# Holmes Community College — full catalog > Generated 2026-06-21T21:06:21.541Z from a crawl of holmescc.edu. 857 records (31 programs · 826 courses · 0 resource pages). # Automotive Technology The Automotive Technology program is an instructional program that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions of all eight areas of ASE/NATEF certification (Engine Repair, Electrical & Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Brakes, Steering & Suspension Systems, Manual Drive Trains & Axles, Automatic Transmissions &Transaxles, Heating & Air Conditioning). ## Courses - ATT 1124 — Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems - ATT 1134 — Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems - ATT 1214 — Brakes - ATT 1313 — Manual Drive Transmissions/Transaxles - ATT 1424 — Engine Performance I - ATT 1715 — Engine Repair - ATT 1811 — Introduction, Safety, and Employability Skills - ATT 2324 — Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles - ATT 2334 — Steering and Suspension Systems - ATT 2434 — Engine Performance II - ATT 2444 — Engine Performance III - ATT 2614 — Heating and Air Conditioning - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Collision Repair Technology Collision Repair Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry-level into the collision repair and refinishing trade. Upon completion of this program, the students will be prepared for beginning positions as body, frame, and refinish technicians. ## Courses - ABT 1146 — Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I - ABT 1153 — Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II - ABT 1223 — Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I - ABT 1236 — Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II - ABT 1313 — Refinishing I - ABT 1323 — Refinishing II - ABT 1443 — Mechanical and Electrical Components I - ABT 1453 — Mechanical and Electrical Components II - ABT 2163 — Structural Analysis and Damage Repair III - ABT 2243 — Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair III - ABT 2336 — Refinishing III - ACT 1003 — Introduction to Heating & Air Conditioning Technology - ATT 1124 — Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - ENT 1154 — Basic Applications of Industrial Safety - IMM 1113 — Industrial Maintenance Core & Safety - WLT 1173 — Introduction to Welding and Safety Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Architectural Engineering Technology The Architectural Engineering Technology program educates students in the process of producing design projects from schematics through construction. The program is designed to prepare its graduates for employment in architectural related firms, including architectural offices, design building firms, engineering firms, governmental agencies, real estate developers, planning offices, and architectural material suppliers and manufacturers. ## Courses - DDT 1163 — Engineering Graphics - DDT 1173 — Mechanical Design I - DDT 1183 — Technical Math - DDT 1213 — Construction Standards and Materials - DDT 1313 — Computer Aided Design I - DDT 1323 — Computer Aided Design II - DDT 1413 — Elementary Surveying - DDT 1613 — Architectural Design I - DDT 2153 — Civil Planning and Design - DDT 2213 — Structural Detailing I - DDT 2243 — Cost Estimating - DDT 2253 — Statics and Strength of Materials - DDT 2263 — Quality Assurance - DDT 2373 — 3D Modeling - DDT 2623 — Architectural Design II - DDT 2713 — Fundamentals of Multimedia - DDT 2823 — Revit Architecture - DDT 291 — DDT 291 - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - ENT 1154 — Basic Applications of Industrial Safety - ENT 1183 — Spreadsheet Applications - ENT 1323 — Intermediate CAD - ENT 2133 — Professional Development - ENT 2243 — Cost Estimating - ENT 2253 — Statics & Strengths of Material - ENT 2263 — Quality Assurance - ENT 2343 — Advanced CAD - ENT 2353 — B.I.M./Parametric Modeling - ENT 2363 — Computer Numerical Control - ENT 2643 — Architectural Rendering - ENT 2713 — Architectural History - ENT 291 — ENT 291 Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Construction Technology The Construction Engineering Technology program emphasizes the management aspects of the construction industry. The key professional in this area of expertise is th e construction manager who has the responsibility for planning, scheduling, and building projects designed by architects and engineers. ## Courses - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - ENT 1113 — Graphic Communications - ENT 1123 — Computational Methods for Drafting - ENT 1154 — Basic Applications of Industrial Safety - ENT 1183 — Spreadsheet Applications - ENT 1213 — Materials - ENT 1233 — Plans and Document Interpretation - ENT 1243 — Building Codes & Construction Documents - ENT 1313 — IMM 1313, IMM 2113, WBL 191 - ENT 1413 — Elementary Surveying - ENT 1523 — Landscape Design - ENT 1613 — Architectural Design I - ENT 2133 — Professional Development - ENT 2153 — Civil Drafting - ENT 2243 — Cost Estimating - ENT 2453 — Energy Systems - ENT 2463 — Grading & Drainage - ENT 2623 — Architectural Design II - ENT 2643 — Architectural Rendering - ENT 2723 — Digital Studio - ENT 291 — ENT 291 Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Drafting & Design Technology The Drafting & Design Technology program of study is designed to provide specialized occupational instruction in all phases of drafting technology in order to prepare students for positions in the drafting field. A combination of class work and laboratory experience is stressed. Instruction includes computer aided design, architectural design, civil planning, 3-D modeling, and manufacturing. ## Courses - DDT 1163 — Engineering Graphics - DDT 1173 — Mechanical Design I - DDT 1213 — Construction Standards and Materials - DDT 1313 — Computer Aided Design I - DDT 1323 — Computer Aided Design II - DDT 1613 — Architectural Design I - DDT 2153 — Civil Planning and Design - DDT 2213 — Structural Detailing I - DDT 2373 — 3D Modeling - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Industrial Engineering Management Technology The Industrial Engineering Management Technology program is designed to prepare students to meet the growing demands of industry for employees with expertise in manufacturing processes, statistical quality control, production management, automation, and computer-aided manufacturing. ## Courses - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - ENT 1113 — Graphic Communications - ENT 1123 — Computational Methods for Drafting - ENT 1154 — Basic Applications of Industrial Safety - ENT 1163 — Introduction to Industrial Engineering - ENT 1173 — Fundamentals of Management - ENT 1183 — Spreadsheet Applications - ENT 1213 — Materials - ENT 1313 — IMM 1313, IMM 2113, WBL 191 - ENT 1823 — Design for Manufacturing - ENT 1833 — Manufacturing Processes - ENT 2243 — Cost Estimating - ENT 2263 — Quality Assurance - ENT 2273 — Facilities Planning Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Industrial Technology The Industrial Technology program is designed for students who want to prepare for employment leading to supervisor, administrative, and other management positions in the production areas of industry or into industrial distribution, wholesale level sales, distribution and/ or insta llation of industrial products and equipment. ## Courses - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - ENT 1113 — Graphic Communications - ENT 1213 — Materials - ENT 1313 — IMM 1313, IMM 2113, WBL 191 - ENT 1813 — Basic Electricity & Electronics - ENT 2253 — Statics & Strengths of Material - ENT 2323 — Industrial Welding & Metals - ENT 2343 — Advanced CAD - ENT 2363 — Computer Numerical Control - ENT 2613 — Programmable Logic Controllers - ENT 2833 — Preventive Maintenance Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Interior Design Technology Interior Design Technology is a program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing of residential and commercial interior spaces. The program includes instruction in computer applications, drafting, and graphic techniques in both residential and commercial environments. ## Courses - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - ENT 1113 — Graphic Communications - ENT 1313 — IMM 1313, IMM 2113, WBL 191 - ENT 1323 — Intermediate CAD - ENT 1513 — Principles of Design - ENT 159 — ENT 159 - ENT 2343 — Advanced CAD - ENT 2513 — Visual Communications in Design - ENT 2523 — Intermediate Design - ENT 2533 — Design Materials and Installation Methods - ENT 2543 — Visual Literacy in Design - ENT 2563 — Advanced Visual Literacy in Design - ENT 2572 — Portfolio Development - ENT 2643 — Architectural Rendering Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Heating, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration Technology Service & Installation Concentration Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology is a post-secondary instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. ## Courses - ACT 1003 — Introduction to Heating & Air Conditioning Technology - ACT 1124 — Basic Compression Refrigeration - ACT 1133 — Brazing and Piping - ACT 1214 — Controls - ACT 1313 — Refrigeration System Components - ACT 1713 — Electricity for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and - ACT 2323 — Commercial Refrigeration - ACT 2414 — Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration - ACT 2424 — Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refri geration - ACT 2433 — Refrigerant, Retrofit, & Regulation - ACT 2513 — Heating Systems - ACT 2623 — Heat Load Air Properties - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Electro-Mechanical Technology Electro-Mechanical Technology is a technical program designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as multi-skilled industrial maintenance technicians. ## Courses - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - ENT 1313 — IMM 1313, IMM 2113, WBL 191 - IMM 1113 — Industrial Maintenance Core & Safety - IMM 1473 — Fluid Power - IMM 1483 — Industrial Control Systems - IMM 1823 — Industrial Electricity II - IMM 1933 — Manufacturing Skills - IMM 2113 — Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, & Repair - IMM 2433 — Electronic Motion Control - IMM 2513 — Programmable Logic Controllers Multi-Platform Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Industrial Maintenance Technology Industrial Maintenance Technology program offers a Technical Certificate, Advanced Technical Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree option that provide individuals with the basic concepts necessary to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical, mechanical and automated systems and equipment in automation, controls and industrial maintenance positions. ## Courses - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - IMM 1113 — Industrial Maintenance Core & Safety - IMM 1243 — Mechanical Industrial Maintenance I - IMM 1253 — Mechanical Industrial Maintenance II - IMM 1373 — Robotic Controls and Applications - IMM 1473 — Fluid Power - IMM 1483 — Industrial Control Systems - IMM 1823 — Industrial Electricity II - IMM 1913 — IMM 1923, IMM 2123, IMM 2613, IMM 2623, WBL 1913, WBL 1923, or other - IMM 2433 — Electronic Motion Control - IMM 2613 — Programmable Logic Controllers - IMM 2623 — Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Mechatronics Engineering Technology Mechatronics Engineering Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals for assembling, installing, and maintaining/repairing machinery used in the manufacturing or industrial environment as well as troubleshooting, repair, and programming of automated systems. ## Courses - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - MNT 1114 — Manufacturing Skills Basic - MNT 1123 — Industrial Electricity - MNT 1134 — Industrial Control Systems - MNT 1142 — Mechanical Power Transmission I - MNT 1213 — Programmable Logic Controllers - MNT 1224 — Fluid Power - MNT 1233 — Electronic Motion Control - MNT 1242 — Mechanical Power Transmission II - MNT 2114 — Mechatronics Programming I - MNT 2123 — Fundamentals of Instrumentation - MNT 2133 — Mechatronics Troubleshooting and Repair Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Precision Machining Technology Precision Machining Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to manufacture precision parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, milling machines, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment. Included is instruction in making computations related to work dimensions, testing, feeds and speeds of machines. In addition, individuals use precision measuring instruments such as layout tools, micrometers and gauges; machining and heat -treating various metals; and laying out machine parts. Also include d is instruction in the operation and maintenance of co… ## Courses - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - MST 1114 — Power Machinery I - MST 1124 — Power Machinery II - MST 1313 — Machine Tool Mathematics - MST 1413 — Blueprint Reading - MST 1423 — Advanced Blueprint Reading - MST 1613 — Precision Layout - MST 2134 — Power Machinery III - MST 2144 — Power Machinery IV - MST 2714 — Computer Numerical Control Operations I - MST 2724 — Computer Numerical Control Operations II Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Welding and Cutting Technology The Welding and Cutting Technology program prepares students for entry level employment in the field of welding and cutting. Students will develop skills in the use of arc welders, oxyacetylene torches, and plasma cutting machines. Gas tungsten arc welding techniques are taught on both ferrous and nonferrous materials. Classroom instruction is provided in blueprint, welding, welding theory, and welding machines. ## Courses - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - WLT 1115 — Shielded Metal Arc Welding I - WLT 1124 — Gas Metal Arc Welding - WLT 1135 — Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - WLT 1143 — Flux Cored Arc Welding - WLT 1154 — Pipe Welding - WLT 1173 — Introduction to Welding and Safety - WLT 1225 — Shielded Metal Arc Welding II - WLT 1232 — Blueprint Reading, Welding Symbols, and Metallurgy - WLT 1252 — Advanced Pipe Welding - WLT 1313 — Cutting Processes Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Accounting Technology Accounting Technology prepares students for entry -level accounting positions in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory as well as enhances the skills of persons currently employed in accounting who wish to advance. ## Courses - BOT 1233 — Microsoft® Word® I - BOT 1273 — Introduction to Microsoft Office - BOT 1313 — Applied Business Math - BOT 1433 — Business Accounting - BOT 1443 — Advanced Business Accounting - BOT 1453 — Introduction to Business Management - BOT 1763 — Communication Essentials - BOT 1823 — Microsoft® Excel® I - BOT 1853 — Microsoft® Excel® II - BOT 2183 — Career Readiness - BOT 2423 — Income Tax Accounting - BOT 2433 — QuickBooks - BOT 2463 — Payroll Accounting - BOT 2613 — Entrepreneurial Problem Solving - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Administrative Office Technology Administrative Office Technology provides training in administrative office procedures, integrated computer applications, business financial systems, communication, and related technologies. ## Courses - BOT 1233 — Microsoft® Word® I - BOT 1243 — Microsoft® Word® II - BOT 1273 — Introduction to Microsoft Office - BOT 1313 — Applied Business Math - BOT 1433 — Business Accounting - BOT 1453 — Introduction to Business Management - BOT 1493 — Social Media Management - BOT 1763 — Communication Essentials - BOT 1823 — Microsoft® Excel® I - BOT 1853 — Microsoft® Excel® II - BOT 2183 — Career Readiness - BOT 2333 — Microsoft® Access® - BOT 2433 — QuickBooks - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Billing & Coding Technology Billing & Coding Technology is designed to prepare students to work in in hospitals, doctors’ offices, health clinics, insurance companies, and other health -related organizations. The student will develop proficiency in coding certification competencies in preparation to sit for a national exam, such as Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC). ## Courses - BOT 1233 — Microsoft® Word® I - BOT 1273 — Introduction to Microsoft Office - BOT 1313 — Applied Business Math - BOT 1433 — Business Accounting - BOT 1613 — Medical Terminology I - BOT 1623 — Medical Terminology II - BOT 1763 — Communication Essentials - BOT 1823 — Microsoft® Excel® I - BOT 2523 — Medical Machine Transcription I - BOT 2643 — CPT Coding - BOT 2653 — ) - BOT 2663 — Advanced Coding - BOT 2743 — Medical Office Concepts - BOT 2763 — Electronic Health Records - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Business Management Technology Business Management Technology provides students with a relevant professional management education and effective approaches to technology, entrepreneurship, human resource, and management information. The student will develop skills in innovative aspects of technology and business management with an emphasis on project-based learning and field externships. ## Courses - BOT 1233 — Microsoft® Word® I - BOT 1243 — Microsoft® Word® II - BOT 1273 — Introduction to Microsoft Office - BOT 1313 — Applied Business Math - BOT 1433 — Business Accounting - BOT 1453 — Introduction to Business Management - BOT 1473 — Introduction to Marketing - BOT 1493 — Social Media Management - BOT 1763 — Communication Essentials - BOT 1823 — Microsoft® Excel® I - BOT 2183 — Career Readiness - BOT 2233 — Human Resource Management - BOT 2433 — QuickBooks - BOT 2613 — Entrepreneurial Problem Solving - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Medical Office Technology Medical Office Technology is designed to prepare students to work in office positions in hospitals, doctors’ offices, health clinics, insurance companies, and other health -related organizations. The student will develop skills using medical terminology, accounting, transcription coding, and computer software applications. ## Courses - BOT 1233 — Microsoft® Word® I - BOT 1273 — Introduction to Microsoft Office - BOT 1313 — Applied Business Math - BOT 1433 — Business Accounting - BOT 1613 — Medical Terminology I - BOT 1623 — Medical Terminology II - BOT 1763 — Communication Essentials - BOT 1823 — Microsoft® Excel® I - BOT 2433 — QuickBooks - BOT 2523 — Medical Machine Transcription I - BOT 2643 — CPT Coding - BOT 2653 — ) - BOT 2743 — Medical Office Concepts - BOT 2763 — Electronic Health Records - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Conservation Law Enforcement Technology Conservation Law Enforcement Technology is a two-year program of study that prepares the graduate for entry -level employment as a Conservation Law Enforcement Officer (game warden) in the state of Mississippi. The program blends technical courses in forest ry and academic courses in criminal justice with other academic courses, including the core. ## Courses - AGT 1714 — Applied Soil Conservation and Use - BOT 1273 — Introduction to Microsoft Office - CRJ 1313 — Introduction to Criminal Justice - CRJ 1383 — Criminology - CRJ 2333 — Criminal Investigation - CRJ 2513 — Juvenile Justice - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - FOT 1114 — Forest Measurements I - FOT 1714 — Applied Dendrology - FOT 2124 — Forest Surveying - FOT 2214 — Applications of GIS/GPS in Forestry - FOT 2424 — Timber Harvesting - FOT 2614 — Silviculture I - FOT 2944 — Special Problem in Conservation Law Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Cosmetology The Cosmetology program prepares individuals with the theory and skills to care for hair, nails, and skin with emphasis on hygiene, sanitation, customer relations, and salon management. ## Courses - COV 1123 — Cosmetology Orientation - COV 1245 — Cosmetology Science I - COV 1255 — Cosmetology Science II - COV 1263 — Cosmetology Science III - COV 1426 — Hair Care I - COV 1436 — Hair Care II - COV 1443 — Hair Care III - COV 1522 — Nail Care I - COV 1532 — Nail Care II - COV 1542 — Nail Care III - COV 1622 — Skin Care I - COV 1632 — Skin Care II - COV 1642 — Skin Care III - COV 1722 — Salon Business I - COV 1732 — Salon Business II Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Criminal Justice Administration Technology The Criminal Justice Administration Technology program will prepare the graduate for employment opportunities in the field of criminal justice in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, and security. The program provides the student with core courses but focuses primarily on criminal justice course s addressing different aspects of the field such as police, courts, and corrections. ## Courses - CJT 2743 — Foundations of Homeland Security and Terrorism - CRJ 1313 — Introduction to Criminal Justice - CRJ 1323 — Police Administration and Organization - CRJ 1363 — Introduction to Corrections - CRJ 1373 — Introduction to Homeland Security - CRJ 1383 — Criminology - CRJ 2313 — Police Operations - CRJ 2323 — Criminal Law - CRJ 2333 — Criminal Investigation - CRJ 2393 — /4 – Survey of Forensic Evidence - CRJ 2413 — Administration of Criminal Procedure - CRJ 2513 — Juvenile Justice - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Forest Technology Forest Technology is an intensive program of instruction and training to prepare individuals for service in different aspects of forest management operations. Major topics of the program include: the role of foresters in society; the identification and valuation of forest and ornamental woody species; the manipulation of forest stands to produce specific benefits; the impacts of fire, insects, and disease in forest stands; forest measurement and mapping methods; and timber harvesting and utilization systems. ## Courses - ACC 2213 — Principles of Accounting I - AGT 1714 — Applied Soil Conservation and Use - BAD 2413 — The Legal Environment of Business - BOT 1273 — Introduction to Microsoft Office - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - FOT 1114 — Forest Measurements I - FOT 1714 — Applied Dendrology - FOT 1813 — Introduction to Forestry - FOT 2124 — Forest Surveying - FOT 2214 — Applications of GIS/GPS in Forestry - FOT 2614 — Silviculture I - FOT 2944 — Special Problem in Conservation Law Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Culinary Arts Technology Culinary Arts Technology program provides a solid foundation in the methods and science of cooking through exposure to classical American and international cuisine as well as the art of baking and pastries. ## Courses - CUT 1114 — Culinary Principles I - CUT 1124 — Culinary Principles II - CUT 1135 — Principles of Baking - CUT 1153 — Introduction to Culinary Arts - CUT 1213 — Sanitation and Safety - CUT 1513 — Garde Manger - CUT 2223 — CUT 2243, CUT 2923, HRT 15 - CUT 2314 — American Regional Cuisine - CUT 2424 — International Cuisine - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology provides specialized career/technical instruction in all phases of hotel and restaurant management to prepare students for careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. ## Courses - CUT 1114 — Culinary Principles I - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - HRT 1123 — Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry - HRT 1224 — Restaurant and Catering Operations - HRT 1413 — Rooms Division Management - HRT 2233 — Hospitality Cost Controls - HRT 2613 — Hospitality Supervision - HRT 2623 — Hospitality Human Resource Management Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Computer Networking Technology Computer Networking Technology offers training in telecommunications, network administration, and client/server systems. ## Courses - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - IST 1134 — Fundamentals of Data Communications - IST 1143 — Principles of Information Security - IST 1163 — Database and SQL Concepts - IST 1183 — Essentials of Information Systems Technology - IST 1193 — Practical Applications in Information Systems Technology - IST 1213 — Client Installation and Configuration - IST 1223 — Network Components - IST 1244 — Network Admin Using Microsoft Windows Server - IST 1254 — Network Administration Using Linux - IST 1314 — Visual BASIC Programming Language - IST 2224 — Network Planning and Design - IST 2234 — Network Implementation Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Network Operations ## Courses - IST 1134 — Fundamentals of Data Communications - IST 1143 — Principles of Information Security - IST 1163 — Database and SQL Concepts - IST 1183 — Essentials of Information Systems Technology - IST 1193 — Practical Applications in Information Systems Technology - IST 1213 — Client Installation and Configuration - IST 1223 — Network Components - IST 1244 — Network Admin Using Microsoft Windows Server - IST 1254 — Network Administration Using Linux - IST 1314 — Visual BASIC Programming Language Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Computer Programming Technology Computer Programming Technology is a program which offers training in the design of coding and t esting of business applications, network management, and computer system operations. ## Courses - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - IST 1134 — Fundamentals of Data Communications - IST 1143 — Principles of Information Security - IST 1163 — Database and SQL Concepts - IST 1183 — Essentials of Information Systems Technology - IST 1193 — Practical Applications in Information Systems Technology - IST 1433 — Web Development Using HTML & CSS - IST 2324 — Script Programming Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Paralegal Technology-Legal Assistant Technology Paralegal Technology-Legal Assistant Technology is designed to prepare a person for entry-level employment as a paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies. ## Courses - BOT 1233 — Microsoft® Word® I - BOT 1273 — Introduction to Microsoft Office - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - LET 1123 — Introduction to Law - LET 1213 — Legal Research - LET 1513 — Family Law - LET 1523 — Wills and Estates - LET 1713 — Legal Writing - LET 2313 — Civil Litigation I - LET 2323 — Torts - LET 2333 — Civil Litigation II - LET 2373 — Contracts and Business Law - LET 2453 — Real Property I - LET 2653 — Law Office Management Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Paralegal Technology-Legal Management Technology Paralegal Technology-Legal Management Technology is designed to prepare a person for entry-level employment as a law office manager assistant or paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies. ## Courses - BOT 1453 — Introduction to Business Management - BOT 2233 — Human Resource Management - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - LET 1123 — Introduction to Law - LET 1213 — Legal Research - LET 1513 — Family Law - LET 1523 — Wills and Estates - LET 1713 — Legal Writing - LET 2313 — Civil Litigation I - LET 2323 — Torts - LET 2333 — Civil Litigation II - LET 2373 — Contracts and Business Law - LET 2453 — Real Property I - LET 2653 — Law Office Management - LET 2913 — Special Problem in Paralegal Technology Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # Paralegal Technology- Medical Legal Assistant Technology designed to prepare a person for entry -level employment as a paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies that deal with legal issues surrounding the medical field. ## Courses - BOT 1613 — Medical Terminology I - BOT 2743 — Medical Office Concepts - ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II - ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours - LET 1123 — Introduction to Law - LET 1213 — Legal Research - LET 1513 — Family Law - LET 1523 — Wills and Estates - LET 1713 — Legal Writing - LET 2313 — Civil Litigation I - LET 2323 — Torts - LET 2333 — Civil Litigation II - LET 2373 — Contracts and Business Law - LET 2453 — Real Property I - LET 2653 — Law Office Management Source: https://holmescc.edu/pdf/Bulletin/2026-2027%20HCC%20Bulletin.pdf --- # ENG 1113 — & 1123 - English Composition I & II 62 credits · 62 hours Math in Your World or higher-level math SPT/COM 1113 - Public Speaking I Natural Sciences with Labs - Two courses - 6 to 8 hours Humanities - 6 hours Social/Behavioral Sciences - 6 hours Fine Arts - 3 hours Total General Education Core: 33 to 35 hours 2. 27 to 29 hours of Electives 3. Total Required: 62 semester hours (No hours in Pre-Core, Technical, or Career Courses will apply toward the AA Degree) 4. A *2.00 GPA on the required semester hours. *To calculate the GPA, the highest grade which fulfills a requirement will be used. 5. Residency Requirement: In order to receive the Associate of… --- # MAT 1613 — or Higher 23 - 36 *276 - 300 29 credits · 29 hours *ACCUPLACER Next Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions Test Only. Students who test into two Pre-Core Studies courses are strongly recommended to take LLS 1313 Orientation. A student may challenge the ACT Placement by taking the English or Mathematics Placement Test to determine the courses to be taken. A grade of “C” must be earned in a previous level pre-core course in order to progress to the next level. 3. Students may request advising via the internet or by meeting with their advisor during a designated registration session. To be advised via the internet, complete the “Advising Requ… --- # PHY 2514 — /PHY 2524 General Physics I-A and II-A 8 hours History Elective 3 hours Total 64 hours ****Check course catalog of transfer school. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Education Pathway Secondary Education Pathway Music General Core Hours 35 hours *Recommended Courses for Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science within the 35 General Core Hours: PSY 1513 General Psychology, History Sequence *Recommended Course for Fine Arts within the 35 General Core Hours: MUS 2123 Music Survey ^MUA 1511/MUA 1521 Class Piano for Music Majors I a… --- # ECO 2123 — Principles of Microeconomics • ACC 2213 Principles of Accounting I Suggested Elective Courses: • Choose Elective based on Concentration: ACC 2223, BAD 2413, or PSC 1113 The Forestry major at Mississippi State University consists of five concentrations: Environmental Conservation, Forest Management, Forest Products, Urban Forestry, and Wildlife Management. Forestry majors are encouraged to enter the Forestry Major at MSU by Spring semester of their sophomore year to complete their academic programs in the normal four -year period of study. If you desire to receive an Associate of Arts degree in Forestry, the courses liste… --- # SWK 1113 — Social Work: A Helping Profession The course exposes students to a “helping” profession that plays a central role in addressing human needs. Students are exposed to personal/lived experiences of social work clients and successes of “real” social workers in respective practices such as mental health, child welfare, disaster, corrections, faith-based, military, international relief, and industry. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. SOCIOLOGY --- # ENG 1123 — English Composition II 3 hours SPT/COM 1113 Public Speaking I 3 hours Fine Arts Art/Music/Theatre Appreciation or Art History 3 hours *Humanities Combination or Sequence 6 hours *Natural Science with Lab (BIO and PHY) 8 hours *Social/Behavioral Science 6 hours Total General Core Hours 35 hours To complete the minimum of 62 hours required for graduation, at least 27 hours of electives (see prescribed pathway electives listed below) should be selected that apply toward the bachelor’s degree program into which the student plans to transfer. The student should consult the Mississippi Articulation and Transfer Tool (MATT) and t… --- # MAT 1513 — /MAT 1613 Business Calculus I or Calculus I 3 hours Literature Elective 3 hours Total 62 hours **Advisor Tip: Enroll in ACC 2213 and ACC 2223 in first year and ECO 2113 and ECO 2123 in second year. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Education Pathway Did you ever grow up thinking that you wanted to be just like that favorite teacher, coach, or principal? If so, then the Education pathway may be for you. For those considering a career in teaching, there are some excellent benefits such as: variety in a work day, life-long learning, ma… --- # ART 2723 — Art History II 3 hours Literature Elective 3 hours Total 62 hours Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway Art/Music Pathway Entertainment Industry Studies General Core Hours 35 hours *Recommended Course for Fine Arts within the 35 General Core Hours: MUS 2123 Music Survey *Recommended Courses for Humanities within the 35 General Core Hours: HIS 2213 American History I and HIS 2223 Amer… --- # MUS 2443 — /MUS 2453 Audio Engineering I and II 6 hours Literature Elective 3 hours Total 64 hours Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Participation in an Ensemble each semester is strongly encouraged. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway Art/Music Pathway Music . General Core Hours 35 hours *Recommended Course for Fine Arts within the 35 General Core Hours: MUS 2123 Music Survey *Recommended Courses for Humanities within the 35 General Core Hours: H… --- # MUS 1413 — Basic Computer Skills for Musicians This course is designed to introduce students to digital media skills and the Apple Operating System. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MUS 1911 — /1921/2911/2921 Recital Class I, II, III, IV 4 hours Ensemble I, II, III, IV 4 hours **Major Instrument I, II, III, IV 8 hours Total 69 hours Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Participation in Choir or Band is required each semester. **Failure to complete any portion of this combination of courses forfeits advancement to the next level of all. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway Humanities Pathway History General Core Hours 35 hours *Recommende… --- # PHI 2113 — Intro to Philosophy I 3 hours Total 62 hours Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. General College Pathway As a high school or college student, you may still be discovering a lot about who you are and what you want to do for the rest of your life. So, what you originally thought was right for you may not be what you do long- term. In fact, it is normal for college stude nts to change their majors several times during their college years. However, with that said, it is recommended that you select a program of study… --- # PHI 2613 — Introduction to World Religions Philosophy or Religion Electives 6 hours Literature Elective 3 hours **Foreign Language Electives 12 hours Elective 3 hours Total 62 hours **Select one Foreign Language. Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway Language Pathway Communications/Journalism/Mass Communications General Core Hours 35 hours *Recommended Courses for Social/Behavioral Science within the 35… --- # PSC 1113 — American National Government 3 hours CRJ Elective 3 hours Literature Electives 6 hours **Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 hours Total 62 hours **Social/Behavioral Science Elective: ECO 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics, ECO 2123 Principles of Microeconomics, GEO 1113 World Geography Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Public Safety/Social & Behavioral Science Pathway Public Safety Pathway Forensic Science (Criminal Justice… --- # JOU 1323 — News Writing and Reporting II Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Arts/Humanities/Language Pathway Language Pathway English General Core Hours 35 hours *Recommended courses for Humanities within the 35 General Core Hours: History Electives (Continuous) *Recommended course for Social/Behavioral Science within the 35 General Core Hours: PSY 1513 General Psychology Foreign Language Electives 12 hours Literature Electives 12 hours Elective 3 hours Total 62 hours Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to… --- # PHI 2213 — Introduction to Philosophy 3 hours Literature Electives 6 hours Electives 6 hours Total 62 hours Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Business Pathway Students preparing for a career in Business-related fields have many potential job opportunities. Possible careers include jobs as an Accountant or Auditor. Job responsibilities for these occupations include preparing and examining financial records as well as ensuring taxes are… --- # EDU 1613 — Foundations in Education and Learning is strongly recommended for all Secondary Education Pathways. Foundations in Education and Learning requires 15 hours of observation in a school setting organized by the course instructor. Some districts will require you to have a background check at an additional cost. Education Pathway Secondary Education Pathway Biology/Science General Core Hours 35 hours *Recommended Courses for Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science within the 35 General Core Hours: PSY 1513 General Psychology, History Sequence *Recommended Course for Mathematics within the 35 General Core Hours: MAT 1323 Trigonometry or MAT 1613… --- # PHY 2414 — General Physics I Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Students interested in Health Sciences have the following options available at Holmes Community College in the Car eer Technical Health Science Program Pathways. • Emergency Medical Sciences • Heath Care Assistant • Massage therapy (Refer to program for Minimum ACT Composite Score requirement) • Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology (Refer to program f… --- # ENG 2423 — /ENG 2433 World Literature I and II 6 hours Foreign Language Electives (Continuous Sequence) 6 hours Elective 3 hours Total 62 hours Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Education Pathway Secondary Education Pathway Mathematics General Core Hours 35 hours *Recommended Courses for Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science within the 35 General Core Hours: PSY 1513 General Psychology, SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology, Literature Sequence *Recommended Courses for Natural Science with Lab within the 35 General Core Hours: BIO 1134… --- # MAT 2613 — Calculus III This course includes the following topics: analytical geometry; parametric equations; polar coordinates; infinite sequences and series; Taylor polynomials; vectors; geometry of space; and vector -valued functions. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MUS 2911 — /MUS 2921 Recital Class III and IV 2 hours Areas of Concentration (Choose one area): Instrument ^MUA Instrument Majors I-IV 8 hours --- # MUO 2111 — /MUO 2121 Band III and IV 2 hours Total 66 hours Piano ^MUA 1572/MUA 1582 Piano for Keyboard Majors I and II 4 hours ^MUA 2572/MUA 2582 Piano for Keyboard Majors III and IV 4 hours --- # MUO 2211 — /MUO 2221 Choir III and IV 2 hours Total 66 hours ^Failure to complete any portion of this combination of courses forfeits advancement to the next level of all three. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Education Pathway Secondary Education Pathway Physical Education/Kinesiology (Teaching/Coaching) General Core Hours 35 hours *Recommended Courses for Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science within the 35 General Core Hours: PSY 1513 General Psychology, SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology, History Sequence *Recommended… --- # HPR 2213 — First Aid and CPR 3 hours 21 credits · 21 hours Literature Elective 3 hours ^^Concentration Electives 15 hours Total 62 hours ^^It is strongly suggested that students seeking a Physical Education (P. E.) Licensure prepare themselves to teach in one additional discipline. The Mississippi Department of Education requires 21 semester hours of prefix-specific courses with a grade of “C” or better. Some of the common supplemental endorsement areas are English, Communication, Social Studies, Mathematics, and General Science. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships… --- # PHY 1114 — Astronomy, Biology Elective for Majors, History Elective Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Education Pathway Secondary Education Pathway Social Studies General Core Hours 35 hours *Recommended Courses for Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science within the 35 General Core Hours: PSY 1513 General Psychology, SOC 2113 Introduction to Sociology, Literature Sequence --- # SOC 2213 — Introduction to Anthropology, History Sequence *Recommended Courses for Natural Science with Lab within the 35 General Core Hours: BIO 1134 General Biology I and BIO 1144 General Biology II --- # CHE 1214 — /CHE 1224 General Chemistry I and II 8 hours EPY/PSY 2513 Child Psychology Or EPY/PSY 2523 Or Adolescent Psychology Or EPY/PSY 2533 Or Human Growth & Development 3 hours Elective 3 hours Total 63 hours Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Health Sciences Pathway Health Sciences The curriculum below leads to an Associate of Arts Degree. General Core Hours 35 hours *Recommended Courses for Social/Behavioral Science within the 35 General C… --- # MAT 1323 — Trigonometry 3 hours Total 62 hours Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Health Sciences Pathway Nursing The curriculum below leads to an Associate of Arts Degree, and is designed to meet the possible prerequisites for admission requirements to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students must complete all admission requirements before transferring. All Schools of Nursing have limited class size with competitive… --- # CSC 1123 — Computer Applications I Skills & MAT 0124 or higher or placement score for Mat 1233 or higher). This course is designed to teach computer applications to include: word processing, spreadsheets, database management, pr esentation design, electronic communications and emerging digital technologies. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # SOC 2143 — Marriage and Family 3 hours Literature Elective 3 hours Total **65 hours **Note: Only 62 hours (including 35 General Core Hours) are required for the Associate of Arts (AA) Degree. Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Students interested in nursing have the following options available at Holmes Community College in the Career Technical Health Science Program Pathways. • Associate Degree Nursing Program (RN) (Refer to pr… --- # MAT 2323 — Statistics 3 hours Humanities Elective 3 hours Literature Elective 3 hours **Foreign Language (Continuous) 9 hours ***Natural Science w/Lab 4 hours Total ****65 hours **Foreign Language: 6 – 12 hours are required for B.A. and B.S. ***Natural Science Elective: CHE 1214 General Chemistry I, PHY 2244 Physical Science I, PHY 2254 Physical Science II, PHY 2414 General Physics I ****Note: Only 62 hours (including 35 General Core Hours) are required for the Associate of Arts (AA) Degree. Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours ea… --- # SOC 2133 — Social Problems 3 hours **Foreign Language Electives 6 hours Literature Electives 6 hours Social/Behavioral Science Electives 6 hours Total 62 hours **Some universities may require 9 or 12 hours of Foreign Language. Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. STEM Pathway Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineerin g and Mathematics. The STEM Pathway addresses the nationa… --- # BIO 1134 — /BIO 1144 General Biology I and II 8 hours ***Additional/Elective Courses 10-12 hours Total 62-64 hours ***Agricultural Sciences: Required Additional Courses: • *Recommended Course for Social/Behavioral Science within the 35 General Core Hours: ECO 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics or ECO 2123 Principles of Microeconomics • AGR 1214 Animal Science • AGR 2713 Principles of Agricultural Economics • Mathematics Elective (1): MAT 1323 Trigonometry, MAT 1513 Business Calculus I, MAT 1613 Calculus I, MAT 1623 Calculus II, or MAT 2323 Statistics Suggested Elective Courses: • Suggested Elective Courses depend on transfer institution. Consult… --- # MAT 1623 — Calculus II 3 hours ***Elective Courses 8 hours Total 62 hours ***Suggested Electives depend on transfer institution. Consult with your advisor or chosen transfer university/college to determine these courses. Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Pathway Engineering and Computing Sciences The curriculum below leads to an Associate of Arts Degree. Continuing… --- # MAT 2113 — Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 hours ***Additional/Elective Courses 15-17 hours Total 63-65 hours ***Chemical, Biological, and Petroleum Engineering: Required Additional Courses: • CHE 1224 General Chemistry II • CHE 2424 Organic Chemistry I • EGR 2413 Engineering Mechanics I • MAT 2623 Calculus IV • MAT 2913 Differential Equations Suggested Elective Courses: • BIO 1134 General Biology I • CHE 2434 Organic Chemistry II • EGR 2433 Engineering Mechanics II ***Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Engineering: Required Additional Courses: • CHE 1224 General Chemistry II • EGR 2413/EGR 2433 Engineering Mechanics I and II • MAT 2623 Calcu… --- # HIS 2213 — HIS 2223 **Literature Electives: ENG 2223, ENG 2233, ENG 2323, ENG **Social/Behavioral Science Electives: ECO 2113, ECO 2123, --- # GEO 1113 — PSC 1113, PSY 1513, SOC 2113 Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Pathway Forestry and Wildlife Sciences The curriculum below leads to an Associate of Arts Degree. Continuing towards a Bachelor of Science can prepare students for studies in: • Forestry • Wildlife • Fisheries • Aquaculture General Core Hours 35 hours *Recommended Course for MAT within the 35 General C… --- # MAT 2913 — Differential Equations 3 hours 8 credits · 8 hours Elective 1 hour Total 62 hours Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION TECHNICAL EDUCATION Technical education programs represent a blending of general academic and technical specialty courses offered on a semester -hour basis. The technical programs lead to a Technical Certificate, an Advanced Technical Certificate, and/or an Associate of Applied Science Degree. Altho… --- # IMM 1913 — IMM 1923, IMM 2123, IMM 2613, IMM 2623, WBL 1913, WBL 1923, or other technical or academic elective approved by advisor. Assistance with math and/or reading will be available on a co -curricular basis to certificate- seeking students who lack entry-level skills in math and/ or reading. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Industrial Studies Pathway Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Industrial Maintenanc e Technology First Year First Semester Second Semester Indus Maint Core & Safety IMM 1113 Mechanical IMM II IMM 1253 Intro to Indust Main… --- # ENT 1313 — IMM 1313, IMM 2113, WBL 191 technical or academic elective approved by advisor. Assistance with math and/or reading will be available on a co -curricular basis to certificate- seeking students who lack entry-level skills in math and/or reading. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Industrial Studies Pathway Mechatronics Engineering Technology First Year First Semester Second Semester Manufacturing Skills Basic MNT 1114 Prog Logic Controllers MNT 1213 Industrial Electricity MNT 1123 Fluid Power MNT 1224 Industria… --- # MNT 2373 — MNT 2384, WBL 191 academic course approved by the advisor. Assistance with math and/or reading will be available on a co -curricular basis to certificate- seeking students who lack entry-level skills in math and/ or reading. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Industrial Studies Pathway Precision Machining Technology First Year First Semester Second Semester Power Machinery I MST 1114 Power Machinery II MST 1124 Machine Tool Math MST 1313 Adv Blueprint Read MST 1423 Blueprint Reading MST 1413 CNC Oper… --- # WLT 2913 — or any other technical or academic course approved by advisor Assistance with math and/or reading will be available on a co-curricular basis to certificate- seeking students who lack entry-level skills in math and/ or reading. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Professional Studies Pathway An education in one of the Professional Studies Pathway programs can prepare graduates for a wide variety of career opportunities. The diverse offerings – Business Technology, Conservation Law Enforcement, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice Administration, Culina… --- # MFL 1203 — PSC 1113, SSP 1002, WBL 1913, or WBL 1923, or any other technical or academic course approved by advisor. Assistance with math and/or reading will be available on a co-curricular basis to certificate- seeking students who lack entry-level skills in math and/ or reading. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Professional Studies Pathway Forest Technology First Year First Semester Second Semester Intro to Microsoft Office BOT 1273 Legal Environ/Bus BAD 2413 English Composition I ENG 1113 OR Princ of Accounting I ACC 2213 Applied Dendrology FO… --- # BPT 2334 — CUT 1613, CUT 2114, CUT 2124, CUT 2243, CUT 2514, CUT 2923, WBL 1913, WBL 1923, or other technical or academic elective approved by instructor/advisor. Assistance with math and/or reading will be available on a co -curricular basis to certificate- seeking students who lack entry-level skills in math and/ or reading. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Professional Studies Pathway Hospitality and Tourism Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology First Year First Semester Second Semester Culinary Principles I CUT 1114 Restaurant & Cateri… --- # CUT 2223 — CUT 2243, CUT 2923, HRT 15 2713, HRT 2853, HRT 2923, WBL 1913, WBL 1923, or other technical or academic elective approved by instructor/advisor. Assistance with math and/or reading will be available on a co -curricular basis to certificate- seeking students who lack entry-level skills in math and/ or reading. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Professional Studies Pathway Information Systems Technology Computer Networking Technology First Year First Semester Second Semester Fundamentals of Data Principles of… --- # IST 292 — IST 292 by instructor/advisor. **Programming Electives: IST 1283, IST 1314, IST 1454, IST 1714, IST, 1723, IST 2334, IST 2374, IST 2454, IST 2464, or other technical or academic elective approved by instructor/advisor. Assistance with math and/or reading will be available on a co -curricular basis to certificate- seeking students who lack entry-level skills in math and/ or reading. Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break. Professional Studies Pathway Paralegal Technology Legal Assistant Technolog… --- # ACC 2213 — Principles of Accounting I higher or placement score for MAT 1233 or higher). Study of the fundamentals and application of financial accounting principles that relate to business. The topics to be covered include the accounting cycle and the accounting systems for service and merchandising businesses. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ACC 2223 — Principles of Accounting II A continuation of ACC 2213. The topics to be covered include corporate accounting concepts, managerial accounting concepts and internal business decision making to include various business structures . Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. AGRICULTURE --- # AGR 1214 — Animal Science A combined lecture and laboratory course incorporating the fundamental principles and practical application of livestock, dairy and poultry science. Origin, characteristics, market classes, and grades of the major breeds of livestock and poultry. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # AGR 1313 — Plant Science A combined lecture and laboratory course incorporating scientific principles as the basis for practice in producing, handling, processing, marketing and utilizing agronomic and horticultural crops. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # AGR 2314 — Basic Soils A combined general lecture and laboratory course designed to give the student a basic understanding of all important phases of the subject, including soil genesis, morphology, classification, and the physical, chemical and biological aspects of soils as applied to soil fertility. Soil management, including fertilization and liming of soils, is also included. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # AGR 2713 — Principles of Agricultural Economics Economic principles applied to production, value, prices, credit, taxation, land tenure, marketing international trade, and related problems affecting agriculture. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. ARMY --- # AMR 111 — AMR 111 Introduction to the personal challenges and competencies which are critical for effective leadership in the Armed Forces. Students will examine the role of leadership, officership, and the Army profess ion as well as develop life skills such as goal settings, time management, physical fitness, and stress management. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions. Includes a leadership lab and recommended physical training. Two to three hours lecture. One hour laboratory. Two to three hours credit. --- # AMR 112 — AMR 112 Fundamental leadership and training techniques with exposure to setting direction, map reading, problem -solving, presenting briefs and using effective writing skills. Students will explore dimensions of leadership attributes and core leader competencies in the context of practical, hands- on, and interactive exercises. Considerable attention is also placed on improving physical fitness. Includes a leadership lab and physical training. Two to three hours lecture . One hour laboratory. Two to three hours credit. --- # AMR 2113 — Individual Leadership Studies Lecture and Lab Developing effective military leadership skills: problem analysis, decision making, planning and organizing, delegation and control, and interpersonal conflict resolution. Includes a leadership lab and physical training. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # AMR 2123 — Leadership and Teamwork An application of leadership skills with an emphasis on: beliefs, values, ethics, counseling techniques, map reading, la nd navigation, basic first aid, and group interaction. Includes a leadership lab and physical training. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. ART --- # ART 1113 — Art Appreciation A course designed to provide an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ART 1313 — Drawing I An introduction to drawing materials using elements and principles of art. Emphasis will be on observational drawing in black and white media. Six studio hours. Three hours credit. --- # ART 1323 — Drawing II Continuation of skills from Drawing I with an intro duction to color media and further study of composition. Six studio hours. Three hours credit. --- # ART 1433 — Design I Introduction to the fundamentals of two-dimensional design with emphasis in black and white media. Six studio hours. Three hours credit. --- # ART 1443 — Design II Continuation of Design I with emphasis in color theory. Six studio hours. Three hours credit. --- # ART 1453 — Three Dimensional Design To provide students with an understanding of spatial form in three dimensions through the use of ap plied design elements and principles to studio problems in mixed media. Six studio hours. Three hours credit. --- # ART 1913 — Art for Elementary Teachers Development of essential concepts of children’s art education in compliance with the National Standards f or Arts Education . Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ART 2513 — Painting I An introduction to painting compositions and techniques. Six studio hours. Three hours credit. --- # ART 2523 — Painting II A further study in the compositions, techniques, an d concepts in Painting I. Six studio hours. Three hours credit. --- # ART 2613 — Ceramics I An introduction to different aspects and materials of ceramic design. Instruction covers forming and shaping by hand and by mechanical means, various kiln operations, understanding the nature of clay and glazes and an appreciation of functional and non -functional forms. Six studio hours. Three hours credit. --- # ART 2713 — Art History I Survey course of historical background of art forms from Prehistoric to Renaissance. Emphasis is on painting, architecture, and sculpture as related to history. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # AVM 1113 — Introduction to Aviation The development of aviation from early attempts of flight to space travel, including career opportunities in the aviation industry. This course includes a brief survey of the National Airspace System, the airport environment, and the air traffic control environment. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # AVM 1213 — Private Pilot Ground I During this course students will gain the required knowledge to pass the certification process for a Private Pilot Airplane Single Engine La nd Certification on the topics of principles of flight, the flight environment, aircraft systems and performance. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # AVM 1223 — Private Pilot Ground II During this course students will gain the required knowledge t o pass the certification process for a Private Pilot Airplane Single Engine Land Certification on the topics of principles of flight, the flight environment, aircraft systems and performance. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. BIOLOGY --- # BIO 1114 — Principles of Biology I A combined lecture and laboratory course for non -science majors that provides an introduction to the basic principles of modern biology and their relevance to modern life. Emphasis is placed on the nature and history of scientific thought, basic biological chemistry, cell biology, and genetics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # BIO 1124 — Principles of Biology II A combined lecture and laboratory course for non -science majors that emphasizes the survey of the diversity of life, ecology, evolution, and an overview of organ systems. Labs ass ociated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # BIO 1144 — General Biology II A combined lecture and laboratory course for science majors that reinforces themes and concepts introduced in BIO 1134 General Biology I, while emphasizing the diversity of life. Topics covered include evolution, classification, ecology, detailed considera tion of major groups of organisms, viruses, and the study of animals and plants including their anatomy and physiology. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # BIO 1613 — Nutrition score for MAT 1233 or higher). A lecture course covering the nutrients for normal growth and reducing risks of major chronic diseases, and applied to the selection of food for ingestion, the process of digestion, assimilation, absorption, and the ir applications for healthcare providers. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. --- # BIO 1813 — Medical Terminology for Health Professions This course is an introduction to medical language used in health professions. Emphasis is placed on learning medical root words, prefixes, and suffixes and applying them to the human body systems in written and verbal communication. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BIO 2414 — Zoology I score for MAT 1233 or higher). A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes in -depth studies of phylogeny and classification systems, protozoa, and major invertebrate phyla. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce t he principles introduced in lecture class. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # BIO 2424 — Zoology II A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes in -depth studies of vertebrate taxonomy and ani mal systems. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # BIO 2514 — Anatomy and Physiology I of 18 or BIO 1134). A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the anatomical and physiological study of the human body as an integrated whole. The course includes detailed studies of: biological principles; tissues; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # BIO 2524 — Anatomy and Physiology II A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes detailed studies of the anatomy and physiology of human special senses, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digest ive, and urinary systems, as well as reproduction and development. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # BIO 2812 — Special Topics in Biology Study and discussion of a selected topic in biology. Content will vary, as this course is a means for classes to explore certain biology-related topics in depth. A detailed course description is available when topics are announced. Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # BIO 2924 — Microbiology A combined lecture and laboratory course providing a compreh ensive study of microbial agents to include taxonomy, metabolism, physiology and genetics, concepts of pathogenesis and immunity. Labs in this course provide experiments that reinforce principles introduced in the lecture to include fundamental laboratory techniques in lab safety, microscopy, culturing and identification of microbes, and effectiveness of antimicrobial agents. Three lectures. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION --- # BAD 1113 — Introduction to Business This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of business. Main topics include current business and economic environment, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, financial management, and business car eers. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. --- # BAD 2213 — Introduction to Marketing This course is an introduction to the principles of marketing. Topics include history of marketing, the marketing process and the marketing mix. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BAD 2323 — Business Statistics appropriate placement score for MAT 1613). Introduction to statistical methods of describing, summarizing, comparing, and interpreting data to include probability distributions, sampling, estimation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing . Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BAD 2413 — The Legal Environment of Business An introduction to interrelationships of law and society, jurisprudence and business. Topics include an introduction to law, law of contracts, agency, and employment. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BAD 2513 — Introduction to Management upper-level course at some universities and may not transfer). This course is a study of basic management principles as applied to the functions of planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating with effective communication in business enterprise. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BAD 2523 — Personal Financial Management This course deals with an individual’s optimal management of perso nal income and expenditures over a lifetime to best meet the needs of his/her financial objectives. The course focuses on the areas of budgeting, insurance, borrowing and credit purchases, home ownership, investment, taxes, and family fi nancial planning. T hree hours lecture . Three hours credit. --- # BAD 2533 — Computer Applications in Business & Industry (Prerequisite: Keyboarding Skills). This course is designed to teach computer applications to include: word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, presentation design, and electronic communications. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BAD 2813 — Business Communications This course develops written and oral communication skills for future professionals among multicultural audiences with emphasis on principles of writing business messages, generating reports and presentations, and preparing communications for employment. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. --- # BAD 2853 — Business Ethics An exploration of the ethical problems faced in business theory and practice through which the student will recognize and analyze ethical dilemmas and implement ethical decisions within the context of today's business environment. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. BUSINESS & OFFICE ADMINISTRATION --- # BOA 1413 — Keyboarding This course provides an introduction to basic word processing commands and essential skill development using the touch system on the alphabetic keyboard. Course emphasis will be on speed and accuracy when keying documents and timed writings. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOA 2533 — Word Processing This course focuses on production of documents using word processing functions. Production with accuracy is stressed and practice is given through a variety of documen ts fo r skill building. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. CHEMISTRY --- # CHE 1114 — Chemistry Survey A combined lecture and laboratory basic chemistry course that covers terminology, measurements, atomic structure, nomenclature, chemical equations and basic stoichiometry. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CHE 1224 — General Chemistry II A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers solutions, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, acid -base chemistry, and electrochemistry. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CHE 2424 — Organic Chemistry I A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers carbon chemistry, bonding structure and behavior, aliphatic compounds, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and an introduction to spectroscopic methods. Labs associated with this course provide students with techniques to characterize, identify, purify, and synthesize org anic compounds. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CHE 2434 — Organic Chemistry II A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers spectroscopy, aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, and ot her complex compounds with emphasis on reactions and their mechanisms. Labs associated with this course use organic techniques to characterize, identify, purify, and/or synthesize organic compounds, including aromatics and complex compounds. Three hours l ecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CHE 2711 — Undergraduate Research in Chemistry II requisite CHE 1214). This course will provide hands -on instruction of skills needed to prepare students to perform independent research in Chemistry. This course allows students the opportunity to participate in research beyond the traditional undergraduate experience. Content will vary, as this course is a means for classes to explore certain chemistry -related topics in depth. A detailed cou rse description is available when topics are announced. Courses limited to three offerings under one title within two academic years. One hour lecture. One hour credit. COMMUNICATIONS COM/SPT 1113 – Pu… --- # CSC 1113 — Computer Concepts This is an introductory digital competency course which includes concepts, terminology, operating systems, electronic communications, security risks, digital ethics, applications, and emerging technologies. Concepts are demonstrated and supplemented by hands-on computer use. Three hours lecture. One hour laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CSC 1613 — Computer Programming I higher or placement score for MAT 1323 or higher). Introduction to problem -solving methods and algorithm development; designing, debugging, branching, looping, scope rules, functions, input/output manipulation (to include text files), simple data structures, and a variety of applications in an object -oriented programming language. Course has lecture with integrated lab components. Three hours credit. --- # CSC 2623 — Computer Programming II 1 credits · 1 hours This course is a continuation of the object -oriented language from CSC 1613. This includes advanced program development, algorithm analysis, string processing, recursion, internal search/sort methods, data structures, debugging, and testing of large programs. Course has lecture with integrated lab components. Three hours credit. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Cooperative Education offers supervised work experience in a job setting related to the student’s field of study. Four semesters of Cooperative Education are offered with 1 semester hour credit available each Fall and Spring term. Credit will be… --- # COE 1011 — Cooperative Education Work Experience I First supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student's career. One hour credit. --- # COE 1021 — Cooperative Education Work Experience II Second supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student's career. One hour credit. --- # COE 1031 — Cooperative Education Work Experience III Third supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student's career. One hour credit. --- # COE 1041 — Cooperative Education Work Experience IV Fourth supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student's career. One hour credit. CRIMINAL JUSTICE --- # CRJ 1313 — Introduction to Criminal Justice History, development, and philosophy of law enforcement in a democratic society, introduction to agencies involved in the administration of criminal justice; career orientation. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 1323 — Police Administration and Organization Principles of organization and administration in law enforcement as applied to law enforcement agencies; introduction to concepts of organizational behavior. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 1343 — Police and Community Relations An overview of current issues between police and community. Role and influence of officer in community relations, crime prevention and conflict resolution. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 1353 — Practicum in Criminal Justice Practicum in an approved criminal justice agency under supervision of the agency concerned and college instructor. Written evaluation required of agency. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 1363 — Introduction to Corrections An overview of the correctional field; its origins, historical and philosophical background, development, current status, relationship with other facets of the criminal justice system. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 1373 — Introduction to Homeland Security The issues pertaining to the role and mission of the Department of Homeland Security and related agencies, both domestic and international. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 1383 — Criminology The study of criminal behavior to include theories, statistics, and trends of criminal behavior. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 2213 — Traffic Law An examination of the role of law enforcement in coping with traffic problems. Emphasis is placed on the history, development, and enforcement of statutes pertaining to motor vehicles. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 2313 — Police Operations A study of the operation of law enforcement agencies. Particular emphasis is placed on the functions of the patrol division. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 2323 — Criminal Law A study of the basic elements of substantive criminal law including defenses to criminal liability. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 2333 — Criminal Investigation A study of principles of investigation; proper collection, documentation, and preservation of evidence. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 2393 — /4 – Survey of Forensic Evidence The study and application of scientific evidence collection through various methods. Three to four hours lecture. Three to four hours credit. --- # CRJ 2413 — Administration of Criminal Procedure A study of the legal concepts of criminal procedure. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 2513 — Juvenile Justice Organization, functions, and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies. Processing, detention, and disposition of cases. Statutes and court procedures applied to juveniles. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 2713 — Foundations of Terrorism The study of terrorism in the modern world. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 2723 — Intelligence Analysis and Security Management This course is designed to develop an understanding of how intelligence assists in maintaining national security, the laws, guidelines, executive directives and oversight relating to intelligence as wel l as the methodologies used in the intelligence community. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CRJ 2733 — Transportation and Border Security This course provides a student with an analysis of issues that concern the protection of the borders of the United States and U. S. policies regarding the safety of the U.S. Transportation System. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. ECONOMICS --- # ECO 2113 — Principles of Macroeconomics or placement test score of MAT 1233 or higher). The study of a nation’s economy to include the following topics: supply and demand, production possibilities, monetary and fiscal policies, fact ors of production, GDP/business cycles and economic growth, and circular flow of market economies. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ENG 0124 — ) Survey of education, teaching, and learning with special emphasis on current issues in American education and society. Includes a minimum of 15 hours field experience in a preschool through 12th grade environment. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY EPY/PSY 2513 – Child Psychology. A study of various aspects of human growth and development during childhood and emerging adolescence. Topics include biological, psychosocial and cognitive development. Thr ee hours lecture. Three hours credit. EPY/PSY 2523 – Adolescent Psychology. A study of various aspects of human gro… --- # EGR 2413 — Engineering Mechanics I: Statics 2514). A lecture course covering the equilibrium of point objects and extended objects in two and three dimensions using vector algebra. Also discussed are distributed forces, structures, friction, and moments of inertia in two and three dimensions. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # EGR 2433 — Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics 2413). A lecture course that covers kinematics of particles and rigid bodies, kinetics of particles and rigid bodies using force -mass acceleration, energy, and momentum methods. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. ENGLISH --- # ENG 1033 — Technical English This course is designed specifically for Career Tech students. In this course, students will focus on writing for business and industry and will produce technical documents, which may include resumes, letters, emails, memos/reports, proposals, multimedia p resentations, and other related documents. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. (Not designed to transfer). --- # ENG 2133 — Creative Writing I This course involves reading and writing poetry, short fiction, and/or other genres. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ENG 2143 — Creative Writing II This course involves reading and writing poetry, short fiction, and/or other genres. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ENG 2223 — American Literature I appropriate placement score). This course surveys representative prose and poetry of the United States from its beginnings to the Civil War. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ENG 2233 — American Literature II appropriate placement score). This course surveys representative prose and poetry of the United States from the Civil War to the present. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ENG 2323 — British Literature I appropriate placement score). This course surveys British literature from the Anglo-Saxon Period through the Restoration and Eighteenth Century. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ENG 2333 — British Literature II appropriate placement score). This course surveys British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ENG 2433 — World Literature II placement score). This course surveys texts representative of global, hi storical, and cultural diversity from the early modern world to the present. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ENG 2523 — African American Literature I appropriate placement score). This course surveys literature of major African American writers from its beginnings to the Harlem Renaissance. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ENG 2533 — African American Literature II Literature I is not a prerequisite for th is course. Prerequisite: ENG 1113 or appropriate placement score). This course surveys literature of major African American writers from the Harlem Renaissance to the present. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ENG 281 — ENG 281 1123). This course introduces students to writing center history, theory, and practices; preparing them to work in writing centers as peer tutors. One to two hours lecture. One to two hours credit. FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE --- # FCS 1253 — /BIO 1613) Foundation for all subsequent nursing courses. Introduction to nursing and to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the Holmes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program. Emphasis is place d on normal, basic human needs. Fundamental nursing skills are taught and practiced in the learning laboratory and applied in clinical settings. Introduction to pharmacology and to the calculation of dosages and solutions is included. Five hours lecture . Twelve hours laboratory. Nine hours credit. --- # GRA 1143 — Graphic Communication I Instrumental drawing, geometric construction, orthographic projection, and descriptive geometry. Includes computer aided design (CAD) in 2 - dimensional and 3 -dimensional construction. T wo hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION --- # HPR 111 — HPR 111 III, IV. This course is designed to give students a current concept of physical education and recreation by developing body skills while engaging in various anaerobic and aerobic activities. Students and student athletes may receive credit towards graduation for up to four credit hours within the General PE Activities and the Fitness & Conditioning Training series. Two to four sessions. One to two hours credit. --- # HPR 1131 — 1141, 2131, 2141 – Varsity Sports I, II, III, IV Participation in a varsity sport team . Open by invitation of instructor. Students and student athletes may receive credit towards graduation for up to four credit hours within the Varsity Sports, Team Sports, and Individual & Dual Sports series. Four practice sessions. One hour credit. --- # HPR 1213 — Personal and Community Health This course covers the a pplication of principles and practices of healthful living to the individual and community; major health problems and the mutual responsibilities of home, school, and health agencies. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # HPR 1313 — Introduction to Kinesiology This course covers an introduction to the various fields of study within kinesiology. Discussion of the responsibilities and opportunities of professional personnel. Orientation of student to opportunities in the field. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # HPR 151 — HPR 151 This course covers the rules, techniques, participation, and equipment used in various team sports. Students and student athletes may receive credit towards graduation for up to four credit hours within the Varsity Sports, Team Sports, and Individual & D ual Sports series. Two to four sessions. One to two hours credit. --- # HPR 153 — HPR 153 I, II, III, IV. This course covers the rules, techniques, participation, and equipment used in tennis, archery, marksmanship, or martial arts. Students and student athletes may receive credit towards graduation for up to four credit hours within the Varsity Sports, Team Sports, and Individual & Dual Sports series. Two to four sessions. One to two hours credit. --- # HPR 155 — HPR 155 Training I, II, III, IV. This course covers i nstruction and practice of basic principles of fitness and conditioning through a variety of exercises and activities. Credit for this activity will be given to varsity sport teams and varsity support groups. Students and student athletes may receive cred it towards graduation for up to four credit hours within the General PE Activities and the Fitness & Conditioning Training series. Two to four practice sessions . One to two hours credit. --- # HPR 1613 — Physical Education in the Elementary School This is a study of the growth and development of children including their interests and tendencies as it relates to elementary physical education. Educational and physical education philosophy and objectives are stressed, as well as methods of teaching. Emphasis is placed on creating developmentally appropriate physical education for elementary students. Theory and laboratory. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # HPR 2222 — Lifeguarding and Water Safety This is the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training with emphasis toward certifying lifeguards. This course is designed to teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Swimming prerequisi te required. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # HPR 2232 — Water Safety Instructor This is the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course with emphasis towards certifying water safety instructors. Techniques of aquatic instruction, including community water safety and progression swimming are covered. Swimming prerequisite required. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # HPR 2323 — Recreation Leadership This course covers the planning and leadership techniques for conducting organized park and recreation programs for all ages and special populations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # HPR 242 — HPR 242 This course covers and e xplores the theories, practices, tactics and strategies involved in coaching football. Emphasis will be placed upon the objectives, rules, regulations, and policies of competitive athletics, as well as on individual skills, team tactics, organization and management practices. Two to three hours lecture. Two to three hours credit. --- # HPR 243 — HPR 243 This course covers and e xplores the theories, practices, tactics and strategies involved in coaching basketball. Emphasis will be placed upon the objectives, rules, regulations, and policies of competitive athletics, as well as on individual skills, team tactics, organization and management practices. Two to three hours lecture. Two to three hours credit. --- # HPR 244 — HPR 244 This course covers and e xplores the theories, practices, tactics and strategies involved in coaching soccer. Emphasis will be placed upon the objectives, rules, regulations, and policies of competitive athletics, as well as on individual skills, team tactics, organization and management practices. Two to three hours lecture. Two to three hours credit. --- # HPR 245 — HPR 245 This course covers and e xplores the theories, practices, tactics and strategies involved in coaching baseball. Emphasis will be placed upon the objectives, rules, regulations, and policies of competitive athletics, as well as on individual skills, team tactics, organization and management practices. Two to three hours lecture. Two to three hours credit. --- # HPR 249 — HPR 249 This cours e covers and e xplores the theories, practices, tactics and strategies involved in coaching softball. Emphasis will be placed upon the objectives, rules, regulations, and policies of competitive athletics, as well as on individual skills, team tactics, orga nization and management practices. Two to three hours lecture. Two to three hours credit. --- # HPR 2723 — Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries This course covers the t heory and practice for the prospective athletic trainer or coach in the prevention and care of athletic injuries. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # HPR 2733 — Introduction to Athletic Training This course covers an introduction to the profession, including but not limited to procedural aspects of the athletic training room operations, role delineations, preparation, and competencies. This course is recommended for Athletic Training majors. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. HISTORY --- # HIS 1113 — Western Civilization I This is a general survey of Western Civilization from ancient times to mid- seventeenth century. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # HIS 1123 — Western Civilization II This is a general survey of Western Civilization since the seventeenth century. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # HIS 1163 — World Civilizations I This is a general survey of world history from ancient times to the 1500s. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # HIS 1173 — World Civilizations II This is a general survey of world history since the 1500s. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # HIS 1613 — African-American History This is a survey of African-American History from African origins to modern times. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # HIS 2223 — American This is a survey of American (U.S.) history since 1865.Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. HONORS --- # HON 1911 — 1921, 2911, 2921 – Honors Forum I, II, III, IV Admission is by invitation only. Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society with discussions led by scholars, faculty, and/or students. One hour lecture. One hour credit. JOURNALISM (Yearbook (Horizons) or Newspaper (The Growl)). A laboratory course designed to give practical experience in wor king with college newspaper and/or yearbook production. News, feature, and editorial writing, make -up and layout, editing, and photography will be emphasized according to student need. Two hours laboratory. One hour credit. (Newspaper (Growl and Grid)). A labora… --- # JOU 1313 — News Writing and Reporting I An introductory course in journalism designed to teach news writing and reporting, the construction of the news article with an emphasis on source news, features, sports, and interview stories and editorials. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LEA 1811 — 1821, 2811, 2821 – Leadership & Organizational Skills I, II III, IV. A study of leadership styles and skills, roles and functions of officers of student organizations. One hour lecture. One hour credit. --- # LEA 1911 — 1921, 2911, 2921 – Leadership & Communication Skills Development-Recruiting & Public Relations I, II, III, IV. This course introduces the student to his/her responsibilities as a member of the recruiting/public relations team. One hour lecture. One hour credit. LEARNING & LIFESKILLS This course is designed to assist the first -time student in achieving academic, career, and personal success. One to two hours lecture. One to two hours credit. --- # LLS 1313 — Orientation This course is designed to help the new college student adjust to college life. It includes a study of personal and social adjustments and gives the student guidance in collegiate life. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LLS 132 — LLS 132 This course is designed to assist students in determining career goals. Interest tests, personality inventories, and aptitude tests are given to assist students in determining career choices. One to three hours lecture. One to three hours credit. --- # LLS 1413 — Enhancement of Study This course is designed to aid the student in study skills, promote student success in critical reading and note -taking techniques, critical thinking, time managem ent, test -taking strategies, listening and memory enhancement. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LLS 1713 — Job Search Skills This course is designed to prepare students for job n etworking skills, completing applications, resume writing, interviewing, and work ethic . Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. MATHEMATICS --- # MAT 0124 — Beginning Algebra This course includes operations with real numbers, linear equations, the coordinate system, linear inequalities, laws of exponents, operations with polynomials, and factoring. Four hours lecture. Four hours institutional credit. (Not designed to transfer.) --- # MAT 1233 — Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement score for MAT 1233). This course includes linear equations and their graphs; inequalities and number line graphs; rational expressions; factoring; laws of exponents; radicals; polynomials. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. appropriate placement score for MAT 1313). This course includes the following topics with applications: inequaliti es; functions; linear and quadratic equations, and their graphs; rational, radical, and higher -order equations; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations. Three hours lecture.… --- # MAT 1523 — Business Calculus II This course is a study of antiderivatives, techniques of integration, and applications of the definite integral to business and economics. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MAT 1723 — Real Number System or appropriate placement score for MAT 1233). This course is designed for elementary and special education majors. Topics include set theory, numeration systems, foundations of number theory, and properties and operations of real numbers. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MAT 1743 — Problem Solving This course is designed for elementary and special education majors. Topics include logic, applications of real numbers, probability, and statistics. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MAT 1753 — ) This course includes practical mathematics concepts from logic, algebra, set theory, probability, descriptive statistics, and finance. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MAT 2623 — Calculus IV This course includes the following topics: partial differentiation; optimization; multiple integration; vector calculus; quadric surfaces; line integrals; and the divergence theorem. Three hours lecture. T hree hours credit. --- # MFL 1213 — Spanish I This course is an oral -aural approach which stresses conversation, pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and functional grammar with emphasis on communication and culture. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MFL 1223 — Spanish II This course builds on MFL 1213 with wider vocabulary and more complex structures and functions. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MFL 2213 — Spanish III This course builds on MFL 1223 with additional materials of literary and cultural value. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MFL 2223 — Spanish IV This course builds on MFL 2213 with additional literary and cultural readings and compositions as well as a review of essential elements of grammar. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. MUSIC APPLIED (Brass, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Voice, and Woodwinds) --- # MUA 1141 — 1151, 2141, 2151 – Elective Brass I, II, III, IV Brass instruction for non -brass/music education majors and non -music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing. One hour private instruction. Three hours practice. One hour credit. --- # MUA 1172 — 1182, 2172, 2182 – Brass for Music Education Majors I, II III, IV (Co-requisite: MUS 1911, 1921, 2911, 2921 respectively). Brass instruction for music education majors and advanced non -music majors with an emphasis on brass instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s interest in playing and strengthen the student’s playing ability. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit. --- # MUA 1241 — 1251, 2241, 2251 – Elective Guitar I, II, III, IV Guitar instruction for non-music majors and music majors who wish to take guitar as an elective. Introduction to guitar technique, repertoire, and performance of standard literature. One hour private instruction. Three hours practice. One hour credit. --- # MUA 1272 — 1282, 2272, 2282 – Guitar for Music Education Majors I, II III, IV (Co-requisite: MUS 1911, 1921, 2911, 2921 respectively). Guitar for music education majors with guitar as their area of emphasis. Introduction to guitar technique, repertoire, and performance of standard literature. One hour private instru ction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit. --- # MUA 1441 — 1451, 2441, 2451 – Elective Percussion I, II, III, IV Percussion instruction for music majors and non -music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing. One hour private instruction. Three hours practice. One hour credit. --- # MUA 1472 — 1482, 2472, 2482 – Percussion for Music Education Majors I, II, III, IV (Co-requisite: MUS 1911, 1921, 2911, 2921 respectively). Percussion instruction for music majors and advanced non -music majors with an emphasis on percussion instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature and develop the student’s interest in playing. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit. --- # MUA 1511 — 1521, 2511, 2521 – Class Piano for Music Majors I, II, III IV. Class piano instruction for music majors with no previous piano training. This curriculum is designed to prepare students for their piano proficiency examination upon transfer to university. Lab -based instruction. One hour credit. --- # MUA 1541 — 1551, 2541, 2551 – Piano for Non-Music Majors I, II, III, IV Individual piano instruction for non-music majors. One lesson. Three hours practice. One hour credit. --- # MUA 1572 — 1582, 2572, 2582 – Piano for Keyboard Majors Education) I, II, III, IV (Co-requisite: MUS 1911, 1921, 2911, 2921 respectively). Individual piano instruction including technique, appropriate repertoire, and memorization. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit. --- # MUA 1711 — 1721 – Class Voice I, II A course designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, develop the student’s vocal ability in a group setting, and explore elementary to moderate levels of vocal literature. One lesson. Three hours practice. One hour credit. --- # MUA 1741 — 1751, 2741, 2751 – Voice for Non-Vocal Majors I, II, III, IV Individual voice instruction for non -vocal majors designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, develop the student’s vocal ability, and explore vocal literature. One lesson. Three hours practice. One hour credit. --- # MUA 1772 — 1782, 2772, 2782 – Voice for Vocal Music Education Majors I, II, III, IV (Co-requisite: MUS 1911, 1921, 2911, 2921 respectively). Individual voice instruction for vocal majors designed to teach the fundamental principles of singing, develop the student’s singing ability, and explore varied vocal literature. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit. --- # MUA 1841 — 1851, 2841, 2851 – Elective Woodwinds I, II, III, IV Woodwind instruction for music majors and non -music majors. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore varied levels of literature, and develop the student’s knowledge of woodwind instruction and performance. One hour private instruction. Three hours practice. One hour credit. --- # MUA 1872 — 1882, 2872, 2882 – Woodwinds for Music Education Majors I, II, III, IV (Co-requisite: MUS 1911, 1921, 2911, 2921 respectively). Woodwind instruction for music education majors and advanced non - music majors with an emphasis on woodwind instrumental playing. Designed to teach the fundamental principles of playing, explore moderate to advanced levels of literature, develop the student’s i nterest in playing, and strengthen the student’s playing ability. One hour private instruction. Six hours practice. Two hours credit. MUSIC FOUNDATIONS --- # MUS 1113 — Music Appreciation A course designed to give the student the ability to understand, appreciate, and evaluate music. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MUS 1133 — Fundamentals of Musi c. A minimum grade of “C” is required to progress to MUS 1214 Music Theory I. Study of basic knowledge of music fundamentals to prepare students for music theory. Concepts include: notation, scales, keys, rhythm, intervals, triads, and their inversions. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MUS 1214 — Music Theory I Lecture/Lab “C”). A minimum grade of “C” in each level of Theory is required to progress to the next level. Music Theory sequence must progress with Class Piano I, II, III, & IV as well as with the applied lesson. Lab instruct ion. Development of music sight -singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Study of functional harmony through analysis and part - writing. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MUS 1224 — Music Theory II Lecture/Lab with “C”). Music Theory sequence must progress with Class Piano I, II, III, & IV as well as with the applied lesson. Lab instruction. Development of music sight -singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis and part-writing. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MUS 2123 — Music Survey Advanced listening course, designed to acquaint the music major with a broad overview of musical style and repertoire from antiquity to the present. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MUS 2214 — Music Theory III Lecture/Lab with “C”). Music Theory sequence must progress with Class Piano I, II, III, & IV as well as with the applied lesson. Lab instruction. Development of music sight -singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis and part -writing. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MUS 2224 — Music Theory IV Lecture/Lab with “C”). Music Theory sequence must progress with Class Piano I, II, III, & IV as well as with the applied lesson. Lab instruction. Development of music sight -singing, ear training, and dictation skills. Continued study and review of functional harmony through analysis, part-writing. Introduction to twentieth century techniques. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MUS 2413 — Computer Recording I Introduction to basic knowledge, theory and application of a native Digital Audio Workstation. Students continue their study of MIDI, arranging, and sequencing, software instruments and recording in a native DAW environment. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MUS 2423 — Computer Recording II A continuation of Computer Recording I utilizing native and proprietary DAW recording systems. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MUS 2453 — Audio Engineering II Practical techniques in session procedures and recording. Topics include recording and mixing theory and techniques, critical listening, signal routing and pro cessing, and basic project mastering techniques. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MUS 2513 — Music for Elementary Teachers Designed for the needs of the elementary education student. Essentials of public school music, study of the fundamentals of music. Reading music notations and terminology. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS (Band, Small Band Groups, Jazz Band, Choir, Handbells, Small Singing Groups) --- # MUO 1111 — 1121, 2111, 2121 – Band I, II, III, IV Designed to teach the principles of playing musical instruments, explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance technique. Four practice sessions. One hour credit. --- # MUO 1151 — 1161, 2151, 2161 – Small Mixed Ensemble I, II, III, IV Designed to explore varied levels of literature and develop the student’s knowledge of performance t echnique in small ensembles and auxiliary groups. Two practice sessions. One hour credit. --- # MUO 1171 — 1181, 2171, 2181 – Large Jazz Ensemble I, II, III, IV A course designed to give students the opportunity to perform jazz and a variety of music styles in a “big band” setting or similar instrumentation. Instructor permission required. Two practice sessions. One hour credit. --- # MUO 121 — MUO 121 A course for music majors and non -music majors focused on performing a variety of choral music. Three or five hours practice. One or two hours credit. --- # MUO 1241 — 1251, 2241, 2251 – Select Voice Ensemble I, II, III, IV A course for select singers focused o n performing from one or more genres of music. One practice session. One hour credit. PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION --- # PHI 1113 — Old Testament Survey A study of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) with regard to its worth as a literary work, along with significant dates, themes, concepts , and contributions of its characters to that history and literature. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # PHI 1133 — New Testament Survey A study of the New Testament covering the life of Jesus of Nazareth and the establishment of the early church as presented in the Gospels, Acts, and other New Testament books. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # PHI 1153 — Jesus and the Gospels A study of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the four canonical Gospels with specific consideration of the geographical, political, and social conditions of the 1st Century and recognition of various early interpretations of the meaning of the life and person of Jesus. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # PHI 2143 — Introduction to Ethics An introduction to moral philosophy with the investigation of selected moral problems. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # PHI 2713 — Introduction to Logic An introduction to the discipline of logic including formal and informal logic, as well as the development of critical thinking skills. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. PHYSICS --- # PHY 2244 — Physical Science I A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes concepts of measurements and units, electricity, mechanics, heat, sound, light, and astronomy. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # PHY 2254 — Physical Science II A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes concepts of chemistry and earth science. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # PHY 2424 — General Physics II A trigonometry -based combined lecture and laboratory course covering electricity, magnetism, and optics, primarily for p re-professional majors. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # PHY 2524 — General Physics II-A A calculus -based combined lecture and laboratory course covering electricity, magnetism, and optics, primarily for students of engineering, science or mathematics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit. POLITICAL SCIENCE --- # PSC 2113 — Comparative Government A survey of various governmental systems beyond the United States. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. PSYCHOLOGY --- # PSY 1513 — Pre/Co-requisite: EPY/PSY 2533) This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings. Basic foundational Medical-Surgical concepts and competencies are introduced. Pharmacology content associated with the Medical - Surgical concepts will be introduced as well. Selected laboratory and clinical experiences will be included . The primary clinical focus will be in medical-surgical institutional settings with selected community -based pediatric, obstetric, psychiatric and/or geriatric patients. Six hours lecture. Nine hours… --- # PSY 2223 — Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Child Advocacy This introductory child advocacy studies course covers the historical, legal framework, responses to child maltreatment, and current cultural controversies pertinent to child maltreatment and child advocacy. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. PSY/EPY 2513 – Child Psychology. A study of various aspects of human growth and development during childhood and emerging adolesc ence. Topics include biological, psychosocial and cognitive development. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. PSY/EPY 2523 – Adolescent Psychology. A study of various aspects of human growth and development during ad… --- # PSY 2543 — Applied Behavior Analysis Application of the principles of applied behavior analysis to problems involving human behavior change. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. SOCIAL WORK --- # SOC 2113 — Introduction to Sociology This course introduces the scientific study of human society and social interaction and examines social forces on individuals and groups. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # SOC 2513 — Race and Ethnic Relations This course examines social and economic conditions among racial and ethnic groups. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. SPEECH AND THEATER SPT/COM 1113 – Public Speaking I (Co -requisite: ENG 1113 or appropriate placement score for ENG 1113). Study and practice in making speeches for a variety of public forums. Major emphasis is placed on effective speech preparation and delivery. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. SPT/COM 1123 – Public Speaking II (Prerequisite: SPT/COM 1113). A continuation in the study of public speaking with an emphasis on research, organization and delivery te… --- # SPT 1241 — 1251, 2241, 2251 – Drama Production I, II, III, IV Participation in college drama. Requ ired for theatre majors. One hour credit. SPT/COM 2173 – Interpersonal Communication (Prerequisite: SPT/COM 1113). Theory and analysis of one -on-one interactions in various settings. The course explores topics such as perception, listening, conflict management, relationship building and maintenance, and relational power. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # SPT 2233 — Theatre Appreciation An introduction of the cultural, historical and social aspects of drama. Class content provides an appreciation of theatre and performance art to develop audience standards through demonstration of the unique characteristic of theatre. Fine arts elective. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. TECHNICAL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING --- # NUR 1116 — Nursing Theory I 2924, & FCS 1253/BIO 1613). Foundation for all subsequent nursing courses. Introduces the philosophy and conceptual framework of the Holmes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program. Em phasis is placed on normal, basic needs, physical assessment, nursing process, as well as laboratory experiences and drug calculations. Correlates with NUR 1119. Five hours lecture . Three hours laboratory. Six hours credit. --- # NUR 1211 — 1221, 2211, 2221 – Health Issues I, II, III, IV This course will provide the student an opportunity for in -depth study of current health issues and the impact they have on health care delivery as a who le and the person as an individual. This course will also review relevant content specific to the students’ needs. One hour lecture. One hour credit. --- # NUR 1226 — Nursing II Theory 1113, PSY 1513. Pre/Co-requisite: EPY/PSY 2533). This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings. Basic foundational Medical-Surgical concepts and competencies are introduced. Pharmacology conte nt associated with the Medical - Surgical concepts will be introduced as well. Venipuncture, intravenous/ blood therapy and administration and selected clinical experiences will be included. Five hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Six hours credit. --- # NUR 1326 — Nursing Transitions II A transitional course designed to assist the LPN in mastering the second semester of the first year ADN objectives and serves as partial basis for entry into the sophomore courses. It includes basic foundational Medical - Surgical concepts and competencies that are introduced in Nursing II. Pharmacology content associated with the Medical-Surgical concepts will be introduced as we ll. Venipuncture, intravenous/blood therapy and administration, and selected clinical experiences will be included. Five hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Six hours credit. --- # NUR 1413 — Nursing Externship This nursing elective course provides the learner with additional opportunity to practice learned skills repetitively, enhance interpersonal skills, and develop organizational skills. The student receives guidance, supervision, and evaluation from a registered nurse pr eceptor in conjunction with nursing faculty. 270 contact h ours per semester. Three hours credit. --- # NUR 2119 — Nursing III 1229 or 1316 & 1326; Pre/Co -requisite Humanities or Fine Arts Elective). This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings. Medical -Surgical concepts and competencies introduced in Nursing II are reinforced and applied as a building block for more complex content. Pharmacology content associated with the Medical -Surgical concepts will be taught as well. Selected laboratory and clinical experiences will be included. The primary clinical focus will be in adult medical-surgical institu… --- # NUR 2239 — Nursing IV 2243). This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings. Medical-Surgical and Psychiatric concepts and competencies in Nursing III are reinforced and applied with more complexity. Pharmacology content associated with these concepts will be taught as well. Selected laboratory and clinical experiences will be included. The primary clinical focus will be in adult medical-surgical and psychiatric institutional settings with emphasis on more complex and critically ill populations. Leadersh… --- # NUR 2243 — Management of Nursing Care Co-requisite: NUR 2239). This course is designed to integrate basic principles of management and leadership in patient care settings to assist the student in functioning as an associate degree nurse. Emphasis will be placed on NCL EX preparation to assist the student in being successful in obtaining licensure as a registered nurse. Concepts of professionalism and personal growth will also be emphasized with assigned projects and community service hours obtained throughout the program. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY --- # ATT 1124 — Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems This is a course designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to all components of the vehicle electrical system including lights, battery, starting, and charging components. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ATT 1134 — Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems This is a course designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the components of the vehicle electrical system including gauges, driver information systems, horn, wiper/washer systems, and accessories. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ATT 1214 — Brakes This is a course designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the repair and maintenance of brake systems on automobiles. It includes instruction and practice in diagnosis of braking systems problems and the repair of brake systems. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ATT 1313 — Manual Drive Transmissions/Transaxles This is a course designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the maintenance and repair of manual transmissions, transaxles and drive train components. It includes instruction in the diagnosis of drive train problems and the repair and maintenance of transmissions, transaxles, clutches, CV joint s, differentials and other components. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ATT 1424 — Engine Performance I This is a course designed to provide basic skills and knowledge related to the engine mechanicals, ignition system, fuel, air induction, exhaust systems, and emission systems. It includes instruction, diagnosis, and correction of problems associated with in these areas. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ATT 1715 — Engine Repair This is a course d esigned to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the repair and rebuilding of automotive engines. It includes instruction and practice in the diagnosis and repair of engine components including valve trains, blocks, pistons and connecting rods, crankshafts, and oil pumps. Two hours lecture. Six hours laboratory. Five hours credit. --- # ATT 1811 — Introduction, Safety, and Employability Skills This is a course designed to provide knowledge of classroom and lab policies and procedures. Safety practices and procedures associated with the automotive program and automotive industry. One hour lecture. One hour credit. --- # ATT 2324 — Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles This is a course designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the diagnosis of automatic transmissions and transaxles. This course includes instruction and practice of testing, inspecting, and repairing/replacing of these devices. Two hours lecture . Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ATT 2334 — Steering and Suspension Systems This is a course designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the inspection and repair of steering and suspension systems on automobiles. This course includes instruction and practice in the diagnosis of steering system problems and the repair/replacement of steering/suspension systems components. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ATT 2434 — Engine Performance II This is a course designed to provide intermediate skills and knowledge related to the ignition system, fuel, air induction, exhaust systems, and emission systems. It includes instruction, diagnosis, and correction of problems associated within these areas. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ATT 2444 — Engine Performance III This is a course designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the ignition system, fuel, air induction , exhaust systems, and emission systems. It includes instruction, diagnosis, and correction of problems associated with in these areas. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ATT 2614 — Heating and Air Conditioning This course is de signed to provide advanced skills and knowledge associated with the maintenance and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. It includes instruction and practice in the diagnosis and repair of heating and air conditioning system components, and control systems. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ATT 291 — ATT 291 A basic course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize basic skills and general knowledge gained in other Automotive Technology courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project. Two to t welve hours laboratory. One to six hours credit. --- # ATT 292 — ATT 292 Technology. A course that is a cooperative program between industry and education designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. Three to eighteen hours externship. One to six hours credit. BANKING AND FINANCE TECHNOLOGY --- # TBF 1123 — Money and Banking Practical aspects of money and banking and the basic monetary theory. A brief historical perspective is utilized. Emphasis on such problems as economic stabilization, types of spending, theory of gold, limitations of central bank control, government fiscal policy, balance of payments, and foreign exchange, showing their repercussions on the banking industry in affecting yield curves and the structuring of portfolios. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TECHNOLOGY --- # TBA 1113 — Principles of Banking A comprehensive introduction to modern banking, this course touches on almost all aspects of bank functions. Primary topics include the following: the language and documents of banking; check processing; teller functions; deposit function; trust services; bank bookkeeping; and bank loans and investments. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # TBA 2413 — Business Law I This course is designed to acquaint the students with the fundamental principles of law as they relate to the basic legal problems of business transactions in our economy. Special attention will be given to an introduction to law; law of contracts; agencies and employment; negotiable instruments and commercial pa pers. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY --- # BOT 1013 — ) This course introduces student to the word processing cycle and how word processing is used in the workplace. This course is for anyone who needs to prepare their own business documents. Students will use the Microsoft® Office® Word® application to create and edit business documents, enhance page layout, create t ables, create reports, create columns, and create form letters and merge with a mailing list. Other topics covered include: styles, templates, mailing labels, drawing objects, graphics, and WordArt. After this course, the student would be prepared to take the Microsoft® Office® Certi… --- # BOT 1123 — Keyboard Skill-building This course further develops keyboard techniques emphasizing speed and accuracy. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1233 — Microsoft® Word® I this course, students will be required to key straight-copy material at a minimum of 35 GWPM on a 5-minute time writing, with a maximum of 1 error per minute OR successfully complete BOT 1013). This course focuses on improving keyboarding techniques using the touch method and on production of documents using Microsoft® Word® functions. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1243 — Microsoft® Word® II This course is a continuation of Microsoft® Word® I and focuses on production of documents using Microsoft® Word®. Production with accuracy is stressed and practice is given through a variety of documents for skill building. Two hours lecture. Two hours la boratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1273 — Introduction to Microsoft Office This course will introduce an operating system and word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software applications using the Microsoft® Office® suite. Tw o hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1313 — Applied Business Math This course is designed to develop competency in mathematics for business use with emphasis on the touch method. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1363 — Information Management and Design to enrollment in this course, students will be required to key straight- copy material at a minimum of 35 GWPM on a 5-minute timed writing, with a maximum of 1 error per minute or su ccessful completion of --- # BOT 1413 — Records Management This course focuses on the systems approach to managing recorded information in any form. Emphasis is placed on the three categories into which records generally fall and the treatment of these categories in proper management, storage, and retrieval. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1433 — Business Accounting This course is designed to develop an understanding of analyzing, recording, classifying, and summarizing financial information of a sole proprietorship with insight into interpreting and reporting the resulting effects upon the business. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1443 — Advanced Business Accounting or ACC 2213). This course is a continuation of Business Accounting with emphasis in accounting for corporations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1453 — Introduction to Business Management Study of the basic principles and managerial functions of organizations management with special emphasis on planning, organizing, coordinating, commanding, and controlling. The importance of managing competitively and intelligently within a diverse environment is stressed. Situational cases are completed to reinforce decision-making in each of the function areas. The course will also consist of a series of ‘mini’ presentations related to each of the topics, delivered by different types of business managers and guest speakers. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1473 — Introduction to Marketing This course surveys American and international marketing systems in the development, pricing, distribution, and promotion of products and services. Concepts, practices, and policies of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers are included. Current trends and developments in marketing practices are analyzed and strategic marketing ideas are implemented in group and individual cases. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1493 — Social Media Management This course teaches students how to develop and maintain a social media presence in a personal and professional capacity. Students will engage in community and internet-based projects with special emphasis on blogs, wikis, social networking sites, photo -sharing sites, instant messaging, video-sharing sites, podcasts, widgets, virtual worlds, and more. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1513 — Machine Transcription This course is designed to teach transcription of a wide variety of business communications from machine dictation. Two hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1613 — Medical Terminology I This course is a study of medical language relating to the various body systems including diseases, physical conditions, procedures, clinical specialties, and abbreviations. Emphasis is placed on correct spelling and pronunciation. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1623 — Medical Terminology II This course presents medical terminology pertaining to human anatomy in the context of body systems. The emphasis is directed toward medical terminology as it relates to the medical office. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1763 — Communication Essentials This course focuses on the skills necessary to be successful and effective in the workplace. In addition to effectively contributing to a team while working with a diverse population, topics include: customer service and business etiquette, understanding h uman behavior, personal qualities of success, emotional intelligence, communication, workplace etiquette, conflict resolution, self -esteem, and goal setting. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1823 — Microsoft® Excel® I This course focuses on application Microsoft Excel as an aid to management decision making. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 1853 — Microsoft® Excel® II This course is a continuation of Microsoft® Excel® I and focuses on advanced functions and applications of the software. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2133 — Desktop Publishing This course presents graphic design techniques, principles of page layout and design, and electronic publishing terminology and applications to create a variety of documents such as flyers, brochures, newsletters, and business cards using advanced features of word processing software. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2183 — Career Readiness This course is designed to prepare students for employment by teaching the importance of interviewing skills, employer expectations, employability skills, work ethics, and job retention skills. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2233 — Human Resource Management This course provides a general overview of the concepts and applications of the many parts of Human Resources (HR). Student will learn how the interdependence of the major topics in HR are created and implemented through the use of real world HR issues, community projects, and case studies. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2333 — Microsoft® Access® This course applies database concepts for designing and manipulating data files and formatting output as c omplex documents and reports using Microsoft® Access®. Two hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2423 — Income Tax Accounting 2213). This course introduces tax accounting including federal income tax laws and report preparation. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2433 — QuickBooks This course applies basic accounting principles using QuickBooks. T wo hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2463 — Payroll Accounting 2213). This course provides an in-depth study of payroll accounting. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2473 — Cost Accounting This course provides an in -depth study of cost accounting. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2523 — Medical Machine Transcription I 1233 & 1613). This course is designed to teach transcription of various medical documents. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2613 — Entrepreneurial Problem Solving 1453). This course is designed to develop business students into entrepreneurs capable of operating their own companies and to reduce the high failure rate of starting, conducting, and expanding a business. Students will gain experience in problem solving through visits to businesses, analyses of case studies, and projects and surveys of current business practices. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2623 — Principles of Business Finance 1313). This course is de signed to provide a study of how financial data are gathered, analyzed, and used by management in planning and controlling business activities. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2643 — CPT Coding This cours e is an introduction to the field of procedural coding and requirements for insurance reimbursement. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2653 — ) This course is a culmination of skills and knowledge of appropriate procedures for generating, processing, and submitting health insurance claims to private and governmental health insurance programs. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2663 — Advanced Coding This course provides an in-depth study of coding competencies in inpatient and outpatient settings. This course also incorporates standards for national certification exams. Two hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2723 — Administrative Office Procedures 1243). This course will provide comprehensive coverage and integration of business skills and issues, develop critical -thinking and problem -solving skills, and establish a foundation in business procedures. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2743 — Medical Office Concepts This course will provide coverage and integration of medical office skills and issues. Problem solving will be emphasized. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2763 — Electronic Health Records This cour se covers electronic health records (EHR) in the healthcare environment as they pertain to various healthcare settings. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2833 — Integrated Computer Applications 1273). This advanced course integrates activities using the enhanced features of Microsoft Office Suite. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2913 — Supervised Work Experience This course provides relat ed on-the-job training in an office environment. This training must include at least 135 clock hours. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2923 — BOT Externship and Seminar Students will serve as interns with local bus inesses and will be given meaningful projects, responsibilities, work deadlines, and expectations, very similar to what they would expect as a full -time employee. This capstone course can only be taken in the graduating semester. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # BOT 2933 — Healthcare Data Internship Students will serve as interns with healthcare facilities and will be given meaningful projects, responsibilities, work deadlines, and expectations similar to what they would expect as a full-time healthcare data employee. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. CHILD DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY --- # CDT 1713 — Language & Literacy Development for Young Children A study of language development and the implementation of a developmentally appropriate language arts curriculum for young children. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY --- # ABT 1146 — Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I A course to provide skills and practice in structural analysis and repair procedures that are used in the collision repair industry. This course also covers the complete inspection and non -structural analysis of damaged vehicles. It is designed to enable the student to determine the conditions and severity of the damage, the repair or replacement of parts, the estimated repair time, and correct use of reference manuals. Three hours lecture. Six hours laboratory. Six hours credit. --- # ABT 1153 — Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II This course is a continuation of Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I. This course provides instruction and practice in unibody inspection, measurement, and repair. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ABT 1223 — Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I A course in the procedures and practices for metal finishing and body filling. This course also covers the complete inspection and non-structural analysis of damaged vehicles. It is designed to enable the student to determine the conditions and severity of the damage, the repair or replacement of parts, the estimated repair time, and correct use of reference manuals. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ABT 1236 — Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II This course is a continuation of Non -Structural Analysis and Damage Repair I. This course provides instruction for preparation principles and practices. T his course provides instruction for outer body panel repair, replacement, and adjustment principles and practices. Three hours lecture. Six hours laboratory. Six hours credit. --- # ABT 1313 — Refinishing I A course to provide skills and practices in vehicle preparation, cleaning, sanding, metal treatment, and masking. Included is determining imperfections in paint jobs. Emphasis is placed upon personal safety and environmental concerns. One hour lecture. Four hours lab oratory. Three hours credit. --- # ABT 1323 — Refinishing II Continuation of Refinishing I. Included are types of paint defects and paint gun application and maintenance procedures. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ABT 1443 — Mechanical and Electrical Components I A course designed to provide theory and practice in the areas of restraint systems, cooling systems, and air conditioning/heating systems. An introduction to small business management techniques as applied to the collision repair shop includes computerized information and record systems. Also included are financial responsibilities, shop layout, inventory, and employee -employer relations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ABT 1453 — Mechanical and Electrical Components II A continuation of Mechanical and Electrical Components I. A course designed to provide theory and practice in the areas of brakes and electrical. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ABT 2163 — Structural Analysis and Damage Repair III This course is a continuation of Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II. This course provides the procedures and practices for frame inspection and repair. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ABT 2243 — Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair III This course is a continuation of Non -Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II. This course provides instruction and practice for the following areas: moveable glass, hardware associated with glass, plastics and adhesive. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ABT 2336 — Refinishing III A continuation of Refinishing II with emphasis on advanced painting techniques including paint mixing, matching, and applying and detailing. Two hours lecture. Eight hours laboratory. Six hours credit. --- # ABT 2713 — Collision Analysis and Estimation This course covers the complete inspection and analysis of damaged vehicles. It is designed to enable the student to determine the conditions and severity of the damage, the repair or replacement of parts, the estimated repair time, and correct use of reference manuals. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ABT 2813 — Shop Operations and Procedures An introduction to small business management techniques as applied to the col lision repair shop includes computerized information and record systems. Also included are financial responsibilities, shop layout, inventory, and employee -employer relations. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ABT 291 — ABT 291 A course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Collision Repair Technology courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project. Two to s ix hours laboratory. One to three hours credit. --- # ABT 292 — ABT 292 Technology. A course that is a cooperative program between industry and education designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. Three to e ighteen hours lab oratory. One to six hours credit. CONSERVATION LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY (See FOREST TECHNOLOGY and CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION TECHNOLOGY) CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION TECHNOLOGY --- # CJT 1313 — Introduction to Criminal Justice This course contains the history, development, and philosophy of law enforcement in a democratic society, introduction to agencies involved in the administration of criminal justice; career orientation. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 1323 — Police Administration and Organization This course contains the principles of organization and administration in law enforcement as applied to law enforcement agencies; introduction to concepts of organizational behavior. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. --- # CJT 1343 — Police & Community Relations This course is a study of current issues between police and community. The role and influence of officers in community relations; tensions and conflict; and the problem areas of race and juveniles will be covered. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 1353 — Internship for Criminal Justice This course provides supervised practical ex perience in an approved criminal justice agency. It gives students the opportunity to apply theory presented in the classroom in a supervised work setti ng. Nine hours externship/135 contact hours. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 1363 — Introduction to Corrections This course contains an overview of the correctional field; its origins, historical and philosophical background development, current status; and relationship with other facets of the criminal justice system and future prospects. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 1383 — Criminology This course includes the study and practice of the nature and significance of criminal behavior. It also explores the theories, statistics, trends, and programs concerning criminal behavior. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 2213 — Traffic Law An examination of the role of government in coping with traffic problems. Emphasis is placed on the history, development, and enforcement of statutes pertaining to motor vehicles. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. --- # CJT 2313 — Police Operations and Ethics A study of the operation and administration of law enforcement agencies. Particular emphasis is placed on the functions of the patrol division. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 2323 — Criminal Law Basic elements of criminal law under the Constitution of the United States, state constitutions, and federal and state statutes. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. --- # CJT 2333 — Criminal Investigation I This course includes fundamentals, search and recording, collection and preservation of evidence, finger printing, photography, sources of information, interviews and interrogation. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 2393 — Survey of Criminalistics This course provides a study of scientific crime detention methods; modus operandi, crime scene search, preservation of evidence, research projects and other topics related to criminalistics. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 2513 — Juvenile Justice This course identifies the role of police in juvenile delinquency and control. It covers organization, functions, and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies as well as processing, detention, and disposition of cases. Statutes and court procedures applied to juveniles will also be covered in this course. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 2723 — Intelligence Analysis and Security Management This course is designed to develop an understanding of how intelligence assists in maintaining national security, the laws, guidelines, executive directives and oversight relating to intelligence as well as the methodologies used in the intelligence commun ity. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 2733 — Transportation and Border Security This course provides a student with an analysis of issues that concern the protection of the borders of the United States and U. S. policies regarding the safety of the U.S. Transportation System. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 2743 — Foundations of Homeland Security and Terrorism This course is a study of the issues pertaining to the role and mission of the Department of Homeland Security and related agencies, both domestic and international. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 2813 — Criminal Procedures This course provides an in-depth study of the criminal case within the state and federal court systems. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 2913 — Special Problems in Criminal Justice This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project. Six hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CJT 2923 — Supervised Work Experience in Criminal Justice This course, which is a cooperative program between industry and education, is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience. Nine hours externship. Three hours credit. CULINARY ARTS TECHNOLOGY --- # BPT 1224 — Cookie, Mignardise and Frozen Desserts This course is designed as instruction on how to make a variety of cookies, biscotti’s, miniature desserts, ice creams, anglaise, petit fours and sorbets. Different methods and techniques will be covered such as creaming, tempering, foaming, product knowledge, and terminology. Provide skills in the production of churned and frozen desserts. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # BPT 1234 — Classic Pastry, Pies and Tarts This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of producing various pies, puff pastry, pate a choux, custards, creams and tarts utilizing traditional methods. This course will also include platter and plate design arrangements for different menu styles. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # BPT 1314 — Restaurant and Catering Operations for Baking and Pastry Arts. Principles of organizing and managing a food and beverage operation. This course includes instruction on how to operate a baking and/or pastry operation/department for a retail market. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # BPT 2214 — Artisan Breads and Viennoiserie This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and techniques of artisan breads and viennoiserie production. Laminated doughs, quick breads, yeast breads, rolls and savory q uick breads products, techniques and skills are applied. The properties of scaling, mixing, production and baker's percentage are studied. Baking methodology, fermentation, proper mixing and production are emphasized. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # BPT 2324 — Advanced Cakes and Patisserie This course is designed for students to apply fundamental skills of icing cakes in creating special occasion cakes. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in making various flowers out of m odeling chocolate, marzipan and gum paste. Students are introduced to covering and glazing special occasion cakes with rolled fondant and build their piping skills through intricate patterns and techniques. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CUT 1114 — Culinary Principles I Fundamentals of food preparation and cookery emphasizing high standards for preparation of meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, stocks, sauces, and farinaceous items. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CUT 1124 — Culinary Principles II This course offers advanced study and application of Culinary Principles I to polish and perfect the techniques of food preparation and cookery emphasizing high standards for food preparation. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CUT 1135 — Principles of Baking This course focuses on fundamentals of baking science, terminology, ingredients, weights and measures, and formula conversion and storage. Students will prepare yeast goods, pies, cakes, cookies, and quick breads; and use and care for equipment. Three ho urs lecture. Four hours laboratory. Five hours credit. --- # CUT 1153 — Introduction to Culinary Arts This course is designed as an introduction to the culinary arts industry. The course includes discussions and industry observations to discover the opportunities, trends, problems, and organizations in the field. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # CUT 1163 — Culinary Math The purpose of this course is to develop basic mathematical computation for all facets of the food service industry. Math skills learned will advance students/graduates at all levels of employment from servers and cooks to chefs and managers. Two hours lecture. Two hours lab. Three hours credit. --- # CUT 1213 — Sanitation and Safety This course basic principles of microbiology, sanitation, and safety procedures for a food service operation. Implementation of sanitation procedures, cost control, and risk reduction standards in a hospitality operation are covered. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CUT 1513 — Garde Manger This course provides orientation to garni shing, preparation of charcuteri e items, cold foods, and buffet presentation. It explores the various duties of the modern garde manger. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory . Three hours credit. --- # CUT 1613 — Nutrition This course provides information on a study of nutrients as related to personal health, foods and food preparation, recipe or menu modification for special customer needs, and merchandising techniques associate d with nutritious meals. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CUT 2114 — Culinary Principles III A continuation of Culinary Principles I and II with an emphasis on advanced plating and service techniques. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CUT 2124 — Advanced Plating This course covers the preparation and service of modern plating techniques. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CUT 2243 — Dining Room Management This course focuses on management of a restaurant dining room including good housekeeping technique, fine food, and efficient service. It covers French, Russian, American, and English waited table service, limited service, counter, tray, service, and catering. Emphasis will be placed on staffing, scheduling, controls and skills required to effectively supervise a dining room operation. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CUT 2314 — American Regional Cuisine This exploration of the American Cuisine concept emphasizing freshness, seasonality, nutrition, indigenous ingredients, and presentation. It is a thorough study into the cuisine characteristics and traditions of the various regions of the United States of America. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CUT 2424 — International Cuisine This course is a study of cuisines of the world wi th emphasis on use of authentic ingredients, methods, and terminology. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CUT 2514 — Wine and Beverage Studies This course will examine the role that wine and other fermented beverages contribute to the commercial dining experience. Students will learn about pairing food and wine as well as how to mix beverages. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CUT 2923 — Supervised Work Experience in Culinary Arts Technology This course is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. Nine hours externship. Three hours credit. ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY --- # ELT 1192 — or IMM 1814) Advanced skills related to the wiring of multifamily and small commercial buildings. Includes instruction and practice in service entrance installations, specialized circuits, and the use of commercial raceways. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ELT 1123 — Commercial and Industrial Wiring Instruction and practice in the installation of commercial and industrial electrical services including the types of conduit and other raceways, NEC code requirements, and three -phase distribut ion networks. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ELT 1133 — Introduction to the National Electric Code This is a course in the layout, format, rules, and regulations set forth in the National Electric Code. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to find information in the National Electric Code and applying that information in real -world applications. Two hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ELT 1144 — AC and DC Circuits for Electrical Technol ogy requisite: ELT 1192). Principles and theories associated with AC and DC circuits used in the electrical trades. Includes the study of electrical circuits, laws and formulas, and the use of test equipment to analyze AC and DC circuits. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ELT 1213 — Electrical Power Electrical motors and their installation. Instruction and practice in using the different types of motors, transformers, and alternators. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ELT 1253 — Branch Circuit and Service Entrance Calculations Calculating circuit sizes for all branch circuits and service entrances in residential installation. Two hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ELT 1273 — Switching Circuits for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Applications. Introduction to various methods by which single pole, 3 -way, and 4 -way switches are used in residential, commercial, and industrial installations. Also includes installation and operation of low voltage, remote control switching. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ELT 1283 — Estimating the Cost of an Electrical installation Cost of an electrical installation. Specifications set forth for a particular structure. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ELT 1413 — Motor Control Systems Installation of different motor control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to diagram, wire, and troubleshoot the different circuits and mechanical control devices. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ELT 2424 — Solid State Motor Control Principles and operation of solid state motor control. Also, the design, installation, and maintenance of different solid state devices for motor control. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ELT 2613 — Programmable Logic Controllers 1413). Use of programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) in modern industrial settings. Also, the operating principles of PLC’s and practice in the programming, installation, and maintenance of PLC’s. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ELT 2623 — Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers Advanced PLC course which provides instruction in the various operations, installations, and maintenance of electric motor controls. Also, information in such areas as sequencer, program control, block transfer used in analog input and output programming, and logical and conversion instructions. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY --- # EET 1114 — DC Circuits This course is designed for students to know the principles and theories associated with DC circuits. This course includes the study of electrical circuits, laws and formulae, and the use of test equipment to analyze DC circuits. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # EET 1123 — AC Circuits This course is designed to provide students with the principles and theories associated with AC circuits. This course includes the study of electrical circuits, laws and formulae, and the use of test equipment to analyze AC circuits. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # EET 1214 — Digital Electronics A course designed to introduce the student to number systems, logic circuits, counters, registers, memory devices, combination logic circuits, Boolean algebra, and a basic computer system. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # EET 1324 — Microprocessors A course designed to provide students with skills and knowledge of microprocessor architecture, machine and assembly language timing, interfacing, and other hardware applications associated with microprocessor systems. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # EET 1334 — Solid State Devices and Circuits 1114). A course designed to introduce the student to active devices which include PN junction diodes, bipolar transi stor, bipolar transistor circuits, and unipolar devices with emphasis on low frequency application and troubleshooting. Two hours lecture . Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # EET 2334 — Linear Integrated Circuits A course de signed to provide the student with skills and knowledge associated with advanced semiconductor devices and linear integrated circuits. Emphasis is placed on linear integrated circuits used with operational amplifiers, active filters, voltage regulators, ti mers, and phase locked loops. Three hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # EET 2414 — Electronic Communications A course designed to provide the student with concepts and skills related to analog and digital commu nications. Topics covered include amplitude and frequency modulation, transmission, and reception, date transmission formats and codes, the RS-232 interface, and modulation-demodulation of digital communications. Two hours lecture . Four hours laboratory. F our hours credit. --- # EET 291 — EET 291 A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other electronics or electronics -related courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. One hour lecture. Two to four hours laboratory. One to three hours credit. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES-EMT, AEMT, PARAMEDIC, CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC --- # EMS 1117 — Emergency Medical Technician This course includes responsibilities of the EMT during each phase of an ambulance run, patient assessment, emergency medical conditions, appropriate emergency care, and appropriate procedures for transporting patients. Four hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours clinical. Seven hours credit. --- # EMS 1142 — Foundation of Paramedic Lecture This course consists includes a comprehensive review of the knowledge base and skill set of the Emergency Medical Technician. History of EMS, Well-Being of the EMT, medical legal issues, communication and documentation will be expanded to the role of the paramedic. This course includes the theory related to intravenous/intraosseous access, medication administration, p atient assessment, and introductory pharmacological calculations. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # EMS 1151 — Foundations of Paramedic Lab A laboratory experience designed to give psychomotor experience to the theoretical concepts developed in the lecture. Two hours laboratory. One hour credit. --- # EMS 1163 — Emergency Medical Technician I An introductory course in the foundational concepts of the Emergency Medical Services. Lecture will include topics in the history of EMS, well- being of the EMT, medical -legal issues, communication, documentation, A&P, Pathophysiology, life -span development, patient assessment, and vital signs. Laboratory experience will include training in patient assessment and vital signs. Two hours lectur e. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 1222 — Prehospital Fundamental Concepts This course includes a comprehensive review of the knowledge base and skills for the prehospital provider. The lecture component expands previous knowledge of foundational principles of EMS to the level of the advanced clinician. This course also seeks to establish best -practice models in concepts such as documentation, re search, and personal well- being. A laboratory experience is included in this course to provide a more robust learning experience in topics such as medical, legal, and ethical issues. One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # EMS 1231 — Prehospital Operations and Incident Management This course expands knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities of the advanced prehospital provider. This course is lecture only and is designed to ensure the safety of personnel, patient, and publi c safety. One hour lecture. One hour credit. --- # EMS 1242 — Concepts of Airway and Respiratory Medicine Lecture This course integrates complex knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment pla n with the goal of assuring a patient airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # EMS 1251 — Concepts of Airway and Respiratory Medicine Lab This course will integrate comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of ensuring a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respirat ions for patients of all age. Two hours laboratory. One hour credit. --- # EMS 1262 — Prehospital Pharmacology The Pharmacology I course contains topics related to the principles of pharmacologic interventions, including an overview of medication research and classifications. The laboratory component includes the theory related to intravenous/intraosseous access, medication administration, and injections. One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # EMS 1343 — Concepts of Cardiovascular Medicine Lecture This course consists of the theory, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and treatments associated with the conditions of the cardiovascular system. This includes the theory of introductory, advanced, and multi-lead electrocardiogram interpretation. Changes in the li fespan will also be included. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 1352 — Concepts of Cardiovascular Medicine Lab A laboratory experience designed to give psychomotor experience to the theoretical concepts developed in the lecture. Four hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # EMS 1362 — Prehospital Respiratory Management This course integrates complex knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assurin g a patient airway, adequate ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages experiencing a variety of respiratory conditions. The course includes a lab component which integrates airway topics into the use of airway and ventilation adjuncts, including supraglottic airways. One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # EMS 1373 — Prehospital Medical Management This course consists of the theory, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology associated with various medical diseases from a body-systems approach. The lab experience includes theoretical concepts developed during lecture to incorporate advanced level skills. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 1384 — Prehospital Trauma Management This course consists of the theory, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology associated with various traumatic injuries from a body-systems approach. The lab experience includes theoretical concepts developed during lecture to incorporate advanced level skills. Three hou rs lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # EMS 1514 — Practicum I Using supervised rotations in a definitive care setting, the students will apply the concepts developed in the didactic and laboratory courses to live patients. This will include rotations in the hospital and clinical environments. Twelve hours clinical. Four hours credit. --- # EMS 1525 — Practicum II Using supervised rotations in a definitive care setting, the students will continue to develop assessment and treatment skills. The student will transition to field experience upon achieving competencies in the definitive care setting. Fifteen hours clinical. Five hours credit. --- # EMS 1533 — Prehospital Practicum I Using supervised rotations in a definitive care setting, th e students will apply the concepts developed in the didactic and laboratory courses to live patients. This will include, but not be limited to rotations in the emergency department, ICU, operating room, respiratory therapy, pediatrics, and the field. Nine hours clinical. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 1543 — Prehospital Paramedic Pharmacology The Prehospital Paramedic Pharmacology course contains topics related to the medication administration for acutely ill or injured patients and chronic care medications. The laboratory component includes the application of pharmacological principles to pat ient conditions, including infusion calculations. Two hours lecture. Two hours lab oratory. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 1552 — Prehospital Paramedic Respiratory Management This course builds upon already established knowledge of complex knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patient airway, adequate ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages experiencing a variety of respiratory conditions with a focus on advanced-level interventions. The course includes a lab component which integrates airway topics into the use of airway and ventilation adjuncts, including endotracheal and other advanced airway procedures. One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory.… --- # EMS 1593 — Paramedic Bridge This course is a comprehensive review of the knowledge base and skills for the Advanced EMT wishing to enter into further paramedic training who did not participate in the previous AEMT/Paramedic courses. It includes lecture/lab on a range of topics pertai ning to pathophysiology, medical, and trauma emergencies for patients of all ages. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 1742 — Concepts of Neurological Medicine Lecture This course consists of the theory, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and treatments associated with conditions of the nervous system. This includes conditions related to structure and those associated with organic and non-organic brain disease. Changes in the lifespan will be included. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # EMS 1751 — Concepts of Neurological Medicine Lab A laboratory experience designed to give psychomotor experience to the theoretical concepts developed in the lecture. Two hours laboratory. One hour credit. --- # EMS 1913 — Fundamentals of Advanced EMT 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 an d limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients across the lifespan who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and tran sportation. Topics include: extending the knowledge of the EMT to a more complex brea… --- # EMS 1942 — Concepts of Reproductive Medicine Lecture This course consists of the theory, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and treatments associated with conditions of the reproductive system. The course includes care of the newborn as part of the concepts in reproductive medicine. Changes in the lifespan will be included. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # EMS 1951 — Concepts of Reproductive Medicine Lab A laboratory experience designed to give psychomotor experience to the theoretical concepts developed in the lecture. Two hours laboratory. One hour credit. --- # EMS 2343 — Medical Emergencies of the Secondary Assessment Lecture. This course will integrate patient assessment and assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology across the lifespan. At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient with a medical complaint. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 2351 — Medical Emergencies of the Secondary Assessment Lab This course will integrate patient assessment and assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology across the lifespan. At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to perform a secondary assessment in order to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient with a medical complaint. Two hours laboratory. One hour credit. --- # EMS 2566 — Practicum III Under the supervision of an approved program preceptor, the student will continue to apply the concepts developed in the didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings to the care of patients in the environment of EMS. Eighteen hours clinical. Six hours credit. --- # EMS 2618 — & 2622) The Critical Care Practicum is designed as clinical -based education with an emphasis on competency -based performance. The student will complete clinical rotation in a variety of critical and emergency care units. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 90 hours of clinical rotations. However, students will be required to continue in the clinical setting until successfully performing the prescribed number of s kills relative to critical care prior to completion of the course. Six hours clinical. Two hours credit. *Clinical components should be completed at a medical center with a… --- # EMS 2622 — Critical Care Paramedic Lab 2618). This course utilizes the didactic knowledge learned in Critical Care Paramedic I and teaches the student the skills specific to Critical Care Transport including Advanced Pharmacological Assisted Intubation, Surgical Airway Management, Ventilator Management, Chest Tube Placement and Management, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Arterial Line Insertion, and Hemodynamic Monitor. Four hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # EMS 2743 — Concepts of Traumatic Medicine Lecture This course will develop the basis for the pathophysiology, identification, and treatment of traumatic emergencies including coverage of concepts related to trauma systems and shock management. These concepts will be examined in patients across the life span. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 2752 — Concepts of Traumatic Medicine Lab The trauma laboratory experience is designed to giv e psychomotor experience to the theoretical concepts developed in the lecture. Four hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # EMS 2764 — Prehospital Paramedic Cardiology Management This course consists of the theory, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology associated with cardiac dysrhythmia management. The lab experience includes ACLS concepts with intensive skill practices. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # EMS 2773 — Prehospital Paramedic Medical Management This course builds upon the previously lectured theory, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology associated with various medical diseases from a body -systems approach. An increased focused is applied to paramedic-level interventions in acute/chronic care pati ents. The lab experience includes theoretical concepts developed during lecture to incorporate advanced level skills for various medical conditions. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 2784 — Prehospital Practicum II As a continuation of Practicum I, this course uses supervised rotations in definitive care settings to continually develop assessment, treatment, and affective skills. The student will transition to primarily field experiences upon achieving competencies in the hospital settings. Twelve hours clinical. Four hours credit. --- # EMS 2863 — Prehospital Paramedic Maternal, Child, and Special Populations Management. This course consists of the theory, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and treatments associated with co nditions of gynecology, obstetrics, neonatal, pediatric, and other lifespan issues. The lab component allows the student to practice skill -heavy lecture topics, including field delivery and resuscitation. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 2873 — Prehospital Practicum III Building upon Practicum I & II, the student will, under the supervision of an approved program preceptor, integrate concepts developed in the didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings to the care of patients in the field setting. Nine hours clinical. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 2883 — Prehospital Paramedic Care Capstone This course serves as the capstone experience at the conclusion of paramedic didactic material. It will provide the student with a final review of topics and the opportunity to integrate their cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills through cumulative practical skill evaluations and a comprehensive final examination. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 2893 — Prehospital Paramedic Practicum Capstone A final internship which builds upon Practicum I, II & III, the student will, under the supervision of an approved program preceptor, integrate concepts developed in the didactic, laboratory, and clinica l settings to the care of patients in the field setting with a focus on team leadership. Nine hours clinical. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 2912 — Concepts of EMS Operations This course will develop the knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure safe patient, public, and personnel safety. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # EMS 2924 — Professional Development Seminar student must be a nationally - registered paramedic, as well as a Mississippi-certified paramedic and be currently enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science Program). This course teaches the leadership skills necessary to manage complex situations including patient care, supervision, mentoring, and leading other personnel. One hour lecture. Six hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # EMS 2933 — Cardiac Resuscitation Across the Life Span This course is a comprehensive review of cardiac resuscitation for healthcare professionals. The course provides a review of Basic Life Support for all age groups, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric advanced life support. At the end of the course, licensed healthcare providers are eligible to receive Certification in BLS -Healthcare Provider, ACLS, and PALS for the American Heart Association. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # EMS 2942 — Paramedic Capstone Lecture This course serves as a capstone experience course at the end of the Paramedic Program. This course will include the following topics: special needs patient populations, EMS rese arch, principles of public health, integration of leadership, and emerging roles in EMS. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # EMS 2952 — Paramedic Capstone Lab This course will provide the student with a final opportunity to incorporate their cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills through cumulative practical skill evaluations and a co mprehensive final examination. Four hours laboratory. Two hours credit. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY --- # DDT 1143 — Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances A continuation of conventional dimensioning with emphasis on concepts as adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI); a study of international dimensioning symbols used to control tolerance s of form, profile, orientation, run -out, and location of features on an object. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 1153 — Descriptive Geometry This course contains theory and problems designed to develop the ability to visualize points, lines, and surfaces of space. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 1163 — Engineering Graphics This course provides an introduction to fundamentals and principles of drafting to provide the basic background n eeded for all other drafting courses. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 1173 — Mechanical Design I Students will utilize techniques of modeling to create machine specific drawings. The course emphasizes methods, techniques, and procedures (in presenting screws, bolts, rivets, springs, thread types, symbols for welding, materials, finish and heat treatment notation, working order preparation, routing, and other industry procedures) used in mechanical design. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 1183 — Technical Math This course focuses on the study of computational skills required for the development of accurate design and drafting methods. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 1213 — Construction Standards and Materials This course introduces the standards and materials used in the construction process. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 1313 — Computer Aided Design I This course is designed to develop basic operating system and drafting skills on CAD. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 1323 — Computer Aided Design II Continuation of Computer Aided Design I (DDT 1313). Subject areas include dimensioning, sectional views, and symbols. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 1413 — Elementary Surveying This is a basic surveying course that deals with principles of geometry, theory, and use of leveling instruments; calculations; t he control and reduction of errors; and the understanding of land surveying history. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 1513 — Blueprint Reading I Terms and definitions used in reading blueprints. Basic sketching, drawing, and dimensioning of objects will be covered. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 1523 — Blueprint Reading II Continuation of Blueprint Reading I with emphasis placed on reading and interpreting blueprints for different types of structures and performing basic calculations. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 1613 — Architectural Design I This course is a study and development of architectural design principles for a residential and/or commercial s tructure utilizing a 2D or 3D application. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 1713 — Fundamentals of Machining Processes Basic machining equipment and safety procedures. Emphasis is placed on measurement techniques, machine technology, machine tools, and applications (a course for drafting students with no previous machining experience). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 1813 — Design for Manufacturing Instruction in variou s methods of manufacturing with emphasis on the drafter’s role in manufacturing. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2153 — Civil Planning and Design This course deals with the development of civil planning and design processes. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2183 — Mechanical Design II A continuation of Mechanical Design I with emphasis on advanced techniques and knowledge employed in the planning of mechanical objects; includes instruction in the use of tolerances and dimensioning techniques. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2213 — Structural Detailing I Structural section, terms, and conventional abbreviations and symbols used by structural fabricators and erectors are studied. Knowledge is gained in the use of the A.I.S.C. Handbook. Problems are studied that involve structural designing and drawing of beams, columns, connections, trusses, and bracing (steel, concrete, and wood). Students wil l utilize 2D or 3D software. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2233 — Structural Detailing II Study of the miscellaneous areas of structural detailing including stairs, handrails, and cage ladders. Two hours lecture. Two ho urs laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2243 — Cost Estimating Preparation of material and labor quantity surveys from actual working drawings and specifications. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2253 — Statics and Strength of Materials Study of forces acting on bodies; moments of forces; stress of materials; basic machine design; and beams, columns, and connections. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2263 — Quality Assurance The applicat ion of statistics and probability theory in quality assurance programs. Various product sampling plans as well as the development of product charts for defective units will be studied. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2273 — Facilities Planning This course deals with the techniques and procedures for developing an efficient facility layout and introduces some of the state -of-the-art tools involved, such as 3-D design and computer simulation. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2353 — CAD Management Topics include technical and business aspects of CAD. Standards, customization, networking, Internet integration, and employee support will be covered. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2363 — Computer Numerical Control Basics of numerical control machines. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2373 — 3D Modeling This course will emphasize the user coordinate system and 3-D modeling. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2523 — Pipe Drafting Instruction in the basic knowledge needed to create process piping drawings using individual piping components. Students will utilize 2D or 3D software. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2623 — Architectural Design II Emphasizes standard procedures and working drawings. Details involving architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings are covered, along with pr esentation of drawings and computer -aided design assignments. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2713 — Fundamentals of Multimedia A general overview of current issues in multimedia and the study of how multimedia can assist in the work environment. This course provides a basis for further study in multimedia design and production. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2813 — Inventor 3D Model and Animation This course will provide instruction on the 3D applications of lnventor. It emphasizes the development of 3D parametric models and the ability to generate 2D drawings, details and renderings from the model. This course will also provide the utilization of assembly drawings and animation of working parts. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 2823 — Revit Architecture This course provides instruction on the 3D applications of Revit Architecture. It emphasizes the development of 3D parametric models and the ability to generate 2D drawings, details and renderings from the model. This course will also provide the animation walk thru of the 3D building. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DDT 291 — DDT 291 Practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other drafting courses. The instructor works closely with the student to ensure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. Two to six hours laboratory. One to three hours credit. --- # ENT 1113 — Graphic Communications This course is designed to give students fundamentals and principles of drafting to provide the basic background needed for all other engineering technology courses. Two hours lecture. Two hours lab oratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1123 — Computational Methods for Drafting This course is designed to give the student a study of computational skills required for the development of accurate design and drafting methods. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1133 — Technology Graphics Machine drafting methods and practice in pictorial and orthographic projections. Techniques and procedures in presenting screws, bolts, rivets, thread types, gears, cams and design and working drawings, concepts of descriptive geometry and computer aided drawing. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1143 — Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing A continuation of conventional dimensioning with emphasis on con cepts as adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). A study of international dimensioning symbols used to control tolerances of form, profile, orientation, run out, and location of features on an object. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1154 — Basic Applications of Industrial Safety This course introduces the concepts of health and safety in engineering technology related fields. It aims to make the students safety-conscious in relation to personal safety, accident prevention, and methods of compliance. Four hours lecture. Four hours credit. --- # ENT 1163 — Introduction to Industrial Engineering This course is designed to give the student an introduction to and an overview of the profession, including career planning and communication, ethics, teamwork and selected solution methods for problems in coordination and planning. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1173 — Fundamentals of Management This course addresses organizational management and the dynamic role managers play in the success of businesses. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1183 — Spreadsheet Applications This course focuses on applications of the electronic spreadshe et as an aid to management decision making. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1213 — Materials This course is designed to teach students physical properties of the materials generally used in the erection of a structure and the manufacture of products, with a brief description of their manufacture. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1223 — Industrial Power Tools Applications This course is designed to teach students the safe and proper use of various hand and stationary power tools. This course includes instruction in the use of hand power tools, bench grinders, table saws, planer, cut-off saws, and drill presses. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1233 — Plans and Document Interpretation Graphic techniques used in the construction industry. This course included computations of areas and volumes, interpretations of constructions plans and specifications and symbols and plans used in the residential, commercial, and heavy -duty constructio n industry. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1243 — Building Codes & Construction Documents Introduction to building code compliance, the role of inspection in building construction, and overview of construction contracts and specifications. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1323 — Intermediate CAD This course is designed to give the student continuation of Principles of CAD (ENT 1313). Subject areas include dimensioning, file manipulation, symbols and 3 -D wireframe and solid modeling. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1413 — Elementary Surveying This course is designed to give the student a basic course regarding the principles and practices of plane surveying, including measurements for distance, direction and elevation including an introduction to the care and use of surveying instruments and equipment. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1513 — Principles of Design This course is designed as an introduction to the field of interior design with emphasis on processes and resources of the designer. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1523 — Landscape Design This course is designed to give the student computer-aided design drafting for civil engineering, surveying and land development technicians. Industry standard civil engineering software program will be utilized in this course. Creation o f grading and drainage plans, digital terrain models, underground utilities and engineering details. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1533 — Blueprint Reading This course is designed to give the student terms and definitio ns used in reading blueprints. Basic sketching, drawing, and dimensioning of objects will be covered. Two hours lecture. Two hours lab oratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 159 — ENT 159 This course is designed for the student to use the skills and knowledge gained in other design courses. It is a cooperative program between industry and education designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industry experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one credit hour per 45 industry contact hours. One to three hours credit. --- # ENT 1613 — Architectural Design I This course is a study in development of architectural design principles for a residential structure. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1713 — Fundamentals of Machine Processes This course is designed to give the student basic machining equipment and safety procedures. Emphasis is placed on measurement techniques, machine technology, machine tools, and applications. Tw o hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1813 — Basic Electricity & Electronics This course is designed to give the student instruction in terminology and basic principles of electricity, use of test equipment, safety practices for working around and with electricity, and basic electrical procedures. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1823 — Design for Manufacturing This course is designed to offer instruction in various methods of manufacturing with emphasis on the drafter’s role in manufacturing. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 1833 — Manufacturing Processes This course is designed to give the student a study of modern manufacturing processes with an emphasis on flexible manufacturing and computer integrated manufacturing. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2133 — Professional Development This course emphasizes an awareness of interpersonal skills essential for job success. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2153 — Civil Drafting This course is designed to give the student an introduction to computer - aided design/drafting software for civil, surveying, and land development disciplines. Topics include mapping scales and symbols, civil fundamentals, location and direction of property lines, topographic mapping, and boundary and legal description plats. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2233 — Structural Drafting This course is designed to teach students structural section, terms, and conventional abbreviations and symbols used by structural fabricators and erectors are studied. Knowledge is gained in the use of the A.I.S.C. Handbook. Problems ar e studied that involve structural designing and drawing of beams, columns, connections, trusses, and bracing (steel, concrete, and wood). Two hours lecture. Two hours lab oratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2243 — Cost Estimating This course is designed to g ive the student preparation of material and labor quantity surveys from actual working drawings and specifications. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2253 — Statics & Strengths of Material Study of forces acting on bodies, movement of forces, stress of materials, basic machine design; beams, columns, and connections. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2263 — Quality Assurance This course focuses on the applic ation of statistics and probability theory in quality assurance programs. Various product-sampling plans as well as the development of product charts for defective units will be studied. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2273 — Facilities Planning This course deals with the techniques and procedures for developing an efficient facility layout and introduces some of the state -of-the-art tools involved, such as 3-D design and computer simulation. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2323 — Industrial Welding & Metals This course is designed to give the student instruction in different metals and their properties using basic SMAW welding and oxy -fuel cutting and brazing. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2343 — Advanced CAD This cours e is designed to give the student a continuation of CAD. Emphasis is placed on the user coordinate system and 3D modeling. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2353 — B.I.M./Parametric Modeling This course is designed to give the student a continuation of CAD. Emphasis is placed on the managing Building Information Model. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2363 — Computer Numerical Control A course designed to introduce the stu dents to the basics of computer numerical control machines. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2413 — History and Appreciation of Artcrafts Growth and development of the artcrafts through the ages, instructional applications; practical designs; demonstrations and projects in leather, ceramics, woodworking and other handicraft areas. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2423 — Mapping & Topography Selected drafting techniques are applied to the problem of making maps, traverses, plot plans, plan and profile drawing using maps, field survey data, aerial photographs and related references, materials including symbols, notations, and other applicable standardized materials. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2443 — Principles of Manufacturing Management This course will include a study of manufacturing processes and materials. A problem solving approach will be used, emphasizing the context of the manufacturing business and the complexities to be addressed. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2453 — Energy Systems This course covers an overview of the past, present, and future of energy systems and the technologies they employ. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2463 — Grading & Drainage This course is designed to give the student computer aided design drafting for civil engineerin g, surveying and land development technicians. Industry standing civil engineering software program will be utilized in this course. Creation of grading and drainage plans, digital terrain models, underground utilities and engineering details. Two hours le cture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2513 — Visual Communications in Design This course is designed as an introduction to visual communications in interior design with emphasis on orthographic and free-hand drawing and visual design terminology. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2523 — Intermediate Design This course is a studio course for the exploration and application of design methodology to interior environments. Two hours lecture. Two hou rs laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2533 — Design Materials and Installation Methods This course is a study of architectural materials for interiors with an emphasis on selection, cost, installation, construction supervision and code/standards requirements. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2543 — Visual Literacy in Design This course is an exploration of various communication methods in interior design through a variety of projects. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2563 — Advanced Visual Literacy in Design This course is an exploration of advanced graphic communication and modeling methods in interior design through a variety of projects. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2572 — Portfolio Development This course is an introduction to various portfolio techniques, documentation methods and career planning for the interior design profession. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # ENT 2613 — Programmable Logic Controllers This course covers the use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in a modern industrial setting, as well as the operating principles of PLCs. Discussion and practice in the programming, installation, and maintenance of PLCs. Two hours lecture. Two hours lab oratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2623 — Architectural Design II This course is designed to emphasize standard procedures and working drawings. Details involving architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings are covered, along with presentation of drawings and computer aided design assignments. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2643 — Architectural Rendering This course is designed to give the student visual express ion of architectural principles and structures. This course will include perspective, shade, shadow, and color using pencil, pen & ink, paint a nd new media. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2713 — Architectural History This course is designed to give the student analysis of achievements in the design and construction of major architectural developments from early times to present. Two hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2723 — Digital Studio This course is designed to give the student a general overview of cur- rent issues in digital media; a study of how digital media can assist in the work environment; provides a basis for further study in graphic design and production. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2733 — Fluid Power Instruction in the basic principles of hydraulics and pneumatics and the inspection, maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 2833 — Preventive Maintenance This course includes instruction in basic maintenance and troubleshooting techniques; use of technical manuals and test equipment; and inspection, evaluation, service, and repair of equip ment. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ENT 291 — ENT 291 This course is designed to give the student practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other drafting courses. The instructor works closely with the student to ensure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. Two to six hours lab oratory. One to three hours credit. --- # ENT 2923 — Fundamentals of Multimedia A general overview of current issues in multimedia. Study of how multimedia can assist in the work environment; provides a basis for further study in multimedia design and production. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. FOREST TECHNOLOGY --- # AGT 1714 — Applied Soil Conservation and Use This course is designed to introduce the student to the general principles of soil management, as it relates to forest growth. Three hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # FOT 1114 — Forest Measurements I A classroom and field study of t he basic principles and skills required for timber measurements. Direct and indirect systems of measurement and volume computation, forest type mapping, and graphic reporting are studied and practiced including an examination of current techniques of forest and timber inventory, stratification of volume tables and their use. Required are formal cruise reports, preparation of a cruise map, and the application of basic statistical knowledge to timber measurements. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # FOT 1124 — Forest Measurements II A continuation of Forest Mensuration I with emphasis on electronic and computer applications in forest measurements. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # FOT 1314 — Forest Protection A comprehensive course designed to give the stu dent knowledge in identifying forest insects, diseases, and methods and techniques in controlling these. Also covers preventing and controlling forest fire. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # FOT 1414 — Forest Products Utilization The emphasis of this course includes primary and secondary products derived from wood and how they are manufactured and used in today’s society. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # FOT 1714 — Applied Dendrology An elementary study of trees; the habitats and principle botanical features, forms, functions, and ecological relationships. The major commercially important forest trees of the region are examined in class and through extensive field and laboratory studies. Scientific classification of plants and identification of local flora are emphasized. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # FOT 1813 — Introduction to Forestry This course is designed to acquaint the student with the role of a forest technician. Emphasis is placed on educational and job requirements, duties, career and salaries. The student is also made aware of how forestry fits into the state, national and international scene. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # FOT 2124 — Forest Surveying A course to provide land surveying skills required in the forest industry. Includes instruction in interpreting legal descriptions, deeds, maps, and aerial photographs, and demonstration of equipment use and surveying practices. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # FOT 2214 — Applications of GIS/GPS in Forestry This course includes using remote sensing, interpretation, and application of aerial photos and other remote sensing images in forestry. This course also inclu ded the global positioning system and other remote sensing devices used in forestry. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # FOT 2424 — Timber Harvesting Principles of cost control and methods of harvesting timber drops are provided. Methods of buying and selling timber are emphasized in laboratory and field exercises. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # FOT 2614 — Silviculture I A comprehensive course dealing with environmental and physiological factors and their influences on forest growth. Two hours lecture . Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # FOT 2624 — Silviculture II A continuation of Silviculture I. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # FOT 2914 — Special Problem in Forest Technology A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other Forest Technology courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learni ng experience. Eight hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # FOT 292 — FOT 292 A continuation of FOT 2914. One to six weeks. One to six hours credit. --- # FOT 2944 — Special Problem in Conservation Law A comprehensive course dealing with management techniques and tools for wildlife populations and habitats. Eight hours laboratory. Four hours credit. HEATING, VENTILATION, AC, & REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY --- # ACT 1003 — Introduction to Heating & Air Conditioning Technology This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills associated with all HVAC courses. Safety, basic tools, special tools, and equipment, communication skills, employability skills, and materials handling topics are included. Two hours lecture. Two hours lab oratory. Three hours credit. --- # ACT 1124 — Basic Compression Refrigeration This course includes an introduction to the field of refrigeration and air- conditioning. Emphasis is placed on trade math, thermodynamics and heat transfer. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ACT 1133 — Brazing and Piping This course includes various tools and pipe connecting techniques. This course includes specialized tools and test equipment required in heating, ventilation, air -conditioning, and refrigeration. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ACT 1214 — Controls This course includes fundamentals of gas, fluid, elec trical, and programmable controls. Two hours lecture. Four hours lab oratory. Four hours credit. --- # ACT 1313 — Refrigeration System Components This course includes an in-depth study of the components and accessories of a sealed system including metering devices, evaporators, compressors, and condensers. Two hours lecture. Two hours lab oratory. Three hours credit. --- # ACT 1713 — Electricity for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration I. This course includes basic knowledge of electricity, power distribution, components, solid state devices, and electrical circuits. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ACT 1813 — Professional Service Procedures Business ethics necessary to work with both the employer and customer. Includes resume, record keeping, and service contracts. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ACT 2323 — Commercial Refrigeration This course includes a study of various commercial refrigeration systems. It includes insta llation, servicing, and maintaining systems. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ACT 2414 — Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration I. This course includes residential air -conditioning including indoor air quality. This course includes modules on basic maintenance, air quality equipment, troubleshooting cooling, and troubleshooting gas heating. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ACT 2424 — Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refri geration II. This course includes a continuation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning I with modules related to introduction to hydronic systems, troubleshooting heat pumps, and troubleshooting accessories. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # ACT 2433 — Refrigerant, Retrofit, & Regulation This course includes regulations and standards for new retrofit and government regulations. This course includes EPA regulations, local, and state codes. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ACT 2513 — Heating Systems This course includes various types of residential and commercial heating systems. This course includes gas, oil, electric, compression, and hydronic heating systems. Two hours lecture. Two hours lab oratory. Three hours credit. --- # ACT 2623 — Heat Load Air Properties This course includes introduction to heat load calculations for residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, air -conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Thi s course includes air distribution, duct sizing, selection of grills and registers, types of fans, air velocity, and fan performance. This course introduces air testing instruments and computer usage. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # ACT 291 — ACT 291 Conditioning, and Refrigeration. This course is designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in technical courses. The instructor works closely with the students to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. Two to six hours laboratory. One to three hours credit. --- # ACT 292 — ACT 292 Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration. This course is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. Three to eighteen hours externship. One to six hours credit. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY --- # HRT 1123 — Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry This course is designed as an introduction to the hospitality and tourism industry. The course includes discussions and industry observations to discover the opportunities, trends, problems, and organizations in the field. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. HRT/CUT 1163 – Culinary Math. The purpose of this course is to develop basic mathematical computation for all facets of the food service industry. Math skills learned will advance students/graduates at all levels of employment from serv ers and cooks to chefs and managers. Two hours lecture. Two hours lab. Three hours credit. HRT/CUT… --- # HRT 1224 — Restaurant and Catering Operations This course introduces the principles of organizing and managing a food and beverage operation. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # HRT 1413 — Rooms Division Management This course introduces an operational approach to rooms division management in the hospitality industry including front office management and housekeeping operations. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. HRT 15(1-4)1 – Hospitality Seminar. Students will build professional development skills necessary for success in hospitality and tourism management. Two hours laboratory. One hour credit. --- # HRT 2233 — Hospitality Cost Controls This course focuses on principles and procedures involved in an effective food and beverage control system, including standards determination, the operating budget, cost -volume profit analysis, income and cost control, menu pricing, labor cost control, and computer applications. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # HRT 2613 — Hospitality Supervision This course introduces supervisory skills in leadership styles, communication skills, motivational techniques, employee training techniques, and evaluation methods. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # HRT 2623 — Hospitality Human Resource Management This course introduces the principles of hospitality human resource management with an emphasis placed on the s tudy of human behavior and human relations in the hospitality industry. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # HRT 2713 — Marketing Hospitality Services This course covers the application of marketing methodologies and terms to the hospitality and tour ism industry, the use of sales techniques for selling to targeted markets, and developing marketing plans for hospitality and tourism operations. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # HRT 2853 — Convention and Meeting Planning This course will focus on planning, promotion, and management of meetings, conventions, expositions, and events. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # HRT 2863 — Tourism Planning and Development This course is designed to provide the knowledge to plan and implement the marketing and management of special events and tourism events. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # HRT 2913 — Supervised Work Experience in Hotel and Restaurant Management. This course is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industry experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. Nine hours externship. Three hours credit. --- # HRT 2923 — Supervised Work Experience This course is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. Nine hours externship. Three hours credit. INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS AND MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY --- # IMM 1113 — Industrial Maintenance Core & Safety This course includes basic safety, introduction to construction math, introduction to hand and power tools, blueprint drawings, and employability and communications. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1133 — Industrial Maintenance Blueprint Reading Blueprints, schematics, and plans used in industrial maintenance including instruction in nomenclature, different views, and symbols and notations. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1143 — Commercial/Industrial Wiring Instruction and practice in the installation of commercial and industrial electrical services including the types of conduit and other raceways, NEC code requirements, and three -phase distribution networks. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1153 — Electrical Industrial Maintenance I This course includes Industrial Safety, Introduction to the National Electric Code®, Electrical Theory, Alternating Current, E&I Test Equipment, and Flow, Pressure, Level, and Temperature. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1163 — Electrical Industrial Maintenance II This course includes process mathematics, hand bending, tubing, clean purge, and test tubing and piping systems, instrument drawings and documents (part one), conductors and cables, and conductors terminations and splices. One hour lecture. Four hours labo ratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 121 — IMM 121 This course includes basic tools of the trade, fasteners and anchors, oxy - fuel cutting, gaskets and packing, craft -related mathematics, construction drawings, pumps and dri vers, introduction to valves and test equipment, material handling, mobile and support equipment, and lubrication. Two hours lecture. Two to four hours laboratory. Three to four hours credit. --- # IMM 1223 — Power Tool Applications Instruction in terminology and basic principles of power tools equipment , safety practices for working around and with power tools, and basic power tool procedures. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1234 — Precision Machining Operations This course includes instruction related to the safe and proper use of various precision tools. The course also includes instruction in the use of drill presses, engine lathes, and milling machines. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IMM 1243 — Mechanical Industrial Maintenance I This course includes advanced trade math, precision measuring tools, installing bearings, and installing couplings. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1253 — Mechanical Industrial Maintenance II 1243). This course includes advanced setting baseplates and pre -alignment, conventional alignment, installing belt and chain drives, and installing mechanical seals. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1273 — Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Level I (Part I). This course includes basic tools of the trade, fasteners and anchors, oxyfuel cutting, gaskets and packing, and craft-related mathematics. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1283 — Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Level I (Part II). This course construction drawings, pumps and drivers, introduction to valves and test equipment, material handling, mobile and support equipment, and lubrication. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1313 — Principles of Hydraulics & Pneumatics Instruction in basic principles of hydraulics and pneumatics, and the inspection, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1323 — Motor Control Systems This course includes the Installation of different motor control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to diagram, wire, and troubleshoot the different circuits and mechanical control devices. Two hours lecture. Two hours lab oratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1373 — Robotic Controls and Applications This course is designed to introduce the student to industri al robots. Topics to be covered include robotics history, industrial robot configurations, operation, and basic programming and how they relate to industry. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1473 — Fluid Power Instruction in the basic principles of hydraulics and pneumatics and the inspection, maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1483 — Industrial Control Systems Instruction in the operation and function of industrial control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on the student's ability to diagram, wire and troubleshoot a variety of circuits, control devices and actuators. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 1514 — Equipment Installation & Alignment Instruction in pre -installation checks, assembly, location and layout of equipment, preparation of foundations and anchoring procedures, rigging and hoisting, and alignment and initial setup of equipment. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IMM 1614 — Principles of Piping & Hydro-Testing Instruction on basic principles of piping and pipe fitting, basic pipe fitting procedures, and basic hydro -testing of pipe systems. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IMM 1733 — Maintenance Welding and Metals Instruction in different metals and their properties, and in basic SMAW welding and oxy -fuel cutting and brazing. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 181 — IMM 181 Instruction in terminology and basic principles of electricity, use of test equipment, safety practices for working around and with electricity, and basic electrical procedures. Two hours lecture . Two to four hours laboratory. Three to four hours credit. --- # IMM 1823 — Industrial Electricity II Advanced skills and knowledge associated with electrical systems in an industrial setting. Content includes instruction in the National Electrical Code, electrical circuits, motors, and estimating expenses for a giv en project. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 192 — IMM 192 Mechanics (Consent of instructor). A course which is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. Three to eighteen hours externship. One to six hours credit. --- # IMM 1933 — Manufacturing Skills This course is designed to provide the student with the basic skills needed to be successful in a high -performance manufacturing environment. The course covers the following topics critical to employment; basic computer literacy, safety and CPR, blueprint reading, precision measurement, and an introduction to manufacturing improvement methods such as Lean Manufacturing, Quick Changeover, 5S, teamwork and p roblem solving. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 2113 — Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, & Repair Maintenance and troubleshooting techniques, use of technical manuals and test equipment, and inspection/evaluation/repair of equipment. O ne hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 2123 — Power Tools, Machining, and Materials This course is designed to provide fundamental skills associated with all mechanical maintenance courses. This course includes safety, powered hand and stationary tools, use of a calculator, test equipment familiarization and terminology. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 2213 — Advanced Electrical Industrial Maintenance This course includes hazardous locations, electronic components, E & I drawings, motor controls, distribution equipment, transformer applications, and conductor selection and calculation. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 2223 — Advanced Mechanical Industrial Maintenance This course includes temporary grounding, layout and installation of tubing and piping systems, machine bending of conduit, hydraulic controls, pneumatic controls, and motor -operated valves. Two hours le cture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 2423 — Solid State Motor Control This course includes principles and operation of solid state motor control. Additionally, the course includes the design, installation, and maintenance of different solid state devices for motor control. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 2433 — Electronic Motion Control This course explains applications and operating procedures of solid -state controls, reduced-voltage starters, and adjustable frequency drives as well as troubleshooting procedures. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 2513 — Programmable Logic Controllers Multi-Platform This course covers use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in modern industrial settings as well as the operating principles of PLCs and practice in the accelerated programming across multiple PLC platfor ms, installation and maintenance of PLCs. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 2613 — Programmable Logic Controllers This course includes of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in modern industrial settings. This course also includes the operating principles of PLCs and practice in the programming, installation, and maintenance of PLCs. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IMM 2623 — Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers Advanced PLC course that provides instruction in the various operations, installations, and maintenance of electric motor controls. Also, information in such areas as sequen cer, program control, introduction to function blocks, sequential function chart, introduction to HMI, and logical and conversion instructions. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY --- # CNT 1513 — Web Development Concepts This course is an introduction to the Internet and its uses in the world of business. It includes basic and advanced features of the Internet, World Wide Web, gophers, listser vers, and creating web pages. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a personalized home page and post it on the Internet, download files using a browser and an FTP program, and e -mail messages. Two hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CNT 1524 — Network Components This course presents local area network and wide area network connectivity. It focuses on architecture, topologies, protocols, and transport methods of a network. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CNT 1624 — Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server. This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Microsoft Windows NT Server network operating system. Emphasis will be placed on daily administrative tasks performed by a network administrator. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CNT 1634 — Microsoft Windows-Installing & Configuration The main goal of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the features and functions of Microsoft Windows. This includes a look at the configuration, management, and networking functionality of Windows in stand -alone as well as both large and sma ll net work environments. Two hours lecture . Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CNT 1654 — Network Administration Using Linux This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Linux network operating system. Emphasis will be placed on daily administrative tasks performed by a network administrator. Two hours lectures. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CNT 2344 — Introduction to MS/SQL Network Administration Using Microsoft Server). This course is designed to generate further experience for the student in installing and maintaining a MC SQL Server. This course also targets basic programming used by a Data Base Administrator. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CNT 2423 — System Maintenance This course covers the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer components. Topics include hardware compatibility, system architecture, memory, input devices, video displays, disk drives, modems, and printers. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CNT 2534 — Network Planning and Design This course involves applying network concepts in planning and designing a functioning network. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the need for a network, conducting analysis, and designing solutions. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CNT 2544 — Network Implementation This course is the culmination of all concepts learned in the network curriculum. Topics include planning, installation, evaluation, and maintenance of a network solution. Two hours lectur e. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CNT 2553 — Network Security This course provides an introduction to network and computer security. Topics such as ethics, security policies, legal issues, vulnerability testing tools, firewalls and operating s ystem hardening will be discussed. Students will receive a deeper understanding of network operations and protocols through traffic capture and protocol analysis. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CNT 2644 — Advanced Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server (Prerequisites: CNT 1624 or 1634). This course is a continuation of Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows NT Server. Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, and implementation of a f unctional NT Server. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CPT 1123 — Computer Concepts This course is an introduction to the history, terminology, and theory of computer systems. Students will gain hands -on experience in the operation of a mid -range computer. Two hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CPT 1144 — Programming Development Concepts This course is an introduction to programming logic and computer systems. Students will gain hands -on experience in the development of computer programs. Three hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CPT 1313 — Computer Operations A study of the operation of computers and peripherals including operations control language, utilities, control commands, and procedures. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CPT 1323 — Survey of Microcomputer Applications This course will introduce word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software with integration of these applications. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CPT 1333 — Operating Platforms This course will provide experience in a variety of operating platforms. Emphasis will be placed on support personnel interaction with the platform to assist users i n business environments. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CPT 1353 — Database Design Fundamentals This course is a study of the design of databases. Additional emphasis is placed on creation, manipulation, extraction, and display of data from existing databases. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CPT 1513 — Web Development Concepts This course is an introduction to the Internet and its uses in the world of business. It includes basic and advanced features of the Internet, World Wide Web, browsers, listservers, and creating web pages. Upon completion of this cour se, students will be able to create a personalized home page and post it on the Internet, download files using a browser and an FTP program, and send e -mail messages. Two hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CPT 2133 — Career Development This course provides practical exercises in interpersonal skills, the job search process, and the importance of high standards of personal and professional relationships for employment. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CNT 1414 — ) This course is designed to generate further experience for the student in working in a team environment. This course targets team based network design and team based program design. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CPT 2373 — Network Fundamentals This course focuses on the fundamentals of computer networking. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # CPT 2454 — Game Programming Using Flash and Action Script (Prerequisites: CPT 2434 or approved equivalent advanced object - oriented programming language.) This course is designed to further introduce the student to creating interactive applications, through the format of a game. This course will help the student become more adept at creating functional user interfaces and help them deal with program paths based on user input. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # CPT 2911 — 2916 – Work-Based Learning in Computer Inform ation Systems. Direct application of concepts, terminology, and theory of computer information systems technology. Students must be employed in a work environment where they will have to solve problems as encountered in industry. (Credit is awarded at the rate of 1 hour credit per 3 hours externship.) One to six hours credit. --- # DBT 1113 — SQL Programming This course offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology, covering the concepts of both relational and object relational databases and the Standard Query Language (SQL). Students are taught to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DBT 1123 — PL/SQL Programming This course off ers students an extensive introduction to data server technology, covering advanced concepts of both relational and object - relational databases using PL/SQL. Students are taught to create and maintain database objects and control user access. Two hours lec ture. Three hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # DBT 1214 — Database Architecture and Administration This course is designed to give students a firm foundation in basic database tasks enabling them to design, create, and maintain a database. Students will gain a conceptual understanding of database architecture and how its components work and interact with one another. Students will also learn to create an operati onal database and properly man age the various structures. Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 1124 — IT Foundations This course covers the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer components and interpersonal communications for IT professionals. Topics include hardware compatibility, system architecture, memory, input devices, video displays, disk drives, modems, printers, safety and envi ronmental issues, communication, and professional behavior. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 1134 — Fundamentals of Data Communications This course presents basic concepts of telephony, local area networks, wide area networks, data transmission, and topology methods. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 1143 — Principles of Information Security This course is an introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of information security and assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protect ion and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IST 1154 — Web and Programming Concepts This course is an introduction to Web site development and programming logic. Students will gain hands -on experience in the development of computer programs. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a Web site a nd post it on the Internet. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 1163 — Database and SQL Concepts This course is an introduction to the design and manipulation of relational databases. Emphasis is placed on creation, manipulat ion, extraction, and display of data from existing databases. QBE and SQL are explored. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IST 1183 — Essentials of Information Systems Technology This course covers the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer components. Topics include hardware compatibility, system architecture, memory, input devices, video displays, disk drives, modems, and printers. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IST 1193 — Practical Applications in Information Systems Technology This course will provide experience with operating systems. Emphasis will be placed on support personnel interaction (communication and professional behavior) with the platform to assist users in business environments. Topics on safety and environmental issues are included. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IST 1213 — Client Installation and Configuration This course is designed to help the student install, support, and troubleshoot a current client operating system. Emphasis will be placed on common user operations as well as the network administrator’s support of the client. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IST 1223 — Network Components This course presents local area network and wide area network connectivity. It focuses on architectures, topologies, protocols, and transport methods of a network. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IST 1244 — Network Admin Using Microsoft Windows Server This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Microsoft Windows Server network operating system. Emphasis will be placed on daily administrative tasks performed by a network administrator. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 1254 — Network Administration Using Linux This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Linux operating system. Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, implementation, and administrative tasks of a functional server. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 1263 — Microsoft Office Applications This course will introduce an operating system and word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software application. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IST 1283 — Programming Principles with Swift This course is designed to help students bui ld a solid foundation in programming using Swift. Students get practical experience with the tools and techniques they will need to build basic iOS apps from scratch. Students will also learn problem-solving skills and develop their own ways of breaking down problems into manageable pieces. As they gain more practice as programmers, students will get better at designing clever and efficient solutions to coding challenges. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IST 1314 — Visual BASIC Programming Language This introduction to the Visual BASIC programming language introduces the student to object -oriented programming and a graphical integrated development environment. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 1324 — RPG Programming Language This course is designed to introduce the student to the RPG language and to use the computer in business applications. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 1334 — COBOL Programming La nguage or Permission of Instructor). This course is designed to introduce the student to the use of the COBOL language in business applications to include arithmetic operations, report editing, control break processing, and table pr ocessing techniques. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 1433 — Web Development Using HTML & CSS This course involves the application of various professional and personal Web design techniques. Students will work with the latest WYS/WYG editors/HTML editors, animation/multimedia products, and photo editors. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IST 1454 — Principles of Mobile App Development This course is designed to help students build a sol id foundation in programming fundamentals using Swift as a language. Students get practical experience with the tools, techniques, and concepts needed to build a basic iOS app from scratch. Students will also learn user interface design principles, which is fundamental to programming and making great apps. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 1513 — /4 – SQL Programming This course is the first of a two-part series that offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology, covering the concepts of both relational and object relational databases and the Structured Query Language (SQL). Students are taught to store, retr ieve, and manipulate data. Two to three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three to four hours credit. --- # IST 1523 — SQL Programming II This course is the second of a two -part series that offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology. Students are taught advanced concepts of both relational and object relational database s and the Structured Query Language (SQL). Students are taught to create and maintain database objects and control user access. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IST 1714 — Java Programming Language This introduction to the Java Programming Language is to include sort, loops, arrays, and applets. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 1723 — Programming in Python This course is designed to provide an introduction to progra mming concepts and data informatics using Python through lecture and a series of practical hands-on exercises. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # IST 2224 — Network Planning and Design This course involves applying network concepts in planning and designing a functioning network. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the need for a network, conducting an analysis, and designing a solution. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 2234 — Network Implementation This course is the culmination of all concepts learned in the network curriculum. Topics include planning, installation, evaluation, and maintenance of a network solution. Two hours lecture . Four hour s laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 2314 — Systems Analysis and Design This course introduces techniques used in systems analysis and design. Emphasis will be placed on the design, development, and implementation of an information system. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 2324 — Script Programming of Instructor). This course is an introduction to the use of integrating scripts to add functionality to Web pages. Two hours lecture . Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 2334 — Advanced Visual BASIC Programming Language (Prerequisite: IST 1314). This course is a continuation of the Visual BASIC programming language. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 2344 — Database Programming & Design This course will introduce programming using a database management software appl ication. Emphasis will be placed on menus and file maintenance. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 2354 — Advanced RPG Programming Language 1324). This course is a continuation of the RPG programming language. Emphasis is placed on advanced table processing, file maintenance, and interactive programming. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 2374 — C++ Programming Language This course is designed to introduce the student to the C programming language and its basic functions. Two hours lecture . Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 2384 — Advanced C++ Programming Language 2374). This course is a continuation of the study of the C programming language. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 2414 — Flash Game Programming This course is an introduction to developing interactive web-based games using Flash and ActionScript programming. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fully functional Flash game and post it to the web. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 2454 — Mobile Application Development This emergence of a new generation of highly -capable devices and platforms has opened up opportunities for application developers. Mobile development differs from conventional desktop development in that mobile devices operate in a constrained world with smaller screens, slower network connections, as well as limited memory and processing power. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 2464 — PowerShell Programming This course is designed to introduce the student to the PowerShell command line language and its use in monitoring and maintaining Microsoft networks. The student will become familiar with the syntax of the command line language and its application in maintaining a modern network. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # IST 2494 — iOS Application Development This course is designed to introduce the student to creating interactive applications for iOS devices using Objective C and Cocoa with the Xcode editor. This course will help the student become more adept at creating functional user interfaces and help th em deal with program paths based on user input and/or calculated results. Two hours lecture . Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MMT 1113 — Marketing I Study of principles and problems of marketing goods and services and methods of distribution from producer to consumer. Types, functions, and practices of wholesalers and retailers and efficient techniques in the development and expansion of markers. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MMT 1123 — Marketing II A continuation of MMT 1113. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MMT 2233 — Human Resource Management Objectives, organization, and functions of human resource mana gement. Emphasis is placed on selection and placement, job evaluation, training, education, safety, health, employer -employee relationships, and employee services. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MMT 2513 — Entrepreneurship Overview of activitie s that are involved in planning, establishing, and managing a small business enterprise. Topics to be covered will include planning, location, analysis, financing, and development of a business plan. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MMT 2533 — Purchasing/Supply Management Principles and techniques for developing an effective and efficient purchasing/supply/materials system. Emphasis on procedures, quantities, delivery, suppliers, price determination, outsourcing, service purchasing international purchasing, and quality specifications. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MMT 2713 — Principles of Real Estate The course deals with the nature of the real estate market, types of ownership of property, contracts, methods of transferal of title, instruments used in transfer, title closing, financing, property management, insuring, and appraising. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MMT 2723 — Real Estate Law Designed to give the student a general background in the law of real property and the law of real estate brokerage. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MMT 2733 — Real Estate Finance This course pr ovides a background in the principles and methods of financing real estate. Real estate mortgage credit operations of commercial banks are broken into the following broad areas: (1) the manner in which funds are channeled into the mortgage markets; (2) the financing of residential property; (3) the financing of special purpose property; and (4) the administrative tasks common to most mortgage departments. Both private and governmental institutions are covered. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MMT 2744 — Real Estate Appraisal An introductory course covering the purposes of appraisal, the appraisal process and the different approaches, methods and techniques used to determine the value of various types of property. This course also includes standards of professional appraisal practice. Four hour lecture. Four hours credit. MASSAGE THERAPY --- # MGT 1111 — CPR and First Aid This course develops the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency care for the injured or ill until appropriate professionals take over. One hour lecture. One hour credit. --- # MGT 1214 — Introduction to Massage Therapy This course teaches the student theories and principles of therapeutic massage and includes the effects, benefits, indications and contraindications, history of massage therapy, Mississippi laws and regulations pertaining to massage therapist, educational and licensing requirements, professional ethics, equipment and products, client evaluations, draping techniques, massage environment, massage therapy in a healthcare system, sanitary and safety practices, therapist body mechanics, conditioning, strengthening, flexibility, human relationship skills, and basic business and marketing skills. Fo… --- # MGT 1224 — Massage Therapy I This course examines basic skills in massage therapy for various modalities. Each modality will move into the next progressive phase enhancing the student’s knowledge. Four hours lecture. Four hours credit. --- # MGT 1233 — Massage Therapy I Lab This course develops basic skills in massage therapy for various modalities in a laboratory setting. Each modality will move into the next progressive phase enhancing the student’s knowledge. Six hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MGT 1244 — Massage Therapy II Students will develop basic skills in massage therapy. Each modality will move into the next progressive phase enhancing the student’s knowledge. Four hours lecture. Four hours credit. --- # MGT 1253 — Massage Therapy II Lab Students will develop basic skills in massage therapy in a laboratory setting. Each modality will move into the next progressive phase enhancing the student’s knowledge. Six hours lab oratory. Three hours credit. --- # MGT 1263 — Massage Therapy Clinical Lab II This course applies the principles and theories of Introduction to Massage Therapy and Massage Therapy I and builds on the principles and theories taught in Massage Therapy II and is a continuation of Massage Therapy Clinical Lab I. Six hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MGT 1272 — Specialized Modalities I Students will be introduced to several different traditions of massage and bodywork. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # MGT 1281 — Massage Therapy Clinical Lab I This course applies the principles and theories of Introduction to Massage Therapy and Massage Therapy I. Two hours laboratory. One hour credit. --- # MGT 1333 — Kinesiology This course studies the mechanical aspects of human motion. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MGT 1343 — Pathology and Medical Terminology This course is designed to teach the student functional assessment of therapeutic massage in relation to pathology. The student learns pathology of multiple systems and determines its impact on the delivery of massage therapy services in his or her own practice. Discussion of the massage therapy scope of practice and its relationship to other allied health professions is included. Understanding methods of communication with other professionals and clients, exploring holistic self -care practices, and developing a systematic evaluation and documentation scheme are also covered. Three hours lec… --- # MGT 1612 — Board Preparation A basic course to provide students with skills review for board certification. *If student is already a Licensed Massage Therapist, another academic course may be taken. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # MGT 2223 — Massage Therapy III This course will provide students with additional knowledge and information in the area of techniques. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MGT 2233 — Massage Therapy IV This course will provide students with additional knowledge and information in t he area of techniques. Two hours lectures. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MGT 2272 — Specialized Modalities II This course will provide student s more in-depth knowledge of additional traditions of massage and bodywork. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # MGT 2514 — Massage Therapy Anatomy and Physiology I A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the anatomical and physiological study of the human body as an integrated whole. The course includes detailed studies of: biological principles; tissues; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and e xercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MGT 2524 — Massage Therapy Anatomy and Physiology II A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes detailed studies of the anatomy and physiology of human special senses, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems, as well as reproduction and develop ment. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY --- # MNT 1114 — Manufacturing Skills Basic A course designed to provide the student with the basic skills needed to be successful in a high -performance manufacturing environment. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MNT 1123 — Industrial Electricity A course associated with AC and DC circuits used in the electrical trades. Includes the study of electrical circuits, laws and formulas, and the use of test equipment to analyze AC and DC c ircuits. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MNT 1134 — Industrial Control Systems A course designed in the operation and function industrial control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to diagram, w ire and troubleshoot a variety of circuits, control devices and actuators. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MNT 1142 — Mechanical Power Transmission I This course includes instruction and lab exercises related to motor mounting and alignment, key fasteners, and power transmission systems. Four hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # MNT 1153 — Basic Industrial Robotics This course provides a hands -on learning environment to develop and practice basic robotics safety, robot ics systems, robotic operations and robotic programming. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MNT 1213 — Programmable Logic Controllers This course covers use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in modern industrial settings as well as the operating principles of PLCs and practice in the accelerated programming, installation and maintenance of PLCs. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MNT 1224 — Fluid Power Instruction in the basic principles of hydr aulics and pneumatics and the inspection, maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MNT 1233 — Electronic Motion Control This course explains applications and operating procedu res of solid state controls, reduced-voltage starters, and adjustable frequency drives as well as troubleshooting procedures. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MNT 1242 — Mechanical Power Transmission II This course includes instruction and lab exercises related to V belt drives, chain drives, gear drives, and multiple shaft systems. Four hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # MNT 2114 — Mechatronics Programming I This course provides a hands -on learning environment to develop an d practice the techniques used in programming and sequencing mechatronics systems. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MNT 2123 — Fundamentals of Instrumentation This course provides students with a general knowledge of instrumentation principles as they relate to the electrical industry. This course includes instruction in the basis of hydraulics and pneumatics and the use of electrical circuits in the instrumentation process. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MNT 2133 — Mechatronics Troubleshooting and Repair This course provides a hands -on learning environment to develop and practice the techniques used in troubleshooting complex mechatronics systems. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MNT 2214 — Mechatronics Process Control A study of the instruments and instrument systems used in chemical processing including terminology, primary variables, symbols, and control loops. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MNT 2224 — Mechatronics Programming II This course provides a hands -on learning environment to develop and practice the techniques used in advanced programming and network integration of mechatronic systems. Two hours lec ture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MNT 2234 — Mechatronics Special Project This course provides practical application of skills and knowledge gained in their Mechatronics Technician program of study. The instructor works closely with the stu dent to ensure the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. Eight hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MNT 2314 — Maintenance Welding and Metals This course includes different metals and their properties and in basic SMAW we lding and oxy -fuel cutting and brazing. One hour lecture. Six hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MNT 2324 — Power Tools, Machining, and Materials This course is designed to provide fundamental skills associated with all mechanical maintenance courses. This course includes safety, powered hand and stationary tools, use of a calculator, test equipment familiarization and terminology. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MNT 2333 — Computer Aided Design I This course is designed t o develop basic operating system and drafting skills on CAD. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MNT 2344 — CNC/Computer Assisted Manufacturing An introduction of computer numerical control (CNC) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques and practices. Includes the use of the Cartesian coordinate system, programming codes and command, and tooling requirements for CNC/CAM machines. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MNT 2354 — Preventative Maintenance This course includes four major performance domains that are aligned to the Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional Certification. Domains include maintenance practices, preventive and predictive maintenance and analysis, and corrective maintenance. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MNT 2364 — Industry 4.0 with Data Acquisition This is a course to introduce and explain Industry 4.0 with data acquisition. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MNT 2384 — Mechatronics Robotics This course provides a hands -on learning environment to develop and practice the techniques used in programming and troubleshooting robotic systems. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGY --- # OTA 1113 — Foundations of Occupational Therapy This intake course is an introduction to the field of occupational therapy including history, role orientation, professional organizational structure, legal and ethical implications, legislation, specific practice arenas, and the process of service delivery. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # OTA 1121 — Medical Terminology This intake course is a study of medical language relating to body systems including diseases, physical conditions, abbreviations, and symbols as applied to occupational therapy. Professional language for occupational therapy will be included. One hour lecture. One hour credit. --- # OTA 1132 — Therapeutic Anatomy This intake course will focus upon the structures of the human body and their respective functions. Emphasis will be placed upon the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # OTA 1213 — Pathology of Psychiatric Conditions This intake course provides a basic knowledge of psychiatric disorders encountered in occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is on etiology, prognosis, and management of various psychiatric conditions. The role and function of the OTA in the treatment process is also emphasized. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # OTA 1223 — Pathology of Physical Disability Conditions This intake course provides a basic knowledge of selected diseases and conditions encountered in occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is on etiology, prognosis, and management of various pathological physical conditions. The role and function of the OTA in the treatment process is also emphasized. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # OTA 1233 — Pathology of Developmental Conditions This intake course provides a basic knowledge of selected diseases and conditions encountered in occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is on etiology, prognosis, and management of various pathological developmental conditions. The student will compare and contrast normal and abnormal developmental patterns. The role and funct ion of the OTA in treatment process is also emphasized. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # OTA 1243 — Pathology of Orthopedic Conditions 1132 & OTA 1314). This intake course provides a basic knowledge of selected orthopedic conditions encountered in occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is placed upon mechanisms of pathology and basic treatment approaches. The role and function of the OTA in the treatmen t process is also emphasized. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # OTA 1314 — Kinesiology This intake course studies individual muscles and muscle functions, biomechanical principles of joint motion, gait patterns, normal mov ement patterns, and goniometry. Three hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # OTA 1413 — Therapeutic Media This manipulation course provides knowledge and use of tools, equipment, and basic techniques of woodwor king and craft activities as therapeutic media. Emphasis is given to analyzation and instruction of activities frequently used as occupational therapy media. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # OTA 1423 — Occupational Therapy Skills I This manipulative course provides fundamental knowledge of practice skills used with patients/clients across the life span and with various diagnoses. Observation and documentation techniques will be introduced. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # OTA 1433 — Occupational Therapy Skills II This manipulative course provides intermediate practice skills used with patients/clients across the life-span and with various diagnosis. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # OTA 1513 — Group Process This manipulative course introduces theory and research findings explaining group dynamics. The course teaches the student how to facilitate group effectiveness and the skills to apply that knowledge in practical situations. Methods and skills necessary to plan, write, and lead an occupational therapy group will be taught. The course focuses on the importance of group activity intervention primarily with the psychiatric population. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # OTA 1913 — Fieldwork IA This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to observe and participate in clinical fieldwork. The student will also begin to develop professional work habits. Students are expected to function as participant observers in the assigned clinical setting. One hour lecture. Six hours clinical. Three hours credit. --- # OTA 2443 — Occupational Therapy Skills III This manipulation course provides advanced practice skills used with patients/clients across the life -span and with various diagnoses. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # OTA 2714 — Concepts in Occupational Therapy 1223, 1423, 1242 or 1243). This manipulative course studies the occupational therapy treatment techniques for a variety of diagnoses while incorporating theoretical concepts. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # OTA 2812 — Healthcare Systems This intake course is designed to examine the context of service delivery for occupational therapy. Various models of health care, education, community, and social systems will be examined. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # OTA 2935 — Fieldwork IB This application course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply their knowledge of the occupational therapy process in clinical fieldwork. The student will also begin to develop professional work habits. Students are expected to function as participant observers in the clinical setting. One hour lecture. Twelve hours clinical. Five hours credit. --- # OTA 2946 — Fieldwork IIA 1223, 1233, 1242, 1314, 1413, 1423, 1433, 1513, 1913, 2443, 2714, 2812, 2935, 2961). This application course synthesizes previous didactic instruction and clinical experiences obtained in Fieldwork I. In Level IIA the student may encounter a variety of populations in a traditional or nontraditional based setting. Students will assume increasing responsibilities under supervision as appropriate for the setting. Eighteen hours clinical. Six hours credit. --- # OTA 2956 — Fieldwork IIB 1223, 1233, 1242, 1314, 1413, 1423, 1433, 1513, 1913, 2443, 2714, 2812, 2935, 2961). This application course synthesizes previous didactic instruction and clinical experiences obtained in Fieldwork I. In Level IIB, the student may encounter a variety of populations in a traditional or nontraditional based setting. Students will assume increasing responsibilities under supervision as appropriate for the setting. Eighteen hours clinical. Six hours credit. --- # OTA 2961 — Occupational Therapy Transitions I This course provides information and guidance to the student for their transitional process of becoming an Occupational Therapy Practitioner. This course will encompass a variety of professional skills and concepts. In addition, vital life skills will be d iscussed. One hour lecture. One hour credit. --- # OTA 2971 — Occupational Therapy Transitions II 2961). This course provides final preparation to the student for the transitional process of becoming an Occupational Therapy Practitioner. Three day seminar. One hour credit. PARALEGAL TECHNOLOGY --- # LET 1123 — Introduction to Law This course provides an overview of major principles and functions of the state and federal legal systems, introduces various legal fields for professional opportunities, presents legal vocabulary, gives an overview of different areas of law, and presents ethics. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LET 1213 — Legal Research This course is an introduction to basic sources of law and the methods of legal research, including ethics. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # LET 1513 — Family Law This course is a study of the areas of law pertaining to domestic relations, emphasizing ethics. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LET 1523 — Wills and Estates This course is an introduction to the laws of inheritance and estates, basic concepts of estates and wills, probate procedures, and preparation of documents while emphasiz ing ethics. Three hours lecture . Three hours credit. --- # LET 1713 — Legal Writing This course includes composition of legal communications, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documen ts with an emphasis on ethical considerations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LET 2313 — Civil Litigation I This course is designed to study the litigation process. Emphasis is on the structure of the Mississippi Court System and on gathering information and evidence, summarizing and arranging materials, maintaining docket and file control, developing a litigation case, and interviewing clients and witnesses, using ethical standards. Three hours lecture . Thr ee hours credit. --- # LET 2323 — Torts This course provides instruction in the area of law that deals with civil wrongs and injuries, including intentional wrongs, negligence, and strict liability. It concentrates on the elements of a tort, type of tort, damages, ethics, and remedies. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LET 2333 — Civil Litigation II This course is designed to continue the study of the litigation process from discovery through appeal. Emphasis is placed on collecting and organizing discovery materials and demonstrating knowledge of the limits placed on discovery by the federal and states rules of civil procedure. The course also includes the trial and appeal phases of l itigation, with emphasis on trial preparation and appellate procedure. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LET 2343 — Contracts This course provides instruction in the area of contract law, concentrating on the elements of a valid contract, various types of contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code, and ethical issues in contract law. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LET 2353 — Criminal Law This course provides an overview of criminal law, and the procedures involved in the criminal process. The course focuses on the Mississippi court system, legal terminology involved in criminal practice, and on gathering information and evidence, and using ethical standards. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LET 2373 — Contracts and Business Law This course provides instruction in the area of contract law, concentrating on the elements of a valid contract, various types of contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code, and ethical issues in contract law. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LET 2383 — Criminal Law and Procedure This course provides an overview of criminal law and the procedures involved in the criminal process. The course focuses on the Mississippi court system, legal terminology involved in a criminal practice, and on gathering information and evidence, using ethical standards. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LET 2453 — Real Property I This course is an introduction to real property law including ownership, transfer of property, liens and e ncumbrances, and the various types of deeds. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LET 2463 — Real Property II This course examines legal documents related to real property as recorded in the chancery clerk’s office, the tax assessor’s office, and the circuit clerk’s office. It includes compiling a title abstract and completing an assignment to prepare a real estate file from transaction through closing and post-closing implementing ethics. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LET 2523 — Bankruptcy Law This course is an introduction to federal bankruptcy law. Emphasis is placed on federal bankruptcy statutes, chapters and forms. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LET 2653 — Law Office Management This course provides practical application of daily legal office skills needed in the legal field, professional enrichment presentations, history of the profession, professional ethics through fact analysis, and an overview of law office management. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # LET 2913 — Special Problem in Paralegal Technology A course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Paralegal Technology courses. Six hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # LET 2923 — Internship for Paralegal Supervised practical experience in a private law office, courts, government offices, or businesses. Provides students the opportunity to apply theory presented in the classroom in a supervised work setting. (135 clock hours supervised work experience minimum). Three hours credit. PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT --- # PTA 1123 — Fundamental Concepts of Physical Therapy This course is an introduction to the field of physical therapy including role orientation, professional organizational structure, legal and ethical implications, and legislation. Historical patterns in the development of the profession will be explored an d medical terminology introduced. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # PTA 1131 — PTA Practicum I This course is designed to provide the student with observational time with participation in selected physical therapy activities. Three hours clinical. One hour credit. --- # PTA 1213 — Fundamental Skills for Physical Therapist Assistants (Pre/Co-requisite: PTA 1123). This course provides knowledge of topics utilized in the practice of physical therapy. Topics covered will include positioning, draping, transfers, body mechanics, gait training, and standard precautions. Vital signs, first aid, and emergency techniques will also be covered. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # PTA 1223 — Therapeutic Modalities 1213 & 1314). This course is an introduction to the theory and practical application of hydrotherapy, thermotherapy, cryotherapy, light therapy, and mechanotherapy. Emphasis will be placed on the technique of application, indications, and contraindications of modalities. Two hours lecture. One hour laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # PTA 1314 — Kinesiology This course studies individual muscles and muscle functions, biomechanical principles of joint mot ion, gait analysis, goniometry, and postural assessment. Three hours lecture . Two hours lab oratory. Four hours credit. --- # PTA 1324 — Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation I requisites: PTA 1123, 1213, 1223 & 1314). This course provides an overview of the biochemical and neurophysiological basis and application of various therapeutic exercises. The basics of therapeutic exercise are correlated with specific conditions. This course focuses on rehabilitation techniques in the treatment of a variety of selected conditions. Specialized exercise procedures are emphasized. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # PTA 1912 — Seminar I This course presents the opportunity for group assembly on a regular basis to work toward achievement of course objectives. Leadership skills, an understanding of group dynamics, community service, interaction with other health education students, and the practice of reading and interpreting professional literature are emphasized. A desire to continue development of knowledge and skills is stressed. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # PTA 1922 — Seminar II This course provides the opportunity for group assembly on a regular basis to work to achieve course objectives. Demonstration of leadership skills, an understanding of group dynamics, community service, interaction with other health education students, and the practice of reading and interpreting professional literature are further devel oped. A desire to continue development of knowledge and skills is emphasized. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # PTA 2234 — Electrotherapy This course emphasizes theory and practical application of electrotherapy and other therapeutic procedures. Indications and contraindications of modalities are also discussed. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # PTA 2334 — Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation II requisites: PTA 1123, 1213, 1223, 1314, 1324 & 2413). This course presents theory, principles, and techniques of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation for primarily neurological conditions. Methods of functional, motor, and sensory assessment and intervention techniques are included. Principles of prosthetics and orthotics, functional training, and other techniques are covered. Three hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # PTA 2413 — Clinical Education I Therapist Assistant Courses). This course provides supervised clinical experiences in demonstrating the attributes and applying the skills for which students have been deemed competent for the clinical setting. Nine hours clinical. Three hours credit. --- # PTA 242 — 4 – Clinical Education II Therapist Assistant Courses). This is the first of two culminating clinical education experiences (identified in a Normative Model of PTA Education as the first full -time clinical experience) that provide supervised clinical experiences in demonstrating the attributes and applying the skills that prepare stud ents for entry into the physical therapy profession. Twelve hours clinical. Four hours credit. --- # PTA 243 — 4 – Clinical Education III Therapist Assistant and Clinical Education Courses). This is the second of two culminating clin ical education experiences (identified in a Normative Model of PTA Education as the last full -time clinical experience) that provide supervised clinical experiences in demonstrating the attributes and applying the skills that prep are students for entry into the Physical Therapy profession. Twelve hours clinical. Four hours credit. --- # PTA 2443 — Clinical Education IV Therapist Assistant and Clinical Education Courses). This is the third of three culminating clinical education experiences (identified in a Normative Model of PTA Education as the last full -time clinical experience) that provide supervised clinical experiences in demonstrating the attributes and applying the skills that prepare students for entry into the Physical Therapy profession. Nine hours clinical. Three hours credit. --- # PTA 2513 — Medical Conditions and Related Pathology requisites: PTA 1123, 1213, 1314, 1324 1223, 2234, 2413 & 2334). This course provides a basic knowledge of selected disease s and conditions encountered in physical therapy practice. Emphasis is on etiology, pathology, and clinical picture of diseases studied. Various physical therapy procedures in each disability are discussed. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # PTA 2524 — Physical Therapy Seminar of core Physical Therapist Assistant course work). This course represents a synthesis of previous didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Students are directed to explore a topic or area of interest in physical therapy practice. Recognition of the importance of employability skills after graduation is included. Four hours lecture. Four hours credit. --- # PTA 2912 — Seminar III This course further develops the principles and characteristics presented in PTA 1912 & PTA 1922. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY --- # MST 1114 — Power Machinery I A course in the operation of power machinery. Includes instruction and practice in the safe operation of lathes, drill presses, and vertical mills. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MST 1124 — Power Machinery II A continuation of Power Machinery I with emphasis on more advanced applications of lathes, mills, shapers, and precision grinders. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MST 1213 — Drill Press and Band Saw Operations This course provides instruction of general shop safety as well as the operation of power machinery that includes instruction and practice in the safe operation o f band saws and drill presses. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MST 1223 — Lathe Turning Knowledge This course provides instruction of general shop safety as well as the operation of the lathe. The course will implement the performance of lathe operations resulting in the manufacture of various parts. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MST 1233 — Milling Machines Knowledge This course provides instruction of general shop safety as wel l as the operation of vertical milling machines. The course will implement the performance of milling operations resulting in the manufacture of various parts. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MST 1243 — Precision Lathe Operations This course is a continuation of lathe tuning knowledge and provides instruction of general shop safety as well as additional instruction in lathe operations. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MST 1252 — Surface Grinding Operations This course provides instruction in general shop safety as well as emphasis on advanced applications of precision grinders. One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # MST 1263 — Milling Machine Operations This course provid es instruction in general shop safety as well as emphasis on advanced applications of milling machine operations. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MST 1313 — Machine Tool Mathematics An applied mathematics course designed for machinists. Includes instruction and practice in algebraic and trigonometric operations essential for successful machining. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MST 1413 — Blueprint Reading A course in blueprint reading designed for machinists. Includes instruction and practice in reading industrial blueprints. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MST 1423 — Advanced Blueprint Reading A continuation of Blueprint R eading with emphasis on advanced feature of technical prints. Includes instruction on the identification of various projections and views and on different assembly components. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MST 1613 — Precision Layout An introduction to the concepts and practice of precision layout for machining operations. Includes instruction and practice in the use of layout instruments. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MST 1623 — Fundamentals of GD&T Tolerancing). This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Includes emphasis on measurement theory; common terms and definitions; profile, orientation, locational, runout, and form tolerances as they relate to Machine Tool Technology. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MST 2134 — Power Machinery III A continu ation of the Power Machinery II course with emphasis on advanced applications of the engine lathe, milling machine, and grinding machine. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MST 2144 — Power Machinery IV A continuation of Power Machinery III with emphasis on highly advanced operations of the radial arm drill, milling machine, engine lathe, and precision grinder. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MST 2513 — Advanced Lathe Operations This course provides instruction on safety and advanced applications of the engine lathe. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MST 2523 — Advanced Milling Operations This course provides instruction on safety and advanced applications of the vertical milling machine. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MST 2533 — Precision Grinding Operations This course provides instruction on safety and grinding operations and applications to include tool post grinding, cylindrical grinding, and center - less grinding. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MST 2542 — Gear Types and Manufacturing This course provides instruction on safety and vertical or horizontal milling operations, formulas, and procedures required to manufacture various types of gears and their applications. One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # MST 2552 — Advanced Machining Technologies This course provides instruction on safety, operations, and applications of new machining technologies that apply to p recision manufacturing in global markets. Laser technology, EDM wire, Die sink, plasma and water jets commonly used in machining and forming shapes in utilizing exotic space age materials. One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # MST 2714 — Computer Numerical Control Operations I An introduction to the application of computer numerical control (CNC) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques and practices. Includes instruction and practice related to the use of the Cartesian coordinate system programming codes and commands and tooling requirement for NC/CAM machines. Three hours lecture . Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MST 2724 — Computer Numerical Control Operations II A continuation of Computer Numerical Control Operations I. Includes instruction in writing and editing CNC programs, machine setup and operation, and use of CAM equipment to program and operate CNC machines. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # MST 2733 — Fundamentals of CAD/CAM This course is designed to provide the students with the fundamental knowledge and skills of Computer Aided Design Manufacturing using various CAD/CAM software packages as they relate to Machine Tool Technology. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # MST 2813 — Metallurgy An introduction to the concepts of metallurgy. Includes instruction and practice in metal identification, heat treatment, and hardness testing. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # MST 291 — MST 291 A course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology courses. The instructor and studen t work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project. Two to eight hours laboratory. One to four hours credit. --- # MST 292 — MST 292 1 credits · 1 hours Technology. A course that is a cooperative program between industry and education designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of 1 semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. Three to eighteen hours externship. One to six hours credit. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY --- # SUT 1113 — Fundamentals of Surgical Technology 1st semester courses) (Prerequisites: CPR-Health Care Provider). This is a basic introductory course including hospital and surgical suite organization and environment, history, legal responsibilities, terminology, interpersonal relationships, and biomedical sciences. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # SUT 1217 — Principles of Surgical Technique semester courses). This course is a comprehensive study of aseptic technique, safe patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and surgical techniques. Three hours lecture. Eight hours laboratory. Seven hours credit. --- # SUT 1223 — Medical Terminology for Surgical Technologists A study of medical terminology as it relates to the practice of surgical technology. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # SUT 1314 — Surgical Anatomy courses). Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of the human body as related to surgery. Application of the principles of surgical anatomy to participation in clinical experience. Four hours lecture. Four hours credit. --- # SUT 1413 — Surgical Microbiology courses). This is an introduction to pathogenic microorganisms related to surgery and their effect on wound healing and infection. It includes principles of sterilization and disinfection. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. --- # SUT 1518 — Basic and Related Surgical Procedures All 1st semester courses & CPR-Health Care Provider). This course includes instruction in regional anatomy, pathology, instrumentation, surgical techniques, and safe patient care in general surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, and genitourinary. It requires clinical experience in area hospital surgical suites and related departments. Four hours lecture. Twelve hours clinical. Eight hours credit. --- # SUT 1528 — Specialized Surgical Procedures semester courses & CPR-Health Care Provider). This course includes instruction in regional anatomy, pathology, instrumentation, techniques, and safe patient care in surgical specialty areas of ear, nose, and throat; eye; oral & maxillofacial surgery, orthopedics, and plastics. This course requires clinical experience in area hospital surgical suites and related departments. Four hours lecture . Twelve hours clinical. Eight hours credit. --- # SUT 1539 — Advanced Surgical Procedures semester courses & CPR-Health Care Provider). This course includes instruction in regional anatomy, pathology, instrumentation, techniques, and safe patient care in surgic al specialty areas of neurosurgery, thoracic, peripheral vascular, cardiovascular surgery, employability skills, and all -hazards preparation. This course requires clinical experience in area hospital surgical suites and related departments and a comprehensive final examination. Four hours lecture. Fifteen hours clinical. Nine hours credit. --- # SUT 1703 — Certification and Role Transition This course is an in-depth study of the role of the surgical technologist and review for the certification examination. The course examines liability and legal issues of practice, adapting critical thinking skills to a variety of practice settings, effective team and professional behaviors, continuing education, and ethical issues. Practice on computer simulati ons is required. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit. WELDING AND CUTTING TECHNOLOGY --- # WLT 1115 — Shielded Metal Arc Welding I This course is designed to teach students welding techniques using the SMAW process. One hour lecture. Eight hours laboratory. Five hours credit. --- # WLT 1124 — Gas Metal Arc Welding This course is designed to give the student experience in various we lding applications with the GMAW process using various modes of transfer. One hour lecture. Six hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # WLT 1135 — Gas Tungsten Arc Welding This course is designed to give the student experience in various welding applications using the GTAW process. One hour lecture. Eight hours laboratory. Five hours credit. --- # WLT 1143 — Flux Cored Arc Welding This course is designed to give the student experience using FCAW process. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # WLT 1154 — Pipe Welding This course is designed to give the student experience in pipe welding procedures. One hour lecture. Six hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # WLT 1162 — Gas Metal Arc Aluminum Welding This course is designed to give the student experience in Gas Metal Aluminum Welding. One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # WLT 1173 — Introduction to Welding and Safety This course is designed to give student an introduction to the w elding profession and experience in safety procedures related to welding. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # WLT 1225 — Shielded Metal Arc Welding II This course is designed to teach students advanced welding techniques using the SMAW process. One hour lecture. Eight hours laboratory. Five hours credit. --- # WLT 1232 — Blueprint Reading, Welding Symbols, and Metallurgy This course is designed to give th e student experience in blueprint reading, welding symbols, and metallurgy. One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # WLT 1252 — Advanced Pipe Welding This course is designed to give the student advanced pipe welding techniques using sh ielded metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding processes. One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # WLT 1313 — Cutting Processes This course is designed to give the student experience in oxyfuel cutting principles and practices, air carbon cutting and gouging, and plasma arc cutting. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # WLT 191 — WLT 191 A course to provide students with an opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gained in other Welding and Cutting Technology courses. The instructor and student work closely together to select a topic and establish criteria for completion of the project. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 i ndustrial contact hours. 45 to 270 instruction hours. One to six hours credit. --- # WLT 192 — WLT 192 Technology. A course which is a cooperative program between industry and education designed to integrate the st udent’s technical studies with industrial experience. Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours. 45 to 270 industry hours. One to six hours credit. --- # WLT 2812 — Welding Metallurgy This course is designed to give the student experience in the concept of metallurgy and how metals react to internal and external strains and temperature changes. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # WBL 293 — WBL 293 90 credits · 90 hours Work-Based Learning offers superv ised work experience for Career Technical majors in which the student, Work -Based Learning Coordinator/Instructor, and worksite supervisor/mentor develop and implement a business/education training agreement. Work -Based Learning is designed to integrate the student’s academic and technical skills into a work environment. Six semesters of Work-Based Learning are offered with 1-3 semester hours credit available per semester and summer sessions. Credit is awarded based on the following chart: 45 clock hours at work per semester = 1 hour credit 90 clock hours a… --- # RST 1312 — Freshman Orientation This course is designed to help students adjust to college life. Course content includes personal, academic, and financial information to assist the student in succeeding in college. The course is designed to teach effective study h abits, reading methods, use of the library, note taking, report writing, financial responsibility education and gives the student guidance in collegiate life. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit. --- # SSP 100 — SSP 100 Students will enroll in the MS Works system and learn three components within the pathway: Career Awareness, Necessary Skills, and Basic Skills. They will develop the foundational skills needed for their careers, learn and practice good work habits and effective commu nication that is necessary in successful employment. Students will learn how to become prepared to learn new skills for future careers within their region’s workforce sector, identifying the career components that are necessary for middle-skill employment . Students will complete the WorkKeys ® assessment in Workplace Documents,… --- # COV 1123 — Cosmetology Orientation This course will cover the history, career opportunity, life skills, professional image, Mississippi Cosmetology laws, rules and regulations and communicating for success in the cosmetology industry. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as g overned by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # COV 1245 — Cosmetology Science I This course consists of the study of bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautio ns associated with each. Three hours lecture. Six hours laboratory. Five hours credit. --- # COV 1255 — Cosmetology Science II This course consists of the study of anatomy and physiology. Included are classroom theory and Clinical prac tice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Three hours lecture. Six hours laboratory. Five hours credit. --- # COV 1263 — Cosmetology Science III This course consists of the application and demonstration of chemistry and electricity. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology prac tices and safety precautions associated with each. Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # COV 1426 — Hair Care I This course consists of the study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; haircutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extensions; wigs and hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Two hours lecture. Twelve hours laboratory. Six hours credit. --- # COV 1436 — Hair Care II This course consists of the advanced study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; haircutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extensions; wigs and hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Two hours lecture. Twelve hours laboratory. Six hours credit. --- # COV 1443 — Hair Care III This course consists of the practical applications of the study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; haircutting ; hairstyling; braiding and braid extensions; hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Nine hours laboratory. Three hours credit. --- # COV 1522 — Nail Care I This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail tec hniques. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # COV 1532 — Nail Care II This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precau tions associated with each. One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # COV 1542 — Nail Care III This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetol ogy laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Six hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # COV 1622 — Skin Care I This course consists of the introduction to basic skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, and facial makeup. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practices as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associat ed with each. One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # COV 1632 — Skin Care II This course consists of intermediate skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials, and fa cial makeup. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # COV 1642 — Skin Care III This course consists of advanced skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials, and facial makeup. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Six hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # COV 1722 — Salon Business I This course prepares students to operate a successful salon. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions. One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # COV 1732 — Salon Business II This course prepares students to operate a successful salon and seek employment. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precaution s associated with each. One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Two hours credit. --- # COV 2816 — Cosmetology Teacher Training I must have at least two years of active practical experience as a licensed cosmetologist and currently ho ld a valid Mississippi cosmetology license). Instruction will be given in developing appropriate communication skills, effective use of visual aids, identification of various teaching styles, and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Three hours lecture. Nine hours laboratory. Six hours credit. --- # COV 2826 — Cosmetology Teacher Training II and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be given in developing appropriate communication skills, effective use of visual aids, identification of various teaching styles, and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Three hours lecture. Nine hours laboratory. Six hours credit. --- # COV 2836 — Cosmetology Teacher Training III 2816, COV 2826, and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be given in development of appropriate lesson plans and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Three hours lecture. Nine hours laboratory. Six hours credit. --- # COV 2846 — Cosmetology Teacher Training IV 2816, COV 2826, COV 2836 and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be given in classroom management techniques; cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations; and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Two hours lecture. Twelve hours laboratory. Six hours credit. --- # COV 2857 — Cosmetology Teacher Training V 2816, COV 2826, COV 2836, COV 2846 and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be given in classroom management techniques; cosmetology laws, rule s, and regulations; and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Twenty -one hours laboratory. Seven hours credit. --- # COV 2867 — Cosmetology Teacher Training VI 2816, COV 2826, COV 2836, COV 2846, COV 2857 and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be given in classroom management techniques; cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations; and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Twenty -one hours laboratory. Seven hours credit. --- # COV 2877 — Cosmetology Teacher Training VII 2816, COV 2826, COV 2836, COV 2846, COV 2857, COV 2867 and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be given in classroom management techniques; cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations; and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Twenty -one hours laboratory. Seven hours credit. --- # COV 2887 — Cosmetology Teacher Training VIII 2816, COV 2826, COV 2836, COV 2846, COV 2857, COV 2867, COV 2877 and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be gi ven in classroom management techniques; cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations; and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Twenty -one hours laboratory. Seven hours credit. --- # COV 295 — COV 295 This course is designed to provide students with brush up hours necessary to qualify students to take the state licensure examination. The instructor and student work closely together to select topics and establish criteria for completion of the project. Three to eighteen hours laboratory. One to s ix hours credit. HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT --- # HCA 1115 — Basic Health-Care Assisting This course includes orientation to program policies: developing employability and job-seeking skills; applying legal aspects of health care; applying safety considerations; communication and observation skills; medical terminology; and basic health care procedures. Four hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Five hours credit. --- # HCA 1116 — Basic Health-Care Assisting This course includes orientation to program policies: developing employability and job-seeking skills; applying legal aspects of health care; applying safety considerations; communication and observation skills; medical terminology; and basic he alth care procedures. Two hours lecture. Six hours laboratory. Three hours clinical. Six hours credit. --- # HCA 1123 — Special Care Procedures This course includes specialized procedures for assisting with diagnostic procedures; assisting with treatments; assisting with elimination needs of clients; assisting in meeting hydration and nutritional needs of the client; basic emergency procedures to include CPR/first aid; and basic knowledge and skills required to care for the long -term-care residen t. Safety is emphasized throughout each procedure. Two hours lecture. Three hours clinical. Three hours credit. --- # HCA 1124 — Special Care Procedures This course includes specialized procedures for assisting with diagnostic procedures; assisting with treatments; assisting with elimination needs of clients; assisting in meeting hydration and nutritional needs of the client; basic emergency procedures to include CPR/first aid; and basic knowledge and skills required to care for the long -term-care resident. Safety is emphasized throughout each procedure. One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Three hours clinical. Four hours credit. --- # HCA 1132 — Phlebotomy This course includes the knowledge and skills of basic phlebotomy required to become a certified phlebotomist. Concepts include safety, infection control, phlebotomy equipment and supplies, and phlebotomy procedures associated with venipuncture and blood collection. Two hours laboratory. Three hours clinical. Two hours credit. --- # HCA 1214 — Body Structure and Function This course includes study of the structure, function, common disorders, and normal aging-related changes of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and sensory systems; stages of human growth and development; and nutritional needs through the life cycle. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit. --- # HCA 1312 — Home Health Aide and Homemaker Services This course includes basic knowledge and skills required to care for the homebound client and basic knowledge and skills required to provide homemaker services. One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Two hours credit. PRACTICAL NURSING --- # PNV 1213 — & PNV 1444) This course is designed to provide the student with the basic theory and clinical experiences needed to provide safe, effective care to the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life - threatening physical health conditions in all body systems and the knowledge to prepare for the role transition from student to practical nurse. Eight hours lecture. Four hours clinical. Twelve hours credit. --- # PNV 1426 — Fundamentals of Nursing Theory This course provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to care for the individual in wellness and illness and is applicable across the life span. Six hours lecture. Six hours credit. --- # PNV 1437 — Fundamentals of Nursing Lab/Clinical This course provides demonstration and supervised practice of the fundamental skills related to practical nursing. Ten hours laboratory. Six hours clinical. Seven hours credit. --- # PNV 1443 — Nursing Fundamentals & Clinical This course provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to care for the individual in wellness and illness and is applicable across the lifespan, as well as demonstration and supervised practice of the fundamental skills related to p ractical nursing. Six hours lecture. Ten hours laboratory. Six hours clinical. Thirteen hours credit. --- # PNV 1444 — ) This course provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills to promote and/or provide safe and effective care for clients and fa milies during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods as well as in infancy through adolescence. It also provides the basic knowledge and skills to assist in the promotion of the emotional, mental, and social well - being of the client and family experiencing a mental health alteration. 7.33 lectures. Two hours clinical. Eight hours credit. --- # PNV 1666 — Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts & Clinical This course provides the student with the basic nursing theory and skills to provide safe and effective care for the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life -threatening physical health conditions in selected body systems. Pharmacological and nutritional therapy considerations for various disorders are included. The systems not covered in this course are taught in Alterations in Adult Health Concepts and Clinical (PNV 1676). This course also includes clinical experi ences for application of nursing theory and skills for safe and effective care of the adult client experiencing acute,… --- # PNV 1676 — Alterations in Adult Health Concepts & Clinical This course provides the student with the basic nursing theory and skills to provide safe and effective care for the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in selected body systems. Pharmacological and nutritional therapy considerations for various disorders are included. The systems not covered in this course are taught in Medical/Surgical Nursing Concepts and Clinical (PNV 1666). This course also includes clinical experiences for application of nursing theory and skills for safe and effective care of the adult client experiencing acute, chro… --- # PNV 1914 — Nursing Transition 27 credits · 27 hours Nursing Transition promotes the development of clinical decision -making skills and an interest in continued professional develo pment. Legal aspects of nursing and employment opportunities and responsibilities as well as preparation for the State Board Exam are included. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours clinical. Four hours credit. ADDENDUM A: Information Technology Use Policy General Holmes Community College is dedicated to providing the best possible services to its employees and students and is committed to ensuring that the information system resources are used approp…