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* CNA - CNA Refresher Course 1 Credit Hours This course is a CNA skills refresher course. LPN program applicants whose CNA training took place more than 18 months prior to starting LPN classes or those whose CNA work hours do not meet admission criteria will be required to complete this course. This ensures that the student is ready to learn the advanced skills needed to be an LPN.
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* CPR - CPR Certification Incoming Students are required to show current proof of certification in Basic Life Support (CPR) for Health Care Providers through the American Heart Association.
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AB 110 - Introduction to Auto Body Repair and Safety 5 Credit Hours An introduction to the major and minor parts of the car body. Students will learn how to safely use hand and power tools. They will learn the how, when, and where of using fillers for the removal of dents. It is also an introduction to the use of a pick and file used to make minor repairs on automobiles and will include all types of plastic and fiberglass repair.
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AB 123 - Auto Collision Estimating 3 Credit Hours Students will learn to analyze, record, and estimate the time and materials involved with refinishing an auto. Use of popular crash estimating manuals in conjunction with auto collision estimating will help students learn methods of job costing a refinishing operation.
Corequisites: AB 123L Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 3 Credit Hours |
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AB 223 - Auto Refinish Lab II 6 Credit Hours Provides a hands-on study of the practical application of skills learned in related theory. Emphasis is placed on refinishing materials handling safety, color matching, and blending. The lab also provides a hands-on study of the practical application of skills learned in related theory. Emphasis here is placed on job costing of refinishing operations, ordering materials, shop organization and control, and identifying and correcting paint defects and potential problems.
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ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I 4 Credit Hours An introduction to the basic concepts of accounting. It teaches basic principles of accounting application to service and merchandising businesses in a sole proprietorship environment. This course also emphasizes the qualities of a properly designed accounting system including the principles of internal control and the use of special journals and subsidiary ledgers.
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ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II 4 Credit Hours A continuation of Accounting Principles I. It will include accounting for payroll, current liabilities, partnerships, corporations, and bonds. Also covered are the statement of cash flows and an introduction to managerial accounting concepts, including job-order cost systems.
Prerequisites: ACCT 210 (“C” or higher required) Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 4 Credit Hours |
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ACCT 213 - Intermediate Accounting II 4 Credit Hours A continuation of ACCT 212 (Intermediate Accounting I). It will include a comprehensive study of accounting concepts relating to acquisition, depreciation and disposition of plant assets and intangibles; investments in equity securities; accounting for debt securities; leases; stockholder’s equity; accounting changes and errors; accounting for income taxes; and earnings per share.
Prerequisites: ACCT 212 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 4 Credit Hours |
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ACT 120 - Materials and Methods of Construction 3 Credit Hours Building construction methods will be taught along with types of construction materials. Terminology, standard sizes, shapes, usage and building codes will be addressed as they apply to residential construction projects.
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ACT 121 - Architectural Drawing I 3 Credit Hours Involves the task of drawing a complete set of working drawings for a private residence. The drawings will be generated on the computer and will consist of site, floor, framing, and foundation plans, as well as wall and building sections, elevations, and presentation drawings.
Prerequisites: CAD 120 Corequisites: CAD 211 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 3 Credit Hours |
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ACT 210 - Commercial Construction Techniques 3 Credit Hours Covers the overall process of commercial construction techniques and technology. A thorough understanding of construction documents will be incorporated into this course. Steel, concrete, laminated timber, masonry and precast concrete construction techniques will be studied. Field trips to various manufacturing plants and construction sites in and around the Sioux Falls area will be conducted upon availability.
Prerequisites: ACT 120
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ACT 212 - Architectural Drawing II 3 Credit Hours This drawing lab will introduce students to the development of construction documents, commercial floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and structural plans will be developed for a commercial structure. Students will have the opportunity to design and draw a small commercial building consisting of a steel frame, masonry, precast concrete, and laminated timber construction.
Prerequisites: ACT 121 Corequisites: CAD 221 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 3 Credit Hours |
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ACT 220 - Construction Estimating 3 Credit Hours A study of the process of estimating in the construction industry, methods of estimating will be described and practiced with the use of working drawings and construction cost manuals. Students will utilize an estimating format to develop quantity surveys for determining construction costs.
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ADM 230 - Auxiliary Drive Theory 4 Credit Hours This class will cover the theory of operation, identification of ISO symbols, reading of schematics and diagnosis of system problems. The course will discuss industry standard auxiliary drive systems and many of the abnormalities in various agricultural and construction equipment, beyond the realm of standard drivetrain components.
Corequisites: ADM 231 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 4 Credit Hours |
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ADM 235 - Electro-Hydraulics Lab 2 Credit Hours Students gain hands-on experience using electrical and fluid power working together to operate, control, monitor and adjust systems and sub-systems used in various agricultural and construction equipment. Advanced fluid power and electrical control concepts are introduced along with diagnostics and trouble-shooting using industry standardized tools.
Prerequisites: DM 117 , DM 225 Corequisites: ADM 234 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 2 Credit Hours |
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AT 280 - Light Duty Diesel Engines 2 Credit Hours This course covers emission systems operation and diagnosis on light duty diesel systems. Light duty diesel systems are diesel systems which are found in automobiles and trucks one ton and below. Students taking this course are expected to already have a basic knowledge of engine operation and repair and diesel fuel systems.
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AT 285 - Light Duty Diesel Fuel Systems 2 Credit Hours This course covers light duty diesel fuel systems operation and diagnosis. The focus is on systems and components which are unique or integral to light duty diesel fuel systems. Light duty diesel systems are diesel systems which are found in automobiles and trucks one ton and below. Students taking this course are expected to already have a basic knowledge of engine operation and repair.
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AT 290 - Light Duty Diesel Emission Systems 2 Credit Hours This course covers light duty diesel engine operation and repair. Light duty diesel systems are diesel systems which are found in automobiles and trucks up to one ton size. The focus of this course is on components, procedures, or designs which differ from gasoline or heady duty systems. Students take this course are expected to already have a basic knowledge of engine operation and repair.
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BUS 101 - Introduction to Business 3 Credit Hours Student will receive an overview of many different elements in the business world. The overview will include the business environment, business ethics, types of ownership structures, management techniques, marketing principles, technological implications, monetary basics and investments.
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BUS 103 - Introduction to Agribusiness 3 Credit Hours This introductory course to Agri Business will explore the startup, operation and management of an Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, the Agribusiness Input Sector, and the Agribusiness Output Sector – Agri-Marketing, which assists in moving food and fiber from farms and ranches to the consumer. Personal Financial Management and Farm Management will also be explored.
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BUS 107 - Office Procedures 3 Credit Hours Students will learn the necessary office skills needed in the every day operation of an office. Skills in filing, record keeping, professional image, mail processing, telephone usage, and basic bookkeeping with software will be learned. Some time will also be spent developing the ten-key touch method for typical business calculations.
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BUS 130 - Business Communications 4 Credit Hours Students will learn to write various types of business letters and memos. Correct English, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading will also be emphasized. All students will prepare a resume and cover letter and participate in an interview and presentation. Students will demonstrate business etiquette, and conduct an effective business meeting.
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BUS 137 - Interpersonal Skills for the Office Professional 2 Credit Hours Students will develop their interpersonal skills by exploring the various roles they play in working with customers, co-workers and supervisors. Customer service fundamentals will be learned, along with customer relationship management and communication. Students will also learn proper business and office etiquette. Interpersonal relationships as well as the students’ own attitudes and motivations will be recognized as critical components of success in an organization. As students explore their own strengths and weaknesses, they will write a personal development plan as a final project. A variety of learning activities will strengthen the students’ ability to apply their knowledge.
Corequisites: BUS 107 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 2 Credit Hours |
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BUS 155 - Business Statistics 3 Credit Hours The course is an introduction to basic probability and statistical methods that are used in a wide variety of disciplines. Topics include descriptive statistics, histograms, the average, the standard deviation, the normal curve, correlation. In addition, inferential statistics, which draw conclusions from data that are subject to random variation (e.g., observational errors, sampling variation).
Prerequisites: MATH 100 , CIS 105 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 3 Credit Hours |
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BUS 162 - Retailing 3 Credit Hours Exploring the business world of retail will provide an exciting format to learn the dynamics of the ever-changing retail environment. Professional owners/managers share expertise in various methods of retail management. While touring the stores, the excitement of retailing becomes evident as the weekly lab provides real experience in the field.
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BUS 175 - Commodity Futures and Options 3 Credit Hours An overview of key topics in the futures industry and how to use futures and options contracts to hedge price risk. Besides learning the fundamentals and the mechanics of futures, hedging, basis, price analysis and options, students will analyze agricultural commodity markets, generate trading proposals and initiate, manage and close positions.
Prerequisites: ECON 245 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 3 Credit Hours |
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BUS 200 - Principles of Banking 3 Credit Hours Students will learn about the history of banking and its current organizational structure. They will understand the relationship between deposit and credit functions and explore both traditional and nontraditional bank products. Bank security, regulation and the role of the Federal Reserve are discussed, as well as bank marketing techniques and future trends. Both consumers and banking professionals will enjoy this course offering.
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BUS 201 - Data Analytics for Agribusiness 3 Credit Hours Students will use MS Excel to collect, organize, analyze, and report agriculture data to assist in decision making. In addition to the use of Advanced Excel Tools, Power BI Analytics will also be used to connect and transform data with visual reports and dashboards.
Prerequisites: BUS 155 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 3 Credit Hours |
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BUS 209 - Life and Health Insurance 3 Credit Hours A basic study of life and health insurance available and the analysis of insurance coverage needs of an individual. The major areas covered include the types of term and permanent policies, annuities, how much insurance is needed, policy provisions, riders, and health insurance plans.
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BUS 210 - Supervisory Management 3 Credit Hours Students will learn about the changing role of supervisors in today’s business world. Trends such as downsizing, cost cutting, quality enhancement, employee empowerment, and increased diversity have complicated the supervisor’s role. Students will learn decision making and problem solving processes and explore methods to achieve maximum productivity while maintaining a positive work environment.
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BUS 212 - Human Resource Management 3 Credit Hours Students will understand how an organization’s efficiency is impacted by the effectiveness of its human resource management. Human resource planning, recruitment, selection, development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and safety and health will be covered in the course.
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BUS 217 - Customer Service 3 Credit Hours Providing excellent customer service remains one of the most important ways for any business to differentiate itself from competitors. In this course, students will improve their service skills through a multi-faceted approach: by learning how to handle difficult customers, by improving communication skills, by appreciating diversity and by building loyalty.
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BUS 218 - Project Management 3 Credit Hours This course focuses on how projects contribute to the strategic goals of the organization. It covers the concepts and skills that are used by managers to propose, plan, secure resources, budget, and lead project teams to successful completion of their projects. Project management software tools will be an integral part of the course.
Prerequisites: Agribusiness: CIS 105 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 3 Credit Hours |
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BUS 219 - Consumer Lending 3 Credit Hours The purpose of Consumer Lending course is to provide students the fundamental skills needed to be an effective consumer lender. Some of the concepts include learning the types of primary consumer loans, generating new loan applications, applying the 5 C’s of credit in making loan decisions, structuring different types of loans, and loan recovery. Students will also learn how the banking industry is effectively managing its consumer credit business by responding to changing consumer needs including purchasing behaviors and changes in the regulatory environment.
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BUS 220 - Personal Finance 3 Credit Hours Designed to provide students with the tools to become financially self sufficient. Budgeting, cash management, risk management, investments, retirement, and estate planning will be covered to help students gain a better understanding of what to do with their current and/or future income.
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BUS 230 - Small Business Entrepreneurship 3 Credit Hours Designed to help students gain knowledge to start a small business. The instructor will help students explore the tools needed to begin a small business. The focus is on the development of a business plan, which will be the end result of the course.
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BUS 232 - Real Estate Pre-Licensing 6 Credit Hours In this course, Real Estate is viewed from four perspectives: the business perspective, the legal perspective, the economic perspective and the financial perspective. These perspectives are the predominant points of view that real estate professionals take when analyzing and implementing decisions. Real Estate is built on several basic disciplines such as management, law, economics, and finance. Thus, a multi-perspective approach to the study of real estate is consistent with the way that professionals in various fields learn and apply knowledge. This course is certified by the State of South Dakota as “Principles & Practices of Real Estate”, which satisfies the prerequisite to taking the South Dakota State Real Estate License Exam.
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BUS 235 - Principles of Investments 3 Credit Hours Principles of Investments will establish the groundwork essential to the development of investment strategies and the management of financial resources. A very technical and fast-paced industry will be translated to layman’s terms so that anyone taking this course can feel comfortable in going to a brokerage firm to do trading of their own as well as being prepared to make a career in the brokerage business.
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BUS 241 - Fundamentals of Insurance I 3 Credit Hours Fundamentals of Insurance I is designed to help students understand the basic concepts of insurance including risk, insurance contracts, types of insurers, insurance regulation, term and permanent insurance, annuities, policy provisions and riders, and the different types of health insurance plans. This course also provides an understanding of different types of insurance available and the analysis of insurance coverage needs of an individual.
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BUS 242 - Fundamentals of Insurance II 3 Credit Hours Students will learn how the underwriting of insurance is processed through applications for various types of insurance, how insurance companies use different sources of information as they underwrite, and how insurance companies monitor existing policies based on loss ratios. This course will also focus on property and casualty insurance. Students will learn how property and casualty insurance protects are assets on damages caused by fire, theft, accidents, etc. and provide liability coverage for damages you cause others to their property or health. Some of the different types of policies include: homeowners, marine, automobile, liability, business, and workman’s compensation. For students seeking a career in becoming a trusted advisor to individuals seeking financial protection, their professional understanding of what insurance entails is vital and this course will assist them in understanding what role they will play in helping others protect their assets.
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BUS 256 - Ethical Decision Making 3 Credit Hours This course is an introduction to ethical decision making in business. There is an examination of individual, organizational, and societal issues in business ethics. The course does not determine correct ethical action; it is designed to assist the student as a potential business person to make more informed ethical decisions on a daily basis. To accomplish this objective, both descriptive and normative models of unethical and ethical decision making in business are analyzed. Keep in mind that there are no absolute right or wrong solutions in most situations. Dilemmas, real life situations, and cases provide an opportunity for the student to use concepts in the assignments and to resolve ethical issues. Since there is no universal agreement on the correct ethical business norms, critical thinking and informed decision making are emphasized.
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BUS 260 - Introduction to Restaurant Management 3 Credit Hours This course introduces the principles of modern restaurant and food service management. Topics included will be purchasing, cost control, menu design, restaurant design, schedule creation and food safety. Students will be introduced to food and beverage purchasing options. Students will complete a ServSafe food quality control certification program.
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BUS 261 - Introduction to Hospitality 3 Credit Hours This course provides an introduction to the elements of the Hospitality and Tourism industry: its growth and development, industry segments–food and lodging, resorts, tourism enterprises, attractions and related operations, trends and current concerns. Also, a focus on orientation to customer service, cultural/economic trends and career opportunities.
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CAD 120 - Computer Assisted Design I 4 Credit Hours This introductory CAD class will help the student develop primary skills through the use of AutoCAD software. The primary focus will be to draw, edit, text, zoom, print, blocks, and dimension. Word processing and spreadsheets will be used along with e-mail. The students will use these skills to produce small miscellaneous drawings.
Prerequisites: Construction Management: CIS 101 , DT 102 or Department Approval Corequisites:
Architectural Engineering: CIS 101 , DT 101 or Department Approval
Civil Engineering: CIS 101 , DT 102 or Department Approval
Land Surveying Science: CIS 101 , DT 102 or Department Approval
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CAD 211 - Computer Assisted Design II 4 Credit Hours An emphasis on 3-D building and design software will be introduced on a residential scale. 3-D modeling using a software called Sketch-up along with a Building Information Modeling (BIM) utilizing a state-of the-art software called Revit (Revised Instantly). Both of these softwares will help the student design and produce the plans, elevations, sections and various details for residential buildings. Kitchen design, staircase layout, roof plans and presentation techniques will also be developed using the BIM system.
Prerequisites: CAD 120 Corequisites: ACT 121 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 4 Credit Hours |
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CAD 221 - Computer Assisted Design III/Arch 4 Credit Hours Designed for students with an interest in the latest in 3D CAD technology for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industries, utilizing Revit application software by Autodesk. Revit is the newest and most technologically advanced BIM (Building Information Modeling) application and is being adopted by more companies every day. Revit comes from the terms Revise Instantly. Students will become familiar with Revit through instruction and hands on drawing utilizing the software.
Prerequisites: CAD 211 , ACT 121 Corequisites: ACT 212 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information 4 Credit Hours |
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CET 110 - Survey I-Fundamentals 4 Credit Hours Survey I- Fundamentals is an introduction to the science of surveying, involving measurements and the computations of measurements. Error determinations, angles and bearings, traverse adjustments and area computations will be calculated. This course will focus on the hands-on use of the various fundamental surveying instruments (chains, levels, total stations, data collectors etc.), along with their adjustments and accuracy’s through field exercises.
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