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Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950).
Medical Office Administration (SAT)
KMOA 0101 - First Aid / CPR
Clock Hours: 10 Students will understand the importance of knowing what to do in a timely manner during and shortly after a medical emergency including basic first aid and Healthcare provider CPR.
Clock Hours: 50 A study of the structure and function of the human body. Includes an overview of all organ systems including processes and diagnostic treatment modalities.
Clock Hours: 60 The first in a series of three that teaches the basic skills needed to perform clerical functions and proper insurance, coding and billing procedures efficiently in a medical office setting.
Clock Hours: 60 The second in a series of three that teaches the basic skills needed to perform clerical functions and proper insurance, coding and billing procedures efficiently in a medical office setting.
Clock Hours: 60 The third in a series of three that teaches the basic skills needed to perform clerical functions and proper insurance, coding and billing procedures efficiently in a medical office setting.
Clock Hours: 160 This course provides an opportunity for the student to practice and demonstrate their administrative skills in a health care setting. This unpaid externship takes place in a medical office or clinic under supervision.
Clock Hours: 16 An overview of pharmacology including government regulations, drug names, uses, classifications, and risks. Use of abbreviations, resources, and prescription requirements.
Clock Hours: 48 Provides training in medical office written communication skills, the fundamentals of beginning and tracking a patient record using both paper and electronic medical record (EMR) software, and proficient documentation in the electronic medical record.
KSMS 0400 - Healthcare Insurance and Billing Basics
Clock Hours: 48 Provides an introduction to medical insurance coding, billing and claim processing procedures. Provides instruction and practice of medical office financial procedures.
Clock Hours: 64 Provides an introduction to transcription skills and practice converting dictated information into complete and accurate medical records using correct terminology, abbreviations, spelling, and format.
Clock Hours: 25 This course will provide fundamental understanding and practice of the skills of obtaining vital signs, basic first aid and healthcare provider level CPR.
Clock Hours: 80 This course provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate and practice their medical scribe skills learned in the classroom in a clinical setting with the oversight of the clinical supervisor.
Credits: 5 This course is for meter apprentices. It introduces electrical principles and principles of magnetism AC concepts. Students will learn about atomic structure, electrical qualities, Ohm’s Law, resistors, parallel circuits, trigonometry and alternating current.
Credits: 5 This course is for meter apprentices. Students will learn about meter watt hour constants, register ratios and formulas. Also covers principles of accuracy testing, meter testing and calibration.
Credits: 5 Students will learn about single phase meter application and installation; polyphase power systems and meter application; meter testing and calibration; instrument transformers, testing single phase transformers; and Blondel’s Theorem.
Credits: 5 This course is for meter apprentices. Students will learn about self contained polyphase meter testing and polyphase transformer related application. The course also covers demand metering concepts.
Credits: 5 This course is for meter apprentices. Students will learn about testing and calibrating demand meters, meter mounting devices and test switches. The course also covers reactive metering and reactive meter testing.
Credits: 5 This course is for meter apprentices. Students will learn about totalizing meters; installation checks and inspections; and customer relations. The course also covers solid state meters and associated devices.
Credits: 5 This course is for meter apprentices. Students will learn about energy diversion, troubleshooting techniques and pulse initiators and recorders. The course also covers electronic metering, register programming and computers.
Credits: 2 Acquaints students with leadership, management, and life skills. Builds self-confidence through Army adventure training. Introduces students to the Army culture and lifestyle through basic soldier skills.
Credits: 3 Continued progressive development of leadership and management skills. Implementation of decision-making procedures in a classroom and field environment. Practical application in leadership principles.
Credits: 2 Physical and military skills training program to prepare students for competition at Fort Hunter-Liggett, CA. Intense physical training and rigorous training schedule.
Credits: 2-3 A course of study that combines key elements of MLS 1000/2000 level courses. The purpose is to qualify students for advanced course. This course is for students who have missed one semester of MLS 1000/2000 level classes.
Credits: 3 Introductory course on the history of funeral service including studies of ancient/historical mortuary practices, caskets and burial containers, and early anatomists/undertakers and their role in embalming history. Modern funeral service practices and basic embalming procedures will also be discussed.
Credits: 3 Introduction and analysis of the attitudes towards death, dying and the grieving process, including cultural, religious and historical perspectives, the differing processes for loss, the environmental factors, and the legal aspects of death/dying.
Prerequisite:MORT 1010 and admission to the program Semester: Spring
MORT 1200 - Microbiological Studies for Mortuary Science
Credits: 3 Introduction to the basic principles of microbiology as it relates to working in a mortuary. Emphasis will be on sanitation, disinfection, and public health within the practice of embalming. Personal, professional and community hygiene and sanitation practices are also discussed.
Prerequisite:MORT 1010 and admission to program Semester: Spring
Credits: 2 Introduction to pathological disease conditions and their affect on various parts of the body. Conditions which affect the embalming or restorative art process will be emphasized. This course will focus on the functions of the human body systems and their relationship to diseases.
Prerequisite:MORT 1200 and admission to program Semester: Summer
Credits: 3 Introduction to embalming theory, procedures, techniques, and instruments used in the sanitation, preparation, and restoration of the deceased human body. The use of the vascular system will be emphasized.
MORT 1500 - Anatomic Principles for Mortuary Science
Credits: 3 Introduction to the basic principles of anatomy as they relate to mortuary science. The course will study the human body with particular emphasis on those systems providing the foundation for embalming, pathology, public health and restorative art.
Prerequisite:MORT 1010; admission to program Semester: Spring
Credits: 2 Survey of general, organic, and biochemistry in mortuary science. Chemical principles and precautions involved in sanitation, disinfection, and public health as related to the embalming application. Review of government regulations for embalming chemicals.
MORT 2330 - Funeral Service Psychology and Counseling
Credits: 3 Study of the basic principles of psychology and counseling as they relate to Funeral Service. Emphasis will be given to the role of the funeral director within the psychological concepts of grief, mourning, and bereavement.
Credits: 3 Introduction to facial restoration techniques, including restoration of facial expressions & proportions by proper use of instruments & special materials. Emphasis is placed on major restoration including problem cases which require illusionary corrections, waxes, cosmetics, hair restoration, color matching & masking of small and extensive discolorations.
Credits: 3 Business/legal principles affecting mortuary practice are surveyed with specific emphasis on business organizational forms, law of sales, funeral disclosure rules, and the legal duties of a funeral service provider. Funeral service ethics are emphasized.
MORT 2730 - Funeral Home Management and Merchandising
Credits: 4 Principles of funeral home management will be introduced including funeral home operations, management functions, current trends and computer applications. Buying/selling, pricing/displaying and features of merchandise will be studied.
Credits: 4 Introduction of various cultural, ethnic and geographic funeral customs. Discussion of death notification, timeframe for pre/at/post need services, transfer of remains, religious, fraternal and military practices, and cremation procedures.
Credits: 1 Introduction of procedures to take a first call, remove human remains from the place of death, dress and place human remains in a casket, cremation container, and shipping container, casket placement and removal from a vehicle, and helping a family to make funeral arrangements.
MORT 2770 - National Board Exam Professional Review
Credits: 2 This course prepares students to take the National Board Exam. The course is designed to allow for extensive testing of the students knowledge, both theoretical and technical. A review of subject areas on the exam will take place. Both sections of the official National Board Exam must be completed to finish the course and for graduation.
Credits: 4 A comprehensive program consisting of safety, proper use of shop tools, fasteners, fuels, lubricants & coolants, 2 & 4 stroke engine theory, proper use of reference materials, and physical principles of engine operation. Includes electrical theory and proper diagnosis and repair of chassis harnesses, charging, starting & lighting systems and trailer wiring.
Credits: 6 A course to teach the fundamentals as well as hands-on application of carburetor, fuel injection and ignition theory, diagnostic, repair and tuning.
Credits: 6 A course to teach the fundamentals as well as hands-on transmissions (both belt and gear), clutch, final drive, brake and suspension system diagnosis and repair.
Credits: 0 A course to broaden the music majors vision of performance: staging, interpretation, execution and removing barrier between performer and audience. Major attend departmental recitals and concerts.
Credits: 3 Introduction to Music explores three concepts: 1) The fundamental elements of music; 2) how to listen to music, and 3) the great music of western civilization from the Age of Antiquity through the Popular styles of the present era. The music explored includes the classics, jazz, popular genres, and some non-western compositions.
Credits: 3 A survey of music in the United States exploring the diverse musical traditions of this country. Students will apply listening and analytical skills to understand current topics of diversity in American culture as they relate to music.
Credits: 3 Instruction in basic songwriting skills including song forms, melody, chords, lyrics and basic arranging. Students will write an original song. They will also discuss the nature of creativity and the creative process and will analyze existing songs from popular culture and their own songs in light of aesthetic principles and their potential impact on or reflection of cultural trends.
Credits: 2 Continued instruction in basic songwriting skills building on those skills learned in Songwriting I. Students will write several songs in a workshop setting during the course of the semester.
Prerequisite:MUSC 1050 w/C grade or better or instructor approval Semester: Spring & Summer Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 An introductory survey of music from around the world. Students acquire basic knowledge of and experience a diverse set of musical expression and cultural traditions. They learn to write critically, comparatively and analytically about music as an aspect of culture. Highlights the important role of music as a means of expression grounded in religious, political, social, and cultural identity.
Credits: 3 The purpose of this course is to examine the interconnectedness of art, dance, music, and theater through lecture, observation, participation, attending performances, discussion, analysis, and writing. Students will investigate the elements of each art and the common threads within the creative process to develop an informed appreciation for their own artistic values.
Credits: 2 Music fundamentals course. Materials to be covered: Basic music notation, rhythm, meter, pitch, chord construction and simple chord progressions.
Credits: 3 First semester of a four-semester series. Materials to be covered: music fundamentals, beginning harmonic progression and voice leading.
Recommended Prerequisite:MUSC 1100 or equivalent proficiency (test given first day) Corequisite:MUSC 1130 for Music majors Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 2nd semester of a 4-semester series. Topics to be covered: phrase structure, period forms, non-chord tones, diatonic seventh chords, and secondary dominant and leading-tone chords.
Prerequisite:MUSC 1110 w/C grade or better Corequisite:MUSC 1140 for Music majors Semester: Spring & Summer Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 First semester of a four-semester series. Development of aural skills, including sight singing and dictation of rhythms, melodies, and harmonic progressions.
Prerequisite:MUSC 1110 or concurrently Corequisite:MUSC 1110 for Music Majors Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1 First semester of beginning piano instruction in a group setting for both music majors and non-majors. This course and Group Piano II help students acquire the skills required to pass the piano skills exam that is required for the AS Music, AAS Media Music and AAS Music Recording Technology degrees.
Recommended Corequisite:MUSC 1110 or MUSC 1100 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 Second semester of piano instruction in a group setting for both music majors and non-majors. Students successfully completing this course should have the skills necessary to pass the piano skills exam that is required for the AS Music, AAS Media Music and AAS Music Recording Technology degrees.
Prerequisite:MUSC 1150 with a C grade or better or instructor approval. Corequisite:MUSC 1120 or MUSC 1110 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 This course gives a fundamental overview of the workings of the music industry and encourages students to use entrepreneurial thinking to seek opportunities in this rapidly changing business.
Credits: 1 Basic financial information for creative professionals or students interested in freelance work or setting up a studio. This course is useful for artists working in the areas of fine art, the many forms of design, photography, film/video, music, advertising, the performing arts and creative or technical writing.
Credits: 1 A large four-part select ensemble that specializes in large choral/orchestral works by major composers. Participation in Concert Choir meets the ensemble requirements for a music degree and may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Audition Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 SLCC Singers is a select SATB chamber choir. It performs music from all stylistic periods of the Western Tradition as well as music from non-Western musical traditions. In addition to their local performances, SLCC Singers may represent SLCC in regional, national and international concerts and festivals.
Prerequisite: Placement audition or Instructor approval. Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 This choir is a highly select ensemble that specializes in contemporary music. Students engage in tight jazz harmonies, rhythms and improvisation. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Placement audition or Instructor approval. Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 This introductory short course focuses on U. S. copyrights given to creative individuals who produce visual, musical, literary works of art or performing arts. The course also covers licensing and trademarking.
MUSC 1420 - Salesmanship and Promotion for Creative Professionals
Credits: 2 This introductory short course will introduce basic sales and self-promotional principles and techniques specifically tailored for creative artists.
Credits: 2 This introductory short course will introduce basic business structures and examine the process of setting up a business for creative professionals working in the areas of music, the many forms of visual design, fine art, animation, film and video, and the literary arts.
Credits: 1 Symphony Orchestra is for concert strings, woodwind, and percussion students who perform a wide range of styles from the symphony orchestra repertoire.
Prerequisite: Audition Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 Chamber Orchestra is for concert strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion students who perform a wide variety of music from the rich literature of chamber music.
Credits: 1 Student bands are organized to perform contemporary music such as pop, rock, country, jazz, EDM, hip hop, and other popular genre. Students that sing, play bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, brass, woodwinds, or percussion, popular strings like fiddle, and music electronics are welcome to join. Do you want to be in a band? Join us.
Prerequisite: Play an instrument or sing Recommended Prerequisite: Play an instrument or sing Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Explores the influence of technology on musical creation and introduces students to current music-related technologies, including digital audio recording, MIDI, music notation software, computer-aided music instruction, etc.
Credits: 3 Instruction in music notation engraving and publishing using MIDI-based music notation software.
Recommended Prerequisite:MUSC 1100 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent proficiency in reading musical notation Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 A broad overview of sound, sound systems, recording, and live sound reinforcement providing basic training in the physics of sound and the hardware and systems used to control and record it.
Credits: 3 Introduction to electronic instruments, including synthesis and sampling: digital communication between electrical musical devices (MIDI); basic principles of music comp. and performance for electronic instruments and computer-based arranging.
Credits: 3 Continued instruction in music composition using computers and MIDI-compatible elec. instruments; introduces students to professional-type projects.
Prerequisite:MUSC 1520 or instructor approval Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Basic instruction in musical acoustics beginning with a foundation in the physics of sound waves, sound measurement, and the human ear. Students will learn how different instruments create musical sounds and fundamental aspects of room acoustics and sound reproduction. They will also learn how these principles affect human perception of musical experiences.
Recommended Prerequisite: Math proficiency in algebra and geometry Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 Music Mixing Techniques is designed to teach intermediate to advanced concepts in editing and mixing of digital multitrack audio. Students will be given the opportunity to work in a commercial style recording facility and learn to use equipment and methods that are consistent with current recording industry practices.
Credits: 2 Beginning guitar in a group setting. Includes basic chords in open position, strumming, finger style accompaniment patterns, standard notation, transposition and construction of chord progressions.
Credits: 2 Intermediate level guitar in a group setting. Includes chords with added bass notes, bar chords, single note melodies, combining notes and chords, tablature and improvisation.
Credits: 2 Music theory for guitar. Includes scales, intervals, triads and seventh chord relationships, non-harmonic tones, phrase structures, cadences, secondary dominate and modulations. Popular and classic styles.