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HT 211 - Landscape Construction 4 Credit Hours
Details of landscape construction techniques and estimating will be studied in the classroom. An emphasis will be placed on the implementation of actual landscape projects involving but not limited to: soil preparation, plantings, walls, paving materials, natural stone, wood, edging materials, and mulches.
Prerequisite(s): HT 124
4 Credit Hours |
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HT 213 - Greenhouse II 4 Credit Hours
The success of a greenhouse operation is based upon a grower’s ability to balance the financial and cultural strategies related to greenhouse production. Students who complete this course will be able to demonstrate their own ability to produce, manage, and market their own crop. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to grow and manage a greenhouse crop.
Prerequisite(s): HT 125
4 Credit Hours |
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HT 215 - Foremanship Training 3 Credit Hours
Exposes students to employee and team management skills, total quality management, and financial responsibility will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): HT 113
3 Credit Hours |
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HT 221 - Landscape Design II 4 Credit Hours
Develops intermediate skills in graphics, site planning, and design principles for residential and commercial landscapes. Bid preparation and sales techniques will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): HT 124
4 Credit Hours |
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HT 222 - Residential Irrigation/Equipment Operations 3 Credit Hours
Exposes students to residential irrigation systems, design theory, water conservation considerations, irrigation system maintenance and trouble-shooting. The equipment operations portion of this class exposes students to the proper operations and maintenance of power landscape equipment.
3 Credit Hours |
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HT 223 - Garden Center Management 3 Credit Hours
Gives students the opportunity to explore the necessary elements to setup and plan a business. Students will experience setting up all of the essential needs for conducting business.
3 Credit Hours |
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HT 224 - Turf Management in Sports 3 Credit Hours
Exposes students to the world of turf management in recreational areas. Students will explore maintenance and operations of baseball/softball complexes, soccer complexes, football fields and golf courses.
Prerequisite(s): HT 113
3 Credit Hours |
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HT 226 - Equipment Operations & Maintenance 3 Credit Hours
Exposes students to the proper operations and maintenance techniques dealing with turf equipment. Students will maintain and operate mowing equipment, utility vehicles, and motorized tools.
Prerequisite(s): HT 113
3 Credit Hours |
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HT 227 - Landscape CAD 4 Credit Hours
The landscape design industry is evolving and becoming more technical. One of these technical advancements is the use of the computer as a landscape design tool. This course exposes students to the two software packages that local industry has determined to be the present and future for computer assisted landscape design. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability to use these software packages as a design, estimating, and presentation tool.
Prerequisite(s): HT 124 , CIS 105
4 Credit Hours |
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HT 231 - Arboriculture 3 Credit Hours
Examines the integrated management of trees and shrubs. Emphasis will be placed on valuation, pruning, equipment operation, pest management, repair, and fertilization of trees and shrubs.
Prerequisite(s): HT 123
3 Credit Hours |
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HT 232 - Interiorscaping/Fruits and Vegetables 3 Credit Hours
Fundamentals of interior plantscape design emphasizing commercial applications will be covered in this course. Students will learn identification by common and scientific names of foliage plants, their cultural requirements, and environmental requirements. This course is also designed to expose students to the cultural practices of commercial fruit and vegetable production. Emphasis will be placed on cultural practices of fruit, small fruit and vegetables, design of orchards and vegetable gardens, and identification of fruit, small fruit, and vegetables.
Prerequisite(s): HT 124
3 Credit Hours |
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HT 234 - Pest Management 3 Credit Hours
Designed to expose students to pests, pest control strategies, and safe chemical application using a variety of equipment used in the horticulture industry. Emphasis will be placed on pesticide laws and practical plant health care strategies. Students will have the opportunity to apply for their commercial applicator’s license if they have met all requirements.
3 Credit Hours |
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INS 205 - Introduction to Claims and Underwriting 3 Credit Hours
Insurance companies must process claims in a timely and fair manner in order to maintain customer satisfaction. In this course, students will gain understanding of how claim departments operate, what resources are used in process claims, the elements involved in claim handling, and procedures used to investigate, evaluate, and dispose of claims.
3 Credit Hours |
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INS 215 - Fundamentals of Insurance 3 Credit Hours
The purpose of Introduction to Underwriting course is to provide students an understanding of how insurance companies approve or decline insurance applications. Some of the concepts include evaluating information to determine probability of risk, identifying potential hazards, implementing alternative underwriting actions, and monitoring loss ratios on existing policies.
3 Credit Hours |
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INS 220 - Property and Casualty Insurance 3 Credit Hours
Property and Casualty Insurance provides protection against most risks to property, such as fire, theft and some weather damage. In this course, students will learn about different types of insurers, the elements of an insurance contract, general duties and responsibilities of agents, and key policy provisions. Some of the different types of policies include: homeowners, marine, automobile, liability, and workman’s compensation.
3 Credit Hours |
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INS 225 - Sales Agency Management 3 Credit Hours
Sales Agency Management is designed to introduce those seeking a profession within insurance to the ideas and principles of insurance agency formation, organizational management within an agency, sales management as a primary business concern within the agency, and production planning. In this course, students will learn about the relationship between an agency and its principal, what goes into building an agency, tracking and monitoring production and the agency’s overall success, the different roles within an agency, the primacy of sales and the management of it, and creating a production plan as part of the agency’s overall business plan. Students will be introduced to basic concepts such as licensing, agency contracts, and legal organization along with planning, leading, and controlling the organization. Students will also learn the basics of structuring an agency including staffing, compensating, managing time, and creating production plans. This course will enhance understanding of managing an insurance agency, especially as it pertains to their work within one or their formation of an agency. For students seeking a career in becoming a trusted advisor to consumers seeking financial protection, their professional understanding of agency management will be an integral part of their career development.
3 Credit Hours |
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INS 295 - Insurance Internship 3 Credit Hours
This course is a capstone that will provide the student with industry experience in the business world. Students will work 180 hours for a company that agrees to guide the student toward achieving specific objectives as set up by the company, student and supervising instructor. (Completed during your last semester.)
Prerequisite(s): 2.0 CGPA and Department Approval
3 Credit Hours |
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LE 105 - Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the history and philosophy of criminal justice systems with emphasis on law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Uniforms required.
3 Credit Hours |
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LE 107 - Multiculturalism 2 Credit Hours
Explores the dynamics of living in a multicultural society. Attention will be given to contemporary issues of multiculturalism and an examination of the benefits and challenges of social diversity in a modern day society.
2 Credit Hours |
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LE 108 - Physical Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness I 1 Credit Hours
Introduces the student to the importance of fitness, nutrition and wellness for the modern law enforcement professional. The course includes involving the students in developing a fitness routine, examining their nutritional intake and time for physical activity that will prepare them for passing the program’s fitness test.
1 Credit Hours |
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LE 109 - Accident Investigation 2 Credit Hours
This course will prepare students in skills necessary to investigate traffic accidents. They will learn how to identify pre-crash, crash, and post-crash factors in accidents. Additionally, students will learn how to calculate speeds and measure accident scenes.
Corequisite(s): LE 109 L
2 Credit Hours |
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LE 109L - Accident Investigation Lab
This lab course the student will be involved with case studies of crash scene evidence. They will be involved with evaluating the pre-crash and post-crash evidence for the purpose of determining the dynamics of the crash. This will include determining the position of vehicles prior to collision, the point of impact, the path of vehicles after collision, derive speeds of vehicles, their final resting positions and formulate conclusions on the causes of the crash. The student will be applying principles of physics and mathematics to assist in their investigations.
Corequisite(s): LE 109
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LE 110 - Report Writing I 1 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to law enforcement writing tasks. Students will learn how to take notes when interviewing and interrogating citizens. Emphasis will be given on techniques for writing clear and factual case reports, as well as organizing written information.
1 Credit Hours |
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LE 113 - Constitutional Law 3 Credit Hours
Begins with an examination of the United States Supreme Court’s origins, its jurisdiction, its powers of judicial review and its adherence (or not) to precedent. Concentrates on the first ten amendments to the US Constitution (the Bill of Rights), with particular attention paid to which amendments impact, directly and circumstantially, the criminal justice system. Concludes with a survey of the SD Constitution, of the interplay between it and the US Constitution and of specific cases defining states’ rights.
Prerequisite(s): LE 105 , LE 107
3 Credit Hours |
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LE 118 - Physical Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness II 1 Credit Hours
This course continues the personal physical fitness progress of the student began in LE 108. The student applies themselves to build on their fitness routine for the purpose of preparing them to pass the program’s fitness test.
Prerequisite(s): LE 108
1 Credit Hours |
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LE 119 - First Responder 2 Credit Hours
This course will prepare the students to deliver correct first-aid when responding to common medical and trauma emergencies as a part of their law enforcement duties.
2 Credit Hours |
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LE 120 - Criminal Law 3 Credit Hours
An examination of the essential elements of criminal law as they relate to various types of crime. Emphasis on the elements of a crime, defenses, and criminal responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): LE 105 , LE 107
3 Credit Hours |
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LE 203 - Occupational Sociology of Law Enforcement 3 Credit Hours
Identifies and discusses job-related and personal aspects of working as a law-enforcement professional. Course pays particular attention to stress and how it affects the professional, the community and the professional’s family.
3 Credit Hours |
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LE 204L - Use of Force and PPCT
In this lab course the student will be shown the various methods used in the PPCT system to controlling resistive behavior. This will include handcuffing suspect, application of pressure points, wristlocks and escort positions, blocks, kicks and strikes, use of vascular restraints, batons and weapon retention. Additionally students will take part in several sessions in the use of force simulator lab, demonstrating their ability to apply their skills and knowledge across the broad spectrum of use of force.
Corequisite(s): LE 204
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LE 204 - Use of Force and PPCT 2 Credit Hours
This course provides the foundations for understanding the proper application of force by police professionals. Student will critically examine court decisions and the roadmap they give to understanding the proper application of force. Student will also be instructed in the principles and concepts behind the PPCT self-defense/subject control system.
Prerequisite(s): Law Enforcement Science Core
Corequisite(s): LE 204 L
2 Credit Hours |
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LE 208 - Physical Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness III 1 Credit Hours
This course continues the personal physical fitness progress of the student began in LE 108. The student applies themselves to build on their fitness routine for the purpose of preparing them to pass the program’s fitness test.
Prerequisite(s): LE 108 , LE 118
1 Credit Hours |
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LE 209L - Law Enforcement Survival
This lab course the student will apply the concepts learned in the classroom to field scenarios. Students will be involved with conducting, call for services responses, unknown risk and known risk traffic stops, chemical agent exposure drills and building searches.
Prerequisite(s): LE 209
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LE 209 - Law Enforcement Survival 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the aspects associated with officer safety. Specifically the course examines the mental conditioning, tactical applications, physical fitness, and equipment used by officers to reduce the hazards faced daily by officers, on and off-duty.
Corequisite(s): LE 209 L
3 Credit Hours |
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LE 211 - EVOC Emergency Vehicle Operations 1 Credit Hours
Following this course, the Law Enforcement student will be able to demonstrate techniques of operating a motor vehicle to avoid accidents despite the actions of others.
1 Credit Hours |
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LE 212L - Traffic Enforcement I
This lab course entails students taking the knowledge of South Dakota traffic laws into the street. Students will spend time observing motor vehicle traffic and attempt to discover violations. Activities will include completing summons as issued to a violator, writing case reports, determining traffic enforcement priorities and building a traffic enforcement strategy through the use of crash statistics.
Corequisite(s): LE 212
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LE 212 - Traffic Enforcement I 2 Credit Hours
Introduces South Dakota’s Rules of the Road, supplements students’ understanding of DWI laws and identifies, describes and demonstrates proper methods of traffic control, traffic-violation detection, accident-scene control, escorting vehicles, radio usage, vehicle pullover and approach and citation issuance.
Corequisite(s): LE 212L
2 Credit Hours |
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LE 213L - Traffic Enforcement II
This lab course focuses on student’s learn the three investigative stages of impaired driving violations. Activities will include identifying clues of impairment, proper administration of standardized testing, evaluating the level of impairment on test subject, determining BAC levels and how to obtain breath samples using a PBT. Student will also learn how to submit evidence to be evaluated to determine the extent of intoxication.
Corequisite(s): LE 213
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LE 213 - Traffic Enforcement II 2 Credit Hours
Pays particular attention to detection, investigation and apprehension of intoxicated drivers, vehicle searches, identification of drugs and other intoxicants and certifies students as a Basic Radar Operators.
Prerequisite(s): Law Enforcement Science Core
Corequisite(s): LE 213L
2 Credit Hours |
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LE 214 - Ethics and Leadership in Law Enforcement 1 Credit Hours
This course is designed to gain an understanding how ethics impact the law enforcement profession. By learning the meaning of ethics and how it relates to corruption, this course is designed to help the student understand how to make proper ethical decisions when faced with choices involving principles and honesty. Furthermore, the course helps the student see the role that leadership places in the law enforcement profession, from the patrol level all the way to the top levels of management.
1 Credit Hours |
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LE 218 - Physical Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness IV 1 Credit Hours
This course continues the personal physical fitness progress of the student began in LE 108. The student applies themselves to build on their fitness routine for the purpose of preparing them to pass the program’s fitness test.
Prerequisite(s): Law Enforcement Science Core
1 Credit Hours |
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LE 220 - Criminal Investigation 3 Credit Hours
Introduces students to the theories of criminal investigation and to personal attributes of a professional criminal investigator. Examines crime-scene procedures, investigative techniques, interviewing, report writing, case preparation and court testimony. Discusses inter-agency cooperation.
Prerequisite(s): Law Enforcement Science Core
3 Credit Hours |
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LE 223 - Report Writing II 1 Credit Hours
This course will build upon the skills learned in LE 110 with particular attention paid to learning how to write different law enforcement reports. Additionally, students will learn how to use different forms of interagency written communications. This course will also include fundamentals of courtroom testimony, resume writing and interviewing for a law enforcement position.
1 Credit Hours |
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LE 224 - Juvenile Justice 2 Credit Hours
This course focuses on emerging issues of significant concern relating to juveniles in the criminal justice system. In addition, this will compare and contrast the differences between the adult and the juvenile criminal justice systems.
2 Credit Hours |
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LE 226 - Civil Law for Law Enforcement 3 Credit Hours
Examines the distinctions between civil and criminal law, delineates and describes civil-court processes, including statutes of limitation and service of process, and explores laws from varied sources covering, among other things, amercement, asset forfeiture, debt collection, court security, civil liability for criminal justice professionals and mental-illness-commitment procedures.
Prerequisite(s): Law Enforcement Science Core
3 Credit Hours |
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LE 227 - Command Spanish 1 Credit Hours
This course will provide the student with the ability to issue commands in Spanish when called upon to assist or detain Spanish speaking individuals.
1 Credit Hours |
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LE 228 - National Incident Management System 1 Credit Hours
This course is a comprehensive study of the National Incident Management System that is utilized by emergency responders when mitigating natural and man-made events. Students are given an overview of the NIMS with emphasis on chain-of-command, terminology, roles and responsibilities of first responders. Upon the completion of this class students will have completed the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s IC100, IC200 and IC700 courses that is mandated of all law enforcement officers.
1 Credit Hours |
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LE 241 - Victimology 3 Credit Hours
Correctional principles and practices from victim’s view and overview of victim’s rights and compensation, responsibility and impact of victimization.
3 Credit Hours |
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LE 260 - Criminal Justice Practicum I 3 Credit Hours
A supervised student occupational experience at an approved employment site commensurate with goals of student and program.
Prerequisite(s): Law Enforcement Science Core
3 Credit Hours |
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LE 290 - Firearms Training 3 Credit Hours
Course acclimates students to parts of single-action, double-action and semi-automatic handguns, and the Remington 870 shotgun, parts of ammunition for firearms and shooting techniques. Course meets all day for eight days; students fire at an outdoor range under a variety of conditions and students benefit from use of the Range 3000, a firearms simulator.
Prerequisite(s): Law Enforcement Science Core
3 Credit Hours |
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LE 291 - Certification Review 1 Credit Hours
Course prepares students for the South Dakota Law Enforcement Reciprocity Test.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of prior LE courses, Obtainment of Law Enforcement Science, AAS Degree
1 Credit Hours |
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LPN 101 - Introduction to Nursing 4 Credit Hours
Introduces students to the foundation of nursing that can be used throughout their careers. Students will be introduced to the nature of nursing, personal and environmental health, developmental stages of the life cycle, nutrition, the nursing process, safety in the health care setting and client care. The introduction to nursing lab is a vital part of the LPN student’s education in which skills are demonstrated, practiced, and tested (performed).
Prerequisite(s): HC 117 , HC 118 , HC 118L
Corequisite(s): LPN 101 L , LPN 101 S , LPN 112
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LPN 101S - Introduction to Nursing Clinical
Clinical component of LPN 101. Please see LPN 101 course description.
Corequisite(s): LPN 101 , LPN 101 L
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LPN 101L - Introduction to Nursing Lab
This Lab teaches the skills, techniques and competencies that support the theory the student is learning LPN 101.
Prerequisite(s): HC 117 , HC 118 , HC 118L
Corequisite(s): LPN 101 , LPN 101 S
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LPN 112 - Introduction to Pharmacology 2 Credit Hours
Students will learn the administration of medication with concern for safety and precision and attention to important physiologic factors. Emphasizes understanding of drug action at the physiologic level. The pharmacology content will be integrated with knowledge of anatomy, physiology and disease processes. The nursing process, as well as patient teaching, is also stressed in this course to maximize the potential of reaching the therapeutic goal.
Prerequisite(s): HC 117 , HC 118 , HC 118L
Corequisite(s): LPN 101 , LPN 101 L , LPN 101 S
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LPN 120 - Maternity & Pediatric Nursing 4 Credit Hours
Introduces students to perspectives in maternal and child health nursing. Course focuses upon the nursing care throughout the childbearing process including emphasis on pregnancy, labor and birth, postpartum, and the newborn. In addition, the study of child health and childhood diseases from infancy through adolescence along with the child with special needs will be incorporated into the course. Students will spend clinical hours at health care facilities for the clinical portion of this course.
Prerequisite(s): first semester coursework
Corequisite(s): LPN 120 S
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LPN 120S - Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Clinical
Clinical component of LPN 120. Please see LPN 120 course description.
Corequisite(s): LPN 120
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LPN 131L - Medical Surgical Nursing I Lab
This Lab teaches the skills, techniques and competencies that support the theory the student is learning LPN 131.
Corequisite(s): LPN 131 , LPN 131 S
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LPN 131 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I 5 Credit Hours
This course provides the foundations for Medical-Surgical Nursing. The content is based on nursing diagnoses, outcomes and interventions. Topics include oxygenation and perfusion, body defenses, various body disorders, psychiatric disorders, and effects of aging on body systems are discussed. Students will spend clinical hours at health care facilities for the clinical portion of this course.
Prerequisite(s): LPN 101 , LPN 101 L , LPN 101 S , LPN 112
Corequisite(s): LPN 131 L , LPN 131 S , LPN 142
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LPN 131S - Medical/Surgical Nursing I Clinical
Clinical component of LPN 131. Please see LPN 131 course description.
Corequisite(s): LPN 131 , LPN 131 L
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LPN 132 - Medical Surgical Nursing II 7 Credit Hours
This course builds on the concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing introduced in LPN 131. The topics of body defenses, control, mobility, coordination and regulation, digestion and elimination, reproductive and sexual disorders, physical and mental integrity, special areas, and integration of body systems are discussed, as well as the effects of aging on body systems. Students will spend clinical hours at health care facilities for the clinical portion of this course.
Prerequisite(s): First semester coursework
Corequisite(s): LPN 132 S
7 Credit Hours |
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LPN 132S - Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical
Clinical component of LPN 132. Please see LPN 132 course description.
Prerequisite(s): LPN 131
Corequisite(s): LPN 132
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LPN 142 - Advanced Pharmacology 2 Credit Hours
This two credit lecture course will build on pharmacology learned during the first semester LPN courses. Students will study pharmacology as applied to body systems and disease processes. The course will focus on patient care situations and use of pharmacology during clinical experiences in the LPN program. The course uses the nursing process as it applies to categories of pharmacology.
Prerequisite(s): LPN 101 , LPN 101 L , LPN 101 S , LPN 112
Corequisite(s): LPN 131 , LPN 131 L , LPN 131 S
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LPN 150 - Responsibilities of the LPN 1 Credit Hours
Designed to discuss professional issues that will affect the Licensed Practical Nurse proceeding into the workplace. Covers such topics as the history of nursing as a profession, legal and ethical issues in the workplace, communication in the workplace and resumé and interviewing tips for success in getting a desired job. Discusses various health care settings, as well as the leadership and management roles of the Licensed Practical Nurse within those settings.
Prerequisite(s): first semester coursework
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LPN 160 - NCLEX- PN Review & Clinical Practice 5 Credit Hours
Students work with a preceptor at a clinical site and work with an LPN or RN. Clinical hours are a required part of the clinical experience prior to receiving the diploma for completion of the program.
Prerequisite(s): first and second semester coursework and permission of Program Director
5 Credit Hours |
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LSS 205 - Introduction to Geodetic Surveying 3 Credit Hours
This is an advanced course in surveying covering topics in advanced traverse calculations, control surveys, map projections, hydrographic surveying, matrix algebra, deformation studies and photogrammetric ground control.
Corequisite(s): CET 215 , MATH 116 or Department Approval
3 Credit Hours |
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LSS 210 - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction of the theory and applications of Geographical Information Systems using ESRI software and applications.
Prerequisite(s): CET 226 or Department approval
3 Credit Hours |
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LSS 215 - Research and Platting 3 Credit Hours
In this course the student will research public records relevant to properties and boundaries. The students will draw/redraw city and rural county plats and physically follow these plats through their certificate approval processes by attending all necessary meetings and public offices. The students will perform a resurvey of an area, draw, analyze with a Land Surveyor and write several reports. The student will complete the course by drawing/redrawing land title mortgage reports and reporting on several Land Surveying journal articles.
Prerequisite(s): CET 226 or Department Approval
Corequisite(s): LSS 220
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LSS 220 - Boundary Law 3 Credit Hours
This course is a study of laws, deeds and conveyances. Student will study the legal principles for retracement surveys of lots and blocks; study the unwritten title laws and methods of property transfer in real property; study the USPLS and legal principles of retracements in a complete section break-down; study the laws relating to easements, systems of land descriptions and water laws; research land records at the register of deeds in the court-house, and become familiar with the codified laws of South Dakota.
3 Credit Hours |
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LSS 230 - Educational Field Trip 2 Credit Hours
This is typically a four-five day, (32-50 hour) “Educational/Working Field Trip” to give the students hands-on experience in boundary, topography mapping, working with the equipment, to motivate, learn and to gather relative experiences that are difficult to replicate in lab situations. Under the guidance of a Professional Engineer and a Professional Land Surveyor, the student will be able to bring these valuable experiences back to present and future classes. This trip is typically during the second week of October in the students third semester. This time is chosen to balance student’s maximum experiences in present Fall semester classes yet before inclement fall weather.
Corequisite(s): CET 215 , CET 226
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MATH 090 - Basic Mathematics 2 Credit Hours
A pre-academic class designed to give basic math review of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, measurements, graphs, formulas, and basic geometry.
2 Credit Hours |
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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.
3 Credit Hours |
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MATH 099 - Basic Math Lab 2 Credit Hours
This course is a corequisite, based upon placement, designed to help students succeed in MATH 101. The course is instructed in a lecture and lab format, using a self-paced computer program. It is designed to reinforce and encourage mastery learning of the topics: real numbers, absolute values, exponents, polynomials, trinomial factoring, simplifying/calculating/solving rational and arithmetic expressions, exponents, radicals, complex numbers, second-degree equations, graphing, and linear systems.
2 Credit Hours |
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MATH 101 - Intermediate Algebra 4 Credit Hours
This algebra course begins with real numbers, absolute values, exponents, polynomials, and the factoring of trinomials. Then, first and second-degree equations and applications are studied. Skills in simplifying arithmetic expressions and calculating and solving rational expressions are covered. Exponents, radicals, complex numbers, second-degree equations, graphing, and systems of linear equations will be included.
Prerequisite(s): Placement Assessment
4 Credit Hours |
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MATH 102T - College Algebra 3 Credit Hours
This is a first year, one semester College Algebra course. It begins with a review of the fundamental concepts of the real number system, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and complex numbers. It continues with linear equations and inequalities, graphs of functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential functions and logarithmic functions. Systems of equations, matrices and determinants, and probability will be covered as time allows. Throughout the course there is extensive use of the graphing calculator.
Prerequisite(s): Placement Assessment
3 Credit Hours |
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MATH 115 - College Math 3 Credit Hours
A course covering the concepts and applications of mathematics, that includes: the arithmetic order of operations, percent problems, descriptive statistics and graphing, algebraic manipulations, solving linear equations, formula rearrangement, word problems, measurement, and applied plane and solid geometry. This course satisfies the institution’s general education requirements for mathematics, but is not a transfer course.
Prerequisite(s): Placement Assessment
3 Credit Hours |
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MATH 116 - Pre-Calculus 5 Credit Hours
This course is designed to teach the algebraic and trigonometric skills necessary for science, technology, pre-engineering and mathematics. This course begins with a brief review of the fundamental concepts of the real number system, algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities. It continues with graphs of linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions; one to one functions and their inverses; and complex numbers. Exponential and logarithmic functions, graphs and equations are included. Then the trigonometric functions and graphs, inverse functions, trigonometry of right triangles, and the laws of sines and of cosines are introduced. The trigonometric identities, polar coordinates, and vectors are included. The course concludes with the study of systems of equation and inequalities, and analytic geometry. Throughout the course there is extensive use of the graphing calculator. Credit will not be allowed for Math 116 in addition to credit in Math 102 or 120.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 101
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MCT 121 - Autodesk Inventor 4 Credit Hours
Students learn to use the AutoCAD program as a tool to create mechanical prints. Various aspects of mechanical drawing will be studied such as: orthographic views, sectional views, auxiliary views, dimensioning, tolerancing, geometric tolerancing, and working drawings.
Prerequisite(s): DT 101 , CAD 120
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.
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.
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.
3 Credit Hours |
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MCT 224 - Computer Assisted Design/AutoCAD-SolidWorks 4 Credit Hours
This is a combination class. It is a continuation of CADI and an introduction to SolidWorks, a 3D parametric drawing software. The CAD portion emphasis is on block attributes, menu customizing, 3D surface and solids. The SolidWorks portion will focus on 3D parametric drawing using the SolidWorks from which drawings are created, animations can be made and finite analysis can be done.
Prerequisite(s): DT 101 , CAD 120
4 Credit Hours |
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MCT 234 - CNC/Rapid Prototyping 4 Credit Hours
Provides the student with the knowledge to integrate drawing software such: as AutoCAD and Inventor, Computer Numerical Control, (CNC) software and Rapid Prototyping, (RP), methods. Some topics to be covered are: CNC language and programming, conversion of drawing files into CNC and stereo lithography files. Other topics to be covered are the understanding of how CNC and RP fit into the world of manufacturing.
Prerequisite(s): MCT 121 , MCT 224
4 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.
Prerequisite(s): ET 128
Corequisite(s): MECH 201L
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.
Prerequisite(s): ET 128
Corequisite(s): MECH 201
3 Credit Hours |
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MECH 205 - Welding 2 Credit Hours
This course provides basic welding principles utilizing various welding methods and welding equipment. The course is designed to provide the students with an introduction to safe welding practices.
2 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.
Prerequisite(s): ET 153 , ET 154
Corequisite(s): MECH 211L
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.
Prerequisite(s): ET 153 , ET 154
Corequisite(s): MECH 211
3 Credit Hours |
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MECH 221 - Motor Controls 3 Credit Hours
This course provides a working knowledge to 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.
Prerequisite(s): ET 128
Corequisite(s): MECH 221L
3 Credit Hours |
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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.
Prerequisite(s): ET 128
Corequisite(s): MECH 221
2 Credit Hours |
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MECH 251 - Control Systems 3 Credit Hours
This course provides the theory section of a course to manage the behavior of electronic and mechanical devices or systems. Students will learn about logic controls, sequential controls, and feedback to build and control systems by utilizing sensors, actuators, and pneumatic or hydraulics devices and/or DC and AC motors.
Prerequisite(s): MECH 201 , MECH 201L , MECH 211 , MECH 211L , MECH 221 , MECH 221L
Corequisite(s): MECH 251L
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.
Prerequisite(s): MECH 201 , MECH 201L , MECH 211 , MECH 211L , MECH 221 , MECH 221L
Corequisite(s): MECH 251
2 Credit Hours |
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MECH 260 - CAD for Mechatronics 4 Credit Hours
This course provides the student with a working knowledge and hands on experience in reading and creating mechanical drawings using both mechanical methods and Computer software.
Prerequisite(s): ET 128
4 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.
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.
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.
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.
Prerequisite(s): 40 CWPM
3 Credit Hours |
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MEDIA 125 - Web Design 3 Credit Hours
Students will learn the basic standardized language of HTML and CSS and apply the fundamentals through Adobe Dreamweaver. Content will be tested in multiple web browsers and viewing devices to test compatibility. Projects will begin with research of client needs as well as the needs of a target audience. We’ll explore additional online tools for wire framing, developing color schemes, and design/layout inspiration. Students are also expected to develop and maintain a blog which will serve as a technical journal.
Prerequisite(s): MEDIA 115
3 Credit Hours |
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MEDIA 127 - Design Fundamentals II 3 Credit Hours
Students develop skills to organize ideas and to effectively achieve communication through different projects. Through demonstration exercises, they will utilize software tools and processes to create artwork for print and digital media. Lessons focus on applied typography and design skills, based on industry standards. Students will use letterforms in all assignments to demonstrate an understanding of typography in design. Color theory will be introduced. Students will continue to expand skills in the Adobe Creative Suite software with an emphasis in Illustrator.
Prerequisite(s): MEDIA 117
3 Credit Hours |
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MEDIA 128 - Layout II 3 Credit Hours
Skill development with Adobe CS software, primarily for print media layouts, including style sheets and grids. Emphasis on attention to detail, effective communication, and problem solving. Strategies built for improved teamwork, project management, PDF workflow, and efficiency across media and devices. Skilled keyboarding expected.
Prerequisite(s): MEDIA 118
3 Credit Hours |
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