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2018-2019 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course Prefix

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Course Numbers

Course numbers appear after the course prefix. Courses numbered with a zero (0) as the first digit are precollege (developmental) and cannot be applied toward a degree, diploma or certificate.

Course Title

A course title is the name of the course. 

Course Hours

The number of lecture, laboratory, clinical and work experience hours is shown under each course title. The total number of lecture, laboratory, clinical and work experience hours is referred to as “contact hours” since it reflects the time spent each week under the supervision of a faculty member.

Course Credits

Course credits are provided after the course hours.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

   

Course Descriptions

A course description a short, succinct statement that informs a student about the subject matter content and transferability. 

Pre-College (Developmental Studies) Course Descriptions

The Pre-College (Developmental) Courses  are designed to increase students’ likelihood of success by remedying deficiencies in English, reading, and math.

RISE (Reinforced Instruction for Student Excellence)

Beginning Spring 2019, the Pre-College (Developmental) program will be replaced with the Reinforced Instruction for Student Excellence (RISE) model. Click on the following link for informatin about Reinforced Instruction for Student Excellence [opens in a new tab] .
 

Humanities
  

  • HUM 130 - Myth in Human Culture

    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 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides an in-depth study of myths and legends. Topics include the varied sources of myths and their influence on the individual and society within diverse cultural contexts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a general familiarity with myths and a broad-based understanding of the influence of myths and legends on modern culture.  

    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.

Hydraulics
  

  • HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I

    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 the basic components and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include standard symbols, pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL, maintenance procedures, and switching and control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of a fluid power system, including design, application, and troubleshooting.

    College Transfer: N/A

Industrial Science
  

  • ISC 110 - Workplace Safety

    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 0
    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 basic concepts of workplace safety. Topics include fire, ladders, lifting, lock-out/tag-out, personal protective devices, and other workplace safety issues related to OSHA compliance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the components of a safe workplace.

    College Transfer: N/A

Information Systems
  

  • CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers

    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: DRE 096  or ENG 002  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems.

    College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative). This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative).
  

  • CIS 111 - Basic PC 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 provides an overview of computer concepts. Emphasis is placed on the use of personal computers and software applications for personal and fundamental workplace use. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic personal computer skills.

    College Transfer: N/A

Information Systems Security
  

  • SEC 110 - Security 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 the concepts and issues related to securing information systems and the development of policies to implement information security controls. Topics include the historical view of networking and security, security issues, trends, security resources, and the role of policy, people, and processes in information security. Upon completion, students should be able to identify information security risks, create an information security policy, and identify processes to implement and enforce policy.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • SEC 150 - Secure Communications

    CIS Course ID: S24398
    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 provides an overview of current technologies used to provide secure transport of information across networks. Topics include data integrity through encryption, Virtual Private Networks, SSL, SSH, and IPSec. Upon completion, students should be able to implement secure data transmission technologies.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • SEC 160 - Security Administration I

    CIS Course ID: S24399
    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 provides an overview of security administration and fundamentals of designing security architectures. Topics include networking technologies, TCP/IP concepts, protocols, network traffic analysis, monitoring, and security best practices. Upon completion, students should be able to identify normal network traffic using network analysis tools and design basic security defenses.

    College Transfer: N/A

Maintenance
  

  • MNT 110 - Intro to Maintenance Procedures

    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 covers basic maintenance fundamentals for power transmission equipment. Topics include equipment inspection, lubrication, alignment, and other scheduled maintenance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of accepted maintenance procedures and practices according to current industry standards.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • MNT 263 - Electrical-Pneumatic Components

    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 4
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: HYD 110 , ELC 117 , ELC 128 
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces principles and practical applications of electrical/pneumatic control systems and primary control devices incorporated in those systems. Emphasis is placed on reading and interpreting ladder diagrams, building control circuits, and troubleshooting valves, switches, and sensors. Upon completion, students should be able to design, build, and troubleshoot basic electro-pneumatic control systems.

    College Transfer: N/A

Marketing and Retailing
  

  • MKT 120 - Principles of Marketing

    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 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces principles and problems of marketing goods and services. Topics include promotion, placement, and pricing strategies for products. Upon completion, students should be able to apply marketing principles in organizational decision making.
  

  • MKT 223 - Customer Service

    CIS Course ID: S12287
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: Take: DRE 096 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course stresses the importance of customer relations in the business world. Emphasis is placed on learning how to respond to complex customer requirements and to efficiently handle stressful situations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to handle customer relations.

    College Transfer: N/A

Mathematics
  

  • MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy

    CIS Course ID: S24992
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 2
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One Set:

    Set 1: DMA-010, DMA-020, and DMA-030

    Set 2: DMA-025

    Set 3: MAT 003  

     
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides an activity-based approach that develops measurement skills and mathematical literacy using technology to solve problems for non-math intensive programs. Topics include unit conversions and estimation within a variety of measurement systems; ratio and proportion; basic geometric concepts; financial literacy; and statistics including measures of central tendency, dispersion, and charting of data. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the use of mathematics and technology to solve practical problems, and to analyze and communicate results.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy

    CIS Course ID: S24995
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 2
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All of One Set:

    Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DRE 098

    Set 2: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA-045, and DRE 098

    Set 3: DMA-025, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DRE 098

    Set 4: DMA-025, DMA-045, and DRE 098

    Set 5: MAT 003  and ENG 002  

    Set 6: MAT 003  and ENG 111  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course is designed to engage students in complex and realistic situations involving the mathematical phenomena of quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through project- and activity-based assessment. Emphasis is placed on authentic contexts which will introduce the concepts of numeracy, proportional reasoning, dimensional analysis, rates of growth, personal finance, consumer statistics, practical probabilities, and mathematics for citizenship. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize quantitative information as consumers and to make personal, professional, and civic decisions by decoding, interpreting, using, and communicating quantitative information found in modern media and encountered in everyday life.

    College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative). This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative). This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
  

  • MAT 152 - Statistical Methods I

    CIS Course ID: S24966
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 2
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All of One Set:

    Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DRE 098

    Set 2: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA-045, and DRE 098

    Set 3: DMA-025, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DRE 098

    Set 4: DMA-025, DMA-045, and DRE 098

    Set 5: MAT 003  and ENG 002  

    Set 6: MAT 003  and ENG 111  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides a project-based approach to introductory statistics with an emphasis on using real-world data and statistical literacy. Topics include descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, basic probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Upon completion, students should be able to use appropriate technology to describe important characteristics of a data set, draw inferences about a population from sample data, and interpret and communicate results.

    College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative). This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative). This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
  

  • MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra

    CIS Course ID: S24997
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 2
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-040, DMA-050, DMA-060, DMA-070, and DMA-080
    Set 2: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-040, DMA-050, and DMA-065
    Set 3: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-045, DMA-060, DMA-070, and DMA-080
    Set 4: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-045, and DMA-065
    Set 5: DMA-025, DMA-040, DMA-050, DMA-060, DMA-070, and DMA-080
    Set 6: DMA-025, DMA-040, DMA-050, and DMA-065
    Set 7: DMA-025, DMA-045, DMA-060, DMA-070, and DMA-080
    Set 8: DMA-025, DMA-045, and DMA-065
    Set 9: MAT-121
    Set 10: MAT 003  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course is designed to develop topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on solving equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and analysis of functions (absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic) in multiple representations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to algebra-related problems with and without technology.

    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 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 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    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 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    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 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: None
    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: None
    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: None
    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 211   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 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    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 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    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

Office Systems Technology
  

  • OST 134 - Text Entry & Formatting

    CIS Course ID: S22142
    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 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 136 - Word Processing

    CIS Course ID: S22144
    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 - Med Office Terms I

    CIS Course ID: S24691
    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 - Med Office Terms II

    CIS Course ID: S24692
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: MED 121 or 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 - Med Ins & Billing

    CIS Course ID: S24693
    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 insurance and billing. 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

    CIS Course ID: S10679
    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 153 - Office Finance Solutions

    CIS Course ID: S24694
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 2
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: CIS 110  or CIS 111  or OST 137
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: Take One: ACC 111  or ACC 120  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces basic bookkeeping concepts. Topics include entering data in accounts payable and receivable, keeping petty cash records, maintaining inventory, reconciling bank statements, running payroll, and generating simple financial reports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the entry and manipulation of data to provide financial solutions for the office.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • OST 164 - Office Editing

    CIS Course ID: S24696
    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

    CIS Course ID: S22114
    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 243 - Med Office Simulation

    CIS Course ID: S12315
    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 247 - Procedure Coding

    CIS Course ID: S24704
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 2
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: MED 121 or OST 141  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • OST 248 - Diagnostic Coding

    CIS Course ID: S24705
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 2
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: MED 121 or OST 141  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • OST 249 - Med Coding Certification Prep

    CIS Course ID: S24706
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 3
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: OST 247  and OST 248  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides instruction that will prepare students to sit for a national coding certification exam. Topics include diagnostic and procedural coding. Upon completion, students should be able to sit for various medical coding certification exams.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • OST 250 - Long-Term Care Coding

    CIS Course ID: S24707
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 2
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: MED 121 or OST 141  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers diagnostic coding as it applies to long-term care facilities and home care. Topics include diagnostic coding and reimbursement in long-term care facilities and home care. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code conditions for long-term care and home care services.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • OST 263 - Healthcare Customer Relations

    CIS Course ID: S24669
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: OST-148 or HMT-210
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides the soft skills necessary for effective communication and maintaining customer satisfaction in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the importance of positive attitudes, techniques for handling difficult/angry customers, rephrasing blunt communication for better results, and the communication skills required to discuss topics such as insurance and billing issues with the patient and other medical personnel. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate information in a professional manner.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • OST 288 - Medical Office Admin Capstone

    CIS Course ID: S24674
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 2
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: OST 148  or HMT 210
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course is designed to be a capstone course for the medical office professional and provides a working knowledge of medical office procedures. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication skills, practice management, electronic health records, medical office procedures, ethics, and professional development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to manage a medical office.

    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.
  

  • Physical Education - Elective

    Credit Hours 1 or 2
    The Physical Education Elective choices can be found in Additional Curriculum Notes.

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 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    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

    CIS Course ID: S23977
    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: DRE 097 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    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 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    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 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    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

    CIS Course ID: S13079
    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

    CIS Course ID: S24943
    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: 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, bony thorax and pelvis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas.
     

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • RAD 112 - RAD Procedures II

    CIS Course ID: S24944
    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, spine, and gastrointestinal, biliary, and urinary systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • RAD 121 - Image Production I

    CIS Course ID: S24945
    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: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: Take: RAD 112  and RAD 161  

    This course provides the basic principles of radiographic image production. Emphasis is placed on image production, x-ray equipment, receptor exposure, and basic imaging quality factors. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of radiographic image production.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • RAD 122 - Image Production II

    CIS Course ID: S24946
    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: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: Take: RAD 141   and RAD 171  

    This course is designed to continue to develop the concepts and principles in the field of radiologic technology. Emphasis is placed on advanced digital principles and production. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced principles of digital imaging production.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • RAD 141 - Radiation Safety

    CIS Course ID: S24950
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 0
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take All: RAD-112, RAD-121, and RAD-161
    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 151 - RAD Clinical Education I

    CIS Course ID: S12925
    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

    CIS Course ID: S13703
    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

    CIS Course ID: S24974
    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 9
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 112 , RAD 121 , and RAD 161  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: Take: RAD 121  and RAD 141  

    This course provides experience in patient management specific to advanced radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on applying appropriate technical factors to all studies and transitioning to mastering positioning of advanced studies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • RAD 181 - RAD Clinical Elective

    CIS Course ID: S13957
    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 3
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 1
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides advanced knowledge of clinical applications. Emphasis is placed on enhancing clinical skills. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully complete the clinical course objectives.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • RAD 211 - RAD Procedures III

    CIS Course ID: S24948
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 122 , RAD 141 , and RAD 171  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: Take: RAD 231  and RAD 251  

    This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard and specialty radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiographic specialty procedures, advanced imaging, radiographic pathology and image analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these areas.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • RAD 231 - Image Production III

    CIS Course ID: S24949
    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 122 , RAD 141 , and RAD 171 .
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: Take: RAD 211  and RAD 251  

    This course is designed to continue to develop the concepts and principles in the field of radiologic technology. Emphasis is placed on complex imaging production and principles, quality control and quality assurance in the imaging sciences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced radiographic equipment and quality control programs.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • RAD 251 - RAD Clinical Education IV

    CIS Course ID: S2500
    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 21
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 7
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 122 , and RAD 171  
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take: RAD 211 , and RAD 231  
    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

    CIS Course ID: S25001
    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 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

    CIS Course ID: S24951
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: RAD 211 , RAD 231 , and RAD 251  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: Take: RAD 261  

    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 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    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 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    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

    CIS Course ID: S24786
    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 role of the respiratory care practitioner within interprofessional teams and interacting with diverse populations. Topics include medical gas administration, basic patient assessment, infection control, and medical terminology using proper written and oral communication methods to prepare students for clinical practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • RCP 111 - Therapeutics/Diagnostics

    CIS Course ID: S24787
    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: Take: RCP 133  

    This course provides emphasis on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Topics include applying problem solving strategies in the patient care setting, applying ethical principles in decision making, and practicing professional responsibilities, which will prepare students for clinical practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • RCP 114 - C-P Anatomy & Physiology

    CIS Course ID: S21906
    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
 

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