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Course Descriptions

 

Culinary Arts
  
  

  • CART 201 - Stocks, Soups, and Sauces (3)

    This course provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of basic stocks, sauces and soups. The student will prepare chicken, beef, fish and vegetable stock along with varied thickening agents. Student will prepare (Mother Sauces) such as Espagnole sauce, tomato sauce, veloute’, béchamel sauce, and Hollandaise. The Student will be exposed to consommé, cream soups, puree soups and chowders. Emphasis is placed on preparation, sanitation, and the finished product.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 212 - Baking Skills and Development (4) 
  

  • CART 207 - Survey of Food Services (3)

    This course covers the organization and basic operation of various types of quality food services including fundamentals of preparation and meal planning, food production, and service standards and techniques are studied. Practice in evaluating food service installations.
  

  • CART 209 - Food Production Systems (3)

    Recognition and achievement of quality in development of systematic relationships between items, time, labor, equipment, and costs in quantity food production, quality procurement policies for food, beverages, and related items are covered in this course.
  

  • CART 212 - Baking Skills and Development (4)

    Fundamentals of baking including dough, quick breads, pies, cakes, cookies, tarts, and doughnuts. Instruction in flours, fillings, and ingredients. Topics include baking terminology, tool and equipment use, formula conversions, functions of ingredients, and the use of proper flours.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 115 - Safety and Sanitation in the Food Service Industry (2) 
  

  • CART 231 - Garde Manger and Cold Presentations (4)

    The cold station in any restaurant is one that encompasses a wide number of techniques. From butchering to garnishing and into charcuterie this course will cover all aspects of the responsibilities associated with the art of Garde Manger. Students will prepare marinades, cold sauces, forcemeats, mousses, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches, and cold dishes using tools and equipment commonly found in commercial kitchens. Techniques in proper cold buffet presentations will also be taught.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 212 - Baking Skills and Development (4) 
  

  • CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I (3)

    This course builds on CART 100 Introduction to Culinary Food Service by engaging the student in practical application of learned terminology and theories. Students will learn meat, produce and ingredient identification essential to the industry. We will introduce knife handling, food costing and purchasing, receiving and Inventory practices. Job shadowing days at restaurants and hotels with industry professionals will finish off the course with observation of facilities in operation.

    Prerequisite(s): Required major in Culinary Arts, Food Service Retail Management, Baking and Pastry, or Entrepreneurship is required.
  
  

  • CART 250 - Externship in Food Service (3)

    This course applies the theoretical concepts gained in the classroom in a restaurant situation. Each student is assigned to a restaurant for a minimum of 200 hours. May be repeated once.
  

  • CART 280 - Cake Design and Professional Decorating (4)

    A course in the basic and advanced techniques of wedding cake designs, assembly, and construction. The areas of study include stacked and tiered cakes, decorating with butter cream, fresh flowers, and rolled fondant. Advanced cake techniques and variations will be produced to enhance student’s base knowledge and offerings to potential consumers.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 212 - Baking Skills and Development (4) 
  

  • CART 296 - Ala Carte Service and Buffet Presentations (4)

    This course provides practice and theory in the art of ala carte, banquet and buffet food production as found in quality hotels and restaurants.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 212 - Baking Skills and Development (4) 
  

  • CART 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.

Cyber Security
  

  • CYBR 115 - Introduction to Physical and Technical Security (3)

    An Introduction to Physical & Technical Security provides students with a solid foundation in both the technological and operational aspects of security through comprehensive coverage that explores such principal topics as security electronics, communications systems, test equipment, video and optics, alarm systems, computers and security software, access control, and more. Students will obtain an industry-based perspective and a practitioner’s point of view on all phases of physical security, including what works and what does not, through a careful mix of theory and practical application.

  

  • CYBR 125 - Principles of Incident Response and Disaster Recovery (3)

    This course presents methods of identifying vulnerabilities and taking appropriate measures to prevent and mitigate failure risks for an organization. The course presents a foundation in disaster recovery principles and planning, and emphasizes the importance of incident response to minimize prolonged downtime that can potentially lead to irreparable loss. This course addresses the overall problem of contingency planning rather than focusing on specific tasks of incident response or disaster recovery.

  

  • CYBR 190 - Security Assessment (3)

    This course will expose students to the process of creating a methodology and approach for conducting security assessments. Students will encounter a comprehensive step-by-step approach encompassing the entire security assessment process.

  

  • CYBR 192 - Practicum (1)

     This course will over testing methodologies and study techniques to assist in preparing students for the Security+ certification exam.
  

  • CYBR 199 - Special Topics (1-6)

    Special topic courses may be offered from time to time dependent upon current trends, employer needs, and student interests. The course description, objectives, and credit hours for each will vary based upon the topic and schedule.
  

  • CYBR 200 - Cryptography (3)

    This course provides students and professionals with a foundation in basic information theory. Course content includes an introduction to information theory, threat agents and risk, information and the law, information security planning, cryptographic philosophy, mathematical principles of cryptography, symmetrical key cryptography, public key infrastructure, securing an information system, viruses, worms, and malicious software, and securing the digital marketplace.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 106 .
  

  • CYBR 210 - Intrusion Detection (3)

    This course provides an introduction to firewalls and other network security components that work together to create an in-depth defensive perimeter around a Local Area Network. The course maps to the Check Point Certified Security Administrator certification exam objectives, and examines firewalls in context with the other elements needed for effective perimeter security as well as security within a network. It incorporates examination of technologies such as packet filtering, authentication, proxy servers, encryption, bastion hosts, virtual private networks, log file maintenance, and intrusion detection systems. Course content includes firewall planning and design, developing a security policy, firewall configuration strategies, packet filtering, working with proxy servers and application-level firewalls, authenticating users, choosing a bastion host, setting up a virtual private network, building your own firewall, and ongoing administration.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 200 .
  

  • CYBR 220 - Wireless Security (3)

    This course provides the information needed to protect a wireless network, and maps to the Certified Wireless Security Professional certification exam objectives. The course takes a comprehensive view of attacks and defenses of wireless networks and incorporates examination of technology that helps make wireless networks secure, as well as offers practical tools, tips, and techniques to protect a wireless Local Area Network. Course content includes foundations of wireless security, wireless LAN vulnerabilities, passive wireless discovery, active wireless attacks, wireless security models, enterprise wireless hardware security, designing a secure wireless network, secure wireless authentication, secure wireless transmissions, managing the wireless network, wireless security policy, and operational support and wireless convergence.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 200 .
  

  • CYBR 250 - Internet Security (3)

    This course provides students and professionals with the ability to develop the security program necessary for protecting data and reacting to threats as they occur. This course maps to the Certified Internet Webmaster Security Professional certification exam objectives, and outlines various threats that exist in today’s IT environment, and demonstrates how to defend an environment against them by developing the necessary security policies and processes. Course content includes an introduction to information security, security processes, threats to IT assets, encryption, fundamentals of network security, network security threats, intrusion detection, fundamentals of system security, UNIX system security, Windows® system security, standards and compliance, and security testing.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 200 .
  

  • CYBR 280 - Network Defense and Countermeasures (3)

    This course provides students and professionals with hands-on introductory experience installing firewalls and intrusion detection systems. This course maps to the Security Certified Network Professional certification exam objectives, and gives students a solid foundation in advanced network security fundamentals, incorporating examination of intrusion detection, network address translation, packet filtering, proxy servers, firewalls, and virtual private networks. Course content includes network defense fundamentals, risk analysis, security policy implementation, network traffic signatures, virtual private network concepts, VPN implementation, intrusion detection system concepts, incident response, choosing and designing firewalls, firewall topology, strengthening and managing firewalls, and strengthening defense through ongoing management.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 141.
  

  • CYBR 281 - Ethical Hacking (3)

    This course guides students and professionals toward becoming skilled security testers and maps to the Certified Ethical Hacker certification exam objectives. Course content includes an ethical hacking overview, TCP/IP concepts review, network and computer Attacks, footprinting and social engineering, port scanning, enumeration, programming for security professionals, Microsoft® operating system vulnerabilities, Linux operating system vulnerabilities, hacking web servers, hacking wireless networks, cryptography, and protecting networks with security devices.

  

  • CYBR 282 - Perimeter Defense (3)

    This course provides students and professionals with a hands-on experience installing firewalls and intrusion detection systems. This course maps to the Security Certified Network Specialist certification exam objectives, and provides a solid foundation in advanced network security fundamentals. Essential security practices, such a TCP/IP addressing, routing, packet filtering, and installing proxy servers, firewalls, and virtual private networks are explained. Course content includes network defense fundamentals, advanced TCP/IP, router fundamentals, fundamentals of Cisco® router security, designing firewalls, configuring firewalls, managing firewalls to improve security, implementing IPSec and virtual private networks, designing virtual private networks, intrusion detection system concepts, configuring and using intrusion detection systems, wireless network fundamentals, and securing wireless networks.

  

  • CYBR 283 - Computer Forensics (3)

    This course provides students and professionals with a solid foundation in computer forensics. The course is a guide toward becoming a skilled computer forensics investigator. Course content includes computer forensics and investigations as a profession, understanding computer investigations, an investigator’s office and laboratory, data acquisition, processing crime and incident scenes, working with Windows® and DOS systems, current computer forensic analysis tools, Macintosh® and Linux boot processes and file systems, file recovery, network forensics, e-mail investigations, mobile device forensics, report writing and expert testimony for high-tech investigations, and ethics for expert witnesses.

  

  • CYBR 292 - Internship (3-6)

    This is a capstone course in experiential learning. A student participates in an intensive internship, externship, or cooperative with an appropriate agency, company or organization.

  

  • CYBR 299 - Special Topics (1-6)

    Special topic courses may be offered from time to time dependent upon current trends, employer needs, and student interests. The course description, objectives, and credit hours for each will vary based upon the topic and schedule.

Culinary Arts
  

  • CART 110 - Molecular Gastronomy (3)

    Trendy and cutting edge cuisine describes this course best; experience the new tools and theories on food. You’ll never think of food the same way when this class is over. In this course you will use all of your senses and explore the science of flavor with laboratory activities and demonstrations that are integrated into weekly lectures and labs.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 212 - Baking Skills and Development (4) 
  

  • CART 170 - Bread Fundamentals (1)

    This course provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of the art and craft of bread making. Topics include formulas and techniques associated with naturally leavened loaves, hearth breads, focaccia, flat breads, rolls and other breads utilizing a variety of grains. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare classical and specialty breads that meet or exceed the expectations of restaurant and retail establishments.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 115 - Safety and Sanitation in the Food Service Industry (2) 
    Corerequisite(s): CART 170L - Bread Fundamentals Lab (3) 
  
  
  

  • CART 246 - Cooking Fundamentals II (1)

    This course focuses on the expansion of cooking techniques and food costing skills learned in CART 245 . This course will also introduce special techniques necessary for breakfast cookery. Special emphasis on portioning and presentation will be given. We will revisit CART 245  based cooking techniques and continue the practices of cooking various vegetables, starches such as potatoes, dumplings, pastas and grains always with emphasis on sanitation and safety.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 115 - Safety and Sanitation in the Food Service Industry (2) 
    Corerequisite(s): CART 246L - Cooking Fundamentals II Lab (2) 
  

  • CART 292 - Culinary Arts Internship (1–6)

    The purpose of the internship is to allow the student to demonstrate his or her skills in an occupational setting. The internship is considered a capstone course of the A.A.S. degree program. Completion of the internship indicates to the college that the student has achieved a satisfactory level of skills to be successful in their degree field.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 212 - Baking Skills and Development (4) 
  

  • CART 294 - International Pastries and Desserts (4)

    A study of classical desserts, French and international pastries, hot and cold desserts, ice creams and ices, chocolate work, decorations, and plated dessert composition with emphasis on advanced techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 212 - Baking Skills and Development (4) 
  

  • CART 295 - Pastry Showpieces and Buffet Presentation (4)

    In this class we will work with materials and products to learn advanced techniques tempering chocolate, and working with sugars, pulled and blown through demonstration and practice. We will create a presentation practical that will demonstrate student’s knowledge of the concentration based on this class and a combination of prior classes that will culminate in a final presentation to peers, faculty and industry leaders.

    Prerequisite(s): CART 212 - Baking Skills and Development (4) 

Economics
  

  • ECON 123 - Contemporary Economics (3)

    This course serves as an introductory survey of modern economic issues. Economic theory is employed in the analysis of inflation, unemployment, pollution, regulation, market structure, and related topics. Economic institutions such as corporations, banking, and government are also studied.

  

  • ECON 205 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

    This class serves as an introduction to fundamental economic concepts including production possibilities and economic growth, market supply and demand analysis, money, banking, and government and fiscal monetary policies. Emphasis is placed upon fluctuations in national income, employment, and price level.

  

  • ECON 206 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)

    This course provides an introduction to microeconomic theory with a primary focus on the methodology of economics and the behaviors of individuals and firms. Fundamental concepts are covered including demand and supply analysis, marginal analysis, opportunity cost, market structure, pricing, labor markets, and government policy and regulation.

  

  • ECON 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.


Electric Distribution Engineering Technology
  

  • EDET 101 - Intro to Line Worker (2)

    Intro to Line Worker is the first class in both the AAS and Certificate Line Worker Programs. It is intended to provide students with a basic awareness and function as gate keeper for those seeking entry into the program (and career.) Some major focus areas are: career awareness, wood pole climbing evaluation, claustrophobia evaluation and industry skills (Edison Cast) testing.

  

  • EDET 102 - Fundamentals of Electric Power Distribution (2)

    Fundamentals of Electric Power Distribution provides students with an overview of how electric power is distributed from generation to industrial and residential customers. The class will also introduce students to industry terminology and materials.

    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): EDET 101 
  

  • EDET 103 - Heavy Equipment Familiarization (2)

    Heavy Equipment Familiarization is designed to introduce students to different types of heavy equipment vehicles used in utility work. Basic operation of the most commonly used equipment vehicles will be demonstrated and practiced by students.

    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): EDET 101 
  

  • EDET 120 - Advance Pole Working (2)

    Advance Pole Working is designed to teach practical skills and techniques used in constructing electric distribution systems while emphasizing the safe use of tools and equipment.

    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): EDET 102 
  

  • EDET 121 - Safety for Electrical Line Workers (2)

    Safety for Electrical Line Workers is designed to introduce students to the necessary skills to safely work on electric distribution systems. Some major areas of studies include: applying safe grounding practices, correctly using personal protective equipment, safely setting up traffic control work zone, pole top rescue, aerial lift rescue, and confined space rescue. Upon successful completion of this course a 10 hour OSHA card will be earned.

  

  • EDET 130 - Underground Line Maintenance (2)

    Underground Line Maintenance teaches practical underground distribution maintenance techniques while emphasizing the safe use of tools and equipment. Focus areas include use of live line tools, installing and repairing underground cables and equipment.

    Prerequisite(s): EDET 120  & EDET 121 
  

  • EDET 131 - Substation Basics (2)

    Substation Basics teaches the purpose and operations of a substation. Particular attention is spent on how to safely enter and perform various tasks at a substation.

    Prerequisite(s): EDET 120  & EDET 121 
  

  • EDET 140 - Overhead Line Maintenance (2)

    Overhead Line Maintenance teaches practical distribution line maintenance techniques, emphasizing the safe use of tools and equipment. Focus areas include the use of live line tools, safe rigging practices, troubleshooting (including switching & testing voltages), and replacing/repairing electrical equipment.

    Prerequisite(s): EDET 120  & EDET 121 
  

  • EDET 180 - Building Better Relationships (3)

    This class prepares participants to create better work relationships by becoming a “conscious communicator”. It includes taking a work place personality identifier test. Participants will explore ways to enhance their self-knowledge, work effectively teams, and cope with the stresses and emotions that are often found in the work environment.

  

  • EDET 181 - Conflict Resolution (2)

    Conflict resolution prepares participants to better deal with conflict in the workplace by helping them become a “conscious communicator”. It includes taking a conflict assessment/evaluation. Participants will explore ways and develop tools to enhance their abilities to deal with conflict and reduces stresses and emotions that are often found in the work environment.

  

  • EDET 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.

  

  • EDET 201 - Fundamentals of Electricity I (2)

    Fundamentals of Electricity I provide students with an introduction to ohms law and the principles behind how DC and AC electric circuits work.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 106  or MATH 107 ; EDET 102 
  

  • EDET 202 - Fundamentals of Electricity II (2)

    Fundamentals of Electricity II builds on the students learning in Fundamentals of Electricity I. Three phase circuits and transformers function are covered.

    Prerequisite(s): EDET 201 
  

  • EDET 287 - Diagnostic & Repair Project (4)

    The Diagnostic and repair Project class provides students with unique opportunities (vary semester to semester) to practice and refine their skills in troubleshooting and repairing problems encountered in electric distribution systems.

    Prerequisite(s): EDET 130  & EDET 140 .
  

  • EDET 293 - Practical Line Work Internship II (4)

    Practical Line Work Internship is a paid internship to expands student’s career awareness and further develops their practical hands on experience. Internships consist of over 160 hours of onsite work with a local utility company. Students will be required to travel to employer (off campus) work areas during normal work hours.

    Prerequisite(s): EDET 130 , EDET 131  and EDET 140 
  

  • EDET 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.


Emergency Medical Services
  

  • EMSP 100 - Emergency Medical Responder (3)

    This is an introductory course to emergency medical care for individuals that in the course of their normal duties are likely to be the first individual on scene of a medical emergency. The course will cover what should be done until the ambulance unit arrives and will include CPR, an overview of EMS systems, basic airway management, patient assessment, circulation and automatic defibrillation, illness, and injury prevention, childbirth and children and scene operations.

    Corerequisite(s): EMSP 100L - EMR Lab (1) 
  

  • EMSP 100L - EMR Lab (1)

    This course affords the student the opportunity to apply and reinforce the skills learned in EMSP 100 in a laboratory setting. The student will participate in both scenario based training as well as skill specific review. 

    Corerequisite(s): EMSP 100 - Emergency Medical Responder (3) 
  

  • EMSP 101 - Introduction to EMS (3)

    This course is a survey course designed to acquaint the student with emergency medical services roles & responsibilities, well being of the EMS provider, illness and injury prevention, medical-legal issues, ethics, therapeutic communications, and life span development.
  

  • EMSP 102 - Emergency Medical Technician (6)

    The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. This course was previously known as EMT-Basic until the incooperation of the new curriculm and scope of practices. This course or the EMT-Basic is a required prerequisite for admission into the Paramedic Program.

    Corerequisite(s): EMSP 102L - Emergency Medical Technician Lab (2) 
  

  • EMSP 102L - Emergency Medical Technician Lab (2)

    This class is designed to follow the same chronological order as the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course. Items covered will be all of the hands on experiences necessary to reinforce the didactic instruction as the student completes the classroom portion. This course will act as the second protion of the EMT course in order to meet both state and national standards and guidelines for an EMT.

    Corerequisite(s): EMSP 102 - Emergency Medical Technician (6) 
  

  • EMSP 103 - EMS Operations (3)

    This course will include in-depth review of such topics as emergency vehicle operations, medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials recognition & identification and crime scene awareness.
  

  • EMSP 104 - EMS Practicum (1)

    This course provides the opportunity to observe and apply the skills learned in EMSP 102  in a supervised clinical setting including a local hospital emergency department, regional medical command center and on a field EMS unit. A minimum of fifty hours are required and will be scheduled by the student on an individual basis through the EMS Coordinator.
  

  • EMSP 104L - EMS Lab I (1)

    This course affords the student the opportunity to apply and reinforce the skills learned in EMSP 102  in a laboratory setting. The student will participate in both scenario based training as well as skill specific review.
  

  • EMSP 110 - Fundamentals of EMS Management (3)

    This is an entry-level course for students interested in the field of EMS management. The Focus of the course will be to provide a global overview of EMS System’s design and development, administration and finance of EMS Operations, risk management and quality improvement programs, and personnel development and management.
  

  • EMSP 111 - EMS Management Internship I (2)

    In this course, the student will work as an apprentice in an EMS setting under the supervision of EMS management professionals. The focus of Internship I will be learning about EMS systems design and development at the local, regional, and state levels.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 102  is a pre-requisite
    Corerequisite(s): CAHS 120 , CAHS 121 , CAHS 122  & CAHS 123  (two semesters of Human Anatomy & Physiology with Labs) is Co-prerequisite to taking any EMS Program course in the 201-210 series.
  

  • EMSP 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.
  

  • EMSP 201 - Advanced Airway Management and Patient Assessment (3)

    This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the respiratory system and respiratory emergencies. Covered is an advanced approach to managing simply as well as difficult airways. The course includes advanced patient assessment skills and techniques for the paramedic to use while establishing their appropriate treatment modalities.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 104 - EMS Practicum (1) 
  

  • EMSP 202 - Pathophysiology of Shock & Trauma Resuscitation (3)

    This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of shock, the different types of shock followed by appropriate treatment. The course also will give you an in depth look at all of the types of trauma and how our bodies react to absorbing energy. Our course will follow up with time management and treat modalities for trauma care.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 204 - EMS Practicum II (2) 
  

  • EMSP 203 - Pre-hospital Pharmacology (4)

    This course provides topics to include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug calculations, and drug administration. This will be followed by an comprehesive look at over 90 different medications the paramedic will interact with. The course provides the cognitive understanding such skills as introvenous cannulation, intraosseous infussion, intramuscular injection, and subcutaneous injection to mention a few.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 104 - EMS Practicum (1) 
  

  • EMSP 204 - EMS Practicum II (2)

    This course provides the opportunity to observe and apply the skills learned in EMSP 201 , EMSP 202 , and EMSP 203  in a supervised clinical setting including a local hospital emergency department, respiratory therapy department, and operating room and on a field EMS unit. A minimum of one hundred clinical hours are required and will be scheduled by the student on an individual basis through the EMS Coordinator.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 104 - EMS Practicum (1) 
  

  • EMSP 204L - EMS Lab II (1)

    This course affords the student the opportunity to apply and reinforce the skills that they have learned in the EMS program to this point in a laboratory setting, concentrating on EMSP 201  and EMSP 203 . The student will participate in both scenario based training as well as skill specific review.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 104 - EMS Practicum (1) 
  

  • EMSP 205 - Medical Emergencies I (4)

    This course provides a comprehensive review of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. This will include assessment and treat for cardiovascular emergencies. Within this course you will become fluent with Electro Cardio Grams (ECG) and there interpretations. The course will conclude with a complete 12 Lead understanding and interpretation.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 204 - EMS Practicum II (2) 
  

  • EMSP 206 - EMS Practicum III (2)

    This course provides the opportunity to observe and apply the skills learned in EMSP 205  in a supervised clinical setting including a local hospital emergency department, respiratory therapy, cardiac service, and cardiac care unit and on a field EMS unit. A minimum of one hundred clinical hours are required and will be scheduled by the student on an individual basis through the EMS Coordinator.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 204 - EMS Practicum II (2) 
  

  • EMSP 206L - EMS Lab III (1)

    This course affords the student the opportunity to apply and reinforce the skills that they have learned in the EMS program to this point in a laboratory setting, concentrating on EMSP 205  and EMSP 206 . The student will participate in both scenario based training as well as skill specific review.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 204 - EMS Practicum II (2) 
  

  • EMSP 207 - Medical Emergencies II (4)

    This course reviews pathophysiology, assessment and management of medical patients with neuralogical and endocrinological emergencies, allergies, and anaphylaxis, gastroenterological, urological, toxicological, hematological, and environmental emergencies, infectious and communicable diseases, behavioral, gynecological, and obstectrical emergencies.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 206 - EMS Practicum III (2) 
  

  • EMSP 208 - Special Patients & Situations (3)

    This course takes an in depth look at the approach to patients with special needs such as neonatal, pediatric and geriatric patients, patients with mental or physical impairments, or patients with high technology medical devices in the out-of-hospital setting.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 206 - EMS Practicum III (2) 
  

  • EMSP 209 - EMS Practicum IV (2)

    This course provides the opportunity to observe and apply the skills learned in EMSP 207  and EMSP 208  in a supervised clinical setting including a local hospital emergency department, pediatric unit, obstetrical unit, psychiatric unit and on a field EMS unit. A minimum of one hundred clinical hours are required and will be scheduled by the student on an individual basis through the EMS Coordinator.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 206 - EMS Practicum III (2) 
  

  • EMSP 209I - EMS Internship (1)

    This course is an internship which takes place in the final weeks at the completion of the EMSP program. The student will be assigned an internship mentor and field unit with whom they will do a minimum of 48 hours, prior to graduation. This internship will give the student a chance to “put it all together” in real to life situations.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 206 - EMS Practicum III (2) 
  

  • EMSP 209L - EMS Lab IV (1)

    This course affords the student the opportunity to apply and reinforce the skills that they have learned in the EMS program to this point, in a laboratory setting, concentrating on EMSP 207  and EMSP 208 . The student will participate in both scenario based training as well as skill specific review.
  

  • EMSP 210 - Assessment Based Management (1)

    This course serves as the cumulative review and remedial application of what the student has learned in EMSP 201 -EMSP 209 . The course will focus on providing summative evaluation of the student’s performance in simulated situations or scenarios. Successful completion of this course is required to obtain recommendation to sit for the National Registry Examination for EMT-Paramedic. 

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 206 - EMS Practicum III (2) 
  

  • EMSP 211 - Field Research and Evaluation (2)

    This course encourages the student to analytically evaluate EMS operations and pre-hospital medical care and to become an advocate for change within the EMS System. A focus of this course is on conducting and evaluating a group and an independent field research project as well as presentation of research results in both written and oral formats.
  

  • EMSP 212 - EMS Budgets and Fiscal Policy (3)

    This course focuses on budget development, oversight, and the management of fiscal resources in EMS organizations. The advantages and limitations of a variety of EMS funding mechanisms including subscription or membership programs, tax-based systems and fee-for-service systems will be reviewed. Specific concentration will be provided on billing and collection procedures in fee-for-service EMS Systems. Fiscal policy and investment strategies for developing long-term fiscal stability will also be explored.

  

  • EMSP 213 - EMS Management Internship II (2)

    In this course, the student will continue to work as an apprentice in an EMS Setting under the supervision of EMS management professionals. The focus of Internship II will be learning about EMS budget and fiscal operations in municipal, county, or regional based EMS organizations under fire-service, third service, and private EMS models.

  

  • EMSP 214 - EMS Resources Management (3)

    This course explores the management of human and physical resources in an EMS organization. Human resource management will be reviewed from the paid and volunteer EMS system perspective, with a focus on the special considerations of human resources management in an organization with both paid and volunteer personnel. The physical resource management of this course will review fleet, facilities and inventory management strategies.

  

  • EMSP 215 - EMS Management Internship III (2)

    In this course, the student will continue to work as an apprentice in an EMS setting under the supervision of EMS Management professionals. The focus of the Internship III will be learning about management of human and physical resources in municipal, county, or regional based EMS organizations under fire-service, third service, and private EMS models.

  

  • EMSP 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.

English
  

  • ENGL 100 - ESL Transition (2)

    This is a course designed to assist students whose first language is not ENGLISH. English grammar, usage, and mechanics are emphasized, as well as academic writing. ENGL 100 is designed to provide a foundation for ESL students as they transition into college level writing coursework. The course examines each student’s writing process, discusses knowledge and understanding of culture, and explores the rhetorical purpose of personal narrative and cultural response. Teaching strategies include individualized, conference-based instruction, peer tutorials, grammar and usage review, and academic and computer training.

  

  • ENGL 101 - Written English (3)

    This course is an introduction to college writing. The class is designed to develop a student’s ability to read a passage, analyze its meaning, and write an intelligent response which shows not only an understanding of the passage but also a working knowledge of the writing and rhetorical strategies.

  

  • ENGL 102 - Writing for Arts and Humanities (3)

    The goals for Written English II are to develop students’ critical reading, thinking, and writing skills as they discuss and write about a variety of literary genres: fiction, poetry, and drama. The readings for this course includes American and world literature selections that reflect a range of ethnic and cultural diversity, and a thematic approach may be utilized as long as characteristics of the genres and close reading skills and textural analysis are taught. To help achieve these goals, writing is approached as a process, requiring multiple drafts and revisions of each student paper. Students also receive instruction in research techniques and in writing the research paper. In additional, students become familiar with and cultivate an appreciation for stylistic characteristics of each genre and the timeless insights into the human condition provided through reading and study of literature.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 - Written English (3) 
  

  • ENGL 110 - Technical Writing & Communication (3)

    Students explore techniques for improving the effectiveness of writing and communication common to the business world. Students in the courses have the opportunity to improve their ability to write and communicate through critical thinking, writing, revising, and editing.

  

  • ENGL 110L - Technical Writing & Communication Lab (1)

    This course is designed as supplemental instruction to students who place into developmental education courses with “moderate” proficiencies in English and Writing.


    Corerequisite(s): ENGL 110 - Technical Writing & Communication (3) 

  

  • ENGL 150 - Play Production (3)

    This course will entail producing a play from the ground up, at a theatre, before live audiences. It will include the following activities: (1) reading a variety of plays, and from those readings, selecting the play we will do; (2) making arrangements with a local theatre for the terms and dates of production; (3) announcing and holding open auditions; (4) casting the play as well as assigning other functions to individuals or teams, e.g. stage manager(s), set designer(s), set construction (tear down), costume, props, make- up, publicity, lights, sounds, etc., each student in the class taking a role, on stage or behind the scenes, in the production; (5) rehearsing the play, which will entail lessons in acting and all other facets of play production; (6) performing the play; (7) discussing and critiquing the experience; and (8) writing an essay on some facet of the production.

  

  • ENGL 199 - Special Topics

    Special Topics courses vary in content with each offering. When offered, a Special Topics course title includes a subtitle describing that course’s specific content. Courses offered have included ENGL 199–ST: Creative Writing.

  

  • ENGL 204 - Survey of American Literature (3)

    This course is designed to familiarize students with the rich variety of literature produced in American—from the Colonial through the Modern periods. Students are exposed to a range of writers and traditions that constitute the diverse and multicultural American experience, through discussion and through critical thinking and writing about significant literary works. In addition to tests and quizzes, students are required to write and revise at least two formal, critical essays or equivalent writing (1,000-word computer drafted minimum); however, instructors are encouraged to assign significant amounts of writing beyond the required minimum in order to facilitate students’ continued acquisition of critical thinking, reading, and writing skills.

  

  • ENGL 208 - Survey of World Literature I (3)

    This course is designed to familiarize students with great works of world literature—both Western and Eastern traditions—representing Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance periods or non-Western chronological equivalents. Students are exposed to diverse literary traditions through discussion and through critical thinking and writing about significant literary works. In addition to essay tests and quizzes, students are required to write at least one formal, critical essay (1,000 –word computer drafted minimum); however, instructors are encouraged to assign significant amounts of writing beyond the required minimum in order to continue to develop students’ critical thinking, reading, and writing skills.

  

  • ENGL 210 - Creative Writing (3)

    This course will entail both reading and writing in the four literary genres. Students will read text materials in the techniques in and the practice of creative writing and will build a portfolio of their own work, which will contain samples from each other four genres,: poetry, fiction, drams, and literary non-fiction.
  

  • ENGL 299 - Special Topics (1-3)

    Special Topics courses vary in content with each offering. When offered, a Special Topics course title includes a subtitle describing that course’s specific content. Courses offered have included ENGL 299–ST: Creative Writing.


Entrepreneurship
  

  • ENTR 100 - Intro to Entrepreneurship (3)

    This course is an overview of what is involved in developing a business venture opportunity into a viable business. This course includes how to organize, manage, market, and finance, plus the importance of planning.

  

  • ENTR 110 - Funding Your Venture (1)

    This course examines methods of funding small business including loans, grants, angel and venture capital. Topics include loan packaging; grants: fact or fiction; Small Business Administration guaranteed loans, traditional bank loans, and micro-lending; credit, capital and collateral; and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

  

  • ENTR 115 - Presenting Your Venture (2)

    This course will provide techniques and methods for presenting a business venture to a lender, partners, potential funders, and customers. Students will explore how to market ideas to all possible resource partners including branding your business image.

 

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