Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Course Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MnTC Course List  

 

Horticulture

  
  • HORT 1024 - Plant Propagation

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course covers current commercial methods of propagating annual and perennial herbaceous plants, woody plants, and tropical indoor plants. Methods covered include propagation by seed, division, cuttings, layering, grafting, and tissue culture. Students will propagate a wide variety of plants and in many cases bring them to the final production stage.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Asexual propagation Herbaceous cuttings Softwood cuttings Hardwood cuttings Leaf cuttings Root cuttings Layering Grafting Tissue culture
    2. Seed propagation oSeed production open pollinated and hybrid Seed germination practices.

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. describe methods of propagating trees and shrubs.
    2. recommend methods of propagating annual and perennial herbaceous plants.
    3. demonstrate division, cutting propagation and grafting of many familiar plants.
    4. identify methods of propagating tropical indoor plants.
    5. perform seed propagation of many popular plants.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • HORT 1025 - Pest Management

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: Pests can cause a great deal of aesthetic and economic damage to plants. Students will identify pests that affect the quality and production of horticultural plants and examine ways to manage the pests by chemical means or natural methods. Students will examine weeds, diseases, insects and other pests. This course will help prepare students for the state commercial pesticide applicator examination.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Assessing plant problems Nutrition Site Genetics Disease Animal damage
    2. Control methods
    3. Diseases caused by non-living agents
    4. Diseases caused by organic agents Fungi Monerans Viruses
    5. Growing healthy plants
    6. Pests of the animal kingdom Damage caused by mammals Damage caused by arthropods Damage caused by other animals
    7. Weeds Identification Control methods

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. identify many common weeds.
    2. recommend effective pest control methods.
    3. diagnose many insect or disease symptoms that affect plants.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • HORT 1027 - Sustainable Horticulture

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None
    Course Description: This course focuses on ways to effectively employ environmentally-friendly production methods in commercial horticulture as well as in the maintenance of public and private spaces. Students will apply organic best practices in plant and crop production in the campus greenhouses. The course covers current organic certification processes, the use of biocontrols for pest management, and sustainable methods to promote soil and plant health.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Approved practices for organic production
    2. Conserving and protecting the soil
    3. Earth-friendly landscape practices
    4. Sustainable plant production methods
    5. Energy conservation strategies for sustainable horticulture
    6. Sustainable horticulture in the commercial environment
    7. Pesticide usage and its impact on the environment
    8. Preventing pollution to water and air
    9. USDA organic grower certification requirements
    10. Managing soil fertility

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. explain the environmental tensions spurred by increasing productivity and profitability demands.
    2. use current best practices for conserving natural resources.
    3. discuss current energy conservation practices that benefit the environment.
    4. identify sources of pollution caused by some current agricultural/horticultural practices.
    5. practice plant growing methods that are beneficial to the environment.
    6. differentiate plant growing practices that are beneficial or harmful to the environment.
    7. select fertilizers and pesticides that are appropriate for the environment.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • HORT 1041 - Woody Plants

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: Woody plants make up the backbone of the landscape. In this course, students will identify over 100 varieties of woody plants including the common and botanical names, site preference, landscape use, and special features of each.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Evergreen shrubs
    2. Evergreen trees
    3. Large landscape shrubs
    4. Low deciduous shrubs
    5. Medium landscape shrubs
    6. Small landscape ornamental trees
    7. Tall deciduous landscape trees

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. explain uses and special features of many common woody plants.
    2. identify uses and special features of many common woody plants.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • HORT 1050 - Landscape Installation

    Credits: 4
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 4
    Course Description: This course focuses on the practice of sustainable site development, installation of landscape planting, and soil improvement methods. Topics include the selection and installation of a variety of edging, mulches, water features, and irrigation systems. The course also introduces retaining wall systems and turf installation.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Safety practices
    2. Site development and soil improvement
    3. Cut and fill excavation practices
    4. Concrete surfaces
    5. Paving brick surface
    6. Edging and mulches
    7. Woody and herbaceous plant materials
    8. Retaining walls
    9. Irrigation and water features
    10. Reading and understanding landscape plans
    11. Turfgrass installation

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. analyze site plans and prepare estimates.
    2. apply safety practices.
    3. identify sustainable site development practices.
    4. improve soil conditions
    5. install edging and mulch.
    6. install irrigation systems and water features
    7. install paving surfaces.
    8. install retaining walls.
    9. install turfgrass
    10. install woody and herbaceous plants.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • HORT 1051 - Herbaceous Plants

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: In this course, students will identify and determine the growing requirements for 150 herbaceous plants. The herbaceous plants covered include annual, biennial, and perennial ornamental plants. Students will study light, soil, and water requirements as well as bloom time, pest problems, and suggested varieties of herbaceous plants.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Annual herbaceous plants identification site preference bloom period cultivars and varieties
    2. Biennials identification site preference bloom period cultivars and varieties
    3. Perennials identification site preference bloom period cultivars and varieties

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. identify 150 herbaceous annual, biennial, and perennial ornamental plants.
    2. suggest herbaceous plants based on light requirements.
    3. select plants based on their water requirements.
    4. describe soil requirements and fertility recommendations.
    5. design combinations of herbaceous plants for the garden and landscape.
    6. select recommended cultivars and varieties.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • HORT 1060 - Greenhouse Crops

    Credits: 4
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 4
    Course Description: This course prepares students to grow herbaceous plants intended for outdoor use, interior foliage plants, potted indoor flowering plants, greenhouse cut flowers, greenhouse food production, and greenhouse propagation of woody plants. Students will cultivate and market annual and perennial bedding plants as well as vegetable and herb transplants.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Annual bedding plants
    2. Florist crops
    3. Tropical Plants
    4. Greenhouse cut flower production
    5. Food crops for greenhouse production
    6. Managing the greenhouse environment
    7. Plant production schedules
    8. Marketing greenhouse crops

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. describe greenhouse crops.
    2. develop pest management strategies for greenhouse production.
    3. interpret and create plant production schedules.
    4. market plants.
    5. propagate plants from seed and cuttings.
    6. provide appropriate greenhouse environment conditions for different crops
    7. select cultivars for bedding plant production.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • HORT 1781 - Horticulture Internship I

    Credits: 1-3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: The Horticulture Internship is designed to enhance the student’s learning by putting to use the knowledge and skills that the student has already attained and then building on them. Students will get experience working in the field and will be evaluated by employers and the instructor on a variety of skills. This course may be repeated a maximum of three times.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Obtain position and interview successfully
    2. Complete internship agreement form with internship site supervisor
    3. Verify hours for the internship
    4. Perform assigned tasks to employer’s standards

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. identify and interview for internship position.
    2. apply horticultural concepts and procedures in an work setting.
    3. demonstrate technical skills in horticultural tasks.
    4. enhance oral and written communication skills with prospective employers and coworkers.
    5. document internship activities in a journal.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • HORT 2025 - Horticulture Operations

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None
    Course Description: In this course students will explore the greenhouse and nursery industry through classroom activities and field trips to local greenhouses and nurseries. Students will examine greenhouse structures, mechanical systems, and specialized equipment used for harvesting and storage. Field growing and container production of nursery stock will be covered. Production costs, revenue projections, and marketing will be discussed.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Greenhouse structures
    2. Mechanical systems for maintaining a growing environment
    3. Wholesale and retail marketing methods
    4. Production costs and markup
    5. Types of nurseries
    6. Field and container yard layout
    7. Propagation
    8. Cultivation, harvesting and storage of crops

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. define greenhouse structures and equipment.
    2. define production costs and markup.
    3. demonstrate cultural practices within the nursery industry.
    4. describe maintaining a growing environment.
    5. describe marketing strategies.
    6. describe the wholesale and retail horticultural industry.
    7. identify types of nurseries.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • HORT 2033 - Tropical Plants

    Credits: 2
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab None
    Course Description: This course recognizes that tropical plants are commonly used in residential and commercial locations to improve aesthetics, purify the air, and to enhance the well-being of the occupants. Horticulturists in temperate climates can extend their season of employment by providing interior plant services and installing seasonal blooming plants. Course content will include over 100 tropical plants and explore the commercial production of tropical plants.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Media and container requirements
    2. Designing with tropical plants
    3. Light, water, and temperature requirements
    4. Plant taxonomy and morphology
    5. Propagation and pruning requirements
    6. Selecting tropical plants

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. select appropriate temperature requirements for tropical plants.
    2. design tropical interiorscapes.
    3. describe water and light requirements.
    4. select appropriate growing media for tropical plants.
    5. perform propagation and pruning procedures.
    6. identify 100 tropical indoor plants.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • HORT 2044 - Landscape Management

    Credits: 2
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab None
    Course Description: This course covers the process of developing landscape maintenance schedules and how to direct employees in grounds keeping for parks, recreational facilities, residential properties, and commercial properties. Course content includes horticultural techniques for the care of turf, herbaceous, and woody plants. This course focuses on management strategies, problem solving, and current issues in landscape management.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Current issues in landscape management.
    2. Identification of common insect, disease and environmental problems in landscapes.
    3. Maintenance schedules for residential, commercial and public sites
    4. Maintenance tasks, including pruning and fertilizing trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants
    5. Note: with every topic, the unique characteristics of the horticulture industry¿seasonal activities, impact of weather and legislative concerns (restrictions on phosphorus use, pesticide applicator regulations, irrigation licensing) etc. will be addressed
    6. Pest control methods.
    7. Standards for property maintenance.
    8. Written and oral proposals for landscape management services.

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. explain how maintenance procedures affect plant growth.
    2. apply the principles of site analysis in developing maintenance programs
    3. practice fundamentals of woody and herbaceous plant maintenance.
    4. identify woody and herbaceous plant problems and recommend control methods.
    5. implement grounds management strategies.
    6. research and discuss contemporary landscape management issues.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • HORT 2046 - Horticulture Equipment and Technology

    Credits: 2
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab 4
    Course Description: The horticulture industry is becoming more mechanized as labor availability decreases and the sophistication of equipment and technology increases. In this course, students will explore, examine, operate, and maintain equipment and technologies used in horticultural practices. GPS and GIS applications will be covered.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Application of GPS and GIS technology
    2. Equipment and Tool Safety Practices
    3. Specialized greenhouse equipment
    4. Specialized landscape construction equipment
    5. Specialized nursery equipment

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. construct equipment maintenance schedules
    2. define types of equipment used in the horticulture industry.
    3. calibrate and operate pH testing equipment.
    4. perform appropriate maintenance procedures.
    5. describe safe operation techniques.
    6. utilize GPS and GIS technology.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • HORT 2050 - Landscape Design Principles

    Credits: 4
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 4
    Course Description: This course covers the elements of residential and commercial landscape design and the drafting skills used in the preparation of landscape designs. Plant and hardscape material selection for appropriate hardiness zones and maintenance levels will be covered. Computer assisted design will be used to create landscape designs in the elevation and plan view.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: HORT 1041  and HORT 1051 

    Major Content
    1. Site analysis
    2. Sustainable site development
    3. Topography, grade, drainage
    4. Style, color, theme, texture
    5. Selecting hardscape elements
    6. Selecting woody and herbaceous plants
    7. Soil and drainage requirements
    8. Client relations
    9. Installation labor and pricing
    10. Creating the design
    11. Presenting and selling the design
    12. Use CAD technology to develop landscape designs

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. create landscape designs.
    2. define sustainable site development.
    3. describe site analysis.
    4. identify methods of pricing a landscape design.
    5. present a complete landscape design.
    6. recommend elements of style, theme, colors, and textures.
    7. recommend hardscape materials.
    8. recommend plants, soils, and mulches.
    9. develop landscape plans using CAD technology.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • HORT 2051 - Fruit and Vegetable Crops for Local Markets

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: Growing and marketing fruit and vegetable crops in the Midwest requires a knowledge of the varieties and methods that are suited to local processing, marketing, and consumption. Increasing demand for local produce offers fruit and vegetable growers new opportunities to increase volume and profit margins and to develop niche markets. Crops covered in this course include small fruits, tree fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Food systems and local production
    2. Crop culture, varieties and marketing
    3. History of community gardens and CSA operations
    4. Processing and marketing opportunities
    5. Fruit crops
    6. Vegetable crops
    7. Good agricultural practices (GAP) for food production
    8. Hydroponics and aquaponics

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. describe hydroponic and aquaponics production systems.
    2. suggest good agricultural practices (GAP) for production and food handling.
    3. grow and harvest fruit and vegetable crops.
    4. identify marketing opportunities for locally grown crops.
    5. describe the components of large scale and local food systems.
    6. propose sustainable and profitable production methods

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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Individualized Studies

  
  • INDV 1790 - Independent Studies

    Credits: 1-4
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This variable-credit elective course emphasizes the students independent search for advanced knowledge as well as additional hands-on skills beyond current course offerings. This course will be an option for students in the Individualized Studies program. It is designed especially for students pursuing programs we do not offer at Century or those seeking an Independent Study option in a discipline which does not currently offer such a course. The student and instructor will devise a formal plan of study to satisfy credit workload requirements within a one-semester timeframe. Course may be repeated up to a total of 8 credits.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor and Dean consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    To be determined by the student and instructor
    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate advanced knowledge of the subject area identified in the learning plan.
    2. explain results of the independent study in a formal presentation to the instructor.
    3. reflect on personal growth in the subject area identified in the plan.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INDV 1791 - Independent Studies II

    Credits: 1-4
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This variable-credit elective course emphasizes the students independent search for advanced knowledge as well as additional hands-on skills beyond current course offerings. This course will be an option for students in the Individualized Studies program. It is designed especially for students pursuing programs we do not offer at Century or those seeking an Independent Study option in a discipline which does not currently offer such a course. The student and instructor will devise a formal plan of study to satisfy credit workload requirements within a one-semester timeframe. Course may be repeated up to a total of 8 credits.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor and Dean consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    To be determined by the student and instructor
    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate advanced knowledge of the subject area identified in the learning plan.
    2. explain results of the independent study in a formal presentation to the instructor.
    3. reflect on personal growth in the subject area identified in the plan.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INDV 2780 - Individualized Studies Internship

    Credits: 1-4
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in a real-life job environment. It is designed especially for students pursuing programs not offered at Century or those seeking an internship option in a program or discipline which does not currently offer such a course. Students will work in a professional environment while applying and learning a variety of communication, business, and technical skills. Course may be repeated up to a total of 8 credits.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor and Dean consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Creating employment résumé and cover letter
    2. Developing company organizational chart
    3. Completing 40 hour “quick reports”
    4. Creating final résumé
    5. Creating professional presentation summarizing internship experience
    6. Criteria for feedback of performance appraisal

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. construct a professional résumé.
    2. demonstrate employment interview skills.
    3. describe the scope of their internship positions, assigned tasks, and responsibilities.
    4. perform tasks/work to employer-defined standards.
    5. describe the employing organization’s culture and working climate.
    6. reflect on their own personal contributions to the internship organization’s strategic activities.
    7. create an organizational chart.
    8. design and deliver a professional presentation outlining their internship experience.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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Information and Telecommunications Technology

  
  • ITT 1000 - Information Technology Career Planning

    Credits: 2
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab None
    Course Description: This course is designed to assist students in defining and selecting a pathway within the Information Technology career cluster that is appropriate for them based on their interests. Technology trends and forecasting will be discussed. Students will create an educational plan and career plan that will help them stay focused and on-track. This course is designed for students who are interested in exploring careers in the Information and Telecommunications Technology (ITT), Enterprise Computing Technology (ECT), and Cybersecurity Virtualization and Forensics (CVF) programs.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Current technologies and integration
    2. Future projections of technology growth and development
    3. Goal setting for educational objectives
    4. Goal setting for career objectives
    5. Comprehensive career plan
    6. IT career field research, including projected growth and expected salaries
    7. Personal interest and aptitude investigation and reflection

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. describe typical careers found in information technology.
    2. develop an educational plan.
    3. identify current technologies in information technology fields.
    4. interpret current data and employment opportunities in information technology careers.
    5. investigate future technologies in information technology fields.
    6. construct a 5-year career plan.
    7. construct an electronic portfolio for education and career planning purposes.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 1031 - Introduction to Networks (CCNA-1)

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the OSI 7 and TCP/IP models used in data communication and computer networks with emphasis on network infrastructure design, configuration, and implementation. This course is the first in a four-course sequence designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Exploring the Network
    2. Configuring a Network Operating System
    3. Network Protocols and Communications
    4. Network Access
    5. Ethernet
    6. Network Layer
    7. Transport Layer
    8. IP Addressing
    9. Application Layer
    10. Subnetting IPv4 Networks
    11. Networking

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches.
    2. describe the devices and services used to support communications in data networks and the Internet.
    3. describe the role of protocol layers in data networks.
    4. devise a subnet strategy given network requirements.
    5. evaluate addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks in IPv4 and IPv6 environments.
    6. explain fundamental Ethernet concepts.
    7. utilize Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configurations.
    8. utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze data traffic.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 1032 - Routing and Switching Essentials (CCNA-2)

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: This course is the second of four courses designed to prepare students for Cisco CCNA certification, and the second of two courses required for Cisco CCENT Certification. This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. This course is designed for students in the Information and Telecommunications Technology (ITT), Enterprise Computing Technology (ECT), and Cybersecurity Virtualization and Forensics (CVF) programs.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): ITT 1000  and ITT 1031  with grades of C or higher or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Introduction to Switched Networks
    2. Basic Switching Concepts and Configuration
    3. VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks)
    4. Routing Concepts
    5. Inter-VLAN Routing
    6. Static Routing
    7. Routing Dynamically
    8. Single Area OSPF
    9. ACLs (Access Controls Lists)
    10. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
    11. Network Address Translation (IPv4)

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. configure Network Address Translation (NAT) operations for IPv4 networks.
    2. configure access control lists (ACLs) for IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
    3. configure static routing and default routing (RIP and RIPng).
    4. construct an Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) network.
    5. demonstrate how VLANs create logically separate networks and how routing occurs between them.
    6. describe basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches.
    7. explain Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
    8. explain the purpose, nature, and operations of a router, routing tables, and the route lookup process.
    9. identify dynamic routing protocols, distance vector routing protocols, and link-state routing protocols.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 1790 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-4
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This variable-credit elective course emphasizes the student’s independent search for advanced knowledge as well as additional hands-on skills beyond current Information and Telecommunication Technology course offerings. The student and instructor will devise a formal plan of study to satisfy credit workload requirements within a one semester timeframe.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor and Dean consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: ITT 1000 

    Major Content
    To be determined by the student and instructor
    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the subject area identified in the learning plan.
    2. Explain results of the independent study in a formal presentation to the instructor and/or an Information and Telecommunication Technology class.
    3. Reflect on personal growth in the subject area identified in the plan.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 2020 - Advanced Network Security

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: This course covers the overall network infrastructure security process based on security policy design and management, with an emphasis on security technologies, products, and solutions. The course covers authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) implementation using security appliances and software-based firewalls. This course is designed for students in the Information and Telecommunications Technology (ITT), Enterprise Computing Technology (ECT), and Cybersecurity Virtualization and Forensics (CVF) programs.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): ITT 1032  and CVF 1083  with grades of C or higher or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Attacks
    2. Security Planning and Policy
    3. Security Technologies
    4. Cisco Secure Access Control Server
    5. ASA security appliance filtering
    6. Software-based firewalls
    7. Troubleshooting network security configurations

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. configure ASA security appliances for network security.
    2. configure a secure access control server.
    3. configure software-based firewalls for network security.
    4. develop a policy for protecting network assets, given a scenario
    5. evaluate a network security configuration for effectiveness
    6. identify network security threats.
    7. select appropriate network security technologies to implement network security.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 2025 - Securing Network Devices

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: This course integrates overall security process based on security policy design into practical configuration solutions. The course covers authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) implementation using switches, routers, and security appliances. This course is designed for students in the Information and Telecommunications Technology (ITT), Enterprise Computing Technology (ECT), and Cybersecurity Virtualization and Forensics (CVF) programs.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): ITT 2020  and CVF 1083  with grades of C or higher or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Developing a security policy
    2. Application-layer firewalls
    3. Authenticating, Authorizing, and Auditing users
    4. Virtual Private Networks
    5. Securing switches
    6. Securing routers
    7. Network security using security appliances

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. apply advanced security configurations to network security appliances.
    2. assemble a security policy.
    3. configure security on layer-2 and layer-3 switches.
    4. construct complex ACLs on routers.
    5. demonstrate implementation of AAA.
    6. identify and integrate appropriate encryption services.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 2031 - Scaling Networks (CCNA-3)

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: This course is the third of four courses designed to prepare students for Cisco CCNA certification. This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. This course is designed for students in the Information and Telecommunications Technology (ITT), Enterprise Computing Technology (ECT), and Cybersecurity Virtualization and Forensics (CVF) programs.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): ITT 1032  with a grade of C or higher or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Introduction to Scaling Networks
    2. LAN Redundancy
    3. LAN Aggregation
    4. Wireless LANs
    5. Single-area OSPF
    6. Multi-area OSPF
    7. EIGRP
    8. Advanced EIGRP
    9. IOS Images and Licensing

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. configure first hop redundancy protocols (HSRP) in a switched network.
    2. configure routing in a complex routed IPv4 or IPv6 network using Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP).
    3. configure routing in a complex routed IPv4 or IPv6 network using multi-area OSPF.
    4. configure wireless routers and wireless clients.
    5. demonstrate switchport Link Aggregation.
    6. evaluate enhanced switching technologies.
    7. explain LAN Redundancy.
    8. manage Cisco IOS® Software licensing and configuration files.
    9. troubleshoot routing in a complex routed IPv4 or IPv6 network using single-area OSPF.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 2032 - Connecting Networks (CCNA-4)

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: This course is the fourth of four courses designed to prepare students for Cisco CCNA certification. This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course covers the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. This course is designed for students in the Information and Telecommunications Technology (ITT), Enterprise Computing Technology (ECT), and Cybersecurity Virtualization and Forensics (CVF) programs.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): ITT 2031  with a grade of C or higher or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Hierarchical Network Design
    2. Connecting the WAN
    3. Point-to-point connections
    4. Frame Relay
    5. NAT for IPv4
    6. Broadband Solutions
    7. Securing Site-to-Site Connectivity
    8. Monitoring the Network
    9. Troubleshooting the Network

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. describe different WAN technologies.
    2. understand the operations and benefits of virtual private networks (VPNs) and tunneling.
    3. configure serial connections.
    4. understand  broadband connections.
    5. configure tunneling operations.
    6. integrate Network Address Translation (NAT) operations into an existing IPv4 network.
    7. monitor network operations using syslog, SNMP, and NetFlow.
    8. describe network architectures.
    9. select collaboration technology and solutions, given business requirements.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 2033 - CCNA Capstone

    Credits: 1
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course will prepare students to take the CCNA industry certification by applying critical thinking skills associated with designing and constructing complex networks. Network performance metrics and troubleshooting techniques will be integrated into case study or lab scenarios.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): ITT 2032  or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Networking models
    2. Physical and logical network topologies
    3. IP addressing
    4. Router configuration
    5. Switch configuration
    6. WAN technologies
    7. Internetwork configuration and troubleshooting

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Reconstruct networking models with their associated Protocol Data Units (PDUs).
    2. Given a scenario, produce a scalable internetwork design.
    3. Adapt a flat LAN to a hierarchical design incorporating VLANs, STP, and VTP
    4. Devise a strategy to isolate internetwork connectivity faults.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 2036 - Data Storage I

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: This course will focus on effective system administration and implementation of File-based storage (NAS) in a local area network. Course content will cover planning installing, operating, and troubleshooting file-based (NAS) storage in an Ethernet environment along with augmenting Linux and Windows host skillsets. This course follows the Storage+ certification framework (SNIA).
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): ITT 1032 , ECT 1013 , and ECT 1030  with grades of C or higher or instructor consent
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Compare/contrast NAS vs. SAN
    2. Network and file sharing protocols
    3. NAS file systems
    4. NAS configuration and performance considerations
    5. Storage management
    6. Continuity management
    7. RAID
    8. Capacity planning

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. describe disk types, components, and features.
    2. explain data redundancy and the importance of disaster planning.
    3. implement the correct networking technologies, given a scenario.
    4. select appropriate disk storage configurations for a given scenario.
    5. Apply techniques to improve network performance, continuity, and security
    6. Explain differences between Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Networks (SAN).
    7. Perform basic NAS appliance configuration

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 2038 - Data Storage II

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: This course will focus on advanced storage concepts, and implementing and managing block-based (SAN) data services in an enterprise infrastructure. Students will perform data storage-system and server migrations along with implementing disaster recovery solutions. Students will also perform storage system capacity planning, system automation, and performance analysis in multiprotocol environments.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): ITT 2036  with a grade of C or higher or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Network Types
    2. Planning and architecture
    3. Storage performance considerations
    4. Storage and Data management
    5. Data storage security considerations
    6. LUN provisioning techniques
    7. Volume management
    8. Performance monitoring.
    9. Performance reporting.

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Apply techniques to improve remote storage performance, continuity, and security.
    2. Create a plan for the integration of a SAN into an existing local area network (LAN).
    3. configure LUN provisioning.
    4. describe performance metrics.
    5. explain volume management.
    6. interpret performance reporting.
    7. monitor performance.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 2049 - Advanced Routing and Switching

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: This course is designed to expose students to advanced routing and switching concepts, including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). This course covers network services and protocols required by converged applications in a complex network. This course is designed for students in the Information and Telecommunications Technology (ITT) program.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): ITT 2031  with a grade of C or higher or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Multi-area OSPF
    2. EIGRP
    3. BGP
    4. IPv6 networking
    5. Inter-VLAN routing
    6. MPLS
    7. HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP
    8. Security risks
    9. Configuration of IP phone support

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. assemble a secure VLAN.
    2. configure BGP for enterprise ISP connectivity.
    3. configure IPv6 in native and IPv4 integrated environments.
    4. configure multi-area OSPF routing.
    5. create a complex EIGRP network.
    6. describe gateway redundancy technologies.
    7. configure switches for VoIP integration.
    8. implement switch security based upon a given scenario.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 2052 - Data Center Design

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: This course covers the best practices for designing data centers. Course material includes data center infrastructure systems and the required support systems as well as planning for disaster mitigation and recovery. This course is designed for students in the Information and Telecommunications Technology (ITT) program.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): ITT 1032  with a grade of C or higher or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: ITT 2036 

    Major Content
    1. Data center design process
    2. Site location
    3. Physical spaces
    4. Structured cabling
    5. Electrical and mechanical systems
    6. Security and fire protection systems
    7. Automation systems
    8. Information security

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. analyze data system requirements.
    2. complete an information assurance policy.
    3. construct a disaster mitigation/recovery proposal.
    4. develop a physical security plan.
    5. estimate power and HVAC requirements.
    6. integrate telecommunications requirements into the data network.
    7. plan a site location, given business requirements.
    8. plan for structured cabling requirements.
    9. propose a building automation system plan.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 2075 - Wireless Network Security

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course will focus on learning using the latest enterprise wireless LAN security and auditing equipment. Topics include wireless LAN intrusion, security policies and solutions for wireless LANs, and risk management analysis using auditing tools.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): CVF 1083  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Packet Analysis & Spoofing
    2. Rogue Hardware & Default Settings
    3. RF Jamming & Data Flooding
    4. Information Theft
    5. Wireless Hijacking and Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
    6. Access Point VPNs
    7. Scalable Wireless VPN Solutions
    8. Secure Wireless Protocols
    9. Layered Wireless Security
    10. Wireless Bridging Security
    11. 802.1x and EAP-TTLS
    12. SSH2 Tunneling & Local Port Redirection

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Define an effective WLAN Security Policy.
    2. Employ countermeasures to mitigate threats.
    3. Apply written policy on a wireless network.
    4. Assess and audit client access on a wireless network.
    5. Identify a security breach or threat.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 2080 - Technology Planning and Architecture

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 3
    Course Description: This is an advanced course designed to integrate technology architecture, planning, and business process. Content includes development and implementation of a standardized process framework necessary to design, construct and manage complex technology-based systems in order to support business functions within an organization. Focus is on design and management of complex technical information based business systems. Additional emphasis will be on life-cycle development and project management. This is an advanced course designed to integrate technology architecture, planning, and business process. Content includes development and implementation of a standardized process framework necessary to design, construct and manage complex technology-based systems in order to support business functions within an organization. Focus is on design and management of complex technical information based business systems. Additional emphasis will be on life-cycle development and project management.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Should be taken in the student’s second year.

    Major Content
    1. The modern business enterprise
    2. Frameworks for developing and deploying successful projects
    3. Modern enterprise and commerce challenges
    4. Technology in commerce
    5. Systems development
    6. Zachman framework for enterprise architecture
    7. Implementing a framework
    8. Business process organization
    9. Project management methods
    10. Technical Documentation
    11. Return on investment
    12. Team Dynamics
    13. Evaluation strategies

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    • Apply the principles of systems theory in order to solve complex technology-based business problems.
    • Develop skills necessary to work in a diverse team.
    • Develop a project charter.
    • Demonstrate the application of project management.
    • Calculate return on investment.
    • Develop written technical business documentation.
    • Identify the stages of a “Life-Cycle Development” model.
    • Apply the system development life cycle to a given business problem scenario.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 2099 - IT Capstone

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: This is an advanced course designed to integrate technology architecture, planning, business process, and teamwork. Content includes the project management and customer services knowledge necessary to construct and manage complex technology-based systems to support an organization. Students will implement their solution to a business problem in cross-sectional teams. This course is designed for students in the Information and Telecommunications Technology (ITT) program.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): ECT 1013 , CVF 1083  and ITT 1032  with a grade of C or higher or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: CVF 1091  and ITT 2036 . Course should be taken in the student’s second year.

    Major Content
    1. Project management methods
    2. Technical documentation
    3. Return on investment
    4. Team dynamics
    5. Systems requirements
    6. Implementing a framework
    7. Solutions implementation
    8. Project planning

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. apply the principles of systems theory in order to solve complex technology-based business problems.
    2. apply the system development life cycle to a given business problem scenario involving end user and intermediate devices in a networked environment.
    3. define Return On Investment (ROI) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
    4. demonstrate the application of project management.
    5. design the solution to a given business problem scenario/project.
    6. develop a project charter.
    7. develop skills necessary to work in a diverse team.
    8. develop written technical business documentation.
    9. explain the advantages of working in teams.
    10. revise their 5-year career plan.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • ITT 2780 - Internship

    Credits: 1-6
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the Information and Telecommunication Technology program in a real life job environment. Students will work in a professional environment while applying and learning a variety of communication, business, and technical skills.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Creating employment resume and cover letter
    2. Develop company organizational chart
    3. Completing 40 hour “quick reports”
    4. Creating final resume
    5. Creating professional presentation summarizing internship experience
    6. Criteria feedback performance appraisal

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Construct a professional resume.
    2. Demonstrate employment interview skills.
    3. Create an organizational chart.
    4. Design and deliver a professional presentation outlining their internship experience.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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Information Studies

  
  • INFS 1020 - Research Skills and Information Literacy

    Credits: 1
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course introduces students to effective techniques for locating, evaluating, using, and citing information sources. Students have the option of focusing on research needed for another course or choosing an area of personal interest to research. Coursework includes the use of library and free Web information sources.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Course placement into ENGL 0950  and RDNG 0950  or above OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0051  and ESOL 0052  and ESOL 1033  OR completion of ESOL 0041  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0042  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0043  with a grade of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Word processing skills or completion of OFFT 1001.

    Major Content

    1. Information in society - types, production, and organization

    2. Information literacy - its definition and value

    3. Finding a topic/Crafting the research question

    4. Effective searching

      1. Library databases

      2. Library catalog

      3. Web

    5. Evaluating information

    6. Using information

      1. Plagiarism

      2. Copyright/fair use

      3. Citing sources/ bibliographies


    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. describe a variety of information types, their production, and organization.

    2. define information literacy and describe its value.

    3. define a topic and research question of academic or personal value.

    4. design search strategies to locate library and free Web information sources.

    5. evaluate search strategies to locate library and free Web information sources.

    6. critically evaluate information sources.

    7. demonstrate the ability to use information effectively to meet an academic or personal need.

    8. explain the concepts of plagiarism, copyright, and fair use.

    9. cite sources accurately.


    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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Interior Design

  
  • INTD 1020 - Interior Design Presentation Skills I

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This introductory course focuses on Interior Design presentation skills necessary to design any given space. It covers reading and drawing a set of floor plans, using drafting tools and drafting appropriate architectural symbols, dimensioning, lettering, elevations, sections, and detailing. This course provides the foundation for all other Interior Design courses.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. basic architectural drafting
    2. furniture arranging clearances
    3. furniture installation plans
    4. proxemics, anthropometrics
    5. reading floor plans
    6. space plan
    7. architectural symbols
    8. sketching
    9. elevations
    10. title blocks
    11. line quality
    12. lettering
    13. dimensioning
    14. sections
    15. details
    16. finish schedules
    17. lighting and electrical plans
    18. presentation boards

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. construct a set of interior design plans.
    2. plan an interior design space.
    3. draw proper symbols for interior design drafting.
    4. employ proper line weights.
    5. hand draft floor plans, elevations, and details.
    6. apply proxemics and anthropometrics to floor plans.
    7. draft furniture installation plans, reflected ceiling plans, and electrical plans.
    8. dimension and letter a plan.
    9. draft finish plans.
    10. write schedules from finished plans.
    11. create presentation boards for client presentations.
    12. evaluate their own work to current industry practice and standards.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 1030 - Design and Color

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course identifies the fundamental elements and principles of design and demonstrates how they relate to home and commercial interiors. Students explore applied color theory, light theory, color harmonies, and color relationships as well as color psychology through extensive experiential projects.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. elements of design
    2. principles of art
    3. patterns
    4. balance
    5. hue, value and chroma scales
    6. color wheel
    7. color and light
    8. textures
    9. moods and themes
    10. value scales
    11. color psychology
    12. color matching
    13. color relationships successive contrast
    14. color assimilation
    15. Munsel color charts
    16. color schemes
    17. aesthetics of design

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate elements of design
    2. discuss color psychology.
    3. demonstrate color relationships.
    4. apply color harmonies to interior design
    5. create a comprehensive portfolio that demonstrates application of color and design
    6. demonstrate principles of design.
    7. compare positive / negative balance
    8. analyze symmetry and asymmetry.
    9. compare dynamic vs. static balance
    10. interpret moods and themes.
    11. demonstrate effects of light and color.
    12. interpret hue, value and chroma
    13. analyze the color wheel

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 1040 - Elements of Interior Design

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course focuses on “sourcing”-locating and using professional design resources that demonstrate a systematic approach for specifying fabrics, furniture, finishes, and fixtures in students’ own design work. This course requires off campus site visits to a variety of “trade only” showrooms during regular business hours. This course requires completion of INTD 1020  with a grade of C or higher or concurrently enrolled.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher. Arithmetic placement score of 64 or higher OR elementary algebra placement score of 76 or higher OR placement score/ACT score placement into MATH 0070  or above OR completion MATH 0030  or MATH 0060  with a grade of C or higher. We strongly encourage students who score below 64 to meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss their review and course options PRIOR to Math placement retesting or registering for a MATH course or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): Non
    Recommendation: ENGL 1020   with a grade of C or higher OR ENGL 1021  with a grade of C or higher.

    Major Content
    1. Furniture construction
    2. Scouting interior design industry resources marble yard International Market Square appliance showroom lumberyard wall finish showroom solid surfacing showroom flooring window treatments
    3. Specifying furniture, fabric, finishes and appliances
    4. Purchase orders
    5. Interpret acknowledgments
    6. Interpret vendor invoices
    7. Presentations
    8. Client invoices

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate the basic layout for Interior Design spaces.
    2. gather material sample selections from current interior design showrooms.
    3. write specifications for fixtures, finishes and appliances for contractors.
    4. write client invoices and purchase orders.
    5. nterpret vendor invoices and acknowledgements.
    6. develop presentation skills.
    7. analyze new Interior Design products.
    8. obtain furniture tear sheets.
    9. explain furniture construction details.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 1050 - Lighting Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course focuses on lighting fundamentals for residential and commercial interiors. It covers the four functions of light: task, accent, decorative, and ambient. Students apply problem-solving techniques to a variety of lighting scenarios. This course requires field trips to the “trade only” vendors during regular business hours.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): INTD 1020   and INTD 1040  with grades of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. lighting - types, sources, applications, limitations, measurements
    2. lighting and color
    3. lighting selection and specifications
    4. sustainable lighting options
    5. electrical codes and safety standards
    6. electrical floor plans
    7. lighting layout
    8. lighting illusions
    9. field trips

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. identify lighting types, sources, applications, and limitations.
    2. evaluate lighting measurements.
    3. specify appropriate lighting for specific situations.
    4. evaluate how color and behavior are affected by lighting.
    5. explore sustainable lighting options.
    6. incorporate course knowledge into lighting and electrical plans.
    7. write lighting specifications.
    8. demonstrate knowledge of lighting and electrical codes.
    9. draw reflected ceiling plans.
    10. identify aesthetic and human factors affecting lighting decisions.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 1055 - Interior Design Presentation Skills II

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course focuses on presentation skills and drawing production.  Coursework includes drafting Existing Floor Plans, New Construction Floor Plans, Furniture Plans, Lighting and Electrical Plans, Reflected Ceiling Plans, Elevations and Details.  Students must supply a personal laptop and download the software used in the Interior Design Department.  Please contact the department for a list of software required.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): INTD 1020  and INTD 1040  with grades of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Concurrently enrolled in INTD 1050  and INTD 2001 

    Major Content
    1. Assembling a drawing set
    2. Custom Interior Design Blocks
    3. Custom Title Blocks
    4. Custom Title Sheets
    5. Door Schedules
    6. Drafting Tools
    7. Drawing Floor Plans
      • Demolition Plans
      • New Construction Plans
      • Lighting and Electrical Plans
      • Reflected Ceiling Plans
      • Elevations o Finish Plans
    8. Electrical Legends
    9. Emailing External References
    10. External References
    11. Finish Legends
    12. Finish Schedules
    13. Interior Design Logos
    14. Layers
    15. Organizing electronic files
    16. Printing and plotting
    17. Sheet Legends
    18. Toolbars

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. use the drafting toolbars to speed up drawing production.
    2. navigate between model space and paper space.
    3. set up a drawing with ASID industry standard layers.
    4. set up a drawing with architectural font and architectural font dimensioning.
    5. email an external reference file and import into their drawing set.
    6. organize electronic drawing files per ASID industry standards.
    7. draft Demolition Floor Plans with architectural dimensions, lettering, and industry titles.
    8. draft New Construction Floor Plans with architectural dimensions, lettering, and industry titles.
    9. draft Lighting and Electrical Plans with architectural dimensions, lettering, and industry titles.
    10. draft Reflected Ceiling Plans with architectural dimensions, lettering, and industry titles
    11. draft Elevations with architectural dimensions, lettering, and industry titles.
    12. draft Finish Plans with architectural dimensions, lettering, and industry titles.
    13. draft Door Schedules and Finish Schedules with architectural dimensions, lettering, and industry titles.
    14. draft keys and notes that correlate to the plan with architectural lettering.
    15. draft an Electrical Legend that correlates to the plan with architectural lettering.
    16. draft a Finish Legend that correlates to the plan with architectural lettering.
    17. use the Design Template Library in their interior design plans
    18. compile a custom-made Interior Design Library using design templates and blocks.
    19. set up a custom Interior Design Title Block per industry standards.
    20. draft a Title Sheet with a Sheet Legend.
    21. design a custom interior design logo.
    22. plot a set of drawings utilizing the viewport method per industry standards.
    23. plot a set of drawings on the large scale plotter per industry standards.
    24. assemble a set of Interior Design documents.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 1060 - Furniture Styles and Periods

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course focuses on the historical aspects of architecture, interiors, and furniture. It explores historic styles of the home and its furnishings as a reflection of peoples’ needs and values. It provides a foundation of knowledge useful for subsequent studio courses.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Ancient: Egyptian, Greek & Roman periods
    2. Medieval: Byzantine, Early Christian, Romanesque & Gothic
    3. Italian Renaissance:
    4. French Periods
    5. English Periods
    6. American Periods
    7. Modern Period

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. identify historical architectural styles.
    2. identify motifs common to each period.
    3. identify the various furniture styles as they relate to architecture and time period.
    4. incorporate historic and contemporary furnishings and artifacts in a single design.
    5. justify design spaces in terms of the elements and principles of design.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 1080 - Textile Applications

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This introductory course examines textile fibers, yarns, fabric construction, dyeing, printing, and finishing used in residential and commercial interior design applications. It covers safety and wear testing codes as well as recommended care for textiles, carpeting, and leather products. Students focus on selection of appropriate materials to meet client specifications.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. fibers natural and manufactured
    2. fiber and yarn structure
    3. fabric constructions woven, knitted, non-woven
    4. dyeing, printing and finishing
    5. leather, vinyl and other special feature products
    6. textile care methods
    7. safety, environmental and wear testing and codes
    8. fabric quality
    9. rugs and carpet
    10. residential textiles
    11. commercial textiles
    12. textile aesthetics, suitability, durability and serviceability
    13. textile applications
    14. fabric portfolio
    15. textile selections to meet commercial client needs
    16. textile selections to meet residential client needs

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. define key textile terms.
    2. describe safety, environmental and wearability testing, codes, and regulations.
    3. select textiles and non-textile products for aesthetic qualities, suitability, durability, and serviceability for specific purposes.
    4. create comprehensive fabric portfolio with all samples correctly identified.
    5. explain origins/sources of natural and manufactured textile fibers.
    6. identify fiber and yarn structure.
    7. identify fabric construction.
    8. describe functional properties of textiles in terms of construction, ply, yarn twist and thread count.
    9. compare aesthetic and functional methods of textile dyeing, printing and finishing.
    10. compare non-textile and special feature products (i.e. leather, fur and vinyl products) used for residential and commercial interiors design applications.
    11. explain appropriate methods to care for and/or renovate textile and non-textile products.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 1090 - Sustainable Design

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course introduces students to the principles and practices of sustainable design. They will be introduced to environmental concerns, challenges, and processes associated with employing sustainable materials for design. This class requires field trips to “trade only” vendors during regular business hours.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): INTD 1020  and INTD 1040  with grades of C or higher or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Fundamentals of sustainable design
    2. Sustainable life cycle assessment
    3. Problems with our natural resources
    4. Indoor air quality and health concerns
    5. Policies, legislation and labeling
    6. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
    7. Global Ecolabeling Network (GEN)
    8. Energy efficient strategies for window and water technologies
    9. Sustainable strategies for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition Systems (HVAC)
    10. Finishes, furnishings, and air quality
    11. Current sustainable standards for new homes
    12. Current sustainable standards for remodeling
    13. Designer/consumer ethics and responsibilities
    14. Residential design project
    15. Commercial design project

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. discuss environmental concerns, ethics and challenges.
    2. explain how contents of finishes and furnishing materials can affect indoor air quality.
    3. apply sustainable strategies to residential and commercial interiors.
    4. apply sustainable strategies to the design process that incorporates state models such as Minnesota Green Star products.
    5. describe the process associated with a sustainable life cycle assessment.
    6. define indoor air quality and its related health concerns.
    7. describe policies, legislation, and labeling related to sustainable design.
    8. describe the categories associated with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
    9. describe how the Global Ecolabeling Network (GEN) functions.
    10. discuss energy-efficient strategies.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 1790 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This variable-credit elective course emphasizes the student’s independent search for advanced knowledge as well as additional hands-on skills beyond current Interior Design course offerings. The student and instructor will devise a formal plan of study to satisfy credit workload requirements within the semester timeline.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor and Dean consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: INTD 1020 , INTD 1030  and INTD 1040  with grades of C or higher.

    Major Content
    To be determined by the student and instructor
    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate advanced knowledge of the subject area identified in the learning plan.
    2. explain results of the independent study in a formal presentation to the instructor and/or an Interior Design class.
    3. reflect on personal growth in the subject area identified in the plan.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 2001 - Residential Studio I

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course builds on INTD 1020 - Interior Design Presentation Skills I . Students prepare a full set of working drawings to design a residential space and incorporates order processing, client invoicing, writing purchase orders, and reviewing vendor acknowledgements. This more advanced course is designed to enhance students’ estimating and drafting skills and refine their written, verbal, and visual communication skills when working with clients and contractors.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): INTD 1020  and INTD 1040  with grades of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: INTD 1030 

    Major Content
    1. design concept statement
    2. design program
    3. hand draft floor plans
    4. space planning bubble and block diagrams
    5. set of working drawings: existing conditions, demolition plan, new construction plan, materials plan, elevations, furniture plan, design details, sections and specifications
    6. furniture and finish - writing specifications
    7. purchase orders and client invoices
    8. presentation boards
    9. final project presentations to the class
    10. work to be submitted for interior design portfolio 17 x 22

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. write a design concept statement.
    2. draft bubble and block diagrams.
    3. draft a set of plans for existing conditions, demolition, new construction, materials, and elevations.
    4. source furniture, fabric, fixtures, and finishes.
    5. write specifications for contractors.
    6. estimate cost of finish materials.
    7. write purchase orders and client invoices for a complete project.
    8. design a presentation board for client presentations.
    9. compile a set of drawings for a portfolio.
    10. interpret a program to design a residential space.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 2002 - Residential Studio II

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course builds on Residential Studio I. It focuses on planning a space that meets programming requirements, residential code requirements and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. This course is modeled after the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) practicum exam.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): INTD 2001  with a grade of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation:  Concurrently enrolled INTD 2040 .

    Major Content
    1. cost estimating
    2. design concept statements
    3. programming
    4. space planning
    5. study of ADA guidelines
    6. study of commercial codes
    7. development documents: space plan, materials plan, furniture plan, lighting and electrical plan, elevations, and details.
    8. furniture, fabric, fixtures, and finishes.
    9. specifications for contractors.
    10. presentation boards
    11. presentations to class
    12. Interior Design project portfolio 17 x 22

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. write a design concept statement.
    2. hand draft or use AutoCAD to complete a set of plans.
    3. produce schematic designs: bubble and block diagrams.
    4. draft design development documents: space plan, materials plan, furniture plan, lighting and electrical plan, elevations, and details.
    5. source furniture, fabric, fixtures, and finishes.
    6. write specifications for contractors.
    7. design presentation boards for client presentations.
    8. assemble a professional portfolio.
    9. interpret a program to be able to design a space.
    10. design a space that is compliance with the ADA guidelines.
    11. design a space that incorporates building codes in compliance with the International Building Code (IBC).

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 2025 - Interior Design Industry Topics and Practices

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Interior Design operations. Topics include exploration of Interior Design as a profession, fundamentals of interior design business operations, project management, Interior Design presentations, and effective oral and written communications. This course requires completion of INTD 1020  and INTD 1040  with grades of C or higher or concurrently enrolled.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Interior Design as a profession
    2. Elements of an Interior Design business plan
    3. Interior Design legal contracts, ledgers, and other records
    4. Interior Design project compensation and agreements
    5. Interior Design profit and growth concepts
    6. Interior Design project management
    7. Interior Design verbal and oral presentations
    8. Interior Design buying cycle and buying styles
    9. Interior Design steps to selling furniture
    10. Interior Design business correspondence

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course, students will be able to:

    1. analyze Interior Design as a profession.
    2. Identify elements of an Interior Design Business and Marketing Plan.
    3. write an Interior Design binding contract.
    4. describe how profit and growth are achieved in an Interior Design business.
    5. apply project management concepts to Interior Design case studies.
    6. present Interior Design solutions.
    7. demonstrate Interior Design selling techniques.
    8. demonstrate selling techniques to resolve Interior Design client objections.
    9. demonstrate ability to work within a home remodeling budget.
    10. demonstrate knowledge of current industry-related pricing.
    11. discuss effective personal time management strategies, how an Interior Designer works with a client.
    12. Explain the importance of relationship selling in Interior Design
    13. explain qualities of a great Interior Designer with excellent customer service.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 2040 - Interior Design Presentation Skills III

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course focuses on dimensional design drawings of interior spaces. Topics include rendering floor plans, elevations, and perspectives of interior spaces.  This course builds upon all Interior Design studio classes. Students must supply a personal laptop and download the software used in the Interior Design Department.  Please contact the department for a list of software required.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): INTD 1055  and INTD 2001  with grades of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Concurrently enrolled in INTD 2002  

    Major Content
    1. Rendering floor plans and elevations
    2. Drawing furniture pieces in isometric
    3. Drawing a lighting plan
    4. Drawing an electrical plan
    5. Drawing interior spaces in isometric
    6. Drawing interior spaces in two-point perspective
    7. Study design materials applied to the interior perspective
    8. Assembling a comprehensive portfolio
    9. Plotting the rendered drawings

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. sketch furniture and interiors.
    2. draw isometric drawings of furniture pieces and interior spaces.
    3. draw two-point perspective drawings of an interior space.
    4. render floor plans and elevations.
    5. assemble a comprehensive portfolio.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 2045 - Interior Design Occupational Specialties

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: Interior Design Occupational Specialties builds upon Residential Studio II by exploring advanced concepts such as Feng Shui, Universal Design, and Global Design Perspectives. Course activities include research into historical and cultural symbols, applying these rich meanings to a variety of design projects for clients of all ages, cultures, and abilities.

     
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): INTD 2002  with a grade of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content

    1. The flow of energy in Feng Shui
    2. The Feng Shui bagua
    3. The five elements of Feng Shui
    4. Design for independence (aging, disabilities, mobility, etc…)
    5. Laws, codes and regulations in the built environment
    6. Assessing and designing the aging population’s living needs
    7. Creating living spaces for diverse cultures
    8. Religious and other “wisdom traditions” of the non-western world
    9. Introduction to Asian cultures and design traditions: India, China, and Turkey
    10. Introduction to Middle Eastern cultures and design traditions: Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
    11. Introduction to African cultures and design traditions: Egypt, Nigeria, and Algeria

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course, students will be able to:

    1. apply Feng Shui principles to a residential interior.
    2. use Feng Shui principles for residential layouts, materials, finishes, lighting, and color.
    3. avoid and/or correct common Feng Shui challenges.
    4. redesign exterior and whole-house accessibility for people with disabilities and mobility issues. 
    5. design for aging in place.
    6. design a residential space applying knowledge of laws, codes, and standards as they relate to the built environment.
    7. analyze cultural differences in people’s behaviors.
    8. design a global interior utilizing techniques from around the world.
    9. analyze the influence of culture, architecture, and interior environments in the built environment.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 2071 - Interior Design Portfolio

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
    Course Description: This course provides students the opportunity to collect and refine previous Interior Design projects into a comprehensive portfolio that best represents their skills. The portfolio development enhances both students’ work and presentation skills, targeting current industry trends and standards, for future employment opportunities.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): INTD 2002  with a grade of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Brand identity
    2. Professional portfolio
    3. Presentation skills
    4. How to find an employer
    5. Updating a resume and cover letter

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course, students will be able to:

    1. create a brand identity.
    2. modify existing interior design projects for a professional portfolio.
    3. strengthen presentations skills with computer drafting and sample boards.
    4. consolidate a portfolio for future employment opportunities.
    5. write a cover letter and a resume. 

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 2075 - Design-Build Partnership

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 4
    Course Description: This course is intended for students nearing graduation to put together their accumulated knowledge in a real-life design-build partnership with the Independent School District 916 Building Trades instructor, many sub-contractors, a cabinet shop, a lighting resource, and many suppliers. Students will select all of the exterior and interior furnishings for this spec. house. Students must have transportation to visit many selection sites.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): INTD 2001  or instructor consent
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Realtor consultation
    2. Independent School District 916-Building Trades instructor consultation
    3. Roofing selection to coordinate with neighborhood
    4. Siding, shutters, fascia, and exterior door selection to coordinate with neighborhood
    5. Electrical contractor consultation to give input on final electrical decisions before rough-in
    6. Cabinet style, door style, wood, hardware, and finish selection at cabinet shop for kitchen and bathrooms
    7. Interior doors, and wood/painted trim selection
    8. Fireplace surround, mantle style, and finish selection
    9. Tile selection for all bathrooms from the tile store
    10. Wood flooring/carpet selection at flooring store
    11. Countertop selection at supplier resource
    12. Lighting selection from lighting resource
    13. Appliance selections from appliance resource
    14. Paint color selections from paint resource
    15. Proposed furniture layout drawn to scale
    16. Sample collection from construction site
    17. Time management of project to enable completion of the home on time

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate knowledge of home exterior/interior products.
    2. demonstrate ability to work with a contractor, a realtor, sub-contractors, and multiple suppliers.
    3. demonstrate ability to make wise choices through evaluation or pros and cons of similar products.
    4. demonstrate ability to work within a tight budget.
    5. demonstrate ability to make selections within the parameters of the neighborhood, the city, and the intended owner of the home.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • INTD 2780 - Internship in Interior Design

    Credits: 2
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course engages students in 160 hours of learning experience at the business/industry site that compliments and reinforces the program’s academic work. With employer’s input, students are evaluated on a variety of skills. This course involves analyzing one’s own work style and skills, then matching personal traits and needs to the workplace. Students use this experience to gain a competitive edge in the industry.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Overview
    2. Personal values and goals inventory
    3. Cover Letter
    4. E-folio construction
    5. E-folio training
    6. Employer performance report
    7. Explore job possibilities
    8. Internship report
    9. Match requirements to personal qualifications
    10. Resume

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. build professional network contacts in the design industry.
    2. articulate personal values and goals.
    3. match potential employment opportunities to personal goals.
    4. write a cover letter.
    5. create a professional resume.
    6. develop a professional E-folio.
    7. perform assigned tasks to employer-defined standards.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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Kitchen and Bath Design

  
  • KBD 1010 - Presentation Standards for Kitchen and Bath Design

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course covers architectural hand drafting techniques, architectural symbols, measuring and sketching a space, hand drafting floor plans, electrical plans, interior elevation, isometric drawing, and two-point perspective drawing all in accordance with the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) standards.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Introduction
    2. Architectural hand drafting tools
    3. NKBA drawings and requirements
    4. Architectural lettering
    5. Architectural symbols
    6. Measure and sketch kitchen floor plan
    7. Hand draft floor plan
    8. Dimension floor plan
    9. Hand draft electrical plan
    10. Hand draft interior elevation
    11. Hand draft isometric drawing
    12. Hand draft section drawing
    13. Hand draft two-point perspective drawing

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate use of architectural drawing tools.
    2. Hand draft an electrical plan for kitchen in accordance with building codes and NKBA standards.
    3. Hand draft an interior elevation in accordance with NKBA standards.
    4. Hand draft an isometric drawing of an island and of kitchen.
    5. Hand draft a perspective drawing of a kitchen.
    6. Architecturally letter floor plans.
    7. Measure and sketch a kitchen space.
    8. Incorporate architectural symbols on specified drawings.
    9. Hand draft and dimension a kitchen and bath floor plan in accordance with NKBA standards.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • KBD 1020 - Construction and Mechanical Systems for Kitchen and Bathroom Design

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This foundational course focuses on residential kitchen and bath construction basics, mechanical systems and interpretation of blueprint drawings. Included is an introduction to the plumbing, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical and lighting systems typically used in a residential construction. This course requires enrollment in Kitchen and Bath Design program and completion of KBD 1010  or concurrently enrolled.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Introduction
    2. Overview of plans and codes
    3. Site plans and excavation
    4. Footings
    5. Foundation
    6. Types of Construction
    7. Floor Construction
    8. Engineered Wood
    9. Wall and Ceiling Construction
    10. Roof Types and Construction
    11. Doors
    12. Electrical
    13. Finishing Aspects
    14. HVAC
    15. Plumbing
    16. Ventilation
    17. Windows

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Interpret blueprint drawings
    2. Describe the basic concepts of residential construction systems
    3. Identify the impact of these concepts in new construction and/or a remodeling application.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • KBD 1030 - Basic Kitchen and Bath Design

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course includes a comprehensive introduction of the basics of both kitchen and bathroom design. Emphasis is placed on the NKBA Guidelines and NKBA documentation. This course requires enrollment in Kitchen and Bath Design program and completion of KBD 1010  or concurrently enrolled.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Introduction to KBD 1030 course
    2. Elements and principles of design
    3. Anthropometrics
    4. Human spatial needs
    5. Design clearances for kitchen and bath spaces
    6. NKBA Kitchen Guidelines
    7. NKBA Bath Guidelines
    8. Kitchen and bath design considerations
    9. Good design for kitchen and bath spaces
    10. Storage calculations
    11. Specification form with product selections
    12. Complete NKBA documents available to designers
    13. Time management
    14. Schematic drawings
    15. Draft kitchen and bath plans all in accordance with the NKBA Standards
    16. Final project presentation

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Identify the elements and principles of design.
    2. Apply anthropometrics, human needs and spacial needs to design projects.
    3. Apply NKBA Kitchen Guidelines to designs completed.
    4. Apply NKBA Bath Guidelines to designs completed.
    5. Calculate all cabinet storage requirements per size of space.
    6. Complete NKBA documents for design project available to designers.
    7. Complete order forms for cabinetry.
    8. Complete schematic drawings
    9. Draft kitchen floor plan and bath floor plan meeting all NKBA requirements and
    10. standards in the design industry.
    11. Complete a service work kitchen remodel project for a non-profit organization.
    12. Conduct a final project design presentation.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • KBD 1040 - Materials and Estimating

    Credits: 2
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: The course covers various materials used in kitchen and bathroom spaces, their appropriateness and installation considerations. Topics include material specifications, measurement, and estimation for cabinetry, countertop materials, floor and wall surfacing treatments, lighting, ceiling finishes, and window treatments. This course requires enrollment in Kitchen and Bath Design program and completion of KBD 1010  or concurrently enrolled.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Cabinet Types & Nomenclatures
    2. Cabinet Construction
    3. Appliances: Cooling, Cooking, Cleaning
    4. Countertop Materials & Estimating
    5. Fixtures & Fittings
    6. Hardware: Decorative and Functional
    7. Floor Treatments & Estimating
    8. Wall Treatments & Estimating

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Complete nomenclature of cabinetry on given plan
    2. Specify materials that are appropriate for installation in kitchen and bathroom spaces.
    3. Estimate quantities of materials specified in kitchen and bathroom spaces.
    4. Document specifications

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • KBD 1050 - Lighting for Kitchens and Baths

    Credits: 1
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course covers lighting design and its application for kitchen and bathroom spaces. Students will examine a variety of light sources, evaluate their advantages and limitations to create a basic lighting and electrical plan for installations. This course requires enrollment in Kitchen and Bath Design program and completion of KBD 1010  or concurrently enrolled.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Introduction of Light Terminology and Natural vs Artificial Lighting
    2. Color and Reflectancy
    3. How we see,
    4. Lighting Applications for Kitchen & Bathrooms
    5. Lighting Methods
    6. Psychology of Color
    7. Review of Electrical/Lighting Overlay
    8. Review of color schemes
    9. Sources of Light

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Define lighting types and methods
    2. Design lighting plans using both natural and artificial lighting
    3. Specify the appropriate amount and type of lighting

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • KBD 2010 - Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This advanced course examines the concepts of universal design and theme design within kitchen and bathroom spaces. A review of ergonomics includes a stronger emphasis on universal design guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act considerations, multiple cook design, and the application of theme design (historical applications). The graphic standards as recommended by NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) are components of each project assigned. The completion of the NKBA Student Design Competition acts as a culminating project for this course. This course requires enrollment in Kitchen and Bath Design program.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): KBD 1010 , KBD 1020 , KBD 1030 , KBD 1040 , and KBD 1050  or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Theme Assessment
    2. Theme Design
    3. Universal Assessment
    4. Universal Design
    5. Mini -Universal Application Kitchen and Bathroom Space

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Describe concepts of universal design.
    2. Implement kitchen and bathroom spaces using the universal design focus
    3. Identify ancient through modern design themes and styles.
    4. Implement kitchen and bathroom spaces using a theme as the focus of their design decisions
    5. Complete the documentation for a comprehensive project.
    6. Present solution(s) for a comprehensive project.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • KBD 2020 - Basic CAD for Kitchen and Bath Design

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course includes drafting kitchen and bath floor plans using a CAD program. Commands include drawing, editing, placement, drafting complete floor plans with dimensions, preparing drawings such as rendered drawings, isometric drawings, perspective drawings, and interior elevation drawings. Additional items include preparing quotes and a bill of materials. This course requires enrollment in Kitchen and Bath Design program,  a laptop meeting program specifications, and basic skills using Microsoft Word.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): KBD 1010  and KBD 1030  or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Introduction
    2. Complete drafted bath floor plan using computer software
    3. Complete drafted kitchen floor plan using computer software
    4. Drawing commands
    5. Edit commands
    6. Incorporate cabinetry into bath design
    7. Incorporate cabinetry into kitchen design
    8. Install CAD software
    9. Interior elevations
    10. Isometric drawings
    11. Move and drag commands
    12. Multi-view drawings
    13. Perspective drawings
    14. Placement commands
    15. Printing commands
    16. Rendered drawings and product selection
    17. Bill of material
    18. Prepare quote

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Execute edit commands.
    2. Complete perspective drawing
    3. Complete multi-view drawing.
    4. Complete rendered drawings with product selection
    5. Complete bill of materials list
    6. Prepare a quote.
    7. Execute drawing commands.
    8. Execute dimension commands.
    9. Execute commands to place and move all items
    10. Draft entire kitchen floor plan.
    11. Incorporate cabinetry for specified catalogs into kitchen design
    12. Draft entire bath floor plan.
    13. Incorporate cabinetry from specified catalogs into bath design
    14. Complete interior elevations.
    15. Complete isometric drawing

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • KBD 2030 - Business Practices for Kitchen and Bath Design

    Credits: 1
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course addresses aspects of managing and/or owning a kitchen and/or bathroom design business. Students will complete some of the necessary contract documents needed to insure the timely installation of a project from surveying the client to appropriate follow-up procedures. Topics include business basics, how financing is handled, how to price products and services, how to manage inventory, how to market a business, how to determine who should be hired to work within the organization and whom to contact as outside help, and how to keep an organization motivated and on track. This course requires enrollment in Kitchen and Bath Design program.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): KBD 1010  and KBD 1030  or instructor consent
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. You Attributes of a Successful Kitchen & Bath Design
    2. Determining Pricing
    3. Marketing You and your company
    4. Should you own your own company or not?
    5. The Design Process & Documentation
    6. Types of Business
    7. Your Clients Who are they?

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Define the business practices that are encouraged by NKBA and the kitchen and bath design industry as a whole.
    2. Select NKBA project forms that would be used as a freelance designer.
    3. Develop a marketing plan.
    4. Develop a mock-business plan for creating their own businesses.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • KBD 2060 - Advanced CAD for Kitchen and Bath Design

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: Students apply more advanced applications of the computer-aided drafting skills learned in KBD 2020 . This CAD program is most commonly used for the design of kitchen and bath spaces in the design industry. Skills utilized will include more complex techniques for the execution of the following drawings: floor plans, elevation drawings, dimensional drawings, customization of cabinetry and layout, remodeling aspects, renovation aspects, color coding drawings and creating complete quotes and Bill of Materials for projects. This advanced application of computer skills entails designing additional spaces such as entertainment area, home office, condo and incorporating universal design applications into a residential two cook kitchen. This course requires enrollment in Kitchen and Bath Design program, a laptop meeting program specifications, and basic skills using Microsoft Word.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): KBD 2020  or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Review CAD skills from 20-20 course
    2. Design considerations
    3. Layered floor plan and color coded plan
    4. Custom entertainment room and bar design
    5. Lighting and electrical plan
    6. Custom Countertops
    7. Remodeling and adding an addition
    8. Islands and peninsulas
    9. Construction plan
    10. Items list
    11. Home office design
    12. Two cook universal kitchen design
    13. Condo kitchen and bath design
    14. Remodeling considerations and mechanical systems
    15. Entertainment center
    16. Closet design
    17. Laundry design

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Complete an advanced and customized set of drawings for a kitchen design using the software as required by the course instructor.
    2. Complete an advanced and customized set of drawings for a bathroom design using the software as required by the instructor.
    3. Render the floor plans with advanced detailing of products used in the space.
    4. Design and draft a home office using a CAD program
    5. Design and draft an entertainment area using a CAD program
    6. Design and draft a univeral kitchen using a CAD program
    7. Design and draft a laundry room
    8. Design and draft a closet
    9. Design and draft an entertainment center

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • KBD 2070 - Basic CAD II for Kitchen and Bath Design

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 4
    Course Description: This course includes drafting kitchen and bath plans using the 20-20 Design software program. This CAD program is one of several commonly used for the design of kitchen and bath spaces in the design field. Commands covered include drawing, editing, completing dimensioned floor plans, elevations, mechanical plans, and dimensional drawings such as perspectives and isometrics. Additional items include preparing quotes, cabinet order forms, and other lists of materials. This course requires enrollment in Kitchen and Bath Design program, a laptop meeting program specifications, and basic skills using Microsoft Word.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): KBD 2020  or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Introduction to CAD software
    2. Printing commands
    3. Complete drafted kitchen floor plan using computer software
    4. Incorporate cabinetry into kitchen design
    5. Complete drafted bath floor plan using computer software
    6. Incorporate cabinetry into bath design
    7. Interior elevations
    8. Multi-view drawings
    9. Rendered drawings and product selection
    10. Install CAD software
    11. Edit commands
    12. Drawing commands
    13. Placement commands
    14. Move and drag commands
    15. Cabinet order forms
    16. Isometric drawings
    17. Perspective drawings
    18. Prepare quotes

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. complete interior elevations.
    2. complete isometric drawings.
    3. draft complete bath floor plan.
    4. draft complete kitchen floor plan.
    5. execute commands to place and move all objects in program.
    6. execute dimension commands.
    7. execute drawing commands.
    8. execute edit commands.
    9. incorporate cabinetry for specified catalogs into bath design.
    10. incorporate cabinetry for specified catalogs into kitchen design.
    11. complete cabinet order form.
    12. complete multi-view drawing.
    13. complete perspective drawings.
    14. prepare cabinet quote.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • KBD 2080 - Customized Consulting and Presentation

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course addresses communication styles, selling philosophies, value-added selling, client relationships, product strategies, ethics, customer strategies, and conducting successful sales presentations for the kitchen and bath clientele. All course content is specifically designed for selling in the kitchen and bath design field. This course requires enrollment in Kitchen and Bath Design program.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): KBD 1010  or instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Course introduction
    2. Adding value with sales demonstration
    3. Buying process and buyer behavior
    4. Client relationships and how to build positive relationships
    5. Close the sales presentation positively
    6. Communication style of clients
    7. Conduct successful sales presentation to class
    8. Customer strategies
    9. Develop and build a life-long partnership with client
    10. Ethics
    11. Features and benefits for specified products
    12. Manage a salesforce within a company
    13. Negotiating buyer concerns
    14. Personal selling and the marketing concept
    15. Product knowledge and product strategies in selling
    16. Prospect base and how to develop the prospect base
    17. Sales productivity and how to increase sales productivity
    18. Selling philosophies
    19. Servicing the sales
    20. Value added selling
    21. Win/Win philosophy

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Identify communication styles of clients
    2. Demonstrate knowledge of features and benefits for specified products.
    3. Create value with sales demonstration.
    4. Close a sales presentation positively.
    5. Identify how to develop and build a life-long partnership with client
    6. Conduct sales presentation to class.
    7. Identify how to service the sales.
    8. Define how to manage a sales force within a company
    9. Identify personal selling and the marketing concept.
    10. Define sales productivity and how to increase sales productivity
    11. Identify selling philosophies
    12. Define client relationships and how to build positive relationships.
    13. Demonstrate value added selling.
    14. Identify industry-specific ethical standards
    15. Negotiate buyer concerns.
    16. Define Win/Win philosophy.
    17. Define the buying process and buyer behavior.
    18. Demonstrate product knowledge and product strategies in selling.
    19. Define customer strategies.
    20. Define prospect base and how to develop the prospect base

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • KBD 2085 - Kitchen and Bath Design Internship Preparation

    Credits: 2
    Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab None
    Course Description: This course aids the KBD students in preparing for their KBD internship experience. Students develop/revise professional skills, as well as conduct informational interviews of KBD industry professionals. This course requires enrollment in Kitchen and Bath Design program.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Review Professional Skills
    2. Conduct an information interview
    3. Design a Business Card
    4. Creating a personal portfolio manual and/or eFolio

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. create a current resume or vitae.
    2. create a current cover letter.
    3. create an appropriate thank you note.
    4. design a business card
    5. develop their eFolio and/or manual portfolio.
    6. conduct an informational interview of an industry professional

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • KBD 2780 - Kitchen and Bath Design Internship

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course gives the KBD student an opportunity to complete an on-the-job experience that is kitchen and/or bath design related, and approved by faculty prior to enrollment. Each student is required to complete a minimum of 160 hours to receive their Kitchen & Bath Design certificate and qualify to take the Associate of Kitchen & Bath Design (AKBD) exam upon graduation. This course requires enrollment in Kitchen and Bath Design program.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): KBD 1010  and KBD 1030  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Each student will complete as follows: Complete required hours. Document the learning that takes places on a weekly basis. Complete a reflection of each day; new learning to take away from the experience Create a portfolio of jobs completed and/or assisted with.
    2. Obtain or continue a position within a firm to practice skills learned during coursework. Position within firm that is kitchen and/or bathroom design related firm performing tasks that are kitchen and/or bathroom design related. Position must be approved by instructor. Complete 160 hours. May be paid or unpaid position.
    3. Upon completing of internship: Prepare either a manual and/or electronic (eFolio) portfolio Write a summary of new learning Complete the weekly journal entries.

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. work within a kitchen and/or bath design-related firms practicing learned skills and knowledge from the classroom.
    2. experience a variety of tasks and procedures that are typically completed within the KBD industry; may include working with clients, completing measures, completing drawings for projects at the various stages of the project, completing the appropriate documentation for a project, conducting site visits, receiving additional product training.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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Linguistics

  
  • LING 1030 - Introduction to English Language Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course examines how languages operate and how to analyze language. Students will analyze language patterns and variations by comparing standard American English to non-standard varieties. Students will examine factors that affect language choice and factors that influence the perceived message, including attitude, identity, and social status. This course includes an overview of basic linguistic and sociolinguistic topics, terminology, and methods.
    MnTC Goals
    5 History/Social/Behavioral Science, 7 Human Diversity

    Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content

    1. Acculturation and its impact on language acquisition
      1. Identity politics
      2. Voluntary vs. involuntary minorities (Ogbus typology)
      3. Identity formation
      4. Informal vs. school-based acquisition
    2. Applying syntactic knowledge to editing
    3. Code switching
      1. Written language
      2. Oral language
    4. Contrastive analysis of academic English and other varieties of English
      1. Written: grammar and syntax
      2. Lexical choice
    5. Contrastive analysis of academic English and varieties of English
      1. Oral: The accents and pronunciation of English
      2. Dialectal variations in phonemes and morphemes
    6. Dialects based on profession, economic status, gender etc.
      1. Perceptions based on language variety
      2. Language and power
    7. Language Context
      1. High-low varieties
      2. Code switching
      3. Content area language
    8. Language and Identity
      1. History of immigration
      2. Immigrants: first generation, generation 1.5, generation 2.0
      3. Ethnic and community identities
      4. Linguistic identity
      5. Links between individual/cultural/social identity and language.
      6. Language identity and society
        1. Institutionalized racism, discrimination, classism etc.
    9. Methodology of contrastive analysis of language varieties
    10. Overview of language dialect and accent; lexical, phonological, syntactic, and pragmatic variation.
    11. Overview of language varieties by region, gender, socio-economic groups, age etc.
    12. Overview of language varieties by region, gender, socio-economic groups, age etc.
    13. Overview of linguistic definitions and meta-language
    14. Register and stylistic variation
    15. Rules of standard academic register of American English and rules of various English dialects
    16. Transcribing individual language varieties for analysis
    17. Variations: regional and social dialects
      1. Community dialects such as African American Vernacular English and Creolized English

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate examples of successful code-switching in written and spoken English.
    2. Articulate the rules for a non-standard variety of English.
    3. Articulate ways language choices affect how the speaker or writer is perceived.
    4. Articulate the rules for Standard Academic American English.
    5. Use contrastive analysis to identify patterns and variations between a non-standard variety of English and standard academic American English.
    6. Describe the social significance of English language varieties.
    7. Describe links between identity and language.
    8. Define the concepts of dialects, language dominance, and code switching

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    05. 01. Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.

    05. 02. Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.

    05. 04. Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    07. 01. Understand the development of and the changing meanings of group identities in the United States’ history and culture.

    07. 02. Demonstrate an awareness of the individual and institutional dynamics of unequal power relations between groups in contemporary society.

    07. 03. Analyze their own attitudes, behaviors, concepts and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry.

    07. 05. Demonstrate communication skills necessary for living and working effectively in a society with great population diversity.


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Marketing

  
  • MKTG 1020 - Visual Merchandising and Store Planning

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course emphasizes merchandise presentation as a seller’s tool for getting customers and clients “in touch” with branded products and services in conventional retail settings as well as non-traditional venues like grocery stores, special events, and trade shows. Students analyze branding and visual image in existing stores and devise ways to physically present products/services to targeted markets. They can expect to apply art principles and elements of design to create store fronts, floor plans, wall elevations, fixture layouts, lighting plans, and select site-appropriate props, mannequins and fixtures. The course stresses creativity and innovation in class projects as well as outside assignments related to student interests or current employment.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: MKTG 2050  and VCT 1013 , or ART 1020 , or ART 1041  

    Major Content
    1. the function of visual creativity relative to retail brand identity and other business activities
    2. ambiance and other atmospheric elements
    3. core design strategies design elements and principles to support selling efforts
    4. functions of a variety of store selling fixtures conventional and custom
    5. mannequins and mannequin alternatives
    6. merchandising selling floors, walls, and fixtures using a planogram format
    7. planograms for a variety of selling floor situations
    8. presenting and accessorizing featured merchandise to create multiple sales
    9. signing
    10. store windows and editorial displays
    11. visual aspects of a storefront or business
    12. visual strategies for apparel, home furnishings, and other areas of application
    13. visual merchandising strategies for non-traditional venues grocery stores, food service and hospitality, special event sites, trade shows, etc.

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. describe the function of visual creativity relative to retail branding and other business activities
    2. select visual branding strategies for apparel, home furnishings, and other areas of application
    3. select featured merchandise and appropriate accessories to create multiple sales
    4. communicate sales-support and wayfinding information with signing
    5. analyze the effectiveness of visual aspects of a storefront or business
    6. assess the effectiveness of ambiance and other atmospheric elements in a store
    7. select mannequins and mannequin alternatives compatible with brand image and decor
    8. plan store window and editorial displays
    9. evaluate store window and editorial displays
    10. employ core design strategies design elements and art principles to communicate brand and support sales
    11. explain the functions of a variety of selling fixtures conventional and custom designed
    12. develop a workable planogram for a variety of selling floor situations
    13. merchandise selling floors, walls, and fixtures using planogram format
    14. apply visual merchandising strategies to non-traditional venues grocery stores, food service and hospitality, special event sites, trade shows, etc.
    15. design a project store or business using floor plans, elevations, logo design, signing, material specifications, etc.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 1025 - Building Your Personal and Professional Brand

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None
    Course Description: This course encourages students to take a personal approach to professional development by exploring marketing/business industry trends and selecting a marketing/business career pathway appropriate for them based upon their individual strengths and interests. While progressing through the course, students create a professional development career plan to help them stay on course to reach their desired career goals in marketing, business or entrepreneurship and help them to build their personal and professional brand. Course content focuses on helping students develop and improve skills in personal development, leadership, networking, workplace motivation, teambuilding, and time and stress management. The course information presented and course projects would be beneficial to marketing/business/entrepreneurship students both starting their careers and those students transitioning to a new career.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.

    Major Content
    1. Workplace culture, climate and their impact on employee behavior.
    2. Leadership and motivation
    3. Teamwork
    4. Effective time management strategies
    5. Effective stress management strategies
    6. Conflict management
    7. Professional career opportunities
    8. Personal interests, aptitude exploration and reflection
    9. Career planning tools and strategies
    10. Building professional development networks
    11. Ethics and leadership
    12. Marketing yourself
    13. Mindfulness for stress management and personal/ professional development
    14. Projecting a professional image and attitude in the workplace
    15. Customized professional development career plan

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Integrate life planning as a tool of professional development.
    2. Utilize appropriate strategies for time management, conflict management, and stress management.
    3. Identify personal strengths, transferrable skills and traits.
    4. Identify core values, interests and personality profile type.
    5. Discuss ethics as a function of leadership.
    6. Examine motivational factors in the workplace.
    7. Identify effective team-building techniques.
    8. Discuss the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace.
    9. Create a professional development career plan.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 1043 - Fashion Marketing Essentials

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course focuses on the history and traditions of the global fashion industry - from haute couture design to budget-priced mass market apparel. It offers basic information about fabrication and production processes, and provides selling tools like textile basics, fashion terminology, apparel design elements, and color trends that increase sales and profitability at retail. Students also explore the psychological, sociological, and ethical factors that influence both producer and consumer behavior while guiding contemporary marketing strategy at the retail level.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.

    Major Content
    1. historic and contemporary fashion designs and designers
    2. current trends
    3. economic, sociological, and psychological influences on acceptance
    4. ethical issues in global production and marketing
    5. fashion construction methods, materials, design details
    6. fashion-related vocabulary a global perspective
    7. forecasting trends
    8. historic and recurring fashion cycles
    9. leaders innovators and trendsetters
    10. steps in the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing progression

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. recognize historical and contemporary fashion designs and designers.
    2. describe fashion construction methods, materials, and design details.
    3. use fashion-related vocabulary appropriately in written and spoken form.
    4. describe economic, sociological and psychological influences on fashion acceptance
    5. identify historic and contemporary fashion influentials in couture and mass-market fashion
    6. trace the progressive steps in manufacturing, distribution, and marketing continuum.
    7. explain trends in global sourcing, offshore production, importing, and international business.
    8. discuss contemporary ethical issues in both the domestic and the global production and marketing of apparel.
    9. identify fashion innovators and trendsetters
    10. discuss historic and recurring fashion cycles.
    11. analyze current fashion trends in the retail marketplace.
    12. forecast fashion trends based on fashion history and current events.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 1066 - Event, Convention, and Meeting Planning

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course provides necessary background for the planning of special events, conventions, and meetings for commercial businesses and non-profit community organizations. Effective planning is a dynamic process that begins well in advance of actual production. It includes organizational mission and goal setting, audience targeting, branding, effective marketing communications, sponsorship development, program planning, logistics, risk management, crisis planning, and a variety of other elements that ensure safety, service, entertainment, and satisfaction for all event stakeholders and participants.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: MKTG 2050  and MKTG 2063 

    Major Content
    1. Anatomy of an Event/Convention and/or Meeting
    2. Accommodating Audiences, ADA Issues
    3. Ancillary Programs ¿ Sponsorships, Partnerships, Alliances
    4. Coordinating the Overall Environment
    5. Event Element Assessment
    6. Food and Beverage Operations
    7. Fundamentals of Event/Convention and/or Meeting Production
    8. Knowledge Management
    9. Marketing Messages
    10. Providing Infrastructure
    11. Safe Operations
    12. Site Selection and Development
    13. Staging an Entertainment Experience
    14. Strategies for Successful Implementation
    15. Targeting the Audience
    16. Vendors and Volunteers

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. develop a comprehensive written plan for a special event, convention, or meeting that includes organizational mission and goals.
    2. create supporting organizational charts, job descriptions, production timelines and other necessary tactical, operational, and logistical documentation related to event production.
    3. identify potential risks inherent to a specific event, convention, meeting production.
    4. devise strategies to evaluate risk, eliminate risk, manage risk, or transfer risk.
    5. collaborate with community officials and public safety professionals in crisis planning for a specific event, convention, meeting.
    6. compose marketing messages for target audiences, targeted sponsors, and information media.
    7. design collateral marketing materials to support an event, convention, meeting production plan.
    8. evaluate the success of an event, convention, meeting production.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 1790 - Marketing Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This variable-credit elective course emphasizes the student’s independent search for advanced knowledge as well as additional hands-on skills beyond current Marketing course offerings. The student and instructor will devise a formal plan of study to satisfy credit workload requirements within the semester timeline.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 2050  with a grade of B or higher and Instructor and dean consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    To be determined by the student and instructor
    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate advanced knowledge of the subject area identified in the learning plan.
    2. explain results of the independent study in a formal presentation to the instructor and/or a Marketing class.
    3. reflect on personal growth in the subject area identified in the plan.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 2000 - Customer Service Strategies

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course investigates marketing trends and changing practices in the customer service sector. It focuses on developing and managing cost-effective, value-adding service strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance consumers’ experiences with business organizations. The course stresses effective face-to-face and/or electronic communication strategies with both external and internal customers in a variety of business settings. It also covers recent advances in customer relationship management (CRM) strategies, data mining, and Website customer service activities.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: MKTG 2050  (or concurrently enrolled). Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.

    Major Content
    1. the role of exemplary customer service in business success
    2. cost-effectiveness of a value-added customer service program
    3. customer service policies and procedures
    4. exemplary service delivery devising, delivering, rewarding
    5. internal and external customer service strategies
    6. leadership roles of managers, supervisors, and team members
    7. oral and written strategies for business-to-business and retail service customer service situations
    8. technical aspects of information management tools
    9. techniques for telephone, e-mail, and Web site communications
    10. trends and changing conventions in the customer service sector

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. describe the role of customer service in business success
    2. differentiate between internal and external customer service strategies.
    3. analyze the cost-effectiveness of a value-added customer service program.
    4. evaluate the leadership roles of managers, supervisors, and team members in exemplary customer service programs.
    5. develop customer service policies and procedures that reflect contemporary business practices in a variety of industries.
    6. apply effective oral and written strategies to specific business-to-business and retail service customer service situations.
    7. devise effective customer service techniques for telephone, e-mail, and Web site communications.
    8. apply critical thinking skills to a variety of customer service situations
    9. recognize trends and changing conventions in the customer service sector.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 2003 - The Entrepreneurial Mindset

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None
    Course Description: This course is designed to inspire, inform, and involve participants in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset and the unlimited opportunities it can provide. The course provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing an entrepreneurial mindset. Students will have the opportunity to learn directly from the firsthand knowledge and experience drawn from a wide variety of successful “unlikely” entrepreneurs - ordinary people from diverse backgrounds who transformed a simple idea into a sustainable success. This course draws on eight fundamental entrepreneurial concepts that underlie entrepreneurial success.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher. It is highly recommended to take this course prior to MKTG 2005 .

    Major Content
    1. Introduction to the Eight Fundamental Concepts of the Entrepreneurial Mindset
    2. Power to Choose
    3. Recognizing Opportunities
    4. Ideas into Action
    5. Pursuit of Knowledge
    6. Recognizing Resources
    7. Building Brand
    8. Creating Community
    9. Power of Persistence

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. analyze authentic entrepreneurial experiences.
    2. describe a strategic approach to succeed in entrepreneurial endeavors.
    3. describe entrepreneurial attitudes, behaviors, and skills that can be applied across disciplines and as a means of personal empowerment.
    4. describe fundamental concepts of financial literacy from an entrepreneurial perspective.
    5. evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities by connecting real-world problems with market-based solutions.
    6. identify fundamentals of an entrepreneurial mindset.
    7. identify the processes involved in developing personal brand and business reputation.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 2005 - Entrepreneurship Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course emphasizes basic elements that potential entrepreneurs must consider in preparation for launching a new business venture. It focuses on the tasks involved with the launch of a business, product, and /or service – financial planning, market planning and research, advertising, and project management. Students will also investigate ethics, succession planning, and other essentials needed to create a unique business plan. It stresses innovation in class projects and assignments related to the student’s knowledge and expertise in a particular interest area with business potential. Students present their completed projects to the class at semester’s end.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: MKTG 2050  and MKTG 2080  (or BMGT 1020 ).

    Major Content
    1. defining entrepreneurship who are entrepreneurs and what is entrepreneurship?trends and their impacts - Internet and e-commerce process approaches intrapreneurship - corporate obstacles, strategies, structures and climate
    2. developing an effective business plan elements of a business plan assessment and evaluation of opportunities new venture development feasibility studies
    3. entrepreneurial perspectives entrepreneurial characteristics and behaviors risk confrontation steps to creativity and innovation - developing a creative climate
    4. environmental assessment assessment and preparation environmental scanning regulatory impact industry analysis
    5. ethics and social responsibility ethics and social responsibility ethical business decisions and managerial rationale opportunities for ethical entrepreneurial leadership
    6. financial preparation financial preparation and statements operating budgets capital budgeting
    7. legal structures sole proprietorships partnerships corporations (S-type & C-type) LLPs and LLCs franchising
    8. marketing research market research techniques marketing concepts market planning consumer behavior pricing
    9. legal issues patents trademarks copyrights bankruptcy
    10. sources of capital debt v. equity venture capital market risk capital

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. describe characteristics, behaviors, and cultures of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship
    2. complete an environmental scan, industry analysis, and a market research plan draft
    3. assess strategic business opportunities at both local, regional, and global levels
    4. develop financial goals, strategies, and objectives for a written business plan
    5. explain appropriate quality management/quality improvement strategies for the business
    6. analyze the dollar value of a business in the event of a buyout, acquisition, or sale
    7. devise a succession plan for a business
    8. create a written business plan
    9. discuss legal and ethics issues and social responsibility challenges that entrepreneurs face

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 2010 - Workplace Leadership

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course includes essential elements of leadership in a workplace environment. Many businesses today operate with a flatter management structure which requires collaboration across teams and functions. To succeed, todays leaders must influence those around them, without relying on vested authority. Topics include leadership styles, team-building, motivation, delegation, morale (climate and culture-building), and employee retention in a marketing environment. Students will practice making business decisions, executing those decisions, accepting accountability for the outcomes, including the need to re-evaluate decisions and make adjustments as needed to meet company goals and objectives.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.

    Major Content
    1. organizing and leading for productivity
    2. planning and time management for productivity
    3. supervisory styles, delegation, responsibilities
    4. human behavior, motivation and morale
    5. effective communication methods-channels and barriers
    6. establishing plans and standards, evaluating progress, taking corrective action
    7. leaderships roles in todays work organization
    8. team-building, supporting, coaching, and leading co-workers and subordinates
    9. constructive feedback, positive discipline, and conflict resolution

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. identify team-building strategies to increase productivity and success.
    2. distinguish differences among ethical, moral, and legal behavior.
    3. determine your personal leadership style.
    4. examine the influence of leadership on workplace culture.
    5. identify the difference between management and leadership.
    6. identify leadership styles and strategies.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 2020 - Negotiation Strategies

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: Negotiating is a fundamental skill that can be learned. This course introduces students to the techniques and tactics employed by sales professionals in a variety of business transactions. The skill of principled negotiation is used regularly by people engaged in business but is often overlooked by the same people in the conduct of their daily lives where it can influence and facilitate a number of important human activities.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.

    Major Content
    1. Identifying opportunities for negotiations
    2. Characteristics of a successful negotiator
    3. Developing a win/win philosophy
    4. Planning and preparing for negotiations
    5. Principled negotiation
    6. Understanding the differences between disagreement and conflict
    7. Case studies and scenarios
    8. Critical mistakes in negotiating
    9. Strategies and tactics

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. describe the various components of a successful negotiation
    2. articulate a principled negotiation philosophy
    3. identify the characteristics of a successful negotiator
    4. differentiate between disagreement and conflict
    5. identify practical opportunities for negotiations
    6. identify the critical mistakes in negotiations
    7. explain the process for planning and preparation in negotiations
    8. demonstrate strategies and tactics in a variety of negotiation scenarios

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 2035 - Marketing Research Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: Marketing research is the heart of the process that connects the marketer to the consumer, customer, or end user. This course focuses on the tools needed to better understand and serve customers and make more accurate and informed business decisions. Course topics include identifying current target customers, tracking marketplace trends and opportunities, understanding target markets, and determining strategies for product, pricing, distribution, and promotion.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.

    Major Content
    1. Constructing Effective Data Collection Tools
    2. Data Analysis
    3. Marketing Research Fundamentals
    4. Primary and Secondary Data Collection
    5. Research Design and Methodologies
    6. Research Problem Formulation
    7. Research Report Elements

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. identify proper questionnaire sequence
    2. identify procedures for drawing a sample
    3. recognize the importance of marketing research
    4. identify qualitative and quantitative methodologies and when each one is required
    5. interpret data reports to determine a plan of action.
    6. outline the main elements that make up a standard research report
    7. formulate research objectives.
    8. create a market survey
    9. explain the difference between primary and secondary data

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 2050 - Principles of Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: In a consumer-driven marketplace, the successful conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of products and services depends on scanning the competitive environment; analyzing the constraints affecting marketing decision making; and identifying profitable, effective marketing strategies and tactics. This course provides the foundation for more specialized courses in business and marketing.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: CAPL 1010  and BMGT 1020 . Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.

    Major Content

    1. Role of markeing
    2. Strategic marketing process
    3. Environmental scanning and SWOT analysis
    4. Branding and brand identity
    5. The marketing environment -ethics and social responsibility
    6. Global marketing
    7. Consumer behavior and decision making
    8. Relationship marketing
    9. Business marketing
    10. Market segmentation, targeting, and positioning
    11. Marketing research, decision-support systems forecasting
    12. Product concepts, development and management, packaging
    13. Service and nonprofit marketing
    14. Marketing channels, supply chain management, and retailing
    15. Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), advertising, public relations, personal selling, sales management, and sales promotion
    16. Social media marketing
    17. Pricing concepts and strategies

     
    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. discuss the basic elements in developing a global marketing mix strategy.
    2. explain the impact of demographics, values, attitudes and lifestyles on consumer purchase decisions.
    3. discuss the elements of strategic marketing planning.
    4. explain the processes and factors influencing the targeting of the marketplace.
    5. describe the decision-making processes of individual consumers and organizations.
    6. discuss the external marketing environments that impact a firm.
    7. discuss how ethical and social responsibility issues affect marketing decisions and impact consumers.
    8. scan the marketing environment for internal, external, and competitive elements that influence marketing outcomes and impact an organization.
    9. identify product concepts and strategies used to create value in the marketplace.
    10. identify channel and supply chain management concepts to deliver value to all channel members.
    11. identify marketing communication concepts that effectively promote products, services, and ideas.
    12. identify pricing concepts and techniques that capture value.
    13. apply marketing concepts to real world situations

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 2055 - Web and Mobile Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This introductory course exposes students to the basic tools for electronic marketing in the business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplace or business-to-business (B2B). Students will explore e-commerce, e-business, web and mobile marketing and develop an e-marketing plan. Topics include basic e-commerce processes and translating marketing strategies into accessible, attractive, and profitable options for consumers.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 2050  
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: CAPL 1050 and CAPL 1053. Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.

    Major Content
    1. Back end integration
    2. Business-to-business (B2B) marketing strategies
    3. Business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing strategies
    4. Channel constraints
    5. Consumer acceptance and trust
    6. Describe security issues
    7. E-marketing planning
    8. E-tools
    9. Entrepreneurial opportunities
    10. History of e-marketing – e-commerce development
    11. Logistical and fulfillment challenges
    12. Site design
    13. Strategic options for internet (B2B) businesses
    14. Traffic building
    15. Value-adding customer service strategies

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. compare business-to-consumer (B2C) and business to business (B2B) marketing strategies.
    2. examine the online marketplace.
    3. identify elements of an e-marketing plan.
    4. analyze online customers¿ buying behavior.
    5. apply basic Customer Relationship Management (CRM) principles to web and mobile marketing.
    6. identify advantages and disadvantages of e-tools.
    7. identify risks, resources, and rewards of web and mobile marketing.
    8. describe the history of e-marketing, e-commerce development and mobile marketing.
    9. describe security issues relative to conducting business online.
    10. identify elements of a successful web site.
    11. search out online entrepreneurial opportunities.
    12. identify strategies for traffic building

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 2060 - Relationship Selling

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course provides comprehensive coverage of contemporary professional selling with an emphasis on a trust-based relationship sales philosophy. Topics include an overview of relationship selling, methods of building effective communication skills and an exploration of sales careers. Students will study techniques to initiate customer relationships and better understand the buyer’s needs, while gaining trust and understanding and establishing solid relationships. Students will also plan sales dialogues and presentations.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: MKTG 2050  or BMGT 1020 . Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.

    Major Content
    1. Overview of Personal Selling
    2. Addressing Concerns and Earning Commitment
    3. Building Trust and Sales Ethics
    4. Communication Skills
    5. Expanding Customer Relationships
    6. Explore Sales Careers
    7. Making the Sales Call: Creating and Communicating Values
    8. Planning Sales Dialogues and Presentation
    9. Strategic Prospecting and Preparing for Sales Dialogue
    10. Understanding Buyers
    11. Adding Value: Self-Leadership and Teamwork

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. discuss the history of selling as a profession.
    2. link the various steps in the buying process to expected consumer behaviors at each step
    3. explain the significance of relationship marketing to professional salespeople in today¿s marketplace
    4. compare and contrast retail selling techniques with those used in business-to-business selling
    5. conduct prospecting and pre-call activities to gain access to key members of business organizations.
    6. use communication techniques to discover needs and identify features and benefits for person-to-person sales calls, store sales, or online sales
    7. develop strategies for managing time and territory in a professional selling role
    8. participate in sales negotiation role-play scenarios.
    9. create a professional sales presentations for goods and/or services.
    10. identify the personal traits and characteristics of successful sales professionals.
    11. describe ethical issues affecting professional salespeople in a variety of business types including retailing of consumer goods and services as well as business-to-business products and services.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 2063 - Advertising and Sales Promotion

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course introduces the basics of sales promotion and advertising as elements of effective sales campaigns that stimulate consumer demand and increase sales of products and services. Under the umbrella of the promotional mix, students will create, discuss and analyze advertisements and promotional pieces. In addition, they will select media as they devise coordinated promotional campaigns employing several promotional tools.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 2050 .
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000  or above, or completion of RDNG 0900  or RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher.

    Major Content
    1. Advertising media
    2. Advertising perspectives
    3. Advertising research: inputs to the planning process
    4. Copywriting and art direction
    5. Dimensions of advertising
    6. Direct mail and outdoor Media
    7. Electronic media
    8. Marketing and advertising planning
    9. Marketing and advertising strategies and tactics
    10. Marketing and consumer behavior
    11. Marketing segmentation and the marketing mix:
    12. Media planning and selection
    13. Print advertisements and commercials
    14. Print media
    15. Public Relations, corporate advertising, and noncommercial advertising
    16. Sales promotion activities and supplementary media
    17. Social, ethical, and regulatory aspects
    18. Special types of advertising
    19. The advertising business: agencies and clients
    20. International advertising

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. describe the role that sales promotion and advertising play in shaping consumer taste and demand nationally and globally.
    2. explain how sales promotion and advertising activities support successful business and marketing activities
    3. design advertising pieces and promotional campaigns that effectively communicate business image and goals to targeted markets.
    4. work with cross-functional teams on marketing and advertising projects
    5. present individual and projects for peer review and instructor evaluation

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 2065 - Principles of Social Media Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course will focuses on social media marketing in business including the use of various tools and social media marketing strategies to improve communication and brand messaging between a business or organization and various target markets and stakeholders. Topics will include search engine optimization, increasing web traffic, tools and services such as Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites, mobile marketing, YouTube, blogging, affiliate advertising, etc. to market products/services to target audiences. The course will focus on strategies for using social media as well as best practices, communication methods and various options of choice. Students will address ethical issues as well as day- to-day management and implementation of social media marketing activities.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: MKTG 2050 . Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.

    Major Content
    1. Social media as a component of an integrated marketing plan
    2. Protect and manage trademarks, brands and intellectual property in an online environment.
    3. History/origin/trends of social media
    4. Social media tools such as media forums, blogs, and pages.
    5. Social media marketing/market penetration for each specific online tool and collaboratively.
    6. Communication in social media forums, blogs and pages
    7. Ethics and social media
    8. Social media marketing methodologies.
    9. Terminology

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. identify how social media is a component of the integrated marketing plan and strategy for a brand, service and/or company.
    2. examine the tools and resources available to protect and manage trademarks, brands and intellectual property in an online environment.
    3. identify the origin and history of social media marketing and trends for future developments in the tools available and impact on marketing activities.
    4. use social media tools including but not limited to blogs, social networking sites, social communities, social databases, folksonomies, article sharing sites, geo-locational mashups and mobile applications and widgets as part of a marketing plan strategy.
    5. measure and manage social media marketing/market penetration for each specific online tool and do so collaboratively.
    6. communicate effectively with emotion and marketing language in social media forums, blogs and pages by learning the new fundamentals of online communication.
    7. apply marketing ethics to social media and understand new ethical guidelines that pertain specifically to online communication in social media.
    8. critique social media marketing methodologies.
    9. synthesize research to define common terminology

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 2080 - Retailing Principles and Practices

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course introduces students to retailing strategies that include an examination of various types of retailing options available to consumers today. It addresses “brick-and-mortar” retail stores in conventional shopping areas as well as “bricks-and clicks” where store retailers also maintain an online presence. Topics include: consumer behavior, store organization, store and non-store retailing trends, technological advances for logistics, inventory control, and customer service delivery.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.

    Major Content
    1. Overview of strategic retail management
    2. ¿Brick-and-mortar¿ and/or ¿bricks-and clicks¿
    3. Changing environments in retail competition
    4. Communicating with consumers
    5. Establishing and maintaining a retail brand image
    6. Information gathering in retailin
    7. Market segmentation
    8. Operations management
    9. Owning or managing a retail business
    10. Planning by a service retailer
    11. Planning for the future ¿ trend analysis and forecasting
    12. Promotional strategies ¿ best practices
    13. Retail organization and human resource management
    14. Trading-area analysis ¿ demographics, psychographics, geographics

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate an understanding of the current scope of retailing - local, regional, national and international.
    2. identify potential target market segments for a variety of retail exemplars
    3. discuss the scope and significance of decision making as a retail owner/manager.
    4. describe methods of communicating with customers that focus on store brand image, atmospheric elements, and promotion techniques.
    5. explain the process of consumer decision making.
    6. describe a variety of free and proprietary sources of marketing information for retail decision making.
    7. discuss the components of managing a retail business: the retail management structure, human resource management, and operations management
    8. explain the strategic planning process related to successful retail operation.
    9. explain how retailing information systems support decision making.
    10. devise retail strategies that are keyed to consumer behavior and decision making.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MKTG 2780 - Marketing Internship

    Credits: 1-6
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: The internship experience provides an opportunity for marketing majors to work beside marketing practitioners in the field. Students select areas of interest to pursue in the internship setting-sales, advertising, sales promotion, visual merchandising, special events, customer service, and sales force supervision. Students often intern with their current employers but may also work as unpaid interns or volunteers for organizations that they wish to explore. This course should be completed the last semester before graduation.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    The unique course structure ensures that each individual internship contract relates to the student’s emphasis area within the Marketing discipline (marketing, professional sales, retailing, fashion merchandising, special events). With initial input from the instructor, the student will:

    1. obtain a position relevant to job skills and instructional program.
    2. negotiate and document a program-related work agreement with the worksite supervisor
    3. write an accurate job description to outline the terms of the work to be performed under the internship agreement
    4. perform assigned tasks to company standards (outlined during intern’s orientation)
    5. identify an employer’s corporate vision, mission, goals, and business strategies
    6. describe his or her contributions to achieving them (in writing prior to the summative interview).
    7. analyze an employer’s ongoing marketing activities
    8. compare or contrast the organization’s business activities to his or her college coursework
    9. verify hours worked (50 hours/credit)
    10. submit required performance evaluation documents signed by the worksite supervisor
    11. submit a written journal of work experiences
    12. submit assigned topical research and/or reaction papers
    13. deliver a PowerPoint presentation to marketing instructor or marketing class
    14. participate in a summative interview with Marketing instructor

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. describe the scope of their internship positions, assigned tasks, and responsibilities.
    2. perform tasks/work to employer-defined standards.
    3. describe the employing organization’s vision, mission, and goal statements.
    4. explain how vision, mission, and goals are reflected in the organization’s business strategies.
    5. describe the employing organization’s culture and working climate
    6. reflect on their own personal contributions to the internship organization’s strategic activities.
    7. compare or contrast the organization’s actual managerial activities to classroom theory.
    8. compare or contrast the organization’s actual promotional activities to classroom theory.
    9. compare or contrast the organization’s actual operational activities to classroom theory.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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Mathematics

  
  • MATH 0010 - Basic Mathematics

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course is designed to improve the student’s computational skills with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, and signed numbers. A major emphasis of this course is to be able to perform these calculations by hand. Students will also learn to solve simple equations. Offered F, S, SS.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): None
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Whole Numbers
    2. Fractions
    3. Decimals
    4. Ratios and Proportions
    5. Percent
    6. Operations on Signed Numbers
    7. Order of Operations
    8. Pre-algebra

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    2. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers.
    3. Solve equations that contain one of the above operations.
    4. Solve proportions.
    5. Evaluate an arithmetic expression using the order of operations.
    6. Convert between fractions, decimals, and percents.
    7. Solve equations involving percents.
    8. Model and solve applied problems using arithmetic.
    9. Communicate clearly a problems solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MATH 0015 - Basic Mathematics Review

    Credits: 2
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course is designed to provide an opportunity for a concentrated review of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percent, and signed numbers. A major emphasis of this course is to be able to perform these calculations by hand. Students will also be able to solve simple equations.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement into MATH 0010  and a score of 50-75 on the Elementary Algebra Test.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Decimals
    2. Fractions
    3. Operations on Signed Numbers
    4. Order of Operations
    5. Percents
    6. Pre-Algebra
    7. Ratios and Proportions
    8. Whole Numbers

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    2. add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers.
    3. solve equations that contain one of the above operations.
    4. solve proportions.
    5. evaluate an arithmetic expression using the order of operations.
    6. convert between fractions, decimals, and percents.
    7. solve equations involving percents.
    8. model and solve applied problems using arithmetic.
    9. communicate clearly a problem¿s solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MATH 0030 - Introductory Algebra with Geometry

    Credits: 5
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course is a developmental course for students needing beginning algebra and geometry. Algebra topics include algebraic operations and properties of natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers; solving linear equations and inequalities; applications of linear equations and inequalities; operations with polynomials; factoring; solving quadratics by factoring; graphing linear equations; and integer exponents. Geometry topics include lines and angles; angle pairs; parallel and perpendicular lines; triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and sectors; area and perimeter; prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones; and surface area and volume.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement in Math 0030.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Topics from Algebra
      1. Real Numbers
        1. Properties and operations
        2. Algebraic expressions and formulas
        3. Evaluating expressions and formulas
      2. Linear Equations, Graphs and Inequalities
        1. First degree equations and inequalities in one variable and applications
        2. First degree equations in two variables and graphs
      3. Exponents and Polynomials
        1. Properties of exponents
        2. Operations with polynomials
        3. Factoring quadratic expressions
        4. Solving quadratic equations by factoring
    2. Topics from Geometry
      1. Lines and Angles
        1. Point, line, plane, segment, ray, angle
        2. Classifying angles
        3. Angle pairs: vertical angles, supplementary angles, and complementary angles
        4. Parallel and perpendicular lines and the angles formed
      2. Triangles, Quadrilaterals, and Polygons
        1. Classifying triangles and quadrilaterals
        2. Isosceles Triangles Theorem
        3. Triangle Sum of Angles Theorem
        4. Angles of Convex Polygons
        5. Perimeter
        6. Area
        7. Pythagorean Theorem Circles
          1. Parts of circles
          2. Central Angles
          3. Circumference and Arc Length
          4. Area and Sector Area

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Simplify linear and polynomial algebraic expressions.
    2. Demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    3. Simplify arithmetic expressions.
    4. Communicate clearly a problems solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.
    5. Factor second-degree polynomials.
    6. Find the area and perimeter of triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and sectors.
    7. Find the surface area and volume of cylinders, cones, prisms, and pyramids.
    8. Graph linear equations in two variables.
    9. Model and solve applied problems using algebraic and geometric methods including linear equations, quadratic equations, or linear inequalities.
    10. Recognize and classify two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects.
    11. Simplify algebraic expressions involving integer exponents.
    12. Solve linear equations and inequalities symbolically, including literal equations.
    13. Solve problems using angle relationships.
    14. Solve quadratic equations by factoring.
    15. Write the equation of a line given certain conditions.
    16. find the length of a side of a right triangle, given the other two sides, using the Pythagorean Theorem.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MATH 0060 - Algebra Fundamentals for General Education

    Credits: 5
    Hours/Week: Lecture 5 Lab None
    Course Description: This course is a developmental course for students needing an appropriate algebra background for statistics and liberal arts mathematics courses. Topics include: algebraic operations and properties of real numbers; solving linear and absolute value equations and inequalities; applications of linear equations and inequalities; slope, intercepts, and equations of lines. Other topics covered: the properties of exponents, operations with polynomial, rational, and square root expressions; solving nonlinear equations including quadratic, rational, and square root equations; graphing linear and non-linear functions; set theory; sequences and summations; and systems of linear equations. Use of graphing technology, such as the TI-84, is required (see instructor for acceptable models). Students intending to take MATH 1061 - College Algebra I , should not take MATH 0060. Offered F, S, SS.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement in MATH 0060.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Foundations of Algebra
      1. Sets of numbers ¿ Whole, Natural, Integer, Rational, Irrational, and Real
      2. Order of operations with real numbers and algebraic expressions
      3. Evaluating and simplifying algebraic expressions
      4. Properties of exponents
      5. Operations with polynomial
      6. Rational expressions
      7. Square root expressions
    2. Solving Equations and Inequalities
      1. Solutions of equations
      2. First degree equations and inequalities in one variable
      3. Literal equations
      4. Absolute value equations and inequalities
      5. Quadratic equations and extracting square roots
      6. Rational equations
      7. Square root equations
      8. Applications
    3. Functions and Graphs
      1. Linear functions
      2. Slope, intercepts, and applications of lines
      3. Non-linear functions and graphs
      4. Representing data
      5. Graphing functions with technology
      6. Solving systems of equations
    4. Formulas
      1. Evaluating and manipulating formulas
      2. Geometry, including the Pythagorean Theorem
      3. Variation
      4. Compound interest and finance
      5. Exponential growth and decay
    5. Discrete Mathematical Models
      1. Set descriptions and operations
      2. Venn diagrams
      3. Counting and introductory probability
      4. Sequences and summations
      5. Inductive reasoning
      6. Arithmetic and geometric sequences and sums
      7. Applications

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems
    2. evaluate and simplify expressions with the order of operations and the rules of exponents.
    3. explore functions and relationships.
    4. graph linear and nonlinear functions in two variables symbolically and with technology.
    5. interpret the slope and intercepts of a line in an applied setting.
    6. simplify algebraic expressions, including linear, polynomial, rational, and square root.
    7. solve equations, including linear, quadratic, absolute value, polynomial, rational, and square root.
    8. solve linear and absolute value inequalities symbolically, including compound inequalities.
    9. write the equation of a line given certain conditions.
    10. communicate clearly a problem¿s solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.
    11. model and solve applied problems with algebraic methods, including linear, rational, square root, and quadratic equations, and linear inequalities.
    12. model and solve problems with sequences and summations.
    13. model and solve problems with set operations and Venn diagrams.
    14. solve systems of linear equations symbolically and graphically.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MATH 0070 - Intermediate Algebra

    Credits: 5
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course is equivalent to a second course in high school algebra. Topics include polynomials and rational expressions and equations; systems of linear equations; linear, absolute value, polynomial, and rational inequalities; rational exponents, radicals, and complex numbers; linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and the binomial theorem. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction will be provided in the use of the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Offered F, S, SS.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 0030  with a grade of C or higher, or assessment score placement in MATH 0070.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Rational Expressions and Equations
    2. Functional and Graphs
    3. Systems of Equations
    4. Inequalities
    5. Exponents and Radicals
    6. Quadratic Functions and equations
    7. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
    8. Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers
    9. Parabolas and Circles
    10. Binomial Theorem

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    2. Simplify polynomial, rational, radical, complex, exponential, and logarithmic expressions symbolically.
    3. Solve polynomial, rational, absolute value, radical, exponential, and logarithmic equations symbolically.
    4. Solve linear compound, polynomial, rational, and absolute value inequalities symbolically.
    5. Solve systems of linear equations symbolically and graphically.
    6. Solve systems of linear inequalities graphically.
    7. Evaluate functions.
    8. Identify the domain and range of functions symbolically and graphically.
    9. Determine the sum, difference, product, quotient, composition, and inverse of functions.
    10. Graph linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic functions by hand and with technology.
    11. Apply the Binomial Theorem.
    12. Graph parabolas and circles by hand.
    13. Model and solve applied problems using linear, rational, radical, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic equations.
    14. Write the equation of a line, parabola, or circle given certain conditions
    15. communicate clearly a problems solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MATH 0090 - Introductory Trigonometry

    Credits: 2
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course is designed for students who have never had a course in trigonometry or who need to review trigonometry before attempting college level trigonometry. Topics include definitions of trigonometric functions, solving right triangles, laws of sines and cosines, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, radian measure, graphs of trigonometric functions. MATH 0090 may be taken concurrently with MATH 1061 . A graphing calculator is required. Instruction will be provided in the use of the TI-83/TI-84 calculator.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 0070  with a grade of C or higher, or assessment score placement in MATH 0090.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Trig Definitions from a Right Triangle
    2. General Trig Functions
    3. Solving Right Triangles
    4. Laws of Sines and Cosines
    5. Basic Identities
    6. Other Identities
    7. Solving Trig Equations
    8. Radian Measure
    9. Graphing Sine and Cosine

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    2. Solve problems involving similar triangles.
    3. Convert between degree measure and radian measure.
    4. Define trigonometric functions in terms of right triangles and the rectangular coordinate system.
    5. Evaluate trigonometric functions of angles whose reference angle is a special angle by hand.
    6. Evaluate trigonometric functions of any angle with technology.
    7. Simplify trigonometric expressions using basic trigonometric identities.
    8. Solve right triangles.
    9. Apply the Laws of Sines and Cosines to solve triangles.
    10. Apply the sum and difference identities.
    11. Communicate clearly a problems solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.
    12. Determine the period, amplitude, and translation of sine and cosine functions symbolically.
    13. Find the area of a triangle using trigonometric formulas.
    14. Graph sine, cosine, and tangent functions and their transformations by hand and with technology.
    15. Model and solve Applied problems using the techniques of trigonometry.
    16. Solve trigonometric equations symbolically in degrees and radians.
    17. Verify trigonometric identities.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MATH 1000 - Medical Dosages Calculations

    Credits: 1
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course is designed for students who are currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in the nursing or other health programs. Topics include metric, apothecary, and household systems; conversion between systems; measuring oral medication; parenteral therapy; preparation of solutions and pediatric dosages.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): Assessment score placement in MATH 1000.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: None

    Major Content
    1. Dimensional Analysis
    2. Metric, Apothecary, and Household Systems of Measure
    3. Oral Medications
    4. Parenteral Therapy: liquids and powders
    5. Pediatric Dosages
    6. Preparation of Solutions

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    2. Convert within and between the Metric, Apothecary, and Household systems using dimensional analysis.
    3. Convert a doctors orders to dosage administration form using dimensional analysis.
    4. Determine appropriate pediatric dosages using formulas.
    5. Communicate clearly a problems solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MATH 1015 - Applied Mathematics

    Credits: 5
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course integrates algebraic, geometric and trigonometric topics and their technical application. These topics include scientific and engineering notation, precision and accuracy, linear and non-linear equations, systems of equations, functions, plane figure and solid figure geometry, trigonometric functions, right triangle trigonometry, vectors, exponential and logarithmic functions, and statistics. The primary purpose is to help prepare students for technical and scientific careers. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction will be provided in the use of the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Offered S.
    MnTC Goals
    None

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 0030  with a grade of C or higher, or placement into MATH 1015.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Eligible for college-level Reading and English.

    Major Content
    1. Algebraic operations
    2. Functions and graphing
    3. Metric and customary measurement systems
    4. Plane and solid geometry
    5. Polynomial modeling
    6. Right triangle trigonometry
    7. Solving linear and non-linear equations
    8. Statistics
    9. Systems of equations
    10. Trigonometric functions
    11. Variation
    12. Vectors

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Simplify polynomial, rational, exponential, trigonometric, and logarithmic expressions symbolically.
    2. Solve systems of linear equations symbolically and graphically.
    3. Demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    4. Solve polynomial, rational, exponential, trigonometric, and logarithmic equations symbolically.
    5. Solve geometric applications involving surface area and volumes of geometric solids.
    6. Write the equation of a line in its different forms.
    7. Evaluate functions.
    8. Solve geometric applications involving parallel lines, similar shapes, areas and volumes of polygons, and circles.
    9. Determine the domain and range of functions symbolically and graphically.
    10. Graph linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions by hand and with technology.
    11. Determine the sum, difference, product, quotient, composition, and inverse of functions.
    12. Model and solve applied problems using linear, rational, quadratic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic equations.
    13. Apply the Laws of Sines and Cosines to solve triangles and in applications.
    14. Communicate clearly a problems solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.
    15. Convert between degree measure and radian angle measure.
    16. Define trigonometric functions in terms of right triangles and the rectangular coordinate system.
    17. Determine the period, amplitude, and translation of sine and cosine functions symbolically.
    18. Evaluate trigonometric functions of angles whose reference angle is a special angle by hand.
    19. Evaluate trigonometric functions of angles with technology.
    20. Find the area of a triangle using trigonometric formulas.
    21. Graph sine, cosine, and tangent functions and their transformations by hand and with technology.
    22. Model and solve applied problems using the techniques of trigonometry.
    23. Solve right triangles.
    24. Solve trigonometric equations symbolically in degrees and radians.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    None
    Competency 2 (7-10)
    None


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  • MATH 1025 - Statistics

    Credits: 4
    Hours/Week: Lecture 4 Lab None
    Course Description: This course is an algebra-based statistics course that introduces the basic concepts involved in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Topics include graphs, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variation, probability, probability distributions, expected value, sampling distributions, normal distribution, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing for one and two population means and proportions, chi square, linear regression, and correlation. This course includes analysis and interpretation of data using the Minitab software package and using the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Students are required to have a TI-83 or a TI-84 calculator. MnTC Goal 4
    MnTC Goals
    4 Mathematics/Logical Reasoning

    Prerequisite(s): Placement into MATH 1025 or higher, or MATH 0060   with a grade of C or higher, or MATH 0070  with a grade of C or higher, or MATH 1030  or above with a grade of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Eligible for college-level Reading and English.

    Major Content

    1. Organization of Data
      1. tables and graphs
      2. frequency distributions
    2. Linear Regression and Correlation
    3. Central Tendency
    4. Variation
    5. Probability
    6. Probability Distributions
    7. Sampling Distributions
    8. Confidence Intervals
    9. Hypothesis Testing
    10. Chi-Square

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    2. Analyze and interpret data using technology, including the TI-83 calculator and Minitab software.
    3. Communicate clearly a problem¿s solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.
    4. Organize and interpret data using graphs, frequency distributions, and measures of central tendency.
    5. Calculate probabilities of simple and compound events.
    6. Analyze probability distributions, including binomial, normal, chi-square, and students t-distributions.
    7. Apply statistical methods to normal distributions.
    8. Compute and interpret confidence intervals for one and two population means and proportions.
    9. Test hypotheses for one and two population means and proportions.
    10. Perform chi-square claims tests and tests of independence.
    11. Apply simple linear regression and correlation techniques.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    04. 01. Illustrate historical and contemporary applications of mathematical/logical systems.

    04. 02. Clearly express mathematical/logical ideas in writing.

    04. 03. Explain what constitutes a valid mathematical/logical argument(proof).

    04. 04. Apply higher-order problem-solving and/or modeling strategies.


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  • MATH 1030 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None
    Course Description: This course is designed for liberal arts and humanities majors whose program does not require statistics, college algebra, or precalculus. Topics include problem-solving strategies, logical systems, mathematics in culture and society, mathematical modeling and applications, and finite mathematics. Not intended as a prerequisite for other mathematics courses. Use of a scientific or graphing calculator is required (see instructor for acceptable models). MnTC Goal 4
    MnTC Goals
    4 Mathematics/Logical Reasoning

    Prerequisite(s): Placement into MATH 1030 or higher, or MATH 0060  with a grade of C or higher, or MATH 0070  with a grade of C or higher, or MATH 1025  or above with a grade of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Eligible for college-level Reading and English.

    Major Content

    1. Consumer and Financial Mathematics
    2. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving in Mathematics
    3. Data Analysis
    4. Finite Mathematics
    5. Geometry and Topology
    6. Graph Theory and Networking
    7. Influences of Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus
    8. Mathematical Modeling
    9. Mathematics, Culture and Society
    10. Number Theory
    11. Numeration Systems
    12. Recreational Mathematics
    13. Sets and Logical Systems

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Communicate clearly a problems solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.
    2. Demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    3. Analyze the composition of sets.
    4. Study the reasonableness of conjectures and solutions in mathematics.
    5. Solve problems using data, equations, functions, and graphs.
    6. Formalize reasoning by using the basic vocabulary of logic and sets.
    7. Generate original geometric patterns using the basic symmetries.
    8. Graph equations and functions by hand and with technology.
    9. Describe the symmetry of a geometric pattern using the basic symmetries.
    10. Make independent investigations of mathematical ideas.
    11. Apply mathematics to our changing world and everyday situations.
    12. Model and solve applied problems using mathematical functions.
    13. Describe how various mathematical ideas have developed over time.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    04. 01. Illustrate historical and contemporary applications of mathematical/logical systems.

    04. 02. Clearly express mathematical/logical ideas in writing.

    04. 03. Explain what constitutes a valid mathematical/logical argument(proof).

    04. 04. Apply higher-order problem-solving and/or modeling strategies.


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  • MATH 1050 - Finite Mathematics

    Credits: 3
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This is an introductory course providing examples of how mathematics is applied in business, science, and social science. Topics include applications of linear equations, matrix algebra, linear programming, mathematics of finance, counting techniques, probability, and Markov chains. Use of a scientific or graphing calculator is required (see instructor for acceptable models). Offered S.
    MnTC Goals
    4 Mathematics/Logical Reasoning

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 0070  with a grade of C or higher, or placement into MATH 1050. 
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Eligible for college-level Reading and English.

    Major Content

    1. Linear Programming and Applications
    2. Linear Systems and Applications
    3. Markov Chains and Applications
    4. Mathematics of Finance
    5. Matrix Algebra and Applications
    6. Probability, Permutations and Combinations
    7. Set Theory and Applications

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Determine when it is appropriate to use a linear model to depict a real-world problem.
    2. Describe and predict data outcomes for applied problems using linear functions.
    3. Solve linear programming problems involving inequalities using graphical and matrix methods.
    4. Solve present-value and future-value problems.
    5. Organize data using matrices.
    6. Solve systems of linear equations using graphical, algebraic, and matrix methods.
    7. Demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    8. Model and solve applied problems using probability methods.
    9. Model and solve applied problems using set notation and Venn diagrams.
    10. communicate clearly a problems solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    04. 01. Illustrate historical and contemporary applications of mathematical/logical systems.

    04. 02. Clearly express mathematical/logical ideas in writing.

    04. 04. Apply higher-order problem-solving and/or modeling strategies.


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  • MATH 1061 - College Algebra I

    Credits: 4
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This is a college-level algebra course. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and absolute value functions, graphs and equations. Course content will also cover linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, and absolute value inequalities; systems of linear equations and inequalities, including basic matrix methods; data analysis, regression, and modeling.  A graphing calculator is required.  Instruction will be provided in the use of the TI-83/TI-84 calculator.  Note: MATH 1061 College Algebra I is the prerequisite for MATH 1070 - Survey of Calculus .  MATH 1061 College Algebra I is also one of the prerequisites for MATH 1062 - College Algebra II with Trigonometry  with Trigonometry which is the prerequisite for MATH 1081 - Single Variable Calculus I .  MnTC Goal 4
    MnTC Goals
    4 Mathematics/Logical Reasoning

    Prerequisite(s): Placement into MATH 1061, or completion of MATH 0070  with a grade of C or higher. 
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Eligible for college-level Reading and English.

    Major Content

    1. Preliminary Concepts The Cartesian plane Graphs and graphing calculators Lines in the plane Solving equations (linear, quadratic, absolute value, radical, simple rational) Solving inequalities (linear, quadratic, absolute value) Graphs of linear, absolute value, radical, and simple rational equations Linear, quadratic, and radical models
    2. Functions and Their Graphs Functions Graphs of functions Transformations of functions Combinations and Composition of functions Inverse functions
    3. Polynomial Functions Quadratic functions Higher degree polynomial functions Graphs of polynomial functions Real zeros of polynomial functions Polynomial equations Polynomial inequalities Complex numbers Fundamental Theorem of Algebra Polynomial models
    4. Rational Functions Rational functions Graphs of rational functions Rational equations Rational inequalities Rational models
    5. Data Analysis, Regression, and Modeling Linear regression Quadratic regression Cubic regression Quartic regression Power regression Exponential regression Logarithmic regression Logistic regression
    6. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Exponential functions Logarithmic functions Properties of logarithms Graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions Exponential and logarithmic equations Exponential and logarithmic models
    7. Systems of Equations and Inequalities 2 X 2 systems of linear equations Multivariable systems of linear equations 2 X 2 systems of linear inequalities Non-linear systems of equations Non-linear systems of inequalities

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    2. ¿ determine the inverse of a function, if it exists.
    3. ¿ determine real and complex zeros of polynomial functions.
    4. ¿ apply the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to factor polynomials.
    5. ¿ analyze data to determine the type of relationship that exists between two variables using technology.
    6. ¿ determine the best fit linear, quadratic, cubic, quartic, power, exponential, and logarithmic function using technology.
    7. ¿ model and solve applied problems using linear, quadratic, polynomial, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and logistic functions.
    8. ¿ communicate clearly a problem¿s solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.
    9. ¿ solve linear, quadratic, polynomial, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations symbolically, numerically, and graphically.
    10. ¿ solve linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, and absolute value inequalities symbolically, numerically, and graphically.
    11. ¿ solve systems of linear equations in two variables and in many variables symbolically and by performing basic matrix methods by hand and with technology.
    12. ¿ solve systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables graphically.
    13. ¿ perform basic matrix operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and inversion by hand and with technology.
    14. ¿ graph linear, quadratic, polynomial, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions by hand and using technology.
    15. ¿ graph transformations of functions by hand.
    16. ¿ determine properties of a function from its graph, such as intercepts, extrema, increasing, and decreasing.
    17. ¿ determine the domain and range of a function symbolically and graphically.
    18. ¿ determine the sum, difference, product, quotient, and composition of functions.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    04. 01. Illustrate historical and contemporary applications of mathematical/logical systems.

    04. 02. Clearly express mathematical/logical ideas in writing.

    04. 04. Apply higher-order problem-solving and/or modeling strategies.


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  • MATH 1062 - College Algebra II with Trigonometry

    Credits: 5
    Hours/Week: Lecture 5 Lab None
    Course Description: This course is the second course of a two-semester sequence for students planning to take MATH 1081 - Single Variable Calculus I . Topics include right triangle trigonometry, trigonometric functions of any real number, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations and identities, and inverse trigonometric functions. Course content will also cover systems of non-linear equations and inequalities, sequences and series, parametric equations, polar coordinates, conic sections, and basic vector operations. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction will be provided in the use of the TI-83/TI-84 calculator.
    MnTC Goals
    4 Mathematics/Logical Reasoning

    Prerequisite(s): Placement into MATH 1062 or higher, or MATH 1061  with a grade of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Eligible for college-level Reading and English.

    Major Content

    1. Sequences and Series
      1. Sequences
      2. Summation notation and series
      3. Arithmetic sequences and series
      4. Geometric sequences and series
      5. The Binomial Theorem
    2. Analytic Geometry and Additional Topics
      1. Parabolas
      2. Ellipses
      3. Hyperbolas
      4. Parametric equations
      5. Polar coordinates
      6. Graphs of polar equations
      7. Polar form of a complex number
      8. Vector operations including the dot product
    3. Trigonometric Functions and Applications
      1. Radian and degree measure
      2. Trigonometric functions: the unit circle
      3. Right triangle trigonometry
      4. Trigonometric functions of any angle
      5. Graphs of trigonometric functions
      6. Inverse trigonometric functions
      7. Laws of Sines and Cosines
      8. Applications and models
    4. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
      1. Partial fractions
      2. Systems of nonlinear equations and inequalities
    5. Analytic Trigonometry
      1. Fundamental identities
      2. Verifying identities
      3. Trigonometric equations
      4. Sum and Difference formulas
      5. Multiple-angle and half-angle formulas

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. define trigonometric functions in terms of right triangles and the rectangular coordinate system.
    2. evaluate trigonometric functions of any angle with technology.
    3. evaluate trigonometric functions of angles whose reference angle is a special angle by hand.
    4. simplify trigonometric expressions by applying trigonometric definitions and trigonometric identities.
    5. convert between degree measure and radian measure..
    6. solve problems involving similar triangles.
    7. demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    8. determine the period, amplitude, and phase shift of sine and cosine functions symbolically.
    9. find the area of a triangle using trigonometric formulas.
    10. graph trigonometric functions and conic sections analytically and by using graphing technology.
    11. solve non-linear systems of equations and inequalities symbolically and graphically.
    12. solve triangles symbolically by using right triangle trigonometry, the Law of Sines, and the Law of Cosines.
    13. solve trigonometric equations using algebraic, graphical, and numerical methods.
    14. verify trigonometric identities using the techniques of analytic trigonometry.
    15. analyze sequences and series.
    16. convert among polar, parametric, and rectangular equations.
    17. graph polar, parametric, and rectangular functions.
    18. model and solve applied problems using the techniques of trigonometry, and analytic geometry.
    19. perform basic vector operations.
    20. communicate clearly a problem¿s solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.
    21. determine partial fraction decomposition.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    04. 01. Illustrate historical and contemporary applications of mathematical/logical systems.

    04. 02. Clearly express mathematical/logical ideas in writing.

    04. 03. Explain what constitutes a valid mathematical/logical argument(proof).


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  • MATH 1070 - Survey of Calculus

    Credits: 4
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This course is designed for those who need only an introduction to calculus. Topics include limits and continuity, derivatives, differentials, indefinite integrals, definite integrals, exponential and logarithmic functions, techniques of integration, applications of differential and integral calculus, integral tables, functions of two variables, partial derivatives, maxima and minima, and applied problems. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction will be provided in the use of the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Students planning to take more than one semester of calculus should begin with MATH 1081 . Offered S.
    MnTC Goals
    4 Mathematics/Logical Reasoning

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1061  with a grade of “C” or higher, or  placement into MATH 1070. Restriction: Credit will not be granted for both MATH 1070 and MATH 1081 
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Eligible for college-level Reading and English.
     

    Major Content

    1. Applications of the Derivative including Maxima and Minima
    2. Differentiation The derivative Derivatives of algebraic and composite functions Derivatives of higher order
    3. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Differentiation of exponential and logarithmic functions Integration of exponential and logarithmic functions
    4. Functions of Two Variables Partial derivatives Relative extrema Applied problems on maxima and minima
    5. Functions, Graphs and Limits
    6. Integration The definite integral The fundamental theorem of integral calculus Evaluating integrals Applications
    7. Techniques of Integration Substitution–change of variable Integration by parts Integration tables

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    2. Determine the derivative of a function graphically, numerically, and symbolically.
    3. Find the derivative of algebraic and composite functions symbolically.
    4. Find higher order derivatives.
    5. Solve an optimization application problem by using the derivative.
    6. Determine the integral of a function graphically, numerically, and symbolically.
    7. Differentiate and integrate exponential and logarithmic functions
    8. Communicate clearly a problems solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.
    9. Determine an integral by using techniques such as substitution, integration by parts, and integration tables.
    10. Find maxima and minima for functions of two variables.
    11. Find partial derivative for functions of two variables.
    12. Find relative extrema for functions of two variables.
    13. Model and solve physics and other various application problems by applying and evaluating an integral.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    04. 01. Illustrate historical and contemporary applications of mathematical/logical systems.

    04. 02. Clearly express mathematical/logical ideas in writing.

    04. 04. Apply higher-order problem-solving and/or modeling strategies.


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  • MATH 1081 - Single Variable Calculus I

    Credits: 5
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This is the first course in the two-semester sequence of Single Variable Calculus. Topics include functions of a single variable, limits and continuity, differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions, the chain rule, anti-differentiation, Riemann sums, indefinite and definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, with associated applications in each area. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction will be provided in the use of the TI-84 calculator. This course is intended for students majoring in chemistry, engineering, physics, science, mathematics, mathematics education, and computer science.
    MnTC Goals
    4 Mathematics/Logical Reasoning

    Prerequisite(s): Course placement into MATH 1081 or above or completion of MATH 1062  with a grade of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Eligible for college-level Reading and English.

    Major Content
    1.  Limits

          a. Intuitive understanding

          b. Limit theorems

         c. Calculating limits  

              i. Graphically

              ii. Numerically

              iii. Symbollically

         d. Infinite limits and limits at infinity

    2.   Continuity

    1. Intuitive understanding
    2. Definition of continuity at a point
    3. Continuity on an interval
    4. Discontinuities

    3.    The Derivative

    1. Intuitive or geometric  interpretation
    2. Numerical derivatives
    3. Definition of the derivative
    4. Differentiation formulas
    5. Composite functions and the chain rule
    6. Higher order derivatives
    7. Implicit differentiation
    8. Logarithmic differentiation
    9. Derivatives of Parametric equations
    10. Derivatives of hyperbolic functions

    4.    Graphing Functions

    1. Increasing and decreasing functions
    2. Extreme values
    3. End behavior and asymptotic behavior
    4. First derivative test
    5. Second derivative test
    6. Concavity
    7. Curve sketching

    5.     Applications of the Derivative

    1. Tangent line equations
    2. Optimization
    3. Related rates
    4. Linear approximations
    5. Newton’s Method
    6. L’Hospital’s Rule
    7. Position, velocity, and acceleration

    6.     Anti-Differentiation and the Indefinite Integral

    1. Polynomials
    2. Transcendental functions
    3. Initial value problems

    7.    The Definite Integral

    1. Intuitive understanding
    2. Approximating sums
    3. Riemann sums
    4. Area under curves
    5. The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    2. explain the concept of limit from a graphical, numerical, and algebraic point of view.
    3. illustrate and calculate limits of a variety of algebraic and transcendental functions, and limits involving infinity.
    4. describe what it means for a function to be continuous and identify various types of discontinuities.
    5. determine the derivative of a function graphically, numerically, and symbolically.
    6. compute a derivative using the definition.
    7. find derivatives using differentiation rules, implicit differentiation, and logarithmic differentiation.
    8. recognize the derivative as a rate of change and as a slope of the tangent line.
    9. solve application problems including optimization and related rates using derivatives.
    10. compute derivatives of parametric equations.
    11. analyze important features of the graph of a function using the first and second derivative tests and limits.
    12. explain the relationships between a function, its derivative, and its second derivative, numerically, graphically, and symbolically.
    13. recognize limits in indeterminate forms (quotient, product, difference, power) and apply L’Hospital’s Rule appropriately to evaluate them.
    14. find the anti-derivative of fundamental algebraic and transcendental functions.
    15. approximate the area under a curve with approximating sums by hand and with technology.
    16. define the definite integral as a limit of Riemann sums.
    17. describe the relationship between derivative and definite integral as expressed in both parts of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and apply it to evaluate definite integrals using anti-derivatives.
    18. communicate clearly a problem’s solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    04. 01. Illustrate historical and contemporary applications of mathematical/logical systems.

    04. 02. Clearly express mathematical/logical ideas in writing.

    04. 04. Apply higher-order problem-solving and/or modeling strategies.


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  • MATH 1082 - Single Variable Calculus II

    Credits: 5
    Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
    Course Description: This is the second course in the two-semester sequence of Single Variable Calculus. Topics include techniques of integration, applications of the definite integral, numerical integration, improper integrals, infinite sequences and series, Taylor series representations, parametric curves, polar curves, and elementary differential equations. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction will be provided in the use of the TI-84 calculator. This course is intended for students majoring in chemistry, engineering, physics, science, mathematics, mathematics education, and computer science.
    MnTC Goals
    4 Mathematics/Logical Reasoning

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1081  with a grade of C or higher.
    Corequisite(s): None
    Recommendation: Eligible for college-level Reading and English.

    Major Content
    1. The Definite Integral

    a. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

    b. Mean Value Theorem for Integrals

    c. Average value of a function

    2.  Numerical Integration

            a. Left and right sums

            b. Trapezoidal rule

            c. Midpoint sums

            d. Simpson’s rule

            e. Error calculations     

    3. Applications of the Definite Integral

            a. Area between curves

            b. Volume

                      i. Cross-sections

                      ii. Discs and washers

                      iii. Shells

            c. Work

            d. Arc length

            e. Surface area

            f. Fluid force

            g. Probability

            h. Center of Mass

    4. Techniques of Integration

            a. Substitution

            b. Integration by parts

            c. Trigonometric integration

            d. Partial fraction decomposition

            e. Trigonometric substitution

    5. Improper integrals

            a. Convergence or divergence

            b. Indeterminate forms

            c. L’Hospital’s rule

    6. Infinite Series

            a. Finite and infinite sequences

            b. Sequence of partial sums

            c. Finite and infinite series

            d. General term formula

            e. Tests for convergence or divergence

    i. nth term test for divergence

                     ii. Integral test

                     iii. Ratio test

                     iv. Root test

                     v. Comparison test

                     vi. Limit comparison test

                     vii. Alternating series test

            f. Absolute convergence

            g. Taylor and Maclaurin series

            h. Radius and interval of convergence

            i. Calculus and algebra of power series

    7. Polar Curves and Parametric Equations

            a. Polar coordinates

            b. Polar curves

            c. Parametric equations

            d. Conversions between rectangular, parametric, and polar equations

            e. Graphing parametric and polar curves

            f. Calculus in polar coordinates

            g. Calculus of parametric curves

            h. Tangent line calculations

            i. Area bounded by a parametric curve and polar curve

            j. Arc length

    8. Elementary Differential Equations

            a. Solutions of differential equations

            b. Initial value problems

            c. Slope fields

            d. Euler’s method

            e. Separation of variables

            f. Applications and modeling with differential equations

            g. Position, velocity, and acceleration
    Learning Outcomes
    At the end of this course students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate critical and logical reasoning when solving problems.
    2. determine the integral of a function graphically, numerically, and symbolically.
    3. apply a variety of integration techniques, including substitution, integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, and partial fraction decomposition.
    4. explain and apply the Mean Value Theorem for integrals.
    5. solve problems such as finding area, work, volume, arc length, fluid forces, center of mass, and probability using definite integrals.
    6. determine convergence or divergence of an improper integral.
    7. approximate area with approximating sums by hand and with technology.
    8. approximate a definite integral using Simpson’s Rule and the Trapezoidal Rule.
    9. apply the definition of convergence to calculate the limit of a sequence or the sum of a convergent series.
    10. apply tests of convergence to determine the behavior of an infinite series.
    11. find Taylor series representations of basic functions, including radius and interval of convergence.
    12. find the slope and equation of a line tangent to a parametric curve.
    13. graph functions in polar coordinates and find slopes of tangent lines.
    14. find the arc length of parametric and polar curves.
    15. find the area bounded by a polar curve.
    16. solve elementary differential equations and their applications, graphically, numerically, and symbolically.
    17. communicate clearly a problem’s solution and its explanation for the intended audience in terms of the problem posed.

    Competency 1 (1-6)
    04. 01. Illustrate historical and contemporary applications of mathematical/logical systems.

    04. 02. Clearly express mathematical/logical ideas in writing.

    04. 04. Apply higher-order problem-solving and/or modeling strategies.


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