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Course Notation and Description

Curriculum courses are designated by a three-letter prefix followed by three numbers that are sometimes followed by a letter (i.e., ENG 090, BIO 168 , ENG 090A). The prefix indicates the subject area, such as ENG (English), BIO (biology), or PED (physical education). The letter after the course number provides various kinds of information, such as whether a science course is a lecture or a lab, whether a music course is in the area of piano or voice, and whether a course is divided into subsections (e.g., A, B, C). Numbers that begin with zero denote developmental courses.

A series of numbers following the title of the course specifies course hours and credits. The first number is the number of hours of lecture or discussion in the classroom per week. The second number is the number of hours spent per week in the laboratory, shop, or studio. The third number is the number of hours spent in clinical or work experience. The fourth number indicates the credit hours awarded for the course.

Some course descriptions list a prerequisite and/or a corequisite course or courses. A prerequisite course is one that must be taken prior to another course. A corequisite course is one that must be taken prior to or at the same time as another course. Some courses have an italicized statement following the course description indicating that the course will transfer to a four-year institution.
 

Education
  

  • EDU 145 - Child Development II

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: DRE 097 
    This course includes the theories of child development, needs, milestones, and factors that influence development, from preschool through middle childhood. Emphasis is placed on developmental sequences in physical/motor, emotional/social, cognitive, and language domains and the impact of multiple influences on development and learning. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain environmental factors that impact development, and identify strategies for enhancing development. This course is no longer approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and / or elective course requirement.
  

  • EDU 146 - Child Guidance

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: DRE 097 
    This course introduces principles and practical techniques including the design of learning environments for providing developmentally appropriate guidance for all children, including those at risk. Emphasis is placed on observation skills, cultural influences, underlying causes of behavior, appropriate expectations, development of self-control and the role of communication and guidance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate direct/indirect strategies for preventing problem behaviors, teaching appropriate/acceptable behaviors, negotiation, setting limits and recognizing at risk behaviors. This course is no longer approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and / or elective course requirement.
  

  • EDU 151 - Creative Activities

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: DRE 097 
    This course covers planning, creation and adaptation of developmentally supportive learning environments with attention to curriculum, interactions, teaching practices, and learning materials. Emphasis is placed on creating and adapting integrated, meaningful, challenging, and engaging developmentally supportive learning experiences in art, music, movement, and dramatics for all children. Upon completion, students should be able to create, adapt, implement, and evaluate developmentally supportive learning materials, experiences, and environments.
  

  • EDU 151A - Creative Activities Lab

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
    Corequisites: DRE 097  and EDU 151 
    This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 151 . Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance concepts introduced in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the development and implementation of appropriate creative activities.
  

  • EDU 153 - Health, Safety, & Nutrition

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: DRE 097 
    This course covers promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of all children. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhood illnesses, maintaining safe and healthy learning environments, recognition and reporting of abuse and neglect and state regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of health, safety, and nutritional needs, safe learning environments, and adhere to state regulations.
  

  • EDU 153A - Health, Safety, & Nutrition Lab

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
    Corequisites: DRE 097  and EDU 153 
    This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 153 . Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance concepts introduced in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the development and implementation of safe indoor/outdoor environments and nutrition education programs.
  

  • EDU 157 - Active Play

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: DRE 097 
    This course introduces the use of indoor and outdoor physical activities to promote the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development of children. Topics include the role of active play, development of play skills, playground design, selection of safe equipment, and materials and surfacing for active play. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the stages of play, the role of teachers in play, and the design of appropriate active play areas and activities.
  

  • EDU 163 - Classroom Mgmt & Instr

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: DRE 097 
    This course covers management and instructional techniques with school-age populations. Topics include classroom management and organization, teaching strategies, individual student differences and learning styles, and developmentally appropriate classroom guidance techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize developmentally appropriate behavior management and instructional strategies that enhance the teaching/learning process and promote students’ academic success.
  

  • EDU 216 - Foundations of Education

    Class: 4 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course introduces the American educational system and the teaching profession. Topics include historical and philosophical foundations of education, contemporary educational, structural, legal, and financial issues, and experiences in public school classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to relate classroom observations to the roles of teachers and schools and the process of teacher education. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement at select institutions.
  

  • EDU 221 - Children with Exceptionalities

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take one set: Set 1: EDU 144 , EDU 145  Set 2: PSY-244 PSY-245
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course introduces children with exceptionalities, their families, support services, inclusive/diverse settings, and educational/family plans based on the foundations of child development. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities, observation and assessment of children, strategies for adapting the learning environment, and identification of community resources. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, and depict collaboration with families/professionals to plan/implement, and promote best practice. This course is no longer approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and / or elective course requirement.
  

  • EDU 234 - Infants, Toddlers, & Twos

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: EDU 119 
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course covers the unique needs and rapid changes that occur in the first three years of life and the inter-related factors that influence development. Emphasis is placed on recognizing and supporting developmental milestones through purposeful strategies, responsive care routines and identifying elements of quality, inclusive early care, and education. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate respectful relationships that provide a foundation for healthy infant/ toddler/twos development, plan/select activities/materials, and partner with diverse families.
  

  • EDU 235 - School-Age Dev & Programs

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course includes developmentally appropriate practices in group settings for school-age children. Emphasis is placed on principles of development, environmental planning, and positive guidance techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss developmental principles for all children ages five to twelve and plan and implement developmentally-appropriate activities.
  

  • EDU 243 - Learning Theory

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: Take one set: et 1: ENG-090 and RED-090 Set 2: ENG-095
    This course provides lateral entry teachers an introduction to learning theory, various styles of learning, and motivational factors involved in the learning process. Emphasis is placed on the development of cognitive skills using the eight types of intelligence and applying these to practical classroom situations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe theories and styles of learning and discuss the relationship between different types of intelligence to learning motivation.
  

  • EDU 244 - Human Growth & Dev

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course introduces lateral entry teachers to theories and ages and stages related to human growth and development from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on development through the stages of a child’s life in the areas of physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and moral development. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and describe milestones of each stage in all areas of development and discuss factors that influence growth.
  

  • EDU 245 - Policies & Procedures

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course is designed to introduce new lateral entry teachers to the policies and procedures established by the local education agency. Topics include emergency situation procedures, acceptable discipline, chain of command, role of mentors, evaluation procedures, employment requirements, dress codes, and other policies and procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the policies and procedures to students, parents, or others and discuss the purpose of each policy category.
  

  • EDU 251 - Exploration Activities

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course covers discovery experiences in science, math, and social studies. Emphasis is placed on developing concepts for each area and encouraging young children to explore, discover, and construct concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the discovery approach to teaching, explain major concepts in each area, and plan appropriate experiences for children.
  

  • EDU 251A - Exploration Activities Lab

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
    Corequisite: EDU 251 
    This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 251 . Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance concepts introduced in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the development and implementation of appropriate science, math, and social studies activities for children.
  

  • EDU 259 - Curriculum Planning

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: EDU 119 
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course is designed to focus on curriculum planning for three to five year olds. Topics include philosophy, curriculum models, indoor and outdoor environments, scheduling, authentic assessment, and planning developmentally appropriate experiences. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate children’s development, critique curriculum, plan for individual and group needs, and assess and create quality environments.
  

  • EDU 261 - Early Childhood Admin I

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisites: DRE 098  and EDU 119 
    This course introduces principles of basic programming and staffing, budgeting/ financial management and marketing, and rules and regulations of diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program structure and philosophy, standards of NC child care programs, finance, funding resources, and staff and organizational management. Upon completion, students should be able to develop components of program/personnel handbooks, a program budget, and demonstrate knowledge of fundamental marketing strategies and NC standards.
  

  • EDU 262 - Early Childhood Admin II

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: EDU 261 
    Corequisite: DRE 098  and EDU 119 
    This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/community outreach and program quality/evaluation for diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program evaluation/accreditation, involvement in early childhood professional organizations, leadership/mentoring, family, volunteer and community involvement and early childhood advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to define and evaluate all components of early childhood programs, develop strategies for advocacy and integrate community into programs.
  

  • EDU 271 - Educational Technology

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course introduces the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in all educational settings. Topics include technology concepts, instructional strategies, materials, and adaptive technology for children with exceptionalities, facilitation of assessment/evaluation, and ethical issues surrounding the use of technology. Upon completion, students should be able to apply technology enhanced instructional strategies, use a variety of technology resources, and demonstrate appropriate technology skills in educational environments.
  

  • EDU 280 - Language & Literacy Exp

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course is designed to expand students’ understanding of children’s language and literacy development and provides strategies for enhancing language/literacy experiences in an enriched environment. Topics include selection of diverse literature and interactive media, the integration of literacy concepts throughout the curriculum, appropriate observations/assessments, and inclusive practices. Upon completion, students should be able to select, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate and diverse language/literacy experiences.
  

  • EDU 282 - Early Childhood Literature

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course covers the history, selection, and integration of literature and language in the early childhood curriculum. Topics include the history and selection of developmentally appropriate children’s literature and the use of books and other media to enhance language and literacy in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate books for storytelling, reading aloud, puppetry, flannel board use, and other techniques.
  

  • EDU 284 - Early Child Capstone Prac

    Class: 1 Lab: 9 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: EDU 119 , EDU 144 , EDU 145 , EDU 146 , and EDU 151  Set 2: EDU 119 , PSY-244, PSY-245, EDU 146 , and EDU 151  Set 3: EDU 119 , PSY-245, EDU 144 , EDU 146 , and EDU 151  Set 4: EDU 119 , PSY-244, EDU 145 , EDU 146 , and EDU 151 
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course is designed to allow students to apply skills in a three stars (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and environments for all children; supporting/involving families; and modeling reflective and professional practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriate guidance techniques and ethical/ professional behaviors as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty visits.
  

  • EDU 285 - Internship Exp School Age

    Class: 1 Lab: 0 Clinical: 9 Credit: 4
    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: EDU 144 , EDU 145 , EDU 118 , EDU 163  Set 2: PSY 244, PSY 245, EDU 118 , EDU 163  Set 3: PSY 244, EDU 145 , EDU 118 , EDU 163  Set 4: EDU 144 , PSY 245, EDU 118 , EDU 163  Set 5: PSY 244, PSY 245, EDU 216 , EDU 163  Set 6: EDU 144 , EDU 145 , EDU 216 , EDU 163  Set 7: EDU 144 , PSY 245, EDU 216 , EDU 163  Set 8: PSY 244, EDU 216 , EDU 163 
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course is designed to allow students to apply skills in a quality public or private school environment. Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and environments for all children; supporting/involving families; and modeling reflective and professional practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate lesson plans/assessments, appropriate guidance techniques, ethical/professional behaviors as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty visits.
  

  • EDU 289 - Adv Issues School Age

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    Corequisite: DRE 098 
    This course covers advanced topics and issues that relate to school-age programs. Emphasis is placed on current advocacy issues, emerging technology, professional growth, ethics, and organizations for providers/teachers working with school-age populations. Upon completion, students should be able to list, discuss, and explain advanced current topics and issues surrounding school-aged populations.

Electricity
  

  • ELC 111 - Intro to Electricity

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electricity and test equipment to non-electrical/electronics majors. Topics include basic DC and AC principles (voltage, resistance, current, impedance); components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors); power; and operation of test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to construct and analyze simple DC and AC circuits using electrical test equipment.
  

  • ELC 112 - DC/AC Electricity

    Class: 3 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 5
    Corequisites: DMA-010, DMA-020, and DMA-030
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, verify, troubleshoot, and repair DC/AC circuits.
  

  • ELC 113 - Basic Wiring I

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the care/usage of tools and materials used in electrical installations and the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Topics include NEC, electrical safety, and electrical blueprint reading; planning, layout; and installation of electrical distribution equipment; lighting; overcurrent protection; conductors; branch circuits; and conduits. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install conduits, wiring, and electrical distribution equipment associated with basic electrical installations.
  

  • ELC 114 - Basic Wiring II

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    Prerequisite: ELC 112 
    This course provides instruction in the application of electrical tools, materials, and test equipment associated with electrical installations. Topics include the NEC; safety; electrical blueprints; planning, layout, and installation of equipment and conduits; and wiring devices such as panels and overcurrent devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install equipment and conduit associated with electrical installations.
  

  • ELC 117 - Motors & Controls

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    Prerequisite: ELC 112 
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of motors and motor controls. Topics include ladder diagrams, pilot devices, contactors, motor starters, motors, and other control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly select, connect, and troubleshoot motors and control circuits.
  

  • ELC 126 - Electrical Computations

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: ELC 112 
    This course introduces the fundamental applications of mathematics which are used by an electrical/electronics technician. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, powers, roots, simple electrical formulas, and usage of a scientific calculator. Upon completion, students should be able to solve simple electrical mathematical problems.
  

  • ELC 128 - Introduction to PLC

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: ELC 112 
    This course introduces the programmable logic controller (PLC) and its associated applications. Topics include ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing of controllers with equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to install PLCs and create simple programs.
  

  • ELC 131 - DC/AC Circuit Analysis

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    Prerequisites: DMA-010, DMA-020, DMA-030, DMA-040, and DMA-050
    This course introduces DC and AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include DC and AC principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits; and properly use test equipment.
  

  • ELC 233 - Energy Management

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers energy management principles and techniques typical of those found in industry and commercial facilities, including load control and peak demand reduction systems. Topics include load and peak demand calculations, load shedding, load balance and power factor, priority scheduling, remote sensing and control, and supplementary/alternative energy sources. Upon completion, students should be able to determine energy management parameters, calculate demand and energy use, propose energy management procedures, and implement alternative energy sources.

Electronics
  

  • ELN 229 - Industrial Electronics

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    Prerequisite: ELC 112  or ELC 131 
    This course covers semiconductor devices used in industrial applications. Topics include the basic theory, application, and operating characteristics of semiconductor devices. Upon completion, students should be able to install and/ or troubleshoot these devices for proper operation in an industrial electronic circuit.
  

  • ELN 231 - Industrial Controls

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: ELN 229 
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of control of rotating machinery and associated peripheral devices. Topics include rotating machine theory, ladder logic, electromechanical and solid state relays, motor controls, pilot devices, three-phase power systems, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret schematics and demonstrate an understanding of electromechanical and electronic control of rotating machinery.
  

  • ELN 237 - Local Area Networks

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: CIS 110  or CIS 113 
    This course introduces the fundamentals of local area networks and their operation. Topics include the characteristics of network topologies, system hardware, system configuration, installation, and operation of the LAN. Upon completion, students should be able to install and maintain a local area network.
  

  • ELN 260 - Prog Logic Controllers

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    Prerequisite: CIS 110  or CIS 113 
    This course provides a detailed study of PLC applications, with a focus on design of industrial controls using the PLC. Topics include PLC components, memory organization, math instructions, documentation, input/output devices, and applying PLCs in industrial control systems. Upon completion, students should be able to select and program a PLC system to perform a wide variety of industrial control functions.

Engineering
  

  • EGR 150 - Intro to Engineering

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course is an overview of the engineering profession. Topics include goal setting and career assessment, ethics, public safety, the engineering method and design process, written and oral communication, interpersonal skills and team building, and computer applications. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the engineering process, the engineering profession, and utilize college resources to meet their educational goals. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

English
  

  • ENG 102 - Applied Communications II

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course is designed to enhance writing and speaking skills for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on generating short writings such as job application documents, memoranda, and reports and developing interpersonal communication skills with employees and the public. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare effective, short, and job-related written and oral communications.
  

  • ENG 111 - Writing & Inquiry

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: ENG 090 and RED 090, ENG 095, or DRE 098 
    This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English.
  

  • ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: ENG 111 
    This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines.
  

  • ENG 113 - Literature-Based Research

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: ENG 111 
    This course, the second in a series of two, expands the concepts developed in ENG 111  by focusing on writing that involves literature-based research and documentation. Emphasis is placed on critical reading and thinking and the analysis and interpretation of prose, poetry, and drama: plot, characterization, theme, cultural context, etc. Upon completion, students should be able to construct mechanically-sound, documented essays and research papers that analyze and respond to literary works. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in English Composition.
  

  • ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: ENG 111 
    This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communication skills. Emphasis is placed on research, listening, critical reading and thinking, analysis, interpretation, and design used in oral and written presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to work individually and collaboratively to produce well-designed business and professional written and oral presentations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in English Composition.
  

  • ENG 131 - Introduction to Literature

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: ENG 111 
    Corequisite: ENG 112 , ENG 113 , or ENG 114 
    This course introduces the principal genres of literature. Emphasis is placed on literary terminology, devices, structure, and interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and respond to literature. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  

  • ENG 231 - American Literature I

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites:  ENG 112  , ENG 113  , or ENG 114   
    This course covers selected works in American literature from its beginnings to 1865.  Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama.  Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course
  

  • ENG 232 - American Literature II

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites:  ENG 112  , ENG 113  , or ENG 114  
    This course covers selected works in American literature from 1865 to the present.  Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course

Facilities Maintenance Worker
  

  • FMW 100 - Intro to Natl Electrical Code

    Class: 1 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 1
    Prerequisite: FMW 102 
    The course covers the use of the National Electrical Code. Topics include wiring methods, grounding, general areas of the NEC, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to use the code effectively
  

  • FMW 101 - Basic Natl Elec Code Problems

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers sections of the NEC related to calculations. Topics include branch circuits, sizes, wire, conduit, and house problems. Upon completion, students should be able to use the code to find wire and conduit sizes.
  

  • FMW 102 - Practical Wiring I

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credit: 4
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers the tools and materials commonly used in the electrical field. Emphasis is placed on mounting, installing, and wiring electrical fixtures common to residential and simple commercial installations. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install boxes, wires, and switches.
  

  • FMW 105 - Basic Heating

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers the fundamentals of heating systems, including oil, gas, and electrical systems and heat pumps. Topics include safety precautions, tools, and materials needed to safely troubleshoot and repair heating systems. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and repair the major components of a heating system.
  

  • FMW 106 - Domestic Air Conditioning

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers the principles of air conditioning, including terminology, identification, and function of component. Topics include compressors, condensers, and motors and controls with emphasis on practical work with hand tools and materials in the installation of air conditioning systems. Upon completion, students should be able to repair an air conditioning system.
  

  • FMW 107 - Introduction to Carpentry

    Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces basic carpentry skills. Emphasis is placed on the proper and safe use of hand and power tools used by a beginning carpenter. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic tasks involving forming, framing, and repair of windows and doors.
  

  • FMW 108 - Electrical Blueprints

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credit: 2
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the basic principles of blueprint reading for residential electrical systems. Topics include floor plans, switch and receptacle layouts, lighting fixtures, and finished installations. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic blueprints.

Geographic Information Systems
  

  • GIS 111 - Intro to Geographic Info Sys

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the hardware and software components of a Geographic Information System and reviews GIS applications. Topics include data structures and basic functions, methods of data capture and sources of data, and the nature and characteristics of spatial data and objects. Upon completion, students should be able to identify GIS hardware components, typical operations, products/ applications, and differences between database models and between raster and vector systems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA & ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • GIS 112 - Introduction to GPS

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course provides an overview of Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Topics include the theory, implementation, and operations of GPS, as well as alternate data source remote sensing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of GPS.
  

  • GIS 120 - Introduction to Geodesy

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts behind map projections, datums, and coordinate systems. Topics include the theory of how the earth’s shape is defined and how geographic features are positioned using spherical coordinate systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of geodesy as it relates to the measurement and representation of the earth.
  

  • GIS 121 - Georeferencing & Mapping

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces coordinate systems, fundamentals of surveying, and cartography. Topics include the theory, acquisition, and use of locational data using both continuous and discrete georeferencing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to identify appropriate coordinate systems for a situation and translate data into correct map form.
  

  • GIS 215 - GIS Data Models

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course covers interpreting and understanding of a variety data formats available in GIS. Topics include the similarities and differences between data models as well as how data is treated differently within each format, to include the conversion of data between different environments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of GIS data storage and interoperability.
  

  • GIS 222 - Internet Mapping

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course is designed as an introduction to multimedia, interactive, animated, and Web cartography. Topics include the principles of effective cartographic communication, and stressing the new and important roles digital cartography is coming to play in cyberspace. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to evaluate digital cartographic information and create effective internet maps.
  

  • GIS 230 - GIS Data Creation

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of primary GIS data creation. Topics include the collection of field data, digital conversion of existing hardcopy maps, and the construction of spatial data from known geodetic locations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an ability to collect, create, and process spatial data within a variety of environments.
  

  • GIS 235 - Raster GIS

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: GIS 111  and GIS 121 
    This course will provide students with the fundamentals of analyzing remotely sensed data. Emphasis is placed on digital image enhancement as a means to further data analysis. Upon completion, students will be able to accurately interpret and analyze remotely sensed data for use in a raster or vector GIS.
  

  • GIS 245 - Intro to Spatial Analysis

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisites: GIS 111  and GIS 121 
    This course is designed to expose students to various components of spatial analysis. Emphasis is placed on modeling and decision making with the use of spatial data. Upon completion, students will be able to utilize statistical models in the process of spatial analysis.
  

  • 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.

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.

Gerontology
  

  • GRO 120 - Gerontology

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: PSY 150 
    This course covers the psychological, social, and physical aspects of aging. Emphasis is placed on the factors that promote mental and physical well-being. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize the aging process and its psychological, social, and physical aspects.

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 210 - Healthcare Statistics

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: MAT-110 or MAT 115  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 115 - Introduction to Archaeology

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    No Pre/Corequisites
    This course introduces the methodological and theoretical elements of modern prehistoric archaeology. Topics include theories of cultural change, dating methods, sampling studies, and the reconstruction of economic, social and religious patterns in prehistoric and historic societies. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate the basic methods and theoretical models necessary to comprehend and participate effectively in professional archaeological research.
  

  • HPT 116 - Historical Drafting

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3
    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.
 

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