Prerequisite: Although not required, AH 100 along with  BIO 134 or BIO 233 and BIO 234 would be helpful for this course.

Course Description:
Designed for students in the health care and nursing programs needing to establish a foundation in the basic principles of pharmacology. This survey course presents a rationale for understanding current drug therapy involving the common disorders of the major body systems. Administration and dosage calculations are not components of this course.

Contact Instructor:
John Davanzo: jdavanzo@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: AH 100

Suggested Prerequisites: BIO 131, strongly recommended

Course Description:
This course will present a broad introduction to the basic principles of cancer. It will explore the fundamental concepts of cancer development, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. As a survey course designed for a wide and diverse audience, this course will focus upon general concepts as opposed to specific technical details.

Contact Instructor:
Sharon Hensley-Alford: smhensley-alford@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Note: AH 145 will be offered on an "as-needed" basis

Course Description:
This lecture course is designed to assist healthcare providers understand the needs, expectations, and behaviors of multicultural patient populations and the barriers to effective patient care.  The course will focus upon health care practices directly related to the African American, Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and Eastern European patients.

Contact Instructor:
Joyce Burrell: jburrell@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
An introduction to physical and cultural anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics. Topics addressed include human evolution, race and human variation, cultural evolution, and the Neolithic. In addition, the course covers the anthropological culture concept and various facets of cultures, including religion, economics, myth, social and political organization, kinship, and culture change.

Contact Instructor:
Ron Rich: rdrich@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
Traces present-day American culture from the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World and the devastating impact that event had on the native peoples of the hemisphere. Several cultures from various regions of North America will be studied in-depth using ethnographies, biographies, fiction, and film.

Contact Instructor:
Kendall Janka: kjanka@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

  Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
An introduction to the richness and variety of Middle Eastern cultures, with an emphasis on Arab culture and the role of Islam in shaping the history and culture of  the region. Arabs in the United States and in Dearborn are also examined, as well as American cultural perceptions of the Arabs, Islam, and the Middle East.

Contact Instructor:
Rachel Rumberger: rmrumberger@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

  Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
This course provides an introductory look at the field of archaeology answering the question: what do archaeologists do? Students will explore the methods of excavation, dating sites, artifact analysis, and cultural interpretation. Students will also explore some of the major archaeological sites from around the world.

Contact Instructor:
Kendall Janka : kjanka@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
All people have to eat to live, but food is a cultural celebration that embraces much more than human survival. This course explores the rich cross-cultural variety of food traditions and the ways that food in all cultures creates group identity; marks class status and ethnicity; and involves religion, gender, economics, politics, power, and more. Students are introduced to the structure of global food systems in order to better understand the social, cultural, and political implications of US food traditions in relation to those of other cultures.

Contact Instructor:
Ron Rich: rdrich@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
A study of history and evolution of letterforms, type, illustration and graphic design to the present. Students learn about important type designers, illustrators and graphic designers, as well as, about relationships between the graphic arts and fine arts through history.

Contact Instructor:
Paula Batchelor: pbatchelor@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
Designed for general education students, this course consists of a non-mathematical introduction to elements of the astronomical universe by means of lectures and planetarium demonstrations. Organized to interest the individual who is without scientific background but who desires to understand the major units of the universe and their interrelation.

Contact Instructor:
Michael Lopresto: lopresto@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Steve Murrell: smurrell1@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ASTR 131 or ASRT 231

Course Description:
Emphasizes experimental work with the scientific concepts important in astronomy, including planetarium observation and computer simulation of astronomical events. This course combined with ASTR 131 or 231 provides the student with a four-hour laboratory science and labatory credit.

Contact Instructor:
Michael Lopresto: lopresto@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Steve Murrell: smurrell1@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
A non-mathematical introduction to the behavior of the atmosphere and its causes. Topics include atmospheric structure, earth-sun relationships, heat, humidity, clouds, wind, storms, forecasting, pollution, and climate. This course is organized to interest students without scientific background who wish to understand the atmosphere and weather that surround them.

Contact Instructor:
Michael Lopresto: lopresto@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: A score of 43 or above on ASSET Reading Test or 84 or above on COMPASS Test or satisfactory completion of ENG 081.

Course Description:
A study of living organisms including: cell biology, genetics, plant structure and function (emphasizing flowering plants), ecology, and animal structure and function (emphasizing human digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, and reproduction). Lectures and laboratory work are coordinated.

Contact Instructor:
Charlie Jacobs: cjacobs@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary study, combining ideas and information from the natural sciences (such as biology, chemistry, and geology) and the social sciences (such as economics, politics, and ethics) to present a general idea of how nature works and how everything in nature is interconnected. Current environmental concerns are discussed. Human modification of natural systems and strategies for promoting environmental health are emphasized.

Contact Instructor:
Judy Kelly: jkelly@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: BIO 131, BIO 150 or BIO 152 or the equivalent (with a grade of C or better)

Course Description:
Lectures cover the principles and underlying concepts of chemistry, cell biology, histology, articulations, bones, muscles, and the nervous system. Labs reinforce these lecture units. BIO 233 and BIO 234 are a two-semester sequence designed for the student who plans to pursue a career in a health field.

Contact Instructor:
Ed Krol: bio233@comcast.net - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: BIO 233 at HFCC with a grade of C or better, or permission of the instructor

Course Description:
Covers special senses, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, immunity, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Labs are sequenced with and reinforce lecture content. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.

Contact Instructor:
Ed Krol: bio234@comcast.net - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MATH 074 or a satisfactory grade on the math placement test

Course Description:
Presents basic math problems from a business person’s point of view. This course includes a short review of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as decimals, percentages, and fractions. Emphasis is on story problems. Topics may include payroll, interest, bank notes, insurance, annuities, weights and measures, commissions, percentages, inventory, and taxes.

Contact Instructor:
Diana Baran: dbaran@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
A survey course presenting an overall integrated picture of American business and its operations. Included are such topics as forms of business ownership, management, internal organization, production, personnel, labor relations, marketing, short-term and long-term finance, insurance, accounting principles, statistical analysis, business law, and the relationship of government to business.

Contact Instructor:
Mike Garms: mgarms@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: BBA 131

Course Description:
This course focuses on the dimensions of conducting business in the international arena and examines the political, economic, and legal systems of diverse countries. Trade patterns; foreign investment methods; economic growth rates; ethics; international trade theories; government intervention; exporting, importing, and countertrading; human resources management; and marketing and competition in the global marketplace are examined.

Contact Instructor:
Peter Badry: pbadry@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
A study of the functions, principles, and philosophy of  modern management, as well as of the nature and 
structure of organizations. Brief consideration also is given to recent developments in corporate decision-
making and styles of managerial leadership.

Contact Instructor:
Corinne Asher: casher@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Co-requisites: BBA 131

Course Description:
This course examines the role of small business and entrepreneurship in the economy. The role of and need for a business plan when starting a business are examined. Financial, marketing, management, and location considerations are examined. Internet and online businesses are discussed. Students prepare a business plan for a start-up business on their choosing.

Contact Instructor:
Robin Adams: radams@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: Ability to keyboard 25 words per minute
Note: This course fulfills the HFCC computer literacy requirement.

Course Description:
Covers the fundamentals of computer literacy with an emphasis on software usage literacy. Hands-on training in software application programs include word processing, spreadsheets, data base, and graphics. Assignments include problem solving and critical thinking development components. A version of MS Office will be utilized.

Contact Instructor:
Sandro Silvestri: sandro@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Diana Baran: dbaran@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Leslie Kellogg: lkellogg@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

 

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
This course will survey the field of computer technology and information management. Topics emphasized in this course include: computer hardware, networking and telecommunications, the use of the Internet for communication, e-commerce, and information retrieval, the social impact of technology, computer security, and industry-related careers and programming techniques. Computer laboratory sessions will briefly introduce students to a variety of software packages that will include the Windows operating system, Internet browsers, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and database management systems.

Contact Instructor:
David Maier: djmaier@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
The Internet is used by millions of people throughout the world to share information and ideas and to search for information on all kinds of topics electronically. This course introduces the student to the Internet, how it was developed and how it works. The student will become familiar with the services and tools available, such as E-Mail, Telnet, FTP, Gopher and the World Wide Web. The student will access information through popular online services and will learn about some of the major sources of information.

Contact Instructor:
David Maier: djmaier@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisites: CIS 125 or ART 107

Course Description:
This course will provide students with a comprehensive mastery of HyperText Markup Language (HTML) coding practices.  Additional topics include an understanding and use of XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Validation according to the guidelines of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).  Students will create an entire website using HTML and CSS.

Contact Instructor:
Kim Moscardelli: kimm@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisites: CIS 125

Course Description:
An intermediate-level course in which the student becomes familiar with COBOL syntax and structured logic techniques. These aspects are reinforced by coding laboratory assignments. The student develops logic, codes, and test and debugs COBOL programs for data validation, control breaks, and table handling.

Contact Instructor:
Shannon Scanlon: sscanlon@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Kim Moscardelli: kimm@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: CIS 170

Course Description:
An intermediate-level course in which the student becomes familiar with the JavaScript programming language and its various components. These features are taught through detailed lectures and coding laboratory assignments. Students design, code, test, and debug programs using the JavaScript language, a computer language developed by Netscape for advanced Internet development.

Contact Instructor:
Sally Goodwin: sgoodwin@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisites: Enrollment in Pre-Education program

Course Description:
This computer course introduces elementary education majors to the implementation, application and issues of microcomputers in education. Topics include computer literacy, classroom use of hardware and software for student learning, and computer resources to stay current with multi-media technology.

Contact Instructor:
Shannon Scanlon: sscanlon@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisites: Enrollment in Pre-Education program

Course Description:
This computer course introduces secondary education majors to the implementation, application and issues of microcomputers in education. Topics include computer literacy, classroom use of hardware and software for student learning, and computer resources to stay current with multi-media technology.

Contact Instructor:
Shannon Scanlon: sscanlon@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisites: CIS 220 or permission of instructor

Course Description:
An advanced course involving the study of project management techniques used by the information technology profession, including Microsoft Project software, project context, integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement management. The course provides a foundation for the CompTIA IT Project+ certification.

Contact Instructor:
Shannon Scanlon: sscanlon@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisites: Approval of the departmental - contact Brent Fulton 313-845-6426.

Course Description:
This is the final course in the Network Administration degree program. This capstone course provides
learning experiences in the design, implementation and support of a Local Area Network. This course
covers basic LAN design methods and tools, NetWork Operating Systems, LAN implementation
considerations, LAN hardware, and network troubleshooting techniques. Students will design and
implement an actual LAN in the lab complete with file servers, workstations, hubs, switches, and routers.

Contact Instructor:
Brent Fulton: brent@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
Discussion, testing, and computer research enable participants to examine their own resources, strengths, and constraints to determine what is realistic for future change. Decision-making tools are taught so that effective planning results in harmony between one's life and work. Potential trouble areas are examined through problem-solving techniques.

Contact Instructor:
John Carroll: johnc@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
An overview of the criminal justice system in the U.S. Topics surveyed are the history of law enforcement; the political, sociological, and philosophic background of police functions; and the criminal courts. Constitutional problems as they relate to the police function are surveyed, and the use of recent technology in criminal justice is discussed.

Contact Instructor:
Penny Dunn: padunn@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
Studies the legal and philosophical basis of the juvenile justice process along with a review of the juvenile court procedures in Michigan. Problems related to delinquency and its control are discussed.

Contact Instructor:
Allan Skrocki: askrocki@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
A study of the history and philosophy of corrections. An investigation is made of probation and parole and
the impact of prisoner rights law on the system as a  whole.

Contact Instructor:
Tammy Sandoval: tsandoval@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
Investigates human development and its relationship to criminal patterns, stressing the role of environment and family as influences on behavior. Specific issues such as substance abuse and mental pathologies are reviewed, and intervention strategies and treatment alternatives are discussed.

Contact Instructor:
Penny Dunn: padunn@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
Required of Business Administration majors planning to transfer to four-year colleges. This course delineates the theoretical underpinnings of aggregative economic analysis. Specific areas of study include money and banking, national income accounting, alternative employment theories, governmental interventions, and economic growth.

Contact Instructor:
Jared Boyd: jboyd@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Peter Badry: pbadry@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Michael Belleman: mpbelleman@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: Ability to keyboard 25 words per minute
Note: This course fulfills the HFCC computer literacy requirement.

Course Description:
This is a required course for Business Administration majors planning to transfer to four-year colleges. Delineates the theoretical underpinnings of disaggregative economic analysis. Specific areas of study include the price system, market imperfections, labor unions, governmental interventions, and international economics.

Contact Instructor:
Michael Belleman: mpbelleman@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Peter Badry: pbadry@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisites: BAC 131 and BBA 131

Course Description:
Introduces students to the financing of the modern business enterprise. Topics include financial statement
analysis, working capital management, capital acquisition and budgeting, the valuation of securities, and
global financial principles.

Contact Instructor:
Peter Badry: pbadry@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Note: This course meets the graduation requirement for General Education Outcome 2: Computer Literacy.

Course Description:
This is an introductory course appropriate for all technical and skilled trade students. The course is designed to provide computer familiarity, not proficiency. Industrial applications of computers will be stressed. Computer software, programming, storage/input/output devices and controls as they apply to industry will be explored. Design as well as hands-on, primarily competency based. The course will provide experiences and demonstrations in keyboarding, window programs, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, computer graphics, basic programming, time permitting two-dimensional computer aided drafting.

Contact Instructor:
Jim Martini: jmartini@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
A basic online course in applied power and process plant heat fundamentals designed to provide introductory practical science studies for students entering the power, facilities and process operation and maintenance fields. The course is designed to provide a basic background for entry-level persons preparing to take boiler and steam licensing exams and to prepare them to function effectively as multi-skilled power or process plant engineers, building engineers, boiler operators or heating plant operators.

Contact Instructor:
Jim Martini: jmartini@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
A basic Boiler (Low Pressure) Heating Plant Operation and Maintenance course covering the necessary information on skills, knowledge and competencies for persons employed as building engineers or seeking positions as building and plant multi-skilled facilities technicians. Building-plant major equipment and controls maintenance for systems are covered to allow the employed or prospective engineer/technician to grasp the elements of operating procedures, required maintenance and repair, along with continuing oversight to ensure continuity of operation. Students study materials which are taken from workplace literature and actual field systems and utilize a workbook to complete multi-skilled tasks similar to those completed by skilled technicians in the field. Students are required to complete sketches, workbook exercises, and optional field activities along with quizzes and exams related to the study materials and field systems.

Contact Instructor:
Jim Martini: jmartini@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Meet current qualifications for taking the HP Boiler Operator’s 3rd or 4th Class local or national Steam License Exams which usually equate to 2-3 years of steam power plant experience. Power engineers in the field with one or more years of heating plant or other facilities utility plant operation experience will find this course helpful in preparing for steam license exams.

Course Description:
High Pressure Boiler Operation/Maintenance License Preparation.

Contact Instructor:
Jim Martini: jmartini@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
Additional preparation in the Turbine/Engine, Auxiliaries and Refrigeration areas for License Preparation for 3rd Class Steam and Refrigeration or 4th Class NIULPE Licenses. This is a course covering the necessary information on skills, knowledge and competencies for persons employed as boiler operators and plant engineers or seeking positions as plant multi-skilled facilities technicians. Building-plant major equipment and controls maintenance for systems are covered to allow the employed or prospective engineer/technician to grasp the elements of operating procedures, required maintenance and repair, along with continuing oversight to ensure continuity of operation. Students study materials which are taken from workplace literature and actual field systems and utilize a workbook to complete sketches, workbook exercises, and optional field activities along with quizzes and exams related to the study materials and field systems.

Contact Instructor:
Jim Martini: jmartini@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
This is a Basic Power Plant Technology Course designed for persons seeking to enter the field as a power plant operator in a utility plant or industrial process large power plant.  This course identifies and involves study of the competencies required for entering this critical field by providing information, review of major and minor power engineering subjects including boilers, basic thermodynamics, boiler operation and maintenance, boiler and plant efficiency and emission control, pumps, auxiliaries, power plant accessories, turbines, engines, electrical, compressors, internal combustion engines, power plant equipment, and review of national, state, and local steam and boiler codes. Provides skill review in solving typical power plant problems and optional laboratory experiences as they may be locally available related to practical exam skills, plant efficiency and basic thermodynamics.

Contact Instructor:
Jim Martini: jmartini@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
Please contact the instructor for the course description at jmartini@henryford.ucompass.com.

Contact Instructor:
Jim Martini: jmartini@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: The course is designed for students who have the necessary work experience and practical preparation to qualify to write for local license agency courses such as the City of Detroit, City of Dearborn or for nationally identified examination agency exams such as NIULPE (National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers) 1st Class, 2nd Class or Chief Engineer's license examination. Normally 3-10 years of power engineering field experience is required for applicants to qualify for taking these license exams. The examinations are designed to 1) Test the applicants' knowledge in the area in which the license is being sought and, 2) Measure the applicants' ability to solve problems, interpret the steam code to operate a steam power plant safely and prudently.

Students study materials which are taken from workplace literature and actual field systems and utilize a workbook to complete multi-skilling tasks similar to those completed by skilled technicians in the field. Students are required to complete sketches, workbook exercises, and optional field activities along with quizzes and exams related to the study materials and field systems.

Power Engineers and Stationary Engineers seeking a First and/or Second Class Steam License have been working in the field a minimum of 5-6 years after completing their education or apprenticeship. Being an online course, prospective students should be computer literate, able to access the Internet readily, be familiar with e-mail systems, have the ability to easily work in a windows and Internet browser environment, be comfortable communicating in writing, be self-motivated and able to spend 6-12 hours of their time per week devoted to course study. Prospective students must have access to an internet-capable computer utilizing a browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator or must work from a computer in an on-campus lab.

Course Description:
An advanced online 1st, 2nd Class Steam License Review course covering  power engineering subjects including boilers, basic thermodynamics, boiler operation, maintenance, plant efficiency, pumps, auxiliaries, power plant accessories, turbines, engines, electrical, compressors, internal combustion engines, and review of national, state and local steam and boiler codes. Includes solving typical power plant problems, and practical exam skills.

Contact Instructor:
Jim Martini: jmartini@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: ENT 141, MFMT 114 or equivalent courses or permission

Course Description:
An advanced course covering the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies for persons seeking positions as building and plant multi-skilled facilities technicians. Building-plant maintenance procedures and processes are covered for management of maintenance, structure and architectural portions of buildings, domestic hot water and potable water systems, plumbing and piping systems, elevators and transport systems, electric distribution and co-gen systems, waste disposal systems, fire and life safety systems, lighting systems and associated controls with hands-on interfacing to plan projects, complete set up procedures, the required maintenance and repair, along with continuing oversight to ensure continuity of operation. This course may be conducted online.

Contact Instructor:
Jim Martini: jmartini@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
An advanced college level 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class Refrigeration Operator License Review and Refrigeration Journeyman course providing information and review of the fundamentals of refrigeration thermodynamics, refrigerants, metering devices, refrigeration system components, refrigeration system operation for ammonia and other refrigerants and refrigeration system operation and maintenance. The course focuses on license exam subjects requiring knowledge of basic refrigeration, working heat transfer and refrigeration system operating problems, and special systems covered on the license exams. Students are required to answer questions, work problems, and sketch components and systems.

Contact Instructor:
Jim Martini: jmartini@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: Power Engineers and Stationary Engineers seeking a First and/or Second Class Steam License who have been working in the field a minimum of 5-6 years after completing their education or apprenticeship. Having been out of school for this extended period, a review course must be provided to allow these engineers to prepare to take advanced license exams. Students completing HFCC Power Engineering courses have gained lab-type field experience which would allow them to further their education and preparation toward gaining higher class licenses. Power engineers with 4-6 years of experience in a heating plant or other facilities utility plant, industrial steam process power plant and/or utility power plants will find this course helpful in preparing for steam license exams.

Course Description:
A preparatory-level Steam License Review course providing information, review of major and minor power engineering subjects including boilers, basic thermodynamics, boiler operation and maintenance, boiler and plant efficiency and emissions control, pumps, auxiliaries, power plant accessories, turbines, engines, electrical compressors, internal combustion engines, power plant equipment, and review of national, state, and local steam boiler codes. Provides skill review in solving typical power plant problems and laboratory experiences as available related to practical exam skills, plant efficiency and basic thermodynamics.

Contact Instructor:
Jim Martini: jmartini@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Course Description:
Designed for students in the health care and nursing programs needing to establish a foundation in the basic principles of pharmacology. This survey course presents a rationale for understanding current drug therapy involving the common disorders of the major body systems. Administration and dosage calculations are not components of this course.

This course is designed to prepare students to function effectively as a multi-level skilled trade or service technician in the energy/maintenance technology/ trade and apprentice fields with emphasis on basic workplace skills and knowledge. The course will emphasize the hands-on aspect of basic skills where possible in a workplace laboratory setting. The course is designed to include the immediate and essential workplace skills required of installation, service, operation and maintenance technicians entering various multiskilled operation and maintenance technician fields. This course covers general workplace and worker personal and employment skills along with safety, hazardous or environmental concerns for workers on the job.

Contact Instructor:
Jim Martini: jmartini@henryford.ucompass.com - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the English placement test or a grade of S (Satisfactory) in English 092 or English 093 and a grade of S (Satisfactory) in English 081 if required.

Course Description:
English 131 is the first college-level composition course in a two-semester sequence, emphasizing critical reading, critical thinking, and critical writing skills. Through readings students will explore various topics and various types of writing. Through essays, written in and out of class, students will demonstrate the development of a clear main idea through well-organized supporting material, written in correct, effective English. To meet the above goals, a writing assignment which integrates analysis and summary of an article and a persuasive paper incorporating limited outside information will be included.

Contact Instructor:
Rick Bailey: rbailey@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Chris Briggs: cbriggs@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Judith Gessi: jgessi@hfcc.edu - View Sample Course Syllabus

Peter Kearly: pkearly@hfcc.edu  - View Sample Course Syllabus

Gary McIlroy: mcilroy@hfcc.edu  - View Sample Course Syllabus

Scott Still: smstill@hfcc.edu  - View Sample Course Syllabus

Registration: Register for an online course.

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