May 20, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Information Technology

  
  • IT 263 - Oracle Program Units (2)


    This course enables participants to learn how to write PL/SQL procedures, functions, and packages. Working in both the Procedure Builder and the SQL*Plus environments, participants will learn how to create and manage PL/ SQL program units and database triggers. Participants will also learn how to use some of the Oracle-supplied packages.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 260 - Introduction to Oracle (3)  
  
  • IT 264 - Oracle Forms II (2)


    This course instructs technical professionals on how to broaden their skills with Oracle Forms. The course makes extensive use of complex Oracle Forms concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 261 - Oracle Forms I (3)  
  
  • IT 269 - Project Management (3)


    This comprehensive course examines the various models used to develop and control the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Schedule, and Cost. Additionally, the class will perform analysis on the time, cost models, and evaluate the outcome. There will be case problems and labs utilizing MS Project as the project management process tool.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 111 - Info Lit for IT Professionals (3) ENGL 110 - ~Technical Writing & Communication (3) , and completion of a minimum of 45 credits
  
  • IT 270 - WinSvr2012: Inst/Config (3)


    This course is part one of a series of three courses that provide skills and knowledge necessary to implement and configure core services Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment comprising: Active Directory Services and networking services such as DHCP and DNS. This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to prepare for the Install and Configure Windows Server 2012 exam 70-410.

  
  • IT 285 - Advanced Linux (3)


    This course will be a continuation course to IT 185 Introduction to Linux. More advanced concepts will be presented to prepare the student for the Linux+ certification exam from CompTIA (Powered by LPI) and are geared toward those interested in systems administration as well as those who will use or develop programs for Linux systems. This course provides comprehensive coverage of topics related to Linux certification, including Linux distributions, installation, administration, X-windows, networking and security.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 185 - Introduction to Linux (3)  
  
  • IT 289 - WinSvr 2012:Adv Config (3)


    This course is part two of a series of three courses that provide the skills and knowledge necessary to administer a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an enterprise environment.  Students will learn to: administer the tasks required to maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as user and group management, network access, and data security.  This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to prepare for the Administering Windows Server 2012 exam 70-411.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 270 - WinSvr2012: Inst/Config (3)  
  
  • IT 290 - Manage & Maintain MWS (3)


    This course is part three of a series of three courses that provide the skills and knowledge necessary to configure and administer advanced services in a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an enterprise environment. Students will learn to perform the advanced configuring tasks required to deploy, manage, and maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as fault tolerance, certificate services, and identity federation. This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to prepare for the Configuring Advanced Services in Windows Server 2012 exam 70-412.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 289 - WinSvr 2012:Adv Config (3)  
  
  • IT 291 - Install, Store & Comp WSvr 16 (3)


    This course is part one of a series of three courses focusing primarily on the installation, storage, and compute features and functionality available in Windows Server 2016. Students will learn general installation tasks and considerations for installing and configuring Nano Server, in addition, to create and manage images for deployment, understand local and server storage solutions, including configuring disks and volumes, Data Deduplication, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Storage Spaces Direct, and Failover Clustering solutions; install and configure Hyper-V and containers; maintain and monitor servers in physical and computer environments. This course will provide the student with knowledge and skills to prepare for the Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 exam 70-740.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 290 - Manage & Maintain MWS (3)  
  
  • IT 292 - Field Experience (3)


    This is a capstone course. A student participates in an intensive internship, externship, or cooperative with an appropriate agency, company, or organization. Students will also develop resume building skills, portfolio development skills, job interview skills, job search skills, and certification preparation. Students are required to participate in mandatory live meetings that are announced prior to the start of the semester.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 191 - Practicum (1)  
  
  • IT 294 - Networking w/WinSvr 2016 (3)


    This course is part two of a series of three courses focusing on the networking features and functionality available in Windows Server 2016. Students will learn to implement DNS, DHCP, and IPAM, in addition to remote access solutions, such as VPN and Direct Access; learn to implement DFS and BranchCache solutions, high performance network features and functionality and implement software-defined networking (SDN) solutions, such as Hyper-V Network Virtualization (HNV) and Network Controller. This course will provide the student with knowledge and skills to prepare for the Networking with Windows Server 2016 exam 70-741. 

    Prerequisite(s): IT 291 - Install, Store & Comp WSvr 16 (3)  
  
  • IT 298 - Identity w/WinSvr 2016 (3)


    This course is part three of a series of three courses focusing on identity functionality in Windows Server 2016.  Students will install and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AS SA), in addition to Group Policy implementation for non-Nano Server environments; install and configure roles such as Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Active Directory Federations Services (AD FS), and Web Application proxy implementations.  This course will provide the student with knowledge and skills to prepare for the Identity with Windows Server 2016 exam 70-742.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 294 - Networking w/WinSvr 2016 (3)  
  
  • IT 299 - Special Topics (1-4)


    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


Instrumentation

  
  • INST 165 - Instrumentation I (2)


    This course explores basic instrumentation concepts and electrical process control.  Topics include instrumentation history and fundamentals, safety, instrumentation classification, power sources, the operation of instrumentation systems (pneumatic, electrical, and electronic) and applications in the workplace.  Standard maintenance procedures, and installation and calibration practices will be introduced on the state-the-art training equipment.

  
  • INST 199 - Special Topics (1-4)


    A special topics course (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  
  • INST 265 - Instrumentation II (3)


    This course explores the analysis and control of process control systems.  Topics include: safety, control device fundamentals, control loops, data acquisition and transmission, troubleshooting, record keeping, and report writing.

    Prerequisite(s): INST 165 - Instrumentation I (2)  
  
  • INST 299 - Special Topics (1-4)


    A special topics course (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


Language

  
  • LANG 101 - Sign Language I (3)


    In this course, students develop communicative capabilities utilizing American Sign Language (ASL).  In addition to learning about Deaf Culture, students will acquire functional sign phonology, vocabulary, and grammatical skills adequate to receive and convey information and ideas in professional and social situations.

  
  • LANG 102 - Sign Language II (3)


    This course will continue with sign vocabulary growth and an introduction to idiomatic phrases.  Emphasis will be placed on the use of classifiers, expression, body postures, and the signing space.

    Prerequisite(s): LANG 101 - Sign Language I (3)  
  
  • LANG 103 - Sign Language III (3)


    This course is a continuation of Sign Language II.  The course emphasizes grammar, vocabulary, development and the deaf culture.  Students will expand dialogues, short stories, narratives, short conversations that include both receptive and expressive skills.  Emphasis will be placed on signing techniques as well as signing speed and accuracy.

    Prerequisite(s): LANG 102 - Sign Language II (3) 
  
  • LANG 104 - Sign Language IV (3)


    This course provides a continuation of instruction in the grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL), vocabulary development, and conversational skills.  Students increase comprehension of medium and longer stories, narratives and dialogues presented by the instructor and deaf ASL users.  Students express self-generated stories.  Students are presented with hypothetical issues and problems, as well as more extensive exposure to the Deaf community, including both directed and non-directed activities.

    Prerequisite(s): LANG 103 - Sign Language III (3) 
  
  • LANG 105 - Deaf Culture & History (3)


    This course gives an understanding of the Deaf Community and Culture and reviews the history of Deaf education in the United States as well as how technology has impacted the Deaf community.  The course discusses important topics like languages, communication methods, laws concerning the Deaf, professions within the Deaf community, and education.  Deaf history explores the foundation of the first deaf school and universities for the Deaf and technology impacts on Deaf community development.  Deaf culture studies include understanding the unique culture of the Deaf community, attitudes from and toward the Deaf, family values, social, political, humor, performing arts, jokes, organizations, clubs, and educational issues.

  
  • LANG 111 - Spanish I (3)


    Spanish I is an introductory course designed to expose beginning students to basic language skills.  In this course, students develop the fundamentals of communication, listening and comprehension, speaking and reading . Spanish culture is introduced.

  
  • LANG 112 - Spanish II (3)


    Spanish II builds upon the basic grammatical structures introduced in Spanish I and continues to develop skills such as pronunciation practice, listening comprehension, and “guided” composition.  Correct speaking is emphasized.  The study of  Hispanic countries and cultures continue to be covered in the course.

    Prerequisite(s): LANG 111 - Spanish I (3) 
  
  • LANG 121 - French I (3)


    This is a basic, culturally-oriented course in conversational French designed for beginning students who wish to develop skills in speaking, writing, and comprehending the French language.  Emphasis is placed on oral communication through dialogue and guided compositions. French culture is introduced.

  
  • LANG 122 - French II (3)


    This course allows students to strengthen their comprehension and speaking proficiency in French by providing extensive practice in oral and written communication and self-expression and through discussions and oral presentations of readings in French and Canadian culture.

    Prerequisite(s): LANG 121 - French I (3)  
  
  • LANG 131 - Japanese I (3)


     The goal of this course is for the student to gain oral fluency in basic Japanese.  The student will engage in constant oral drills and practice.  The sentence/word repetition drill, word substitution drill, and structure expansion drill are used to achieve fluency.  The basic grammar and vocabulary are interwoven into patterned dialogs.  By doing these drills, the student will be making active use of vocabulary words without translating.  At the same time, the student will internalize the grammar of basic sentence structure.

  
  • LANG 132 - Japanese II (3)


    Students learn new sentence structure and vocabulary.  They also learn and practice HIRAGANA and KATAKANA using FUDEPEN, a brush pen, throughout the semester.

    Prerequisite(s): LANG 131 - Japanese I (3) 
  
  • LANG 141 - Russian I (3)


    This course lays the foundations for learning the Russian language and culture, with an emphasis on proficiency in communication.  Students study Russian pronunciation, communication, and basic grammar.  Students will also learn to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet. 

  
  • LANG 151 - German I (3)


    Students will be introduced to German by way of all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  The course will concentrate on cultures of the German-speaking world while practicing language skills.

  
  • LANG 199 - Special Topics (1-4)


    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  
  • LANG 299 - Special Topics (1-4)


    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


Leadership Development

  
  • LEAD 101 - Understanding Leadership (1-2)


    This course will clarify why and how to use the Mission, Vision, and Values of the company in focused leadership development. Each participant’s role in Leadership Development will be clarified. 

  
  • LEAD 102 - Leading by Communication (1-2)


    This course teaches leaders how to get results through people. A personality assessment tool will assist participants to improve work productivity, teamwork, and communication by discovering and respecting behavioral styles.

  
  • LEAD 103 - Improving Personal Productivity (1-2)


    This course is a part of the Leadership Development Training program used by Economic and Workforce Development for training in business and industry and is being considered as part of the Organizational Leadership Development certificate.

  
  • LEAD 104 - Project Management (3)


    This course will help leaders learn how to set measurable project objectives and create a practical plan to achieve them.

  
  • LEAD 105 - Performance Management (1-2)


    In this course students will learn that performance management is an ongoing, continuous process of communicating and clarifying job responsibilities, priorities, and performance expectations in order to ensure mutual understanding between a supervisor and employee.

  
  • LEAD 106 - Customer Service (1-2)


    Exceptional customer service is pertinent to an organization’s success. Supervisors must understand their role in creating and sustaining standards of excellent customer service in their business operation. To effectively influence customers, supervisors must develop and provide effective ways of developing and motivating employees, and measuring service levels.

  
  • LEAD 107 - Coaching & Retaining Talent (1-2)


    This course helps leaders create an environment in which people feel valued and satisfied in their jobs. Leaders will gain an understanding of their critical role in retaining organizational talent.

  
  • LEAD 108 - Building & Leading Teams (1-2)


    Build a high performance team by understanding team dynamics, evaluating your team’s performance, and develop an action plan for continued team success.

  
  • LEAD 109 - Leading & Sustaining Change (1-2)


    Key leaders will learn about and practice the skills that will enable them to deal with change more effectively. This course will help individuals, teams, and organizations understand, accept and successfully transition through change in turbulent times.

  
  • LEAD 110 - Problem Solving, Brainstorming, & Critical Thinking (1-2)


    Utilizing training and practice, develop teams that solve problems through brainstorming and critical thinking.


  
  • LEAD 111 - Managing Conflict & Difficult Situations (1-2)


    Learn strategies of conflict management to develop professional skills needed to manage disputes and disagreements positively and proactively.


  
  • LEAD 112 - Leading Multi-Generational Workforce (1)


    Managing age diversity within the workplace is an essential skill for all those who supervise others. There are four generations working within most organizations. As each group ages thru its lifecycle, its members will evolve in their attitudes, values, and expectations.    Learning to manage in a cross-generational environment requires perspective, patience, and a set of skills that enable nurturing the best from each age group and fostering collaboration at the same time.

  
  • LEAD 113 - Effective Presentation Skills (2)


    Plan, prepare, practice and present more effective presentations. Participants apply what they have learned, practice their skills, and gather feedback from an audience of peers and supervisors.


  
  • LEAD 114 - Preventing Harassment & Diversity Awareness (1)


    A diverse workforce provides a larger pool of ideas and experiences. Organizations can draw from that pool to meet business strategy needs and meet the needs of customers and employees more effectively.  Individuals must be treated with respect and dignity in any work environment.



Legal Studies

  
  • LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)


    This introductory course will provide students with information on the legal structure of American society.  The emphasis is on how the law really works in everyday life.  A vital feature of the course is an understanding of legal terminology and active inquiry by the students.  The students will analyze authentic and fictional cases and examine common legal forms.  The different topics will cover criminal, civil, juvenile, and consumer law.  The goal of this course is to prepare the students with a functional knowledge of the everyday law and the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution.  

  
  • LGST 103 - Legal Terminology (3)


    This course serves to introduce students to terms used in the legal field.  Student will learn spelling, pronunciation, and definitions of commonly used terms within various components of the field, including, constitutional law, criminal law, family law, business organizations, and courts.

  
  • LGST 150 - Legal Research and Writing (3)


    This course is designed to familiarize the student with legal research, legal analysis, and legal writing.  Topics covered will include utilizing print and online resources, legal citation, legal memorandum, and legal correspondence. 

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)  
  
  • LGST 192 - Legal Studies Practicum (1)


    This course will cover testing methodologies and study techniques to assist in preparing the student to successfully pass a certifying exam.

    Prerequisite(s): LGST 230 - Criminal Law and Procedure (3)  and completion of 30 credit hours.
  
  • LGST 199 - Special Topics (1-4)


    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  
  
  • LGST 210 - Laws of Domestic Relations (3)


    This course examines domestic relations law including case preparation and the rules and procedures of the family court system. Topics covered include child custody, divorce procedures, and dispute resolution options such as mediation and arbitration.

    Corerequisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)  
  
  • LGST 212 - Business Law (3)


    This course is an introduction to the American legal system and its impact on the business environment. Topics considered include contracts, employment law, antitrust law, torts, consumer protection, and the business organization. This study prepares students to identify and limit risk in business dealings.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)  or proper placement scores
  
  • LGST 213 - American Court System (3)


    This course provides an overview of the American court system.  Students will be introduced to the actors in the system, including judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. Courtroom processes from pretrial through sentencing and appeals will be discussed. The course will review the history of the court system and the different types of courts within the state and federal levels.

    Corerequisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)  
  
  • LGST 220 - Civil Litigation (3)


    This course provides an overview of the civil litigation process from initial interview through trial procedures including the preparation of pleadings and trial documents. Topics covered include civil procedure, discovery, and statutes relevant to the civil litigation process.

    Corerequisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)  
  
  • LGST 230 - Criminal Law and Procedure (3)


    This course provides an overview of criminal law beginning with the arrest and investigation through the trial process. Case studies and historical cases in criminal law will be reviewed and analyzed. Other topics covered include legal terminology, rights of criminal defendants, and courtroom activities.

    Corerequisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)  or CJST 200 - Intro Crim Justice Sys (3)  
  
  • LGST 240 - Administrative Law (3)


    This course introduces the body of law created by administrative agencies to implement their power and duties. Procedures and application of administrative rules, regulations, orders, and decisions will be examined.

    Corerequisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)  
  
  • LGST 272 - Real Estate & Property Law (3)


    This course introduces students to the role of the paralegal in real estate and property law. Topics covered include basic concepts concerning titles to property, rights that attach to real property, care with respect to property, real estate closings, and rental property procedures.

    Corerequisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)  
  
  • LGST 275 - Wills, Trusts, & Estates (3)


    This course introduces students to the role of legal assistants in estate and planning practice. Topics covered include the rules governing control and disposition of property, forms of property ownership, wills, trusts, estate succession, and federal gift and estate taxes.

    Corerequisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)  
  
  • LGST 292 - Field Experience (1-6)


    Cooperative education allows students to acquire essential practical skills by being exposed to the reality of the work world beyond the boundaries of campus. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours working in the field.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.0 overall GPA is required as well as completion of 30 credit hours.
  
  • LGST 299 - Special Topics (1-4)


    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


Manufacturing Technology

  
  • MTEC 101 - Master Planning of Resources (2)


    This course explains the principles and processes of master planning of resources; describes the techniques and methods of demand management, sales and operations planning, and master scheduling; examines the development of operations plans in differing operational environments; and explains the process for developing, validating, and evaluating performance at all levels of master planning of resources.

  
  • MTEC 102 - Basic Supply Chain Management (2)


    This course will define the role, objectives and responsibilities of materials management. The course will describe and compare basic forecasting techniques; explain the materials requirements planning (MRP) process; describe the objectives of capacity management and its relation to priority planning; review the function of inventories and the objectives of inventory management; identify the costs of quality; explain the importance of purchasing, its objectives, and the steps in the purchasing process; define JIT; and show how TQM can reduce lead-times, lot size, and work in process.

  
  • MTEC 103 - Execution & Control of Operations (2)


    This course explains how to schedule production and process manufacturing plans relative to authorizing, releasing, prioritizing, and sequencing work; identifies the interfaces and data exchanges required to execute a plan; demonstrates how various facility layouts influence scheduling and workflow; explains bottleneck resource management and lead time control techniques; identifies reporting activities and collection techniques; identifies appropriate requirements for storage, location, and transportation; explains how to execute quality initiatives; and describes process capabilities, quantity audits and ways to assess supplier performance.

  
  • MTEC 104 - Just-in-Time/Total Quality Management (2)


    This course defines the concept of JIT including implementation and principles and discusses the concept of TQM. Topics covered include continuous improvement methodologies and techniques; root cause analysis; the importance of using statistical methods for control processes (SPC); how to perform a process capability analysis; layout and workplace organization; and the importance of involvement and empowerment of employees for JIT and TQM to be successful.

  
  • MTEC 105 - Detailed Scheduling/Planning (2)


    This course is designed to identify types of inventory and how they are assessed; describe order review methodologies and how to apply them in different types of inventory strategies; identify lot sizing techniques and the effects of order quantity constraints and modifiers; describe safety stock processes; explain how to calculate inventory performance; review MRP; define capacity measurement tools and how to use capacity data for decision making; and explain why and how to develop relationships with suppliers.

  
  • MTEC 106 - Strategic Management of Resources (2)


    This course teaches students how to recognize the need for integration of the manufacturing process with the company strategy. Students learn how to identify strategy components; understand the alignment of resources with strategic marketing objectives; review JIT and TQM; learn how forecast accuracy is measured; identify the elements of customer service; learn the concepts of supply chain management; identify the phases of project management; understand performance measurement systems; and learn the roles and responsibilities of change management.

  
  • MTEC 110 - Brain Smart Management (2)


    This course is designed to teach specific behaviors to alter one’s own behavior as the first and most important factor in influencing the behavior of others. The focus of the course is to change oneself in order to change corporate culture.

  
  • MTEC 111 - Quality of Leadership (2)


    This course introduces the student to the concepts of leadership including influence, characteristics, and dimensions of leadership. The course reviews the situational leadership model and promotes exemplary leadership practices. The student learns the methods to challenge the process, inspire a shared vision, enable others to act, provide feedback, model the way for success, and encourage the heart. The student will leave the course with a personal action plan for further implementation.

  
  • MTEC 199 - Special Topics (1-4)


    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  
  • MTEC 292 - Manufacturing Occupational Internship (1-6)


    Students learn how to translate classroom theory and methods into professional skills and opportunities.

  
  • MTEC 293 - Manufacturing On-the-Job Training (1-15)


    This course is designed to award credit to those employees who have to participate in a supervised on-the-job training program within the manufacturing facility. Credit is awarded upon receipt of a letter from the director of human resources stating successful completion of on-the-job training assignments and the total number of actual hours involved in the training. Credit hours earned for On-the-Job Training are calculated as 1 credit hour = 160 actual hours.  Therefore, a student must work 2400 actual hours to receive 15 credit hours.


Mathematics

  
  • MATH 100 - Math Essentials (3)


    Students will learn how to perform operations on real numbers, the implications of exponents and the order of operations and how to evaluate algebraic expressions. The concepts of percents and their applications, introductory geometry, statistics, and problem-solving skills will all be incorporated. Students will solve equations in one variable, solve literal equations for a variable, and evaluate/graph inequalities. Students will translate and solve algebraic equations, and learn the skills required to solve application problems in one and two variables. Students will interpret and graph linear equations as well as solving and analyzing systems of equations. Students may also be introduced to operations on polynomials.

  
  • MATH 100A - Algebra Essentials (3)


    Students will perform operations on polynomials, rational, and radical expressions. Students will use various methods to factor polynomials. Students will solve polynomial, rational and radical equations, and apply these skills to solving application problems. The concept of functions will be introduced as well as their operations. Students will use interval notation to express the domain and range of a function.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 100 - Math Essentials (3)  or proper placement on test scores
  
  • MATH 100S - Developmental Mathematics (1)


    This is a seminar in developmental mathematics. Students will learn how to perform operations on real numbers, the implications of exponents and the order of operations, and how to evaluate algebraic expressions. The concepts of percents and their applications, introductory geometry, statistics, and problem-solving skills will all be incorporated. Students will solve equations one variable, solve literal equations for a variable, and evaluate/graph inequalities. Students will translate and solve algebraic equations, and learn the skills required to solve application problems in one and two variables.  Students will interpret and graph linear equations as well as solving and analyzing systems of equations. Students will perform operations on polynomials, rational, and radical expressions. Students will use various methods to factor polynomials. Students will solve polynomial, rational and radical equations, and apply these skills to solving application problems.  The concept of functions will be introduced as well as their operations. Linear inequalities will be revisited with interval notation and applications.

  
  • MATH 101 - ~Introduction to Mathematics (3)


    During this course topics to be covered are sets, mathematical logic, mathematical systems, the real number system, systematic counting, probability, measurement, and consumer mathematics. History of mathematics, critical thinking skills, problem solving, and use of technology will be incorporated throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 100 - Math Essentials (3)  or proper placement on test scores
  
  • MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics (3)


    This course focuses on computational fluency and applied problem solving with emphasis on the following topics: real numbers, ratios, percents, proportions, estimation, exponents, roots, scientific notation, applied algebra, measurement, applied geometry, electrical formulas and laws, basic statistics, basic trigonometry and vectors. 

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 100 - Math Essentials (3)  or proper placement on test scores
  
  • MATH 105 - ~Algebra (3)


    Topics explored in this course include properties of the real numbers, operations on polynomials, rational and radical expressions, solutions of linear, quadratic, polynomial, radical and absolute value equations and inequalities.  Coordinate geometry including distance, midpoint, lines, and circles will also be explored. Additional topics include systems of linear equations and their applications, analysis of functions, operations on functions, transformations of functions, and properties of linear, piecewise, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 100A - Algebra Essentials (3)  or proper placement on test scores
  
  • MATH 106 - ~Trigonometry (3)


    Topics explored in this course include the study of angles in radians and degrees and evaluating trigonometric functions using the right triangle and a unit circle approaches. Other topics to be explored include verifying trigonometric identities, solving trigonometric equations, solving applied problems using right triangles and oblique triangles, analyzing the graphs and characteristics of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, performing composition and transformations on trigonometric functions, and evaluating inverse trigonometric functions. Time permitting topics include polar coordinates, complex numbers, deMoivre’s Theorem, and vectors.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 - ~Algebra (3)  or proper placement on test scores
  
  • MATH 108 - ~Pre-Calculus (4)


    This course is a one-semester preparation for calculus, which includes various algebra and trigonometry topics. Algebra topics include the analysis of linear, quadratic, polynomial, radical, rational, absolute value, piecewise, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs along with applications. Trigonometry topics include the study of angles using both the unit circle and right triangle approaches, verifying trigonometric identities, solving trigonometric equations, solving right and oblique triangles with applications, and analyzing the characteristics of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Additional topics include complex numbers, systems of equations, partial fractions, conic sections, sequences, and series. As time permits, vectors, polar coordinates, mathematical induction, and limits may also be explored.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 - ~Algebra (3)  or proper placement on test scores
  
  • MATH 114 - ~Elem Probability & Statistics (3)


    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of probability and statistics.  Topics include descriptive statistics, random sampling methods, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, set theory, probability, permutations and combinations, random variables, probability and sampling distributions, expectation, central limit theorem, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for means and proportions (one and two sample) and simple linear regression and correlation.  Time permitting, one-way ANOVA and non-parametric techniques may be discussed.  Appropriate application software will be utilized, and applications from a variety of disciplines will be presented. 

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 100A - Algebra Essentials (3)  or proper placement on test scores
  
  • MATH 154 - ~Finite Mathematics (3)


    This course introduces students to selected topics from finite mathematics. Mathematical models for the analysis of decision-making problems are examined. Topics include analyzing linear functions with applications, solving systems of linear equations using the Echelon and Gauss-Jordan methods, matrix operations and inverses, systems of linear inequalities, linear programming optimization by graphing and the simplex method, risk decisions using counting methods and probability. Additional topics may be chosen from financial mathematics, logic, or statistics.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 100A - Algebra Essentials (3)  or proper placement on test scores
  
  • MATH 199 - Special Topics (1-4)


    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  
  • MATH 200 - College Geometry (3)


    This course explores the fundamental ideas of geometry.  Content includes the analysis and classification of geometric figures; the study of geometry transformations, congruence, and similarity; the application of formulas related area, perimeter, surface area, and volume; the development of proofs; and an overview of measurement.  The course also incorporates technology to aid in solving problems.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 - ~Algebra (3)  
  
  • MATH 207 - ~Calculus I (4)


    This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of differential and integral calculus from algebraic, numerical, and graphical points of view.  Topics covered include functions, trigonometry, limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration of elementary algebraic, transcendental, and inverse functions. Other topics include implicit differentiation, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Mean Value Theorem, differentials, linear approximation, and L’Hopital’s Rule. Applications will be incorporated throughout the course such as velocity, acceleration, the slope of a curve at a point, curve sketching, absolute and relative extrema, related rates, optimization, areas, volume, and arc length.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 108 - ~Pre-Calculus (4)  or proper placement on test scores
  
  • MATH 232 - Math for Elem Teachers I (3)


    This course is designed for Education majors in the Elementary (K-6) specialization as an introduction to selected topics in mathematics, including reasoning and problem solving skills, patterns and relations, elementary set theory & number theory, number systems other than base 10, algorithms, rational numbers, real numbers, estimation, and functions.  The history of mathematics will be presented throughout the course, as well as the appropriate use of technology and manipulatives.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 - ~Algebra (3)  
  
  • MATH 233 - Math for Elem Teachers II (3)


    This course is designed for Education majors in the Elementary (K-6) specialization as an introduction to selected topics in mathematics, including elementary probability and statistics, data analysis, and basic geometry and measurement.  The history of mathematics will be presented throughout the course, as well as the appropriate use of technology and manipulatives.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 - ~Algebra (3)  
  
  • MATH 299 - Special Topics (1-4)


    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


Mechanical Engineering Tech

  
  • MET 120 - Statics (3)


    This is a Vector mechanics course covering concepts of forces, moments, couples, resultants; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; forces in trusses, frames and machines; centroids and centers of mass for lines, areas and volumes; distributed loads, internal shear-force and bending-moment calculations for beams; dry fiction; area moments of inertia and the parallel-axis theorem.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 100A - Algebra Essentials (3) , MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics (3) , or placement
  
  • MET 200 - Introduction to CAM (2)


    This course is a study of the basic concepts of automation. These concepts include machine language computer programming, computer process monitoring, process-computer interfaces, and automation problem-solving. The laboratory will consist of team problem-solving in automation and operation of computer-aided manufacturing systems.

    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): MATH 100A - Algebra Essentials (3) , MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics (3) , or placement
  
  • MET 201 - Intro to CNC Programming (2)


    In this course, students will create basic programs for CNC mills and lathes. Students will generate industry standard G and M code programs. Programs are run on verification software to ensure accuracy. Additionally, students will study speed and feed calculations, operator notes and start-up lines, mill and lathe tooling types and procedures, rectangular coordinates, canned (drill) cycles, and file management.

    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): MATH 106 - ~Trigonometry (3)   or placement
  
  • MET 220 - Strength of Materials (4)


    This course is a mechanics of materials course covering concepts of normal and shear stress and strain, deformation, factors of safety and stress, axially-loaded members, torsionally-loaded members, shearing and bending of beams, internal shear-force and bending-moment diagrams, stresses resulting from combined loading, statically-indeterminate loading, thin-walled pressure vessels, stress transformation via equation and Mohr’s circle, beam deflection, column buckling, and thin-walled pressure vessels.

    Prerequisite(s): MET 120 - Statics (3)  
  
  • MET 299 - Special Topics (1-4)


    A special topics course (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


Mechatronics

  
  • MECH 101 - Introduction to Mechatronics (1)


    Introduction to Mechatronics is an overview course that introduces students to the field of Mechatronics. Students will rotate through modules that will give them insight into the skills, concepts, equipment, and challenges they will encounter as a mechatronics technician. Modules will include design process, basic tool use, laboratory safety,  precision measurement, fluid power, robotics, and programmable logic controllers. Included will be basic professional preparation topics such as resume writing, job readiness, interviewing and portfolio development.  MECH 101L - Intro to Mechatronics Lab (2)  is the laboratory component of this class.   

    Corerequisite(s): MECH 101L - Intro to Mechatronics Lab (2)  
  
  • MECH 101L - Intro to Mechatronics Lab (2)


    This course is the lab component of MECH 101 - Introduction to Mechatronics (1) . The course contains an overview course that introduces students to the field of Mechatronics. Students will rotate through modules that will give them insight into the skills, concepts, equipment, and challenges they will encounter as a mechatronics technician. Modules will include design process, basic tool use, laboratory safety, engineering journaling, precision measurement, fluid power, robotics, and programmable logic controllers. Included will be basic professional preparation topics such as resume writing, job readiness, interviewing and portfolio development.

    Corerequisite(s): MECH 101 - Introduction to Mechatronics (1)  
  
  
  • MECH 102L - Technical Physics Lab (2)


    Technical Physics emphasizes physical concepts as applied to technical fields. The five major areas on concentration include mechanics, matter and heat, wave motion and sound, electricity and magnetism, and light. This laboratory portion will include activities that will provide hands on discovery of the concepts covered in the course.

    Corerequisite(s): MECH 102 - Technical Physics (2)   Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics (3)  

     

  
  • MECH 105 - Electricity & Commercial Wiring (1)


    Electricity and Commercial Wiring is an introduction to AC electrical applications and commercial wiring practices. This course is paired with MECH 106 - Electricity & Electronics (2)  to form a complete electricity/electronic experience for the mechatronics technician. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics.  Devices such as transformers, AC motors and solenoids are covered. Commercial wiring tools, and practices are introduced to prepare the student for the NEC exam. MECH 105L  is the laboratory portion of the class.

    Corerequisite(s): MECH 105L - Electricity & Comme Wiring Lab (1)   Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics (3)  
  
  • MECH 105L - Electricity & Comme Wiring Lab (1)


    Electricity and Commercial Wiring is an introduction to AC electrical applications and commercial wiring practices. This course is paired with MECH 106  to form a complete electricity/electronic experience for the mechatronics technician. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics. Devices such as transformers, AC motors and solenoids are covered. Commercial wiring tools, and practices are introduced to prepare the student for the NEC exam.

    Corerequisite(s): MECH 105 - Electricity & Commercial Wiring (1)   Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics (3)  
  
  • MECH 106 - Electricity & Electronics (2)


    Electricity Electronics is an introduction to AC electrical applications and commercial wiring practices. This course is paired with MECH 105 - Electricity & Commercial Wiring (1)  to form a complete electricity/electronic experience for the mechatronics technician. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics.  Devices such as transformers, AC motors and solenoids are covered. Commercial wiring tools, and practices are introduced to prepare the student for the NEC exam. MECH 106L - Electricity & Electronics Lab (2)  is the laboratory portion of this course.

    Corerequisite(s): MECH 106L - Electricity & Electronics Lab (2)   Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): ​MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics (3)  
 

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