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Course Descriptions

 

Culinary Arts
  

  • CART 245L - Cooking Fundamentals I Lab (2)

    This course is the lab component for CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture (1)  and builds on the CART 100 - Introduction to Culinary Food Service (2)  by engaging the student in practical application of learned terminology and theories.  Students will learn meat, produce and ingredient identification essential to the industry.  In addition we will introduce Knife Handling; Principles of Cooking; Basic Cooking Skills; Mise en Place; Plating; Reinforce Food Safe Practices; Industry Terminology; Weights & Measures; Equipment Identification, Care and Use; Food Costing and standard Inventory Control and Receiving Practices.

    Prerequisite(s): Required major in Culinary Arts, Food Service Retail Management, Baking and Pastry, or Entrepreneurship is required.
    Corerequisite(s): CART 245 - Cooking Fundamentals I Lecture (1) 
  
  
  

  • 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 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) 
  

  • 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.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 111 - Info Lit for IT Professionals (3)  
  

  • 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.

    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): CAS 111 - Information Literacy (3) 
  

  • CYBR 192 - Practicum (1)

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

    Prerequisite(s): Must take immediately following completion of IT 276 - Security+ (3)  
  

  • 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 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 - Network+ (3)   
  

  • 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 - Network+ (3)   
  

  • 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): CNET 101 - Intro to Networking & Telecomm (3) 
  

  • 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): CYBR 192 - Practicum (1)  and CYBR 220 - Wireless Security (3)   
  

  • 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.

    Prerequisite(s): CYBR 210 - Intrusion Detection (3) , IT 188 - Introduction to Programming Logic (3) , and IT 192 - Introduction to Programming in Visual Basic (3) 
  

  • 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.

    Prerequisite(s): CYBR 192 - Practicum (1)  and IT 200 - Network+ (3)   
  

  • CYBR 284 - Tactical Perimeter Defense (3)

    This course provides students with hands-on introductory experience installing firewalls and intrusion detection systems.  This course gives students a solid foundation in advanced network security fundamentals, incorporating examination of intrusion detection, network address translation, advanced TCP/IP concepts, router security, packet filtering, proxy servers, firewall design and configuration, IPSec, and virtual private network design, and wireless design security.

    Prerequisite(s): CNET 141 - Route & Switch Essentials (4)  
  

  • CYBR 292 - Field Experience (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.

    Prerequisite(s): CYBR 192 - Practicum (1)  
  

  • 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.

Early Childhood Education
  

  • ECED 101 - Found of Early Childhood Ed (3)

    The course focuses on the history of early childhood education including the contributions of Frobel, Montessori Steiner and Reggio Emilia.  Coursework will concentrate on a diversity of programs and childcare settings: child care, Headstart, kindergarten, nursery, profit and non-profit.  Course will include perspectives from the past, theories and approaches to care, development and education of young children.
  

  • ECED 103 - Early Language and Literacy (3)

    This course examines quality literature appropriate for children from infancy to age eight.  Appropriate literacy experiences of reading, writing, and language are practiced in the student’s communities.  Students will also examine methods of presentation and the creation of literature based settings.
  

  • ECED 105 - Child Development (3)

    This course explores knowing and understanding young children’s characteristics and needs; the multiple influences on development and learning, and how to use this developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging learning environments.  The principles of child development are emphasized including language acquisition, creative expression, physical, cognitive and social/emotional development.
  

  • ECED 106 - Health, Nutrition and Safety (3)

    This course provides a variety of health, nutrition and safety concepts that will enable the individual to implement preventive health and safety practices in the early childcare setting.  Students will develop menus for meals and snacks which are nutritious, appealing, and age-appropriate for young children.  Recognition and treatment of child abuse victims will be addressed.
  

  • ECED 107 - Early Childhood Curriculum (3)

    This course provides the student with an introduction to methods and materials to assist young children in the learning process.  Emphasis will be placed on arrangement of indoor/outdoor space, reading, music and movement, dramatic play, math, social studies, and art centers.  Students will locate, plan, implement and evaluate creative learning activities using a variety of methods and materials.

    Prerequisite(s): Required major in Early Childhood Education is required.
  

  • ECED 165 - Assessment of Young Children (3)

    This course will cover formal and informal assessment strategies appropriate for children birth through age eight.  Assessment for children’s cognitive, social, physical and motor development for curriculum planning will be addressed as well as identifying children with developmental needs.

    Prerequisite(s): Required major in Early Childhood Education is required.
  

  • ECED 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.
  

  • ECED 206 - Family/Community Engagement (3)

    This course addresses the role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of the child in a diverse society.  The areas of professionalism, program management, advocacy, family development and the structure of the family will be the main topics.  Building partnerships with families of the children with special needs will also be included.
  

  • ECED 220 - Early Childhood Inclusion (3)

    This course prepares learners to understand their roles, including the history and legal implications, and the nature of students with special needs.  Techniques for creating an educational environment where all students have equal opportunity to develop academically and socially are specifically addressed.
  

  • ECED 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.

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 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.
  

  • 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.


Education
  

  • EDUC 150 - Seminar in Education (1)

    This course introduces students to the field of education, including the nature of education in society and the practical and ethical issues that arise in the field with a focus on reflection and self as a learner.  The purpose is for students to begin to develop a philosophical, socio-historical, and practical understanding of learning and teaching.  The requirements for successful progress through the program and a successful experience on campus are also discussed.
  

  • EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education (3)

    This course examines the relationship between the school as a social institution and the larger society through a combination of philosophical, historical, and problem-oriented inquiry into that relationship.  The assumption is that a teacher who has developed an understanding of the vital relationships between school and society is in a position to see his or her professional roles beyond the narrow confines of the classroom, and will emerge a more sensitive, responsive, and effective teacher.  The course includes a substantial writing component.
  
  

  • EDUC 220 - Soci & Psyc Cond of Learning (4)

    This course is a reflective exploration of the knower (the learner), knowing (learning), the known (knowledge), and the contexts in which knowledge is constructed through teaching/learning. Includes a field component in a public school classroom.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education (3) 
  

  • EDUC 260 - Survey of Exceptional Child (3)

    A course to familiarize the student with the nature, etiology, specific characteristics, and needs of the exceptional child. The course is designed to meet basic certification requirements in those states that require a minimum of three hours of course work in special education in order to be certified. It is equally relevant to early education, elementary education, secondary education, therapeutic recreation, psychology, and nursing.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education (3) 
  

  • EDUC 292 - Education Capstone (1)

    This course serves as a capstone for Education majors to prepare students for transition to a four-year program of study. Students must earn a passing score on all sections of a national exam in order to complete the course and graduate from the program.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 150 - Seminar in Education (1) , Overall GPA above 2.35, and degree seeking in   

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.

    Prerequisite(s): Current major declared of   or  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • EDET 150 - Fundamentals of Electricity (4)

    Fundamentals of Electricity provides students with an overview of the ways in which power is distributed from generation to industrial and residential customers. Students will be introduced to essential industry terminology and materials. Following this course, students will understand and be able to analyze: Ohm’s Law, Magnetism, DC Series & Parallel Circuits, Basic AC Series & Parallel Circuits, Inductance, Reactance,Capacitance, Poly-phase and 3 Phase Circuits, and Basic “Y” single- phase transform bank connections.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.
  

  • EDET 151 - Circuit Analysis (4)

    This course is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the activities associated with electric utility line work, specifically: sub-transmission circuits, distribution substations, primary feeders, distribution transformers, secondary power systems, and customer connections. Students will engage in classroom and laboratory activities to develop the basic technical skills necessary to obtain a working knowledge and understanding of power distribution and transmission systems. Safety is strongly emphasized and special attention is given to explaining relevant electrical formulas and calculations. Hands-on use of equipment occurs in a lab setting.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.  

    EDET 150 - Fundamentals of Electricity (4)  
  

  • EDET 155 - Positive Workplace Comm (5)

    This class prepares students to create better work relationships by becoming a “conscious communicator.” Students will explore ways to enhance their self-knowledge, work effectively in teams, and cope with common workplace stresses and emotions. Students will also explore ways and develop tools to enhance their abilities to deal with conflict in the workplace.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.
  
  
  

  • EDET 180 - Building Better Relationships (2)

    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.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Electric Utility Technology
  

  • EUT 101 - Overhead Lines Technology I (3)

    Supervised practical applications of electrical overhead line worker job duties in a setting under direct supervision of FirstEnergy personnel. Emphasis on skills to safely climb wood poles, the operation of a line truck, setting poles, framing poles on the ground, and operation of a digger derrick.  Upon completion of training, student will successfully pass the Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License skills test.  Rigging, wire identification, and use of rubber goods will also be learned.  Safety topics include:  Rigging Safety Awareness; Fall Protection; Flame Retardant Personal Protective Equipment; Medic First-Aid; Bloodborne Pathogens; and, Good Housekeeping. 

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.
  

  • EUT 102 - Overhead Lines Technology II (3)

    This course provides practical applications of electrical overhead line technology under direct supervision of First Energy personnel. Emphasis will be placed on skills required to perform work on secondary voltage circuits, bucket truck familiarization and bucket rescue. Students will receive an overview of distribution electrical systems and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Safety topics include: Work Zone Traffic Control, Minimum Approach Distances, Rubber Protective Equipment, and Knowledge of UD Excavation/Trenching/Shoring.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.

    EUT 101 - Overhead Lines Technology I (3)  
  

  • EUT 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.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.
  

  • EUT 201 - Overhead Lines Technology III (3)

    This course provides practical applications of electrical overhead line technology under direct supervision of First Energy personnel. Emphasis is placed on skills required to identify, install, and maintain primary underground residential distribution (URD) equipment, including various methods of troubleshooting URD primary and secondary units. Students learn grounding distribution circuits and will develop the knowledge and skills to safely perform rubber gloving assignments utilizing the insulate and isolate techniques. Students perform tasks while working on an energized three-phase circuit under controlled conditions. Safety topics: fire extinguisher safety, temporary protective grounds, stored energy devices, and protective service.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.

    EUT 101 - Overhead Lines Technology I (3)  and EUT 102 - Overhead Lines Technology II (3)  
  
  

  • EUT 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.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.

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 incorporation of the new curriculum 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 portion 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 Clinical 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 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 a comprehensive look at over 90 different medications the paramedic will interact with. The course provides the cognitive understanding such skills as introvenous cannulation, intraosseous infusion, 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 Clinical 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 Clinical 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 (3)

    This course reviews pathophysiology, assessment and management of medical patients with neurological and endocrinological emergencies, allergies, and anaphylaxis, gastroenterological, urological, toxicological, hematological, and environmental emergencies, infectious and communicable diseases, behavioral, gynecological, and obstetrical 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 Clinical 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 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 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 - English Essentials (3)

    English grammar, usage, and mechanics are emphasized, as well as academic writing. ENGL 100 is designed to provide a foundation for students as they transition into college-level writing coursework. The course examines each student’s writing process, using a cumulative portfolio. Teaching strategies include individualized, conference-based instruction, peer writing workshops, grammar and usage review, academic, and rudimentary training in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  

  • ENGL 100S - Developmental English (1)

    This course is a course designed as a one week bootcamp to assist students in preparation for entrance into college Level English. This course provides students the opportunity to enhance the following skills: grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and word use.
  

  • 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 101L - Written English Lab I (3)

    With an emphasis on mechanics, dictation, and paragraphing, ENGL 101L  is designed to provide a co-requisite course of instruction for students enrolled in college-level ENGL 101 .  The course is open to those who place into developmental education courses with “moderate” proficiencies in English and Writing.  Curriculum includes drafting a resume and a brief explanation of APA style; however, all longer pieces will be written in MLA style.  Students will complete coordinated critical reading and essay writing to complement the work being completed in ENGL 101 .

    Prerequisite(s): English placement test scores: ACT 16-17, SAT 400-440, Accuplacer 75-87, Asset 32-37, or Compass 63-70
    Corerequisite(s): ENGL 101 - Written English (3)  
 

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