Accounting (ACC)
ACC 133 Basic Accounting (3 credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 102 or BIT 106 and BUS 101
This course provides an orientation to the field ofaccounting and emphasizes the techniques of double-entrybookkeeping: journalizing, posting, adjusting, closing entries and financial statement preparation. This course is a preparatory course for Financial Accounting (ACC 250). Course may not transfer.
ACC 250 Financial Accounting (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ACC 133 or BUS 131 and BUS 101
Examines the theory and practice of accounting applicableto recording, summarizing, and reporting of businesstransactions for external uses. Topics include asset valuation, revenue and expense recognition, andappropriate accounting for various asset, liability, and capital accounts.
ACC 251 Managerial Accounting (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ACC 250
Introduces students to accounting for corporations and anintroduction to methods for evaluating financialperformance, including cost accounting, budgeting, break-even analysis, ratio analysis, and sources and uses of cash.
Allied Health (AH)
AH 105 First Aid and CPR
Prepares students to give first aid, including CPR, at thesite of injury or sudden illness. Consideration will be given to such situations as falls, fires, explosions,poisonings, electrical accidents, motor vehicle accidents,and other accidents. Emphasis will be placed on safetymeasures to prevent injury as well as to preventcomplications for the injured person.
AH 114 Nutrition (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 101
Presents basic nutrition concepts and their application inplanning nutritional meals for persons of various agegroups. Consideration is given to physiological, economic, psychological, geographic, and cultural factors of foodacceptance and availability. Special and therapeutic diets and their rationale are studied.
AH 198 Personal Health and Wellness (2 credits)
An introduction to the principles and practices positively affecting individual levels of wellness, hygiene, and physical fitness as related to self-care. Materials will be delivered through a seminar series fromhealth and wellness professionals in the community. A 12 hour physical activity lab is also required.
AH 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in –99 are not described in the catalog. They represent courses taught as occasion demands and/oran instructor is available. In such cases, an approvedcourse outline and syllabus are required.
Anthropology (ANTH)
ANTH 111 Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
A survey of various designs for cultures found throughout the world in both place and time. A comparative multicultural approach to how societies develop behaviorsto meet biological, psychological, environmental, andeconomic needs.
Art (ART)
ART 101 Introduction to Art (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 66/68 or placement in a higher level
Introduces basic art techniques, terminology, art criticism, a variety of media and concepts of art through hands-onprojects, art exploration, problem solving and evaluation. Practices the basic techniques of drawing, perspective, penand ink, color theory, painting, watercolor, and value. Provides basic art information and techniques and encourages application of learning to develop individualartistic abilities.
ART 102 Introduction to Digital Photography (1 credit)
Introduces digital photography to beginningphotographers. Covers basic digital photographytechniques including framing, composing, capturing goodphotos and digital enhancement.
ART 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in –99 are not described in the catalog. They represent courses taught as occasion demands and/oran instructor is available. In such cases, an approvedcourse outline and syllabus are required.
Business Information Technology (BIT)
BIT 101 PowerPoint Presentation (1 Credit)
Prerequisite: ICS 103 or Instructor’s Permission
Introduces the basic principles and techniques of creatingpresentations through hands-on experience with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Business (BUS)
BUS 101 Introduction of Business (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 101, 105 and ICS 101
Examines the role of business in a modern economy, its growth, structure, organization and relationship to the changing environment. Surveys types of business, production, marketing, management, accounting, financing, computerization, human resources andgovernment requirements.
BUS 121 Business Communications (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENG 105 and BUS101
Explores the principles and forms of effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication as applied to businesseswith emphasis on the ability to convey ideas to others.
BUS 181 Business Law (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in BUS 101
Provides an introduction to the legal system and gives anoverview of criminal law, contract law, property law and consumer law as they apply to business.
BUS 251 Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
Prerequisite: B or better in BUS 101, ACC 133, C or betterin ICS 104, BUS 121
Surveys the small business environment, establishing afirm, decision-making processes, marketing assessments, financing, operations considerations, and government regulations. Examines the special opportunities andproblems of small Business. Provides the opportunity forstudents to understand and apply concepts, and to developskills necessary for the success of a business. Covers thedevelopment of a Business plan.
BUS 296 Business Internship (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Business majors who have completed 24 credits of business courses all with a C or better
Provides the student with a supervised, real-world andpractical field experience in a governmental departmentor a private business.
BUS 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in –99 are not described in the catalog. They represent courses taught as occasion demands and/oran instructor is available. In such cases, an approvedcourse outline and syllabus are required
Chinese (CHN)
CHN 111 Chinese I (3 credits)
Introduction to the Mandarin Chinese language. Includesthe basic phonetic system and grammar structure of theChinese language, with simple text readings, listening andspeaking activities, and an introduction to Chinese writingand culture.
CHN 198A Chinese for Tourism (1 credit)
Introduces the Chinese Language for tourism purposes. Develops vocabulary for devising simple conversations. Emphasizes listening and speaking strategies. Presents aspects of Chinese customs and manners especially inregards to Chinese tourism.
CHN 211 Chinese II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHN 111
Continues the study of modern standard Chinese (Mandarin). Uses a multi-skills approach in teaching by giving equal emphasis in the training of standardpronunciation, listening comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary usage.
College Experience (CMI)
CMI 101 First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Introduces students to higher education and first yearcollege experiences to better prepare students to be successful in their college careers. Emphasis is placed onacquiring skills for college work. Students also areintroduced to college resources to learn how to effectively take advantage of those resources.
Economics (ECON)
ECON 110 Introduction to Economics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: B or better in BUS 101, ACC 133 and Math
Introduces basic theories and concepts in the modern fieldof economics which combines the macro and micro perspectives and application of basic economic principlesto analysis of public policy questions.
Education (EDU)
EDU 150 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (3 credits)
Prerequisites: MA 096 or Placement Test
Designed to provide students with a broad understandingof basic mathematics concepts, their properties and applications, Emphasis on the use of problem solving andreasoning through hands-on activities such asmanipulatives, models, and diagrams. Intended for pre-service and in-service elementary school teachers.
EDU 210 Introduction to Teaching (3 credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in EN 101 & EN 105
Designed to provide students with basic information aboutthe teaching profession and possible education career choices. Students will explore the history and developmentof education, teaching and learning theories, learningstyles, teaching methods, and learners’ needs. Develops beginning level competencies in basic instructions andclassroom designs and management.
EDU 211 Classroom Methods and Strategies (3 credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in EN 102 & EN 105
Examines the methods employed in teaching elementaryschool. It emphasizes the practical methods and skills needed by an effective elementary school teacher to facilitate student learning in all subject areas, anddevelopment of skills and practice in the use of a variety ofteaching strategies.
EDU 215 Reading and Writing: PreK - 2nd Grade (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in EDU 210 or EDU 211
Designed for Pre-K, K, 1st and 2nd grade teachers. Students will apprentice in a primary classroom examining and using varied teaching, methodologies for reading andwriting. Students will take an active role in planning andimplementing primary classroom curriculum, supervisingstudents, participation in peer feedback, and will preparematerials and resources for classroom use and participatein literacy instruction discussions.
EDU 241 Classroom Management (3 credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in EN 102; EN 105
Designed to give students the basic knowledge and practiceneeded to plan, develop and implement classroom management tasks that encourages learning. Addresses decisions effective teachers must make including building a positive classroom learning environment, establishingclassroom guidelines and classroom/school procedures androutines, and establishing effective communication with parents regarding student behaviors and academic progress.
EDU 250 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
Prerequisite: C or better in EDU 150
Part II of a two-part course designed to provide studentswith a broad understanding of basic mathematicalconcepts, their properties, and applications. Emphasiscontinues on the use of problem solving and reasoningthrough hands-on activities. Students will developmethods for teaching mathematics in the elementaryclassroom and students will participate in field experienceto observe and apply mathematics activities.
EDU 251 Science for Teachers (4 credits)
Prerequisites: ENG 102; Education Majors Only
This content-based science course surveys topics inBiology, Chemistry and Environmental Science that are found in the RMI science curriculum. Through a hands-onapproach, this class will help the prospective teacheracquire the necessary laboratory skills and knowledge ofcontent matter to become a more effective classroom teacher. Topics will be presented through an inquiry-based teaching strategy and will model how to create a student-centered, activity-based classroom.
EU 285 Integrated ESL Methods (3 credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in ENG 102 and ENG 105 Designed to provide students with ESL methods of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students willdesign and prepare effective lesson plans and implement interactive and collaborative learning methods in a localelementary classroom. Students will develop teachingstrategies in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
EDU 295 Teaching Practicum (4 credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in all Education courses. May complete one (only) Education course post 3:30 PM start-time with Practicum. Designed to provide pre-service and in-service teacherswith an authentic teaching experience in a local classroom.The course includes a minimum of six hours field experience per day five days per week or 12 weeks in apublic or private school, participation in a two-weekworkshop prior to placement in a school, two-weeks ofpost-practicum.
EDU 296 Teaching Practicum (12 credits)
Pre-requisites: C or better in all required coursesApplication and acceptance into the Certificate ofCompletion in Teaching program
Designed to provide pre-service and in-service teacherswith an authentic teaching experience in a local classroom. The course includes a minimum of six hours field experience per day five days per week for 12 weeks in apublic or private school, participation in a two-week workshop prior to placement in a school, two-weeks ofpost-practicum activities, and weekly meetings with a CMIfaculty supervisor.
SPED 160 Introduction to Special Education I (3 credits)
Prerequisites: C or Better in ENG 101
Examines the concept of the least restrictive environmentfor special education students in the elementary school. Introduces disabilities prevalent in Micronesia and thepractical methods of instruction and skills needed toprovide for students with special needs and learningdifferences. Promotes the purpose of improving self-determination prospects of students with disabilities.
English Courses (ENG)
NOTE: ENG 066, ENG 068, ENG 086, ENG 088, ENG 096, ENG 098 do not earn college degree credits.
ENG 066 Listening and Speaking (2 credits)
Co-requisite: ENG 068
Designed to provide basic skills in English listening andspeaking necessary to succeed in developmental classes.
ENG 068 Reading and Writing (2 credits)
Co-requisite: ENG 066
Provides intensive instruction in reading and writing skillsthrough task-based exercises. Designed for students at thebeginning developmental level.
ENG 086 Intermediate Listening and Speaking (3credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 066/ENG 068 or Placement Testing
Develops intermediate level listening comprehension andspeaking skills through a variety of task-based exercisesdesigned to help students gain greater experience andconfidence in listening to and speaking English.
ENG 088 Intermediate Reading and Writing (4 credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 066/068 or Placement testing.
Designed to further expand vocabulary and reading skills. Emphasis is on building intermediate level vocabularythrough reading and writing. Students will interpretrelationships between words and ideas, improve readingcomprehension, and write multi-paragraph pieces
ENG 096 Introduction to Academic Listening and Speaking (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 086 or Placement Testing
Provides advanced instruction in oral and aural Englishskills designed to prepare students for college creditcourses. Emphasizes listening comprehension, criticalthinking and note taking skills, as well as oral proficiencyat a reasonable level of complexity.. .
ENG 098 Introduction of Academic Reading and Writing (4 credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 88 or Placement testing.
Designed to prepare students for academic reading andwriting. Facilitates appropriate strategies for improvingreading comprehension and critical reading skills forsuccess in academic reading. Develops writing, grammar, vocabulary, and study skills needed for success in college courses. Emphasizes the development of critical thinkingskills, as well as the organizational and rhetorical strategiesstudents may use as they engage in academic essay writing.
ENG 101 English Composition I (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 096 and 098 or Placement Testing
Introduction to composition emphasizing the compositionprocess and the application of basic rhetorical patterns andorganizational strategies. Applies the concepts of purpose, audience, and tone in writing. Stresses unity, development, organization, coherence, and other basic skills necessaryin college writing.
ENG 102 English Composition II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 101
Continuation of English Composition I. Designed todevelop critical thinking, reading, writing, and researchskills beyond the level of English Composition I.
ENG 105 Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 096 and 098 or Placement Testing
Develops concepts of oral communication, with practice inspeaking for formal and informal occasions. Providesdevelopment of critical listening skills as well as objectiveevaluation of other’s oral presentations.
ENG 151 Pacific Literature (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 101
Compares different forms of Pacific literature including oral forms, short stories, novels, poems, and plays.
ENG 201 Creative Writing (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 101
Introduces techniques/approaches to creating originalprose and verse. Investigates conventions, devices, and techniques – both traditional and contemporary – in theactual writing of poems, essays, and stories. Developsstudents’ critical sense of writing and the process of revision. Allows students the opportunity to publish.
ENG 210 Introduction to Literature (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 102
Introduces major literary movements and criticalapproaches to literature perspectives. Emphasizesformalist, historical, biographical, psychological, andmythical critical approaches to various genres of literature.
ENG 211 Children’s Literature (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 101and ENG 105
Designed to provide students with a foundation inchildren’s literature and literacy processes to develop and deepen students’ appreciation of children’s literature. Concepts and strategies will be highlighted that help tocultivate children’s love of and response to literature. Avariety of genres will be explored.
ENG 220 Writing Research Papers (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 102
Masters skills needed in writing college-level researchpapers, methods of gathering and evaluating primaryand secondary resource materials, and presenting research.
ENG 221 Introduction to Print and Broadcast Journalism (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 102
Introduces accurate copy writing and editing skills, tracking and discussing current events, interviewingtechniques, computer layout skills, and the ethics andresponsibilities related to news and advertising media.
ENG 230 Critical Thinking in Film (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 101
Introduction to methods of viewing and analyzing film, emphasizing the ability to think, theorize, and argue critically. Focuses on viewing, interpreting, and communicating about various aspects of film style, composition, and narrative in relation to different critical approaches to films and the values and ideas which theyembody.
ENG 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in –99 are not described in the catalog. They represent courses taught as occasion demands and/oran instructor is available. In such cases, an approvedcourse outline and syllabus are required.
Geography (GEO)
GEO 120 Introduction to Human Geography (3 credits)
Introduction to geography emphasizing the relationshipsbetween humans and the environment.
GEO 121 Geography of the Pacific Islands (3 credits)
Surveys the physical and cultural geography of the Pacificregion, Including weather and climate, natural history andfeatures, past and present human migration and settlementpatterns, human-environment interaction, regional and subregional
concerns and problems, economics, and politics.
History (HIS)
HIS 132 Marshallese History (3 credits)
A comprehensive search into the origins, migration, and development of the Marshallese nation from a group ofloosely-bound warring clans led by hereditary chiefs to anindependent and sovereign nation-state within the widerworld community.
HIS 201 World History I (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 101
Introduction to world cultures and civilizations from prehistory until the start of the Industrial Revolution. Provides opportunities to see how the world developedthrough its different cultures.
HIS 202 World History II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 101
Introduces trends and influences of civilization from the 1600s through modern times. Investigates modernizationresulting from improved transportation, communicationand the Industrial Revolution.
Information Computer Services (ICS)
ICS 101 Introduction to Microsoft Office (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 86/88 or placement
Introduces the basic principles and techniques of dataprocessing through hands-on experience with MicrosoftOffice. Provides an Introduction to computer applications focusing on a hands-on approach to Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
ICS 103 Keyboarding (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Placement test
Provides basic understanding of keyboarding software tocreate, format, edit, save and print on IBM compatible computers.
ICS 104 Spreadsheets (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ICS 101
Introduces spreadsheet programs. Examines extensive usesof spreadsheets that are commonly used in the businessworld. Provides a project-driven approach to creatingspreadsheets to meet diverse business demands.
ICS 184 Computer Networking (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BUS 101 and ICS 125
Introduces hardware and software technologies used incomputer networking. Prepares a student for the CompTIANetwork+ certification exam.
ICS 220 Advanced Computer Studies (3 credits)
Prerequisite:B or better in ICS 101 and permission ofinstructor
Concepts and theory of database management systems, with emphasis on database application using the relationalmodel. Other topics include file organization, information handling, management and control.
ICS 230 Visual Basic Programming (3 credits)
Prerequisite: B or better ICS101 and Instructor permission
Introduces structured programming using the ObjectOriented Program (OOP) Visual Basic programming language. Designing, writing, and customizing programsthat run in the graphical user interface (GUI) environmentof Microsoft Windows. Covers flowcharts, object identification, and algorithm development.
ICS 125 Computer Repair and Maintenance (3 credits)
Prerequisite: May be taken concurrently with ICS101, or an equivalent course with instructor permission. Must be enrolled in credit level English or have passed ENG101 or ENG105.
Introduces the fundamentals of installing and maintainingmicrocomputers.
ICS 184 Computer Networking (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ICS 125 and BUS 101
Introduces the hardware and software technologies used incomputer networking. Prepares a student for the CompTIANetwork+ certification exam.
ICS 250 Web Page Design (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in ICS101 and BUS101
This course is designed to provide students with thevocabulary and concepts required to develop a Web site. Students will be able to create, link, and validate information on web sites. In addition, students will create web sites by utilizing HTML, XHTML, and XML, design principles and web site layout.
Japanese (JPN)
JPN 101 Japanese I (3 credits)
Introduces the principal elements of spoken Japanese.Develops vocabulary for devising simple sentences.Presents aspects of Japanese culture.
JPN 198C Japanese for Tourism (1 Credit)
Introduces the Japanese language for tourism purposes.Develops vocabulary for devising simple conversation. Emphasizes listening and speaking strategies. Presentsaspects of Japanese customs and manners especially inregards to Japanese tourism.
JPN 201 Japanese II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in JPN 101
Enhances contemporary usage in expression of ideas, vocabulary development, and grammar. Emphasizes vocabulary enrichment and conversational fluency throughintensive practice in context. Focuses on the connection ofverbal and non-verbal language.
JPN 202 Japanese III (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in JPN 201
Enhances listening and speaking strategies and fosters anappreciation for Japanese culture in a variety of situations, including daily conversations. Emphasizes reading andwriting of Japanese characters.
Marshallese Studies (MAR)
MAR 101 Spoken Marshallese I (3 credits)
Designed for students who neither speak nor understandMarshallese, and focuses on vocabulary building, enunciation, word usage in sentences, and sentence structures.
MAR 120 Marshallese Orthography (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Fluency in Marshallese
Designed to give the student a basic understanding of thephonetic system of the Marshallese Language. Stresses therelationship between the spelling system and the phoneticsystem using the approved Ministry of Education spelling system.
MAR 130 Marshallese Culture (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Fluency in Marshallese
Designed to examine the Marshallese people, their uniqueway of life and their unique abilities to adapt to theirenvironment through assimilation and accommodation. Examines the gradual changes that have affected elements of traditional culture, environment, government and peoplein the RMI.
MAR 140 Marshallese Government (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Fluency in Marshallese
Designed to examine the different components of the national government and the local governments. Examinesthe role traditional authority plays in the Republic of theMarshall Islands. Covers the post WWII era, to establish context of development of the nation, through current political structure and events.
MAR 230 Marshallese Grammar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Fluency in Marshallese
Offers basic Marshallese grammar acquired from three Marshallese important phrases: “Aelon kein Ad” which stand for Ae for the ocean, lon from the sky, kein from the land. Designed to give the student a basic knowledge ofMarshallese grammar relevant to the various uses of thelanguage in a language arts curriculum.
MAR 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in –99 are not described in the catalog. They represent courses taught as occasion demands and/oran instructor is available. In such cases, an approvedcourse outline and syllabus are required.
Mathematics (MATH)
NOTE: MATH 066; MATH 086; MATH 096 do not earn college degree credits.
MATH 066 Pre-Algebra (3 credits)
This course is a comprehensive study of foundational mathematical skills which should provide a strong mathematical underpinning for further study. Topics include principles and applications of decimals, fractions, the number line, ratio, signed operations, properties of operations, order of operations, numerical factoring, measurement, unit conversion, perimeter, and area. Upon completion, students should be able to perform fundamental computations and solve multistep mathematical problems using the four problems solving steps in Polya’s How To Solve It.
MATH 086 Math 086 – Introductory Algebra (3 credits)
This course establishes a foundation in algebraic concepts and problem solving. Topics include signed numbers, exponents, order of operations, variables, algebraic expressions, proportions, introductory planar geometry, simplifying, linear equations, graphing lines in the plane, formulas, polynomial operations, and factoring. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the above concepts in problem solving using Polya’s four steps.
MATH 096 Intermediate Algebra (3 credits)
This course strengthens students’ understanding of algebraic concepts and problem solving. Topics include an introduction to statistical analysis, systems of equations, rational exponents and radical expressions and equations, rational expressions and equations, Quadratic Equations & Inequalities, and Functions.
MATH 102 Survey of Mathematics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 096, or Placement test
Introduces students to a broad variety of mathematical applications. Emphasis on topics that are applicable to students’ lives. Develops students’ understanding of topics such as problem solving, geometry and measurement, personal finance, counting techniques, probability and statistics.
MATH 110 College Algebra (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 096, or Placement test
Builds on the fundamentals of Algebra developed in basic and intermediate algebra courses. This course is to extend the students knowledge and skills in Algebra through practical applications related to real world situations.
MATH 120 College Trigonometry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 110
Designed for students interested in pursuing other courses in mathematics, sciences, or engineering. It develops proficiency in trigonometry and its underlying concepts. It relies on technology and critical thinking in solving and analyzing real world problems.
MATH 160 Statistics (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 0 96 or Placement test
Develops statistical literacy and the ability to think statistically. Emphasizes application of concepts of data gathering, variability, random sampling, statistical significance, interpretation of statistical results in context, and critique of stories and/or articles that include statistical results.
MATH 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in –99 represent courses taught as occasion demands and/oran instructor is available. In such cases, an approved course outline and syllabus are required.
Management (MGT)
MGT 261 Principles of Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in BUS 101
Covers management theory and concepts providingpractice tools for planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating and decision making within organizations.
Marine Science Certificate (MSC)
MSC 103 Open Water SCUBA (2 credits)
Prerequisites: Swim 200 yards and float for 10 minutes
Teaches students PADI scuba diving techniques and issues relative to certification. Introduces first aid, safety andcompressor techniques, tools for dive tank inspection andscuba diving equipment maintenance. Upon successfulcompletion, students will receive PADI certified Open Water certificate.
Marketing (MKT)
MKT 241 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in BUS 101
Covers business activities concerned with planning, pricing, promoting and distributing goods and services. Provides an understanding of the role of marketing in theeconomy and the processes used to make business decisions
Music (MUS)
MUS 101 Music Appreciation (3 credits)
Introduces the fundamentals of music and provides anoverview of music history in various periods and countriesaround the world.
MU 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in –99 are not described in the catalog. They represent courses taught as occasion demands and/oran instructor is available. In such cases, an approvedcourse outline and syllabus are required.
Nursing (NURS)
NURS 102 Medical Terminology (3 credits)
Prerequisites: ENG 96 and 98 or placement into credit English
Introduces medical terms used in nursing and allied healthfields. Origin of root words will be explored. Root word, prefixes, and suffixes of medical terms will be identified.
NURS 101 Math for Nurses (3 credits)
Prerequisites: MATH 096, ENG 096 and ENG 098 or placement into credit English
Introduces a variety of problem solving techniques that areuseful for applications in nursing and allied health fields. Includes calculations of drug dosages and intravenous flowrates. Reviews basic arithmetic operations. Introduces theapothecary and metric systems of measurements, as well asconversions between the two systems, and basic statistics.
NURS 110 Fundamentals of Nursing (4 credits)
Prerequisite: SCI 210 or concurrent with department approval
Provides an orientation to the profession of nursing and tothe conceptual framework of nursing practice and skills. Nursing skills practice is provided by demonstration andreturn demonstration in simulated patient setting in thenursing and Simulation labs.
NURS 113 Pharmacology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in NURS 101
Introduction to the types of drugs, drug sources, action andmetabolism of drugs within the body, uses of drugs in treating disease, and drug side effects. Reviews the apothecary and metric systems of measurement along withabbreviations and dosage calculations. Includes recognitionof drug misuse and nursing actions relative to drug administration and control.
NURS 122 Nursing of Adults I (5 credits)
Prerequisite: NURS 110 or concurrent with department approval
Focuses on illness in young and middle-aged adults. Includes normal and pathological functions of all bodysystems and structures, focusing on the acute, non-criticalcondition. Includes classroom instruction and clinical practicum.
NURS 204 Communicable Diseases (3 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in NURS 122
Examines communicable diseases in depth. Explores thetheories and best practices in disease prevention. Discussion of issues and influences of the health care system in disease process and prevention.
NURS 222 Nursing of Adults II (5 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in NURS 122
Examines the care of adults, primarily the elderly, the critically ill, and those with compromised self-care ability. Focus is given to the changes of aging and diseases and themanagement of persons experiencing loss of one or morebodily functions. Key components of rehabilitation nursingare utilized.
NURS 235 Family Health (5 credits)
Prerequisite: NURS 110
Focus on family centered care of the pregnant woman fromconception to delivery and the care of the child fromneonate to adolescent. Includes the care of the high-riskmothers, infants and children with emphasis on theMicronesian culture. Reviews growth and developmentaltheories as a basis for care during health and illness
NURS 256 Community and Mental Health Nursing (5credits)
Prerequisite: NURS 122
Examines nursing care directed toward clients of all agesin a wide variety of settings. Includes health education, maintenance, restoration, coordination, management, andevaluation of care of individuals, families, and aggregates, including communities. Explores the theories ofpersonality, human interaction and communication, normaland abnormal psychosocial adaptation, and the care andtreatment of persons with maladaptive psychosocial behavior.
NURS 260 Senior Nursing Seminar (2 credits)
Prerequisite: NURS 122
Discusses specific nursing care and issues in greater depth. Integrates the nursing process in case study reviews. Introduces the nursing management process, trends, andissues in nursing.
NURS 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in –99 are not described in the Catalog. They represent courses taught as occasion demands and/oran instructor is available. In such cases, an approvedcourse outline and syllabus are required.
Philosophy (PHIL)
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)
Provides a sense of perspective and development of Western thought by studying selective issues from philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Kant, and existentialists, and how their thinking on theseissues has shaped the modern mind.
PHIL 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in –99 are not described in the catalog. They represent courses taught as occasion demands and/oran instructor is available. In such cases, an approvedcourse outline and syllabus are required.
Pacific Islands (PI)
PI 122 Issues in Pacific Studies (3 credits)
Provides a comparative study of newly independent Pacificnations facing the challenges of socioeconomic andpolitical development and of globalization.
Political Science (POL)
POL 101 Introduction to Political Science (3 credits)
Introduces the basic terminology, typologies, and development of western political thought, as well as thecontributions of various political and non-political groupsto the structures and practices of the contemporary state.
Psychology (PSY)
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
Surveys the fundamentals of Psychology, including moderntheory, research, and relevant topics.
PSY 201 Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSY 101
Surveys human growth and development from the prenatalperiod through the school years. Emphasizes the physical, cognitive, emotional, and moral issues related to eachdevelopmental stage.
PSY 260 Educational Psychology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSY 201
Provides balanced coverage of the basic theories, basicconcepts and principles of learning and how these can beintegrated into teaching strategies. Includes the analysis ofthe factors involved in learning, individual differences, motivation, socio-cultural factors, management, and evaluation as they affect children in the classroom.
PSY 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in –99 are not described in the catalog. They represent courses taught as occasion demands and/oran instructor is available. In such cases, an approvedcourse outline and syllabus are required.
Religion (REL)
REL 198 Religions of the World (3 credits)
A comparative study of contemporary Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism, With brief examinations of other religions or religious movements. The role of religion in human culture will be emphasized.
REL 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in –99 are not described in the catalog. They represent courses taught as occasion demands and/oran instructor is available. In such cases, an approvedcourse outline and syllabus are required.
Science (SCI)
SCI 101 Introduction to Agriculture (4 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 096
Introduces the basic agricultural technologies, conceptsand practices that can be applied to the Marshall Islandsenvironment. Shows how agricultural development in theMarshall Islands can help the Marshallese people improvenutrition, help reduce the trade deficit, and gainindependence.
SCI 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 096
Integrated study of human anatomy and physiology, including cellular and tissue organization, as well as integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
SCI 111 Environmental Science (4 credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 105
Introduces students to the concept of ecosystems andtheir main functions. Exposes students to the globaland local ecological communities, resources, and humanimpacts. Presents environmental problems including theircauses, effects and possible solutions.
SCI 120 Introduction to Biology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 096
Introduction to molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, evolution, biological kingdoms, and ecology.
SCI 135 Introduction to Marine Biology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 096
Introduces students to the field of marine biology in abroad sense, including geological, physical, chemical, andbiological aspects, with an emphasis on the ecology of themarine environment. Describes the organization of marine communities and the factors that regulate their functioning. Uses tropical marine communities as the primary focus forboth comparison with other systems and for the laboratoryand field component of this course.
SCI 210 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: C or better in SCI 110 or SCI 120
Integrated study of human anatomy and physiology, including review of cellular biology and levels of organization; endocrine, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, urinary, lymphatic, and reproductive systems; development and inheritance.
SCI 215 Microbiology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: SCI 110 or SCI 120
Involves the study of the structure, growth patterns, classification, metabolism, and genetics of prokaryotic andeukaryotic microorganisms and viruses. Aspects of control of pathogens are emphasized. Infectious diseases arestudied with a focus appropriate for students entering healthcare occupations.
SCI 225 Principles of Aquaculture (4 credits)
Prerequisite: SCI 135
Introduction to the world of aquaculture with an emphasison marine species particularly those species in the Pacificthat have traditional or commercial value. Emphasizesseaweed, corals, giant clams and pearl oysters. Showsdifferent production systems used in aquaculture and introduces marketing, economics and the production process.
SCI 230 Introduction to Chemistry (4 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 096
Introduces chemical calculations, elementary atomic theoryand a conceptual approach to some fundamental principlesof chemistry, fundamental laws and theories of chemistry; emphasis is on chemical substances andreactions
SCI 235 Tropical Marine Ecosystems of the Pacific (4 credits)
Prerequisite: SCI 135 Introduces students to marine ecosystems of the tropical Pacific and explains theirproduction cycles. Discusses the natural and human factorsaffecting tropical marine ecosystems and shows the importance of traditional and commercial fisheries.
SCI 245 Integrated Coastal Management (4 credits)
Prerequisite: SCI 135 Introduces coastal resource management. Includes both living and non-livingresources and investigates integrated management in thecontext of sustainability. Introduces sustainable management strategies involving fishery management and aquaculture.
SCI 250 Internships in Marine Science (6 credits)
Prerequisites: Three courses in Marine Science; 2.0 GPA; Permission of Internship Advisor
Provides students majoring in liberal arts with aspecialization in marine science a hands-on experienceworking with a Business or government agency involved insome aspect of marine science. Includes weekly discussions with the internship advisor, maintaining a journal of work experience and a final report analyzing theproject.
Social Science (SOC)
SOC 130 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
Introduces basic theories of, concepts of and contributors to the modern field of sociology. Utilizes these contributors to the modern field of sociology. utilizes these concepts to show how Marshallese culture relates to theworld as a whole and the individual Marshallese citizen.
SOC 140 Contemporary Social Issues in Micronesia (3 credits)
Designed to help students explore, analyze, and cope withcritical social problems that exist in Micronesia, such asphysical and mental health, social and populationproblems, and other issues related to cultural values andchanges.
SOC 210 Counseling in Micronesia (3 credits)
Prerequisites: PSY 101; SS 140
Explores counseling models appropriate to Pacific Island cultures when addressing human service, schools, socialservice, and/or public health issues. Surveys fundamentalsof the counseling field, to include referral, assessment andfollow-up services with individual, group, family, school, and community settings.
SOC 199/299 Special Topics
Courses ending in –99 are not described in thecatalog. They represent courses taught as occasion demands and/or an instructor isavailable. In such cases, an approved courseoutline and syllabus are required.
SOC 240 Counseling Techniques and Placement (3 credits)
Prerequisites: PSY 101; SOC 140; SOC 210
Provides a series of structured lessons on cultural competency in counseling. Training seminars offering counseling techniques are conducted in conjunction with supervised field placement in acounseling setting.
SOC 260 Nuclear Tests in the Pacific (3 credits)
A course designed to examine the history of nuclear weapon testing in the Pacific region, andto consider the consequences of testing on thelocal people and their environment. The course touches on the Japanese and French Polynesiancase studies although the vast majority of thecourse is devoted to understanding the events thatoccurred in the Marshall Islands.
Spanish (SPN)
SPN 198D Spanish Culture and Language (1 Credit)
Introduces Spanish culture and language in Spain and inMexico. Covers greetings and meeting basic needs.