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Courses

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CN 450 Project Control 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: CN 357.
Development of a mechanism for cost estimating and its relationship to other project control functions of scheduling, budgeting and cost control.
CN 455 Construction Safety 3 cr.  (3-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: CN 357 and senior standing.
Utilizing today’s standards to better understand and manage the personal and environmental hazards presented by the construction industry.
CN 459 Construction Management 3 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: CN 357 and senior standing.
In-depth orientation to construction management methods, major engineering and construction management techniques and practices relating to the organization of a company.
CN 489 Graduation Assessment for CN Majors 0 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Co-requisites: Graduation Registration

All graduating majors must take the major field test in construction management as part of the Construction Management Program Outcomes Assessment effort. The two hour test will be given during final exam week at the end of the semester. This test will be given in the final semester for all graduating seniors.  Students must enroll for this course as a co-requisite for graduation registration as a graduation requirement.

CN 498 Directed Study and Research 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing and department permission.
Selection of problem in area of emphasis, specialized instruction and experiences to reinforce technical skill and knowledge. Written reports of work are required.
CO 111 Cannabis Fundamentals 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall

Cannabis Fundamentals provides students with an overview of the science of growing the cannabis plant, manufacturing and processing of products from cannabis, and dispensing cannabis for medical and recreational use. Topics covered in this course include cannabis terminology, a review of the industry history, cultural norms and common interactions within the human body. Additionally, students learn horticultural principles of growing and harvesting cannabis, equipment, oil extraction techniques, modes of dispensing cannabis, and regulations.

CO 121 Cannabis: Uses and Effects 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter

This course will examine ways that cannabis, including specific cannabinoid compounds and synthetic analogs of these compounds, can affect (mental) well-being when applied or ingested. It will include introductory material on approaches to the study of cannabis’ actions in the body and review the connection of cannabinoid compounds application and ingestion with mental well-being. An emphasis will be placed on teaching students how to find and summarize published articles in this area of study.

CO 131 Dispensary Operations 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter

This course provides an overview of dispensary operations with the goal of applying operational
principles in a cannabis retail setting. This course provides details for protecting a dispensary’s
products, customers, and employees with emergency procedures. It also explores best practices in
dispensary design layout, admission processes and communication, lighting, and building climate,
product placement, and signage. This course reviews ways of preventing customer and employee
theft.

CO 211 Federal Dispensary Regulations 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter

This course will provide students with an overview of federal dispensary regulations to prepare
them to work in a dispensary or other cannabis-related environment. This course will deliver
practical, applied content that will help students interact with customers in a legal and ethical
manner. To provide a larger context to working in a dispensary environment, the course will
introduce students to federal regulations and legal processes that impact dispensary business
operations.

CO 212 State Dispensary Regulations 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter

This course will provide students an overview of state dispensary regulations to prepare them to
work in a dispensary or other cannabis-related environment. This course will deliver practical,
applied content that will help students interact with customers in a legal and ethical manner. To
provide a larger context to working in a dispensary environment, the course will introduce
students to state regulations and legal issues and processes that impact dispensary business
operations.

COS 111 Fundamentals of Cosmetology 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 112 and COS 113.
Textbook study covering 60 theory hours on the subjects of hair shaping, hair color, hair growth, hair and scalp health, as prescribed by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology and listed in the Cosmetology Laws and Rules Book.
COS 112 Fundamentals of Cosmetology II 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 111 and COS 113.
Textbook study covering 60 theory hours on the subjects of chemical texturizing, hair designing, bacteriology, decontamination, infection control, water/hot oil manicures and pedicures as prescribed by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology and listed in the Cosmetology Laws and Rules Book.
COS 113 Fundamental Application of Physical Services 8 cr.  (0-0-18)
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 111 and COS 112.
The practical study of services through 270 hours of practice on mannequins and classmates. Services studied in this course will prepare students to legally work on the general public as part of their continuing education.
COS 121 Intermediate Cosmetology I 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 122 and COS 123.
  • Prerequisites: COS 111, COS 112 and COS 113.
Intermediate-level study covering 60 theory hours on the subjects of hair shaping, hair coloring, chemical texturizing and artificial nail application procedures as prescribed by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology and listed in the Cosmetology Laws and Rules Book.
COS 122 Intermediate Cosmetology II 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 121 and COS 123.
  • Prerequisites: COS 111, COS 112 and COS 113.
Intermediate-level study covering 60 theory hours on the subjects of hair design, appointment scheduling, client/receptionist protocol, payment records, cash control, retail sales, inventory control, esthetics of skin, and the braiding and styling of long hair as prescribed by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology and listed in the Cosmetology Laws and Rules Book.
COS 123 Intermediate Application of Physical Services 8 cr.  (0-0-18)
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 121 and COS 122.
  • Prerequisites: COS 111, COS 112 and COS 113.
Intermediate-level practice through 270 hours of practical work involving the public patron clinic. Students are assigned a work service station and serve patrons under the supervision of an instructor.
COS 131 Advanced Cosmetology I 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 132 and COS 133.
  • Prerequisites: COS 111, COS 112 and COS 113.
Advanced-level study covering 60 theory hours on the subjects of hair shaping, hair coloring, chemical texturizing, gels and fiberglass nails as prescribed by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology and listed in the Cosmetology Laws and Rules Book.
COS 132 Advanced Cosmetology II 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 131 and COS 133.
  • Prerequisites: COS 121, COS 122 and COS 123.
Advanced-level study covering 60 theory hours on the subjects of hair design, customer relations, machine facials, makeup application, wiggery and hair extensions as prescribed by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology and listed in the Cosmetology Laws and Rules Book.
COS 133 Advanced Applications of Physical Services 8 cr.  (0-0-18)
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 131 and COS 132.
  • Prerequisites: COS 121, COS 122 and COS 123.
Advanced-level cosmetology practice through 270 hours of practical work involving the public patron clinic. Students are assigned a work service station and serve patrons under the supervision of an instructor.
COS 141 Master Level of Cosmetology I 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 142 and COS 143.
  • Prerequisites: COS 131, COS 132 and COS 133.
Master-level study covering 60 theory hours on the subjects of salon management, financial and legal liabilities and Michigan State Laws and Rules regulating the cosmetology profession as prescribed by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology and listed in the Cosmetology Laws and Rules Book.
COS 142 Master Level of Cosmetology II 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 141 and COS 143.
  • Prerequisites: COS 131, COS 132 and COS 133.

Master-level study covering 60 theory hours on the subjects of the State Board Exam, anatomy of the neck, face and head, chemicals and their effects on the client, and professional stylist as prescribed by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology and listed in the Cosmetology Laws and Rules Book.

COS 143 Master Level Application of Physical Services 8 cr.  (0-0-18)
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Co-requisites: COS 141 and COS 142.
  • Prerequisites: COS 131, COS 132 and COS 133.
Master-level cosmetology practice through 270 hours of practical work involving the public patron clinic. Students are assigned a work service station and serve patrons under the supervision of an instructor.
COS 150 Sanitation, Laws, Management 3 cr.  (1-0-4)
  • Offered: Contact department

This course provides information and procedures for proper sanitation to ensure safety to the student as well as the public. Students will learn the laws governing the program within the state guidelines and how to start their own business.