Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog ARCHIVED PUBLICATION

Course Notation & Descriptions


Course Notations

Curriculum courses are designated by a three-letter prefix denoting the subject area, such as BIO (Biology), EDU (Education), or HPT (Historic Preservation). A three-digit course number follows the prefix. A one or two letter identifier may also be included as a suffix to signify a lab or a split class, respectively. Course numbers that begin with zero denote supplemental courses.

A series of numbers following the title of the class specifies contact hours and credit hours. Contact hours consist of a combination of lecture, lab, and clinical/work experience. Credit hours are those awarded for successful completion of the course. Some course descriptions list requisites. A student must take a prerequisite course before another class. A student must take a corequisite course either before or at the same time as another course.

Some classes have an italicized statement following the course description indicating that the course is designed to meet the requirements for transfer to a four-year institution under an articulation agreement.


Course Descriptions

 

Geographic Information Systems

  
  • GIS 249 - Remote Sensing

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: GIS 111  and GIS-240 Set 2: GIS 111  and GIS 235 
    This course introduces remote sensing and presents an overview of the use of satellite imagery within the field of geospatial technology. Topics will include the principles of remote sensing, satellite platforms, and sensors. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of data sources, uses, and analysis techniques of remote sensing.
  
  • GIS 255 - Advanced Spatial Analysis

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: GIS 111  and GIS 121 
    This course provides an opportunity to combine the constituents of Geographic Information Science. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition, refinement, and analysis of data from numerous sources. Upon completion, students will be able to extract tangible results gained from the manipulation of a diversified group of information resources. This course provides an opportunity to combine the constituents of Geographic Information Science. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition, refinement, and analysis of data from numerous sources. Upon completion, students will be able to extract tangible results gained from the manipulation of a diversified group of information resources.
  
  • GIS 261 - Programming in GIS

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Co Requisites
    The course provides an understanding of how to customize GIS software applications by way of modified toolbars, menus, and buttons. Topics include the theory and implementation of the various scripting languages currently in use. Upon completion, students should be able to modify the appearance of interface elements, save interface customizations, and add custom functionality to a GIS application.

Geography

  
  • GEO 111 - World Regional Geography

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course introduces the regional concept which emphasizes the spatial association of people and their environment. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cultural, and economic systems that interact to produce the distinct regions of the earth. Upon completion, students should be able to describe variations in physical and cultural features of a region and demonstrate an understanding of their functional relationships. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • GEO 112 - Cultural Geography

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course is designed to explore the diversity of human cultures and to describe their shared characteristics. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics, distribution, and complexity of earth’s cultural patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the differences and similarities in human cultural groups. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • GEO 130 - General Physical Geography

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099  
    This course introduces both the basic physical components that help shape the earth and the study of minerals, rocks, and evolution of landforms. Emphasis is placed on the geographic grid, cartography, weather, climate, mineral composition, fluvial processes, and erosion and deposition. Upon completion, students should be able to identify these components and processes and explain how they interact. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • GEO 131 - Physical Geography I

    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the basic physical components that help shape the earth. Emphasis is placed on the geographic grid, cartography, weather, climate, biogeography, and soils. Upon completion, students should be able to identify these components and explain how they interact. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Geology

  
  • GEL 111 - Introductory Geology

    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course introduces basic landforms and geological processes. Topics include rocks, minerals, volcanoes, fluvial processes, geological history, plate tectonics, glaciers, and coastal dynamics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic geological processes that shape the earth. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science.

Health

  
  • HEA 110 - Personal Health/Wellness

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course provides an introduction to basic personal health and wellness. Emphasis is placed on current health issues such as nutrition, mental health, and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the factors necessary to the maintenance of health and wellness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • HEA 112 - First Aid & CPR

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the basics of emergency first aid treatment. Topics include rescue breathing, CPR, first aid for choking and bleeding, and other first aid procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in providing emergency care for the sick and injured until medical help can be obtained. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • HEA 130 - Health-Adult Sexuality

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course provides information about health issues related to adult human sexuality. Topics include basic reproductive anatomy, contraceptive methods, STDs, and related information. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various related community agencies and available resources relating to sexual issues.

Health Information Technology

  
  • HIT 110 - Fundamentals of HIM

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course introduces Health Information Management (HIM) and its role in healthcare delivery systems. Topics include standards, regulations and initiatives; payment and reimbursement systems, healthcare providers and disciplines; and electronic health records (EHRs). Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of health information management and healthcare organizations, professions and trends.
  
  • HIT 112 - Health Law & Ethics

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers legislative and regulatory processes, legal terminology, and professional-related and practice-related ethical issues. Topics include confidentiality; privacy and security policies, procedures, and monitoring; release of information policies and procedures; and professional-related and practice-related ethical issues. Upon completion, students should be able to apply policies and procedures for access and disclosure of Protected Health Information and apply and promote ethical standards.
  
  • HIT 114 - Health Data Sys/Standards

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers concepts and techniques for managing and maintaining manual and electronic health records (EHR). Topics include structure and use of health information including data collection and analysis, data sources/sets, archival systems, and quality and integrity of healthcare data. Upon completion, students should be able to monitor and apply system-wide clinical documentation guidelines and comply with regulatory standards.
  
  • HIT 122 - Prof Practice Experience I

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 3 Credit: 1
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course provides supervised clinical experience in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on practical application of curriculum concepts to the healthcare setting. Upon completion, students should be able to apply health information theory to healthcare facility practices.
  
  • HIT 124 - Professional Practice Experience II

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 3 Credit: 1
    No Pre/Co Requisites
    This course provides supervised clinical experience in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on practical application of curriculum concepts to the healthcare setting. Upon completion, students should be able to apply health information theory to healthcare facility practices.
  
  • HIT 210 - Healthcare Statistics

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: MAT 110  or MAT 143  
    This course covers maintenance, compilation, analysis, and presentation of healthcare statistics and research protocols and techniques. Topics include basic statistical principles, indices, databases, registries, vital statistics, descriptive statistics, research protocol monitoring, Institutional Review Board processes, and knowledge-based research techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to apply, interpret, and present healthcare statistics and utilize research techniques to gather and interpret healthcare data.
  
  • HIT 211 - ICD Coding

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    Prerequisites: BIO 168  and MED 122 
    This course covers ICD diagnostics and procedural coding conventions and guidelines for inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care. Emphasis is placed on a comprehensive application of anatomy, physiology, and interrelationships among organ systems. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for patient outcomes, statistical and reimbursement purposes.
  
  • HIT 214 - CPT/Other Coding Systems

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    Prerequisite: HIT 211 
    This course covers application of principles and guidelines of CPT/HCPCS coding. Topics include clinical classification/nomenclature systems such as SNOMED, DSM, ICD-O and the use of encoders. Upon completion, students should be able to apply coding principles to correctly assign CPT/HCPCS codes.
  
  • HIT 215 - Reimbursement Methodology

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    Prerequisite: HIT-212
    This course covers reimbursement methodologies used in all healthcare settings as they relate to national billing, compliance, and reporting requirements. Topics include prospective payment systems, billing process and procedures, chargemaster maintenance, regulatory guidelines, reimbursement monitoring, and compliance strategies and reporting. Upon completion, students should be able to perform data quality reviews to validate code assignment and comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements.
  
  • HIT 216 - Quality Management

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    Prerequisite: HIT 114 
    This course introduces principles of quality assessment and improvement, and utilization, risk, and case management, in healthcare. Topics include Continuous Quality Improvement, and case management processes, data analysis/reporting techniques, credentialing, regulatory quality monitoring requirements, and outcome measures and monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to abstract, analyze, and report clinical data for facility-wide quality management/ performance improvement programs and monitor compliance measures.
  
  • HIT 218 - Mgmt Principles in HIT

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers organizational management concepts as applied to healthcare settings. Topics include roles/functions of teams/committees, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, designing and implementing orientation/ training programs, monitoring workflow, performance standards, revenue cycles, and organizational resources. Upon completion, students should be able to apply management, leadership, and supervisory concepts to various healthcare settings.
  
  • HIT 220 - Health Informatics & EHRs

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    Prerequisites: CIS 110  or CIS 111 ; and HIT 114 
    This course covers EHR systems, design, implementation, and application. Topics include EHR, Informatics, speech & imaging technology, information/ network security & integrity, data dictionaries, modeling and warehousing. Upon completion, students should be able to facilitate usage of electronic health record systems and other technologies.
  
  • HIT 221 - Lifecycle of HER

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers the system selection, design, and implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) in integrated delivery networks. Topics include the system development life cycle, analysis of existing systems, required resources, and common resource constraints. Upon completion, students should be able to understand system development life cycles, analyze design and engineering, and make recommendations to improve efficiency of operations.
  
  • HIT 222 - Prof Practice Experience III

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 6 Credit: 2
    Prerequisite: HIT-212
    This course provides supervised clinical experience in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on practical application of curriculum concepts to the healthcare setting. Upon completion, students should be able to apply health information theory to healthcare facility practices.
  
  • HIT 224 - Prof Practice Experience IV

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 6 Credit: 2
    Prerequisite: HIT-212
    This course provides supervised clinical experience in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on practical application of curriculum concepts to the healthcare setting. Upon completion, students should be able to apply health information theory to healthcare facility practices.
  
  • HIT 225 - Healthcare Informatics

    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers data analysis to support decision making, patient care, and regulatory compliance. Topics include clinical terminology and vocabulary systems, data capture methodology, data presentation and reporting, and initiatives to improve the quality of patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to identify data elements and sets, analyze capture methodology in healthcare settings, analyze compliance issues, and make improvement recommendations.
  
  • HIT 226 - Principles of Disease

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: BIO-166 or BIO 169 
    This course covers disease etiology and organ system involvement, including physical signs and symptoms, prognoses, and common complications and their management. Topics include basic microbiology, basic pharmacology, and principles of disease. Upon completion, students should be able to relate disease processes to etiology, physical signs and symptoms, prognosis, and common complications and their management.
  
  • HIT 227 - Info Project Management

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers the required skills needed for implementing healthcare IT applications, with emphasis on electronic health records (EHR). Topics include leadership development skills, interdisciplinary collaboration, organizational change management, project management software, and the study of communication skills required across healthcare disciplines. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively collaborate and communicate with healthcare disciplines to implement informatics projects within the healthcare setting.
  
  • HIT 280 - Professional Issues

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    Prerequisite: HIT 211 
    This course provides a comprehensive discussion of topics common to the health information profession. Emphasis is placed on application of professional competencies, job search tools, and preparation for the certification examination. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in entry-level domains and subdomains for health information technologies.

Health Sciences Careers

  
  • HSC 110 - Orientation to Health Careers

    Class: 1 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
    This course is a survey of health care professions. Topics include professional duties and responsibilities, working environments, and career choices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the health care professions and be prepared to make informed career choices.
  
  • HSC 120 - CPR

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
    This course covers the basic knowledge and skills for the performance of infant, child, and adult CPR and the management of foreign body airway obstruction. Emphasis is placed on recognition, assessment, and proper management of emergency care. Upon completion, students should be able to perform infant, child, and adult CPR and manage foreign body airway obstructions.

Historic Preservation

  
  • HPT 110 - Hist & Cultural Landscape

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces historical trends in the settlement of North America. Topics include geography, immigrant migrations, and changes in social perception from the seventeenth through twentieth centuries in North America. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the cultural landscape of North America and its development.
  
  • HPT 111 - Prin of Historic Preservation

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course provides an introduction to federal, state, and local preservation laws and regulations. Emphasis is placed on understanding the content and applicability of these laws for local preservation programs and public projects. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of preservation law.
  
  • HPT 116 - Historical Drafting

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers the use of publically and commercially available 3D modeling and drafting software as applied to historical preservation projects. Topics include creation of diagrams, drawings, and designs of historic hardware, historic architecture trim, and traditional structural framing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency in the creating and manipulation of 3D models and rendering architectural plans of historic structures.
  
  • HPT 130 - Historic Painting & Finishing

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the history of wall coverings and paints, methods for applying and repairing surfaces, and decisions on choice and placement of historical colors. Topics include surface condition assessment, paint removal techniques, brush care, surface preparation, paint, finish, and wallpaper application, painting and finishing materials, tools, and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to assess surface conditions, and utilize methods for choosing, applying, and repairing historical surface coverings and finishes.
  
  • HPT 131 - Fund of Carpentry & Const

    Class: 2 Lab: 18 Clinical: 0 Credit: 8
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course is designed to develop hands-on training in basic carpentry and construction skills necessary for all restoration work. Topics include restoration materials, tools, carpentry skills, and construction terminology. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate basic construction skills and restoration techniques.
  
  • HPT 131AB - Fundamentals of Carpentry & Construction - Part 1

    Class: 1 Lab: 9 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Co Requisites
    This course is designed to develop hands-on training in basic carpentry and construction skills necessary for all restoration work. Topics include restoration materials, tools, carpentry skills, and construction terminology. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate basic construction skills and restoration techniques.
  
  • HPT 131BB - Fundamentals of Carpentry & Construction - Part 2

    Class: 1 Lab: 9 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Co Requisites
    This course is designed to develop hands-on training in basic carpentry and construction skills necessary for all restoration work. Topics include restoration materials, tools, carpentry skills, and construction terminology. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate basic construction skills and restoration techniques.
  
  • HPT 133 - Historic Building Analysis

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course provides a survey of unique challenges associated with historic building preservation. Emphasis is placed on the deterioration of building materials and systems, techniques needed to perform building evaluations, existing condition assessments, and weatherization and stabilization reports. Upon completion, students should be able to provide examples of unique restoration challenges and solutions specific to historic buildings.
  
  • HPT 230 - Historic Roof Structures

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course includes examination and installation of the various materials used to provide roof coverings on residential and commercial historic buildings. Emphasis is placed on installation of slate, wood, clay, composition, built-up asphaltic, rubber membrane, and metal roofing materials, assessing deterioration problems, and performing repairs. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate basic roofing installation and repair techniques on historic structures.
  
  • HPT 233 - Historic Const Methods

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers the methods used in the construction of houses prior to the 1900s. Topics include availability of modern materials, tools, regional and socio-economic variations, practical experience working with these tools, and duplicating style with modern tools. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of construction methods and the tools used prior to the twentieth century.
  
  • HPT 234 - Advanced Historic Construction

    Credit: 4
    No Pre/Co Requisites
  
  • HPT 235 - Building Codes & Regulations

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course is designed to develop an in-depth understanding of current building codes and regulations. Emphasis is placed on the mitigate conflicts that may arise from adherence to modern building codes within the context of restoration projects. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of modern building codes and regulations.
  
  • HPT 237 - HAZMAT & OSHA Regs

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces safety procedures and protective methods required for many construction and restoration projects. Topics include first-aid, general safety, hazard identification, hazardous materials, and protective equipment. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of compliance procedures for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations regarding HAZMAT and general construction safety.
  
  • HPT 241 - Historic Masonry

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course will introduce students to the historic masonry techniques of the 18th, 19th, and 20th century. Topics include mortar analysis, material selection, regional variation in design and construction, and repair and restoration techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in tuck pointing, striking, bond pattern and mortar replication, and scaffolding construction.
  
  • HPT 252 - Recording Hist Properties

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces detailed research methods for the documentation of historic properties. Emphasis is placed on both archival research and physical recording techniques. Upon completion, students should be able not only to record any existing structures but also to identify an ownership history and historic context for historic properties.
  
  • HPT 270 - 18th & 19th Cen American Arch

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces students to the architecture of 18th and 19th centuries in North Carolina. Emphasis is placed on site investigation and documentation of a group of the region’s most important ante-bellum structures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Ante-bellum architecture and its significance.

History

  
  • HIS 111 - World Civilizations I

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course introduces world history from the dawn of civilization to the early modern era. Topics include Eurasian, African, American, and Greco-Roman civilizations and Christian, Islamic and Byzantine cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in pre-modern world civilizations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • HIS 112 - World Civilizations II

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course introduces world history from the early modern era to the present. Topics include the cultures of Africa, Europe, India, China, Japan, and the Americas. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in modern world civilizations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • HIS 116 - Current World Problems

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers current world events from an historical perspective. Topics include regional problems as well as international concerns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant current world problems from an historical perspective. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • HIS 131 - American History I

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course is a survey of American history from pre-history through the Civil War era. Topics include the migrations to the Americas, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the development of the Republic, and the Civil War. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early American history. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • HIS 132 - American History II

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course is a survey of American history from the Civil War era to the present. Topics include industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression, the major American wars, the Cold War, and social conflict. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in American history since the Civil War. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • HIS 141 - Genealogy & Local History

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course explores the role of the local or family historian. Emphasis is placed on historical or genealogical research techniques including a survey of local, state, and national archival resources. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct genealogical research and a major research project on local or family history. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • HIS 226 - The Civil War

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course examines the social, political, economic, and ideological forces that led to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Topics include regional conflicts and sectionalism, dissolution of the Union, military campaigns, and the War’s socioeconomic impact, aftermath, and consequences. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in the United States during the era of the Civil War. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • HIS 236 - North Carolina History

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course is a study of geographical, political, economic, and social conditions existing in North Carolina from America’s discovery to the present. Topics include native and immigrant backgrounds; colonial, antebellum, and Reconstruction periods; party politics; race relations; and the transition from an agrarian to an industrial economy. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in North Carolina. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Horticulture

  
  • HOR 124 - Nursery Operations

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Co Requisites
    This course covers nursery site and crop selection, cultural practices, and production and marketing methods. Topics include site considerations, water availability, equipment, irrigation, fertilization, containers, media, and pest control. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement a nursery operation and grow and harvest nursery crops.
  
  • HOR 150 - Intro to Horticulture

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Co Requisites
    This course covers the history, development, and basic techniques of horticulture. Topics include propagation techniques, planting procedures, watering and fertility, plant growth, pest and disease control, and garden design and history. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of horticulture.
  
  • HOR 275 - Horticulture Production Mgmt

    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Co Requisites
    This course introduces starting and/or managing a horticulture production operation. Emphasis is placed on types of horticulture production businesses, production management practices and skills, and appropriate safety measures for equipment, personnel, and facilities. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various types of production businesses, prepare appropriate schedules and inventories, and manage personnel/facilities for safe crop production.

Human Services

  
  • HSE 110 - Intro to Human Services

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course introduces the human services field, including the history, agencies, roles, and careers. Topics include personal/professional characteristics, diverse populations, community resources, disciplines in the field, systems, ethical standards, and major theoretical and treatment approaches. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the knowledge, skills, and roles of the human services worker.
  
  • HSE 112 - Group Process I

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    Prerequisites: HSE 123  and HSE 125 
    This course introduces interpersonal concepts and group dynamics. Emphasis is placed on self-awareness facilitated by experiential learning in small groups with analysis of personal experiences and the behavior of others. Upon completion, students should be able to show competence in identifying and explaining how people are influenced by their interactions in group settings.
  
  • HSE 123 - Interviewing Techniques

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: ENG 111 
    This course covers the purpose, structure, focus, and techniques employed in effective interviewing. Emphasis is placed on observing, attending, listening, responding, recording, and summarizing of personal histories with instructor supervision. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the basic interviewing skills needed to function in the helping relationship.
  
  • HSE 125 - Counseling

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: PSY 150 
    This course covers the major approaches to psychotherapy and counseling, including theory, characteristics, and techniques. Emphasis is placed on facilitation of self-exploration, problem solving, decision making, and personal growth. Upon completion, students should be able to understand various theories of counseling and demonstrate counseling techniques.
  
  • HSE 210 - Human Services Issues

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers current issues and trends in the field of human services. Emphasis is placed on contemporary topics with relevance to special issues in a multi-faceted field. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate the knowledge, skills, and experiences gained in classroom and clinical experiences with emerging trends in the field.
  
  • HSE 220 - Case Management

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: HSE 110 
    This course covers the variety of tasks associated with professional case management. Topics include treatment planning, needs assessment, referral procedures, and follow-up and integration of services. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively manage the care of the whole person from initial contact through termination of services.
  
  • HSE 225 - Crisis Intervention

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: HSE 110  and HSE 123 
    This course introduces the basic theories and principles of crisis intervention. Emphasis is placed on identifying and demonstrating appropriate and differential techniques for intervening in various crisis situations. Upon completion, students should be able to assess crisis situations and respond appropriately.

Humanities

  
  • HUM 110 - Technology & Society

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course considers technological change from historical, artistic, and philosophical perspectives and its effect on human needs and concerns. Emphasis is placed on the causes and consequences of technological change. Upon completion, students should be able to critically evaluate the implications of technology. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • HUM 115 - Critical Thinking

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099 
    This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human conflict. Emphasis is placed on evaluating information, problem solving, approaching cross-cultural perspectives, and resolving controversies and dilemmas. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate orally and in writing the use of critical thinking skills in the analysis of appropriate texts. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • HUM 120 - Cultural Studies

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095 Set 3: DRE 098  Set 4: DRE 099  
    This course introduces the distinctive features of a particular culture. Topics include art, history, music, literature, politics, philosophy, and religion. Upon completion, students should be able to appreciate the unique character of the study culture. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • HUM 140 - History of Architecture

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers the political and religious influences upon architecture. Topics include specific historical buildings evidencing architectural advancement, with special emphasis upon modern architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and identify significant developments in architecture. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • HUM 211 - Humanities I

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: ENG 111 
    This course introduces the humanities as a record in literature, music, art, history, religion, and philosophy of humankind’s answers to the fundamental questions of existence. Emphasis is placed on the interconnectedness of various aspects of cultures from ancient through early modern times. Upon completion, students should be able to identify significant figures and cultural contributions of the periods studied. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.

Hydraulics

  
  • HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the basic components and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include standard symbols, pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL, maintenance procedures, and switching and control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of a fluid power system, including design, application, and troubleshooting.

Imaging

  
  • IMG 110 - Fundamentals of Imaging I

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 6 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course provides an overview of the principles of imaging for radiography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and radiation therapy. Emphasis is placed on image production and anatomical relationships in radiography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and radiation therapy. Upon completion, students should be able to identify basic anatomy on, and differentiate between, radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and ultrasound images.
  
  • IMG 111 - Fundamentals of Imaging II

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 6 Credit: 4
    Prerequisite: IMG 110 
    This course provides an overview of the principles of imaging for CT, PET, CT/PET and MRI. Emphasis is placed on image production and anatomical relationships in CT, PET, CT/PET, and MRI. Upon completion, students should be able to identify basic anatomy on, and differentiate between, CT, PET, CT/ PET, and MRI images.
  
  • IMG 120 - Patient Care Medical Imaging

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course is designed to provide the basic concepts of patient care in a healthcare facility. Topics include routine and emergent patient care procedures, infection control procedures, and usage of universal precautions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas.
  
  • IMG 130 - Imaging Ethics & Law

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers the legalities of relationships between health care workers and patients. Emphasis is placed on professional malpractice, patient rights, legal and professional standards, and ethical considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the legal and ethical responsibilities of a diagnostic imaging professional.

Industrial Science

  
  • ISC 112 - Industrial Safety

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the principles of industrial safety. Emphasis is placed on industrial safety, OSHA, and environmental regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of a safe working environment and OSHA compliance.
  
  • ISC 115 - Construction Safety

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the basic concepts of construction site safety. Topics include ladders, lifting, lock-out/tag-out, personal protective devices, scaffolds, and above/below ground work based on OSHA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of applicable safety regulations and safely participate in construction projects.
  
  • ISC 120 - Industrial Ecology

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces concepts and tools used for estimating business costs and environmental risks incurred through the lifetime of projects and associated environmental regulations. Topics include performance audits, examining inputs and outputs of materials and energy, and the associated environmental impacts created within the context of business operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of performance audits and their use to ensure efficiency, quality control, and environmental protection.
  
  • ISC 132 - Mfg Quality Control

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, and DMA-040
    This course introduces quality concepts and techniques used in industry. Topics include elementary statistics and probability, process control, process capability, and quality improvement tools. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles of quality and apply them to the work environment.
  
  • ISC 135 - Principles of Industrial Management

    Class: 4 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Co Requisites
    This course covers the managerial principles and practices required for organizations to succeed in modern industry, including quality and productivity improvement. Topics include the functions and roles of all levels of the management, organization design, planning and control of manufacturing operation, managing conflict, group dynamics, and problem solving skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of management principles and integrate these principles into job situations.
  
  • ISC 243 - Production & Ops Mgmt I

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces concepts used to analyze and solve productivity and operational problems. Topics include operations strategy, forecasting, resource allocation, and materials management. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of productivity and operational problems.

Information Systems

  
  • CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative).
  
  • CIS 111 - Basic PC Literacy

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course provides an overview of computer concepts. Emphasis is placed on the use of personal computers and software applications for personal and fundamental workplace use. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic personal computer skills.
  
  • CIS 113 - Computer Basics

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces basic computer usage for non-computer majors. Emphasis is placed on developing basic personal computer skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in basic computer applications.
  
  • CIS 115 - Intro to Prog & Logic

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: Take One Set: Set 1: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, and DMA-040 Set 2: MAT-060* and MAT-070 Set 3: MAT-060* and MAT-080 Set 4: MAT-060* and MAT-090 Set 5: MAT-095 Set 6: MAT-120 Set 7: MAT 121  Set 8: MAT 171  Set 9: MAT-171 Set 10: MAT 172 
    This course introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic environment. Topics include language syntax, data types, program organization, problem solving methods, algorithm design, and logic control structures. Upon completion, students should be able to manage files with operating system commands, use top-down algorithm design, and implement algorithmic solutions in a programming language. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative).

Information Systems Security

  
  • SEC 110 - Security Concepts

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the concepts and issues related to securing information systems and the development of policies to implement information security controls. Topics include the historical view of networking and security, security issues, trends, security resources, and the role of policy, people, and processes in information security. Upon completion, students should be able to identify information security risks, create an information security policy, and identify processes to implement and enforce policy.
  
  • SEC 160 - Security Administration I

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: NET 110  or NET 125 , and SEC 110 
    This course provides an overview of security administration and fundamentals of designing security architectures. Topics include networking technologies, TCP/ IP concepts, protocols, network traffic analysis, monitoring, and security best practices. Upon completion, students should be able to identify normal network traffic using network analysis tools and design basic security defenses.

International Business

  
  • INT 110 - International Business

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course provides an overview of the environment, concepts, and basic differences involved in international business. Topics include forms of foreign involvement, international trade theory, governmental influences on trade and strategies, international organizations, multinational corporations, personnel management, and international marketing. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the foundation of international business.
  
  • INT 210 - International Trade

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    This course covers international business trade practices and foreign market research. Emphasis is placed on current trends of US trade practices in foreign countries and how to engage in international trade and acquire foreign marketing information. Upon completion, students should be able to formulate an overall product policy for the international marketplace.

Logistics

  
  • LOG 110 - Introduction to Logistics

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course provides an overview of logistics. Topics include traffic management, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, global logistics, and the movement and storage of goods from raw materials sources to end consumers. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the different segments of logistics and use the terminology of the industry.
  
  • LOG 120 - Global Logistics

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite:  LOG 110  
    This course examines logistics operations, processes, and modes of transportation in an interdependent world economy. Emphasis is placed on freight forwarding operations, analyzing and selecting transportation modes, and processing of import/export documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to arrange and coordinate the transportation of products globally.
  
  • LOG 125 - Transportation Logistics

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Co Requisites
    This course covers the role and importance of the transportation industry. This is an overview of transportation emphasizing its environmental and sociological aspects, economic impact, services, regulatory guidelines, policies, and its future. Upon completion, students should be able to identify modes of transportation, interpret governing regulations, and describe the principles and terminology used in the transportation industry.
  
  • LOG 210 - Fleet Management

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: LOG 110 
    This course covers the management of transportation, fleet operations, and safety. Emphasis is placed on DOT safety regulations in the hiring, training, and supervision of drivers in transportation. Upon completion, students should be able to write a safety program for drivers involved in interstate commerce following DOT regulations.
  
  • LOG 211 - Distribution Management

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite:  LOG 110  
    This course covers the functions, techniques, and tools utilized in warehousing and distribution centers and their role in business and logistics. Emphasis is placed on warehouse and distribution center management, operations, productivity, software systems, picking, automation, cross docking, safety, security, material handling, benchmarking, and cost. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the role of warehouses and distribution centers, apply industry principles and terminology, and understand distribution productivity measures.
  
  • LOG 220 - Logistics Management

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite:  LOG 110  
    This course covers the management of the movement and storage of goods and analysis of total costs involved. Emphasis is placed on the monitoring of inventory using automated systems, managing the storage function, warehousing, and distribution. Upon completion, students should be able to describe warehousing and facility layouts, identify material handling methods, and apply inventory control procedures.
  
  • LOG 230 - Transportation Management

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite:  LOG 110  
    This course covers the function of shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. Emphasis is placed on negotiating price and service requirements in the movement of goods, identifying areas of carrier liability, and the methods for processing claims. Upon completion, students should be able to compare common carriers and company operated transportation for service and cost, interpret pricing structures, and determine carrier liability.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

  
  • MRI 210 - MRI Physics & Equipment

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers the physical principles of image formation, data acquisition, and image processing in magnetic resonance imaging. Emphasis is placed on instrumentation, fundamentals, pulse sequences, data manipulation, imaging parameters, options, and their effects on image quality. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the principles behind image formation, data acquisition, and image processing in magnetic resonance imaging.
  
  • MRI 211 - MRI Procedures

    Class: 4 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers patient care, magnetic field safety, cross-sectional anatomy, contrast media, and scanning procedures in magnetic resonance imaging. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment and monitoring, safety precautions, contrast agents’ use, methods of data acquisition, and identification of cross-sectional anatomy. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate all facets of imaging procedures in magnetic resonance imaging.
  
  • MRI 213 - MR Patient Care & Safety

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    Corequisites: MRI 216  and MRI 250 
    This course covers magnetic field safety issues concerning patients and other healthcare personnel. Emphasis is placed on screening skills, biological magnetic field effects, and the management of an MR facility. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate a safe MR environment for patients and all personnel.
 

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