2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog and 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. 
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English

  
  • 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.


Geology

  
  • GEL 111 - Geology


    CIS Course ID: S24027
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 2
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces basic landforms and geological processes. Topics include rocks, minerals, volcanoes, fluvial processes, geological history, plate tectonics, glaciers, and coastal dynamics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic geological processes that shape the earth.

    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.


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

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 110 - Intro to Hosp & Tourism


    CIS Course ID: S22898
    Class Hours 3
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    This course covers the growth and progress of the hospitality industry. Topics include tourism, lodging, resorts, gaming, restaurants, foodservice and clubs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the background, context, and career opportunities that exist within the hospitality industry.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • HRM 140 - Legal Issues-Hospitality


    CIS Course ID: S22908
    Class Hours 3
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    This course covers the rights and responsibilities that the law grants to or imposes upon the hospitality industry. Topics include federal and state regulations, historical and current practices, safety and security, risk management, loss prevention, relevant torts, and contracts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the legal system and the concepts necessary to prevent or minimize organizational liability.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • HRM 220 - Cost Control-Food & Bev


    CIS Course ID: S22913
    Class Hours 3
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    This course introduces controls and accounting procedures as applied to costs in the hospitality industry. Topics include reports, cost control, planning and forecasting, control systems, financial statements, operational efficiencies, labor controls and scheduling. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of food, beverage, and labor cost control systems for operational troubleshooting and problem solving.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • HRM 240 - Marketing for Hospitality


    CIS Course ID: S22918
    Class Hours 3
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    This course covers planning, organizing, directing, and analyzing the results of marketing programs for the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on target marketing, marketing mix, analysis, product and image development, use of current media, sales planning, advertising, public relations, and collateral materials. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the marketing process as it relates to the hospitality industry.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • 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
  
  • HRM 280 - Mgmt Problems-Hospitality


    CIS Course ID: S22920
    Class Hours 3
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take HRM 110  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    This course is designed to introduce students to timely issues within the hospitality industry and is intended to move students into a managerial mindset. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving skills using currently available resources. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of how hospitality management principles may be applied to real challenges facing industry managers.

    College Transfer: N/A

Humanities

  
  • HUM 110 - Technology and Society


    CIS Course ID: S14059
    Class Hours 3
    Credit Hours 3
    This course considers technological change from historical, artistic, and philosophical perspectives and its effect on human needs and concerns. Emphasis is placed on the causes and consequences of technological change. Upon completion, students should be able to critically evaluate the implications of technology.

    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.
  
  • HUM 115 - Critical Thinking


    CIS Course ID: S25444
    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.
  
  • 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
  
  • ISC 112 - Industrial Safety


    CIS Course ID: S23527
    Class Hours 2
    Credit Hours 2
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    This course introduces the principles of industrial safety. Emphasis is placed on industrial safety and OSHA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of a safe working environment and OSHA compliance.

    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: None
    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
  
  • CIS 115 - Intro to Prog & Logic


    CIS Course ID: S24979
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 3
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, and DMA-040
    Set 2: DMA-025 and DMA-040
    Set 3: MAT-121
    Set 4: MAT 171  
    Set 5: MAT 003  
    Minimum State Corequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    This course introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic environment. Topics include language syntax, data types, program organization, problem solving methods, algorithm design, and logic control structures. Upon completion, students should be able to use top-down algorithm design and implement algorithmic solutions in a programming language.

    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).


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: None
    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: S25428
    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, DMA-030

    Set 2: DMA-025

    Set 3: MAT 003  

     
    Minimum State Corequisites: MAT 010  
    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: S25430
    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, and DRE 098

    Set 2: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, and ENG 002  

    Set 3: DMA-025 and DRE 098

    Set 4: DMA-025 and ENG 002  

    Set 5: MAT 003  and DRE 098

    Set 6: MAT 003  and ENG 002  

     

    NOTE: Successful completion of MAT 152  permits a student to register for MAT-143 without the coreq MAT-043.
    Minimum State Corequisites: MAT 043  
    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: S25431
    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, and DRE 098

    Set 2: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030,  and ENG 002  

    Set 3: DMA-025 and DRE 098

    Set 4: DMA-025 and ENG 002  

    Set 5: MAT 003  and DRE 098

    Set 6: MAT 003  and ENG 002 

    NOTE: Successful completion of MAT 143  permits a student to register for MAT-152 without the coreq MAT-052.
    Minimum State Corequisites: MAT 052  
    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: S25432
    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
    Set 2: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-045
    Set 3: DMA-025, DMA-045
    Set 4: DMA-025, DMA-040, DMA-050
    Set 5: MAT-121
    Set 6: MAT 003  

     

    NOTES:

    Successful completion of MAT-121 permits a student to register for MAT-171 without the coreq MAT-071.

    Successful completion of MAT-143 or MAT-152 permits a student to register for MAT-171 with the coreq MAT-071.

    The student is eligible for this course if MAT-003 is in the student’s record with a demonstrated mastery level of Tier 2.

     
    Minimum State Corequisites: MAT 071  
    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 130 - Mechanisms


    CIS Course ID: S16429
    Class Hours 2
    Lab Hours 2
    Credit Hours 3
    Minimum State Prerequisites: None
    Local Prerequisites: None
    This course introduces the purpose and action of various mechanical devices. Topics include cams, cables, gear trains, differentials, screws, belts, pulleys, shafts, levers, lubricants, and other devices. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze, maintain, and troubleshoot the components of mechanical systems.

    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


    CIS Course ID: S24396
    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 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


    CIS Course ID: S24397
    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 110  
    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: None
    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: 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: None
    Local Corequisites: BIO 169  and 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: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    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: None
    Local Corequisites: None

    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
  
  • NUR 214 - Nsg Transition Concepts


    CIS Course ID: S22443
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 0
    Clinical Hours 3
    Credit Hours 4
    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 LPN transitions to the ADN role. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including evidenced-based practice, quality improvement, communication, safety, interdisciplinary team, clinical decision-making, informatics, assessment, caring, and health-wellness-illness. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

    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

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 131 - Physics-Mechanics


    CIS Course ID: S23976
    Class Hours 3
    Lab Hours 2
    Credit Hours 4
    Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One: MAT-121 or MAT 171  
    Local Prerequisites: None
    This algebra/trigonometry-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, vectors, motion, forces, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields.

    College Transfer: N/A
  
  • 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
 

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