BIOL099M - Foundations in Biology This course will cover the main points of high school level Biology. It is meant to strengthen students’ background in Biology and to prepare students for college level life science courses. The course will give an overview of cell biology, the biology of organisms, and the biology of populations. A lab component will strengthen the theory information. These credits are institutional and are not applied towards graduation.

BIOL108M - College Biology I This course is an in depth college-level course designed for students who intend to continue studying life science as their major area of study. It will cover the chemistry of cells including cellular respiration, photosynthesis, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis and enzymes. Also included is the study of the cell, its components, mitosis and meiosis, Mendelian and molecular genetics. Prerequisites: High School Biology and Chemistry with a C or better and placement into ENGL 110M or permission of the instructor. (Fulfills lab science elective.)

MATH132M - Business Mathematics This course is designed to help the student learn the mathematics needed to perform personal and business operations effectively and efficiently. Students will use mathematics in applications involving investments, retailing and accounting practices, and financial statements. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the course: MATH090M with a “C” or better, satisfactory placement test scores, or permission from the Mathematics Program Coordinator, the Department Chair, or a full time mathematics faculty member.

FIN120M - Personal Financial Management

ADMT135M - Basic Machining Practices An introductory course in machine shop practices introducing students to the basic machines used in industry relating to Advanced Manufacturing. This course is intended to provide the basic concepts of machine tool operation on lathes, millers, power saws, drill presses, hand grinders, and part finishing processes. Course will include part layout, bench work, some simple CNC programming, and processes for producing products using measuring instruments for quality control. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, housekeeping and preventive maintenance. Prerequisite: ADMT115M

NURS112M - Nursing II: Elliot/Fitch The student develops competence to provide and manage care for patients and their families across the life span in structured health care settings. The student provides support and teaching to the patient and family and direct care for the patient. The scope of the course includes the Functional Health Patterns of Sexual Reproductive, Role Relationship, Nutrition Metabolic, Health Perception Health Management, Cognitive Perceptual and Value Belief. Intellectual, interpersonal and psychomotor competencies are further developed. Needs of patients across the life span are emphasized with special focus on adults, children in childbearing and childrearing families, and psychiatric/mental health care settings.The student will plan the care of the patient/family by utilizing the Nursing Process. Direct care will be provided to patients with common health problems. Laboratory learning provides opportunities to practice more complex nursing skills and basic group skills in simulated activities. Clinical learning experiences are provided for the student in adult health care settings, and psychiatric/mental health, or perinatal/pediatric settings.

FYE100AM - MCC Essentials-Bus Studies 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

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.

SPCL101M - Generative AI for CS Students This course introduces the fundamentals of artificial intelligence with a focus on generative AI and its applications in modern computing. Students will explore the relationship between AI, machine learning, deep learning, and generative models, gaining insight into when and how to apply each approach.Key topics include the structure of foundation models, effective prompt engineering, and evaluation techniques for large language models. The course also emphasizes responsible AI practices, including fairness, security, and compliance considerations. Lab activities serve to guide learners in designing prompts, tuning model outputs, and exploring generative use cases. The course concludes with an overview of generative AI development workflows and pathways to industry-recognized certification.