributors and inventory. This course also includes legal and security considerations, credit card and other debit transactions, and current issues in electronic commerce. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

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This course is designed as an introduction to the use of computers and spreadsheet applications in business. No prior knowledge of computers or spreadsheets is assumed. Microsoft Excel and access to Microsoft Word are required for this course. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

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Prerequisites: BUS 112, Introduction to Business

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This course offers a study of how organizations utilize human capital to achieve objectives. Emphasis is placed on the primary functions of human resource management, including strategic management, workforce planning and development, human resource development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and health, safety and security. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisites: None

This is an introductory course in chemistry including topics in atomic structure, bonding, chemical formulas, chemical equations, matter, measurement, periodicity, states of matter, mole calculations, stoichiometry, acid-base chemistry, buffer systems, electrochemistry, kinetics, equilibrium and solution chemistry. Laboratory experiments are chosen to be meaningful and practical so as to develop a great understanding of lecture topics. 4 cr. 3 Lec. 3 Lab.

Prerequisite: MTH 125 or its equivalent and ENG 100 or its equivalent. CHE 107 is recommended for students with no previous chemistry background.

This course is a continuation of CHE 107. The lecture course is designed to allow the student to familiarize himself/herself with the practical applications of chemistry and its relationship to everyday life. Basic concepts are developed in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Classes of compounds covered including aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, ethers, amines, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, amino acids and proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Laboratory experiments are chosen to be meaningful and practical so as to develop a greater understanding of lecture topics. 4 cr. 3 Lec. 3 Lab.

Prerequisite: CHE 107 or permission from the instructor.

This is an introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the history of the World Wide Web; its use as a means of information sharing; Web site design;basic Web coding;aesthetics and functionality of Web pages. Basic computer experience is required (i.e. operating systems usage, fundamental word processor usage, etc.)

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Prerequisites: CRJ 102 or CRJ 110

A course designed to provide a working familiarity with major community correctional systems. The presentence investigation and report, sentencing, probation and parole supervision will be studied, as well as related areas such as youthful offenders, deferred prosecution, pretrial release, and others. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

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This is a course designed to allow in-depth study of selected topics of current concern in the study of criminal justice. Topics are selected from current issues and problems confronting the criminal justice system. The divergence of viewpoints are explored for each topic. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisites: None

This course studies the principles, methods, techniques and procedures of criminal investigation. This course focuses on aspects of serious crime investigations, fingerprints, surveillance, computer crime, ritualistic crime, and crimes against property. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisites: CRJ 102 or 110

This course is an introduction to early and primary education. It provides an overview of the Early Childhood Profession and related careers. Developmentally effective approaches are explored through a variety of educational settings. Topics include child development, learning theories, educational philosophy, parent involvement and diversity. Field observations are part of the course requirements. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

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Prerequisite: Equivalent of MTH 125, MTH 155, or higher.

Prerequisite: Equivalent of MTH 125, 155, or higher.

English 100 is an introduction to academic writing, research, and MLA documentation. The course is designed to strengthen student skills in college-level writing and research, develop documentation skills in MLA style, and prepare students for English 101: Research and Composition. In English 100, students complete diverse, predominantly non-fiction reading and writing assignments designed to improve their ability to develop 5 thesis-driven essays directed to an academic audience. Outside sources must be incorporated and documented in a majority of the formal essays. 3 cr. 3 Lec

Prerequisite: Placed (by CPT or waiver) in ENG 100 or passed ENG 099

The course is intended for students who demonstrate skill in the process of developing essays. ENG 101 students will employ strategies and techniques for successful academic essay and research writing. Students will use a variety of research methods and document sources using MLA style. Students complete diverse, predominantly non-fiction reading and writing assignments designed to enhance their ability to write 4-5 complex essays for varied purposes, directed to academic audiences. Writing a research paper that defends an arguable assertion is required for students to complete the course. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisite: Placed into ENG 101 by CPT or by Department Chair or passed English 100

Prerequisite: ENG 101

This course focuses on the short story as a specialized literary form. Students will enhance their abilities to understand the nature of fiction, with special emphasis on elements of the short story, such as plot, setting character, symbolism, narration, style, and tone. Students will analyze themes which deal with the human condition both globally and locally, as well as analyze individual and collective cultural perspectives. Orally and in writing, students will apply literary analysis to make informed judgments of texts.

Prerequisite: ENG 101

This course focuses on the novel as a specialized literary form. English 185 students will enhance their abilities to understand the nature of fiction with special emphasis on elements of the novel such as plot, setting, character, symbolism, narration, style, and tone. Students will analyze themes dealing with the human condition both globally and locally, as well as analyze individual and collective cultural perspectives. Orally, and in writing, students will apply literary analysis to make informed judgments of texts. 3cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisite: English 101.

Prerequisite: English 102

This humanities course is the first half of a 2-semester sequence that constitutes an introduction to French language and cultures. The four basic skills of comprehension, speaking, reading and writing will be taught, with an emphasis on spoken communication. This course is designed for students who have no background in French. It is not open to native speakers or to students with more than two years of high school French. Your computer will need to be equipped with a CD-ROM drive, a sound card and a microphone. This course requires the use of a free Internet application called Wimba. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisites: No previous French course or permission of instructor.

T his humanities course is the second half of a 2-semester sequence that constitutes an introduction to French language and cultures. At a more advanced level, the four basic skills of comprehension, speaking, reading and writing will continue to be taught, with an emphasis on spoken communication. This course is not open to native speakers or to students with more than three years of high school French. Your computer will need to be equipped with a CD-ROM drive, a sound card and a microphone. This course requires the use of a free Internet application called Wimba. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisites: FRE 121 or permission of the instructor.

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This introductory course to the Earth sciences explores concepts in scientific investigation in the fields of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Laboratories are designed to provide experience with a scientific approach to observation, astronomical phenomena, geologic materials and principles, oceanography, and weather maps and forecasting. This course is recommended for any non-science student who would benefit from the hands-on learning environment that laboratory exercises provide. This course is not open to students who have taken GEO 102. 4 cr. 3 Lec. 3 Lab.    

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This course focueses on an observational and descriptive study of the Earth in our solar system and of the Sun in the universe of stars and galaxies. It includes methods, instrucments, problems of astonomy and field and laboratory experience. 4 cr. 3 Lec. 3 Lab.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of MTH 125 or equivalent.

This course focueses on an observational and descriptive study of the Earth in our solar system and of the Sun in the universe of stars and galaxies. It includes methods, instrucments, problems of astonomy and field and laboratory experience. 4 cr. 3 Lec. 3 Lab.

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This course provides an introduction to the study of algebra. It is intended for students with no previous experience with algebra or those who need to strengthen their beginning algebra skills for further study or application. Topics include a review of basic operations with real numbers, solution of equations, factoring, ratio and proportion, graphing, and contextual problems. 0 cr. (3 cr. imputed) 3 Lec.

Prerequisites: One year of high school algebra or MTH 095.

This course is a further study of algebra focusing on linear equations and inequalities. It is intended for students who have successfully completed MTH 095, or its equivalent. Topics include a review of the real numbers and basic algebraic concepts, algebraic and graphic solutions of linear equations and inequalities, solutions of absolute value equations and inequalities, functions, operations with polynomials and factoring. Contextual problems will be stressed. In addition to the textbook and student solutions manual, you will need to purchase a Texas Instruments TI-83/83 Plus graphing calculator and Graphlink software(purchased separately from the calculator and sometimes called the TI Connectivity Kit). It is also extremely helpful, but not absolutely required, to have Equation Editor - a feature of Microsoft Office that does not install automatically as part of the basic Office installation process. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisites: One year of high school algebra or MTH 095.

This course provides a broad overview of and appreciation for the diversity, origins, and applications of mathematics. Topics are chosen from the areas of logic, number systems, algebra, geometry, scientific notation, logarithms, probability, statistics, and areas of modern mathematics. Mathematical applications are stressed. This class is intended for students with less than two years of high school algebra (Course II) who are not majoring in mathematics or science. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisites: None

This course is a continuation of MTH 125. Topics include algebraic and graphic solutions of systems of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic, radical, and rational equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic equations. The concept function will be integrated throughout the course. Contextual problems will be stressed. You will need a Texas Instruments calculator - the TI-83 or the TI-83 Plus, as well as the TI-Graphlink software. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra, or MTH 125 (Intermediate Algebra)

This course provides sufficient mathematical background for Calculus. Topics covered include properties and graphs of functions, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, equations and inequalities, and analytic geometry. Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in the use of current technology as it applies to Precalculus topics. 4 cr. 4 Lec.

Prerequisite: Three years of High School mathematics, or MTH 155 (College Algebra), or permission of instructor

This course is an introduction to Calculus with emphasis on the concepts of limit, continuity, the derivative, and an introduction to integration. MTH 221 includes the following applications of the derivative: the derivative a rate of change, optimization, and the application of the derivative to the solution of word problems. Students are required to develop and demonstrate literacy with current technology as it applies to the study of Calculus 1. 4 cr. 4 Lec.

Prerequisite: Four years of high school mathematics including Precalculus or MTH 185 (Precalculus)

This course is a continuation of MTH 221 and is designed to be an introduction to integration and applications of the definite integral. Topics include: the theory of integration, techniques of integration, numerical approximation of integrals, the application of integration to the solution of word problems and an introduction to sequences and series. Students are required to develop and demonstrate literacy with current technology as it applies to the study of Calculus 2. 4 cr. 4 Lec.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of MTH 221 (Calculus 1)

Music Appreciation is an introduction to music in Western civilization. The course examines the materials of music (melody, rhythm, harmony, form, timbre, texture, dynamics, and musical style) and performance media, while the development of analytical listening skills is emphasized. Literature, compositional styles, and major composers of each musical era are discussed: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music; 18th century Classicism and 19th century Romanticism; and music from the 20th century to the present. 3 cr. 3 Lec.    

Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to teach the language of medicine to those who have elected a career in a medically-related profession. The study will include the basic structure of medical words including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, and plurals. Emphasis will be on building and understanding the professional vocabulary necessary for office employment in a medically-related field. 3 cr. 4 Lec./Lab.

Prerequisites: None

Fitness Wellness is a lecture course designed to introduce basic concepts of fitness and wellness. Establishment of "Lifespan" fitness behavior will be stressed based on the seven dimensions of wellness (Social, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual, Environmental and Occupational). 1 cr. 1 Lec.

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PED 184, Power Walking, is a comprehensive fitness program utilizing walking as a cardio respiratory activity and emphasizing lifetime fitness and wellness. You must have a heart rate monitor to take this class. It must have the following functions: (1) Your heart rate, (2) Exercise time indicator, (3) Recall file that displays average heart rate, and (4) total exercise time. The A-1 Model by Polar is recommended. 1 cr. 2 Lab.    

Prerequisites: None

Physical Conditioning and Wellness is an activity class designed to increase the knowledge and the skills needed to develop a safe and effective training program with an emphasis on improving the components of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. In addition to orientation and class lecture modules, a student will be expected to complete 18.5 hours of lab activity during any open hours at the JCC Fitness Center. 1 cr. 2 Lab.    

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In this introductory level course, major philosophical questions will be examined to acquaint the student with the historical and structural foundations of Western thought. Emphasis will be placed upon the assumptions and methods of inquiry used by major philosophers, and a procedure for comparative analysis will be developed. Parallels will be drawn from history, art, literature, science, and technology to illustrate the thought structure of the age under discussion. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

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This course is an introduction to the American political system, including the Constitutional framework; legislative, executive, and judicial functions; as well as the nature of American political parties, interest groups, public opinion, social movements, political economy, and the role each plays in contemporary American life. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisites: None

This course is a survey of the scientific study of the mind and human behavior. Topics will be examined in the areas of psychobiological, cognitive, behavioral, psychoanalytic, humanistic, and cross-cultural psychology. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

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PSY 220 examines theories and research related to child development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Topics will include: physical development; cognitive development; social and personality development; adult/child interaction; methods of research and assessment; and current issues in child and adolescent development. (Not open to students with credit in PSY 233). 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisites: PSY 133

This course examines the history, assessment, and treatment of abnormal behavior. Emphasis is placed on understanding abnormal behavior within the contexts of biological, psychological, and social/cultural factors. 3 cr. 3 Lec.

Prerequisites: PSY 133

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