# Bevill State Community College — full catalog > Generated 2026-06-21T06:00:41.167Z from a crawl of bscc.edu. 734 records (55 programs · 679 courses · 0 resource pages). # Long-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ENG 101 — ENGLISH COMPOSITION I - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - WDT 108 — SMAW FILLET/OFC - WDT 109 — SMAW FILLET/PAC/CAC - WDT 110 — INDUSTRIAL BLUE PRINT READING - WDT 119 — GAS METAL ARC/FLUX CORED ARC WELDING - WDT 120 — SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING GROOVE - WDT 122 — SMAW FILLET/OFC LAB - WDT 123 — SMAW FILLET/PAC/CAC LAB - WDT 124 — GAS METAL ARC/FLUX CORED ARC WELDING LAB - WDT 125 — SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING GROOVE LAB - WDT 157 — CONSUMABLE WELDING PROCESSES - WDT 218 — CERTIFICATION - WDT 229 — BOILER TUBE - WDT 257 — SMAW CARBON PIPE LAB - WDT 258 — CERTIFICATION LAB Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/welding-technology/longterm-certificate --- # SMAW Welding Technology Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - WDT 108 — SMAW FILLET/OFC - WDT 109 — SMAW FILLET/PAC/CAC - WDT 122 — SMAW FILLET/OFC LAB - WDT 123 — SMAW FILLET/PAC/CAC LAB Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/welding-technology/smaw-welding-technology-shortterm-certificate --- # GMAW/FCAW Welding Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - WDT 119 — GAS METAL ARC/FLUX CORED ARC WELDING - WDT 120 — SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING GROOVE - WDT 124 — GAS METAL ARC/FLUX CORED ARC WELDING LAB - WDT 125 — SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING GROOVE LAB - WDT 157 — CONSUMABLE WELDING PROCESSES Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/welding-technology/gmawfcaw-welding-shortterm-certificate --- # Pipe Welding Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - WDT 218 — CERTIFICATION - WDT 229 — BOILER TUBE - WDT 257 — SMAW CARBON PIPE LAB - WDT 258 — CERTIFICATION LAB Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/welding-technology/pipe-welding-shortterm-certificate --- # Associate In Applied Science Degree **Degree** ## Courses - ADM 101 — PRECISION MEASUREMENT - ADM 162 — ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS-POLYMERS - AET 191 — BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) - DDT 104 — BASIC COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN - DDT 111 — FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - DDT 115 — BLUEPRINT READING FOR MACHINISTS - DDT 116 — BLUEPRINT READING FOR CONSTRUCTION - DDT 124 — BASIC TECHNICAL DRAWING - DDT 127 — INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN - DDT 128 — INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL DRAWING - DDT 131 — MACHINE DRAFTING BASICS - DDT 132 — ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING - DDT 133 — BASIC SURVEYING - DDT 144 — BASIC 3D MODELING - DDT 211 — INTERMEDIATE MACHINE DRAFTING - DDT 212 — INTERMEDIATE ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING - DDT 215 — GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING & TOLERANCING - DDT 233 — INTERMEDIATE 3D MODELING - DDT 236 — DESIGN PROJECTS - DDT 238 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN CAD - DDT 244 — ADVANCED 3D MODELING - ENG 101 — ENGLISH COMPOSITION I - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/advanced-engineering-design-technology/associate-in-applied-science-degree --- # Engineering Design Technology Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - DDT 104 — BASIC COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN - DDT 111 — FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - DDT 124 — BASIC TECHNICAL DRAWING - DDT 127 — INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN - DDT 128 — INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL DRAWING - DDT 131 — MACHINE DRAFTING BASICS - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/advanced-engineering-design-technology/engineering-design-technology-shortterm-certificate --- # Advanced Engineering Design Technology Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ADM 101 — PRECISION MEASUREMENT - DDT 211 — INTERMEDIATE MACHINE DRAFTING - DDT 244 — ADVANCED 3D MODELING - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/advanced-engineering-design-technology/advanced-engineering-design-technology-shortterm-certificate --- # Additive Engineering Technology Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ADM 162 — ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS-POLYMERS - DDT 144 — BASIC 3D MODELING - DDT 233 — INTERMEDIATE 3D MODELING - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/advanced-engineering-design-technology/additive-engineering-technology-shortterm-certificate --- # Architectural Engineering Technology Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - DDT 127 — INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN - DDT 132 — ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING - DDT 212 — INTERMEDIATE ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING - DDT 238 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN CAD - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/advanced-engineering-design-technology/architectural-engineering-technology-shortterm-certificate --- # Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - CHD 100 — INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN - CHD 201 — CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES - CHD 203 — CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT - CHD 205 — PROGRAM PLANNING FOR EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN - CHD 206 — CHILDREN’S HEALTH AND SAFETY - CHD 208 — ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - CHD 209 — INFANT AND TODDLER EDUCATION PROGRAMS - CHD 210 — EDUCATING EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG CHILDREN - CHD 214 — FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS - CHD 217 — Math & Science for Young Children - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/child-development/shortterm-certificate --- # Electrical Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ELT 110 — WIRING METHODS - ELT 118 — COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WIRING - ELT 241 — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE - ETC 101 — DC FUNDAMENTALS - ETC 102 — AC FUNDAMENTALS - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - WKO 110 — NCCER CORE Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/electrical-systems-technology/electrical-shortterm-certificate --- # Industrial Plant Technician Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ELT 212 — MOTOR CONTROL II - ETC 101 — DC FUNDAMENTALS - ETC 102 — AC FUNDAMENTALS - ETC 108 — MOTOR CONTROLS I - INT 117 — PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS - INT 118 — FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - WKO 110 — NCCER CORE Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/electrical-systems-technology/industrial-plant-technician-shortterm-certificate --- # Automated Manufacturing Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - AUT 110 — DC FUNDAMENTALS - AUT 111 — AC FUNDAMENTALS - AUT 114 — INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS - AUT 130 — FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS - AUT 139 — INTRO TO ROBOTIC PROGRAMMING - AUT 221 — ADVANCED PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - WKO 110 — NCCER CORE Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/electrical-systems-technology/automated-manufacturing-shortterm-certificate --- # Electronics Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ETC 101 — DC FUNDAMENTALS - ETC 102 — AC FUNDAMENTALS - ETC 103 — SOLID STATE FUNDAMENTALS - ETC 104 — DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - WKO 110 — NCCER CORE Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/electrical-systems-technology/electronics-shortterm-certificate --- # Basic Machining Technology Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - MTT 121 — BASIC PRINT READING FOR MACHINISTS - MTT 127 — INTRODUCTION TO METROLOGY - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/machine-tool-technology/basic-machining-technology-shortterm-certificate --- # Computer Numerical Control Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - MTT 109 — ORIENTATION TO COMPUTER ASSISTED MANUFACTURING - MTT 139 — BASIC COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL - MTT 270 — MACHINING SKILLS APPLICATION - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/machine-tool-technology/computer-numerical-control-shortterm-certificate --- # Legal Office Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - BUS 189 — HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS - BUS 263 — THE LEGAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS - BUS 276 — HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - OAD 103 — INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING - OAD 125 — WORD PROCESSING - OAD 138 — RECORDS/INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - OAD 201 — Legal Terminology - OAD 203 — LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/office-administration-and-technology/legal-office-shortterm-certificate --- # Medical Office Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - BUS 189 — HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS - CIS 146 — Computer Applications - HIT 230 — Medical Coding Systems I - HIT 231 — Medical Coding Skills Laboratory - HIT 232 — Medical Coding Systems II - HIT 236 — Medical Coding Skills Laboratory - OAD 103 — INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING - OAD 125 — WORD PROCESSING - OAD 138 — RECORDS/INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - OAD 211 — MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/office-administration-and-technology/medical-office-shortterm-certificate --- # Associate In Applied Science Degree - Instructor Training **Degree** ## Courses - CIT 211 — TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT - CIT 212 — TEACHER MENTORSHIP - CIT 213 — COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR CO-OP - CIT 214 — LESSON PLAN METHODS AND DEVELOPMENT - CIT 221 — LESSON PLAN IMPLEMENTATION - CIT 222 — AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS AND METHODS - CIT 223 — AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS AND METHODS APPLICATIONS - COS 125 — CAREER AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - COS 133 — Salon Management Technology - COS 158 — EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - COS 190 — INTERNSHIP IN COSMETOLOGY - EMS 103 — FIRST AID-CPR and AED - ENG 101 — ENGLISH COMPOSITION I - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - SAL 133 — SALON MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY - SAL 201 — ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR SALON AND SPA MANAGEMENT Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/salon-and-spa-management/associate-in-applied-science-degree-instructor-training --- # Nursing ## Courses - BIO 201 — HUMAN A & P I - BIO 202 — HUMAN A & P II - BIO 220 — GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY - ENG 101 — ENGLISH COMPOSITION I - MTH 100 — INTERMEDIATE COLLEGE ALGEBRA - NUR 112 — FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF NURSING - NUR 113 — NURSING CONCEPTS I - NUR 114 — NURSING CONCEPTS II - NUR 115 — EVIDENCE BASED CLINICAL REASONING - NUR 211 — ADVANCED NURSING CONCEPTS - NUR 221 — ADVANCED EVIDENCE BASED CLINICAL REASONING - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - PSY 210 — HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/nursing/nursing --- # Nursing Mobility: LPN & Paramedic to ADN ## Courses - BIO 201 — HUMAN A & P I - BIO 202 — HUMAN A & P II - BIO 220 — GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY - ENG 101 — ENGLISH COMPOSITION I - MTH 100 — INTERMEDIATE COLLEGE ALGEBRA - NUR 209 — CONCEPTS FOR HEALTHCARE TRANSITION STUDENTS - NUR 211 — ADVANCED NURSING CONCEPTS - NUR 221 — ADVANCED EVIDENCE BASED CLINICAL REASONING - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - PSY 210 — HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/nursing/nursing-mobility-lpn-paramedic-to-adn --- # Paramedic ## Courses - BIO 103 — PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I - EMS 118 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - EMS 119 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CLINICAL - EMS 155 — ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - EMS 156 — ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CLINICAL - EMS 241 — PARAMEDIC CARDIOLOGY - EMS 242 — PARAMEDIC PATIENT ASSESSMENT - EMS 244 — PARAMEDIC CLINICAL I - EMS 245 — PARAMEDIC MEDICAL EMERGENCIES - EMS 246 — PARAMEDIC TRAUMA MANAGEMENT - EMS 247 — PARAMEDIC SPECIAL POPULATIONS - EMS 248 — PARAMEDIC CLINICAL II - EMS 253 — PARAMEDIC TRANSITION TO THE WORKFORCE - EMS 254 — ADVANCED COMPETENCIES FOR THE PARAMEDIC - EMS 255 — PARAMEDIC FIELD PRECEPTORSHIP - EMS 256 — PARAMEDIC TEAM LEADERSHIP - EMS 257 — PARAMEDIC APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY - ENG 101 — ENGLISH COMPOSITION I - MTH 116 — MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - PSY 200 — GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/paramedic/paramedic --- # Paramedic Short Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - EMS 241 — PARAMEDIC CARDIOLOGY - EMS 242 — PARAMEDIC PATIENT ASSESSMENT - EMS 244 — PARAMEDIC CLINICAL I - EMS 245 — PARAMEDIC MEDICAL EMERGENCIES - EMS 246 — PARAMEDIC TRAUMA MANAGEMENT - EMS 247 — PARAMEDIC SPECIAL POPULATIONS - EMS 248 — PARAMEDIC CLINICAL II - EMS 253 — PARAMEDIC TRANSITION TO THE WORKFORCE - EMS 254 — ADVANCED COMPETENCIES FOR THE PARAMEDIC - EMS 255 — PARAMEDIC FIELD PRECEPTORSHIP - EMS 256 — PARAMEDIC TEAM LEADERSHIP - EMS 257 — PARAMEDIC APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/paramedic/paramedic-short-term-certificate --- # Emergency Medical Technician (Advanced) - Short Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - EMS 155 — ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - EMS 156 — ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CLINICAL Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/paramedic/emergency-medical-technician-advanced-short-term-certificate --- # Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) - Short Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - EMS 118 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - EMS 119 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CLINICAL Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/paramedic/emergency-medical-technician-basic-short-term-certificate --- # Surgical Technology ## Courses - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - SUR 100 — PRINCIPLES OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY - SUR 102 — APPLIED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES - SUR 103 — SURGICAL PROCEDURES - SUR 104 — SURGICAL PRACTICUM I - SUR 105 — SURGICAL PRACTICUM II - SUR 106 — ROLE TRANSITION IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY - SUR 107 — SURGICAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY - SUR 208 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/surgical-technology/surgical-technology --- # Nursing Mobility: Military Medic to Practical Nursing ## Courses - BIO 201 — HUMAN A & P I - BIO 202 — HUMAN A & P II - ENG 101 — ENGLISH COMPOSITION I - MTH 100 — INTERMEDIATE COLLEGE ALGEBRA - NUR 115 — EVIDENCE BASED CLINICAL REASONING - NUR 120 — Healthcare Transistion - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - PSY 210 — HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/paramedic/nursing-mobility-military-medic-to-practical-nursing --- # App Development with Swift Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - CIS 157 — Introduction to App Development with Swift - CIS 220 — App Development with Swift I - CIS 227 — App Development with Swift II - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/systems-information-technology/app-development-with-swift-shortterm-certificate --- # Emergency Medical Technician ## Courses - EMS 118 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - EMS 119 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CLINICAL Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/paramedic/emergency-medical-technician --- # Associate in Applied Science Degree - Salon and Spa Management **Degree** ## Courses - COS 111 — INTRODUCTION TO COSMETOLOGY - COS 112 — INTRODUCTION TO COSMETOLOGY LAB - COS 113 — THEORY OF CHEMICAL SERVICES - COS 114 — CHEMICAL SERVICES LAB - COS 115 — HAIR COLORING THEORY - COS 116 — HAIR COLORING LAB - COS 117 — BASIC SPA TECHNIQUES - COS 118 — BASIC SPA TECHNIQUES LAB - COS 119 — BUSINESS OF COSMETOLOGY - COS 123 — COSMETOLOGY SALON PRACTICES - COS 125 — CAREER AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - COS 127 — ESTHETICS THEORY - COS 134 — ADVANCED ESTHETICS - COS 135 — ADVANCED ESTHETICS APPLICATION - COS 137 — HAIR SHAPING AND DESIGN THEORY - COS 148 — NAIL CARE THEORY - COS 149 — NAIL ART THEORY - COS 150 — Manicuring - COS 152 — NAIL CARE APPLICATIONS - COS 153 — NAIL ART - COS 154 — NAIL ART APPLICATIONS - COS 158 — EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - COS 163 — FACIAL TREATMENTS - COS 164 — FACIAL MACHINE - COS 166 — SKIN CARE BACTERIOLOGY AND SANITATION - COS 169 — SKIN FUNCTIONS - ENG 101 — ENGLISH COMPOSITION I - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - SAL 133 — SALON MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY - SAL 201 — ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR SALON AND SPA MANAGEMENT Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/salon-and-spa-management/associate-in-applied-science-degree-salon-and-spa-management --- # Cosmetology Short Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - COS 112 — INTRODUCTION TO COSMETOLOGY LAB - COS 113 — THEORY OF CHEMICAL SERVICES - COS 114 — CHEMICAL SERVICES LAB - COS 115 — HAIR COLORING THEORY - COS 116 — HAIR COLORING LAB - COS 123 — COSMETOLOGY SALON PRACTICES - COS 137 — HAIR SHAPING AND DESIGN THEORY - COS 145 — HAIR SHAPING LAB - COS 190 — INTERNSHIP IN COSMETOLOGY - COS 191 — CO-OP - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/salon-and-spa-management/cosmetology-short-term-certificate --- # Esthetics Short Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - COS 127 — ESTHETICS THEORY - COS 134 — ADVANCED ESTHETICS - COS 135 — ADVANCED ESTHETICS APPLICATION - COS 163 — FACIAL TREATMENTS - COS 164 — FACIAL MACHINE - COS 165 — RELATED SUBJECTS ESTHETICIANS - COS 166 — SKIN CARE BACTERIOLOGY AND SANITATION - COS 169 — SKIN FUNCTIONS - COS 190 — INTERNSHIP IN COSMETOLOGY - COS 191 — CO-OP - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/salon-and-spa-management/esthetics-short-term-certificate --- # Nail Technology Short Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - COS 148 — NAIL CARE THEORY - COS 149 — NAIL ART THEORY - COS 150 — Manicuring - COS 151 — Nail Care - COS 152 — NAIL CARE APPLICATIONS - COS 153 — NAIL ART - COS 154 — NAIL ART APPLICATIONS - COS 158 — EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - COS 166 — SKIN CARE BACTERIOLOGY AND SANITATION - COS 190 — INTERNSHIP IN COSMETOLOGY - COS 191 — CO-OP - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/salon-and-spa-management/nail-technology-short-term-certificate --- # Associate in Applied Science Degree - Barbering **Degree** ## Courses - BAR 108 — INTRODUCTION TO BARBERING - BAR 109 — BACTERIOLOGY AND SANITATION - BAR 110 — ORIENTATION TO BARBERING - BAR 111 — INTRODUCTION TO BARBERING LAB - BAR 112 — SCIENCE OF BARBERING - BAR 113 — FUNDAMENTALS OF BARBERING APPLICATIONS - BAR 114 — BARBER-STYLING LAB - BAR 115 — CUTTING AND STYLING TECHNIQUES - BAR 120 — PROPERTIES OF CHEMISTRY - BAR 121 — CHEMICAL HAIR PROCESSING - BAR 122 — HAIR COLORING CHEMISTRY - BAR 124 — HAIR COLORING METHODOLOGY LAB - BAR 130 — MARKETING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - BAR 132 — STYLING AND DESIGN - BAR 133 — STYLING AND MANAGEMENT LAB - BAR 140 — PRACTICUM I - BAR 143 — STATE BOARD REVIEW - ENG 101 — ENGLISH COMPOSITION I - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - SAL 133 — SALON MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY - SAL 201 — ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR SALON AND SPA MANAGEMENT Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/salon-and-spa-management/associate-in-applied-science-degree-barbering --- # Retail Management Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - BUS 175 — RETAILING - BUS 189 — HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS - BUS 241 — PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I - BUS 275 — PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT - BUS 276 — HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - BUS 285 — PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING - OAD 246 — OFFICE GRAPHICS AND PRESENTATIONS - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/management-and-entrepreneurship/retail-management-shortterm-certificate --- # Accounting Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ACT 246 — MICROCOMPUTER ACCOUNTING - ACT 249 — PAYROLL ACCOUNTING - ACT 253 — INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX - BUS 241 — PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I - BUS 242 — PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II - BUS 275 — PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT - OAD 246 — OFFICE GRAPHICS AND PRESENTATIONS - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/management-and-entrepreneurship/accounting-shortterm-certificate --- # Office Administration Essentials ## Courses - BUS 189 — HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS - CIS 286 — COMPUTERIZED MANAGEMENT INFO SYSTEMS (EXCEL) - OAD 103 — INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING - OAD 125 — WORD PROCESSING - OAD 126 — Advanced Word Processing (Word) - OAD 133 — BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS - OAD 138 — RECORDS/INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - OAD 232 — THE COMPUTERIZED OFFICE - OAD 246 — OFFICE GRAPHICS AND PRESENTATIONS - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/office-administration-and-technology/office-administration-essentials --- # Manufacturing Skills Standard Council (MSSC) Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ADM 291 — MSSC SAFETY COURSE - ADM 292 — MSSC QUALITY PRACTICES AND MEASUREMENT COURSE - ADM 293 — MSSC MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND PRODUCTION COURSE - ADM 294 — MSSC MAINTENANCE AWARENESS COURSE - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/advanced-manufacturing-technology/manufacturing-skills-standard-council-mssc-shortterm-certificate --- # Sterile Processing Technology ## Courses - BIO 201 — HUMAN A & P I - BIO 202 — HUMAN A & P II - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - SUR 150 — Central Sterile I - SUR 151 — Central Sterile II - SUR 152 — Central Sterile Lab Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/surgical-technology/sterile-processing-technology --- # Medical Assisting Technology AAS **Degree** ## Courses - CIS 146 — Computer Applications - EMS 100 — CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION I - ENG 101 — ENGLISH COMPOSITION I - MAT 111 — Clinical Procedures I for the Medical Assistant - MAT 120 — Medical Administrative Procedures I - MAT 123 — Medical Business Practices I - MAT 125 — Laboratory Procedures I for the Medical Assistant - MAT 126 — Medical Laboratory Practices - MAT 128 — Medical Law and Ethics for the Medical Assistant - MAT 205 — Clinical Specialties for Medical Assistants - MAT 211 — Clinical Procedures II for the Medical Assistant - MAT 215 — Laboratory Procedures II for the Medical Assistant - MAT 216 — Pharmacology for the Medical Office - MAT 228 — Medical Assistant Review Course - MAT 229 — Medical Assisting Practicum - MAT 239 — Phlebotomy Preceptorship - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - PSY 200 — GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/medical-assisting-technology/medical-assisting-technology-aas --- # Medical Assisting Technology STC ## Courses - EMS 100 — CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION I - MAT 125 — Laboratory Procedures I for the Medical Assistant - MAT 205 — Clinical Specialties for Medical Assistants - MAT 215 — Laboratory Procedures II for the Medical Assistant - MAT 239 — Phlebotomy Preceptorship - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/medical-assisting-technology/medical-assisting-technology-stc --- # Urban Forestry Technician Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - FOR 195 — Utility Vegetation Management - FOR 197 — Urban Forestry - FOR 198 — Integrated Pest Management - FOR 199 — Equipment Use and Safety - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/urban-forestry-technician/urban-forestry-technician-shortterm-certificate --- # Computer User Support Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - CIS 134 — IT Fundamentals - CIS 268 — SOFTWARE SUPPORT - CIS 269 — HARDWARE SUPPORT - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/systems-information-technology/computer-user-support-shortterm-certificate --- # Cyber Security Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - CIS 245 — CYBER DEFENSE - CIS 246 — ETHICAL HACKING - CIS 280 — Network Security - CIS 282 — COMPUTER FORENSICS - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/systems-information-technology/cyber-security-shortterm-certificate --- # Network Support Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - CIS 161 — INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK COMMUNICATION - CIS 182 — Help Desk Applications - CIS 199 — Network Communications - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/systems-information-technology/network-support-shortterm-certificate --- # Programming Support Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - CIS 150 — INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LOGIC AND PROGRAMMING - CIS 207 — INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT - CIS 251 — C++ PROGRAMMING - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/systems-information-technology/programming-support-shortterm-certificate --- # Windows Support Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - CIS 146 — Computer Applications - CIS 147 — ADVANCED MICRO APPLICATIONS - CIS 222 — DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - CIS 286 — COMPUTERIZED MANAGEMENT INFO SYSTEMS (EXCEL) - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/systems-information-technology/windows-support-shortterm-certificate --- # Welding for Fitting Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - WDT 108 — SMAW FILLET/OFC - WDT 109 — SMAW FILLET/PAC/CAC - WDT 110 — INDUSTRIAL BLUE PRINT READING - WDT 119 — GAS METAL ARC/FLUX CORED ARC WELDING Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/welding-technology/welding-for-fitting-shortterm-certificate --- # Fitting Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - PFT 101 — Introduction to Pipefitting - PFT 105 — Introduction to Pipefitting Blueprints - PFT 107 — Threaded Pipe and Socket Weld Pipe Fabrication - PFT 109 — Butt Weld Pipe Fitting and Pipe Rigging Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/welding-technology/fitting-shortterm-certificate --- # Business Essentials Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - BUS 241 — PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I - BUS 275 — PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT - BUS 276 — HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - BUS 285 — PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/management-and-entrepreneurship/business-essentials-shortterm-certificate --- # Entrepreneurship Short-term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - BUS 279 — SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - BUS 285 — PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING - ETP 266 — ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE - ETP 267 — INNOVATIONS AND CREATIVITY - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/management-and-entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship-shortterm-certificate --- # Advanced Manufacturing Automation Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - AUT 139 — INTRO TO ROBOTIC PROGRAMMING - ELT 212 — MOTOR CONTROL II - ETC 101 — DC FUNDAMENTALS - ETC 102 — AC FUNDAMENTALS - ETC 104 — DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS - ETC 108 — MOTOR CONTROLS I - ILT 196 — ADVANCED PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS - INT 117 — PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/advanced-manufacturing-technology/advanced-manufacturing-automation-shortterm-certificate --- # Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Maintenance Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ELT 118 — COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WIRING - ELT 212 — MOTOR CONTROL II - ETC 101 — DC FUNDAMENTALS - ETC 102 — AC FUNDAMENTALS - ETC 108 — MOTOR CONTROLS I - ILT 196 — ADVANCED PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS - INT 117 — PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS - INT 118 — FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS - INT 184 — INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/advanced-manufacturing-technology/advanced-manufacturing-industrial-maintenance-shortterm --- # Advanced Manufacturing Machine Tool Technology Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - CNC 139 — BASIC COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL - MTT 100 — MACHINING TECHNOLOGY I - MTT 103 — MACHINING TECHNOLOGY II - MTT 121 — BASIC PRINT READING FOR MACHINISTS - MTT 127 — INTRODUCTION TO METROLOGY - MTT 136 — MILLING OPERATIONS - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/advanced-manufacturing-technology/advanced-manufacturing-machine-tool-technology-shortterm --- # Advanced Manufacturing Welding Short-Term Certificate **Certificate** ## Courses - ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS - WDT 108 — SMAW FILLET/OFC - WDT 110 — INDUSTRIAL BLUE PRINT READING - WDT 119 — GAS METAL ARC/FLUX CORED ARC WELDING - WDT 120 — SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING GROOVE - WDT 122 — SMAW FILLET/OFC LAB - WDT 124 — GAS METAL ARC/FLUX CORED ARC WELDING LAB - WDT 125 — SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING GROOVE LAB - WDT 218 — CERTIFICATION - WDT 258 — CERTIFICATION LAB Source: https://catalog.bscc.edu/advanced-manufacturing-technology/advanced-manufacturing-welding-shortterm-certificate --- # WDT 108 — SMAW FILLET/OFC 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the student with instruction on safety practices and terminology in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Emphasis is placed on safety, welding terminology, equipment identification, set-up and operation, and related information in the SMAW process. This course also covers the rules of basic safety and identification of shop equipment and provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for the safe operation of oxy-fuel cutting. --- # WDT 109 — SMAW FILLET/PAC/CAC 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the student with instruction on safety practices and terminology in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Emphasis is placed on safety, welding terminology, equipment identification, set-up and operation, and related information in the SMAW process. This course also covers the rules of basic safety and identification of shop equipment and provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for the safe operation of carbon arc cutting and plasma arc cutting. --- # WDT 119 — GAS METAL ARC/FLUX CORED ARC WELDING 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the student to the gas metal arc and flux cored arc welding process. Emphasis is placed on safe operation practices, handling and storage of compressed gasses, process principles, component identification, various welding techniques and base and filler metal identification. --- # WDT 120 — SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING GROOVE 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the student with instruction on joint design, joint preparation, and fit-up of groove welds in accordance with applicable welding codes. Emphasis is placed on safe operation, joint design, joint preparation, and fit-up. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the proper joint design, joint preparation and fit-up of groove welds in accordance with applicable welding codes. --- # WDT 122 — SMAW FILLET/OFC LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the student to the proper set-up and operation of the shielded metal arc welding equipment. Emphasis is placed on striking and controlling the arc, and proper fit-up of fillet joints. This course is also designed to instruct students in the safe operation of oxy-fuel cutting. Upon completion, students should be able to make fillet welds in all positions using electrodes in the F-3 groups in accordance with applicable welding code and be able to safely operate oxy-fuel equipment and perform those operations as per the applicable welding code. --- # WDT 123 — SMAW FILLET/PAC/CAC LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the student to the proper set-up and operation of the shielded metal arc welding equipment. Emphasis is placed on striking and controlling the arc, and proper fit-up of fillet joints. This course is also designed to instruct students in the safe operation of plasma arc and carbon arc cutting. Upon completion, students should be able to make fillet welds in all positions using electrodes in the F-4 groups in accordance with applicable welding code and be able to safely operate plasma arc and carbon arc equipment and perform those operations as per the appli… --- # WDT 124 — GAS METAL ARC/FLUX CORED ARC WELDING LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction and demonstration using the various transfer methods and techniques to gas metal arc and flux cored arc welds. Topics included are safety, equipment set-up, joint design and preparation, and gases. --- # WDT 125 — SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING GROOVE LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction and demonstrations in the shielded metal arc welding process on carbon steel plate with various size F-3 and F-4 group electrodes in all positions. Emphasis is placed on welding groove joints and using various F-3 and F-4 group electrodes in all positions. Upon completion, the student should be able to make visually acceptable groove weld joints in accordance with applicable welding codes. --- # WDT 157 — CONSUMABLE WELDING PROCESSES 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction and demonstration with the consumable welding processes to produce groove and fillet welds in all positions, according to applicable welding codes. Topics include safe operating practices, equipment identification, equipment set-up, correct selection of electrode, current/polarity, shielding gas and base metals. --- # WDT 158 — CONSUMABLE WELDING PROCESSES LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction and demonstration with the consumable welding processes to produce groove and fillet welds in all positions, according to applicable welding codes. Topics include safe operating practices, equipment identification, equipment set-up, correct selection of electrode, current/polarity, shielding gas and base metals. Upon completion, the student should be able to produce groove and fillet welds using consumable welding processes according to AWS Codes and standards. --- # WDT 218 — CERTIFICATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge needed to perform welds using the prescribed welding process. Emphasis is placed on the welding test joints in accordance with the prescribed welding code. Upon completion, students should be able to pass and industry standard welding test in accordance with various applicable welding code requirements. --- # WDT 229 — BOILER TUBE 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student with the practices and procedures of welding boiler tubes using the gas tungsten arc and shielded metal arc welding process to the applicable code. Emphasis is placed on tube fit-up, tube welding technique, and code requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to identify code requirements and tube welding technique. --- # DPT 103 — INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER SKILLS II 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to focus on the development of computer skills. The course will generally use software packages appropriate to occupational programs and may include such topics as word processing, database, basic graphics, spreadsheet or other features typically needed in the field. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate proficiency by the completion of appropriate assignments and occupation-specific applications. --- # SPC 103 — ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the basic concepts of interpersonal communication and the oral communication skills necessary to interact with co-workers and customers, and to work effectively in teams. Topics include overcoming barriers to effective communication, effective listening, applying the principles of persuasion, utilizing basic dynamics of group discussion, conflict resolution, and positive communication patterns in the business setting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, apply basic principles of group discussion, develop a business… --- # ORI 107 — STUDENT SURVIVAL SKILLS 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to provide students with information to improve their success as students in a college environment. Specific topics include stress management, time management, goal setting, improving listening and note taking skills, identification of optimum learning styles, reading skills, study skills, problem solving and decision making, test taking strategies, and financial management. --- # WDT 258 — CERTIFICATION LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student with the skills needed to perform welds using the prescribed welding process. Emphasis is placed on the welding test joints in accordance with the prescribed welding code. Upon completion, students should be able to pass and industry standard welding test in accordance with various welding code requirements. --- # WDT 110 — INDUSTRIAL BLUE PRINT READING 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students with the understanding and fundamentals of industrical blueprint reading. Emphasis is placed on reading and interpreting lines, views, dimensions, weld joint configurations and weld symbols. Upon completion students should be able to interpret welding symbols and blueprints as they apply to welding and fabrication. --- # WDT 257 — SMAW CARBON PIPE LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student with the skills in welding carbon steel pipe with shielded metal arc welding techniques in various pipe welding positions. Upon completion, students should be able to perform shielded metal arc welding on carbon steel pipe with the prescribed electrodes in various positions in accordance with the applicable codes. --- # ACT 141 — BASIC ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a basic theory of accounting principles and practices used by service and merchandising enterprises. Emphasis is on financial accounting, including the accounting cycle, and financial statement preparation and analysis. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply basic accounting principles and practices used by service and merchandising enterprises. --- # ACT 246 — MICROCOMPUTER ACCOUNTING 3 credits · 3 hours This course utilizes the microcomputer in the study of financial accounting principles and practices. Emphasis is placed on the use of software programs for financial accounting applications. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use software programs for financial accounting applications. --- # ACT 249 — PAYROLL ACCOUNTING 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on federal, state, and local laws affecting payrolls. Emphasis is on payroll accounting procedures and practices, and on payroll tax reports. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply knowledge of federal, state, and local laws affecting payrolls. --- # ACT 253 — INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on the fundamentals of the federal income tax laws with primary emphasis on those affecting the individual. Emphasis is on gross income determination, adjustments to income, business expenses, itemized deductions, exemptions, capital gains/losses, depreciation and tax credits. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to apply the fundamentals of the federal income tax laws affecting the individual. --- # DDT 104 — BASIC COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an introduction to basic Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) functions and techniques, using "hands-on" applications. Topics include terminology, hardware, basic CADD and operating system functions, file manipulation, and basic CADD software applications in producing softcopy and hardcopy. This course is a suitable substitute for ADM 102. --- # DDT 111 — FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course serves as an introduction to the field of drafting and design and provides a foundation for the entire curriculum. Topics include safety, lettering, tools and equipment, geometric constructions, and orthographic sketching, and drawing. --- # DDT 115 — BLUEPRINT READING FOR MACHINISTS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the students with terms and definitions, theory of orthographic projection, and other information required to interpret drawings used in the machine trades. Topics include multiview projection, pictorial drawings, dimensions and notes, lines and symbols, and sketching. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret blueprint drawings used in the machine trades. --- # DDT 116 — BLUEPRINT READING FOR CONSTRUCTION 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the students with terms and definitions, theory or orthographic projection, and other information required to interpret drawings used in the construction trades. Topics include multiview projection, dimensions and notes, lines and symbols, sketching, foundations plans, site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, electrical plans and specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret blueprint drawings used in the construction and building trades. --- # DDT 117 — MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 3 credits · 3 hours This course in materials and processes includes the principles and methodology of material selection, application, and manufacturing processes. Emphasis is directed to solids to include material characteristics, castings, forging, and die assemblies. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and understand the significance of materials’ properties, structure, basic manufacturing processes, and express and interpret material specifications. --- # DDT 118 — BASIC ELECTRICAL DRAFTING 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the universal language of electrical drafting, including electrical lines, symbols, abbreviations, and notation. Emphasis is place on typical components such as generators, controls, transmission networks, and lighting, heating, and cooling devices. Upon completion, students should be able to draw basic diagrams of electrical and electronic circuits using universally accepted lines and symbols. --- # DDT 124 — BASIC TECHNICAL DRAWING 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers sections, auxiliary views, and basic space geometry. Emphasis will be placed on the theory as well as the mechanics of applying sections, basic dimensioning, auxiliary views, and basic space geometry. --- # DDT 125 — SURFACE DEVELOPMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers surface intersections and developments. Emphasis is placed on the basic types of intersections using simple geometric forms. Upon completion, students should be able to draw common types of surface intersection and handle them simply as applicaitons of the concepts learned in this class. --- # DDT 127 — INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers intermediate-level concepts and applications of CADD. Emphasis will be placed on intermediate-level features, command, and applications of CADD software.CORE --- # DDT 128 — INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL DRAWING 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to develop a strong foundation in common drafting and design practices and procedures. Topics include multi-view working drawings with advanced dimensioning, basic tolerancing and pictorial drawings. --- # DDT 130 — FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAFTING FOR RELATED TRADES 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the theory for an overview of related trades drafting. Topics include civil, piping, electronic and welding drawings. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the basic informtaion used to produce drawings related to these fields. --- # DDT 131 — MACHINE DRAFTING BASICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course in machine drafting and design provides instruction in the largest speciality area of drafting in the United States, in terms of scope and job opportunities. Emphasis will be placed on the applications of multi-view drawings, including drawing organization and content, title blocks and parts lists, assembly drawings, detail drawings, dimensioning and application of engineering controls in producing industrial-type working drawings. Upon completion, students should be able to organize, layout, and produce industrial-type working drawings, including the application of title blocks,… --- # DDT 132 — ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 3 credits · 3 hours This course in architectural design and drafting introduces basic terminology, concepts and principles of architectural design and drawing. Topics include design considerations, lettering, terminology, site plans, and construction drawings. Upon completion, students should be able to draw, dimension, and specify basic residential architectural construction drawings. --- # DDT 133 — BASIC SURVEYING 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the use of surveying instruments, mathematical calculations and the theory of land surveying. Topics include USGS benchmarks, measuring horizontal and vertical angles and distances, terms, and recording and interpreting field notes. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize benchmarks and measure, specify, and record field notes. --- # DDT 134 — DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to teach the fundamental concepts of descriptive geometry with an emphasis on logical reasoning, visualization, and practical applications. Topics include orthographic projection, points and lines in space, auxiliary views, plane representation, intersecting and non-intersecting lines, piercing and intersecting planes, plane development, and calculations. Upon completion, students should be able to project and intersect points, lines, and planes, with their relationships in space. --- # DDT 139 — FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAFTING FOR RELATED TRADES LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an applications lab for the theory of related trades drafting. Topics include civil, piping, electronic, and welding drawings. Upon completion, students should be able to produce drawings to convey basic information related to these fields. --- # DDT 144 — BASIC 3D MODELING 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to 3D solid modeling techniques utilizing feature-based, constraint-based parametric design. This course encourages the student to visualize parts in the 3D world and have a “design intent” plan for each part in which they will design. Upon completion of the course students should be able to create basic 3D models and 2D working drawings. --- # DDT 150 — THEORY OF RESIDENTIAL DRAWING AND DESIGN 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the theory of residential drawing and design. Topics include architectural styles, house design, site and space planning, environment, drawing requirements, construction materials and process, terminology, and specific types of drawings required to complete a full set of construction documents. Introductory and intermediate level topics are covered. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of the various issues and requirements essential to the field of residential drawing and design. --- # DDT 181 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the drafting industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting students’ needs. --- # DDT 182 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students with opportunities to apply drafting and design concepts. --- # DDT 183 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the drafting industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting students’ needs. --- # DDT 191 — DRAFTING INTERNSHIP 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed for those who are involved in a structured employment situation that is directly related to the field of drafting and design and is coordinated with the drafting instructor. The student must spend at least 5 hours per week in an activity planned and coordinated jointly by the instructor and the employer. Upon completion, the student will have gained valuable work experience in a well-planned, coordinated training/work situation. --- # DDT 192 — DRAFTING INTERNSHIP 2 credits · 2 hours This course is limited to those who are involved in a structured employment situation that is directly related to the field of drafting and design and is coordinated with the drafting instructor. The student must spend at least 10 hours per week in an activity planned and coordinated jointly by the instructor and the employer. Upon completion, the student will have gained valuable work experience in a well-planned, coordinated training/work situation. --- # DDT 193 — DRAFTING INTERNSHIP 3 credits · 3 hours This course is limited to those who are involved in a structured employment situation that is directly related to the field of drafting and design and is coordinated with the drafting instructor. The student must spend at least 15 hours per week in an activity planned and coordinated jointly by the instructor and the employer. Upon completion, the student will have gained valuable work experience in a well-planned, coordinated training/work situation. --- # DDT 211 — INTERMEDIATE MACHINE DRAFTING 3 credits · 3 hours This second course in machine drafting and design provides more advanced instruction in the largest speciality area of drafting. Topics include applications of previously developed skills in the organization and development of more complex working drawings, use of vendor catalogs and the Machinery’s Handbook for developing specifications, and use of standardized abbreviations in working drawings. --- # DDT 224 — STRUCTURAL CONCRETE DRAFTING 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the basic components and terminology of pre-cast and poured-in-place concrete structures. Emphasis is placed on pre-cast concrete framing plans, sections, fabrication and connection details, poured-in-place concrete foundaitons, floor systems, and bills of material. Upon completion, students should be able to construction engineering and shop drawings of concrete beams, column, floor, rodd, and wall framing plans using the A.I.S.C. Manual and incorporating safety practices. --- # DDT 212 — INTERMEDIATE ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 3 credits · 3 hours This second course in architectural design and drafting continues with more advanced and detailed architectural plans. Topics include interior elevations, plot plans, and interior details. Upon completion, students should be able to draw and specify advanced level plans including various architectural details. --- # DDT 213 — CIVIL DRAFTING PLAT MAPS 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the drafting practices, symbols, conventions, and standards utilized in civil engineering contract documents. Topics include site planning, land surveying, topographic surveys, along with civil terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to draw accurate plat maps giving legal descriptions of land parcels, draw simple site plans, and identify and use proper symbols and conventions on civil engineering drawings. --- # DDT 214 — PIPE DRAFTING 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the theory and practical applications necessary to understand piping fundamentals as used in refineries and petrochemical plants. Topics include process and mechanical flow diagrams, plant equipment, isometric drawings, instrumentation symbols, pipe symbols, flanges, fittings, and applications of basic math and trigonometry. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate pipe drafting techniques and fundamentals in order to prepare working drawings used in refineries and the petrochemical industrial environment. --- # DDT 215 — GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING & TOLERANCING 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to teach fundamental concepts of size description by geometric methods including appropriate engineering controls. Emphasis is placed on the drawing and application of common geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols to engineering drawings as designated by the latest ANSI/ASME Standards. Upon completion, students should be able to use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols in applying size information and manufacturing controls to working drawings. --- # DDT 216 — DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL WOOD MEMBERS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides theory for structural wood members. Joists, beams, griders, rafters, posts, and columns are designed as related to residential and light commerical needs. Bending moment, shear, and slenderness rations are discussed as well as code requirements. --- # DDT 220 — ADVANCED TECHNICAL DRAWING 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the method of providing size description and manufacturing information for production drawings. Emphasis will be placed on accepted dimensioning and tolerancing practices, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for both the Customary English System and the ISO System, fasteners, and welding symbols. Upon completion, students should be able to apply dimensions, tolerances, and notes to acceptable standards, including GDT and produce drawings using and specifying common threads and fasteners including welding methods. --- # DDT 222 — ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 3 credits · 3 hours This third course in architectural design and drafting continues with advanced architectural plans, including a slant toward light commercial construction. Topics include climate control plans, application of building codes, building materials and finish specifications, cost estimating, and bid specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to apply current techniques in producing advanced-level architectural plans, including residential and light commercial applications. --- # DDT 225 — STRUCTURAL STEEL DRAFTING 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the theory and practical applications necessary to understand the basic design and terminology of structural steel components used in light commercial buildings. Emphasis is placed on structural steel drafting techniques, bolted and welded connections, framing plans, sections, fabrication and connection details, and bills of material. Upon completion, students should be able to produce engineering and shop drawings incorporating standard shapes, sizes, and details using the A.I.S.C. Manual and incorporating safety practices. --- # DDT 226 — TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the student with various methods of illustrating structures and machine parts. Topics include axonometric drawings; exploded assembly drawings; one point, two point, and three point perspectives; surface textures; and renderings. Upon completion, students should be able to produce drawings and illustrations using the previously described methods. --- # DDT 227 — STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 4 credits · 4 hours This course in statics and strength of materials includes the study of forces and how they act and react on bodies and structures. Topics include the effects of forces as found in structures and machines under conditions of equilibrium, how materials resist forces, strengths of common construction materials and structural components. Force systems such as parallel, concurrent, and nonconcurrent are studied in co-planar and non-coplanar situations. Upon completion, students should understand and be able to apply the principles of force in engineering drawings. --- # DDT 231 — ADVANCED CAD 3 credits · 3 hours This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects in Advanced CAD topics. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skill attainment in Advanced CAD skill sets. The student will be able to demonstrate and apply competencies identified and agreed upon between the student and instructor. --- # DDT 232 — CAD CUSTOMIZATION 4 credits · 4 hours This course introduces the various methods of customizing CAD software to meet individual or company needs. Topics include menu customizing, programming, custom command macros, script files, slides, and slide libraries. Upon completion, students should be able to customize and write menus, write programming routines, and write script files for the purpose of increasing the proficiency of the CAD operator. --- # DDT 233 — INTERMEDIATE 3D MODELING 3 credits · 3 hours This course emphasizes the more advanced techniques in 3D solid modeling. It covers advanced features of part creation, part editing, and analysis. Some techniques that will be discussed are: lofting, sweeping, sheet metal part creation, interference checking, and stress analysis. Upon completion of the course students should be able to create advanced 3D models and perform stress analysis/interference checking. --- # DDT 235 — SPECIALIZED CAD 3 credits · 3 hours This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects in Specialized CAD topics. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skill attainment in Specialized CAD skill sets. The student will be able to demonstrate and apply competencies identified by the instructor. --- # DDT 236 — DESIGN PROJECTS 3 credits · 3 hours This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of an individual design project. Emphasis is placed on attainment of skills related to a project agreed upon by the instructor and student. The student will be able to demonstrate and apply competencies identified and agreed upon between the student and instructor. --- # DDT 237 — CURRENT TOPICS IN CAD 3 credits · 3 hours This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects relating to current topics in CAD. Emphasis is placed on attainment of skills related to changes in current CAD technology. The student will be able to demonstrate and apply competencies identified by the instructor. --- # DDT 238 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN CAD 3 credits · 3 hours This course in special CAD and multimedia topics covers special capabilities possible with CAD software, especially in conjunction with other graphical software, such as virtual “walk-throughs” or multimedia presentations. Topics include but are not limited to combining CAD software, image editing software, authoring software, and 3D software into one harmonious relationship to produce multimedia presentations. Upon completion, students should be aware of and understand how to utilize several software packages to produce multimedia presentations. --- # DDT 244 — ADVANCED 3D MODELING 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students will receive instruction on advanced 3D modeling concepts such as surfacing, advanced sheet metal creation and editing, assemblies utilizing sub-assemblies, advanced assembly features and top down design, and 3D sketching and weldments. Students will continue to enhance their skills using 3D software to produce 3D models using advanced techniques and create detailed industry ready 2D working drawings. Students will also use industry standard dimensioning and advanced tolerancing practices per ANSI standards as applicable to 3D design and working drawings. Students wil… --- # DDT 260 — PORTFOLIO 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes the preparation of technical and/or architectural drawings for a portfolio presentation and a resume for portfolio presentation. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and produce a resume for portfolio presentation in both hard copy as well as electronic copy. --- # ACR 111 — PRINCIPLES OF REFRIGERATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course emphasizes the fundamental principles for air conditioning and refrigeration. Instruction is provided in the theory and principles of refrigeration and heat transfer, HVAC/R system components, common, and specialty tools for HVAC/R, and application of the concepts of basic compression refrigeration. Upon completion, students should identify system components and understand their functions, identify and use common and specialty HVAC/R tools, and maintain components of a basic compression refrigeration system. --- # ACR 112 — HVAC/R SERVICE PROCEDURES 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers system performance checks and refrigerant cycle diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on the use of refrigerant recovery/recycle units, industry codes, refrigerant coils and correct methods of charging and recovering refrigerants. Upon completion, students should be able to properly recover/recycle refrigerants and demonstrate safe, correct service procedures which comply with the no-venting laws. --- # ACR 113 — REFRIGERATION PIPING PRACTICES 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to the proper installation procedures of refrigerant piping and tubing for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry. This course includes various methods of working with and joining tubing. Upon completion, students should comprehend related terminology and be able to fabricate pipe, tubing, and pipe fittings. --- # ACR 119 — FUNDAMENTALS OF GAS HEATING SYSTEMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction on general service and installation for common gas furnace system components. Upon completion, students will be able to install and service gas furnaces in a wide range of applications. --- # ACR 120 — FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the fundamentals of electric furnace systems. Emphasis is placed on components, general service procedures and basic installation. Upon completion, students should be able to install and service electric furnaces, heat pumps, and solar and hydronics systems. --- # ACR 121 — PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICITY FOR HVAC/R 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge of electrical theory and circuitry as it pertains to air conditioning and refrigeration. This course emphasizes safety, definitions, symbols, laws, circuits, and electrical test instruments. Upon completion, students should understand and be able to apply the basic principles of HVAC/R circuits and circuit components. --- # ACR 122 — HVAC/R ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the student to electrical circuits and diagrams. Electrical symbols and basic wiring diagrams are constructed in this course. Upon completion, students should understand standard wiring diagrams and symbols and be able to construct various types of electrical circuits. --- # ACR 123 — HVAC/R ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to electrical components and controls. Emphasis is placed on the operations on motors, relays, contactors, starters, and other HVAC electrical components. Upon completion, students should be able to install electrical components and determine their proper operation. --- # ACR 126 — COMMERCIAL HEATING SYSTEMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the theory and application of larger heating systems. Emphasis is placed on larger heating systems associated with commercial applications such as gas heaters, boilers, unit heaters and duct heaters. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance on commercial heating systems. --- # ACR 127 — HVAC/R ELECTRIC MOTORS 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the basic maintenance of electric motors used in HVAC/R systems. Topics include types of motors, motor operations, motor installation and troubleshooting motors. Upon completion, students should be able to install and service HVAC/R electric motors. --- # ACR 128 — HEAT LOAD CALCULATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on heat flow into and out of building structures. Emphasis is placed on determining heat gain/heat loss of a given structure. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate heat load and determine HVAC equipment size requirements. --- # ACR 132 — RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to residential air conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on the operation, service, and repair of residential air conditioning systems. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair residential air conditioning systems. --- # ACR 133 — DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers domestic refrigerators and freezers. Emphasis is placed on installation, removal, and maintenance of components. Upon completion, students should be able to service and adjust domestic refrigeration units. --- # ACR 134 — ICE MACHINES 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to commercial ice machines. Emphasis is placed on components, electrical and mechanical operation sequences, control adjustment procedures, preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation procedures. Upon completion, student should be able to install, service, and repair commercial ice machines. --- # ACR 135 — MECHANICAL/GAS/SAFETY CODES 3 credits · 3 hours This course is to enhance the student knowledge of the International Fuel Gas Code and International Mechanical Code as well as fire and job safety requirements. Emphasis is placed on code book content and compliance with installation requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to apply code requirements to all work. --- # ACR 144 — BASIC DRAWING AND BLUEPRINT READING IN HVAC 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers basic drawing and blueprint reading as applied to the HVAC industry. Emphasis is on three-view drawings, basic duct systems, and isometric piping. Upon course completion, students should be able to perform basic drawings related to HVAC systems and read pertinent blueprints. --- # ACR 147 — REFRIGERATION TRANSITION & RECOVERY THEORY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is EPA-approved and covers material relating to the requirements necessary for type I, II, and III universal certifications. Upon completion, students should be prepared to take the EPA 608 certification examination. --- # ACR 148 — HEAT PUMPS SYSTEMS I 3 credits · 3 hours Instruction received in this course centers around the basic theory and application of heat pump systems and components. Upon completion, students will be able to install and service heat pumps in a wide variety of applications. --- # ACR 200 — REVIEW FOR CONTRACTORS EXAM 3 credits · 3 hours This course prepares students to take the State Certification Examination. Emphasis is placed on all pertinent codes, piping procedures, duct design, load calculation, psychometrics, installation procedures, and air distribution. Upon completion, students should be prepared to take the contractors exam. --- # ACR 203 — COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on commercial refrigeration systems. Emphasis is placed on evaporators, condensers, compressors, expansion devices, special refrigeration components, and application of refrigeration systems. Upon completion students should be able to service and repair commercial refrigeration systems. --- # ACR 209 — COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on servicing and maintaining commercial and residential HVAC/R systems. Topics include system component installation and removal and service techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance on commercial and residential HVAC/R systems. --- # ACR 210 — TROUBLESHOOTING HVAC/R SYSTEMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction in the use of various meters and gauges used in the HVAC/R industry. Emphasis is placed on general service procedures, system diagnosis, corrective measure, methods of leak detection, system evacuation, charging, and performance checks. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic troubleshooting of HVAC/R systems. --- # ANT 200 — INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a survey of physical, social, and cultural development and behavior of human beings. --- # ANT 210 — PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a study of the human evolution based upon fossil and archaeological records as well as analysis of the variation and distribution of contemporary human populations. --- # ANT 220 — CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to the primitive and contemporary cultures and societies viewed through the prespective of human behavior. --- # ANT 230 — INTRODUCTION TO ARCHEOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to archeology as a scientific field of study. --- # ART 100 — ART APPRECIATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to the appreciation of art through an examination of the themes and purposes of art, the exploration of visual arts media and methods, and culturally significant works of art from the past and present. The course informs students about the landuage of art and its relevance in everyday life. --- # ART 103 — INTRODUCTION TO ART I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed as an introduction to the basic fundamentals of art. Emphasis is placed on personal expression and an understanding of the various art media. Upon completion, students should be able to express creative ideas visually and become more aware of media and how it effects communication. --- # ART 104 — INTRODUCTION TO ART II 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the opportunity for students to work with media problems beyond Introduction to Art I. Emphasis is placed on personal expression and an understanding of various art materials and techniques. Upon completion, students should improve their ability to express creative ideas visually. --- # ART 113 — DRAWING I 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the opportunity to develop perceptional and technical skills in a variety of media. Emphasis is placed on communication through experimenting with composition, subject matter and technique. --- # ART 114 — DRAWING II 3 credits · 3 hours This course advances the students’ drawing skills in various art media. Emphasis is placed on communication through experimentation, composition, technique and personal expression. --- # ART 133 — CERAMICS I 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces methods of clay forming as a means of expression. Topics may include hand building, wheel throwing, glazing, construction, design, and the functional and aesthetic aspects of pottery. Upon completion, students should demonstrate through their work, a knowledge of the methods, as well as an understanding of the craftsmanship and aesthetics involved in ceramics. --- # ART 134 — CERAMICS II 3 credits · 3 hours This course develops the methods of clay forming as a means of expression. Topics may include hand building, glazing, design and the functional and aesthetic aspects of pottery, although emphasis will be placed on the wheel throwing method. Upon completion, students should demonstrate improved craftsmanship and aesthetic quality in the production of pottery. --- # ART 173 — PHOTOGRAPHY I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to the art of photography. Emphasis is placed on the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography with detailed instruction in darkroom techniques. Upon completion, students should understand the camera as a creative tool, understand the films, chemicals and papers, and have a knowledge of composition and history. --- # ART 174 — PHOTOGRAPHY II 3 credits · 3 hours This course advances the students’ technical and aesthetic knowledge of photography beyond the introductory level. Emphasis is placed on photographic composition and darkroom techniques as a means of communication. Upon completion, students should demonstrate through the photographic process his/her creative and communication skills. --- # ART 203 — ART HISTORY I 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the chronological and global development of different forms of visual art, such as sculpture, painting, and architecture. Emphasis is placed on art history from the ancient period through the Middle Ages. --- # ART 204 — ART HISTORY II 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the chronological and global development of different forms of visual art, such as sculpture, painting, and architecture. Emphasis is placed on art history from the Renaissance to the present. --- # ART 231 — WATERCOLOR PAINTING I 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces materials and techniques appropriate to painting on paper with water-based medium. Emphasis is placed on developing the technical skills and the expressive qualities of watercolor painting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic proficiency in handling the techniques of watercolor and how it can be used for personal expression. --- # ART 232 — WATERCOLOR II 3 credits · 3 hours This course advances the skills and techniques of painting on paper using water based medium. Emphasis is placed on exploring the creative uses of watercolor and developing professional skills. Upon completion, students should demonstrate and compile a body of original paintings that reflect a personal awareness of the media’s potential. --- # ART 233 — PAINTING I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the student to fundamental painting processes and materials. Topics include art fundamentals, color theory, and composition. --- # ART 234 — PAINTING II 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to develop the student’s knowledge of the materials and procedures of painting beyond the introductory level. Emphasis is placed on the creative and technical problems associated with communicating through composition and style. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the application of the fundamentals of painting and the creative process to the communication of ideas. --- # ART 291 — SUPERVISED STUDY IN STUDIO ART I 4 credits · 4 hours This course is designed to enable the student to continue studio experiences in greater depth. Topics are to be chosen by the student with the approval of the advisor. Upon completion, the student should have a greater expertise in a particular area of art. --- # AST 200 — OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY 2 credits · 2 hours This is a laboratory course which introduces the student to the techniques of astronomical observation. Evening laboratory work will be required. --- # AST 220 — INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY 4 credits · 4 hours This course covers the history of astronomy and the development of astronomical thought leading to the birth of modern astronomy and its most recent development. Emphasis is placed on measuring techniques and the structure and evolution of the universe. Laboratory is required. --- # ADM 101 — PRECISION MEASUREMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the use of precision measurement instruments utilized in inspection. In addition, basic blueprint reading techniques, reverse engineering, and related industry standards required in advanced manufacturing disciplines are covered. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate correct use of precision measuring instruments, interpret basic prints, and apply reverse engineering techniques. --- # ADM 116 — INTRODUCTION TO CATIA 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to parametric, three-dimensional modeling using CATIA (v5 or 6). Focus on how to navigate within this software, how to create three-dimensional solid models using industry best practices, and then how to create and manipulate assemblies made from these parts. Learn the processes of designing models with CATIA from conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production. Upon completion of this course you will have acquired the skills to confidently work with CATIA. Gain an understanding of the parametric design philosophy of CATIA in this extensiv… --- # ADM 162 — ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS-POLYMERS 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on basic principles and methodology of different types of polymers and processes created with the Additive Manufacturing (AM) process. Comparison of selecting the best type of polymer for production will be discussed. Students receive proper instruction on safety operations, setup and routine maintenance and production on the AM systems. Students learn the various types of polymer AM systems; i.e. Fused Deposition Manufacturing (FDM), PolyJet, and SLA. Students also learn the software used for each AM system. Upon completion, students will be able to describe the different… --- # ADM 212 — INTERMEDIATE CATIA 3 credits · 3 hours This course explores the techniques for using CATIA v5/6 to produce working level of engineering drawings. Detail and assembly drawings are created with attention focused on proper views, text, dimensions, tolerances, bills of material, borders, and title blocks. Weldments, flat patterns, and other special practices are also examined. --- # ADM 261 — REVERSE ENGINEERING 3 credits · 3 hours This course emphasizes reverse engineering techniques and quality control inspection of parts employing 3D printing, scanning, and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM technologies). The emphasis is on using applicable software to convert scanned images from point cloud data into 3D models. The process will allow using software to clean up point cloud data, create airtight 3D models, run a comparison analysis of collected data to solid, improve or reproduce a scanned part, print the part and then perform an inspection using CMM probe for additional analysis and comparison. --- # AUT 100 — INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE CONCEPTS 3 credits · 3 hours An introduction to automotive manufacturing concepts is the focus of this course. This course reviews the history of automotive manufacturing and discusses the automotive manufacturing processes for various automotive assembly and sub-assembly plants. It outlines the historical development of automotive manufacturing in Alabama. Finally, the electro-mechanical systems and body components of a typical vehicle will be examined. --- # AUT 102 — MANUFACTURING FUNDAMENTALS 3 credits · 3 hours This course will introduce students to manufacturing fundamentals. It introduces various tools and techniques typically used in Lean manufacturing. It also will provide Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification instruction. OSHA standards will include electrical, Lock Out/Tag Out, hazardous communications, personal protective equipment, machine guarding, and walking and working surfaces. --- # AUT 104 — BLUEPRINT READING FOR MANUFACTURING 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the students with terms and definitions, theory of orthographic projection, and other information required to interpret drawings used in the manufacturing and industrial trade areas. Topics include multi-view projection, pictorial drawings, dimensions and notes, lines and symbols, tolerances, industrial applications, scales and quality requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret blueprint drawings used in the manufacturing and industrial trades. This course may be tailored to meet specific local industry needs. --- # AUT 110 — DC FUNDAMENTALS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of basic direct current (DC) electrical principles. Topics include safety, basic atomic structure and theory, magnetism, conductors, insulators, use of Ohm’s law to solve for voltage, current, resistance, electrical sources, POWER, inductors, and capacitors. Students will perform lockout/tagout procedures, troubleshoot circuits, analyze series, parallel, and combination DC circuits using the electrical laws and basic testing equipment to determine unknown electrical quantities. --- # AUT 111 — AC FUNDAMENTALS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of basic alternating current (AC) electrical principles. Topics include basic concepts of electricity, electrical components, basic circuits, measurement instruments, the laws of alternating current, and electrical safety with lockout procedures. Hands-on laboratory exercises are provided to analyze various series, parallel, and combination alternating current circuit configurations containing resistors, inductors, and capacitors. Upon course completion, students will be able to describe and explain alternating current circu… --- # AUT 114 — INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an introduction to programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on, but not limited to, the following: PLC hardware and software, numbering systems, installation, and programming. Upon completion, students must demonstrate their ability by developing, loading, debugging, and optimizing PLC programs. --- # AUT 116 — INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction in concepts and theories for the operation of robotic servomotors and power systems used with industrial robotic equipment. Emphasis is on the application of the computer to control power systems to perform work. Student competencies include understanding of the functions of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical power system components, ability to read and interpret circuitry for proper trouble shooting, and ability to perform preventative maintenance. --- # AUT 117 — AC/DC MACHINES 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the theory and operation of DC motors; single and three phase AC motors and the labs will reinforce this knowledge. Emphasis is placed on the various types of single and three phase motors, writing diagrams, starting devices, and practical application in the lab. This course is also taught as ELT 117. --- # AUT 130 — FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an introduction to hydraulics/pneumatics. Topics include hydraulic pumps, pneumatic compressors work and system components such as valves, filters, regulators, actuators, accumulators, and lubricators. The lab enables students to test, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic pumps, pneumatic compressors work and system components such as valves, filters, regulators, actuators, accumulators, and lubricators. Upon completion, students will be able to apply principles of hydraulic/pneumatics. This course is also taught as ATM 131, ELM 210, IAT 121, IET 131, ILT 169, INT 118 --- # AUT 221 — ADVANCED PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes advanced principles of PLC’s including hardware, programming, and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced working programs, and troubleshooting hardware and software communication problems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate their ability in developing programs and troubleshooting the system. This course is also taught as ATM 212, ELT 232, ENT 205, IAT 260, IET 232, ILT 196, INT 284 --- # AUT 234 — INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROLS I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a study of the construction, operating characteristics, and installation of different motor control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on the control of three phase AC motors. This course covers the use of motor control symbols, magnetic motor starters, running overload protection, pushbutton stations, multiple control stations, two wire control, three wire control, jogging control, sequence control, and ladder diagrams of motor control circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of motor starters, overload protection, interpret ladder d… --- # BAR 108 — INTRODUCTION TO BARBERING 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an orientation to professional barber styling. Topics include learning skills, history of babering, professional image, microbiology, safety, infection control, implements and tools, razor shaving properties and disorders of hair and scalp, and treatment of hair. --- # BAR 109 — BACTERIOLOGY AND SANITATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the theory of bacteriology and sanitation. Topics include teh types of bacteria and sanitation procedures, and razor shaving. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify types of bacteria and methods of sanitation. --- # BAR 110 — ORIENTATION TO BARBERING 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an orientation to professional barber styling. Topics include professional image, basic fundamentals, and the history of barber-styling. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify the core concepts of the profession. BAR 109 and 110, if taken together are a suitable substitute for BAR 108- Introduction to Barbering, --- # BAR 111 — INTRODUCTION TO BARBERING LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides practical application of barber-styling fundamentals. Emphasis is placed on safety, infection control, the use and care of implements, treatment of hair, and razor shaving. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate proper infection control, hair care, and use of implements. --- # BAR 112 — SCIENCE OF BARBERING 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the student to the basic science of barber-styling. Topics include anatomy/physiology, disorders and treatments of the skin, scalp, and hair, the theory of facial and scalp massage. Upon completion, the student should be familiar with the anatomical structures, as well as disorders and treatments of the skin, scalp, and hair. --- # BAR 113 — FUNDAMENTALS OF BARBERING APPLICATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides practical application of barber fundamentals learned in earlier courses. Emphasis is placed on safety, facial massage, treatment of hair and scalp, proper use and care of implements, shampooing and haircutting, and razor shaving. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform fundamental barbering techniques with limited supervision. --- # BAR 114 — BARBER-STYLING LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate skills in hair care, hair cutting, and facial massage. Emphasis is placed on safety and infection control. --- # BAR 115 — CUTTING AND STYLING TECHNIQUES 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides practical experience in basic scissor and clipper haircutting. Upon completion, the student will be able to cut and style a client’s hair, demonstrating correct scissor and clipper cutting and styling techniques. --- # BAR 120 — PROPERTIES OF CHEMISTRY 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the student with a basic knowledge of chemicals used in barber-styling. Topics include the changes produced in the hair and skin through exposure to chemicals, electricity, and special light spectrums. Upon completion, the student should understand the proper use of implements and chemicals to treat hair and skin. --- # BAR 121 — CHEMICAL HAIR PROCESSING 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students with opportunities to apply the use of chemicals to alter the appearance of hair. Emphasis is placed on the use of chemicals to relax, wave, and soft curl hair. Upon completion, students will be competent in the use of chemicals to produce desired structure changes to the hair. --- # BAR 122 — HAIR COLORING CHEMISTRY 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the student with a basic knowledge of hair color alteration. Topics include temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent changes. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify and explain the procedures for each classification of hair color alteration. --- # BAR 124 — HAIR COLORING METHODOLOGY LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the student an opportunity for practical application of all classifications of chemical hair coloring and processing products in a supervised environment. Emphasis is placed on experience in all classifications of hair coloring and processing procedures. --- # BAR 130 — MARKETING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the student with marketing and management skills that are essential for successful salon management. Topics include first aid, job search, bookkeeping, selling techniques, shop floor plans, shop location, and legal regulations. Upon completion, the student should be aware of marketing and business management requirements for a successful salon. --- # BAR 132 — STYLING AND DESIGN 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the student to the art of hair style and design. Topics include the selection of styles to create a mood or compliment facial features as well as hair replacement and hair pieces. Upon completion, the student should know the principals of style and design. --- # BAR 133 — STYLING AND MANAGEMENT LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes hair styling and management procedure. Emphasis is placed on styling, management, marketing, and legal regulations. Upon completion, the student should be able to integrate a variety of skills and be ready to begin an internship in a salon setting. --- # BAR 140 — PRACTICUM I 2 credits · 2 hours This course provides the student an opportunity to combine knowledge and skill covering all aspects of barber-styling in a professional setting or school lab with minimal supervision. Emphasis is placed on utilization of the knowledge and technical skills covered in the barbering-styling curriculum. Upon completion the student should be able to function in a professional setting with very little assistance. --- # BAR 141 — PRACTICUM II 2 credits · 2 hours This course provides the student an additional opportunity to combine knowledge and skill covering all aspects of barber-styling in a professional setting or school lab with minimal supervision. Emphasis is placed on utilization of the knowledge and technical skills covered in the barbering-styling curriculum. Upon completion the student should function in a professional setting as a productive employee or manager. --- # BAR 143 — STATE BOARD REVIEW 3 credits · 3 hours Students are provided a complete review of all written and practical procedures in barbering and state board requirements. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate the practical skills necessary to meet the requirements of state board certification and employment. --- # BAR 181 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN BARBERING 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the barbering profession. Student learning outcomes are developed to support specific student needs. --- # BAR 183 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN BARBERING 2 credits · 2 hours This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the barbering profession. Student learning outcomes are developed to support specific student needs. --- # BAR 185 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN BARBERING 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the barbering profession. Student learning outcomes are developed to support specific student needs. --- # BAR 187 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN BARBERING 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the barbering profession. Student learning outcomes are developed to support specific student needs. --- # BSS 090 — BASIC STUDY SKILLS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to the basic skills of "how to study". The course includes activities such as an assessment through testing of academic/study strengths and weaknesses, general information about effective study techniques, and applications of study techniques for specific courses. May be repeated for credit. --- # BSS 100 — CAREER PLANNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This courses is designed to provide an awareness of and preparation for the world of work. It provides direction in career planning by evaluating individual interests, values, skills, and personality needs to set career goals and establish strategies to achieve those goals. --- # BSS 101 — INTERMEDIATE STUDY SKILLS (Nursing Students Only) 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed for nursing students and offers a variety of effective study techniques. The course includes an assessment of study strengths and weaknesses and specific techniques for an overall system of successful study in nursing courses. BSS 101 is required of all nursing students seeking readmission into the program. --- # BIO 103 — PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I 4 credits · 4 hours This is an introductory course for both science and non-science majors. It covers physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms. These principles are explained through the study of cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, basic biochemistry, cell energetics, the process of photosynthesis, and Mendelian and molecular genetics. Also included are the scientific method, basic principles of evolution, and an overview of the diversity of life. A 120 minute laboratory per week is required. --- # BIO 104 — PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II 4 credits · 4 hours This introductory course synthesizes basic ecological and evolutionary relationships while surveying plant, fungi, and animal diversity, comparing classification, morphology, physiology, and reproduction. A 180-minute laboratory per week is required. --- # BIO 201 — HUMAN A & P I 4 credits · 4 hours This course covers the structure and function of the human body. Included is an orientation of the human body; a study of cells and tissue, joints, teh integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; and the senses. Dissection, histological studies, and physiology may be featured in the laboratory experience. A 120-minute laboratory per week is required. --- # BIO 202 — HUMAN A & P II 4 credits · 4 hours This course covers the structure and function of the human body. Included is the study of basic nutrition and metabolism; basic principles of fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base balance; and the endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. Dissection, histological studies, and physiology may be featured in the laboratory experience. A 120-minute laboratory per week is required. --- # BIO 220 — GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 4 credits · 4 hours This course covers the fundamental principles of microbiology, which includes the characteristics of bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes, and viruses; cell functions and microbial genetics; chemical and physical control methods of microbial growth; and interactions between microbes and humans in relation to pathology, immunology, and the role of normal biota. The laboratory experience focuses on microbiological techniques including culturing, microscopy, staining, identification, and control of microorganisms. This course requires 240 minutes of laboratory per week. --- # BIO 230 — HUMAN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 4 credits · 4 hours Human Pathophysiology covers the nature, etiology, prognosis, prevention, and therapeutics of human disease. A 120-minute laboratory is required. --- # MKT 223 — CUSTOMER SERVICE 3 credits · 3 hours This course stresses the importance of customer relations in the business world. Emphasis is placed on learning how to respond to complex customer requirements and to efficiently handle stressful situations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to handle customer relations. --- # BUS 175 — RETAILING 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a study of the principles and practices of retailing. Topics include planning, policies and procedures of distribution, store design, layout and location, the economic and social role of retailing, competitive strategies, and retail management. --- # BUS 177 — SALESMANSHIP 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of ethical salesmanship. Topics include industrial and retail selling methods of market analysis, professional salesmanship and sales methods, consumer types, attitudes, and behavior. --- # BUS 189 — HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS 3 credits · 3 hours This course enables employees to better understand actions and motivations within the organizational structure. Topics include general principles of human behavior operating in the workplace. --- # BUS 241 — PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide a basic theory of accounting principles and practices used by service and merchandising enterprises. Emphasis is placed on financial accounting, including the accounting cycle, and financial statement preparation analysis. --- # BUS 242 — PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a continuation of BUS 241. In addition to a study of financial accounting, this course covers topics in managerial accounting, corportations, and financial statement analysis. --- # BUS 263 — THE LEGAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an overview of the legal and social environment for business operations. Topics include the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, court systems, alternative dispute resolution, civil and criminal law, administrative agencies, contracts, employment law, property interests and rights, and intellectual property, business organizations, and ethics. --- # BUS 271 — BUSINESS STATISTICS I 3 credits · 3 hours This is an introductory study of basic statistical concepts applied to economic and business problems. Topics include the collection, classification, and presentation of data; statistical description and analysis of data; measures of central tendency and dispersion; probability; discrete and continuous probability distributions; sampling; interval estimation; and introduction to hypothesis testing. --- # BUS 272 — BUSINESS STATISTICS II 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a continuation of BUS 271. Topics include hypothesis testing; inferences about population means, proportions, and variances; simple linear regression and correlation; multiple regression; chi-square tests; and analysis of variance. --- # BUS 275 — PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a basic study of the principles of management. Topics include planning, organizing, leading, and controlling with emphasis on practical business applications. --- # BUS 276 — HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an overview of the responsibilities of the supervisor of human resources. Topics include the selection, placement, testing, orientation, training, rating, promotion, and transfer of employees. --- # BUS 277 — MANAGEMENT SEMINAR 3 credits · 3 hours This course offers study of current problems, issues, and developments in the area of business. Students are guided through individual projects and outside research related to their areas of concentration and employment training. --- # BUS 279 — SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an overview of the creation and operation of a small business. Topics include buying a franchise, starting a business, identifying capital resources, understanding markets, managing customer credit, managing accounting systems, budgeting systems, inventory systems, purchasing insurance, and the importance of appropriate legal counsel. --- # BUS 285 — PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a general overview of the field of marketing. Topics include marketing strategies, channels of distribution, marketing research, and consumer behavior. --- # BUS 291 — 292-293: ALTERNATING BUSINESS CO-OP I-II-III 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a part of a series of workshops where in current topics of interest are presented. They are offered upon demand and can be tailored for the needs of individuals, business and industry. --- # BUS 296 — BUSINESS INTERNSHIP 3 credits · 3 hours This course allows the student to apply knowledge and skills in a real-world work place. Evaluation is based upon a well-developed portfolio, job-site visits by the instructor, the employer's evaluation of the student, and the development and assessment by the student of a learning contract. --- # BUS 298 — DIRECTED STUDIES 3 credits · 3 hours This course offers independent study under faculty supervision. Emphasis is placed on subject relevancy and student interest and need. --- # CHM 104 — INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY I 4 credits · 4 hours This course is a survey of general chemistry for students who do not intend to major in science or engineering and may not be substituted for CHM 111. Lecture will emphasize the fundamental facts, principles, and theories of general chemistry including math operations, matter and energy, atomic structure, symbols and formulas, nomenclature, the periodic table, bonding concepts, equations, reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, phases of matter, solution, pH, chemical equilibrium, and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory is required. --- # CHM 105 — INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY II 4 credits · 4 hours This is a survey course of organic chemistry and biochemistry for students who do not intend to major in science or engineering, and this course will not subsitute for CHM 112. Topics will include basic nomenclature, classification of organic compounds, typical organic reactions, reactions involved in life processes, and the function of biomolecules. Laboratory is required. --- # CHM 111 — COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I 4 credits · 4 hours This is the first course in a two-semester sequence designed for the science or engineering major who is expected to have a strong background in mathematics. Topics in this course include measurement, nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic structure, equations and reactions, basic concepts of thermochemistry, chemical and physical properties, bonding, molecular structure, gas laws, kinetic-molecular theory, condensed matter, and some descriptive chemistry topics. Lab is required. --- # CHM 112 — COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II 4 credits · 4 hours This is the second course in a two-semester sequence designed primarily for the science and engineering studnet who is expected to have a strong background in mathematics. Topics in this course include solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, and selected topics. Laboratory is required. --- # CHM 121 — CHEMISTRY RECITATION I 1 credits · 1 hours Individual colleges may choose to require this course as a co-requisite for CHM 111. The objective of this course is for students to improve their ability to work chemistry problems. By the end of the course the student will be able to work chemistry problems appropriate to CHM 11 including the following: A. Solving measurement problems using dimensional analysis B. Writing chemical formulas and name compounds. C. Balancing chemical equations. D. Solving stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas law, and solution problems. E. Using Lewis Structures and VSEPR Theory to predict molecular structure, p… --- # CHM 122 — CHEMISTRY RECITATION II 1 credits · 1 hours This course focuses on strengthening the student’s problem solving skills as related to the content of CHM 112 (College Chemistry I). --- # CHM 220 — QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS 4 credits · 4 hours This course covers the theories, principles, and practices in standard gravimetric, volumetric, calorimetric, and electrometric analysis with special emphasis on equilibrium in acid-base and oxidation-reduction reactions and stoichiometry of chemical equations. Laboratory is required and will include classical techniques in chemical analysis, modern methods of chemical separation, and basic instrumental techniques. --- # CHM 221 — ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 4 credits · 4 hours This is the first course in a two-semester sequence. Topics in this course include nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties, synthesis, and typical reactions for organic compounds with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry. Laboratory is required. --- # CHM 222 — ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 4 credits · 4 hours This is the second course in a two-semester sequence. Topics in this course include nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties, synthesis, and typical reactions for organic compounds, with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and stereochemisty. Laboratory is required. --- # CHM 225 — RECITATION IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 1 credits · 1 hours This course includes problem solving work sessions in support of CHM 221 lecture and lab. --- # CHM 226 — RECITATION IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 1 credits · 1 hours This course includes problem solving work sessions in support of CHM 222 lecture and lab. --- # CHD 100 — INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to the child education and care profession. It is designed to increase understanding of the basic concepts of child development and the developmental characteristics of children from birth through age 8/9 years, including infant and toddler and pre-school years. This course is the foundation for planning appropriate activities for children and establishing appropriate expectations of young children. This class also offers an opportunity to study the developmental domains (social, emotional, cognitive/language and physical). Course includes observations of the y… --- # CHD 201 — CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a systematic study of child growth and development from conception through early childhood. Emphasis is on principles underlying physical, mental, emotional, and social development, and methods of child study and practical implications. Upon completion, students will be able to use knowledge of how young children differ in development and approaches to learning to provide opportunities that supports physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development. PSY 210 or PSY 211 may be used as a suitable substitute for this course for AAT and AAS degree programs… --- # CHD 202 — CHILDREN’S CREATIVE EXPERIENCES 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on fostering creativity in preschool children and developing a creative attitude in teachers. Topics include selecting and developing creative experiences in language arts, music, art, science, math and movement with observation and participation with young children required. On completion, student will be able to select and implement creative and age-appropriate experiences for young children. --- # CHD 203 — CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course surveys appropriate literature and language arts activities designed to enhance young children's speaking, listening, pre-reading, and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on developmental appropriateness as related to language. Upon completion, students should be able to create, evaluate and demonstrate activities which support a language-rich environment for young children. --- # CHD 204 — METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces basic methods and materials used in teaching young children. Emphasis is placed on students compiling a professional resource file of activities used for teaching math, language arts, science, and social studies concepts. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate basic methods of creating learning experiences using developmentally appropriate techniques, materials, and realistic expectations, including infant and toddler and pre-school. Course requires observations of young children in a variety of childcare environments. Note: CGM must teach this as a 2-1-3… --- # CHD 205 — PROGRAM PLANNING FOR EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students with knowledge to develop programs for early child development. Specific content includes a review of child development concepts and program contents. Upon completion students will be able to develop and evaluate effective programs for the education of young children. --- # CHD 206 — CHILDREN’S HEALTH AND SAFETY 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces basic health, nutrition, and safety management practices for young children. Emphasis is placed on how to set up and maintaining safe, healthy environments for young children including specific procedures for infants and toddlers and procedures regarding childhood illnesses and communicable diseases. --- # CHD 209 — INFANT AND TODDLER EDUCATION PROGRAMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on child development from infancy through thirty-five months of age with emphasis on planning programs using developmentally appropriate materials. Emphasis is placed on positive ways to support an infant or toddler’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Upon completion, the students should be able to plan an infant-toddler program and environment that is appropriate and supportive of the families and the children. --- # CHD 210 — EDUCATING EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG CHILDREN 3 credits · 3 hours This course explores the many different types of exceptionalities found in young children. Topics include speech, language, hearing, and visual impairments, gifted and talented children, mental retardation, emotional, behavioral, and neurological handicaps. Upon completion, students should be able to identify appropriate strategies for working with children. --- # CHD 214 — FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students with information about working with diverse families and communities. Students will be introduced to family and community settings, the importance of relationships with children, and the pressing needs of today’s society. Students will study and practice techniques for developing these important relationships and effective communication skills. --- # CHD 215 — SUPERVISED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a minimum of 90 hours of hands-on, supervised experience in an approved program for young children. Students will develop a portfolio documenting experiences gained during this course. NOTE: If students are pursuing a certificate in Infant and Toddler, placement must be in an infant and toddler environment. --- # CIS 146 — Computer Applications 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. This course will introduce students to concepts associated with professional certifications. --- # CIS 147 — ADVANCED MICRO APPLICATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course will demonstrate advanced functions and integration of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Upon completion, students should be able to apply advanced features of the selected software to typical problems found in society and business. This course will prepare students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. --- # CIS 150 — INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LOGIC AND PROGRAMMING 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes logic, design, and problem solving techniques used by programmers and analysts in addressing and solving common programming and computing problems. The most commonly used techniques of flowcharts, structure charts, and pseudocode will be covered and students will be expected to apply the techniques to designated situations and problems. --- # CIS 155 — INTRODUCTION TO MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT 3 credits · 3 hours The purpose of this course is to introduce students to various app development tools for various mobile platforms. Specific topics include: app distribution sources, mobile device operating systems, survey of app development software, process for design, build, deploying, and optimizing apps. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to design, build, deploy, and optimize a basic app. --- # CIS 161 — INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK COMMUNICATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to basic concepts of computer networks. Emphasis is placed on terminology and technology involved in implementing selected networked systems. The course covers various network models, topologies, communications protocols, transmission media, networking hardware and software, and network troubleshooting. Students gain hands-on experience in basic networking. This course further helps prepare students for certification. NOTE: This course is a suitable substitute for CIS 199. Additionally, CIS 270 I may be used as a suitable substitute for this cours… --- # CIS 171 — LINUX I 3 credits · 3 hours This course presents fundamental applications in Linux. Included in this course are skills development for the OS installation and setup, recompile techniques, system configuration settings, file/folder structures and types, run levels, basic network applications, and scripting. Additionally, the course presents security from an administrative and user consideration. --- # CIS 207 — INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students with opportunities to learn Hypertext Markup Language, cascading style sheets, and Java Script. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to use specified markup languages to develop basic Web pages. --- # CIS 208 — WEB AUTHORING SOFTWARE 3 credits · 3 hours Students utilize various Web authoring tools to construct and edit websites for a variety of applications. Upon completion students will be able to use these tools to develop or enhance websites. --- # CIS 209 — ADVANCED WEB DEVELOPMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This is an advanced Web design course emphasizing the use of scripting languages to develop interactive Web sites. Upon completion students will be able to create data driven Web sites. --- # CIS 222 — DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course will discuss database system architectures, concentrating on Structured Query Language (SQL). It will teach students how to design, normalize and use databases with SQL, and to link those to the Web. --- # CIS 245 — CYBER DEFENSE 3 credits · 3 hours The course provides students with information on the concept of cyber defense. Topics include information relative to legal aspects of cyber attacks, threats to various levels of national and local social infrastructure, financial systems, personal data, and other direct and indirect threats. As part of this course, students explore current and historical cyber threats and U.S. policy regarding infrastructure protection. --- # CIS 246 — ETHICAL HACKING 3 credits · 3 hours The course emphasizes scanning, testing, and securing computer systems. The lab-intensive environment provides opportunities to understand how perimeter defenses work and how hackers are able to compromise information systems. With awareness of hacking strategies, students learn to counteract those attempts in an ethical manner. --- # CIS 249 — MICROCOMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an introduction to microcomputer operating systems. Topics include a description of the operating system, system commands, and effective and efficient use of the microcomputer with the aid of its system programs. Upon completion, students should understand the function and role of the operating system, its operational characteristics, its configuration, how to execute programs, and efficient disk and file management. --- # CIS 251 — C++ PROGRAMMING 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to the C++ programming language including object oriented programming. Topics include: problem solving and design; control structures; objects and events; user interface construction; and document and program testing. --- # CIS 268 — SOFTWARE SUPPORT 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students with hands-on practical experience in installing computer software, operating systems, and trouble-shooting. The class will help to prepare participants for the A+ Certification sponsored by CompTIA. This course is a suitable substitute for CIS 239, Networking Software. --- # CIS 269 — HARDWARE SUPPORT 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students with hands-on practical experience in installation and troubleshooting computer hardware. The class will help to prepare participants for the A+ Certification sponsored by CompTIA. This is a suitable substitute for CIS 240, Networking Hardware. --- # CIS 281 — SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a study of contemporary theory and systems analysis and design. Emphasis is placed on investigating, analyzing, designing, implementing, and documenting computer systems. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics through the completion of programming projects and appropriate tests. --- # CIS 282 — COMPUTER FORENSICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to methods of computer forensics and investigations. This course helps prepare students for industry specific certification. --- # CIS 284 — CIS INTERNSHIP 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to work in a degree/program related environment. Emphasis is placed on the student’s “real world” work experience as it integrates academics with practical applications that relate meaningfully to careers in the computer discipline. Significance is also placed on the efficient and accurate performance of job tasks as provided by the “real world” work experience. Grades for this course will be based on a combination for the employer’s evaluation of the student, and the contents of a report submitted by the student. Upon complet… --- # CIS 285 — OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an advanced object-oriented programming course and covers advanced program development techniques and concepts in the context of an object-oriented language. Subject matter includes object-oriented analysis and design, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism (operator and function overloading), information hiding, abstract data types, reuse, dynamic memory allocation, and file manipulation. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a hierarchical class structure necessary to the implementation of an object-oriented software system. --- # CIS 286 — COMPUTERIZED MANAGEMENT INFO SYSTEMS (EXCEL) 3 credits · 3 hours The nature of computerized management information systems, problems created by the computer relative to personnel, components of computer systems, programming, and application of computers to business problems. --- # CNC 101 — INTRODUCTION TO CNC 6 credits · 6 hours This is an introductory course with emphasis placed in the basic concepts and terminology of numerical control. Topics include Cartesian coordinate system, CNC principles and machine capabilities. Student will gain an understanding of CNC machine tools and their usage. --- # CNC 103 — MANUAL PROGRAMMING 6 credits · 6 hours This course will emphasize calculations for CNC machine tools. Topics will include G & M codes, radius programming and cutter compensations. Students will learn to write a variety of CNC programs which can be used on the job as reference programs. --- # CNC 104 — CNC MILLING OPERATIONS 6 credits · 6 hours This is a course in programming and operations of the CNC Milling Machines. Applications include maintenance, safety, and production of machine parts through programming, set-up and operation. Students will learn to produce finished parts on the CNC milling machines. --- # CNC 112 — COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL TURNING 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using the CNC turning center. --- # CNC 113 — COMPUTER NUMERIC CONTROL MILLING 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the manual programming, setup, and operation of CNC machining centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC machining centers. --- # CNC 181 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTERIZED NUMERICAL CONTROL I 3 credits · 3 hours These courses provided specialized instruction in various areas related to CNC. Emphasis is placed on meeting students' needs. --- # CNC 222 — COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL GRAPHICS: TURNING 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for turning center applications. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of menus to develop a shape file in a graphics CAM system and to develop tool path geometry and part geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a job plan using CAM software, include machine selection, tool selection, operational sequence, speed, feed and cutting depth. --- # CNC 223 — COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL GRAPHICS PROGRAMMING: MILLING 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for machining center applications. Emphasis is placed on developing a shape file in a graphics CAM system and transferring coded information from CAM graphics to the CNC milling center. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a complete job plan using CAMM software to create a multi-axis CNC program. --- # CNC 230 — COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL SPECIAL PROJECTS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to allow students to work in the lab with limited supervision. The student is to enhance their proficiency levels on various CNC machine tools. Upon completion, students are expected to plan, execute, and present results of advanced CNC products. --- # CNC 241 — CNC MILLING LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers basic (3-axis) computer numeric control (CNC) milling machine setup and operating procedures. Upon completion, the student should be able to load a CNC program and setup and operate a 3-axis CNC milling machine to produce a specified part. Related safety, inspection, and process adjustment are also covered. --- # CNC 242 — CNC MILLING LAB II 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers advanced (including 4-axis) computer numeric control (CNC) milling machine setup and operating procedures. Upon completion, the student should be able to load a CNC program and set up and operate a CNC milling machine (including 40-axis) to produce a specified part. Related safety and inspection and process adjustment are also covered. --- # CNC 243 — CNC TURNING LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers basic computer numeric control (CNC) turning machine setup and operating procedures (inner diameter and outer diameter). Upon completion, the student should be able to load a CNC program and setup and operate a CNC turning machine to produce a simple part. Related safety and inspection and process adjustment are also covered. This course is also taught as MTT 243 & CNC 243. --- # CNC 281 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN CNC II 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to CNC. Emphasis is placed on individualized student needs. --- # COS 111 — INTRODUCTION TO COSMETOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the history and development of cosmetology and standards of professional behavior. Students receive basic information regarding principles and practices of infection control, diseases, and disorders. Additionally students receive introductory information regarding hair design. The information presented in this course is enhanced by hands-on application performed in a controlled lab environment. Upon completion, students should be able to apply safety rules and regulations and write procedures for skills identified in this course. --- # COS 112 — INTRODUCTION TO COSMETOLOGY LAB 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students are provided the practical experience for sanitation, shampooing, hair shaping, and hairstyling. Emphasis is placed on sterilization, shampooing, hair shaping, and hairstyling for various types of hair for men and women. This course offers opportunities for students to put into practice concepts learned in the theory component from COS 111. This is a CORE course. --- # COS 113 — THEORY OF CHEMICAL SERVICES 3 credits · 3 hours During this course students learn concepts of theory of chemical services related to the chemical hair texturing. Specific topics include basics of chemistry and electricity, properties of the hair and scalp, and chemical texture services. Safety considerations are emphasized throughout this course. This course is foundational for other courses providing more detailed instruction on these topics. --- # COS 114 — CHEMICAL SERVICES LAB 3 credits · 3 hours During this course students perform various chemical texturing activities. Emphasis is placed on cosmetologist and client safety, chemical use and handling, hair and scalp analysis, and client consulting. --- # COS 115 — HAIR COLORING THEORY 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students learn the techniques of hair coloring and hair lightening. Emphasis is placed on color application, laws, levels and classifications of color and problem solving. Upon completion, the student will should be able to identify all classifications of haircoloring and the effects on the hair. --- # COS 116 — HAIR COLORING LAB 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students apply hair coloring and hair lightening techniques. Topics include consultation, hair analysis, skin test and procedures and applications of all classifications of hair coloring and lightening. Upon completion, the student will be able to perform procedures for hair coloring and hair lightening. --- # COS 117 — BASIC SPA TECHNIQUES 3 credits · 3 hours This course is the study of cosmetic products, massage, skin care, and hair removal, as well as identifying the structure and function of various systems of the body. Topics include massage skin analysis, skin structure, disease and disorder, light therapy, facials, facial cosmetics, anatomy, hair removal, and nail care. Upon completion, the student will be able to state procedures for analysis, light therapy, facials, hair removal, and identify the structures, functions, disorders of the skin, and nail care. --- # COS 118 — BASIC SPA TECHNIQUES LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides practical applications related to the care of the skin and related structure. Emphasis is placed on facial treatments, product application, skin analysis, massage techniques, facial make-up, hair removal, and nail care. Upon completion, the student should be able to prepare clients, assemble sanitized materials, follow procedures for product application, recognize skin disorders, demonstrate facial massage movement, cosmetic application, and hair removal using safety and sanitary precautions, and nail care. --- # COS 119 — BUSINESS OF COSMETOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to develop job-seeking and entry-level management skills for the beauty industry. Topics include job seeking, leader and entrepreneurship development, business principles, business laws, insurance, marketing, and technology issues in the workplace. Upon completion, the student should be able to list job-seeking and management skills and the technology that is available for use in the salon. --- # COS 123 — COSMETOLOGY SALON PRACTICES 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to allow students to practice all phases of cosmetology in a salon setting. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, receptionist duties, hair styling, hair shaping, chemical, and nail and skin services for clients. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate professionalism and the procedures of cosmetology in a salon setting. --- # COS 125 — CAREER AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the study and practice of personal development and career building. Emphasis is placed on building and retaining clientele, communication skills, customer service, continuing education, and goal setting. Upon completion, the student should be able to communicate effectively and practice methods for building and retaining clientele. --- # COS 127 — ESTHETICS THEORY 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes an advanced study of anatomy and physiology relating to skin care, cosmetic chemistry, histology of the skin, and massage and facial treatments. Upon completion, the student should be able to discuss the functions of the skin, effects of chemicals on skin, different types of massage and benefits, and key elements of the basic facial treatment. --- # COS 134 — ADVANCED ESTHETICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes an advanced study of anatomy and physiology relating to skin care, cosmetic chemistry, histology of the skin, and massage and facial treatments. Upon completion, the student should be able to discuss the functions of the skin, effects of chemicals on skin, different types of massage and benefits, and key elements of the basic facial treatment. --- # COS 135 — ADVANCED ESTHETICS APPLICATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides advanced practical applications related to skin care. Principal topics include massage techniques, various facial treatments, proper product application through skin analysis, and introduction to ingredients and treatments used by the esthetician. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform various massage techniques, prescribe proper type of facial treatment and product, and demonstrate facials using any of the eight functions of the facial machine. --- # COS 137 — HAIR SHAPING AND DESIGN THEORY 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to concepts related to the art and techniques of hair shaping. Topics include hair sectioning, correct use of hair shaping implements, and elevations used to create design lines. --- # COS 141 — APPLIED CHEMISTRY FOR COSMETOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on chemistry relevant to professional hair and skin care products, hair and its related structures, permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing, and hair coloring. Topics include knowledge of basic chemistry, pH scale measurements, water, shampooing and cosmetic chemistry, physical and chemical changes in hair structure. Upon completion, the student should be able to define chemistry, types of matter, and describe chemical and cosmetic reactions as related to the hair and skin structure. --- # COS 145 — HAIR SHAPING LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This covers the study of the art and techniques of hair shaping. Topics include hair sectioning, correct use of hair shaping implements, and elevations used to create design lines. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the techniques and procedures for creating hair designs using safety and sanitary precautions. --- # COS 148 — NAIL CARE THEORY 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on all aspects of nail care. Topics include salon conduct, professional ethics, sanitation, nail structure, manicuring, pedicuring, nail disorders, and anatomy and physiology of the arm and hand. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate professional conduct, recognize nail disorders and diseases, and identify the procedures for sanitation and nail care services. --- # COS 149 — NAIL ART THEORY 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on nail enhancement products and techniques. Topics include acrylic, gel, fiberglass nails, and nail art. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify the different types of sculptured nails and recognize the different techniques of nail art. --- # COS 152 — NAIL CARE APPLICATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides practice in all aspects of nail care. Topics include salon conduct, professional ethics, bacteriology, sanitation and safety, manicuring and pedicuring. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform nail care procedures. --- # COS 153 — NAIL ART 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on advanced nail techniques. Topics include acrylic, gel, fiberglass nails, and nail art. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify the different types of sculptured nails and recognize the different techniques of nail art. --- # COS 154 — NAIL ART APPLICATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides practice in advanced nail techniques. Topics include acrylic, gel, fiberglass nails, and nail art. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform the procedures for nail sculpturing and nail art. --- # COS 158 — EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the study of marketable skills to prepare the student to enter the world of work. Emphasis is placed on resumes, interviews, client and business relations, personality, computer literacy and attitude. Upon completion, the student should be prepared to obtain employment in the field for which they have been trained. --- # COS 162 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN COSMETOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to allow students to explore issues relevant to the profession of cosmetology. Upon completion, students should have developed new skills in areas of specialization for the cosmetology profession. --- # COS 163 — FACIAL TREATMENTS 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes all phases of facial treatments in the study of skin care. Topics include treatments for oily, dry, and special skin applications. Upon completion, students will be able to apply facial treatments to skin type. --- # COS 164 — FACIAL MACHINE 3 credits · 3 hours This is course designed to provide practical experience using the vapor and facial machine with hydraulic chair. Topics include the uses of electricity and safety practices, machine and apparants, use of the magnifying lamp and light therapy. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of electrical safety and skills in the use of facial machines. --- # COS 165 — RELATED SUBJECTS ESTHETICIANS 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes subjects related to the methods for removing unwanted hair. This course includes such topics as electrolysis information and definitions, safety methods of permanent hair removal, the practice of removal of superfluous hair, and the use of depilatories. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply depilatories and practice all safety precautions. --- # COS 166 — SKIN CARE BACTERIOLOGY AND SANITATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to bacteriology and sanitation of skin care implements. Emphasis is placed on decontamination, infection control, and safety. At the end of this course, students will be able to describe practices for sanitizing facial implements and proper use and disposal of non-reusable items. --- # COS 168 — BACTERIOLOGY AND SANITATION 3 credits · 3 hours In this skin care course, emphasis is placed on the decontamination, infection control and safety practiced in the esthetics facility. Topics covered include demonstration of sanitation, sterilization methods and bacterial prevention. Upon completion, the student will be able to properly sanitize facial implements and identify non-reusable items. --- # COS 169 — SKIN FUNCTIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces skin functions and disorders. Topics include practical applications for skin disorder treatments, dermabrasion, and skin refining. Upon completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate procedures for acne, facials and masks for deeper layers and wrinkles. --- # COS 181 — SPECIAL TOPICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to allow students to explore issues relevant to the profession of cosmetology. Upon completion, students should have developed new skills in areas of specialization for the cosmetology profession. --- # COS 182 — SPECIAL TOPICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to allow students to explore issues relevant to the profession of cosmetology. Upon completion, students should have developed new skills in areas of specialization for the cosmetology profession. --- # COS 190 — INTERNSHIP IN COSMETOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide exposure to cosmetology practices in non-employment situations. Emphasis is on dependability, attitude, professional judgment, and practical cosmetology skills. Upon completion, the student should have gained skills necessary for entry-level employment. --- # COS 191 — CO-OP 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides work experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. --- # COS 291 — CO-OP 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides work experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student's program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. --- # CIT 211 — TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on principles of teaching, teaching maturity, personality conduct, and the development of cosmetology curriculum. Emphasis is placed on teacher roles, teaching styles, teacher challenges, aspects of curriculum development, and designing individual courses. Upon completion, the student should be able to describe the role of teacher, identify means of motivating students, develop a course outline, and develop lesson plans. --- # CIT 212 — TEACHER MENTORSHIP 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the practice through working with a cosmetology instructor in a mentoring relationship. Emphasis is placed on communication, student assessment, and assisting students in the lab. Upon completion, the student should be able to communicate with students, develop a course of study, and apply appropriate teaching methods. --- # CIT 213 — COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR CO-OP 3 credits · 3 hours The course provides students with additional opportunities to observe instructors and develop teaching materials and skills --- # CIT 214 — LESSON PLAN METHODS AND DEVELOPMENT 3 credits · 3 hours During this course students have the opportunity to further apply knowledge of lesson planning and lesson plan delivery by using lesson plans they have developed from previous courses or this course. Emphasis is placed on the use of lesson plans in various classroom and laboratory settings. Upon completion, students will be able to teach a variety of cosmetology classes using various techniques. This course serves as a suitable substitute for CIT 221. If used as a suitable substitute, this course becomes a core course. --- # CIT 221 — LESSON PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide practice in preparing and using lesson plans. Emphasis is placed on organizing, writing, and presenting lesson plans using the four-step teaching method. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and present a lesson using the four step teaching method. --- # CIT 222 — AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS AND METHODS 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on visual and audio aids and materials. Emphasis is placed on the use and characteristics of instructional aids. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare teaching aids and determine their most effective use. --- # CIT 223 — AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS AND METHODS APPLICATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide practice in preparing and using visual and audio aids and materials. Emphasis is placed on the preparation and use of different categories of instructional aids. Upon completion, the student should be able to prepare and effectively present different types of aids for use with a four step lesson plan. --- # CRJ 100 — INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3 credits · 3 hours This coures examines the histrorical development of contemporary policing practices and the organization and jurisdiction of local, state, and federal agencies. It includes the duties and functions of law enforcement officers. --- # CRJ 110 — INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course examines the history and philosophy of law enforcement, as well as the organization and jurisdiction of local, state, and federal agencies. It includes the duties and functions of law enforcement officers. --- # CRJ 150 — INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an introduction to the foundations of corrections in America. --- # CRJ 160 — INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY 3 credits · 3 hours This course surveys the role of security for private industry. The operation, organization, and challenges of various types of private security are examined. --- # DEM 104 — BASIC ENGINES 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to give the student knowledge of the diesel engine components and auxiliary systems, the proper way to maintain them, and the proper procedures for testing and rebuilding components. Emphasis is placed on safety, theory of operation, inspection, and measuring and rebuilding diesel engines according to factory specifications. Upon completion students should be able to measure, diagnose problems, and repair diesel engines. --- # DEM 105 — PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction on how to plan, develop, and install equipment surveillance and reliability strategies. Descriptions of various maintenance techniques for specialized preventive programs are discussed and computerized parts and equipment inventories and fleet management systems software are emphasized. Upon completion, students should be able to set-up and follow a preventive maintenance schedule as directed by manufacturers. --- # DEM 111 — EQUIPMENT SAFETY AND MECHANICAL FUNDAMENTALS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of vehicle operation and safety when basic service work is to be performed in the shop. Topics include service manuals, mechanical fundamentals, preventive maintenance and component adjustment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of vehicle operation and safety in the shop. --- # DEM 117 — DIESEL AND GAS TUNE-UP 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces tune-up and troubleshooting according to manufacturers’ specifications. Topics include troubleshooting engine systems, tune-up procedures, and use and care of special test tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair engines and components using appropriate diagnostic equipment. --- # DEM 122 — HEAVY VEHICLE BRAKES 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the theory and repair of braking systems used in medium and heavy duty vehicles. Topics include hydraulic, and ABS system diagnosis and repair. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust and repair braking systems on medium and heavy vehicles. --- # DEM 123 — PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction in the identification and repair of components found in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include schematics and symbols used in fluid power transmission and the troubleshooting of components in these systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, adjust, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic system components. --- # DEM 124 — ELECTRONIC ENGINE SYSTEMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the principles of electronically controlled diesel engines. Emphasis is placed on testing and adjusting diesel engines in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, test, and calibrate electronically controlled diesel engines. --- # DEM 125 — HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVE TRAINS 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the operating principles of mechanical medium and heavy duty truck transmissions. Topics include multiple counter shafts, power take-offs, slider idler clutches, and friction clutches, mechanical transmission power components, and hydraulics. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, inspect, and repair mechanical transmissions. --- # DEM 126 — ADVANCED ENGINE ANALYSIS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction in the disassembly, inspection, and rebuilding of diesel and heavy-duty gas engines. Emphasis is placed on the manufacturer’s standards and factory recommended service tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to disassemble, inspect, and rebuild engines according to the manufacturer’s specifications. --- # DEM 127 — FUEL SYSTEMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide practice in troubleshooting, fault code diagnosis, information retrieval, calibration, repair and replacement of fuel injectors, nozzles, and pumps. Emphasis is placed on test equipment, component functions, and theory. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, and repair fuel systems and governors. --- # DEM 128 — HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVE TRAIN LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This lab provides reinforcement of material covered in DEM 116 or DEM 125. The students will apply the knowledge they learned on driveshafts, power take-offs, standard transmissions, fluid drives, torque converters, clutch assemblies, drive axles, and special drives through experiential learning techniques. Upon completion, student should be able to diagnose, inspect, remove, repair or replace, and install heavy vehicle drive train components. --- # DEM 134 — COMPUTER CONTROLLED ENGINE AND POWER TRAIN SYSTEMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of operation of computer controlled engine and power train systems.. --- # DEM 135 — HEAVY VEHICLE STEERING AND SUSPENSION 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the theory and principles of medium and heavy duty steering and suspension systems. Topics include wheel and tire problems, frame members, fifth wheel, bearings, and coupling systems. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair suspension and steering components, and perform front and rear wheel alignments on medium and heavy duty vehicles. --- # DEM 180 — SPECIAL PROJECTS IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the diesel mechanics industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting student’s needs. --- # ECO 231 — PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to macroeconomic theory, analysis, and policy applications. Topics include the following: scarcity, demand and supply, national income analysis, major economic theories concerning monetary and fiscal policies as stabilization measures, the banking system, and other economic issues or problems including international trade. --- # ECO 232 — PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction of the microeconomic theory, analysis, and applications. Topics include scarcity, the theories of consumer behavior, production and cost, markets, output and resource pricing, and international aspects of Microeconomics. --- # ELT 110 — WIRING METHODS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a study of various tasks, wiring methods, materials, and associated NEC requirements that students will be required to work with in residential and commercial wiring courses. --- # ELT 114 — RESIDENTIAL WIRING METHODS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a study of residential wiring practices and methods, the NEC requirements and residential blueprint interpretations. --- # ELT 117 — AC/DC MACHINES 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the theory and operation of DC motors, single and three phase AC motors, and the labs will reinforce this knowledge. Emphasis is placed on the various types of single and three phase motors, wiring diagrams, starting devices, and practical application in the lab. --- # ELT 118 — COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WIRING 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on principles and applications of commercial and industrial wiring. Topics include electrical safety practices, an overview of National Electric Code requirements as applied to commercial and industrial wiring, conduit bending, circuit design, pulling cables, transformers, switch gear, and generation principles. --- # ELT 192 — PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP/CO-OP 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides practical experience in the field early in the student’s training as an electrician’s helper on the job, working a special project or conducting research in a directed area of the field. Emphasis is placed on gaining hands on experience with tools of the trade as well as a better understanding of NEC directives. Upon completion, students should possess a higher state of proficiency in the basic skills of connecting electrical wiring and conduit; this course may be repeated with the instructor’s permission. --- # ELT 194 — PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP/CO-OP 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides additional practical experience in the electrical craft as an apprentice electrician or higher level working advanced projects or research in a directed area of the field. Emphasis is placed on gaining more hands on experience with tools of the trade as well as NEC directives while studying in the classroom two hours per week. Upon completion, students should possess a higher state of proficiency in all electrician skills and a better knowledge of testing for Electrical Journeyman’s Block Test. --- # ELT 212 — MOTOR CONTROL II 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers complex ladder diagrams of motor control circuits and the uses of different motor starting techniques. Topics include wye-delta starting, part start winding, resistor starting and electronic starting devices. Upon completion, the students should be able to understand and interpret the more complex motor control diagrams and understand the different starting techniques of electrical motors. --- # ELT 241 — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the students to the National Electric Code and text and teaches the student how to find needed information within this manual. Emphasis is placed on locating and interpreting needed information within the NEC code manual. Upon completion, students should be able to locate, with the NEC code requirements for a specific electrical installation. --- # ELT 244 — CONDUIT BENDING AND INSTALLATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students the knowledge to properly bend electrical metallic tubing, rigid galvanized and intermediate metal conduit, and PVC conduit. Emphasis is placed on the theory and practical application of conduit bending methods. Upon completion, students should be able to get measurements, lay out, and successfully bend conduit using hand type, mechanical, and hydraulic benders. --- # ELM 214 — PUMPS AND PIPING SYSTEMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course offers an introduction into pumps and piping systems. Topics include various types of pumps, pump analysis, (power, efficiency, characteristics) pump selection and maintenance, metal, plastic, and threaded piping systems, hoses, valves, regulators, strainers, and filters. Upon completion of this course the student will have demonstrated the ability to: select, install, and start up various types of pumps, measure and calculate pump parameters and performance, disassemble and inspect pumps, size and select pipes, thread metal pipes, read and interpret piping schematics, assemble pi… --- # ETC 101 — DC FUNDAMENTALS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of basic direct current (DC) electrical principles. Topics include safety, basic atomic structure and theory, magentism, conductors, insulators, use of Ohm's law to solve for voltage, current, and resistance, electrical sources, power, inductors, and capacitors. Students will perform lockout/tagout procedures, troubleshoot circuits and analyze series, parallel, and combination DC circuits using the electrical laws and basic testing equipment to determine unknown electircal quantities. CORE This course is also taught as AUT 1… --- # ETC 102 — AC FUNDAMENTALS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of basic alternating current (AC) electrical principles. Topics include basic concepts of electricity, electrical components, basic circuits, measurement instruments, the laws of alternating current, and electrical safety with lockout procedures. Hands on laboratory exercises are provided to analyze various series, parallel, and combination alternating current circuit configurations containing resistors, inductors, and capacitors. Upon course completion, students will be able to describe and explain alternating factors. They… --- # ETC 103 — SOLID STATE FUNDAMENTALS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction in basic solid state theory beginning with atomic structure and including devices such as diodes, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, amplifiers, thyristors, operational amplifiers, oscillator and power supply circuits. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of solid-state devices, proper biasing and amplifier circuit analysis and the use of test equipment to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair typical solid-state device circuits. This course also provides the opportunity for students to apply the solid-state principles and theories learned i… --- # ETC 104 — DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction on basic logic gates, flip-flops, registers, counters, microprocessor/computer fundamentals, analog to digital conversion, and digital analog conversion. Emphasis is placed on number systems, Boolean algebra, combination logic circuits, sequential logic circuits and typical microprocessor data manipulation and storage. This course also has an embedded lab with exercises designed to develop skills required by industry. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze digital circuits, draw timing diagrams, determine output of combinational and sequential log… --- # ETC 107 — ELECTRICAL BLUEPRINT READING I 3 credits · 3 hours This course will enable the student to obtain a working knowledge of the elements of blueprint reading; the ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawing; and the ability to visualize the entire building structure in relationship to the electrical system. It is also taught as ILT 109. --- # ETC 108 — MOTOR CONTROLS I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a study of the construction, operating characteristics, and installation of different motor control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on the control of three phase AC motors. This course covers the use of motor control symbols, magnetic motor starters, running overload protection, pushbutton stations, multiple control stations, two wire control, three wire control, jogging control, sequence control, and ladder diagrams of motor control circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of motor starters, overload protection, interpret ladder d… --- # EMS 100 — CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION I 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides students with concepts as related to areas of basic life support to include coronary artery disease, prudent heart living, symptoms of heart attack, adult one-and-two rescuer CPR, first aid for choking, pediatric basic life support, airway adjuncts, EMS system entry access, automated external defibrillation (AED), and special situations for CPR. Upon course completion, students should be able to identify situations requiring action related to heart or breathing conditions and effectively implement appropriate management for each condition. Students successfully completing… --- # EMS 103 — FIRST AID-CPR and AED 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides a study of basic first aid and cardioplumonary resuscitation (CPR). Students will be able to perform basic first aid and CPR techniques. Upon completion, the student will be eligible for CPR cerification testing. --- # EMS 118 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 9 credits · 9 hours This course is required to apply for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. This course provides students with insights into the theory and application of concepts related to the profession of emergency medical services. Specific topics include: EMS preparatory, airway maintenance, patient assessment, management of trauma patients, management of medical patients, treating infants and children, and various EMS operations. This course is based on the NHTSA National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards. --- # EMS 119 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CLINICAL 1 credits · 1 hours This course is required to apply for certification as an EMT. This course provides students with clinical education experiences to enhance knowledge and skills learned in the EMS 118, Emergency Medical Technician Theory and Lab. This course helps students prepare for the National Registry Exam. --- # EMS 155 — ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 7 credits · 7 hours This course is required to apply for certification as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). This course introduces the theory and application of concepts related to the profession of the AEMT. The primary focus of the AEMT is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Topics include: extending the knowledge of the EMT to a more complex breadth and depth, intrave… --- # EMS 156 — ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CLINICAL 2 credits · 2 hours This course is required to apply for certification as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). This course provides students with clinical education experiences to enhance knowledge and skills learned in EMS 155. This course helps prepare students for the National Registry AEMT Exam. The student will have the opportunity to use the basic and advanced skills of the AEMT in the clinical and field settings under the direct supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. Requires licensure or eligibility for licensure at the EMT level and EMS 155 must be taken as a co-requisite. --- # EMS 241 — PARAMEDIC CARDIOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours As required by program. This course introduces the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular electrophysiology, and electrocardiographic monitoring. This course further relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation of treatment plans for specific cardiovascular conditions. Content areas include: cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular electrophysiology, electrocardiographic monitoring, rhythm analysis, and prehospital 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring and interpretation, assessment of the cardiovascular patient, pathoph… --- # EMS 242 — PARAMEDIC PATIENT ASSESSMENT 2 credits · 2 hours As required by program. This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform a comprehensive patient assessment, make initial management decisions, and to communicate assessment findings and patient care verbally and in writing. Content areas include: airway management, history taking, techniques of the physical examination, patient assessment, clinical decision making, communications, documentation and assessment based management. --- # EMS 244 — PARAMEDIC CLINICAL I 1 credits · 1 hours This course is directed toward the application of knowledge and skills developed in didactic and skills laboratory experiences to the clinical setting. Theory and skills are applied to a variety of patient situations in the clinical setting, with a focus on patient assessment and management, advanced airway management, electro-therapy, I.V./I.O. initiation and medication administration. --- # EMS 245 — PARAMEDIC MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 3 credits · 3 hours This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation treatment plans for specific medical conditions. Content areas include: pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, renal/urology, toxicology, hematology, environmental conditions, infectious and communicable diseases, abuse and assault, patients with special challenges, and acute interventions for the chronic care patient. --- # EMS 246 — PARAMEDIC TRAUMA MANAGEMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation of treatment plans for trauma patients. Content areas include the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of trauma as related to: trauma systems; mechanisms of injury; hemorrhage and shock; soft tissue injuries; burns; and head, facial, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and musculoskeletal trauma. --- # EMS 247 — PARAMEDIC SPECIAL POPULATIONS 2 credits · 2 hours This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation of treatment plans for specific medical conditions. Content areas include: endocrinology, allergies and anaphylaxis, behavioral/psychiatric conditions, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, and geriatrics. In the clinical setting, theory and skills are applied to a variety of medical situations across the life span of the patient, with a focus on communication with and management of cardiac, acute care, psychiatric/behavioral, obstetrical, newborn, pediatric, geria… --- # EMS 248 — PARAMEDIC CLINICAL II 3 credits · 3 hours This course is required to apply for certification as a Paramedic. This course provides students with clinical education experiences to enhance knowledge and skills learned in EMS 245, 246, and 247 and knowledge and proficiency from previous clinical experiences. This course helps prepare students for the National Registry Paramedic Exam. The student will have the opportunity to use the basic and advanced skills of the Paramedic in the clinical setting under the direct supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. Requires licensure at the AEMT level. --- # EMS 253 — PARAMEDIC TRANSITION TO THE WORKFORCE 2 credits · 2 hours This course is designed to meet additional state and local educational requirements for paramedic practice. Content includes: ACLS, PALS or PEPP, ITLS or PHTLS, pre-hospital protocols, transfer drugs, and other courses as dictated by local needs or state requirements. --- # EMS 254 — ADVANCED COMPETENCIES FOR THE PARAMEDIC 2 credits · 2 hours This course is designed to assist students in preparation for the paramedic licensure examination. Emphasis is placed on validation of knowledge and skills through didactic review, skills lab performance, and/or computer simulation and practice testing. Upon course completion, students should be sufficiently prepared to sit for the paramedic licensure examination. --- # EMS 255 — PARAMEDIC FIELD PRECEPTORSHIP 5 credits · 5 hours This course is required to apply for certificaiton as a paramedic. This course provides students with field experiences to enhance knowledge and skills learned throughout the paramedic program. This course helps prepare students for the National Registry Paramedic Exam. Students will utilize paramedic skills in a field setting under the direct supervision of a licensed paramedic. Requires licensure at the AEMT level and completion of EMS 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, and 248. --- # EMS 256 — PARAMEDIC TEAM LEADERSHIP 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to evaluate students' ability to integrate didactic, psychomotor skills, clinical, and field internship instruction to serve as a competent entry-level paramedic. This final evaluative (rather than instructional) course focuses on students' professional attributes and integrative competence in clinical decision-making and team leadership in the prehospital setting. Upon course completion, students should have demonstrated adequate knowledge and skills, professional attitudes and attributes, clinical decision-making and team leadership abilities to effectively function… --- # EMS 257 — PARAMEDIC APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY 2 credits · 2 hours This course introduces basic and advanced pharmacological agents and concepts, with an emphasis on drug classifications and the knowledge and skills required for safe, effective medication administration. Medication pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will be evaluated for most medicines used in the pre-hospital setting. Students will also learn how to establish various routes of medication adminstration and procedures for administering medications via these routes. Students will also demonstrate mathematic computations for various drug and solution dose administration problems. --- # EGR 101 — ENGINEERING FOUNDATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the student to engineering as a profession, basic engineering skills and the design process. This course includes components to develop team and oral and written communication skills. It also provides an introduction to computer tools used by engineers (spreadsheet, word processing, presentation software, internet access). --- # EGR 125 — MODERN GRAPHICS FOR ENGINEERS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an introduction to manual and computer-assisted techniques of graphic communication employed by professional engineers. Topics include: lettering; instrumental and computer-aided drafting; technical sketching; orthographic projection; pictorial, sectional, and auxiliary views; and dimensioning. --- # EGR 157 — COMPUTER METHODS FOR EGR USING MATLAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to the concepts and practices in using higher level computer environments to solve engineering problems. Programming environments such as MATLAB will be used. --- # EGR 220 — ENGINEERING MECHANICS-STATICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes vector algebra, force and moment systems, equilibrium of force systems, trusses, friction and property of surfaces. --- # ENG 101 — ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction and practice in the writing of at least four extended compositions and the development of rhetorical strategies, analytical and critical reading skills, and basic reference and documentation skills in the composition process. English Composition I may include instruction and practice in library usage and information literacy. --- # ENG 102 — ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3 credits · 3 hours English Composition II provides continued instruction and practice in the writing of at least four extended compositions or equivalent assignements of which at least one is a research project using outside sources and/or references effectively and legally. Additionally, English Composition II provides instruction in the development of analytical and critical reading skills in the composition process. English Composition II may include instruction and practice in library usage. --- # ENG 246 — 247 CREATIVE WRITING I & II 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction and practice in the writing of critical analysis of imaginative forms of literature. Emphasis is placed on originality in the creative writing process, and this course may include instruction on publishing. Students will compose a significant body of imaginative literature, which may be read by or to the class. --- # ENG 251 — AMERICAN LITERATURE I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a survey of American literature from its beginnings to the mid-nineteenth century. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them. --- # ENG 252 — AMERICAN LITERATURE II 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a survey of American literature from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them. --- # ENG 261 — ENGLISH LITERATURE I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a survey of English/British literature from its inception to the end of the eighteenth century. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them --- # ENG 262 — ENGLISH LITERATURE II 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a survey of English/British literature from the late eighteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them. --- # ENG 271 — WORLD LITERATURE I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a survey of world literature from its inception to the mid-seventeenth century. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them. --- # ENG 272 — WORLD LITERATURE II 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a survey of world literature from the mid-seventeenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them. --- # ETP 266 — ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to teach students the accounting issues that are important to the business owner, not the accounting practitioner. Topics include start-up funding, sources of financing, identifying and preventing fraud, buying and valuing ventures, and harvesting the value created in business ventures. This course also covers the creation of personal financial statements and pro forma financial statements which are crucial components of a business plan. --- # ETP 267 — INNOVATIONS AND CREATIVITY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to develop in students a mindset for thinking creatively and prepare them to create their own businesses or revitalize a business that has lost its direction by learning to observe things from different perspectives and to reason from different viewpoints in order to develop effective solutions to problems. --- # GEO 100 — WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY 3 credits · 3 hours This course uses spatial analysis to survey major regions of the world with respect to location, climate, landforms, demographics, ecomony, politics, and culture. --- # GLY 101 — INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY I 4 credits · 4 hours This course is the first in a two part sequence dealing with the structure of the Earth including materials, internal and external processes, deformation, energy, and plate tectonics. Laboratory is required. --- # GLY 102 — INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY II 4 credits · 4 hours This course is the second in a two part sequence dealing with a historical perspective of the earth. Topics include items such as Geologic time, Earth’s origin, evolution of continents and ocean basins, minerals, energy resources, planetary geology, and mountain building. Laboratory is required. --- # HED 199 — ECOLOGICAL APPROACH TO HEALTH FITNESS 3 credits · 3 hours This course examines a myriad of factors influencing health and fitness behavior. Intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, community and public policy factors are examined. --- # HED 221 — PERSONAL HEALTH 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces principles and practices of personal and family health; it includes human reproduction, growth and development, psychological dimensions of health, human sexuality, nutrition and fitness, aging, death and dying. --- # HED 222 — COMMUNITY HEALTH 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces principles and practices of community health; it includes drug use and abuse, communicable diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, consumer health, health organization, and environmental concerns. --- # HED 224 — PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers health problems for the individual and for the community. Areas of study include mental health, family life, physical health, chronic and degenerative diseases, control of communicable diseases, and the understanding of depressants and stimulants. Healthful living habits will be emphasized. --- # HED 226 — WELLNESS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides health-related education to those individuals seeking advancement in the area of personal wellness. The course has five major components: (1) fitness and health assessment, (2) physical work capacity, (3) education, (4) reassessment and (5) retesting. --- # HED 230 — SAFETY AND FIRST AID 3 credits · 3 hours This course is divided into two parts. The first part concerns itself with the development of a safety education program within an organization (i.e., school, office, shop, etc.). The second part deals with physical injuries, emergency care, and treatment of those injuries. CPR certification and Standard Red Cross cards are given upon successful completion of American Red Cross requirements. --- # HED 231 — FIRST AID 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction to the immediate, temporary care which should be given to the victims of accidents and sudden illness. It also includes standard and advanced requirements of the American Red Cross, and/or the American Heart Association. CPR training also is included. --- # HIS 101 — WESTERN CIVILIZATION I 3 credits · 3 hours This survey course examines the social, intellectual, economic, cultural, and political developments which have shaped the modern Western world. It covers the history of the West from its earliest beginnings to the early modern era. --- # HIS 102 — WESTERN CIVILIZATION II 3 credits · 3 hours This survey course examines the social, intellectual, economic, cultural, and political developments which have shaped the modern Western world. It covers the history of the West from the early modern era to the present. --- # HIS 121 — WORLD HISTORY I 3 credits · 3 hours This course surveys social, intellectual, economic, and political developments which have molded the modern world. Focus is on both non-western and western civilizations from the prehistoric to the early modern era. --- # HIS 122 — WORLD HISTORY II 3 credits · 3 hours This course surverys social, intellectual, cultural, economic, and political developments which have molded the modern world. It covers world history, both western and nonwestern, from the Early Modern Era through the Post-Modern Era. --- # HIS 201 — UNITED STATES HISTORY I 3 credits · 3 hours This course surveys United States history from the pre-Columbian period to the Civil War era. --- # HIS 202 — UNITED STATES HISTORY II 3 credits · 3 hours This course surveys United States history from the Civil War era to the Modern era. --- # HIS 216 — HISTORY OF WORLD RELIGIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course presents a comparison of the major religions of the world from a historical perspective. Emphasis is placed on the origin, development, and social influence of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and others. --- # HIS 256 — AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY 3 credits · 3 hours This course surveys the develpoment and experiences of African American people from the 14th Century to the present. It focuses on black experiences in the United States but may include the West Indies, Mexico, and South America. --- # HIS 260 — ALABAMA HISTORY 3 credits · 3 hours This course surveys the history of the state of Alabama from pre-Columbian times to the present. The course presents the geographical, political, social, cultural, and economic development of Alabama. --- # HEC 140 — PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to the principles of nutrition and the role and functions of nutrients in the human body throughout life cycle. --- # HUM 101 — INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES I 3 credits · 3 hours This is the first course in a two-semester sequence which offers the student an introduction to the humanities using selections from art, music, literature, history, and philosophy which relates to a unifying theme. --- # HUM 120 — INTERNATIONAL STUDIES IN (ADD NAME OF COUNTRY) This course offers a survey of art, music, and culture of foreign countries. This may involve travel abroad and may be repeated for credit. --- # HUM 299 — PHI THETA KAPPA HONORS COURSE 1 credits · 1 hours It provides an opportunity for the student to study selected topics in the area of the humanities under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The topics selected will be broad in scope and content rather than specific, and will reference important cultural works from a variety of areas, which may include literature, religious studies, speech, foreign languages, art, music, theatre, and dance. This course may be repeated for credit up to a total of three credit hours. --- # ILT 108 — INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUMENTS AND PROCESS CONTROL 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introductory study of the control devices and methods used in industry for the control and transmission of information pertaining to process variables. This study includes an introduction to instrumentation and control mathematics. This course also provides instruction in the fundamental concepts of pressure, force, weight, motion, liquid level, fluid flow and temperature. --- # ILT 110 — ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROL TECHNOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an advanced study of the principes governing methods of using process variables in the control of industrial processes. The study includes methods and procedures for measuring, displaying and transmitting process variables according to industry standards. The course also includes an in-depth study of mathematics pertaining to industrial control instruments. --- # ILT 114 — INSTRUMENTATION OPERATION AND CALIBRATION 3 credits · 3 hours The hardware used to measure and control process variables is presented. The student learns the principles of operation, servicing, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures used on mechanical, pneumatic, electronic and digital based industrial transmitters, recorders, controllers, valves, and other control devices. The course is broken down into theory and laboratory work on actual process measuring and control equipment. --- # ILT 135 — LOCAL AREA NETWORKS (LANS) 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the student with knowledge of planning, installation, maintenance, and administration of local area networks. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to install and setup a basic local area network. --- # ILT 139 — INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTIC PROGRAMMING 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an introduction to robotic programming. Emphasis is placed on, but not limited to, the following: safety, motion programming, creating and editing programs, I/O instructions, macros, program and file storage Upon completion, the student will be able to safely perform basic functions in the work cell as well as program a robot to perform simple functions. This course is also taught as ADM 139, AUT 139. ATM 139, EET 139, ELT 139, & INT 139 --- # ILT 165 — INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC CONTROLS I 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a study of industrial electronics controls. Topics include photo-electric, temperature, gas and humidity, pressure and strain measurements for industrial instrumentation controls and applications. The lab enables students to test, troubleshoot and repair electronic control circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of industrial electronics control circuits. --- # ILT 195 — TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES I 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on the systematic approach to solving problems. Emphasis is placed on instrument failures and their interaction with process downtime. Upon completion, students will be able to solve problems on a process simulator or in an actual setting. --- # ILT 196 — ADVANCED PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes the advanced principals of PLC's including hardware, programming, and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced working programs and troubleshooting hardware and software communication problems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate their ability in developing programs and troubleshooting the system. NOTE: This course also taught as AUT 221, IAT 260, ELT 232, ATM 212, ENT 205, IET 232, & INT 284 --- # ILT 214 — CONTROL AND TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW, LEVEL, TEMPERATURE, PRESSURE AND LEVEL PROCESSES 3 credits · 3 hours The student is introduced to analog and digital process control systems. The student is also introduced to process control techniques commonly found in industrial processes used to maintain control of process variables. The student gains knowledge and experience in the design and selection of equipment used in troubleshooting of control loops on actual lab equipment. --- # ILT 235 — PRINCIPLES OF ROBOTIC SYSTEMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an overview of basic robotic systems and classifications used in industry. An emphasis is placed on safety elements particular to automation. Topics include the principles and concepts associated with robotic system components. Upon completing this course, students should be able to classify robots and explain the various components of a safe robotic system and how these components interact. --- # INT 117 — PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction in basic physics concepts applicable to mechanics of industrial production equipment. Topics include the basic application of mechanical principles with emphasis on power transmission, specific mechanical components, alignment, and tension. Upon completion, students will be able to perform basic troubleshooting, repair and maintenance functions on industrial production equipment. This is a CORE course. --- # INT 118 — FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes the fundamental concepts and theories for the safe operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems used with industrial production equipment. Topics include the physical concepts, theories, laws, air flow characteristics, actuators, valves, accumulators, symbols, circuitry, filters, servicing safety, and preventive maintenance and the application of these concepts to perform work. Upon completion, students should be able to service and perform preventive maintenance functions on hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This is a CORE course. --- # INT 126 — PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on the concepts and applications of preventive maintenance. Topics include the introduction of alignment equipment, job safety, tool safety, preventive maintenance concepts, procedures, tasks, and predictive maintenance concepts. Upon course completion, students will demonstrate the ability to apply proper preventive maintenance and explain predictive maintenance concepts. --- # INT 134 — PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE WELDING AND METAL CUTTING TECHNIQUES 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of acetylene cutting and the basics of welding needed for the maintenance and repair of industrial production equipment. Topics include oxy-fuel safety, choice of cutting equipment, proper cutting angles, equipment setup, cutting plate and pipe, hand tools, types of metal welding machines, rod and welding joints, and common welding passes and beads. Upon course completion, students will demonstrate the ability to perform metal welding and cutting techniques necessary for repairing and maintaining industrial equipment. This is a CORE course. --- # INT 184 — INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an introduction to programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on, but not limited to, the following: PLC hardware and software, numbering systems, installation, and programming. Upon completion, students must demonstrate their ability by developing, loading, debugging, and optimizing PLC programs. NOTE: This course is also taught as AUT 114, ATM 211, ENT 204, ELT 231, ILT 194, IAT 160, & IET 231. --- # IDS 115 — FORUM 1 credits · 1 hours In this course, credit is given in recognition of attendance at academic lectures, concerts, and other events. IDS 115 requires attendance at designated events which are chosen from various lectures, cultural events and programs given at the college or in the community. IDS 115 may be repeated for credit. --- # IDS 200 — COLLEGE SCHOLARS BOWL WORKSHOP 1 credits · 1 hours This course offers the student preparation, practice, and participation in the College Scholars Bowl Program and competition. IDS 200 may be repeated for credit. --- # IDS 201 — ADVANCED SCHOLAR’S BOWL 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed primarily to train students for Scholars’ Bowl competition, alternately known as Brain Bowl, College Bowl or Quiz Bowl. This is an intercollegiate academic competition in which teams of four people compete by using buzzers and answering college-level questions for points. The course consists of practice rounds in which the students are familiarized with the equipment and questions that will be used in competition, as well as intensive study sessions and interactive discussions about a wide variety of academic endeavors. IDS 201 may be repeated for credit. --- # IDS 286 — GENEALOGY AND HISTORY 3 credits · 3 hours The emphasis in this course is upon family history in relation to major U.S. historical events and the use of primary records in documentation. The course is designed for the student who has little or no working knowledge of genealogy as it relates to history. --- # IDS 299 — DIRECTED STUDIES IN LEADERSHIP 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides training and experience in leadership techniques and practice. Students are required to serve in leadership positions on campus or in the community. IDS 299 may be repeated for credit. --- # MTT 100 — MACHINING TECHNOLOGY I 6 credits · 6 hours This course introduces machining operations as they relate to the metalworking industry. Topics include machine shop safety, measuring tools, lathes, saws, milling machines, grinding machines, and layout instruments. Upon completion, students will be able to perform the basic operations of measuring, layout, grinding, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards. MTT 147/148 are suitable substitutes for this course. --- # MTT 103 — MACHINING TECHNOLOGY II 6 credits · 6 hours This course provides additional instruction and practice in the use of measuring tools, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is placed on set-up and operation of machine tools including the selection of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting tools and coolants. Upon completion, students should be able to perform intermediate level procedures of precision grinding, measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning and milling. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards. MTT 149/150 are suitable substitutes for MTT 103. --- # MTT 107 — MACHINING CALCULATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces basic calculations as they relate to machining occupations. Emphasis is placed on basic calculations and their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic shop calculations. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards. This course is also taught as CNC 115. --- # MTT 109 — ORIENTATION TO COMPUTER ASSISTED MANUFACTURING 3 credits · 3 hours This course serves as an overview and introduction to computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) and prepares students for more advanced CAM courses. Topics covered are basic concepts and terminology, CAM software environments, navigation commands and file management, 2-D geometry, construction modification, and toolpath generation for CAM machining processes. --- # MTT 121 — BASIC PRINT READING FOR MACHINISTS 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the basic principles of print reading and sketching. Topics include multi-view drawings; interpretation of conventional lines; and dimensions, notes, and thread notations. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic drawings, visualize parts, and make pictorial sketches. This is a CORE course and is aligned with NIMS certification standards. This course is also taught as CNC 121. --- # MTT 123 — ENGINE LATHE LAB I 3 credits · 3 hours The student learns to safely operate an engine lathe in calculating feeds and speeds and shaping a variety of cutting tools by grinding. The student will also safely operate an engine lathe in straight turning, facing, turning to the shoulder and tapers. This is an additional lab for MTT 100 or MTT 147 and MTT 148. --- # MTT 124 — ENGINE LATHE LAB II 3 credits · 3 hours The student learns advanced operation of an engine lathe in calculating feeds and speeds and shaping a variety of cutting tools by grinding. The student will also safely operate an engine lathe in advanced straight turning, facing, turning to the shoulder and tapers. This is an additional lab for MTT 103 or MTT 149 and MTT 150. --- # MTT 127 — INTRODUCTION TO METROLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the use of precision measuring instruments. Emphasis is placed on the inspection of machine parts and use of a wide variety of measuring instruments. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate correct use of measuring instruments. This is a CORE course is aligned with NIMS certification standards. This course is also taught as AUT 155. --- # MTT 128 — GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING ABD TOLERANCING 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to teach students how to interpret engineering drawings using modern conventions, symbols, datums, datum targets, and projected tolerance zones. Special emphasis is placed upon print reading skills, and industry specifications and standards. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards. --- # MTT 129 — LATHE OPERATIONS 6 credits · 6 hours This course includes more advanced lathe practices such as set-up procedures, work planning, inner-and outer-diameter operations, and inspection and process improvement. Additional emphasis is placed on safety procedures. Upon completion, students will be able to apply advanced lathe techniques. MTT 134/135 are suitable substitutes for MTT 129. This course is aligned with NIMS standards. This course is also taught as AUT 258. --- # MTT 130 — MACHINING CALCULATIONS II 3 credits · 3 hours This course emphasizes advanced calculations common to machining operations. Students use these calculations for advanced applications for machine setup and planning. Specific topics include positive and negative numbers, symbolism, and algebraic expressions and operations. At the conclusion of this course students will be able to apply advanced machine calculations to equipment setup and planning. --- # MTT 135 — LATHE OPERATIONS I LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes more advanced lathe practices such as set-up procedures, work planning, inner-and outer-diameter operations, and inspection and process improvement. Additional emphasis is placed on safety procedures. Upon completion, students will be able to apply advanced lathe techniques. MTT 134/135 are suitable subsitutes for MTT 129. This course is aligned with NIMS standards. --- # MTT 136 — MILLING OPERATIONS 6 credits · 6 hours This course covers manual milling operations. Emphasis is placed on related safety, types of milling machines and their uses, cutting speed, feed calculations, and set-up and operation procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to apply manual milling techniques (vertical and horizontal/universal) to produce machine tool projects. MTT 137/138 are suitable substitutes for this course. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards. This course is also taught as AUT 259. --- # MTT 137 — MILLING I 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers manual milling operations. Emphasis is placed on related safety, types of milling machines and their uses, cutting speed, feed calculations, and set-up and operation procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to apply manual vertical milling techniques to produce machine tool projects. MTT 137/138 are suitable to substitute for MTT 136. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards. --- # MTT 138 — MILLING I LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides basic knowledge of milling machines. Emphasis is placed on types of milling machines and their uses, cutting speed, feed calculations, and set-up procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to apply milling techniques to produce machine tool projects. MTT 137/138 are suitable substitutes for MTT 136. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards. --- # MTT 139 — BASIC COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the concepts and capabilities of computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools. Topics include setup, operation, and basic applications. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a basic CNC program to safely operate a lathe and milling machine. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards. This course is also taught as CNC 139 and AUT 253. --- # MTT 140 — BASIC COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL TURNING PROGRAMMING I 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers concepts associated with basic programming of a computer numerical control (CNC) turning center. Topics include basic programming characteristics, motion types, tooling, workholding devices, setup documentation, tool compensations, and formatting. Upon completion, students should be able to write a basic CNC turning program that will be used to produce a part. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards. This course is also taught as CNC 112. --- # MTT 141 — BASIC COMPUTER NUMERIC CONTROL MILLING PROGRAMMING I 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers concepts associated with basic programming of a computer numerical control (CNC) milling center. Topics include basic programming characteristics, motion types, tooling, workholding devices, setup documentation, tool compensations, and formatting. Upon completion, students should be able to write a basic CNC milling program that will be used to produce a part. This course is aligned with NIMS certification standards. This course is also taught as CNC 113 and AUT 255. --- # MTT 142 — ADVANCED MACHINING CALCULATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course combines mathematical functions with practical machine shop applications and problems. Emphasis is placed on gear ratios, lead screws, indexing problems, and their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate solutions to machining problems. --- # MTT 147 — INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE SHOP I 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces machining operations as they relate to the metalworking industry. Topics include machine shop safety, measuring tools, lathes, saws, milling machines, bench grinders, and layout instruments. Upon completion, students will be able to perform the basic operations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. This is a CORE course. MTT 100 is a suitable substitute for MTT 147/148. This course is also taught as AUT 150. --- # MTT 148 — INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE SHOP I LAB 3 credits · 3 hours his course provides practical application of the concepts and principles of machining operations learned in MTT 147. Topics include machine shop safety, measuring tools, lathes, saws, milling machines, bench grinders, and layout instruments. Upon completion, students will be able to perform the basic operations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. This is a CORE course. MTT 100 is a suitable substitute for MTT 147/148. This course is aligned with NIMS standards. This course is also taught as AUT 151. --- # MTT 149 — INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE SHOP II 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides additional instruction and practice in the use of measuring tools, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is placed on setup and operation of machine tools including the selection of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting tools and coolants. Upon completion, students should be able to perform intermediate level procedures of precision grinding, measuring, layouts, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. MTT 149/150 are suitable substitutes for MTT 103. This is a CORE course and is aligned with NIMS certification standards. --- # MTT 150 — INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE SHOP II LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides additional instruction and practice in the use of measuring tools, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is placed on setup and operation of machine tools including the selection of work holding devices, speeds, feeds, cutting tools and coolants. Upon completion, students should be able to perform intermediate level procedures of precision grinding, measuring, layouts, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. MTT 149/150 are suitable substitutes for MTT 103. This is a CORE course and is aligned with NIMS certification standards. --- # MTT 181 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs. --- # MTT 182 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs. --- # MTT 183 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs. --- # MTT 221 — ADVANCED BLUEPRINT READING FOR MACHINISTS 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces complex industrial blueprints. Emphasis is placed on auxiliary views, section views, violations of true projection, special views, and interpretation of complex parts and assemblies. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret complex industrial blueprints. This course is also taught as CNC 221. --- # MTT 241 — CNC MILLING LAB I 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers basic (3-axis) computer numeric control (CNC) milling machine setup and operating procedures. Upon completion, the student should be able to load a CNC program and setup and operate a 3-axis CNC milling machine to produce a specified part. Related safety, inspection, and process adjustment are also covered. This course is also taught as AUT 256 and CNC 241. --- # MTT 270 — MACHINING SKILLS APPLICATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with a capstone experience incorporating the knowledge and skills learned in the Machine Tool program. Special emphasis is given to student skill attainment. --- # MTT 281 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs. --- # MTT 282 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a guided study of special projects in machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on student needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills developed to meet specific needs. --- # MTT 292 — COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours Students work on a part-time basis in a job directly related to machine tool technology. The employer and supervising instructor evaluate students' progress. Upon course completion, students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in an employment setting. --- # MCM 100 — INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the student with general study of mass communication and journalism. This course includes theory, development, regulation, operation, and effects upon society. --- # MTH 098 — ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA 4 credits · 4 hours This course provides a study of fundamentals of algebra. Topics include the real number system, linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables and systems of equations. This course does not apply toward the general core requirements for mathematics. --- # MTH 100 — INTERMEDIATE COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a study of algebraic concepts such as laws of exponents, polynomial operations, factoring polynomials, radical and rational expressions and equations, and quadratic equations. Functions and relations are introduced and graphed. This course does not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematics. --- # MTH 110 — FINITE MATHEMATICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an overview of topics in finite mathematics together with their applications and is intended for students who are not majoring in science, engineering, commerce, or mathematics (i.e., students who are not required to take calculus). The course introduces logic, set theory, counting techniques, basic probability, statistics, and personal finance. --- # MTH 112 — PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA 3 credits · 3 hours This course emphasizes the algebra of functions – including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. In addition, the course covers non-linear inequalities as well as systems of linear and non-linear equations and inequalities. --- # MTH 113 — PRECALCULUS TRIGONOMETRY 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes the study of trigonometric (circular) functions and inverse trigonometric functions as well as extensive work with trigonometric identities, equations, and formulas. The course also covers vectors, complex numbers, DeMoivre’s Theorem, and polar graphs. Additional topics may include conic sections and product-sum formulas. --- # MTH 115 — PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY 4 credits · 4 hours This course is a one-semester accelerated combination of Precalculus Algebra (MTH 112) and Precalculus Trigonometry (MTH 113). This course is intended for students with a strong background in college preparatory mathematics. The course includes the algebra of functions (including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions) as well as the study of trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions. This course also includes extensive work with trigonometric identities, equations, and formulas; vectors; complex numbers; and polar graphs. --- # MTH 116 — MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides practical applications of mathematics and includes selected topics from consumer math, algebra, and geometry. The course covers integers, percent, interest, ratio and proportion, measurement systems, linear equations, and problem solving. --- # MTH 120 — CALCULUS AND ITS APPLICATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is intended to give a broad overview of calculus. It includes limits, differentiation, and integration of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and multi-variable functions with applications to business, economics, and other disciplines. This course may also include LaGrange multipliers, extrema of functions of two variables, method of least squares, linear approximation, and linear programming. --- # MTH 125 — CALCULUS I 4 credits · 4 hours This is the first of three courses in the basic calculus sequence taken primarily by students in science, engineering, and mathematics. Topics include the limit of a function; the derivative of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and the definite integral and its basic applications to area problems. Applications of the derivative are covered in detail, including approximations of error using differentials, maximum and minimum problems, and curve sketching using calculus. --- # MTH 126 — CALCULUS II 4 credits · 4 hours This is the second of three courses in the basic calculus sequence. Topics include applications of integration, techniques of integration, infinite series, polar coordinates, and parametric equations, lines and planes in space, and vectors in the plane and in space. --- # MTH 192 — PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA LABORATORY 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to accompany a Pre-Calculus Algebra Course. It provides a laboratory setting in which students receive individualized instruction, work on laboratory exercises and group projects. Emphasis will be on applications of mathematics. --- # MTH 193 — PRECALCULUS TRIGONOMETRY LABORATORY 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to accompany a Pre-Calculus Trigonometry Course. It provides a laboratory setting in which students receive individualized instruction, work on laboratory exercises and group projects. Emphasis will be on applications of mathematics. --- # MTH 194 — PRE-CALCULUS ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY LABORATORY 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to accompany a Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry Course. It provides a laboratory setting in which students receive individualized instruction, work on laboratory exercises and group projects. Emphasis will be on applications of mathematics. --- # MTH 195 — CALCULUS I LABORATORY 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to accompany a Calculus I Course. It provides a laboratory setting in which students receive individualized instruction, work on laboratory exercises and group projects. Emphasis will be on applications of mathematics. --- # MTH 196 — CALCULUS II LABORATORY 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to accompany a Calculus II Course. It provides a laboratory setting in which students receive individualized instruction, work on laboratory exercises and group projects. Emphasis will be on applications of mathematics. --- # MTH 227 — CALCULUS III 4 credits · 4 hours This is the third of three courses in the basic calculus sequence. Topics include vector functions, functions of two or more variables, partial derivatives (including applications), quadric surfaces, multiple integration, and vector calculus (including Green’s Theorem, Curl and Divergence, surface integrals, and Stokes’ Theorem). --- # MTH 231 — MATH FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to develop a deeper understanding of elementary school mathematics content needed for teaching. The course is designed to develop conceptual understanding of number systems and operations by focusing on basic concepts and principles, exploring multiple representations and strategies, and illuminating connections among concepts and procedures. Topics include whole numbers and integers, fractions, ratio, percent, decimals, and arithmetic operations within these systems. --- # MTH 237 — LINEAR ALGEBRA 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the basic theory and application of the following topics: systems of linear equations and matrices, (finite-dimensional) vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, inner product and orthogonality, Gram-Schmidt, least squares, and the diagonalization of symmetric matrices. --- # MTH 238 — APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to techniques for solving differential equations with applications. Topics include solving first order differential equations, applications to various models (e.g. populations, motion, chemical mixtures, etc.), solving higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients (general theory, undetermined coefficients, reduction of order and the method of variation of parameters, and Laplace transform). Series solutions and solutions to systems are also covered. --- # MTH 265 — ELEMENTARY STATISTICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an introduction to methods of statistics and includes the following topics: sampling, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variation, probability, discrete and continuous distributions, graphic representation, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression, and applications. --- # MTH 297 — CALCULUS III LABORATORY 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to accompany a Calculus III Course. It provides a laboratory setting in which students receive individualized instruction, work on laboratory exercises and group projects. Emphasis will be on applications of mathematics. --- # MUS 100 — Convocation 1 credits · 1 hours This course (required for music majors/minors each semester) is designed to expose students to a variety of repertory styles and to give students an opportunity to practice individual performance skills. Emphasis is placed on exposure to performances and lectures by guest artists, faculty or students, and on personal performance(s) in class each semester. --- # MUS 101 — MUSIC APPRECIATION 3 credits · 3 hours This is a survery course that requires no previous musical skills. The course covers a minimum of three stylistic periods of music, provides a multicultural prespective, and includes both vocal and instrumental genres. It includes the aesthetic/stylistic characteristics of historical periods and an aural perception of the elements of music. --- # MUS 111 — MUSIC THEORY I 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the student to the diatonic harmonic practices in the Common Practice Period. Topics include fundamental musical materials (rhythm, pitch, scales, intervals, diatonic harmonies) and an introduction to the principles of voice leading and harmonic progression. --- # MUS 112 — MUSIC THEORY II 3 credits · 3 hours This course completes the study of diatonic harmonic practices in the Common Practice Period and introduces simple musical forms. Topics include principles of voice leading used in three-and four-part triadic harmony and diatonic seventh chords, non-chord tones, cadences, phrases and periods. --- # MUS 113 — MUSIC THEORY LAB I 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides the practical application of basic musical materials through sight singing; melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation; and keyboard harmony. Topics include intervals, simple triads, diatonic stepwise melodies, basic rhythmic patterns in simple and compound meter and four-part triadic progressions in root position. --- # MUS 114 — MUSIC THEORY LAB II 1 credits · 1 hours This course continues the practical application of diatonic musical materials through sight singing; melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation; and keyboard harmony. Topics include intervals, scales, diatonic melodies with triadic arpeggiations, more complex rhythmic patterns in simple and compound meter and four-part diatonic progressions in all inversions. --- # MUS 115 — FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of music and develop usable musical skills for the classroom teacher. Topics include rhythmic notation, simple and compound meters, pitch notation, correct singing techniques, phrases, keyboard awareness, key signatures, scales, intervals and harmony using I, IV, and V with a chordal instrument. Upon completion, students should be able to sing a song, harmonize a simple tune, demonstrate rhythmic patterns and identify musical concepts through written documentation. --- # MUS 170 — INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH MUSIC 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an overview of church music as a career choice, and includes the organization and operation of a graded church choir program. Topics include an introduction to conducting, rehearsal techniques, administrative skills, and may include a supervised practicum field experience. Upon completion, students should be able to select, prepare, teach and conduct a simple anthem for a graded church choir and demonstrate a knowledge of church music administration through written documentation. --- # MUS 211 — MUSIC THEORY III 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the student to the chromatic harmonic practices in the Common Practice Period. Topics include secondary functions, modulatory techniques, and binary and ternary forms. --- # MUS 212 — MUSIC THEORY IV 3 credits · 3 hours This course completes the study of chromatic harmonic practices in the Common Practice Period and beyond. Topics include the Neapolitian and augmented sixth chords, sonata form, late nineteenth-century tonal harmony and contemporary practices and forms. --- # MUS 213 — MUSIC THEORY LAB III 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides the practical application of chromatic musical materials through sight singing; melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation; and keyboard harmony. Topics include melodies with simple modulations, complex rhythms in simple and compound meter, and secondary function chords. --- # MUS 214 — MUSIC THEORY LAB IV 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides the practical application of chromatic musical materials and simple contemporary practices through sight singing; melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation; and keyboard harmony. Topics include chromatic and atonal melodies; complex rhythmic patterns in simple, compound and asymmetric meters; chromatic chords and twentieth-century harmony. --- # MUS 251 — INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the fundamentals of conducting choral and/or instrumental ensembles. Topics include a study of simple and compound meters, score reading and techniques for conducting effective rehearsals. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and conduct a choral and/or instrumental score in a rehearsal or performance setting. --- # NUR 112 — FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF NURSING 7 credits · 7 hours This course teaches foundational knowledge of nursing concepts and clinical decision making to provide evidence-based nursing care. Content includes but is not limited to: healthcare delivery systems, professionalism, health promotion, psychosocial well-being, functional ability, gas exchange, safety, pharmacology, and coordinator/manager of care. --- # NUR 113 — NURSING CONCEPTS I 8 credits · 8 hours This course teaches foundational knowledge of nursing concepts and clinical decision making to provide evidence-based nursing care. Content includes but is not limited to: coordinator/manager of care, perfusion, oxygenation, infection, inflammation, tissue integrity, nutrition, elimination, mobility/immobility, cellular regulation, acid/base balance, and fluid/electrolyte balance. --- # NUR 114 — NURSING CONCEPTS II 8 credits · 8 hours This course teaches foundational knowledge of nursing concepts and clinical decision making to provide evidence-based nursing care. Content includes but is not limited to: coordinator/manager of care, sexuality, reproduction and childbearing, infection, inflammation, sensory perception, perfusion, cellular regulation, mood disorders and affect, renal fluid/electrolyte balance, and medical emergencies. --- # NUR 115 — EVIDENCE BASED CLINICAL REASONING 2 credits · 2 hours This course provides students with opportunities to collaborate with various members of the health care team in a family and community context. Students utilize clinical reasoning to assimilate concepts within the individual, health, and nursing domains. --- # NUR 209 — CONCEPTS FOR HEALTHCARE TRANSITION STUDENTS 10 credits · 10 hours This course focuses on application of nursing concepts to assist health care professionals to transition into the role of the registered nurse. Emphasis in this course is placed on evidenced based clinical decision making and nursing concepts provided in a family and community context for a variety of health alterations across the lifespan. --- # NUR 211 — ADVANCED NURSING CONCEPTS 7 credits · 7 hours This course provides opportunities for students to integrate advanced nursing care concepts within a family and community context. Content includes but is not limited to: manager of care for advanced concepts in safety, fluid/electrolyte balance, cellular regulation, gas exchange, psychosocial wellbeing, growth and development, perfusion, and medical emergencies. --- # NUR 221 — ADVANCED EVIDENCE BASED CLINICAL REASONING 7 credits · 7 hours This course provides students with opportunities to demonstrate graduate competencies through didactic and preceptorship experiences necessary to transition to the profession of nursing. Course content in nursing and health care domains includes management of care, professionalism, and healthcare delivery systems which emphasizes preparation for NCLEX-RN. --- # NAS 100 — LONG TERM CARE NURSING ASSISTANT 3 credits · 3 hours This course fulfills the seventy-five (75) hour Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) requirements for training of long-term care nursing assistants in preparation for certification through competency evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the development of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required of the long-term care nursing assistant. Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate satisfactory performance on written examinations and clinical skills. --- # OAD 101 — BEGINNING KEYBOARDING 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to be able to use the touch method of keyboarding through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on speed and accuracy in keying alphabetic, symbol, and numeric information using a keyboard. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate proper technique and an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of basic business documents such as memoranda, letters, reports, etc. --- # OAD 103 — INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to assist the student in increasing speed and accuracy using the touch method of keyboarding through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on the production of business documents such as memoranda, letters, reports, tables, and outlines from unarranged rough draft to acceptable format. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate proficiency and an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of business documents. --- # OAD 125 — WORD PROCESSING 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student with basic word processing skills through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on the utilization of software features to create, edit, and print common office documents. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to use industry-standard software to generate appropriately formatted, accurate, and attractive business documents such as memoranda, letters, and reports. --- # OAD 131 — BUSINESS ENGLISH 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to use proper English. Emphasis is on grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, word usage, word division, and proofreading. Upon completion, the student should be able to communicate effectively. --- # OAD 133 — BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student with skills necessary to communicate effectively. Emphasis is on the application of communication principles to produce clear, correct, logically-organized business communications. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate effective communication techniques in written, oral, and nonverbal communications. --- # OAD 138 — RECORDS/INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to give the student knowledge about managing office records and information. Emphasis is on basic filing procedures, methods, systems, supplies, equipment, and modern technology used in the creation, protection, and disposition of records stored in a variety of forms. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform basic filing procedures. --- # OAD 200 — MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to develop marketable skills in transcribing various forms of dictated material through classroom instruction. Emphasis is on the use of microcomputers and a commercial word processing package. Upon completion, the student should be able to accurately transcribe documents from dictated recordings. --- # OAD 202 — LEGAL TRANSCRIPTION 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to familiarize students with legal terms and provide transcription skill development in the production of legal correspondence, forms, and court documents through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on transcribing error-free legal documents using transcription equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to accurately transcribe legal documents that are appropriately formatted. --- # OAD 203 — LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide an awareness of the responsibilities and opportunities of professional support personnel in a legal environment through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on legal terminology, the production of appropriate forms and reports, and the importance of office procedures and practices. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform office support tasks required for employment in a legal environment. --- # OAD 211 — MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to familiarize the student with medical terminology. Emphasis is on the spelling, definition, pronunciation, and usage of medical terms. Upon completion, the student should be able to communicate effectively using medical terminology. --- # OAD 212 — MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to orient students to standard medical reports, correspondence, and related documents transcribed in a medical environment through classroom instruction. Emphasis is on transcribing medical records from dictated recordings. Learn/maintain standards of ethical/professional conduct. Upon completion, the student should be able to accurately transcribe medical documents from dictated recordings. --- # OAD 214 — MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on the responsibilities of professional support personnel in a medical environment. Emphasis is on medical terms, the production of appropriate forms and reports, and office procedures and practices. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform office support tasks required for employment in a medical environment. --- # OAD 218 — OFFICE PROCEDURES 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to develop an awareness of the responsibilities and opportunities of the office professional through classroom instruction. Emphasis is on current operating functions, practices, and procedures, work habits, attitudes, oral and written communications and professionalism. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively function in an office support role. --- # OAD 232 — THE COMPUTERIZED OFFICE 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to enable the student to develop skill in the use of integrated software through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on the use of computerized equipment, software, and communications technology. Upon completion, the student should be able to satisfactorily perform a variety of office tasks using current technology. --- # OAD 246 — OFFICE GRAPHICS AND PRESENTATIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation in the use of the computer and appropriate application software in the production of business slides and presentations through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on available software tools, presentation options and design, as well as such presentation considerations as the make-up of the target audience. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to design and produce a business presentation. --- # PHL 106 — INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of philosophy. The literary and conceptual approach of the course is balanced with emphasis on approaches to critical thinking. Major philosophical ideas are discussed within historical and global contexts. --- # PHL 206 — ETHICS AND SOCIETY 3 credits · 3 hours This course involves the study of ethical issues which confront individuals in contemporary society. The focus is on meta-ethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics. The student should be able to understand and be prepared to make decisions in life regarding ethical issues. --- # PED 100 — FUNDAMENTALS OF FITNESS 3 credits · 3 hours This lecture course includes the basic principles of physical education and physical fitness. It explores psychological and physiological effects of exercise and physical fitness, including effects on the human skeleton, muscle development, respiration, and coordination. It is viewed as an introduction to such laboratory courses as slimnastics, weight training, and conditioning. The course may also include fitness evaluation, development of individual fitness programs, and participation in fitness activities. --- # PED 103 — WEIGHT TRAINING (BEGINNING) 1 credits · 1 hours This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program. --- # PED 104 — WEIGHT TRAINING (INTERMEDIATE) 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is placed on meeting individual training goals and addressing weight training needs and interests. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement an individualized advanced weight training program. --- # PED 105 — PERSONAL FITNESS 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to provide the student with information allowing him or her to participate in a personally developed fitness program. Topics include cardiovascular, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. The course may be repeated for credit. --- # PED 106 — AEROBICS 1 credits · 1 hours This course introduces a program of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous, rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on developing cardiovascular efficiency, strength, and flexibility and on safety precautions. Upon completion, students should be able to select and implement a rhythmic aerobic exercise program. --- # PED 109 — JOGGING 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is placed on walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and appreciate the benefits derived from these activities. --- # PED 118 — GENERAL CONDITIONING (BEGINNING) 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides an individualized approach to general conditioning utilizing the five major components. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness and conditioning programs. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness and conditioning program. --- # PED 119 — GENERAL CONDITIONING (INTERMEDIATE) 1 credits · 1 hours This course is an intermediate-level fitness and conditioning program class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems. Upon completion, students should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness and conditioning program. --- # PED 133 — TENNIS (BEGINNING) 1 credits · 1 hours This course emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strokes, rules, etiquette, and court play. Upon completion, students should be able to play recreational tennis. --- # PED 140 — SWIMMING (BEGINNING) 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed for non-swimmers and beginners. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence in the water, learning water safety, acquiring skills in floating, and learning elementary strokes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safety skills and be able to tread water, back float, and use the crawl stroke for 20 yards. --- # PED 141 — SWIMMING (INTERMEDIATE) 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed for those who have mastered basic swimming skills. Emphasis is placed on refining basic skills and learning new swim strokes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the four basic strokes, the scissor kick, the underwater swim, and other related skills. --- # PED 142 — SWIMMING (ADVANCED 1 credits · 1 hours This course introduces lap swimming, aquacises, water activities, and games. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular efficiency through aquatic exercise. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an individualized aquatic fitness program. --- # PED 143 — AQUATIC EXERCISE 1 credits · 1 hours This course introduces rhythmic aerobic activities and aquatic exercises perfomed in water. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular fitness levels, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an individually-paced exercise program. --- # PED 248 — VARSITY BASKETBALL I 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball. --- # PED 249 — VARSITY BASKETBALL II 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball. --- # PED 250 — VARSITY BASKETBALL III 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball. --- # PED 251 — VARSITY BASKETBALL IV 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball. --- # PED 252 — VARSITY BASEBALL I 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level. --- # PED 254 — VARSITY SOFTBALL I 1 credits · 1 hours This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball. --- # PED 258 — VARSITY VOLLEYBALL I 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball. --- # PED 261 — VARSITY BASEBALL II 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level. --- # PED 262 — VARSITY BASEBALL III 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level. --- # PED 271 — VARSITY SOFTBALL II 1 credits · 1 hours This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball. --- # PED 272 — VARSITY SOFTBALL III 1 credits · 1 hours This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball. --- # PED 273 — VARSITY SOFTBALL IV 1 credits · 1 hours This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball. --- # PED 280 — VARSITY CHEERLEADING II 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced co-ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and improving all areas related to co-ed cheerleading including: knowledge of safety techniques, partner stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion of this program, students should be able to participate in a competitive program at the university level. --- # PED 281 — VARSITY CHEERLEADING III 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced co-ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and improving all areas related to co-ed cheerleading including: knowledge of safety techniques, partner stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion of this program, students should be able to participate in a competitive program at the university level. --- # PED 282 — VARSITY CHEERLEADING IV 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced co-ed cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and improving all areas related to co-ed cheerleading including: knowledge of safety techniques, partner stunts, tumbling, basket tosses, pyramids, motions, physical conditioning, and mental preparation. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion of this program, students should be able to participate in a competitive program at the university level. --- # PED 283 — VARSITY VOLLEYBALL II 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball. --- # PED 284 — VARSITY VOLLEYBALL III 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball. --- # PHS 111 — PHYSICAL SCIENCE I 4 credits · 4 hours This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Laboratory is required. --- # PHS 112 — PHYSICAL SCIENCE II 4 credits · 4 hours This course provides an introduction to teh basic principles of chemistry and physics. Laboratory is required. --- # PHY 201 — GENERAL PHYSICS I-TRIG BASED 4 credits · 4 hours This course is designed to cover general physics using college algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, conservation of momentum and energy, and the laws of thermodynamics. The contributions of physics to modern technology and society are considered. A laboratory is required. --- # PHY 202 — GENERAL PHYSICS II-TRIG BASED 4 credits · 4 hours This continuation course is designed to cover general physics using college algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include wave mechanics, electromagnetism, light, and optics. The contributions of physics to modern technology and society are considered. Laboratory is required. --- # PHY 205 — RECITATION IN GENERAL PHYSICS I-TRIG BASED 1 credits · 1 hours One hour weekly for problem solving. --- # PHY 206 — RECITATION IN GENERAL PHYSICS II-TRIG BASED 1 credits · 1 hours One hour weekly for problem solving. --- # PHY 213 — GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CAL I 4 credits · 4 hours This course is the first course in a two-part sequence of the calculus-based study of classical physics. Topics include kinematics, Newtonian Mechanics, the conservation of momentum and energy, and thermodynamics. Laboratory is required. --- # PHY 214 — GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CAL II 4 credits · 4 hours This course is the second course in a two-part sequence of the calculus-based study of classical physics. Topics include electromagnetism, light, and optics. Laboratory is required. --- # PHY 216 — RECITATION IN GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CAL I 1 credits · 1 hours One hour weekly for problem solving. --- # PHY 217 — RECITATION IN GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CAL II 1 credits · 1 hours One hour weekly for problem solving. --- # PHY 299 — DIRECTED STUDIES IN PHYSICS 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed for independent study in specific areas of physics chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty member and carried out under faculty supervision. --- # POL 200 — INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to the field of political science through examination of the fundamental principles, concepts, and methods of the discipline, and the basic political processes and institutions of organized political systems. Topics include approaches to political science, research methodology, the state, government, law, ideology, organized political influences, governmental bureaucracy, problems in political democracy, and international politics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, describe, define, analyze, and explain relationships among the basic principle… --- # POL 211 — AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course surveys the background, constitutional principles, organization, and operation of the American political system. Topics include the U. S. Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, political parties, interest groups, political campaigns, voting behavior, elections, the presidency, bureaucracy, Congress, and the justice system. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain relationships among the basic elements of American government and function as more informed participants of the American political system. --- # PSY 106 — CAREER EXPLORATION 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to explore potential career fields. It includes an assessment, thorough testing of strengths and weaknesses, general information about careers and job skills, instruction in value and decision making techniques and career research. --- # PSY 107 — STUDY SKILLS 1 credits · 1 hours In this course, emphasis is placed on the skills of “how to study.” The course introduces the student to effective techniques for listening in class, note taking, preparation for test taking, and an overall system of successful study. --- # PSY 200 — GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a survey of the scientific study of psychological, biological, and socio-cultural factors that influence behavior and mental processes. --- # PSY 210 — HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course is the study of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional factors that affect human growth and development from conception to death. --- # PSY 211 — CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a systematic study of the behavior and psychological development of the child from conception to adolescence. Emphasis will be placed on principles underlying physical, mental, emotional and social development, methods of child study, and practical implications. --- # PSY 230 — ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a survey of abnormal behavior and its social and biological origins. The anxiety related disorders, psychoses, personality disorders and mental deficiencies will be covered. --- # REL 100 — HISTORY OF WORLD RELIGIONS 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to acquaint the student with the beliefs and practices of the major contemporary religions of the world. This includes the religions of Africa, the Orient, and the western world. The student should have an understanding of the history and origins of the various religions in the world. --- # REL 151 — SURVEY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to the content of the Old Testament with emphasis on the historical context and contemporary theological and cultural significance of the Old Testament. The student should have an understanding of the significance of the Old Testament writings upon completion of this course. --- # REL 152 — SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course surveys books of the New Testament with special attention focused on the historical and geographical setting. The student should have an understanding of the books of the New Testament and the cultural and historical events associated with these writings. --- # SAL 133 — SALON MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to develop entry-level management skills for the beauty industry. Topics include job-seeking, leader and entrepreneurship development, business principles, business laws, insurance, marketing, and technology issues in the workplace. Upon completion, the student should be able to list job-seeking and management skills and the technology that is available for use in the salon. --- # SAL 201 — ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR SALON AND SPA MANAGEMENT 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the important issues and critical steps involved in starting a new business from scratch. Topics covered include developing a business plan, creating a successful marketing strategy, setting up the legal basis for business, raising start-up funds, attracting and managing human resources, managing costs, and developing a customer base. --- # SOC 200 — INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to the vocabulary, concepts, and theory of sociological perspectives of human behavior. --- # SOC 210 — SOCIAL PROBLEMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course examines the social and cultural aspects, influences, incidences and characteristics of current social problems in light of sociological theory and research. --- # SOC 247 — MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a study of family structures, families, and their evolution. It explores the sociological, psychological, biological, and economic factors relevant to marriage and family life. --- # SPA 101 — INTRODUCTORY SPANISH I 4 credits · 4 hours This course provides an introduction to Spanish. Topics include the development of basic communication skills and the acquisition of basic knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking areas. --- # SPA 102 — INTRODUCTORY SPANISH II 4 credits · 4 hours This continuation course includes the development of basic communication skills and the acquisition of basic knowledge of the cultures of Spanish speaking areas. --- # SPA 201 — INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on the further development of reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills in Spanish. --- # SPA 202 — INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II 3 credits · 3 hours This continuation course includes a review and further development of communication skills. Topics include readings of literary, historical, and/or cultural texts. --- # SPH 106 — FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION 3 credits · 3 hours This is a performance course that includes the principles of human communication: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public. The course surveys current communication theory and provides practical application for workforce readiness. --- # SPH 107 — FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING 3 credits · 3 hours This course explores principles of audience and environment analysis as well as the actual planning, rehearsing and presenting of formal speeches to specific audiences. Historical foundations, communication theories and student performances are emphasized. --- # SPH 111 — SIGN LANGUAGE 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students are taught the basics of communication through sign language. --- # SPH 112 — SIGN LANGUAGE 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students are taught to expand vocabulary and proficiency in sign language. --- # SPH 116 — INTRO TO INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on communication in interpersonal settings. The course surveys current interpersonal communication theory and provides application for personal and professional development. --- # SPH 206 — ORAL INTERPRETATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to help students develop specific skills in the analysis and oral interpretation of poetry, prose, and drama. It includes a study of the elements of oral communication such as imagery, structure, and dramatic timing. Opportunity is given for public/classroom performance of literature. --- # SUR 100 — PRINCIPLES OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY 5 credits · 5 hours This course is an introduction to the field of surgical technology as a career. Emphasis is on the role of the surgical technologist, principles of asepsis, principles of patient care, surgical procedures, operative techniques, blood-borne pathogens, safety, and pharmacology. Additionally the principles of microbiology, and professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities of the surgical team will be covered. Upon completion, the student should be able to describe methods to maintain a sterile environment and recognize members of the operating room team according to their roles. --- # SUR 102 — APPLIED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES 4 credits · 4 hours This course is the application of principles of asepsis and the role of the surgical technologist. Emphasis is placed on creating and maintaining a sterile environment, identification of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies, proper patient positioning for surgical procedures, and applying skills of intraoperative procedures. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to participate in mock surgical procedures. Program may use 2:1 or 3:1 contact/credit hour ratio for lab hours. --- # SUR 103 — SURGICAL PROCEDURES 5 credits · 5 hours This course is a study of surgical procedures as they relate to anatomy, pathology, specialty equipment, and team responsibility. Patient safety is emphasized and medications used in surgery are discussed. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to participate in surgical procedures in the operating room. Program may use 2:1 or 3:1 contact/credit hour ratio for lab hours. --- # SUR 104 — SURGICAL PRACTICUM I 4 credits · 4 hours This course is the application of surgical principles in the perioperative setting. Emphasis is placed on application of the surgical technology skills. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to participate in the surgical technologist role. Program may use P3 or P5 contact/credit hour ratio for clinical hours. --- # SUR 105 — SURGICAL PRACTICUM II 5 credits · 5 hours This clinical experience allows the student to practice in the health care environment using entry level skills attained in previous classroom laboratory and clinical instruction. In addition to clinical skills, emphasis is placed on specialty surgical procedures, the study of trends, professional and interpersonal skills in the health care setting, and case review. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to apply concepts of surgical technology to student levels. Program may use P3 or P5 contact/credit hour ratio for clinical hours. --- # SUR 106 — ROLE TRANSITION IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to provide specialized instruction for the student preparing to transition into the field of Surgical Technology. Emphasis is on review of content specific to the practice of surgical technology and preparation for the NBSTSA certification examination. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate readiness to take the certification examination. --- # SUR 107 — SURGICAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an overview of surgical anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on the organizational structure of the body, organ systems, relevant surgical pathophysiology, and related medical terminology. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply knowledge of anatomy in the clinical environment. --- # SUR 208 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to provide specialized instruction in selected topics in the field of Surgical Technology. Emphasis is on content specific principles based on student needs. --- # THR 120 — THEATER APPRECIATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to increase appreciation of contemporary theater. Attendance at theater production may be required. --- # TRK 111 — BASIC VEHICLE OPERATION 4 credits · 4 hours This course introduces students to the fundamentals of becoming a professional commercial motor vehicle driver. Topics include orientation, control systems, vehicle inspections and reporting, basic control, shifting, backing, coupling and uncoupling, proficiency development, and special rigs. Upon completion, the student should demonstrate proficiency in skill field tasks and pre-trip inspections to Commercial Drivers License standards. Students must obtain a Commerial Learner Driver License before being allowed to operate a vehicle. Contact the instructor for requirements for obtaining this… --- # TRK 112 — SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES 3 credits · 3 hours This course offers proper defensive driving techniques applicable to the commercial motor vehicle driver and involves the interaction between the student/vehicle and the highway traffic environment. Topics include visual search, communication, speed and space management, night operation, extreme driving conditions, and proficiency development. Upon completion, the student should demonstrate basic operating skills that ensure safety of the driver and other vehicle operators to Commercial Drivers License standards. --- # TRK 113 — NON-VEHICLE ACTIVITIES 2 credits · 2 hours This course focuses on activities not directly related to the vehicle itself, but that are related to the potential job performance of the commercial motor vehicle driver. Topics include handling cargo, cargo documentation, hours of service requirements, accident procedures, personal health and safety, trip planning, employability skills, and public and employer relations. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate performance of these activities to Commercial Drivers License standards to ensure safety to the driver, vehicle, cargo, and other motorists. --- # VTR 112 — ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the principles of basic Electrical/Electronic concepts and fundamentals. Topics include basic DC theory, types of diagnostic equipment, circuit protection, wire repair, use of wiring diagrams, airbag modules, and impact sensors. Upon completion, student should be able to identify components, test systems, and repair minor electrical problems according to manufacturer’s literature. --- # VTR 133 — HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides basic instruction in theory, operation, and repair of heating and air conditioning/refrigeration systems. Topics include operation theory, safety, maintenance, recycling and recovery procedures, recharging procedures, troubleshooting procedures, refrigerant leaks, and system repairs. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and repair air conditioning and heating systems, including but not limited to air management, electrical and vacuum controls, refrigerant recovery, and component replacement. --- # WDT 155 — GTAW CARBON PIPE LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student with the skills in welding carbon steel pipe with gas tungsten arc welding techniques in various pipe weld positions. Upon completion, students should be able to perform gas tungsten arc welding on carbon steel pipe with the prescribed filler metals in various positions in accordance with the applicable code. --- # WDT 156 — GTAW STAINLESS PIPE LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student with the skills in welding stainless steel pipe with gas tungsten arc welding techniques in various pipe weld positions. Upon completion, students should be able to perform gas tungsten arc welding on stainless steel pipe with the prescribed filler metals in various positions in accordance with the applicable code. --- # WDT 160 — ROBOTICS LAB I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is the practical application of robotics theory. Students will complete machine origins, robotic programming, robotic welding parameters, link programs to create jobs, and allocate a weave start. --- # WDT 166 — FLUX CORE ARC WELDING (FCAW) 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction and demonstration with the flux core arc welding process to produce groove and fillet welds in all positions, according to applicable welding codes. Topics include safe operating practices, equipment identification, equipment set-up, correct selection of filler metals, current/polarity, shielding gas and base metals. Upon completion, the student should be able to produce groove and fillet welds using the FCAW welding process, according to AWS Codes and Standards. This course supports CIP code 48.0508. --- # WDT 167 — FLUX CORE ARC WELDING LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction and demonstration with the flux core arc welding process to produce groove and fillet welds in all positions, according to applicable welding codes. Topics include safe operating practices, equipment identification, equipment set-up, correct selection of filler metals, current/polarity, shielding gas and base metals. Upon completion, the student should be able to produce groove and fillet welds using the FCAW welding process, according to AWS Codes and Standards. --- # WDT 180 — SPECIAL TOPICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects in welding. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skill attainment in the welding field. The student will be able to demonstrate and apply competencies identified and agreed upon between the student and instructor. --- # WDT 181 — SPECIAL TOPICS LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the welding industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting students needs. --- # WDT 182 — SPECIAL TOPICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects in welding. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skill attainment in the welding field. The student will be able to demonstrate and apply competencies identified and agreed upon between the student and instructor. --- # WDT 183 — SPECIAL TOPICS 2 credits · 2 hours This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects in welding. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skill attainment in the welding field. The student will be able to demonstrate and apply competencies identified and agreed upon between the student and instructor. --- # WDT 184 — SPECIAL TOPICS 1 credits · 1 hours This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects in welding. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skill attainment in the welding field. The student will be able to demonstrate and apply competencies identified and agreed upon between the student and instructor. --- # WDT 193 — CO-OP 3 credits · 3 hours These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to welding. In these courses the employer evaluates the student's productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting. --- # WDT 217 — SMAW CARBON PIPE 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the student to the practices and procedures of welding carbon steel pipe using the shielded metal arc weld (SMAW) process. Emphasis is placed on pipe positions, electrode selection, joint geometry, joint preparation and fit-up. Upon completion, students should be able to identify pipe positions, electrodes, proper joint geometry, joint preparation, and fit-up in accordance with applicable codes. --- # WDT 219 — WELDING INSPECTION & TESTING 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the student with inspection skills and knowledge necessary to evaluate welded joints and apply quality control measures as needed. Emphasis is placed on interpreting welding codes, welding procedures, and visual inspection methods. Upon completion, students should be able to visually identify visual acceptable weldments as prescribed by the code or welding specification report. --- # WDT 221 — PIPEFITTING AND FABRICATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the student with skills and practices necessary for fabricating pipe plans using pipe and fittings. Emphasis is placed on various pipe fittings to include various degree angles. Upon completion, students should be able to fit various pipe fittings, and cut and fabricate tees, and assorted angles. --- # WDT 223 — BLUEPRINT READING FOR FABRICATION 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a student with advanced skills in identifying and interpreting lines, views, dimensions, notes, bill of materials, and the use of tools of the trade. Emphasis is placed on figuring dimensional tolerances, layout and fitting of different component parts. Upon course completion, a student should be able to interpret, layout, and fabricate from blueprints to given tolerances. --- # WDT 269 — BOILER TUBE LAB 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student with the skills in welding boiler tubes using the gas tungsten arc and shielded metal arc welding process using filler metals in the F6 and F4 groups to applicable code. Emphasis is placed on welding boiler tubes using the gas tungsten arc and shielded metal arc welding process in the 2G and 6G positions in accordance with the applicable code. Upon completion, students should be able to perform gas tungsten arc and shielded metal arc welding on boiler tubes with the prescribed filler metals in the 2G and 6G positions to the applicable code. --- # WDT 280 — SPECIAL TOPICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the welding industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting students' needs. --- # WDT 281 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN WELDING TECHNOLOGY 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the welding industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting students' needs. --- # WDT 282 — SPECIAL TOPICS 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the welding industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting students' needs. --- # WDT 291 — CO-OP 3 credits · 3 hours These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to welding. In these courses the employer evaluates the student's productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting. --- # WDT 292 — CO-OP 3 credits · 3 hours These courses constitute a series wherein the student works on a part-time basis in a job directly related to welding. In these courses the employer evaluates the student's productivity and the student submits a descriptive report of his work experiences. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate skills learned in an employment setting. --- # WKO 110 — NCCER CORE 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to multi-craft technicians in a variety of fields. Information in this course is based on the National Center of construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum and prepares students to test for the NCCER credential. --- # ACR 192 — HVAC Apprenticeship/Internship 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide basic hands-on experiences in the workplace. The student is provided with a training plan developed by the employer and instructor working together to guide the learning experience. Upon completion, students should be able to work independently and apply related skills and knowledge. This course involves a minimum of 15 work hours weekly. --- # INT 101 — DC Fundamentals 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an in depth study of direct current (DC) electronic theory. Topics include atomic theory, magnetism, properties of conductors and insulators, and characteristics of series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Inductors and capacitors are introduced and their effects on DC circuits are examined. Students are prepared to analyze complex DC circuits, solve for unknown circuit variables and to use basic electronic test equipment. This course also provides hands on laboratory exercises to analyze, construct, test, and troubleshoot DC circuits. Emphasis is placed on the use… --- # INT 103 — AC Fundamentals 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an in depth study of alternating current (AC) electronic theory. Students are prepared to analyze complex AC circuit configurations with resistors, capacitors, and inductors in series and parallel combinations. Topics include electrical safety and lockout procedures, specific AC theory functions such as RLC, impedance, phase relationships, and power factor. Students will be able to define terms, identify waveforms, solve complex mathematical problems, construct circuits, explain circuit characteristics, identify components, and make accurate circuit measurements using app… --- # INT 113 — Motor Controls I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a study of the construction, operating characteristics, and installation of different motor control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on the control of three phase AC motors. This course covers the use of motor control symbols, magnetic motor starters, running overload protection, pushbutton stations, multiple control stations, two wire control, three wire control, jogging control, sequence control, and ladder diagrams of motor control circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of motor starters, overload protection, interpret ladder d… --- # AUT 139 — INTRO TO ROBOTIC PROGRAMMING 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an introduction robotic programming. Emphasis is placed on but not limited to the following: Safety, motion programming, creating and editing programs, I/O instructions, macros, program and file storage. Upon completion the student will be able to safely perform basic functions in the work cell as well as program a robot to perform simple functions. This is a suitable substitute for AUT 116 and is a CORE course if AUT 116 is not taught. This course is also taught as ADM 139, ATM 139, EET 139, ELT 139, ILT 139, & INT 139. --- # DEM 191 — Special Projects in Diesel Mechanics 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides information on current trends in diesel mechanics as they relate to employment responsibilities. Topics may vary by term to reflect relevant training needs of they industry. --- # MUL 101 — 02; 201-02 / MUL 111-12; 211-12: Class Piano I, II, III, IV / Class Voice I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Group instruction is available in voice, piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments for students with little or no previous training. Emphasis is placed on the rudiments of music, basic performance technique and general musicianship skills. Upon completion of one or a sequence of courses, students should be able to demonstrate a basic proficiency in singing or playing and a knowledge of music fundamentals. --- # MUL 172 — 73; 272-73: MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours This course includes the study of musical theatre history, styles, performance and technical production. Emphasis is placed on the supervised study, preparation, production and performances of scenes or complete works of musical theatre. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively participate in a public presentation of the prepared scenes or work in an assigned performance or technical role. --- # MUL 180 — 81; 280-81: Chorus I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours This musical ensemble courses provide an opportunity for students to participate in a performing emsemble. Emphasis is placed on rehearsing and performing literature appropriate to the mission and goals of the group. Students will be expected to participate in performances presented by the ensemble. --- # MUL 182 — 83; 282-83: Vocal Ensemble I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours This musical ensemble courses provide an opportunity for students to participate in a performing ensemble. Emphasis is placed on rehearsing and performing literature apporpriate to the mission and goals of the group. Students will be expected to participate in performances presented by the ensemble. --- # MUL 190 — 91; 290-91: Concert Band I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours This musical ensemble courses provide an opportunity for students to participate in a performing ensemble. Emphasis is placed on rehearsing and performing literature appropriate to the mission and goals of the group. Students will be expected to participate in performances presented by the ensemble. --- # MUL 192 — 93; 292-93: Instrumental Ensemble I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours This musical ensemble course provides an opportunity for students to participate in a performing ensemble. Emphasis is placed on rehearsing and performing literature appropriate to the mission and goals of the group. Students will be expected to participate in performances presented by the ensemble. --- # MUL 196 — 97; 296-97: JAZZ/SHOW BAND I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours This musical ensemble course provides an opportunity for students to participate in a performing ensemble. Emphasis is placed on rehearsing and performing literature appropriate to the mission and goals of the group. Students will be expected to participate in performances presented by the ensemble. --- # MUP 101 — 02; 201-02: Private Piano I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # MUP 103 — 04; 203-04: Private Organ I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # MUP 111 — 12; 211-12: Private Voice I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # MUP 133 — 34; 233-34: Private Guitar I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # MUP 141 — 42; 241-42: Private Flute I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # MUP 143 — 44; 243-44: PRIVATE CLARINET I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # MUP 145 — 46; 245-46: PRIVATE SAXOPHONE I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # MUP 151 — 52; 251-52: PRIVATE OBOE I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # MUP 153 — 54; 253-54: PRIVATE BASSOON I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # MUP 161 — 62; 261-62: PRIVATE TRUMPET I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # MUP 163 — 64; 263-64: PRIVATE FRENCH HORN I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # MUP 171 — 72; 271-72: PRIVATE TROMBONE I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # MUP 175 — 76; 275-76: PRIVATE TUBA I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # MUP 181 — 82; 281-82: PRIVATE PERCUSSION I, II, III, IV 1 credits · 1 hours Individual performance instruction is available in keyboard instruments, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and fretted instruments. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, repertoire and performance skills commensurate with the student’s educational goals. Students are required to practice a minimum of five hours per week for each credit hour. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform assigned repertoire and technical studies in an appropriate performance evaluation setting. --- # CIS 157 — Introduction to App Development with Swift 3 credits · 3 hours This introductory one-semester course is designed to help students build a solid foundation in programming fundamentals using Swift as the language. Students get practical experience with the tools, techniques, and concepts needed to build a basic iOS system. --- # CIS 159 — Introduction to Graphic Design for Apps 3 credits · 3 hours This introductory one-semester course is designed to enable students to integrate graphics for mobile app development. Students receive practical experience with tools, techniques, and concepts needed to build or incorporate basic graphics. --- # CIS 220 — App Development with Swift I 3 credits · 3 hours This is the first of two courses designed to teach specific skills related to app development using Swift language. --- # CIS 227 — App Development with Swift II 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on building specific features for iOS apps. Students apply their knowledge and skills to developing new apps. --- # NUR 120 — Healthcare Transistion 10 credits · 10 hours This course focuses on application of nursing concepts to transition individuals into the role of the practical nurse. Emphasis in this course is placed on evidence based clinical decision making and nursing concepts provided in a family and community context for a variety of health alterations across the lifespan. Designed to bridge previously gained health care knowledge, skills and abilities of the military veteran, LPN wishing to obtain an Alabama license, and paramedic to the role of the practical nurse. This course serves as a refresher for the nurse who desires practical experience bef… --- # AET 191 — BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) 3 credits · 3 hours The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to Building Information Modeling (BIM). Industry-driven BIM software will be utilized to create accurate and effective building models. Emphasis will be placed on providing the student with the fundamental tools and techniques used to simultaneously create 2D drawings and 3D models using BIM software. Fundamental concepts include user interface, parameters, families, massing, rendering, and printing. --- # ENG 099 — INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE WRITING This course places emphasis on providing students with additional academic and noncognitive support with the goal of success in the students’ paired ENG 101 class. The material covered or practiced in the ENG 099 course is complementary to and supportive of material taught in ENG 101 and the needs of the ENG 099 student. --- # ENR 098 — WRITING AND READING FOR COLLEGE 4 credits · 4 hours This course integrates reading and writing skills students need to comprehend and interact with college-level texts and to produce original college-level writing. Reading skills will center on processes for literal and critical comprehension, as well as the development of vocabulary skills. Writing skills will focus on using an effective writing process including generating ideas, drafting, organizing, revising and editing to produce competent essays using standard written English. This course may include a one-hour lab component. --- # MTH 099 — SUPPORT FOR INTERMEDIATE COLLEGE ALGEBRA 2 credits · 2 hours This learning support course provides co-requisite support in mathematics for students enrolled in MTH 100. The material covered in this course is parallel to and supportive of the material taught in MTH 100. Emphasis is placed on providing students with additional academic and noncognitive support with the goal of success in the students’ paired MTH 100 class. This class does not serve as the general core requirement for mathematics. --- # CIS 277 — Network Services Administration 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an introduction to the administration of fundamental networking services and protocols. Topics included in this course are implementing, and maintaining essential network operating system services such as those for client address management, name resolution, security, routing, and remote access. Students gain hands-on experience performing common network infrastructure administrative tasks. --- # CIS 182 — Help Desk Applications 3 credits · 3 hours The main purpose of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the helpdesk environment and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to work in the user support industry. Students will learn problem-solving and communication skills that are very valuable when providing user support. through hands-on exercises and case projects students will learn how to apply their knowledge and develop their ideas and skills. --- # AUT 219 — PLC Applications 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces advanced PLC programming techniques. Topics include tags, parallel processing, program optimization, and advanced math instructions. Emphasis is placed on optimizing PLC functions. Upon completion students will be able utilize advanced instructions to control PLC functions. This course is also taught as ELT 234, IAT 262 --- # HIT 230 — Medical Coding Systems I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes description of classification and nomenclature systems; coding diagnoses and/or procedures; sequencing codes; analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded; and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted). --- # HIT 231 — Medical Coding Skills Laboratory 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides laboratory practice in medical coding. The course allows the student to become proficient at skills learned in classification and coding systems theory classes. Student competency is demonstrated by accuracy in medical coding. --- # HIT 232 — Medical Coding Systems II 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a continuation of Medical Coding Systems I which is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes coding diagnoses and/or procedures; sequencing codes; analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded; validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted). --- # HIT 236 — Medical Coding Skills Laboratory 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides laboratory experience in medical coding. The course allows the student to become proficient at skills learned in medical coding systems theory classes. Student competency is demonstrated by accuracy and speed in medical coding simulation. --- # MTH 109 — SUPPORT FOR FINITE MATHEMATICS 2 credits · 2 hours This Learning Support course provides co-requisite support in mathematics for students enrolled in MTH 110. The material covered in this course is parallel to and supportive of the material taught in MTH 110. Emphasis is placed on providing students with additional academic and noncognitive support with the goal of success in the students' paired MTH 110 class. This course does not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematics. --- # MTH 111 — SUPPORT FOR PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA 2 credits · 2 hours This Learning Support course provides co-requisite support in mathematics for students enrolled in MTH 112 Precalculus Algebra. The material covered in this course is parallel to and supportive of the material taught in MTH 112. Emphasis is placed on proving students with additional academic and noncognitive support with the goal of success in the students' paired MTH 112 class. This course does not apply toward the general core requirements for mathematics. --- # CHD 208 — ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes appropriate administrative policies and procedures relevant to preschool programs. Topics include local, state, and federal regulations, budget planning, record keeping, personnel policies and parent involvement. On completion, students should be able to identify elements of a sound business plan, develop familiarity basic record-keeping techniques, and identify elements of a developmentally appropriate program. --- # COS 150 — Manicuring 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on the theory and practice of nail care. Topics include nail structure, nail disorders and diseases, manicuring, pedicuring, nail wrapping, sculpted nails and acrylic overlays. --- # COS 151 — Nail Care 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on all aspects of nail care. Topics include salon conduct, professional ethics, sanitation, nail structure, manicuring, pedicuring, nail disorders, and anatomy and physiology of the arm and hand. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate professional conduct, recognize nail disorders and diseases, and identify the procedures for sanitation and nail care. --- # ADM 150 — TECHNICAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 1 credits · 1 hours Students work on a part-time basis in a job directly related to applied technologies. The employer and supervising instructor evaluate student progress. Upon course completion, students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in an employment setting. --- # ADM 151 — TECHNICAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 1 credits · 1 hours Students work on a part-time basis in a job directly related to applied technologies. The employer and supervising instructor evaluate student progress. Upon course completion, students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in an employment setting. --- # ADM 152 — TECHNICAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 1 credits · 1 hours Students work on a part-time basis in a job directly related to applied technologies. The employer and supervising instructor evaluate student progress. Upon course completion, students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in an employment setting. --- # ADM 153 — TECHNICAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 1 credits · 1 hours Students work on a part-time basis in a job directly related to applied technologies. The employer and supervising instructor evaluate students progress. Upon course completion, students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in an employment setting. --- # ADM 154 — TECHNICAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 1 credits · 1 hours Students work on a part-time basis in a job directly related to applied technologies. The employer and supervising instructor evaluate student progress. Upon course completion, students will be able to apply skills and knowledge in an employment setting. --- # ADM 291 — MSSC SAFETY COURSE 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to safety in a manufacturing environment. Topics covered include: Work in a safe and productive manufacturing workplace Perform safety and environmental inspections Perform emergency drills and participate in emergency teams Identify unsafe conditions and take corrective action Provide safety orientation for all employees Train personnel to use equipment safely Suggest process and procedures that support safety of work environment Fulfill safety and health requirements for maintenance, installation, and repair Monit… --- # ADM 292 — MSSC QUALITY PRACTICES AND MEASUREMENT COURSE 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to quality practices and measurement in a manufacturing environment. Topics covered include: Participate in periodic internal quality audit activities Check calibration of gages and other data collection equipment Suggest continuous improvements Inspect materials and product/process at all stages to ensure they meet specifications Document the results of quality problems Communicate quality problems Take corrective actions to restore or maintain quality Record process outcomes and trends Identify fundamentals of blu… --- # ADM 293 — MSSC MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND PRODUCTION COURSE 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to manufacturing processes and production in a manufacturing environment. Topics covered include Identify customer needs Determine resources available for the production process Set up equipment for the production process Set team production goals Make job assignments Coordinate work flow with team members and other work groups Communicate production and material requirements and product specifications Preform and monitor the process to make the product Document product and process compliance with customer requireme… --- # ADM 294 — MSSC MAINTENANCE AWARENESS COURSE 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to maintenance awareness in a manufacturing environment. Topics covered include Prepare preventative maintenance and routine repair Monitor indicators to ensure correct operations Perform all housekeeping to maintain production schedule Recognize potential maintenance issues with basic production systems, including knowledge of when to inform maintenance personnel about problems with: electrical systems; pneumatic systems hydraulic systems; machine automation systems lubrication systems bearings and couplings This c… --- # CNC 139 — BASIC COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the concepts and capabilities of computer numerical control machine tools. Topics include setup, operation, and basic applications. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operator safety, machine protection, data input, program preparation, and program storage. --- # ACR 153 — FUNDAMENTALS OF PROPANE SYSTEMS 3 credits · 3 hours The purpose of this course is to provide current information, practices, and procedures to educate HVAC and plumbing students on how to design, install, test and operate propane-based HVAC and plumbing systems in a safe and efficient manner. --- # OAD 201 — Legal Terminology 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to familiarize the student with legal terminology. Emphasis is on the spelling, definition, pronounciation, and usage of legal terms. Upon completion, the student should be able to communicate effectively using legal terminology. --- # OAD 126 — Advanced Word Processing (Word) 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to increase student proficiency in using the advanced word processing functions. Emphasis is on the use of industry-standard software to maximize productivity. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to generate complex documents such as forms, newsletters, and multi-page documents. --- # COS 133 — Salon Management Technology 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to develop entry-level management skills for the beauty industry. Topics include job-seeking, leader and entrepreneurship development, business principles, business laws, insurance, marketing, and technology issues in the workplace. Upon completion, the student should be able to list job-seeking and management skills and the technology that is available for use in the salon. --- # PFT 101 — Introduction to Pipefitting 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to an overview of the pipefitting trade, pipefitting safety, pipefitting hand tools and pipefitting power tools. Lab has a 2 to 1 ratio (50-minute hours). --- # PFT 105 — Introduction to Pipefitting Blueprints 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to piping systems, drawings and details. It also places emphasis on math skills needed for entry-level pipefitting craft. Lab has a 2 to 1 ratio (50-minute hours). --- # PFT 107 — Threaded Pipe and Socket Weld Pipe Fabrication 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to ladder and scaffold safety. Students will also be introduced to materials used for threaded and socket weld piping systems. Students will also be instructed on how to determine cut lengths of pipe for threaded and socket weld pipe fittings. Lab has a 2 to 1 ratio (50-minute hours). --- # PFT 109 — Butt Weld Pipe Fitting and Pipe Rigging 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to the materials used in butt weld piping systems, students will also be instructed on how to determine cut lengths for pipe using various butt weld fitting. Students will also be introduced to basic rigging hardware. Students will also be instructed in the proper and safe way to set up oxyfuel cutting equipment. Lab has a 2 to 1 ratio (50-minute hours). --- # PED 188 — Yoga 1 credits · 1 hours This course introduces basic instruction in yoga for beginners. Emphasis is placed on instruction in gentle stretching, breathing practices, progressive deep relaxation, and posture. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in and appreciate the benefits of the activity --- # PED 255 — Varsity Tennis I 1 credits · 1 hours This course emphasized the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals, learning advanced serves, and strokes and pace and strategies in singles and doubles play. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive tennis. --- # PED 274 — Varsity Tennis II 1 credits · 1 hours This course emphasized the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals, learning advanced serves, and strokes and pace and strategies in singles and doubles play. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive tennis. --- # PED 275 — Varsity Tennis III 1 credits · 1 hours This course emphasized the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals, learning advanced serves, and strokes and pace and strategies in singles and doubles play. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive tennis. --- # PED 276 — Varsity Tennis IV 1 credits · 1 hours This course emphasized the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals, learning advanced serves, and strokes and pace and strategies in singles and doubles play. This course builds upon previous instruction and provides additional opportunities to develop skills. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive tennis. --- # SUR 150 — Central Sterile I 4 credits · 4 hours This course is an introduction to the field of Central Sterile Processing as a career. Emphasis is on the role of Sterile Processing Technician, care of surgical instruments, sterilization procedures, principles of asepsis, safety, and an overview of microbiology. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of sterilization procedures and workplace asepsis. Program may use 2:1 or 3:1 contact/credit hour ratio for lab hours. --- # SUR 151 — Central Sterile II 3 credits · 3 hours This course is the study of the name and functions of surgical instruments. An emphasis will be placed on the study of human structure, function, procedural terminology, and the instruments and equipment used for common surgical procedures. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to identify a variety of surgical instruments and discuss common uses of the instruments. Program may use 2:1 or 3:1 contact/credit hour ratio for lab hours. --- # SUR 152 — Central Sterile Lab 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the student with a clinical experience in central sterile processing. The theory portion of the course will include a discussion of clinical experiences and a review of previously covered content in preparation for taking a certification exam. Upon successful completion students will be able to apply concepts of central sterile processing at the entry level. Program may use P3 or P5 contact/credit hour ratio for lab hours. --- # MAT 100 — Introduction to Medical Document Production 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers basic keyboarding skills using medical mustard and format. Emphasis is placed on correct techniques and development of speed and accuracy. Upon completion, the student should be able to key medical material at an acceptable speed and accuracy level. --- # MAT 101 — Medical Terminology 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed for medical assistants, student nurses, and others in the medically related fields. The course will focus on the more common prefixes, roots, and suffixes used to construct medical terms with these word parts to determine the meanings of new or unfamiliar terms. The student will learn a system of word building which will enable them to interpret medical terms. --- # MAT 102 — Medical Assisting Theory I 3 credits · 3 hours A description of anatomical descriptors and the cell introduces the student to and serves as an overview of the body's systems. The structure and function of the nervous, sensory, integumentary, muscular skeletal, respirator, and cardiovascular systems are taught with the diseases related to these systems presented. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic working knowledge of these body systems. --- # MAT 111 — Clinical Procedures I for the Medical Assistant 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes instruction in clinical examining room procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with examination, and patient education. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate competence in exam room procedures. --- # MAT 120 — Medical Administrative Procedures I 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces medical office administrative procedures. Topics include appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, managing the physician's schedule, handling mail, preparing and maintaining medical records, and patient orientation. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic medical administrative skills. --- # MAT 123 — Medical Business Practices I 2 credits · 2 hours This course introduces practices expected of the medical assistant in a healthcare business setting. Topics include, but are not limited to, inputting patient data, utilizing practice management software to include scheduling, routine maintenance of administrative and/or clinical equipment, and sensitivity when managing client needs. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic medical business skills. --- # MAT 125 — Laboratory Procedures I for the Medical Assistant 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides instruction in basic lab techniques used by the medical assistant. Topics include lab safety, quality control, collecting and processing specimens, performing selective diagnostic tests, such as a CBC, screening and follow-up of test results and OSHA/CLIA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab tests/skills based on course topics. --- # MAT 126 — Medical Laboratory Practices 4 credits · 4 hours This course introduces clinical procedures used by the medical assistant for medical office and ambulatory settings. Topics include, but are not limited to, obtaining specimens and performing CLIA waived laboratory tests. Limited theory of pertinent microbiology to include gram-positive/gram-negative theory, hematology, and phlebotomy practices for the medical business practice are discussed. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab procedures and patient instructions on specimen collection on course topics. --- # MAT 128 — Medical Law and Ethics for the Medical Assistant 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides basic information related to the legal relationship of the patient and physician. Topics to be covered include creation and termination of contracts, implied and informed consent, professional liability, invasion of privacy, malpractice, tort, breach of contract, and the Medical Practice Act. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize ethical and legal implications of these topics as they relate to the medical assistant. --- # MAT 205 — Clinical Specialties for Medical Assistants 4 credits · 4 hours This course will build upon previous knowledge and skills in the clinical practice setting with advanced topics which include, but are not limited to, assisting with specialty examinations, vital signs, client teaching, and components of medical records to include formats, types, and documentation. This course also includes management and response to medical office emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage specific emergencies in the office setting and assist with specialty procedures. --- # MAT 211 — Clinical Procedures II for the Medical Assistant 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes instruction in vital signs and special examination procedures. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills, appropriate triage and preparing patients for diagnostic procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to assist with special procedures. --- # MAT 215 — Laboratory Procedures II for the Medical Assistant 3 credits · 3 hours This course instructs the student in the fundamental theory and lab application for the medical office. Microbiology urinalysis, blood chemistry, and venipuncture theory as well as venipuncture collection procedures are discussed and performed. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab tests/skills on course topics. --- # MAT 216 — Pharmacology for the Medical Office 4 credits · 4 hours This course teaches the commonly administered drugs used in the medical field including their classifications, actions, indications, contraindications, and side effects on the body. Correct demonstration of drug calculation, preparation, administration, and documentation are also taught. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safe drug administration and recognize common medical classifications and their patient implications. --- # MAT 228 — Medical Assistant Review Course 1 credits · 1 hours This course includes a general review of administrative and clinical functions performed in a medical office. The course will assist the student or graduate in preparing for national credentialing examination. --- # MAT 229 — Medical Assisting Practicum 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the opportunity to apply clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills in a physician's office, clinic, or outpatient facility. The student will gain experience in applying knowledge learned in the classroom in enhancing competence, in strengthening professional communications and interactions. Upon completion, students should be able to perform as an entry-level Medical Assistant. Content of this course is aligned with standards and guidelines from the American Association of Medical Assisting. --- # MAT 239 — Phlebotomy Preceptorship 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide the opportunity to apply phlebotomy techniques in the physician's clinic and hospital setting. Emphasis is placed on training individuals to properly collect and handle blood specimens for laboratory testing and to interact with health care personnel, patients and the general public. Upon completion, students should be prepared for entry level phlebotomy and to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician Examination (ASCP). --- # CIS 134 — IT Fundamentals 3 credits · 3 hours This is an introductory level course that covers the fundamentals of software, hardware, security, and networking, as well as basic IT skills such as workstation set-up, operating system navigation, simple support services, backup protocols, and safety. Upon completion of the course, students will understand the essential functions of IT professionals and be better positioned to make decisions about a career in information technology. This course prepares students to earn the CompTIA certification in IT Fundamentals. --- # CIS 199 — Network Communications 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of computer networks. Emphasis is placed on gaining an understaning of the terminology and technology involved in implementing networked systems. The course will cover the OSI and TCP/IP network models, communications protocols, transmission media, networking hardware and software, LANs (Local Area Networks) and WANs (Wide Area Networks), Client/Server technology, the Internet, Intranets and network troubleshooting. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to design and implement a computer network. Students will… --- # CIS 280 — Network Security 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a study of threats to network security and methods of securing a computer network from such threats. Topics included in this course are security risks, intrusion detection, and methods of securing authentication, network access, remote access, Web access, and wired and wireless network communications. Upon completion students will be able to identify security risks and describe appropriate counter measures. --- # FOR 195 — Utility Vegetation Management 3 credits · 3 hours The purpose of this course is to provide foundational knowledge and basic skills enabling the student to enter Utility Vegetation Management industries. The course will include topics, such as, integrated vegetation management, tree identification, pruning methods, pesticides, CDL introduction. Students will learn key principles and strategies for managing vegetation in all utility Right of Ways and special attention will be placed on the electrical line clearance industry. After completing this course students will be prepared to sit for the Utility Vegetation Management Certification. --- # FOR 197 — Urban Forestry 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to basic concepts of tree and plant physiology, and management of trees and related vegetation. Topics may include soil preparation, basic pruning, turf and landscape management, and herbicides. Business concepts, such as permits, licenses, and insurance will also be covered. At the end of this course students will be prepared for the Urban Forestry Certification Exam. --- # FOR 198 — Integrated Pest Management 3 credits · 3 hours Examination of planning, policy, and management strategies used in pest control management. This course will introduce how to identify types of pests, the method to manage pests, and the ability to identify proper pesticide used in pest management. This course introduces the governing law which regulated pesticide for sale and availability. This course introduces the fundamentals for developing and implementing effective pest management plans, maximize the economic, environmental, and social values and benefits of urban forest landscapes. At the end of this course a person should be prepared… --- # FOR 199 — Equipment Use and Safety 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide an overview of equipment use and protocols to safely perform job duties in careers with Urban Forestry. Topics to include, safety laws and regulations (OSHA), personal protective equipment (PPE), communication, first aid, electrical hazards, tree removal, equipment safety, and CPR Certification. --- # CHD 217 — Math & Science for Young Children 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students with information on children’s conceptual development and the fundamental basic concepts of both math and science. Students learn various techniques for planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities. Students will also learn about integrated curriculum. --- # MKT 223 — CUSTOMER SERVICE 3 credits · 3 hours This course stresses the importance of customer relations in the business world. Emphasis is placed on learning how to respond to complex customer requirements and to efficiently handle stressful situations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to handle customer relations.