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2018-2019 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course Prefix

A course prefix is the three letter code associated with the course subject. 

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] .
 

Culinary
  

  • CUL 170 - Garde Manger I

    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 4
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take CUL 110 
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces basic cold food preparation techniques and pantry production. Topics include salads, sandwiches, appetizers, dressings, basic garnishes, cheeses, cold sauces, and related food items. Upon completion, students should be able to present a cold food display and exhibit an understanding of the cold kitchen and its related terminology.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • CUL 230 - Global Cuisines

    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 8
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 5
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: CUL 110  and CUL 140 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides practical experience in the planning, preparation, and presentation of representative foods from a variety of world cuisines. Emphasis is placed on indigenous ingredients and customs, nutritional concerns, and cooking techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to research and execute a variety of international and domestic menus.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • CUL 240 - Advanced Culinary Skills

    CIS Course ID: S24960
    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 8
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 5
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take one set:

    Set 1: CUL 110  and CUL 140  

    Set 2: CUL 140 , CUL 142, and  CUL 170  

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

    This course is designed to further students’ knowledge of the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques involved in basic cookery. Emphasis is placed on meat identification/fabrication, butchery and cooking techniques/methods; appropriate vegetable/starch accompaniments; compound sauces; plate presentation; breakfast cookery; and quantity food preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, execute, and successfully serve entrees with complementary side items.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • CUL 250 - Classical Cuisine

    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 8
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 5
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: CUL 110 , CUL 140 , and CUL 240 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course is designed to reinforce the classical culinary kitchen. Topics include the working Grand Brigade of the kitchen, signature dishes and classical banquets. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in food preparation in a classical/upscale restaurant or banquet setting.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • CUL 260 - Baking II

    CIS Course ID: S22857
    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 4
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take CUL 110  and CUL 160  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course is designed to further students’ knowledge in ingredients, weights and measures, baking terminology and formula calculation. Topics include classical desserts, frozen desserts, cake and torte production, decorating and icings/glazes, dessert plating and presentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate pastry preparation, plating, and dessert buffet production skills.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • CUL 273 - Career Development

    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 students to career planning/management practices that serve as a foundation for success in the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on self assessment, goal/career pathway development and employment strategies such as résumé preparation, interviewing techniques, and developing/utilizing the portfolio as a credential. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a career path leading to an effective job search.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • CUL 283 - Farm-to-Table

    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 6
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 5
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take CUL 110  and CUL 140 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces students to the cooperation between sustainable farmers and food service operations. Emphasis is placed on environmental relationships, including how food are grown, processed and distributed, as well as related implications on quality and sustainability. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of environmental stewardship and its impact on cuisine.

    College Transfer: N/A

Database Management Technology
  

  • DBA 110 - Database 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: CIS 110  or CIS 111 
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product. Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, normalization, data integrity, data modeling, and creation of simple tables, queries, reports, and forms. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement normalized database structures by creating simple database tables, queries, reports, and forms.

    College Transfer: N/A

Developmental and Supplemental Mathematics
  

  • DMA 010 - Operations with Integers

    Class Hours 0.75
    Lab Hours 0.5
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 1
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: Appropriate placement exam scores
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides a conceptual study of integers and integer operations. Topics include integers, absolute value, exponents, square roots, perimeter and area of basic geometric figures, Pythagorean theorem, and use of the correct order of operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pertinent concepts and principles and apply this knowledge in the evaluation of expressions.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • DMA 020 - Fractions and Decimals

    CIS Course ID: 32.0104 Developmental/Remedial Mathematics
    Class Hours 0.75
    Lab Hours 0.50
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 1
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take DMA 010  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: Appropriate placement exam scores
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides a conceptual study of the relationship between fractions and decimals and covers related problems. Topics include application of operations and solving contextual application problems, including determining the circumference and area of circles with the concept of pi. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the connections between fractions and decimals.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • DMA 030 - Proportion/Ratio/Rate/Percent

    Class Hours 0.75
    Lab Hours 0.5
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 1
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: DMA 010  and DMA 020  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides a conceptual study of the problems that are represented by rates, ratios, percent, and proportions. Topics include rates, ratios, percent, proportion, conversion of English and metric units, and applications of the geometry of similar triangles. Upon completion, students should be able to use their understanding to solve conceptual application problems.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • DMA 040 - Expressions/Linear Equations and Inequalities

    Class Hours 0.75
    Lab Hours 0.5
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 1
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: DMA 010 , DMA 020  and DMA 030  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides a conceptual study of problems involving linear expressions, equations, and inequalities. Emphasis is placed on solving contextual application problems. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between simplifying expressions and solving equations and apply this knowledge to problems involving linear expressions, equations, and inequalities.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • DMA 050 - Graphs/Equations of Lines

    Class Hours 0.75
    Lab Hours 0.5
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 1
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: DMA 010 , DMA 020  , DMA 030  and DMA 040  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides a conceptual study of problems involving graphic and algebraic representations of lines. Topics include slope, equations of lines, interpretation of basic graphs, and linear modeling. Upon completion, students should be able to solve contextual application problems and represent real-world situations as linear equations in two variables.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • DMA 065 - Algebra for Precalculus

    Class Hours 1.5
    Lab Hours 1
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: DMA 010  DMA 020  DMA 030  DMA 040  and DMA 050  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides a study of problems involving algebraic representations of quadratic, rational, and radical equations. Topics include simplifying polynomial, rational, and radical expressions and solving quadratic, rational, and radical equations. Upon completion, students should be able to find algebraic solutions to contextual problems with quadratic and rational applications.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • MAT 003 - Transition Math

    CIS Course ID: S25126
    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 6
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content in specific math areas and will include developing a growth mindset. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in their gateway level math courses by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • MAT 010 - Math Measurement & Literacy Support

    CIS Course ID: S25128
    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 2
    Credit Hours 1
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: MAT 110  

    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Math Measurement & Literacy. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Math Measurement & Literacy by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • MAT 043 - Quantitative Literacy Support

    CIS Course ID: S25136
    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 2
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: MAT 143  

    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Quantitative Literacy. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Quantitative Literacy by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • MAT 052 - Statistical Methods I Support

    CIS Course ID: S25135
    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 2
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: MAT 152  

    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Statistical Methods I. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Statistical Methods I by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • MAT 071 - Precalculus Algebra Support

    CIS Course ID: S25141
    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 4
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: MAT 171  

    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Precalculus Algebra. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Precalculus Algebra by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.

     

    **Please note: This MAT-071 course is not equivalent or related to the original MAT 071(Fast Track Introductory Algebra), which was archived in Summer 2013.

    College Transfer: N/A

Developmental Math Shell
  

  • DMS 001 - Developmental Math Shell 1

    Class Hours 0.75
    Lab Hours 0.5
    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 an opportunity to customize developmental math content in specific developmental math areas. Content will be one DMA module appropriate to the required level of the student. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their specific developmental math area of content. Colleges should use a local letter suffix to identify enrollment in another DMS shell with one semester hour credit composed of a different DMA module.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • DMS 002 - Developmental Math Shell 2

    Class Hours 1.5
    Lab Hours 1
    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 opportunity to customize developmental math content in specific developmental math areas. Content will be two DMA modules appropriate to the required level of the student. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their specific developmental math area of content. Colleges should use a local letter suffix to identify enrollment in another DMS shell with two semester hour credits composed of different DMA modules

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • DMS 003 - Developmental Math Shell 3

    Class Hours 2.25
    Lab Hours 1.5
    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 opportunity to customize developmental math content in specific developmental math areas. Content will be three DMA modules appropriate to the required level of the student. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their specific developmental math area of content. Colleges should use a local letter suffix to identify enrollment in another DMS shell with three semester hour credits composed of different DMA modules.

    College Transfer: N/A

Developmental and Supplemental English
  

  • DRE 096 - Integrated Reading and Writing

    Class Hours 2.5
    Lab Hours 1
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: Appropriate placement scores
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course develops proficiency in specific integrated and contextualized reading and writing skills and strategies. Topics include reading and writing processes, critical thinking strategies, and recognition and composition of well-developed, coherent, and unified texts; these topics are primarily taught at the introductory level using texts primarily in a Lexile range of 960 to 1115. Upon completion, students should be able to apply those skills toward understanding a variety of academic and career-related texts and composing effective paragraphs.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • DRE 097 - Integrated Reading and Writing II

    Class Hours 2.5
    Lab Hours 1
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: TAKE DRE 096 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course develops proficiency in integrated and contextualized reading and writing skills and strategies. Topics include reading and writing processes, critical thinking strategies, and recognition and composition of well-developed, coherent, and unified texts; except where noted, these topics are taught at a reinforcement level using texts primarily in a Lexile® range of 1070 to 1220. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and apply those skills toward understanding a variety of complex academic and career texts and composing essays incorporating relevant, valid evidence.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • DRE 098 - Integrated Reading and Writing III

    CIS Course ID: 32.0108 Developmental/Remedial English.
    Class Hours 2.5
    Lab Hours 1
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: TAKE DRE 097 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course develops proficiency in integrated and contextualized reading and writing skills and strategies. Topics include reading and writing processes, critical thinking strategies, and recognition and composition of well-developed, coherent, and unified texts; except where noted, these topics are taught using texts primarily in the Lexile® range of 1185 to 1385. Upon completion, students should be able to apply those skills toward understanding a variety of texts at the career and college ready level and toward composing a documented essay.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ENG 002 - Transition English

    CIS Course ID: S25125
    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 6
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational English content in specific areas and will include developing a growth mindset. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in college-level English. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in their gateway level English courses by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ENG 011 - Writing and Inquiry Support

    CIS Course ID: S25127
    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 2
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: ENG 111  

    This course is designed to support students in the development of skills necessary for success in ENG 111 by complementing, supporting, and reinforcing ENG 111 Student Learning Outcomes. Emphasis is placed on developing a growth mindset, expanding skills for use in active reading and writing processes, recognizing organizational relationships within texts from a variety of genres and formats, and employing appropriate technology when reading and composing texts. Upon completion, students should be able to apply active reading strategies to college-level texts and produce unified, well-developed writing using standard written English.

    College Transfer: N/A

Drafting
  

  • DFT 119 - Basic CAD

    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 computer-aided drafting software for specific technologies to non-drafting majors. Emphasis is placed on understanding the software command structure and drafting standards for specific technical fields. Upon completion, students should be able to create and plot basic drawings.

    College Transfer: N/A

Economics
  

  • ECO 151 - Survey of Economics

    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 110 , or ENG 111  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course for those who have not received credit for ECO 251  or ECO 252 , introduces basic concepts of micro- and macroeconomics. Topics include supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, prices and wages, money, interest rates, banking system, unemployment, inflation, taxes, government spending, and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to explain alternative solutions for economic problems faced by private and government sectors.

    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.
  

  • ECO 251 - Prin of Microeconomics

    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: Take Two Groups:

    Group 1: (Take All: DMA 010 , DMA 020 , DMA 030 , DMA 040 , DMA 050 ), or (Take One: MAT 003 , MAT 143 , MAT 152 , MAT 171 )

    Group 2:  Take One: DRE 097 , ENG 002 , ENG 110 , ENG 111  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces economic analysis of individual, business, and industry in the market economy. Topics include the price mechanism, supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, costs and revenue, market structures, factor markets, income distribution, market failure, and government intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and evaluate consumer and business alternatives in order to efficiently achieve economic objectives.

    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.
  

  • ECO 252 - Prin of Macroeconomics

    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: Take Two Groups:

    Group 1: (Take All: DMA 010 , DMA 020 , DMA 030 , DMA 040 , DMA 050 ), or (Take One: MAT 003 , MAT 143 , MAT 152 , MAT 171 )

    Group 2:  Take One: DRE 097 , ENG 002 , ENG 110 , ENG 111  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces economic analysis of aggregate employment, income, and prices. Topics include major schools of economic thought; aggregate supply and demand; economic measures, fluctuations, and growth; money and banking; stabilization techniques; and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate national economic components, conditions, and alternatives for achieving socioeconomic goals.

    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.

Education
  

  • Early Childhood - Elective

    Credit Hours 2 or 3
    The Early Childhood Elective choices can be found in Additional Curriculum Notes.
  

  • EDU 119 - Intro to Early Child Education

    CIS Course ID: S24238
    Class Hours 4
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces the foundations of early childhood education, the diverse educational settings for young children, professionalism and planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences for each child. Topics include theoretical foundations, national early learning standards, NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development, state regulations, program types, career options, professionalism, ethical conduct, quality inclusive environments, and curriculum responsive to the needs of each child/family. Upon completion, students should be able to design a career/professional development plan, appropriate environments, schedules, and activity plans.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 131 - Child, Family, and Community

    CIS Course ID: S24558
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: DRE 097 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers the development of partnerships between culturally, linguistically and ability diverse families, children, schools and communities through the use of evidence-based strategies. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and identifying benefits for establishing, supporting, and maintaining respectful, collaborative relationships between diverse families, programs/schools, and community agencies/resources reflective of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. Upon completion, students should be able to identify appropriate relationship building strategies between diverse families, children, schools, and communities and demonstrate a variety of communication skills including appropriate use of technology to support every child.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 144 - Child Development I

    CIS Course ID: S24559
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: DRE 097 , ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately 36 months. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.

    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.
  

  • EDU 145 - Child Development II

    CIS Course ID: S24560
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: DRE 097 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  

     
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from preschool through middle childhood. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.

    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.
  

  • EDU 146 - Child Guidance

    CIS Course ID: S24561
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: DRE 097 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces evidence-based strategies to build nurturing relationships with each child by applying principles and practical techniques to facilitate developmentally appropriate guidance. Topics include designing responsive/supportive learning environments, cultural, linguistic and socio-economic influences on behavior, appropriate expectations, the importance of communication with children/families including using technology and the use of formative assessments in establishing intentional strategies for children with unique needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate direct/indirect strategies to encourage social skills, self-regulation, emotional expression and positive behaviors while recognizing the relationship between children’s social, emotional and cognitive development.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 151 - Creative Activities

    CIS Course ID: S24562
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: DRE 097 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces developmentally supportive creative learning environments with attention to divergent thinking, creative problem-solving, evidence-based teaching practices, and open-ended learning materials while applying NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Emphasis is placed on observation of process driven learning experiences in art, music, creative movement, dance, and dramatics for every young child age birth through eight, integrated through all domains and academic content. Upon completion, students should be able to examine, create, and adapt developmentally creative learning materials, experiences, and environments for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 153 - Health, Safety and Nutrition

    CIS Course ID: S24564
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: DRE 097 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of every child. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhood illnesses, maintaining safe and healthy learning environments, health benefits of active play, recognition and reporting of abuse/neglect, and state regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to apply knowledge of NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development for health, safety, nutritional needs and safe learning environments.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 158 - Healthy Lifestyles-Youth

    CIS Course ID: S23703
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: DRE 097 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces the topics of health, safety, nutrition, physical activities and environments for the school-age child/youth that promote development, fitness and healthy lifestyles. Topics include the use of physical and nutritional/cooking activities (indoor/outdoor, teacher-directed/youth-directed) appropriate for youth developing typically/atypically; safe/healthy menu planning; safe/healthy environmental design, assessment and supervision. Upon completion, students should be able to plan/facilitate safe/healthy physical and nutritional/cooking activities, discuss safety policies/regulations and identify health/safety/nutritional needs of youth.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 216 - Foundations of Education

    CIS Course ID: S25132
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take One: DRE 098 , ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces the examination of the American educational systems and the teaching profession. Topics include the historical and philosophical influences on education, various perspectives on educational issues, and experiences in birth through grade 12 classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to reflect on classroom observations, analyze the different educational approaches, including classical/traditional and progressive, and have knowledge of the various roles of educational systems at the federal, state and local level.

    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.
  

  • EDU 221 - Children with Exceptionalities

    CIS Course ID: S24571
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: EDU 144  and EDU 145  Set 2: PSY-244 and PSY-245
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take One: DRE 098 , ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers atypical patterns of child development, inclusive/diverse settings, evidenced-based educational/family plans, differentiated instruction, adaptive materials, and assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities and delays, early intervention/special education, transitions, observation, developmental screening, formative assessment of children, and collaborating with families and community partners. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, identify community resources, explain the importance of collaboration with families/professionals, and develop appropriate strategies/adaptations to support children in all environments with best practices as defined by laws, policies and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

    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.
  

  • EDU 234 - Infants, Toddlers, and Twos

    CIS Course ID: S25133
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: EDU 119  
    Minimum State Corequisites: DRE 098 , ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers the development of high-quality, individualized, responsive/engaging relationships and experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos. Emphasis is placed on typical and atypical child development, working with diverse families to provide positive, supportive, and engaging early learning activities and interactions through field experiences and the application of the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate responsive curriculum planning, respectful relationships and exposure to a variety of developmentally appropriate experiences/materials that support a foundation for healthy development and growth of culturally, linguistically and ability diverse children birth to 36 months.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 235 - School-Age Develop & Programs

    CIS Course ID: S24575
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: DRE 098 , ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course includes developmentally appropriate practices in group settings for school-age children. Emphasis is placed on principles of development, environmental planning, and positive guidance techniques and program development. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss developmental principles for culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children ages five to twelve and plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs and activities.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 250 - Teacher Licensure Preparation

    CIS Course ID: S25134
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take One Set:

    Set 1: ENG 111  and MAT 143  

    Set 2: ENG 111  and MAT 152  

    Set 3: ENG 111  and MAT 171  

     
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides information and strategies necessary for transfer to a teacher licensure program at a senior institution. Topics include entry level teacher licensure exam preparation, performance based assessment systems, requirements for entry into teacher education programs, the process to become a licensed teacher in North Carolina, and professionalism including expectations within the field of education. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize educational terminology and demonstrate knowledge of teacher licensure processes including exam preparation, technology based portfolio assessment, and secondary admissions processes to the school of education at a senior institution.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 261 - Early Childhood Admin I

    CIS Course ID: S24579
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take: EDU 119  and DRE 098 , ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces principles and practices essential to preparing and supporting child care administrators. Topics include program philosophy, policies and procedures, NC Child Care Law and Rules, business planning, personnel and fiscal management, and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administration. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate a developmentally appropriate program philosophy, locate current state licensing regulations, analyze a business plan and examine comprehensive program policies and procedures.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 262 - Early Childhood Admin II

    CIS Course ID: S24580
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take Two Groups

    Group One: Take One: DRE 098 , ENG 002 , ENG 111  

    Group Two: Take All EDU 119  and EDU 261  

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

    This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/community outreach and program quality/evaluation for diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program evaluation/accreditation, involvement in early childhood professional organizations, leadership/mentoring, family, volunteer and community involvement and early childhood advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to define and evaluate all components of early childhood programs, develop strategies for advocacy and integrate community into programs.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 263 - School-Age Program Admin

    CIS Course ID: s23735
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 0
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take: DRE 098 , ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: CIS 110  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces the methods and procedures for development and administration of school-age programs in the public or proprietary setting. Emphasis is placed on the construction and organization of the physical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, develop and administer a quality school-age program.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 271 - Educational Technology

    CIS Course ID: S24581
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 2
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: DRE 098 , ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: CIS 110  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces the ethical use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in all educational settings. Emphasis is placed on technology concepts, ethical issues, digital citizenship, instructional strategies, assistive technology, and the use of technology for professional development and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss technology concepts, ethically use a variety of technology resources, demonstrate appropriate technology skills in educational environments, and identify assistive technology.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 280 - Language/Literacy Experiences

    CIS Course ID: S24582
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: DRE 098 , ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides evidence-based strategies for enhancing language and literacy experiences that align with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Topics include developmental sequences for children’s emergent receptive and expressive language, print concepts, appropriate observations/assessments, literacy enriched environments, quality selection of diverse literature, interactive media, and inclusive practices. Upon completion, students should be able to select, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate language and literacy experiences for children who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EDU 284 - Early Child Capstone Prac

    CIS Course ID: S24584
    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 9
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: EDU 119 , EDU 144 , EDU 145 , EDU 146  and EDU 151  Set 2: EDU 119 , PSY-244, PSY-245, EDU 146 , and EDU 151  Set 3: EDU 119 , PSY-245, EDU 144 , EDU 146 , and EDU 151  Set 4: EDU 119 , PSY-244, EDU 145 , EDU 146 , and EDU 151  
    Minimum State Corequisites: DRE 098 , ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate acquired skills in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and environments for all children; supporting/engaging families; and modeling reflective and professional practices based on national and state guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to apply NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriate guidance techniques and ethical/professional behaviors, including the use of appropriate technology, as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty assessments.

    College Transfer: N/A

Elective
  

  • General Education - Elective

    Credit Hours 3-4
    The General Education Elective choices can be found in Additional Curriculum Notes.
  

  • Humanities/ Fine Arts - Elective

    Credit Hours 3
    The Humanities/Fine Arts Elective choices can be found in Additional Curriculum Notes.
  

  • Social/ Behavioral Science - Elective

    Credit Hours 3
    Social/Behavioral Science Elective choices can be found in Additional Curriculum Notes.

Electrical
  

  • ELC 112 - DC/AC Electricity

    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 6
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 5
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, verify, troubleshoot, and repair DC/AC circuits.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ELC 113 - Residential Wiring

    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 6
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces the care/usage of tools and materials used in electrical installations and the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Topics include NEC, electrical safety, and electrical blueprint reading; planning, layout; and installation of electrical distribution equipment; lighting; overcurrent protection; conductors; branch circuits; and conduits. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install conduits, wiring, and electrical distribution equipment associated with basic electrical installations.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ELC 114 - Commercial Wiring

    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 6
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: ELC 113 
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides instruction in the application of electrical tools, materials, and test equipment associated with electrical installations. Topics include the NEC; safety; electrical blueprints; planning, layout, and installation of equipment and conduits; and wiring devices such as panels and overcurrent devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install equipment and conduit associated with electrical installations.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ELC 117 - Motors and Controls

    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 6
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: Take: ELC 112  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of motors and motor controls. Topics include ladder diagrams, pilot devices, contactors, motor starters, motors, and other control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly select, connect, and troubleshoot motors and control circuits.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ELC 118 - National Electrical Code

    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 covers the use of the current National Electrical Code. Topics include the NEC history, wiring methods, overcurrent protection, materials, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use the NEC.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ELC 128 - Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers

    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 programmable logic controller (PLC) and its associated applications. Topics include ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing of controllers with equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to install PLCs and create simple programs.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ELC 220 - Photovoltaic Sys Tech

    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: Take: ELN 229  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces the concepts, tools, techniques, and materials needed to understand systems that convert solar energy into electricity with photovoltaic (pv) technologies. Topics include site analysis for system integration, building codes, and advances in photovoltaic technology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of photovoltaic technology and current applications.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ELC 228 - Programmable Logic Controllers Applications Project

    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 6
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: Take: ELC 128  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers programming and applications of programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on programming techniques, networking, specialty I/O modules, and system troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to specify, implement, and maintain complex PLC controlled systems.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ELC 229 - Applications Project

    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: Take All: ELN 229 , ELN 232 , ELC 228  and ELC 117  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides an individual and/or integrated team approach to a practical project as approved by the instructor. Topics include project selection and planning, implementation and testing, and a final presentation. Upon completion, students should be able to plan and implement an applications-oriented project.

    College Transfer: N/A

Electronics
  

  • ELN 133 - Digital Electronics

    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: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, MSI and LSI circuits, AD/DA conversion, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ELN 229 - Industrial Electronics

    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: Take: ELC 112 , ELC-131 or ELC-140
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers semiconductor devices used in industrial applications. Topics include the basic theory, application, and operating characteristics of semiconductor devices. Upon completion, students should be able to install and/or troubleshoot these devices for proper operation in an industrial electronic circuit.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ELN 231 - Industrial Controls

    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: ELN 229 
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of control of rotating machinery and associated peripheral devices. Topics include rotating machine theory, ladder logic, electromechanical and solid state relays, motor controls, pilot devices, three-phase power systems, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret schematics and demonstrate an understanding of electromechanical and electronic control of rotating machinery.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ELN 232 - Intro to Microprocessors

    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: ELN 133 
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces microprocessor architecture and microcomputer systems including memory and input/output interfacing. Topics include low-level language programming, bus architecture, I/O systems, memory systems, interrupts, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot fundamental microprocessor circuits and programs using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ELN 275 - Troubleshooting

    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: Take: ELN 229  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers techniques of analyzing and repairing failures in electronic equipment. Topics include safety, signal tracing, use of service manuals, and specific troubleshooting methods for analog, digital, and other electronics-based circuits and systems. Upon completion, students should be able to logically diagnose and isolate faults and perform necessary repairs to meet manufacturers’ specifications.

    College Transfer: N/A

Emergency Medical Science
  

  • EMS 110 - EMT

    Class Hours 6
    Lab Hours 6
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 8
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 122 - EMS Clinical Practicum I

    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 3
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 1
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take EMS 110 
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take EMS 130 
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the paramedic student. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental paramedic skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence with fundamental paramedic level skills.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 130 - Pharmacology

    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take EMS 110 
    Minimum State Corequisites: Take EMS 122 
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include medical terminology, pharmacological concepts, weights, measures, drug calculations, vascular access for fluids and medication administration and legislation. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacology.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 131 - Advanced Airway Management

    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 2
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take EMS 110 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include respiratory anatomy and physiology, airway/ventilation, adjuncts, surgical intervention, and rapid sequence intubation. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 160 - Cardiology I

    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take EMS 110 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, and basic rhythm interpretation in the monitoring leads. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret basic rhythms.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 220 - Cardiology II

    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 122 , EMS 130 , and EMS 160 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include assessment and treatment of cardiac emergencies, application and interpretation of advanced electrocardiography utilizing the twelve-lead ECG, cardiac pharmacology, and patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to assess and treat patients utilizing American Heart Association guidelines.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 221 - EMS Clinical Practicum II

    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 6
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 122  and EMS 130 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on increasing the proficiency of students’ skills and abilities in patient assessments and the delivery of care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 231 - EMS Clinical Pract III

    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 9
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 130  and EMS 221 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the students’ skills and abilities in providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 235 - EMS Management

    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: Program Director Approval for the EMS Bridge [A45430BR]
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course stresses the principles of managing a modern emergency medical service system. Topics include structure and function of municipal governments, EMS grantsmanship, finance, regulatory agencies, system management, legal issues, and other topics relevant to the EMS manager. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the principles of managing emergency medical service delivery systems.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 240 - Patients W/ Special Challenges

    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 2
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 122  and EMS 130 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of interacting with patients with special challenges and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate intervention and interaction for neglected, abused, terminally ill, chronically ill, technology assisted, bariatric, physically challenged, mentally challenged, or assaulted patients as well as behavioral emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage the care of patients with special challenges.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 241 - EMS Clinical Practicum IV

    Class Hours 0
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 12
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 130  and EMS 231 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on mastering the skills/competencies required of the paramedic providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to provide advanced-level patient care as an entry-level paramedic.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 250 - Medical Emergencies

    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 122  and EMS 130 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 260 - Advanced Trauma Emergencies

    CIS Course ID: S23922
    Class Hours 1
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take EMS 122  and EMS 130 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course provides in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurological, and multi-system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head, neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage trauma situations based upon patient assessment and should adhere to standards of care.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 270 - Life Span Emergencies

    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 122  and EMS 130 
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death required for paramedic certification. Topics include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and treat age-specific emergencies.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 280 - EMS Bridging Course

    CIS Course ID: S23924
    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: Program Director Approval for the EMS Bridge [A45430BR]
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course is designed to bridge the knowledge gained in a continuing education paramedic program with the knowledge gained in an EMS curriculum program. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment, advanced electrocardiography utilizing the twelve-lead ECG, advanced pharmacology, the appropriate intervention and treatment of multi-system injuries/disorders, ethics, and NC laws and rules. Upon completion, students should be able to perform advanced patient assessment and practice skills.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • EMS 285 - EMS Capstone

    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 220  , EMS 250  , and EMS 260  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team leader in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integration of didactic and psycho-motor skills, and effective performance in simulated emergency simulations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and appropriately respond to a variety of EMS-related events.

    College Transfer: N/A

English
  

  • ENG 110 - Freshman Composition

    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take: DRE 097 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course is designed to develop informative and business writing skills. Emphasis is placed on logical organization of writing, including effective introductions and conclusions, precise use of grammar, and appropriate selection and use of sources. Upon completion, students should be able to produce clear, concise, well-organized short papers.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry

    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take DRE 098  or ENG 002  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites:  None
    Local Corequisites: ENG 011 

    This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English.

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

  • ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines

    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, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines.

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

  • ENG 115 - Oral Communication

    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 basic principles of oral communication in both small group and public settings. Emphasis is placed on the components of the communication process, group decision-making, and public address. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the principles of effective oral communication in small group and public settings.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • ENG 231 - American Literature I

    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: ENG 112 , ENG-113, or ENG-114
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers selected works in American literature from its beginnings to 1865. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.

    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.
  

  • ENG 232 - American Literature II

    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: ENG 112 , ENG-113, or ENG-114
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers selected works in American literature from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.

    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.
  

  • ENG 241 - British Literature I

    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take ENG 112  , ENG 113, or ENG 114
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers selected works in British literature from its beginnings to the Romantic Period. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.

    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.
  

  • ENG 242 - British Literature II

    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take ENG 112  , ENG 113, or ENG 114
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course covers selected works in British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.  

    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.

Health Sciences
  

  • HSC 110 - Orientation to Health Careers

    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 is a survey of health care professions. Topics include professional duties and responsibilities, working environments, and career choices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the health care professions and be prepared to make informed career choices. Additional topics will include legal and ethical issues, clinical communication and trends in health care.

    College Transfer: N/A
  

  • NUR 215 - Paramedic/RN Bridge Concepts

    CIS Course ID: S24109
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 3
    Clinical Hours 3
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 6
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course is designed to introduce concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing as the Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science Paramedic transitions to the nursing role. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including evidenced-based practice, quality improvement, communication, safety, interdisciplinary team, collaboration, clinical decision-making, professional behaviors, informatics, assessment, perfusion, oxygenation, elimination, and cellular regulation. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

    College Transfer: N/A

History
  

  • HIS 111 - World Civilizations 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 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces world history from the dawn of civilization to the early modern era. Topics include Eurasian, African, American, and Greco-Roman civilizations and Christian, Islamic and Byzantine cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in pre-modern world civilizations.

    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.
  

  • HIS 112 - World Civilizations II

    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 world history from the early modern era to the present. Topics include the cultures of Africa, Europe, India, China, Japan, and the Americas. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in modern world civilizations.

    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.
  

  • HIS 131 - American History 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 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course is a survey of American history from pre-history through the Civil War era. Topics include the migrations to the Americas, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the development of the Republic, and the Civil War. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early American history.

    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.
  

  • HIS 132 - American History II

    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 survey of American history from the Civil War era to the present. Topics include industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression, the major American wars, the Cold War, and social conflict. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in American history since the Civil War.

    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.

Hotel & Restaurant Management
  

  • HRM 245 - Human Resource Management-Hospitality

    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 a systematic approach to human resource management in the hospitality industry. Topics include training/development, staffing, selection, hiring, recruitment, evaluation, benefit administration, employee relations, labor regulations/laws, discipline, motivation, productivity, shift management, contract employees and organizational culture. Upon completion, students should be able to apply human resource management skills for the hospitality industry.

    College Transfer: N/A

Humanities
  

  • HUM 115 - Critical Thinking

    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 0
    Work Experience 0
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take DRE 098 , or ENG 002 , or ENG 111  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human conflict. Emphasis is placed on evaluating information, problem solving, approaching cross-cultural perspectives, and resolving controversies and dilemmas. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate orally and in writing the use of critical thinking skills in the analysis of appropriate texts.  

    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.
 

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