College of Southern Idaho Catalog 2009-2010
Mathematics Course Descriptions
MATH 015 3.00 Cr Hrs
Prealgebra
This course emphasizes prealgebra concepts and is designed to equip students with skills necessary to be successful in Math 025 Beginning Algebra. A review of arithmetic operations with whole numbers, Integers, and rational numbers integrating algebraic concepts such as vocabulary, simplifying variable expressions, solving linear equations, order of operations, exponents, radicals, ratios and precentages. Prerequiste: Placement test score.
MATH 025 3.00 Cr Hrs
Beginning Algebra
This course is designed to develop basic algebra skills. It covers positive and negative integers, exponents, fractions, first-degree equations and inequalities in one variable, polynomials, evaluation of algebraic expressions, factoring, rational expressions, radicals, an introduction to graphing in a quadrant system, and operations on sets. Students are not advised to go on to the next math course in the sequence if course grade or outcomes assessment indicates a below-average achievement. Prerequisite: MATH 009 or MATH 015 with 'C' grade or better, or placement test score.
MATH 100I 1.00 Cr Hr
Math Independent Study Available: fall, spring
This course is for independent study in mathematics by special arrangement with the instructor. Requires instructor approval.
MATH 108 4.00 Cr Hrs
Intermediate Algebra Available: fall, spring, summer
This course is designed to prepare the student for college algebra. It covers first-degree equations and inequalities, linear functions, systems of linear equations, polynomials, factorization, rational expressions, negative and rational exponents, radicals, quadratic equations, graphing functions, logarithms, and application problems. Prerequisite: MATH 010/025 with 'C' grade or better, or CSI placement test score.
MATH 123 3.00 Cr Hrs
Math in Modern Society Available: fall, spring, summer
This survey course provides an opportunity to acquire an appreciation of the nature of mathematics and its relation to other aspects of our culture. The course is rigorous but not rigid and applies mathematics to real-world problems. Prerequisite: MATH 010/025 with a grade of 'C' or better, or CSI placement test score.
MATH 130 4.00 Cr Hrs
Finite Mathematics
This course is designed for students pursuing degrees in business, criminal justice, education, nursing, sociology and related fields. Course topics include functions, linear and nonlinear mathematical models, systems of linear equations, linear programming, matrix algebra and applications, mathematics of finance, elementary probability and statistics. Prerequisite: Math 108 with a grade of 'C' or better, or CSI placement test score.
MATH 143 3.00 Cr Hrs
College Algebra Available: fall, spring, summer
This course includes fundamental concepts of Algebra; equations and inequalities; functions and graphs; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; conics; the Binomial Theorem. Credit hours are not granted in both MATH 143 and MATH 147. Prerequisite: MATH 108 with a grade of 'C' or better, or CSI placement test score.
MATH 144 2.00 Cr Hrs
Trigonometry Available: fall, spring, summer
This course covers right triangle and circular function approaches to trigonometry, graphs of trig functions, trig identities, conditional equations, right and non-right triangle applications of trigonometry, inverse trig functions, trigonometry of complex numbers including DeMoivre's Theorem, polar coordinates and equations, parametric equations. Students desiring both college algebra and trigonometry should take MATH 147. Credit hours are not granted in both MATH 144 and MATH 147. Prerequisite: MATH 143 with a grade of 'C' or better, or CSI placement test score.
MATH 147 5.00 Cr Hrs
Precalculus Available: fall, spring
This is a single course equivalent to College Algebra (MATH 143) plus Trigonometry (MATH 144). Credit hours are not granted in both MATH 143 and MATH 147 nor in both MATH 144 and MATH 147. Prerequisite: MATH 108 with a grade of 'C' or better, or CSI placement test score.
MATH 157 3.00 Cr Hrs
Math for Elementary Teachers 1 Available: fall, spring, summer
This course includes problem solving, set theory, numeration systems, integers, number theory, rational numbers, exponents and real numbers. Prerequisite: MATH 143 or MATH 147 with a grade of 'C' or better.
MATH 160 4.00 Cr Hrs
Brief Calculus Available: fall, spring, summer
This course is designed for students with business, social science and life science majors. It covers functions, limits, continuity, derivative, maxima-minima, applications of the derivative, exponential and logarithmic functions, functions of several variables, maxima and minima of functions of several variables, integration, and applications of the integral. Prerequisite: MATH 143 or MATH 147 with a grade of "C" or better.
MATH 170 5.00 Cr Hrs
Calculus 1 Available: fall, spring
This is the first course in the calculus sequence. It covers algebraic and transcendental functions, rate of change, limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic, trig, exponential, logarithmic, and hyperbolic functions, differentials, applications of differentiation, definite and indefinite integrals, area between curves, volumes and other applications of integration, indeterminate forms, and L'Hopital's Rule. Prerequisite: MATH 147 or its equivalent with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of the instructor.
MATH 175 4.00 Cr Hrs
Calculus 2 Available: fall, spring
This is the second course in the calculus sequence. It covers techniques of integration, improper integrals, Simpson's Rule, Trapeziod Rule, arc length, surface area, other applications of integration, direction (slope) fields, parametric equations, polar calculus, conic sections, infinite sequences and series, power series, Taylor's formula. Prerequisite: MATH 170 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of the instructor.
MATH 176 4.00 Cr Hrs
Discrete Mathematics Available: fall
This course is designed to prepare the student for computer science and upper-division mathematics courses. Material covered will include sets, propositions, proofs, functions and relations, equivalence relations, quantifiers, Boolean algebras, graphs, and difference equations. Corequisite: MATH 170 or permission of the instructor.
MATH 230 3.00 Cr Hrs
Introduction to Linear Algebra Available: spring
This course includes the application of matrices, determinants, linear transformations, and vector spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 170 or MATH 160 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of the instructor.
MATH 253 3.00 Cr Hrs
Elementary Statistics Available: fall, spring, summer
This algebra-based probability and statistics course covers descriptive statistics, binomial and normal distribution, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing using z,t, chi square, and f distributions. Correlation and regression are also introduced. Prerequisite: MATH 143 or MATH 130.
MATH 257 3.00 Cr Hrs
Math for Elementary Teachers 2 Available: fall, spring, summer
This course includes algebraic reasoning, functions, probability, introduction to statistics, geometry and concepts of measurement. Prerequisite: MATH 157 or instructor permission.
MATH 275 4.00 Cr Hrs
Calculus 3 Available: fall, spring
This is the final course in the calculus sequence. Topics include vectors, functions of several variables, multiple integration, parametric surfaces, vector fields and three-dimensional vector algebra. Applications involve the Fundamental Theorem of Line Integrals, Green's Theorem, the Divergence Theorem and Stoke's Theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 175 with a grade of 'C' or better, or permission of the instructor.
MATH 310 3.00 Cr Hrs
Ordinary Differential Equations Available: spring
This course includes theory and application of ordinary differential equations including classification, initial and boundary value problems of one variable, exact equations, methods of solving higher-order linear equations, second-order equations with constant coefficients, series solutions, systems of linear equations, Laplace transforms and existence theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 175 with a grade of 'C' or better, or permission of the instructor.
Medical Assistant Course Descriptions
MEDA 109 2.00 Cr Hrs
Pharmacology
Medical Assistant students will study drug therapy including dosage calculations and principles for administering medications. Administration of medications will be implemented within clinical experience and within the scope of practice. The course will be a combination of therapy and practical clinical experiences.
MEDA 131 5.00 Cr Hrs
Medical Office Procedures Available: fall
Students study medical law and ethics, communication, and human relations, telephone procedures, scheduling appointments, and records management. The course also includes the study of professional fees and credit, collection, financial records, and health insurance. Prerequisite: Placement in the Medical Assistant major.
MEDA 201 3.00 Cr Hrs
Integrated Medical Procedures
Students will perform charting and documentation as well as medical transcription. They will use medical information management software.
MEDA 220 3.00 Cr Hrs
Human Diseases Available: spring
This course focuses on human diseases that are frequently first diagnosed or treated in the medical office or clinic setting. The course provides an overview of the disease process and is organized by a systems approach. It provides a description of diseases, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and prevention. Prerequisite: Placement in the Medical Assistant program.
MEDA 233 3.00 Cr Hrs
Clinical Procedures 1 Available: spring
Students will learn to assist physicians in patient care including preparing patients for exams and assisting with procedures, using sterile technique, performing patient education, collecting and processing specimens, and performing laboratory and diagnostic tests. Learning multiple skills allows the student to work in a variety of patient care settings. Prerequisite: Full-time student in the Medical Assistant Program or instructor permission.
MEDA 234 3.00 Cr Hrs
Clinical Procedures 2 Available: spring
This course is a continuation of MEDA 233. Second semester students in the program will continue to develop their skills in clinical assisting with an emphasis on phlebotomy, EKGs, and laboratory tests and procedures. Prerequisite: MEDA 233.
MEDA 235 4.00 Cr Hrs
Externship Available: fall, spring, summer
Students are placed in a physician's office for a 160-hour non paid work experience. During the externship, students are supervised and evaluated on administrative and technical course competencies. Prerequisite: Full-time student in the Medical Assistant major.
MEDA 237 3.00 Cr Hrs
Medical Coding 1
Medical Coding I addresses ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure coding. Upon completion of the program, the student may be eligible to sit for one of the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) coding certification examinations or the AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) coding certification examinations. This course requires strong skills in word & excel. Prerequisites or Corequisites ENGL 101, BIOL 127, ALLH 101,
MEDA 238 3.00 Cr Hrs
Medical Coding 2
Medical Coding II introduces CPT coding and modifier application for surgical services provided in outpatient and inpatient settings, as well as radiology, laboratory, pathology and anesthesia services. Related HCPCS Level II coding will be addressed. This course will bring attention to outpatient and inpatient reimbursement systems in the context of CPT surgical coding. Prerequisite MEDA 237. Corequisites: MEDA 239 and MEDA 220.
Military Science Course Descriptions
MILS 101 2.00 Cr Hrs
Introduction to ROTC
This course provides an introduction to the role, customs, and traditions to the U.S. Army. The student will receive instruction in such military subjects as small-unit tactics, individual tactical movement, first aid, and into to leadership.
MILS 201 3.00 Cr Hrs
Self & Team Development
This course includes a variety of subjects that deal with tactical and non-tactical leadership problems in applied leadership, basic rifle marksmanship, incividual tactical skills, land navigation, and cadet common task subjects.
Music Course Descriptions
MUSI 100 3.00 Cr Hrs
Music Appreciation Available: fall, spring, summer
A non technical course designed to provide a basis for enjoyable listening through the discovery of stylistic differences between historical eras and the individual composers within the eras and through the awareness of the various performance media.
MUSI 101 3.00 Cr Hrs
Music Theory 1 Available: fall
This course is a Music Fundamentals Review of notation, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, harmonic progression and part writing in root position using figured bass. Additional emphasis will be placed on aural and visual recognition and analysis and compositional skills involving the above. Prerequiste: Satisfactory score Theory placement test, performance ability in voice/instrument, or ability to read music.
MUSI 102 3.00 Cr Hrs
Music Theory 2 Available: spring
This course is a continuation of Music Theory 1. Course includes harmonic analysis, compositional skills of the common practice period, four-part writing, cadences, non chord tones, seventh chords and secondary functions. Prerequisite: C or better MUSI 101.
MUSI 103 2.00 Cr Hrs
Fundamentals of Music Available: fall, summer
This course covers the elements of Music embracing a working knowledge of rhythm, melody and sight-singing.
MUSI 108 3.00 Cr Hrs
Survey of Jazz and Pop Music Available: fall, spring, summer
This course studies the development of jazz and popular music in the United States. Jazz, blues, folk, rock and other popular music forms will be heard and studied along with important instrumentalists, singers, and band composers. Important historical and social events which paralleled the development of jazz and popular music will also be discussed. Some live and recorded demonstrations of musical style periods will be presented.
MUSI 111 1.00 Cr Hr
Aural Skills 1 Available: fall
This course correlates with MUSI 101. It emphasizes aural training in scales, rhythms and intervals. It includes sight-singing using solfege, harmonic and melodic dictation. Prerequsite: Satisfactory score on Theory placement test, performance ability in voice/instrument, or ability to read music.
MUSI 112 1.00 Cr Hr
Aural Skills 2 Available: spring
This course correlates with MUSI 102. It continues the emphasis on aural training in scales, rhythms, and intervals. It includes sight-singing using solfege, harmonic and melodic dictation. Prerequisite: C or better in MUSI 111.
MUSI 120 1.00 Cr Hr
Symphonic Band Available: fall, spring
The Symphonic Band is a concert band comprised of both student and community musicians, and offers two performances per semester. It plays a variety of music, but concentrates on important standard band literature. This course may be repeated for a total of four credits.
MUSI 121 1.00 Cr Hr
Symphony Orchestra Available: fall, spring
The Symphony is made up of both community members from the Magic Valley and college students, and performs concerts each semester. No limit to number of terms taken. Persons wishing to enroll for credit should make prior arrangements with the conductor.
MUSI 122
Wind Ensemble Available: fall, spring
The Wind Ensemble rehearses and performs a minimum of 2 concerts per semester. Emphasis is placed on introducing students to standard band literature. This course may be used to satisfy the band requirement for music majors.
MUSI 125 0-1 Cr Hr
Jazz Ensemble Available: fall, spring
This course provides students an opportunity to perform in a big band setting. All big band styles will be covered from the 1930's to the present day. It may be repeated 4 times for 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUSI 130
Chamber Choir Available: fall, spring
This course is a study of various standard chamber choral literature, both sacred and secular, from Renaissance to contemporary. The student must be able to match pitch.
MUSI 131 1.00 Cr Hr
College MV Chorale Available: fall, spring
Members are singers from the Magic Valley and college students. This course is a study of outstanding larger choral works, frequently accompanied by instrumental ensembles. Students must have the ability to sing in tune.
MUSI 135 1.00 Cr Hr
Madrigal Ensemble Available: fall, spring
This small, select ensemble of advanced singers performs primarily a cappella music, including 16th and 17th century madrigals, as well as appropriate selections from the classical, romantic and 20th century repertoire. Corequisite: Must be currently enrolled in Chamber Choir (MUSI 130).
MUSI 140 2.00 Cr Hrs
Appl Techniques Jazz Improvisation Available: fall, spring, summer
This course has two objectives: 1. To help students improve their singing or playing abilities, or 2. To prepare students to transfer to a four-year degree major in music. The student is expected to practice for four hours a week per credit hour. Each student is required to participate in a final student workshop, jury or recital and attend a minimum of 90% of the lessons for their credit hours.
MUSI 142 2.00 Cr Hrs
Music Lesson 1 Available: fall, spring
This course provides individual instruction in voice and instruments and is the first level of study for music majors. Students may accumulate 4 credit hours.
MUSI 145 2.00 Cr Hrs
Class Voice Available: fall, spring
This course provides an introduction to singing in group studies, which includes fundamentals of vocal techniquies: posture, breathing, support and tone production; elements of music: scales, rhythm and musical terms; and standard vocal repertoire: folk songs, art songs and arias and Broadway musical tunes. The emphasis is on academic study of the concepts of singing and is not primarily a performance class.
MUSI 150 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Class Piano 1 Available: fall, spring
This course is an introduction to basic keyboard skills, including note reading, technique, solo and ensemble playing, and basic theory as it relates to the keyboard.
MUSI 151 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Class Piano 2 Available: fall, spring
This course is a continuation of MUSI 150. Students will continue to learn to read and play major and minor pentascales, simple and compound meters, basic improvisation, solo and ensemble playing. Prerequisite: C or better in MUSI 150 or permission of instructor.
MUSI 155 1.00 Cr Hr
Intermediate Class Piano 1 Available: fall, spring
this course porvides basic keyboard skills for the music majors including training in piano theory and technique, sight reading and listening skills, simple harmonization, improvisation and tansposition. Prerequisite: Ability to read treble and bass clef at the keyboard. Non-music majors may take this class with instructor permission or C or better in MUSI 151.
MUSI 156 1.00 Cr Hr
Intermediate Class Piano 2 Available: fall, spring
This course is a continuation of keyboard skills for the music major, covering major and minor scales, rhythm reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, intermediate piano solo and ensemble materials. Prerequiste: C or better in MUSI 155. Non-music majors may take this course with instructor permission.
MUSI 199 1-3 Cr Hrs
Music Workshop
This number is indicative of a workshop course that may/may not transfer to another institution.
MUSI 200I 1-6 Cr Hrs
Music Independent Study Available: fall, spring, summer
This is a term-long project. Each credit hour is equivalent to 45 hours of work on a project. Students should make arrangements with the instructor in their field of interest. The request form for this project must be filled out and approved by the instructor, department chairman, and the Academic Dean and filed in the Records Office. May be taken for a total of six credit hours.
MUSI 201 3.00 Cr Hrs
Music Theory 3 Available: fall
This course is the third course in a four-semester music theory sequence, and will cover secondary harmonic functions, modulations, binary and ternary forms and mode mixture. Additional topics that may be studied include Neapolitan chords and augmented sixth chords. Prerequisite: C or better in MUSI 102.
MUSI 202 3.00 Cr Hrs
Music Theory 4 Available: spring
This course is the fourth course in a four-semester music theory sequence, and will cover augmented sixth chords, enharmonic spellings and modulations, and other elements of the harmonic vocabulary. Additional topics that may be studied include tonal harmony in the late nineteenth century and an introduction to twentieth-century practices. Prerequisite: C or better in MUSI 201.
MUSI 211 1.00 Cr Hr
Aural Skills 3 Available: fall
This course is a continuation of MUSI 112. It will continue the development of both solfege ability and aural perception of intervals, rhythms, chords, and chord progressions. Prerequisite: C or better in MUSI 112.
MUSI 212 1.00 Cr Hr
Aural Skills 4 Available: spring
This course is a continuation of MUSI 211. It continues the development of both solfege ability and aural perception of intervals, rhythms, chords, and chord progressions. Prerequisite: C or better in MUSI 211.
MUSI 233 2.00 Cr Hrs
Music Methods for Elementary Tchrs Available: fall, spring, summer
This course explores materials and methods for teaching music in the elementary school. Basic skills for the classroom teacher, including music notation, classroom instrumnents, conducting, singing, listening and integrating music into the elementary curriculum will be examnined.
MUSI 243 2.00 Cr Hrs
Music Lessons 2/Final Recital Available: fall, spring
This course will provide students with the opportunity to prepare a comprehensive portfolio which may help them transfer to another college or gain employment. In this course, students will gather documentation for their abilities to demonstrate that they have achieved the Music Program Student Learning Objectives. Students will complete this project with a final presentation juried by the faculty within the program. Prerequisite: Students must have permission from their music department advisor to register for the course.
MUSI 255 3.00 Cr Hrs
Piano Literature 1 Available: fall, spring
This course is an in-depth study of the literature of the keyboard, primarily the piano, including its history from the Baroque through the Romantic periods. It includes examination of the performance practices of piano literature by major composers of each period. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUSI 256 3.00 Cr Hrs
Piano Pedagogy 1 Available: fall, spring
Piano Pedagogy is designed to aid prospective piano teachers as well as the experienced teacher in acquiring skills and concepts for creative private studio teaching. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MUSI 257 3.00 Cr Hrs
Piano Pedagogy 2 Available: fall, spring
This course is a continuation of MUSI 256. Prerequisite: C or better in MUSI 256.
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