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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
 

Substance Abuse
  

  • SAB 130 - Addictive Behavior

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites

    This course surveys and investigates addiction patterns and various methods of treatment. Emphasis is placed on sociocultural, psychological, and physiological theories of substance abuse and treatment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of theories of substance abuse and treatment.

  

  • SAB 210 - Substance Abuse Counseling

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites

    This course provides theory and skills acquisition by utilizing intervention strategies designed to obtain therapeutic information, support recovery, and prevent relapse. Topics include counseling individuals and dysfunctional families, screening instruments, counseling techniques and approaches, recovery and relapse, and special populations. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss issues critical to recovery, identify intervention models, and initiate a procedure culminating in cognitive/behavioral change.


Surgical Technology
  

  • SUR 110 - Intro to Surgical Technology

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: SUR 111 

    This course provides a comprehensive study of the operative environment, professional roles, moral/legal/ethical responsibilities, and medical communications used in surgical technology. Topics include: professional behaviors, medical terminology, interdepartmental/peer/relationships, operating room environment/safety, pharmacology, anesthesia, incision sites, physiology of wound healing, and biomedical sciences. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the operative environment.
  

  • SUR 111 - Perioperative Patient Care

    Class: 5 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 7
    Corequisite: SUR 110 

    This course provides theoretical knowledge for the application of essential operative skills during the perioperative phase. Topics include surgical asepsis, sterilization/disinfection, and perioperative patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the principles and practices of aseptic technique, sterile attire, basic case preparation, and other relevant skills.
  

  • SUR 122 - Surgical Procedures I

    Class: 5 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 6
    Prerequisites: SUR 110  and SUR 111 Corequisite: STP-101 or SUR 123 

    This course provides an introduction to selected basic and intermediate surgical specialties that students are exposed to the first clinical rotation. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology, and procedures that enhance theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to correlate, integrate, and apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the clinical operative environment.
  

  • SUR 123 - Surgical Clinical Practice I

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 21 Credit: 7
    Prerequisites: SUR 110  and SUR 111 Corequisite: SUR 122 

    This course provides clinical experience with a variety of perioperative assignments to build upon skills learned in SUR 111. Emphasis is placed on the scrub and circulating roles of the surgical technologist including aseptic technique and basic case preparation for selected surgical procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare, assist with, and dismantle basic surgical cases in both the scrub and circulating roles.
  

  • SUR 134 - Surgical Procedures II

    Class: 5 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 5
    Prerequisite: STP-101 or SUR 123 

    This course provides a comprehensive study of intermediate and advanced surgical specialties that students are exposed to in the second clinical rotation. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology, and procedures that enhance theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to correlate, integrate, and apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the clinical operative environment.
  

  • SUR 135 - Surgical Clinical Practice II

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 12 Credit: 4
    Prerequisite: SUR 123 Corequisite: SUR 134 

    This course provides clinical experience with a variety of perioperative assignments to build skills required for complex perioperative patient care. Emphasis is placed on greater technical skills, critical thinking, speed, efficiency, and autonomy in the operative setting. Upon completion, students should be able to function in the role of an entry-level surgical technologist.
  

  • SUR 137 - Professional Success Preparation

    Class: 1 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
    Prerequisite: SUR 123 Corequisites: SUR 134  and SUR 135 

    This course provides job-seeking skills and an overview of theoretical knowledge in preparation for certification. Topics include test-taking strategies, résumé preparation, and interviewing techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a résumé, demonstrate appropriate interview techniques, and identify strengths and weaknesses in preparation for certification.
  

  • SUR 210 - Adv SUR Clinical Practice

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 6 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course is designed to provide individualized experience in advanced practice, education, circulating, and managerial skills. Emphasis is placed on developing and demonstrating proficiency in skills necessary for advanced practice. Upon completion, students should be able to assume leadership roles in a chosen specialty area.
  

  • SUR 211 - Adv Theoretical Concepts

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course covers theoretical knowledge required for extension of the surgical technologist role. Emphasis is placed on advanced practice in complex surgical specialties, educational methodologies, and managerial skills. Upon completion, students should be able to assume leadership roles in a chosen specialty area.

Sustainability Technologies
  

  • SST 120 - Energy Use Analysis

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites

    This course introduces the principles of analyzing energy use, energy auditing tools and techniques, conservation techniques, and calculating energy savings. Topics include building system control theory, calibrating digital controls, energy loss calculations, and applicable conservation techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of energy use, audits, and controls in the analysis of energy consumption.

Transportation Technology
  

  • TRN 110 - Intro to Transport Technology

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites

    This course covers workplace safety, hazardous materials, environmental regulations, hand tools, service information, basic concepts, vehicle systems, and common transportation industry terminology. Topics include familiarization with major vehicle systems, proper use of various hand and power tools, material safety data sheets, and personal protective equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate appropriate safety procedures, identify and use basic shop tools, and describe government regulations regarding transportation repair facilities.

  

  • TRN 120 - Basic Transport Electricity

    Class: 4 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 5
    No Pre/Corequisites

    This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair, and replacement of batteries, starters, and alternators. Topics include Ohm’s Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting, charging, and electrical concerns.

  

  • TRN 130 - Intro to Sustainable Transport

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites

    This course provides an overview of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. Topics include composition and use of alternative fuels including compressed natural gas, biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels, hybrid/electric, and vehicles using alternative fuels. Upon completion, students should be able to identify alternative fuel vehicles, explain how each alternative fuel delivery system operates, and perform minor repairs.

  

  • TRN 170 - PC Skills for Transportation

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites

    This course introduces students to personal computer literacy and Internet literacy with an emphasis on the transportation service industry. Topics include service information systems, management systems, computer-based systems, and PC-based diagnostic equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to access information pertaining to transportation technology and perform word processing.
  

  • TRN 180 - Basic Welding for Trans

    Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites

    This course covers the terms and procedures for welding various metals used in the transportation industry with an emphasis on personal safety and environmental health. Topics include safety and precautionary measures, setup/operation of MIG equipment, metal identification methods, types of welds/joints, techniques, inspection methods, cutting processes and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of welding operations and safety procedures according to industry standard.

Trucking Operations Management
  

  • TOM 130 - Fleet Maintenance

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course provides an overview of the fleet maintenance management operations in the trucking industry. Topics include trucking regulations, managing a maintenance shop, key performance indicators (KPI), maintenance management systems, and truck/trailer specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to define the requirements of fleet maintenance management skills in a trucking based company.
  

  • TOM 250 - Operations of Trucking I

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course provides an overview of operating a trucking business. Topics include the business, marketing, economics, finance, accounting, freight brokerage and entrepreneurship aspects of operating a trucking business. Upon completion, students should be able to define the skills and personnel needed to operate a successful trucking business.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  

  • UAS 110 - Intro to UAS Operations

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course provides an introduction to the history, various technologies, and capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Topics include UAS history, operational design and capabilities, popular applications, and the science of flight. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain common aspects of unmanned aircraft systems including their historical development, commonly utilized technologies, applications, and unit flight capabilities.
  

  • UAS 111 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course provides students with the various products and technologies commonly associated with unmanned aircraft systems utilized by hobbyists, government, industry, and the military. Topics include data acquisition, operations and the various technologies associated with unmanned flight. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of flight control operations including programming telemetry and data acquisition.
  

  • UAS 115 - Small UAS Certification

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course prepares learners for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flight certification to promote compliance with the requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). Topics include FAA Title 14 CFR Part 107 study guide and NCDOT UAS flight standards to provide guidance in the areas of remote pilot certification, aircraft registration and marking, aircraft airworthiness, basic piloting skills, and the operation of small UAS. Upon completion, students should be able to meet requirements for small UAS certification through the NCDOT and perform basic small UAS piloting in accordance with FAA Title 14 CFR Part 107 regulations.
  

  • UAS 230 - UAS Aerial Photo Surveys

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course introduces students to some of the popular unmanned aerial photographic applications commonly utilized in commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations involving aerial surveys and photography. Topics include aerial photography and equipment, aerial vehicles, examples of successful UAS survey and photographic business models, and Federal Aviation Regulations governing airspace applications. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, implement and conduct a successful photo aerial survey mission.

Web Technologies
  

  • WEB 115 - Web Markup and Scripting

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course introduces Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C) standard client-side Internet programming using industry-established practices. Topics include JavaScript, markup elements, stylesheets, validation, accessibility, standards, and browsers. Upon completion, students should be able to develop hand-coded web pages using current markup standards.
  

  • WEB 140 - Web Development Tools

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites

    This course provides an introduction to web development software suites. Topics include the creation of web sites and applets using web development software. Upon completion, students should be able to create entire web sites and supporting applets.
  

  • WEB 141 - Mobile Interface Design

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course covers current design standards and emerging approaches related to the design and development of user interfaces for mobile devices. Emphasis is placed on research and evaluation of standard and emerging practices for effective interface and user experience design. Upon completion, students should be able to design effective and usable interfaces for mobile devices.

Welding
  

  • WLD 110 - Cutting Processes

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites

    This course introduces oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting systems. Topics include safety, proper equipment setup, and operation of oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting equipment with emphasis on straight line, curve and bevel cutting. Upon completion, students should be able to oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cut metals of varying thickness.
  

  • WLD 112 - Basic Welding Processes

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites

    This course introduces basic welding and cutting. Emphasis is placed on beads applied with gases, mild steel fillers, and electrodes and the capillary action of solder. Upon completion, students should be able to set up welding and oxy-fuel equipment and perform welding, brazing, and soldering processes.
  

  • WLD 115 - SMAW (Stick) Plate

    Class: 2 Lab: 9 Clinical: 0 Credit: 5
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course introduces the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on padding, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes.
  

  • WLD 116 - SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe

    Class: 1 Lab: 9 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    Take WLD-115​

    This course is designed to enhance skills with the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on advancing manipulative skills with SMAW electrodes on varying joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform groove welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  

  • WLD 121 - GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course introduces metal arc welding and flux core arc welding processes. Topics include equipment setup and fillet and groove welds with emphasis on application of GMAW and FCAW electrodes on carbon steel plate. Upon completion, students should be able to perform fillet welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, and overhead positions.
  

  • WLD 131 - GTAW (TIG) Plate

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course introduces the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include correct selection of tungsten, polarity, gas, and proper filler rod with emphasis placed on safety, equipment setup, and welding techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW fillet and groove welds with various electrodes and filler materials.
  

  • WLD 132 - GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe

    Class: 1 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Take WLD-131​

    This course is designed to enhance skills with the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include setup, joint preparation, and electrode selection with emphasis on manipulative skills in all welding positions on plate and pipe. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW welds with prescribed electrodes and filler materials on various joint geometry.
  

  • WLD 141 - Symbols & Specifications

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course introduces the basic symbols and specifications used in welding. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of lines, notes, welding symbols, and specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret symbols and specifications commonly used in welding.
  

  • WLD 151 - Fabrication I

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course introduces the basic principles of fabrication. Emphasis is placed on safety, measurement, layout techniques, and the use of fabrication tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to perform layout activities and operate various fabrication and material handling equipment.
  

  • WLD 215 - SMAW (stick) Pipe

    Class: 1 Lab: 9 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    Take One: WLD-115 or WLD-116​

    This course covers the knowledge and skills that apply to welding pipe. Topics include pipe positions, joint geometry, and preparation with emphasis placed on bead application, profile, and discontinuities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW welds to applicable codes on carbon steel pipe with prescribed electrodes in various positions.
  

  • WLD 251 - Fabrication II

    Class: 1 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Take WLD-151

    This course covers advanced fabrication skills. Topics include advanced layout and assembly methods with emphasis on the safe and correct use of fabrication tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to fabricate projects from working drawings.


  

  • WLD 261 - Certification Practices

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    Take All: WLD-115, WLD-121, and WLD-131

    This course covers certification requirements for industrial welding processes. Topics include techniques and certification requirements for prequalified joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform welds on carbon steel plate and/or pipe according to applicable codes.
  

  • WLD 262 - Inspection & Testing

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Co Requisites

    This course introduces destructive and non-destructive testing methods. Emphasis is placed on safety, types and methods of testing, and the use of testing equipment and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and/or perform a variety of destructive and non-destructive testing processes.



Work-Based Learning
  

  • WBL 111 - Work Based Learning I

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 10 Credit: 1
    Corequisite: WBL 115  

    This course provides work experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
  

  • WBL 112 - Work Based Learning I

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 20 Credit: 2
    Corequisite: WBL 115  

    This course provides work experience with a college approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
  

  • WBL 115 - Work Experience Seminar I

    Class: 1 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
    Corequisite: WBL 111 , WBL 112 , WBL-113, or WBL-114

    Some topics covered will be: resume writing, job seeking skills, oral communication skills, and debriefing of experiences in corequisite course (WBL 111  or WBL 112 ).
  

  • WBL 121 - Work Based Learning II

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 10 Credit: 1
    Prerequisite: WBL 111  or WBL 112  Corequisite: WBL 125  

    This course provides work experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
  

  • WBL 122 - Work Based Learning II

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 20 Credit: 2
    Prerequisite: WBL 111  or WBL 112  Corequisite: WBL 125  

    This course provides work experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
  

  • WBL 125 - Work Experience Seminar II

    Class: 1 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
    Corequisite: WBL 121 , WBL 122 , WBL-123, or WBL-124

    Some topics covered will be: conflict resolution, planning / goal setting, group dynamics, and debriefing of experiences in corequisite course (WBL 121  or WBL 122 ).

Medical Office Administration
  

  • OST 138 - Office Applications II

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    State Prerequisites: Take one course; from CIS-110, CIS-111, or OST-137

    This course is designed to improve the proficiency in the utilization of software applications used in business offices through a hands-on approach. Emphasis is placed on in-depth usage of software to create a variety of documents applicable to current business environments. Upon completion, students should be able to master the skills required to design documents that can be customized using the latest software applications.
  

  • OST 155 - Legal Terminology

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites

    This course covers the terminology appropriate to the legal profession. Topics include legal research, court systems, litigation, civil and criminal law, probate, real and personal property, contracts and leases, domestic relations, equity, and corporations. Upon completion, students should be able to spell, pronounce, define, and accurately use legal terms.
 

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