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ITNT 1500 - Principles of Networking 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly ITCS‑1500 & ITCS‑1510 together)
ITNT‑1500 introduces students to the basic principles and concepts of networking. It focuses on the terminology and technologies found in current networking environments. Topics include internetworking protocols and communication methods, network media, troubleshooting and configuration utilities, basics of network design and network management.
(4 contact hrs)
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ITNT 1610 - Wireless Networking 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITNT 1500 or ITNC 1010
(replaces ITNT‑1600 and ITNT‑1700 together)
This course provides a complete foundation of knowledge for individuals entering the wireless networking industry. Students learn the protocols, transmission methods, and IEEE 802.11 standards of wireless communications; the advantages, disadvantages, and implications of different wireless technologies; hardware installation, configuration, and management; troubleshooting techniques; wireless network project planning; and security. Students gain a solid understanding of wireless device configuration, integration and management from hands-on lab exercises incorporated throughout the course. This course prepares students for the Certified Wireless Networking Administrator (CWNA) certification exam.
(3 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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ITNT 2130 - Network Design 1 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITOS 1410
(formerly ITCS‑2130)
ITNT‑2130 focuses on the process of designing computer networks that meet specific business and technical goals. Students learn how to design a network that meets requirements for functionality, capacity, performance, availability, scalability, affordability, security, and manageability.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITOS 1310 - Managing a MS Windows Client Environment 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITNT 1500 or ITNC 1010
(Formerly ITOS‑1300)
ITOS‑1310 provides a technical overview of the Microsoft Windows operating system, providing hands‑on experience with commands and utilities. Students explore the basic structure, functions, and tools of the current Windows client operating system. Topics include installation, configuration, and management of hardware, user accounts, networking, printing, applications, security, performance, and troubleshooting.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITOS 1400 - Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITNT 1500 or ITNC 1010 or ITNC‑1030
(formerly ITCS‑1440)
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server environment. Topics include managing user, computer, and group accounts; managing access to network resources; managing printers; managing an organizational unit in a network‑based on Active Directory directory service; and implementing Group Policy to manage users and computers.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITOS 1410 - Windows Server Administration 1 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITNT 1500 or ITNC 1010
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure a Microsoft Windows server environment. Topics include managing user accounts, resource management, hardware configuration, monitoring system performance, file and print services, basic Active Directory management, IP addressing, basic virtualization technologies, and basic Windows security principles.
(4 contact hrs)
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ITOS 1500 - Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITOS 1310 or ITOS 1400
(formerly ITCS‑2911)
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully plan, implement, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory directory service infrastructure. The course focuses on a Windows Server directory service environment, including forest and domain structure, Domain Name System (DNS), site topology and replication, organizational unit structure and delegation of administration, Group Policy, and user group and computer account strategies.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITOS 1510 - Windows Server Administration 2 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITOS 1410
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure a Microsoft Windows server environment. Topics include operating system deployment, patch management, server monitoring, advanced file sharing, network infrastructure services, remote access, network security, intermediate Active Directory management, and Group Policy.
(4 contact hrs)
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ITOS 1600 - Managing a Microsoft Windows Application Infrastructure 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITOS 1310
This course provides the knowledge and skills to manage and configure Windows Server Applications Infrastructure technologies, including Terminal Services, Web Services infrastructure and security, Media Server, Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services server options, File Server, Print Services, network maintenance, and Simple Network Management Protocol.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITOS 1710 - Introduction to Linux 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
ITOS‑1710 provides a technical overview of the Linux operating system, providing hands‑on experience with commands and files. Students explore the basic structure, functions, and tools of the Linux operating system. Topics include basic Linux commands, files and directories, text editing, pipes and filters, shell environment, and scripting. This is one of two courses required for students wishing to pursue the Linux+ industry certification.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITOS 1720 - Linux Server Administration 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITOS 1710 and either ITNT 1500 or ITNC 1010
ITOS‑1720 provides students with the knowledge and skills required to perform basic Linux server administration. Topics include management of user accounts; configuring TCP/IP networking services; administering printing, web, file sharing, naming, and addressing services; configuring basic security and event logging. This is one of two courses required for students wishing to pursue the Linux+ industry certification.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITOS 2400 - Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Network 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITOS 1310 or ITOS 1400
ITOS‑2400 introduces students to the major areas of network and network service configuration on Windows Server. Topics include configuring protocols, name resolution, remote access, RADIUS, routing, security, and vital network services such as DNS, WINS, DHCP, and IPSec.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITOS 2410 - Windows Server Administration 3 Environment 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITOS 1510
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure a Microsoft Windows server environment. Topics include load balancing, clustering, disaster recovery, advanced virtualization techniques, advanced networking infrastructure, and advanced Active Directory concepts.
(4 contact hrs)
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ITOS 2500 - Implementing & Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITOS 2400
ITOS‑2500 provides students with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to update and support a reliable, secure messaging infrastructure. Students learn how to create, store, and share information within the infrastructure by properly configuring and managing Microsoft Exchange Server. This course prepares students to sit for Microsoft Certification Exam 70‑284.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITOS 2510 - Virtualization Technologies 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITOS 1410 and ITOS 1710
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install, configure, and manage various virtualization technologies. Topics include an overview of virtualization offerings, and the installation, configuration, maintenance, backup and restore, and migration of virtual servers. Virtual storage and virtual networking will also be covered.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITWP 1000 - Introduction to Web Programming 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITCS 1010
This course introduces Web Programming using HTML, current web technologies, and website development tools. It emphasizes the fundamental understanding of HTML for web page development, the utilization of CSS for web page layout and formatting, and the use of JavaScript for interactivity and covers current industry standards, processes and techniques.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITWP 1050 - Basic Web Design With Cascading Style Sheets 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITWP 1000
This course provides students with the knowledge base and industry skill set to utilize Cascading Style Sheets to control and manage the look, feel and consistency of all web pages included within a specific web site. Students learn how to format fonts, text, page layouts, web page elements, and positioning. Validation using industry tools and web standards will be discussed.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITWP 1100 - Web Programming with JavaScript & Dynamic HTML 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITWP 1000
This course introduces students to the use of JavaScript programming as a development tool for interactive web pages including client‑side processing. It emphasizes basic programming and key web authoring techniques with a focus on industry standards. Students explore how JavaScript supplements the use of HTML, the flow of control, objects, functions, arrays, methods, and data manipulation. The DOM, jQuery, mobile devices and AJAX are introduced.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITWP 1400 - SEO (Search Engine Optimization) For the Web 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITWP 1000
This course is designed to teach participants current Search Engine Optimization concepts and website techniques to obtain the most favorable search engine positions possible. Course topics include identifying appropriate keywords for optimization, designing a search‑engine‑friendly website, on/off page factors that influence search engine results, link‑building strategies, using analytics to refine search results, and web copywriting. This course will also provide an overview of pay‑per‑click advertising and how various new media are used to promote a website and examine common industry tools for analyzing websites and improving search results.
(4 contact hrs)
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ITWP 2300 - Building Dynamic, Intelligent Web Based Solutions with ASP.NET 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITCS 1140 , ITCS 1170 , and ITWP 1000
In this advanced course, students gain experience implementing a website that supports CGI, ActiveX DLL, server‑side scripting, client‑side scripting, graphics, C#, scripts, cookies, and data base interrogation and updates.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITWP 2400 - Web Programming with XML 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITWP 1000 , and ITCS 1140 or ITCS 1950 , and ITCS 1170
This course is designed to teach participants how to create a well‑formed XML document, how to use CSS and XLST style sheets to transform an XML document, how to use XML as a data source to bind web elements to XML, and the use of XSLT and XPath for document manipulation and transforming documents into various output formats. Among the many topics that will be discussed are working with XPath, XQuery, XSLT, processing XML with application code, and the integration of XML into an infrastructure. Common industry tools and applications for creating, debugging, and validating XML documents will be examined.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITWP 2550 - Mobile Web Development 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITWP 1000 , ITWP 1050 , and ITWP 1100
This course emphasizes fundamental techniques and best practices for building responsive websites that adapt to a variety of devices. Core concepts to be covered include: fluid layouts, media queries, responsive media, design workflows, responsive strategies, resources, industry tools, and responsive frameworks.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITWP 2600 - Web Commerce (E‑Commerce) 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITWP 1000 and ITWP 1050
ITWP‑2600 explores the business strategies and fundamental technologies used in electronic commerce. Participants produce a website using a development tool that includes website related activities and components necessary for a scalable web presence and e‑commerce system. E‑commerce site development, content management systems, technology and security, business, marketing, search engines, and legal issues will be examined.
(3 contact hrs)
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ITWP 2750 - Web Programming: PHP 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITWP 1000 and ITCS 1170 and one of the following: ITWP 1100 or ITCS 2530 or ITCS 2590
This course explores the development and implementation of the Web Programming Language PHP. Topics include language control logic, language specific functions and processes, arrays, manipulating strings, file upload, text file read and write, and database functionality including selects, inserts, and updates. Error handling and debugging will be discussed.
(3 contact hrs)
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JOUR 1100 - Writing News for Publication 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Focuses on the elements of news story writing and reporting. Student learns to write spot news and feature stories, interview newsmakers, and gather information. Student writing will be submitted to college student newspaper for publication. Journalistic style calls for typed assignments.
(3 contact hrs)
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LAWE 1100 - Criminal Justice 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Philosophy and history of criminal justice; agencies and processes; evaluation of current criminal justice services and their social and constitutional aspects.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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LAWE 1120 - Introduction to Corrections 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly LAWE‑2911)
This course introduces the philosophy and history of correctional agencies and processes, including incarceration, probation, and parole.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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LAWE 1280 - The Police Function 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
An overview of the police role in society and the way in which the police are organized to discharge that function in the United States. The organization of municipal policing is studied at both operational and administrative levels. This includes the patrol, investigative, specialized, and support functions as well as an examination of the selection and training requirements for police.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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LAWE 1290 - Current Issues in Policing 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course will select for study major issues affecting police. Examples are police‑community relations; recruitment and selection; recognition and management of stress; the use of deadly force; new technology; and police productivity. The list will be updated to maintain currency.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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LAWE 1300 - Police Field Study 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: 30 semester hours of credit and faculty approval
This course is designed to give the advanced student an opportunity to observe field practices of law enforcement agencies. Students will spend time in a law enforcement agency such as a police department, sheriff’s department, or court to observe actual job related tasks. In addition, the student will have classroom lectures regarding specific law enforcement responsibilities.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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LAWE 1320 - Interviewing 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Practical interviewing and related consideration in agreement with current legal stipulations.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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LAWE 1400 - Crime Causation 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Relationships between crime and social, political, economic, and behavioral factors. Crime prevention programs. Emphasis on urban crime.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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LAWE 1410 - Delinquency Prevention & Control 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Problems of juvenile courts, institutional treatment, community resources for prevention, probation, and police programs.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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LAWE 1500 - Analysis of Terrorism 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
A detailed examination of the causes, phenomena, and significance of terrorism of all types, including those which are revolutionary in origin, as well as state, liberation, and criminal. The workshop, having provided a sound knowledge of the origins, leadership and policies of terrorism, will monitor its path and practices in the world of today as well as providing some assessment of the threat of tomorrow. By means of the workshop approach, each student will learn to track the activities of the various terrorist groups.
(3 contact hrs)
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LAWE 1600 - Introduction to Cyber Crime Investigation 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly LAWE‑2915)
LAWE‑1600 provides students with an overview of cyber crimes, computer‑ related crime issues confronting the American criminal justice system, and various means of investigating those crimes.
(3 contact hrs)
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LAWE 2320 - Police Leadership, Management, & Supervision 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly LAWE‑2914)
This course will provide students with basic knowledge of the theory and practice of effective leadership as it relates to law enforcement. Topics include distinguishing between management and leadership; personal traits, characteristics, and behaviors of effective leaders; and factors that influence interaction between various levels of police officers. Students will also assess their personal leadership skills.
(3 contact hrs)
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LAWE 2330 - Introduction to Criminal Investigations 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly LAWE‑2913)
LAWE‑2330 introduces the duties and role of the criminal investigator in conducting investigations. Topics include basic leads, investigative techniques, rules of evidence, and case preparation for court.
(3 contact hrs)
East Campus.
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LAWE 2355 - Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(Formally LAWE 2350)
This course provides hands on experience with the various methods of crime scene analysis, evidence collection and preservation, determining modus operandi, and case preparation used by the crime scene investigator.
(4 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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LAWE 2680 - Evidence & Criminal Procedures 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Principles, duties, and mechanics of criminal procedure as applied to important areas of arrest, force, and search and seizure.
(4 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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LAWE 2690 - Criminal Law 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Elements of substantive criminal law relevant to attaining the preservation and protection of life and property. The structure, definitions, and most applicable pertinent sections of the criminal statutes.
(4 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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LAWE 2700 - Advanced Court Procedures 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: LAWE 1100 and either LAWE 1280 or LAWE 1290
This course provides practical experience in advanced court processes connected with law enforcement. The student will be presented with a factual scenario in which the student will be assigned a role. The student will then be faced with the consequences of police actions taken through civil, criminal, and department legal proceedings.
(3 contact hrs)
Center Campus.
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LAWE 2810 - Basic Police Academy 15.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Consent of department. Students must meet the admissions standards as set by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). At a minimum, persons taking this course must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Michigan driver’s license, no felony convictions, and successfully pass the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) reading and writing and physical fitness pre-employment tests.
(formerly LAWE‑2800)
LAWE‑2810 prepares students in the proper techniques of patrol procedures, criminal investigation, and crime scene process. Emphasis is on conflict resolution, report writing, and detention and prosecution of prisoners. First aid, investigations, evidence collection, disaster control, civil disorders, and tactical operations are also covered. This course meets the state‑mandated requirements for preparing students to take the exam for State certifications for entry‑level police officers.
(48.25 contact hrs)
East Campus.
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LEGA 2010 - Michigan Legal System & Ethics 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course provides a general orientation to the Michigan Legal Systems: its courts, processes, and procedures. The Federal Court system is also reviewed. Also included are an in‑depth study of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to attorneys and legal assistants; review of the Code of Judicial Conduct and its application to all Michigan judges; ethical responsibilities of legal assistants arising from the Rules and Judicial Canons.
(2 contact hrs)
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LEGA 2030 - Legal Research & Writing 1 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BLAW 1090 and LEGA 2010
LEGA‑2030 provides students with the necessary skills in utilizing a law library and conducting legal research, including computer‑assisted research. Students will analyze facts to determine legal issues and apply the law to discuss these issues by preparing a legal memorandum. Using “Plain English” in drafting the legal written product and ethical issues in good legal writing are emphasized.
(3 contact hrs)
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LEGA 2040 - Legal Research & Writing 2 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: LEGA 2030
LEGA‑2040 is a continuation of Legal Research & Writing 1. Students will further develop skills in utilizing a law library and conducting legal research, including computer‑assisted research. Students will also analyze facts to determine legal arguments and apply the law to discuss these arguments by preparing a legal brief.
(3 contact hrs)
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LEGA 2090 - Legal Procedure 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: LEGA 2010
This course covers the step‑by‑step process on how to assist the lawyer in a civil lawsuit. It introduces students to investigating and planning the litigation; pre‑trial litigation; settlement, trial, and post‑trial proceedings utilizing federal and state court rules.
(4 contact hrs)
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LEGA 2100 - Mechanics of Real Estate Law 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: LEGA 2010
This course covers the law of real property. It emphasizes the preparation of various real estate documents such as deeds, leases, closing statements, etc.
(3 contact hrs)
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LEGA 2110 - Principles of Family Law 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: LEGA 2010
This course provides a study of the marriage relationship; legal problems with children; dissolution of marriage; custody; legitimacy; adoption; change of name; guardianship; support; court procedures; and separation agreements.
(2 contact hrs)
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LEGA 2120 - Administration of Estates 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: LEGA 2010
This course presents information and procedures with respect to wills, trusts, estates, probate proceedings, conservatorships, administration of testate and intestate estates, analysis of the Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC), will execution, life insurance, and estate planning.
(2 contact hrs)
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LEGA 2130 - Proceedings Under the Federal Bankruptcy Code & Debt Collection 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: LEGA 2010
This course covers the law of debt collection practice and procedure in Michigan and a study of the Federal Bankruptcy Code. It emphasizes the many forms and procedures used by attorneys in Michigan debt collection practice and Federal Bankruptcy practice. Students prepare a practice set of bankruptcy forms for a liquidation case.
(2 contact hrs)
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LEGA 2160 - Proceedings Under Administrative Agencies 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: LEGA 2010
This course presents procedures for preparing cases for hearings before an administrative agency including researching appropriate regulations, preparing complaints and other phases of pleading, applying for execution of an order by the administrator, preparing claims for preliminary examination, providing data sought by administrative subpoena, taking depositions, and making discovery orders for preliminary examination.
(2 contact hrs)
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LEGA 2170 - Criminal Law & Procedures 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: LEGA 2010
This course covers Michigan and Federal criminal law principles and procedures. It examines the role and responsibilities of the Legal Assistant in aiding the attorney representing the criminally accused person in pre‑trial, trial, and appellate proceedings.
(2 contact hrs)
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LEGA 2180 - Business Associations 2.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: LEGA 2010
The course presents a detailed study of the four major forms of doing business: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and limited liability company, with an emphasis on the legal requirements to organize and operate each type, including a comparison of the liability involved. Various legal forms utilized in Michigan practice will be reviewed, together with the tax forms appropriate to each (state and federal). The Legal Assistant’s role in assisting the attorney who represents clients in these various forms will be highlighted.
(2 contact hrs)
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LEGA 2210 - Electronic Evidence & Discovery 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: LEGA 2010 and LEGA 2090 .
This course provides a general orientation of the Laws of Evidence as it pertains to the Michigan Legal System. It examines the role and responsibility of the Legal Assistant in the identification and preservation of electronic evidence in pre‑and post‑trial settings.
(4 contact hrs)
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LEGA 2220 - Computerized Litigation Support Concepts (CLSC) 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ITCS 1010 and LEGA 2010
LEGA‑2220 prepares students to use computer applications in legal organizations and in enhancing the success of legal assistants. Topics include various changes/trends in social media and the cloud, legal timekeeping and billing, and software for litigation support, case management, and docket control. The course also familiarizes students with common law office uses of Microsoft Office applications. Online only.
(3 contact hrs)
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LIFE 1000 - Career Exploration 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
An experiential course in which career exploration is conducted based upon a person’s interests, skills, values and personality type. This will be determined by appropriate interest, aptitude and personality type inventories and/or tests. Emphasis is placed on career research and setting realistic career goals. Academic tests and written assignments will be required.
(3 contact hrs)
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LIFE 1010 - Career Development and Decision Making 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(Formerly LIFE 2912)
This course is designed to help undecided students explore various career options and map their area of interest into an academic program plan of study at Macomb Community College. The course consists of three modules. In the first module, students will explore their interests, skills, and values through personal reflection and guided assessments. The second module is experiential in nature and will involve workplace visits, employer presentations, and informational interviews covering a broad range of occupations. In the final module, students will use the information they gathered through the course to choose an academic program plan.
(3 contact hours)
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MACA 1010 - Introduction to Photography 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course is an introduction to today’s photography. Camera operations, exposure control, composition theory, image processing, and printing using current software applications are covered. Students must have a digital SLR camera.
(6 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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MACA 1025 - Design 1 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly MACA 1020)
Introduction to design concept. Problems in two-dimensional design using lines and planes in black and white and color.
(6 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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MACA 1040 - Illustration Fundamentals 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(3 credit hrs prior to Fall 2005)
Freehand and conceptual drawing dealing with perspective, composition, layout and rendering techniques used by the technical and commercial artist.
(6 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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MACA 1055 - Digital Layout: Adobe 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(3 credit hrs prior to Fall 2005)
Design and layout problems using the software applications Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat. Students will utilize contemporary design fundamentals to create a variety of single and multi‑page publications in black and white, spot and process color.
(6 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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MACA 1065 - Black & White Photography 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly MACA‑1060)
This course is an introduction to black and white photography. Basic camera operations, exposure control, composition, film processing, and print enlargement will be covered. Students must have a 35mm single lens camera with manual controls.
(6 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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MACA 1070 - Rendering 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(3 credit hrs prior to Fall 2005)
MACA‑1070 covers final art rendering techniques in black and white and some color. It familiarizes students with a variety of media and mixed media including markers, prisma pencils, and ink. Problems include analyzing the pattern of reflections, light and shade, and the description of surface development on a variety of materials including chrome, sheetmetal, plastic and glass.
(6 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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MACA 1090 - Figure Illustration 1 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(3 credit hrs prior to Fall 2005)
Introduction to drawing the human form from life, photographs, and imagination using a variety of media and techniques; a comprehensive study and application of draftsmanship as it relates to the surface anatomy, body movements and relationships, and their systematic application to commercial illustration.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 1155 - Design 2 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1025 and MACA 1055
(formerly MACA 1130)
Advertising for print, web and other communication forms. Application of a variety of media to assigned problems.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 1160 - Previsualization 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly MACA‑1150)
Student projects examine a variety of concept and storytelling processes through visual communication. From print to film to animation to interactive media, the class focuses on the creative aspects of previsualization for industry and storyboarding in the communicative arts.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 1200 - Digital Illustration 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
An introduction to vector based software applications Adobe Illustrator and Macromedia Freehand. Students create industry related illustrations including technical renderings, editorial and promotional illustrations.
(6 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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MACA 1320 - Introduction to Photoshop 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(formerly MACA‑1300)
MACA‑1320 presents an introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Topics include file formats, resolutions, tools, and theories of image creation and manipulation.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 1340 - Typography 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1200 , MACA 1320 , and MACA 1055
(formerly MACA 1310)
This course presents an introduction to typography. Topics include type evolution, attributes of type, and type family classification. The course explores creative use of type with regard to legibility and readability in design layouts utilizing grids and type in a digital environment.
(6 contact hrs)
South Campus.
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MACA 1400 - Introduction to Digital Video 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
(3 credit hrs prior to Fall 2005)
A practical hands‑on course introducing the use of digital video equipment for studio and location applications. Pre‑production planning, camera operations, lighting, audio acquisition, and editing techniques are covered. Emphasizing teamwork, students will work in each position of a production crew. Students use college provided digital video equipment and non‑linear editing suites to produce effective video programming.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 1410 - Television/Video Studio Production 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Lecture and hands‑on experience in live to tape studio programming for television and video productions. Technical principles of studio recording of audio and video programs will be emphasized. Students will perform duties of each position in a studio production team.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 1420 - Film Production 1 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1400
Students will gain hands‑on experience in the responsibilities of production crew members in the film industry. MACA‑1420 emphasizes the roles of producer, director, script supervisor, production assistant, camera operator, sound mixer, lighting technician, and editor.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 1820 - Design for the Web 1 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1320
(formerly MACA‑1720)
This class will provide introductory training in web page and site design. This course is structured to provide a foundation with emphasis on the planning and design process. The student will learn to plan and build well‑formed web pages and sites. Students will gain experience using multiple software packages and demonstrate these skills by creating designs, testing, and publishing projects to a web server, using existing markup languages.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 1840 - Design for the Web 2 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1820
This class will provide intermediate training in adding interactivity to the web page and elevate the site building process. This course is structured to continue the foundation concepts achieved in MACA‑1820 ‑ Design for the Web 1. The students will practice intermediate design skills and content strategy skills to assess, design, and apply interactivity to pages and projects. This course will promote user‑centered design and explore the use of websites in business. Students will train using current industry trends with an emphasis on designing user interaction.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 1900 - Introduction to Motion Graphics 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1200
(formerly MACA 2200)
This course provides an introduction to the concepts, tools, and practices used in creating animation images, or motion graphics. Storytelling, workflow, animation principles, and more will be used to help students understand this evolving field.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2050 - Design 3 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1025 , MACA 1055 ; and MACA 1200 or MACA 1320
(formerly MACA 2020)
Students design three-dimensional design concepts for various forms of communication using a variety of media, computer programs, materials, and techniques in black and white, and color. May be taken twice for credit.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2110 - Photojournalism 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1010
MACA‑2110 introduces students to the practices and principles of photojournalism. Topics include techniques used in documentary, event, and public relations photography. Students must have a digital camera SLR with manual exposure controls.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2150 - Advanced Digital Layout 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1055 , MACA 1200 , MACA 1320
MACA‑2150, a continuation of MACA 1055 , uses Adobe InDesign software to create composite page layouts as B&W, spot color or 4 color process. Other applications introduced include Adobe Acrobat. Electronic files are output to a variety of B&W and color proofing devices.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2176 - Painted Illustration 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1040
(formerly MACA‑2175)
MACA‑2176 focuses on advanced problems in full color using acrylic paint to produce portfolio samples. Students use a variety of media and mixed media on different surfaces. Samples include architecture, character, vehicle, prop, and product renderings, and illustrative compositions for advertising and animation markets. Problems include setting a mood, telling a story, and being expressive. Group critiques discuss design, concept, color harmony, and composition. May be taken two times for credit with the approval of a Media & Communication Arts advisor.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2180 - Concept Illustration 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1040 and MACA 1200
MACA‑2180 combines traditional and digital media in today’s illustration market. Focusing on “telling the story” in a multimedia environment, students learn to seamlessly integrate traditional painted or drawn illustration elements with photography, type, scanned textures, and Photoshop effect elements to create a print or web‑ready image.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2190 - Figure Illustration 2 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1090
(3 credit hrs prior to Fall 2005)
Advanced study of figure illustration as applied in book, magazine, advertising, and other commercial area; assigned problems using materials and techniques required by mass reproduction processes. May be taken two times for credit with the approval of a Media & Communication Arts advisor.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2210 - Studio Photography 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1010 and MACA 1065
MACA‑2210 offers a comprehensive overview of studio photography. Equipment, techniques, and setups of a photographic studio are covered. Students must have a film or digital camera with manual exposure controls.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2250 - Compositing & 2D Animatics 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1160 , MACA 1200 , and MACA 1900
MACA‑2250 develops a stylized sequential animatic from concept to completion, using both traditional and digital techniques in a 2D environment. Students create and design a script, storyboards, and character style sheets in concept form, which they then digitize and illustrate for the purpose of animating in 2D form on the computer.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2300 - Advanced Photoshop 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1320
(3 credit hrs prior to Fall 2005)
MACA‑2300 explores image and art problems utilizing Adobe Photoshop advanced techniques. Students create portfolio projects ranging from single to composite images. Color theory, manipulation and correction of existing files are covered.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2310 - Advanced Photographic Techniques 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1010 and MACA 1065 and MACA 2110 and MACA 2210
(formerly MACA‑2260)
MACA‑2310 covers theory and fundamental principles of capturing the color image. Lab techniques include color balance and contrast control with a variety of print enlargement materials. Students must demonstrate their expertise by submitting scheduled assignments in portraiture, display ad, landscape/cityscape, low light, and time exposures by building a portfolio of their work. Students must have access to a digital camera with manual exposure control and an electronic flash attachment.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2400 - Advanced Digital Video 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1400
(6 credit hrs prior to Fall 2005)
Lecture and intensive hands‑on experience in planning producing digital video projects. Detailed elements and advance techniques for producing and directing multi‑camera studio and location programs. Post‑production techniques and technologies will be emphasized. Creation of 2D and 3D digital video transitions and effects. Advance editing on NLE systems to produce multimedia video presentations to tape, CD, DVD, and the Web.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2510 - Introduction to 3D 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1320
(formerly MACA‑2500)
MACA‑2510 introduces concepts of working in 3D. Students learn the tools necessary to navigate a 3D environment and to work and build 3D models. Topics also include texturing, animation, and rendering.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2520 - 3D Modeling & Rendering 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 2510
MACA‑2520 expands on modeling and rendering concepts taught in MACA 2510 . Students gain a deeper understanding of the hows, whys, and whens of creating 3D models for animating, texturing, and rendering.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2540 - 3D Animation 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 2510
MACA‑2540 introduces students to many of the 3D animation tools available. Students learn methods and practices to maintain flexibility and efficiency when animating objects.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2560 - Compositing with After Effects & Nuke 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 2510 or permission of instructor
(formerly MACA‑2913)
MACA‑2560 provides experience working in 2D and 3D in a production environment. In team and class projects, students will work with green screens, video compositing, and real‑world models, as well as utilize High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI) technology.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2570 - Advanced After Effects 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1900
(formerly MACA‑2916)
This course covers advanced expression, effects, 3D camera, motion tracking techniques as students build their presentation reels to strict requirements and guidelines through a series of comprehensive projects. Projects will cover a wide range of motion tracking, kinetic motion text and design, track mattes, color keys, and CGI composite animation techniques for the purpose of preparing students for positions within the integrated full service media/motion industry.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2720 - Flash Multimedia 1 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1320
MACA‑2720 provides students knowledge in Interactive Web Animation and Information Design. Students use Flash, the industry standard for creating interactive CD and web sites. The course covers the basic theory and practical experience of Interactive Web Animation and Information Design in creating and planning an Interactive project for CD or web; designing and animating graphics needed for an interactive project; applying industry standard software needed to create, breakdown, compress, preview, and export graphics needed for an interactive project; applying industry standard software used to organize, manage, maintain, link, test, and publish completed interactive projects; and applying industry standard software to create interactivity for a project.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2760 - Flash Multimedia 2 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 2720
In MACA‑2760, a continuation of MACA‑2730, students learn intermediate theory and gain practical experience creating interactive animation and web designs that provide a rich media experience for the user of a multimedia project. This course focuses on using the industry‑standard Flash interface for animation.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2850 - Portfolio Development 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1310, MACA 2020 or Approval of Faculty
MACA-2830 will take the students through the stages of building a portfolio (print, web or demo reel). Students will be evaluating their own work, branding themselves, and deciding on the efficiencies and effectiveness of displaying their work in different media. Students will take their own skillsets and learn how to refine and showcase them.
(6 contact hrs)
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MACA 2880 - Design for the Web 3 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MACA 1840
(formerly MACA‑2800)
This class will provide advanced training in the web page and the site building process. This course is structured to continue the foundation concepts achieved in MACA 1840 ‑ Design for the Web 2. The student will create an advanced design plan by applying a content strategy, based on the client analysis. This user‑centered design approach will be refined with a user experience analysis. Students will practice creating advanced websites aligned to current industry trends. The web industry and professional careers will be explored.
(6 contact hrs)
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MAST 1200 - Effective Communication for the Medical Office 1.50 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: MAST 1210 , MAST 1220 , MAST 1230 , and HLND 1015
This course focuses on fundamental skills needed to effectively communicate with patients, families, clients, providers, and supervisory personnel. Topics include verbal and non‑verbal communication, barriers to communication, coping mechanisms, behavioral theorists, diversity, and coaching patients based on their health care needs.
(1.5 contact hrs)
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MAST 1210 - Legal and Ethical Considerations in the Medical Office 1.50 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: MAST 1200 , MAST 1220 , MAST 1230 , and HLND 1015
This course focuses on scope of practice, the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), patient rights, criminal and civil law, interviewing, compliance reporting, public health statuses, legal terms, ethics, and morals.
(1.5 contact hrs)
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MAST 1220 - Administrative Medical Business Practices 3.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: MAST 1200 , MAST 1210 , MAST 1230 , and HLND 1015
This course focuses on administrative skills needed to create, store, and maintain medical records and scheduling, including electronic medical records.
(3 contact hrs)
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MAST 1230 - Financial Medical Business Practices 4.00 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: MAST 1200 , MAST 1210 , MAST 1220 , and HLND 1015
This course focuses on financial skills related to bookkeeping and banking adjustments. Topics covered include third party reimbursement and procedural and diagnostic coding.
(4 contact hrs)
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