Lexington Community College

University of Kentucky Undergraduate Bulletin

2003-2004

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For information concerning Lexington Community College and its programs, please contact the College directly.

"While attending Lexington Community College I've had many challenges to overcome. As a non-traditional student with a family and job, I've found it sometimes difficult to juggle the responsibilities of higher education, and at times it has seemed hard to continue. However, the faculty and staff at LCC are so supportive and encouraging, they've helped me find my way through the obstacles both academically and personally, and I know that it has been this college's unique environment that continues to help me in achieving my goals."

-- April Kleeman

Junior

Information Management and Design

Jim Kerley, Ph.D., is President of Lexington Community College; Sandy Carey, Ph.D., is Dean of Academic Affairs; Marilyn Childre is Dean of Business Affairs; Paul Taylor is Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

APPLICATION AND DOCUMENT DEADLINES
2003-2004*

Fall 2003 -- August 15, 2003

Fall II 2003 -- October 3, 2003

Spring 2004 -- December 5, 2003

Spring II 2004 -- February 20, 2004

Summer I 2004 -- April 16, 2004

Summer II 2004 -- May 28, 2004

Fall 2004 -- August 13, 2004

*International students should consult the "International Student Admission" section below for appropriate deadlines.

Applications and documents sent through the mail should be postmarked at least one week prior to the application deadline. International students have an earlier application and document deadline for each semester. All health programs have an application deadline of February 16 unless otherwise noted.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Application and Document Deadlines

Fall 2003 -- August 1, 2003

Spring 2004 -- December 1, 2003

Summer I 2004 -- April 1, 2004

Summer II 2004 -- May 14, 2004

Fall 2004 -- August 2, 2004

The Lexington Community College (LCC) is located on the Lexington campus of the University of Kentucky in the John W. Oswald, Richard P. Moloney, Sr., and Academic Technical buildings, and occupies space in other facilities assigned in terms of its needs and program offerings.

Mission Statement

The University of Kentucky Lexington Community College provides open access to quality education for our diverse and growing community.

As an independently accredited community college, the University of Kentucky Lexington Community College offers:

associate degree programs focused on career-oriented technical curricula and transferable pre-baccalaureate curricula;

· programs and services supporting academic success;

· lifelong learning opportunities;

· an inclusive, student-centered environment; and,

· a commitment to community service.

ACCREDITATION

Lexington Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; (404) 679-4501) to award associate degrees. LCC is also accredited by various professional societies and accrediting agencies. Programs at LCC are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA), and the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

ADMISSION

Contacting the College

Contact Lexington Community College at:

200 Oswald Building
Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506-0235
(859) 257-4872 ext. 5111
e-mail: lccinfo@uky.edu
http://www.uky.edu/LCC

Freshman Admission

Lexington Community College accepts all Kentucky residents who are high school graduates or GED recipients who have not attended any other college or university. Freshman applicants must submit the following information: (1) an application for admission, (2) $20 application fee, and (3) an official high school transcript or official passing GED scores. LCC encourages all students who are graduating from high school to take the ACT test for several reasons. First, the ACT scores could exempt students from taking LCC's mandatory placement tests. Second, the scores could be important in the amount of the award for the Commonwealth's KEES scholarship program. The score could also be needed later for admission into certain selective admissions programs at LCC or the University of Kentucky. Students applying for any health program should follow the Admission Guidelines for Health Programs.

Advanced Standing (Transfer) Admission

Applicants who have previously attended an accredited college or university and who have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 quality-point scale in all course work attempted will be accepted as advanced standing (transfer) students. Advanced standing (transfer) applicants must be eligible to return to the previous institution without an interruption of one or more regular semesters. Transfer students accepted to Lexington Community College with a grade-point average below 2.0 will be admitted on academic probation. Applicants for advanced standing (transfer) status must submit the following information: (1) an application for admission, (2) $20 application fee, and (3) official transcripts of all previous college work.

Grades, credits, quality points and academic status from courses taken at the Lexington campus of the University of Kentucky or other community colleges in the University of Kentucky Community College System are transferred when the student enrolls at Lexington Community College. Degree credit work completed at fully accredited institutions outside the University of Kentucky System is recognized credit hour for credit hour. Quarter hours are recognized as two-thirds of a semester hour. Grades, quality points and academic status from courses taken outside the University of Kentucky System are not transferred when the student enrolls at Lexington Community College.

International Student Admission

In addition to the requirements for general admission, every non-resident alien applicant must submit the following information before the international student deadline: (1) official scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or have completed the fifth level of the UK ESL program or received grades of A or B in ENG 101 and 102 (or equivalents) at an accredited American college or a college in another country where English is the native language; (2) a current financial statement in English from the applicant's bank showing that the applicant has the necessary funds for the school year; and (3) an official document in English which verifies the applicant's completion of the secondary level of education.

NOTE: The score from the TOEFL must be at least 500, and the results must not be more than eighteen months old at the point of initial enrollment. The TOEFL code for Lexington Community College is 1474. For information concerning the TOEFL, contact Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6154, Princeton, NJ 08541-6154, USA. The phone number is (609) 771-7760.

Soon after your arrival, you must schedule an appointment at the University Health Service to complete a health history, a record of immunizations and a Tuberculin screening. Please be advised that the University of Kentucky has instituted a mandatory health insurance plan for international students. International students will be charged for the UK Student Health Insurance Plan along with their tuition and fees. The cost for the UK Student Health Insurance Plan is $541 per year. Students who have already enrolled in a health insurance plan that meets the University of Kentucky requirements may apply for a waiver of participation in the UK Student Health Insurance Plan.

Visiting Student Admission

Students currently enrolled at another institution who wish to attend Lexington Community College for one semester are considered visiting students. Visiting students must submit the following information for each semester in which they wish to enroll: (1) an application for admission, (2) $20 application fee, and (3) a letter of good standing from the registrar of the current institution that reflects your current grade-point average. Students in visiting status are permitted to take only six credit hours per semester.

In addition, international visiting students must submit the following information before the international student deadline: (4) official scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or have completed the fifth level of the University of Kentucky English as a Second Language Program, or received grades of A or B in ENG 101 and 102 (or equivalents) at an accredited American college or a college in another country where English is the native language. The score from the TOEFL must be at least 500 paper-based or 173 computer-based and the results must not be more than eighteen months old at the time of initial enrollment; and (5) a current financial statement in English from the applicant's bank showing that the applicant has the necessary funds for the school year.

Nondegree Student Admission

Nondegree applicants must submit an application for admission along with a $20 application fee. Applicants with any previous college work must be eligible to return to the parent institution without an interruption of one or more semesters, and the student must provide satisfactory evidence of this good standing before admission.

Important notes: (1) Students in nondegree seeking status are permitted to take only six credit hours per semester. (2) Nondegree students are not eligible to participate in federal student aid programs or to receive Veteran Educational Benefits. (3) Nondegree students who later decide to become degree-seeking must submit all required documents (official high school transcript or GED scores, any college transcripts, and any necessary international student documents) before admission. (4) Any student who wishes to take course work in either English or math will be required to take a placement test or show evidence of successful completion of prerequisite college courses.

All beginning freshmen are strongly encouraged to apply as degree-seeking students. Beginning freshmen who apply as nondegree are required to submit a high school transcript or passing GED results in order to demonstrate that they are prepared to take the desired course(s). Students taking up to six credit hours of technical course work may request to have this requirement waived by filing a petition with the Dean for Student Affairs prior to the deadline to apply for a regular semester or summer term.

Admission of High School Students

Under certain conditions, students who are currently attending high school may be eligible for admission to the Lexington Community College. The maximum number of courses that may be completed by a high school student under this provision is two (2) in any term. The condition of graduation from high school may be waived for a student currently enrolled in high school subject to the following guidelines:

The applicant must have completed the junior year of high school with at least a B average.

The applicant must submit the following:

application for admission along with a $20 application fee;

2. official high school transcript;

3. written recommendations including certification of eligibility requirements from the high school principal and a guidance counselor.

Upon receipt, the Lexington Community College Director of Admissions may tentatively approve this request and forward such request (and all supporting documents) to the President of Lexington Community College for final approval.

Readmission

Students who leave Lexington Community College for a fall or spring semester must apply for readmission by submitting an application for admission along with a $20 application fee and official transcripts of any academic work attempted since last enrolled at LCC.

Admission to Technical (Career) Programs

Admission to Lexington Community College does not guarantee admission to any technical program leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree. Admission to these degree programs is dependent upon the availability of resources for implementation of quality instruction, and the number of students admitted may be limited by these considerations. Guidelines for admission to technical health programs are used in the selection process. Technical standards, for example, have been developed for some programs. In certain programs, preference in admission may be given to Kentucky residents. Students interested in Associate in Applied Science degree programs should check the guidelines regarding openings in the programs in the LCC Catalog.

Admission Guidelines for Health Programs

Students in health programs may be required to have certain laboratory examinations prior to experience in certain clinical facilities. Each student accepted for admission to a health-related program requiring patient contact must show evidence of professional liability insurance before enrolling in the program. The amount will be determined by Lexington Community College. Certain programs may require that a high school transcript or GED certificate be submitted.

Each applicant must submit the following credentials and complete the special requirements by February 16, 2004, in order to be considered for admission for the summer or fall 2004 health programs:

An Update Form, available in 200 Oswald Building, is required for students who are currently enrolled in classes at LCC. Students who are not currently enrolled in classes at LCC must fill out an application for admission.

2. An official high school transcript indicating that the applicant has completed or will complete an approved four-year high school course of study or official passing GED scores. Transcripts must show date of graduation. This is also required of students with previous college work.

3. An official transcript of all post-secondary education or training. Transcripts must be submitted for each college or university attended, including the University of Kentucky and the UK Community Colleges, and must show all periods of enrollment.

4. Results of the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). For applicants to the Associate Degree Nursing program, results of the National League for Nursing (NLN) Pre-Admission Test may be substituted for results of the ACT or SAT.

5. Results of a Dental Dexterity Assessment for applicants to the Dental Laboratory Technology program.

6. Documentation of observation or work experience by completion of an Observation/Work Experience Form for applicants to the Dental Hygiene, Nuclear Medicine, Radiography, or Respiratory Care programs.

7. Attendance at a mandatory pre-admission conference for applicants to the Nuclear Medicine, Nursing, Radiography, or Respiratory Care programs.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Regardless of the length of time a student attends Lexington Community College, a minimum of 24 credits for a degree must be completed in the University of Kentucky System. At least 25 percent of the approved curriculum credits must be completed at Lexington Community College. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) in order to be eligible for graduation.

GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOMES

An institution of higher learning must do more than prepare students for a job or career. The overall goal of education must be to help students become productive people who are aware of the ideas and aspirations which motivate human thought and action and who can successfully use their understanding of the world, themselves, and their roles in society. Education is a shared responsibility among college students, faculty and administration. Since lifelong learning is necessary for living in a constantly changing society, the general education core exposes students to a variety of learning experiences.

There must be sufficient breadth and depth in the curriculum to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students. A general education core curriculum will ensure that the Lexington Community College will graduate well-educated men and women who are intellectually flexible, articulate, creative, and prepared for continuous growth. For all students, this implies some understanding of the world of work and career fields and an understanding of their own abilities, interests, and needs. The general education core curriculum will also help students to develop their own values, to pursue goals, and to contribute to the political, moral, social, and cultural enrichment of society.

Upon completion of an associate degree program (AA, AS, AAS), the graduate can:

Communicate Effectively

• write clearly

• speak clearly

• read with comprehension

• listen with comprehension

• use symbolic language

• work cooperatively with others

• use technology to process information

Think Critically

• demonstrate problem solving skills

• analyze/interpret creative expressions, resources, and/or data

• integrate knowledge

• use logical thinking to draw conclusions

Learn Independently

• find, evaluate, and use resources effectively

• apply learning

• think creatively

• value new ideas and differing perspectives

Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments

• define the relationship of self to historical and cultural context

• define the relationship of self to the biological/physical environment

• define the relationship of self to the global community

• use mathematics to analyze physical relationships

General Education Courses
I. Writing
ENG 101 Writing I	3
ENG 102 Writing II	3

II. Oral Communication
COM 181 Basic Public Speaking	3
COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication	3
COM 281 Communication in Small Groups	3

III. Mathematics
MA 109 College Algebra	3
MA 110 Analytic Geometry & Trigonometry	4
MA 112 Trigonometry	2
MA 113 Calculus I	4
MA 114 Calculus II	4
MA 123 Elementary Calculus and Its Applications	3
MA 162 Finite Mathematics Its Applications	3
MA 201 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers	3
MA 202 Mathematical Problem Solving for Elementary Teachers	3
MA 213 Calculus III	4
MA 214 Calculus IV	3
MAH 121* Mathematics for Business	3
MAH 125* Technical Mathematics	3
MAH 151* Applied Mathematics	3
STA 200 Statistics: A Force in Human Judgment	3
STA 291 Statistical Method	3
*MAH courses do not fulfill the requirements for AA/AS degrees or general education transfer.

IV. Science
AST 191 The Solar System	3
AST 192 Stars, Galaxies and the Universe	3
BIO 102 Human Ecology	3
BIO 103 Basic Ideas of Biology	3
BIO 103 Basic Ideas of Biology	3
and
BIO 111 General Biology Laboratory	1
BIO 150 Principles of Biology I	3
BIO 150 Principles of Biology I	3
and
BIO 151 Principles of Biology Laboratory I	2
BIO 152 Principles of Biology II	3
BIO 152 Principles of Biology II	3
and
BIO 153 Principles of Biology Laboratory II	2
BIO 208 Principles of Microbiology	3
BIO 208 Principles of Microbiology	3
and
BIO 209 Introductory Microbiology Lab	2
BSL 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BSL 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
BSL 214 Medical Microbiology	4
CHE 104 Introductory General Chemistry	3
CHE 104 Introductory General Chemistry	3
and
CHM 104 Intro General Chemistry Lab	1
CHE 105 General College Chemistry I	3
CHE 105 General College Chemistry	3
and
CHM 105 General College Chemistry Lab I	2
CHE 106 Introduction to Inorganic, Organic and Biochemistry	4
CHE 107 General College Chemistry II	3
CHE 107 General College Chemistry II	3
and
CHE 115 General Chemistry Laboratory	3
CHE 107 General College Chemistry II	3
and
CHM 107 General College Chemistry Lab II	2
CHE 230 Organic Chemistry I	3
CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II	3
CHM 101 Chemistry: A Cultural Approach	3
EST 150 Introductory Ecology	4
EST 160 Fundamentals of Hydrological Geology	3
GLY 130 Dinosaurs and Disasters	3
GLY 220 Principles of Physical Geology	4
PH 171 Applied Physics	4
PH 172 Physics for Health Sciences	2
PHY 151 Introduction to Physics	3
PHY 152 Introduction to Physics	3
PHY 160 Physics and Astronomy for Elementary Teachers	3
PHY 211 General Physics	5
PHY 213 General Physics	5
PHY 231 General University Physics	4
PHY 231 General University Physics	4
and
PHY 241 General University Physics Laboratory	1
PHY 232 General University Physics	4
PHY 232 General University Physics	4
and
PHY 242 General University Physics Laboratory	1

V. Social Interaction
ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology	3
ANT 130* Intro to Comparative Religion	3
ANT 160 Cultural Diversity in the Modern World	3
ANT 220 Intro to Cultural Anthropology	3
ANT 221 Native People of North America	3
ANT 241 Origins of Old World Civilization	3
COM 101 Introduction to Communications	3
ECO 101 Contemporary Economic Issues	3
ECO 201 Principles of Economics I	3
ECO 202 Principles of Economics II	3
FAM 252 Introduction to Family Science	3
FAM 253 Human Sexuality: Development, Behavior and Attitudes	3
GEO 152 Regional Geography of the World	3
GEO 160 Lands and Peoples of the Non-Western World	3
GEO 172 Human Geography	3
PS 101 American Government	3
PS 212 Culture and Politics in the Third World	3
PS 235 World Politics	3
PS 255 State Government	3
PS 271 Introduction to Political Behavior	3
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology	4
PSY 223 Developmental Psychology	3
PY 110 General Psychology	3
PY 230 Psychosocial Aspects of Death and Dying	3
SOC 101 Introductory Sociology	3
SOC 152 Modern Social Problems	3
SOC 235 Inequality in Society	3
WS 200 Introduction to Women's Studies in the Social Sciences	3
Note: Courses in italics may be used to satisfy UK's University Studies Program cross-cultural requirement.

VI. Heritage/Humanities/Foreign Language
Heritage
HIS 104 A History of Europe through the Mid-Seventeenth Century	3
HIS 105 A History of Europe from the Mid-17th Century to the Present	3
HIS 106 Western Culture: Science and Technology I	3
HIS 107 Western Culture: Science and Technology II	3
HIS 108 History of the U.S. through 1865	3
HIS 109 History of the U.S. since 1865	3
HIS 120 The World at War, 1939-45	3
HIS 202 History of British People to the Restoration	3
HIS 203 History of British People since the Restoration	3
HIS 206 History of Colonial Latin America, 1492 to 1810	3
HIS 240 History of Kentucky	3
HIS 247 History of Islam and Middle East Peoples, 500-1250 A.D.	3
HIS 248 History of Islam and Middle East Peoples, 1250 to the Present	3
HIS 254 History of Sub-Saharan Africa	3
HIS 260 Afro-American History to 1865	3
HIS 261 Afro-American History 1865-present	3
HIS 265 History of Women in America	3
Humanities
A-H 105 Ancient Through Medieval Art	3
A-H 106 Renaissance Through Modern Art	3
ANT 130* Intro to Comparative Religion	3
ART 100 Introduction to Art	3
ENG 261 Survey of Western Literature from the Greeks through Renaissance	3
ENG 262 Survey of Western Literature from 1660 to the Present	3
ENG 264 Major Black Writers	3
ENG 281 Introduction to Film	3
ENG 331 Survey of British Literature I	3
ENG 332 Survey of British Literature II	3
ENG 334 Survey of American Literature I	3
ENG 335 Survey of American Literature II	3
HUM 135 Intro to Native American Literature	3
MUS 100 Introduction to Music	3
MUS 206 American Music	3
PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality	3
PHI 130 Introduction to Philosophy: Morality and Society	3
WS 201 Introduction to Women's Studies in Arts and Humanities	3
Note: Courses in italics may be used to satisfy UK's University Studies Program cross-cultural requirement.
Foreign Languages
FR 101 Elementary French	4
FR 102 Elementary French	4
SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I	4
SPA 102 Elementary Spanish I	4
SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish III	3
SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish IV	3
*This course may be used to fulfill only one competency.
Accessing Information
To develop and perform basic search strategies and access information in a variety of formats, print and non-print.
ENG 102 Writing II	3

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (AA) AND ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (AS) DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Core Transfer Component
	AA	AS
Writing/Accessing Information	6	6
ENG 105 fulfills the Writing/Accessing Information competencies for students who qualify for admission by ACT score and special examination.
Oral Communication	3	3
Heritage/Humanities/Foreign Language	6	6
Completion of at least one course in Humanities and one course in Heritage is a graduation requirement for both the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degrees.
Social Interaction	9	9
At least two disciplines must be represented in this area and these must be different from those in the Heritage/ Humanities/Foreign Language area.
Science	6	6
The Associate in Science degree must include at least one science course with a laboratory experience.
Mathematics	3	3
The course used to fulfill this competency must be College Algebra or a higher level MA course. (This excludes all MAH courses and MA 108R.)
Subtotal Core Transfer Component
	33	33
The Core Transfer Component will total 33 hours unless ENG 105 replaces 101/102.

Additional General Education Requirements (Beyond the Core)
Heritage/Humanities/Foreign Language	3
Heritage/Humanities/Foreign Language or Social Interaction	3
Science or Mathematics	3	9
Any MA or STA course can be used to satisfy this mathematics requirement. (This excludes all MAH courses and MA 108R.) The Associate in Science degree must include at least one Science course with a laboratory experience. The Associate in Science degree must include at least 4 credit hours in MA or STA courses.
Course(s) to be chosen from the areas in the Core	6	6
Subtotal Additional Education Requirements	15	15
Total General Education Block	48	48

Other Degree Requirements
Elective(s)	12	12
Students are advised to choose hours to satisfy additional general education and pre-major requirements at the institution to which they are transferring. Students who complete ENG 105 to satisfy the Writing/Accessing Information competency must complete 15 hours of electives.
Total Credit Hours	60	60

Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are awarded to students who complete a minimum of 60 hours, including the specified general education requirements, with a grade-point average of at least 2.0 (C).

A course used to fulfill one required area of study cannot to used to fulfill another required area of study. Developmental/remedial courses (courses numbered 001-099 or designated with an "R") cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

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