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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

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 polynomial, 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)  
  

  • MECH 106L - Electricity & Electronics Lab (2)

    Electricity & Electronics is an introduction to AC electrical applications and commercial wiring practices. This course is paired with MECH 105 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. This laboratory component provides hands-on experiences necessary complete concept attainment.

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

  • MECH 110 - Mechanical Systems I (3)

    Mechanics I  is a comprehensive introduction to fundamentals of industrial mechanical concepts, principles, and equipment. The course covers safety, lubrication, bearing installation and removal, proper installation and adjustment of belt and chain drives, as well as coupling and shaft alignment.

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 101 - Introduction to Mechatronics (1)  
  

  • MECH 120 - Fluid Power (3)

    The Fluid Power course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the concepts and applications of fluid power technology including hydraulics and pneumatics.  The course is an overview of fluid power technology applications; the general concept of fluid power systems; an introduction to energy input, energy output, energy control, and systems auxiliary components; as well as the design and function of components.
  

  • MECH 121 - Safety Awareness & OSHA 10 (2)

    Safety Awareness is designed to introduce students to the necessary skills to safely work in the industrial setting.  Some major areas of studies include: Fall Protection, Fire Prevention and Protection, Electrical Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard Communication, and other elective topics. Upon successfully passing the OSHA exam the student will earn a 10 hour OSHA card.
  

  • MECH 130 - Plastics Technology (3)

    This course is a survey of the plastics industry, including a study of materials with reference to their properties, processing, and uses.  Fabrication, finishing, and fastening methods and plastic product design will be included in this course.
  

  • MECH 140 - Robotics (1)

    This course explores basic robotic concepts and studies robots in typical application environments. Topics include: robot history and fundamentals, robot classification, power sources, robot applications in the workplace, robot control techniques, path control, end of arm tooling, robot operation and robot controllers, controller architecture in a system, robotic language programming, and human interface issues.

    Corerequisite(s): MECH 140L - Robotics Lab (2) 
  

  • MECH 140L - Robotics Lab (2)

    This course is the laboratory portion of Robotics. Students will apply concepts to program and control robotic animation, as well as, plan out robotic applications.

    Corerequisite(s): MECH 140 - Robotics (1)  
  
  

  • MECH 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.
  

  • MECH 201 - Systematic Troubleshooting (3)

    This course will provide the students with a systematic process, utilizing critical thinking skills to diagnose, analyze, and solve complex problems.  Several problem solving models will be presented.  Students will work through case studies to develop their problem solving skills.  This course will also prepare students to take the Work-keys Applied Technology test which is required by several local employers.  This is a good course for anyone who has to analyze and troubleshoot problems within their normal work routine.

    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): MECH 250 - Intro to PLC (3) 
  
  
  

  • MECH 210 - Mechanical Systems II (3)

    This course is a further investigation of industrial mechanical concepts, principles, and equipment. The course covers advanced topics including PLC’s, laser alignment, and vibration analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 110 - Mechanical Systems I (3)  
  

  • MECH 220 - Advanced Fluid Power with PLC (2)

    The Advanced Fluid Power course is a continuation of MECH 120 introducing advanced concepts and applications of fluid power technology including hydraulics and pneumatics.  The course will introduce the application of PLC’s to energy input, energy output, energy control, and systems auxiliary components as well as the design and function of components.

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 120 - Fluid Power (3)  
  

  • MECH 230 - Industrial Controls (2)

    Industrial Controls introduces the students to the basics of AC motor applications and control.  This course teaches electric relay control of AC electric motors found in industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Students learn industry-relevant skills including how to operate, install, design, and troubleshoot AC electric motor control circuits for various applications. 

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 105 - Electricity & Commercial Wiring (1)  or MECH 106 - Electricity & Electronics (2) 
  
  

  • MECH 255 - Adv PLC & Int Automation (2)

    This course focuses on working with analog modules in PLC systems.  The course begins with connecting analog sensors to analog modules and writing programs to control these devices.  Program functions such as comparison, memory, arithmetic, conversion, and jump will be introduced.  The basis of bus systems, bus cables, and network connectivity will be included. 

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 250 - Intro to PLC (3)  
  

  • MECH 260 - Process Control & Instrumentation (3)

    Process Controls cover a wide range of topics such as measurement methods, pressure measurement devices, temperature measurement devices, flow measurement devices, level measurement devices, pilot valves, pneumatic controls, electronic controls, and process controls. Students will learn to install, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot process control equipment.

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 105 - Electricity & Commercial Wiring (1)  or MECH 106 - Electricity & Electronics (2)  
  

  • MECH 270 - Manufac Proc & Quality Control (3)

    Manufacturing Process and Quality Control has two components.  For the process management component, a factory simulation is conducted.  Concepts presented include: Cycle Time, Production Time, First Pass Yield, and Barrier Identification.  In the QC component, students will learn how to process map, analyze costs, and develop team organization and optimization.  The QC component emphasizes fundamentals of total quality assurance for product and process control.  Students will make extensive use of electronic spreadsheets.

    Prerequisite(s): CAS 111 - Information Literacy (3)  
  
  
  

  • MECH 292 - Internship (1-4)

    This course corresponds to a paid internship that expands the students’ career awareness and further develops their practical hands-on experience.  The number of credits earned will be based on the numbers of hours of employment.
  

  • MECH 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.

Media Studies
  

  • MDIA 101 - Introduction to Media Studies (3)

    This course introduces students to the concepts and theories of media and society and surveys their systems and roles in society. Emphasis is placed on media in the United States, including historic development and technological innovation of conventional print and electronic media.

  

  • MDIA 102 - Intro to Adobe Photoshop (3)

    The course will introduce students to working with photographs and drawings focusing on website graphics. Basics of the digital image, photo collage, banner graphics, and simple animation for websites will also be covered. Topics to be covered include file formats, scanning, digital retouching, image selections and masking, layering, vector graphics, creating symbols, working with a timeline and creating an interactive file.
  

  • MDIA 104 - Web Page Design (3)

    In this course, students learn how to code web pages from scratch using HTML, XHTML, and XML incorporating Java Scripting. Students will explore basic and advanced tags by creating web pages utilizing tables, frames, audio, video, and Java scripting.
  

  • MDIA 105 - Internet Foundation (4)

    This is the foundation course for CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) certification. Students learn how to use key Internet technologies, such as Web browsers, e-mail, newsgroups, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Telnet and search engines. Students will learn how to create simple Web pages containing text, graphics, hyperlinks, tables, forms, and frames. Students also learn fundamental networking concepts and practices, including network architecture and standards, networking protocols, TPC/IP, Internet servers, server-side scripting, database connectivity, and security.
  

  • MDIA 107 - Into to Illustrator/InDesign (3)

    This course covers introductory knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign. Students will focus on the basic techniques that they need to get started with Illustrator and InDesign. Students will focus on the workspace, tools, and techniques.
  

  • MDIA 108 - Multimedia Presentation Develo (3)

    Using current graphics presentation software, including Microsoft PowerPoint and Prezi, students will create interactive, multimedia-based presentations for real world application. Basic processes such as preparing, formatting and customizing presentations will be studied.

    Prerequisite(s): CAS 111 - Information Literacy (3)  
  

  • MDIA 109 - Intro to Design Principles (3)

    This course introduces students to the principles of design which are used to organize or arrange the structural elements of a presentation or publication. Students will learn the elements of design, such as color, imagery, typography, space, symmetry, balance, etc. and how they are implemented and applied effectively in graphic design and web design. 
  

  • MDIA 121 - Intro to Digital Photography (3)

    This course is an introduction to the use of digital photography techniques. This course will emphasize visualization, composition, and the aesthetics of digital photography. This course will also introduce the basic operations of the camera and electronic imaging as well as software applications to produce quality digital images.

  
  

  • MDIA 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.
  

  • MDIA 201 - Digital Branding (3)

    This course will introduce brand management techniques and technologies that allow consumers to establish and promote their online presence. Topics covered include branding, visual storytelling, social media presence, digital freelancing, and online entrepreneurship. 
  

  • MDIA 202 - Video Production (3)

    This course is an introduction to analog and digital video production and editing theories, effects, and techniques. Students will develop video products using analog and digital recording methods and computerized video editing systems and digital video effects programs and hardware and software issues relating to 3-dimensional graphics manipulation, video compression, and recording.
  

  • MDIA 203 - Advanced Photoshop & Animate (3)

    This project-based course will begin with a review of Adobe Photoshop basics and quickly move into intermediate and advanced concepts of layering, masks, paths, and shapes. Students practice image surgery techniques using enhanced tools, transforming and warping types, annotating within the project file, and apply color correction across color spaces of RGB, CMYS, HSB, and LAB. Students will work with the animation and video components of Photoshop then on to create vector graphics and animation with Adobe Animate. Team and independent projects at both mid-term and finals will replace a traditional written exam. 

    Prerequisite(s): MDIA 102 - Intro to Adobe Photoshop (3)  
  

  • MDIA 206 - Site Designer (3)

    This course focuses on theory, design, and web construction along with information on architecture concepts, website management, scenario development, and performance evaluations. Students learn how to create and manage Web sites with GUI editor based software programs. Students will learn and implement the latest strategies to develop websites, evaluate design tools, discuss future technology standards, and explore the incompatibility issues surrounding current browsers. 

    Prerequisite(s): MDIA 104 - Web Page Design (3)  
  

  • MDIA 220 - Publication Design (3)

    Through a practical hands-on approach, students in this course will use current design software to publish their own digital and print publications, to include websites, book covers, pamphlets, newsletters, letterheads, flyers, business cards, announcements, and advertisements. Basic publishing processes, design, and layout will be studied. This course will serve as the capstone course for the AAS Digital Media Specialist degree. 

    Prerequisite(s): MDIA 107 - Into to Illustrator/InDesign (3)  or MDIA 203 - Advanced Photoshop & Animate (3)  
  

  • MDIA 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.


Medical Assisting
  

  • MAST 101 - Introduction to Medical Assisting (3)

    This course is a foundation course for all medical assisting programs (clinical and/or administrative). Topics include medical assisting and other allied health disciplines as a profession, health care settings, communication skills, coping skills, topics in psychology, and medical law and ethics. Emphasis is also placed on professionalism topics including personal traits of the health care professional, work place dynamics, career planning and employment.  In addition, basic keyboarding skills and 10 key skills are reviewed and competency is required.
  

  • MAST 102 - Medical Terminology (3)

    This course is an integral component in understanding the language of medicine. It is designed to give the student a foundation in the basic structure of medical terms, word building and definitions as well as the applications of medical terminology. A human body systems approach is utilized and topics covered in each system include anatomy and physiology overview, medical terms, symptoms and signs, diseases and disorders, treatments, procedures and devices.

  
  

  • MAST 106 - Medical Office Management (2)

    This course is a foundational course in administrative medical assisting. Topics include the facility environment, computers in the ambulatory care setting, electronic medical records (EMR), telecommunications, patient scheduling, medical records management, written communications, daily financial practices, introduction to medical coding, insurance, billing and collections, accounting practices, and facility and equipment management. In addition, more advanced topics are covered: management styles, risk management, the importance of teamwork, supervising personnel, procedure manual, HIPAA implications, marketing functions, records and financial management, liability coverage, human resource management such as recruiting and hiring office personnel, dismissing employees, and complying with personnel laws. Good record keeping principles are stressed in this course.   Emphasis is placed on applications of electronic technology and fundamental writing skills as well as basic medical assisting clerical and operational functions.

    Corerequisite(s): MAST 101 - Introduction to Medical Assisting (3) , MAST 102 - Medical Terminology (3) , and MAST 106L - Medical Office Management Lab (1)  
  

  • MAST 106L - Medical Office Management Lab (1)

    This course is taken in conjunction with MAST 106 Medical Office Management. It emphasizes hands-on demographic data entry, billing and coding, insurance filing, reporting, as well as other electronic data functions of medical information management systems.

    Corerequisite(s): MAST 106 - Medical Office Management (2) 
  

  • MAST 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.
  
  

  • MAST 202L - Clinical Medical Assistant I Lab (1)

    This course is taken in conjunction with MAST 202 - Clinical Medical Assistant I (2) . Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning of skills related to the lecture portion including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height, weight, and pain level. Additional hands-on learning skills covered are observation skills, patient care, patient positioning for examinations, vision screening, patient education instructions, and pre-surgical patient preparation procedures. Students must be competent in all skills tested.

    Prerequisite(s): MAST 102 - Medical Terminology (3)  
    Corerequisite(s): MAST 202 - Clinical Medical Assistant I (2)  
  

  • MAST 206 - Clinical Medical Assistant II (2)

    This course builds on topics covered in MAST 202 - Clinical Medical Assistant I (2)  and introduces new information including an introduction to the medical laboratory, lab equipment, and safety, microbiology, collecting, processing, and testing of blood and urine specimens, nutrition and special diets, principles of pharmacology, and drug administration.  The course also includes topics on the anatomy of the heart, cardiac cycle, 12-lead ECG, lead identification, ECG tracing troubleshooting, cardiac dysrhythmias, Holter monitors, and stress testing.  Additional topics covered are anatomy of the respiratory system, symptoms of respiratory conditions/disorders, pulmonary function testing including Spirometry, peak flow meters, pulse oximetry and the medical assistant’s role in diagnostic radiology.

    Prerequisite(s): MAST 202 - Clinical Medical Assistant I (2)  .
    Corerequisite(s): MAST 206L - Clinical Medical Assistant II Lab (1)  
  

  • MAST 206L - Clinical Medical Assistant II Lab (1)

    This course is taken in conjunction with MAST 206 - Clinical Medical Assistant II (2) .  Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning of skills covered in MAST 206  lecture.  These skills include performing hematology tests, urinalysis, basic microbiology testing, and CLIA waved tests such as blood glucose, Strep-A, and pregnancy testing.  Additional hands-on skills covered in the course are the administration of oral and paternal (injections) patient medications, and performing ECG tests including electrode placement and lead connection.  Pulmonary function testing is introduced using peak flow meters and respiratory treatment including the proper use of a nebulizer and pulse oximetry.

    Prerequisite(s): MAST 202 - Clinical Medical Assistant I (2)  
    Corerequisite(s): MAST 206 - Clinical Medical Assistant II (2)  
  
  
  

  • MAST 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.

Medical Laboratory Technician
  

  • MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician (2)

    This course is an orientation to general laboratory practice and explores the profession of medical laboratory technician for students interested in the medical laboratory technician program. This course includes laboratory safety, lab math, health care ethics, and the divisions of the clinical laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to students enrolled with an employer and degree seeking in Healthcare Professions, A.A.S.  with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician.
  

  • MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques (2)

    This course will study the essential laboratory skills such as pipet techniques, proper safety, and protective equipment procedures, operating a centrifuge, preparing reagents and solutions, laboratory mathematics and measurement, infectious disease precautions, medical terminology, clinical urinalysis and body fluids.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to students enrolled with an employer and degree seeking in Healthcare Professions, A.A.S.  with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician.
  

  • MLT 199 - Special Topics (1-6)

    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.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to students enrolled with an employer and degree seeking in Healthcare Professions, A.A.S.  with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician.
  

  • MLT 200 - Hematology/Coagulation (3)

    This course will study the fundamental concepts in hematology and hemostasis, to include hemoglobinopathies, hematopoiesis, anemias, leukocyte disorders, leukemias and other hematological disorders. This includes the study of normal platelet and clotting physiology as well as disorders of the clotting mechanisms and will continue the study of cellular identification in body fluids.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to students enrolled with an employer and degree seeking in Healthcare Professions, A.A.S.  with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician (2) , and MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques (2)  
  

  • MLT 201 - Applied Immunology (3)

    This course will analyze the basic principles of the human immune system and explore the role of the immune system in normal and abnormal immune responses and how this system manifests in laboratory tests. It will examine and analyze techniques and applications of immunochemistry in the medical diagnostic process.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to students enrolled with an employer and degree seeking in Healthcare Professions, A.A.S.  with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician (2) , and MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques (2) .
  

  • MLT 202 - Medical Microbiology (4)

    This course will study the clinical aspects of infectious disease, to include bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology. The course will include specimen collection and handling of normal flora and pathogens within the body and will explore the laboratory identification of different microorganisms, pathogenesis, clinical syndromes, epidemiology and medical treatment.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to students enrolled with an employer and degree seeking in Healthcare Professions, A.A.S.  with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician (2) , and MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques (2) .
  

  • MLT 203 - Immunohematology (3)

    This course will explore the basic principles of blood banking and immunology to include the organization and functions of the immune system, antigen/antibodies, complement, humoral and immunity of cell-mediated and disorders of the immune system and will present the theoretical and practical concepts of blood bank/transfusion medicine.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to students enrolled with an employer and degree seeking in Healthcare Professions, A.A.S.  with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician (2) , and MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques (2) .
  

  • MLT 204 - Clinical Chemistry (4)

    This course will study the analysis of the chemical constituents of blood to include specimen collection, processing, correlation of normal and pathological physiology and the diagnostic correlations in health and disease. The laboratory will emphasize the analytical accuracy and precision by using manual and automated laboratory techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to students enrolled with an employer and degree seeking in Healthcare Professions, A.A.S.  with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician (2) , and MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques (2) .
  
  

  • MLT 210 - Clinical Practice I-Internship (4)

    Students will experience an internship at an affiliated hospital. This will provide the students the opportunity to gain practical skills experience in manual and automated procedures in two specified departments. Students will experience problem-solving, evaluation of quality control and learn instrument maintenance.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to students enrolled with an employer and degree seeking in Healthcare Professions, A.A.S.  with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician (2) , and MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques (2) .
  

  • MLT 211 - Clinical Practice II-Internship (4)

    Students will experience an internship at an affiliated hospital. This will provide the students the opportunity to gain practical skills experience in manual and automated procedures in two specified departments. Students will experience problem-solving, evaluation of quality control and learn instrument maintenance.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to students enrolled with an employer and degree seeking in Healthcare Professions, A.A.S.  with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT 101 - Intro to Medical Laboratory Technician (2) , and MLT 102 - Medical Laboratory Techniques (2) .
  

  • MLT 299 - Special Topics (1-6)

    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.

Music
  

  • MUSC 111 - ~Introduction to Music (3)

    This course provides training and experiences which will enable the student to acquire a historical-social-aesthetic perspective, to comprehend musical concepts, to discriminate quality levels, to select satisfying and stimulating musical experiences, and to empathize with the creators and performers of music.
  

  • MUSC 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.

  

  • MUSC 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.


Nursing
  
  

  • NURS 115 - Nursing Care I (6)

    This course builds on the skills learned in NURS 111 - Introduction to Nursing (3)  and introduces professional and patient concepts across the lifespan for providing nursing care.  This course has a clinical component for application of acquired skills in patient care situations.  Classroom: 3 hours per week; clinical: 4.5 clock hours per week.  Clinical hours will be aggregated throughout the semester.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 111 - Introduction to Nursing (3)  and acceptance into Nursing A.S.N.  
  

  • NURS 135 - Nursing Care II (8)

    This course continues to build on lifespan concepts of health and illness with related exemplars.  The student will integrate conceptual learning with skills and knowledge learned in previous nursing courses.  This course has a clinical component that provides for the application of learning to direct and simulated patient care experience.  Classroom: 6 hours per week; Clinical: 9 hours per week.  Clinical hours will be aggregated throughout the semester.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 115 - Nursing Care I (6)  and admission to Nursing A.S.N.  
  

  • NURS 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.
  

  • NURS 215 - Nursing Care III (8)

    This course continues to build on lifespan concepts of health and illness with related exemplars.  The student will integrate conceptual learning with skills and knowledge learned in previous nursing courses.  This course has a clinical component that provides for the application of learning to direct and simulated patient care experiences.  Classroom: 5 hours per week; Clinical: 12 hours per week.  Clinical hours will be aggregated throughout the semester.
 

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