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Taxpayers fund it, writers fund it, readers fund it. Nothing is going to the people who work for the actual information. This is just a circle of gatekeeping that is out of most people's price range. No wonder they are getting stuck in loops. That's what happens when you try to restrict the flow of information. Open the doors and watch the creativity and innovation flow in. The only way science can progress is if people can helping each other to further innovation.
Nothing is going to the people who work for the actual information. As a scientist, you pay absurd fees to publish the paper (often per page). You (freely) volunteer your time to be an editor / peer reviewer for the journal. You (or your institution) then has to pay (crazy expensive subscription costs) to download those papers from behind the same publishers paywall.
This economic model may have made some sense when the method of distribution involved printing/binding actual physical copies of that paper and then coordinating shipping them to libraries around the planet (who of course still paid for that subscription). It DOES NOT make any goddamn sense whatsoever when the publisher just coordinates a volunteer army that does all of the actual work and then hosts the PDF on AWS at fractions of a penny per download 1 while extorting tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars per year from each university and scientific institute on this planet in perpetuity. 1 Which is something the US government could trivially fund, or hell, Google, Amazon, Microsoft or dozens of other companies would freely host if given the opportunity. Makes me think of the process for this regional conference I attend and present at for my field.
Every year you have to pay a fee to be a member, and membership allows you to register for their yearly conference and it allows you access to an academic journal. The journal is nice, but many of us recieve access via our academic institutions, so it's really not something I'd spend money on normally. The ridiculous part is the fee only allows me to register, which in itself has a fee regardless of whether I'm presenting or not. One would argue that we all come to this conference to present and to see other presentations, so basically I'm paying a fee that allows me to pay another fee, all to give a 15 minute presentation.
I was under the impression this is where part of the money went Yeah, and you also don't want to pay peer-reviewers for exactly the same reasons you don't want to pay professional jurors. It would set up a very perverse system of incentives for all sorts of shenanigans.
Proper peer review is extremely important Correct. It's basically sort of like seeding in bit torrent.
For every paper I publish I also review a few out of civic duty (because as you mention, monetary/publisher issues aside, peer review is the only way we can keep doing good science as a species). Paying peer reviewers wouldn’t change anything unless the payment was made based on their recommendation to accept/reject. Ultimately, PhDs spend years making close to nothing to build up their expertise. In any other field, asking someone’s professional opinion is compensated (regardless of outcome). If anything, payment would improve review quality - because reviewers are more invested - and other factors in the process (many people refuse to review, or agree but don’t finish it, so they have to find someone else, etc, etc).
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Paying peer reviewers wouldn’t change anything unless the payment was made based on their recommendation to accept/reject. Not necessarily. Again, these are the same arguments made for/against various levels of jury compensation. Regardless of whether or not anyone is paying for a particular verdict, you never want your 'jury of peers' to turn into a 'jury of paid professionals roving around looking for more trials to pay their bills' So right now, if you accept a review, it's purely out of civic responsibility to the scientific community, individual availability, and because you + the editor (or whoever recommended you) believes that you credibly do have the expertise to provide informed input on that particular topic/paper.
So even as a poor grad student, I often passed on review requests for papers that were a little too outside of my specific area of expertise. Or I accepted papers that were obviously plagiarized and then recommended rejection outright after 3 minutes of 'work'. Regardless of outcome, both of those extremes are entirely predicated on the premise that there was no money changing hands between myself and publisher for services rendered (i.e.
If reviewing one more paper meant my girlfriend and I could have steak tonight instead of mac&cheese I might just 'review' that paper on a topic I wasn't really qualified to review. I might also be compelled to write up corrections + detailed moderate comments on the obviously plagiarized POS paper because the publisher paid me and now expected an hours worth of work out of me instead of immediately bashing that 'do not recommend for publication' button, etc. Etc.) Money ALWAYS sets up perverse incentives. If you ignore things like blatant plagiarism and bad English, at bare minimum when I review a paper I make sure that the premise makes sense from first principle (e.g. Some jabroni isn't trying to just sneak a perpetual motion machine past us), that the experiment/data collection was set up correctly (e.g. Was a control group/measurement warranted but not performed, etc.
Was the science scientific kinda stuff), and that the conclusions are actually supported by that data presented in the paper. Then I decide whether those results are important/original enough to meet the criteria for that particular journal. Beyond that I most often only accept reviews for papers on topics in which I'm already an expert.
So like anything else in life, if you spend enough time on a particular subject you start to develop rules of thumb and various intuitions on how things work in that domain, what is or isn't possible, methods for quickly cross checking things, etc. So those are very specific and hard to describe but as a simpler example, I was judging a science fair the other year where a kid did some calculations on this sliding rail setup and told me that he had a 30 Tesla magnet at the end.
I didn't have to check his calculations or replicate his experiment to know he is wrong because I already know that the superconducting magnet in an MRI is only in the 1.5-3 Tesla range. As another example in this the authors were reporting evidence of superconductivity at a temperature far higher than anything observed before.
Someone reading that paper then noticed that the noise in two separate plots appear to be correlated when there was no reason for this to be the case, which obviously calls into question the entire result, etc. Sadly there is almost never enough time/money to actually replicate experiments unless they truly are groundbreaking. So even a a lot of peer-reviewed, published science is still just bad.
Instead of having a big company host this and potentially use some sort of lock in techniques at some point what if we moved to a github style journal. You could have a hierarchy of fields to tag each paper with making it easy to find papers in your area of study. And using some sort of anonymous star system coupled with linking on social media would naturally bring the better papers to the top. It would be free to view and if you want to publish papers you can pay like a $5/yr fee or something to help cover the costs of a server. If everyone used LaTeX. (which I know some people are against but I think it’s difficulty is over-exaggerated and if we just learned it in a freshman class everyone would be able to use it.) Then we could have the rendered pdf for online viewing or download and host the source files along with it. Then using git, in a similar way as github, people could make suggestions for fixes or clarification which would open up a thread where it could be discussed further or open up an issue to talk about a potential fault in logic or whatever.
These request would of course notify all the authors of the original paper simplifying communication between them and their peers all while having the discussion up for everyone to view so you don’t have multiple people emailing them about the same thing and more people can join in the forum. This would also bring in a way to track changes overtime marked with git diff making it easy to see what’s changed since you referenced the work and for those learning, to see the process going behind peer review. And of course there could be some cool features like following your colleagues to see when they’ve submitted papers, easy citation generators that could be pulled into a.bib file or even a way to mark sets of papers then download.bib with citations for all of them, and since everything would be hosted on this site it would be easy to view references with a click. Plus maybe some system to determine whether a work is trusted or still pending approval (maybe a certain number of high ranking members in the field approve it or something).
ACT 101 Applied Accounting (3) Introduces the accounting cycle. Basic concepts covered include double-entry bookkeeping and examination of basic financial reports such as the balance sheet, statement of owner's equity and income statement. Emphasis on cash receipts, cash disbursements, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
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ACT 110 Financial Accounting I (4) Prerequisites: ACT 101 or high school accounting strongly recommended Introduction to financial accounting, through the theory and logic underlying accounting procedures as well as the measurement and presentation of financial data. Brief review of the basic accounting cycle. Development of fundamental concepts in determination of income and presentation of financial position of business firms. Exposure to partnership accounting as well as coverage of corporation accounting including stocks, stockholder equity transactions, and bonds. Introduction to international accounting as well as statement of cash flows.
Course Type(s). ACT 130 Managerial Accounting (3) Prerequisites: ACT 110 Introduction to relevant costs for decision making, controlling, contribution approach to decision-making, and absorption costing versus direct costing effect on income. Coverage of segment profitability, budgeting, capital projects, selection and subsequent evaluation, cost volume and allocation involving joint costs decentralization, and performance measurement and transfer pricing. Emphasis on performance standards, activity-based costing, variance analysis, and responsibility accounting. Course Type(s). AGR 120 Precision Agriculture (3) Emphasis on Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, data acquisition, mapping, variable rate applications and economics of precision agriculture technologies.
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Follow-up to ARB 201. Precise and coherent use of Modern Standard Arabic language through development of the speaking, reading, writing and listening skills; more focus on syntax, morphology, and grammar.
Students will take part in meaningful, functional communication that might be encountered in real life complex situations. Varied reading and writing activities representing cultural topics will be included. Media Arabic will be introduced. Course Type(s): Art. ART 2100 History of Graphic Design (3) This is a survey course on the history of Graphic Design.
This course will cover the history and development of visual communication. It will begin with the development of language and will trace the evolution of word and image throughout history using the works of designers and illustrators that have influenced the continuing development of the discipline. There will be an emphasis on the influence of technology, culture, major artistic movements, and socio-political factors on the evolution of graphic design. Course Type(s). ART 2199 Portfolio Design and Professional Practices (3) Prerequisites: instructor consent Focus of the course will emphasize the opportunities and procedures in various fields of graphic design, illustration and the creative industries. Students will be guided in the preparation of a portfolio of their work, a resume, related documents and will learn practical interviewing techniques. The intent will be to prepare students to enter the art field with a confident and professional attitude.
Course Type(s). ART 2400 Painting I (3) Prerequisites: ART 1400 (ART 110) Studio course where students work with oil paints to realistically represent subject matter in the tradition of Western Art and participate in critique sessions. Paint density, texture and chemistry will be discussed. The formal aspects of drawing will be applied. Painting demonstrations are designed to help each student understand the objective of the assignments. Students will prepare their own painting surfaces in order to learn and appreciate the craft involved with the entire process of creating a finished work of art. Course Type(s).
ART 2410 Painting II (3) Prerequisites: ART 2400 (ART 130) Studio course where students work with paint to represent subject matter, broaden techniques learned in ART 2410, develop personal expression and participate in critique sessions. Paint density, texture and chemistry will be discussed.
Painting demonstrations are designed to help each student understand the objective of the assignments. Students will prepare their own painting surfaces in order to learn and appreciate the craft involved with the entire process of creating a finished work of art. Course Type(s). ART 2750 Fibers (3) Prerequisites: ART 1200 or ART 1300 In-depth exploration of the processes of creating art textiles. Draws upon contemporary and historical sources and personal imagery for expression using the fiber medium.
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ART 2810 Digital Photography I (3) Basic processes and procedures of creating imagery through the use of new technology and other devices. Explores digital tools and processes as a means for photographic input, output and basic image manipulation.
Fundamental computer skills are required. Mac platform preferred. Students will be responsible for their own 8-10 megapixel adjustable digital camera minimum as well as other supplies. DSLR cameras with RAW capabilities are preferred.
Cost of course supplies may exceed $200. Course Type(s). ART 2830 Digital Photography II (3) Prerequisites: ART 2810 (ART 221) Intermediate exploration of the aesthetics and techniques of digital photography including a further investigation of the constructed image, color management, asset management and output methods. Students will produce one or more portfolios of digital images. Students will be responsible for their own 8-10 megapixel adjustable digital camera minimum as well as other supplies.
DSLR cameras with RAW capabilities are preferred. Cost of course supplies may exceed $200. Course Type(s). ART 2855 Special Topics in Photography (3) Prerequisites: ART 2820 (ART 224) or ART 2830 (ART 225) or permission of instructor. Variable content covering in-depth advanced topics in technique and subject matter not covered in regular curriculum. Topics vary and may include subjects such as portrait photography and lighting, location photography: landscape and architecture, non-silver photographic processes, working with color positives, etc. Class may be repeated for credit up to three times if different topic is studied.
Course Type(s). ART 2970 Art and Architecture Field Studies (3-Jan) Prerequisites: One of the following: ART 1001(101), 1200(170), 1300, 1400(110), 1500(150), 2750(265) 2401, 2501, 2551, 2601, 2701, 2751 2800(220), 2930(239) or Permission of Instructor Field course covering art, architecture, and history of a region of the world involving supervised on-site field studies and coursework outlined in an individual learning agreement. Includes lectures, directed readings, writing, drawing, photography, and other creative projects as well as visits to important sites and artifacts. Students must also register for and participate in approved academic study tour, study abroad, or field experience. Course Type(s). ART 2999 Sophomore Studio Art Seminar (3) Prerequisites: Upon completion of 31 to 32 credits of the requirements towards an AFA degree (3rd semester.) A course for art majors planning to transfer to a four-year institution for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or a BA degree in Studio Art.
This course will guide students in how to photograph their artwork and prepare their visual art portfolio for review by the transfer institutions and exhibition spaces. Opportunities and procedures in the various fields of visual art will be discussed. Other necessary skills such as artist resume writing and artist statement writing will also be undertaken. Course Type(s): Biology. BIO 105 Essentials of Biology (3) Corequisites: Recommended (not required) BIO 106 Examines fundamental principles of biology.
Includes organization of living things, scientific method, cell and molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and relationship between biology and society. Suitable for non-science majors.
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR BIOL 100 – Essentials in Biology (Lecture Only) Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR BIOL 100L – Essentials in Biology with Lab (Lecture & Lab) Course Type(s). BIO 150 General Biology I (5) Prerequisites: MAT 121, One year of high school biology or equivalent with a C or better; One year of high school chemistry or equivalent with a grade of C or better. Basic principles of plant and animal biology, including cell biology, biochemistry, energetics, genetics, evolution, and ecology.
Appreciation of scientific method in general and biological methodology. Lab component will emphasize the use of methodologies typical of biological studies. For science majors.
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR BIOL 150L – Biology with Lab (Lecture and Lab) Course Type(s). BIO 246 Microbiology (4) Prerequisites: High-school biology or equivalent and high-school chemistry or equivalent with a grade of a 'C' or better within the last five years. Basic concepts of microbiology including metabolism, genetics, and inhibition of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Emphasis on human pathogens, infection, resistance, and immunity. Laboratory exercises reinforce lecture concepts and teach fundamental skills in microscopy, aseptic technique, isolation, and identification of microorganisms.
Course Type(s). BIO 250A Anatomy and Physiology I (4) Prerequisites: High school biology or its equivalent within the last five years with a grade of C or better and CHM 099 or CHM 101/103 or CHM 106 or its equivalent with a grade of a 'C' or better within the last five years. Corequisites: BIO 250B Structure and function of human body, with particular attention to cell biology, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system and endocrine system.
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BUS 204 Total Quality Operations Management (3) Examines many choices each organization makes on journey to achieving excellence. Study of exemplary organizations, their operational choices, and how those decisions lead to improved financial and market performance. Addresses key operational issues in services and manufacturing such as inventory, production methods, capacity planning, production planning, total quality management, re-engineering business processes, and statistical process control. Examines qualitative and quantitative methods in operations of well-known organizations. Fall Course Type(s).
BUS 230 Principles of Marketing (3) Prerequisites: BUS 101 Introduces consumer and institutional behavior patterns and overall role of marketing in the economy. Examines marketing process and its functions, together with marketing mix (place, product, price and promotion). Presents psychological and societal motivations that translate need through demand to satisfaction.
Provides means to evaluate firm's capabilities, develop marketing strategies, and introduce marketing techniques to meet objectives. Review of marketing ethics and some international aspects of marketing. Course Type(s). BTC 190 Planning and Design Concepts-Microsoft Publisher (3) Prerequisites: BTC/CPT 103 Focus is on preparation, planning, and design of various desktop publishing documents using Microsoft Publisher and progresses through publishing projects that will include business and marketing items. The course will transition from introductory concepts regarding preparation, planning and design to putting that information in to practice by creating cohesive publishing projects that mimic real-world applications. Course Type(s). BTC 245 Administrative Procedures (3) Prerequisites: BTC (BAS) 160 with a minimum grade of C or above.
Develop understanding of procedures in today's electronic office. Review of composition, telecommunications, electronic mail, making travel and meeting arrangements, document formatting, financial statements, records management, human relations, job application procedures, and decision-making skills. Students must be available for shadowing hours in local business. Students must earn a C or above in the course in order to graduate. Hybrid course.
Fall odd years only. Course Type(s). BTC 250 Business Simulations (3) Prerequisites: BTC(BAS) 103, BTC(BAS) 138, BTC(BAS) 160, BTC(BAS) 165, BTC(BAS) 170, BTC(BAS) 175 with a minimum grade of C or above. Application of all MS Office and desktop publishing skills to complete various office simulation projects. Use of critical thinking, time management, organizational skills, and integration of computer skills as performance standards. Implementation of a realistic work environment.
Students must earn a C or above in the course in order to graduate. Hybrid course. Spring Course Type(s). CHM 099 Pre-A&P Foundations in Chemistry (2) Prerequisites: MAT 098 This course will serve as a chemistry prerequisite for Anatomy and Physiology I for students. This will not replace CHM 101/103 or CHM 106 in a degree, and does not serve as a general education course.
It is assumed this is the first chemistry course taken by the student. Topics include structure of atoms, bonding, solutions, acid-base, chemical reactions, energy and gases. This course will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Course Type(s). CHM 101 Introduction to Chemistry (3) Prerequisites: MAT 098 with a grade of 'C' or better Corequisites: CHM 103 Introduction to basic principles of chemistry, including measurements and problem-solving, atomic theory, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, molecular structure, properties of gases, liquids and solids, acid-base chemistry and oxidation-reduction chemistry. Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR CHEM 100 – Essentials in Chemistry (Lecture Only) Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR CHEM 100L – Essentials in Chemistry with Lab (Lecture and Lab) Course Type(s).
CHM 115 General Chemistry I (5) Prerequisites: 1 year of High School Chemistry or CHM 101 or equivalent and MAT 121 with a grade of C or better. Study of how compounds are formed and named, chemical equations, calculations and problem-solving involving elements, compounds and chemical equations including stoichiometry, thermochemistry; properties of gases, solids, solutions, and acids and bases.
Experiments introduce basic lab skills and aspects of qualitative and quantitative analysis. Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR CHEM 150L – Chemistry I with Lab (Lecture and Lab) Course Type(s). CHM 116 General Chemistry II (5) Prerequisites: CHM 115 with a grade of C or better; or CHM 110 & 113 with a grade of C or better; and MAT 158,160 or 162 or higher with a grade of C or better. Continuation of Chemistry I. Includes study of chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, complex ions, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry, and introduction to organic chemistry.
Experiments continue to introduce and improve laboratory skills and problem solving. Course Type(s). CDC 108 Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum (3) Follows development of infants and toddlers (conception to 3 years of age).
Examines theories of physical, cognitive (including language), social and emotional areas of development. Emphasis on developmentally appropriate activities, materials, room arrangement, and scheduling. Guided observation, record-keeping for assessment, and interaction with infants and toddlers. Site observations are a part of the course work. Summer, odd years. Course Type(s). CDC 113 Child Growth and Development II: Birth through Adolescence (3) Prerequisites: CDC 112 Exploration of human development throughout the lifespan and investigation of theories related to physical, cognitive (including language), social and emotional growth and development.
Examines relationships among areas of development as well as the connection between development and behavior. Focus is also on developmental issues in childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Site observations are a part of this course work. Course Type(s). COL 101 College Success Seminar (1) For freshman students covering various aspects of college life including resources and procedures, interacting with instructors, instructor expectations, critical thinking, goal setting and commitment, learning styles, development of network and support groups, value of education and philosophy of learning, identification of student interests and needs, technology used in college classes and study skills.
Required of all first-time freshmen students. Course Type(s). COL 299 Sophomore Portfolio Assessment (1) Prerequisites: ENG 101 and Sophomore standing. Corequisites: Students should take this course after completing 30 hours of their 42 hour AA general education transfer block.
Students will complete activities from 3 different general education discipline areas: Humanities, Social Science, and Multicultural/Valuing which will include evidence of Higher Order Thinking (HOT) and Managing Information (MI). Students may bring 1 artifact from a previous General Education course and revise it to meet the capstone criteria. Course Type(s): Communication. COM 100 Pronunciation and Communication for Non-Native Speakers (4) Corequisites: ESL 100, ESL 104 and suggested Co-requisite ESL 107 For the non-native speaker of English, this course focuses on pronunciation improvement. By learning the American style of intonation, rhythm, speech production,and syllable stress, speech will be more understandable, articulate and expressive.
Small group and individual communication activities, both speaking and listening, will reinforce these skills. This course is open to non-native speakers of English who are at an intermediate level or above. Students must take the Compass ESL test. (Formerly SPE 100) Course Type(s). COM 110 Interpersonal Communication (3) How to become more informed and skillful communicators in diverse social world and more aware of how and why misunderstandings arise in communication among people whose dissimilar backgrounds and identities lead them to have different views about what communication means and does. Topics include dealing with difficult people, expression of emotions, assertiveness training, and conflict management.
Formerly SPE 110) Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR COMM 120 – Interpersonal Communication Course Type(s). COM 201 Leadership Theory and Development (3) Prerequisites: Take one- COM (SPE) 101, COM (SPE) 102, COM (SPE) 110 or instructor consent Leadership, the ability to influence other's behaviors and thoughts to accomplish a goal, is a responsibility faced in a variety of personal and professional contexts. Learn what it means to be a leader, how different leadership styles are utilized and how cultural, ethical and moral pressures affect leadership.
Students will identify areas for personal growth and improvement in leadership positions as they learn and develop their own leadership skills, values, ethics and morals. Examination of leadership theory and development will be from a variety of backgrounds. (Formerly SPE 201) Course Type(s). COM 225 Professional Communication (3) Prerequisites: SPE 101 or COM 101 Role of and development of professional communication skills intrinsic to the workplace. Focus is on the development of theoretical and performance competencies in interpersonal communication, small group communication, organizational communication and public communication. Includes understanding organizational diversity and ethics; improving listening skills; enhancing interviewing skills; managing group meetings and teamwork; and presentation of informational and persuasive proposals via enhancement of verbal, vocal and visual strategies (Formerly SPE 225). Course Type(s).
CDM 222 Solid Modeling II (3) Prerequisites: CDM 221 Uses the current version of SolidWorks software for intermediate 3D modeling. Course goal is to further develop solid modeling skills and knowledge of the SolidWorks software package. Student will develop an understanding of advanced techniques for the application of Mold Design, Sheet Metal, Photoview 360, Simulation Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Surfaces, Advanced Feature and Assembly Modeling. Students will have an opportunity to take the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam in class.
Course Type(s). CDM 265 Sustainable Design (3) Prerequisites: CDM-104 Use the latest version of AutoCAD to assemble a portfolio of sustainable design work. Acquire knowledge about sustainability issues and green construction.
Obtain knowledge about LEED standards and certification. Review current trends in sustainable construction methods, energy, water, and waste as related to residential and commercial construction.
Achieve learning about sustainable building materials, water use, and energy storage. Complete a project that converts an existing commercial structure for LEED certification.
Course Type(s). CDM 298 CAD/CAM Capstone (1) Corequisites: Application for graduation Enrollment can occur during the last semester of study for a Certificate of Achievement, or during the last or next-to-last semester for an Associates Degree.
Class involves meetings to organize materials and planning for employment (or future advancement) interaction with SCC Career Services Dept. A portfolio of coursework drawing designs, sketches, and other drafting work is developed. Standardized assessments, including Missouri and National drafting standards, are performed.
Course Type(s): Computers. CPM 120 Windows Multimedia (3) Use of Windows operating system to present multimedia applications and theory to create kiosks, DVDs, presentations and Web pages with text, graphics, sound, video and animations. Emphasis on windows multimedia techniques such as application software integration, embedding sounds, graphics and videos, working with different file formats and resolutions, sound and video capture, and using various editing software for different multimedia applications. Computer literacy recommended.
Course Type(s). CRJ 265 Internship (1-6 hrs) Prerequisites: Instructor's permission (Usually students seeking an internship with SCC have attained sophomore standing, have completed at least 9 credit hours in CRJ prefix courses with a minimum of a 2.33 GPA in those courses and a 2.0 GPA overall at SCC for all courses taken. Students are expected to be free of any record of academic dishonesty or criminal record of any kind excluding minor violations such as traffic tickets. Students themselves are expected to initially contact agencies directly to apply for the internship). Students placed in participative position in criminal justice agency. Course Type(s).
DC 299 Diversity Portfolio (1) Prerequisites: Completion of the 4 classes or study abroad required for completion of Diversity Certificate For students who completed a semester study-abroad program or four courses denoted as diversity courses (as one of three choices for the second part of the certificate). Students will work with the Academic Diversity Initiatives Lead in an independent study.
Student will write a paper/response about diversity from three scholarly articles, a film, book, or speech/festival, event or performance that explores diversity. Course Type(s): Economics. ECO 110 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) Prerequisites: One of the following must be completed: MAT 098, ASMNT A121 Introduction to determination of aggregate measures of economic activity, price level, employment and national output. Topics include inflation, unemployment and economic growth; money and banking system; and formulation of fiscal and monetary policies in pursuit of economic stabilization.
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR ECON 101 – Introduction to Macroeconomics Course Type(s). ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics (3) Prerequisites: One of the following must be completed: MAT 098, ASMNT A121 Introduction to determination of prices in product and factor markets. Topics include individual decision-making behavior of households and firms; interactions in markets of varying degrees of competition; and effects of such markets on allocation of scarce resources and distribution of income. Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR ECON 102 – Introduction to Microeconomics Course Type(s). EDU 212 Foundation of Education in a Diverse Society (3) Prerequisites: ENG 101 Examine educational practice from diverse historical, philosophical, sociological, economic, and legal perspectives, Emphasis will be on educational equity, sociocultural influences on teaching and learning, and how teachers and schools can contribute to interpersonal and intercultural understanding and respect, social justice and democratic citizenship.
Explore the nature of school environments, the fundamental goals of education in the American public school, English Language Learners, the relationship between school and diverse society, the organization of school curricula, and characteristics of effective schools and instruction in grades P-12. In addition, students will complete 8 hours of observations/presentations in K-12 classrooms in the community, during regular K-12 school day hours. Course Type(s). EDU 222 Educational Technology (3) Prerequisites: ENG 101 and EDU 212 with a minimum grade of C or better or permission of instructor Learn how to integrate instructional technology into P-12 classrooms, through a variety of software programs, presentation technology, telecommunication tools, and assistive technology. Focus will also be on social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology. In addition, students will complete 5 hours of observation in K-12 classrooms in the community, during regular K-12 school day hours. Course Type(s).
EDU 240 Educational Psychology (3) Prerequisites: EDU 212 with a minimum grade of C, or department permission and PSY 101, ENG 101 or assess into ENG 102 Relation of psychological principles to teaching, learning, and assessment, and the educational practice in P-12 classrooms. Focusing on the learner and the learning process, teacher characteristics, and classroom processes that increase student motivation. Student diversity and appropriate instructional strategies for students with special needs will also be introduced. Course Type(s).
EDU 247 Multicultural Education (3) Prerequisites: ENG 101 Examines the multicultural context of education and prepare students to understand and teach learners from diverse backgrounds, with diverse characteristics, and with differing social identities. The course will address issues of educational equity, sociocultural influences on teaching and learning, and how teachers and schools can contribute to interpersonal and intercultural understanding and respect, social justice, and democratic citizenship. Course Type(s).
EDU 252 Autism Spectrum Disorders (3) Prerequisites: EDU-212, EDU 250 or Department Permission Corequisites: EDU 250 Focuses on a broad overview of autism spectrum disorders with particular emphasis on characteristics, definition, educational aspects and contemporary issues in the field of special education. It is designed to provide students with a firm grounding in the foundations of teaching persons with autism, methods to enhance classroom functioning and skill acquisition and expose them to recent developments in the field. Special emphasis will be given to selecting evidence-based practices and enhancing collaboration among individuals with ASD, their families and supporting professionals. Course Type(s). EDU 255 Social Communication and Sensory Integration (3) Prerequisites: EDU-212 and EDU 250 or Department Permission Provides students with an overview of the components of communication and issues and strategies to increase an individual's communication abilities, with emphasis on visual aspects of language.
Sensory systems, sensory processing and sensory motor development and the implications of sensory processing when working with students with autism spectrum disorders. It will include emphasis on strategies for team building, planning, data-based decision making and evaluation.
Course Type(s). EDU 280 Practicum for Paraprofessionals (2) Prerequisites: EDU-212, and EDU 222, EDU 240, EDU 250, EDU 252, EDU 285 Corequisites: EDU 285 Culminating course for the A.A.S. For Paraprofessional degree. This course has been designed to acquaint students with the day-to-day realities of classroom life and expose them to various professional and instructional issues in order to provide a realistic understanding of being a Paraprofessional. Students will complete 45 practicum hours in PK-12 classrooms, in the community. Investigation and discussion will relate to the profession. Students must be available to participate in local PK-12 classrooms during the regular school day.
Course Type(s). EDU 285 Teaching Profession With Field Experience (3) Prerequisites: ENG-101 and EDU-212, EDU-222, and EDU-240 with a grade of 'C' or better in the EDU courses.
This course includes an introductory, minimum 30 hours of school field experience in accredited P-12 classroom(s) that provide opportunities to observe and contribute to teaching and learning. Allows preservice teachers to connect firsthand school experience with an emerging professional knowledge base. Develops professional knowledge of diverse educational settings through observation, instruction, experience and reflection. Assists students in determining if a career in teaching is an appropriate goal. Requirements for teacher preparation and certification are reviewed. Course Type(s). EDU 286 Education Practicum (1) Prerequisites: ENG-101, and EDU-212, EDU-222, and EDU-240 with a grade of 'C' or better in the EDU courses.
Corequisites: Must be taken in conjunction with EDU-285. Required clinical experiences in P-12 public schools. Covers day-to-day realities of classroom life and exposes students to various professional and instructional issues in order to provide a realistic understanding of the teaching profession.
Special emphasis on aligning instructional processes and content knowledge. Must be taken concurrently with EDU 285. Students will complete 45 practicum house, over eight weeks in P-12 public school classrooms in the community. Generally, hours are completed as 5-8 hours each week, two days per week, on alternating days from the class meeting days. The student will perform a variety of activities such as providing small group instruction, tutoring individuals, assisting students with assignments, providing whole class instruction, proctoring exams, and more while under the guidance of a P-12 classroom teacher. Instructor will observe and evaluate students in as he/she is fulfilling their practicum experience. Course Type(s).
EDU 290 Portfolio Assessment in Education (1) Prerequisites: EDU 285, EDU 212, EDU 222, and EDU 240 with grade 'C' or better and completion of all sections of the MEP State Exam and successful passage of all sections of the MoGEA State Exam indicated by a score of 220 or higher in each area. Corequisites: EDU 285 Compilation by pre-service teachers of portfolios of observations, descriptions, and reflections upon their studies in professional education as required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education mid-preparation benchmarks of the MoSPE/MIPEC standards. Portfolios will be retained by the Education program as assessment evidence for accrediting bodies.
Course Type(s): Electronics. EGR 100 Introduction to Engineering (1) Introduction to the profession of engineering within the scope of overall technical occupations. Course includes resources for major exploration (incorporating regional professional societies, guest seminars, and university transfer information).
Emphasis is placed on emerging trends in field practice (globalization, computerization, nanotechnology, renewable energy, bio engineering, and contract engineering). Content focuses on distinguishing aspects of practice (advanced math/science application, planning, analysis, communication) critical to the profession. Course Type(s).
EGR 104 Engineering Design (3) Prerequisites: MAT 121 Introduction to technical project management involving team activities with project planning, physical design with CAD, data analysis, and communication. Planning topics covered include project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, decision analysis, and risk reduction. Data analysis includes basic charting/ statistics, data interpretation, and measurement science. Communication learning involves novel methods for effectiveness both with technical and non-technical audiences.
A team project is involved necessitating significant team member interaction outside of class. AutoCAD, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are learned and utilized. Course Type(s). ENG 096 Developmental Writing II (3) Prerequisites: Placement or ENG 095 with pass grade Corequisites: ENG 101 Pre-college-level writing class focusing on basic writing skills. Includes review of sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and paragraph structure. May require assignments in ACE Center.
Course does not count toward most degrees. Some sections offered as ESL friendly, i.e. Taught by instructor trained to work with students for whom English is not primary language. Course grade on pass (P), repeat (R), or fail (F) basis. Course Type(s). ENG 101 English Composition I (3) Prerequisites: Meet 1 of the following: 1.) Assess into ENG-101; 2.) Pass ENG-096; 3.) Grade of C or better in ESL-109 and a grade of C or better in ESL-106 (or assess out of ESL-106).
College-level writing course required for all other college-level writing classes. Emphasizes essay structure, ways of organizing information, and use of sources. Basic research skills and critical thinking skills as integral part of course. Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR ENGL 100 – Composition I Course Type(s). ESL 100 SCC Success and Skills for Non-Native Speakers (3) Corequisites: Placement in ESL 104(RDG 104), ESL 107(101) or equivalent skill level, ESL 199(unless a student has previously attended a semester at a U.S.
College and has taken an equivalent course or the student has been a resident for more than two years). Advanced instruction for non-native speaking students regarding key strategies and skills needed to be successful in an American college, including listening, speaking, note taking, test taking, time management and basic written communication. Student must take the Compass ESL test. Course Type(s). ESL 103 Pronunciation, Communication, and Listening for Non-Native Speakers (4) Corequisites: ESL 100, ESL 104, Suggested co-requisite: ESL 107 (101) or equivalent skill level (not required). Instruction in pronunciation for non-native speakers. By learning the American style of intonation, rhythm/speech production and syllable stress, students will be better understood and more articulate and expressive.
Small group and individual communication activities will focus on speaking and listening. Open to non-native speakers of an intermediate level or above. Student must take the Compass ESL test. Course Type(s).
ESL 105 Advanced Conversation and Speaking Skills for Non-Native Speakers (3) Prerequisites: ESL 103/SPE 100 or equivalent skill level, ESL 104 with a minimum grade of C Corequisites: ESL 106, and a suggested Corequisite ESL 108 This course will include both verbal and nonverbal communication, both small group and public speaking, with three or four graded oral presentations. This course is designed to build speaking and listening skills for non-native speakers who have had some fluency instruction in speaking English, but need guided practice in refining conversation, making presentations and listening in a variety of situations.
Other topics to be discussed include self-concept, others' perceptions, and the importance of being able to communicate in a variety of situations. Because this class is aimed at international students and non-native speakers, it will definitely include readings, communication, films and conversation about international and multicultural issues. Student must take the Compass ESL test. (This course is equivalent to COM-101 - Oral Communication.) Course Type(s). ESL 106 Advanced College Reading for Non-Native Speakers (3) Prerequisites: Complete ESL 103, ESL 104 (RDG 104), ESL 100 with a grade of C Corequisites: ESL 105 and the suggested corequisites of ESL 108 Directed practice in advanced college reading skills emphasizing discipline specific vocabulary, advanced comprehension, higher level critical thinking skills, improved reading efficiency and reading across the curriculum for second-language students. Student must take the Compass ESL test.
Student may not receive credit for both RDG 106 and ESL 106. Course Type(s). ESL 108 Intermediate Composition for Non-Native Speakers (3) Prerequisites: ESL-107 (ESL-101), ESL-104 (RDG-104) or equivalent, minimum grade of C Corequisites: ESL 100, ESL 105, and the suggested corequisite of ESL 106 Advanced instruction for non-native-speaking students in developing college level writing skills in English. Students will work on essential composition skills, including sentence, paragraph, and essay skills, as well as advanced grammar skills. Students will also be required to read, discuss and analyze short essays and selections as the foundation of discussion and writing. Course Type(s).
ESL 109 Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers (3) Prerequisites: ESL 105, 106, 108 with a minimum grade of C; (ESL 105 can be waived with Program Coordinator approval) Students will build skills in composition with a focus in skills necessary for writing research papers: familiarity with using the library, online databases, integrating research into essays, MLA form, while advancing reading skills, grammar, and sentence structure. Reading and writing assignments will be enhanced with classroom discussion, peer editing, and conferencing. Course Type(s). ESL 113 Advanced Vocabulary for Special Purposes (for Non-Native Speakers) (1) Prerequisites: INE 101, INE 102, INE 199 or placement in ESL classes Corequisites: Recommended but not required ESL 106, ESL 108, ESL 109 Concentration on teaching students vocabulary for one interest or career area, they will delve deeply into the usage, connotations, meanings, spelling and context of specialized words, slang or jargon.
Online learning will be included. Recommended to be taken with ESL 299. Course Type(s). ESL 115 Community as Classroom Lab (0) Corequisites: Corequisite to all classes that begin with ESL/INE prefixes or are cross-listed with classes that have ESL prefixes. Once enrolled in ESL, the students should be automatically put in this zero credit course. This course includes writing and conversation labs that provide extra practice with difficult classroom concepts, from grammar and vocabulary to fluency and conversation, and in addition features field trips, opportunities for campus interaction, tutoring, guest speakers, independent work in the community, and practice on ESL computer learning platforms.
Although some workshops/labs may be required, in this course students may choose opportunities best tailored to their needs and schedules. Course Type(s). ESL 120 Success in Health Care Careers for Non-Native Speakers (3) Prerequisites: ESL 105 or equivalent skill level (permission of coordinator/instructor) and ESL(RDG)106, minimum grade of C; Corequisites: ESL 108(102) For non-native speakers entering health care programs in American colleges. Includes communicating in health care facilities, reading health care textbooks, medical records, and professional literature, learning in labs and clinicals, medical terminology and culture in American health care.
Course Type(s). ESL 199 Study of U.S. Culture and Community (1) Prerequisites: Students must take the ESL assessments prior to entry unless this course is the only course they will be taking.
Corequisites: ESL 100 ( co-requisite may be waived in some cases) This course will increase students' awareness of cultural, socio-economic and life style differences between the United States and other countries, as well as provide ample opportunity for non-native speakers to practice speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will also learn more about the various regions and cultural-ethnic groups in this country. Students will learn new vocabulary and idioms, make an oral presentation, and write a short paper by the finish of the class. Course Type(s). ESL 290 Academic English Practicum (1-4) Prerequisites: Placement by ESL Chair and a 'C' or better in ESL 105, ESL 106 and/or ESL 108.
An immersive experience for students to demonstrate advanced competency with the English language as well as hone their receptive and productive language skills outside the academic environment. Course will require written and oral reflection through journals and discussions on content learned, and the professor must verify the students’ attendance and participation in the setting where the students are placed. This English-intensive experience could include volunteer opportunities/exchanges on campus, in the community, or abroad where World English is practiced. Additional language skills acquired outside the classroom will include idioms, conversational skills, cultural competence, and increased vocabulary (even in World English), with expectations consistent with the advanced level (ESL 109/COM 101). A grade of “C” is passing, but a “B” or better is required for this experience to count toward the Academic English certificate.
Course could be offered with a service learning option. In certain cases, the chair may allow this course to be substituted for one of the required courses in the Academic ESL Certificate. Course Type(s). ESL 299 Academic English for Special Purposes (3) Prerequisites: ESL Instructor or Chair Approval Focuses on practice of all four ESL skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking in a specific area, such as business, culinary skills, etc. Emphasis on application of English skills in mock real-life situations that ESL students may encounter in chosen field. Critical thinking and cultural differences will also be addressed. May be paired with a vocabulary class that addresses special topics as well.
Recommended to be taken with ESL 113. Course Type(s): French. GEO 110 Geography for Educators (3) Prerequisites: Must be a declared Education major or completed EDU 210 Corequisites: or enrolled in EDU 210 Review of National Geography Standards, the DESE Common Core Standards for geographic studies, and the general education assessment review topics for the geographic area of social sciences, broken into three grade levels (fourth, eighth and 12th). Review which geographic concepts should be taught at which age and with what level of complexity. Major geographic areas will be included: maps and mapping techniques; cultural differences; political boundaries; global economic variations; urban design and purpose; population distribution; climate; environmental issues including the relationships between humans and the earth; natural resource distribution; topography; geomorphology; research and presentation methods.
Course Type(s). GLC 135 Cultures of the Amazon and Andes (1-3 hrs) Explores the cultures of the upper Amazon and the Andes in the context of study tour to Peru. Investigates questions related to cultural characteristics and values with comparison and contrast of the nature of diverse cultures. Provides opportunities to understand biases and cultural influences that affect perceptions of Amazonian and Andean cultures. Specific course objectives, strategies, and evaluation procedures outlined in a learning agreement with the instructor. Course Type(s).
GLC 190 Introductory Comparative Culture Study (1) Introductory comparative study between U.S. Culture and other cultures around the world through real conversation and interaction with people from around the world. Includes comparative research on an aspect of U.S. Culture and another culture around the world, represented by someone in the class. Class will include a service aspect, with native speakers or experienced second language speakers taking on a mentoring role with international students new to the country.
Students will articulate their viewpoints about American culture along with their perceptions of international cultures. Class may be taken by American students, students from English-speaking countries, or ESL students whose country's governments require them to take non-ESL prefix classes. Course Type(s).
HIM 238 Healthcare Legal & Ethical Issues (3) A history of ethics with a focus on legal and ethical issues in the health care field including procedures involved in court disclosure of medical records, laws pertaining to release of information from medical records, and medical record requirements for accrediting, approving, licensing and certifying agencies. Learn laws and regulations governing preparation and use of medical records, ethical practice standards, fraud and abuse, and other medical ethical/legal issues. Course Type(s).
HIM 251 Medical Billing/Coding Clinical (2) Prerequisites: Final Semester Course, Program Director Approval Supervised learning experience in a health care facility and/or virtual lab setting enabling the student to apply skills in basic billing and coding procedures and practices. Emphasis is on students achieving entry-level proficiency in billing and coding medical records and physicians office diagnoses and procedures, and the application of policies, standards and guidelines.
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