2019-2020 Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MATH 098 - Basic Algebra 3 Credit Hours
A pre-academic class designed to give an understanding of basic algebraic concepts in signed numbers, expressions, equations, inequalities, polynomials, factoring, algebraic fractions, graphing, exponents, radicals, and quadratic equations.
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3 Credit Hours |
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1 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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4 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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5 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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4 Credit Hours |
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MCT 122 - Materials and Methods 3 Credit Hours
This is a hands-on course that allows students to experience some of the methods and materials used in manufacturing processes. Some of these processes include heat treating of tool steel, case hardening, plastic blow molding, and casting.
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3 Credit Hours |
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MCT 128 - Technical Physics 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the world of physics with emphasis placed on the physics required to support material presented in electronics and mechatronics technology classes. Through discussion and application exercises, an understanding of force, motion, friction, work, energy, electromagnetic waves and their interrelationships will be presented.
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3 Credit Hours |
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MCT 211 - Operations Management 3 Credit Hours
Production is the creation of goods. Operations management is the action that puts value into goods and services by changing inputs into outputs. This course is a study of these activities: design of goods and services, job design, material requirement planning and managing quality. At the end of the course the student will have an understanding of how the company makes their management decisions.
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3 Credit Hours |
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MCT 222 - Process Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Provides students with the knowledge and understanding of a variety of measuring systems and methods through the text knowledge of the need for measurement, historical basis of measurement, and the various types of measurement methods used. The use of a variety of measurement equipment such as hand measurement tools, optical comparators, vision systems, and coordinate measurement machines (CMM) will also be covered.
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3 Credit Hours |
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4 Credit Hours |
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4 Credit Hours |
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4 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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MECH 201 - Fluid Power 3 Credit Hours
This course provides the student with knowledge of the concepts and operation of fluid systems. All concept theories will be presented with reference to hydraulic and pneumatic principles. The inherent advantages and control applications of these systems will be the main focus.
Prerequisites: MCT 128
Corequisites: MECH 201L Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours |
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MECH 201L - Fluid Power Lab 3 Credit Hours
This course provides the student with hands on applications of the concepts and operation of fluid systems. All concept theories will be presented with reference to hydraulic and pneumatic principles. The inherent advantages and control applications of these systems will be the main focus.
Prerequisites: MCT 128
Corequisites: MECH 201 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours |
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MECH 211 - Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Credit Hours
This course provides the student with basic knowledge of programmable controllers and how they are utilized. This course will provide an understanding of the PLC’s role in modern day control systems. The course works with a variety of PLC’s, solid state sensors, various input/output modules, and different loads. Student-written ladder logic programs will be implemented into the control of the various applications.
Prerequisites: ET 123
Corequisites: MECH 211L Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours |
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MECH 211L - Programmable Logic Controllers Lab 3 Credit Hours
This course provides the hands on application of programmable controllers. This course will provide an opportunity to work hands on with a variety of PLC brands and types. Students will design and write ladder logic programs. Students will also wire power supply circuits used with PLC’s and interface with solid state sensors, various input/output modules, and different loads. Safety, troubleshooting and proper documentation will be the focus points in the lab environment.
Prerequisites: ET 153 , ET 154
Corequisites: MECH 211 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours |
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MECH 221 - Motor Controls 2 Credit Hours
This course provides the lecture section of a systems approach to AC and DC electric motors and their controls. Basic electricity, motor overload protection, motor controls, and the introduction of their application with programmable controllers will be presented. Students will gain hands-on experience with industrial hardware involving components of motors, motor drivers, and motor controls.
Prerequisites: ET 123
Corequisites: MECH 221L Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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MECH 221L - Motor Controls Lab 2 Credit Hours
This course provides the hands on application with AC and DC electric motors and their controls. Students will study basic electricity, motor overload protection and motor controls through hands on activities. Motor control systems using mechanical and programmable controllers will be studied and implemented in the lab environment. Safety, design and maintenance of motor systems and motor control systems will be main focus points of the lab activities.
Prerequisites: MCT 128
Corequisites: MECH 221
2 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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MECH 251L - Control Systems Lab 2 Credit Hours
This course provides the hands on section of a course to manage the behavior of electronic devices or systems. The course will be project based. Students incorporate all they have learned about logic controls, sequential controls, feedback, fluid power and motors to build and control systems in order to perform specific automated manufacturing related tasks utilizing sensors, actuators, pneumatic or hydraulics devices and motors.
Prerequisites: MECH 201 , MECH 201L , MECH 211 , MECH 211L , MECH 221 , MECH 221L
Corequisites: MECH 251 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
2 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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MEDIA 102 - Mac Seminar 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the Macintosh-based Graphics-related industry. Includes local and remote Mac desktop, laptop, and server use; differences among OS versions; cross-platform workflow strategies; policies/procedures of GC department. Stresses technical research online as current problem-solving method.
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1 Credit Hours |
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MEDIA 115 - Digital Imaging 3 Credit Hours
The focus of this course includes the capture, editing, processing, and copyright of a digital image. Students will study the differences and similarities between raster (pixel based) images, and vector (math based) images. Emphasis will be given to Adobe Photoshop as raster image editing tool. We’ll explore the Photoshop workspace, tools, output options, and file formats for print and online viewing.
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3 Credit Hours |
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MEDIA 117 - Design Fundamentals I 3 Credit Hours
Elements, visual relationships, and principles of graphic design are introduced through observation and hands-on projects, with a brief introduction to Adobe Illustrator. Solutions to visual and communication problems are started through researching, planning, and creating rough sketches for comprehensives, images, ads and layouts. Students will keep a resource file to develop a familiarity with the basics of design, a vocabulary of the discipline, and to explore a range of visual style. Skill in handling of tools, materials, and technical terms is emphasized.
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3 Credit Hours |
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MEDIA 118 - Grids and Layout 3 Credit Hours
Adobe CS software is introduced via common media layouts. Emphasis on applied math; focus on estimating, measuring, proportions, percentage scaling, resolution, and units used in the industry (fractional and decimal inches, pixels, points). Clear communication and documentation required. Strategies introduced for efficiency across media, and between Mac OS, iOS and Windows. Skilled keyboarding expected.
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3 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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MEDIA 140 - Digital Photography 3 Credit Hours
The focus of this course is to provide students with a solid understanding of digital photography technology and the workflow of a digital studio. In addition to using various digital cameras, accessories, and lighting techniques, students will learn to edit, present, and print photos in a digital lab setting.
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3 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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MEDIA 237 - Design Development 3 Credit Hours
Emphasis is placed on creating effective designs based on thoroughly researching clients to best assist them in reaching their target audience. Through demonstration and exercise, students will learn to create designs which bridge the gap between artwork that’s visually appealing and artwork that can be incorporated as an effective marketing/promotional tool. Projects will focus on designing for various venues. Students will continue to expand skills in the Adobe Creative Suite software utilizing Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. (Photoshop is used with focus on image acquisition, color, resolution for print and photo editing.) Self- and peer-critique is required.
Prerequisites: MEDIA 127
Corequisites: MEDIA 238 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours |
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MEDIA 238 - Layout III 3 Credit Hours
Professional layout and design software used in greater depth. Emphasis on best practices, problem solving and efficiency-over completing many projects. Reworking assignments may be required to improve skills and outcome. Some projects completed in work teams. Greater mastery of project management and attention to detail expected.
Prerequisites: MEDIA 128
Corequisites: MEDIA 237 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
3 Credit Hours |
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2 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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MEDIA 247 - Portfolio Design 3 Credit Hours
This course provides training the aesthetics, presentation, and required elements for production of a graphic design portfolio campaign. The semester is devoted to creating promotional materials and developing additional design campaigns for portfolios. The focus is on increasing volume and quality of work, while presenting and refining materials produced in previous semesters. Students continue to enhance skills using Adobe Creative Suite software. Self- and peer-critique is required. Media Design faculty and industry professionals critique students’ work. Participation in the Spring Portfolio Show is required.
Prerequisites: MEDIA 237
Corequisites: MEDIA 245 ,MEDIA 248 , and MEDIA 249 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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MEDIA 248 - Layout IV 3 Credit Hours
Students prepare for employment in this capstone course. Assignments document skills in various areas. Projects are larger in scope and may span the semester. Independent time, project, and file management are required. There is significant interdependence and workflow across corequisite coursework.
Prerequisites: MEDIA 238
Corequisites: MEDIA 247 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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3 Credit Hours |
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MICR 231T - Microbiology 4 Credit Hours
An introduction to the study of microorganisms with emphasis on those affecting human health. The structure, function, and pathogenicity of representative bacteria, fungi, and viruses are emphasized, as well as techniques for their isolation, culture, destruction, and identification. Lab included.
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4 Credit Hours |
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MKT 120 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credit Hours
To stay on top of the fast-paced changes in the business world, students will investigate marketing’s role in the process of creating, distributing, promoting and pricing goods, services, and ideas. This class is dedicated to customer value (value-driven marketing) and customer relationships (relationship marketing); two crucial aspects in today’s dynamic competitive environment.
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3 Credit Hours |
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MKT 130 - InDesign Essentials 3 Credit Hours
Using a leading page layout graphic program, students will learn to use this powerful software to create pamphlets, advertisements, booklets and printed or digital documents. Features include extensive text manipulation, photo and illustration control, art and design capabilities and preparation for output.
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3 Credit Hours |
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MKT 145 - Photoshop/Illustrator Essentials 3 Credit Hours
This course provides exploration of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop computer programs. Students are instructed on document setup, creation techniques and file formats for both digital media and print. An introduction to typography, scanning and color management will also be included. The roles of the marketer and graphic designer are discussed throughout the class. This foundation course allows for future study of the individual software programs used in the graphic, imaging and publishing industries.
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3 Credit Hours |
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MKT 155 - Principles of Design 1 Credit Hours
Elements, visual relationships, and principles of graphic design are introduced through reading materials and observation. Solutions to visual and communication problems are started through researching, planning, and creating rough sketches for comprehensives, or ads and layouts. Students will keep a resource file to develop a familiarity with the basics of design, a vocabulary of the discipline, and to explore a range of visual style.
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1 Credit Hours |
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MKT 160 - Principles of Selling 3 Credit Hours
Emphasizes the importance of establishing good relationships, finding prospect needs and a solution to those needs, and closing the sales interview. Also, students will examine the insights of dealing with customers in order to successfully satisfy the needs of both parties involved in a sale.
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3 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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MKT 211 - Agricultural Marketing 3 Credit Hours
Series of services involved in moving a product from the point of production to the point of consumption. It is a series of inter-connected activities involving: planning production, growing and harvesting, grading, packing, transport, storage, and food processing, distribution and sale.
Prerequisites: BUS 103 , ECON 245
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3 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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MKT 230 - Consumer Behavior 3 Credit Hours
This course will address factors that influence what and why we buy. Understanding consumer behavior provides you with tools that enable you to make sure consumers will feel a need for your product, search for, and find the intended information about your product. Applying an understanding of consumer behavior will allow customers to evaluate your product as the best alternative, buy the product and remain loyal to their product.
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3 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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MKT 250 - Web Essentials 3 Credit Hours
Using a leading software and through hands-on experience, the conceptual and practical aspects of web design are emphasized including site management, working with text, images, links, tables, layers, templates, forms. In addition, website marketing principles and techniques are incorporated into effective website design concepts.
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3 Credit Hours |
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MKT 270 - Marketing Management 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed as a capstone marketing course and is intended to be taken during the student’s last semester. The course will utilize a case study approach to analyzing the marketing aspects of an organization. Students will work in consulting teams and apply marketing concepts to real companies and provide recommendations for those companies.
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3 Credit Hours |
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MKT 285 - Social Media 3 Credit Hours
This course explores the ever-changing world of social media and its impact on the business world. Students will explore emerging social media technologies and study their application in contemporary practice. Through hands-on learning, students will design, implement and measure a digital marketing strategy for a business while participating in social networks, forums, blogs, wikis, micro-blogs and more.
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3 Credit Hours |
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NURS 211 - Nursing Across the LifeSpan 3 Credit Hours
Lifespan concentrates on the health and illness of individuals and families across the lifespan by identifying patient centered care. In collaboration with their peers, the student will utilize critical thinking skills, as demonstrated by the use of the nursing process, evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives to formulate safe and holistic plans of care. Concepts of health promotion, nutrition and technology, including electronic medical records, are introduced. Subject areas include those with mental health needs, fluid and electrolyte balance and the childbearing and child-rearing families.
Prerequisites: MICR 231 , PHGY 210 , CHEM 106 T , CHEM 106 TL , SPCM 101 T , SOC 150 T or SOC 250 T
Corequisites: NURS 211 LS Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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2 Credit Hours |
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NURS 212 - Pharmacology for the Registered Nurse 2 Credit Hours
Pharmacology introduces and focuses on the knowledge of pharmacologic agents utilized by registered nurses while providing patient centered care. Evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives are incorporated to maximize safety to the patient populations encountered. Multidisciplinary teamwork is stressed along with the comparison and utilization of various forms of technology (i.e. electronic medical records) with the primary aim of communication, management, error mitigation and critical decision making.
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2 Credit Hours |
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NURS 220 - Nursing Across the Lifespan II 6 Credit Hours
Lifespan II includes and expands on knowledge from prior courses that concentrate on the health and illness for individuals and families across the lifespan. By collaborating with peers and other members of the healthcare team, and the use of effective critical thinking skills, the students will develop plans of care for patients in a variety of settings. Use of the nursing process, evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives will enable the student to integrate health promotion, nutritional concepts and the use of technology, including electronic medical records, into their individual plans of care. Subject areas include caring for the client experiencing perioperative care, altered sensory output, respiratory, circulatory, vascular, hematologic, integumentary, immune disorders, cancer, pain, and critically ill episodes. There is a clinical component to this course.
Prerequisites: NURS 211 , NURS 211 LS , NURS 212 , NURS 201
Corequisites: NURS 220 S Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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NURS 230 - Nursing Across the Lifespan III 3 Credit Hours
Lifespan III incorporates knowledge from prior courses and concentrates on the health and illness of the individuals and families across the lifespan by identifying and utilizing patient centered care. Through collaboration with their peers and the use of advanced critical thinking skills, the students will formulate and deliver holistic plans of care by using the nursing process, evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives in a variety of mental health and medical/surgical settings. Health promotion, nutrition concepts and the use of technology, including electronic medical records, are integrated. Subject areas include clients who experience stroke, nutritional disorders, liver and pancreatic disorders, as well as mental health illness. There is a clinical component to this course.
Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 220 S
Corequisites: NURS 230S Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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NURS 260 - RN Role II/Practicum 4 Credit Hours
The Practicum is the capstone course for the program. It builds on and combines all knowledge and skills from prior courses concentrating on the health and illness of individuals and families across the lifespan. Skills development and increased self confidence in the Associate Degree nursing role are emphasized by working in collaboration with a preceptor and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The nursing process, evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives are applied within a realistic work setting. The concepts of accountability, nursing team management, delegation, supervision and teaching, both client and nursing personnel, are integrated throughout the learning experience. Regulatory, legal and ethical issues are explored during the lecture component of the course. Permission from the Program Director is required for this course.
Prerequisites: All previous NURS coursework, plus permission of Program Director.
Corequisites: NURS 260 S Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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PH 101 - Introduction to Phlebotomy 2 Credit Hours
The primary theme for this course is attitude, attendance and professionalism. Discussions and activities will center around this theme. This course helps students prepare for their eight week clinical rotation and realize the jobs and tasks that are expected of a Phlebotomist. Issues discussed include: specimen processing, attendance, dress, confidentiality, professionalism, having a backup plan (when kids are sick, car problems etc.), dealing with difficult patients, and drawing blood from patients in a variety of clinical or home environments.
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PH 121 - Principles and Practices 2 Credit Hours
Consists of lecture and laboratory sessions covering phlebotomy equipment and techniques. Emphasis on infection control and safety is covered early in the course to prepare students for practical experience. Students must maintain a “C” average, successfully complete laboratory practical, and receive department approval to be scheduled for clinical practice.
Prerequisites: Completion of Health Core
Corequisites: HC 221 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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PHRM 105 - CPR for Pharmacy/Emergency & Disaster Preparedness 1 Credit Hours
The Heart saver First Aid and CPR AED are designed to prepare people to provide first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
Being prepared to respond to natural disasters, terrorist events, and contagious diseases has become an important competency for healthcare professionals.
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness distills the essential, cutting-edge information about how communities and healthcare facilities prepare and manage the response processes by meeting federal guidelines.
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PHRM 113 - Pharmacy Principles and Practices I 4 Credit Hours
This course covers the use of computers in pharmacy and their practical applications. Students will be introduced to hospital and retail dispensing techniques as well as basic customer service. Introduces students to the organization and function of the hospital and retail pharmacy. Emphasis is placed upon the duties and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician, and the calculations required to accurately prepare patient medications for distribution.
Corequisites: PHRM 113L Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
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PHRM 122 - Pharmacy Law & Ethics 2 Credit Hours
Designed to present material to the Pharmacy Technician on professional ethics and the philosophy, requirements, administration and enforcement of local, state and federal laws related to the practice of the profession of pharmacy.
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PHRM 140 - Hospital Pharmacy Clinical & Review 3 Credit Hours
Provides the students with hands on experience in an institutional pharmacy setting. Students must be supervised by a licensed pharmacist or qualified designee, and are expected to participate in activities delineated in the Clinical Site Manual, such as dispensing, compounding, inventory handling and control, drug distribution, and/or preparation of intravenous products. The preceptor, student, and instructor complete evaluations at completion of the rotation.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 , PHRM 100 , PHRM 101 , PHRM 105 , PHRM 110 , PHRM 113 , PHRM 113 L , PHRM 121 , PHRM 122 , PHRM 124L
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3 Credit Hours |
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PHRM 150 - Retail Pharmacy Clinical & Review 3 Credit Hours
Provides the students with hands on experience in a community pharmacy setting. Students must be supervised by a licensed pharmacist or qualified designee, and are expected to participate in activities delineated in the Clinical Site Manual, such as dispensing, inventory handling and control, drug distribution, processing of third-party claims, and communication with patients. The preceptor, student, and instructor complete evaluations at the completion of the rotation.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 , PHRM 100 , PHRM 101 , PHRM 105 , PHRM 110 , PHRM 113 , PHRM 113 L , PHRM 121 , PHRM 122 , PHRM 124L
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PLMB 101 - Plumbing Theory and Processes I 4 Credit Hours
This is an introductory course of plumbing essentials. This course will cover the basics of the Uniform Plumbing Code for plumbing installation and Safety. In addition, this course will cover basic water sources, pipe systems, equipment, drains and fixtures.
Corequisites: PLMB 101 L Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
4 Credit Hours |
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PLMB 101L - Plumbing Theory and Processes I Lab 7 Credit Hours
This is an introductory lab course of plumbing essentials. This course will provide the hands on experience for the basics of the Uniform Plumbing Code for plumbing installation. In addition, this course will cover basic water sources, pipe systems, equipment, drains and fixtures.
Corequisites: PLMB 101 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
7 Credit Hours |
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PLMB 103 - Blueprint Reading for Plumbers 2 Credit Hours
This is an introductory course in the study and practice of measuring, drawing, sketching and blueprint reading. The course will cover documents shown as plan view, isometric views and other areas that pertain to the plumbing and mechanical requirements.
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2 Credit Hours |
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PLMB 120A - Plumbing Apprenticeship I 4 Credit Hours
This is an introductory course of plumbing essentials. This course will cover the basics of the Uniform Plumbing Code for plumbing installation and safety. In addition, this course will cover basic water sources, pipe systems, equipment, drains and fixtures.
Prerequisites: High School diploma or equivalent
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4 Credit Hours |
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4 Credit Hours |
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PLMB 130A - Plumbing Apprenticeship III 4 Credit Hours
This course builds on the material and concepts presented in PLMB 120A/121A. Plumbing fixtures and valves are introduced as are water heating, treatment and distribution to the public. Also included in this course is an introduction to blueprint reading for plumbing. This course will cover the basics of blueprint reading for plumbing installations. In addition this course will cover specifications and manufacturers spec sheets.
Prerequisites: PLMB 121 A
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4 Credit Hours |
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PLMB 131A - Plumbing Apprenticeship IV 4 Credit Hours
This course builds on the introduction to blueprint reading from coursework started in PLMB 130A. This course will cover blueprint reading for plumbing installations. In addition this course will cover layouts, specifications and job estimation.
Prerequisites: PLMB 130 A
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4 Credit Hours |
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PLMB 140A - Plumbing Apprenticeship V 4 Credit Hours
This is an advanced course of plumbing essentials. This course will build on the basics of the Uniform Plumbing Code as covered in earlier apprenticeship coursework. In addition, this course will cover basic water sources, pipe systems, equipment, drains, fixtures, steam and hot water heating, fuel gas piping, service and repair.
Prerequisites: PLMB 131 A
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4 Credit Hours |
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PLMB 141A - Plumbing Apprenticeship VI 4 Credit Hours
This is an advanced course in plumbing essentials. This course will build on the basics of the Uniform Plumbing Code as covered in previous coursework. In addition, this course will cover basic water sources, pipe systems, equipment, drains, fixtures, steam and hot water heating, fuel gas piping, service and repair.
Corequisites: PLMB 140 A Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
4 Credit Hours |
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4 Credit Hours |
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PLMB 151L - Plumbing Theory and Processes II Lab 7 Credit Hours
This is an advanced lab course of plumbing essentials. This course will provide the hands on experience for the basics of the Uniform Plumbing Code for plumbing installation. In addition, this course will cover basic water sources, pipe systems, equipment, drains and fixtures.
Corequisites: PLMB 151 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
7 Credit Hours |
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PSYC 100 - Psychology at Work 3 Credit Hours
Explores how behavioral principles and practices of psychology can be applied in the workplace to help students understand situational as well as individual factors that contribute to workplace behavior. Helps students develop critical thinking skills as well as providing students opportunities for personal reflection in order to prepare them for the realities of the work world. Emphasizes the practical implications of issues such as customer and interpersonal relations, motivation, leadership, learning, development and problem-solving, and stress, attitudes and productivity. The course is designed to help students be successful in today’s world of work.
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3 Credit Hours |
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PSYC 101T - General Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Provides the student with an introduction to the basic psychological processes underlying human behavior. Topics include the functions of the brain and nervous system, the characteristics of sensation, perception and altered states of consciousness, learning and memory, the nature of thinking skills and intelligence, theories of motivation, emotion and personality, a survey of psychological disorders and approaches to therapy, social/interpersonal relations, and practical applications.
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3 Credit Hours |
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3 Credit Hours |
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RA 110 - Basic Electricity 4 Credit Hours
Covers the concepts of electricity as they apply to the HVAC/R industry. Electron theory and basic circuit electrical laws dealing with volts, amps, resistance, and power will be covered. Students will learn how to correctly use electrical test instruments and apply these skills to perform actual circuit measurements. Resistive, inductive, and capacitive components and circuits will be introduced. Lab sessions provide hands-on experience necessary to support electrical concepts.
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4 Credit Hours |
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RA 111 - Basic Refrigeration 4 Credit Hours
Covers general safety, heat transfer, temperature/pressure relationships, and the operation of the basic refrigeration system. Residential air conditioning equipment, tubing and piping operations, and electrical controls will also be covered. Lab activities will allow hands-on experience in the basics of refrigerant recovery, recycling, sealed system servicing, and troubleshooting.
Corequisites: RA 110 Check course scheduling information | Check course textbook information
4 Credit Hours |
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