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1992-93CATALOG

SUPPLEMENT

MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE

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1992 - 1993 CALENDARFall 1992

September 1 Faculty Orientation and Meetings — First Dayof

Faculty Obligation

2 & 3 Change of Program; New Student Orientationand Advisement by Faculty

7 Labor Day — Holiday Observed

8 Classes Begin — Fall Semester

21 Last Day to Change Status of Course to Audit

October 12 Columbus Day — Holiday Observed

27 Mid-Semester

November 10 Last Day to Withdraw Without an Evaluation

11 Veterans Day — Holiday Observed

26 & 27 Thanksgiving Day — Holidays Observed

December 9 Last Day to Withdraw From Classes

18 Last Day of Classes — Fall Semester

19, 21& 22 Specially Scheduled Final Exams

24 Winter Recess Begins

29 Wintersession 1993 Begins

Spring 1993

January 18 Martin Luther King Day — Holiday

20 Faculty Orientation and Meetings — First Dayof

Faculty Obligation, Spring Semester

21 & 22 Change of Program; New Student OrientationAdvisement by and Faculty Observed

25 Classes Begin — Spring Semester

February 6 Last Day to Change Status of Course to Audit

15 Presidents’ Day — Holiday Observed

March 15 Mid-Semester

29 Last Day to Withdraw Without an Evaluation

April 2 Spring Recess Begins

12 Classes Resume

30 Last Day to Withdraw From Classes

May 11 Last Day of Classes — Spring Semester

12 Reading Day

13, 14 &15 Specially Scheduled Final Exams

20 Student Academic Status Review

26 Graduation

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INTRODUCTIONBecause the 1991-93 catalog is a two-year catalog, thissupplement is being issued. The supplement should be usedin conjunction with the Catalog. It contains updated informationon the academic programs, calendar, tuition and fees, policiesand other information. Additional information may be obtainedfrom the appropriate office or the Registrar.

NoticeThe information contained herein is for the 1991-93 academicyears. However, program requirements, courses, policies,tuition, fees and procedures are subject to change ascircumstances require.

AccreditationMiddlesex County College is accredited by the Middle StatesAssociation of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commissionon Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

The Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by theAmerican Medical Association Committee on Allied HealthEducation and Accreditation and the National Association forAccreditation of Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

The Radiography Education program is accredited by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and theAmerican Medical Association Committee on Allied HealthEducation and Accreditation.

The associate degree programs in Civil/Construction EngineeringTechnology, Electrical Engineering Technology and MechanicalEngineering Technology are accredited by the TechnologyAccreditation Commission of (ABET), the Accreditation Boardfor Engineering and Technology.

The Dietetic Technology Program is approved by the AmericanDietetic Association and the Dietary Managers Association.

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Computer Science(Information Systems)

Electrical Engineering TechnologyOption in:Computer Electronics

Environmental Technology**Fire Science Technology**Heating, Ventilating and

Air Conditioning Design Technol-ogy (An Energy Technol-ogy Program)Industrial TechnologyMechanical Engineering Technology

(Design)Engineering ScienceScience Transfer

Options in:BiologyChemistryComputer ScienceMathematicsPhysics

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:Basic Fire Science+Civil/Construction Engineering

TechnologyChemical Technology+Computer Programming+Electrical Engineering Technology+Heating, Ventilating and Air

Conditioning Design TechnologyIndustrial TechnologyMechanical Engineering TechnologyMechanical Computer Aided DraftingSurveying Technology

Division of HealthTechnologiesDEGREE PROGRAMS:Dental Hygiene*Medical Laboratory Technology*Nursing—Joint Program with UMDNJPsycho-Social Rehabilitation &

Treatment—Joint Programwith UMDNJ

Radiography Education*

Division of Social Sciencesand HumanitiesDEGREE PROGRAMS:Liberal Arts

Options in:BusinessEnglishHistory

PROGRAMOFFERINGSDivision of BusinessTechnologiesDEGREE PROGRAMS:AccountingBusiness Administration TransferDietetic TechnologyFashion Merchandising and

Retail ManagementHotel, Restaurant and Institution

ManagementOptions in:Hotel/Motel ManagementRestaurant/Food Service Management

Legal AssistantManagement

Options in:Credit and Financial Management**Management**

MarketingOptions in:MarketingMaterials ManagementTransportation and Distribution

Marketing Art and DesignOptions in:Advertising Graphics DesignProfessional Commercial Photography

Office Systems TechnologyOption in:Word Processing

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:Food PreparationInternational BusinessLegal Assistant+Management Support ServicesMaterials ManagementOffice Systems TechnologyTransportation and Distribution

Division of EngineeringTechnologies and ScienceDEGREE PROGRAMS:Automotive Technology*Biological Laboratory TechnologyChemical TechnologyCivil/Construction Engineering

TechnologyOption in:Surveying Technology

Computer Integrated ManufacturingTechnology

HonorsJournalismLiberal Arts—GeneralLiberal Arts—BusinessModern LanguagesMusicPhysical Education, Health andRecreationPolitical SciencePsychologySocial and Rehabilitation ServicesSocial SciencesSociologyTheaterVisual Arts

Education TechnologyOptions in:Assistant in Early Childhood EducationAssistant in Special EducationTeacher Assistant

Criminal JusticeOptions in:Correction Administration**Police Science

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:Correction Administration**Teacher Aide

Programs are generally offered during the day or inthe evening; exceptions are noted as follows:*Certain major courses offered only in the day.

**Certain major courses offered only in the evening.

+Certificate Programs offered only in the evening.

GENERALINFORMATIONApplication Procedures forFull- or Part-time StudyAll applicants for full- or part-time studymust return the following items:1. A check or money order for $25

payable to Middlesex CountyCollege. This is a non-refundable fee.

2. A completed Application forAdmission Form.

Applicants who are declaring a majorfor a degree or certificate program mustalso submit the following documents:3. High school transcripts. Applicantsmust request their high school guidanceoffice to forward an official copy of theirtranscript to the Office of Admissionsand Recruitment.

4. GED scores (where applicable).Applicants who hold a high schoolequivalency diploma must presentscores from the GED test.

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5. College transcripts (where applicable).Applicants must have each previouspostsecondary school and/or collegesend an official transcript directly tothe Office of Admissions andRecruitment.

Special Notice: Applicants for DentalHygiene, Medical Laboratory Technology,Joint Nursing Program with UMDNJ andRadiography Education for Fall 1993must submit an application by December31, 1992. For more information, call theOffice of Admissions and Recruitmentat (908) 906-2510.

ExpensesTuition and Fees(Subject to Change)

TuitionTuition is charged by the credit

Middlesex CountyResidents ................................... $52.25

per credit orcredit equivalent

Out-of County Residents .......... $104.50per credit or

credit equivalentOut-of State Residents ............. $104.50

per credit orcredit equivalent

Maximum Annual Tuition*Middlesex CountyResidents ................................... $1,254Out-of-County Residents ........... $2,508

Out-of-State Residents .............. $2,508(Includes non-immigrant alien students.)

Maximum Semester Tuition*Middlesex CountyResidents ................................... $ 836Out-of-County Residents ........... $1,672

Out-of-State Residents .............. $1,672(Includes non-immigrant alien students.)NOTE: Enrollment for fewer than 16credits will result in correspondinglylower charges.*Students who receive permission to register formore than 20 credits will be charged per credittuition beyond this maximum.

FeesGeneral Service ........................... $5.25(Non-refundable) per credit or

credit equivalent

Student Service ............................ $2.50per credit or

credit equivalent

General ExpensesParking DecalFull-time Students (12 or more creditsor credit equivalents)Full academic year .......................... $30Spring semester only ...................... $15

Part-time Students (11 or fewer creditsor credit equivalents)Full academic year .......................... $15Spring and Summer orSummer only .................................... $ 6Additional decals .............................. $ 2

per decalMotorcycle ................ One half the rates

quoted aboveParking Decal fees are refundable onlyupon return of the decal.

InsuranceAccident/Health andSickness .......................................... $55

per year........................................................ $47

for half a year(Required of full-time students)

Malpractice Insurance* ................... $17*Mandatory for students enrolled in Dental Hygiene,Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology orRadiography Education courses with clinicrequirements.

Miscellaneous FeesApplication Fee ............................... $25Curriculum Change Fee .................. $10Graduation Application Fee* ........... $40*Students pay this fee only once for each degree orcertificate awarded.

These miscellaneous fees listed aboveare non-refundable.

Late RegistrationPeriod I ........................................... $ 15

per semesterBegins 40 days after the last scheduledday of returning student registration.Period II .......................................... $ 25

per semesterBegins one week immediately prior tothe first day of classes and continuesthrough the registration period.

Special FeesInternational Credential EvaluationAll College programs except MedicalLaboratory Technology ................. $130Dental Hygiene Senior StudentsLicensing Examination FeesNational Board Examination .......... $ 75North East Regional Board ........... $350

Advanced Placement-NursingPhase I ........................................... $ 65Phases II and II ............................. $135Dishonored Check Fee .................. $ 20

per dishonored check

Books and SuppliesThese charges are approximate orestimates and are subject to change.

Automotive TechnologyTools .......................................... $1,600

Dental HygieneInstrument KitFreshmen ........................................ 720

Seniors ............................................ 300Uniform............................................ 300

Engineering ProgramDrawing Kits ...................................... 50

Hotel, Restaurant, and InstitutionManagementKnives ............................................... 20

approximatelyUniform.............................................. 70

Marketing Art and DesignA camera with adjustable shutter speedand aperture settings and a non-automaticmetering system is required. A second-hand camera in good working conditionmeeting these specifications may be used.

Art and photographic equipmentand supplies .................................... 125

Medical Laboratory TechnologyUniform.............................................. 45

Joint Nursing Program with UMDNJUniform............................................ 100

ACADEMICSTANDARDS ANDREGULATIONSPlacementNew Jersey College Basic SkillsPlacement Test (NJCBSPT)The New Jersey Board of HigherEducation requires all public collegeswithin the state to test incoming studentsin reading, writing and mathematicsskills. The purpose of the test is to helpplace students in the courses appropriateto their background and needs.

Elementary Algebra PolicyStudents who matriculated in a degreeor certificate program as of Fall 1992and who need remediation in elementary

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algebra must successfully completeMAT 013 (Algebra I) with a grade of Cor better.

Academic Integrity PolicyAcademic integrity is essential to alleducational endeavors and demandsthat each individual adheres to its basicethical principles. All academic workmust be wholly the product of theindividual or individuals who submit itexcept as properly noted; joint effortsare legitimate only when assigned orapproved by the instructor.

Examples of academic dishonestyinclude, but are not limited to:• Plagiarism - presenting someone else’s

words, ideas or findings, in whole orin part, as one’s own without properlyacknowledging the source.

• Consulting or possession of unap-proved materials during atest.

• Submitting for a grade work copied inany medium from another student.

• Using a stand-in to take an exam oracting as a stand-in to take an examfor another.

• Falsification of a lab report.

• Unapproved possession of testmaterial.

• Unapproved collaboration.

• Sabotaging another’s work.• Altering a graded assignment to obtain

a better grade without instructorpermission.

• Forgery, alteration or misuse of anyCollege document.

• Deliberately aiding another in commit-ting an act of academicdishonesty.

Any violation of the principles ofacademic integrity is a serious offense.Penalties imposed by the instructor canrange from an alternate assignment tofailure in the course. In addition, theinstructor can file code of studentconduct charges which can result insuspension from the College.

Special Programsand ServicesReserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)Students cross-enrolling at Rutgers forcourses in military science are chargedper credit hour. The Air Force ReserveOfficers Training Corps (AFROTC)requires a $100 deposit for uniformsand books.

For further information, contact theMiddlesex County College Registrar’sOffice or call (908) 932-7706/7430 (AirForce ROTC) or (908) 932-7311/7313(Army ROTC) at Rutgers University.

SEMESTER IVCourse Code CreditsACC 102 Managerial Accounting 4LET 280 Senior Seminar for Legal

Assistants 3LET Legal Assistant Elective*** 3

Humanities Electiveor

Social Science Elective 3Science Elective**** 3 or 4

––Subtotal 16-17

TOTAL CREDITS 66-70

*Students are required to attain a passing grade inOST 010, or must obtain an approved waiverdemonstrating proficiency in keyboarding prior toenrolling.

**BUS 115 is recommended. Students with theappropriate academic prerequisites, in consultationwith their Academic Advisor, should enroll in anappropriate mathematics course.

***Students may chose from: LET 105, 106, 107,109, and 208.

****Students may elect courses offered by theBiology, Chemistry, or Physics Department forwhich they have an appropriate academicbackground.

Legal AssistantCertificate ProgramRequired CoursesCourse Code CreditsENG 121 English Composition I 3ENG 122 English Composition II 3LET 111 Contracts & the Uniform 3LET 112 Business Organizations & Govt.

Regulations 3LET 100 Introduction to Legal Assisting 2LET 101 Legal Research & Writing 3LET 104 Property Transactions 3LET 108 Torts 3LET 110 Litigation Procedure 4LET 280 Senior Seminar for Legal Assistants 3

Electives (6 credits)LET 105 Family LawLET 106 Estate and Tax LawLET 109 Criminal Law and ProcedureLET 208 Legal Assistant Field Experience

––TOTAL CREDITS 36

Division of EngineeringTechnologies and ScienceAutomotive TechnologyStudent Service EducationalProgram (ASSET)Associate in Applied Science DegreeSample 2 1/3 Year Plan of Study

SEMESTER ICourse Code CreditsAUT 111 Minor Automotive Services 3AUT 115 Automotive Brake Systems 2AUT 117 Automotive Electrical Systems 3ENG 121 English Composition I 3MAT 107 Mathematics I 3

Physical/Health Education 1-3––

Subtotal 15-17SEMESTER IICourse Code CreditsAUT 108 Automotive Technology Work

Experience I 3(15 weeks co-op)

Division of BusinessTechnologiesAll students matriculated in AS or AASdegree programs in the Division ofBusiness Technologies must demonstrateproficiency in keyboarding/typewriting, byeither completing OST 010 Keyboardingfor Computers, an appropriate typewritingcourse or by appropriate waiver from theOffice Systems Technology Chairperson.

Food PreparationCertificate ProgramREQUIRED COURSESCourse Code CreditsHRI 103 Principles of Food Selection &

Preparation 3HRI 107 Baking Fundamentals 3HRI 108 Quantity Food Production 3HRI 111 Professional Food Preparation

Practicum I 3HRI 114 Garde Manger 3HRI 115 Foodservice Operations 3HRI 203 Volume Food Management &

Production 4HRI 205 Food & Beverage Cost Controls &

Purchasing 3HRI 208 Environmental Sanitation 3ENG 121 English Composition I 3

General Education Elective 3––

TOTAL CREDITS 34

Legal AssistantAssociate in Applied Science DegreeSEMESTER ICourse Code CreditsBUS 107 Introduction to Business

Data Processing* 3ENG 121 English Composition I 3LET 100 Introduction to Legal Assisting 2LET 101 Introduction to Legal Research &

Writing 3Mathematics Elective** 3 or 4Social Science Elective 3

––Subtotal 17 or 18

SEMESTER IICourse Code CreditsECO 201 Principles of Economics I 3ENG 122 English Composition II 3LET 104 Property Transactions 3LET 110 Litigation Procedure 4LET 111 Contracts & the Uniform

Commercial Code 3PED Physical Education

orHED Health Education 1 or 3

––Subtotal 17 or 19

SEMESTER IIICourse Code CreditsACC 101 Financial Accounting 4LET 108 Torts 3LET 112 Business Organizations & Govt

Regulation 3LET Legal Assistant Elective*** 3

Humanities Elective 3––

Subtotal 16

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SEMESTER IIICourse Code CreditsAUT 122 Analysis and Tune Up 3AUT 124 Automotive HVAC Systems 3AUT 126 Alignment, Suspension &

Steering Systems 2CSC 117 Introduction to Technical

Programming 2ENG 122 English Composition II 3MAT 108 Mathematics II 3

––Subtotal 16

SEMESTER IVCourse Code CreditsAUT 208 Automotive Technology Work

Experience II 3(15 weeks co-op)

SEMESTER VCourse Code CreditsAUT 211 Standard Transmission &

Drive Train 3AUT 213 Automatic Transmission I 3AUT 216 Fuel and Emission Systems 3AUT 217 Engine Diagnostics & Repair I 3

Humanities Elective 3––

Subtotal 15SEMESTER VICourse Code CreditsAUT 218 Automotive Technology Work

Experience III 3(15 weeks co-op)

SEMESTER VIICourse Code CreditsAUT 226 Automatic Transmission II 2AUT 228 Engine Diagnostics & Repair II 3AUT 229 Automotive Electricity & Electronics 3PHY 101 Principles of Physics I 4

Social Science Elective 3––

Subtotal 15TOTAL CREDITS 70-72

Electrical Engineering TechnologyAssociate in Applied Science DegreeSample Two-Year Plan of Study

SEMESTER ICourse Code CreditsCSC 117 Introduction to Technical

Programming 2ELT 101 Circuits I 4ELT 111 Digital Electronics 3ENG 121 English Composition I 3MAT 109 College Algebra & Trigonometry I 3MEC 117 Electrical Drawing 1

––Subtotal 16

SEMESTER IICourse Code CreditsELT 102 Circuits II 4ELT 103 Electronics I 4ENG 122 English Composition II 3MAT 110 College Algebra & Trigonometry II 2ELT 223 Electronic Design & Manufacturing 2ELT 226 Microcomputers 2

––Subtotal 17

SEMESTER IIICourse Code CreditsELT Technical Elective I 3ELT 203 Electronics II 4

Humanities Elective+ 3PHY 115 College Physics I 4MAT 112 Unified Calculus I 3

––Subtotal 17

SEMESTER IVCourse Code CreditsPHY 116 College Physics II 4ELT 224 Communication Electronics 3ELT 205 Electromagnetic Devices 3ELT Technical Elective II 3

Social Science Elective+ 3Physical/Health Education 1-3

––Subtotal 17-19

TOTAL CREDITS 67-69

Technical Elective Courses for ElectricalEngineering Technology Curriculum:Course Code CreditsELT 208 Electrical Engineering Tech

Work Experience 3ELT 233 Control of Industrial Motors* 3ELT 234 Audio Technology 3ELT 235 Robotics Technology 3ELT 236 Automatic Controls 3ELT 237 Digital Communications* 3ELT 238 Advanced Digital Electronics 3

*Course to be taken as technical electives in fourthsemester only.

Students are eligible for a Certificate in ElectricalEngineering Technology after successful completionof the first two semesters.

Division of HealthTechnologiesJoint Nursing Program, UMDNJ/MCCAssociate in Science DegreeSample Two-Year Plan of Study

SEMESTER ICourse Code CreditsNRS 101 Basic Principles of Nursing 4

NRS 102 Principles of Mental Health Nursing 4BIO 111 Anatomy and Physiology I 4PSY 123 Introductory Psychology 3ENG 121 English I 3

––Subtotal 18

WintersessionCourse Code CreditsNRS 103 Medication Administration 1

SEMESTER IICourse Code CreditsNRS 104 Nursing and the Childbearing

Family I 4NRS 105 Nursing and the Childcaring

Family II 4BIO 112 Anatomy and Physiology II 4ENG 122 English II 3CSC 107 Computer Applications in

Health Care 1––

Subtotal 16Summer Session (Optional)Course Code CreditsNRS 211 Clinical Enrichment Program 3

SEMESTER IIICourse Code CreditsNRS 206 Principles of Adult Nursing I 4NRS 207 Principles of Adult Nursing II 4BIO 211 Principles of Microbiology 4

Humanities Elective 3Sociology Elective 3

––Subtotal 18

SEMESTER IVCourse Code CreditsNRS 208 Changes & Alterations in

Life-Long Health 4

NRS 209 Nursing Preceptorship 4SCI 121 Physical Science 4

Humanities Elective 3Physical Education Elective 1

––Subtotal 16

TOTAL CREDITS 72

Radiography EducationAssociate in Applied Science DegreeSample Two-Year Plan of Study

SEMESTER ICourse Code CreditsBIO 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4ENG 121 English Composition I 3RAD 201 Introduction to Radiographic

Physics 4RAD 203 Radiographic Positioning/Anatomy I 4RAD 207 Exposure I/Radiation Protection 3

––Subtotal 18

SEMESTER IICourse Code CreditsBIO 112 Human Anatomy and

Physiology II 4ENG 122 English Composition II 3CSC 107 Computer Applications for

Health Care Personnel 1PHY 108 Radiographic Physics I 3RAD 204 Radiographic Positioning &

Anatomy II 3RAD 208 Exposure II 2RAD 210 Clinical Practicum I 2

––Subtotal 18

Summer SessionCourse Code CreditsRAD 220 Clinical Practicum II 2RAD 205 Radiographic Positioning/

Anatomy III 4––

Subtotal 6SEMESTER IIICourse Code CreditsRAD 127 Radiation Biology 1RAD 206 Radiographic Positioning &

Anatomy III 3RAD 215 Advanced Radiography 2RAD 230 Clinical Practicum III 2PHY 109 Radiologic Physics 4

––Subtotal 12

SEMESTER IVCourse Code CreditsPSY 123 Introductory Psychology 3RAD 219 Introduction to Pathology 2RAD 250 Clinical Practicum IV 3RAD 256 Radiographic Seminar I 2

Humanities Elective 3Physical/Health Education 1-3

––Subtotal 14-16

Summer SessionCourse Code CreditsRAD 257 Radiographic Seminar II 2RAD 260 Clinical Practicum V 3

––Subtotal 5

TOTAL CREDITS 73-75

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Division of Social Sciencesand HumanitiesCriminal JusticeAssociate in Science DegreeCorrection Administration OptionSample Two-Year Plan of Study

SEMESTER ICourse Code CreditsENG 121 English Composition I 3CJU 123 Criminal Justice I* 3POS 201 U.S. State and Local Government* 3SOC 121 Introduction to Sociology I 3

Social Science Elective+++ 3––

Subtotal 15SEMESTER IICourse Code CreditsENG 122 English Composition II 3CJU 124 Criminal Justice II* 3SOC 140 Introduction to Criminology 3POS 220 U.S. National Government 3PSY 123 Introductory Psychology 3CSC 105 Computer Applications & Systems 3

––Subtotal 18

SEMESTER IIICourse Code CreditsCOR 207 Correctional Institutions* 3PSY 222 Social Psychology 3

Mathematics/Science++ 3-4Humanities Elective+ 3Social Science Elective+++ 3Physical/Health Education 1-3

––Subtotal 16-19

SEMESTER IVCourse Code CreditsCOR 201 Intro to Corrections

Administration* 3POS 231 Constitutional Law

orSOC 225 Juvenile Delinquency 3COR 280 Corrections Externship

orPOL 204 Law Enforcement & the Community 3

Mathematics/Science++ 3-4Humanities Elective+ 3

––Subtotal 15-16

TOTAL CREDITS 64-68

*Major Course

+For course selection, see Liberal Arts HumanitiesRequirements.

++For course selection and sequence, see LiberalArts Mathematics/Science Requirements. Asequence requirement in either mathematics orscience must be met.

+++For course selection, see Liberal Arts SocialSciences requirements.

COURSEDESCRIPTIONSAccountingACC 101Financial Accounting4 credits (4-0)The accounting cycle from the recording andanalyzing procedures through the summarizingprocedures and preparation of generalpurpose financial statements; the introductionof accounting for partnerships and corporationswith emphasis on the capital structure of thecorporation; the statement of cash flows.

ACC 102Managerial Accounting4 credits (4-0)Prerequisite: ACC 101Covers the nature of Managerial Accounting,job order cost systems, process cost systems,cost allocation and activity-based costing;analyses for managerial decision making;budgeting, standard cost systems, accountingfor decentralized operations; transfer pricingand financial statement analysis.

ArtART 110 GE HUMFigure Drawing3 credits (3-0)Practice combining nature and the imaginationis directed toward exploring the human formand developing the basic techniques offigure drawing. Field trips.

BiologyBIO 111 GE SCIHuman Anatomy and Physiology I4 credits (3-3)Prerequisite: High school Biology andChemistry with labs or BIO 010 or CHM 010A study of human cells and tissues as theyrelate to organs and systems. Structural andfunctional features of the skeletal, muscularand nervous systems are examined.Recommended for students in the healthsciences.

BusinessBUS 107Introduction to BusinessData Processing3 credits (3-0)Prerequisite OST 010 or waiver approved bythe Chairperson of the Office of SystemsTechnology Department and the Dean of theDivision of Business TechnologiesCovers a full range of data processing methodsand devices. Emphasizes use of microcomputers.Hands on instruction includes the use ofelectronic spreadsheets, database managementsoftware, word processing, disk operatingsystems and graphics, as well as BASICprogramming.

Computer IntegratedManufacturing TechnologyCIM 206Computer IntegratedManufacturing Project2 credits (1-4)Prerequisites: CIM 203, CSC 117, ELT 111,MAT 110, MEC 112 and 124Students complete a comprehensive project inan area of computer integrated manufacturing,including a working model, completed part, orinvestigation into a CIM area. Students useequipment in the developmental laboratories orone of the specialty laboratories: Robotics, F.M.S.cell, CNC, CAD/CAM. A professionallyprepared report and an oral presentation arerequired. Offered at N.J.I.T. under thesupervision of N.J.I.T. faculty. The project mustbe approved by an MCC faculty member.

Computer ScienceCSC 107Computers in Health Technologies1 credit (2-0)A survey of computer applications and their usein the health technology fields. Discussion of themajor components of a computer, an introduc-tion to software application packages includingword processing and database, and anexposure to a personal computer operatingsystem. Hands-on experience will be empha-sized utilizing WordPerfect, dBase, and DOS.

DanceDAN 131 GE HUMElements of Dance3 credits (3-0)Provides fundamental movement skills, andbody awareness in Modern Dance, basictraining at the elementary level of Ballettechnique, introduction to a cross section ofJazz technique, movement styles andrhythms, theory and practical application inthe principles of dance forms.

Emphasizes placement, strength, flexibility,coordination, musicality within the differentdance idioms: the exploration of space, timeand energy as the raw materials in dance; thespecific vocabulary relating to the differentdance techniques and the creative experi-ences of short movement patterns.

DAN 132 GE HUMDance Appreciation3 credits (3-0)Prerequisite: Departmental permission requiredStudents about dance as a performing art,through the critical evaluations of the variousdance styles. Discusses the role andcollaboration of performers/dancers,choreographers, artistic advisors, composers,technicians and the audience. Includelectures, lecture-demos, discussion, selectedreadings, films, video tapes, slides, liveperformances and experimental dance/movement sessions.

Attendance recommended. Danceperformances are required. Written reportsare required.

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DAN 201 GE HUMMethods and Modern Techniquein DancePrerequisite: Departmental Permission RequiredProvides development in Modern Dancethrough theory and practical application.Emphasizes the practice of compositionskills, clarity of movement, initiation, bodyarticulation, and dynamics of performance.Focuses on the development of small groupwork and solos, including form and structure.Attendance is required at two professionaldance productions. Written reports must besubmitted.

DAN 202 GE HUMImprovisation and Composition3 credits (3-0)Departmental permission requiredA comprehensive introduction to the creativeand theoretical aspects of contemporarydance, with focus on improvisation towardcomposition. Dance studies will be designedthrough problem-solving experiences,exploration of resources, use of ideas,knowledge of forms, development of craft.Emphasizes the excitement of makingchoices and taking chances. Studies will beperformed as works in progress at the end ofsemester (informal showing: individuals orgroup). Class sessions will include lectures,films, discussion, selected readings ontheory, philosophy, current trends of danceand experimental dance/movements.

Electrical EngineeringTechnology andComputer ElectronicsELC 211Computer Peripherals3 credit (2-3)Prerequisites: ELC 214A study of various computer peripheral devices,to include: their architecture, operation,interfacing, installation, maintenance andrepair. Peripheral devices studied include:fixed and removable disk drives, magnetictape drives, video and hard-copy terminalsas well as line printers. Laboratory experimentsallow students to gain experience withperipheral equipment.

ELC 212Data Communications and Interfacing3 credits (2-3)Prerequisites: ELT 214A study of various types of data communicationsystems. System components networkstructures and interface techniques areexamined. Transmission codes andmultiplexing methods are emphasized.Extensive laboratory work included.

ELT 106Technical Electricity4 credits (3-3)Corequisite: MAT 110A study of the theory and practical applicationsof electricity. Topics include fundamentalprinciples of electricity. AC and DC circuits,electrical instruments, electro-magneticdevices (transformers and rotating machinery)and electronic circuits and devices.Laboratory provides hands-on experience.

ELT 208Electrical Engineering TechnologyCo-Op Work Experience3 credits (1-12)Prerequisites: ELT 111Corequisite: ELT 108A cooperative work experience programwhereby students are employed in a technicalposition in order to gain some of the practicalexperience necessary for success intechnology. Supervision of this departmentallyapproved position is provided by the Collegethrough on-the-job visits and individualprogress review sessions. Students arerequired to establish learning objectivesrelated to their position in order to effect theattainment of specific job competencies.Students attend a weekly, one-hour seminaron campus and work for a minimum 13hours a week. Students are required to worka total of 180 hours during the semester.Students must be recommended by theDepartment faculty. Students must registerwith the department of cooperative educa-tion.

ELT 215Applied Electricity3 credits (2-3)Corequisite: MAT 108An introduction to the theory and practicalapplications of electricity. Topics such as:DC and AC circuit theory, electricalinstrumentation, electromagnetic devicesand circuits and electronic devices andcircuits are covered. Laboratory experimentationincluded.

ELT 237Digital Communications3 credits (2-3)Prerequisite: ELT 103A study of digital communications includingthe following topics: Time Division, Multiplexing,Pulse Code, Modulation techniques,amplitude shift keying, error rate measurement,parallel/serial, and serial/parallel conversion,electrical interface techniques, parity andblock code circuity, measurements of delaydistortion and other impairments.

EnglishENG 122 GE COMEnglish Composition II3 credits (3-0)Prerequisite: English 121 with a grade of “C”or betterThrough writing, reading of essays, shortstories and poems, and speaking, studentscontinue to learn and to practice the skills ofclear, correct, effective English. Through avariety of projects requiring techniques suchas cause and effect, analysis, evaluation,classification, argumentation, and persuasion,as well as a through formal research (library)paper, students write between 7,000 and10,000 words, including drafts and revisions.

English as a Second LanguageESL 010Basic English as a Second Language6 credit equivalents (4-2)Basic English language skills includingattention to listening skills, basic conversation,basic structure and some elementary writingskills. Two hours of individualized work willbe required in the ESL Learning Center inaddition to class hours. “C” is the minimumacceptable grade for movement from oneremedial/developmental level to another andfor completion of remediation/developmentalrequirements to include all credit equivalentcourses.

ESL 019Intermediate Discussion/Phonology3 credit equivalents (3-0)Oral communication at the intermediatelevel. Attention will be paid to pronunciationproblems as well as to conversationtechniques and strategies in differentsituations. “C” is the minimum acceptablegrade for movement from one remedial/developmental level to another and forcompletion of remediation/developmentalrequirements to include all credit equivalentcourses.

ESL 031ESL Structure/Writing I4 Credit equivalents (4-0)Prerequisite: ESL 010 or permission of ESLchairpersonCorequisite: ESL 041Designed to develop skills in structure andwriting at a low intermediate level. Studentsreview basic structure and practice writingby combining sentences to form a goodparagraph. Individualized work required inthe ESL Learning Center in addition to classhours. “C” is the minimum acceptable gradefor movement from one remedial/developmentallevel to another and for completion ofremediation/developmental requirements toinclude all credit equivalent courses.

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LET 101Legal Research and Writing4 credits (4-0)Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG 121 andLET 100An introduction to the functions and duties ofthe legal assistant. Students explore theAmerican legal system and are introduced tothe New Jersey court system. Students usethe law library including encyclopedias, reportersystems, digests, and practice manualsincluding updating sources. Students areintroduced to the use of computer assistedresearch by use of WESTLAW includingreporter systems, statutes, administrativecodes, updating sources and extendeddatabases.

LET 106Wills and Estate Administration3 credits (3-0)Prerequisite: LET 100 and LET 101Substance and procedure with respect towills, estates, trusts, probate, life insurance,and federal and state taxes.

LET 107Law Office Management3 credits (3-0)Prerequisites: LET 100 and 101Students learn the basics of law officemanagement including, but not limited to,accounting procedures, scheduling, filing,and office systems.

LET 110Litigation Procedure4 credits (4-0)Prerequisites: LET 100 and 101Covers the rules governing courts and basiclitigation procedures including telephonetechnique, client interviews, complaints,interrogatories, etc.

LET 111Contracts and the UniformCommercial Code3 credits (3-0)Prerequisites: LET 100 and 101Detailed study of the substantive law ofcontracts, sales law, and commercial paper.In applicable areas, the Uniform CommercialCoed is covered as well as the common lawprinciples. Emphasis is placed on sourcematerials, research and writing. Legalprinciples are applied to theoretical problemsas well as current New Jersey cases.

ESL 032ESL Structure/Writing II4 credit equivalents (4-0)Prerequisite: ESL 031 or permission of ESLchairpersonCorequisite: ESL 042A continuation of ESL 031 introducing moreadvanced structural items. Writing emphasisplaced upon expanding paragraph development.Individualized work required in the ESLLearning Center in addition to class hours.“C” is the minimum acceptable gradefor movement from one remedial/developmentallevel to another and for completion ofremediation/developmental requirements toinclude all credit equivalent courses.

HistoryHIS 202 GE HUMAncient Egypt’s History:An Introduction3 credits (3-0)This survey traces the genesis, rise, anddevelopment of the high culture and dynasticcivilization of pharaonic Egypt from thePredynastic Period through New Kingdom(approx. 3500 to 1000 B.C.). An interdisciplinaryapproach will be used that takes into accountthe effects that geography and topographyhad on Egypt’s cultural development. Topicsdiscussed will include language, religion,mummification, funerary architecture and art.Course will be illustrated with slides as wellas with artifacts and artifact-facsimiles.

Hotel, Restaurant, andInstitution ManagementHRI 111Food Preparation Practicum3 credits (1-13)Prerequisite: HRI 103A practicum designed to develop and refineprofessional food preparation and productionskills through an approved on-site industryexperience. Learning activities are planned,supervised and evaluated by qualified chefsand/or food production managers incoordination with the program director.

Legal TechnologyLET 100Introduction To Legal Assisting2 credits (2-0)An introduction to the functions and duties ofthe legal assistant. Students explore theregulation of legal assistants, ethics, privilegeand ABA considerations. Students areintroduced to the court system and law officeroutines.

LET 112Business Organizations andGovernment Regulation3 credits (3-0)Prerequisite: LET 111Detailed study of the substantive law ofagency and employment, security devices,bankruptcy, partnerships and corporations.(In applicable areas the Uniform CommercialCode is covered as well as the common lawprinciples.)

LET 280Senior Seminar for Legal Assisting3 creditsPrerequisites: LET 104,108,110 & 112Students integrate their knowledge oftheoretical concepts and practical applicationof legal research, litigation, property, torts,and business law through case analysis andthe completion of assigned projects.

Must be taken the last semester prior tograduation.

MathematicsMAT 012Basic Mathematics/Algebra I6 credits (6-0)Prerequisite: A score between 15-19 on theNJCBSPT and some familiarity with Algebra(the 15-19 score could vary, contingent onchanges in the NJCBSPT cut-off scores, asdetermined by the Director of InstitutionalPlanning.)The first third of the course will focus on theBasic Mathematics curriculum, includingtopics in Basic Mathematics ComputationSome work in whole numbers, all operationsin fractions, decimals and percents as wellas word problems in all areas will becovered. Ratio and proportion and somemetric and basic geometry topics will beincluded in the curriculum.

The remaining two-thirds of the course willcover topics in elementary algebra: integral,rational and irrational numbers, techniquesof graphing and solving of linear equations,polynomials and their operations, specialproducts and factoring, fractional expressionsand equations, quadratic equations andmethods of solutions, radical expressionsand inequalities.

Mechanical EngineeringTechnologyMEC 123Technical Graphics/CAD I3 credits (6-0)A study of the graphic language of engineeringand technology to include linework, lettering,graphs, geometric construction, orthographicprojections, pictorial, sectional and auxiliarydrawings and dimensioning techniques. Anintroduction to the Computer-Aided Graphicssystem is included. Laboratory projectsprovide hands-on experiences and developgraphic skills. Laboratory time is spent using(CAD) computer-aided drafting system withAUTOCAD.

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Medical LaboratoryTechnologyMED 100Phlebotomy7 credits (4-4)Educates medical laboratory personnel inthe technics of obtaining blood specimensfrom patients for the purpose of testing andanalysis. The students are taught proceduresrelating to the preparation and maintenanceof equipment used for obtaining specimens,establishing a professional relationship withthe patient, the selection of the site, care ofthe specimen, and clinical duties associatedwith record keeping of the laboratory tests.

Office Systems TechnologyOST 010Keyboarding for Computers1 credit equivalent (1-1)Keyboarding computer skills are developedthrough hands-on applications. The courseteaches the touch operation of the alphabetic,numeric, and command/function keys.Students learn to keyboard rapidly andaccurately. Vocabulary and concepts used inkeyboarding operations are also incorporated.Not open to Office Systems Technologystudents.

Physical EducationPED 145ARC Lifeguard Training1 credit (1-2)Provide students with the minimum skillstraining to qualify as nonsurf lifeguards.Upon successful completion of the courserequirements, students receive the AmericanRed Cross Lifeguarding Certificate. N.M.Students may also take the course forcollege credit without becoming a certifiedlifeguard. Students must demonstrate strongswimming skills at the first class meeting.

In addition, students must possess, by thefirst class meeting, valid standard First Aidand CPR certification. These certificationscannot expire until after the course concludes.

PhysicsPHY 010Basic Physics4 credit equivalents (2-4)Corequisite: MAT 013 or equivalentA one-semester, non-credit introductoryphysics course designed to give studentssufficient background to enter non-calculusphysics courses.

PHY 101 GE SCIPrinciples of Physics I4 credits (3-2)Prerequisite: MAT 107 or equivalentIncludes an introduction to Newtonianmechanics with application of the conservationlaws to physical systems. Electromagnetismand geometrical optics are introduced at anelementary level. Topics in wave propagation,thermodynamics, atomic and nuclear physics.

ReadingRDG 009Reading Skills for College I4 credit equivalent (3-1)Provides intensive instruction to help studentsdevelop basic reading comprehension,vocabulary, communication and study skills.In order to receive a passing grade of “C” orbetter and move on to RDG 011, studentsmust make an appropriate score on there-test version of NJCBSPY ReadingComprehension section. “C” is the minimumacceptable grade for movement from oneremedial/developmental level to another andfor completion of remediation/developmentalrequirements to include all credit equivalentcourses.

ScienceSCI 155 GE SCIIntroduction to Geology andOceanography4 credits (3-2)Prerequisite: one year high school laboratoryscience and MAT 014 or equivalentA one-semester course dealing predominatelywith Geology and with the physical aspectsof the ocean. Topics include a discussionand identification of rocks and minerals,volcanism, the geologic time scale, earthquakes,and their origin. Introduces important topicsin Physical Oceanography and the Geologyof New Jersey and environs. Studentsconduct appropriate laboratory exercises.

SCI 156 GE SCIIntroduction to Astronomy4 credits (3-2)Prerequisite: one year high school laboratoryscience and MAT 014 or equivalentAn introduction to descriptive space sciencecovering the historical development ofastronomy and planetology. Basic physicallaws are introduced to help explain the toolsused in the investigation of the solar systemand the galaxy. Topics include stellar andsolar systems, evolution and cosmology. Thepossibility of extraterrestrial life andcommunication with it is included as anecessary part of the subject. Laboratoryexperience included.

PHY 108Radiographic Physics I3 credits (2-2)Prerequisite: one year high school algebra Ior MAT 013Technical skills needed for physics courseand for other courses in the RadiographyEducation Program are taught includingcalculating skills, using formulas, andgraphing. Basic physics consists of mechanics,energy, electrostatics, simple D.C. circuits,and atomic theory. Appropriate laboratoryexperience provided and includes computerskills. The first semester of a two semestercourse.

PHY 121General Physics I4 credits (2-4)Prerequisite: MAT 109Emphasizes theoretical models and basicphysical principles. The course is precalculus-based and uses some basic calculus in thedevelopment and applications of physicalprinciples in a scientific environment. Studentswill use computers in the laboratory fordeveloping programming skills for the analysisof experimental data. Topics includekinematics, dynamics, conservation ofenergy and momentum, waves, temperatureand heat, and thermodynamics. The firstsemester of a two-semester college-parallelsequence for liberal arts science andpreprofessional students.

PsychologyPSY 223 GE SSChild Psychology3 creditsPrerequisite: PSY 123Human behavior from prenatal developmentto maturity. The study of physical, intellectual,and emotional behavior. Behavior characteristicsof different age levels, individual differencesand methods of adjustment.

PSY 260Psychology Field Experience3 credits (1-12)Prerequisite: PSY 123 with a grade of “C” orbetter and departmental approvalA cooperative work experience programwhereby the student is employed in adepartmentally approved position in order togain the practical competency necessary forsuccess in Applied Psychology. Supervisionis provided by the College through on-the-jobvisits and individual progress review sessions.The student must be approved by thedepartment and is required to establishlearning objectives related to his or herposition. The regular day student attends aweekly, one-hour seminar on campus andworks approximately 13 hours a week, for atotal of 180 field experience hours during thesemester. DCE students’ hours are adjustedto fit the different semester lengths, yetreflect the same total hours.

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