2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Course Information
Courses listed in this section are those which Delta College is approved
to offer; however, inclusion of a course does not obligate the College to
offer the course in any particular semester or year. Most of the courses
listed will be offered at least once during a complete academic year.
Course offerings are listed on MyDelta search for classes in late January
for the Spring/Summer and Fall Semesters, and by late September for
the Winter Semester. Courses in this section, as well as on MyDelta,
are listed in alphabetical order by department name according to three
or four character course numbers.
An Example
Department Area Name
Catalog Number
Course Title
Course Credits
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting 1 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MATH LEVEL 4 or “B” or higher in MGT 110
and READING LEVEL 2 or “B” or higher in ACC 111.
Introduces basic concepts of accounting principles. Includes
the accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses,
internal control, accounting for current assets, long-term
assets, current liabilities, and owner’s equity. Recommended
for transfer (as an alternate to ACC 111 (60-15)
Course Description
Course Prerequisite
Hours of Instruction
(lecture-laboratory)
Course Credits
1. Each course is assigned a number of credits which generally indicates
the number of hours per week the course meets. Courses
with labs and occupational courses, however, generally meet more
hours than the number of credits they carry.
2. Tuition rates are assessed on a per-credit-hour basis, and vary
depending on your residency classification. Total tuition for
each course must be paid at registration time.
Course Descriptions
1. Below each course number and title, a brief course description is
provided. You should read this description carefully to be sure you
are qualified to take the course and that the course content meets
your needs and interests. If you need additional information, you
may contact the Chair of the Division which offers the course or
the course instructor.
2.. Instructors often give supplemental course information (i.e., course
outline, syllabus, tasks and competencies, etc.), during the first week
of classes, so students will know specific course procedures, grading
criteria, and course objectives. Circumstances such as illness,
inclement weather, class composition and size, or the introduction
of timely material may necessitate some adjustments. The College
recognizes the right of the faculty member to exercise professional
judgment in making such adjustments.
Hours of Instruction
The numbers given within parentheses at the end of each course description
indicate the total number of hours each course will be scheduled
within a semester. The first number specifies total lecture hours
and the second number specifies total laboratory or clinical hours for
the course.
Course Numbering System
All Delta College academic courses have a three to five character course
number. MyDelta Search for Classes, which is available online prior to
each semester, lists courses in alphabetical order by subject area name
according to these course numbers.
1. Courses below 100 are considered developmental and do not meet
graduation requirements.
2. Courses within the 100-199 series generally represent freshmanlevel
courses; however, these courses may also be taken by sophomores.
3. Courses within the 200-389 series are intended primarily for sophomores;
however, these courses may be taken by freshmen having
the necessary prerequisites.
4. Courses within the 290-299 series designate special courses as
follows: 291 Independent Study (arranged on an individual basis
between student and faculty member; see Independent Study Course
Information in this section); 292-299 Special Topics/Seminars (such
courses will be offered as regular courses upon demand or to meet
the special needs of some programs, except ACE courses).
Course Designations
Courses designated by an “H” (for Honors), “C” (for courses that require
co-registration in another course), and “W” (for Writing), are considered
course variations of a regular course and incorporate the same course
content. Course variations are considered equal in meeting graduation
requirements and prerequisites. Lab courses designated by an “L” are
not considered a course variation.
Honors
Honors courses incorporate all regular course content with greater emphasis
on enrichment and becoming actively involved in the learning
process. You learn and apply diverse concepts while stressing creative
and critical thinking. You will be expected to be more self-directed
with a goal of understanding the theoretical base of the subject matter.
Honors courses and Honors Options are designated on your transcript
with an “+” designation. Honors students who meet certain eligibility
criteria will be assigned priority registration. See www.delta.edu/honors
for eligibility information.
Course Prerequisites
Prerequisites listed at the beginning of course descriptions are courses
which must be taken or skill levels which must be met before enrolling
in the course. Skill levels are demonstrated by either assessment scores
or course grades according to the following tables. Some prerequisites
are not computer-enforced, but may be enforced at the discretion of
the division.
A Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution meets
prerequisites which require College Composition II. Official transcripts
must be provided to the Delta College Registrar’s Office.
332 Online Catalog available at: www.delta.edu/catalog/
Delta College 2012-2013