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AST 271 - Medical Office Procedures I
3 credit(s)
Corequisite(s): AST 102 or equivalent.
Covers medical office procedures, records management, preparation of medical reports, and other medical documents. Lecture 3 hours per week. College reading and writing competency required.
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AST 298 - Seminar and Projects
3 credit(s)
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selections and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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AUT 100 - Introduction to Automotive Shop Practices
3 credit(s)
Introduces shop practices for automotive laboratory and shop safety, identification and use of hand tools, general power equipment and maintenance of automotive shop. Explains basic operation procedures of standard shop equipment. Presents Occupational Safety and Health Act standards pertaining to the automotive field. Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
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AUT 101 - Introduction to Automotive Shop Practices
3-4 credit(s)
Introduces fundamental systems of automobile, the engine fuel, exhaust, electric, ignition, lubrication, cooling, transmission, steering, brake and suspension systems. Teaches theory and function of each system. Demonstrates operation. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours.
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AUT 111 - Automotive Engines I
3 credit(s)
Presents analysis of power, cylinder condition, valves and bearings in the automotive engine to establish the present condition, repairs or adjustments. Part I of II. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
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AUT 112 - Automotive Engines II
3 credit(s)
Presents analysis of power, cylinder condition, valves and bearings in the automotive engine to establish the present condition, repairs or adjustments. Part II of II. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
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AUT 121 - Automotive Fuel Systems I
3 credit(s)
Analyzes major domestic and foreign automotive fuel systems to include carburetors and fuel injection systems. Includes detailed inspection and discussion of fuel tanks, connecting lines, instruments, filters, fuel pumps, superchargers, and turbo charger. Also includes complete diagnosis, troubleshooting, overhaul and factory adjustment procedures of all major carbureted and fuel injection systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
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AUT 125 - Anti-Pollution Systems
3 credit(s)
Studies various anti-pollution systems used on modern automobiles, installation, inspection, repair, and service. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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AUT 130 - Introduction to Auto Mechanics
3 credit(s)
Introduces auto mechanics, covering auto shop safety, tool identification and use. Explains automobile system theory and function. Stresses quality work practices and job opportunities. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
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AUT 136 - Automotive Vehicle Inspection
2 credit(s)
Presents information on methods for performing automotive vehicle safety inspection. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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AUT 141 - Auto Power Trains I
3-4 credit(s)
Presents operation, design, construction and repair of powertrain components, standard and automatic transmission. Includes clutches, propeller shaft, universal joints, rear axle assemblies, fluid couplings, torque converters as well as 2, 3, and 4 speed standard, overdrive and automatic transmissions. Part I of II. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 4-8 hours per week.
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AUT 142 - Auto Power Trains II
3-4 credit(s)
Presents operation, design, construction and repair of powertrain components, standard and automatic transmission. Includes clutches, propeller shaft, universal joints, rear axle assemblies, fluid couplings, torque converters as well as 2, 3, and 4 speed standard, overdrive and automatic transmissions. Part II of II. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 4-8 hours per week.
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AUT 156 - Small Gasoline Engines
2 credit(s)
Studies small gasoline engine operating principles, construction, design, variety, and their many purposes. Gives instruction on two-cycle and four-cycle small gas engines, their construction, design, fuel system, ignition system, and lubricating systems. Demonstrates disassembly, reconditioning, overhaul and reassembly in the lab. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours.
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AUT 161 - Automotive Diagnosis I
3 credit(s)
Introduces principles of automotive maintenance using modern diagnostic methods. Uses theory and laboratory experiments designed to explain and illustrate scientific basis of modern electronic and mechanical diagnostic procedures. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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AUT 178 - Automotive Final Drive and Manual Transmission Systems
4 credit(s)
Presents the operation, design, construction and repair of manual transmissions and final drive systems, for both front and rear drive vehicles, including clutches, synchronizers, torque multiplication/gear reduction, along with differentials, transmission/transaxles, drive axles, U-joints, CV joints, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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AUT 195 - Topics In Microcomputers for Automotive Technicians
3 credit(s)
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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AUT 217 - Computerized Fuel Systems
3 credit(s)
Introduces devices which sense the engine condition and control fuel mixture to introduce economical fuel consumption. Teaches theory of operation, testing adjustment and repair or replacement of these devices. Lecture 1-2 hours, Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-7 hours per week.
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AUT 230 - Introduction to Alternative Fuels and Hybrid Vehicles
3 credit(s)
Introduces current trends in alternative fueled vehicles including current alternative fueled vehicles and the implication and safety precautions necessary for working on hybrid vehicles systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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AUT 235 - Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
3 credit(s)
Studies separate and combined automotive heaters and air conditioners, including direct and vacuum-operated controls, basic principles of refrigeration, adjustment, general servicing, and charging of air conditioning systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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AUT 241 - Automotive Electricity I
3 credit(s)
Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry as applied to the alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
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AUT 242 - Automotive Electricity II
3 credit(s)
Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry as applied to the alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges and accessories. Part II of II. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
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AUT 245 - Automotive Electronics
3-4 credit(s)
Introduces field of electronics as it applies to the modern automobile. Emphasizes basic circuit operation, diagnosis and repair of digital indicator and warning systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
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AUT 251 - Automatic Transmissions I
3-4 credit(s)
Studies several types of automatic transmissions, torque converters, and their principles of operation. Includes adjustment, maintenance, and rebuilding. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 4-8 hours per week.
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AUT 265 - Automotive Braking Systems
3 credit(s)
Presents operation, design, construction, repair, and servicing of braking system, including Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). Explains uses of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results, estimation of repair cost for power, standard and disc brakes. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
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AUT 266 - Auto Alignment, Suspension and Steering
3 credit(s)
Introduces use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing front and rear suspensions. Deals with repair and servicing of power and standard steering systems. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7-8 hours per week.
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AUT 267 - Automotive Suspension and Braking Systems
3 credit(s)
Presents the operation, design, construction, repair, and servicing of braking and suspension systems. Explains use of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results, estimation of repair cost, front and rear suspension alignment, power and standard steering, and power, standard and disc brakes. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
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AUT 268 - Automotive Alignment
2 credit(s)
Studies use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing suspension problems. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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AUT 273 - Automotive Driveability and Tune-Up I
3 credit(s)
Presents diagnostic and service procedures for automatic electrical and mechanical systems. Teaches use of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results, estimation of repair cost. Emphasizes performance of required service. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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BIO 1 - Foundations of Biology
3 credit(s)
Develops a basic understanding of plant and animal form, function, and relationships. Prepares students who have a deficiency in high school biology. May be repeated for credit. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BIO 100 - Basic Human Biology
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 or ENG 137
Presents basic principles of human anatomy and physiology. Discusses cells, tissues, and selected human systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BIO 101 - General Biology I
4 credit(s)
Focuses on foundations in cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part I of a two-course sequence. Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 plus completion of MTE 1 - MTE 3 . Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 102 - General Biology II
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 .
Focuses on diversity of life, anatomy and physiology of organisms, and ecosystem organization and processes in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part II of a two-course sequence. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 141 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): high school chemistry with a lab with a C or better or CHM 101 or CHM 111 or departmental consent to waive; high school biology with a C or better or BIO 101 or departmental consent to waive.
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4 credit(s)
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 145 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Sciences
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 ready and MTE 1 - MTE 3 .
Introduces human anatomy and physiology primarily to those planning to pursue an allied health degree. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, as well as the anatomy and physiology of human organ systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 150 - Introductory Microbiology
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 ready and MTE 1 - MTE 3 .
Studies the general characteristics of microorganisms. Emphasizes their relationships to individual and community health. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or divisional approval. Part I of II.
Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or divisional approval. Part II of II.
Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BLD 105 - Shop Practices and Procedures
2-3 credit(s)
Introduces basic hand and power tools with emphasis on proper care and safety practices. Introduces materials used in building trades including metals, plastics, and woods with stress placed on the processing techniques of each. Emphasizes fasteners such as screws, rivets, and glues as well as brazed, soldered, and welded joints. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
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BLD 110 - Introduction to Construction
3 credit(s)
Covers basic knowledge and requirements needed in the construction trades. Introduces use of tools and equipment, with emphasis on construction safety, including personal and tool safety. Provides a working introduction to basic blueprint reading and fundamentals of construction mathematics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 125 - Introduction to Carpentry Trades
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): BLD 110 .
Introduces entry-level students to the carpentry trade(s), the Wheels of Learning apprenticeship programs, various types of fasteners, and the wide variety of building materials. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 126 - Basic Carpentry Principles
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): BLD 125 .
Introduces students to basic floor and wall construction. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 140 - Principles of Plumbing Trade I
3 credit(s)
Studies the plumbing trade, the structure of the plumbing trade, apprenticeship standards, job safety, tools of the trade, the approved installation of plumbing materials, types of sanitary drainage pipe and piping layout of sanitary piping. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 141 - Principles of Plumbing Trade II
3 credit(s)
Studies the sizing of sanitary drainage and vent piping for single family dwelling, two-story, single-family dwellings, duplex residence, apartment building, and multi-story building. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 142 - Principles of Plumbing Trade III
3 credit(s)
Studies sizing of water piping and control valves, piping materials, piping layout, and the proper installation of water piping. Explains how to identify cross control and the critical levels of contamination, means of protection against back flow, installing back flow preventers, and back flow preventive testing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 143 - Plumbing Blueprint Reading
3 credit(s)
Focuses on blueprint reading, plan reviews, schematic drawing, isometric view drawing and architectural blueprint reading on single-, two-family and multi-story dwelling for drainage, vents and water piping design. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 144 - Plumbing Code and Certification - Preparation
3 credit(s)
Teaches the use of the plumbing code standard book (BOCA), references standards, the reading and use of charts and tables, and preparation for the journeyman’s certification and the cross-connection control certification test. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 215 - OSHA 30 Construction Safety
2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): OSHA 10 Certification.
Covers all topics included in the OSHA 30-hour course, Lecture 2 hours per week.
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BUS 100 - Introduction to Business
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Presents a broad introduction to the functioning of business enterprise within the U.S. economic framework. Introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk management. Develops business vocabulary. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 111 - Principles of Supervision I
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Teaches the fundamentals of supervision, including the primary responsibilities of the supervisor. Introduces factors relating to the work of supervisor and subordinates. Covers aspects of leadership, job management, work improvement, training and orientation, performance evaluation, and effective employee/supervisor relationships. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 117 - Leadership Development
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Covers interpersonal relations in hierarchical structures. Examines the dynamics of teamwork, motivation, handling change and conflict and how to achieve positive results through others. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 195 - Topics in
1-5 credit(s)
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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BUS 200 - Principles of Management
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Teaches management and the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Focuses on application of management principles to realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 205 - Human Resource Management
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Introduces employment, selection, and placement of personnel, forecasting, job analysis, job descriptions, training methods and programs, employee evaluation systems, compensation, benefits, and labor relations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 209 - Continuous Quality Improvement
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Presents the different philosophies in Quality Control. Introduces students to Process Improvement, Team Development, Consensus Building, and Problem-Solving strategies. Identifies methods for Process Improvement in manufacturing and service organizations which includes Statistical Process Control when used in the quality control function of business and industry. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 236 - Communication in Management
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Introduces the functions of communication in management with emphasis on gathering, organizing, and transmitting facts and ideas. Teaches the basic techniques of effective oral and written communication. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 241 - Business Law I
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Develops a basic understanding of the US business legal environment. Introduces property and contract law, agency and partnership liability, and government regulatory law. Students will be able to apply these legal principles to landlord/tenant disputes, consumer rights issues, employment relationships, and other business transactions. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 242 - Business Law II
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Focuses on business organization and dissolution, bankruptcy and Uniform Commercial Code. Introduces international law and the emerging fields of E-Commerce and Internet Law. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 280 - Introduction to International Business
3 credit(s)
Studies the problems, challenges, and opportunities which arise when business operations or organizations transcend national boundaries. Examines the functions of international business in the economy, international and transnational marketing, production, and financial operations. Lecture 3 hours per week
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BUS 298 - Seminar and Project
3 credit(s)
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CAD 140 - Technical Drawing
3 credit(s)
Enhances the principles learned that are related directly to the field of drafting and design. Gives a more in-depth exposure to detail and working drawings, dimensioning, tolerancing and conventional drafting practices. Teaches CAD modeling, may include parametric modeling. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 140 and DRF 140.) Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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CAD 200 - Survey of Computer Aided Drafting
3 credit(s)
Surveys computer-aided drafting equipment and concepts. Develops general understanding of components, operations and use of a typical CAD system. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 200 and DRF 200.) Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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CAD 201 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design I
3-4 credit(s)
Teaches computer-aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components of a typical CAD system and its operation. ( Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 201 and DRF 201.) Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
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CAD 202 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design II
3-4 credit(s)
Teaches production drawings and advanced operations in computer aided drafting. ( Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 202 and DRF 202.) Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
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CAD 233 - Computer Aided Drafting III
3 credit(s)
Exposes students to 3-D and modeling. Focuses on proficiency in Production drawing using a CAD system. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 233 and DRF 233.) Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
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CAD 250 - 3D Game Level Design
3 credit(s)
Introduces 3D game level design and provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to take a design from concept to implementation in a professional game engine. Focuses on multiple modeling and level design techniques currently used in industry. Exposes students to the most current and popular software for Game Level Design. ( Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 250 and DRF 250.) Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 118 - Language Arts for Young Children
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Emphasizes the early development of children’s language and literacy skills. Presents techniques and methods for supporting all aspects of early literacy. Surveys children’s literature, and examines elements of promoting oral literacy, print awareness, phonological awareness, alphabetic principle, quality storytelling and story reading. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 119 - Introduction to Reading Methods
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Focuses on promoting language and literacy skills as the foundation for emergent reading. Emphasizes phonetic awareness and alphabetic principles, print awareness and concepts, comprehension and early reading and writing. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in early childhood, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, and use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 125 - Creative Activities for Children
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Prepares individuals to work with young children in the arts and other creative age-appropriate activities. Investigates affective classroom experiences and open-ended activities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 126 - Science & Math Concepts for Children
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Covers the selection of appropriate developmental learning materials for developing activities to stimulate the logical thinking skills in children. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 1-3 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
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CHD 167 - CDA Theories and Applications: Resource File
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 . This course is designed for students pursuing the CDA (Child Development Associate) credential.
Supports the student/CDA candidate in completing the Professional Resource File and all documentation required for the national CDA credential. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 205 - Guiding the Behavior of Children
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Explores the role of the early childhood educator in supporting emotional and social development of children, and in fostering a sense of community. Presents practical strategies for encouraging prosocial behavior, conflict resolution and problem solving. Emphasizes basic skills and techniques in child guidance. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 290 - Coordinated Internship
1-5 credit(s)
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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CHM 5 - Developmental Chemistry for Health Sciences
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 and MTE 1 -MTE 3 .
Introduces basic principles of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Emphasizes applications to the health sciences. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory is optional.
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CHM 101 - Introductory Chemistry I
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or ENG 111 ready, and MTE 1 -MTE 3 .
Emphasizes experimental and theoretical aspects of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Discusses general chemistry concepts as they apply to issues within our society and environment. Designed for the non-science major. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. Part I of II.
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CHM 102 - Introductory Chemistry II
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CHM 101
Emphasizes experimental and theoretical aspects of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Discusses general chemistry concepts as they apply to issues within our society and environment. Designed for the non-science major. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. Part II of II.
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CHM 111 - General Chemistry I
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or ENG 111 ready, and MTE 1 -MTE 3 .
Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. Part I of II
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CHM 112 - General Chemistry II
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CHM 111 .
Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. Part II of II
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CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking
3 credit(s)
Applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on preparation and delivery. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CST 110 - Introduction to Communication
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Examines the elements affecting speech communication at the individual, small group, and public communication levels with emphasis on practice of communication at each level. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CST 131 - Acting I
3 credit(s)
Develops personal resources and explores performance skills through such activities as theatre games, role playing, improvisation, work on basic script units, and performance of scenes. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hour. Total 5 hours per week.
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CST 151 - Film Appreciation I
3 credit(s)
Provides students with a critical understanding of film through the discussion and viewing of motion pictures with emphasis upon the study of film history and the forms and functions of film. Students will develop skills to analyze the shared social, cultural and historical influences of films and their contexts. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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COS 81 - Cosmetology Theory I
4 credit(s)
Covers bacteriology, finger waving, sterilization and sanitation, wet hair styling, draping, shampooing and rinsing, permanent waving, haircutting, and properties of the scalp and hair. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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COS 82 - Cosmetology Theory II
5 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): COS 81 or permission of the instructor.
Covers hair coloring, theory of massage, the salon business, chemical hair relaxing and soft curl permanent, facial and facial make-up, hair pressing, skin and its disorders, artistry and artificial nails, cells, anatomy and physiology, manicuring and pedicure, electricity and light therapy, nail and its disorders, chemistry and the State Board Review. Lecture 5 hours per week.
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COS 195 - Topics in
1-5 credit(s)
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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COS 198 - Seminar and Project
1-5 credit(s)
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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COS 199 - Supervised Study
1-5 credit(s)
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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COS 295 - Topics In
1-5 credit(s)
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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COS 298 - Seminar and Project
1-5 credit(s)
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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COS 299 - Supervised Study
1-5 credit(s)
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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DSL 111 - Introduction to Diesel Engine
2 credit(s)
Studies the modern diesel engine, including its fuel, cooling, induction, and exhaust systems. Covers construction, fabrication, maintenance, tune-up, and minor repair and adjustment. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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DSL 123 - Diesel Engine Systems I
2 credit(s)
Studies basic operational theory of the two and four-stroke cycle diesel engine used in public transportation vehicles. Covers the construction and function of the diesel engine and the major components as they relate to air, exhaust, and fuel systems. Emphasizes diesel engine tune-up and troubleshooting theory. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DSL 126 - Diesel Engine Reconditioning
6 credit(s)
Provides basic knowledge of the construction, design, and application of selected modern diesel engines and their components. Covers induction and exhaust systems, cooling and lubricating systems, and fuel injection and governing systems. Provides opportunity to disassemble, inspect, recondition, reassemble, and test selected engines. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
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DSL 131 - Diesel Fuel Systems and Tune-Up
4-5 credit(s)
Teaches maintenance, adjustment, testing, and general repair of the typical fuel injection components used on non-automotive diesel engines. Includes engine and fuel system tune-up procedures and troubleshooting using current diagnostic equipment. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 4-6 hours. Total 6-9 hours per week.
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DSL 143 - Diesel Truck Electrical Systems
4 credit(s)
Studies the theory and operation of various truck and tractor electrical systems. Covers preheating, starting, generating, and lighting systems. Uses modern test equipment for measurement, adjustment, and troubleshooting. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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DSL 152 - Diesel Power Trains, Chassis, and Suspension
4 credit(s)
Studies the chassis, suspension, steering and brake systems found on medium and heavy-duty diesel trucks. Covers construction features, operating principles and service procedures for such power train components as clutches, multi-speed transmissions, propeller shafts, and rear axles. Teaches operations of modern equipment to correct and adjust abnormalities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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DSL 160 - Air Brake Systems
3 credit(s)
Studies the basic operational theory of pneumatic and air brake systems as used in heavy-duty and public transportation vehicles. Covers various air control valves, test system components, and advanced air system schematics. Teaches proper service and preventative maintenance of systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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DSL 161 - Air Brake Systems I
2 credit(s)
Studies the basic operational theory of pneumatic and air brake systems used in public transportation vehicles. Covers various air control valves, air and test system components, and advanced air system schematics. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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DSL 181 - Diesel Mechanics I
6 credit(s)
Studies basic internal engines, including cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, crankshafts, and pistons. Studies fuel injection systems, fuel pumps, injectors and nozzles, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Part I of II. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 10 hours per week.
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