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2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Culinary Arts |
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CART 131 - Bakeshop
3 Credit(s)
This course is designed for the beginner baker. Topics include baking principles, ingredient function and handling, weights and measures, terminology and formula procedures. Also included are the use and care of bakeshop tools and equipment. Production includes yeast products, cakes, cookies, pies and assorted desserts. Students must register for a lecture and laboratory section. Students are required to have a complete chef’s uniform for this class.
Pre/Corequisite(s): CART 121 .
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CART 145 - Elements of Commercial Food Preparation and Service
3 Credit(s)
This course is basic cooking skills and front of the house dining services. The course will cover the cooking of fundamental menu items to include breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Both à la carte and buffet preparation will be included in the cooking methods in this course. Included in the course are methods of table service, preparation of the dining room for service, personal hygiene, and sanitation and customer relations. Students actively perform standard American Service on a rotating basis. The student will be exposed to cooking and service to customers each week. The student must have a server’s uniform and a chef’s uniform for this class. This course is to be offered the second nine week period in the first semester and is a continuation of CART 159 - Basic Food Science .
Pre/Corequisite(s): CART 121 , CART 159 or permission of instructor.
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CART 151 - Meat, Poultry and Seafood Preparation
3 Credit(s)
This course covers government standards for inspection and grading of meats, poultry and seafood. Emphasis is on the identification of meats - both primal and retail - and on the selection of the proper cooking method for varying cuts/types of meat, poultry and seafood. Production will include the preparation of menu items containing meat, poultry and seafood. Students are required to have a complete chef’s uniform for this class.
Pre/Corequisite(s): CART 121 and CART 159 or permission of instructor.
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CART 159 - Basic Food Science
3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to basic cooking skills, knife skills and the chemistry of foods. Content includes sandwiches, salad dressings, hors d’oeuvres, stocks, soups, vegetables, egg cookery and beverages. This course also covers basic food decorations and garnishes. Emphasis is on identification, selection, use and handling of ingredients. The course covers the cooking skills and methods used for the successful preparation of fundamental menu items - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Emphasis is on preparation and handling. Students are required to have a complete chef’s uniform for this class.
Pre/Corequisite(s): CART 121 .
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CART 175 - Advanced Food Science
3 Credit(s)
This course is an expansion of CART 159 . The emphasis is on the preparation and presentation of the classical techniques used in the culinary kitchen. The chemistry of foods and their origins will be further explored in this course. This course will cover such areas as vegetable reactions to different cooking techniques and mediums, the classical production of sauces and the uses of herbs and spices. The production of fresh made pastas, corn products, rice and other grains will be explored in this course. Students are required to have a complete chef’s uniform for this class.
Prerequisite(s): CART 159 .
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CART 223 - Personnel Supervision for the Hospitality Industry
3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of the supervision of personnel in the hospitality industry. Emphasis is on the role of the first-line supervisor. Topics include dealing with the time demands, people, pace, attitudes, and special problems inherent in the hospitality industry. This is a course that satisfies requirements for ACF certification.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 .
Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 101
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CART 231 - Pastry Preparation
3 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of CART 131. It covers advanced baking and classic pastry preparations. Topics addressed include ingredient handling, terminology, formula procedures and a brief history of classic pastry preparations. . Laboratory production includes laminated doughs, plated desserts, chocolate and confections, meringues as well as specialty cakes and desserts. Students are required to have a complete chef’s uniform for this class.
Prerequisite(s): CART 131 and CART 121 .
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CART 235 - American Cuisines
3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to research the varied cuisines of the American people. This course will cover all the areas from the Pacific North West to the Deep South and the North Atlantic coast. This course is based around the premise that American cuisine, which has won numerous awards, is worthy of study. Emphasis will be on the similarities in production and service systems. Application of skills to develop, organize and build a portfolio of recipe strategies and production systems. Students are required to have a complete chef’s uniform for this class. This course is only offered the third semester a student is in the program.
Prerequisite(s): CART 175
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CART 240 - Garde Manger
3 Credit(s)
Students will be introduced to modern and traditional techniques in preparation and presentation of cold food items for the buffet and decorative culinary showpieces. Students will prepare cold entrees, patés and hors d’oeurves, cold sauces and charcuterie and ice carvings. Students plan, organize and set up buffets. This course also concentrates on the practical techniques of showpieces/centerpieces. Students are required to have complete chef’s uniform for this class. Students must register for a lecture and laboratory section.
Prerequisite(s): CART 121 , CART 131 , CART 145 , CART 159 and CART 175 .
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CART 241 - Classical Cuisines
3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of classical cuisines - to include French, German, Asian, Italian, and Spanish. The course is designed to include a history and development of each cuisine. Production will include the preparation and presentation of classical menu items representing each cuisine. Students are required to have a complete chef’s uniform for this class.
Prerequisite(s): CART 235 .
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CART 245 - Menu, Purchasing and Cost Control
3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to present menu planning as a guide to managing and cost controls. The emphasis is on the key role menu planning, pricing structures and cost controls play in relation to the entire operation of a food service establishment. Course includes planning various menus and proper pricing structures with regard to food, labor, utility and beverage costs. Students will be expected to understand the overall concept of purchasing and receiving practices in quality food service operations and to be able to apply knowledge of quality standards and regulations governing food products to purchasing function. The student will receive and store food and non-food items properly using standard storage practices. This course is designed to teach the management of the monetary dimension of the hospitality industry.
Prerequisite(s): Math Core requirement
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CART 251 - Culinary Internship
4 Credit(s)
This course is a field experience with practical and written examinations for certification by the American Culinary Federation. The field experience will require the completion of 300 hours of supervised internship experience that is completed in an approved food service facility. Work evaluations are completed by the supervisor and an end-of-the-semester evaluation is completed jointly by the supervisors and faculty member during an on-site visit. Students will attend scheduled seminars and submit written reports, work logs of their experience, and recipe reports as part of the portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): CART 145 .
Pre/Corequisite(s): CART 151 and CART 175 .
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CART 275 - Senior Seminar
1 Credit(s)
This course is designed to be the final course the culinarian takes before graduation and certification by the American Culinary Federation. The student will review important concepts through participation in class discussions, demonstrate mastery of all program outcomes through written and practical exams, and will submit a portfolio as part of this course. Students are required to have a complete chef’s uniform for this class. The student can receive ACF Certification upon completion of this course and successful graduation.
Prerequisite(s): CART 251 ;
Pre/Corequisite(s): CART 241 .
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Early Childhood: Care and Education |
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ECCE 100 - Foundations of Education
3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the overall history, philosophy, and theory of education, with an emphasis on early childhood and elementary education. Students become familiar with various types of early childhood programs and the career opportunities they provide. The history and philosophy of education is introduced, as well as unique aspects, current trends, and quality program criteria as they apply to early childhood, elementary, and secondary. Concepts for providing developmentally appropriate practice are introduced. Differences in educational goals and approaches appropriate for young children (Pre-K through 3), and children at elementary (K-5) and secondary levels (6-12), including requirements for children with diverse needs and abilities will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s): HS 147 or PSYC 105 or PSYC 210 or PSYC 218 .
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ECCE 204 - Early Childhood Field Experience
6 Credit(s)
This course is designed to meet program outcomes and standards required for preparation of early childhood paraprofessionals as identified by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). It involves the application of coursework, theories, and practice. It is both a field experience and a seminar which requires a total of 200 contact hours at an appropriate child care agency, or educational institution and in a classroom seminar. It is considered the “capstone” course or experience for the early childhood students in which they are to apply, utilize, and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities gained in their technical early childhood courses. Before beginning the field experience, students must apply to and be accepted by the agency in which the field work will be done.
Prerequisite(s): ECCE 100 , ECCE 212 , HS 147 , HS 205 , with a “C” or better, AND permission of the program director. Students may also be required to meet other criteria for entry into the field experience that may include: a criminal background check and/or drug screening, recommendations, and a personal interview with a representative of the field experience agency to demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful in their field experience.
Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 108 or MATH 204 or MATH 205 or MATH 210 .
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ECCE 208 - ECCE Field Experience
3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to meet program outcomes and standards required for preparation of early childhood paraprofessionals as identified by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). It involves the application of coursework, theories, and practice. It is both a field experience and a seminar which requires a total of 200 contact hours at an appropriate child care agency, or educational institution and in a classroom seminar. It is considered the “capstone” course or experience for the early childhood students in which they are to apply, utilize, and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities gained in their technical early childhood courses. Before beginning the field experience, students must apply to and be accepted by the agency in which the field work will be done.
Prerequisite(s): ECCE 100 , ECCE 212 , HS 147 , HS 205 , with a “C” or better, AND permission of the program director. Students may also be required to meet other criteria for entry into the field experience that may include: a criminal background check and/or drug screening, recommendations, and a personal interview with a representative of the field experience agency to demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful in their field experience.
Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 108 or MATH 204 or MATH 205 or MATH 210
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ECCE 212 - Child, Family, and Community
3 Credit(s)
This course examines the relationships between the young child and other members of the family unit, and the relationship between the family and the early childhood program. The focus is on the child during infancy, toddler, and preschool years. Studies include the diversity of family lifestyle and cultures.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 .
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ECCE 214 - Child Observation and Assessment
3 Credit(s)
This course examines the skills and methods used to observe and assess children in various environments, with an emphasis on early childhood environments. An emphasis will be placed on authentic assessment practices, the appropriate use of assessment and observation strategies to document the development, play, and learning of young children. It is designed to guide parents, teachers and child care workers in observing and evaluating children in physical, cognitive, social, emotional and language areas of development. Students will need to have access to a child to use as a case study, and they will need to visit child care and educational settings during the semester.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105 and PSYC 210 .
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ECCE 220 - Language and Literacy
3 Credit(s)
This course explores the development of young children in the areas of language, including speaking, reading, and writing, and in the areas of literacy development, including vocabulary, comprehension of the rules of language, and reading comprehension. Emphasis is placed on integrating of all dimensions of literacy across early childhood environments. Applying theory and research to practical applications and best practices in teaching are explored.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 .
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Economics |
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ECON 104 - Principles of Macroeconomics
3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to economic analysis, monetary theory, national income theory and international economics. It also covers governmental policies arising out of the problems of the structure of industry, economic stability, and monetary policies, and banking institutions.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 .
Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 101 and satisfactory numerical placement test scores or any college level math.
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ECON 105 - Principles of Microeconomics
3 Credit(s)
This course covers the major areas of modern economic theory and governmental policies. It also covers laws of supply and demand, product pricing, monopolistic competition, and extensive use of graphs to include creation and interpretations of data points.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 .
Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 101 and satisfactory numerical placement test scores or any college level math.
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ECON 120 - International Economics
3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to strengthen the global knowledge of students through practical experiences with international travel, passports, customs, monetary conversion, the metric systems, banking, stock markets, economic systems, European history, transportation systems, cultural and language barriers, and the logistics of commerce and mercantilism. Participants will meet for five pre-tour sessions and one post tour session. They will travel at their own expense with a College group to Europe.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 104 or permission of instructor.
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Electronics |
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EL 112 - Basic Principles of Electricity and Electrical Control Mechanisms
4 Credit(s)
This course includes basic DC/AC theory and basic circuits. Inductors, capacitors, relays and switches are covered in lecture as well as lab. Students must register for a lecture and laboratory section.
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EL 113 - Industrial Electricity I
4 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of electrical power apparatus commonly used in industry, its functions, installation and protection. Topics covered will include the National Electrical Code and its requirements, motors, motor starting methods, branch circuit calculations, wire sizing and overload protection. Students must register for a lecture and laboratory section.
Prerequisite(s): EL 112 and MATH 086 or permission of instructor.
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English |
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ENG 097 - College Literacy
5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to develop students’ critical reading and academic writing skills. Students will receive comprehensive instruction in basic reading and writing skills, paragraph and essay construction, comprehensive skills, vocabulary development, critical reading, and more. This course will introduce effective strategies to use for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and developing written work appropriate to the audience, purpose situation, and length of the assignment. Students will produce several pieces of writing while mastering the reading and writing processes and complete exercises as assigned through our online curriculum. This course blends traditional lecture and activities with a webbased curriculum used to supplement classroom instruction. The course is graded A, B, C, or R. No quality points.
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ENG 101 - College Composition I
3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the fundamentals of expository writing and various rhetorical strategies while introducing proper quotation, paraphrase, and summary of sources. Students will read and compose summaries, essays, and a position/argument paper. Students are expected to possess a command of sentence and paragraph structure.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 .
Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 101S .
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ENG 101S - College Composition I Supplemental
2 Credit(s)
This course is designed as a supplement to ENG 101 and includes the topics included in ENG 101 with support. The course will provide supplemental instruction as identified by the instructor. Writing skills to be targeted include, but are not limited to: grammar, mechanics, usage, the writing process, drafting, revising, editing, and critical thinking. This course is graded as A, B, C, or R. No quality points.
Corequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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ENG 102 - College Composition II
3 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of ENG 101 . Students will further develop writing skills through composition of essays that analyze complex texts and offer effectively supported arguments. Through assignments, both written and oral, students will develop communication skills. The course will emphasize mastery of research skills with a focus on evaluation of sources and accurate citation.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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ENG 115 - Technical Writing
3 Credit(s)
This course covers various types of practical writing, formal and informal, which can be applied to individual student career goals. Assignments normally include a résumé; letters of inquiry, complaint or application; summaries; memos; proposals; instructions and reports including an oral report. Students identify reporting strategies, methods and forms of presentation.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 .
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ENG 115S - Technical Writing Supplement
2 Credit(s)
This course is designed as a supplement to English 115 and includes the topics covered in ENG 115 with additional scaffolding and support. The course will provide supplemental instruction as identified by the instructor. Writing skills to be targeted include, but are not limited to: grammar, mechanics, usage, the writing process, drafting, revising, editing, and critical thinking. This course is graded as A#, B#, C#, D#, or R. No quality points.
Corequisite(s): ENG 115
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ENG 200 - American Literature Through the Civil War
3 Credit(s)
This course includes a study of American writers from Colonial days to the middle of the 19th century, emphasizing major figures, literary types and movements.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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ENG 201 - American Literature Since the Civil War
3 Credit(s)
This course is a survey of the American writers from the Civil War to the present, focusing upon the rise of realism, naturalism and other intellectual, sociological, political and historical trends.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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ENG 208 - Renaissance Drama
3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to English Renaissance drama excluding Shakespeare. Students will read and analyze selected comedies, histories, and tragedies by Thomas Kyd, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, Thomas Middleton, John Webster, John Ford and other Elizabethan/Jacobean playwrights. Topics for consideration will include dramatic theory: sources, techniques, and themes; critical approaches to Renaissance drama studies; analyses of performances; the life and times of various Elizabethan/Jacobean playwrights, and the intellectual, philosophical, and historical background of the period.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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ENG 210 - English Literature Through the Eighteenth Century
3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of literature from the Old English period through the 18th century, with emphasis on types, movements and major figures. Attention is given to the epic tradition, classical lyrics and satire.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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ENG 211 - English Literature Since the Eighteenth Century
3 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of the survey begun in ENG 210 , including a study of the Romantic, Victorian and Modern periods with emphasis on major figures, literary types and movements.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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ENG 225 - Shakespeare - Comedies
3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to Shakespearean comedy. Students will read and analyze selected comedies by Shakespeare. Topics for consideration will include drama theory; Shakespeare’s sources, techniques and themes; critical approaches to Shakespeare studies and analyses of performances.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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ENG 226 - Shakespeare - Tragedies/Histories
3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to Shakespearean tragedy. Students will read and analyze selected tragedies and histories by Shakespeare. Topics for consideration will include drama theory; Shakespeare’s sources, techniques and themes; critical approaches to Shakespeare studies and analyses of performances.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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General Science |
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GSC 100 - Science in the Contemporary World
4 Credit(s)
This course gives students an introduction to various principles of physical sciences (physics, energy, chemistry, geology and astronomy) as they relate to the environment and environmental concerns. It also introduces them to critical thinking and focuses on the methodologies of scientists and the role of science and scientists in society.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 .
Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 101 and satisfactory numerical placement test scores or any college level math.
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Geography |
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GEOG 205 - World Geography
3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on world distribution of the various elements of the natural environment and human adjustment to this distribution as well as resultant changes in politics, cultures and economies.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 .
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Health and Physical Education Students enrolled in Physical Education classes have an opportunity to develop knowledge, attitudes and skills through participation in a variety of individual and team sports. Repeating an activity is not permitted other than for audit or in accordance with the “Repetition of Courses” policy as outlined in this catalog. Students should check individual program study to determine if one or two credit hours of health and physical education are needed. In some cases, students may be required to pay additional activity fees for particular courses.
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HPE 100 - General Program in Physical Education
1 Credit(s)
This course provides instruction and practice in the skills needed for participation in selected lifetime sports or for maintaining physical fitness. Class schedules will indicate class activities. Course is graded on a credit/no credit basis.
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HPE 101 - General Program in Physical Education
1 Credit(s)
This course provides instruction and practice in the skills needed for participation in selected lifetime sports or for maintaining physical fitness. Class schedules will indicate class activities. Course is graded on a credit/no credit basis.
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HPE 105 - Personal Fitness
1 Credit(s)
This course instructs students in the concepts, techniques and methods of personal fitness, stressing the effects of nutrition, weight control and exercise. Demonstration and practice in exercise appropriate for a variety of health conditions are included. Course is graded on a credit/no credit basis.
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HPE 110 - CPR and First Aid
1 Credit(s)
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of emergency care for first responders. Students will learn to respond in an emergency situation and provide immediate lifesaving care until more definitive medical care can be provided by health care professionals. Care of the victim will include an initial assessment, administration of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation when needed for adults, children and infants.
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Health Information Technology |
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HIT 100 - Introduction to Health Information Technology
2 Credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to health information management and specifically to the role of the Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) as a member of the health care team. Emphasis is placed on the revenue cycle, health care regulators, health care providers, and the impact of medical coding processes and information systems on effective patient care.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Health Information Technology program, A.A.S. program.
Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 210
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HIT 145 - HIT Professional Practice Experience (PPE) I
2 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to apply the basic principles of health information management (HIM) in a virtual health care setting. Opportunities are provided for students to identify methods of data collection, application of HIM principles, patient records storage, data analysis, and patient confidentiality practices. This virtual practice experience accounts for 30 contact hours of the total practice hours required in the program.
Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 210 , HIT 100 ,HIT 150 , and HIT 235
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HIT 150 - Health Record Documentation
3 Credit(s)
This course provides an in-depth study of medical records as the primary source of patient information and secondary source for research in clinical studies, public health data, and fraud and abuse within revenue cycle management. Medical documentation from a variety of medical facilities will be analyzed.
Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 210 , HIT 100 , HIT 145 , and HIT 235
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HIT 235 - Intermediate Medical Coding
3 Credit(s)
This course expands the use of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS diagnostic and CPT-4 procedural coding. Students’ medical coding skills advance from the basic outpatient medical records to the more complex inpatient hospital records. Emphasis is placed on the use of appropriate coding guidelines and the application of coding skills to meet compliance requirements related to the insurance component of the revenue cycle.
Pre/Corequisite(s): HIT 100 , HIT 145 , HIT 150 , and MATH 210
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HIT 240 - Quality Management and Performance Improvement
3 Credit(s)
This course addresses quality management and performance improvement in the use of medical data, information protection, health information and data analytics. Management processes for the health information management field are also addressed.
Prerequisite(s): HIT 100 , HIT 145 , HIT 150 , HIT 235 , and MATH 210
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HIT 260 - Advanced Medical Coding
3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student advanced experience extracting patient data and assigning ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, and CPT-4 codes. The student will apply coding conventions and guidelines specific to each coding system to accurately assign codes to patient charts. Basic HIM applications are utilized to perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Encoder use and various coding software applications are also reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): HIT 100 , HIT 145 , HIT 150 , HIT 235 , and MATH 210
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HIT 263 - Health Information Technology Seminar
2 Credit(s)
This course provides students with a review in preparation for the Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) certification exam. Information and resource strategies are also addressed related to organizational changes, ethical behaviors in the workplace, and human resources management.
Corequisite(s): HIT 265
Pre/Corequisite(s): HIT 240 and HIT 260
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HIT 265 - HIT Professional Practice Experience (PPE) II
3 Credit(s)
Under direct supervision of a Health Information Management instructor, the student experiences day-to-day practice operations in health records management. PPE II is a comprehensive 90-hour learning experience at a medical affiliate site selected by the Program Director. Upon completion of this final practical experience, the student will have the skills to function in an entry-level HIM professional position.
Corequisite(s): HIT 263
Pre/Corequisite(s): HIT 240 and HIT 260
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History |
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HIST 100 - World Cultures I
3 Credit(s)
This course examines the history of Western Civilization from the Prehistoric ages to the Middle Ages. It covers the political, social, economic, intellectual and religious aspects as they developed over the centuries. This course provides an understanding of the individuals and events that shaped Western Civilization and cultures. This course investigates essential historical background to our current world and provides information regarding the early origins of our current world problems and issues.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 .
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HIST 101 - World Cultures II
3 Credit(s)
This course examines the history of Western Civilization from the 1400’s to the World Wars and the following Cold War. It presents the political, social, economic, intellectual and religious aspects as they evolved during these eras. This course commences with the Middle Ages and provides an understanding of the individuals and events that impacted our Western Civilization till the present. The course presents the emergence of Modern Europe and its expansion of its colonization and revival of its expanding culture.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 .
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HIST 110 - The United States to 1865
3 Credit(s)
This course surveys the history of the United States through the Civil War, stressing the origin and development of various attitudes and beliefs about the meaning of the American experience.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test or ENG 097 or ENG 101 .
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HIST 111 - The United States Since 1865
3 Credit(s)
This course surveys the history of the United States from the Civil War, emphasizing the response of Americans to a maturing technological society which challenges the resilience of traditional values and institutions.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 .
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Hospitality and Tourism |
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HAT 150 - Meeting and Convention Planning
3 Credit(s)
This course exposes students to principles and practice experiences in planning meetings, conventions, and catered functions. Students will plan, organize, execute, and evaluate meeting and catering functions to meet the needs of clients and guests. Emphasis is placed on customer satisfaction and how it is measured.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097
Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 101
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HAT 155 - Hotel/Lodging Mgt and Practicum
4 Credit(s)
This course will look at the lodging industry specifically. This course is a partial lecture base and field experience. Students will be required to have a field experience of a minimum of 150 hours for the semester. Students will look at the guest experience relations and what that encompasses. Students will learn different software systems to communicate and track the operations.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 .
Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 101
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Human Services |
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HS 100 - Intro to Social Work & Human Services
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the profession of social work and human services and covers the development, philosophy, and mission of social work services. It illustrates the concepts and values of these helping professions and the roles played by individuals working in human services. It also provides an introduction to professional values & ethics, therapeutic communication skills, and interpersonal skills & abilities needed for individuals to be effective in this field.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory placement test scores or ENG 097 .
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HS 101 - Understanding Group Processes and Dynamics
3 Credit(s)
This course covers aspects of group processes and dynamics as they relate to facilitating service delivery to groups of people in human services settings. Focus is on forming a group, understanding how groups function, elements that affect group processes and developing an understanding of how to effectively assist with the responsibilities of designing and facilitating a therapeutic group.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory placement test scores or ENG 097 .
Pre/Corequisite(s): HS 100 and PSYC 105
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HS 147 - Understanding Human Diversity
3 Credit(s)
This course examines issues surrounding human diversity, understanding and appreciating differences and exploring the impact that students’ values and attitudes have on their interactions with individuals from various groups as distinguished by race, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, LGBTQ orientation, social class, religion, and subculture. The focus is on increasing students’ awareness of the impact of diversity on individual development and frame of reference and on the impact that their own values and backgrounds have on their responses and interactions with others, especially as applied to the role of “professional helper.”
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory placement test scores or ENG 097
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HS 150 - Introduction to Substance Abuse
3 Credit(s)
This course surveys the nature and scope of substance abuse in the United States, with an emphasis on substance abuse and/or addiction related to legal or illegal substances, including alcohol, cocaine, heroin and other opiates, hallucinogens, and synthetic drugs. Course topics include the historical background of substance use, the possible causes of substance abuse problems and diagnosis and evidence-based treatment, including new methods for treating overdoses and withdrawal. This course alone does not qualify people to diagnose or treat substance abuse problems.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 .
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HS 200 - Social Welfare Institutions
3 Credit(s)
This course examines the historical development of social welfare institutions in the United States; the organization, administration and funding of these institutions and the effect of political decisions on social policy.
Prerequisite(s): HS 100 or permission of instructor;
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 .
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HS 204 - Human Services Field Experience (Internship)
6 Credit(s)
This course is both a field experience and a seminar which requires a total of 200 contact hours at an appropriate social services agency. It is considered the “capstone” course or experience for human services students, in which they are to apply, utilize, and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities gained in their technical/human services courses. Before beginning the field experience, students must apply to and be accepted by the agency in which the field work will be done.
Prerequisite(s): HS 100 , HS 101 , HS 147 , HS 205 , HS 210 , with a “C” or better, AND permission of the program director. Students may also be required to meet other criteria for entry into the field experience that may include: a criminal background check and/or drug screening, recommendations, and a personal interview with a representative of the field experience agency to demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful in their field experience.
Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 108 or MATH 109 or MATH 210
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HS 205 - Human Services/Early Childhood Seminar
1 Credit(s)
This course is a combined lecture and seminar which prepares students in the Human Services, A.A.S. or the Early Childhood: Care & Education, A.A.S. degrees for their internship or field experience the following semester. Students will review important concepts, skills, and abilities necessary for the student to be successful in their field experience and cover topics related to the requirements of the field experience. Students may be required to complete a criminal background check and/or drug screening by the sponsoring agency to determine their eligibility for the field experience. Topics covered will include: codes of ethics for paraprofessionals in human services and early childhood care and education including legal practice issues, professionalism, agency expectations of students, resume writing, interviewing skills, and finding appropriate agency in which to do the field placement.
Prerequisite(s): HS 100 or ECCE 212 .
Pre/Corequisite(s): ECCE 100 or HS 210 and PSYC 208 .
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HS 208 - HS Field Experience (Internship)
3 Credit(s)
This course is both a field experience and a seminar that requires a total of 200 contact hours at an appropriate social services agency. It is considered the “capstone” course or experience for human services students in which they are to apply, utilize, and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities gained in their technical/human services courses. Before beginning the field experience, students must apply to and be accepted by the agency in which the field work will be done.
Prerequisite(s): HS 100 , HS 101 , HS 147 , HS 205 , HS 210 , with a “C” or better, AND permission of the program director. Students may also be required to meet other criteria for entry into the field experience thay may include: a criminal background check and/or drug screening, recommendations, and a personal interview with a representative of the field experience agency to demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful in their field experience.
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HS 210 - Intro to Case Management & Counseling
3 Credit(s)
In this course students will gain knowledge of the different theories relevant to the fields of social work, human services, and counseling, and the practices, skills, and techniques used in the helping professions. It will focus on working with different client populations and practice settings, and special considerations involved with providing crisis intervention, behavior management, and other specialized services. It will also focus on record-keeping, documentation, and understanding how to resolve dilemmas involving professional values and ethics. Class format will be lecture, discussion, role play, demonstrations, and experiential activities.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory placement test scores or ENG 097
Pre/Corequisite(s): HS 100 and PSYC 105 or permission of the instructor.
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MGT 250 - Principles of Management
3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the daily operations and duties of the managers with regard to the stakeholders, finances and other motivational resources. Problem solving, decision making, communicating, motivating and delegating skills are emphasized using the “real world” approaches in conjunction with the standard management practices. Students are taught alternatives to situations and the procedure to evaluate and derive these alternatives.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 .
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MGT 253 - Small Business Management
3 Credit(s)
This course explores the significant problems encountered by entrepreneurs who manage their own small business. Solutions are offered to general financial and personal management challenges, capital needs and funding, advertising and markets, credit and inventory controls and pricing accounting problems.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 .
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MKT 230 - Principles of Marketing
3 Credit(s)
This course emphasizes the operational and strategic planning aspects of marketing. Customer-driven, value-added strategies, product life cycles, product positioning, logistics, personal selling, and the Marketing Mix (product, price, place, and promotional) are examined. Concepts are applied in a required project.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores, or completion of ENG 097 .
Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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MATH 101 - Intermediate Algebra
3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to prepare students for the concepts and rigor of college-level STEM, S (science), T (technology), E (engineering), M (mathematics) courses. Topics include using both American Standard and Metric systems, writing, and evaluating algebraic expressions; solving linear equations and inequalities; manipulation with positive, negative, and rational exponents; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and factoring of polynomials; graphing and writing linear equations; graphing and writing inequalities, simplifying and solving rational expressions and equations, simplifying and solving radical expressions and applying functional properties.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory numerical placement test scores or MATH 101S and satisfactory placement test scores in reading and writing or ENG 097 or ENG 101 .
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MATH 101S - Intermediate Algebra Supplement
2 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide supplemental instruction, scaffolding, and support to students enrolled in MATH 101 and is required for students who do not meet the criteria for satisfactory placement test scores in numerical skills. This course is a supplemental course to MATH 101 . It is to be taken as a corequisite class in conjunction with MATH 101 and cannot be taken as a standalone math course. Students who do not complete MATH 101S will not receive credit for MATH 101 . Students who withdraw from MATH 101S will be withdrawn from MATH 101 . This course is graded as an A#. B#, C#, D#, or R. No quality points.
Corequisite(s): MATH 101
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MATH 108 - College Algebra
4 Credit(s)
College Algebra is a course that consists of the algebraic, graphic, numeric, and modeling approach to the study of polynomials, equations, inequalities, and functions, with or without technology, and with appropriate symbolic manipulation skills. It includes the use of appropriate mathematical language, including symbolism, to define, evaluate, and analyze the characteristics of functions.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory algebra placement test scores or MATH 101 with a grade of “C” or better.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 , or ENG 115 .
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MATH 109 - Mathematics of Business and Finance
3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction mainly to develop skills in reaching practical solutions to mathematical problems arising in business operations and in personal finances. Students will learn to solve problems in the following areas: checking accounts, bank statements, payroll, ratios, interest, bank discounts, compound interest, present value, income statements, balance sheets, trade discounts, cash discounts, sales commissions, and depreciation. and bonds. This course can be taken as a standalone math core requirement. However, if satisfactory placement scores in numerical skills are not met, students will be required to enroll in MATH 109S (Math of Business & Finance Supplement) in conjunction with MATH 109 for additional scaffolding and support.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory numerical placement test scores or MATH 109S and satisfactory reading placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 or ENG 115 .
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MATH 109S - Math of Business and Finance Supplement
2 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide supplemental instruction, scaffolding, and support to students enrolled in MATH 109 (Math of Business and Finance) and is required for students who do not meet the criteria of satisfactory placement test scores in numerical skills. This course is a supplemental course to MATH 109 . It is to be taken as a co-requisite class in conjunction with MATH 109 and cannot be taken as a standalone math course. Students who do not complete MATH 109S will not receive credit for MATH 109 . Students who withdraw from MATH 109S will also be withdrawn from MATH 109 . This course is graded as an A#, B#, C#, or D#, or R. No quality points.
Corequisite(s): MATH 109
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MATH 110 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics
5 Credit(s)
This course is an integrated approach to algebra and trigonometry preliminary to the study of calculus. The course includes sets and the real number system, relations and functions, graphs of relations and functions, polynomials, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and complex numbers.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory numerical and algebraic placement test scores or MATH 101 .
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 .
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MATH 113 - Technical Mathematics
4 Credit(s)
This is a competency-based, lecture course in the development of mathematical skills needed by students in career-technical programs. The course includes a review of number concepts and operations, measurement and data-handling, algebraic expressions, systems of equations, and Trigonometry with focus on right angles. This course can be taken as a standalone math course requirement. However, if satisfactory placement test scores are not met, students will be required to enroll in MATH 113S (Technical Mathematics Supplement) in conjunction with MATH 113 for additional scaffolding and support.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory numerical and algebraic placement test socres or MATH 113S .
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MATH 113S - Technical Mathematics Supplement
2 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide supplemental instruction, scaffolding and support to students enrolled in MATH 113 (Technical Mathematics) and is required for students who do not meet the criteria of satisfactory numerical skills and algebra placement test scores. Students who do not complete MATH 113S will not receive credit for MATH 113 . Students who withdraw from MATH 113S will be withdrawn from MATH 113 . This course is graded as an A#, B#, C#, D#, or R. No quality points.
Corequisite(s): MATH 113
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MATH 115 - Mathematics for Health Sciences
3 Credit(s)
This course intertwines mathematics and the health sciences field. Students will learn the necessary skills to succeed in the health sciences workplace. Students will demonstrate competency in measurement and conversion; dosages; scientific notation; the ability to read and interpret medication labels, graphs, abbreviations, and medical orders; ratios and proportions; the ability to convert between standard and metric measurement, as well as fraction to decimal and decimal to fraction; the ability to solve word problems; the ability to solve statistic problems, including but not limited to mean, median, mode, range, central tendency, standard deviation, and normal distribution; and the ability to create and interpret graphs. This course can be taken as a standalone math core requirement. However, if satisfactory placement test scores in numerical skills are not met, students will be required to enroll in MATH 115S - Mathematics for Health Sciences Supplement in conjunction with MATH 115 for additional scaffolding and support.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory numerical placement scores or MATH 115S .
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MATH 115S - Mathematics for Health Sciences Supplement
2 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide supplemental instruction, scaffolding and support to students enrolled in MATH 115 (Mathematics for Health Sciences) and is required for students who do not meet the criteria for satisfactory placement test scores in numerical skills. This course is a supplement to MATH 115 . It is to be taken as a co-requisite class in conjunction with MATH 115 and cannot be taken as a standalone math course. Students who do not complete MATH 115S will not receive credit for MATH 115 . Students who withdraw from MATH 115S will also be withdrawn from MATH 115 . This course is graded as an A#, B#, C#, D#, or R. No quality points.
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MATH 204 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
4 Credit(s)
This course is recommended for students interested in teaching in grades K-9. The topics include problem solving, algebraic thinking, sets and set operations, functions, operations with whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, decimal numbers, and elementary number theory. This course can be taken as a standalone math core requirement. However, if satisfactory placement scores in numerical skills are not met, students will be required to enroll in MATH 204S (Math for Elementary Teachers I Supplement) in conjunction with MATH 204 for additional scaffolding and support.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory numerical placement test scores or MATH 204S and satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 or ENG 115 .
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MATH 204S - Mathematics for Teachers I Supplement
2 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide supplemental instruction, scaffolding, and support to students enrolled in MATH 204 (Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I) and is required for students who do not meet the criteria for satisfactory placement test scores in numerical skills. This course is a supplement to MATH 204 . It is to be taken as a co-requisite class in conjunction with MATH 204 . This course cannot be taken as a standalone course. Students who do not complete MATH 204S or who do not earn a passing grade in MATH 204S will not receive credit for MATH 204 . Students who withdraw from MATH 204S will be withdrawn from MATH 204 . This course is graded as A#, B#, C#, D#, or R. This course confers no quality points.
Corequisite(s): MATH 204
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MATH 205 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
4 Credit(s)
The topics include probability, statistics, introductory geometry, geometric constructions, congruence, similarity, the Cartesian Coordinate System, solving systems of equations, measurement (English and Metric), the Pythagorean Theorem, surface area, mass, temperature, and motion geometry. This course can be taken as a standalone math core requirement. However, if satisfactory placement scores in numerical skills are not met, students will be required to enroll in MATH 205S (Math for Elementary Teachers II Supplement) in conjunction with MATH 205 for additional scaffolding and support.
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory numerical placement test scores or MATH 205S and satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 or ENG 101 or ENG 115 .
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MATH 205S - Mathematics for Teachers II Supplement
2 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide supplemental instruction, scaffolding, and support to students enrolled in MATH 205 (Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II) and is required for students who do not meet the criteria for satisfactory placement test scores in numerical skills. This course is a supplement to MATH 205 . It is to be taken as a co-requisite class in conjunction with MATH 205 . This course cannot be taken as a standalone course. Students who do not complete MATH 205S or who do not earn a passing grade in MATH 205S will not receive credit for MATH 205 . Students who withdraw from MATH 205S will be withdrawn from MATH 205 . This course is graded as A#, B#, C#, D#, or R. This course confers no quality points.
Corequisite(s): MATH 205
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MATH 210 - Introduction to Statistics
3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the mathematical principles underlying statistical techniques for application in fields of economics, business, education and the sciences. Course topics covered include basic probability and statistics with emphasis on methods of gathering data, measures of central tendency, variability, correlation, graphical analysis, and hypothesis testing.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory numerical and algebraic placement test scores or MATH 101 .
Pre/Corequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores or ENG 097 , ENG 101 , or ENG 115 .
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MATH 279 - Calculus I
5 Credit(s)
This course consists of material typically included in the first semester of a three-semester sequence in differential and integral calculus. The course includes the review of the prerequisite algebra skills, limits and continuity, the derivative of algebraic and trigonometric functions and applications of the derivative. Additional topics covered include the development and application of the differential and of the indefinite and definite integral.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 110 or with permission of instructor.
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MATH 280 - Calculus II
4 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MATH 279 with a continued study of the applications of the definite integral. Additional topics covered include logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions; techniques of integration; polar coordinates; the conic sections and indeterminate forms.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 279 .
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MATH 281 - Calculus III
4 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of MATH 280 . Topics covered include infinite series, vector calculus and differential calculus of several variables and multiple integrations.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 280 .
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Mechatronics |
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MEC 115 - Instrumentation I: Mechanical
3 Credit(s)
An introduction to the field of mechanical instrumentation covering process variables and instruments used to sense, measure, transmit, and control pressure, temperature, flow, and level variables. The course introduces control loops and elements found in control loops such as transmitters, controllers, regulators and final control elements. Instrumentation drawings and diagrams are reviewed, and basic troubleshooting techniques for instrumentation will be presented. Students will learn fundamentals of instrument calibration.
Prerequisite(s): APT 103 and APT 104 with a minimum grade of a C, APT 110 , APT 155 ;
Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 113 .
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MEC 120 - Motors and Motor Controls
3 Credit(s)
The course provides a general understanding of common types of electric motors, extending from small shaded pole fan motors to large three-phase motors. Topics covered will include motor theory, magnetism and its effect on motor rotation, motor starting and stopping methods and components, and protective devices for motor circuits. Heat dissipation from the motor, motor slippage, wiring used to obtain different speeds, and the effect of capacitors on a motor circuit will be included.
Pre/Corequisite(s): APT 155 .
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MEC 122 - Machine Maintenance and Installation I
3 Credit(s)
The course covers basic principles associated with mechanical power transmission systems and examines the procedures for removal, repair, and installation of machine components. Installation techniques, alignment, lubrication practices, and maintenance procedures for industrial machinery are emphasized. Students also learn the techniques involved in the calibrations and repair of mechanical devices and procedures to perform calculations related to industrial machinery.
Pre/Corequisite(s): APT 103 and APT 104 with a minimum grade of “C” OR MSHA 80 hour Apprentice Miner Class.
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MEC 130 - Fluid Power Basics
3 Credit(s)
The course is an introduction to fluid power principles and components. Basic circuit design including the use of symbols and schematic diagrams is use to establish the foundation for fluid power technology.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory algebra placement test scores or MATH 101 .
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MEC 140 - Programmable Controllers I
3 Credit(s)
The course introduces the basic theory, operation and programming of programmable logic controllers. Programming examples, set-up examples and troubleshooting are demonstrated. Also included is PLC timing, counting, and arithmetic and logic sequences.
Prerequisite(s): APT 155
Pre/Corequisite(s): APT 103 and APT 104 with a minimum grade of “C” OR MSHA 80 hour Apprentice Miner Class.
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MEC 222 - Machine Maintenance / Installation II
3 Credit(s)
The course examines the operation and design of mechanical systems including belt drives, chain drives, gearboxes and bearings. The proper use of portable tools and the study of different metals is presented.
Prerequisite(s): MEC 122 .
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MEC 230 - Fluid Power Systems
3 Credit(s)
The course introduces the student to more complex fluid power circuits including hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Students design, analyze and troubleshoot complex circuits using PLC’s, relays, solenoids, controlling fluid systems while using schematic diagrams.
Prerequisite(s): APT 103 and APT 104 with a minimum grade of a C and APT 150 .
Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 113 .
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MEC 232 - Pumps and Piping
3 Credit(s)
The course provides basic theory of layout of industrial piping systems. A variety of pumps, their components, and service applications will be examined. The course will provide an introduction to pipe fitting and identification of different pipe materials, sizing and connection methods for proper fluid handling with an emphasis on practical applications. Lab activities stress safety and include experience cutting and threading pipe, laying out a piping system, and connecting the system to working pump units and pump alignment.
Prerequisite(s): APT 103 and APT 104 with a minimum grade of a C, APT 150 .
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MEC 235 - Instrumentation II Electrical
3 Credit(s)
Instrumentation II Electrical is an introduction to the field of process control using electrical basic devices for measuring and controlling different kinds of variables in process control. The course shall deal with areas that will explain the role of instrumentation electrically in a closed-loop control and PID functions. Students will work with analog and digital devices and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). This course will cover thermal measurement and operation of RTDs, thermistors, and thermocouples and thermometers, as well as pressure, flow, and level equipment and controls. Discussion on calibration standards, typical calibrating methods, and instrument testing will also be included.
Prerequisite(s): APT 155 .
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MEC 240 - Programmable Controllers II
3 Credit(s)
The course is a continuation of the field of industrial controls. Students will learn the principles of control systems and their application to production systems to achieve automation. Systems included in the course are stepper motors, programmable logic controllers, microprocessors, computers and feedback systems. Emphasis is placed on programmable logic controllers and the local area networks.
Prerequisite(s): MEC 140 .
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MEC 251 - Problem Solving & Teamwork Seminar
2 Credit(s)
The course is a capstone experience for the Advanced Manufacturing and Instrumentation Process Technology AAS programs. It is designed to reinforce and apply the knowledge and skills learned in communication, mathematics and technical courses and foster teamwork and problem solving skills. The course covers critical thinking skills, collection and analysis of data, quality control overview, teamwork and problem solving and decision making techniques and is intended to be an application of skills learned throughout the programs. Students who are able to secure an internship will complete the course objectives in a work environment instead of the classroom. Requires program director’s approval.
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Medical Assisting |
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MAS 125 - Basic Diagnostic and Procedural Coding
2 Credit(s)
This course introduces coding skills required for basic medical coding in physicians’ offices and other ambulatory care settings. Emphasis is placed on the conventions of ICD diagnostic and CPT procedural coding, and appropriate selection of codes to demonstrate medical necessity.
Pre/Corequisite(s): AHS 103 and BIO 114 .
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MAS 150 - Introduction to Medical Administrative Procedures
3 Credit(s)
This course introduces the Medical Assisting profession with emphasis on the medical administrative competencies. Students explore the role of the Medical Assistant as a member of the health care team. Topics focus on therapeutic patient communications, the medical record, professionalism, community resources, office productivity, the application of HIPAA and OSHA standards and medicolegal issues.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory reading and writing placement tests scores or ENG 097 .
Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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