2016-2017 Catalog & Handbook

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Mathematics
	MAT 172 - Precalculus Trigonometry Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 4 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take MAT 171 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course is designed to develop an understanding of topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of trigonometric functions in multiple representations, right and oblique triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, conic sections, and parametric equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to trigonometry-related problems with and without technology. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Mathematics. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
	MAT 271 - Calculus I Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 4 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take: MAT 172 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course is designed to develop the topics of differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to derivative-related problems with and without technology. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Mathematics. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics.
	MAT 272 - Calculus II Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 4 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take MAT 271 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course is designed to develop advanced topics of differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on the applications of definite integrals, techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite series, conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and differential equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to integral-related problems with and without technology. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Mathematics. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics.
Mechanical
	MEC 110 - Intro to CAD/CAM Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces CAD/CAM. Emphasis is placed on transferring part geometry from CAD to CAM for the development of a CNC-ready program. Upon completion, students should be able to use CAD/CAM software to produce a CNC program. College Transfer: N/A
	MEC 111 - Machine Processes I Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 4 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces shop safety, hand tools, machine processes, measuring instruments, and the operation of machine shop equipment. Topics include use and care of tools, safety, measuring tools, and the basic setup and operation of common machine tools. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts to specified tolerance. College Transfer: N/A
	MEC 276 - Capstone Design Project Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 1 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: Take All; BPR 111 , ELC 117 , ELC 228 , ELN 229 , HYD 110 , MEC 110 , MEC 111 MNT 110 , and WLD 112 Local Corequisites: None This course provides an opportunity for students to utilize all facets of their educational experience to solve an engineering design problem in a multi-disciplinary environment. Competencies demonstrated include project planning and organization, engineering analysis and design, selection of materials and processes, economic analysis, communication, and project documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to complete a comprehensive design project, concluding with a formal report. College Transfer: N/A
Medical Assisting
	MED 120 - Survey of Medical Term Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces the vocabulary, abbreviations, and symbols used in the language of medicine. Emphasis is placed on building medical terms using prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define accepted medical terms. College Transfer: N/A
Music
	MUS 110 - Music Appreciation Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 Local Corequisites: None This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
	MUS 112 - Introduction to Jazz Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 Local Corequisites: None This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
Network Operating Systems
	NOS 110 - Operating Systems Concepts Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is place on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems. College Transfer: N/A
	NOS 120 - Linux/UNIX Single User Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: NOS 110 , CET-211 or CTI-130 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course develops the necessary skills for students to develop both GUI and command line skills for using and customizing a Linux workstation. Topics include Linux file system and access permissions, GNOME Interface, VI editor, X Window System expression pattern matching, I/O redirection, network and printing utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to customize and use Linux systems for command line requirements and desktop productivity roles. College Transfer: N/A
	NOS 130 - Windows Single User Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: NOS 110 , CET-211 or CTI-130 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces operating system concepts for single-user systems. Topics include hardware management, file and memory management, system configuration/optimization, and utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform operating systems functions at the support level in a single-user environment. College Transfer: N/A
	NOS 230 - Windows Admin I Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: NOS 130 Local Corequisites: None This course covers the installation and configuration of a Windows Server operating system. Empasis is placed on the basic configuration of core network services, Active Directory and group policies. Upon completion, students should be able to install and configure a Windows Server operating system. College Transfer: N/A
Networking Technology
	NET 110 - Networking Concepts Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces students to the networking field. Topics include network terminology and protocols, local-area networks, wide-area networks, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network standards. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to networking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP Protocols. College Transfer: N/A
	NET 125 - Introduction to Networks Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 4 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and computer networks. Topics include introduction to the principles of IP addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. College Transfer: N/A
	NET 126 - Routing Basics Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 4 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: NET 125 This course focuses on initial router configuration, router software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of router configuration, managing router software, routing protocol, and access lists. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of routers and their role in WANs, router configuration, routing protocols, TCP/IP, troubleshooting, and ACLs. College Transfer: N/A
	NET 225 - Routing & Switching I Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 4 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: NET 126 This course focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques, intermediate routing protocols, command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, VLANs, STP, and VTP. Emphasis will be placed on application and demonstration of skills acquired in pre-requisite courses. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to VLSM, routing protocols, switching concepts and configuration, STP, VLANs, and VTP. College Transfer: N/A
	NET 226 - Routing & Switching II Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 4 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: NET 225 This course introduces WAN theory and design, WAN technology, PPP, Frame Relay, ISDN, and additional case studies. Topics include network congestion problems, TCP/IP transport and network layer protocols, advanced routing and switching configuration, ISDN protocols, PPP encapsulation operations on a router. Upon completion, students should be able to provide solutions for network routing problems, identify ISDN protocols, and describe the Spanning Tree protocol. College Transfer: N/A
Nursing
	NUR 101 - Practical Nursing I Class Hours 7 Lab Hours 6 Clinical Hours 6 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 11 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: CNA-1 and BIO 168 Local Corequisites: BIO 169 and ENG 111 This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including assessment, clinical decision making, professional behaviors, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching/learning, safety, ethical principles, legal issues, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course. College Transfer: N/A
	NUR 102 - Practical Nursing II Class Hours 7 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 9 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 10 Minimum State Prerequisites: NUR 101 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: NUR 101 Local Corequisites: PSY 150 This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, nursing, and healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including clinical decision making, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching and learning, accountability, safety, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course. College Transfer: N/A
	NUR 103 - Practical Nursing III Class Hours 6 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 9 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 9 Minimum State Prerequisites: NUR 101 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: NUR 102 Local Corequisites: None This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on biophysical and psychosocial concepts, professional behaviors, healthcare systems, health policy, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, quality, and individualized entry level nursing care. College Transfer: N/A
	NUR 111 - Intro to Health Concepts Class Hours 4 Lab Hours 6 Clinical Hours 6 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 8 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: CNA-I, BIO 168 , BIO 169 , CHM 151 , and PSY 150 Local Corequisites: ENG 111 This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including medication administration, assessment, nutrition, ethics, interdisciplinary teams, informatics, evidence-based practice, individual-centered care, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. College Transfer: N/A
	NUR 112 - Health-Illness Concepts Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 6 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 5 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take NUR 111 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: NUR 111 Local Corequisites: NUR 114 and PSY 241 This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid-base, metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, infection, stress/coping, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, quality improvement, and informatics. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. College Transfer: N/A
	NUR 113 - Family Health Concepts Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 6 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 5 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take NUR 111 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: NUR 112 and NUR 114 Local Corequisites: None This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of oxygenation, sexuality, reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. College Transfer: N/A
	NUR 114 - Holistic Health Concepts Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 6 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 5 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take NUR 111 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: NUR 111 Local Corequisites: NUR 112 and PSY 241 This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/coping, mood/affect, cognition, self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. College Transfer: N/A
	NUR 117 - Pharmacology Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: CNA-I, BIO 168 , BIO 169 , CHM 151 , and PSY 150 Local Corequisites: ENG 111 This course introduces information concerning sources, effects, legalities, and the safe use of medications as therapeutic agents. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibility, accountability, pharmocokinetics, routes of medication administration, contraindications and side effects.Upon completion, students should be able to compute dosages and administer medication safely. College Transfer: N/A
	NUR 133 - Nursing Assessment Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: CNA-I, BIO 168 , BIO 169 , CHM 151 , and PSY 150 Local Corequisites: ENG 111 This course provides theory and application experience for performing nursing assessment of individuals. Emphasis is placed on interviewing and physical assessment techniques and documentation of findings appropriate for nursing. Upon completion, students should be able to complete a health history and perform a non-invasive physical assessment. College Transfer: N/A
	NUR 211 - Health Care Concepts Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 6 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 5 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take NUR 111 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: NUR 113 Local Corequisites: NUR 212 and ENG 112 This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, infection, immunity, mobility, comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. College Transfer: N/A
	NUR 212 - Health System Concepts Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 6 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 5 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take NUR 111 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: NUR 113 Local Corequisites: NUR-212 and ENG 112 This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course College Transfer: N/A
	NUR 213 - Complex Health Class Hours 4 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 15 Work Experience 1 Credit Hours 10 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take NUR 111 Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: NUR 112 , NUR 113 , NUR 114 , NUR 211 , and NUR 212 Local Prerequisites: NUR 112 and NUR 212 Local Corequisites: Humanities/Fine Arts Elective This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care. College Transfer: N/A
Nursing Assistant
	NAS 101 - Nurse Aide I Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 4 Clinical Hours 3 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 6 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 Local Corequisites: None This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health and end-of-life care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and be eligible to test for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. College Transfer: N/A
	NAS 102 - Nurse Aide II Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 6 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 6 Minimum State Prerequisites: NAS 101 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides training in Nurse Aide II tasks. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Nurse Aide II, sterile technique and specific tasks such as urinary catheterization, wound care, respiratory procedures, ostomy care, peripheral IV assistive activities, and alternative feeding methods. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and safe performance of skills necessary to be eligible for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide II Registry. College Transfer: N/A
	NAS 107 - Medication Aide Class Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 1 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 Local Corequisites: None This course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and installation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills necessary to qualify as a Medication Aide with the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. College Transfer: N/A
Nutrition
	NUT 110 - Nutrition Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course covers basic principles of nutrition and their relationship to human health. Topics include meeting nutritional needs of healthy people, menu modification based on special dietary needs, food habits, and contemporary problems associated with nutrition. Upon completion, students should be able to apply basic nutritional concepts as they relate to health and well being. College Transfer: N/A
Office Systems Technology
	OST 080 - Keyboarding Literacy Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course is designed to develop elementary keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on mastery of the keyboard. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic proficiency in keyboarding. College Transfer: N/A
	OST 131 - Keyboarding Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: OST 080 Local Corequisites: None This course covers basic keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on the touch system, correct techniques, and development of speed and accuracy. Upon completion, students should be able to key at an acceptable speed and accuracy level using the touch system. College Transfer: N/A
	OST 134 - Text Entry & Formatting Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: OST 131 Local Corequisites: None This course is designed to provide skills needed to increase speed, improve accuracy, and format documents. Topics include letters, memos, tables, and business reports. Upon completion, students should be able to produce documents and key timed writings at speeds commensurate with employability. College Transfer: N/A
	OST 135 - Advanced Text Entry & Format Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 4 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take OST 134 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course is designed to incorporate computer application skills in the generation of office documents. Emphasis is placed on advanced document production. Upon completion, students should be able to make independent decisions regarding planning, style, and method of presentation. College Transfer: N/A
	OST 136 - Word Processing Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment. College Transfer: N/A
	OST 141 - Medical Terms I-Med Office Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course uses a language-structure approach to present the terminology and vocabulary that will be encountered in medical office settings. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in approximately one-half of the systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. College Transfer: N/A
	OST 142 - Medical Terms II-Med Office Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take OST 141 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course is a continuation of OST 141 and continues the study, using a language-structure approach, of medical office terminology and vocabulary. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in the remaining systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. College Transfer: N/A
	OST 148 - Medical Coding Billing & Insurance Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces fundamentals of medical coding, billing, and insurance. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim. College Transfer: N/A
	OST 149 - Medical Legal Issues Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior. College Transfer: N/A
	OST 164 - Text Editing Applications Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides a comprehensive study of editing skills needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials to compose and edit text. College Transfer: N/A
	OST 184 - Records Management Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course includes the creation, maintenance, protection, security, and disposition of records stored in a variety of media forms. Topics include alphabetic, geographic, subject, and numeric filing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and maintain a records management system. College Transfer: N/A
	OST 223 - Admin Office Transcript I Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: OST 134 and OST 164 Set 2: OST 136 and OST 164 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides experience in transcribing documents. Emphasis is placed on appropriate formatting, advanced text editing skills, and transcription techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to transcribe office documents. College Transfer: N/A
	OST 243 - Med Office Simulation Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take OST 148 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces medical systems used to process information in the automated office. Topics include traditional and electronic information resources, storing and retrieving information, and the billing cycle. Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer accurately to schedule, bill, update, and make corrections. College Transfer: N/A
	OST 289 - Administrative Office Mgt Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: OST 134 and OST 164 Set 2: OST 136 and OST 164 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course is designed to be a capstone course for the office professional and provides a working knowledge of modern office procedures. Emphasis is placed on scheduling, telephone procedures, travel arrangements, event planning, office design, and ergonomics. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt in an office environment. College Transfer: N/A
Philosophy
	PHI 215 - Philosophical Issues Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take ENG 111 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces fundamental issues in philosophy considering the views of classical and contemporary philosophers. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and belief, appearance and reality, determinism and free will, faith and reason, and justice and inequality. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, analyze, and critically evaluate the philosophical components of an issue. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
	PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take ENG 111 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on moral theories such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply various ethical theories to moral issues such as abortion, capital punishment, poverty, war, terrorism, the treatment of animals, and issues arising from new technologies. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
Physical Education
	PED 110 - Fit and Well for Life Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime physical fitness and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on wellness through the study of nutrition, weight control, stress management, and consumer facts on exercise and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to plan a personal, lifelong fitness program based on individual needs, abilities, and interests. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
	PED 117 - Weight Training I Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 1 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course
	PED 118 - Weight Training II Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 1 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take PED 117 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course covers advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is placed on meeting individual training goals and addressing weight training needs and interests. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement an individualized advanced weight training program. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
	PED 120 - Walking for Fitness Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 1 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces fitness through walking. Emphasis is placed on stretching, conditioning exercises, proper clothing, fluid needs, and injury prevention. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in a recreational walking program. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
Physics
	PHY 110 - Conceptual Physics Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 Local Corequisites: None This course provides a conceptually-based exposure to the fundamental principles and processes of the physical world. Topics include basic concepts of motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe. Upon completion, students should be able to describe examples and applications of the principles studied. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
	PHY 110A - Conceptual Physics Lab Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 1 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: Take PHY 110 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course is a laboratory for PHY 110 . Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in PHY 110 . Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in PHY 110 . College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
	PHY 151 - College Physics I Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 4 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: MAT-161, MAT 171 , or MAT-175 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 Local Corequisites: None This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vectors, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. College Transfer: College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science.
	PHY 152 - College Physics II Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 4 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take PHY 151 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science.
Plumbing
	PLU 111 - Intro to Basic Plumbing Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces basic plumbing tools, materials, and fixtures. Topics include standard tools, materials, and fixtures used in basic plumbing systems and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of a basic plumbing system. College Transfer: N/A
Political Science
	POL 120 - American Government Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 Local Corequisites: None This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy process. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
Psychology
	PSY 118 - Interpersonal Psychology Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces the basic principles of psychology as they relate to personal and professional development. Emphasis is placed on personality traits, communication/leadership styles, effective problem solving, and cultural diversity as they apply to personal and work environments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these principles of psychology as they apply to personal and professional development. College Transfer: N/A
	PSY 150 - General Psychology Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 Local Corequisites: None This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
	PSY 241 - Developmental Psychology Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: PSY 150 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demostrate knowledge of development across the life span. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
Radiography
	RAD 110 - Rad Intro & Patient Care Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: RAD 111 and RAD 151 Local Prerequisites: Admission into the Radiography Program Local Corequisites: None This course provides an overview of the radiography profession and student responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on basic principles of patient care, radiation protection, technical factors, and medical terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic skills in these areas. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 111 - RAD Procedures I Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 4 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: RAD 110 and RAD 151 Local Prerequisites: Admission into the Radiography Program Local Corequisites: None This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiography of the chest, abdomen, extremities, spine, and pelvis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 112 - RAD Procedures II Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 4 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 110 , RAD 111 , and RAD 151 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: RAD 122 , RAD 161 This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiography of the skull, bony thorax, and gastrointestinal, biliary, and urinary systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 121 - Radiographic Imaging I Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 110 , RAD 111 , and RAD 151 Minimum State Corequisites: RAD 112 and RAD 161 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides the principles of conventional film-screen radiography. Emphasis is placed on the factors that impact density, contrast, recorded detail, and distortion. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of conventional film-screen radiographic imaging. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 122 - Radiographic Imaging II Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 112 , RAD 121 , and RAD 161 Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: RAD 131 , and RAD 171 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides advanced principles of imaging including digital radiography. Emphasis is placed on the factors that impact brightness, contrast, recorded detail, and distortion. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced principles of imaging. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 131 - Radiographic Physics I Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: RAD 121 Minimum State Corequisites: RAD 122 and RAD 171 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces the fundamental principles of physics that underlie diagnostic X-ray production and radiography. Topics include electromagnetic waves, electricity and magnetism, electrical energy, and power and circuits as they relate to radiography. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of physics as they relate to the operation of radiographic equipment. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 151 - RAD Clinical Education I Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 6 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: RAD 110 and RAD 111 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces patient management and basic radiographic procedures in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on mastering positioning of the chest and extremities, manipulating equipment, and applying principles of ALARA. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 161 - RAD Clinical Education II Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 15 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 5 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 110 , RAD 111 , and RAD 151 Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: RAD 112 and RAD 121 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides additional experience in patient management and in more complex radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on mastering positioning of the spine, pelvis, head and neck, and thorax and adapting procedures to meet patient variations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 171 - RAD Clinical Ed III Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 12 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 4 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 112 , RAD 121 , and RAD 161 Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: RAD 122 and RAD 131 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides experience in patient management specific to fluoroscopic and advanced radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on applying appropriate technical factors to all studies and mastering positioning of gastrointestinal and urological studies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 211 - RAD Procedures III Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take RAD 122 , RAD 131 and RAD 171 Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: RAD 231 , RAD 241 , and RAD 251 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard and specialty radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiographic specialty procedures, sectional anatomy, and advanced imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these areas. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 231 - Radiographic Physics II Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: RAD 131 or RAD 171 Minimum State Corequisites: RAD 211 , RAD 241 and RAD 251 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides advanced principles of radiation characteristics and production including digital imaging and Computed Tomography (CT). Emphasis is placed on imaging equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of radiation characteristics and production. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 241 - Radiobiology/Protection Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 122 , RAD 131 , and RAD 171 Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: RAD 211 , RAD 231 , and RAD 251 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course covers the principles of radiation protection and radiobiology. Topics include the effects of ionizing radiation on body tissues, protective measures for limiting exposure to the patient and personnel, and radiation monitoring devices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects and uses of radiation in diagnostic radiology. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 245 - Image Analysis Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 211 , RAD 231 , RAD 241 , and RAD 251 Minimum State Corequisites: Take RAD 261 and RAD 271 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides an overview of image analysis and introduces methods of quality management. Topics include image evaluation, pathology, quality control, and quality assurance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of image analysis and quality management. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 251 - RAD Clinical Education IV Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 21 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 7 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 122 , RAD 131 , and RAD 171 Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: RAD 211 , RAD 231 , and RAD 241 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides the opportunity to continue mastering all basic radiographic procedures and to attain experience in advanced areas. Emphasis is placed on equipment operation, pathological recognition, pediatric and geriatric variations, and a further awareness of radiation protection requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 261 - RAD Clinical Education V Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 21 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 7 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take RAD 251 Minimum State Corequisites: Take RAD 245 and RAD 271 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course is designed to enhance expertise in all radiographic procedures, patient management, radiation protection, and image production and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on developing an autonomous approach to the diversity of clinical situations and successfully adapting to those procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. College Transfer: N/A
	RAD 271 - Radiography Capstone Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 1 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 211 , RAD 231 , RAD 241 , and RAD 251 Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: RAD 245 , and RAD 261 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides an opportunity to exhibit problem-solving skills required for certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and integration of didactic and clinical components. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrat the knowledge required of an entry-level radiographer. College Transfer: N/A
Religion
	REL 110 - World Religions Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 Local Corequisites: None This course introduces the world’s major religious traditions. Topics include Primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
	REL 221 - Religion in America Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 Local Corequisites: None This course is an examination of religious beliefs and practice in the United States. Emphasis is placed on mainstream religious traditions and non-traditional religious movements from the Colonial period to the present. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and appreciate the diversity of religious traditions in America. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
Respiratory Care
	RCP 110 - Intro to Respiratory Care Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 4 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: BIO 168 , BIO 169 , ENG 111 , MAT 143 Local Corequisites: BIO 275 , ENG 112 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective This course introduces the respiratory care profession. Topics include the role of the respiratory care practitioner, medical gas administration, basic patient assessment, infection control, and medical terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations. College Transfer: N/A
	RCP 111 - Therapeutics/Diagnostics Class Hours 4 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 5 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take RCP 110 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: PSY 150 This course is a continuation of RCP 110 . Emphasis is placed on entry-level therapeutic and diagnostic procedures used in respiratory care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations. College Transfer: N/A
	RCP 114 - C-P Anatomy & Physiology Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: Nones This course provides a concentrated study of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology essential to the practice of respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology, acid/base balance, and blood gas interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these concepts through written evaluation. College Transfer: N/A
	RCP 115 - C-P Pathophysiology Class Hours 2 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course introduces the etiology, pathogenesis, and physiology of cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders. Emphasis is placed on clinical signs and symptoms along with diagnoses, complications, prognoses, and management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these concepts through written evaluations. College Transfer: N/A
	RCP 122 - Special Practice Lab Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 1 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations. College Transfer: N/A
	RCP 133 - RCP Clinical Practice I Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 9 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: Take RCP 110 Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. College Transfer: N/A
	RCP 142 - RCP Clinical Practice II Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 6 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take RCP 110 Minimum State Corequisites: Take RCP 111 Local Prerequisites: RCP 133 Local Corequisites: None This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. College Transfer: N/A
	RCP 158 - RCP Clinical Practice III Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 24 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 8 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take RCP 111 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. College Transfer: N/A
	RCP 210 - Critical Care Concepts Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 4 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: Successful completion of two semesters of the Respiratory Therapy program. Local Corequisites: None This course provides further refinement of acute patient care and underlying pathophysiology. Topics include a continuation in the study of mechanical ventilation, underlying pathophysiology, and introduction of critical care monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations. College Transfer: N/A
	RCP 211 - Advanced Monitoring/Procedures Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 4 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take RCP 210 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course includes advanced information gathering and decision making for the respiratory care professional. Topics include advanced cardiac monitoring and special procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate, design, and recommend appropriate care plans through written and laboratory evaluations. College Transfer: N/A
	RCP 214 - Neonatal/Peds Respiratory Care Class Hours 1 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 2 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take RCP 111 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course provides in-depth coverage of the concepts of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on neonatal and pediatric pathophysiology and on the special therapeutic needs of neonates and children. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these concepts through written and laboratory evaluations. College Transfer: N/A
	RCP 215 - Career Prep-Adv Level Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 1 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: Successful completion of four semesters of the Respiratory Therapy program. Local Corequisites: None This course provides preparation for employment and the advanced-level practitioner credentialing exam. Emphasis is placed on review of the NBRC Advanced-Level Practitioner Exam and supervision and management. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully complete the appropriate self-assessment examinations and meet the requirements for employment. College Transfer: N/A
	RCP 238 - RCP Clinical Practice IV Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 24 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 8 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take RCP 111 Minimum State Corequisites: Take RCP 210 Local Prerequisites: RCP 214 Local Corequisites: None This course provides advanced practitioner clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. College Transfer: N/A
Sociology
	SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 Local Corequisites: None This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
	SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 Local Corequisites: None This course covers the institution of the family and other intimate relationships. Emphasis is placed on mate selection, gender roles, sexuality, communication, power and conflict, parenthood, diverse lifestyles, divorce and remarriage, and economic issues. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze the family as a social institution and the social forces which influence its development and change. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
Spanish
	SPA 111 - Elementary Spanish I Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: DRE 097 Local Corequisites: None This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
	SPA 112 - Elementary Spanish II Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: Take SPA 111 Minimum State Corequisites: None Local Prerequisites: None Local Corequisites: None This course is a continuation of SPA 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate further cultural awareness. College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
Surgery
	SUR 110 - Intro to Surgical Technology Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 3 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: Take SUR 111 Local Prerequisites: Admission into the Surgical Technology Program and BIO 168 Local Corequisites: None This course provides a comprehensive study of peri-operative care, patient care concepts, and professional practice concepts within the profession of surgical technology. Topics include: introductory concepts, organizational structure and relationships, legal, ethical and moral issues, medical terminology, pharmacology, anesthesia, wound healing management concepts, and the technological sciences. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the practice of surgical technology. College Transfer: N/A
	SUR 111 - Periop Patient Care Class Hours 5 Lab Hours 6 Clinical Hours 0 Work Experience 0 Credit Hours 7 Minimum State Prerequisites: None Minimum State Corequisites: Take SUR 110 Local Prerequisites: Admission into the Surgical Technology Program Local Corequisites: None This course provides the surgical technology student the theoretical knowledge required to function in the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative role. Topics include asepsis, disinfection and sterilization, physical environment, instrumentation, equipment, peri-operative patient care, and peri-operative case management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles and practice of the peri-operative team member to the operative environment. College Transfer: N/A

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