College of DuPage

Course Description: First semester of a two-semester sequence dealing with the structure and function of the human body and mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within it. Includes the study of cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Course is intended to be an alternative to ANAT 1571; credit toward graduation will be granted for ANAT 1551 or ANAT 1571, but not for both. BIOLO 1151 is strongly recommended. ** Note ** This course, taken after Spring 2017, will NOT count towards the Life Science requirement in the AA, AS, AFA or AAT degrees. (3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours) Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Category One.

Course Description: First semester of a two-semester sequence dealing with the structure and function of the human body and mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within it. Includes the study of cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Course is intended to be an alternative to ANAT 1571; credit toward graduation will be granted for ANAT 1551 or ANAT 1571, but not for both. BIOLO 1151 is strongly recommended. ** Note ** This course, taken after Spring 2017, will NOT count towards the Life Science requirement in the AA, AS, AFA or AAT degrees. (3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours) Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Category One.

Course Description: Continuation of the study of the structure and function of the human body and the mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within it. The endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems, as well as the concepts of development, metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, and acid-base balance are included. Course is intended to be an alternative to ANAT 1572; credit toward graduation will be granted for ANAT 1552 or ANAT 1572 but not for both. (3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours) Prerequisite: ANAT 1551 or ANAT 1571, with a grade of C or better. Course requires Reading Placement Category One.

Course Description: Learn the various techniques of using acrylic paint. Explore applying glazes, impasto and layering. Create your own masterpiece! Instructor: Pam Keller. Fee: $149. Lifelong Learner Fee: $119

Course Description: Watercolor is an art form that can be fun and easy too. Begin by painting simple scenes, nature and objects and progress to more complex subjects. Experiment with wet-on-wet and other techniques. This class may be taken more than once. A suppl list will be emailed before class. Instructor: Pam Keller. Fee: $179. Lifelong Learner Fee: $159

Course Description: Advance your competence and confidence in the art of watercolor. This class may be taken multiple times. A supply list will be emailed before class. Fee: $179; Lifelong Learner Fee: $159

Course Description: An interdisciplinary study of the environment investigating how nature works and how things are interconnected. Based on an understanding of ecological concepts and principles, students examine lifestyle issues and critically analyze the relationship among population, natural resources, land use, agriculture, biodiversity, industrialization and pollution. Environmental problems are examined from scientific, ethical, economic and sociological perspectives to enable students to understand the relevance of biology to contemporary issues in human society. (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Category One.

Course Description: Today, selling is all about partnering to create value for the buyer. Join us to learn the critical skill set of face-to-face selling to a potential client. This interactive and empowering workshop equips you to become a more results-oriented sales professional. Fee: $129

Course Description: The pandemic has accelerated the surge of the entrepreneurial spirit in Generations X, Y and Z. American adults of all ages are seeking flexibility, autonomy and satisfaction by starting their own ventures. This workshop supports the entrepreneur in understanding how to navigate the process of starting a business, from the dream phase to implementation and scale-up. Discover which business model is best for your, learn how to write a workable business plan and develop a strategy for marketing and sales. Leave the workshop enlightened and aware of the challenges and joys encountered by an entrepreneur in daily business operations. Fee: $99

Course Description: Introduction to the environment and functions of business. Organization and operation of business, the relationships of business to society, and types of business are surveyed. Marketing, finance, production and human resource management are covered. Careers in business are explored. (3 lecture hours)

Course Description: Covers aspects of hardware support relating to personal computers (PCs), including system troubleshooting, configuring and maintain PCs, mobile devices, networking and security forensics. Prepares the student for the CompTIA A+ Core exams. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

Course Description: A study of the major factors that determine levels of economic activity. Emphasis is placed on resource allocation, national production, demand and supply, income levels, government, money and the banking system, policy implications, economic growth, international finance and exchange rates. A score of 53 or higher in algebra domain of Math Placement Test is recommended. (3 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Category One.

Course Description: Introduces basic ESL Literacy communication skills including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Introduces basic ESL Literacy communication skills including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Completes basic ESL Literacy communication skills including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Completes basic ESL Literacy communication skills including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Introduces beginning ESL communication skills, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Grammar concepts introduced. Emphasis continues on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Introduces beginning ESL communication skills, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Grammar concepts introduced. Emphasis continues on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Introduces beginning ESL communication skills, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Grammar concepts introduced. Emphasis continues on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Introduces beginning ESL communication skills, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Grammar concepts introduced. Emphasis continues on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Introduces beginning ESL communication skills, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Grammar concepts introduced. Emphasis continues on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Continues Beginning ESL communication skills including expanded basic listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. Emphasis primarily on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Continues Beginning ESL communication skills including expanded basic listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. Emphasis primarily on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Continues Beginning ESL communication skills including expanded basic listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. Emphasis primarily on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Continues Beginning ESL communication skills including expanded basic listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. Emphasis primarily on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Continues Beginning ESL communication skills including expanded basic listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. Emphasis primarily on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Continues Beginning ESL communication skills including expanded basic listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. Emphasis primarily on aural/oral skills. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Introduces Intermediate ESL communication skills necessary to function in the U.S. including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This class can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Introduces Intermediate ESL communication skills necessary to function in the U.S. including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This class can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Introduces Intermediate ESL communication skills necessary to function in the U.S. including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This class can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Introduces Intermediate ESL communication skills necessary to function in the U.S. including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This class can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Introduces Intermediate ESL communication skills necessary to function in the U.S. including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This class can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Introduces Intermediate ESL communication skills necessary to function in the U.S. including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This class can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Completes Intermediate ESL communication skills necessary to function in the U.S. including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This class can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Completes Intermediate ESL communication skills necessary to function in the U.S. including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This class can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Completes Intermediate ESL communication skills necessary to function in the U.S. including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This class can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Completes Intermediate ESL communication skills necessary to function in the U.S. including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This class can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Completes Intermediate ESL communication skills necessary to function in the U.S. including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This class can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Completes Intermediate ESL communication skills necessary to function in the U.S. including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This class can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 6 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Completes advanced ESL communication skills necessary to function in the United States, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 5 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Completes advanced ESL communication skills necessary to function in the United States, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 5 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Completes advanced ESL communication skills necessary to function in the United States, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 5 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Completes advanced ESL communication skills necessary to function in the United States, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 5 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Completes advanced ESL communication skills necessary to function in the United States, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continues the study of grammar and structure. This course may be taken four times for credit; course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. This course can only be taken on a pass/fail basis. (1 to 5 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor is required.

Course Description: Introduces key concepts in rhetoric and writing, including situation and context, audience, genre, purpose, and persuasion. Students apply these concepts in writing projects that demonstrate how reading and writing are embedded in multi-faceted academic, personal, social, political, and/or professional purposes. These writing projects unfold through a deliberate process of inquiry, feedback, and revision. (3 lecture hours) Prerequisite: ENGLI 0492 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent or ENGLI 0493 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent or ELS 0553 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent, or appropriate writing placement category, or co-requisite of ENGLI 0493 (must be enrolled in linked section taught by the same instructor - these are defined pairs). Course requires Reading Placement Category One.

Course Description: Introduces key concepts in rhetoric and writing, including situation and context, audience, genre, purpose, and persuasion. Students apply these concepts in writing projects that demonstrate how reading and writing are embedded in multi-faceted academic, personal, social, political, and/or professional purposes. These writing projects unfold through a deliberate process of inquiry, feedback, and revision. (3 lecture hours) Prerequisite: ENGLI 0492 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent or ENGLI 0493 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent or ELS 0553 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent, or appropriate writing placement category, or co-requisite of ENGLI 0493 (must be enrolled in linked section taught by the same instructor - these are defined pairs). Course requires Reading Placement Category One.

Course Description: Introduces key concepts in rhetoric and writing, including situation and context, audience, genre, purpose, and persuasion. Students apply these concepts in writing projects that demonstrate how reading and writing are embedded in multi-faceted academic, personal, social, political, and/or professional purposes. These writing projects unfold through a deliberate process of inquiry, feedback, and revision. (3 lecture hours) Prerequisite: ENGLI 0492 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent or ENGLI 0493 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent or ELS 0553 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent, or appropriate writing placement category, or co-requisite of ENGLI 0493 (must be enrolled in linked section taught by the same instructor - these are defined pairs). Course requires Reading Placement Category One.

Course Description: Builds upon the rhetoric, reading, and writing concepts introduced in English Composition I by having students compose inquiry-driven research projects. In their research process, students find and select the most appropriate sources to address research questions that are intended for a discourse community. Students integrate sources meaningfully for support and present their findings via the forms of media and genre that suit the project's objectives. (3 lecture hours) Prerequisite: ENGLI 1101 with a grade of C or better.

Course Description: Builds upon the rhetoric, reading, and writing concepts introduced in English Composition I by having students compose inquiry-driven research projects. In their research process, students find and select the most appropriate sources to address research questions that are intended for a discourse community. Students integrate sources meaningfully for support and present their findings via the forms of media and genre that suit the project's objectives. (3 lecture hours) Prerequisite: ENGLI 1101 with a grade of C or better.

Course Description: Students will continue to learn the fundamentals of caring for patients in medical and traumatic emergencies. Students will also complete clinical rotations. Emphasis is placed on development of assessment practices and the integration of appropriate treatment modalities. (6 lecture hours, 12 clinical hours) Prerequisite: FIRE 2279 with a grade of B or better, or equivalent or consent of instructor.

Course Description: Topics from elementary algebra: sets of numbers, operations with real numbers, variables, integral exponents, scientific notation, simplification of algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable, graphing linear equations, writing equations of lines, solving linear inequalities in two variables, solving systems of linear equations in two or more variables, applications, problem solving, operations with polynomials, factoring polynomials, and solving equations using factoring. (5 lecture hours) Prerequisite: MATH 0460 or MATH 0461 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test.

Course Description: Students will learn algebra with an emphasis on applications. This course should not be taken by students planning to enroll in calculus. Topics include, but are not limited to, matrices, functions, conic sections, polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions, and sequences and series. (3 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Demonstrated geometry competency (level 2), and MATH 0482 or college equivalent with a grade of C or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test.

Course Description: Students will learn algebra with an emphasis on concepts needed for calculus. Topics include, but are not limited to, functions, conic sections, matrices and determinants, polynomial theory, rational functions, sequences and series, logarithmic and exponential functions, combinatorial mathematics, and mathematical induction. (5 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Demonstrated geometry competency (level 2), and MATH 0482 or college equivalent with a grade or C or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test.

Course Description: Enjoy the ease of learning and playing the ukulele. This versatile instrument can be used for all kinds of music, from classical to pop. Students learn about the ukulele and how to play it, starting with the basic pop tunes. You don't need to have previous musical instrument training. Please ensure you have short fingernails before class. The course fee includes a ukulele, a pitch pipe and songbook. Fee $140

Course Description: Enjoy the next level of instruction with the ukulele. This versatile instrument can be used for all kinds of music, from classical to pop. Students should know the basic chords and be experienced to move quickly between them. Learn more advanced songs and group jamming. Please ensure you have short fingernails before class. Bring a tuned ukulele and pitch pipe. A new songbook will be provided as part of the class fee. Fee $49

Course Description: A survey of the study of behavior and mental processes with emphasis on the scientific nature of contemporary psychological investigation. Areas discussed include research methods, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, behavioral psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, and clinical/abnormal psychology. (3 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Category One.

Course Description: A survey of the study of behavior and mental processes with emphasis on the scientific nature of contemporary psychological investigation. Areas discussed include research methods, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, behavioral psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, and clinical/abnormal psychology. (3 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Category One.

Course Description: An introduction to the concepts and theories necessary for a scientific understanding of our social world. Topics include sociological research, culture and socialization, social deviance, stratification and inequality (social class, race/ethnicity, and sex/gender), and social institutions (family, education, religion, and the economy). (3 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Category One.

Course Description: Examines basic concepts of the oral communication process. The class includes communication theory as well as speech preparation and delivery. (3 lecture hours) Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Category One.

Course Description: Review math, reading and English usage in preparation for the SAT exam. Practice under simulated testing conditions using authentic SAT questions. Focus will be on test strategies. Fee: $149

Course Description: Review math, science reasoning, reading and English usage in preparation for the ACT exam. Practice under simulated testing conditions using simulated ACT questions. The course includes an introduction to the ACT writing section. Focus will be on test strategies. Fee: $149