MKTG125M - Principles of Marketing: A Global Perspective This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the entire marketing process from a managerial point of view. Students have the opportunity to examine the marketing system and strategies for the marketing of consumer and business products. Other topics covered include: the global marketing environment, customer relationship management, target markets, market segmentation, customer behavior, market research, retail and wholesale environments and specialty marketing. An emphasis is placed on the marketing mix – product, price, place, and promotion.

ENGL110M - College Composition I College Composition I introduces students to the practice of academic writing and research. A review of critical reading and thinking skills is included as an essential foundation to academic understanding and inquiry. Students conduct intensive research on a contemporary problem, grounding themselves in its context, causes, and possible solutions to produce a documented Central Course Essay. Research methods covered include locating, integrating, and citing source materials as well as appropriate use of quotes, paraphrases, and summaries. Basic information literacy skills such as evaluating sources for credibility and identifying mis/dis/mal-information, particularly in online materials, are emphasized. Writing is approached as an iterative process that engages various stages and employs a variety of rhetorical approaches to produce a polished final essay. Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL110M or completion of ENGL095M with a grade of C or better.

BIOL201M - Principles of Genetics This course covers fundamentals of classical, molecular, and population genetics. The cellular and molecular mechanisms of inheritance, gene expression and regulation, and influences on evolution are included. Laboratory exercises are designed to reinforce the theoretical concepts with a focus on techniques in molecular genetics. Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL108M or BIOL110M with a grade of “C” or better, and placement into ENGL110M and MATH145M, or permission of the instructor.

WELD111M - Gas and Arc Welding Lab At the successful completion of this course, each student will be able to: (1) safely utilize oxy-fuel cutting equipment to cut shapes and prepare material for welding; (2) safety utilize oxy-fuel welding equipment to weld various mild steel joints in the four welding positions; (3) safely utilize arc welding equipment to weld various mild steel joints in the four welding positions; (4) safely use oxy-fuel equipment for braze welding, brazing, soldering, and fusion welding of the most widely used types of metals.

WELD122M - MIG and TIG Welding Theory This course covers the theory behind the gas shielded arc welding processes, GTAW, GMAW and FCAW. Principles of operation, welding variables, filler materials and gas selection will be discussed in great detail. The modern welding processes which fall under the following categories will also be examined; Submerged Arc Welding, Plasma Arc Welding, Solid State Welding, Resistance Welding, Electroslag Welding, Stud Welding, the high energy beam processes, Thermal Spraying and other related welding processes. WELD112M.

GDES155M - Computer Illustration Focuses on the production of pre-designed and original computer illustrations using Adobe Illustrator®. Students will move from introductory vector drawing techniques to advanced, learn proper color management and file preparations to ensure that the illustration printed from the screen version is the desired result and usable in electronic design.

FYE100M - MCC Essentials Whether you are a recent or not-so-recent high school graduate, MCC Essentials will introduce you to the people, resources, and services that will help you reach your goal of career or transfer. The class covers academic and career planning; options for financing college and their impact on your short and long-term financial well-being; the supports and resources available to help you become a proactive learner with strong self-advocacy skills. Strategies to help you make the most of your time and tuition dollars are introduced. Most importantly, the course is about helping you create a strong campus community and a healthy support system by connecting you to your faculty, your advisors, and your peers. This course is required in the first semester for new students. Students transferring in 15+ college credits with a CGPA of 3.0 or better may elect to waive the course. Prerequisites: None

GDES213M - Graphic Design II An introductory level process of researching, designing, executing, promoting and presenting for the advertising field is assessed in this course. Marketing trends, products and guidelines of the advertising and graphic arts fields are dissected and evaluated. Individual and group projects are assigned to mobilize the cognitive, creative and collaborative skills of the student. Students will put together electronic layouts that demonstrate a beginner skill in commercial design production. GDES110M, GDES114M, GDES115M, GDES122M, GDES124M, GDES150M.

PSYC215M - Abnormal Psychology This course focuses on defining and understanding what constitutes abnormal behavior. Theoretical perspectives such as biological, psychosocial, and socio-cultural approaches will be examined and applied through comparative analysis. Students will be able to identify and interpret behavior and diagnostic criteria associated with mental illness. Synthesis of disorders, assessment, and diagnosis will be fostered in the classroom and applied to diverse cultures, communities, and societies. (Fulfills Social Science requirement.) Prerequisites: PSYC110 and ENGL110 with a “C” or better

MATH212M - Probability and Statistics II This course is a continuation of Probability and Statistics I intended to focus on statistical procedures in research applications. Major topics include inference testing, linear and multiple regression, model building in regression, nonparametric statistics, and ANOVA. Statistical software will be used. Emphasis will be placed on applications of statistical procedures, reporting on findings, and visualization of data. Prerequisite: MATH202M with a grade of “C” or better.