Montgomery Community College Career and College Promise Course Descriptions
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success 1 OCO25X0MCC This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic and professional goals beyond the community college experience. Topics include the CAA, college policies and culture, career exploration, gathering information on senior institutions, strategic planning, critical thinking, and communications skills for a successful academic transition. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an academic plan to transition successfully to senior institutions.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
Offered: NMHS
ACC 120 Principals of Financial Accounting BW035X0MCC This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic and professional goals beyond the community college experience. Topics include the CAA, college policies and culture, career exploration, gathering information on senior institutions, strategic planning, critical thinking and communications skills for a successful academic transition. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an academic plan to transition successfully to senior institutions.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
Offered: NMHS
ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting BW045X0MCC
This course includes a greater emphasis on managerial and cost accounting skills. Emphasis is placed on managerial accounting concepts for external and internal analysis, reporting and decision-making. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret transactions relating to managerial
concepts including product-costing systems.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: ACC 120 Offered: NMHS
ACC 129 Individual Income Taxes BW062X0MCC This course introduces the relevant laws governing individual income taxation. Topics include tax law, electronic research and methodologies, and the use of technology for preparation of individual income tax returns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios, research
applicable tax law, and complete various individual tax forms.
CREDIT:1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 11-12
Offered: NMHS
ACC 140 Payroll Accounting BX132X0MCC This course covers federal and state laws pertaining to wages, payroll taxes, payroll tax forms, and journal and general ledger transactions. Emphasis is placed on computing wages; calculating social security, income, and unemployment taxes; preparing appropriate payroll tax forms; and
journalizing/posting transactions. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze data, make appropriate computations, complete forms, and prepare accounting entries using appropriate technology.
CREDIT:1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: ACC 115 or ACC 120 Offered: NMHS
ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications BW092X0MCC This course introduces microcomputer applications related to accounting systems. Topics include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, and correcting, adjusting, and closing entries. Upon completion, students should be able to use a computer accounting package to solve accounting problems.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: ACC 115 or ACC 120 Offered: NMHS
AHR 110 Intro to Refrigeration IW122X0MCC This course introduces the basic refrigeration process used in mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Topics include terminology, safety, and identification and function of components; refrigeration cycle; and tools and instrumentation used in mechanical refrigeration systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify refrigeration systems and components, explain the refrigeration process and use the tools and instrumentation of the trade.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 11-12
Offered: NMHS
AHR 113 Comfort Cooling IW142X0MCC This course covers the installation procedures, system operations, and maintenance of residential and light commercial comfort Collin systems. Topics include terminology, component operation, and testing and repair of equipment used to control and produce assured comfort levels. Upon completion,
students should be able to use psychometrics, manufacturer specifications, and test instruments to determine proper system operation.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 11-12
Offered: NMHS
AHR 114 Heat Pump Technology IW152X0MCC This course covers the principles of air source and water source hear pumps. Emphasis is placed on safety, modes of operation, defrost systems, refrigerant charging, and system performance. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and analyze system performance and perform routine service procedures.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: AHR 110 or AHR 113 Offered: NMHS
AHR 151 HVAC Duct Systems 1 IZ842X0MCC
This course introduces the techniques used to lay out and fabricate duct work commonly found in HVAC systems. Emphasis is placed on the skills required to fabricate duct work. Upon completion, students should be able to lay out and fabricate simple duct work.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 11-12
Offered: NMHS
AHR 160 Refrigerant Certification IZ852X0MCC This course covers the requirements for the EPA certification examinations. Topics include small appliances, high pressure systems, and low pressure systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of refrigerants and be prepared for the EPA certification examinations.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard GRADE: 11-12
Offered: NMHS
ART 111 Art Appreciation 5C015X0MCC This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the
relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
Offered: NMHS
BIO 110 Principles of Biology 3C055X0MCC
This course provides a survey of fundamental biological principles for non-science majors. Emphasis is placed on basic chemistry, cell biology, metabolism, genetics, evolution, ecology, diversity, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate increased knowledge and better understanding of biology as it applies to everyday life.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
Offered: NMHS
BIO 165 Anatomy & Physiology I 3C145X0MCC
This course is the first of a two course sequence which provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include the structure, function and interrelationship of organ systems with emphasis on the processes which maintain homeostasis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12
Offered: NMHS
BIO 166 Anatomy & Physiology II 3C155X0MCC This course is the second of a two course sequence which provides a comprehensive study of the
anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include the structure, function and interrelationship of organ systems with emphasis on the processes which maintain homeostasis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors GRADE: 11-12.
PREREQUISITE: BIO 165