# Mitchell Technical College — full catalog > Generated 2026-06-21T16:52:49.912Z from a crawl of mitchelltech.edu. 789 records (45 programs · 744 courses · 0 resource pages). # Accounting Mitchell Tech’s Accounting program is designed to provide the skills needed for manual and computerized accounting and general office work. The purpose of the program is to expose students to accounting principles and practices as they prepare for business-related careers in a wide variety of areas.The program includes instruction in general accounting, accounting principles and practices, posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems and a variety of accounting software packages. Students will learn efficient work practices and basic occupational skills and competencies.Students w… ## Courses - ACCT110 — Principles of Accounting I - ACCT111 — Principles of Accounting II Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Automation Engineering Technology Automation Engineering technicians are experts who have the ability and knowledge to design, develop, and manage systems within the manufacturing industry. The technician ensures quality, efficiency, and consistency through quality control analysis. They also provide maintenance and operational support, troubleshooting and problem resolution, install new equipment, implement control strategies and assist in commissioning and debugging complex machine applications.The Automation Engineering Technology high-demand program combines current curriculum from both the existing and successful Automat… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Advanced Estate and Transition Planning The South Dakota Center for Farm/Ranch Management (SDCFRM) is an individualized program where participants are able to work one-on-one with Mitchell Tech Farm Business Management instructors. Instruction primarily takes place on-site at the participant’s farm or ranch as well as occasional web-based or classroom sessions. Participants are trained in all aspects of financial management and recordkeeping as related to their ag operation. These skills are put into practice by the participants keeping their own business records, with the assistance of their instructor. At the end of each year, th… ## Courses - FBM100 — Begin Farmer Rancher FSA Borrow Trg Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Advanced Farm Business Planning The South Dakota Center for Farm/Ranch Management (SDCFRM) is an individualized program where participants are able to work one-on-one with Mitchell Tech Farm Business Management instructors. Instruction primarily takes place on-site at the participant’s farm or ranch as well as occasional web-based or classroom sessions. Participants are trained in all aspects of financial management and recordkeeping as related to their ag operation. These skills are put into practice by the participants keeping their own business records, with the assistance of their instructor. At the end of each year, th… ## Courses - FBM100 — Begin Farmer Rancher FSA Borrow Trg Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Agri-Business The business of agriculture is varied and complex. Mitchell Tech’s highly qualified instructional staff and reputable program will prepare graduates for a variety of ag business careers.Beginning with basics like farm accounting and commodity marketing, students will also be exposed to fundamentals of animal science and agronomy in order to learn how those areas relate to the financial bottom line.During the second year, students will take courses in management, sales and service, ag law, finance, insurance and e-commerce. A variety of guest speakers, case studies, and hands-on activities wil… ## Courses - TRAN100 — Industrial Transportation CDL Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Agronomy Agronomists are individuals who are experts in planting, cultivating and harvesting food for an ever-expanding global market. Mitchell Tech’s program has an excellent reputation and will provide graduates with many career options.Students will learn about different methods to increase soil organic matter and improve the overall soil health. They will study crop growth stages for the top four crops produced in South Dakota: corn, soybeans, small grains, and alfalfa, and discuss management options available at certain crop stages. Disease and insect identification are also key factors involved… ## Courses - TRAN100 — Industrial Transportation CDL Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Animal Science Producers whose livelihoods depend upon the production of animals that are safe and healthy for consumption are a vital part of today’s modern food culture. Students who study Animal Science will learn the most efficient ways to breed and manage herds to ensure the sustainability of the animals and the environment.Mitchell Tech’s highly qualified instructors, including a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, will teach a variety of classes including management, breeding, genetics, nutrition, disease, growth and feed stuff production. Students will also become proficient in related areas like account… ## Courses - TRAN100 — Industrial Transportation CDL Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Automation Controls/SCADA Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition, known in the industry as SCADA, is emerging as one of the fastest expanding areas of industry today. This program teaches students to use computers to collect management data and to design, build and repair automated systems. Industries are placing greater emphasis on remotely controlling machines, gathering accurate inventory data, managing the operation of electrical devices, measuring and metering electrical systems and automating routine tasks.The successful student in this program will demonstrate a variety of skills and abilities including reasoni… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Business Management The goal of the Business Management program is to provide students with the foundation needed to launch a rewarding business career.This broad-ranging AAS degree program prepares you with valuable knowledge and skills in business management, marketing, finance, and other practical areas that apply to real-world business settings. In addition, you’ll enhance your skills in communication, motivation, and other key business traits.Graduates of the program can build a business career by helping businesses earn more profit. Many types of organizations are in need of employees with sound business s… ## Courses - ACCT110 — Principles of Accounting I - ACCT111 — Principles of Accounting II Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Culinary Arts The Culinary Academy of South Dakota has a long and honored tradition in the upper Midwest. Placement opportunities for graduates have been excellent. This program combines traditional campus instruction with apprenticeship training in other South Dakota communities, including major convention centers and hotels.Learning to cook in the Mitchell Tech kitchens, students master the techniques of food preparation, sanitation and service in a large operation. Fulfilling all the positions in a modern food service operation, students move easily from cook to waiter, learning as they work. The progra… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Drone Aviation and Geospatial Technologies Embark on a journey into the future with our Drone Aviation and Geospatial Technologies Program, where cutting-edge technology meets real-world application. As industries across the globe increasingly rely on precision mapping and data analysis, the demand for skilled professionals in GPS, GIS, drone technology, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) is soaring. This dynamic one-year program is your gateway to becoming part of an innovative field that shapes the way we understand and interact with the world around us.Dive into a curriculum designed to arm you with the latest skills in computer sci… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Architectural Design & Building Construction Beginning with a firm foundation in drafting with instruments and followed with an introduction to computer-aided design (CAD), students learn to conceptualize the building process. Using the latest construction methods and under close supervision, they construct a residence inside the Mitchell Tech building lab where the weather is always nice.In the second year of the program, students working in construction units build a student-designed house in the Mitchell community. Students learn about concrete work as they construct the foundation, rough-finish a basement and finish a three-bedroom… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Light Truck Technology This program provides you with a great way to get your hands on some of today’s high-powered, light duty vehicles. Students enrolled in the Light Truck Technology option will develop skills to diagnose, repair, and overhaul trucks sized Class Six and below. The first-year core curriculum provides you with the fundamentals of diesel technology before you move into the specifics of light truck maintenance and repair.Through hands-on training in a state-of-the art lab, you will have access to a variety of makes and models of trucks to give you valuable real-life experience working on engines and… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Electrical Construction & Maintenance The Electrical Construction and Maintenance program is a sequence of courses designed to provide basic training in maintenance and new construction wiring—in both residential and commercial buildings. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Additional coursework includes fiber optic and data cabling as well as programmable logic controls.The program begins with a review of basic math as it relates to the electrical trade and an introduction to hand tools, materials, basic electrical resistive theory, wire sizing, circuit co… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # ECM & SCADA 3 years Students enrolled in Electrical Construction & Maintenance who wish to earn a second AAS degree in Automation Controls/SCADA will be required to take additional coursework.Below is a suggested curriculum incorporating all of the required courses for a double AAS degree.Note: Students in this program are required to purchase a laptop computer from Mitchell Tech. The laptop will have the necessary software installed and will be serviced free of charge while the student is attending Mitchell Tech. Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Entrepreneurship The Entrepreneurship program consists of courses designed to develop strategic thinking and planning, professional selling, leadership, and project management. Students will be equipped with the necessary skillset and mindset to launch a business or manage an existing technical business. The curriculum is focused on real-world applications and skills.Presented in a two-days-per-month format spread over a full school year, the Entrepreneurship program is an opportunity for students to extend their education, or for those who have already begun their careers--or even already started their own b… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Electrical Utilities & Substation Tech The goal of the Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology program is to provide students with an extensive hands-on experience that integrates the knowledge, skills and competencies that the electrical power utility industry needs to ensure that customers have access to power. Graduates will learn to install, inspect, test, repair and maintain electrical equipment in substations and other smart grid equipment on the power grid.Substation technicians are individuals who work with electrical engineers to design, construct and maintain a substation, the facility which collects power at the ge… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Farm/Ranch Management The South Dakota Center for Farm/Ranch Management (SDCFRM) is an individualized program where participants are able to work one-on-one with Mitchell Tech Farm Business Management instructors. Instruction primarily takes place on-site at the participant’s farm or ranch as well as occasional web-based or classroom sessions. Participants are trained in all aspects of financial management and recordkeeping as related to their ag operation. These skills are put into practice by the participants keeping their own business records, with the assistance of their instructor. At the end of each year, th… ## Courses - FBM100 — Begin Farmer Rancher FSA Borrow Trg Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Diesel Power Technology Diesel Power Technology: a great way to get your hands on some of today’s biggest, most automated machinery used in the agriculture industry! Students will take classes in electronic controls, GPS, introductory diesel, drive trains, hydraulics, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, harvesting equipment, service management and more to learn how to help farmers increase productivity and be more profitable.Manufacturers are incorporating more and more technology into their new products. At the local dealer level, where equipment is sold and serviced, the demand for technicians who unders… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Heating & Cooling Technology The Heating and Cooling Technology program provides students with skills and knowledge in mechanics, electricity and sheet metal. Students also receive extensive training in energy management and environmental controls technology to include renewable energy resources such as geothermal and solar technology. Laboratory time is spent installing and servicing heating and cooling systems, as well as designing and forming sheet metal patterns for ductwork.Graduates are prepared for an expanding field that includes jobs in sales, service, installation and industrial maintenance for a company or as… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Licensed Practical Nursing The LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing) program prepares graduates for entry into the nursing profession as a practical nurse. The program includes nursing and general education courses and can be completed in one calendar year.This program focuses on the art and science of nursing, and is taught in classrooms, simulation labs, and in clinical practice settings. Students attend class, skills labs and clinical simulation experiences on campus. Additionally, students participate in clinical learning experiences in various healthcare settings in surrounding communities and simulated clinical experi… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Medical Assistant The Medical Assistant is a professional, multi-skilled person who assists in all aspects of medical practice. Medical Assistants help physicians examine and treat patients and perform routine tasks to keep offices running smoothly.Medical assistants perform clerical duties such as answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patient medical records, completion of insurance forms, handling correspondence and arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services. Clinical duties include taking and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures, preparing patients for… ## Courses - MA250 — Clinical Externship Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Power Sports Technology - Marine Technicians in the fast-growing occupation of outdoor power sports are in demand all across the country. The last two decades have seen an increase in the number of recreational vehicles in households and businesses: motorcycles, scooters, snowmobiles, ATVs, four-wheelers and more.Students will get experience learning service and repair of these high-powered machines in Mitchell Tech’s state-of-the-art laboratories.An optional second year is offered with two dynamic options. Students who complete the second year will earn an AAS degree and can choose to specialize in marine or motorcycle tech… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Medical Laboratory Technology The Medical Laboratory Technology program provides classroom and laboratory instruction to teach students the fundamentals of laboratory analysis. Lab technicians perform a variety of scientific tasks including important work like testing all types of body fluids to provide a physician with the information needed to make a diagnosis of disease.After three semesters on campus, the remainder of the program pairs students with an affiliated hospital or clinic lab for a clinical practicum externship. During this time the student will work under the supervision of the lab personnel, as well as com… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Machining and Manufacturing The Welding & Advanced Manufacturing Technology program is industry-driven to educate students who want to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry. The program provides the proper skills for graduates to excel in welding, machining and lean manufacturing techniques. Instruction is AWS code-based so that students may sit for welding certification testing, assuring future employer requirements. Designed for student success, graduates will have many employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector. Labs include up-to-date technology in areas like gas metal arc welding of steel and… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Medical Office Professional A skilled Medical Office Professional is an invaluable asset to any medical office, working effectively with medical professionals and patients, while performing assorted office duties. With the number of healthcare procedures escalating every year as the population ages, there’s a high demand for skilled specialists in patient information technology and medical billing and reimbursement. Medical Office Professionals are the experts on patient data that doctors, nurses and other providers rely on to perform their jobs.Medical records and health information technicians can expect to be in high… ## Courses - MOP290 — Internship Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Power Sports Technology - Motorcycle Technicians in the fast-growing occupation of outdoor power sports are in demand all across the country. The last two decades have seen an increase in the number of recreational vehicles in households and businesses: motorcycles, scooters, snowmobiles, ATVs, four-wheelers and more.Students will get experience learning service and repair of these high-powered machines in Mitchell Tech’s state-of-the-art laboratories.An optional second year is offered with two dynamic options. Students who complete the second year will earn an AAS degree and can choose to specialize in marine or motorcycle tech… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Administrative Office Specialist The Administrative Office Specialist program prepares students to perform general duties in an executive or professional office setting. This set of important office skills may be applied to many types of businesses, ranging from small, owner-operated businesses up to major corporations.Duties may include preparing reports and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database or presentation software; assisting with marketing duties; researching and preparing reports; coordinating and assisting with general office duties; interacting with customers; and general bookkeeping support.… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Speech-Language Pathology Assistant One in six Americans has a speech, hearing or language disorder. These disorders affect infants, children, adults and the elderly. A communication disorder may affect a person’s ability to pronounce sounds intelligibly, to understand what is being said, to process and remember spoken information, to use appropriate vocabulary and grammar, to speak fluently without stuttering, or to use his or her voice appropriately. Accidents, illnesses, birth defects and substance abuse can all contribute to communication disorders. These disorders isolate people from their friends, family and the community… ## Courses - SLPA240 — Clinical Fieldwork Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Precision Ag Technology Graduates of Mitchell Technical College's Precision Agriculture Technology program are equipped to proficiently install, operate, and troubleshoot a wide range of equipment and machinery, with a deep understanding of their agronomic impacts in the field. Additionally, they gain hands-on experience in constructing a planter, further enhancing their technical and mechanical skills.They are trained to collect, analyze, and manage agronomic data from diverse sources, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Utilizing this data, students employ Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to ge… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Power Line Construction & Maintenance Mitchell Tech offers the only Power Line program in South Dakota. Employment opportunities are available with rural electric cooperatives, municipal and private utility companies, the Bureau of Reclamation, private contractors and many others. Course material and lab are based around the application and theory of distribution and transmission of electrical power. Fieldwork includes operating a digger derrick truck, setting poles, climbing poles, installing anchors and stringing conductors. Outside lab also involves installation of transformers, metering for overhead and underground distributi… ## Courses - TRAN100 — Industrial Transportation CDL Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Power Sports Technology Technicians in the fast-growing occupation of outdoor power sports are in demand all across the country. The last two decades have seen an increase in the number of recreational vehicles in households and businesses: motorcycles, scooters, snowmobiles, ATVs, four-wheelers and more.Students will get experience learning service and repair of these high-powered machines in Mitchell Tech’s state-of-the-art laboratories.An optional second year is offered with two dynamic options. Students who complete the second year will earn an AAS degree and can choose to specialize in marine or motorcycle tech… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Radiation Therapy The Radiation Therapy program utilizes didactic, laboratory, and clinical education to prepare students to work as Radiation Therapists in cancer treatment centers and hospitals. Radiation Therapists work under the direction of a radiation oncologist to treat patients with malignant diseases using ionizing radiation. The program uses a combination of technical and general education courses to emphasize decision-making and critical thinking skills based upon a solid clinical foundation.The program consists of three consecutive semesters. Students will spend the last two semesters in a radiatio… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Registered Nursing For the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to advance your career path, the LPN to RN (Registered Nursing) program at Mitchell Tech is designed to build upon your previously learned and practiced foundational nursing knowledge as an LPN. Our curriculum will allow you to grow into your new RN role in just one year.As a RN student at Mitchell Tech, you will master scientific, physiologic, psychosocial, and fundamental nursing knowledge which will expand and develop your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. You will attend clinicals within the community to expand your nursing kno… ## Courses - SOC100 — Introduction to Sociology - SOC150 — Social Problems Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Radiologic Technology The Radiologic Technology program utilizes didactic, laboratory, and clinical education to prepare students to work as radiologic technologists. The didactic, or classroom portion, teaches the student the fundamental principles of x-ray production, radiographic positioning skills, radiographic anatomy, imaging equipment, radiographic pathology, patient care, and radiation safety. The clinical portion allows the student to gain practical experience in real-life situations. Students will attend courses on MTC’s campus the first two semesters of the program. For the subsequent three semesters, t… ## Courses - CMST101 — Foundations of Communications - ENGL101 — English Composition - HS103 — Anatomy Physiology Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Small Business Management In today’s fast-paced business world, the small business manager often needs specialty skills to make a business succeed. Using the flexibility of online education, the Small Business Management program will provide business owners with a set of foundational skills that will help strengthen their businesses. Courses are general and applicable to any type of small business. Take the program completely online or attend traditional courses on the Mitchell Tech campus.If you wish to continue, you may earn an AAS degree in Administrative Office Specialist with three additional semesters of coursew… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Social Services The Social Services program is designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of agencies and organizations that provide human and social services to all ages, from children to seniors. Students will learn to adapt to many different types of situations through classroom activities and fieldwork experiences under the supervision of experienced instructors and working professionals.When you enroll in the Social Services program at Mitchell Tech, you will spend two years (four semesters) preparing to work in a fast-growing occupation, well versed in the skills needed to provide vital in… ## Courses - HST290 — Internship Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Technical Studies Mitchell Tech offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Technical Studies. The degree is designed to be a flexible option for students seeking career advancement by earning an associate’s degree: past graduates of technical college diploma or certificate programs; individuals in the workforce, with or without formal postsecondary education, whose experience and skills gained on the job can translate to postsecondary credit; and others, with or without prior formal postsecondary education, whose career objectives cannot be met through the completion of any single technical program offer… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Utilities Technology/HCT-PL The utilities industry is one of the most technologically intensive segments of today’s economy. The utility worker who is well rounded with knowledge of different types of utilities will find success in many areas. Mitchell Tech is addressing this industry need by combining the curricula of two existing programs to offer an AAS degree in Utilities Technology.Students who complete a combination of any of these two programs—Power Line Construction and Maintenance; Drone Aviation and Geospatial Technologies; or Heating & Cooling Technology; —with the requisite general education classes, will be… ## Courses - TRAN100 — Industrial Transportation CDL Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Utilities Technology/PL-Geo The utilities industry is one of the most technologically intensive segments of today’s economy. The utility worker who is well rounded with knowledge of different types of utilities will find success in many areas. Mitchell Tech is addressing this industry need by combining the curricula of two existing programs to offer an AAS degree in Utilities Technology.Students who complete a combination of any of these two programs—Power Line Construction and Maintenance; Drone Aviation and Geospatial Technologies; or Heating & Cooling Technology; —with the requisite general education classes, will be… ## Courses - TRAN100 — Industrial Transportation CDL Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Utilities Technology/Geo-PL The utilities industry is one of the most technologically intensive segments of today’s economy. The utility worker who is well rounded with knowledge of different types of utilities will find success in many areas. Mitchell Tech is addressing this industry need by combining the curricula of two existing programs to offer an AAS degree in Utilities Technology.Students who complete a combination of any of these two programs—Power Line Construction and Maintenance; Drone Aviation and Geospatial Technologies; or Heating & Cooling Technology; —with the requisite general education classes, will be… ## Courses - TRAN100 — Industrial Transportation CDL Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies Today’s broadband networks carry voice, video and data traffic across town and around the world. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies will prepare you to work and configure these modern, high speed networks. Wi-Fi is the most common way people connect to the Internet. Broadband commonly refers to high-speed Internet access that is always on. The transmission path can be any combination of coaxial cable, optical fiber, wireless or twisted pair. This program is designed to prepare students for the broadband industry by teaching installation, operation a… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Welding Technology The Welding & Advanced Manufacturing Technology program is industry-driven to educate students who want to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry. The program provides the proper skills for graduates to excel in welding, machining and lean manufacturing techniques. Students may earn an AAS degree by completing one of the second-year paths, and may return for a third year to complete two AAS degrees. Students who choose the third year option will be required to complete a management course.Instruction is AWS code-based so that students may sit for welding certification testing, assuring… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Progressive Welding Technology The Welding & Advanced Manufacturing Technology program is industry-driven to educate students who want to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry. The program provides the proper skills for graduates to excel in welding, machining and lean manufacturing techniques. Students may earn an AAS degree by completing one of the second-year paths, and may return for a third year to complete two AAS degrees. Students who choose the third year option will be required to complete a management course.Instruction is AWS code-based so that students may sit for welding certification testing, assuring… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # Wind Turbine Technology The power of the wind to generate electricity for today’s consumer is only as reliable as the technicians who install and service the giant turbines. Today, wind is one of the fastest growing energy technologies. Wind turbine technicians are needed around the world to support the demand for clean, efficient energy.This program will allow students to learn about the basics of turbines, mechanics, hydraulics, electronics and the computer networks that allow the system to communicate. Unique hands-on experience will be available to students as they climb Mitchell Tech’s wind turbine located at t… Source: https://catalog.mitchelltech.edu --- # ACCT110 — Principles of Accounting I 4 credits · 4 hours Provides knowledge of fundamental accounting standards, concepts and practices utilized in the preparation and analysis of financial reports for non-corporate and corporate business entities. Topics include business transactions and accounting records, the accounting cycle, financial statements, internal controls, current assets and liabilities, fixed assets and depreciation. Minimum "C" grade required. --- # ACCT111 — Principles of Accounting II 4 credits · 4 hours Continuation of ACCT 110. Topics include payroll, partnership and corporate accounting, investments, long-term debt, statement of cash flows, financial analysis and departmental accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT 110. Minimum "C" grade required. --- # ACCT212 — Intermediate Accounting I 3 credits · 3 hours Review of basic accounting concepts and principles, financial statements, the accounting process, cash and temporary investments, receivables, inventories and cost procedures. Statement of cash flows, the time-value-of-money inventory cost allocations, valuation procedures and estimation are discussed. Computer problems are solved using accounting software. Prerequisite: ACCT 111. --- # ACCT213 — Intermediate Accounting II 3 credits · 3 hours Comprehensive overview of liability relationships and owner’s equity. Accounting for corporations is discussed. The importance of accounting for long-term bonds and investments, leases, retained earnings and their distribution is presented. Accounting for pensions, revenue recognition and financial reporting are covered. The acquisition, utilization and retirement of operating assets is covered. Computer problems are solved using accounting software. Prerequisite: ACCT 212. --- # ACCT214 — Cost Accounting I 3 credits · 3 hours Accounting concepts, procedures and systems used in planning and controlling manufacturing business operations. Emphasis is placed on sources of cost information, maintenance of cost accounting records and cost accounting reports. Topics include accounting for materials, labor and factory overhead, job order costing and process costing systems. Prerequisite: ACCT 111. --- # ACCT218 — Tax Accounting I 3 credits · 3 hours Comprehensive study of federal income tax law. Major emphasis is on structure and administration of federal income tax law, preparation of individual income tax returns, supporting schedules and income tax planning procedures. Topics include gross income inclusions and exclusions, business and personal deductions, tax credits and property transactions. Prerequisite: ACCT 111. --- # ACCT221 — Quickbooks 3 credits · 3 hours Computer programs used to produce reprints and solve problems. Quickbooks accounting software is emphasized. --- # ACCT230 — Government and Nonprofit 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers both the governance and management of government and nonprofit organizations. The course will focus on the scope and structure of the nonprofit sector, leadership of nonprofits, management, fundraising, earned income strategies, financial management, lobbying and advocacy, managing international and global organizations, and social entrepreneurship. Prerequisite ACCT 111 --- # ACCT242 — Tax Accounting II 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on the income taxation of individuals and sole proprietorships. Topics include regulatory framework and legal liability of accountants, determination of gross income, deductions, and computation of tax liability, payment procedures, and tax planning. ACCT 111 --- # ACCT245 — Managerial Accounting 3 credits · 3 hours Managerial accounting is concerned with providing information to managers for use within the organization. Managerial accounting is a company's internal language, and is used for decision making, production management, product design and pricing, marketing, and for motivating and evaluating employees. Prerequisite: ACCT 1111 --- # AD101 — Building Design 2 credits · 2 hours Drawing methods in architectural drafting. Site planning and plot plans drawing are presented. Computer Aided Design (CAD) is introduced. --- # AD102 — Building Materials 2 credits · 2 hours Continuation of AD 101. Coordinates design including electrical layout and mechanical planning. Emphasis is placed on zoning and traffic flow. Computer Aided Design (CAD) software is utilized. --- # AD116 — Material Takeoff 2 credits · 2 hours In this course students will review and learn basic construction geometry. Upon completion of the geometry unit students will begin to delve into material estimating practices. Each student will complete an individual material take-off from a set of construction plans. --- # AD117 — Project Timeline and Cost 2 credits · 2 hours This course familiarizes students with planning and scheduling strategies in both residential and light commercial applications. An introduction to contracts and types of biding is provided. Exposure to computer estimating and planning software will be included. --- # AD151 — Architectural Drafting Design 4 credits · 4 hours Use and care of drawing instruments, application of skills to basic engineering drawing of orthographic projection, sections, dimension techniques, pictorial drawings and plot plans. --- # AD152 — 3D Architectural Design 2 credits · 2 hours Drawing components of residential structures. Efforts will be directed toward precisely correlating the drawings completed in the drafting room with the building construction project. CAD is emphasized. --- # AD221 — Advanced Building Principles 2 credits · 2 hours Concrete, advanced framing techniques and construction codes are taught. This course builds upon skills gained in introductory courses. --- # AD242 — Buiding Information Modeling 2 credits · 2 hours Students will learn the processes and tools for creating, organizing, and working with computer representations of building components used in architectural design, construction planning and documentation, rendering and visualization. Techniques are covered for creating, managing, and applying building information models in the design and construction process. --- # AD272 — Commercial Contruction Documents 2 credits · 2 hours Working with and interpreting documents used in commercial construction. Includes commercial plans, details, and specifications. --- # AGT101 — Animal Science I 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to the livestock industry including organizations, product value, breeds and methods of individual and sire selection. Also includes production performances, animal environment, marketing strategies and management alternatives. --- # AGT102 — Weeds and Herbicides 3 credits · 3 hours Weeds, their identification, classification, and types are studied. Chemical, biological, and mechanical controls will be discussed. This section includes and overview of herbicide, fungicide and insecticide selection, rotation and timing of applications. Topics regarding the avoidance of weed resistance issues and methods to deal with resistant weeds will be discussed. --- # AGT103 — Machinery Management 2 credits · 2 hours Students will learn comparison methods and machinery economics to make decisions about purchase vs. lease vs. custom hiring arrangements. Attention will be placed on determining the right size equipment for the job, efficiency of equipment, as well as calculating depreciation costs on equipment. --- # AGT104 — Ag Chemicals 2 credits · 2 hours Study of agricultural chemicals, pesticides and chemical applications. Equipment for liquid and dry chemicals, as well as non-chemical alternatives are studied. Preparation for the state commercial applicator exams. A passing score of 70% on each exam is a requirement for graduation from this program. --- # AGT110 — Crop Science I 3 credits · 3 hours The plant development stages of corn, soybeans, small grains and alfalfa. The importance of planting dates and seeding depths along with environmental factors will be discussed. --- # AGT112 — Fertilizers 3 credits · 3 hours Study of fertilizer types and elements, soil test results, fertilizer recommendations, blending calculations and costs per acre. Students will study nutrient requirements for major crops and learn to recognize nutrient deficiency symptoms. --- # AGT120 — Soil Science I 3 credits · 3 hours The importance of soil, its formation, physical properties and land classifications. Soil sampling procedures will be explained and soil test results will be studied. --- # AGT130 — Livestock Selection 2 credits · 2 hours Study of beef, dairy, horses, sheep and swine evaluation, correlating body type to economical and efficient breeding stock production. Animal evaluation is performed on site foreach species. Familiarizes students with available sources of sire information. Type, pedigree, performance, production (EPD and ratio), carcass, linear (dairy) and dollar data will be analyzed. Principles of carcass evaluation will be reviewed. Students should be able to evaluate the worth of a sire by the end of this course. --- # AGT160 — Commodity Marketing I 3 credits · 3 hours The study of the marketing of agricultural products using the CBOT/CME. Students will learn how to hedge grain and livestock using the different marketing choices associated with the cash market, futures market and options market (put and call options). Elevator contracts, as well as crop insurance, will also be studied. --- # AGT190 — Internship I 6 credits · 6 hours Supervised off-campus employment experience in an agricultural business related to livestock production, feed and animal health, livestock sales, agricultural crop protection products, insecticides, diseases, fertilizers and crop scouting procedures. --- # AGT210 — Crop Science II 3 credits · 3 hours Continuation of AGT 110. Crop improvement practices used to fulfill the growing need of global consumption. Environmental impacts and different cropping systems are analyzed. Plant diseases and their control along with insect identification and economic thresholds are studied. Students will study the uses of cover crops and their primary role in agriculture. Prerequisite: AGT 110 --- # AGT211 — Farm Accounting 3 credits · 3 hours Study of farm accounting procedures as it relates to agricultural operations. Cash-basis accounting is taught through an accrual adjusted system which will provide information for measuring the profitability of the farming operation. Ag software is discussed and evaluated to determine benefits of spreadsheet programs, records management and farm accounting programs. --- # AGT212 — Ag Chem Equipment 2 credits · 2 hours Safe handling procedures for pesticides and proper loading and mixing of crop protection products are discussed. Proper use of liquid and dry application equipment and nozzle selection will be studied. --- # AGT214 — Ag Law 3 credits · 3 hours Topics of concern to the agri-business person are emphasized. Areas of study include contracts, trespass, taxes, land use laws, bankruptcy, partnerships, corporations, environmental laws and estate planning. --- # AGT215 — Ag Finances 3 credits · 3 hours Study of the principles of agricultural finance and the types and uses of credit instruments. Topics covered will include time value of money, agricultural lending and financial statement analysis. Attention will focus on planning, analyzing and controlling business performance in agriculture. --- # AGT218 — Principles of Ag Bus. Management 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to the responsibilities of farm business entrepreneurship. Students are exposed to the four functional areas of management: marketing, finance, supply chain and human resources. Students learn to understand the role that managers play in planning, organizing, directing and controlling as related to agri-business. --- # AGT220 — Soil Science II 2 credits · 2 hours Continuation of AGT 120. Soil organic matter and its functions in the soil are discussed. Water conservation, soil management and drainage or irrigation practices are covered. Prerequisite: AGT 120. --- # AGT240 — Livestock Reproduction 3 credits · 3 hours Study of young mammal development. Microscopic cell study, fetal development, genetics, artificial insemination, pregnancy testing and performance testing are discussed. Reproductive systems of swine, sheep, equine and cattle. Artificial insemination of livestock including pregnancy checking in cows. Students will get hands-on experience with ultrasound technology. --- # AGT241 — Feed Utilization 2 credits · 2 hours Advanced study of feed stuffs and their value and use in rations, feed processing practices and poisons found in feed stuffs. Prerequisite: AGT 245. --- # AGT242 — Livestock Diseases 3 credits · 3 hours Detailed study of livestock diseases, terms, symptoms, treatment and prevention of disease. --- # AGT245 — Animal Nutrition 2 credits · 2 hours Basic animal nutritional requirements and how various food stuff s can be used to meet those demands. Computation of rations for various species. --- # AGT260 — Advanced Commodity Marketing 3 credits · 3 hours Continuation of AGT 160. Students will apply an array of concepts to simulations and case studies involving the buying and selling of commodities. Prerequisite AGT 160 --- # AGT261 — Ag Sales Service 3 credits · 3 hours Development of skills needed by an agricultural salesperson including prospecting, territory management, customer service and communication. An investigation of the agricultural sales process, marketing and advertising methods are studied. --- # AGT263 — Fundamentals of Insurance 2 credits · 2 hours Course will focus on various types of insurance including life, health, homeowners, auto, property, casualty, liability, crop and livestock insurances. --- # AGT290 — Internship II 6 credits · 6 hours Supervised employment experience. Work in an agricultural business related to livestock production, feed and animal health sales, livestock buyers, agricultural chemical and fertilizer sales and applications. --- # AGT291 — Land Management 1 credits · 1 hours Students are given the task of managing the 80-acre MTI land lab. Decisions regarding ground preparation, planting, cultivating, spraying, harvesting and marketing are all incorporated into the curriculum. --- # AGT293 — Business Lab 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides students with an integrative learning experience, combining acquired knowledge and skills in agricultural business with local industry partners. Industrial visits help students apply theory and enhance their understanding of various business functions to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. --- # AGT295 — Beef Management 1 credits · 1 hours Prepares students for livestock ranching and ranch management. Begins with the basics of animal husbandry working with the daily operations of a beef herd. Daily decisions involving rations, selection of bulls and heifers to be marketed, proper selection of vaccines. --- # AGT296 — Calving Management 1 credits · 1 hours Designed to instruct students in calving management including dystocias, diseases of calves, prolapses, navel care, synchronizing and bull selection and care. --- # AMI110 — Cross-Sectional Anatomy 1 credits · 1 hours Reviews gross anatomy of the entire body. Detailed study ofanatomic structures will be conducted systematically for location,relationship to other structures, and function. Gross anatomicstructures are located and identifi ed in orthogonal and obliqueaxial (transverse), sagittal, coronal planes. Illustrations andanatomic images will be compared with CT and MR images inthe same imaging planes and at the same level when applicable.The characteristic appearance of each anatomical structure as itappears on CT, MR and ultrasound images, when applicable, willbe stressed. --- # BC103 — Construction Equipment 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers the safety and operation of the tools and equipment in the construction trade. Everything from hand tools to lifting and digging equipment will be practiced and tested. Students will be given certifications for the operation of numerous pieces of equipment. --- # BC110 — Framing and Exterior Finish 2 credits · 2 hours This is a lab-based class that will cover layout and erection of a wood framed structure along with proper installation of exterior finishes such as roofing and siding. This will be accomplished through our class project of building a single resident home. --- # BC115 — Building Methods 2 credits · 2 hours This course interprets the methodology of floor framing, evaluates the uses of different fasteners, and reviews different applications of window, door and roof coverings. Students will study different building materials including wood and metal to gain an understanding of each material’s properties and uses. --- # BC120 — Equipment and Concrete 2 credits · 2 hours This course covers the layout, forming, and placement of concrete products for constructing footings and foundations. In addition, students will learn the safety and operation of various tools and equipment used in the construction trade, ranging from hand tools to lifting and digging equipment. Practical experience will be gained through our building lab. --- # BC121 — Material Takeoff 2 credits · 2 hours In this course students will review and learn basic construction geometry. Upon completion of the geometry unit students will begin to delve into material estimating practices. Each student will complete an individual material take-off from a set of construction plans. --- # BC124 — Green Building 2 credits · 2 hours This course provides a solid background in green building methods, as well as the tools to inform consumers of the benefits of green construction. --- # BC125 — Building Envelope 2 credits · 2 hours This course emphases materials and processes involved in a building envelope. It will provide students hands on experience working with various insulations and sealing products to insure a tight, energy efficient structure. --- # BC130 — Casework 3 credits · 3 hours Throughout this course, students will be exposed to the intricate details of finish carpentry. Building cabinets, hanging and trimming doors, and installing other molding will be covered and accessed. --- # BC162 — Post Frame 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers the science, methods, and application of post frame structures. Students will be introduced to the industries cutting edge applications and will construct their own structures using these methods. --- # BC190 — Commercial Construction Internship 6 credits · 6 hours On the job work experience on a commercial construction site utilizing specialty skills in steel, masonry, concrete and other uniquely commercial echniques. --- # BC200 — Building Code and Principles 2 credits · 2 hours Concrete, advanced framing techniques and construction codes are taught. This course builds upon skills gained in introductory courses. --- # BC201 — Advanced Building Lab 4 credits · 4 hours This course focuses on advanced building techniques for wood-framed structures, including deck framing and adding a garage to existing buildings, as well as finishing the exterior to integrate seamlessly with existing finishes. Additionally, the course covers layout, forming, and placement of concrete flatwork. Students will gain hands-on experience in both wood framing and concrete work. --- # BC210 — Advanced Wood Framing 2 credits · 2 hours This course covers advanced techniques used in wood-framed structures, including roof and room additions, staircases, and decks. --- # BC212 — Drywall, Tape and Texture 2 credits · 2 hours This course covers the finishing of drywall surfaces. Students will learn a variety of skills including hanging, bedding seam tape, fill coat, finish, and texturing. --- # BC221 — Footings and Foundations 2 credits · 2 hours This course covers the layout, forming and placement of concrete products to construct a solid foundation for a structure. Other material will include forming and pouring concrete sidewalks and driveways. --- # BC222 — Construction Equipment 1 credits · 1 hours Practical experience operating construction equipment. Topics covered include forklift, skid loader, fall protection and total station. --- # BC225 — Commercial Structures 4 credits · 4 hours Designed to help students understand the differences and similarities between commercial and residential construction, students will set red iron beams and girders, reinforced concrete panels, bar joists for a flat roof, and install commercial doors and hardware. Students will also lay concrete masonry units, frame structural steel walls and seal precast panels. --- # BC230 — Interior Finish 4 credits · 4 hours Installations of interior specialty items like cabinets, mill-work, interior doors, floor coverings, counter tops, and backsplashes. --- # BC251 — Building Construction Lab III 7 credits · 7 hours Details of foundation construction, framing and exterior finish. --- # BC252 — Building Construction Lab IV 6 credits · 6 hours Provides training and experience in the completion of a residential structure with emphasis on interior finish and millwork. --- # BC261 — Commercial Construction Lab 2 credits · 2 hours Practical experience assembling a small commercial building, working with materials typically associated with commercial construction. --- # BC270 — Principles of Contracting 3 credits · 3 hours The basics of owning a small business including estimating from building plans. --- # BC271 — Construction Contracting Leadership 3 credits · 3 hours This course teaches the fundamentals of ownership, management and the various levels of leadership involved in the construction industry. --- # BC290 — Commercial Internship 6 credits · 6 hours On-the-job work experience with a company that will help utilize and develop skills in construction, management, and drafting. Designed to provide students with opportunities to make connections between the theory and practice of academic study and the practical application of that study in a professional work environment while gaining relevant experience and professional connections. --- # BUS001 — Internship Prep 0 credits · 0 hours --- # BUS100 — Personal Finance 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of individual and family financial management. Strategies for the development and attainment of short-term and long-term financial goals will be examined. The class will examine personal financial management based on a life cycle approach, while addressing the need for flexibility due to changing personal, social and economic conditions. --- # BUS101 — Introduction to Business 3 credits · 3 hours A survey of the business world covering business terminology, concepts and current business issues. The student will develop a business vocabulary, foster critical and analytical thinking and refine business decision-making skills. A major goal of this course is to help students become citizens who can contribute and compete in an increasingly global business environment. This course serves as a foundation for additional business subjects. --- # BUS110 — Accounting for Business I 4 credits · 4 hours Fundamental accounting concepts and practices. Topics covered include business transactions and accounting records, the accounting cycle, financial statements, internal controls, current assets and liabilities, fixed assets, depreciation and payroll. --- # BUS111 — Accounting for Business II 4 credits · 4 hours Accounting principles and procedures regarding notes, inventory, long-term assets, internal control and the concept of partnerships. Textbook problems and a practice set are used to enhance learning. Prerequisite: BUS 110 --- # BUS120 — Principles of Marketing 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to marketing concepts and terminology. Establishes the origins, roles, purposes and scope of marketing as a business process and activity. Introduction to the marketing environment, as well as the different aspects of the marketing mix: products, price, promotion and distribution, is presented. --- # BUS122 — E-Commerce 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students will study the three major driving forces behind E-Commerce, which include technology change, business development and social issues. Students will gain an understanding of the field through a conceptual framework. --- # BUS140 — Business Law 3 credits · 3 hours Review of business law terms and concepts applied to business. A background in legal rights, social forces, administrative agencies, government regulations and consumer protection is presented. Contracts, personal property and bailments are discussed. Law terms and definitions are learned. --- # BUS143 — Document Production 3 credits · 3 hours This course will introduce word processing skills that can be combined with students’ basic skills to create complex documents. Students will utilize Microsoft Word to create and format documents and tables; create mail merges, macros, templates and fill-in forms; set and manipulate tabs; insert charts, graphics and hyperlinks; and import and export data. Students will also look at different ways of sharing documents with others. This course will help prepare the student for the Microsoft Word certification exam. --- # BUS150 — Outlook Essentials 2 credits · 2 hours Covers the features available in Microsoft Outlook, which is the industry’s leading e-mail and personal information management software. Topics covered will include sending, receiving and organizing e-mails; managing the calendar, tasks, contacts and distribution lists; setting rules and creating meeting requests. This course will help prepare the student for the Microsoft Outlook certification exam. --- # BUS160 — Desktop Publishing 3 credits · 3 hours In today’s technological world, many businesses are doing their own "in-house" publishing. This course will give students the background and hands-on practice to be able to utilize software programs like Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Photoshop. Emphasis is placed on the creation of student projects including newsletters, brochures, posters and promotional materials, as well as image manipulation. Principles of layout and design will be highlighted. Prerequisite: BUS143. --- # BUS161 — Digital Media Concepts 3 credits · 3 hours Students will study the eight-step planning cycle that helps ensure the development of a winning Social Media Marketing Plan. This model incorporates the conceptual foundation and practical techniques necessary for creating an effective SMM plan. Students also will learn to develop digital media content to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively. Developing digital media content involves purposeful design by incorporating text, graphics, audio, and video into a cohesive message and/or story. Students will gain hands-on experience working with a variety of digital media/multimedi… --- # BUS170 — Entrepreneurship Small Bus Mgt 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students will learn about the challenges of entrepreneurship, di fferent options for opening a business, how to write a business plan of their own, marketing issues and how to create a successful fi nancial plan. Students will gain the tools to launch a new venture and the knowledge for entrepreneurial success. --- # BUS203 — Web Essentials 3 credits · 3 hours Provides detailed instruction on the development, maintenance, publication and design of a Web site using HTML, Wix and Word Press This course also discusses social media and ways to market a business using a variety of social media platforms. This course also includes use of PhotoShop. Prerequisite: BUS 143. Corequisite/Prerequisite: BUS 170. --- # BUS204 — Customer Service 3 credits · 3 hours Customer service is a critical element in the success and future of all businesses that compete in today’s economy. It is more challenging than ever to attract and retain customers because more companies are competing for the same customer. This course is a study of issues in the workplace relating to effective customer service and emphasizes three different aspects of customer service: the profession, skills for success, and building and maintaining relationships. Through role play scenarios, collaborative learning activities, and application of concepts to real-world situations, students ar… --- # BUS210 — Principles of Selling 3 credits · 3 hours Principles of selling and skills required by today’s sales and marketing professional. Students will develop a variety of skills including communication, critical thinking, building relationships with customers, and ethical decision making. This course introduces advertising via all media - print, digital, video, TV, Internet, etc., as well as consumer behavior and contemporary media issues. --- # BUS214 — Principles of Insurance 2 credits · 2 hours A basic study of insurances available in the market today. The major areas covered include the types of term and permanent policies, annuities, how much insurance is needed, policy provisions, riders and health insurance plans. --- # BUS216 — Spreadsheet Applications 3 credits · 3 hours Detailed instruction on the use of Microsoft Excel covering beginning, intermediate, and advanced concepts. Concepts covered include working with formulas and functions; creating and formatting charts graphs and pivot tables/pivot charts; sorting and filtering lists; data consolidation between multiple worksheets and workbooks; using Solver and the Scenario Manager; importing and exporting of data, and creating Macros. This course will help prepare the student for the Microsoft Excel certification exam. --- # BUS217 — Database Applications 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides detailed instruction on the use of Microsoft Access covering introductory, intermediate, and advanced concepts. Proper procedures for designing and administering a database suitable for both professional purposes and personal use will be explored. Concepts covered include importing and exporting data, working with tables, queries, forms, reports, and data macros. Students are exposed to practical examples showcasing Access as a useful tool. Students will discover the underlying functionality of Access allowing them to become more productive. --- # BUS218 — Intro to Human Resource Management 3 credits · 3 hours Students will learn how an organization’s efficiency is impacted by the effectiveness of its human resource department. Human resource planning, recruitment, selection, development, compensation and benefits will be explored throughout the course. --- # BUS220 — Supervisory Management 3 credits · 3 hours Many organizational trends today—downsizing, cost cutting, employee empowerment, flexible hours and diversity issues— are all impacting the way supervisors deal with employees in the workplace. Students will understand all of these concepts and working through people to maximize productivity while maintaining a positive work environment. --- # BUS238 — Finance 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed give students the opportunity to learn about the various aspects of Finance. Students will examine topics such as: credit ratings, financing assets, investments, banking services, along with many other financial tools. --- # BUS246 — Digital Marketing 3 credits · 3 hours This course explores the ever-changing world of social media and its impact on the business world. Students will explore emerging social media technologies and study their application in contemporary practice. Through hands-on learning, students will design, implement and measure a digital marketing strategy for a business while participating in social networks, forums, blogs, wikis, micro-blogs and more. --- # BUS290 — Business Internship 3 credits · 3 hours Supervised internship performed off campus in a business setting. --- # CA105 — Intro to Commercial Kitchen 1 credits · 1 hours Kitchen, meet the student. And student, the kitchen. Learn the ins and outs of working in a commercial kitchen from what is a buffalo chopper to where be the flour. Other topics include the assembly and disassembly of standard kitchen equipment for use and cleaning, "working kitchen" safety practices and standard kitchen etiquette. --- # CA107 — Customer Service 3 credits · 3 hours Students will learn the cycle of service as it relates to the importance of the customer. This course discusses the difference between hospitality and service and outlines the four facets of high-quality customer service. Other topics covered are serviceprofit chain, suggestive selling, ensuring profit and ensuring consistent service value. Certification by NRAEF is required for completion of this course. --- # CA110 — Mis en Place 1 credits · 1 hours More than just a French term that few can pronounce correctly, the professional chef lives and dies by a good mise en place. Meaning "everything in place," this course will cover topics that will help prepare students for cooking/baking in a professional manner. Students will learn how to create prep lists, as well as developing the ability to plan and organize a day’s work. Proper knife care and cuts are also covered in this course. --- # CA134 — Professional Baking Concepts 4 credits · 4 hours Cookies and breads, cakes and custards; these are a few of the areas students will be introduced to. Through a combination of lecture as well as hands-on experience, students gain an understanding of the how’s and why’s of the commercial bakery. --- # CA135 — Breakfast Bistro 2 credits · 2 hours Earn your toque pleats by learning the many different ways to cook an egg, along with all of the other breakfast foods. Breakfast cookery helps develop speed in the kitchen, while allowing quality to remain the focus. Prerequisite: CA 134, CA 140, CA 145, 165. --- # CA140 — Fundamentals of Professional Cookin 4 credits · 4 hours This course combines lecture, demonstration and student participation in order to develop an understanding of the composition of various foods and the correct preparation methods with a focus on classic techniques. Purchasing quality food products, proper storage, service techniques and menu planning are also discussed. --- # CA145 — ServSafe 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers the causes and prevention of foodborne illnesses. Sanitation and safe food handling from the workers', customers', and supervisors' point of view are discussed. NRAEF ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is required for completion of this course. --- # CA147 — Customer Service Lab 2 credits · 2 hours Face-to-face contact with the customer is oftentimes an overlooked part of a young culinarian’s focus. Students will spend time preparing the dining room for Oak Room meal service, as well as wait tables and place orders with a point of sale (POS) system. Improved working relationships between front of the house and back of house are developed by understanding how both sides of the business are run. Co-Requisite CA 107 Customer Service. --- # CA150 — Banquet Quantity Food Production 3 credits · 3 hours Consistently preparing high quality food in large quantities is key to the success of any foodservice establishment’s banquet or catering operations. Roasts and steaks, soups and sauces, composed salads and much more will be covered in this course. On-site catering events including plated dinners and receptions will also take place as part of the educational aspect of this course. Prerequisite: CA 134, CA 140, CA 145, CA165. --- # CA155 — Baking Applications 3 credits · 3 hours Develop practical baking and pastry skills. Baking and decorating cakes as well as quick breads and yeast breads. Prepare a variety of desserts from aebleskivers to zeppoli. Prerequisites CA 134, CA 140, CA 145, CA 165 --- # CA165 — Culinary Math 2 credits · 2 hours Applied mathematical operations used to increase or decrease standard recipe yields, calculate food costs, convert recipe units of measure and calculate portion costs, as well as menu prices. --- # CA166 — Front of House Operations 2 credits · 2 hours The backbone of fine dining is presentation. This course will outline the different aspects of running the front of house in a fine dining operation; also covered will be the roles of server, maître d, and pantry chef. Prerequisite: CA 107, CA 134, CA 140, CA 145, CA 165. --- # CA188 — Hospitality and Management 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to prepare students for the many rewards and challenges of restaurant management including the “people side” of management. Effective communications, establishing harassment free workplaces, and building successful teams are three major areas of concentration. Certification by NRAEF is required for completion of this course. --- # CA200 — Nutrition 3 credits · 3 hours Nutrition is the science of the nutrients in food and how they maintain the body. Students will learn the function of food ingredients and the aesthetic (flavor, texture and aroma) profiles of food to create dishes that are both creative and delicious. How people taste food and increased awareness of nutritional standards and guidelines are the basis for study of proteins fats and other lipids, carbohydrates and vitamins, minerals and water. --- # CA210 — Accounting for Hospitality 2 credits · 2 hours Involves financial practices of a food service operation. Topics include budgeting, profit and loss statements, managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, and pricing. Certification by NRAEF is required for completion of this course. Prerequisite: CA 165 --- # CA212 — Bake Shop 2 credits · 2 hours The bakery and pastry shop are responsible for the first and last impression on the diner. Hand-formed artisan breads and spreads, as well as decadent plated desserts. Desert preparation will be based on current menu requirements, along with a featured dessert. Various layered and stacked cakes including decorating techniques will be covered. Prerequisite: CA 135, CA 150, CA 155, CA 166 --- # CA215 — Culinary Classics 2 credits · 2 hours The classics are the foundation upon which all other culinary skills are developed. This course will allow the students to develop their abilities in the on-campus restaurant, the Oak Room, using classic cooking techniques such as braising and sautéing. Prerequisite: CA 135, CA 150, CA 155, CA 166 --- # CA220 — Introduction to Sous Chef 2 credits · 2 hours Planning and costing dishes to be featured in our Chef’s Café. Placing orders, checking and receiving deliveries. Demonstration cooking, as well as helping give guidance and direction to fellow students. --- # CA231 — Intro to International Cuisine 2 credits · 2 hours Sample different regional cuisines from around the world. Asian cuisines, African cuisines, European and Oceanic cuisines, along with the Cuisines of the Americas will all be visited. Prerequisite: CA 135, CA 150, CA 155, CA 166 --- # CA240 — Menu Planning 1 credits · 1 hours One of the most exciting and challenging parts of any chef’s job is planning a menu. Chefs have limitless ideas, but it takes careful thought and foresight to pick out the ones that have potential. Students will use concepts learned to develop menus that are put to action in CA 260 Restaurant Concepts. Co-requisite: CA 210 Prerequisite: CA 135, CA 150, CA 155, CA 166 --- # CA241 — Menu Development 1 credits · 1 hours This course offers students a hands-on opportunity to execute the ideas developed in menu planning in a lab-based setting. Working independently and in teams students develop flavors, portions, and plating that express who they are as chefs. Emphasis is placed on practical operation, guest expedience, and execution of recipes to an actual concept through feedback and performance analysis. --- # CA244 — Modern Baking 1.5 credits · 1.5 hours This course delves into contemporary baking techniques, combining traditional methods with modern ingredients, equipment, and design trends. Students will explore artisanal breads, viennoiserie, plated desserts, and specialty pastries while emphasizing precision, creativity, and presentation. Focus is placed on ingredient function, flavor development, and innovative approaches to classic baked goods. --- # CA245 — Modern Cuisine 4 credits · 4 hours Beef stew that still has the flavor of a medium rare steak. Or ice cream frozen at -320? F. This course allows students to work with new equipment and techniques like using a hot water bath to make a memorable beef stew or liquid nitrogen for the ice cream. During this semester the Oak Room on-campus restaurant will serve modernist cuisine and modernized classics. --- # CA246 — Molecular Garstronomy 1.5 credits · 1.5 hours This course explores the science behind modernist cuisine, focusing on the chemical and physical transformations of ingredients during cooking. Students will experiment with techniques such as spherification, emulsification, foams, and sous-vide to create innovative dishes that challenge traditional culinary norms. Emphasis is placed on creativity, precision, and understanding the scientific principles that drive flavor, texture, and presentation. --- # CA255 — Practical Supervision 3 credits · 3 hours Develop leadership skills with the help of a chef instructor. Take what you learned in Hospitality Management and put it to use in real life. Each student Sous Chef will take on the role of kitchen supervisor to allow for building real-world skill in various settings. --- # CA260 — Restaurant Concepts 3 credits · 3 hours Almost everybody has an idea for a restaurant. This course is designed to allow students the ability to see that dream come to life (sort of ). Using menus they create in CA 240 Menu Planning, students will develop a concept, fine dining or bistro, gastro pub or New York deli and open a pop-up style restaurant in the Oak Room space. Prerequisite: CA 240. --- # CA265 — Culinary Exploration Lab 3 credits · 3 hours This course will cover a wide variety of topics from charcuterie and butchery to chocolate and sugar decorations. With a combination of lecture and lab, students are introduced to many areas not covered in depth in other courses. --- # CA280 — Internship 6 credits · 6 hours Experience in a commercial food service operation. Work in all areas of a commercial kitchen provides knowledge and skills of each position. The xperience reveals the teamwork and responsibilities in a successful operation. Participation in banquet service is expected. --- # CA290 — Internship 0 credits · 0 hours Gain hands-on experience in a commercial food service environment by working in all areas of a professional kitchen. Students develop practical knowledge and skills associated with each role, while learning the importance of teamwork and shared responsibilities in a successful operation. Participation in banquet service is also required. --- # CERT101 — Briggs and Stratton Comp 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT103 — Macs 609 AC Certification 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT105 — Timken Bearing 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT106 — Gates Technician Certification 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT107 — ASE Bio-Diesel Alternative Fuel 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT109 — Artificial Insemination of Cattle 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT110 — Beef Quality Assurance Program 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT111 — Commercial Applicators License 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT112 — Master of Beef for Advocacy 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT113 — Indian Motorcycle Level 3 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT114 — Polaris Off Road 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT115 — Polaris Snowmobile 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT119 — Stihl iCademy 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT122 — Motorcycle Safety Training 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT123 — NCE Multimeter Certification 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT124 — Pro Tips: SDS & You 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT125 — Pro Tip: Penetrant Vs. Lubricant 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT126 — Introduction to Outboard Systems 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT127 — Introduction to Jet Propulsion 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT128 — Mercury Systems Basic Introduction 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT130 — Commercial Drone Certification 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT140 — ASE Student Med/Hvy Duty Trck Brake 0 credits · 0 hours ASE Student Certified in (TBR) Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Brakes --- # CERT141 — ASE Student Med/Hvy Dty Tr Diesel E 0 credits · 0 hours ASE Student Certified in (TDE) Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Diesel Engines --- # CERT142 — ASE Student Med/Hvy Dty Trck Electr 0 credits · 0 hours ASE Student Certified in (TER) Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems --- # CERT143 — ASE Stud. Md/Hvy Dty Trck Sus Steer 0 credits · 0 hours ASE Student Certified in (TSR) Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Suspension and Steering --- # CERT144 — ASE Stdnt Md/Hvy Dty Trk Insp Maint 0 credits · 0 hours ASE Student Certified in (TIR) Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Inspection Maintenance and Minor Repair --- # CERT209 — Care for Kids Safe Sleep Training 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT210 — QPR Certification 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT211 — SD Social Works Associate License 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT213 — Mental Health 1st Aid Certification 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT214 — Collaborative Problem Solving 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT215 — ACE Assessment Training 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT216 — Victim Assistance Training/Basics 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT219 — Registered Medical Assistant 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT220 — Certified Medical Assistant 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT221 — HIPAA Certification 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT225 — Core Disaster Life Support Training 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT250 — ARRT Radiation Therapy 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT272 — State SLPA License 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT273 — State DSS Mandatory Reporter Train 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT274 — FERPA 101: Local Education Agencies 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT275 — Ethical Decision Making 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT276 — Infection Control for the Allied HP 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT300 — Aerial Lifts 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT301 — Telehandler 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT302 — Skid Loader 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT303 — Mini Excavator 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT320 — ESCO EPA Section 608 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT321 — ESCO Universal R-410 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT322 — HVAC Excellence Basic Refrig 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT323 — TracPipe by Omega Flex Cert 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT324 — Ward Flex Certified Professional 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT330 — AWS Safety 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT331 — AWS Welder 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT332 — AWS Robotic 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT400 — Cisco Certified Entry 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT401 — Comp TIA A+ Certifcation 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT402 — Cisco Certified Network Associate 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT500 — ACF Certified Culinarian 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT501 — NRA Customer Service 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT502 — NRA Hospitality Accounting 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT503 — NRA Hospitality and Restaurant Mgt 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT504 — NRA Nutrition 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT505 — NRA ServSafe 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT506 — Alcohol Sales Training 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT600 — Rigging Certification PL 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT601 — Chainsaw Safety 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT610 — Energy U Natural Gas Certification 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT620 — Wind Energy Competent Rescuer 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CERT700 — CPR 0 credits · 0 hours --- # CHEM106 — Chemistry Survey 4 credits · 4 hours This course is a one-semester introduction to the basic principles of general, organic, and biological chemistry. Introduction to the properties of matter, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, state of matter, solution, and concepts of organic and biological chemistry will be covered. Lab activities to support didactic content. --- # CHRD104 — Social Diversity 3 credits · 3 hours Provides a comparison of diverse roles, interests, opportunities, contributions, and experiences in social life. The socialization process, including social structure, social interaction, and social groups is examined in the context of how human society developed. Topics include race, ethnicity, deviance, gender, class, age, marriage and family, politics, education, religion, population, and social change. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze how cultural differences evolve and objectively evaluate those differences, thus enabling them to appreciate diversity in their workplace… --- # CHRD130 — Human Development 3 credits · 3 hours Tracing the stages of human life from infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood into old age. This course covers the emotional, psychosocial, and developmental stages throughout the life cycle. Students will study the implications of these stages in a variety of professional and social settings. --- # CIS101 — Computer Concepts 3 credits · 3 hours Overview of computer concepts with emphasis on file management, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet-based technology. The student will gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and cloud-based technologies such as GoogleDrive and OneDrive. --- # CIS105 — Introduction to Computers 3 credits · 3 hours Overview of computer applications with emphasis on email, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools. This course will cover the Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams as well as features in Widows 11 with an emphasis on file/folder management. --- # CIS107 — Spreadsheet Concepts 2 credits · 2 hours Detailed instruction on the use of Microsoft Excel covering beginning, intermediate, and advanced concepts. Concepts covered include working with formulas and functions; creating and formatting charts graphs and pivot tables/pivot charts; sorting and filtering lists; data consolidation between multiple worksheets and workbooks; and importing and exporting of data. --- # CIS120 — Outlook Essentials 2 credits · 2 hours Covers the features available in Microsoft Outlook, which is the industry’s leading e-mail and personal information management software. Topics covered will include sending, receiving and organizing e-mails; managing the calendar, tasks, contacts and distribution lists; setting rules and creating meeting requests. This course will help prepare the student for the Microsoft Outlook certification exam. --- # CIS122 — Customer Service 3 credits · 3 hours The computer industry o ffers many rewarding careers, which can require a unique combination of hands on skills, creative problem solving and an understanding of business needs. This course is a study of issues in the workplace relating to eff ective customer service. Students are introduced to the issues of problem solving, strategy, empowerment, communications, motivation and leadership necessary for the delivery of exceptional customerservice and customer retention. --- # CIS123 — Problem Solving and Programming 3 credits · 3 hours --- # CIS130 — Networking Essentials 3 credits · 3 hours Covers the fundamentals of networking. Students will learn how devices communicate on a network, network addressing and network services, how to build a home network and configure basic security, and the basics of configuring devices. Network troubleshooting will be introduced. --- # CIS143 — Document Production 3 credits · 3 hours This course will introduce word processing skills that can be combined with students’ basic skills to create complex documents. Students will utilize Microsoft Word to create and format documents and tables; create mail merges, macros, templates and fill-in forms; set and manipulate tabs; insert charts, graphics and hyperlinks; and import and export data. Students will also look at different ways of sharing documents with others. This course will help prepare the student for the Microsoft Word certification exam. --- # CIS167 — IT Essentials 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the basics of computer networking, including key terms, technologies, and hardware like hubs, switches, routers, and network interface cards. Students will explore network topologies, media, and protocols, with a focus on the TCP/IP suite and its layered model. Topics also include IP addressing, subnetting, Network Address Translation, and IPv6. --- # CIS170 — Desktop Publishing 3 credits · 3 hours In today’s technological world, many businesses are doing their own "in-house" publishing. This course will give students the background and hands-on practice to be able to utilize software programs like Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Photoshop. Emphasis is placed on the creation of student projects including newsletters, brochures, posters and promotional materials, as well as image manipulation. Principles of layout and design will be highlighted. Prerequisite: CIS 143. --- # CIS171 — Digital Media Concepts 3 credits · 3 hours Students will study the eight-step planning cycle that helps ensure the development of a winning Social Media Marketing Plan. This model incorporates the conceptual foundation and practical techniques necessary for creating an effective SMM plan. Students also will learn to develop digital media content to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively. Developing digital media content involves purposeful design by incorporating text, graphics, audio, and video into a cohesive message and/or story. Students will gain hands-on experience working with a variety of digital media/multimedi… --- # CIS203 — Web Essentials 3 credits · 3 hours Provides detailed instruction on the development, maintenance, publication and design of a Web site using HTML, Wix and Word Press This course also discusses social media and ways to market a business using a variety of social media platforms. This course also includes use of PhotoShop. Prerequisite: CIS 143. Corequisite/Prerequisite: CIS 170. --- # CMST101 — Foundations of Communications 3 credits · 3 hours Students will build critical thinking skills through speaking across a variety of genres, with emphasis on adapting to different audiences, purposes, and contexts. Emphasizing a process-based approach, students will learn to plan, practice, and deliver speeches. Students will strengthen their ability to communicate ideas effectively and to respond confidently in academic and real-world settings. --- # CMST201 — Interpersonal Communications 3 credits · 3 hours --- # COMM151 — Mass Media and Culture 3 credits · 3 hours A brief history of mass media and critical assessment of emerging technology and information delivery. Cultural, global and economic impacts of print and digital communication are examined. Legal and ethical uses of mass media are considered in context of personal/private, social, and career or workplace applications. --- # COMM210 — Interpersonal Communications 3 credits · 3 hours Students will explore human interaction in face-to-face and computer mediated situations. The focus of this course will be on helping students develop interpersonal skills to enhance their ability to communicate verbally and nonverbally using shared meaning in a variety of social contexts, such as in the workplace, with family, and in other social situations. This course provides intellectual, psychological, and experiential activities for developing interpersonal communication skills in common situations within our society. --- # CPR100 — First Aid, CPR and AED 0.5 credits · 0.5 hours This course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Students must complete the hands-on skill session. This class is offered for credit as a Pass/No Pass course. --- # CSC-105 — Introduction to Computers 3 credits · 3 hours --- # DPT101 — Intro to Light Truck Diesel Engines 3 credits · 3 hours Intro to Light to Medium Truck Diesel Engines. Course will cover maintenance, repair procedures and engine repairs. --- # DPT105 — Service Fund and Preventative Maint 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to the basic principles and working environment of a service center. Topics to be explored include: the proper use and care of hand and basic power tools, the use of precision measuring tools, test equipment and special tools, safe and proper use of lifting equipment and large shop tools such as hydraulic presses and tire equipment, as well as general shop safety, the language and vocabulary related to the ATV and motorcycle service industry, customer service and writing of work orders. --- # DPT107 — Introduction to Hydraulics 3 credits · 3 hours Fundamental theories of fluid dynamics and basic laws of physics governing the non-compressible nature of liquids will be the foundation of this course. Pascal’s law, Bernoulli’s principle and fluid mechanics will be explored utilizing modern hydraulic engineering trainers allowing students to build models which demonstrate the principles and theories discussed during the lecture portion of this course. Component identification, design limits of components as well as expected performance based on load, flow and pressure will be key elements of the course. Open and closed center systems will b… --- # DPT115 — Intro to Powertrain 3 credits · 3 hours Basic information relating to traditional dry and wet clutch technologies, basic gearbox designs and hydrostatic drive systems. Basic information on all types of bearing, belts and chain drive systems. An understanding of theories relevant to bearing load capacities, horsepower limitations and drive engagement will be covered and training on diagnosis. Students will be introduced to current technology being utilized on major agricultural equipment, lawn equipment and over the road truck and trailers equipment. --- # DPT120 — Diesel Engines Control Systems 3 credits · 3 hours This course will introduce the student to the diesel engine and the mechanical control systems commonly used in their operation. Students will learn the design and operating principles which make diesels different from spark ignition engines and develop a diagnostic technique for working with them based on this knowledge. Internal components, wear tolerances, operating characteristics and fuel delivery systems for the common diesel engine brands utilized in the ag equipment industry will be explored. Safety practices, tool selection, component identification and failure mode analysis will be… --- # DPT121 — Adv. Diesel Engine and Control Sys 3 credits · 3 hours Students will be able to experience firsthand the changes that have occurred within the diesel engine industry due to the advancements in microcomputer and electronics technology. HPCR (High Pressure, Common Rail) fuel systems, HEUI injectors, as well as their respective control systems, will be discussed in detail. Fuel and engine monitoring, sensor operation, variable displacement turbochargers and other factors relevant to emissions will be focal points of this course. The student will develop basic diagnostic procedures and an entry level understanding of DTC information which is fundamen… --- # DPT130 — Electrical Electronic Systems 2 credits · 2 hours Course is based around general electrical theory and the principles of DC and AC current operating in modern Agricultural Equipment. Topics to be explored include: current flow, Ohm’s law, voltage, amperage, circuit types, test equipment, symbols used in electrical diagrams, and reading and understanding electrical diagrams in technical publications. Electrical and Electronic systems and controller networks and diagnostic procedures will also be discussed. --- # DPT161 — Air Cond. Service Fundamentals 3 credits · 3 hours Students will develop the skills and techniques necessary to diagnose and repair mobile automotive-style air conditioning systems found on today’s modern agricultural equipment. Theories of system operation, components and flow patterns will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to earn their mobile air conditioning service certification during this course. --- # DPT201 — Guidance Steering and Variable Rate 3 credits · 3 hours This course expands many of the concepts, theories and practices utilized in maintaining, diagnosing and operating GPS/GIS equipment and software necessary for variable rate, site specific application of product, as well as auto steer capabilities of equipment. Mechanical/electrical diagnostic and troubleshooting practices will be developed and the repair of harnesses and components will be explored. Students will also utilize mapping and data collection activities to develop prescriptions for product application. The understanding of the link between software utilization and map/prescription… --- # DPT207 — Advanced Hydraulics 3 credits · 3 hours Diagnosing and testing to solve system problems; interpretation of fluid hydraulic schematic and diagrams; and electronic and computer-controlled systems are all covered. --- # DPT210 — Adv Fluid Power Dynamics 3 credits · 3 hours This advanced hydraulics course will utilize variable displacement, pressure compensated hydraulic pumps, valves and components common to current production agricultural tractors and equipment to aid students in developing diagnostic and repair skills necessary to become proficient technicians. Students will become familiar with hydraulic pump diagnostics, priority circuit identification, flow control system diagnostics and electronic valve calibration. Component identification and inspection as well as direct system operation in the lab setting are fundamental elements of this course. Hydros… --- # DPT215 — Ag Equipment Powertrain Drivetrain 2 credits · 2 hours Advanced information relating to traditional dry and wet clutch technologies as well as gearbox designs, manual transmissions, automatic transmissions and hydrostatic drive systems. Torque, axle loading, differential drive design, hydraulic controls and power transmission through torque sensing drives will be explored. An understanding of theories relevant to load bearing capacities, horsepower limitations and drive engagement will be developed. Students will be introduced to current technology being utilized by major agricultural and over the road equipment. --- # DPT221 — Ag Equipment Diagnostics 3 credits · 3 hours The fundamental principles of mating attachments or drawn equipment electronically and hydraulically to combines and tractors will be the basis of this course. Concepts such as CAN bus diagnosis, ECV and ICV calibration, header compatibility and hydraulic flow requirements will be developed. Students will also be able to determine proper harness and hose configurations and basic operating characteristics for these types of equipment. Students will be taught how to utilize available technical information from both service and sales manuals, as well as compatibility guides. In field diagnosis o… --- # DPT231 — Electrical Electric Diagnostics II 3 credits · 3 hours Students will utilize “on-board” diagnostics systems as well as hand held equipment and laptop computers to access and diagnose DTC information from tractors and harvesting equipment. Proficiency with technical data, DVOM operation and component location and identification will be fundamental aspects of this course. Common theories and operational principles learned in previous courses relating to electrical and electronic components, their testing and circuit diagnostics will be revisited. Examples of these components would be potentiometers, hall-effect switches, thermistors, variable resis… --- # DPT240 — Harvesting Equipment Maint. Repair 3 credits · 3 hours Students will explore the fundamentals of combine harvester operation, maintenance and repair. Basic machine wear component inspection, diagnosis and repair procedures will be the topics of study. Students will learn the basics of machine adjustments and header equipment compatibility, as well as field operation. Different types of threshing and separating systems will be explored as well as how they differ in wear and operating characteristics. --- # DPT241 — Tractor Performance and Set-Up 2 credits · 2 hours Modern farm tractors are precise technological pieces of equipment on today’s farms and ranches. The need to properly equip and ballast these machines for peak performance in a customer’s operation is paramount. Student enrolled in this course will utilize sales catalog information, test data and practical application to ballast, set wheel spacing and adjust steering, engine and power train parameters on a given machine. --- # DPT242 — Sales and Marketing 2 credits · 2 hours Marketing and inventory control in the parts department of any dealership has changed with the advent of technology and the global marketplace. Students who intend to be able to work in sales need to understand the basic concepts of product turnover, recovery, margins, marketing strategy and targeting customer base. This course will cover this information as well as fundamental ways that parts marketing impacts and affects the service department and the sales department of any dealership. --- # DPT243 — Seeding Equipment Fundamentals 3 credits · 3 hours Students will learn the theories and principles behind the functional elements that make a row crop planter work. Seed placement, seed singulation, seed furrow development, closing, firming and frame system management will be topics of exploration. Seed monitoring systems and equipment for variable rate placement will also be discussed. Diagnostics of planting system operations and equipment wear recognition will be key points of focus in this fast-paced course. Components from all major manufacturers will be utilized in this course of study. --- # DPT245 — Hay Equipment Fundamentals 3 credits · 3 hours The service and repair of modern hay equipment will be the focus of this course. Students will learn the theories and practices of wear inspection, functional diagnosis, forming, wrapping and related hydraulic function issues that arise when customers operate hay harvesting equipment. Round balers, large square balers and mowers/conditioners will be the primary equipment utilized in this course. --- # DPT250 — Light Truck Drivetrains 3 credits · 3 hours This course is based on general theory of light and medium truck drive trains. Topics explored will include manual and automatic transmissions; transfer cases; and differentials. Also explored will be electronically controlled transmissions; maintenance and repair; and future applications of drive train systems and subsystems. --- # DPT251 — Light Truck Integrated Electronics 2 credits · 2 hours This course is designed around electronically controlled diesel engine systems and subsystems. Students will examine in detail the relationship of CAN BUS and LIN networks and how they work with related diesel systems in a vehicle. A special emphasis will be placed on the electrical components and networks used in modern diesel emissions systems. --- # DPT252 — Air and Hydraulic Brakes Systems 3 credits · 3 hours This course is based upon general air and hydraulic brake theory and operation. Topics will include hydraulic brake systems, air brake systems, anti-lock braking systems, electronic braking systems, as well as general maintenance and troubleshooting. The importance of a properly operating braking system in light and heavy truck applications will be discussed in detail. --- # DPT253 — Chassis and DOT Inspections 2 credits · 2 hours This course will prepare students for the ASE Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis (L2) Test. Students will explore and conduct DOT inspection of on rad light and medium duty truck and truck systems. --- # DPT260 — Light Truck Steering and Suspension 3 credits · 3 hours This course is based on steering and suspension practices in light and medium duty truck applications. Topics will include general maintenance practices, steering and suspension maintenance and vehicle alignments. --- # DPT261 — Over the Road Equipment Diagnostics 3 credits · 3 hours Fundamental principles of parts failure analysis will be examined in this course. Concepts such as CAN BUS and LIN controller diagnostics along with a general knowledge of troubleshooting and repair will be developed. Students will be taught how to utilize available technical manuals and guides, along with vehicle specific computer controlled diagnostic systems. In the shop setting, critical thinking skills will be used to develop and implement a troubleshooting course of action and repair. --- # DPT262 — Transportation Refrigeration 1 credits · 1 hours Students will learn basic on-road and transportation air conditioning controls and systems. We will also explore various troubleshooting and maintenance practices in accordance with vehicle manufacturer recommendations. --- # DPT280 — Successful Service Management 1 credits · 1 hours Utilization of industry software and service managementpractices for evaluation of lab performance. Exercises relatedto service information dispensed in classroom sessions will becompleted. --- # DPT290 — Internship 6 credits · 6 hours Supervised internship performed off-campus in an agricultural mechanic or service setting. --- # EC105 — Data Cabling 3 credits · 3 hours Covers fundamental principles for cable installation and splicing. Topics include cable construction, (Fiber, Copper, Coax) basics of transmission media, color coding, cable closures and splicing of cable. Define copper cable transmission medium. Define fiber optic transmission medium. Define wireless transmission medium. --- # EC112 — Electrical Circuits 3 credits · 3 hours Direct Current (DC) theory and the fundamentals of series and parallel DC circuits. An introduction to the concept of electricity and its behavior with respect to conductors and resistance devices. The study of Alternating Current (AC) circuits begins with the generation of a sine wave and review of trigonometric functions and continues through resonance. --- # EC113 — Electronic Theory 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to the components of electronics, both passive and active are covered. Students study the fundamental circuitry, solid state components, resistance, capacitance, inductance and AC theory. Critical thinking skills and troubleshooting are also studied. Prerequisite: EC 121 or EC 112 --- # EC120 — Television Head End Technology 2 credits · 2 hours Students explore the history and basics of television distribution systems known as MATV, CATV and IPTV. Students will study Internet Protocol Television and the convergence of two technological revolutions, the Internet and digitization of television. IPTV system models and Internet protocols will be studied, as well as digital rights management and IPTV standardization efforts, including DOCSIS. --- # EC121 — DC/AC Analysis 4 credits · 4 hours Direct Current (DC) theory and the fundamentals of series and parallel DC circuits. An introduction to the concept of electricity and its behavior with respect to conductors and resistance devices. The study of Alternating Current (AC) circuits begins with the generation of a sine wave and review of trigonometric functions and continues through resonance. --- # EC130 — Networking Essentials 3 credits · 3 hours Provides a solid understanding of how PCs and networks function. The aspects of networking computer systems and peripherals with an emphasis on serial communication will be addressed. The installation and configuration of hardware and software components to facilitate network operation and basic troubleshooting skills will be covered. Introduction to the concepts and components involved with networking computers for hardware and software sharing will be explored. --- # EC142 — Industrial Power Electronics 3 credits · 3 hours This course will introduce JFET’s and MOSFET transistor operation and circuit configurations. Students will gain practical experience working with power control devices (thyristors) and control circuits, including rectifiers, inverters and PWM. --- # EC151 — Telecom Lab I 3 credits · 3 hours Hands-on instruction covering hand tools, safety, component identification, color codes, Ohm’s law and reading schematic diagrams will be covered. Students will construct basic circuits, predict circuit values, and measure current voltage and resistance. Knowledge in the proper operation of electronic test equipment will be stressed. This lab will supplement the student of Theory and DC/AC classes. --- # EC162 — Electronics Math Digital 2 credits · 2 hours General review of electronic mathematics. Algebra functions are used to solve formulas, trigonometry is used in AC circuit analysis and logarithms are used to analyze decibel gain and loss. The use of an electronic calculator and the solution of electronic problems are introduced. Introduction to binary notation and numbering systems including octal and hexadecimal. --- # EC167 — IT Essentials: PC Hrdwre & Softwre 3 credits · 3 hours Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. Students learn to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. This course helps students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification. --- # EC210 — Intro to VoIP 3 credits · 3 hours Explain the fundamentals necessary to understand VoIP, understand gateways and their capabilities, describe how phone calls are made on VoIP networks. Understand components, standards and architectures. Identify and explain key components, jargon, buzzwords, plus the main standards and protocols. Compare and contrast the many flavors of VoIP, implementation and architecture choices. Understand packetized voice, how it happens. Learn about codecs and compression, know the factors affecting sound quality. Examine carrier’s IP network technologies and the important topic of using MPLS to impleme… --- # EC211 — Wireless Communications 3 credits · 3 hours Studies the current state of advanced digital wireless technologies including cellular radio and technologies provided through the 802 Wireless Standards. Course includes an understanding of the principles of radio and multiple access technologies such as Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Frequency reuse in cellular networks, cellular system architecture and operation, Third Generation (3G) and Fourth Generation (4G) cellular technologies, high-speed wireless data and Internet access, Broadband Wireless access, Fixed and Mobile Wireless Access (WiF… --- # EC238 — CCNA II: Routing Switching 3 credits · 3 hours Describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter- VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. --- # EC246 — Central Office Transport 3 credits · 3 hours This course will focus on the Central Office environment and transport equipment of the telecommunications industry. Three basic areas of study will be covered, but not limited to, peripheral equipment, switching equipment and Internet protocols. Upon successful completion of this class, students will be able to work professionally, safely and efficiently in a central office environment. Students will comprehend the digital hierarchy scheme as it applies to the world of telephony. Learn the public switched telephone network and its signaling structure. --- # EC249 — Outside Plant 3 credits · 3 hours Installation and repair of outside plant technologies, copper, fiber, coax, able to analyze problems in outside plant systems and make effective repairs. Students will understand Fiber To The Home (FTTH) concepts and terminology, and comprehend terminology and acronyms. The locating of underground cable and fault location, reading staking sheets and telecommunication maps and diagrams will be covered. The required steps in testing OSP will be identified. Students will have an opportunity to discuss residential services and to hone their customer service skills. Prerequisite: EC 100 and EC 105. --- # EC257 — Telecom Lab IV 5 credits · 5 hours This lab serves as a real world environment for the students and staff to apply the theory studied in the previous classes. Exercise proper safety techniques. Properly identify and use test equipment in the telecom industry. Install, test and troubleshoot telecommunications systems to customer’s premise and business locations. Construct a cabling system; utilize multiline services; exercise VoIP knowledge. Operate and maintain a central office with head-end video equipment. Students will install, operate and maintain the following systems: Genband C15 Softswitch; multiple fiber transport syst… --- # EC290 — Internship 0 credits · 0 hours Supervised work experience in a position related to the telecommunications industry. Required for graduation. --- # ECM101 — Electrical Fundamentals 4 credits · 4 hours AC/DC electricity and its characteristics. A study of the basic components used in various electrical systems. --- # ECM103 — Designing Electrical Systems 3 credits · 3 hours Basic wiring systems used in commercial and industrial fields as well as related code construction regulations. Calculation of motor branch circuits, feeder circuits and protective devices required by the NEC. Motor overload protection and wiring methods are discussed. Equipment design and the use of electrical equipment are explored. Prerequisites: ECM 101, ECM 151. --- # ECM121 — Electrical Drawing 4 credits · 4 hours Electrical blueprints. Current flow through circuits are studied using wiring diagrams and cable overlays. Work is conducted on wiring projects in student labs and project houses. --- # ECM122 — Residential Blueprint Code 3 credits · 3 hours Home electrical systems using state and national wiring codes and regulations. Circuit-by-circuit review of unique electrical items and wiring methods installed in a home. Prerequisite: ECM 121. --- # ECM149 — Basic Conduit Bending 2 credits · 2 hours Formulas used in conduit bending. Application of the formulas is used with electrical metallic tubing (EMT) hand benders. Then the different types of conduit bends are installed on practice surfaces. --- # ECM151 — Basic Electrical Lab 5 credits · 5 hours Hands-on study of AC/DC electricity behavior. Study of the NEC pertaining to general and residential wiring. Perform residential wiring tasks, including wiring of lab projects and complete wiring of project homes. --- # ECM157 — Wiring Lab 4 credits · 4 hours Continuation of ECM 151. Basic wiring practices and methods used in residential settings are introduced. Install 100 and 200 amp breaker panels. Students work with a variety of cable wiring methods. Also studied are different electrical heating and basic control systems for motors. Safe electrical practices in the electrical industry are taught. Prerequisites: ECM 101, ECM 121, ECM 151. --- # ECM202 — Motor Theory Maintenance 2 credits · 2 hours A practical hands-on course using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters and multimeters in testing and troubleshooting electric motors, components and wiring systems. A study of single and three-phase AC motors, their construction features and operating characteristics. This lecture/lab class emphasizes electric motor terminology, identification of motor types, enclosures, mounts, motor selection, connections, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting. --- # ECM211 — Power Distribution 1.5 credits · 1.5 hours High voltage systems, transformers and their connections. The relationship between the primary and secondary sides of transformers are studied along with equipment selection and utilization. Generation, transportation and grounding of singlephase and three-phase power. --- # ECM221 — Commercial Blueprint Reading 2.5 credits · 2.5 hours Continuation of ECM 122. Commercial and industrial installations are presented along with code-related regulations. Commercial service and feeder calculations. Commercial print reading and estimating. Prerequisite ECM 122. --- # ECM231 — Electronic Circuits 2 credits · 2 hours Electronic circuits and the operation of electronic components. Diodes, SCRs, triacs, JFETs, MOSFETs, UJTs and industrial electronic devices are studied. Electronic controls are introduced. --- # ECM235 — Structured Cabling 4 credits · 4 hours Identification of transmission mediums (UTP, STP, COAX, FIBER, etc.). Voice, data and video systems are reviewed. ANSI/EIA/TIA standards; proper terminating, splicing and testing of Category 5e and 6 copper cables; as well as terminating and splicing of fiber optic cables are covered. --- # ECM244 — VFD Motor Drives 1 credits · 1 hours Operation of the solid state components found in electric motor drives. Students will learn the different types of electric motor drives, drive operating principles, and advantages to different types of motor drives to make the best selection. The course covers procedures for installation, basic and advanced programming, and start-up procedures for electric drives and motors. Students will learn to establish troubleshooting procedures to ensure minimal downtime. --- # ECM251 — Commercial Industrial Wiring Lab 4 credits · 4 hours Continuation of ECM 149. Practical wiring applications of commercial and industrial are presented. All types of conduit bending are taught including hydraulic bending. An advanced level of industrial conduit bending is demonstrated. Prerequisite ECM 149 --- # ECM252 — Industrial Controls 3 credits · 3 hours Study of mechanical and electromagnetic starters, timers, switches and other control devices. Start/stop controls for motors and other industrial equipment. Learn control logic systems with ladder and wiring diagrams. Study connections and troubleshoot various circuits. Corequisite: ECM 255. --- # ECM253 — Advanced Control Systems 2.5 credits · 2.5 hours Continuation of ECM 252. Applications of control devices are reviewed. Photoelectric controls, PLC logic modules, sequential motor starting, troubleshooting, reduced-voltage startup, acceleration and deceleration methods are studied. Prerequisites: ECM 252, ECM 255. Corequisite: ECM 257. --- # ECM255 — Control Lab I 1.5 credits · 1.5 hours Hands-on use of apparatus studied in ECM 252 and ECM 202. Projects range from basic circuitry to advanced circuits utilizing motor starters, pilot devices and timing devices. Corequisite: ECM 252. --- # ECM257 — Advanced Control Lab II 2 credits · 2 hours Continuation of ECM 255. Higher level experiments and practical applications of advanced industrial control circuitry are presented utilizing lab experiments and control equipment studied in ECM 253. Student tasks include designing, constructing, wiring and troubleshooting of the mechanical and/or PLC operated projects. Corequisite: ECM 253. Prerequisite: ECM 255 --- # ECM259 — Programmable Logic Controls 3 credits · 3 hours Programmable logic control systems for the control of electrical components and equipment. Projects using solid state devices in commercial and industrial applications are completed. --- # ECM261 — Advanced Programmable Logic Contr 3.5 credits · 3.5 hours Continuation of ECM 259. More capabilities and applications of solid state control systems are integrated with text and lab projects. Logic networks solving typical industrial control problems are developed and programmed into a variety of controllers. Prerequisite: ECM 259. --- # EDU110 — Instructional Design 2 credits · 2 hours --- # EDU200 — Fund Principles of Ag Mechanics 3 credits · 3 hours A training course designed for Beginning or “new” Secondary School Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) instructors, as well as veteran instructors who want to review basic fundamental principles and practices of agricultural mechanics. This course will focus on the core topics of safety, power machinery and equipment service, internal combustion engines, structures, welding and fabrication, electricity and hydraulics as they relate to 21st century production agriculture practices and the industries that support production agriculture in North America. Development of competencies a… --- # EDU202 — Book Discussion 1 credits · 1 hours --- # EDU298 — CTE Mentorship Internship 4 credits · 4 hours Methods, strategies, and theories of adult learning will be covered. Hands-on application of instructional methods, assessment strategies, techology integration, diversity, communication and classroom management will be incorporated into two workshop sessions as well as 30 weeks in an online learning environment.This course meets the alternative certfication requirements for secondary instructors who teach CTE courses. --- # EDU299 — Methods of CTE Teaching 4 credits · 4 hours This course will feature effective teaching practices, curriculum development and methods of delivering instruction in career and technical education. --- # EDU499 — Methods of Teaching 4 credits · 4 hours This course will feature effective teaching practices, curriculum development and methods of delivering instruction in career and technical education. The course is designed for individuals who are currently teaching at a technical education institution. Content builds upon existing knowledge of the program participants in order to increase comprehension of the field of career and technical education. Instructional techniques appropriate for career and technical education are developed based on the models identified in competency based education. --- # EDU600 — Sample Test Course 0 credits · 0 hours --- # EDU900 — Empty Shells for Staff 0 credits · 0 hours --- # ENGL-101 — Composition I 3 credits · 3 hours --- # ENGL-101 — Composition I 3 credits · 3 hours --- # ENGL098 — Basic Writing 2 credits · 2 hours Review in the basics of written communications. The emphasis is on grammar, sentence clarity, and paragraph structure. This class is offered for credit as a Pass/No Pass course. Placement test scores determine assignment. --- # ENGL101 — English Composition 3 credits · 3 hours This class is designed to develop students' skills in critical reading and in a range of writing tasks. It allows students to go beyond matters of comprehension and summary to evaluate and extend everything they read. It will assist students in discovering something meaningful to say and to use writing as a way to actively participate in discussions about certain subjects; it will also enable students to approach a topic in a creative manner, gather and evaluate information, organize ideas, write coherent sentences, and learn to revise and edit drafts.This course includes review techniques fo… --- # ENGL110 — Workplace Communications 3 credits · 3 hours This course emphasizes written and oral skills needed for success in the workplace. Students will practice professional communications through activities and collaborative projects. Instruction will provide students with strategies for addressing essential writing, speaking, and listening skills. Prerequisite: ENGL 098 or qualifying placement score. --- # ENGL201 — Technical Writing 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to professional communications. This course emphasizes correct mechanics, grammar, and sentence construction. Students will be assisted with developing strategies for writing and speaking collaboratively. Skills emphasis will be placed on a variety of documents, including definition, instruction, summary, job application portfolio, and a formal research report with an accompanying oral presentation. Prerequisite: ENGL 098 or qualifying placement score. --- # ENTR200 — Strategic Thinking 3 credits · 3 hours Students are introduced to the principles and techniques of problem solving, creativity and opportunity recognition that are critical to an entrepreneurial mindset. A wide variety of creative problem solving and theory building skills are presented and students have the opportunity to apply those to the development of an innovation or invention. --- # ENTR205 — Business Model Development 3 credits · 3 hours Creating new businesses, capturing new markets, and enhancing organizational effectiveness occur through improving productivity or innovation, or both. Students will explore the building blocks to develop successful frameworks, strategies, funding techniques, business model and design-driven innovation. Focus is on the selection of an appropriate business model. --- # ENTR210 — How to Build a Startup 3 credits · 3 hours Focus is on the startup and operation of a business. Students examine the accounting, finance, management, and marketing (tools) and processes (application of tools) as they pertain to entrepreneurial endeavors. Develops overall managerial awareness and analytical skills in small business problem solving. --- # ENTR215 — Professional Selling 3 credits · 3 hours Professional selling is predicated on question-based selling. Students learn how to conduct an interview and make recommendations to customers. This course provides students with the knowledge and skill sets needed to give them the ability to make effective sales presentations to businesses or consumers, including direct selling. --- # ENTR225 — Business Plan Development 3 credits · 3 hours Every successful venture, big or small, started with a problem and an idea for a solution. New venture success is a measured combination of feasibility, practicality, testing, and luck. This course will teach students how to research and write an effective business plan. --- # ENTR230 — Market Analysis 3 credits · 3 hours This course will explore markets and learn how to identify and evaluate opportunities for new businesses. Topics covered include market analysis, researching venture creating opportunities, and finding a niche to operate. --- # ENTR235 — Advisory Boards 3 credits · 3 hours Establishing a strong advisory board to utilize external expertise is vital to any business, small or large. This course will teach students about the team of professionals, often called an advisory board, and the impact this group of experts can make in successfully operating a business. Advisory boards may be comprised of a(n) accountant, lawyer, insurance agent, banker, and personal advisors. --- # ENTR240 — Customer Development 3 credits · 3 hours This course will introduce students to the tools and process of gathering customer insights for identifying and developing new product opportunities. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to turn their ideas gained from understanding customer needs into innovative products and solutions. --- # EUST110 — Intro to Basic Motor Controls 2 credits · 2 hours Presents basic AC and DC motor controls concepts and gives students an understanding of typical devices such as pushbuttons, selector switches, sensors, starters, contactors, overloads and relays. --- # EUST114 — Substation Operations Lab I 4 credits · 4 hours This lab will supplement the topics covered in EUST 120. --- # EUST115 — Substation Operations Lab II 4 credits · 4 hours This lab will supplement the topics covered in EUST 121. --- # EUST120 — Substation Operations I 3 credits · 3 hours Overview of substations and the different types. Students will learn what makes up the components of a substation such as the transformers and how they are cooled, different types of circuit breakers, methods of voltage control along with the function of smart grid metering and relaying. --- # EUST121 — Substation Operations II 3 credits · 3 hours A continuation of EUST 120. Students will perform hands-on testing of the components that make up a substation such as transformers, circuit breakers, regulators, capacitor banks along with replacement of smart meters and other smart grid equipment. Prerequisite EUST 120. --- # EUST130 — Intro to Smart Grid & Metering 2 credits · 2 hours Smart grid is a type of electrical grid which attempts to predict and intelligently respond to the behavior and actions of all electric power users connected to it—suppliers, consumers and those that do both—in order to efficiently deliver reliable, economic and sustainable electricity services. --- # EUST131 — Fiber Optics for Substations 2 credits · 2 hours Identification of transmission mediums (UTP, STP, COAX, FIBER, etc.). ANSI/EIA/TIA standards; the proper terminate, splicing and testing of Category 5 and fiber optic cable are studied. --- # EUST132 — Schematic Reading 2 credits · 2 hours Designed to prepare students with the ability to read and understand electrical diagrams, recognize equipment and verify the integrity of existing schematics. Participants will be introduced to electrical symbols, one-line and three-line electrical schematics and their content, including basic layout and legends. The course includes practical exercises in schematic reading, diagram verification and the steps required for creating and maintaining accurate one-line diagrams. --- # EUST145 — Alternating Current Circuits 2 credits · 2 hours An introduction to the concepts of inductance, inductive reactance, capacitance, capacitive reactance, and reactive circuits; time constants; alternating current terms and principles; transformers; calculation of AC circuit values; identification of principles of motors and generators. --- # EUST150 — Substation Safety I 1 credits · 1 hours A health and safety curriculum for secondary electrical trades. The manual used is designed to engage students in recognizing, evaluating and controlling hazards associated with electrical work in a substation environment. --- # EUST151 — Substation Safety II 1 credits · 1 hours A continuation of EUST 150. Prerequisite EUST 150 --- # FBM100 — Begin Farmer Rancher FSA Borrow Trg 2 credits · 2 hours This course is for the Farmer/Rancher who has been farming/ranching less than 10 years and also is for FSA Borrowers who want training in the following areas: goal setting, balance sheet and fi nancial ratios, fi nancial trends, ag production trends, cash flow statements, record keeping systems, risk anagement/marketing, income tax management, estate planning and financial analysis. Current issues relating to production agricultural management are also reviewed in this course. This course meets the requirements set by FSA for direct loan borrowing. --- # FBM111 — Fundamentals of Farm Business Mgmt. 4 credits · 4 hours Overview of the Farm Business Management program. Students will be introduced to goal setting, self- and business assessment, record keeping, and business projections to provide the fundamentals for personal and business management progress. Current issues aff ecting business management are an integral part of this course. --- # FBM113 — InterpretTrends In Bus. Planning 4 credits · 4 hours This course examines whole farm, enterprise, balance sheet, and inventory trends. Current analysis data is compared to historical data in making future farm business planning decisions. Financial ratios are used to indicate the farm financial structure. --- # FBM115 — Implementation Farm Tax Planning 4 credits · 4 hours This course will provide an introduction to the basics of tax law and tools affecting the farm operation and allow the producer to be better prepared for tax season. --- # FBM121 — System Mgmt Data and Farm Analysis 4 credits · 4 hours Continues to build on the fundamentals of farm business management. The student will complete a farm business financial and enterprise analysis. Sound financial record keeping is an integral component. --- # FBM123 — Interpreting & Evaluating Fin. Data 4 credits · 4 hours This course continues to expand on preparation and evaluation of the farm business analysis. The course provides continued guidance and perfection of business record closeout procedures, tax implications of management decisions, and continues to monitor farm business and family goals --- # FBM125 — Labor Economics and Management 4 credits · 4 hours This course will organize skills for effective managment of farm employees and agribusiness personnel through development of: handbooks, compensation/incentive packages, individual expectations/evaluations, and team meetings. --- # FBM131 — Managing and Modify Farm Syst Data 4 credits · 4 hours Helps the student refine their farm business data system and will assist them with applying year-end procedures for farm business analysis. Students will improve accuacy in the following: farm enterprise analysis; tax planning and filing; and cash and liabilities checks. --- # FBM133 — Strategies in Farm System Data 4 credits · 4 hours This course will help the student focus on long-term strategies necessary to maintain and enhance the farm business and personal future financial goals. The student will complete the year by preparing for an accurate, usable business analysis. --- # FBM135 — Analyzing Farm Tax Planning Data 4 credits · 4 hours --- # FBM141 — Interpreting and Eval Finan Data 4 credits · 4 hours Expands on preparation and evaluation of the farm business analysis. Provides continued guidance and improvement of business record close-out procedures, tax implications of management decisions, and monitoring of farm business and family goals. --- # FBM143 — Examining Context System Managment 4 credits · 4 hours This course is designed to assist students in preparation of improve farm system management procedures. Students in the course will evaluate several years of an improved farm system analysis. --- # FBM145 — Legal Issues in Agriculture 4 credits · 4 hours This course is designed for students who want to explore the legal issues surrounding estate planning incuding: taxation, family trusts, valuation of estate, gifting, transition, etc. --- # FBM151 — Integrating Info for Financial Plan 4 credits · 4 hours Provides a long-term strategy for the student to maintain and enhance the farm business and personal financial goals. --- # FBM153 — Trends in Business Planning 4 credits · 4 hours This course is designed to teach the advanced analysis student to recognize past trends in business to draw conclusions as to future trends. --- # FBM155 — Evaluating Farm Estate Planning 4 credits · 4 hours This course is an overview of legal issues affecting ownership, operation, and transfer for business operators and managers. --- # FBM161 — Exam of the Context Sys Management 4 credits · 4 hours Prepares students to develop improved farm system management procedures. Students will evaluate several years of an improved farm system analysis. --- # FBM163 — System Plans and Projections 4 credits · 4 hours This course will enable students to identify the elements necessary to evaluate and create a strategic plan for their agribusiness systems. Students will focus on determining uses for the plan today and tomorrow and developing a plan to locate those team members necessary for strategic plan creation. --- # FBM165 — Preparing for Farm Transition 4 credits · 4 hours This course provides the opportunity for the student to study the many aspects of farm buisness and/or family transition which occur in the typical farm business. --- # HS100 — Basic Life Support for Health Care 0.5 credits · 0.5 hours This course meets CDC, OSHA and NFPA guidelines for basic life support. It focuses on immediate life-threatening situations, demonstrates quick, effective responses and presents perspectives on how frequently these situations occur. It is ideal for professionals such as firefighters, police, paramedics, lifeguards, athletic trainers, medical assistants and other medical professionals. Topics covered include the professional rescuer’s role in emergencies; victim’s condition assessment; basic life support; rescue breathing; cardiac emergencies; airway obstructions; AED use; and resuscitation in… --- # HS101 — Medical Terminology 3 credits · 3 hours Vocabulary and terms used in the medical professions. Meanings of root words, prefixes and suffixes are studied. Proficiency is gained in analyzing medical words and in understanding how the word elements relate and apply to medicine. (A grade of “C” or higher required to continue in medical programs.) --- # HS103 — Anatomy Physiology 4 credits · 4 hours Basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. Systems studied include integumentary, musculo-skeletal, nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine and reproductive. (A grade of “C” or higher required to continue in medical programs.) --- # HS162 — Medical Law & Ethics 2 credits · 2 hours Ethical principles and legal regulations governing a medical practice. --- # HST101 — Intro to Human Services 3 credits · 3 hours An interdisciplinary approach to the understanding of human services. This course introduces students to the skills necessary for entry level, professional work and allows students to explore themselves as potential human services professionals. The helping processions will be examined, including a brief history of social welfare and human service agencies. --- # HST104 — Community Resources 3 credits · 3 hours Community resources benefit individuals and families. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of community agencies, resources, and programs. This course will provide a broad overview of the resources and services available to a diverse population. Students examine agencies’ professional practices, as well as how these individuals resources fit into the community as a whole. --- # HST106 — Human Services Populations 3 credits · 3 hours General information about human populations. Students will be introduced to a variety of people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, as well as information about the worldview or orientation that guides each culture. Discussions will involve the professional skills and awareness necessary for cultural sensitivity and bias along with age appropriate interactions. --- # HST112 — Disabilities 2 credits · 2 hours An introduction to working with people with disabilities. This course begins with brief overview of specific developmental disabilities. Included is general information regarding special education, residential services, vocational services, and other services for children and adults with disabilities. Students will explore personal beliefs and biases regarding people with disabilities. --- # HST120 — Chemical and Substance Abuse 3 credits · 3 hours A basic course in chemical, substance abuse and dependency. Students will be given brief overview of common chemical and substance abuses. The physiological, psychological, and social aspects of chemical and substance abuse will be examined. The role of the human services professional in assessing alcohol and drug abuse and dependency will be studied. --- # HST122 — Abuse and Neglect 3 credits · 3 hours This course discusses the different types of abuse and neglect involving children and adults and explores the definitions, indicators and causes of abuse, neglect and domestic violence. Students will learn about mandatory reporting laws and state welfare system. Investigation, assessment, and prevention efforts are highlighted. --- # HST124 — Case Management 3 credits · 3 hours The exchange of information between clients and the human service technician is crucial to the helping relationship. This course will introduce students to basic interviewing and record keeping skills as practiced in human services and community agencies. Skillful interviewing strategies will be observed and practiced through simulated activities and role playing. --- # HST128 — Self-Care 2 credits · 2 hours This course covers topics concerning wellness, holistic health, mind-body connection, health and wellness models, mental wellness, positive self-concept, stress management, diet, nutrition, weight control, aerobic and strength building exercise, healthy lifestyle behaviors and applications to life. Professional boundaries and guidelines are discussed to promote healthy working relationships. --- # HST130 — Behavioral Theory & Principles 2 credits · 2 hours Presents a behavior change approach in terms of basic principles, theory and treatment. This course will use science-based principles and procedures such as positive reinforcement, extinction, shaping, conditioning and modeling. Other topics covered will include behavioral techniques specific to Human Service Agencies in the Mitchell and surrounding areas. --- # HST131 — Human Development 3 credits · 3 hours Tracing the stages of human life from infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood into old age. This course covers the emotional, psychosocial, and developmental stages throughout the life cycle. Students will study the implications of these stages in a variety of professional and social settings. --- # HST210 — Family Dynamics 3 credits · 3 hours This course evaluates the significance of family and its impact on the well-being of individuals and society. Students will explore how the family meets the needs of each member and the family as a whole including the impact of differences, perspectives, and the effects of crisis. --- # HST222 — Mental Health Wellness 3 credits · 3 hours Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment. The student will identify common mental illnesses and maladaptive behavior; to assist in planning client care. Discuss trends in the management of the individual and medical and psychological treatment. --- # HST226 — Group Practice 3 credits · 3 hours Provides an introduction to the techniques and applications of group work. Different types of groups, the phases of group development, and common group dynamics will be introduced. Students will gain understanding of concepts and skills when working with various groups. --- # HST228 — Service Learning 2 credits · 2 hours Service learning is a structured learning experience that combines community service with academic instruction. It enables students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to meaningful service to the community. Students will engage in activities that address human and community needs, involve critical thinking, and create pathways for success. --- # HST230 — Career Internship Preparation 2 credits · 2 hours Prepares students to enter internship. Students will begin to make the transition from classroom learning to a professional setting. On-site visits to various community agencies will be made. Topics include reinforcement in: supervisory relationships, safety issues, computer applications, data collection, record keeping, professionalism, and confidentiality. --- # HST240 — Crisis Intervention 2 credits · 2 hours Theory of crisis intervention and stage of crisis. Presented will be human service worker’s expected philosophy, knowledge, techniques and skills needed for working with people in crisis. Crisis intervention techniques will be examined, as well as models of conflict resolution. --- # HST242 — Intro to Gerontology 2 credits · 2 hours Focuses on human aging. Social, economic, and health issues related to the aging process will be discussed. Agencies, services, and programs that are available to the elderly will be explored. --- # HST244 — Intro to Corrections 2 credits · 2 hours Focuses on the corrections system in the United States. Students will learn about the correctional process of probation, institutionalization, and parole, along with human services careers within the corrections system. Services and programs available in the community and within institutions will be studied. --- # HST246 — Intro to Youth Services 2 credits · 2 hours Focuses on individuals under the age of eighteen. Topics to be covered will include child development, parental influence, social, economic, and health issues related to youth. Students will learn about agencies, services, and programs available to youth and parents/guardians. --- # HST250 — Social Welfare Policies 2 credits · 2 hours This course will review the development of American social welfare policy and involve the student in current issues of social welfare programs and policy. The course will provide a basic overview of American social policy and program development in such areas as poverty and income maintenance, employment, housing, health care, and social service organization. Throughout emphasis will be placed on the understanding of policies and programs in the social, economic and political context and the effect of these policies and programs on individuals and society. Students will achieve a familiarity… --- # HST290 — Internship 6 credits · 6 hours Supervised work experience with an appropriate agency. Students will fine-tune their professional skill development through work with diverse populations in an approved setting. Students will have an opportunity to request internship sites based on their interest, strengths and employment goals. --- # HV101 — Electrical Fundamentals 3 credits · 3 hours Basics of electricity. Direct current (DC), alternating current (AC), electrical laws and symbols, circuit fundamentals, and the use of test equipment is taught. Electrical fundamentals related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems is emphasized. Projects are assigned using computer simulation programs and laboratory trainers. --- # HV111 — Heating Fundamentals 3 credits · 3 hours Basic theories of heating. Typical heating equipment and appliances are reviewed. Maintenance procedures of gas, fuel oil and electric furnaces and boilers are studied. Projects include using computer simulation programs and lab trainers. --- # HV121 — Air Condition Refrigeration Fund 2 credits · 2 hours Introduces the basic theories of air conditioning and refrigeration. The proper operation and function of components in a cooling system are identified. Projects use computer simulation programs and lab trainers. --- # HV122 — Sheet Metal Tech Lab 3 credits · 3 hours Basic sheet metal and fittings. Use of sheet metal hand tools and equipment is taught. Procedures for duct layout and sheet metal terminology is reviewed. Use, maintenance and operating adjustments of sheet metal shop equipment. Pattern layout, fabrication, use of hand tools and assembly procedures are covered. --- # HV132 — Heating Refrigeration Theory 4 credits · 4 hours Continuation of HV 121. More detailed information about heating and refrigeration cycles is taught. Also covered are controls, new refrigerants, refrigerant recovery and recycling. A refrigerant certification test is administered. Prerequisite HV 151 --- # HV142 — HV Controls Heat Pumps 3 credits · 3 hours HVAC/R controls covered include low voltage, temperature, low/high, and oil pressure controls. Heat pump troubleshooting application and theory are also taught. --- # HV151 — Air Condition Heat Refrig Lab I 4 credits · 4 hours Introduction to lab trainers and equipment including heating and cooling equipment used in residential buildings. Projects use computer simulation programs. --- # HV152 — Air Conditioning Heating Ref Lab II 4 credits · 4 hours Maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of gas, fuel oil and electric furnaces, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Projects use computer simulation programs and lab trainers. Prerequisite HV 151 --- # HV160 — Planning Estimating 3 credits · 3 hours Calculations of heat loss and heat gain on residential/commercial buildings and on refrigeration equipment. Computer software programs are used to determine heat loss and gain. Students will develop blueprints, duct work layouts and estimates. Prerequisite HV 122 --- # HV202 — Commercial Refrigeration 4 credits · 4 hours Commercial refrigeration systems. Low, medium and high temperature refrigeration equipment and computerized rack systems are studied. The reading and drawing of commercial electrical schematics is introduced. Prerequisite HV 251 --- # HV231 — Heat Pumps Solar Heating Theory 3 credits · 3 hours Application and design of heat pumps. The efficiency of heat pumps is compared to alternative systems. Maintenance, installation and troubleshooting procedures are taught. Integration of geothermal, solar, and photovoltaic technology is covered. --- # HV232 — Commercial Air Conditioning 3 credits · 3 hours Operation of large, commercial air conditioning systems. Included are controls, pressure devices and safety regulations. Students will be able to troubleshoot and install indoor air quality devices. Prerequisite: HV 251 --- # HV244 — Schematics 2 credits · 2 hours HVAC/R wiring diagram symbols. Students will be able to identify both parallel and series circuits; draw pictorial and ladder diagrams; identify abbreviations for common HVAC/R components; and be able to read the legend of a wiring schematic. --- # HV251 — Air Condition Heat Refrig Lab III 4 credits · 4 hours Maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of air conditioning, heat pumps, heating systems and indoor air quality systems. Prerequisite: HV 151, HV 152 --- # HV252 — Air Condition Heat Refrig Lab IV 4 credits · 4 hours Continuation of HV 251. Maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of heat pump, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems. Prerequisite: HV 251 --- # HV259 — DDC Temperature Control 3 credits · 3 hours Application and design of basic DDC Control Systems. Direct Digital Controls and Building Automation Systems will be introduced. Installation, programming and check out of a basic controls system will be studied. Prerequisite: HV 251 --- # HV290 — Internship 6 credits · 6 hours Work in a position related to the heating and cooling industry.Prerequisite: Successful completion with a GPA of 2.0 or higherin all previous required technical courses. --- # ILO100 — ILO Assessment 0 credits · 0 hours --- # IST120 — CompTIA A+ Core I 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students will gain the core knowledge that their career in IT will be built upon. This course covers mobile devices, networking technology, computer hardware, virtualization and cloud computing. This is the first of two courses that will prepare the student for their CompTIA A+ certification. --- # IST121 — CompTIA A+ Core II 3 credits · 3 hours Part two of an IT Technician's core knowledge, CompTIA A+ 220-1102 covers operating systems, security, software, and operational procedures. After successfully completing IST 120 and IST 121, students will sit for the CompTIA A+ exam. --- # IST140 — Cisco CCNA I 3 credits · 3 hours The CCNA Routing and Switching introductory courses introduce the architecture, structure, functions, components and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches and implement IP addressing schemes. --- # IST156 — Information Security 2 credits · 2 hours The basics of security are covered. The course introducesstudents to computer vulnerabilities and threats and steps thatcan be taken to safeguard computers and networks. This coursewill expose the student to security planning, security technology,security organization and the legal and ethical issues associatedwith computer and network security. --- # IST230 — Data Visualization 4 credits · 4 hours This course will cover the use of databases in business and how they are used in daily operations and to drive business decisions. Students will gain introductory experience with database setup, backup and maintenance, and data import, export and integration. Organizations collecting and storing data is not enough. Data for decision making needs to be analyzed to identify trends and outliers. Students will be introduced to SQL scripting, data analysis tools and ways of visually displaying data. Microsoft Power BI suite of tools will be used for live dashboards, charts, and printed reports. --- # IST256 — Information Security II 2 credits · 2 hours This course will focus on the principles, theory and terminology of Information Security. Students will study the principles of vulnerabilities, risk management, countermeasures, operations security and disaster planning. The course will also introduce common threats, tools and practices used by hackers to attack an organization’s information infrastructure. Special emphasis is placed on the use and understanding of scanning and exploit tools. Students will participate in exercises designed to demonstrate the development of a business continuity and disaster recovery plan. Prerequisite: IST 2… --- # IST290 — Internship 6 credits · 6 hours Supervised internship performed off-campus in a computer network or systems support setting. --- # LDR200 — Fundamentals of Leadership 3 credits · 3 hours An introduction to the foundational principles of leadership.This course incorporates the Golden Circle that contains three key elements of leadership: The What, The Why and The How. The course defines what a leader is, various leadership styles and building a leadership mindset. Participants will develop their character, competence and challenge their own belief systems, the belief systems of their organization, world, and fellow team mates.A focus on personal development through emotional intelligence helps prepare participants for coachable moments throughout the course. --- # LDR201 — Principles of Leadership 3 credits · 3 hours Designed to help students understand the principles of leadership, students will develop the knowledge, confidence, skills, and self-image necessary to pursue entrepreneurial ventures in business. Provides a foundation in the fundamentals of entrepreneurial leadership, as well as a source of how to assess and motivate themselves. --- # LDR202 — Leadership and Culture 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to foster a positive and supportive organizational culture. It will emphasize values, ethics, and teamwork, to help students create an environment where employees feel motivated, engaged, and empowered. This course will also help students increase productivity, job satisfaction, and overall performance. --- # LDR206 — Leadership Development 3 credits · 3 hours The Franklin Covey Leadership academy is integrated to develop leadership character and competencies. An introduction to the skills and tools necessary to become a modern leader. Each learner will evaluate personal leadership effectiveness, individual motivation strategies, and personal missions and goals --- # LDR207 — Resilient Leadership 5 credits · 5 hours A resilient leader is one who can sustain optimal well-being and performance even under the most difficult of conditions. This includes balancing their personal, family, and organizational needs. A focus of this course is on having the courage to see and meet life exactly as it is and choosing to learn how to respond to each adversity with confidence, hope and renewed vigor. Ways to build resiliency and stress management are put into day to day practical application. --- # LDR214 — Talent Management 5 credits · 5 hours This course helps participants identify a team with the right mix of skills and personalities. Different individual talents that incorporate finance, human resources, management and leadership skills to determine the makeup of various organizations will be discussed. Students will learn to recognize a culture that promotes collaborative work, diagnose common problems that impede organizational progress, and learn corrective measures to mitigate those problems and improve overall performance. --- # LDR215 — Ethical Leadership 5 credits · 5 hours Participants will take this complex topic and apply it squarely to their working world, day to day environment, activities, and leadership behaviors. Exposure to organizational ethics will be provided. Focus areas include: ethics policies, ethical decision making and current events. --- # LDR221 — Project Management 3 credits · 3 hours Effective project management skills are important to professionals in any business. In this course, students will learn how to define, plan, and execute a project whether the goal is simple or complex. Students will discover the tools and skills for delivering projects on time and on budget while meeting performance specifications. Students will explore the basic components of project management and the project life cycle. --- # LDR223 — Crisis Managment 5 credits · 5 hours This course identifies common traits evident in a crisis with a focus on looking at failure as a learning tool, preparedness, and taking appropriate risks. Various organizations' crisis management plans will be assessed. --- # LDR226 — Strategic Leadership and Planning 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a survey of the traditional functions of management in a startup business with a primary emphasis on planning, organizing, controlling, and leading. This emphasis involves coverage of managerial decision making, leadership, motivation, interpersonal communication, staffing human resources, organizational structure, design, and change and development. --- # LDR230 — Leadership Coaching and Mentoring 5 credits · 5 hours Organizations increasingly recognize the need for professionals who possess the skills to function in the global economy and are ready to take on leadership and supervisory roles. Optimizing the leadership pipeline and closing the leadership gap depends on the organization’s ability to choose and prepare the best leaders for tomorrow. This building of character and competence of developing leaders comes with a partnership of the intracompany mentorship. We focus on the relationship building as well as the mind-set, skill-set, tool-set, and heart-set of future leaders to empower them to confro… --- # LPN001 — Open Lab 0 credits · 0 hours --- # LPN007 — Required Coursework for Readmit 0 credits · 0 hours --- # LPN100 — TestTaking Strategy & Clinical Calc 0.5 credits · 0.5 hours Prepares nursing students to become more effective in test-taking strategies with topics of time management, critical thinking and clinical judgement, stress and anxiety management, and test question and answer evaluation methods. This course will help students understand the NCLEX-PN exam test plan and long term strategies to prepare students for the licensing exam. Additionally, this course introduces students to fundamental principles of clinical dosage calculations. Corequisite: LPN 101, LPN 102, LPN 103 --- # LPN101 — Fundamentals of Nursing 4 credits · 4 hours Focuses on the foundational development of the role of the Practical Nurse. Legal and ethical standards, trends in nursing, and scope of practice of practical nursing will be explored. This course also introduces the student to the nursing processes as a tool to guide clinical judgment. Additional concepts within the course include communication, documentation, caring, confidentiality, infection control, safety, and information security. Corequisite: LPN 100, LPN 102, LPN 103 --- # LPN102 — Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical 2 credits · 2 hours The clinical component of LPN 101. This course is a continuation of fundamentals course with application of theoretical nursing content into the clinical, lab, and simulation setting. Students will gain experience mastering basic nursing skills and foundational clinical decision making. Corequisite: LPN 100, LPN 101, LPN 103 --- # LPN103 — Pharmacology 3 credits · 3 hours Designed to provide students with opportunities to develop pharmacological competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner. This course contains a basic pharmacological foundation of knowledge of drug classifications and medication prototypes, therapeutic actions, side-effects, and nursing implications. Corequisite: LPN 100, LPN 102, LPN 101 --- # LPN105 — Adult Health Nursing 5 credits · 5 hours Builds upon the fundamentals nursing course. This course is designed to acquaint the learner with classification of medical/ surgical diseases using the Body System approach as the framework. The significance of each symptom and the nurses responsibility for patient care will be stressed. Emphasis is placed on physiological disorders that require management in an acute and/or long term care facility. Nutrition, pharmacology, communication, and cultural concepts are integrated throughout this course. Prerequisite: LPN 100 LPN 101, LPN 102, LPN 103. Corequisite: LPN 106, LPN 107, LPN 108 --- # LPN106 — Adult Health Nursing Clinical I 3 credits · 3 hours The clinical component of LPN 105. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient care in lab, simulation, and selected clinical settings. Medication administration concepts and skills, patient care management principles and professional/therapeutic communication will be developed throughout the clinical course. Prerequisite: LPN 100, LPN 101, LPN 102, LPN 103. Corequisite: LPN 107, LPN 105, LPN 108 --- # LPN107 — Maternal and Child Nursing 3 credits · 3 hours Provides an integrative, family-centered approach to maternity and pediatric nursing, highlighting the ways in which infants and children differ from adults. Emphasis is placed on normal and abnormal pregnancies, birthing process, family dynamics, care of the newborn, growth and development and common pediatric disorders. The impact of psycho-social and cultural values and practices of the childbearing family unit are also explored. The nursing process is used in identifying and meeting the needs of the childbearing family to facilitate optimal functioning. Nutrition, pharmacology, and commun… --- # LPN108 — Maternal and Child Nursing Clinical 2 credits · 2 hours The clinical component of LPN 107. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and to provide safe patient care to childbearing family unit and children in the lab, simulation, and selected clinical settings. Prerequisite: LPN 100, LPN 101, LPN 102, LPN 103. Corequisite: LPN 105, LPN 106, LPN 107 --- # LPN109 — Mental Health Nursing 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide essential foundational mental health nursing emphasizing the principles of psychiatric nursing care, therapeutic communication, and evidence-based interventions. Students will explore common mental health disorders, crisis management, pharmacological and non-pharmacological care and ethical considerations of psychiatric nursing. Emphasis is placed on patient-centered care, cultural competence, communication, and collaboration within the interdisciplinary team. Prerequisite: LPN 105, LPN 106, LPN 107, LPN 108. Corequisite: LPN 110, LPN 113 --- # LPN110 — Adult Health Nursing II 4 credits · 4 hours This course builds upon Adult Health Nursing I and continues to acquaint the learner with classification of medical/surgical diseases using the Body System approach as the framework. The knowledge regarding disease processes and application of the nursing process is also emphasized. This course is designed to assist the student in developing concepts of mental health and his/her role in the mental health effort. An awareness of mental illness, its treatment, and relationship to all areas of nursing will be included. Nutrition, pharmacology, culture, critical thinking skills, prioritizing, eth… --- # LPN111 — Geriatric Nursing 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an overview of the normal physical, psychological and cultural aspects of the aging process. It addresses common disease processes of aging and exploration of attitudes toward care of the older adult as guided by the National League for Nursing Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors (ACES). Also covered are preventative care and restorative measures for the older adult. An emphasis is given on adaptations in the provision of nursing care to the older individual. Nutrition, pharmacology, communication, and cultural concepts are integrated throughout this course. --- # LPN112 — Geriatric Nursing Clinical 3 credits · 3 hours This course is the clinical component of LPN 110 and LPN 111. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and to provide safe patient care to complex patient situations with an emphasis on the geriatric population with multiple co morbidities in the lab, simulation, and selected clinical settings. Care of the patient with the student having a more autonomous role will be emphasized. --- # LPN113 — Adult Health II Mental Health Clncl 3 credits · 3 hours This course is the clinical component of LPN 109 and LPN 110. Clinical experiences provide the students with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and to provide safe patient care to complex patient situations with an emphasis on the adult and mental health populations in the lab, simulation, and selected clinical settings. Care of the patient with the student having a more autonomous role will be emphasized. Prerequisite: LPN 105, LPN 106, LPN 107, LPN 108. Corequisite: LPN 109, LPN 110 --- # LPN150 — LPN Capstone Practicum 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to integrate clinical and theoretical learning from previous nursing courses through a role-transition clinical experience. The purpose is for students to function in the professional nursing role and further the transition from student nurse to professional practical nurse. Prerequisite: LPN 109, LPN 110, LPN 113 --- # MA106 — Medical Laboratory Fundamentals 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to medical laboratory work with specific reference to the role, ethics, conduct, certification, education, employment and fundamental knowledge and skills related to clinical laboratory personnel. Basic mathematics review and lab related math such as the metric system, temperature conversions, concentration units, including terms used in quality control are covered. Included in this course is laboratory safety to include physical, chemical and biological hazards, barriers and isolation techniques. Students are instructed in the collection and preparation of specimens to include v… --- # MA107 — Laboratory Fundamentals Procedures 3 credits · 3 hours Students are introduced to the medical laboratory's role in the healthcare system. The theory and operation principles of laboratory safety are covered. Students are introduced to medical laboratory procedures as related to Medical Assistant duties including the importance of techniques associated with proper specimen collection and handling-- to include collection and processing of blood, urine, and microbiology samples. Students develop a working knowledge of statistical concepts in quality assurance. This course is designed to provide students with basic theory, principles, and techniques… --- # MA111 — Medical Office Procedures 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to the medical field and the duties and responsibilities of the medical assistant. The student will gain an understanding of the history of medicine, privacy laws, medical ethics, and patient care and procedures. Additionally, the privacy law (HIPAA) will be studied with regards to how it impacts the role of a medical assistant, particularly what can and cannot be shared outside of this legislation. Material, situations and work in a medical front office. The perspective of the medical assistant is emphasized. Communication skills, recording patie… --- # MA112 — Laboratory Procedures I 4 credits · 4 hours An emphasis is placed on the laboratory procedures that Medical Assistants perform. These include work with hematology (hemoglobin, hematocrit, white and red cell counts, indices, platelet count, erythrocite sedimentation rate) and urinalysis/ body fluids. Modern automated instrumentation is utilized. Prerequisite: “C” grade or higher in MA 106. --- # MA113 — Laboratory Procedures II 4 credits · 4 hours An emphasis on laboratory procedures includes chemistry, basic immunology and serology and microbiology. Automated instrumentation and POL point-of-care equipment are used. --- # MA120 — Insurance, Billing and CPT ICD 10 3 credits · 3 hours Provides the knowledge and skills needed to successfully perform insurance and billing related duties. Following the medical billing process, instruction moves from a comprehensive introductory chapter through processing RA/EOBs and handling patient collections. It has extensive illustrations, forms, and exercises to develop required competencies. This text also provides a fundamental understanding of diagnostic and procedural coding needed to submit claims in compliance with payers' requirements. Coding: A formal system for converting descriptions of diseases, injuries, and health care proce… --- # MA123 — Pathophysiology 3 credits · 3 hours Pathology of diseases. Special emphasis is placed on the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnoses and treatment options for diseases and conditions of the human body. Prerequisite: HS 101, HS 103. --- # MA162 — Medical Law & Ethics 2 credits · 2 hours Ethical principles and legal regulations governing a medical practice. --- # MA210 — Pharmacology & Admin. of Medicines 3 credits · 3 hours Identification of the classification and uses of medicines, vaccines, etc. Included are the correct procedures for administration of these materials. To build knowledge of medications and how the drugs are used to treat most diseases. Introduction of Nutrition and supplements, herbs, and vitamins. Prerequisites: HS 101, HS 103. --- # MA211 — Advanced Medical Office Procedures 3 credits · 3 hours Enhanced competencies and EHR skills. Students will apply the techniques within the SIM lab. Prerequisite: MA 111. --- # MA218 — Clinical Procedures I 3 credits · 3 hours Preparing for Clinical Procedures required of Medical Assistants. Coursework includes Infection Control and Medical Asepsis, Measurement Systems, Basic Mathematics and Dosage Calculations, Administering Oral and non-injectable Medications, Administering Injections and Immunizations, Vital signs and body measurements, preparing for and assisting with Examinations, The Medical history and Patient screening, Electronic Medical Record, Emergencies in the Medical office and in the Community, First Aid for injuries, and Rehabilitation. --- # MA219 — Clinical Procedures II 3 credits · 3 hours A continuation of clinical procedures performed in a medical office setting. Coursework includes Mental illness, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, physical exams, instrument recognition, and naming. Eye and ear procedures, dressing application, preparing minor office surgery trays, and assisting the physician during minor office surgeries and procedures.Apply patient education principles when providing instructions for preparing for cardiac, diagnostic and radiology procedures and operation of equipment for cardiac care. Instruct and prepare a patient for specialty examinations and proce… --- # MA220 — Examination Room Techniques I 4 credits · 4 hours Clinical office competencies and skills required of the medical assistant. Course work includes aseptic technology, assessment and procedures, preparation and administration of medications, vital signs assessment, recording and assisting with physical examinations, performance of disinfection and sterilization and charting techniques. Prerequisite: MA 101, MA 103, MA 123. --- # MA221 — Examination Room Techniques II 3 credits · 3 hours A continuation of clinical procedures performed in a medical office. Course work includes assisting with specific physical exams, instrument recognition, ear and eye procedures, catheterization, dressing applications, preparation of surgical trays and patient education. Prerequisite: MA 220. --- # MA240 — Cardiac Monitoring and DX Procedure 2 credits · 2 hours General knowledge of electrocardiography. Special emphasis is placed on equipment used, procedures performed and education of patients. Prerequisite: MA 101, MA 103, MA 123. --- # MA250 — Clinical Externship 6 credits · 6 hours Experience in medical facilities and organizations. Work is performed under the direct supervision of licensed medical personnel. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 64.5 credits prior to start of externship. --- # MAP101 — Introduction to GIS 4 credits · 4 hours This course provides an introduction to the tools and techniques involved in data creation, data integration, mapping, and spatial analysis within Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Participants will learn how to construct geodatabases to support field GPS data collection activities. Emphasizing practical experience, the course includes extensive hands-on training with ESRI's suite of products, ensuring students gain valuable skills in applying GIS technology. --- # MAP102 — Principles of GPS 2 credits · 2 hours This course offers an introduction to fundamental GPS principles, covering topics such as GPS corrections, satellite constellations, navigation, and the primary applications across industries. Participants will gain hands-on experience in diverse data collection techniques through practical exercises with various GPS devices. Additionally, the course will demonstrate workflow procedures and the implementation of geodatabases, aligning with industry standards and practices. --- # MAP105 — UAS Operation 2 credits · 2 hours Students will be taught how to safely and legally operate a range of drones for personal, business, and organizational purposes. The training will begin with manual flight techniques and gradually progress to autonomous flight control as the students' piloting skills improve. --- # MAP110 — CAD I 2 credits · 2 hours This course provides an introduction to computer-aided drafting (CAD) software tailored for specific technological applications. It focuses on mastering the software's command structure and adhering to drafting standards relevant to particular technical domains. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to produce and plot basic drawings. --- # MAP120 — CAD II 2 credits · 2 hours This course advances from CAD I, exploring more sophisticated techniques. It encompasses advanced AutoCAD concepts such as assigning data to blocks and the import and export of AutoCAD files to and from other software applications. While primarily focused on 2D drawing, the course also introduces 3D isometric views. Additionally, students will utilize Revit for 3D modeling, enhancing their skills in creating detailed architectural and structural designs for indoor mapping. --- # MAP121 — Cloud-based GPS/GIS Applications 2 credits · 2 hours In this course, students will engage with a variety of cloud-based geospatial tools, including but not limited to products from ESRI, Trimble, DJI, DroneDeploy, PIX4D, NIRA, and Adobe. The curriculum is designed to concentrate on the entire workflow of geospatial data handling in the cloud, covering data collection, editing, analysis, integration, management, and final product production. Emphasis will be placed on leveraging cloud technology to efficiently and effectively manage geospatial projects. --- # MAP122 — 3D Printing Apps in Geospatial Tech 2 credits · 2 hours This course introduces the revolutionary integration of 3D printing with geospatial technologies, offering students hands-on experience in creating physical models from geographical data. As the demand for sophisticated visualization and analysis tools in fields like urban planning, environmental science, and disaster management increases, understanding how to translate digital spatial information into tangible models becomes invaluable. This course will bridge the gap between theoretical geospatial concepts and practical application through the use of 3D printing technology. --- # MAP125 — GIS Problems & Analysis 4 credits · 4 hours Building on the Introduction to GIS, this course further explores the practical applications of GIS technology. It emphasizes hands-on experience in GIS modeling, analysis, and problem-solving, tailored towards real-world scenarios, including both indoor and outdoor mapping, planning, and geo-referencing. The curriculum aims to develop students' proficiency in utilizing GIS to address and solve intricate geographical challenges, equipping them with advanced skills for creating effective solutions in a variety of contexts. --- # MAP128 — Remote Sensing 3 credits · 3 hours This course concentrates on the acquisition, application, interpretation, and development of data collected remotely. Students will gain hands-on experience using a range of high-end industrial and consumer drones for flight operations and data collection. Access to leading software and tools such as ESRI, DroneDeploy, Pix4D, and Adobe will enable students to generate data, video products, and mapping solutions that align with current industry needs. Additionally, the course prepares students to take the Remote Pilot Certified Small UAS exam, aiming to qualify them as commercially certified P… --- # MAP130 — Leveraging Artificial Intelligence 2 credits · 2 hours This course provides a comprehensive exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) can boost efficiency and deepen understanding across diverse applications. Students will master the use of AI-driven tools integrated into existing software and online platforms, including Grok, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and more. Through hands-on practice, learners will discover how to harness these technologies to streamline workflows, analyze data, and solve complex problems. Designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this course equips students with practical skills to leverage AI in real-world contexts. --- # MAP140 — Drone Aviation and Geospatial Lab 2 credits · 2 hours This hands-on course immerses students in the practical application of geospatial technologies, integrating Drones, CAD, GIS, GPS, surveying/mapping, 3D modeling, and video editing into collaborative, real-world projects. The course emphasizes interdisciplinary workflows and cutting-edge tools to solve complex spatial problems and produce professional-grade deliverables.Students will engage in every stage of a geospatial project, from data collection using GPS devices and drone flights to data integration and visualization with CAD, GIS, and 3D modeling software. They will also learn to commu… --- # MATH-102 — College Algebra 3 credits · 3 hours --- # MATH091 — Basic Algebra 2 credits · 2 hours Preparatory course for Mathematical Reasoning, Digital Math, and Business Math. Students will learn about solving equations, exponents and polynomials, graphs and systems of equations, factoring and quadratic equations. This class is offered for credit as a Pass/No Pass course. Test scores determine placement. This course may be taken corequisite with the math course required for graduation. --- # MATH103 — Mathematical Reasoning 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to develop students’ problem-solving skills and quantitative reasoning through topics including: problem-solving processes, logic, percentages, measurement, ratios and proportions, statistics, linear equations, geometry and trigonometry, and personal finance. --- # MATH112 — Business Mathematics 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a practical foundation in mathematical calculations commonly used in business and everyday life. Students will develop the skills to perform essential operations with fractions, decimals, and percentages. Emphasis is placed on applying these concepts in real-world scenarios. --- # MATH130 — Business Math 3 credits · 3 hours Covers basic mathematical calculations commonly used in business settings. Course covers computing fractions and decimals, the order of operations for combined computations and solving equations and word problems. Also provides instruction on the use of a calculator for business applications. --- # MATH162 — Digital Math 3 credits · 3 hours A course designed to increase awareness and appreciation for math in digital and electronic applications. Topics covered include: the metric system with applications in engineering notation, algebra to solve electrical formulas, trigonometry in AC circuit analysis, the use of logarithms with the application of intensity, logic, and an introduction to binary notation with number systems including octal and hexadecimal. --- # MCOM151 — Introduction to Mass Communications 3 credits · 3 hours --- # MEN110 — Mentoring Special Topics 0 credits · 0 hours --- # MEN290 — Mentorship Coaching for Mentors I 2 credits · 2 hours Organizations increasingly recognize the need for professionals who possess the skills to function in the global economy and are ready to take on leadership and supervisory roles. Optimizing the leadership pipeline and closing the leadership gap depends on the organization’s ability to choose and prepare the best leaders for tomorrow. This building of character and competence of developing leaders comes with a partnership of the intracompany mentorship. We focus on the relationship building as well as the mind-set, skill-set, tool-set, and heart-set of future leaders to empower them to confro… --- # MEN291 — Mentorship Coaching for Mentors II 2 credits · 2 hours The mentoring partnership matters. Coaching matters. Understanding and strengthening mentoring-coaching skills facilitates the professional growth of self, team and the organization. Techniques utilizing building team performance is centered around interpersonal needs and behaviors. A variety of effective communication skill-sets are required and developed with courage and candor. Setting goals, realistic goals matters. As humans, we must hold ourselves and help others hold themselves accountable to realistic goals, prioritize tasks, and track milestones to improve performance and morale. --- # MICR231 — Microbiology 4 credits · 4 hours Students will learn the fundamental concepts of biology by using a body systems approach in the coverage of disease. Topics will include the structure, biology, metabolism, and genetics of microorganisms, as well as the interactions of microbes with humans. Corequisite: MICR231L --- # ML001 — Open Lab 0 credits · 0 hours --- # ML104 — Medical Laboratory Fundamentals 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to medical laboratory work with specific reference to the role, ethics, conduct, certification, education, employment and fundamental knowledge and skills related to medical laboratory personnel. Basic mathematics review and lab related math such as the metric system, temperature conversions, concentration units, dilutions, ratios and statistics used in quality control are covered. Included in this course is laboratory safety to include physical, chemical and biological hazards, laboratory safety, barriers and isolation techniques. Students are instructed in the collection and pr… --- # ML105 — Instrumentation 2 credits · 2 hours Basic design of advanced laboratory automation equipment. Course materials include laboratory glassware, microscopes, centrifuges, balances and scales, pipetting, spectrophotometry, turbidometry, nephelometry, ion selective electrodes, electrophoresis, chromatography and advanced quality assurance. --- # ML111 — Hemostasis 2 credits · 2 hours Theory and practical application of the coagulation pathway to include factors involved in coagulation tests: capillary fragility, prothrombin times, partial thromboplastin times and fibrinogen assays. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in ML 104 and ML 105. --- # ML112 — Hematology 6 credits · 6 hours Anatomy, physiology and related pathology of the circulatory system with specific reference to the formation, function and identification of blood cells. Major emphasis is on the related theory and performance of hematological procedures such as sample identification, collection and preparation; automated leukocyte and erythrocyte counts; hemoglobin and hematocrit measurements; WBC differential; leukocyte and erythrocyte morphology; RBC indices; erythrocyte sedimentation rate; platelet count; reticulocyte count; and eosinophil count. Automated hematological equipment is included. Specific met… --- # ML121 — Urinalysis/Body Fluids 3 credits · 3 hours Anatomy, physiology and related to pathology of the urinary system. Major emphasis is on the related theory and performance of physical, chemical and microscopic analysis of urine as well as collection, preservation and proper reporting of analysis. Certain renal function tests and occult blood are covered. Emphasis is placed on anatomy, physiology and related pathology of body fluids to include feces, semen, seminal fluid, synovial fluid, serous fluid, spinal fluid and the collection, preparation, preservation and analysis of those fluids. An introduction to cell counts of other body fluids… --- # ML130 — Chemistry Core Concepts 3 credits · 3 hours --- # ML144 — Intro to Laboratory Chemistry 3 credits · 3 hours General and biological chemistry with applications specific to the medical laboratory. The student will become familiar with chemical terminology, the atomic structure, ionic and molecular compounds, organic chemistry and acid and base balance. The biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes and hormones are presented and their relationship to the medical laboratory is studied. Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in this course is required before enrolling in ML 230. --- # ML171 — Immunology/Serology 3 credits · 3 hours Basic genetics, immunology and serology. The student will acquire an understanding of the immune system including antigen/antibody reactions, origin, stimulation, body response and rejection. A study of the immunoglobulins, complement and classifications of immunity, precipitation and agglutination reactions is included. Serological tests include the related theory and performance of procedures to include hepatitis, rubella, Epstein-Barr virus, AIDS, CRP, RA, FANA, cold agglutinins, pregnancy, streptococcal diseases and autoimmune diseases. Immunoassay principles and practical applications ar… --- # ML200 — MLT Comprehensive Board Review 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides a comprehensive review of major concepts in medical laboratory technology while students are completing their clinical internship experiences. Emphasis is placed on integration of knowledge across laboratory disciplines, clinical correlation, critical thinking, and preparation for national certification examinations. Weekly online seminar meetings include case discussions, content review, practice questions, and interactive review activities. --- # ML214 — Practical Clinical Hematology 4 credits · 4 hours Hematology which includes hemoglobin, hematocrit, leukocyte count; WBC differential; sed rate; erythrocyte count; platelet count; reticulocyte count; eosinophil count; clotting time; prothrombin time; activated partial thromboplastin time; preparation of bone marrow smears. Experience is gained through obtaining blood samples to include venipuncture, capillary puncture and arterial blood gases. Additional hematological procedures may be performed at the option of the affiliated laboratory. This course is included in the clinical practicum semester. --- # ML224 — Practical Clinical Urinalysis 3 credits · 3 hours Urinalysis which includes physical and chemical tests; microscopic identification of formed elements; collection and preparation of 24-hour samples for quantitative tests; pregnancy tests; renal function tests of urine, feces and spinal fluid and other body fluids. Additional urinalysis procedures may be performed at the option of the affiliated laboratory. This course is included in the clinical practicum semester. --- # ML230 — Clinical Chemistry 4 credits · 4 hours Basic clinical chemistry and diagnostic analysis. Included are analytical chemical procedures such as identification, collection, handling, standardization and quality control, carbohydrate tests, renal function tests, proteins including electrophoresis, electrolytes, enzymes, liver function tests, therapeutic drug monitoring, endocrinology and toxicology. Automated instrumentation is emphasized. Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher is required in ML 104, ML 105 and ML 141. --- # ML234 — Practical Clinical Chemistry 6 credits · 6 hours Clinical chemistry which includes specimen procurement, quantitative measurement and clinical significance of glucose, urea, nitrogen, proteins, triglycerides, cardiac markers, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, bilirubin, cholesterol, electrolytes, enzymes, creatinine, uric acid, calcium, phosphorous, thyroid function test, iron, TIBC, pH and blood gases. Additional chemical procedures may be performed at the option of the affiliated laboratory. This course is included in the clinical practicum semester. Prerequisite: ML 274 --- # ML240 — Microbiology 6 credits · 6 hours Classification, identification and pathology of disease-causing organisms such as bacteria, fungus, yeasts, viruses, rickettsiae and parasites. Major emphasis is on the related theory and performance of microbiological procedures such as sterilization, collection and preparation of specimens, culturing methods, media preparation, staining techniques, antibiotic sensitivity testing and identification of commonly cultured bacteria. Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher is required in ML 104 and ML 105. --- # ML244 — Prac Clinic Microbiology/Serology 5 credits · 5 hours Microbiology includes collecting, setting up, plating, incubating, transporting and transferring microbiological cultures; identification of organisms involving common techniques such as gram stain, special stains, biochemical tests, coagulase and catalase tests and antibiotic susceptibility tests. Serological procedures might include RPR, streptococcus antigens and antibodies, infectious mono tests, RA, pregnancy, HIV, hepatitis, FANA, RSO, influenza A and B and C-RP tests. Preparation of samples for parasitology, mycology and virology study are included at the option of the affiliated labor… --- # ML272 — Immunohematology/Blood Banking 3 credits · 3 hours Basic immunohematological aspects of blood factors and their relationship to blood transfusion and disease states. Topics include the history, identification, inheritance of blood factors and antigen-antibody relationships involving detection of blood factors. Major emphasis is on the related theory and performance of immunohematological procedures such as ABO grouping, Rh typing, identification of blood factors, direct coombs, antibody screening and identification, compatibility testing, transfusion of blood and blood components, selection, collection, storage of donor blood and quality assu… --- # ML274 — Practical Clinical-Immunohematology 4 credits · 4 hours Immunohematology: which includes blood banking, ABO grouping, Rh typing, direct and indirect coombs testing, antibody screening and compatibility testing. Selection of blood donors, collection of blood for transfusion, storage of blood and blood components and quality control are included. Additional blood banking procedures may be included at the option of the affiliated medical laboratory. This course is included in the clinical practicum semester. --- # MOP130 — Computers in the Medical Office 3 credits · 3 hours Develops the ability to operate and maintain the computer efficiently. Using specialized programs, students will learn about billing office processes, handling patient records and transactions (new patients, immunizations records, insurance information, etc.), processing payments, correspondence and other computerrelated tasks. --- # MOP160 — CPT/ICD-10-CM Coding 3 credits · 3 hours A formal system for converting descriptions of diseases, injuries and health care procedures into numeric and alphanumeric designations is covered in this course. Students will learn to place code numbers that correlate to procedures performed to test or correct diagnoses. Corequisite: HS 101, HS 103 --- # MOP206 — Transcription I 4 credits · 4 hours Transcription of medical terms and cases. Reports are generated including the first stage of treatment through discharge. Prerequisites: HS 101, HS 103, MA 123. --- # MOP210 — Medical Insurance and Billing 3 credits · 3 hours An overview of processing medical insurance claims is taught in this course. Special topics may include Medicare, various types of insurances, refilling, resubmitting, etc. Coding skills attained in MOP 160 will be used. Prerequisite: MOP 160. --- # MOP212 — Electronic Medical Records 3 credits · 3 hours Documentation of all procedures performed on patients. The new EMR technology replaces the old patient “chart.”Students will become familiar with software and its capabilities including communication with pharmacies, physicians, hospitals, their care providers and patients. Prerequisites: HS 101, HS 103. --- # MOP230 — Medical Office Administration 3 credits · 3 hours Explanations and illustrations of procedures, situations and tasks in a typical medical office. Units on patient health information, records management, telephone skills, communication skills and general office management are covered. --- # MOP260 — Advanced Coding I 4 credits · 4 hours Advanced level medical office coding course for CPT and ICD-10- CM coding systems. Students will apply the techniques learned to code patient services. Correct principles of coding, HIPAA tips and coding points will be covered. Prerequisite: MOP 160. --- # MOP262 — CPC Exam Prep 3 credits · 3 hours The CPC Exam Preparation course reviews the principles and purpose of the CPT, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS coding manuals. Students learn skills to become better coders and assign procedures and diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity. Upon successful completion of the class, each student will be eligible to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) exam. Prerequisite: MOP 260. --- # MOP290 — Internship 8 credits · 8 hours On-the-job work experience. The student works at a medical facility off-campus. Prerequisite: The student must meet department criteria to be eligible for internship. --- # NDT101 — NDT 0 credits · 0 hours --- # OL100 — Online Orientation 0 credits · 0 hours This course is designed to help students navigate the LMS before taking online courses. --- # OL101 — MyTech Basics 0 credits · 0 hours This course is designed to help students navigate the LMS before taking online courses. --- # OL102 — Online Orientation 0 credits · 0 hours --- # OPRV105 — Service Center Fundamentals 2 credits · 2 hours Introduction to the basic principles and working environment of a service center. Topics to be explored include: the proper use and care of hand and basic power tools, the use of precision measuring tools, test equipment and special tools, safe and proper use of lifting equipment and large shop tools such as hydraulic presses and tire equipment, as well as general shop safety, the language and vocabulary related to the ATV and motorcycle service industry, customer service and writing of work orders. --- # OPRV106 — Advanced Service Center Fundamntals 3 credits · 3 hours Explore fundamentals of two stroke technology as it applies tohandheld and consumer products. Stihl bronze level training willbe the branded focus of this course. Prerequisite: OPRV 105. --- # OPRV107 — Service Fundamentals Lab 2 credits · 2 hours This lab will be based on the theories and text explored in OPRV106. Students will learn to write work orders, evaluate flat ratepricing guides, explore warranty administration, as well asprovide quality customer service and estimate service pricing.Parts look up and a focus on Stihl handheld products will be acore element of this course. --- # OPRV120 — Basic Engine Theory & Operation 2 credits · 2 hours Introduction to the basic design and operating principles and components of the internal combustion engine. Topics to be explored include: valve train design and component identification, ignition and fuel system identification and design, similarities and differences between 2 and 4 stroke cycle engines, similarities and differences between air cooled and water cooled engines and component failure identification. --- # OPRV121 — Basic Engine Lab 2 credits · 2 hours This lab will be based on Briggs and Stratton and Honda single cylinder overhead valve engines. Students will disassemble, measure components, grind valves and seats and in general rebuild the engine. --- # OPRV124 — ATV & Snowmobile Systems 2 credits · 2 hours A general study of topics which make snowmobile and ATV service unique in the industry. Topics to be explored: 2 and 4 wheel drive systems, ski and track systems, air induction, cooling systems, skis and steering components. --- # OPRV125 — ATV Snowmobile Lab 3 credits · 3 hours Students will utilize information from lecture OPRV 124 tocomplete disassembly, repair and reassembly of sub systems andcomponents of ATVs and snowmobiles, as well as determine theroot failures of components. Corequisite: OPRV 124 --- # OPRV130 — Electrical/Electronic Systems 2 credits · 2 hours General electrical theory and the principles of DC current operating in ATVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles and outdoor power equipment. Topics to be explored include: current flow, Ohm’s law, voltage, amperage, circuit types, test equipment, symbols used in electrical diagrams and reading and understanding electrical diagrams in technical publications. --- # OPRV137 — Introduction to Marine 2 credits · 2 hours Students will be introduced to basic Marine Industry concepts including the installation and maintenance of certain components. The main focus of this course will be outboard boats & engines and students will install and adjust components used on an outboard boat package. The curriculum includes the identification of the various types of boats, motors, trailers, and accessories. --- # OPRV140 — 2 & 4 Cylinder Engines 2 credits · 2 hours General theory, design and operation of multi-cylinder engines as they relate to ATV’s, motorcycles and snowmobiles. Topics to include: repair and maintenance of metric engines as well as American V-twin engines, precision measuring of root components and failure analysis. --- # OPRV141 — 2 & 4 Cylinder Engines Lab 2 credits · 2 hours Students will explore the physical components of multi-cylinder engines, utilizing shop equipment to perform basic repairs and rebuild of metric and American V-Twin engines. Cooling systems and fuel systems diagnosis to be discussed. --- # OPRV142 — Advanced Multicylinder Engines 2 credits · 2 hours Continuation of topics covered in OPRV 140. Special attention given to precision engine building and customization. This class will be the technical basis for the OPRV 143 lab. Students will utilize printed technical data and parts manuals as well as Internet-based information to prepare for projects lab. Prerequisite: OPRV 140 --- # OPRV143 — Adv Multi-Cylinder Engine Lab 4 credits · 4 hours In this project lab, students will be responsible for diagnosing failures, estimating cost of repairs, acquiring technical data and parts list for repairs, as well as performing repairs on products supplied to MTI from industry. Secondary component of this lab will involve diagnosis test out on various ATVs, motorcycles and outdoor power equipment. Corequisite: OPRV 142 --- # OPRV150 — Hand-held Power Equipment Lab 3 credits · 3 hours This lab will be based on the theories of two and four stroke engines as they pertain to hand-held equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, leaf blowers and other hand-held devices. Parts look-up and a focus on Stihl hand-held products will be a core element of this course. --- # OPRV151 — Intro to Diesel Engines and Air Con 3 credits · 3 hours This blended class and lab will be based on the theories and concepts of the latest powersport diesel engines. Also covered are the fundamentals of air conditioning repair and charging systems. --- # OPRV160 — Basic Marine Maint, & Construction 2 credits · 2 hours --- # OPRV190 — Internship 6 credits · 6 hours On the job training (OJT). Work a minimum of 240 hours in a service or shop environment. --- # OPRV205 — Powersports Collision Repair 3 credits · 3 hours Students will be exposed to basic repair and restorationtechniques of chassis and body of motorcycles. Students will alsobe able to understand and apply custom paint and discern thedi fferences between water based and solvent based paints. Alsocovered will be dent repair and smoothing techniques. --- # OPRV208 — Intro to Fabrication/ Custom Finish 3 credits · 3 hours Basic fabrication and design techniques utilized in the custom motorcycle industry. Basic repair and restoration techniques of chassis elements of motorcycles and ATVs. Topics to be explored include metallurgy and principles of metalworking; gas welding and cutting; MIG and TIG welding; proper use of turning lathe, shear, English wheel, drill press and basic metal forming techniques. --- # OPRV209 — Adv Fab & Custom Finishes 3 credits · 3 hours Students will be exposed to the theories and techniques ofcustom paint and finishes utilized in the high end motorcycleand automotive industry. Water borne and solvent based paintsystems as well as dent repair and smoothing techniques will betaught. --- # OPRV220 — Motorcycle/UTV Power Train 2 credits · 2 hours This course will provide students with the opportunity to experience motorcycle transmission rebuilds and troubleshooting. Primary inspection and repair, along with the different final drive components and engine design and overhauls will be covered. --- # OPRV221 — Motorcycle/UTV Power Train Lab 2 credits · 2 hours Students will participate in specially-designed lab activities related to OPRV 220. Corequisite: OPRV 220 --- # OPRV225 — Motorcycle/UTV Fuel Injection 3 credits · 3 hours This course will introduce students to the intricacies of modern fuel Injection and computer control systems as they apply to motorcycles and ATVs. Students will explore fuel mapping and performance data modification utilized in both open and closed loop systems. Students will be able to complete diagnostic procedures and test operational effectiveness of fuel maps utilizing the dynamometer. Component design and engineering challenges related to fuel injection designed engines will also be discussed as well as emission standards related to product development. Basic V-Twin technology and how… --- # OPRV226 — Motorcycle/UTV Chassis Lab 2 credits · 2 hours This course will cover frame and suspension designs and how they affect performance and dependability. A motorcycle must handle properly over bumps, in turns, during acceleration, and when stopping. This is critical to both rider safety and comfort. During the semester students will perform hands-on activities covering the fundamental inspection, service, repair, and troubleshooting procedures for motorcycle frame and suspension systems. --- # OPRV235 — Fuel Injection/Elec Control Systems 3 credits · 3 hours Operating principles and characteristics of modern motorcyclefuel injection and engine control systems. Electronic diagnosticprocedures and fundamental fuel system troubleshooting andfuel mapping are core elements of this class. Advanced studyof open and closed loop engine control and managementsystems, concentrating on diagnostic testing procedures andtheory of operation. Dyno testing and electronic fuel mappingwill be discussed in detail. Continuation of OPRV 130 Electrical/Electronic Systems. --- # OPRV236 — Advanced Motorcycle UTV Engine EFI 2 credits · 2 hours This course is a continuation of techniques and principles learned in OPRV 235. Students will learn intricate details of fuel mapping and how variations of the inputs determine the final performance of an engine. A detail-orientated approach to fuel injection management and diagnostic procedures utilized in industry will be the focus. Extensive lab time and firm understanding of electrical and electronic theory required. --- # OPRV237 — Intro to Fiberglass & Composites 2 credits · 2 hours Students will explore the use of fiberglass and composite materials utilized in the motorcycle and marine industry for structural elements as well as repairs and enhancements. Mixing, application and finishing will be core topics of this course. Injection molding and gel coat processes will be discussed. --- # OPRV238 — Advanced Motorcycle UTV Chassis Lab 2 credits · 2 hours This semester will cover frame and suspension designs and how they affect performance and dependability. During the semester students will get hands-on experience covering the fundamental inspection, service, repair, and troubleshooting procedures for motorcycle frame and suspension systems. --- # OPRV239 — Advanced Motorcycle UTV Power Train 2 credits · 2 hours Students will learn the importance of inspection and measuring when working with rebuilds. Topics will include how to clean and prepare for rebuild in extensive detail. Motorcycle-specific tool use and care will also be covered. --- # OPRV240 — Adv Motorcycle UTV Power Train Lab 2 credits · 2 hours Students will be dissecting advanced motorcycle engines and disassembline and assembling them piece by piece. Every aspect of the engine will be inspected. Students will be introduced to the process of an engine rebuild and learn how to properly complete an engine rebuild. Camshaft upgrades and designs will be covered, as well as how to tune a motorcycle engine after a rebuild. --- # OPRV260 — Intro to Marine Technology 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to all elements of the marine industry. Primaryemphasis on personal watercraft and inboard/outboardtechnologies utilized on lakes and inland waterways. Topicscovered include safety and protocol in the service environment,basic watercraft and boat design, marine electrical theory, engineand drive system design and theory. --- # OPRV261 — Marine Technology Lab 3 credits · 3 hours Hands on lab projects discussed in OPRV 260 Marine Technology.Safety practices in the service environment and on the water arecovered in detail. Service techniques and practices, lubricationand fuel system diagnosis, electrical system diagnosis and drivesystem repair are explored. --- # OPRV262 — Advanced Marine Technology 2 credits · 2 hours A continuation of techniques and principles learned in OPRV 260. --- # OPRV263 — Adv Marine Technology Lab 3 credits · 3 hours A continuation of practical applications of the theories andprinciples students have acquired throughout OPRV 260 andOPRV 261. Students will dedicate more time to diagnosingelectrical and fuel system faults, complete component failureanalysis exercises and documentation of actual operating faultconditions in an approved test setting. Proper documentationand job pricing strategies will be explored. --- # OPRV265 — Marine Outboard Engine Systems 2 credits · 2 hours Students will explore the types of periodic maintenance that are required for different makes and models of boat, trailer & engine packages. Perform maintenance, inspection and off-season storage procedures on the product as well. Evinrude, Mercury, MerCruiser, OMC and Yamaha will be the main focus. --- # OPRV266 — Marine Outboard Engine Systems Lab 2 credits · 2 hours Students will perform procedures discussed during class. Component disassembly, diagnostics, inspection and measurements of the components, and the reassembly/resealing process. Evinrude, Mercury and Yamaha will be the main focus. --- # OPRV267 — Marine Outboard Electrical Systems 2 credits · 2 hours Students will explore the operation, theory and diagnostics of components on an outboard’s starting, charging, power trim and tilt and ignition circuits. Boat and trailer electrical accessories as well. Evinrude, Mercury and Yamaha will be the main focus. --- # OPRV268 — Marine Outboard Electrical Sys. Lab 2 credits · 2 hours Students will perform procedures discussed during class. Diagnostics and inspection of components on an outboard’s starting, charging, power trim and tilt and ignition circuits on Evinrude, Mercury and Yamaha will be the main focus. --- # OPRV269 — Marine Outboard Boat Rigging Lab 2 credits · 2 hours Students will perform outboard motor, boat and accessory installation. Operation of all equipment will be performed after installation. --- # OPRV270 — Marine Preventative Maintenance 2 credits · 2 hours Students will explore the types of periodic maintenance that are required for different makes and models of boat, trailer & engine packages. Perform maintenance, inspection and off-season storage procedures on the product as well. Evinrude, Mercury, MerCruiser, OMC and Yamaha will be the main focus. --- # OPRV275 — Marine Outboard Drive Systems 2 credits · 2 hours Students will explore the operation, theory and diagnostics of components on an outboard drive lower unit assembly, power trim and tilt, driveshaft and swivel housing, marine corrosion and propeller design and performance. Lower unit rebuild, shim procedures will be discussed also. Evinrude, Mercury and Yamaha will be the main focus. --- # OPRV276 — Marine Outboard Drive Systems Lab 2 credits · 2 hours An overview of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards focusing on hazard recognition and injury and illness prevention. The 10-hour general program is intended to provide entry-level workers with awareness of hazards in and around the work site. Emphasis is placed on recognition and prevention and helps create a culture of safety. Upon successful completion the student will receive OSHA 10 certification. --- # OPRV280 — Successful Service Management 1 credits · 1 hours Utilization of industry software and service managementpractices for evaluation of lab performance. Exercises relatedto service information dispensed in classroom sessions will becompleted. --- # OPRV281 — Marine Outboard Fuel Systems 2 credits · 2 hours Students will explore the operation, theory and diagnostics of components on an outboard fuel system. Carbureted, Electronic Fuel Injected and Direct Fuel Injection. Evinrude, Mercury and Yamaha will be the main focus. --- # OPRV282 — Marine Outboard Fuel Systems Lab 2 credits · 2 hours Students will perform procedures discussed during class. Diagnostics and inspection of components on an outboard’s starting, charging, power trim and tilt and ignition circuits on Evinrude, Mercury and Yamaha will be the main focus. --- # OSHA100 — OSHA 10 General 1 credits · 1 hours An overview of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards focusing on hazard recognition and injury and illness prevention. The 10-hour general program is intended to provide entry-level workers with awareness of hazards in and around the work site. Emphasis is placed on recognition and prevention and helps create a culture of safety. Upon successful completion the student will receive OSHA 10 certification. --- # OSHA101 — OSHA 10 Construction 1 credits · 1 hours An overview of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards focusing on hazard recognition and injury and illness prevention. The 10-hour construction program is intended to provide entry-level construction workers with awareness of hazards in and around the construction work site. Emphasis is placed on recognition and prevention and helps create a culture of safety. Upon successful completion the student will receive OSHA 10 certification. --- # PAT100 — Intro to GPS Technologies 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides an introduction to the essential principles of GPS, including GPS corrections, satellite constellations, navigation techniques, and their widespread applications in different sectors. Students will engage in practical, hands-on training, learning a variety of data collection methods using tablets, GPS devices, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) devices. This hands-on approach ensures that participants not only understand the theoretical underpinnings of GPS technology but also gain proficiency in using these tools effectively for real-world applications. --- # PAT102 — Principles of GPS/GIS 2 credits · 2 hours This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of GPS and their application in precision agriculture and Geographic Information System (GIS) applications. It will cover various aspects of GPS technology, including corrections, constellations, and their primary uses in the industry, alongside essential GPS terminology and its relevance to professional practice. After building a solid foundation in GPS technology, the focus will transition to the utilization of GIS operations within the agricultural sector, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to leverage these techno… --- # PAT107 — Basic Hydraulics 2 credits · 2 hours This course equips students with industry-relevant skills essential for operating, installing, and analyzing the performance of basic hydraulic systems. It introduces the fundamentals of hydraulic systems as they are applied in industrial settings, providing a comprehensive overview of the mechanics, components, and operational strategies pivotal to understanding and managing hydraulic systems effectively. Through this course, students will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience that are critical for excelling in fields requiring expertise in hydraulic technology. --- # PAT111 — Wireless Communications 2 credits · 2 hours Focuses on the wireless industry and how it pertains to agriculture and transportation technologies. This course will provide fundamentals of wireless communications. --- # PAT112 — CAD System Degisn 2 credits · 2 hours This course offers an introduction to computer-aided drafting (CAD) software tailored to specific technological applications. The focus is on mastering the command structure of the software and the drafting standards relevant to various technical fields. Through comprehensive training and practical exercises, students will learn to not only navigate the software efficiently but also to apply these skills in designing and creating functional systems. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the necessary CAD expertise to produce detailed and precise designs applicable acros… --- # PAT121 — Precision Ag Electronics 4 credits · 4 hours Introduction to the components of electronics. Also introduced will be digital fundamentals including combinational and sequential logic circuits and an overview of electronics math. --- # PAT130 — Technology Installation & Oper I 4 credits · 4 hours This lab focuses on the hands-on application and installation of diverse Precision Agriculture (Precision Ag) products. Students will actively engage in real-world agricultural practices such as implementing auto-steering systems, installing product control mechanisms, and utilizing geospatial technologies for mapping and data recording. Additionally, the lab includes building a planter, emphasizing the practical skills involved in constructing agricultural machinery tailored to precision farming needs. Activities will cover a wide range of processes, including land preparation and harvesting… --- # PAT135 — Principles of Chemical Applications 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers safe handling procedures for pesticides, including the correct methods for loading and mixing crop protection products. Students will learn about the proper use of both liquid and dry application equipment, with a focus on selecting the appropriate nozzles for various agricultural needs. The curriculum is designed to ensure students understand and can apply best practices in pesticide application to ensure both safety and effectiveness in crop protection. --- # PAT140 — Guidance and Unmanned Aircraft Syst 3 credits · 3 hours This course delves into the sensors and devices associated with various types of guidance systems from multiple manufacturers, highlighting the benefits, accuracy, and unique features of each system. Students will gain hands-on experience in installing, setting up, calibrating, and troubleshooting guidance systems from various suppliers. Additionally, the course prepares students to take the Remote Pilot Certified Small UAS exam, enabling them to become commercially certified drone pilots. --- # PAT142 — Data Collection and Wireless Tech 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students will delve into a wide array of data collection and management tools that are crucial in the field of precision technology. This detailed data collection course covers a variety of subjects, including yield monitor systems, crop vigor sensor systems, soil sampling, and topography mapping systems, along with many other vital data collection instruments. Additionally, the curriculum introduces students to data management platforms, particularly focusing on their integration with wireless data transfer technologies. This approach ensures students grasp how to effectively… --- # PAT151 — Precision Ag Electronics Lab 3 credits · 3 hours This lab provides practical experience with soldering, using hand tools, identifying components, understanding color codes, applying Ohm’s law, and interpreting circuit diagrams. Participants will work with essential instruments such as ohmmeters, ammeters, voltmeters, and power supplies, among others. The course delves into the characteristics of AC/DC circuits, with a focus on capacitance and inductance. Additionally, it explores the principles of the P/N junction, crucial for understanding the functionality of diodes and bipolar junction transistors. This hands-on lab is designed to equip… --- # PAT190 — Internship 6 credits · 6 hours This course features a supervised internship conducted off-campus at a precision agriculture business. Participants will have the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in real-world scenarios, gaining hands-on experience in the practical aspects of precision agriculture technology and management. This immersive experience is designed to deepen students' understanding of the industry's operations and challenges, preparing them for successful careers in the rapidly evolving field of precision agriculture. --- # PAT202 — 3D Printing and Reverse Engineering 2 credits · 2 hours This course uniquely combines 3D printing, reverse engineering, and precision agriculture to empower students with cutting-edge skills in agricultural innovation. By the end of this course, students will be adept at designing, printing, and optimizing customized agricultural tools and systems to maximize efficiency and functionality. --- # PAT203 — Intro to Variable Rates 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students will begin by continuing a planter build project initiated in the fall, gaining hands-on experience in the construction and customization of Variable Rate (VR) application systems. They will learn about the components and operating principles of VR application equipment, with a focus on its economic and environmental benefits. The course will guide students through the process of creating Variable Rate Application (VRA) maps for spring planting, utilizing a variety of data layers and information. Following the map preparation, students will proceed to practical plante… --- # PAT210 — GIS and AI Applications 4 credits · 4 hours This course introduces the combined power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support modern agriculture and precision farming. Students develop practical skills in using GIS tools to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize spatial agricultural data—including soil properties, yield records, remote sensing imagery, weather information, and field operations—while applying AI methods such as machine learning and predictive analytics to uncover patterns, forecast outcomes, and automate decision-making. Through hands-on activities, participants generate acti… --- # PAT230 — Technology Installation/Oper II 4 credits · 4 hours This lab in Precision Agriculture extends beyond basic principles to refine students' expertise in deploying Precision Ag technologies. It offers enriched practical experience in utilizing auto-steering systems, product control mechanisms, and the sophisticated use of geospatial technologies for enhanced mapping and data recording. Furthermore, the curriculum expands to include cable harness building, concentrating on the vital skills required for managing electrical connections within agricultural machinery. Through this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding and hands-on p… --- # PL100 — Apprenticeship Prep 1 credits · 1 hours The course includes basic tool usage, introduction to construction and utilities apprenticeships; industrial safety credentials, navigating resources; physical fitness, career exploration and job placement. --- # PL111 — Fundamentals of DC/AC 2 credits · 2 hours Basic electricity as it applies to high voltage lines. The student learns to apply Ohm’s Law for DC circuits. The student learns basic generation and the effects of inductance and capacitance in the AC circuit. --- # PL120 — Transformers Connections 2 credits · 2 hours Application of electrical formulas to practical circuits. Problems such as series and parallel circuits, solving for inductive and capacitive reactance, impedance, apparent, real and reactive power and power factor are common. Transformer, regulator, capacitor and metering applications are covered in detail in this course. --- # PL141 — Power Grid Design 2 credits · 2 hours Fundamental theory of high voltage power grid systems. The generating systems, transmission, subtransmission, distribution and service are studied. --- # PL143 — Power Grid Design II 2 credits · 2 hours Continuation of PL 141. Prerequisite: PL 141 --- # PL150 — Field Training I 4 credits · 4 hours Basic theory and design for the installation and construction of a high voltage overhead system. Installation and construction of an actual overhead system will be part of a lab project. --- # PL151 — Construction of Underground Lines 4 credits · 4 hours Basic theory and design for the installation and construction of a high voltage underground system. Installing and constructing an actual underground system will be part of a lab project. --- # PL154 — Maintenance of Underground Lines 4 credits · 4 hours System protection, sectionalizing and grounding procedures and basic fault procedures on underground low and high voltage lines. --- # PL156 — Field Training II 4 credits · 4 hours Fundamental operation and maintenance of overhead distribution and transmission lines. Hands-on application will be utilized by operating and maintaining the lines built as part of PL 150. Prerequisite: PL 150 --- # PL171 — Utility Safety I 1 credits · 1 hours OSHA, APPA and NESC rules, procedures and codes applied to the design and construction of overhead and underground lines. --- # PL172 — Utility Safety II 1 credits · 1 hours Continuation of PL 171. Specific OSHA, APPA and NESC rules that apply to operating and maintaining overhead and underground lines. Includes hands-on procedures and pole top rescue. Prerequisite: PL 171 --- # PL181 — Field Safety I 3 credits · 3 hours This course prepares students for the demands of the electrical linework industry by providing hands-on practice in technical and safety skills. Participants will gain comprehensive experience in the safety responsibilities associated with operating digger and bucket trucks, installing and maintaining power poles, and handling energized lines. --- # PL182 — Field Safety II 3 credits · 3 hours This course builds on students’ foundational readiness for the demands of the electrical linework industry by combining hands-on practice with technical and safety skills. --- # PSYC-101 — General Psychology 3 credits · 3 hours --- # PSYC100 — Introduction to Psychology 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to give the student a basic understandingof the psychology of human behavior. The student will be givenexposure to the concepts, terminology, principles and theoriesthat comprise an introductory course in psychology. Topicscovered are to synthesize the broad range of knowledge aboutpsychology, to encourage critical thinking and to convey a multiculturalapproach that respects human diversity and individualdiff erences. --- # PSYC101 — General Psychology 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction survey of the field of psychology with consideration of the biological bases of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning and memory, human growth and development, social behavior and normal and abnormal behavior. --- # PSYC130 — Human Development 3 credits · 3 hours Tracing the stages of human life from infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood into old age. This course covers the life cycle. Students will learn study implications of these stages in a variety of professional and social settings. Prerequisite: HST 101. --- # RA100 — Rubric Assessment 0 credits · 0 hours --- # RAD001 — Open Simulation Lab 0 credits · 0 hours --- # RAD110 — Intro to Rad Tech & Ethics 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to radiologic science. The content prepares students for academic study and clinical experiences. Topics include introduction to imaging, professional organizations, basic patient care, infection control, professional ethics, and medical law. --- # RAD111 — Intro to Rad Tech & Ethics 3 credits · 3 hours This course serves as an introduction to the field of Radiologic Technology. It includes an introduction to basic nursing, terminology, radiation protection, law, ethics and imaging equipment. Special emphasis is placed on ethical codes, confidentiality, patient rights and humanistic health care. --- # RAD112 — Radiation Physics I 2 credits · 2 hours This course provides a description of the basic physical principles of measurement, energy, atomic structure, electricity, magnetism and their application to radiation production. --- # RAD113 — Radiographic Exposure & Technique 4 credits · 4 hours This course is designed to create a foundation for understanding the principles of radiographic technique and quality. Included is an overview of how the X ray machine produces x radiation. Emphasis is on radiographic image quality through presentation of prime exposure factors, solving technical problems and making adjustments to correct those problems. --- # RAD114 — Rad Procedures I 4 credits · 4 hours This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to perform radiographic procedures relative to the upper and lower extremities and chest. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic terms, detailed anatomy, positioning, manipulation of equipment and accessories and related patient care. Portable radiography will be introduced. --- # RAD120 — Intro to Clinical Radiology 3 credits · 3 hours This course will introduce the student to the clinical aspect of their training. Topics include critical thinking, human diversity/ patient interactions, medical emergencies, aseptic/non-aseptic technique, pharmacology, contrast media, and venipuncture. Prerequisite: RAD 110, RAD 140, RAD 150, HS 103 --- # RAD121 — Imaging Equipment 2 credits · 2 hours This course will provide the student with knowledge of the equipment routinely used to produce radiographic images. It includes the discussion of various imaging modalities and recording media including fixed and portable radiographic equipment. It also includes discussion of the basic physical principles of computed tomography. Prerequisites: All previous technical courses. --- # RAD122 — Radiation Physics II 2 credits · 2 hours This course is a follow up to RAD 112 focusing primarily on review prior to the student’s participation in the registry examination. It reinforces the basic physical principles of measurement, energy, atomic structure, electricity, magnetism and their application to radiation production. Students also study x ray production, scatter radiation and x ray circuitry. Prerequisites: All previous technical courses. --- # RAD123 — Radiation Biology 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a study of the principles of cell radiation interaction. Students will study factors affecting cell response to acute and chronic doses of radiation. Principles of radiation protection and responsibility of the radiographer to patients, personnel and the public are presented. Maximum permissible dose and regulatory policy are also discussed. Prerequisites: MA 101, MA 103, All previous technical courses. --- # RAD124 — Rad Procedures II 4 credits · 4 hours This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to perform radiographic procedures relative to the cranium, ribs & sternum, vertebral column and abdomen. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic terms, detailed anatomy, positioning, manipulation of equipment and accessories and related patient care. Prerequisites: MA 101, MA 103, All previous technical courses. --- # RAD125 — Image Critique I 2 credits · 2 hours This course provides students with the knowledge needed to evaluate radiographic examinations and to identify and recognize diagnostic quality. Coursework will concentrate on the study of the guidelines for image analysis of the upper and lower extremities, and chest. Prerequisites: MA 101, MA 103, All previous technical courses. --- # RAD131 — Intro to Clinical Radiology 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a laboratory course that will introduce the student to the clinical aspect of their training, including competencies necessary for clinical success. Students will be introduced to the clinical setting under close and direct supervision. Prerequisites: MA 101, MA 103, All previous technical courses. --- # RAD132 — Topics in Radiology 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to research emergency technologies related to Radiologic Technology. The student will write a scientific paper and prepare and oral presentation. Prerequisites: CIS 105, MA 101, MA 103, All previous technical courses. --- # RAD133 — Digital Imaging 0 credits · 0 hours This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts, terminology and applications of digital imaging as it relates to radiologic technology. Digital image acquisition, display and archiving are discussed. Prerequisites: All previous technical courses. --- # RAD134 — Radiology Procedures III 0 credits · 0 hours This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to perform radiographic procedures relative to the urinary system and digestive system. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic terms, detailed anatomy, positioning, manipulation of equipment and accessories and related patient care. Prerequisites: MA 101, MA 103, All previous technical courses. --- # RAD135 — Image Critique II 0 credits · 0 hours This course provides students with the knowledge needed to evaluate radiographic examinations and to identify and recognize diagnostic quality. Coursework will concentrate on the study of the cranium, spine, ribs and digestive system. Prerequisites: MA 101, MA 103, All previous technical courses. --- # RAD136 — Radiographic Pathology 0 credits · 0 hours This course will provide the student with the concept of disease and its effects on the human body. The relationship of pathology and diseases to various radiographic procedures and radiographs will be discussed. Prerequisites: MA 101, MA 103, All previous technical courses. --- # RAD137 — Sectional Anatomy 3 credits · 3 hours This is an online course that provides students with the tools for understanding anatomy in three dimensions using a variety of current imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, PET/CT and ultrasound. Students will be able to visualize anatomical appearance and relationships in a planar section following completion of this material. Areas of study include: Chest, Abdomen, Male and Female Pelvis, Head, Neck and Spine. --- # RAD140 — Radiology Principles I 4 credits · 4 hours This course creates a foundation for understanding the principles of radiographic technique and quality. Included is a description of the basic physical principles of measurement, energy, atomic structure, electricity, magnetism, and their application to radiation production. The course also offers an overview of how the x-ray machine produces x-radiation. Emphasis is on radiographic image quality through presentation of prime exposure factors, solving technical problems, and making adjustments to correct those problems. --- # RAD142 — Radiology Principles II 4 credits · 4 hours This course creates a foundation for understanding the fundamental concepts, terminology, and applications of digital imaging as it relates to radiologic technology. Included is a description of digital image acquisition, display, and archiving. Advanced x-ray imaging equipment will be introduced, including surgical radiography, digital fluoroscopy, and interventional radiography. Advanced modalities will also be introduced. Prerequisite: HS 103, RAD 110, RAD 140, RAD 150 --- # RAD150 — Radiographic Procedures I 6 credits · 6 hours This course provides the student with the knowledge necessary to perform radiographic procedures relative to the upper and lower extremities. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic terms, detailed anatomy, positioning, and image analysis guidelines which includes identification of required anatomy and recognizing diagnostic quality images. --- # RAD152 — Radiographic Procedures II 6 credits · 6 hours This course provides the student with the knowledge necessary to perform radiographic procedures relative to the cranium, ribs and sternum, vertebral column and abdomen. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic terms, detailed anatomy, positioning, and image analysis guidelines which includes identification of required anatomy and recognizing diagnostic quality images. Prerequisite: HS 103, RAD 110, RAD 140, RAD 150 --- # RAD154 — Radiographic Procedures III 2 credits · 2 hours This course provides the student with the knowledge necessary to perform radiographic procedures relative to the urinary and digestive systems. Emphasis will be placed on radiographic terms, detailed anatomy, positioning, and image analysis guidelines which includes identification of required anatomy and recognizing diagnostic quality images. Trauma radiography is also introduced. Prerequisite: HS 103, RAD 150, RAD 152 --- # RAD156 — Intro to CT 2 credits · 2 hours This course will emphasize the basic principles of computed tomography. The content will include computed tomography generations, components and processes, and radiation protection. Also emphasized will be the principles of sectional anatomy as demonstrated on routine sectional images. CT images are primarily studied in this course but the student is introduced to a comparison of CT and MRI images. Exams included will be thorax, abdomen, pelvis, head, spine, and extremity. --- # RAD160 — Radiographic Pathology 3 credits · 3 hours This course will introduce the student to the concept of disease and its effects on the human body. The relationship of pathology and diseases to various radiographic procedures and radiographs will be discussed. Prerequisite: HS 103, RAD 110, RAD 140, RAD 150 --- # RAD170 — Radiation Biology & Protection 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an overview of the effects of ionizing radiation on cells in the human body. Topics include factors affecting biological response, radiation exposure monitoring, units of measurement, and radiation protection for patients, personnel, and the public. RAD 110, RAD 140, RAD 150, HS 103 --- # RAD180 — Cross-Sectional Anatomy 3 credits · 3 hours --- # RAD211 — Clinical Radiology I 9 credits · 9 hours This course is the first of a three part series of clinical courses. Students will focus on the basic application of radiography in the clinical setting. Under supervision, students develop technical skills and procedural knowledge through observation and participation in radiographic studies. Students will also complete radiographic exam competencies. Prerequisite: RAD 120, RAD 142, RAD 152, RAD 160, RAD 170 --- # RAD212 — Registry Review I 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to prepare students for the national certification exam.The content of this course focuses on patient care, safety, image production, and procedures. Tests are formatted similar to the national certification exam. This course is the first in a three-part series of registry review courses. Prerequisite: RAD 120, RAD 142, RAD 152, RAD 160, RAD 170 --- # RAD221 — Clinical Radiology II 11 credits · 11 hours This course is the second of a three part series of clinical courses. Students will focus on more advanced application of radiography in the clinical setting. Under supervision, students continue to develop technical skills and procedural knowledge through participation in radiographic studies. Students will also complete radiographic exam competencies. Prerequisite: RAD 154, RAD 211, RAD 212, RAD 156 --- # RAD222 — Registry Review II 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to prepare students for the national certification exam. The content of this course focuses on patient care, safety, image production, and procedures. Tests are formatted similar to the national certification exam. This course is the second in a three-part series of registry review courses. Prerequisite: RAD 154, RAD 211, RAD 212 --- # RAD231 — Clinical Radiology III 11 credits · 11 hours This course is the third of a three part series of clinical courses. Students will focus on preparing for the professional responsibilities needed for clinical practice in the healthcare environment. Under supervision, students will refine technical skills and procedural knowledge through participation in radiographic studies. Students will also complete radiographic exam competencies and explore elective practice areas of radiology. Prerequisite: RAD 221, RAD 222 --- # RAD232 — Registry Review III 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to prepare students for the national certification exam. The content of this course focuses on patient care, safety, image production, and procedures. Tests are formatted similar to the national certification exam. This course is the third in a three-part series of registry review courses. Prerequisite: RAD 221, RAD 222 --- # RAD233 — Sectional Anatomy 0 credits · 0 hours --- # RAD246 — Registry Review 0 credits · 0 hours --- # RAD800 — Simulations 0 credits · 0 hours --- # RAD900 — Clincal Visits 0 credits · 0 hours --- # RN200 — Hlth Illness Concepts Across Life I 5 credits · 5 hours This course focuses on nursing care, clinical judgment, and pharmacological therapies of various health and illness concepts across the lifespan. This course is designed to further develop the application of health and illness concepts through selected exemplars. Corequisite: RN 201 --- # RN201 — Clinical Intensive I 3 credits · 3 hours This clinical course is the first of three clinical courses in which the student will apply curricular concepts in the care and management of clients across the lifespan in various healthcare settings. This course is a combination of lab, simulation, and clinical. Corequisite: RN 200 --- # RN204 — Healthcare Concepts I 2 credits · 2 hours This course develops the students’ understanding of the principles of healthcare and how professional nursing impacts client health and well-being. Course concepts include accountability, advocacy, ethics, safety, and legal issues. --- # RN205 — Prof. and Healthcare Concepts I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to integrate previous healthcare knowledge and attributes into the role development of the professional registered nurse. In addition, this course develops the students’ understanding of the principles of healthcare and how professional nursing impacts client health and well-being. Emphasis will be placed upon the professional nursing and healthcare concepts. --- # RN210 — Hlth Illness Concepts Across Life 2 5 credits · 5 hours This course further focuses on nursing care, clinical judgment, and pharmacological therapies of increasingly complex health and illness concepts across the lifespan. This course is designed to further develop the application of health and illness concepts through selected exemplars. Prerequisite: RN 200, RN 201, RN 205. Corequisite: RN 211 --- # RN211 — Clinical Intensive II 2 credits · 2 hours This clinical course is the second of three clinical courses in which the student will apply curricular concepts in the care and management of clients across the lifespan. This course is a combination of lab, simulation, and clinical. Prerequisite: RN 200, RN 201, RN 205. Corequisite: RN 210 --- # RN215 — Prof. and Healthcare Concepts II 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to further integrate previous healthcare knowledge and attributes into the role development of the professional registered nurse. Further development of the students’ understanding of the principles of healthcare and how professional nursing impacts client health and well-being will be explored. Prerequisite: RN 205 --- # RN220 — Hlth Illness Concepts Across Life 3 5 credits · 5 hours This is the final of three courses that develop nursing care, clinical judgment, and pharmacological therapies of complex health and illness concepts across the lifespan. The course is designed to further develop the application of health and illness concepts through selected exemplars. Prerequisite: RN 210, RN 211, RN 215. Corequisite: RN 221, RN 250 --- # RN221 — Clinical Intensive III 1 credits · 1 hours This clinical course is the final of three clinical courses in which the student will apply curricular concepts in the care and management of clients across the lifespan. This course is a combination of lab, simulation, and clinical. Prerequisite: RN 210, RN 211, RN 215. Corequisite: RN 220, RN 250 --- # RN250 — RN Capstone Practicum 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to integrate clinical and theoretical learning from previous nursing courses through an LPN to RN role-transition clinical experience. The purpose is for the student to function in the professional nursing role and further the transition from LPN to the RN role. --- # RTH001 — Clinical Observation 0 credits · 0 hours --- # RTH200 — Introduction to Radiation Therapy 2 credits · 2 hours This course is an exploration of the foundation of radiation therapy practices and the variety of roles for the professional in the delivery of health care. Principles of practice, professional responsibilities, medical law and ethics will be addressed along with program expectations. --- # RTH201 — Nursing and Patient Care 2 credits · 2 hours This course will focus on the role of the radiation therapist in overall disease management. It will prepare students to work directly with patients in a health care setting and cover assessment, examination, and monitoring of patients, symptom management, and the management of oncologic emergencies. Patient issues such as pain control, nutritional counseling, patient education, and death and dying will be explored. Chemotherapeutic drugs will be introduced and discussed. --- # RTH202 — Radiation Therapy Physics 3 credits · 3 hours This course applies the concepts of radiation oncology physics as it is practiced in the clinic. Interactions of ionizing radiation, measurement of ionizing radiation, nuclear transformation and the quality of X-ray beams are discussed. Students will analyze scatter radiation, changes of dose deposition with depth in tissue, dose profiles, isodose curves, patient contouring, beam shaping, dosimetric calculations, and treatment planning procedures for megavoltage x-ray and electron beam therapy. Students will examine modern delivery equipment and techniques, including intensity modulated radia… --- # RTH205 — Clinical Radiation Oncology 3 credits · 3 hours Students in this course will explore cancer: its detection, diagnosis and prognosis. The management of neoplastic disease and its mechanism of spreading through a multidisciplinary approach will be discussed. Rationale for treatment techniques such as beam type, dose fractionation, volume, simulation, beam modification devices, field arrangements, dose limiting critical structures as well as surgical and chemotherapeutic considerations are presented. --- # RTH206 — Simulation and Medical Imaging 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to simulation equipment and techniques. Topics include patient immobilization, localization, simulation, documentation, patient positioning, treatment delivery parameters, prescriptions, and patient care. Imaging techniques specific to radiation therapy will also be discussed. A lab component is included in this course. --- # RTH207 — Radiation Biology 1 credits · 1 hours This online course covers the biological effects of ionizing radiation in living tissue, including specific cell and tissue radiosensitivity, radiation syndromes and related effects, as well as basic biological mechanisms that bring about somatic and genetic effects. Prerequisites: All previous technical courses. --- # RTH209 — Radiation Therapy Topics 2 credits · 2 hours This online course is designed to explore various radiation therapy topics. Topics included in the course are quality control programs and protocols for the radiation therapy department, various radiation therapy operational issues and CQI project development, basic concepts of radiation safety and protection, and billing and reimbursement. Specific focus is placed on various image guided radiation therapy and image guided adaptive radiation therapy strategies. In addition, infection control and pharmacology will be reviewed. Prerequisite: All previous technical courses. --- # RTH210 — Clinical Practicum I 10 credits · 10 hours The clinical practicum serves as an orientation to radiation therapy where students are given an opportunity to develop technical and patient care skills and knowledge through structured rotations and assignments in the radiation therapy department. Treatment competencies and related objectives will be used to measure clinical outcomes. Prerequisite: All previous technical courses. --- # RTH211 — Modern Radiation Therapy Research 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to discuss the emerging technologies taking place in the world of radiation therapy. The student will be expected to write a scientific paper and prepare an oral presentation. Prerequisite: RTH 200, RTH 201, RTH 202, RTH 205, RTH 206, RTH 207, RTH 209, RTH 210, RTH 212 --- # RTH212 — Registry Review I 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to prepare students for the national certification exam. Mock board exams will be given along with various assignments geared to reinforcement of previously discussed concepts. Prerequisite: All previous technical courses. --- # RTH213 — Clinical Practicum II 8 credits · 8 hours Clinical Practicum II is a continuation of RTH 210 and provides the student the opportunity to exercise professional judgement and discretion in the technical performance of radiation therapy procedures. Students are expected to complete all required competencies in this rotation. The final section of clinical education ensures the student is ready for employment. Prerequisite: All previous technical courses. --- # RTH214 — Registry Review II 1 credits · 1 hours This online course, a continuation of RTH 212, is designed to prepare students for the national certification exam. Mock board exams will be given along with various assignments geared to reinforce previously discussed concepts. Prerequisite: All previous technical courses. --- # RTH220 — Cross-Sectional Anatomy & Pathology 4 credits · 4 hours In this online sectional anatomy and pathology course anatomic structures of the head, neck, spine, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and extremities are taught in cross-sectional axial, sagittal and coronal orientations. The pathologies commonly seen in these same anatomic areas are explored to the degree a therapist would require within their scope of practice. --- # RTH800 — Rotations 0 credits · 0 hours --- # SD100 — Introduction to Programming 2 credits · 2 hours An introduction to programing structured text languages using languages such as Blocky, C and Python. The use of a Microcontroller, on the VEX Robotics Platform, will give the student the basic concepts to understand code structure, Boolean logic, variables, strings, lists, and other data structures. The goal is for the student to learn the methods and thought processes behind planning a good set of instructions and steps before the programming process begins. --- # SD113 — Industrial Electronics 4 credits · 4 hours This beginner-level course, part of the Automation Controls and SCADA program at Mitchell Technical College, introduces students to the fundamental electrical skills essential for the automation industry. Students will explore the basics of electricity, including Ohm’s Law, electrical theory, and the principles of voltage, current, and resistance. The course covers the operation, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic components, sensors, and actuators used in industrial automation systems. Through hands-on labs, students will develop practical skills in circuit analysis, soldering, and d… --- # SD120 — Introduction to Motor Controls 3 credits · 3 hours This course consists of the study of electrical and electromagnetic control systems for both AC and DC systems. Ladder logic and wiring diagrams will be used in a lab-based environment to allow students to understand, design, and wire proper operating control systems. Topics covered include pilot devices, starting equipment, relays, and other electrical devices used to start, stop, and control electric motors and other industrial equipment. Prerequisite: SD 136 --- # SD135 — Introduction to Ethernet Networks 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers basic concepts of ethernet networks used at home, in business and on the internet. --- # SD136 — Programming for SCADA 3 credits · 3 hours An introduction to program script languages using P-Basic and Python. The use of Microcontroller, Raspberry Pi and Arduino will give the student the basic concept of the understanding of variables, strings, lists, and other data structures. The goal is for the student to design a home automation system using Raspberry Pi and Arduino. --- # SD142 — Control Circuit Analysis 4 credits · 4 hours Gain practical experience with control circuits through lessons in power supplies, digital circuits, semi conductor switching devices and sensors. Emphasis on troubleshooting and oscilloscope usage. Electrical drawings will also be introduced. --- # SD157 — SCADA Electronics Lab 3 credits · 3 hours Semiconductors and integrated circuit devices are discussed. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting of more complex electronic circuits, push pull amplifiers, discrete components, operational amplifiers and basic digital circuits. An introduction to programming micro-controllers and various types of sensors is also introduced. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first semester SCADA classes or equivalent. --- # SD159 — Progammable Logic Controllers 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) using the Allen Bradley SLC500, MicroLogix and Compactlogix controllers and RSLogix 500 and Studio500 programming software. Elementary ladder logic and discrete I/O instructions, counters, timers, program development techniques and troubleshooting are covered. Students will gain experience programming software simulated machines in this introductory course. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: successful completion of all SCADA courses previously required up to this point. --- # SD160 — Industrial Wiring 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on the principles and applications of industrial wiring. Topics include electrical safety practices, NFPA70E, basic National Electrical Code as it relates to industrial wiring, circuit design, transformers, switch gear, and generation principles. Students will also read, understand and create electrical schematics using AutoCAD electrical edition. --- # SD165 — P and ID and Electrical CAD 3 credits · 3 hours This course, part of the Automation Controls and SCADA program at Mitchell Technical College, focuses on the creation, interpretation, and application of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and Electrical Computer-Aided Design (CAD) in industrial automation systems. Students will learn to develop and analyze P&ID diagrams to represent process flows, instrumentation, and control systems, adhering to industry standards. The course also covers the use of CAD software to design and document electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams for automation systems. Through ha… --- # SD205 — Process Controls 3 credits · 3 hours The objective of this class is to prepare the student for work in the exciting and challenging field of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition involving process control. Process control involves applying technology to an operation that alters raw materials into a desired product. In this course, students will be introduced to the concepts and characteristics of various sensors and control processes. PID control, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, sensor applications, safety circuit design, frequency drive applications and advanced system troubleshooting will be some of the major topics cover… --- # SD225 — Intro To SCADA Software 4 credits · 4 hours Along with the advanced control systems that are appearing throughout the country, the revolution of graphical software to make it possible to control a very complex system has evolved. This course will cover the basics of using a graphical software package to create a user friendly control screen. The basics of using this type of software to interface with PLC's either directly or using an OPC server will be covered. The graphical software packages used in the SCADA lab are FactoryTalk, Ignition and WonderWare. Prerequisite: successful completion of all SCADA courses previously required up t… --- # SD229 — Networking Concepts 3 credits · 3 hours Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and exciting skill. This course first introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, media, topologies, and hardware. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, security, and troubleshooting. After completing this course and completing the exercises, students will be prepared to select the best network design, hardware, and software for an en… --- # SD230 — Intro to Visual Basic 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) using Microsoft Visual Basic in the Microsoft Windows environment. Students design, code and run integrated Visual Basic applications utilizing the multiple-document interfaces, object-linking and embedding and dynamic-link library features of Microsoft Windows. --- # SD239 — Advanced Industrial Networking 3 credits · 3 hours A complete overview of the rapidly evolving field of wireless networks. Device level bus structures, industrial network protocols, data cabling and local area networks found in today’s industrial communication networks will be examined. Students will design and construct a telemetry system using a variety of communications media such as 900Mhz, 2.4 Ghz, and 5 Ghz wireless technologies; serial communications including RS232, RS485, DH+, DH 485, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and Data Highway. Students will learn to select the appropriate technologies and standards for a given application and ensure that… --- # SD259 — Adv Programmable Logic Controllers 4 credits · 4 hours Continuation of SD 159 and an introduction to programmable automation controllers (PACs) primarily using the Allen-Bradley Logix controllers and Studio 5000 programming software. Study the use of Siemens and other industrial controllers. Advanced ladder logic and discrete I/O instructions, counters, timers, network control of remote IO and motor drives, motion control, program development techniques and troubleshooting are covered. Skills will be reinforced by using a variety of software simulation and mock process models. Prerequisite: successful completion of all SCADA courses previous… --- # SD265 — System Integration Troubleshooting 4 credits · 4 hours This course equips students in the Automation Controls and SCADA program at Mitchell Technical College with essential skills for system integration and troubleshooting in industrial automation environments. Students will learn to integrate programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and other automation components into efficient, cohesive systems. The course covers machine modifications and additions to enhance system functionality and adaptability. Emphasis is placed on han… --- # SD266 — Robotics and IEC 61131-3 Standards 3 credits · 3 hours This course, part of the Automation Controls and SCADA program at Mitchell Technical College, provides students with a comprehensive understanding of industrial robotics and the application of IEC 61131-3 programming standards. Students will learn to design, program, and operate robotic systems integrated with automated control environments, focusing on standardized programming languages such as Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Text (ST), and others defined by IEC 61131-3. The course covers robot kinematics, end-effector selection, and task-specific programming fo… --- # SD270 — SCADA Testing & Control Lab 7 credits · 7 hours With the breakthrough in communications and microprocessor technologies, it has become possible for industry to automate control systems and permit the collection of data through the use of very complex electronic equipment. The objective of this class is to prepare the student for work in the exciting and challenging field of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. Using personal computers , Remote Terminal Units, and Programmable Logic Controllers, students will learn how to design, program, and construct many of the systems used in industry today.Laboratory work will provide the student… --- # SLPA001 — Clinical Labs 0 credits · 0 hours --- # SLPA101 — Intro To SLPA 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an overview of the field of speech-language pathology, including professional standards, legal and ethical issues and scope of responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist and the speech-language pathology assistant in health care and educational settings. --- # SLPA102 — Clinical Observation 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers beginning clinical observation of practices and procedures in speech-language pathology and combines on-site observations with class discussion. Eight hours of observation in educational settings is required. Prerequisites: SLPA 101, 104, 105 and 106. --- # SLPA103 — Career Seminar 1 credits · 1 hours This course covers the promotion of professional growth opportunities for speech language pathology assistants. Students will explore tools and concepts necessary during the job seeking process and examine professional development as a new employee. --- # SLPA104 — Anatomy/Physio of Speech & Hearing 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the fundamentals of anatomy, physiology and neurology related to speech production and hearing. Systems studied include respiration, phonation, articulation, resonation, hearing and neurological. In addition, information regarding feeding and feeding strategies will be covered. --- # SLPA105 — Speech & Language Development 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the study of normal speech and language development. Topics include communication development and differentiation of normal from disordered communication. Hearing development, literacy development and language diversity will also be addressed. --- # SLPA106 — Intro To Phonetics 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a study of the articulatory foundations of the description and classification of speech sounds. It introduces the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), physiological properties of the speech mechanism, methods of transcription and dialectal variations. The emphasis will be on the auditory discrimination necessary for recording normal and disordered articulatory production. --- # SLPA111 — Intro Communication Disorder/Treat 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an overview of communication disorders, including classification, assessment and remediation of speech, language, literacy, swallowing and hearing disorders in children and adults. It addresses the role of the speech-language pathologist and audiologist in educational and medical settings and examines multicultural and multilingual diversity, developmental disabilities and collaboration with educators. Prerequisites: SLPA 101, 104, 105 and 106. --- # SLPA112 — Child Growth and Development 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers developmental stages of children from conception through adolescence including major theories of development and their application to parenting, teaching and other interactions with children. --- # SLPA115 — Behavior Management 3 credits · 3 hours This course will review principles of behavior management that apply to individuals with communication disorders. Theories of behavioral learning, causes of challenging behaviors, techniques for measuring behavior, and strategies for preventing and decreasing problem behaviors, and increasing cooperative/functional behaviors will be addressed. Students will practice behavior observation, measurement, and management techniques needed to promote prosocial skills of individuals with communication disorders and implement speech and language treatment services more effectively. Prerequisite: SLPA… --- # SLPA120 — Voice/Articulation for Effec Comm 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers speech and voice production with an emphasis on improving vocal skills for effective communication. Prerequisites: SLPA 101, 104, 105 and 106. --- # SLPA200 — Intro to Audiology & Aural Rehab 2 credits · 2 hours This course is an introduction to audiology, audiograms, hearing screening and hearing assessments. Also provided is an introduction to aural rehabilitation, hearing aids and hearing assistive technologies (HAT). Prerequisite: SLPA 102, SLPA 103, SLPA 111 --- # SLPA201 — Clinical Management & Procedures 4 credits · 4 hours --- # SLPA202 — Clinical Observation II 2 credits · 2 hours This course covers continued clinical observation of practices and procedures required in speech-language pathology in preparation for clinical fieldwork and combines on-site observations with class discussion. Seventeen hours of observation in educational settings is required. Prerequisite: SLPA 102, SLPA 103, SLPA 111, SLPA 115 --- # SLPA205 — Neurogenic Communication Disorders 2 credits · 2 hours This course provides an introduction to adult neurogenic communication disorders and speech and language therapy techniques used to treat these disorders. It examines the communication disorders of aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, right hemisphere disorders, dementia, and traumatic brain injury. Prerequisite: SLPA 102, SLPA 103, SLPA 111, SLPA 112, SLPA 115 --- # SLPA210 — Augmentative and Alternative Commun 2 credits · 2 hours This course provides an introduction to common forms of augmentative and alternative communication, including manual communication and low- and high-tech AAC systems. Prerequisite: SLPA 200, SLPA 202, SLPA 230, SLPA 205 --- # SLPA211 — Screening and Assessment Processes 2 credits · 2 hours This course covers screening tools and processes used for speech, language, and hearing screening, and assessment tools and processes for speech and language assessment. It includes the administration of both screening and assessment, and completion of protocols with clients of varied ages. Prerequisite: SLPA 200, SLPA 202, SLPA 220, SLPA 230, SLPA 205 --- # SLPA220 — Speech Disorders & Intervention 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on speech sound disorders and therapy techniques to implement articulation and phonological therapy. Session planning, reporting progress and organization of therapy interaction are introduced. Cueing, reinforcement, feedback and choosing materials are covered. This course also reviews therapy approaches for neuromotor speech disorders, fluency and voice disorders. Prerequisite: SLPA 102, SLPA 103, SLPA 111, SLPA 112, SLPA 115 --- # SLPA230 — Language Disorders & Intervention 3 credits · 3 hours This course explores language disorders and various intervention approaches. Students are introduced to therapy techniques appropriate for treating language delays and acquired disorders with toddler, preschool and school-aged populations. The course also addresses intervention for culturally and linguistically diverse children, as well as intervention for students with learning and developmental disabilities. Prerequisite: SLPA 102, SLPA 111, SLPA 115 --- # SLPA235 — Clinical Mgt & Procedures 4 credits · 4 hours This course covers organizational and functional skills required in the speech-language pathology workplace. Topics include interdisciplinary and supervisory relationships, client and public interaction, therapy plans, lesson plans, safety issues, technical writing, data collection, record keeping, computer applications, multicultural issues and behavior management. Prerequisite: SLPA 200, SLPA 202, SLPA 220, SLPA 230, SLPA 205 --- # SLPA240 — Clinical Fieldwork 6 credits · 6 hours This course is an eight-week, full- time field placement in an educational setting under the supervision of a state licensed speech-language pathologist. The field placement allows the student to practice the knowledge and skills related to speech and language interventions. Students will have an opportunity to request fieldwork site placements based on their areas of interest, strengths and goals for employment. Prerequisite: SLPA 200, SLPA 202, SLPA 205, SLPA 210, SLPA 211, SLPA 220, SLPA 230, SLPA 235 --- # SOC-100 — Introduction to Sociology 3 credits · 3 hours --- # SOC-100 — Introduction to Sociology 3 credits · 3 hours --- # SOC-150 — Social Problems 3 credits · 3 hours --- # SOC100 — Introduction to Sociology 3 credits · 3 hours This comprehensive course provides an up­-to-­date presentation of the essentials of sociological study. Students will learn a wide range of classical and contemporary perspectives of diverse roles, interests, opportunities, contributions, and experiences in social life. The socialization process, including social structure, social interaction, and social groups is examined in the context of how human society developed. Topics include race, ethnicity, deviance, gender, class, age, marriage and family, politics, education, religion, population, and social change. Upon completion, students shou… --- # SOC150 — Social Problems 3 credits · 3 hours Social Problems, explores contemporary issues and public policies in modern society from our local communities across global concerns including ageism and workplace equity, poverty, mental and physical health, substance abuse, environmental impacts, technology in society, and geopolitical conflict. --- # SPCM101 — Fundamentals of Speech 3 credits · 3 hours Students will build critical thinking skills through speaking across a variety of genres, with emphasis on adapting to different audiences, purposes, and contexts. Emphasizing a process-based approach, students will learn to plan, practice, and deliver speeches. Students will strengthen their ability to communicate ideas effectively and to respond confidently in academic and real-world settings. --- # SPCM140 — Health Communication 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a comprehensive guide to learning essential communication skills that will prepare students for success as healthcare professionals. There are multiple patient components to effective communication in a healthcare setting: diversity of patients and their experiences; healthcare literacy with techniques to assess and evaluate patient education and improve patient compliance; caring for patients with mental and physiologic illnesses; and recognizing language barriers and how to overcome many barriers to communication. The various communication styles used today will be discussed… --- # SSS100 — Student Success 1 credits · 1 hours Provides a foundation for gaining the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for college success. Students will learn to make a successful transition to higher education by setting up a pattern of success that will last the rest of their lives. Students will define goals and develop thinking skills, learning strategies and personal qualities essential to both academic and career success. Please note: Students who have served active military duty -excluding basic training and AIT- may be exempt from the Student Success course. Student must provide a copy of DD214 or other official military… --- # SSS101 — Online Seminar I 1 credits · 1 hours Online Seminar will focus on specific challenges unique to online students as well as ways to address them including tips for improving time management, presentations and test-taking skills. Student will be expected to complete surveys throughout the semester and participate in discussion groups. Instructor input will help identify what courses to take, how to register for classes and help design a graduation plan. This course will be a bi-weekly virtual meeting. --- # SSS102 — Online Seminar II 1 credits · 1 hours Continuation of SSS 101. --- # SSS110 — Student Success 2 credits · 2 hours --- # SSS111 — Student Success 2 credits · 2 hours --- # TRAN100 — Industrial Transportation CDL 1 credits · 1 hours Instruction in commercial transportation. Opportunities are provided for obtaining a Class A commercial drivers license. Arrangements are made for taking the test(s) required by the state. A Class A CDL is a requirement for graduation from several programs. A valid South Dakota driver’s license is required in order to complete the CDL training course. For students enrolling in a two-year program, this course must be completed by the end of their first year. This class is offered for credit as a Pass/No Pass course. Please note: Students are required to show proof of a valid Class A CDL by the… --- # WBT100 — Introduction to Broadband 2 credits · 2 hours Study of the history of broadband technologies. Regulatory milestones will be explained. Students will gain an overview of data network infrastructure, be able to define modulation schemes and describe analog to digital conversion. Students will also be introduced to broadband's physical infrastructure. The components of the outside plant will be introduced. --- # WBT105 — Broadband Transmission 3 credits · 3 hours Covers fundamental principles for cable installation and splicing. Topics include cable construction, (Fiber, Copper, Coax) basics of transmission media, color coding, cable closures and splicing of cable. Define copper cable transmission medium. Define fiber optic transmission medium. Define wireless transmission medium. --- # WBT120 — Video Distribution Technologies 3 credits · 3 hours Students will study Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and the convergence of two technological revolutions, the Internet and digitization of television. Students explore topics ranging from the basics of television distribution systems to the transition to IPTV. --- # WBT130 — Networking Essentials 3 credits · 3 hours --- # WBT151 — Broadband Lab I 3 credits · 3 hours Hands-on instruction covering hand tools, safety, component identification, color codes, Ohm’s law and reading schematic diagrams will be covered. Students will construct basic circuits, predict circuit values, and measure current voltage and resistance. Knowledge in the proper operation of electronic test equipment will be stressed. This lab will supplement the student of Theory and DC/AC classes. --- # WBT156 — Information Security 2 credits · 2 hours This course offers a comprehensive introduction to information security, covering a broad spectrum of essential topics tailored for those entering the broadband industry. It’s beginner-friendly, requiring no prior experience to get started. --- # WBT167 — Network Essentials I 3 credits · 3 hours --- # WBT210 — Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 3 credits · 3 hours The fundamentals necessary to understand VoIP, gateways and their capabilities, and to describe how phone calls are made on VoIP networks. Students will understand components, standards and architectures. Identify and explain key components, jargon, buzzwords, plus the main standards and protocols. Understand packetized voice, how it happens. Examine carrier’s IP network technologies and the important topic of using MPLS to implement Differentiated Services for Quality of Service (QoS). Discover Session Initiated Protocol, what it is, how it works, how it fits in with soft-switches, call mana… --- # WBT211 — W-Fi & Wireless Technologies 3 credits · 3 hours Studies the current state of advanced digital wireless technologies including cellular radio, Wi-Fi, 4G and 5G technologies. Fixed and Mobile Wireless Access (WiFi), WiMAX and WLANs is studied. Students will focus their studies on the wireless Industry and how it pertains to telephony. Provides fundamental concepts from the basis of wireless communications. --- # WBT246 — Central Office Transport 3 credits · 3 hours This course will focus on the Central Office environment and transport equipment of the telecommunications industry. Upon successful completion of this class, students will be able to work professionally, safely and efficiently in a central office environment. Students will comprehend the digital hierarchy scheme as it applies to the world of telephony. Learning will include the public switched telephone network and its signaling structure. --- # WBT249 — Outside Plant 3 credits · 3 hours Installation and repair of outside plant technologies, copper, fiber, coax, able to analyze problems in outside plant systems and make effective repairs utilizing copper slices and fiber fusion splicers. Students understand Fiber To The Home (FTTH) concepts and terminology, comprehend terminology and acronyms. The locating of underground cable and fault location, reading staking sheets and telecommunication maps and diagrams. Identify and comprehend required steps in testing OSP. Discuss residential services, call features, customer service skills. Prerequisite: WBT 100 and EC 105. --- # WBT251 — Broadband Lab II 4 credits · 4 hours Hands-on lab supports for the following classes: WBT 105, WBT 210, and WBT 211. This lab serves as a real world environment for the students and staff to apply the theories studied. Understand proper safety techniques, comprehend FCC and industry standards. Properly identify test equipment and tools. Properly install, test and troubleshoot broadband systems. Prerequisite: WBT 151. --- # WBT257 — Broadband Lab III 5 credits · 5 hours This lab serves as a real world environment for the students and staff to apply the theory studied in the previous classes. Exercise proper safety techniques. Properly identify and use test equipment in the broadband services industry. Install, test and troubleshoot broadband systems to customer’s premise and business locations. Exercise VoIP knowledge, install, operate and maintain a central office and head-end video equipment. --- # WBT260 — Advanced Fiber Optics 3 credits · 3 hours This course will cover fiber optic topics such as theory, cleaning, troubleshooting, OTDR and optical loss budgets. Characteristics of both singlemode and multimode fiber, as well as fiber optic cable construction will be discussed. Students will also learn FTTx network architecture design considerations. Everything from FTTx systems to FTTx components will be covered. Prerequisite: EC 105, WBT 100, WBT 120, WBT 249 --- # WBT267 — Network Essentials II 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the fundamentals of broadband networking, including IP addressing, subnetting, and Network Address Translation. Students will explore the OSI model, IEEE 802 standards, and network hardware in depth. Topics also include Wide Area Networking, cloud computing, remote access protocols, and network operating systems. --- # WBT290 — Internship 6 credits · 6 hours Supervised work experience in a position related to the telecommunications industry. Required for graduation. --- # WLD101 — Welding Safety and Discontinuities 2 credits · 2 hours The AWS Safety in Welding provides a comprehensive overview of welding hazards, safety equipment. At the completion of the course, participants will have the opportunity to sit for a certification exam. Students will also be introduced to discontinuities AND defects that go hand in hand with the welding processes. They will be able to correctly place the discontinuity or defect into precise categories. --- # WLD102 — Basic Welding 2 credits · 2 hours An introductory course providing skills for entry-level welders. Specific projects will be related to industry applications. --- # WLD103 — Basic SMAW 1 credits · 1 hours Students will gain the proper skills to operate all shop equipment and produce quality welds to pass specific weld position tests. Some of the assignments will include: Lab safety; applying proper technique with the SMAW process; manipulate hand held plasma equipment in a skillful assignment; demonstrate the ability to properly operate an oxy-fuel cutting torch. --- # WMT117 — Crane and Rigging 2 credits · 2 hours The class covers basic safety principles related to Crane activities. The application and inspection of cable, chain, and synthetic lifting devices will be covered along with verbal and non-verbal signals involved in safe operations. Students will gain experience in reading load charts, identifying working parts of a crane, operation of overhead bridge cranes and learn how to inspect cranes prior to use. --- # WMT120 — Manufac Symbols Measurements 1 credits · 1 hours Exercise the ability of micrometer use, reading of fraction/ metric tape measure, applying the use of a fillet weld gauge, operating dial indicators, dial calipers, identifying weld symbols, analyzing welding symbols on weld drawings and demonstrating actual welding scenarios with a comprehensive view of welding manufacturing blueprints. --- # WMT121 — Blueprint Reading 1 credits · 1 hours Interpretation of blueprints, creation of weld maps, applying weld symbols to corresponding parts, study of current manufacturing blueprints, draw fabricated parts in detail with weld symbols, formulate math problems into created drawing and research blueprints with unknowns. --- # WMT132 — Metallurgy 2 credits · 2 hours Introduction to metallurgy of carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Set up and Illustrate proper mechanical requirements for welding steel, aluminum with GMAW/GTAW/ SMAW processes; create electrical diagrams for specific current needed to weld steel/aluminum; acquire proper meanings for welding terminology; exchange of carbon in steel; allotropy of iron atoms; transformation temperatures; treatment of metals with heat; adhere to the ASTM designation system; summarize the classification of carbon steels and aluminum for proper filler metal selection; and illustrate heat affected zone. A… --- # WMT142 — Welding Economics 2 credits · 2 hours A close look at welding manufacturing economics with specifics in welding productivity, do’s goal, method for computing operation factor, putting it all together and summary of key concepts. Reduce weld metal volume, reduce arc time per weldment, reduce rejects, rework and scrap, reduce work effort, reduce motion and delay time, method for computing operating factor and understanding welding productivity. --- # WMT149 — Basic Welding Lab 2 credits · 2 hours Proper skills to operate all shop equipment and produce quality welds in order to pass specific weld position tests. Some of the assignments will include: Lab safety; applying proper technique with GMAW processes; manipulate hand held plasma equipment in a skillful assignment; demonstrate the ability to properly operate an oxy-fuel cutting torch. --- # WMT150 — Welding Lab I 4 credits · 4 hours Students will gain the proper skills to operate all shop equipment and produce quality welds in order to pass specific weld position tests. Some of the assignments will include working on a classroom project, and applying proper technique with GMAW, GTAW and GMAW-P to properly pass an AWS qualification exam. Prerequisite: WMT 149 --- # WMT151 — Welding Lab II 4 credits · 4 hours The student will gain the proper skill to operate all shop equipment and produce quality welds on aluminum and steel in order to pass specific weld position tests. Band saw operations, introduction to the basic operations of a forming Iron Worker, demonstrating proper techniques in various positions with GMAW/GTAW/SMAW/GMAW-P process, and fabrication of a classroom project. --- # WMT201 — Quality Productivity Improvement 2 credits · 2 hours Quality and productivity improvement. Will appeal to everyone concerned with enhancing productivity in the Welding workplace. Reviews management systems for welding supervisors, requirements of welds, welding instruction, and application of welding standards, welding inspection, health, safety, work reports, and records. --- # WMT230 — Welding Robotic Lab 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to welding robotics. Goal is to help students develop the necessary skills to thrive in an advanced manufacturing environment with the use of Weldpro Fanuc Robot. Education will assure complete part make up from programming to weldment. --- # WMT231 — Manual Machining Lab 3 credits · 3 hours Set up and operation of manual machining equipment. Birmingham Mill and Nardini Engine Lathe will be introduced as the machining stations as well as manual operation of CNC equipment. Instructions on, set up, and quality part production will be the key attributes. --- # WMT232 — Nondestructive Testing (NDT) 4 credits · 4 hours Discovering code related testing methods and practice of various nondestructive and destructive applications to weldments in order to comply to code testing requirements. Methods include, Die Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Radiographic and Ultrasound. --- # WMT240 — Manuf Programming Installation 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to Solidworks CAD software that helps create files that operate most automated manufacturing equipment. Students will draft and model formed parts and create cut files that will simulate a machine cutting a specified material and drawn part. Students will use these files that are drawn in the fourth semester CNC machining lab. --- # WMT242 — Welding Code 2 credits · 2 hours A welding code clinic designed to fit manufacturing needs in order to create a reputable welding program within a company’s requirements. Code interpretation would evaluate code books published from the American Welding Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the American Petroleum Institute. --- # WMT250 — Laser Cutting Technology 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to the basic operations of the most up-to-date automated laser cutting system. The learning objectives will be focused on cutting, engraving, and rastering along with recognizing the ultimate advancement in the human machine interface controller. Education will assure complete part make up from drafting to piece part. --- # WMT251 — CNC Machining Station Lab 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to a CNC machining lathe and mill stations. Using proprietary conversational operating systems that make modeling parts and creating part programs nearly effortless. Through an interactive graphical environment -using full-color graphics on liquid crystal displays. Operations such as tool and work offsets using the Renishaw probing system, drilling and tapping, pocket milling, engraving, facing, and boring. Education will assure complete part make up from drafting to piece part. --- # WMT252 — Mechanical Workmanship Lab 3 credits · 3 hours The first and second year students will be working together to complete a large fabrication project. Example of past years projects would include a 20-foot (16’ long with 4’ stationary deck) tilt utility trailer. During this lab the students will be taking all of the skills they have developed in the WMT program and applying them to fabricate the final project. --- # WMT255 — Machine Tool Programming 3 credits · 3 hours --- # WMT260 — Advanced Machining 4 credits · 4 hours Introduction to a CNC Programming on Haas lathe and milling stations. Using proprietary computer aided machining software that makes G coding parts and creating part programs nearly effortless. Through an interactive graphical environment using full-color graphics laptop displays. Operations such as constant Z machining of three dimensional parts, drilling Cann Cycles and rough and finish cut programming to complete finished parts on the CNC milling and lathe stations. --- # WMT262 — Advanced Welding Processes 4 credits · 4 hours Advanced skill learning with various welding process that include gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc, shielded metal arc, and flux core arc. Difficult joint configurations along with various structure and pipe practices. --- # WMT271 — Adv. Robot Welding Qualification 2 credits · 2 hours Designed to help prepare the student to accomplish an American Welding Society welding robot operator qualification. Various practice assignments will help the student acquire the skill level to accomplish most scenarios in a manufacturing environment. --- # WMT272 — Adv. Welding Qualification 2 credits · 2 hours A student will have the opportunity to sit and test for an American Welding Society qualification exam. Based on previous education and skill a welder will have the time to practice and select a qualifying welding procedure specification and administer an exam. --- # WMT281 — Internship 6 credits · 6 hours Employer based student work experience. Student completion of a 240 hour internship. Completion of employer qualifi cation testing if applicable. --- # WMT290 — Internship 6 credits · 6 hours Employer based student work experience. Student completion of a 240 hour internship. Completion of employer qualification testing if applicable. --- # WTT100 — Turbine Safety 1 credits · 1 hours Students are introduced to the correct climbing techniques in accordance with OSHA and standard industry practices. The students will learn the definition of “100% tie off” and understand tower rescue. --- # WTT101 — Introduction to Wind Technology 2 credits · 2 hours An overview of major and minor components in the construction of a wind turbine. This includes the function of the bottom control cabinet, top control cabinet and hub control panel or hydraulic system. The different types of generators, gearboxes and gear reduction drives used in yawing the nacelle and pitching of the blades are explained. Students will also study the characteristics of different types of air foils when dealing with blade designs. --- # WTT102 — Basic Turbine Mechanics 3 credits · 3 hours Students are given an in-depth look at the tools and the types of mechanical systems that are typically encountered on a wind turbine. Students will learn the safe usage of large tools as well as their proper use. They will gain an understanding of documenting gear, shaft and bearing failure concepts as well as what to look for when performing general inspections. --- # WTT103 — Introduction to Wind Energy 3 credits · 3 hours This course offers an introduction to wind energy, with a focus on the history, basic functions, and core components of wind turbines. Students will explore how turbines convert wind into electricity and examine how major systems—such as blades, gearboxes, generators, and controls—work together. Designed for those new to the field, this course provides essential knowledge for further technical training in wind turbine technology. --- # WTT104 — Schematics 1 credits · 1 hours This course introduces wiring diagram symbols. They will be able to identify both parallel and series circuits; draw pictorial and ladder diagrams; identify abbreviations for common electrical components; and be able to read the legend of a wiring schematic. --- # WTT106 — Electronics and Schematic Reading 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the fundamentals of electronic components, circuit theory, and schematic interpretation with practical applications in wind turbine systems. Students will learn to read and analyze electrical schematics, identify and explain common components, use a multimeter for testing and diagnostics. Emphasis is placed on applying these skills to troubleshoot and maintain wind turbine electrical systems. --- # WTT108 — Hydraulics 3 credits · 3 hours Students will learn industry relevant skills related to accumulators, DCVs, cylinder types, check valves and remote pressure control. Operation, installation and performance analysis. Also introduces electro-fluid concepts and applications. --- # WTT109 — Turbine Safety and Rescue 2 credits · 2 hours This course covers essential safety practices for working at heights on wind turbines. Students will demonstrate proper climbing techniques, 100% tie-off, PPE inspections, and basic rescue procedures. Emphasis is placed on fall protection, equipment use, and safe work protocols in accordance with industry standards. --- # WTT112 — Electronics I 4 credits · 4 hours The study of alternating current (AC) circuits begins with the generation of a sine wave and review of trigonometric functions and continues through resonance and filter circuits. In-depth look at inductors and capacitors and how they affect an AC and DC circuit differently. Introduction to the components of electronics, both passive and active. Subjects studied include power supplies, solid state components, frequency, resistance, capacitance, modulation, wave theory, testing devices and electronic systems as they are used in the control of a wind turbine. --- # WTT120 — Motor Controls I 4 credits · 4 hours Students will learn the fundamentals of motor controls, including start stop stations, time delay circuits, sequence starting, synchronized starting, auto starting via pressure switch, etc. Students will use the knowledge from the prior semester toectively negotiate the different control devices as well as implement the information received from schematic reading. --- # WTT124 — Hydraulics 2 credits · 2 hours Students will learn industry relevant skills related to accumulators, DCVs, cylinder types, check valves and remote pressure control. Operation, installation and performance analysis. Also introduces electro fluid concepts and applications. --- # WTT130 — Field Training I 0.5 credits · 0.5 hours Students will use prior knowledge learned in the first semester to safely ascend a 300’ Wind turbine located at Crow Lake Wind Farm, as well as safely execute a hub jump. Emphasis will be placed on tower safety, PPE use, and 100% tie off. --- # WTT131 — Field Training II 2 credits · 2 hours The student will learn how to properly perform a tower rescue of a mannequin who is suspended from the lab ladder with a ladsafe and harness. The student will learn how to use a tractel lifting device to safely lift the mannequin from his connection to the tower and correctly lower the mannequin to the ground. The student will also climb the 300 foot GE tower at Crow Lake and gain an understanding of the requirements of climbing to that height. --- # WTT140 — Fluid Systems 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the fundamentals and basic principles of fluid (hydraulic) power systems and their control circuits. Hydraulic components such as directional control valves, flow control valves, and pressure control valves will be covered. Accumulators, linear/rotary actuators and hydraulic pumps will be discussed along with practical applications and examples related to Wind Energy technology. Student will also acquire knowledge to read and draw hydraulic circuit schematics. --- # WTT150 — Mechanical Systems 3 credits · 3 hours Mechanical Systems provides an understanding of wind turbine drive systems (gearboxes) and associated components. Students will be introduced to the different types of gearboxes and associated mechanical systems and subsystems of today’s wind turbines. Students will focus on lubrication, oil analysis, construction and preventative maintenance techniques for modern wind turbine drive systems. --- # WTT200 — Turbine Economics 3 credits · 3 hours Introduction to the economics of community scale wind power projects. Wind energy projects are highly sensitive to many factors, particularly wind speed, and capacity. This course will provide an overview of costs, revenues, turbine sizes, etc. --- # WTT213 — Electronics II 4 credits · 4 hours Students learn the theory of power supplies in this introduction to the components of electronics, both passive and active. Subjects studied include power supplies, solid state components, frequency, resistance, capacitance, modulation, wave theory, testing devices and electronic systems as they are used in the control of a wind turbine. --- # WTT214 — Theory of Power Generation 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of electrical power generation with an emphasis on renewable energy and wind technology. Topics include energy conversion processes, basic electrical theory, mechanical-to-electrical energy transformation, and an overview of conventional and renewable generation systems. Students will gain understanding of the theory of which generators and transformers are based on, the significance of active and reactive power as well as power factors. --- # WTT217 — Motor Controls II 4 credits · 4 hours Applications of control devices are reviewed. Photoelectric controls, logic modules, sequential motor starting, troubleshooting, acceleration and deceleration methods are studied. --- # WTT221 — Wind Turbine PLC Wiring 4 credits · 4 hours A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) acts as an emulator for the wind turbine. Data from the PLCs is transmitted to a control center where engineers perform statistical analysis, program the PLCs, and turbine controllers, and analyze data to predict failures before they happen. PLCs are part of the turbine tower control unit within the nacelle. They can control everything from blade pitch to hydraulics to the direction of the yaw. Students will have hands-on practice working with ladder diagrams and digital logic to troubleshoot procedures. --- # WTT225 — Utility Safety 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students will be introduced to safety topics pertaining to the wind turbine industry starting with OSHA and its importance. Other topics discussed will include Confined Space (Permit Required), Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Fire Protection, NFPA 70E, Material Handling and Storage, HazCom, Hearing Conservation, Respirators and Personal Protection Equipment. --- # WTT230 — Field Training III 0.5 credits · 0.5 hours The student will perform climbs on the 300-foot GE tower at Crow Lake and perform a hub entry. The student will perform a mannequin rescue inside the tower and satisfactorily remove the mannequin to the area outside the tower. --- # WTT231 — Field Training IV 2 credits · 2 hours The student will continue in climbs on the 300-foot GE tower and perform checks on the system. The student will continue to gain confidence in climbing and performing rescues. --- # WTT240 — SCADA Concepts 3 credits · 3 hours Students are introduced to the fundamentals of supervisory controls and data acquisition (SCADA) as those concepts relate to the operation of wind turbines and the generation and transmission of power.