General Catalog 2023-2024 
    
    Sep 27, 2024  
General Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Humanities

  
  • HUM 115 - Critical Thinking


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts)
    Prerequisites: Take one set
    Set 1: DRE 098
    Set 2: ENG 002  
    Set 3: BSP 4002
    Set 4: ENG 111  
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human conflict. Emphasis is placed on evaluating information, problem solving, approaching cross-cultural perspectives, and resolving controversies and dilemmas. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate orally and in writing the use of critical thinking skills in the analysis of appropriate texts. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • HUM 121 - The Nature of America


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of the American cultural, social, and political experience. Emphasis is placed on the multicultural character of American society, distinctive qualities of various regions, and the American political system. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant cultural, social, and political aspects of American life. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • HUM 122 - Southern Culture


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course explores the major qualities that make the South a distinct region. Topics include music, politics, literature, art, religion, race relations, and the role of social class in historical and contemporary contexts. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the characteristics that distinguish Southern culture. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.

Hydraulics

  
  • HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the basic components and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include standard symbols, pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL, maintenance procedures, and switching and control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of a fluid power system, including design, application, and troubleshooting.
     
  
  • HYD 112 - Hydraulics-Med/Heavy Duty


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces hydraulic theory and applications as applied to mobile equipment. Topics include component studies such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, filters, reservoirs, lines, and fittings. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, diagnose, test, and repair hydraulic systems using schematics and technical manuals.

Industrial Science

  
  • ISC 121 - Envir Health & Safety


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers workplace environmental, health, and safety concepts. Emphasis is placed on managing the implementation and enforcement of environmental health and safety regulations and on preventing accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts of environmental health and safety.
     

Information Systems

  
  • CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Mathematics-Quantitative)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative).
  
  • CIS 111 - Basic PC Literacy


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an overview of computer concepts. Emphasis is placed on the use of personal computers and software applications for personal and fundamental workplace use. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic personal computer skills.
  
  • CIS 113 - Computer Basics


    Class Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic computer usage for non-computer majors. Emphasis is placed on developing basic personal computer skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in basic computer applications.
  
  • CIS 115 - Intro to Prog & Logic


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Mathematics-Quantitative)
    Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030 and DMA 040
    Set 2: DMA 025 and MA 040
    Set 3: MAT 121
    Set 4: MAT 171  
    Set 5: MAT 003  
    Set 6: BSP 4003
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic environment. Topics include language syntax, data types, program organization, problem solving methods, algorithm design, and logic control structures. Upon completion, students should be able to use top-down algorithm design and implement algorithmic solutions in a programming language. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative).

Information Systems Security

  
  • SEC 110 - Security Concepts


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the concepts and issues related to securing information systems and the development of policies to implement information security controls. Topics include the historical view of networking and security, security issues, trends, security resources, and the role of policy, people, and processes in information security. Upon completion, students should be able to identify information security risks, create an information security policy, and identify processes to implement and enforce policy.

Maintenance

  
  • MNT 110 - Intro to Maint Procedures


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers basic maintenance fundamentals for power transmission equipment. Topics include equipment inspection, lubrication, alignment, and other scheduled maintenance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of accepted maintenance procedures and practices according to current industry standards.
     
  
  • MNT 240 - Indust Equip Troubleshoot


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the various service procedures, tools, instruments, and equipment necessary to analyze and repair typical industrial equipment. Emphasis is placed on electro-mechanical and fluid power equipment troubleshooting, calibration, and repair, including common techniques and procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment.
     

Marketing and Retailing

  
  • MKT 120 - Principles of Marketing


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces principles and problems of marketing goods and services. Topics include promotion, placement, and pricing strategies for products. Upon completion, students should be able to apply marketing principles in organizational decision making.

Mathematics

  
  • MAT 003 - Transition Math


    Class Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content in specific math areas and will include developing a growth mindset. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in their gateway level math courses by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
  
  • MAT 010 - Math Measurement & Literacy Sup.


    Class Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Math Measurement & Literacy. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Math Measurement & Literacy by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
  
  • MAT 021 - Algebra/Trigonometry I Support


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Algebra and Trigonometry I. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Algebra/Trigonometry I by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
  
  • MAT 043 - Quantitative Literacy Support


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Quantitative Literacy. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Quantitative Literacy by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
  
  • MAT 052 - Statistical Methods I Support


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Statistical Methods I. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Statistical Methods I by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
  
  • MAT 071 - Precalculus Algebra Support


    Class Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Precalculus Algebra. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Precalculus Algebra by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
  
  • MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, and DMA 030
    Set 2: DMA 025
    Set 3: MAT 003  
    Set 4: BSP 4003
    Corequisites: MAT 010  
    This course provides an activity-based approach that develops measurement skills and mathematical literacy using technology to solve problems for nonmath intensive programs. Topics include unit conversions and estimation within a variety of measurement systems; ratio and proportion; basic geometric concepts; financial literacy; and statistics including measures of central tendency, dispersion, and charting of data. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the use of mathematics and technology to solve practical problems, and to analyze and communicate results.
  
  • MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Math - AA)
    Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, and DRE 098
    Set 2: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, and ENG 002  
    Set 3: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, and BSP 4002
    Set 4: DMA 025 and DRE 098
    Set 5: DMA 025 and ENG 002  
    Set 6: DMA 025 and BSP 4002
    Set 7: MAT 003  and DRE 098
    Set 8: MAT 003  and ENG 002  
    Set 9: MAT 003  and BSP 4002
    Set 10: BSP 4003 and DRE 098
    Set 11: BSP 4003 and ENG 002  
    Set 12: BSP 4003 and BSP 4002
    Corequisites: MAT 043  
    This course is designed to engage students in complex and realistic situations involving the mathematical phenomena of quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through project- and activity-based assessment. Emphasis is placed on authentic contexts which will introduce the concepts of numeracy, proportional reasoning, dimensional analysis, rates of growth, personal finance, consumer statistics, practical probabilities, and mathematics for citizenship. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize quantitative information as consumers and to make personal, professional, and civic decisions by decoding, interpreting, using, and communicating quantitative information found in modern media and encountered in everyday life. Under the CAA and ICAA, this course has been approved for transfer as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative).
  
  • MAT 152 - Statistical Methods I


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 4
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Math - AA)
    Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, and DRE 098
    Set 2: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, and ENG 002  
    Set 3: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, and BSP 4002
    Set 4: DMA 025 and DRE 098
    Set 5: DMA 025 and ENG 002  
    Set 6: DMA 025 and BSP 4002
    Set 7: MAT 003  and DRE 098
    Set 8: MAT 003  and ENG 002  
    Set 9: MAT 003  and BSP 4002
    Set 10: BSP 4003 and DRE 098
    Set 11: BSP 4003 and ENG 002  
    Set 12: BSP 4003 and BSP 4002
    Corequisites: MAT 052  
    This course provides a project-based approach to introductory statistics with an emphasis on using real-world data and statistical literacy. Topics include descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, basic probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Upon completion, students should be able to use appropriate technology to describe important characteristics of a data set, draw inferences about a population from sample data, and interpret and communicate results. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative).
  
  • MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 4
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Math - AA/AS)
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050
    Set 2: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 045
    Set 3: DMA 025, DMA 045
    Set 4: DMA 025, DMA 040, DMA 050
    Set 5: MAT 121
    Set 6: MAT 003  
    Set 7: BSP 4003
    Corequisites: MAT 071  
    This course is designed to develop topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on solving equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and analysis of functions (absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic) in multiple representations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to algebra-related problems with and without technology. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics.
  
  • MAT 172 - Precalculus Trigonometry


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 4
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Math - AS)
    Prerequisites: MAT 171 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to develop an understanding of topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of trigonometric functions in multiple representations, right and oblique triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, conic sections, and parametric equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to trigonometry-related problems with and without technology. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics.
  
  • MAT 263 - Brief Calculus


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 4
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Math - AS)
    Prerequisites: MAT 171 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to introduce concepts of differentiation and integration and their applications to solving problems. Topics include graphing, differentiation, and integration with emphasis on applications drawn from business, economics, and biological and behavioral sciences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the use of basic calculus and technology to solve problems and to analyze and communicate results. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics.
  
  • MAT 271 - Calculus I


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 4
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Math - AS)
    Prerequisites: MAT 172 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to develop the topics of differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to derivative-related problems with and without technology. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics.
  
  • MAT 272 - Calculus II


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 4
    (College Transfer- UGETC: Math - AS)
    Prerequisites: MAT 271 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to develop advanced topics of differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on the applications of definite integrals, techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite series, conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and differential equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to integral-related problems with and without technology. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics.

Mechanical

  
  • MEC 111 - Machine Processes I


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces shop safety, hand tools, machine processes, measuring instruments, and the operation of machine shop equipment. Topics include use and care of tools, safety, measuring tools, and the basic setup and operation of common machine tools. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts to specified tolerance.
  
  • MEC 130 - Mechanisms


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

Music

  
  • MUS 110 - Music Appreciation


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Humanities/Fine Arts - AA/AS)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form and style within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • MUS 112 - Introduction to Jazz


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Humanities/Fine Arts - AA/AS)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • MUS 210 - History of Rock Music


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a survey of Rock music from the early 1950’s to the present. Emphasis is placed on musical groups, soloists, and styles related to the evolution of this idiom and on related historical and social events. Upon completion, students should be able to identify specific styles and to explain the influence of selected performers within their respective eras. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.NET - Networking Technology

Networking Operation Systems

  
  • NOS 110 - Operating System Concepts


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is placed on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems.
  
  • NOS 120 - Linus/UNIX Single User


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course develops the necessary skills for students to develop both GUI and command line skills for using and customizing a Linux workstation. Topics include Linux file system and access permissions, GNOME Interface, VI editor, X Window System expression pattern matching, I/O redirection, network and printing utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to customize and use Linux systems for command line requirements and desktop productivity roles.
  
  • NOS 230 - Windows Admin I


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the installation and configuration of a Windows Server operating system. Emphasis is placed on the basic configuration of core network services, Active Directory and group policies. Upon completion, students should be able to install and configure a Windows Server operating system.

Networking Technology

  
  • NET 125 - Introduction to Networks


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and computer networks. Topics include introduction to the principles of IP addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.
  
  • NET 126 - Routing Basics


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course focuses on initial router configuration, router software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of router configuration, managing router software, routing protocol, and access lists. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of routers and their role in WANs, router configuration, routing protocols, TCP/IP, troubleshooting, and ACLs.

Nursing

  
  • NUR 101 - Practical Nursing I


    Class Hours: 7 Lab Hours: 6 Clinical Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 11
    Prerequisites: Admission to the PN Program
    Corequisites: ACA 115 , BIO 163 , NUR 117 
    This course introduces concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including assessment, clinical decision making, professional behaviors, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching/learning safety, ethical principles, legal issues, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
  
  • NUR 102 - Practical Nursing II


    Class Hours: 7 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 9 Credit Hours: 10
    Prerequisites: NUR 101 
    Corequisites: ENG 111 , PSY 150 
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including clinical decision making, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching and learning, accountability, safety, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
  
  • NUR 103 - Practical Nursing III


    Class Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 9 Credit Hours: 9
    Prerequisites: NUR 101 
    Corequisites: None
    This course designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on biophysical and psychosocial concepts, professional behaviors, healthcare systems, health policy, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, quality, and individualized entry level nursing care.
  
  • NUR 111 - Intro to Health Concepts


    Class Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 6 Clinical Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 8
    Prerequisites: Admission in ADN program
    Corequisites: BIO 168 , ACA 115 , PSY 150 , NUR 117 
    This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including medication administration, assessment, nutrition, ethics, interdisciplinary teams, informatics, evidence-based practice, individual centered care, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
  
  • NUR 112 - Health-Illness Concepts


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: NUR 111 , ACA 115 , PSY 150 , BIO 168 , NUR 117 
    Corequisites: NUR 211 , BIO 169 , PSY 241 
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid-base, metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, infection, stress/coping, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, quality improvement, and informatics. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
  
  • NUR 113 - Family Health Concepts


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: NUR 111 
    Corequisites: CIS 111 
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of oxygenation, sexuality, reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
  
  • NUR 114 - Holistic Health Concepts


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: NUR 111 
    Corequisites: NUR 212 , ENG 111 
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/coping, mood/affect, cognition, self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
  
  • NUR 117 - Pharmacology


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: Admission to ADN or PN Program
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces information concerning sources, effects, legalities, and the safe use of medications as therapeutic agents. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibility, accountability, pharmacokinetics, routes of medication administration, contraindications and side effects. Upon completion, students should be able to compute dosages and administer medication safely.
  
  • NUR 211 - Health Care Concepts


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: NUR 111 
    Corequisites: NUR 112 , BIO 169 , PSY 241 
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, infection, immunity, mobility, comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
  
  • NUR 212 - Health Systems Concepts


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: NUR 111 
    Corequisites: NUR 114 , ENG 111 
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
  
  • NUR 213 - Complex Health Concepts


    Class Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 15 Credit Hours: 10
    Prerequisites: NUR 111 , NUR 112 , NUR 113 , NUR 114 , NUR 211 , NUR 212 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress, coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care.

Office Systems Technology

  
  • OST 080 - Keyboarding Literacy


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to develop elementary keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on mastery of the keyboard. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic proficiency in keyboarding.
  
  • OST 130 - Comprehensive Keyboarding


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to develop keyboarding skills and introductory document formatting. Emphasis is placed on keyboarding techniques and formatting basic business documents. Upon completion, students should be able to create documents in an ever-changing workplace.
  
  • OST 136 - Word Processing


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment.
  
  • OST 138 - Office Applications II


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One: CIS 110 , CIS 111  or OST 137
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to improve the proficiency in the utilization of software applications used in business offices through a hands-on approach. Emphasis is placed on in-depth usage of software to create a variety of documents applicable to current business environments. Upon completion, students should be able to master the skills required to design documents that can be customized using the latest software applications.
  
  • OST 145 - Social Media for Office Prof


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One: CIS 110 , CIS 111  or OST 137
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to introduce the office professional to the concepts of social media. Topics include goal setting and strategies, identifying target audiences, rules of engagement, blogs, podcasts and webinars, sharing videos, pictures, and images, social networks, mobile computing, and social media monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to create and utilize social media tools in the workplace setting.
  
  • OST 159 - Office Ethics


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the complex ethical and legal issues involved in the role of administrative support personnel in a variety of offices. Emphasis is placed on ethics, diversity, morality, and ethical standards of the administrative support professional. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct themselves in an ethical manner appropriate to a variety of offices.
  
  • OST 164 - Office Editing


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a comprehensive study of editing skills needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials to compose and edit text.
  
  • OST 171 - Intro to Virtual Office


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the skills and abilities needed to conduct a variety of office administration activities using the latest technology. Students will learn the proper etiquette of communicating electronically as well as theunique procedures and logistics for conducting business in the virtual office. Upon completion, students will know the vocabulary of the virtual office and will have a basic understanding of modern technical communication tools.
  
  • OST 184 - Records Management


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course includes the creation, maintenance, protection, security, and disposition of records stored in a variety of media forms. Topics include alphabetic, geographic, subject, and numeric filing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and maintain a records management system.
  
  • OST 271 - Office Web Technologies


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a working knowledge of software tools used in the virtual office environment. Emphasis will be placed on using the Internet for research, planning and decision making by using various office software available through application service providers. Upon completion, students will be able to use current and emerging technologies to solve problems and complete projects in the virtual office environment.
  
  • OST 289 - Office Admin Capstone


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: Take Set:
    Set 1: OST 134 and OST 164  
    Set 2: OST 136  and OST 164  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to be a capstone course for the office professional and provides a working knowledge of administrative office procedures. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication skills, office software applications, office procedures, ethics, and professional development. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt in an office environment.

Operations Management

  
  • OMT 222 - Project Management


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers fundamental concepts associated with multi-task management and coordination. Topics include flow diagrams, process and operations charts, network scheduling, Gantt charts, and PERT and Critical Path Methods as tools in project management. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply project management tools and methods.
     

Physical Education

  
  • PED 110 - Fit and Well for Life


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 2
    (College Transfer–Pre-Major/Elective)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime physical fitness and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on wellness through the study of nutrition, weight control, stress management, and consumer facts on exercise and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to plan a personal, lifelong fitness program based on individual needs, abilities, and interests. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • PED 111 - Physical Fitness I


    Class Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1
    (College Transfer–Pre-Major/Elective)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an individualized approach to physical fitness utilizing the five major components. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness programs. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and implement and individualized physical fitness program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • PED 112 - Physical Fitness II


    Class Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1
    (College Transfer–Pre-Major/Elective)
    Prerequisites: PED 111 
    Corequisites: None
    This course in an intermediate-level fitness class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems. Upon completion, students should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • PED 113 - Aerobics I


    Class Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1
    (College Transfer–Pre-Major/Elective)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces a program of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous, rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on developing cardiovascular efficiency, strength, and flexibility and on safety precautions. Upon completion, students should be able to select and implement a rhythmic aerobic exercise program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Physics

  
  • PHY 110 - Conceptual Physics


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Natural Sciences- AA/AS)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a conceptually-based exposure to the fundamental principles and processes of the physical world. Topics include basic concepts of motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe. Upon completion, students should be able to describe examples and applications of the principles studied. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science.
  
  • PHY 110A - Conceptual Physics Lab


    Class Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 1
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Natural Sciences- AA/AS)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: PHY 110 
    This course is a laboratory for PHY 110. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in PHY 110. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in PHY 110. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science.
  
  • PHY 151 - College Physics I


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 4
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Natural Sciences- AA/AS)
    Prerequisites: MAT 171  or MAT 271 
    Corequisites: None
    This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vectors, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power momentum, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science.
  
  • PHY 152 - College Physics II


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 4
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Natural Sciences- AA/AS)
    Prerequisites: PHY 151 
    Corequisites: None
    This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electro-magnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science.

Political Science

  
  • POL 120 - American Government


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Social/Behavioral Sci.- AA/AS)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy process. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Psychology

  
  • PSY 118 - Interpersonal Psychology


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the basic principles of psychology as they relate to personal and professional development. Emphasis is placed on personality traits, communication/leadership styles, effective problem solving, and cultural diversity as they apply to personal and work environments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these principles of psychology as they apply to personal and professional development.
  
  • PSY 150 - General Psychology


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Social/Behavioral Sci.- AA/AS)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • PSY 237 - Social Psychology


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Social/Behavioral Science)
    Prerequisites: PSY 150  or SOC 210 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the study of individual behavior within social contexts. Topics include affiliation, attitude formation and change, conformity, altruism, aggression, attribution, interpersonal attraction, and group behavior. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of social influences on behavior. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/ Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • PSY 241 - Developmental Psych


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Social/Behavioral Science)
    Prerequisites: PSY 150 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • PSY 263 - Educational Psychology


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer–Pre-Major/Elective)
    Prerequisites: PSY 150 
    Corequisites: None
    This course examines the application of psychological theories and principles to the educational process and setting. Topics include learning and cognitive theories, achievement motivation, teaching and learning styles, teacher and learner roles, assessment, and developmental issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of psychological theory to educational practice. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • PSY 281 - Abnormal Psychology


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Social/Behavioral Science)
    Prerequisites: PSY 150 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Religion

  
  • REL 110 - World Religions


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the world’s major religious traditions. Topics include Primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • REL 211 - Intro to Old Testament


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a survey of the literature of the Hebrews with readings from the law, prophets, and other writings. Emphasis is placed on the use of literary, historical, archeological, and cultural analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to use the tools of critical analysis to read and understand Old Testament literature. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • REL 212 - Intro to New Testament


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a survey of the literature of first-century Christianity with reading from the gospels, Acts, and the Pauline and pastoral letters. Topics include the literary structure, audience, and religious perspective of the writings, as well as the historical and cultural context of the early Christian community. Upon completion, students should be able to use the tools of critical analysis to read and understand New Testament literature. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/ Fine Arts.
  
  • REL 221 - Religion in America


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is an examination of religious beliefs and practice in the United States. Emphasis is placed on mainstream religious traditions and non-traditional religious movements from the Colonial period to the present. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and appreciate the diversity of religious traditions in America. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.

Sociology

  
  • SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer–UGETC: Social/Behavioral Sci.-AA/AS)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Social/Behavioral Science)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the institution of the family and other intimate relationships. Emphasis is placed on mate selection, gender roles, sexuality, communication, power and conflict, parenthood, diverse lifestyles, divorce and remarriage, and economic issues. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze the family as a social institution and the social forces which influence its development and change. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • SOC 215 - Group Processes


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-Pre-Major/Elective)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces group processes and dynamics. Emphasis is placed on small group experiences, roles and relationships within groups, communication, cooperation and conflict resolution, and managing diversity within and among groups. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential to analyze group interaction and to work effectively in a group context. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • SOC 220 - Social Problems


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Social/Behavioral Science)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an in-depth study of current social problems. Emphasis is placed on causes, consequences, and possible solutions to problems associate with families, schools, workplaces, communities, and the environment. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, define, analyze, and propose solutions to these problems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • SOC 225 - Social Diversity


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Social/Behavioral Science)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a comparison of diverse roles, interest, opportunities, contributions, and experiences in social life. Topics include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, and religion. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze how cultural, and ethnic differences evolve and how they affect personality development, values, and tolerance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Spanish

  
  • SPA 111 - Elementary Spanish I


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts)
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/ Fine Arts.
  
  • SPA 112 - Elementary Spanish II


    Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
    (College Transfer-GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts)
    Prerequisites: SPA 111 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a continuation of SPA 111  focusing on the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate further cultural awareness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.

Transportation Technology

  
  • TRN 110 - Intro to Transport Tech


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers workplace safety, hazardous materials, environmental regulations, hand tools, service information, basic concepts, vehicle systems, and common transportation industry terminology. Topics include familiarization with major vehicle systems, proper use of various hand and power tools, material safety data sheets, and personal protective equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate appropriate safety procedures, identify and use basic shop tools, and describe government regulations regarding transportation repair facilities.
  
  • TRN 120 - Basic Transp Electricity


    Class Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair and replacement of batteries, starters, and alternators. Topics include Ohm’s Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting, charging, and electrical concerns.
  
  • TRN 140 - Transp Climate Control


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the theory of refrigeration and heating, electrical/electronic/pneumatic controls, and diagnosis and repair of climate control systems. Topics include diagnosis and repair of climate control components and systems, recovery/recycling of refrigerants, and safety and environmental regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair vehicle climate control systems.
  
  • TRN 145 - Adv Transp Electronics


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: Take TRN 120 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers advanced transportation electronic systems including programmable logic controllers, on-board data networks, telematics, high voltage systems, navigation, collision avoidance systems and electronic accessories. Topics include interpretation of wiring schematics, reprogramming PLCs, diagnosing and testing data networks and other electronic concerns. Upon completion, students should be able to reprogram PLCs, diagnose and test data networks and other electronic concerns, and work safely with high voltage systems. WBL–Work-Based Learning

Web Technologies

  
  • WEB 115 - Web Markup and Scripting


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C) Internet programming using JavaScript. Topics include basic syntax, object-oriented programming, functions, variables, events, arrays, validation, accessibility, and web standards. Upon completion, students should be able to write, debug, maintain well-formed and well documented interactive web content using JavaScript code.

Welding

  
  • WLD 110 - Cutting Processes


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting systems. Topics include safety, proper equipment setup, and operation of oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting equipment with emphasis on straight line, curve and bevel cutting. Upon completion, students should be able to oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cut metals of varying thickness.
  
  • WLD 112 - Basic Welding Processes


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic welding and cutting. Emphasis is placed on beads applied with gases, mild steel fillers, and electrodes and the capillary action of solder. Upon completion, students should be able to set up welding and oxy-fuel equipment and perform welding, brazing, and soldering processes.
  
  • WLD 115 - SMAW (Stick) Plate


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 9 Credit Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on padding, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes.
  
  • WLD 116 - SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 9 Credit Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: WLD 115 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to enhance skills with the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on advancing manipulative skills with SMAW electrodes on varying joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform groove welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  
  • WLD 121 - GMAW (MIG) FCAW/ Plate


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces metal arc welding and flux core arc welding processes. Topics include equipment setup and fillet and groove welds with emphasis on application of GMAW and FCAW electrodes on carbon steel plate. Upon completion, students should be able to perform fillet welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, and overhead positions.
  
  • WLD 122 - GMAW (MIG) Plate/ Pipe


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: WLD 121 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to enhance skills with the gas metal arc (MIG) welding process. Emphasis is placed on advancing skills with the GMAW process making groove welds on carbon steel plate and pipe in various positions. Upon completion, students should be able to perform groove welds with prescribed electrodes on various joint geometry.
  
  • WLD 131 - GTAW (TIG) Plate


    Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include correct selection of tungsten, polarity, gas and proper filler rod with emphasis placed on safety, equipment setup, and welding techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW fillet and groove welds with various electrodes and filler materials.
  
  • WLD 132 - GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe


    Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: WLD 131 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to enhance skills with the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include setup, joint preparation, and electrode selection with emphasis on manipulative skills in all welding positions on plate and pipe. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW welds with prescribed electrodes and filler materials on various joint geometry.
 

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