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Course Descriptions

 

Information Technology
  

  • IT 269 - Project Management (3)

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

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

  • IT 270 - Instl,Config,Admin Win Oper Sy (3)

    This course will prepare students to install, configure, and administer Windows Vista. The student will possess the knowledge and skills to configure Windows Vista for optimal performance on the desktop, including installing, managing, and configuring the new security, network, and application features in Windows Vista.

    Prerequisite(s): IT 204  .
  

  • IT 285 - Advanced Linux (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): IT 185 - Introduction to Linux (3)  
  

  • IT 289 - Plan & Maintain MWS Infastruct (3)

    The goal of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and maintain a Windows® Server network infrastructure.

    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): IT 270 - Instl,Config,Admin Win Oper Sy (3)  
  

  • IT 290 - Manage & Maintain MWS (3)

    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills that are required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server™ environment.
  

  • IT 291 - Implmnt, Mge&Mntain MWS Infact (3)

    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement, manage, and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server™ network infrastructure. The course is intended for systems administrator and systems engineer candidates who are responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining server networking technologies.

    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): IT 290 - Manage & Maintain MWS (3)  
  

  • IT 292 - Field Experience (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): IT 191 - Practicum (1)  
  

  • IT 294 - Plan,Impl,&Main MWS Active (3)

    This course includes self-paced and instructor-facilitated components. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully plan, implement, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Windows Server™ Active Directory® directory service infrastructure. The course focuses on a Windows Server service environment, including forest and domain structure, Domain Name System (DNS), site typology and replication, organization unit structure and delegation of administration, Group Policy, and user, group, and computer account strategies.

    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): IT 291 - Implmnt, Mge&Mntain MWS Infact (3)  
  

  • IT 298 - Design Security MWS Network (3)

    This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to design a secure network infrastructure. Topics include assembling the design team, modeling threats, and analyzing security risks in order to meet business requirements for securing computers in a networked environment. The course encourages decision-making skills through an interactive tool that stimulates real-life scenarios that the target audience may encounter. The student is given the task of collecting the information and sorting through the details to resolve the given security requirement.

    Pre-requisite/Co-requisite(s): IT 291 - Implmnt, Mge&Mntain MWS Infact (3)  
  

  • IT 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

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


Instrumentation
  

  • INST 165 - Instrumentation I (2)

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

  • INST 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

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

  • INST 265 - Instrumentation II (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): INST 165 - Instrumentation I (2)  
  

  • INST 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

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

Language
  

  • LANG 101 - Sign Language I (3)

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

  • LANG 102 - Sign Language II (3)

    Continued sign vocabulary growth, with introduction to idiomatic phrases.  Emphasis on use of classifiers, expression, body postures, and the signing space.

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

  • LANG 103 - Sign Language III (3)

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

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

  • LANG 104 - Sign Language IV (3)

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

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

  • LANG 105 - Deaf Culture & History (3)

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

  

  • LANG 111 - Spanish I (3)

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

  

  • LANG 112 - Spanish II (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): LANG 111 - Spanish I (3) 
  

  • LANG 121 - French I (3)

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

  

  • LANG 122 - French II (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): LANG 121 - French I (3) 
  

  • LANG 131 - Japanese I (3)

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

  • LANG 132 - Japanese II (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): LANG 131 - Japanese I (3) 
  

  • LANG 141 - Russian I (3)

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

  

  • LANG 151 - German I (3)

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

  • LANG 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

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

  • LANG 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

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

Leadership Development
  

  • LEAD 101 - Understanding Leadership (1-2)

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

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

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

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

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

  

  • LEAD 104 - Project Management (3)

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

  • LEAD 105 - Performance Management (1-2)

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

  • LEAD 106 - Customer Service (1-2)

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

  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


  

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

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


  

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

     

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

  • LEAD 113 - Effective Presentation Skills (2)

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

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

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



Legal Studies
  

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

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

  • LGST 103 - Legal Terminology (3)

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

  • LGST 150 - Legal Research and Writing (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)  
  

  • LGST 192 - Legal Studies Practicum (1)

    This course will cover testing methodologies and study techniques to assist in preparing the student to successfully pass a certifying exam.  The prerequisite to enroll in this course is successfully passing 30 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): LGST 230 - Criminal Law and Procedure (3)  and completion of 30 credit hours.
  

  • LGST 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

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

  • LGST 210 - Laws of Domestic Relations (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)  
  

  • LGST 212 - Business Law (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)  or proper placement scores
  

  • LGST 213 - American Court System (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)  
  

  • LGST 220 - Civil Litigation (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)  
  

  • LGST 230 - Criminal Law and Procedure (3)

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

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

  • LGST 240 - Administrative Law (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)  
  

  • LGST 272 - Real Estate & Property Law (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)  
  

  • LGST 275 - Wills, Trusts, & Estates (3)

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

    Prerequisite(s): LGST 100 - Intro to Law & Legal Systems (3)  
  

  • LGST 292 - Field Experience (1-6)

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

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.0 overall GPA is required as well as completion of 30 credit hours.
  

  • LGST 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

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

Manufacturing Technology
  

  • MTEC 101 - Master Planning of Resources (2)

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

  

  • MTEC 102 - Basic Supply Chain Management (2)

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

  

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

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

  

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

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

  

  • MTEC 105 - Detailed Scheduling/Planning (2)

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

  

  • MTEC 106 - Strategic Management of Resources (2)

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

  

  • MTEC 110 - Brain Smart Management (2)

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

  

  • MTEC 111 - Quality of Leadership (2)

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

  

  • MTEC 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

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

  

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

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

  

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

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

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 100 - Math Essentials (3)

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

  • MATH 100A - Algebra Essentials (3)

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

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

  • MATH 100S - Developmental Mathematics (1)

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

  

  • MATH 101 - ~Introduction to Mathematics (3)

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

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

  • MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics (3)

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

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

  • MATH 105 - ~Algebra (3)

    Topics explored in this course include properties of the real numbers, radicals and rational exponents, operations on polynomials and rational expressions, solutions of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, functions including graphs and composite functions, properties of linear functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. Other topics included if time permitting concern conic sections, sequences, and counting/probability theory.

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

  • MATH 106 - ~Trigonometry (3)

    A study of the trigonometric functions and identities, multiple angle formulas, inverse trigonometric functions, deMoivre’s theorem and complex numbers, applications.

    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 algebra and trigonometry topics such as complex numbers, graphs of linear/nonlinear functions and relations, conic sections, graphical and algebraic solutions of nonlinear equations, solutions of exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric equations, analytic geometry/trigonometry, sequences, series, summations, and mathematical induction. Applications will be incorporated throughout the course. Time permitting, introductory calculus topics such as limits, derivatives, and integrals may also be discussed. 

    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 the echelon method for solving linear equations, matrix manipulations, optimization by linear programming including the simplex method, risk decisions using probability, expected value, and statistics. Additional topics may be chosen from network models or game theory and students will explore the uses of mathematics.

    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 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 transcendental functions, fundamental theorem of calculus, mean value theorem, differentials.   Applications will be incorporated throughout the course such as curve sketching, maximum and minimum values, related rates, optimization, areas, volume, 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 manipulative.

    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 manipulative.

    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.

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)

    Introduction to Mechatronics-L is the lab component  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)

    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.

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

  • 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)

    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.
  

  • 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)

    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) 
  
 

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