College in the Workplace Spring/Summer Course Offerings

Math and Science
Information Technology
Business
Technology
Humanities
Social Science

Section Codes

DLT-Section delivered via video tape
MMD-Section delivered via video, CD, and/or on-line
WWW-Section delivered via on-line
PRT-Section delivered in print
   

Math and Science Courses

Instructor

Lab Fee

Credit
Hours

Contact
Hours

GEOL-151-
DLT01

Video

Physical Geology

Swyrtek

$15.00

4

5

MATH-021-
DLT01

Video

Basic Mathematics

Sutton

5

5

MATH-101-
DLT01

Video

Beginning Algebra

Sharp

5

5

MATH-160-
DLT01

Video

Intermediate Algebra

Sharp

4

4

MATH-161-
DLT01

Video

College Algebra

Sutton

4

4

MATH-163-
DLT01

Video

Plane Trigonometry

Sharp

3

3
   
Information Technology
 Instructor Lab Fee Credit
Hour		 Contact
Hour

COMG-153-
MMDO1

Multi-
Media

Computers: A Practical Approach

LeBlanc

$10.00

3

3

COMG-154-
MMD01

Multi
Media

Intermediate Practical Computer Skills

Massoud

$10.00

3

3

COMG-165-
WWW01

On-line

Using the Internet
(Spring Only)

Knapp, Marilee

$10.00

1

1

COMI-170-
WWW01

On-line

Beginning Programming for Business

Forsythe

$10.00

4

4

COMN-110-
WWW01

On-line

Networking Essentials

Bassett

$10.00

3

3

COMS-140
WWW01

On-line

Understanding and Using DOS
(spring only)

Bassett

$10.00

3

3

COMS-140
WWW02

On-line

Understanding and Using DOS
(summer only)

Bassett

$10.00

3

3
   

Business Courses

Instructor

Lab Fee

Credit
Hour

Contact
Hour

BUSN-104-
DLT01

Video

Introduction to Business

Londrigan

3

3

BUSN-106-
DLT01

Video

Business Math

Anderson

3

3

MGMT-183-
DLT01

Video

Small Business Management

Londrigan

3

3

MKT.-159-
PRT01

Print

Management Co-Op

Londrigan

2

2

MKT.-258-
PRT01

Print

Management Co-Op

Londrigan

2

2

MKT.-259-
PRT01

Print

Management Co-Op

Londrigan

2

2
   

Technology Courses

Instructor

Lab Fee

Credit
Hours

Contact
Hours

QUAL-101-
DLT01

Video

Introduction to Quality Control

McLellan

3

3
   

Humanities Courses

Instructor

Lab Fee

Credit
Hours

Contact
Hours

ENGL-105-
DLT01

Video

Technical Writing

Reich

3

3

ENGL-231-
DLT01

Video

American Literature

Collins

3

3
Social Science Courses
 Instructor Lab Fee

Credit
Hours

Contact
Hours

HIS.-155
DLT01

Video

History of the United States:
1877 to Present

Campbell

3

3

PSYC-280-
MMD01

Multi-
Media

General Psychology Laboratory
(spring only)

Knapp, Gail

$40.00*
refundable

1

3

PSYC-280-
MMD02

Multi-
Media

General Psychology Laboratory
(spring through summer)

Knapp, Gail

$40.00*
refundable

1

3

PSYC-280-
MMD03

Multi-
Media

General Psychology Laboratory
(summer only)

Knapp, Gail

$40.00*
refundable

1

3

PSCY-281-
DLT01

Video

General Psychology

Knapp, Gail

3

3

PSCY-281-
WWW01

On-line

General Psychology

Knapp, Gail

3

3

PSCY-282-
WWW01

On-line

Social Psychology

Knapp, Gail

3

3

SOCY-193-
DLT01

Video

Marriage & the Family

Cherry

3

3
    * refundable deposit required for CDs        

Course Descriptions
Physical Geology
GEOL-151-DLT01		 A distance learning science lab and lecture course. Study the earth and the dynamic processes that alter its surface-volcanoes, earthquakes, and plate tectonics. Learn practical geologic skills including mineral, rock, and fossil identification. The lab portion will be delivered with three kits students will study and be tested upon
Basic Mathematics
MATH-021-DLT01

If you need to brush up on your math skills, this course covers the basic concepts - counting, elementary theory of numbers, fundamental operations of both positive and negative numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement, metric system, and equations.
Beginning Algebra
MATH-101-DLT01		 Was your last algebra class back in high school? Or maybe you didn't get around to taking algebra at all. Whether you need a review or an intro to basic algebra, you'll need this course if you plan to take Intermediate Algebra, MATH-160.
Intermediate Algebra
MATH-160-DLT01
prereq-1 year high school algebra or MATH 101		 You will study elementary topics, special products and factoring, fractions, linear equations, graphing, exponent, radicals, elementary quadratics, ratio, proportion, variation, and logarithms.
MATH-161-DLT01
prereq. 3 sem. of HS algebra or MATH-160		 This course covers sets and real numbers, exponents and radicals, quadratics, binomial theorem, progressions, inequalities, complex numbers, theory of equations, matrices, and determinants.
College Algebra
MATH-163-DLT01		 Include the study of triangles and the interrelationships of their component parts and trigonometric functions.
Computers: A Practical Approach
COMG-153-MMD01 		Introducing the personal computer and its assorted parts. A hands-on course that will provide you with a practical working knowledge of the nontechnical aspects of computers in society.
Intermediate Practical Computer Skills
COMG-154-MMD01
prereq- COMG 153 or permission of instructor 		A second semester of computer skills emphasizing practical business applications. You will use software in all of the basic productivity categories to produce documents and accomplish tasks that would be important in the marketplace.
Using the Internet
COMG-165-WWW01
Spring Session Only
 		This course provides an introduction to the Internet, Internet access at MCC and/or from other locations, e-mail use, information about Internet resources and services, necessary equipment requirements, language, ethical, legal, security and social issues discussions, and hands-on access and use of the Internet.

Beginning Programming for Business
COMI-170-WWW01
prereq.-MATH-101

An introduction to business programming for persons wishing to use computers in their businesses or homes. Business programming techniques will be taught using a common language like "BASIC."
Networking Essentials
COMN-110-WWW01
prereq.- COMG-153 and MATH-101
coreq, COMS-140		 Provides students with a foundation in current networking technology for LANS, WANs and Internet. Includes material specific to Microsoft Windows networking and Novell Netware. Partial preparation for continued advancement in networking studies and associated industry certification exams.
Understanding and Using DOS
COMS-140-WWW01 &WWW02		 An introduction to the version of MS-DOS implemented in Windows. Knowledge of this older operation system is still important for serious computer users and computer majors.
Introduction to Business
BUSN-104-DLT01 		An introduction to basic business practices and procedures. You'll learn how businesses deal with organization, management, labor, production, marketing, financing, and insurance.
Business Math
BUSN-106-DLT01 		This course is a practical application of business math: building a building, investing money and setting prices of products. The content evolves from mathematical foundations, to basic business concepts: mathematics of retailing and finance, business accounting and communication with numbers.

Small Business Management
MGMT-183-DLT01

Calling all entrepreneurs! Have you always dreamed of starting your own business, but didn't know how to go about it? Or are you interested in enhancing the success of your present venture? You need this course if you own or plan to own a small business.

Management Co-op
MKT.-159-PRT01
MKT.-258-PRT01
MKT.-259-PRT01

Work experience under the supervision of the marketing coordinator and a participating employer. Progress reports and specialized projects are required. These courses must be taken in sequence.
Introduction to Quality Control
QUAL-101-DLT01 		For a company to survive in the competitive world marketplace, quality is needed in both service and product. Learn the basic concepts of quality organization, terminology, definitions used in the field, and job requirements.
Technical Writing
ENGL-105-DLT01
prereq. ENGL-101		 Need a guide for writing effective memos, letters, reports? this is a basic life skills course for survival in today's business world! A comprehensive overview of writing for business, industry, and technology, where you will learn both written and oral skills as you write and present technical reports.
American Literature
ENGL-231-DLT01
prereq. ENGL-101		 Reading from four or five nineteenth-century American writers such as Poe, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, Dickerson, Twain and Whitman.
History of the United States
HIS.-155-DLT01 		A look into the development of the United States following Reconstruction, and the problems of an evolving society and the increasing responsibilities of world leadership.

General Psychology
PSYC-280-MMD01 (spring)
PSYC-280-MMD02 (spring/summer)
PSYC-280-MMD03 (summer)
Co-req. PSCY-281

 Students may elect to add this course to earn laboratory science and computer use general education credit. It provides an opportunity for the application of concepts learned in the general psychology class as well as an opportunity to engage in psychological research and to build a web page.
General Psychology
PSYC-281-DLT01 (video)
PSCY-281-WWW01 (on-line)		 Would you like to learn more about why individuals do what they do? This course focuses on human behavior with special emphasis on observation as well as on the scientific principles leading to understanding of motivation, emotion, learning, perception, intelligence, and personality.
Social Psychology
PSYC-282-WWW01
prereq. PSYC-281 or permission of instructor		 You will study the individual in group settings. Major areas of study include methodology, socialization, attitudes and beliefs, social perception, attribution theory, interpersonal relationships, aggression, stereotyping, prosocial behavior, group dynamics and organizational effectiveness.
Marriage & the Family
SOCY-193-DLT01 		A great course for anyone married or planning to marry. This course analyzes the relationships of men and women through courtship, marriage, and parenthood. It emphasizes attitudes and social adjustments that make for successful marriages.