styles, the language of conflict management/resolution, active listening, language choice, and perception. (Meets MnTC Goal 1 and Goal 7) (Prerequisites: A minimum score of 78 in the Reading Comprehension portion of the Accuplacer Basic Skills test, or a minimum score of 21 in the Reading Subject area of the ACT test, or successful completion of ENGL 0528) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) COMM1420 Social Media Communications This course explores the ways in which social media influences interactions among people in the digital realm. Students will create content using a variety of common social media applications and multi-media, including online writing, listening, and speaking. Students will investigate the development of online communities and increase their knowledge of online rhetoric, the use of analytic tools for audience research and engagement, planning for media events, and evaluation of social media applications. Students will identify, discuss, and reflect upon the ethical dimensions of political, social, and personal life and the ways in which they can exercise responsible and productive citizenship. Meets MnTC Goals 1 & 9. (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) COMP1120 Introduction to Social Media This introductory course provides an overview of social media from both the technological and sociological perspectives. We will examine how media technologies, not only impact our daily routines, but also shape our social relationships and identities. Students will develop an awareness of and practice strategies for communicating and interacting with various social media technologies. Devices may include smartphones, tablets, and computers. Social networking sites/applications may include, but are not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Skype, Tumblr, and Instagram. (Prerequisites: none) (2 credits: 2 lecture/0 lab) COMP1130 Word Processing and Presentation Applications This course provides an introduction to word processing and presentation applications. Students will learn to prepare practical documents and presentations for professional and personal use. (Prerequisite: none) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) COMP1135 Spreadsheet Applications This course provides an introduction to spreadsheet programs. Students create, edit, and format worksheets, work with formulas and functions, and create charts for professional and personal use. (Prerequisite: none) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) COMP1140 Online Communications This course provides an introduction to communicating online using various social media tools/applications and email. Students will create, communicate, collaborate and network with each other using Facebook, Twitter, Linked-in, and Outlook. Database concepts will also be introduced using online search techniques to provide solutions for today¿s relevant applications. (Prerequisite: none) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) COMP1445 Advanced Computers: Issues and Applications This course will expand knowledge of computer concepts and applicable skills through individualized project-based assessments that focus on career development. Through an integrated and advanced approach, students will improve proficiency in popular software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation graphics). Computer concepts will be examined at a deeper level and will include, COSM1106 Nail Technology II This course provides skill training in nail technology including artificial tip with overlay, sculpture nails, gel overlays, nail wrap techniques, paraffin waxing, product knowledge, safety procedures, and decontamination. (Prerequisite: None) (1 Credit: 0 lecture/1 lab) COSM1107 Chemical Procedures I This course provides an introduction to trichology, cosmetology chemicals and their applications including basic permanent wave techniques, chemical relaxing, basic haircolor techniques, safety procedures, and decontamination. (Prerequisite: None) (1 Credits: 0 lecture/1 lab) COSM1108 Chemical Procedures Lab I This course provides an introduction to trichology, cosmetology Course Descriptions 121 but are not limited to, historical events, current/future technological trends, PC (personal computer) concepts, file management and storage, the Internet, online learning software and resources, digital communications, and computer security, ethics, and privacy. Prior knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013/Office 365 is recommended, but not required. (Prerequisite: BUSN1245 or COMP1130, COMP1135, and COMP1140 or instructor permission) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 COSM1100 Industry Methodology This course provides an introduction to cosmetology, nail technology or skin care, including professional image, salon management and retailing, and successful industry communications. Thorough knowledge in infectious agents, decontamination, and Minnesota laws and rules. (Prerequisite: None) (3 Credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) COSM1101 Dermatology This course provides an introduction to basic skin care including physiology and histology of the skin and diseases and disorders. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 0 lecture/1 lab) COSM1102 Hairshaping I This course provides elementary hair shaping service skills including hair shaping tools, terms, basic techniques, basic cuts, safety procedures, and decontamination. (Prerequisite: None) (2 Credits: 0 lecture/2 lab) COSM1103 Hairshaping Lab This course provides elementary hair shaping service skills including hair shaping tools, terms, basic techniques, basic cuts, safety procedures, and decontamination. (Prerequisite: COSM1102) (1 credit: 0 lecture/1 lab) COSM1104 Esthiology This course provides skill training in skin care including pressure point facial, body wraps,extractions and electrotherapy facial treatments. This course also provides theory for product knowledge,skin structure, skin disorders and disease, safety procedures, and decontamination. (Prerequisite: None) (2 credits: 0 lecture/2 lab) COSM1105 Nail Technology I This course provides an introduction to nail care including manicuring (basic, spa and oil), pedicuring (basic and spa), hand and arm massage, foot and leg massage, nail structure, nail diseases and disorders,safety procedures, and decontamination. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 0 lecture/1 lab)
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