MATC 2023-24 Catalog

700 - LEVEL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIOSCI – Biological Science (Department 856) BIOSCI-700 A & P Prep Course This course prepares students for entrance to and success in General Anatomy & Physiology (BIOSCI 177) and Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOSCI 201) by o ff eringa general review of study skills, basic math, chemistry, cell biology and terminology, all concepts essential to success in anatomy and physiology. CAREER – Education (Department 862) CAREER-710 Credits:3 Exploring Technical Careers Through presentations in training labs, hands-on shop assignments, and on-site employer visits, students acquire familiarity with skills, job opportunities, and salary expectations in the electricity/electronics industry. Emphasis is placed on technical careers in the above areas. CAREER-719 Credits:3 Health Care Concepts and Careers This course examines the health care industry and explores various health careers. Concepts related to the various health careers, such as medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology are also included. CAREER-725 Credits:1 Career Exploration Seminar Students engage in self-assessment activities that match their strengths and needs to career choices. Using web-based information, students research and compare careers with special attention to educational preparation needed for success. Students will tour MATC, interview counselors, sta ff and/or faculty as they prepare a Career Portfolio. Nontraditional employment receives special Credits:1 Success Strategies for School Students identify the characteristics of a successful student, identify which characteristics they lack, and work to develop those traits. Students identify their learning styles and how they can use their styles to aid themselves in learning. CAREER-741 Credits:3 personalities, aptitudes, attitudes, etc., is covered. Students match their strengths and needs to job opportunities, and assess job availability. Up-to-date job openings are examined and students research two careers. Career Preparation and Exploration Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, attention. CAREER-740 Credits:3

COMMUNICATIONS BASIC SKILLS LEVEL3 COMMB3-731 Credits:4 Basic Communications 3 Level 3 Communication emphasizes writing simple narrative descriptions and short essays on familiar topics. Learners complete forms, such as job applications, and strive for consistent use of basic grammar and punctuation. Learners who successfully complete Level 3 Communication achieve high intermediate education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. COMMUNICATIONS BASIC SKILLS Basic Communications 4 Level 4 Communication emphasizes writing complete compound and complex sentences, personal notes, and letters that accurately re fl ect thoughts. Learners strive for writing that is organized and cohesive with few mechanical errors. Learners who successfully complete Level 4 Communication achieve low adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS standards. COMMUNICATIONS BASIC SKILLS LEVEL4 COMMB4-741 Credits:4 Basic Communications 5 Level 5 Communication emphasizes using varied and complex sentence structure with few mechanical errors. Learners’ writing is cohesive with clearly expressed ideas supported by relevant detail. Learners who successfully complete Level 5 Communication achieve high adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. COMMUNICATIONS BASIC SKILLS Basic Communications 6 Level 6 Communication emphasizes creating written documents, including a research paper. Learners express both written and spoken ideas in a clear, concise manner in a variety of settings. Learners who successfully complete Level 6 Communication are prepared to enter post-secondary education and/or obtain and maintain employment. LEVEL5 COMMB5-751 Credits:4 LEVEL6 COMMB6-761 Credits:4

CAREER-750

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GED Orientation Career Planning In this class, participants are provided with an overview of the various options available to those persons seeking high school equivalency diplomas. This class, which must precede the taking of the GED/HSED tests, also includes interest inventory and career decision-making activities that help participants develop a better focus on career options based on backgrounds, skills and job trends. CAREER-757 Credits:1 GED 2 Employability Skills This course is designed to acquaint high school equivalency diploma students with major employment trends in the 21st century. In conjunction with the review and completion of sample applications, students are introduced to varied types of résumé and cover letter formats. Opportunities to explore the interview process are also provided, coupled with information on available resources pertaining to the development of academic and personal management, and teamwork skills. CHEM – Chemistry (Department 856) CHEM-701 Credits:1 Science Prep This course is designed to prepare students for a rigor of science classes. This prep course will teach you fundamental math required for sciences, analytical reading and study skills. COMMUNICATIONS (DEPARTMENT 851) COMMUNICATIONS BASIC SKILLS Basic Communications I Level 1 communication emphasizes writing simple notes and messages on familiar situations. Learners who successfully complete Level 1 Communication achieve beginning basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. COMMUNICATIONS BASIC SKILLS Basic Communications 2 Level 2 Communication emphasizes basic writing tasks related to life roles, such as completing medical forms, order forms, and job applications. Learners write short reports and messages to fellow workers. Learners self-edit and peer-edit for spelling and punctuation. Learners who successfully complete Level 2 communication achieve low intermediate education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. LEVEL2 COMMB2-721 Credits:4 LEVEL1 COMMB1-711 Credits:4

700-Level Courses for Adult High School/GED/HSED, College Support and Learning English

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