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Applied Mathematics
AMATH 112 Applied Mathematics for the Skilled Trades
Prerequisite: Placement into MATH 085 or higher
4 lectures per week; 4 hrs credit
The course is an applied mathematics course for the skilled trades. It covers the
necessary mathematics that will be used in the career and technical education courses.
The course will cover arithmetic operations, basic algebra, and an introduction to
geometry and trigonometry functions. The course is designed to utilize "real world"
examples within the skilled trades using mathematics.
BUS 104
Professionalism in the Workplace
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
1 lecture per week: 1 hr credit
This course focuses on professionalism in the workplace, including job search strategies,
resume development, goal setting, time management, ethics and diversity, business
etiquette and dress, success behaviors, and conflict resolution.
BUS 204
Business Ethics
Prerequisite: BUS 101 with a C or better
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This course focuses on the challenges in developing and applying ethical business
strategies to business environments through readings, case studies, and discussion.
Topics include an overview of business ethics, emerging business ethical concerns,
the business ethics decision making process, implementation of business ethics programs,
and ethical leadership with a special focus on business fraud.
Communication
COMM 299 Internship/Seminar
Prerequisite: Consent of discipline coordinator
5 lab hrs per week; 1 hr credit
This internship and seminar provides an opportunity for students to earn credit while
working in a communication related area (such as mass/media communication, public
relations, or organizational communication). Formalized student-employer agreements
identify objectives, work plan, and guidelines for evaluation.
GERM 101
German I
Prerequisite: None
4 lectures per week: 4 hrs credit
This course includes the fundamentals of grammar, composition, conversation, comprehension,
and readings about German culture in the U.S. and Germany.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning
HVAC 120 Refrigeration Principles
Prerequisite: None
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course will cover the basic principles and theory of refrigeration. Focus will
be placed on the basic refrigeration cycle, system components, metering devices, compressors
and their application. Emphasis is placed on safe and efficient use of tools and
brazing techniques
HVAC 121 Air Conditioning Theory
Prerequisite: HVAC 120 with a C or better
2 lectures; 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course provides a simple understanding of air conditioning fundamentals, applications,
and terminology. Students will learn the required skills necessary to charge and
recover refrigerant while working on air conditioning equipment in the lab.
HVAC 122 Heating Fundamentals
Prerequisite: None
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course provides an introduction to gas heating equipment which includes: theory
of gas combustion, venting, operation and efficiency of heating units. Students will
develop the required skills necessary to safely service various types of gas-fired
heating systems.
HVAC 123 Electrical Controls for HVAC
Prerequisite: None
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course covers electrical theory as it applies to servicing and installing air
conditioning and heating equipment. Emphasis will be placed on electrical safety,
electronic testing equipment on low and high voltage components, and electrical circuits.
HVAC 124 Sheet Metal Fabrication
Prerequisite: None
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course introduces sheet metal design and fabrication. Basic fitting, seams,
edges, elbows and ducts will be fabricated in the lab with the use of hand and machine
tools.
HVAC 125 Advanced Electrical Controls
Prerequisite: HVAC 123 with a C or better
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course covers the installation, diagnosis, and servicing of electrical systems
used in split residential and small commercial heating and air conditioning systems.
Students will develop safe electrical troubleshooting practices and procedures.
HVAC 127 Troubleshooting HVAC Systems
Prerequisites: HVAC 120, HVAC 121, HFAC 122, HVAC 123, HVAC 125; with a C or better
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course is designed to build student confidence in troubleshooting mechanical
and electrical problems in heating, air conditioning systems and motor control circuits.
Students will learn troubleshooting techniques using simulators, computer-generated
simulators and actual heating and air conditioning equipment.
HVAC 128 Installation of HVAC Systems
Prerequisites: HVAC 120, HVAC 121, HVAC 122, HVAC 123, HVAC 124, HVAC 125; with a
C or better
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs, 3 hrs credit
This course covers the proper procedures used during the installation and servicing
of residential and commercial air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment.
Emphasis will be placed on weekly examinations on how to diagnose both electrical
and mechanical service problems.
HVAC 131 EPA 608
Prerequisites: HVAC 120 and HVAC 121, with a C or better
1 lecture, 1 hr credit
This course is designed for service technicians and prepares certification candidates
to pass each of the four groups (Core, Type I, Type II, Type III) contained within
the EPA Section 608 certification examination. The certification exam is NOT included
in this course. Information on the certification exams will be given to all students.
Topics pertaining to current and emerging technology in the heating, ventilation,
air conditioning and refrigeration industry will be covered. Content and format of
this course is variable and may be initiated by updates in technology in the HVAC
field.
HVAC 298 HVAC Seminar
Prerequisite: 18 credit hours successfully completed in HVAC with a C or better and
consent of program coordinator.
1 lecture, 1 hr credit
The HVAC seminar will supplement the student's internship work by providing additional
material encountered in the field. Students must also register concurrently in HVAC
299, HVAC Internship. Students will be required to meet with HVAC Program Coordinator
on a weekly basis to ensure the student is having a successful learning experience
HVAC 299 HVAC Internship
Prerequisite: 18 credit hours successfully completed in HVAC with a C or better and
consent of program coordinator.
10 lab hrs, 2 hrs credit
Student interns will be employed at an approved training site. This will be scheduled
by joint agreement of the student, the site supervisor, and the program coordinator.
Students must also register concurrently in HVAC 298, HVAC Seminar. Students must
work a minimum of 150 hours in the HVAC field. This should include residential and/or
commercial service and/or installation of HVAC systems.
Information Technology
IT 101 IT Orientation
Prerequisite: None
1 lecture, 1 hr credit
This course enables students to analyze the field of information technology. The
class will include a survey of IT professions, employment skills, definitions, current
issues, salaries, and self-assessment survey of skills and competencies. This course
will meet three times during the semester. Online course work is required. Students
also will be required to create a student plan based on the degree and program requirements
for the IT programs at Prairie State College. This is a co-requisite course taken
prior to or in conjunction with the initial IT entry core courses.
IT 295 Portfolio Seminar
Prerequisite: 12 hours minimum IT courses successfully completed with a C or better;
consent of instructor.
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs, 2 hrs credit
This is a capstone course. Students must have completed the minimum requirement of
IT hours in their designated IT program concentration courses. This course serves
as an alternate option to the ITAPP 299, ITNET 299, ITPRG 299, or ITWEB 299 student
internships. The seminar is project based and includes development of a resume, a
portfolio, and the "soft skills" important to the IT industry. Online coursework,
face-to-face meetings, electronic meeting sessions, and email correspondence is required.
MT 106
Introduction to Manufacturing and Safety
Prerequisite: None
3 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs credit
This course introduces the student to the manufacturing world and provides specific
instruction to facilitate safe work practices in industrial environments. It introduces
manufacturing specializations such as mechatronics, precision machining, and welding.
It also covers fire safety, pressurized gases, electrical hazards, and safe machine
usages. Students will become acquainted with OSHA policy and will have the opportunity
to earn Safety Certification through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).
MT 107
Quality and Measurement
Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in MT 106
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs credit
This course provides an introduction to controlling and improving quality in a manufacturing
setting. It explores ways that manufacturers use data and analysis to improve quality.
Students will have the opportunity to earn the Quality and Measurement Certifications
through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).
MT 108
Manufacturing Processes
Prerequisite: MT 106 with a C or better
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This course provides the basics of how manufacturing transforms materials into products.
Students will learn about the varying types of production and will learn about the
materials that are used in production and the types of processes used in manufacturing
including machining, casting, and assembly.
MT 109
Introduction to Manufacturing Maintenance
Prerequisite: MT 106 with a C or better
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs credit
This course provides a basic understanding of tools and equipment used in manufacturing
and knowledge of how to improve productivity through predictive and preventive maintenance.
Political Science
POLSC 260 Model Illinois Government
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
1 lecture, 2 lab hrs, 2 hrs credit
This course provides instruction on parliamentary procedure, bill analysis, policy
research, drafting legislation, and parliamentary debate. This instruction prepares
students to role play various legislative positions at the annual Model Illinois Government
(MIG) competition. Students enrolled in this course are automatically part of the
MIG team and are expected to participate in the event.
POLSC 260 Model Illinois Government
2 credit hours, 1 lecture, 2 lab hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
This course provides instruction on parliamentary procedure, bill analysis, policy
research, drafting legislation, and parliamentary debate. This instruction prepares
students to role play various legislative positions at the annual Model Illinois Government
(MIG) competition. Students enrolled in this course are automatically part of the
MIG team and are expected to participate in the event.
WELD 115
Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding
Prerequisite: None
2 lectures, 2 lab hours per week: 3 hrs credit
This course teaches procedures and techniques in arc and oxyacetylene welding. Topics
include health, safety, and environmental practices, welding terminology, arc and
oxyacetylene welding equipment, proper welding procedures for arc and oxyacetylene,
arc and oxyacetylene steel welding, welding machines and polarities, filler metal
identification, welding positions, and oxyacetylene cutting.
WELD 215
Intermediate Arc Welding/SMAW, GMAW
Prerequisite: WELD 115 with a C or better
2 lectures, 2 lab hours per week: 3 hrs credit
Principles and techniques of joining metals with an electric arc as the source; includes
arc welding uses, safety, techniques, flame cutting, joint design, welding costs,
electric currents and power sources, carbon arc cutting, filler metal selection, hard
facing, and metal identification. Procedures and techniques in Gas Metal Arc Welding
(GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) processes. Includes health, safety, and environmental
practices, welding terminology, GMAW and FCAW processes and equipment, equipment operation
and welding techniques, power source and wire feed types and controls, welding currents
and polarities, welding wires in GMAW and FCAW processes, shielding gases, and mild
steel and aluminum welding.
WELD 265
Advanced Arc Welding/GMAW
Prerequisite: WELD 215 with a C or better
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
Procedures and techniques in the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. Includes
health, safety, and environmental practices, welding terminology, GTAW process and
equipment, equipment operation and techniques, power source types and controls, welding
currents and polarities, tungsten electrodes, shielding gases, mild steel welding,
aluminum welding, stainless steel welding, and GTAW certification. Principles and
techniques of pipe welding. Includes introduction to pipe layout and drawing equipment.
Also includes an introduction to performance testing, types of pipe, methods. and
preparation of pipe joints and miter joints, methods of joining pipe and miter joints.
WELD 268
Advanced Independent Projects
Prerequisite: WELD 215 with a C or better
2 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
Independent projects as directed by professor utilizing all welding and fabrication
skills. Principles and techniques of steel layout and fabrication welding. Includes
measurement, print reading review, layout tools, layout techniques, hand-held power
tool safety and use, large power tool safety and use, drawing interpretation, structural
methods, and welding projects.
Course Modifications
Business
BUS 240 Elementary Statistics
Change Prerequisite: MATH 151 with a C or better or qualifying score on Math Placement
Test
Change Description: Students who complete this course cannot also receive credit
for MATH 153 or MATH 115. (Same as MATH 153)
BUS 101 – title changed to:
Introduction to Business
BUS 170 – title and course description changed to:
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
This course provides a study of entrepreneurial pathways with the stops in small
business management, including marketing, financing, managing, operating, and organizing.
Opportunities of innovation are woven into the planning, budgeting, purchasing, inventory
control, hiring, supervision, advertising, promotion, selling, record keeping, taxation,
risk management, and other topics as they pertain to the small business owner and
entrepreneur.
Education
ED 212 Exceptional Children
Change prerequisite: delete ED 101; add Placement into ENG 099 or higher
Education – Paraprofessional
EDU 111 Mathematics for Paraprofessionals
Change prerequisite: MATH 085 with a C or better or qualifying score on the Math
Placement Test
Electrician
Elect 120 Electrical Safety
Change title: Industrial and Electrical Safety
Change description: This course covers the basic dangers and safety precautions that
should be observed in industrial work settings. Topics include tool and machine safety,
lockout/tag out procedures, fire protection, eye safety, electrical safety, ladder
safety, and chemical safety.
ELECT 208 Programmable Logic Controllers
Add prerequisite: ELECT 101
English
ENG 099 Strategies for College Reading and Writing
Change credits: decrease from six to three
Change description: This course is designed to orient students to the literacy demands
of college-level coursework. Students will develop reading and writing strategies
as they produce their own writing and encounter complex texts.
English 099
Revised credit hours: 3
Revised course description: This course is designed to orient students to the literacy demands of college-level
coursework. Students will develop reading and writing strategies as they produce their
own writing and encounter complex texts.
Health
HLTH 105 General Medical Terminology
Change credit hours: increase from one to three
Change description: This basic course on the language of medicine designed for students
entering allied health professions introduces medical terms within the context of
the body's anatomy and physiology. Medical terminology is built on building words
by the most commonly used suffixes, prefixes, and combining forms. Spelling, pronunciation,
and definitions of medical terms are stressed for mastery.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
HVACR 114 Special Topics in HVACR
Change prefix and number: HVAC 130
Change title: Special Topics in HVAC
Information Technology
ITOFS 299 Internship
Change prefix: ITAPP
Mathematics
MATH 080 Computational Skills I
Change description: Delete "ratio and proportion" from last sentence.
MATH 151 College Algebra
Change Prerequisite: add "qualifying score on Math Placement Test"
Change description: delete last sentence "Matrices, matrix operations, and matrix
equations are also introduced."
Math 155 Finite Mathematics
Change description: delete "game theory" from second to last sentence
MATH 200 Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I
Change description: amend second to last sentence to read "The two-course sequence
of MATH 200 and 206 is designed for Education majors seeking state licensure."
Math 206 Mathematics for Elementary Teaching II
Change description: change starting with the fourth sentence," The course is the
second in the two-course sequence of MATH 200 and MA+206 designed for Education majors
seeking state licensure. This course provides general education credit. This is a
mathematics content course, not a methods course in teaching mathematics."
MATH 111 –prerequisite changed to:
MATH 085 with a C or better or placement into MATH 090
MATH 153 –prerequisite changed to
MATH 151 with a C or better or qualifying score on the Math Placement Test
MATH 172 – prerequisite changed to:
MATH 171 with a C or better
MATH 173 – prerequisite changed to:
MATH 172 with a C or better
MATH 201 – prerequisite changed to:
MATH 171 with a C or better
MATH 216 – prerequisite changed to:
MATH 172 with a C or better
MATH 220 – prerequisite changed to:
MATH 172 with a C or better
Manufacturing Technology
MT 101 Machining Basics: Measurement, Materials, and Safety
Change credit hours: decrease from 4 to 3
Change lab hours: decrease from 4 to 2
MT 102 Machining Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout
Change credit hours: decrease from 4 to 3
Change lab hours: decrease from 4 to 2
MT 101 – title changed to:
Machining Basics – Measurement, Materials, and Safety
MT 101 Machining Basics: Measurements, Materials, and Safety
Change credit hours and lab hours: 3 credit hours, 2 lab hours
MT 102 – title changed to:
Machining Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout
MT 102 Machining Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout
Revised credit hours and lab hours: 3 credit hours, 2 lab hours
MT 210 – title, lecture/lab hours, course description changed to:
CNC Milling Level I
1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This course introduces students to basic milling operations. Upon completion of
this course, the student will have an understanding of manual and CNC milling practices
and will have gained knowledge in tooling, machining practices, and applied mathematics.
Teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving are emphasized. Hands-on experience
and practical applications are included.
MT 211 – title, lecture/lab hours, course description changed to:
CNC Turning Level I
1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This course introduces students to basic lathe operations. Upon completion of this
course, students will have an understanding of manual and CNC lathe turning practices
and will have gained knowledge in tooling, machining practices, and applied mathematics.
Teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving are emphasized. Hands-on experience
and practical applications are included.
Music
MUSIC 152 Jazz Ensemble I
Change prerequisite: None
Change description: This course is open to music majors and all intermediately level
musicians interested in studying and performing in an instrumental jazz ensemble.
Improvisation, reading lead sheets and arrangements, and ensemble techniques are covered.
MUSIC 162 Vocal Jazz Ensemble I
Change prerequisite: None
Change description: This course is open to music majors and all students interested
in studying and singing contemporary music with an emphasis on jazz styles in an ensemble.
Improvisation and reading lead sheets and arrangements is covered. No prior experience
singing jazz is required.
MUSIC 152 Jazz Ensemble I
Revised course description: This course is open to music majors and all intermediate level musicians interested
in studying and performing in an instrumental jazz ensemble, improvisation, reading
lead sheets and arrangements, and ensemble techniques are covered.
MUSIC 162 Vocal Jazz Ensemble I
Revised course description: This course is open to music majors and all students
interested in studying and singing contemporary music with an emphasis on jazz styles
in an ensemble. Improvisation and reading lead sheets and arrangements are covered.
No prior experience singing jazz is required.
Nursing
NURS 211 Preparation for Professional Nursing
Change prerequisite: Acceptance into Nursing Program
NURS 211 Preparation for Professional Nursing
Revised prerequisite: Acceptance into Nursing Program.
Philosophy
PHILO 201 Introduction to Philosophy
Revised course number: PHILO 101
PHILO 206 Major Modern Ideas
Revised course prefix and number: HUMAN 203
Revised Course Description: This course examines major modern ideas that revolutionized how we think about human
nature, history, and society. Focusing on the writings of Darwin, Marx, Nietzsche
and Freud, the course gives students an opportunity to reflect on what these thinkers
said and debate the legacy of their ideas. Selections from other modern thinkers may
be included to help students see the origins of ongoing debates about human culture.
PHILO 201 Introduction to Philosophy
Change course number: 101
PHILO 206 Major Modern Ideas
Change prefix and number: HUMAN 203
Change description: This course examines major modern ideas that revolutionized how
we think about human nature, history, and society. Focusing on the writings of Darwin,
Marx, Nietzsche and Freud, the course gives students an opportunity to reflect on
what these thinkers said and debate the legacy of their ideas. Selections from other
modern thinkers may be included to help students see the origins of ongoing debates
about human culture.
Physical Education
PE 108 Aerobics IV
Change description: delete "Funk Aerobics;" substitute "boot camp style, indoor cycling
or dance aerobics"
Psychology
PSYCH 102 Human Growth and Development – Life Span
Change prerequisite: delete PSYCH 101; substitute placement into ENG 099 or higher
Surgical Technology
SRT 100 Medical Terminology
Change prerequisite: delete "Consent of Instructor;" substitute "Registration in
the Surgical Technology program.
Change description: delete "surgical technologists, emergency medical technicians,
paramedics, nursing assistants, students, nurses, and medical transcriptionists;"
substitute "specifically surgical technology students."
Technology of Mathematics and Science
TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I
Change prerequisite: AMATH 112 with a C or better; MATH 090 with a C or better; or
qualifying score on the Math Placement Test
Change description: This course is a study of beginning to intermediate algebra with
geometry and right angle trigonometry. All math content is focused on applications
used in technical disciplines, such as electricity, automotive, CAD, and manufacturing
technology. Topics include algebraic operations, linear and quadratic equations, solving
formulas, functions, systems of equations, unit analysis, angles, areas, volumes,
and trigonometric functions.
Course Drops
BUS 138 Accounting Software I
BUS 139 Accounting Software II
CET 101 Fundamentals of Electricity
CET 103 Alternating Current
CET 114 Digital Fundamentals
CET 203 Instrumentation Fundamentals
CET 211 Communication Electronics
COL 100 Computer Skills for College Writing
ITAPP 130 Software Integration and Application
ITAPP 240 Application Development n Database
ITOFS 117 Keyboarding Skill Development
ITOFS 119 Office Procedures and Management
ITOFS 199 Office Assistant Practicum
ITWEB 205 Web Languages
MT 120 Industrial Safety
New Programs
Information Technology
Computer Support Associate Certificate (pending ICCB approval)
Program Requirements (8)
IT 101 IT Orientation (1)
IT 140 Introduction to Operating Systems (3)
ITNET 160 Computer Repair (4)
Program Total: 8 credit hours
Business
Entrepreneurship
BUS 101 Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 104 Professionalism in the Workplace (1)
BUS 107 Bookkeeping and Procedural Accounting (3)
BUS 170 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (3)
Choose six hours from the following:
BUS 241 Principles of Management (3)
BUS 251 Principles of Marketing (3)
ITAPP 101 Introduction to Computers (3)
Program Total: 16 credits
Accounting & Business Administration AAS
I. General Education Core (18-19)
Area A: Communication (6 credits)
ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C or better (3)
COMM 101 Principles of Communications (3)
Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)
Select one course from Area B (3)
Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)
MATH 112 General Education Mathematics (3)
Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (3-4 credits)
Select one course from Area D (3-4)
Area E: Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits)
ECON 201 Macroeconomic Principles (3)
II. Area of Concentration/Program Requirements (44)
BUS 101 Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 103 Business Mathematics (3)
BUS 104 Professionalism in the Workplace (1)
BUS 105 Human Relations (3)
BUS 107Bookkeeping & Procedural Accounting (3)
BUS 127 Business Communications (3)
BUS 131 Financial Accounting (4)
BUS 132 Managerial Accounting (3)
BUS 138 Accounting Software I (1.5)
BUS 139 Accounting Software II (1.5)
BUS 201 Business Law (3)
BUS 204 Business Ethics (3)
BUS 241 Principles of Management (3)
BUS 242 Human Resources Management (3)
ITAPP 101 Introduction to Computers (3)
ITAPP 125 Spreadsheet Applications – Level 1 (3)
Program Total: 62-63 credits
Industrial Technology
Certified Production Technician Certificate (effective 10/1/14)
AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades (2)
DRAFT 115 Blueprint Reading for the Mechanical Trades (2)
DRAFT 116 G D & T Application and Interpretation (2)
MT 106 Introduction to Manufacturing and Safety (4)
MT 107 Quality and Measurement (2)
MT 108 Manufacturing Processes (3)
MT 109 Introduction to Manufacturing Maintenance (2)
Program Total: 17 credits
Industrial Mechanic AAS (effective 10/7/14)
I. General Education Core (19-21)
Area A: Communication (6 credits)
ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C or better. (3)
COMM 101 Principles of Communication (3)
Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)
Select one course from Area B (3)
Area C: Mathematics (3-4)
Options are to take both:
AMATH 100 Basic Mathematics for the Skilled Trades (2) and
AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades (2);
or choose one of the following courses:
IT 106 Mathematics for Computers (3)
MATH 151 College Algebra (4)
TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I (4)
Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (4-5 credits)
Select one course from the following:
CHEM 105, CHEM 110, PHYSC 111, PHYSI 101, PHYSI 120, PHYSI 210
Area E: Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits)
Select one course from Area E (3)
II. Program Requirements (43)
DRAFT 101 Drafting Essentials (2)
DRAFT 102 Drafting Conventions & Symbols (2)
DRAFT 115 Blueprint Reading for the Mechanical Trades (2)
HYDR 101 Fundamentals of Hydraulics (2)
HYDR 103 Hydraulic Controls (2)
HYDR 106 Pneumatics (2)
MILL 101 Industrial Maintenance Techniques I (2)
MILL 102 Industrial Maintenance Techniques II (2)
MILL 103 Lubrication (2)
MILL 105 Rigging (2)
MILL 106 Power Train Elements (2)
MILL 107 Machine Vibration Analysis I (2)
MT 101 Machining Basics – Measurement, Materials, and Safety (4)
MT 102 Machining Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout (4)
MT 105 Metal Working Processes (3)
PIPE 101 Fundamentals of Pipefitting (2)
WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding (3)
WELD 215 Intermediate Arc Welding/SMAW, GMAW (3)
Program Total: 62-64 credits
Program Modifications
Business
Accounting Certificate
Delete: BUS 138 Accounting Software I (1.5) and BUS 139 Accounting Software II (1.5)
Add: ITAPP 128 Database Applications – Level 1 (3)
Bookkeeping Certificate
Delete: BUS 138 Accounting Software I (1.5) and BUS 139 Accounting Software II (1.5)
Add: ITAPP 125 Spreadsheet Applications – Level 1 (3)
Accounting and Business Management AAS
Delete: BUS 138 Accounting Software I (1.5) and BUS 139 Accounting Software II (1.5)
Add: ITAPP 128 Database Applications – Level 1 (3)
Management AAS
Program requirements:
Add: BUS 104 Professionalism in the Workplace (1)
BUS 204 Business Ethics (3)
Delete: BUS 261 Advertising (3)
ECON 202 Macroeconomic Principles (3)
Revised program requirement cr hrs: 38
Electives:
Choose 6-7 credits from the following:
BUS 103 BUS 298
BUS 120 BUS 299
BUS 170 ECON 202
BUS 261
Revised elective cr hrs: 6-7
Revised total AAS cr hrs: 62-64
Accounting Certificate
Add: BUS 104 Professionalism in the Workplace (1)
BUS 204 Business Ethics (3)
ITAPP 101 Introduction to Computers (3)
Delete: BUS 201 Business Law (3)
ECON 201 Microeconomic Principles (3)
ITAPP 126 Spreadsheet Applications – Level II (3)
Revised cr hrs: 32
Bookkeeping Certificate
Add: BUS 104 Professionalism in the Workplace (1)
Revised cr hrs: 16
Business Essentials Certificate
Add: BUS 103 Business Mathematics (3)
BUS 104 Professionalism in the Workplace (1)
ITAAP 101 Introduction to Computers (3)
Delete: BUS 241 Principles of Management (3)
Revised cr hrs: 16
Early Childhood Education
Child and Family Studies AAS– title changed to Child Development AAS
Early Childhood Teacher Basic Certificate – title changed to Child Development Preschool Teacher Basic
Child Care Teacher Certificate – title changed to Child Development Preschool Teacher
Early Childhood Education Center Director Certificate – title changed to Child Development
Director
Health Professions
Surgical Technology Certificate
Add: SRT 100 Medical Terminology (2)
Revised cr hrs: 45
Industrial Technology
CAD/Mechanical Design AAS
Change credit hours: decrease credits for MT 101 from 4 to 3; decrease credits for
MT 102 from 4 to 3; decrease Program Requirements from 41 to 39 credits; decrease
degree from 63 to 61 credits.
CAD/Mechanical Design Certificate
Change credit hours: decrease credits for MT 101 from 4 to 3; decrease credit hours
for certificate
from 29 to 28
CNC Programmer/Operator Certificate
Change credit hours: decrease credits for MT 101 from 4 to 3; decrease credits for
MT 102 from 4 to 3; decrease credit hours for certificate from 34 to 32
Computer Electronics Technology AAS
Delete: one of four options in Area C - AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades
(2) and
AMATH 106 Trigonometry for the Skilled Trades (2)
Computer Electronics Technology Certificate
Delete: one of four options in Area C - AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades
(2) and
AMATH 106 Trigonometry for the Skilled Trades (2)
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Certificate
Change title to: Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Certificate
Change credit hours: increase credit hours for certificate from 26 to 34 (Program
requirements: 26; Electives: 8)
Delete Program Requirements: HVACR 101, HVACR 102, HVACR 103, HVACR 104, HVACR 105,
HVACR 107, HVACR 108, HVACR 109, HVACR 110, and HVACR 112
Add Program Requirements:
HVAC 120 Refrigeration Principles (3)
HVAC 121 Air Conditioning Theory (3)
HVAC 122 Heating Fundamentals (3)
HVAC 123 Electrical Controls for HVAC (3)
HVAC 124 Sheet Metal Fabrication (3)
HVAC 125 Advanced Electrical Controls (3)
HVAC 127 Troubleshooting HVAC Systems (3)
HVAC 128 Installation of HVAC Systems (3)
Delete Electives: Select from WELD 101, HVACR 114; or courses chosen with coordinator's
consent (4)
Add Electives: Select 8 credits from the following:
HVAC 130 Special Topics in HVAC (2)
HVAC 131 EPA 608 (1)
HVAC 298 HVAC Seminar (1)
HVAC 299 HVAC Internship (2)
WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding (3)
BUS 101 Introduction to Business (3) or courses chosen with coordinator consent
HVACR Certificate
Electives:
Add: WELD 115
Delete: WELD 101
Industrial Electrician AAS
Delete: one of four options in Area C - AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades
(2) and
AMATH 106 Trigonometry for the Skilled Trades (2)
Industrial Electrician Certificate
Delete: one of four options in Area C - AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades
(2) and
AMATH 106 Trigonometry for the Skilled Trades (2)
Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate
Delete: MT 120 Industrial Safety (2)
Add: ELECT 120 Industrial and Electrical Safety (2)
Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate
Add: WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding (3)
Delete: WELD 101 Principles of Flat Welding (2)
WELD 102 Horizontal Welding and Brazing (2)
Revised cr hrs: 43
Industrial Mechanic AAS
Change credit hours: decrease credits for MT 101 from 4 to 3; decrease credits for
MT 102 from 4 to 3; decrease Program Requirements from 43 to 41 credits; decrease
degree from 62-64 to 60-62 credits.
Industrial Mechanic Certificate
Add: WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding (3)
Delete: WELD 101 Principles of Flat Welding (2)
WELD 102 Horizontal Welding and Brazing (2)
Revised cr hrs: 31
Machinist Certificate
Change credit hours: decrease credits for MT 101 from 4 to 3; decrease credits for
MT 102 from 4 to 3; decrease certificate from 36 to 34 credits.
Manufacturing Technology AAS
Change credit hours: decrease credits for MT 101 from 4 to 3; decrease credits for
MT 102 from 4 to 3; decrease Program Requirements from 41 to 39 credits; decrease
degree from 63-64 to 61-62 credits.
Manufacturing Technology AAS
Program Requirements
Change title and cr hrs in MT 101 and MT 102:
MT 101 Machining Basics: Measurement, Materials, and Safety (4)
MT 102 Machining Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout (4)
Revised cr hrs: 41
Electives:
Add: WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding (3)
Delete: WELD 101 Principles of Flat Welding (2)
Revised cr hrs: 2-3
Total revised cr hrs: 63-64
Manufacturing Technology Certificate
Change credit hours: decrease credits for MT 101 from 4 to 3; decrease credits for
MT 102 from 4 to 3; decrease certificate from 33 to 31 credits.
Delete elective: CET 103
Manufacturing Technology Certificate
Change title and cr hrs in MT 101 and MT 102:
MT 101 Machining Basics: Measurement, Materials, and Safety (4)
MT 102 Machining Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout (4)
Select 12 credits from the following:
Add: WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding (3)
Delete: WELD 101 Principles of Flat Welding (2)
Revised cr hrs: 33
Tool & Die AAS
Change credit hours: decrease credits for MT 101 from 4 to 3; decrease credits for
MT 102 from 4 to 3; decrease Program Requirements from 44 to 42 credits; decrease
degree from 63-64 to 61-62 credits.
Tool and Die AAS
Add: WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding (3)
Delete: WELD 101 Principles of Flat Welding (2)
Revised cr hrs: 63-64
Welder Technician Certificate
Change credit hours: decrease credits for MT 101 from 4 to 3; decrease credit hours
for certificate
from 39 to 38
Welding Technician Certificate
Add: CADMD 141 Technical Drafting (3)
CADMD 243 Introduction to AutoCAD (3)
DRAFT 115 Blueprint Reading for Mechanical Trades (2)
MT 101 Machining Basics: Measurement, Materials, and Safety (4)
WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding (3)
WELD 215 Intermediate Arc Welding/SMAW, GMAW (3)
WELD 265 Advanced Arc Welding/GTAW (3)
Delete: DRAFT 101 Drafting Essentials (2)
DRAFT 102 Drafting Conventions and Symbols (2)
DRAFT 103 Three Dimensional Shapes (2)
WELD 101 Principles of Flat Welding (2)
WELD 102 Horizontal Welding and Brazing (2)
WELD 103 Metal Inert and Vertical Welding (2)
WELD 104 Tungsten Inert and Overhead Welding (2)
WELD 105 A.W.S. Structural Certification (2)
Choose 8 credits from the following courses:
Add: ELECT 101, MT 102, MILL 101, PHYSI 101, WELD 268
Delete: APHYS 100, MT 101, PLUMB 103, WELD 106, 201, 202
Revised cr hrs: 39
Welding Specialist Certificate
Add: AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 103 Geometry for the Skilled Trades (2)
DRAFT 115 Blueprint Reading for the Skilled Trades (2)
MT 220 Metallurgy – Ferrous (2)
WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding (3)
WELD 215 Intermediate Arc Welding/SMAW, GMAW (30
WELD 265 Advanced Arc Welding/GTAW (3)
WELD 268 Advanced Independent Projects (3)
Delete: WELD 101 Principles of Flat Welding (2)
WELD 102 Horizontal Welding and Brazing (2)
WELD 103 Metal Inert and Vertical Welding (2)
WELD 104 Tungsten Inert and Overhead Welding (2)
WELD 105 A.W.S. Structural Certification (2)
WELD 106 Pipe and Pressure Vessel Certification (2)
WELD 201 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (2)
WELD 202 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (2)
Revised cr hrs: 24
Information Technology
Information Technology AAS – Administrative Assistant Option
Change Option Title: Applications Option
Delete Core Course: BUS 107 (3), ITOFS 299 (2)
Add Core Courses: IT 101 IT Orientation (1); IT 205 Ethics in Information Technology
(2); choice of
ITAPP 299 Internship (2) or IT 295 Portfolio Seminar (2)
Delete Concentration Courses: ITOFS 117, ITOFS 119
Add Concentration Course: IT 140 Introduction to Operating Systems (3)
Delete Electives: IT 140, IT 205, ITWEB 103
Add Elective: ITWEB 101
Information Technology AAS – Networking Option
Delete Core Course: BUS 107
Add Core Courses: IT 101 IT Orientation (1); IT 205 Ethics in Information Technology
(2)
Add Option to ITNET 299 Internship: IT 295 Portfolio Seminar (2)
Delete Concentration courses: IT 205, ITWEB 101
Add Concentration course: ITNET 260 Network Security Fundamentals (3)
Change Elective Credits: Increase from 11 to 13
Add Elective: ITWEB 101
Information Technology AAS – Programming Option
Delete Core Course: BUS 131
Add Core Courses: IT 101 IT Orientation (1); IT 205 Ethics in Information Technology
(2
Add Option to ITPRG 299 Internship: IT 295 Portfolio Seminar (2)
Delete Concentration course: IT 205
Add Concentration Courses: ITPRG 144 C++ Programming I (3) and ITPRG 247 JAVA Programming
I are both required ; Choose one of the three following courses: ITPRG 242 Visual
Basic Programming II (3), ITPRG 244 C++ Programming II (3), ITPRG 247 JAVA Programming
II (3)
Delete Electives: ITAPP 133, ITOFS 100, and ITPRG 144, 147
Change Elective Credits: from 17 to 14
Information Technology AAS – Web Option
Delete Core Course: BUS 107
Add Core Courses: IT 101 IT Orientation (1); IT 205 Ethics in Information Technology
(2
Add Option to ITWEB 299 Internship: IT 295 Portfolio Seminar (2)
Delete Concentration course: IT 205, ITWEB 205
Add Concentration courses: IT 240 Linux Operating System (3); ITAPP 109 Introduction
to the Internet (1); PHOTO 170 Digital Camera Skills (1)
Computer Repair Specialist
Change title: Computer Technician
Change description: This program prepares students for entry-level positions in PC
installation, maintenance, and repair professions. Common career titles include PC
support technician, hardware specialist, and help desk support specialist. Students
will examine PC software, including operating systems, network management, and desktop
utilities. This program also prepares students for the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.
Delete: ELECT 111, ELECT 112
Delete all electives: IT 205, ITNET 165, ITNET 250
Add to Program Requirements: IT 101 IT Orientation (1), IT 205 Ethics in IT (2),
ITNET 165 Introduction to Networking (3), ITNET 250 Introduction to LAN Administration
(3)
Desktop Publishing Certificate
Delete: ITAPP 133, ITWEB 103, and ART 115
Add: IT 101 IT Orientation (1); ITWEB 101 Web Page Fundamentals (3);
ITWEB 105 Multimedia Writing (3)
Change credit hours: increase from 20 to 22
Digital Mass Communications Certificate
Add: IT 101 IT Orientation (1)
Change credit hours: increase from 18 to 19
E-Commerce Specialist Certificate
Add: IT 101 IT Orientation (1); ITAPP 109 Introduction to the Internet (1)
Change credit hours: increase from 15 to 17
Game Design and Development Certificate
Add: IT 101 IT Orientation (1);
Delete Options: ITWEB 103, ITWEB 203, and ITWEB 205
Add Options: ITPRG 154 C# Net Programming (3); ITPRG 244 C++ Programming II (3)
Change credit hours: increase from 29 to 30
Network Security Specialist Certificate
Delete: IT 240 (3)
Add: IT 101 IT Orientation (1)
Change credit hours: decrease from 24 to 22
Networking Specialist Certificate
Add: IT 101 IT Orientation (1); IT 205 Ethics in IT (2); ITNET 250 Network Security
Fundamentals (3)
Change credit hours: increase from 16 to 22
Office Productivity Specialist Certificate
Delete: BUS 107
Add: IT 101 IT Orientation (1); ITAPP 133 Presentation Applications (2); ITOFS 100
Keyboarding (1)
Change credit hours: increase from 33 to 34
Office Specialist Certificate
Delete: ITOFS 119, ITOFS 199
Add: IT 101 IT Orientation (1); ITAPP 101 Introduction to Computers (3)
Programming Certificate
Add: IT 101 IT Orientation (1); ITPRG 144 C++ Programming I (3); ITPRG 147 Java Programming
I (3)
Delete from Electives: ITPRG 144, ITPRG 147
Add to Electives: ITPRG 154
Change credits in electives: decrease from 6 to 3
Change credits: increase from 18 to 22
Software Technician Certificate
Change title: Desktop Applications Specialist
Change description: Desktop applications are programs, such as Microsoft Word or
Access, which operate on a computer as opposed to over the Internet. A desktop applications
specialist is responsible for installing and maintaining these systems, as well as
troubleshooting any technical computer issues that a customer or company employee
might encounter. Other duties may include answering questions from customers regarding
their workstations. It is also the job of desktop applications specialists to manage
computer folders and files, as well as launch programs. Industry certifications, such
as the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert and the Microsoft Certified Applications
Specialist, are available to desktop applications specialists.
Delete: All electives
Add to Program Requirements: IT 101 IT Orientation (1); ITAPP 121 Word Processing
Applications – Level 1 (3); ITAPP 125 Spreadsheet Applications – Level 1 (3); ITAPP
128 Database Applications – Level 1 (3); ITNET 160 Computer Repair (4)
Change credit hours: increase from 12 to 21
Web Developer Certificate
Delete: ITWEB 205
Add: IT 101 IT Orientation (1); ITWEB 105 Multimedia Writing (3)
Change credit hours: increase from 22 to 23
Web Technician Certificate
Delete: ITWEB 205
Add: IT 101 IT Orientation (1); ITWEB 201 Technology of E-Commerce (3)
Change credit hours: increase from 22 to 23
Webmaster Certificate
Add: IT Orientation (1)
Change credit hours: increase from 22 to 23
Nursing
Nursing AAS
Delete: ENG 102, PSYCH 101
Change credit hours: decrease from 70 to 64
Program Drop
Information Technology
Software User
Additional Accreditations
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP)
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: (727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(ARCSTSA)
6 Dry Creek Circle
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 694-9262
www.arcstsa.org
Religious Observance
Prairie State College is required to excuse students who need to be absent from class,
examinations, study, or work
requirements because of their religious beliefs, and provide students with a make-up
opportunity, unless to do so would unreasonably burden the institution. Students must
notify their instructor during the first week of the term of any anticipated absence
for religious reasons.
Grade Appeal Process
A student has the right to express concern about his or her final grade, keeping in mind that faculty members have sole responsibility for assigning grades. The right to appeal a grade assumes a corresponding responsibility on the part of the student to act with integrity. Students may not appeal a grade for an individual assignment or examination. Only the final course grade may be appealed, and that appeal must be filed within the first 30 days of the following fall or spring semester. An appeal will be considered only with strong, supporting documentation. It is the student's responsibility to prove the grade is incorrect. Students may request a grade appeal form from the office of their division dean.
The grounds for appealing a final course grade are as follows:
- The grade is based on an error in calculation.
- The grade assigned did not follow the grading criteria stated on the course syllabus.
- The grade for a writing intensive class is based on inadequate criteria.
When the final grade is based on portfolio assessment, the Vice President of Academic Affairs reserves the right to assign the grade appeal to the department chair and the portfolio committee of that discipline.