College of DuPage offers a variety of courses for every interest, personality and skill level. New classes are added to the course listing every semester. Visit the College of DuPage Course Catalog for more information on course descriptions.
If you know your major, choose a course that helps fulfill your general education requirements. If you are unsure about your major, choose a class that sparks your interest or schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor.
Program Name Change
Please note that the Paralegal (PLGL) program name has changed to Legal Studies (LGLST).
Fall 2024 New Classes
Screen Printing
(ART 2277)
An introduction to screen printing processes. Topics include hand-cut, hand-drawn, and photographic stencils. Studio work in color create editions of fine art prints. Emphasis is placed upon the creative use of these printmaking techniques. (6 lab hours)
Prerequisite: ART 1101 or ART 1199 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.
Dispensary Operations
(BUSIN 1180)
Introduction to the functions and operations of a cannabis dispensary. Organization and operation of a dispensary will include customer service, retail sales, logistics, human resources, and inventory management procedures. (2 lecture hours)
Prerequisite: HORT 1100 or concurrent enrollment in HORT 1100 or consent of instructor.
Introduction to Biochemistry
(CHEMI 2203)
Introduction to the biochemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Survey of molecular genetics and the tools and techniques of genetic engineering. This course does not have a laboratory component. Students receive credit for either CHEMI2203 or CHEMI2213. (3 lecture hours)
Prerequisite: CHEMI 1212 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent or CHEMI 2551 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
Introduction to Machine Learning (ML)
(CIS 2640)
This course emphasizes instrument rating aeronautical knowledge, including topics covered in the This course introduce students to a sub-field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) with analysis of big data. Discusses classic unsupervised, supervised, and reinforcement learning methods used in the field of data classification, clustering, and optimization. This includes k-means, hierarchical clustering, self-organizing maps, linear regression, decision trees, Naïve Bayes, and optimization techniques such as genetic algorithms. It will also cover accessing interesting datasets, ideas on how to collect data from users, and many different ways to analyze and understand the data once found. (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)
Prerequisite: MATH 1635, CIS 1655, and CIS 2532 with a grade of a C or better, or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Prerequisite: MATH 0465 or MATH 0481 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent, or a qualifying score on the Mathematics Placement Test, or a qualifying ACT Math score; and AVIAT 1210 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Category One. Students must be at least 17 years of age.
CPT and HCPCS Coding for Medical Billers
(HIT 1503)
Students will learn about the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code sets used for physician services. Students will apply coding conventions and guidelines for the proper assignment of procedure codes. Students will explore the connection between diagnostics codes, medical necessity, procedure codes, and reimbursement. (2 lecture hours)
Prerequisite: HIT 1301, HIT 1302, and HLTHS 1110.
Preschool Methods of Intentional Teaching and Learning
(ECEC 2245)
Students will be introduced to a variety of methods for facilitating the preschooler's development of physical and logical-mathematical knowledge and for developing the preschooler's self-expression to various aspects of the social world. Emphasis is on the student's ability toplan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate literacy, dramatic play, art, social studies, nature, math, STEM, and movement experiences. The student will be responsible for demonstrating how to be present, connect, and extend the children's learning. Demonstration of professional dispositions will be emphasized. A clinical component is required. Students will spend the semester in a Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) licensed early childhood classroom serving children between the ages of 3-6 (not in Kindergarten). (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)
Prerequisite: ECEC 1100, ECEC 1101, ECEC 1102, ECEC 2211, ECEC 2251, ECEC 2252, ENGLI 1101, SPEEC 1100, Math Gen. Ed., and Science Gen. Ed. all with a grade of C or better. In addition, State of Illinois Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting, must be passed as well as a DCFS medical background clearance with TB test and immunization clearance. This course requires consent of instructor.
Service to Children and Young Adults
(LIBRA 2500)
The course will cover library services appropriate for children and youth. Topics will include child and adolescent development, programming, collection development, dedicated space, youth participation, the use of technology, and other aspects of services and materials for children. Attention is paid to methods for connecting children to materials and services available in modern libraries. (3 lecture hours)
Prerequisite: LIBRA 1101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.
Advanced Microsoft 365
(OFTI 1201)
Advanced course designed to elevate proficiency and collaboration in Microsoft 365 applications including, but not limited to, SharePoint, Teams, Project, Power Automate, Forms, Power BI, OneNote, and CoPilot. (3 lecture hours).
Mobile Photography
(PHOTO 1630)
Technical skills for mobile photography including refinement of exposure, post-image capture processing for photo and video, manipulation, and social media marketing through various apps for smartphones and tablets. (2 lab hours)
Prerequisite: PHOTO 1101 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Sport Officiating
(PHYS 2235)
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn the fundamental concepts of officiating, officiating philosophy, and how to officiate for various sports. Students will learn and practice rrules, proper positioning, signaling for each sport, and conflict resolution strategies. Following successful completion of the course, students will earn the opportunity to acquire a sport-specific officiating license. (0.5 to 2 lecture hours, 1.5 to 2 lab hours)