May 13, 2024  
2014-2015 College Catalog 
    
2014-2015 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Medical Laboratory Technology

  
  • MLT 251 - Clinical Experience I

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 15
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course provides an integrated, clinically based rotation which correlates cognitive and technical skills in selected areas of the clinical laboratory.

    Prerequisites: All first year courses.
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  • MLT 252 - Clinical Experience II

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 15
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course provides an integrated, clinically based rotation which correlates cognitive and technical skills in selected areas of the clinical laboratory.

    Prerequisites: MLT 251 .
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  • MLT 253 - Clinical Experience III

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 15
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course provides an integrated, clinically based rotation which correlates cognitive and technical skills in selected areas of the clinical laboratory.

    Prerequisites: MLT 252 .
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  • MLT 254 - Clinical Experience IV

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 15
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course provides an integrated, clinically based rotation which correlates cognitive and technical skills in selected areas of the clinical laboratory.

    Prerequisites: MLT 253 .
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Military Science

  
  • MLS 107 - Leadership Fundamentals I

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    The study of leadership focused at the individual level. Students will learn effective communicating skill, ethical decision-making, small group management and mental and physical conditioning. Skills will be applied in a variety of challenging training events during Leadership Laboratory to include rappelling, water survival, land navigation and team athletics.

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  • MLS 108 - Leadership Fundamentals II

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Continued study of leadership focused at the individual and team level. Topics include problem solving, critical thinking, leadership styles and group cohesion. Leadership laboratory training will include small unit tactics and weapons firing.

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  • MLS 111 - Air Force Today I

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course provides a study of the Air Force in the contemporary world by examining the total force structure which includes strategic offensive and defensive, general purpose, and aerospace support. Leadership laboratory includes drill fundamentals, customs, and courtesies of the service.

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  • MLS 112 - Air Force Today II

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course is a continuation of the study of the total force structure. Leadership laboratory includes drill ceremonies and an introduction of Air Force careers.

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  • MLS 207 - Leadership Development I

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    The study of leadership focused at the team level. Students will develop leadership skills through public speaking, managing small groups, and mentoring first year students. Skill will be applied in a variety of challenging training events during Leadership Laboratory to include rappelling, water survival, land navigation and team-building exercises.

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  • MLS 208 - Leadership Development II

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    Continued study of leadership at the team and small group level. Focuses on moral leadership, officership and the Army as a profession. Leadership Laboratory training includes small unit tactics, airmobile operations and weapons firing. Students will lead teams throughout the semester.

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  • MLS 211 - Air Power Development I

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course provides a study of the development of air power from balloons through civic actions of the 1960s and the air war in Southeast Asia. Leadership experiences include guiding, directing, and controlling an Air Force unit.

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  • MLS 212 - Air Power Development II

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course provides a study of the development of air power from the air war in Southeast Asia to the present. Leadership laboratory experiences include advanced training in managing an Air Force unit.

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Music

  
  
  
  
  
  • MUS 105 - Music Appreciation

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the study of music with focus on the elements of music and their relationships, the musical characteristics of representative works and composers, common musical forms and genres of various western and non-western historical style periods, and appropriate listening experiences.

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  • MUS 110 - Music Fundamentals

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the elements of music and music notation with keyboard applications.

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Nursing

  
  • NUR 104 - Nursing Care Management I

    Class Hours: 2.5
    Lab Hours: 4.5
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities the are fundamental to nursing practice with application in acute or extended care settings.

    Prerequisites: NUR 139 .
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  • NUR 106 - Pharmacologic Basics

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    This introductory course outlines the basic concepts of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics. The process of clinical calculations is introduced as well as major drug classifications.

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  • NUR 115 - Basic Concepts in Nursing

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course introduces students to the profession of nursing through both classroom and limited lab/clinical experiences. (ADN and PNR majors only.)

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  • NUR 117 - Clinical Applications IV

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course provides lab and clinical practice to facilitate the development of competencies in the promotion of health for individuals and families through application of the nursing process.

    Prerequisites: NUR 146 .
    Corequisite: NUR 158 .
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  • NUR 139 - Introduction to Nursing Concepts

    Class Hours: 2.5
    Lab Hours: 1.5
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces healthcare and nursing concepts that emphasize the role of the nurse in providing safe, effective, and outcome-driven care.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the program and AHS 117 .
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  • NUR 145 - Physiological Adaptation and Risk Reduction I

    Class Hours: 2.5
    Lab Hours: 4.5
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course introduces the role of the nurse in caring for and addressing the potential for complications in adult clients with altered health.

    Prerequisites: NUR 104 .
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  • NUR 146 - Physiological Adaptation and Risk Reduction II

    Class Hours: 2.5
    Lab Hours: 4.5
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course introduces the role of the nurse in caring for and addressing the potential for complications in one or more adult clients with altered health.

    Prerequisites: NUR 145 .
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  • NUR 158 - Health Promotions for Families

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course focuses on nursing care of the childbearing and childrearing families experiencing normal and developmental changes and common health problems.

    Prerequisites: NUR 146 .
    Corequisite: NUR 117 .
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  • NUR 162 - Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers application of critical thinking skills and nursing concepts in the care of adult clients with selected mental health problems in a variety of settings. The course includes the study of dynamics of human behavior ranging from normal to extreme.

  
  • NUR 170 - Nursing Applications

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1

    This course facilitates student’s understanding and application of nursing concepts through the use of patient situation discussions. Nursing history, legal and ethical principles will be discussed.

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  • NUR 201 - Transition Nursing

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course facilitates the transition of the practical nurse graduate to the role of the associate degree nursing student. Emphasis is on the application of the nursing process in providing care for patients with common health problems. Concepts from human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, growth, development and pharmacology are integrated.

    Prerequisites: BIO 210 , ENG 101 , MAT 120 , and  instructor permission.
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  • NUR 210 - Complex Health Problems

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course expands application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of patients with complex health problems. The student will focus on planning care that is individualized and reflects the total needs of the patient. The student will increase ability to use cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills.

    Prerequisites: NUR 201 .
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  • NUR 214 - Mental Health Nursing

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course facilitates the utilization of the nursing process to assist in meeting the needs of patients with common mental health problems. Focus is on the dynamics of human behavior ranging from normal to extreme. Emphasis is on the therapeutic use of self.

    Prerequisites: NUR 210 .
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  • NUR 221 - Advanced Nursing Concepts

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course expands the application of the nursing process in the care of persons throughout the life span who are experiencing complex health problems. It provides opportunity for students to assume management responsibilities in the delivery of nursing care within the health care system.

    Prerequisites: NUR 210 .
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  • NUR 230 - Physical Assessment

    Class Hours: 1.5
    Lab Hours: 4.5
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course facilitates the development of competence to perform a physical assessment.

    Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
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  • NUR 242 - Management of High Risk Pregnancy

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course facilitates the development of competence to meet the needs of the high risk maternity patient.

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  • NUR 246 - Transcultural Clinical Skills Application

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course focuses on the application of nursing knowledge, skills and concepts in international clinical settings.

  

Pharmacy

  
  • PHM 101 - Introduction to Pharmacy

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides a study of introduction to pharmacy and the role in providing patient care services.

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Philosophy

  
  • PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes a topical survey of the three main branches of philosophy—epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics—and the contemporary questions related to these fields.

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  • PHI 105 - Introduction to Logic

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the structure of argument, including symbolization; proofs; formal fallacies; deductions; and inductions.

    Note:  A good background in mathematics and English is desirable.

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  • PHI 110 - Ethics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the moral principles of conduct emphasizing ethical problems and modes of ethical reasoning.

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Physical Science

  
  • PHS 101 - Physical Science I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This is the first of a sequence of courses in physical science and includes an introduction to science with emphasis on scientific terminology and investigations of the physical world. Topics are selected from astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics. This course emphasizes chemistry and physics.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores for ENG 101  or completion of   or   and   with a grade of C or higher. Satisfactory math placement test scores for MAT 102  or completion of   with a grade of C or higher.
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  • PHS 102 - Physical Science II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a continuation of the introduction to science with emphasis on scientific terminology and investigations of the physical world. Topics are selected from astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics. This course emphasizes astronomy and geology.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores for ENG 101  or completion of   or   and   with a grade of C or higher. Satisfactory math placement test scores for MAT 102  or completion of   with a grade of C or higher.
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Physics

  
  • PHY 101 - Survey of Physics

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a qualitative survey of the central concepts of physics with an emphasis on a conceptual rather than a mathematical viewpoint. This course includes concepts from classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electro­magnetics and optics. Real life situations and hands-on laboratories will supplement lectures.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement scores for   or completion of  ,  , or    with a grade of C or better.  Completion of   or   or   with a grade of C or better.
    Note: This course cannot be used for an AA or AS degree.

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  • PHY 201 - Physics I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This is the first in a sequence of physics courses. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. This course covers mechanics, waves, fluids, and heat. As a transfer course, PHY 201 is designed for non-physical science and non-engineering majors. Lab requirement supplements lectures.

    Prerequisites: MAT 110  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Students may not receive credit for both PHY 201 and PHY 221 .

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  • PHY 202 - Physics II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course covers physics topics, including mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. A continuation of PHY 201 , this course covers electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, and modern physics. As a transfer course, PHY 202 is designed for nonphysical science and non-engineering majors. Laboratory requirement supplements lectures.

    Prerequisites: PHY 201  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Students may not receive credit for both PHY 202 and PHY 222 .

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  • PHY 221 - University Physics I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This is the first of a sequence of courses. The course includes a calculus-based treatment of the following topics: vectors, laws of motion, rotation, vibratory and wave motion. In addition to these topics, PHY 221 includes conservation principles, oscillations, and gravitation. Laboratory requirement supplements lectures.

    Prerequisites: MAT 140  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Students may not receive credit for both PHY 221 and PHY 201 .

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  • PHY 222 - University Physics II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a continuation of calculus-based treatment of the following topics: thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, electricity, and magnetism, including electrostatics, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and induction phenomena. In addition to these topics, PHY 222 covers electric currents and circuits and motions of charged particles. Laboratory requirement supplements lectures.

    Prerequisites: PHY 221  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Students may not receive credit for both PHY 222 and PHY 202 .

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Political Science

  
  • PSC 201 - American Government

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of national governmental institutions with emphasis on the constitution, the functions of executive, legislative and judicial branches, civil liberties, and the role of the electorate.

    Prerequisites: Reading and writing placement scores for   or completion of  ,  , or   with a grade of C or higher. 
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  • PSC 215 - State and Local Government

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of state, county, and municipal governmental systems, including interrelationships between these systems and within the federal government.

    Prerequisites: Reading and writing placement scores for   or completion of  ,  , or   with a grade of C or higher. 
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  • PSC 220 - Introduction of International Relations

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces the major focus and factors influencing world affairs, with emphasis on the role of the United States in the global community and the impact of growing interdependence on daily living.

    Prerequisites: Reading and writing placement scores for   or completion of  ,  , or   with a grade of C or higher. 
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Practical Nursing

  
  • PNR 110 - Fundamentals of Nursing

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course provides an introduction to basic principles and beginning skills necessary to the nursing process. Through correlation of classroom and laboratory experience, concepts relating to physiological and psychosocial needs of the individual are integrated. Legal and ethical roles of the practical nurse are emphasized.

    Prerequisites: AHS 117  or permission of Department Head.
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  • PNR 120 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course is a beginning study utilizing the nursing process. Concepts include physiological, psychosocial, nutritional, and health and safety needs of the adult. Clinical experiences address selected commonly occurring health problems having predictable outcomes.

    Prerequisites: PNR 110 .
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  • PNR 122 - Pharmacology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This is an introductory course to the concepts of pharmacology and medication administration. Emphasis is on calculation of dosages, administration of medications, and correct use of abbreviations. Effects of specific drugs are presented.

    Prerequisites: PNR 120  and MAT 155 .
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  • PNR 130 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course is a continuation of the study utilizing the nursing process. Concepts studied include the physiological, psychosocial, nutritional, and health and safety needs of the adult. Clinical experiences address the selected commonly occurring health problems having predictable outcomes.

    Prerequisites: PNR 120  and BIO 110 .
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  • PNR 140 - Medical/Surgical Nursing III

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course is a continuation of the study utilizing the nursing process. Concepts include physiological, psychosocial, nutritional, and health and safety needs of the adult. Clinical experiences address selected commonly occurring health problems having predictable outcomes.

    Prerequisites: PNR 130 .
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  • PNR 165 - Nursing Care of Family

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 6

    This course focuses on nursing care of the family during childbearing and child rearing. Clinical sites may include both acute and community settings.

    Prerequisites: PNR 140 .
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Psychology

  
  • PSY 103 - Human Relations

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of human relations, including the dynamics of behavior, interrelationships, and personality as applied in everyday life. This course will not satisfy any Associate of Arts or Associate of Science requirements.

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  • PSY 120 - Organizational Psychology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of basic psychological principles of supervision and organizational dynamics. Emphasis is placed on people skills and general human relation techniques in the workplace. This course will not satisfy any Associate of Arts or Associate of Science requirements.

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  • PSY 201 - General Psychology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. 

    Prerequisites: Reading and writing placement scores for   or completion of   ,  , or   with a grade of C or higher.    strongly recommended.
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  • PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the physical, cognitive, and social factors affecting human growth, development, and potential.

    Prerequisites: PSY 201  with a grade of C or higher.
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  • PSY 208 - Human Sexuality

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives of human sexuality. Historical, cross-cultural, and ethical issues are considered in the course.

    Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading score of 83 or ENG 101 with C or higher.
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  • PSY 212 - Abnormal Psychology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the nature and development of behavioral disorders, including the investigation of contemporary treatment procedures. Other topics include analysis of human behavior problems and identification of the personal and social skills needed to deal with these problems.

    Prerequisites: PSY 201  with C or higher.
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  • PSY 225 - Social Psychology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is the study of individual behavior as influenced by social roles, group identification, attitudes, and values.

    Prerequisites:    with C or higher.
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Quality Assurance Technology

  
  • QAT 101 - Introduction to Quality Assurance

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the fundamentals of quality control, the evolution of the total quality system and the modern philosophy of quality. Process variability, fundamentals of probability, and the basic concepts of control charts are included.

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  • QAT 102 - Quality Concepts and Techniques

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the basic theory and concepts of quality. The total quality system, basic statistics, variable control charts, and the commitment to quality are emphasized.

    Prerequisites: QAT 101 .
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  • QAT 103 - Quality Management

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    The total quality concept, including organization, planning, organizational budgeting, product liability, and the jobs of quality are covered in this course. Statistics required to construct attribute control charts are also included.

    Prerequisites: QAT 102 .
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  • QAT 201 - Quality Cost Analysis/Auditing

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the categories of quality costs, measurement bases, and quality cost trend analysis, and provides an appreciation for the prevention of defects and the effect upon total quality costs. The principles of quality auditing are also covered.

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  • QAT 202 - Metrology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the measuring instruments used in a typical industrial metrology laboratory. Techniques of making measurements, accuracy, precision, and calibration control systems are stressed.

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  • QAT 210 - Reliability

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the reliability principles as they relate to quality assurance in the design phase of a product. Topics include failure predictions, failure analysis, redundant systems, and maintainability.

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  • QAT 232 - Statistical Quality Control

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers quality control in industry, constructing frequency distributions, statistical concepts applied to control charts, and fundamentals of sampling plans.

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  • QAT 241 - Sampling Principles

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the techniques of selecting an appropriate sampling plan, the use of military standards, and sampling based upon the hypergeometric distribution.

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  • QAT 243 - Design of Experiments

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the classical and Taguchi concepts of experimental design, EVOP, cumulative sum plotting, and decision-making techniques.

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Radio and Television

  
  • RTV 101 - Audio Techniques

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the introduction to the tools and processes involved in audio production, including basic training in the operation of sound recording and playback systems.

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  • RTV 105 - Television Studio Operation

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the basics of studio operations with emphasis on lighting, cameras, floor management, and control room operations.

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  • RTV 109 - Writing for Electronic Media

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to teach writing techniques for radio, television, and other electronic media.

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  • RTV 111 - Radio Studio Techniques I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes an introduction to the broadcasting studio utilizing the audio control console, recording devices, and production with multi-track recorders.

    Prerequisites: RTV 101 .
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  • RTV 121 - Introduction to Broadcasting

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the history of broadcasting, federal communications policies, and basic operational practices.

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  • RTV 144 - Basic Videography

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is the study of the basic skills and knowledge required to use a video camera. Camera controls and compositional elements are emphasized.

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  • RTV 223 - Interview and Discussion

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the techniques for successfully interviewing people, whether for TV sound bites or for full-length interview programs.

    Prerequisites:  .
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  • RTV 231 - SCWE in Broadcasting I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes supervised production experience at a television and/or radio location or other electronic media location.

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  • RTV 232 - SCWE in Broadcasting II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes supervised production experience at a television and/or radio production location or other electronic media location.

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  • RTV 233 - SCWE in Broadcasting III

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes supervised production experience at a television and/or radio production location or other electronic media location.

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Reading

  
  • RDG 032 - Developmental Reading

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an intensive review of the academic reading skills needed for success in a college-level course. Students will demonstrate their understanding of reading as a process and will apply strategies learned to expand their reading comprehension skills. Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge, use context clues, and identify supporting details.  A grade of C* or better is required to take  .

    Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading score of 37-59.
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  • RDG 100 - Critical Reading (Non-Degree Credit)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the application of basic reading skills to improve critical comprehension and higher order thinking skills.

    Prerequisites: COMPASS Reading score of 60-82 or a grade of a C* or better in RDG 032 .
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School-Age Care

  
  • SAC 101 - Best Practices in School-Age and Youth Care Skills

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces basic best practices of school-age and youth care skills for practitioners in out-of-school care environments.

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Sociology

  
  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, including culture, socialization, interaction, social groups and stratification, effects of population growth, and technology in society and social institutions.

    Prerequisites: Reading and writing placement scores for   or completion of  ,  , or   with a grade of C or higher. 
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  • SOC 102 - Marriage and the Family

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces the institutions of marriage and the family from a sociological perspective. Significant forms and structures of family groups are studied in relation to current trends and social change.

    Prerequisites: SOC 101  with C or higher.
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  • SOC 205 - Social Problems

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a survey of current social problems in America, stressing the importance of social change and conflicts as they influence perceptions, definitions, etiology, and possible solutions.

    Prerequisites: SOC 101  with C or higher.
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Spanish

  
  • SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including an introduction to the Hispanic culture.

    Note: ENG 101  is strongly recommended.

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