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Emphasis is placed on computing wages; calculating social security, income, and unemployment taxes; preparing appropriate payroll tax forms; and journalizing/posting transactions. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze data, make appropriate computations, complete forms, and prepare accounting entries using appropriate technology.", "prerequisites": [ "ACC 120" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000596", "mcdowelltech-000600", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/acc-acc-accounting/100/acc-140", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/acc-140", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/acc-140.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000009", "code": "ACC 150", "title": "Accounting Software Applications", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces microcomputer applications related to accounting systems. 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Upon completion, students should be able to use psychrometrics, manufacturer specifications, and test instruments to determine proper system operation.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000602", "mcdowelltech-000603", "mcdowelltech-000605", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ahr-ahr-air-cond-heating-refrig/100/ahr-113", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ahr-113", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ahr-113.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000018", "code": "AHR 114", "title": "Heat Pump Technology", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers the principles of air source and water source heat pumps. Emphasis is placed on safety, modes of operation, defrost systems, refrigerant charging, and system performance. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and analyze system performance and perform routine service procedures.", "prerequisites": [ "AHR 110", "AHR 113" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000602", "mcdowelltech-000603", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ahr-ahr-air-cond-heating-refrig/100/ahr-114", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ahr-114", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ahr-114.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000019", "code": "AHR 115", "title": "Refrigeration Systems", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces refrigeration systems and applications. Topics include defrost methods, safety and operational control, refrigerant piping, refrigerant recovery and charging, and leak testing. Upon completion, students should be able to assist in installing and testing refrigeration systems and perform simple repairs.", "prerequisites": [ "AHR 110" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000602", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ahr-ahr-air-cond-heating-refrig/100/ahr-115", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ahr-115", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ahr-115.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000020", "code": "AHR 130", "title": "HVAC Controls", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers the types of controls found in residential and commercial comfort systems. Topics include electrical and electronic controls, control schematics and diagrams, test instruments, and analysis and troubleshooting of electrical systems. 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Upon completion, students should be able to present themselves to customers in a professional manner, understand how the business operates, complete invoices, and handle complaints.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000602", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ahr-ahr-air-cond-heating-refrig/100/ahr-180", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ahr-180", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ahr-180.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000023", "code": "AHR 211", "title": "Residential System Design", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the principles and concepts of conventional residential heating and cooling system design. Topics include heating and cooling load estimating, basic psychrometrics, equipment selection, duct system selection, and system design. Upon completion, students should be able to design a basic residential heating and cooling system. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes 1. Design and draw a duct system in accordance with the ACCA Manual D. 2. Apply appropriate HVACR codes to the design of residential HVACR systems. 3. Calculate heating and cooling loads for residential structures in accordance with ACCA Manual J.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000602", "mcdowelltech-000603", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ahr-ahr-air-cond-heating-refrig/200/ahr-211", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ahr-211", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ahr-211.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000024", "code": "AHR 212", "title": "Advanced Comfort Systems", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers water-cooled comfort systems, water-source/geothermal heat pumps, and high efficiency heat pump systems including variable speed drives and controls. Emphasis is placed on the application, installation, and servicing of water-source systems and the mechanical and electronic control components of advanced comfort systems. Upon completion, students should be able to test, analyze, and troubleshoot water-cooled comfort systems, water-source/geothermal heat pumps, and high efficiency heat pumps. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials, and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course. 2. Identify components of water-cooled comfort systems, water-source/geothermal heat pumps, and high efficiency heat pumps. 3. Compare and contrast standard and high efficiency heat pumps. 4. Design and size earth coupled piping loops for geothermal heat pump systems. 5. Describe geothermal heat pump operation. 6. 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Apply the mechanical, gas, and energy code of North Carolina for designing, installing, maintaining and servicing HVACR systems. 2. Define terms and abbreviations using codes applicable to the HVACR trade. 3. Analyze information to conform to North Carolina mechanical, gas, and energy code. 4. Describe sources of authority and methods of enforcement.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000602", "mcdowelltech-000603", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ahr-ahr-air-cond-heating-refrig/200/ahr-213", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ahr-213", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ahr-213.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000026", "code": "ARC 112", "title": "Construction Materials & Methods", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces construction materials and methodologies. 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Emphasis is placed on best practices providing process-driven culturally diverse, learning experiences in art, music, creative movement, dance, and dramatic play integrated across all domains and academic content in indoor/outdoor environments for every young child age birth through age eight. 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Upon completion, students should be able to implement respectful/reciprocal relationships with children and families, design, implement, and adapt developmentally appropriate activities, plans, and daily routines that align with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development and demonstrate ethical/professional behaviors as indicated by assignments and onsite/virtual faculty assessments.", "prerequisites": [ "EDU 119" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000654", "mcdowelltech-000655", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/edu-edu-education/100/edu-184", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/edu-184", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/edu-184.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000197", "code": "EDU 187", "title": "Teaching and Learning for All", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces students to knowledge, concepts, and best practices needed to provide developmentally appropriate, effective, inclusive, and culturally responsive educational experiences in the classroom. 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Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities and delays, early intervention/special education, transitions, observation, developmental screening, formative assessment of children, and collaborating with families and community partners. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, identify community resources, explain the importance of collaboration with families/professionals, and develop appropriate strategies/adaptations to support children in all environments with best practices as defined by laws, policies and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.", "prerequisites": [ "EDU 144", "EDU 145" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000654", "mcdowelltech-000655", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/edu-edu-education/200/edu-221", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/edu-221", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/edu-221.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000200", "code": "EDU 222", "title": "Learners with Behavior Disorders", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides a comprehensive study of learners with emotional or behavioral disorders encompassing characteristics, assessments, placement alternatives, inclusive environments and family interventions. 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Emphasis is place on best practices in early childhood curriculum, quality improvement strategies, advocacy, and leadership in early learning environments. 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Emphasis is placed on the developmentally appropriate use of technology with children, ethical issues, digital citizenship, instructional strategies, assistive technology, and the use of technology for professional development and communication with families. Upon completion, student should be able to demonstrate professional and ethical implementation of various modes of technology in culturally responsive and equitable ways to support diverse children, families and communities.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000654", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/edu-edu-education/200/edu-271", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/edu-271", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/edu-271.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000211", "code": "EDU 272", "title": "Technology, Data, and Assessment", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to utilize digital instructional technologies and technology-based assessments to plan and implement appropriate educational experiences and interventions in the classroom. 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Topics include dispositions of effective teachers, portfolio assessment development, reflective practice, teaching methods, assessment strategies, and professional practices based on state and national Teaching Standards. 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Emphasis is placed on industrial wiring methods and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to install industrial systems and equipment. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course. 2. Demonstrate appropriate use of test equipment, evaluate circuit performance and apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to industrial electrical circuits. 3. Draw, plan, and interpret electrical plans and symbols used in industrial applications. 4. Identify, size, and install wiring and electrical distribution equipment and devices associated with industrial electrical installations in accordance with the National Electrical Code. 5. 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Upon completion, students should be able to understand basic PLC systems and create simple programs. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course. 2. List and describe the hardware components used in PLC systems. 3. Utilize numbering systems as applied to PLCs. 4. Demonstrate and describe the use of various PLC instruction sets. 5. Create various simple PLC programs using the appropriate instruction set. 6. Apply appropriate troubleshooting methods to PLCs.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000602", "mcdowelltech-000607", "mcdowelltech-000608", "mcdowelltech-000664", "mcdowelltech-000665", "mcdowelltech-000666", "mcdowelltech-000667", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000706", "mcdowelltech-000707", "mcdowelltech-000708", "mcdowelltech-000709" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/elc-elc-electrical/100/elc-128", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/elc-128", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/elc-128.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000226", "code": "ELC 130", "title": "Advanced Motors and Controls", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers motors concepts, construction and characteristics and provides a foundation in motor controls. Topics include motor control ladder logic, starters, timers, overload protection, braking, reduced voltage starting, SCR control, AC/DC drives, system and component level troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to specify, connect, control, troubleshoot, and maintain motors and motor control systems.", "prerequisites": [ "ELC 131" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000706" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/elc-elc-electrical/100/elc-130", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/elc-130", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/elc-130.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000227", "code": "ELC 131", "title": "Circuit Analysis I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces DC and AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include DC and AC principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits; and properly use test equipment. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and describe the operation of components used in DC/AC circuits. 2. Apply math formulas and circuit theorems in the analyses of DC/AC Circuits. 3. Locate and select DC/AC devices using component specifications based on circuit requirements. 4. Construct series, parallel and combination circuits. 5. Select and demonstrate the use of appropriate test equipment to analyze circuit operation. 6. Using appropriate troubleshooting techniques evaluate circuit performance applying suitable repair methods. 7. Identify and demonstrate safe workplace practices.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000607", "mcdowelltech-000608", "mcdowelltech-000609", "mcdowelltech-000610", "mcdowelltech-000664", "mcdowelltech-000665", "mcdowelltech-000667", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000706", "mcdowelltech-000707" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/elc-elc-electrical/100/elc-131", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/elc-131", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/elc-131.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000228", "code": "ELC 131A", "title": "Circuit Analysis I Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides laboratory assignments as applied to fundamental principles of DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on measurements and evaluation of electrical components, devices and circuits. Upon completion, the students will gain hands-on experience by measuring voltage, current, and opposition to current flow utilizing various meters and test equipment.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000664", "mcdowelltech-000665", "mcdowelltech-000667", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/elc-elc-electrical/100/elc-131a", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/elc-131a", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/elc-131a.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000229", "code": "ELC 213", "title": "Instrumentation", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers the fundamentals of instrumentation used in industry. Emphasis is placed on electric, electronic, and other instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to install, maintain, and calibrate instrumentation.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000664", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000706", "mcdowelltech-000707" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/elc-elc-electrical/200/elc-213", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/elc-213", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/elc-213.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000230", "code": "ELN 133", "title": "Digital Electronics", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, medium scale integration (MSI) and large scale integration (LSI) circuits, analog to digital (AD) and digital to analog (DA) conversion, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and describe the operation of digital electronic devices and circuits. 2. Analyze where and how digital electronics circuits are used. 3. Locate and select digital electronic devices using component specifications based on circuit requirements. 4. Construct operational circuits using digital devices. 5. Select and demonstrate the use of appropriate test equipment to analyze circuit operation. 6. Using appropriate troubleshooting techniques evaluate circuit performance applying suitable repair methods. 7. Identify and demonstrate safe workplace practices.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000607", "mcdowelltech-000664", "mcdowelltech-000665", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eln-eln-electronics/100/eln-133", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eln-133", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eln-133.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000231", "code": "ELN 231", "title": "Industrial Controls", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the fundamental concepts of control of rotating machinery and associated peripheral devices. Topics include rotating machine theory, ladder logic, electromechanical and solid state relays, motor controls, pilot devices, three-phase power systems, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret schematics and demonstrate an understanding of electromechanical and electronic control of rotating machinery.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000664", "mcdowelltech-000665", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eln-eln-electronics/200/eln-231", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eln-231", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eln-231.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000232", "code": "ELN 233", "title": "Microprocessor Systems", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers the application and design of microprocessor control systems. Topics include control and interfacing of systems using AD/DA, serial/parallel I/O, communication protocols, and other related applications. 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Topics include an introduction to the telecommunicator profession, technology in an emergency communications center, ethics and values, basics of call taking, documenting, and dispatching in a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), effective communications, cultural awareness, critical thinking, and problem solving. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of telecommunicators within the 911 system; call processes and radio procedures for law enforcement, fire, and medical dispatch; and the role of telecommunicators within emergency management, incident command, and the Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT).", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000593", "mcdowelltech-000594", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000724" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eme-eme-emergency-management/100/eme-111", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eme-111", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eme-111.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000234", "code": "EME 112", "title": "911 Communication and Operations II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to introduce the student to the various roles, functions, and governance models that impact a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Topics include an introduction to human resources, employee relations, local government finance, federal and local legislation and oversight of a PSAP, cybersecurity policies and procedures, Next Generation technology and applications, policy and procedure writing, and grant writing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of human resources processes as a telecommunicator, basic budgeting and finance, general knowledge of cybersecurity practices, Next Generation technology and applications in the PSAP and an introduction to federal and state legislation relating to 911 and grant writing.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000593", "mcdowelltech-000594", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000724" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eme-eme-emergency-management/100/eme-112", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eme-112", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eme-112.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000235", "code": "EME 211", "title": "Advanced 911 Communication & Operations", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to provide advanced studies in 911 Communication and Operations for a 911 Telecommunicator. Topics include appropriate telecommunicator response to situations such as terrorism, active shooters/active assailants, missing or exploited persons, human trafficking, suicidal callers, domestic violence, and high-priority/low-frequency emergency events, and identification of strategies that support telecommunicator mental and physical wellbeing. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe terrorism, active shooter, missing and exploited children and persons, human trafficking, suicide intervention involving callers, domestic violence, and critical incidents, and the telecommunicator's roles when these incidents are presented in the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).", "prerequisites": [ "EME 112" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000593", "mcdowelltech-000594", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000724" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eme-eme-emergency-management/200/eme-211", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eme-211", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eme-211.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000236", "code": "EMS 110", "title": "EMT", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000669", "mcdowelltech-000670", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000728", "mcdowelltech-000729", "mcdowelltech-000731" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/100/ems-110", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-110", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-110.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000237", "code": "EMS 110AB", "title": "EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/100/ems-110ab", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-110ab", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-110ab.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000238", "code": "EMS 110BB", "title": "EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.", "prerequisites": [ "EMS 110AB" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/100/ems-110bb", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-110bb", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-110bb.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000239", "code": "EMS 122", "title": "EMS Clinical Practicum I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the paramedic student. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental paramedic skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency with fundamental paramedic level skills.", "prerequisites": [ "EMS 110" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000670", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/100/ems-122", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-122", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-122.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000240", "code": "EMS 130", "title": "Pharmacology", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include medical terminology, pharmacological concepts, weights, measures, drug calculations, vascular access for fluids and medication administration and legislation. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacology.", "prerequisites": [ "EMS 110" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000670", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/100/ems-130", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-130", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-130.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000241", "code": "EMS 131", "title": "Advanced Airway Management", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics must meet current guidelines for advanced airway management in the pre-hospital setting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance.", "prerequisites": [ "EMS 110" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000670", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/100/ems-131", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-131", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-131.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000242", "code": "EMS 160", "title": "Cardiology I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, and rhythm interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret rhythms.", "prerequisites": [ "EMS 110" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000670", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/100/ems-160", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-160", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-160.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000243", "code": "EMS 220", "title": "Cardiology II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include assessment and treatment of cardiac emergencies, cardiac pharmacology, and patient care. 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Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.", "prerequisites": [ "EMS 122" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000670", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/200/ems-221", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-221", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-221.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000245", "code": "EMS 231", "title": "EMS Clinical Practicum III", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the students' skills and abilities in providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.", "prerequisites": [ "EMS 221" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000670", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/200/ems-231", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-231", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-231.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000246", "code": "EMS 235", "title": "EMS Management", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course stresses the principles of managing a modern emergency medical service system. Topics include structure and function of municipal governments, grantsmanship, finance, regulatory agencies, system management, legal issues, and other topics relevant to the manager. 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Topics include appropriate intervention and interaction for neglected, abused, terminally ill, chronically ill, technology assisted, bariatric, physically challenged, mentally challenged, or assaulted patients as well as behavioral emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage the care of patients with special challenges.", "prerequisites": [ "EMS 130", "EMS 131", "EMS 122" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000670", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/200/ems-240", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-240", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-240.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000248", "code": "EMS 241", "title": "EMS Clinical Practicum IV", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on mastering the skills/competencies required of the paramedic providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to provide advanced-level patient care as an entry-level paramedic.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000670", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/200/ems-241", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-241", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-241.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000249", "code": "EMS 250", "title": "Medical Emergencies", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment.", "prerequisites": [ "EMS 122", "EMS 130" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000670", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/200/ems-250", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-250", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-250.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000250", "code": "EMS 260", "title": "Trauma Emergencies", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurological, and multi-system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head, neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage trauma situations based upon patient assessment and should adhere to standards of care.", "prerequisites": [ "EMS 122", "EMS 130" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000670", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/200/ems-260", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-260", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-260.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000251", "code": "EMS 270", "title": "Life Span Emergencies", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death required for paramedic certification. Topics include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and treat age-specific emergencies.", "prerequisites": [ "EMS 130", "EMS 131" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000670", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/200/ems-270", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-270", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-270.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000252", "code": "EMS 285", "title": "EMS Capstone", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team leader in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integration of didactic and psychomotor skills, and effective performance in simulated emergency situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and appropriately respond to a variety of related events.", "prerequisites": [ "EMS 220", "EMS 250", "EMS 260" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000670", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ems-ems-emergency-medical-science/200/ems-285", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-285", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ems-285.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000253", "code": "ENG 025", "title": "College English Skills", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides the skills necessary for success in college English courses. Topics include reading and writing processes and strategies, such as critical thinking, text analysis, idea development, and application of writing conventions. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze readings and produce unified, coherent, well-developed paragraphs and essays using appropriate document design and standard written English while developing positive academic habits, learning strategies, and a growth mindset. Competencies 1. Comprehend professional and academic readings. 2. Apply the writing process to compose unified, coherent, well-developed paragraphs and essays. 3. Evaluate ideas and information. 4. Use conventions of standard written English. 5. Employ technology ethically and appropriately when composing writing assignments.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/0/eng-025", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-025", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-025.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000254", "code": "ENG 045", "title": "English Skills Support", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides academic support for the successful completion of gateway English courses by supplementing and reinforcing classroom instruction. Emphasis is placed on developing a growth mindset, expanding skills in active reading and writing processes, applying editing and revision strategies, exercising standard writing conventions through contextualized instruction, and ethically using appropriate technology when reading and writing. Upon completion, students should be able to apply active reading strategies to college-level texts and produce unified, well-developed essays using standard written English.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/0/eng-045", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-045", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-045.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000255", "code": "ENG 101", "title": "Applied Communications I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to enhance reading and writing skills for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on technical reading, job-related vocabulary, sentence writing, punctuation, and spelling. Upon completion, students should be able to identify main ideas with supporting details and produce mechanically correct short writings appropriate to the workplace.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000613", "mcdowelltech-000636", "mcdowelltech-000641", "mcdowelltech-000748" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/100/eng-101", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-101", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-101.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000256", "code": "ENG 111", "title": "Writing and Inquiry", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate writing as a recursive process. 2. Demonstrate writing and inquiry in context using different rhetorical strategies to reflect, analyze, explain, and persuade in a variety of genres and formats. 3. Students will reflect upon and explain their writing strategies. 4. Demonstrate the critical use and examination of printed, digital, and visual materials. 5. Locate, evaluate, and incorporate relevant sources with proper documentation. 6. Compose texts incorporating rhetorically effective and conventional use of language. 7. Collaborate actively in a writing community.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000593", "mcdowelltech-000596", "mcdowelltech-000602", "mcdowelltech-000603", "mcdowelltech-000607", "mcdowelltech-000608", "mcdowelltech-000612", "mcdowelltech-000613", "mcdowelltech-000618", "mcdowelltech-000619", "mcdowelltech-000620", "mcdowelltech-000623", "mcdowelltech-000626", "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000631", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000635", "mcdowelltech-000640", "mcdowelltech-000649", "mcdowelltech-000654", "mcdowelltech-000655", "mcdowelltech-000660", "mcdowelltech-000662", "mcdowelltech-000664", "mcdowelltech-000665", "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000672", "mcdowelltech-000674", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000677", "mcdowelltech-000678", "mcdowelltech-000682", "mcdowelltech-000685", "mcdowelltech-000688", "mcdowelltech-000689", "mcdowelltech-000692", "mcdowelltech-000694", "mcdowelltech-000698", "mcdowelltech-000702", "mcdowelltech-000706", "mcdowelltech-000707", "mcdowelltech-000711", "mcdowelltech-000714", "mcdowelltech-000715", "mcdowelltech-000717", "mcdowelltech-000718", "mcdowelltech-000719", "mcdowelltech-000722", "mcdowelltech-000724", "mcdowelltech-000726", "mcdowelltech-000728", "mcdowelltech-000731", "mcdowelltech-000734", "mcdowelltech-000735", "mcdowelltech-000736", "mcdowelltech-000738", "mcdowelltech-000740", "mcdowelltech-000742", "mcdowelltech-000744", "mcdowelltech-000746", "mcdowelltech-000747" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/100/eng-111", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-111", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-111.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000257", "code": "ENG 112", "title": "Writing and Research in the Disciplines", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines.", "prerequisites": [ "ENG 111" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000631", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000660", "mcdowelltech-000662", "mcdowelltech-000668", "mcdowelltech-000671", "mcdowelltech-000672", "mcdowelltech-000674", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000682", "mcdowelltech-000685", "mcdowelltech-000688", "mcdowelltech-000711", "mcdowelltech-000734", "mcdowelltech-000735", "mcdowelltech-000736", "mcdowelltech-000738", "mcdowelltech-000740", "mcdowelltech-000742", "mcdowelltech-000744", "mcdowelltech-000746" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/100/eng-112", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-112", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-112.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000258", "code": "ENG 113", "title": "Literature-Based Research", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course, the second in a series of two, expands the concepts developed in by focusing on writing that involves literature-based research and documentation. Emphasis is placed on critical reading and thinking and the analysis and interpretation of prose, poetry, and drama: plot, characterization, theme, cultural context, etc. Upon completion, students should be able to construct mechanically-sound, documented essays and research papers that analyze and respond to literary works.", "prerequisites": [ "ENG 111" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/100/eng-113", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-113", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-113.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000259", "code": "ENG 114", "title": "Professional Research & Reporting", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communication skills. Emphasis is placed on research, listening, critical reading and thinking, analysis, interpretation, and design used in oral and written presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to work individually and collaboratively to produce well-designed business and professional written and oral presentations.", "prerequisites": [ "ENG 111" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000672" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/100/eng-114", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-114", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-114.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000260", "code": "ENG 125", "title": "Creative Writing I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to practice the art of creative writing. Emphasis is placed on writing, fiction, poetry, and sketches. Upon completion, students should be able to craft and critique their own writing and critique the writing of others.", "prerequisites": [ "ENG 111" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/100/eng-125", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-125", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-125.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000261", "code": "ENG 126", "title": "Creative Writing II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed as a workshop approach for advancing imaginative and literary skills. Emphasis is placed on the discussion of style, techniques, and challenges for first publications. Upon completion, students should be able to submit a piece of their writing for publication.", "prerequisites": [ "ENG 111" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/100/eng-126", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-126", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-126.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000262", "code": "ENG 231", "title": "American Literature I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers selected works in American literature from its beginnings to 1865. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes 1. Describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate features of literary texts in several genres, applying appropriate literary and cultural terms. 2. Critically analyze and interpret American literature from its beginnings to 1865 within historical and cultural contexts. 3. Write critical essays about American literature that integrate primary and secondary sources using MLA documentation and standard academic written conventions.", "prerequisites": [ "ENG 112", "ENG 113", "ENG 114" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000631", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000660", "mcdowelltech-000662", "mcdowelltech-000672", "mcdowelltech-000674", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/200/eng-231", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-231", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-231.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000263", "code": "ENG 232", "title": "American Literature II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers selected works in American literature from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. Competencies 1. Describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate features of literary texts in several genres, applying appropriate literary and cultural terms. 2. Critically analyze and interpret American literature from 1865 to the present within historical and cultural contexts. 3. Write critical essays about American literature that integrate primary and secondary sources using MLA documentation and standard academic written conventions.", "prerequisites": [ "ENG 112", "ENG 113", "ENG 114" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000631", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000660", "mcdowelltech-000662", "mcdowelltech-000672", "mcdowelltech-000674", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/200/eng-232", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-232", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-232.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000264", "code": "ENG 241", "title": "British Literature I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers selected works in British literature from its beginnings to the Romantic Period. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.", "prerequisites": [ "ENG 112", "ENG 113", "ENG 114" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000631", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000660", "mcdowelltech-000662", "mcdowelltech-000672", "mcdowelltech-000674", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/200/eng-241", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-241", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-241.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000265", "code": "ENG 242", "title": "British Literature II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers selected works in British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.", "prerequisites": [ "ENG 112", "ENG 113", "ENG 114" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000631", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000660", "mcdowelltech-000662", "mcdowelltech-000672", "mcdowelltech-000674", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/200/eng-242", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-242", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-242.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000266", "code": "ENG 271", "title": "Contemporary Literature", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course includes a study of contemporary literature. Emphasis is placed on literary and cultural trends of selected texts. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to the literature.", "prerequisites": [ "ENG 112", "ENG 113", "ENG 114" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000633" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/200/eng-271", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-271", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-271.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000267", "code": "ENG 273", "title": "African-American Literature", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides a survey of the development of African-American literature from its beginnings to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical and cultural context, themes, literary traditions, and backgrounds of the authors. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected texts.", "prerequisites": [ "ENG 112", "ENG 113", "ENG 114" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000674", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/eng-eng-english/200/eng-273", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-273", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/eng-273.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000268", "code": "EPT 120", "title": "Sociology of Disaster", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to overview sociological disaster research, disaster systems, and alternative research approaches. Topics include human and organizational behaviors, long disaster impact on communities, disaster warning, and evacuation considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to assess and predict the impact of disaster-related human behavior.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000593", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000728" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ept-ept-emergency-preparedness/100/ept-120", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-120", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-120.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000269", "code": "EPT 124", "title": "Emergency Management Services Law & Ethics", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers federal and state laws that affect emergency service personnel in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist incident. Topics include initial response and long-term management strategies, with an emphasis on legal and ethical considerations and coordination between local, state, and federal agencies. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the role of private industry, government agencies, public policies, and federal/state declarations of disasters in emergency situations.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000724", "mcdowelltech-000726", "mcdowelltech-000728", "mcdowelltech-000731" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ept-ept-emergency-preparedness/100/ept-124", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-124", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-124.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000270", "code": "EPT 130", "title": "Mitigation & Preparedness", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the mitigation and preparation techniques and methods necessary to minimize the impact of natural, technological, and man-made disasters. Topics include hazard identification and mapping, design and construction applications, financial incentives, insurance, structural controls, preparation, planning, assessment, implementation, and exercises. Upon completion students should be able to develop a mitigation and preparedness plan.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000724", "mcdowelltech-000726", "mcdowelltech-000728", "mcdowelltech-000729", "mcdowelltech-000731" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ept-ept-emergency-preparedness/100/ept-130", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-130", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-130.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000271", "code": "EPT 140", "title": "Emergency Management", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics include organizing for emergency management, coordinating for community resources, public sector liability, and the roles of government agencies at all levels. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of comprehensive emergency management and the integrated emergency management system.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000593", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000724", "mcdowelltech-000728", "mcdowelltech-000729" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ept-ept-emergency-preparedness/100/ept-140", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-140", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-140.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000272", "code": "EPT 150", "title": "Incident Management", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Topics include integrating command and control systems, maintaining communication within command and control systems, and using NIMS procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts necessary for operating within the National Incident Management System.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000724", "mcdowelltech-000726", "mcdowelltech-000728", "mcdowelltech-000731" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ept-ept-emergency-preparedness/100/ept-150", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-150", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-150.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000273", "code": "EPT 210", "title": "Response & Recovery", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the basic concepts, operational procedures, and authorities involved in response and recovery efforts to major disasters. Topics include federal, state, and local roles and responsibilities in major disaster, response, and recovery work, with an emphasis on governmental coordination. Upon completion, students should be able to implement a disaster response plan and assess the needs of those involved in a major disaster.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000728", "mcdowelltech-000731" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ept-ept-emergency-preparedness/200/ept-210", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-210", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-210.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000274", "code": "EPT 220", "title": "Terrorism and Emergency Management", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers preparing for, responding to, and safely mitigating terrorism incidents. Topics include the history of terrorism, scene hazards, evidence preservation, risk assessment, roles and responsibilities, explosive recognition, and terrorism planning. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize the threat of terrorism and operate within the emergency management framework at a terrorism incident.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ept-ept-emergency-preparedness/200/ept-220", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-220", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-220.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000275", "code": "EPT 275", "title": "Emergency Operations Center Management", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and operate an emergency operations center (EOC) during crisis situations. Topics include properly locating and designing an EOC, staffing, training and briefing EOC personnel, and how to operate an EOC. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate how to set up and operate an effective emergency operations center.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000593", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000724", "mcdowelltech-000728", "mcdowelltech-000731" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ept-ept-emergency-preparedness/200/ept-275", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-275", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ept-275.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000276", "code": "FIP 110", "title": "Fire Protection - Restaurants and Hotels", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides a general overview of fire protection terms and devices and their use as found in hotels, motels, and restaurants. Topics include understanding ventilation hood systems, alarms, in-house fire brigades, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to operate a fire extinguisher and demonstrate knowledge of fire alarm systems, emergency features, and fire service terminology. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Provide an overview of fire protection terms and devices. 2. Operate a fire extinguisher properly 3. Demonstrate knowledge of fire alarms and their maintenance. 4. Describe the importance of alarms in commercial structures.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fip-fip-fire-protection/100/fip-110", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-110", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-110.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000277", "code": "FIP 120", "title": "Introduction to Fire Protection", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides an overview of the development, methods, systems and regulations that apply to the fire protection field. Topics include history, evolution, statistics, suppression, organizations, careers, curriculum, and related subjects. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the fire protection field. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Illustrate and explain the history and culture of the fire service. 2. Discuss and describe the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of fire and emergency services. 3. Identify protection and emergency-service careers in both the public and private sector. 4. Describe the importance of wellness and fitness as it relates to emergency services. 5. Identify the primary responsibilities of fire prevention personnel including: code enforcement, public information, and public and private fire protection systems.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fip-fip-fire-protection/100/fip-120", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-120", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-120.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000278", "code": "FIP 124", "title": "Fire Prevention and Public Education", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operations referenced in NFPA standard 101. Topics include the development and maintenance of fire prevention programs, educational programs, and inspection programs. Upon completion, students should be able to research, develop, and present a fire safety program to a citizens or industrial group. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the relationship of fire prevention as it relates to the community. 2. Demonstrate an educational program for delivery to a defined audience. 3. Demonstrate the ability to gather research about fire deaths in the United States and knowledge of how fire prevention impacts this data. 4. Describe inspection practices and procedures. 5. Define the laws, rules, regulations, and codes and identify those relevant to fire prevention of the authority having jurisdictions.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fip-fip-fire-protection/100/fip-124", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-124", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-124.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000279", "code": "FIP 132", "title": "Building Construction", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction, including residential and commercial, as impacted by fire conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, fire resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction and their positive or negative aspects as related to fire conditions. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Describe building construction as it relates to fire fighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code enforcement, firefighting strategy and tactics. 2. Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with given types of building construction. 3. Explain the correlation of loads and stresses that are placed on buildings during fires and fire suppression activities. 4. Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety. 5. Classify major types of building construction according to materials and methods used.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000728" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fip-fip-fire-protection/100/fip-132", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-132", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-132.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000280", "code": "FIP 146", "title": "Fire Protection Systems", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces various types of automatic sprinklers, standpipes, fire alarm systems, and fixed and portable extinguishing systems referenced in NFPA standard 25, including their operation, installation, and maintenance. Topics include wet and dry systems, testing and maintenance, water supply requirements, fire detection and alarm systems, including application, testing, and maintenance of Halon, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, and special extinguishing agents utilized in fixed and portable systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of sprinkler and alarm systems, both fixed and portable, including appropriate application, operation, inspection, and maintenance requirements. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Identify the various types of automatic extinguishing systems. 2. Describe the proper procedure to maintain an extinguishing system. 3. Determine the design requirements for sprinklers and standpipes in a designated building. 4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of various sprinklers and alarm systems. 5. Define the proper application and maintenance of various sprinklers and alarm systems.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000728" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fip-fip-fire-protection/100/fip-146", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-146", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-146.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000281", "code": "FIP 162", "title": "Firefighter Safety and Wellness", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "The purpose of this course is to reduce firefighter injuries and fatalities by discussing topics that impact firefighter safety. Emphasis is placed on national standards, the 16 Life Safety Initiatives, and current events to identify changes needed to create a culture of safety. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the need for cultural and behavioral changes within the emergency services.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fip-fip-fire-protection/100/fip-162", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-162", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-162.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000282", "code": "FIP 176", "title": "HazMat: Operations", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to increase first responder awareness of the type, nature, physiological effects of, and defensive techniques for mitigation of HazMat incidents. Topics include recognition, identification, regulations and standards, zoning, resource usage, defensive operations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials and use proper defensive techniques for incident mitigation. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the nature and physiological effects of a hazardous materials event. 2. Describe defensive techniques for mitigation of a hazardous materials event. 3. Demonstrate the ability to use the emergency response guide. 4. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fip-fip-fire-protection/100/fip-176", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-176", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-176.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000283", "code": "FIP 180", "title": "Wildland Fire Behavior", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers the principles of wildland fire behavior and meteorology referenced in NFPA standard 1143. Emphasis is placed on fire calculations, fuels, and related weather effects. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and apply fire behavior theories through written and performance evaluations. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Determine the role of fuels, topography, and atmospheric conditions that leads to extreme fire behavior. 2. Define the important determinants of wildland fire occurrence and behavior. 3. Identify the fire's effects on and interactions with the ecosystem properties, processes, and components. 4. Analyze the social and political forces that affect wildland fire, and explain how they can be incorporated into land management decisions. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of Risk/Hazard Assessment and Mitigation concerning wildland fires.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fip-fip-fire-protection/100/fip-180", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-180", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-180.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000284", "code": "FIP 184", "title": "Wildland Fire Safety", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers safety principles used when working in the wildland fire environment referenced in NFPA standard 1143. Emphasis is placed on personal safety and working with equipment, aircraft, and fire-ground operations. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and demonstrate fire safety procedures through written and performance evaluations. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate knowledge of how the Incident Command System is used in relation to a major wildland fire scenario. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of safe practices of wildland firefighting. 3. Compare and contrast structural firefighting strategies and tactics with those of wildland fires. 4. Define the 18 Watch Out situations and 10 Standing Firefighting Orders in wildland firefighting. 5. Demonstrate the ability to gather research about wildland fire deaths in the United States. 6. Identity aircraft safety precautions during all phases of wildland firefighting.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fip-fip-fire-protection/100/fip-184", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-184", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-184.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000285", "code": "FIP 220", "title": "Fire Fighting Strategies", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides preparation for command of initial incident operations involving emergencies within both the public and private sector referenced in NFPA standards 1561, 1710, and 1720. Topics include incident management, fire-ground tactics and strategies, incident safety, and command/control of emergency operations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the initial incident system as it relates to operations involving various emergencies in fire and non-fire situations. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and define the main functions within the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and how they interrelate during an incident. 2. Explain how pre-incident plan information is gathered using pre-formatted forms and methods for storing and retrieving pre-plan information. 3. Compare construction methods in terms of structural stability, fire extension, and fuel contribution 4. Describe the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives and apply them to fire department operations. 5. Describe and compare offensive, defensive, and transitional fire attack methods for appropriate conditions and scenarios.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fip-fip-fire-protection/200/fip-220", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-220", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-220.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000286", "code": "FIP 228", "title": "Local Government Finance", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies, statutory requirements, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of finance as it applies to the operations of a department. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Define the types of budgets and typical usage for each type. 2. Define and describe the different types of revenue fire departments receive including the advantages and disadvantages of each. 3. Develop and present a budget for a capital outlay. 4. Prepare a budget and written justification for the budget for presentation. 5. Define basic finance and budgeting principles in relation to governmental agencies.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000724", "mcdowelltech-000726", "mcdowelltech-000728", "mcdowelltech-000731" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fip-fip-fire-protection/200/fip-228", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-228", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-228.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000287", "code": "FIP 229", "title": "Fire Dynamics and Combustion", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start and spread, and how they are safely controlled referenced in NFPA standard 1001. Topics include components of fire, fire sources, fire behavior, properties of combustible solids, classification of hazards, and the use of fire extinguishing agents. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the properties of matter and dynamics of fire, identify fuel sources, and compare suppressants and extinguishment techniques. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the theories and fundamentals of fire behavior. 2. Determine classifications of fire. 3. Describe the properties of matter and dynamics of fire. 4. Describe different fire sources and compare different suppressants and extinguishment techniques.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fip-fip-fire-protection/200/fip-229", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-229", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-229.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000288", "code": "FIP 232", "title": "Hydraulics and Water Distribution", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers the flow of fluids through fire hoses, nozzles, appliances, pumps, standpipes, water mains, and other devices reference in NFPA standard 25. Emphasis is placed on supply and delivery systems, fire flow testing, hydraulic calculations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to perform hydraulic calculations, conduct water availability tests, and demonstrate knowledge of water distribution systems. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Describe flow of water through various appliances. 2. Describe pumping system. 3. Demonstrate the ability to perform hydraulic calculations. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of a water distribution system.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fip-fip-fire-protection/200/fip-232", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-232", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fip-232.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000289", "code": "FRE 111", "title": "Elementary French I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the fundamental elements of the French language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written French and demonstrate cultural awareness.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000672", "mcdowelltech-000674", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fre-fre-french/100/fre-111", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fre-111", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fre-111.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000290", "code": "FRE 112", "title": "Elementary French II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is a continuation of focusing on the fundamental elements of the French language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written French and demonstrate further cultural awareness.", "prerequisites": [ "FRE 111" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000672", "mcdowelltech-000674", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/fre-fre-french/100/fre-112", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fre-112", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/fre-112.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000291", "code": "GEL 111", "title": "Geology", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces basic landforms and geological processes. Topics include rocks, minerals, volcanoes, fluvial processes, geological history, plate tectonics, glaciers, and coastal dynamics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic geological processes that shape the earth. Competencies 1. Explain fundamental geologic concepts including earth structure, plate tectonics, rocks and minerals, rock cycle, crustal deformation, surficial processes, earth resources and geohazards. 2. Apply the basic methods of scientific inquiry in the context of geology. 3. Recognize and quantify the operation of Earth system processes over geologic and human timescales and over local, regional and global spatial scales. 4. Manipulate, interpret and construct visualizations of geologic data using maps, graphs, and contemporary technology. 5. Demonstrate an appreciation for the societal relevance of geology and the impact of humans on the earth system.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000674", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/gel-gel-geology/100/gel-111", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/gel-111", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/gel-111.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000292", "code": "GIS 110", "title": "Survey of GIS/GPS", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the methods and techniques used in the Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) profession. Emphasis is placed on problem solution sequences and advisement, counseling, and technical methodology, including technical computer usage and technical graphics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify major fields using GIS/GPS technologies and apply their methodologies toward problem resolution.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000593", "mcdowelltech-000594", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/gis-gis-geographic-info-systems/100/gis-110", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/gis-110", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/gis-110.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000293", "code": "GIS 111", "title": "Introduction to GIS", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the hardware and software components of a Geographic Information System and reviews GIS applications. Topics include data structures and basic functions, methods of data capture and sources of data, and the nature and characteristics of spatial data and objects. Upon completion, students should be able to identify GIS hardware components, typical operations, products/applications, and differences between database models and between raster and vector systems.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000593", "mcdowelltech-000594", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000724" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/gis-gis-geographic-info-systems/100/gis-111", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/gis-111", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/gis-111.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000294", "code": "GRA 121", "title": "Graphic Arts I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces terminology, tools and materials, procedures, and equipment used in graphic arts production. Topics include copy preparation and pre-press production relative to printing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of graphic arts production.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000677", "mcdowelltech-000678" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/gra-gra-graphic-arts/100/gra-121", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/gra-121", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/gra-121.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000295", "code": "GRD 110", "title": "Typography I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the history and mechanics of type and its application to layout and design. Topics include typographic fundamentals, anatomy, measurements, composition, identification, and terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in design application, analysis, specification, and creation of typographic elements.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000677", "mcdowelltech-000678" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/grd-grd-graphic-design/100/grd-110", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/grd-110", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/grd-110.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000296", "code": "GRD 121", "title": "Drawing Fundamentals I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces skills using basic drawing techniques and media in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on using design principles, media applications, spatial considerations, and drawing styles. Upon completion, students should be able to use drawing for conceptualization, visual communication, and graphic simplification.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000677", "mcdowelltech-000678" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/grd-grd-graphic-design/100/grd-121", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/grd-121", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/grd-121.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000297", "code": "GRD 131", "title": "Illustration I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the application of rendering techniques to create illustrations in traditional and/or digital media. Emphasis is placed on appropriate media selection and using various techniques and methods to solve design problems. Upon completion, students should be able to produce illustrations from conception through finished artwork.", "prerequisites": [ "GRD 121", "GRD 141", "GRD 151" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/grd-grd-graphic-design/100/grd-131", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/grd-131", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/grd-131.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000298", "code": "GRD 141", "title": "Graphic Design I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the conceptualization process used in visual problem solving. Emphasis is placed on learning the principles of design and on the manipulation and organization of elements. Upon completion, students should be able to apply design principles to projects.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000677", "mcdowelltech-000678", "mcdowelltech-000679", "mcdowelltech-000702", "mcdowelltech-000703" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/grd-grd-graphic-design/100/grd-141", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/grd-141", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/grd-141.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000299", "code": "GRD 142", "title": "Graphic Design II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers the application of graphic design principles. Topics include creation of various designs, such as branding, advertisements, and publication design. Upon completion, students should be able to apply design principles and develop design solutions.", "prerequisites": [ "ART 121", "GRD 141" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000677", "mcdowelltech-000678" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/grd-grd-graphic-design/100/grd-142", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/grd-142", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/grd-142.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000300", "code": "GRD 151", "title": "Computer Design Basics", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces software applications for graphic design. Emphasis is placed on utilizing digital tools to generate design solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to use industry-standard software as a creative tool.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000677", "mcdowelltech-000678" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/grd-grd-graphic-design/100/grd-151", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/grd-151", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/grd-151.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000301", "code": "GRD 152", "title": "Computer Design Technology", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers complex design problems utilizing various design and drawing software applications. Topics include the use of typography, image, and organization to communicate a message. 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Topics include structure and use of health information including data collection and analysis, data sources/sets, archival systems, as well as quality and integrity of healthcare data. 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Emphasis is placed on the rules and conventions of the ICD-PCS code set utilizing the index and tables, in relation to anatomy and physiology to assign principal and secondary procedure codes in hospital inpatient settings. 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Topics include administrative and clinical functions such as patient management, privacy and security aspects, clinical documentation and reporting, coding and billing, data management and analytics, CDSS and quality improvement, and implementation of electronic health record systems. 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Upon completion, students should be able to develop a job plan using CAM software, including machine selection, tool selection, operational sequence, speed, feed, and cutting depth.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000635", "mcdowelltech-000636", "mcdowelltech-000638", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/mac-mac-machining/200/mac-231", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mac-231", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mac-231.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000375", "code": "MAC 232", "title": "CAM: Computer Numerical Control Milling", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for machining center applications. Emphasis is placed on developing a shape file in a graphics CAM system and transferring coded information from CAM graphics to the CNC milling center. 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Upon completion, students should be able to successfully demonstrate the use of mathematics, technology and statistical concepts to solve practical problems while developing positive academic habits, learning strategies and growth mindset. Competencies 1. Demonstrate proficiency in operations using rates, ratios, and proportions. 2. Use technology to interpret elements of personal finance. 3. Compute perimeter, area, volume, and angles of geometric figures. 4. Demonstrate proficiency in introductory probability and statistics concepts. 5. Interpret tables, charts and graphs. 6. 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Identify and analyze a variety of functions and their graphs. 3. Demonstrate proficiency in polynomial operations. 4. Demonstrate proficiency in solving equations and inequalities. 5. Solve and interpret real-world mathematical applications.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/mat-mat-mathematics/0/mat-035", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mat-035", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mat-035.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000381", "code": "MAT 045", "title": "Math Skills Support", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides opportunities for students to build a stronger foundation for success in their gateway math course by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies. 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Topics include the properties of plane and solid geometry, area and volume, and basic proportion applications; simplification, evaluation, and solving of algebraic equations and inequalities and radical functions; complex numbers; right triangle trigonometry; and systems of equations. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use mathematics and technology for problem-solving, analyzing and communicating results. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Use geometric principles to solve industrial application problems involving perimeter, area, and volume. 2. Employ basic algebraic operations to simplify, evaluate, and solve proportions, radical and other algebraic functions, equations, and inequalities. 3. Perform basic algebraic operations involving complex numbers. 4. Solve applied problems using trigonometric principles involving right triangles. 5. Solve applied problems using systems of equations involving two and three variables. 6. 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Emphasis is placed on authentic contexts which will introduce the concepts of numeracy, proportional reasoning, dimensional analysis, rates of growth, personal finance, consumer statistics, practical probabilities, and mathematics for citizenship. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize quantitative information as consumers and to make personal, professional, and civic decisions by decoding, interpreting, using, and communicating quantitative information found in modern media and encountered in everyday life. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Judge the reasonableness of results using estimation, logical processes, and a proper understanding of quantity 2. Utilize proportional reasoning to solve contextual problems and make conversions involving various units of measurement 3. Identify, interpret, and compare linear and exponential rates of growth to make predictions and informed decisions based on data and graphs 4. 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Emphasis is placed on solving equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and analysis of functions (absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic) in multiple representations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to algebra-related problems with and without technology. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Use analytical, graphical, and numerical representations to solve absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations with both real and complex solutions. 2. Use analytical, graphical, and numerical representations to solve absolute value, polynomial and rational inequalities with real solutions. 3. Use analytical, graphical, and numerical representations to analyze absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions with both real and complex zeros. 4. Use multiple methods to solve problems involving systems of equations and apply to decomposing partial fractions. 5. Construct the composition and inverse of functions. 6. Use polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions to model various real world situations in order to analyze, draw conclusions, and make predictions.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000629", "mcdowelltech-000633", "mcdowelltech-000660", "mcdowelltech-000662", "mcdowelltech-000672", "mcdowelltech-000674", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/mat-mat-mathematics/100/mat-171", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mat-171", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mat-171.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000387", "code": "MAT 172", "title": "Precalculus Trigonometry", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to develop an understanding of topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of trigonometric functions in multiple representations, right and oblique triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, conic sections, and parametric equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to trigonometry-related problems with and without technology. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Use the unit circle and right triangle definitions to evaluate and graph trigonometric functions and their inverses, to derive trigonometric identities, and to simplify trigonometric expressions. 2. Use multiple methods to solve problems involving trigonometric equations, right triangles, and oblique triangles. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of vector definitions and perform vector operations. 4. Convert equations and graphs between rectangular and polar coordinate systems, and apply to complex numbers. 5. Use multiple representations to define, construct and analyze conic sections. 6. 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Apply the definition of limit to evaluate limits by multiple methods and use it to derive the definition and rules for differentiation and integration. 2. Use derivatives to analyze and graph algebraic and transcendental functions. 3. Select and apply appropriate models and differentiation techniques to solve problems involving algebraic and transcendental functions; these problems will include but are not limited to applications involving optimization and related rates. 4. Apply the definition of indefinite integral to solve basic differential equations. 5. Apply the definition of definite integral to evaluate basic integrals. 6. 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Distinguish various primary metal working processes. 2. Compare and contrast various welding processes. 3. Compare and contrast various material finishing 4. Compare and contrast testing techniques.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/mec-mec-mechanical/100/mec-161", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mec-161", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mec-161.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000398", "code": "MED 121", "title": "Medical Terminology I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. 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Describe marketing. 4. Define pricing and channel management strategies.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000620", "mcdowelltech-000623", "mcdowelltech-000624", "mcdowelltech-000626", "mcdowelltech-000640", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/mkt-mkt-marketing-and-retailing/100/mkt-120", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mkt-120", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mkt-120.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000405", "code": "MKT 121", "title": "Retailing", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course examines the role of retailing in the economy. Topics include the development of present retail structure, functions performed, effective operations, and managerial problems resulting from current economic and social trends. 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Explain use of advertising and sales promotion as a marketing tool. 2. Describe advertising and sales promotional appeals. 3. Explain appropriate selection of media. 4. Discuss means of testing effectiveness of advertising and sales promotion.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000623", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/mkt-mkt-marketing-and-retailing/200/mkt-220", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mkt-220", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mkt-220.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000408", "code": "MKT 223", "title": "Customer Experience", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course stresses the importance of customer relations in the business world. Emphasis is placed on learning how to respond to complex customer requirements and to efficiently handle stressful situations. 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Interpret results of a marketing research project. 3. Apply marketing research as a tool in decision making. 4. Define procedures for developing, analyzing, and using data.", "prerequisites": [ "MKT 120" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000623", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/mkt-mkt-marketing-and-retailing/200/mkt-225", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mkt-225", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/mkt-225.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000411", "code": "MKT 227", "title": "Marketing Applications", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course extends the study of diverse marketing strategies. Emphasis is placed on case studies and small-group projects involving research or planning. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively participate in the formulation of a marketing strategy. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Formulate marketing strategy. 2. 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Identify and demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course. 2. Identify and demonstrate use of hand tools. 3. Identify grades of bolts and fasteners and demonstrate proper tightening techniques 4. Describe the operation of and assemble mechanical power transmissions and systems. 5. Identify bearings, seals, gaskets, and packing material and demonstrate appropriate assembly techniques. 6. 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Upon completion, students should be able to display competency in accurately transcribing and editing medical documents.", "prerequisites": [ "OST 241" ], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/ost-ost-office-systems-technology/200/ost-242", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ost-242", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/ost-242.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000456", "code": "OST 247", "title": "Procedure Coding", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. 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Upon completion, students should be able to identify the principles and practices of sustainable building design and construction. 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Topics include general servicing and inspection procedures of engines, engine lubrication and cooling systems, automatic and manual transmission/transaxles, HVAC components, and fuel, air induction, and exhaust systems. Upon completion, students should be able to perform maintenance and light repair of transportation engines, automatic and manual transmission/transaxles, engine performance systems, and HVAC systems.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000612", "mcdowelltech-000613", "mcdowelltech-000614", "mcdowelltech-000615", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/trn-trn-transportation/100/trn-112", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/trn-112", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/trn-112.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000545", "code": "TRN 120", "title": "Basic Transportation Electricity", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair and replacement of batteries, starters, and alternators. Topics include Ohm's Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting, charging, and electrical concerns. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate work place safety related to transportation electrical systems. 2. Interpret and apply wiring diagram information on a transportation vehicle electrical system. 3. Demonstrate the proper use of electrical diagnostic test equipment. 4. Use Ohm's law to calculate the value of any of the following given the values of the remaining variables: * Voltage (V) * Resistance (R) * Amperage (A) 5. Given a transportation vehicle with a fault in the battery, starting, and charging system, students will be able to perform successful diagnosis and repairs. 6. Demonstrate the ability to obtain appropriate service information on electrical circuit construction.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000612", "mcdowelltech-000613", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/trn-trn-transportation/100/trn-120", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/trn-120", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/trn-120.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000546", "code": "TRN 130", "title": "Introduction to Sustainable, Transportation", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides an overview of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. Topics include composition and use of alternative fuels including compressed natural gas, biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels, hybrid/electric, and vehicles using alternative fuels. Upon completion, students should be able to identify alternative fuel vehicles, explain how each alternative fuel delivery system operates, and perform minor repairs. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Identify alternative fuels used in transportation industry to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels. 2. Describe appropriate safety practices used when servicing and repairing Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs). 3. Correctly identify or describe how each alternative fuel is delivered and used in modern transportation vehicles and equipment. 4. Identify diagnostic procedures and repairs associated with alternative fueled transportation vehicles and equipment. 5. Describe the similarities and differences between various types of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) power systems found in modern transportation and equipment. 6. Identify emerging fuel sources for the transportation industry that are currently in development and describe their characteristics.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000612" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/trn-trn-transportation/100/trn-130", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/trn-130", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/trn-130.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000547", "code": "TRN 140", "title": "Transportation Climate Control", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers the theory of refrigeration and heating, electrical/electronic/pneumatic controls, and diagnosis and repair of climate control systems. Topics include diagnosis and repair of climate control components and systems, recovery/recycling of refrigerants, and safety and environmental regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair vehicle climate control systems. 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Describe the EPA regulations that govern the proper use of refrigerants in a transportation vehicle or related equipment.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000612", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/trn-trn-transportation/100/trn-140", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/trn-140", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/trn-140.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000548", "code": "TRN 140A", "title": "Transportation Climate Control Lab", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course provides experiences for enhancing student skills in the diagnosis and repair of transportation climate control systems. Emphasis is placed on reclaiming, recovery, recharging, leak detection, climate control components, diagnosis, air conditioning equipment, tools and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the operation, diagnose, and safely service climate control systems using appropriate tools, equipment, and service information. Competencies ·Student Learning Outcomes 1. Given a transportation vehicle or related equipment with a fault in the A/C system, diagnose and repair the system using the recommended lab equipment and service information. 2. Utilize proper equipment to identify a given A/C refrigerant type and the purity of the A/C refrigerant for the transportation industry. 3. Given a transportation vehicle or equipment with an A/C system, determine the recommended refrigerant oil and capacity levels as prescribed from related service information. 4. Given a transportation vehicle or equipment with an A/C system, use the recommended equipment to properly reclaim, recycle, evacuate and recharge the entire refrigerant system. 5. Given a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, properly drain, flush and refill the entire anti-freeze coolant system. 6. 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Topics include service information systems, management systems, computer-based systems, and PC-based diagnostic equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to access information pertaining to transportation technology and perform word processing. Competencies 1. Given a transportation vehicle or equipment, identify it and locate relevant service information from one or more industry-standard databases. 2. Given a transportation vehicle or equipment, analyze and diagnose transportation on board diagnostic management systems using handheld and/or PC based diagnostic equipment. 3. Describe and perform basic PC skills used by transportation technicians. 4. Demonstrate the proper use of application software such as MS Word.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000612", "mcdowelltech-000613", "mcdowelltech-000614", "mcdowelltech-000615", "mcdowelltech-000675" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/trn-trn-transportation/100/trn-170", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/trn-170", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/trn-170.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000551", "code": "TRN 180", "title": "Basic Welding for Transportation", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers the terms and procedures for welding various metals used in the transportation industry with an emphasis on personal safety and environmental health. Topics include safety and precautionary measures, setup/operation of MIG equipment, metal identification methods, types of welds/joints, techniques, inspection methods, cutting processes and other related issues. 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Competencies Student Learning Outcomes 1.Identify the parts and functions of an oxy-acetylene cutting torch. 2.Identify the parts and functions of various cutting equipment. 3.List the safety practices of using oxy-fuel, plasma-arc, and other cutting equipment. 4.Set-up and adjust cutting equipment. 5.Use an oxy-acetylene outfit, plasma cutting equipment, and other equipment to: a.Cut a straight marked line on various thickness steel plate. b.Cut various shapes out of carbon steel plate. c.Cut carbon steel plate to a bevel and pipe.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000747", "mcdowelltech-000748", "mcdowelltech-000749", "mcdowelltech-000750" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/wld-wld-welding/100/wld-110", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-110", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-110.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000583", "code": "WLD 112", "title": "Basic Welding Processes", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces basic welding and cutting. Emphasis is placed on beads applied with gases, mild steel fillers, and electrodes and the capillary action of solder. Upon completion, students should be able to set up welding and oxy-fuel equipment and perform welding, brazing, and soldering processes.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000607", "mcdowelltech-000635", "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000747", "mcdowelltech-000748", "mcdowelltech-000750" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/wld-wld-welding/100/wld-112", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-112", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-112.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000584", "code": "WLD 115", "title": "SMAW (Stick) Plate", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on padding, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes 1.Demonstrate SMAW electrode classification in compliance with AWS codes. 2.Perform a groove weld according to AWS D1.1. 3.Demonstrate safe and proper SMAW equipment setup, operation, and shut-down practices in accordance to manufacturer's recommendations.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000747", "mcdowelltech-000748", "mcdowelltech-000749", "mcdowelltech-000750" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/wld-wld-welding/100/wld-115", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-115", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-115.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000585", "code": "WLD 116", "title": "SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course is designed to enhance skills with the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on advancing manipulative skills with SMAW electrodes on varying joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform groove welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.", "prerequisites": [ "WLD 115" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000747", "mcdowelltech-000748" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/wld-wld-welding/100/wld-116", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-116", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-116.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000586", "code": "WLD 121", "title": "GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces metal arc welding and flux core arc welding processes. Topics include equipment set up and fillet and groove welds with emphasis on the application of proper GMAW and FCAW consumables on carbon steel plate. Upon completion, students should be able to perform fillet welds on carbon steel with prescribed filler materials in the flat, horizontal, and overhead positions. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes 1.Demonstrate the use of GMAW electrode classification in compliance with AWS code for the selection of electrodes. 2.Demonstrate the use of FCAW electrode classification in compliance with AWS code for the selection of electrodes. 3. Perform a Fillet weld in accordance with AWS code. 4.Perform a groove weld in accordance with AWS code. 5.Demonstrate safe and proper GMAW equipment setup, operation, and shut-down practices in accordance to manufacturer's recommendations.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000747", "mcdowelltech-000748", "mcdowelltech-000750" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/wld-wld-welding/100/wld-121", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-121", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-121.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000587", "code": "WLD 131", "title": "GTAW (TIG) Plate", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include correct selection of tungsten, polarity, gas, and proper filler rod with emphasis placed on safety, equipment setup, and welding techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW fillet and groove welds with various electrodes and filler materials. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes 1.Demonstrate the use of GTAW electrode classification in compliance with AWS for the selection of electrodes. 2.Perform a groove weld in accordance with AWS code. 3.Perform a Fillet weld in accordance with AWS code. 4.Demonstrate safe equipment setup, operation, and shut-down practices according to manufacturer's recommendations.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000747", "mcdowelltech-000748", "mcdowelltech-000749", "mcdowelltech-000750" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/wld-wld-welding/100/wld-131", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-131", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-131.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000588", "code": "WLD 141", "title": "Symbols and Specifications", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the basic symbols and specifications used in welding. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of lines, notes, welding symbols, and specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret symbols and specifications commonly used in welding. Competencies Student Learning Outcomes 1.Identify and read welding symbols. 2.Identify and explain various lines, notes, and specifications on a blueprint. 3.Identify the different types of lines on a blueprint. 4.Interpret destructive testing symbols and their methods. 5.Interpret non-destructive testing symbols and their methods. 6.Develop a working sketch. 7.Create a bill of materials from a blueprint.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000747", "mcdowelltech-000748" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/wld-wld-welding/100/wld-141", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-141", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-141.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000589", "code": "WLD 143", "title": "Welding Metallurgy", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the concepts of welding metallurgy. Emphasis is placed on basic metallurgy, effects of welding on various metals, and metal classification and identification. Upon completion, students should be able to understand basic metallurgy, materials designation, and classification systems used in welding.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000747", "mcdowelltech-000748", "mcdowelltech-000749", "mcdowelltech-000750" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/wld-wld-welding/100/wld-143", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-143", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-143.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000590", "code": "WLD 151", "title": "Fabrication I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course introduces the basic principles of fabrication. Emphasis is placed on safety, measurement, layout techniques, cutting, joining techniques, and the use of fabrication tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to perform layout activities and operate various fabrication and material handling equipment.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000747", "mcdowelltech-000748" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/wld-wld-welding/100/wld-151", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-151", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-151.md" }, { "id": "mcdowelltech-000591", "code": "WLD 261", "title": "Certification Practices", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "This course covers certification requirements for industrial welding processes. Topics include techniques and certification requirements for prequalified joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform welds on carbon steel plate and/or pipe according to applicable codes.", "prerequisites": [ "WLD 115", "WLD 121", "WLD 131" ], "program_ids": [ "mcdowelltech-000675", "mcdowelltech-000747", "mcdowelltech-000748" ], "source_url": "https://mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/courses/wld-wld-welding/200/wld-261", "canonical_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-261", "markdown_url": "/mcdowelltech/courses/wld-261.md" } ]