NEW for Spring 2010

Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences

Honors Earth Science (ESC 120-650): (Also open to qualified high school students) Dig into the study of earth science and earn college credit by enrolling in a special late afternoon honors section taught by Dr. Xiaoming Zhai, earth science professor and department chair. This four-credit class is tuition-free for qualified honors students, and the honors college credits are transferable to four-year colleges and universities. To learn more, contact Dr. Xiaoming Zhai at (847) 543-2504 or xzhai@clcillinois.edu.

Business

Managerial Communication (AOS 237/BUS 237):Communication skills for managers are the key to success! In this workshop format, students will develop, refine and practice the oral and written communication skills used by successful managers.

Entrepreneurship (BUS 131): Learn about the concepts and tools related to the development of new entrepreneurial ventures. You'll learn about the actual process of getting a new venture started, growing the venture, successfully selling it and starting again.

Operations Management (BUS 215): Previously titled Production and Inventory Control, this class has been updated and changed to reflect today's needs, with a greater focus on planning, managing and controlling all parts of the production process for both goods and services, including scheduling, inventory control, logistics, supply chain management and more.

Project Management (BUS 238): Learn tools for managing projects, including writing project plans, developing work breakdown structures, scheduling, managing resources, analyzing earned value and managing risk.

Cell Phone and Mobile Device Forensics (CIT 259-001/Topics in Computer Forensics): Master advanced computer forensic topics, including cellular and Wi-Fi technology, mobile devices, connectivity, forensic principles, physical acquisition and forensic analysis of SIM cards, cellular and mobile, Smart Phones and GPS devices.

Linux Evidence Recovery (CIT 259-002/Topics in Computer Forensics): Learn how to conduct investigations and recover evidence from files systems on Unix/Linux operating systems. For more information, contact Dan Dainton at (847) 543-2538 or ddainton@clcillinois.edu.

Parallel Programming (CIT 299-001): Analyze a problem, break it into multiple parts and examine the underlying techniques that permit concurrent programs to run efficiently and effectively. For more information, contact John North at (847) 543-2507 or jnorth@clcillinois.edu.

Drafting Legal Documents (PLS 111): Learn to draft the legal documents used in general practice areas including contracts, real estate, wills, bankruptcy and litigation.

Criminal Litigation (PLS 233): Learn how paralegals assist attorneys in the prosecution and defense of criminal charges. Explore the criminal justice system and understand the pretrial process.

Elder Law (PLS 234): Learn about the paralegal's role and moral and ethical considerations involved in assisting attorneys in estate planning, trusts, housing, guardianship, health care and disability law.

Law Office Technology (PLS 235): Sample computer software applications used within the law office. Students will produce routine law office documents such as pleadings and correspondence. Gain practical experience with legal timekeeping and billing software as well as software for case management, docket control software and litigation support.

Special Topics: Immigration Law (PLS 299-001): Students will explore all significant aspects of the immigration and naturalization process in the United States, including the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.

Social Sciences

Introduction to the Foundations of Reading (EDU 226-001): How does the process of learning how to read play out in a diverse classroom? This class will explore bilingual education, multicultural theory and how to combine research and theory with the reality of today's classrooms.

Trauma, Violence and Prevention (HUS 132-001): Trauma happens to people everywhere. Explore the skills and values needed to understand and work in the areas of trauma, victim services, advocacy, treatment and violence prevention.