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| November 2, 2007 | |
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On page 53, information is being added on the disposal of incidental medical waste. Click here to review this information. |
| May 21, 2007: | |
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On page 67, the telecourse title for ECO 251 is incorrect. The correct title is Choices and Change: Microeconomics |
| May 11, 2007: | |
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On page 67, the telecourse title for HIS 131 has changed
from Shaping America to Unfinished Nation I. |
The following revisions
have been made to the programs of study located in the 2007-2008
catalog and have been approved by the Academic Vice President
on the date indicated. |
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Arts and Sciences
(AA) Program |
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| Associate in Arts (Major Code: A10100) | |
| May 21, 2007: | |
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On page 81, the following courses are being added
as electives in the Other Required Hours: |
| Associate in Arts -- Business Administration, Accounting, Economincs, Finance, and Marketing (Major Code: A1010B) | |
| May 21, 2007: | |
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On page 86 and 87, the following courses are
being added as electives in the Other Required Hours: |
| Associate in Arts -- Criminal Justice (Major Code: A1010D) | |
| May 21, 2007: | |
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On page 95, the following courses are being added
as electives in the Other Required Hours: |
| Associate in Arts -- History (Major Code: A1010H) | |
| May 21, 2007: | |
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On page 107, the following courses are being
added as electives in the Other Required Hours: |
| Associate in Arts -- Political Science (Major Code: A1010K) | |
| May 21, 2007: | |
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On page 120, the following courses are being
added as electives in the Other Required Hours: |
| Associate in Arts -- Psychology (Major Code: A1010L) | |
| May 21, 2007: | |
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On page 125, the following courses are being
added as electives in the Other Required Hours: |
| Associate in Arts -- Social Science Secondary Education (Major Code: A1010M) | |
| May 21, 2007: | |
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On page 130, the following courses are being
added as electives in the Other Required Hours: |
| Associate in Arts -- Sociology (Major Code: A1010N) | |
| May 21, 2007: | |
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On page 138, the following courses are being
added as electives in the Other Required Hours: |
Associate
in Applied Science (AAS) / Diploma / Certificate Programs |
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Approved Humanities/Fine Arts
and Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives for Associate in Applied
Science Programs and Diploma Programs |
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| May 25, 2007 | |
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On page 140, the following courses are being deleted from the list of Humanities/Fine Arts courses: ART 121, ART 131, ART 240, ART 241, ART 244, ART 261, ENG 125, ENG 131, AND ENG 132. It has been determined that these courses will NOT satisfy the Humanities/Fine Arts elective for an A.A.S. or diploma program. |
Associate Degree Nursing (Major Code: A45100) |
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| September 20, 2007: | |
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On page 152, the last paragraph is revised as follows: For additional and the most current information regarding this program, contact Director of Nursing Education, Cathy Norris at 704-216-3701, or send an email to norrisc@rowancabarrus.edu. Program information is also available on the RCCC website at www.rowancabarrus.edu/programs/. |
| Agricultural Biotechnology (Major Code: A20110) | |
| November 2, 2007 | |
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RCCC has been approved to offer this new program effective Spring Semester 2008. Click here to view information about this degree program. |
| Biotechnology (Major Code: A20100) | |
| November 2, 2007 | |
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RCCC has been approved to offer this new program effective Spring Semester 2008. Click here to view information about this degree program. |
Biotechnology - Cooperative Transfer Program Offered in Cooperation with Gaston College (Major Code: A20100GS) |
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| May 11, 2007: | |
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On page 165, MAT 161 and MAT 175 are being deleted. MAT 151A is a required lab course to be taken with MAT 151. |
Computer Programming (Major Code: A25130) |
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| September 10, 2007: | |
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On page 177, the new Program
Head for this program is Lisa Garneau at 704-216-3757 (garneaul@rowancabarrus.edu). |
Cosmetology (Major Code: A55140) |
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| August 22 , 2007: | |
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On page 184, the following sentence has been added
to the program description: A high school diploma or GED is required,
or student must be currently enrolled in a high school or GED
program. |
| August 1 , 2007: | |
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RCCC has added a Cosmetology Associate in Applied
Science (AAS) degree program. Click here to view information about this degree. |
Dental Assisting (Major Code: D45240) |
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| September 20, 2007: | |
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On page 191, the last paragraph is revised as follows: For additional and the most current information regarding this program, contact Program Head Linda Kamp at 704-216-3726, or send an email to kampl@rowancabarrus.edu. Program information is also available on the RCCC website at www.rowancabarrus.edu/programs/. |
Early Childhood Associate (Major Code: A55220TR) |
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| September 10, 2007: | |
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On page 197, the correct hours for EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrition are 3 class and 3 credit. |
Electrical/Electronics Technology (Major Code: A35220) |
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| May 10, 2007: | |
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On page 202, ELN 133 is not a Core course and the title for ELN 131 is Semiconductor Applications. |
April 19, 2007: |
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On page 201, ELC 113 is not a Core course. |
| Electronics Engineering Technology (Major Code: A40200) | |
| April 2, 2007: | |
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On page 204,
This program has been approved by the state board and the wording “Revisions
have been made to this program and are subject to State Board
approval” has been removed. |
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On page 204,
the title of ELN 131 should be “Semiconductor Applications” instead
of “Electronic Devices.” |
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On page 204,
ELN 133 Digital Electronics is a Core course and cannot
be substituted. |
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On page 205,
ELN 132 is not a Core course. |
Esthetics Instructor (Major Code: C55270) |
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| August 22 , 2007: | |
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On page 206, the following
sentence is being deleted from the program description: Evidence
of high school completion or GED is recommended. |
Esthetics Technology (Major Code: C55230) |
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| August 22 , 2007: | |
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On page 207, the following sentence has been deleted from the program description: Evidence of high school completion or GED is recommended. The following sentence has been added: A high school diploma or GED is required, or student must be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program. |
Infant/Toddler Care (Major Code: C55290) |
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June 27 , 2007: |
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On page 214, the major code for this program should be C55290 (not C55920). |
Machining Technology (Major Code: C50300) |
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April 19, 2007: |
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On page 217, CIS
110 Introduction to Computers has been moved from Summer Term
to Fall Semester. The total hours for Fall Semester will change
to 11 – 18 – 0 – 0 – 18. The total
hours for Summer Term will change to 3 – 15 – 0 – 0 – 8. |
Manicuring Instructor (Major Code: C55380) |
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| August 22 , 2007: | |
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On page 219, the following sentence is being deleted from the program description: Evidence of high school completion or GED is recommended. |
Manicuring/Nail Technology (Major Code: C55400) |
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| August 22 , 2007: | |
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On page 219, the following sentence has been deleted from the program description: Evidence of high school completion or GED is recommended. The following sentence has been added: A high school diploma or GED is required, or student must be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program. |
Networking Technology (Major Code: D25340) |
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April 20, 2007: |
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On page 231 ,
MAT 175 Precalculus should be MAT 115 Mathematical Models
(3 credit hours). Students may select either MAT 115, MAT 140,
or MAT 161 as their math requirement for the A.A.S. and diploma
programs. The Total Semester Hours Credit for this diploma
program is 42 hours. Also, NOS 230 is a Core course. |
Practical Nursing (Major Code: D45660) |
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| September 20, 2007: | |
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On page 239, the last paragraph is revised as follows: For additional and the most current information regarding this program, contact Director of Nursing Education, Cathy Norris at 704-216-3701, or send an email to norrisc@rowancabarrus.edu. Program information is also available on the RCCC website at www.rowancabarrus.edu/programs/. |
Radiography (Major Code: A45700) |
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September 20, 2007: |
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On page 244, the last paragraph is revised as follows: For additional and the most current information regarding this program, contact Program Head Frankie Lyons at 704-216-3719, or send an email to lyonsf@rowancabarrus.edu. Program information is also available on the RCCC website at www.rowancabarrus.edu/programs/. |
August 22 , 2007: |
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On page 243, the Mission Statement for this program has been revised. Click here to view the revised Mission Statement. |
Real Estate (Major Code: C25400) |
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June 29, 2007: |
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Effective Fall Semester 2007, this program will no longer be offered. RCCC has added a new Real Estate Licensing Program (see below). |
Real Estate Licensing (Major Code: C25480) |
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June 29, 2007: |
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RCCC has added a new Real Estate Licensing program! The Real Estate Licensing curriculum provides licensing education required by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission for students preparing to take the real estate license examination and for provisional brokers that are seeking removal of the provisional status. Click here to view information about this new program of study. There are new course descriptions for this program (see Course Description section below). |
The following revision(s)
have been made to the course descriptions located in the 2007-2008
catalog and have been approved by the Academic Vice President
on the date indicated. |
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| AGR 160 - Plant Science | |
| November 2, 2007: | |
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This course introduces the basic principles of botany that
pertain to agricultural production. Emphasis is placed
on the anatomy and physiology of flowering plants. Upon
completion, students should be able to identify and explain
plant systems. |
| AGR 214 - Agricultural Marketing | |
| November 2, 2007: | |
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This course covers basic marketing principles for agricultural
products. Topics include buying, selling, processing,
standardizing, grading, storing, and marketing of agricultural
commodities. Upon completion, students should be able
to construct a marketing plan for an agricultural product. |
| BTC 150 - Bioethics | |
| November 2, 2007: | |
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This course introduces the current ethics issues surrounding
the biotechnology industries. Topics will include risk
assessment, the relationships between science, technology,
and society, and the effects of new biotechnology products
upon the natural world. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate knowledge and critical thinking
skills in decision-making related to bioethical issues. |
| BTC 270 - Recombinant DNA Techniques | |
| November 2, 2007: | |
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This course covers basic methods in biotechnology for the
manipulation of nucleic acids. Emphasis is placed on
topics concerning techniques used in recombinant DNA technology,
including PCR, restriction digests, mapping, cloning, and
forensics. Upon completion, students should have an
understanding of the theory, practice, and application of
recombinant DNA techniques. |
| BTC 281 - Bioprocess Techniques | |
| November 2, 2007: | |
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This course covers processes used in the production of biomolecules. Emphasis
is placed on the production, characterization, and purification
of biological products using fermentation, centerfugation,
filtration, electrophoresis, and other techniques used in
industry. Upon completion, students should be able
to produce biological products using the various methods
of bioprocessing. |
| BTC 285 - Cell Culture | |
| November 2, 2007: | |
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This course introduces the theory and practices required
to successfully initiate and maintain plant and animal cell
cultures. Topics include aseptic techniques, the growth
environment, routine maintenance of cell cultures, specialized
culture techniques, and various applications. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge
and skills required to grow, maintain, and manipulate cells
in culture. |
| BTC 286 - Immunological Techniques | |
| November 2, 2007: | |
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This course covers the principles and practices of modern
immunology, including the interactions between the various
cellular and chemical components of the immune response. Topics
include antigens, humoral immunity, cellular immunity, complement,
immunological assays, and hybridoma use and production. Upon
completion, students should be able to discuss the immune
response, perform immunological assays, and make monoclonal
antibody-producing hybridomas. |
| BTC 288 - Biotech Lab Experience | |
| November 2, 2007: | |
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This course provides an opportunity to pursue an individual
laboratory project in biotechnology. Emphasis is placed
on developing, performing, and maintaining records of a project
in a specific area of interest. Upon completion, students
should be able to complete the project with accurate records
and demonstrate an understanding of the process. |
| CHM 263 - Analytical Chemistry | |
| November 2, 2007: | |
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This course covers the knowledge and laboratory skills needed
to perform chemical analysis. Emphasis is placed on
developing laboratory techniques used in the separation,
identification, and quantification of selected substances. Upon
completion, students should be able to perform laboratory
techniques employed in substance identification and volumetric
analysis and interpret the results. This course has been
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course
requirement. |
CIV 240 – Project Management |
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April 19, 2007: |
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The Prerequisites are being changed to EGR 115 or ARC 111. |
CSC 151 - JAVA Programming |
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October 24, 2007: |
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The following corequisites have been added: ELN 133 or CIS 115. |
EDU 271 - Educational Technology |
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May 21, 2007: |
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CTS 080 is being deleted as a local prerequisite. |
ELC 139 - AC Circuit Analysis |
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July 9, 2007: |
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ELC 138 is being deleted as a local prerequisite. |
| HOR 134 - Greenhouse Operations | |
| November 2, 2007: | |
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This course covers the principles and procedures involved
in the operation and maintenance of greenhouse facilities. Emphasis
is placed on the operation of greenhouse systems, including
the environmental control, record keeping, scheduling, and
production practices. Upon completion, students should
be able to demonstrate the ability to operate greenhouse
systems and facilities to produce greenhouse crops. |
| HOR 168 - Plant Propagation | |
| November 2, 2007: | |
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This course is a study of sexual and asexual reproduction
of plants. Emphasis is placed on seed propagation,
grafting, stem and root propagation, micro-propagation, and
other propagation techniques. Upon completion, students
should be able to successfully propagate ornamental plants. |
| MAC 121- Introduction to CNC | |
April 19, 2007: |
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The Corerequisites are being changed to None. |
| April 2, 2007: | |
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The Corequisite of MAC 122 is being removed. There are no corequisites for MAC 121. |
NUR 210 – Nursing IV |
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April 19, 2007: |
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The Corerequisites are being changed to BIO 275 and COE 110 or COE 111 (Local) |
RLS 121 - Broker Relationships |
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June 29, 2007: |
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This course provides postlicensing instruction in broker relationships
and responsibilities when working with residential sellers
and buyers. |
RLS 122 - Contracts and Closing |
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June 29, 2007: |
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This course provides postlicensing instruction
in broker responsibilities relating to real estate sales contracts,
contract procedures, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures
Act and closings. |
RLS 123 - Select Real Estate Issues |
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June 29, 2007: |
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This course provides postlicensing instruction in real estate
on selected topics of special importance to licensees. |
SEC 160 - Secure Administration I |
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July 2, 2007: |
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The course prerequisites are being changed to: SEC 110 and NET 110 or NET 125; and NET 226 |
SPA 111 - Elementary Spanish I |
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November 6, 2007: |
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RED 090 or appropriate placement test score is being added as a prerequisite. |
