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Course Descriptions

 

Business
  

  • BUS 160 - Fundamentals of Transportation and Logistics

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

    Businesses today cannot be competitive without a good transportation and logistics network. This course introduces the basic forms of transportation and provides an understanding of the economic fundamentals underlying each mode. Students then discuss ways in which today’s business managers can use transportation modes to achieve efficiencies and cost effectiveness necessary for a company to survive in today’s global markets.

    Prerequisites: BUS 101 . 
  

  • BUS 175 - International Business

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

    This is an introductory course in international business and trade. The course will explore the reasons companies choose to enter the international market, various marketing approaches, government regulations and opportunities for the individual.

    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • BUS 235 - Sourcing and Purchasing Practices

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

    Sourcing/purchasing has become a major source of economic benefit to most firms. This course examines the purchasing/procurement functions in manufacturing and service oriented businesses. Topics include sourcing (domestic and international), specifications, standards, contract and pricing practices, make-or-buy decisions, and relationship management.

    Prerequisites: BUS 101 .
  

  • BUS 268 - Special Projects in Business

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

    This course includes research, reporting, and special activities for successful employment in the business world.

    Prerequisites: ENG 155  and student must have completed at least 33 semester hours toward AAS degree.
  

  • BUS 275 - Business Internship

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes practical experience in an approved business setting as well as class meetings. Class meeting emphasis is placed on topics which will enhance employability skills.

    Prerequisites: Approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities. 

Chemical Technology
  

  • CHT 110 - Introduction to Alternate Energy Technology

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

    This course addresses the fundamentals of hydrogen fuel cells. Special emphasis is placed on energy production using biofuels, nuclear energy, and other renewable sources. Photovoltaic cells and their limitations as it relates to energy production are also discussed.

Chemistry
  

  • CHM 105 - General, Organic & Biochemistry

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

    This course is a study of the fundamental principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, common substances and reactions, introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Laboratory requirement supplements lecture.

    Note: This course will not safisy any Associate of Science requirements.
  

  • CHM 106 - Contemporary Chemistry I

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

    This is a survey course in chemistry for non-science majors emphasizing basic principles. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, formulas and nomenclature, states of matter, chemical reactions, acids and bases. Laboratory sections emphasize applications of basic techniques and supplement lecture topics. This course addresses the chemistry of societal issues, including alternative energy sources and the impact humans have on the environment.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and writing placement test scores for ENG 101  or ENG 103 , or completion of ENG 100 , ENG 101 , or ENG 155 . Satisfactory math placement test scores for MAT 102  or completion of MAT 101 . All prerequisite courses require a grade of C or better.
    Note: Credit may not be earned for both CHM 106 and CHM 110 .  High school chemistry or equivalent is recommended. This course does not serve as a pre-requisite for CHM 111.
  

  • CHM 107 - Contemporary Chemistry II

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

    This is a survey course in chemistry for non-science majors emphasizing applications of chemistry to present society. Topics include organic chemistry, polymers, biochemistry, consumer and environmental chemistry, drugs, fitness and health. Laboratory sections emphasize applications of basic techniques and supplement lecture topics. Other topics include nuclear energy, alternative energy sources, and genetic engineering.

    Prerequisites: Completion of CHM 106  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Credit may not be earned for both CHM 107 and CHM 111 .  This course does not serve as a prerequisite for CHM 211 .
  

  • CHM 110 - College Chemistry I

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

    This is the first course in a sequence which includes the following topics: atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. Heat processes and molecular structure will also be covered. Laboratory requirement supplements lecture.

    Prerequisites: Math placement score satisfactory for   or   or completion of  ,  , or  . Reading placement score satisfactory for  , ENG 103  or  .  All prerequisite courses require a grade of C or better.
    Note: High school college preparatory chemistry is strongly recommended. Credit may not be earned for both CHM 110 and CHM 106 .

    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)
  

  • CHM 111 - College Chemistry II

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

    This course is a continuation of the study of atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions, and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. Other topics included are kinetics, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Laboratory requirement supplements lecture.

    Prerequisites: Completion of CHM 110  with a grade of C or better. Completion of   or   or satisfactory math placement test scores for   or  . All prerequisite courses require a grade of C or better.
    Note: Credit may not be earned for both CHM 111 and CHM 107 .

    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)
  

  • CHM 211 - Organic Chemistry I

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

    This is the first in a sequence of courses that includes nomenclature, structure and properties, and reaction mechanisms of basic organic chemistry. Laboratory requirement supplements lecture.

    Prerequisites: Completion of CHM 111  with a grade of C or better.
    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)
  

  • CHM 212 - Organic Chemistry II

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

    This course is a continuation of basic organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure and properties, reaction mechanisms of basic organic chemistry, biochemistry, and spectroscopy. Laboratory requirement supplements lecture.

    Prerequisites: Completion of CHM 211  with a grade of C or better.
    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)
  

  • CHM 213 - Principles of Biochemistry

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

    This course is the study of the major biochemical processes, including those related to proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, DNA replication and transcription, carbohydrates, lipids, and their associated pathways and significance. This course serves as an introduction to biomolecule structure, function, synthesis, and metabolism as found in living organisms.

    Prerequisites: Completion of BIO 101  or BIO 113  and CHM 211  with a grade of C or better.

College Orientation
  

  • COL 103 - College Skills

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

    This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, campus resources, time management, memory techniques, and other subjects to facilitate student success.
     

    Note: Students may not receive credit for both COL 105  and COL 103.
     
  

  • COL 105 - Freshman Seminar

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

    This course is a study of the purposes of higher education and provides a general orientation to the functions and resources of the college. This course is designed to help freshmen adjust to the college community, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic survival skills.

    Note: Students may not receive credit for both COL 105 and COL 103 .
  

  • COL 111 - E-Learning Success

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

    This course provides an introduction to the online learning management system, basic computer skills, information literacy, time management skills, and learning resources to enhance student success in an electronic learning environment.
  

  • COL 120 - STEM College and Career Readiness

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

    This course builds skills and habits of mind for college and work success. Students will accomplish academic and job tasks using problem-solving and teamwork, apply personal responsibility, use learning strategies, explore STEM careers, and earn a skill award appropriate for entry-level work. Through discussion, guided practice, and class projects, students will identify and use appropriate resources; apply strategies to succeed in college courses; participate actively in a collegiate learning environment; develop a global perspective; and apply personal responsibility to reach education, work, and personal development goals. This course is designed for students who are participating in the Technical Skills for Success (TSS) initiative.

Computer Technology
  

  • CPT 167 - Introduction to Programming Logic

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

    This course introduces foundation concepts in structured programming. Problem solving and algorithm development through pseudo code and flowcharting is emphasized. Solutions are developed using the basic control structures of sequential, decision, and iteration.
  

  • CPT 170 - Microcomputer Applications

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

    This course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration.

    Note: Reading placement scores satisfactory for ENG 100 or ENG 155 is strongly recommended.
  

  • CPT 176 - Microcomputer Operating Systems

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

    This course covers operating systems concepts of microcomputers, including file maintenance, disk organization, batch files, and subdirectory concepts.

    Prerequisites: CPT 167 .
  

  • CPT 208 - Special Topics in Computer Technology

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

    This course focuses on changes in computer technology. As topics change, students may repeat this course for additional credit with permission of Department Head.

    Prerequisites: CPT 234 .
  

  • CPT 212 - Visual Basic Programming

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

    This course focuses on Windows programming using Visual Basic to create graphical user interfaces. The course examines forms, controls, graphical controls, loops, control arrays, database and traditional file processing, and application class scheduling.

    Prerequisites: CPT 234 .
  

  • CPT 234 - C Programming I

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

    This introductory course in C Programming emphasizes the designing, coding, testing, and debugging of C programs involving input/output operations, data types, storage classes, decision structures, looping, functions, preprocessor directives, arrays, and simple pointers.

    Prerequisites: CPT 167 .
  

  • CPT 236 - Introduction to Java Programming

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

    This course is an introduction to java programming. Topics will cover java syntax and classes for use in the development of java applications and applets.

    Prerequisites: CPT 234 .
  

  • CPT 242 - Database

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

    This course introduces database models and the fundamentals of database design. Topics include database structure, database processing, and application programs which access a database.

    Prerequisites:  CPT 234 .
  

  • CPT 244 - Data Structures

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

    This course examines data structures widely used in programming. Topics include linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and sorting and searching techniques.

    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • CPT 257 - Operating Systems

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

    This course examines the theory of operating systems and how the operating system theory is implemented in current operating systems.

    Prerequisites: CPT 234 .
  

  • CPT 264 - Systems and Procedures

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

    This course covers the techniques of system analysis, design, development, and implementation.

    Prerequisites: CPT 242  and IST 150 .
  

  • CPT 267 - Technical Support Concepts

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

    This course is a study of technical support/help desk concepts and techniques for supporting computers and computer services.

    Prerequisites: CPT 176 .
  

  • CPT 270 - Advanced Microcomputer Applications

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

    This course emphasizes the integration of popular microcomputer software packages using advanced concepts in microcomputer applications software. Some of the advanced features of Microsoft Office software will be applied to solve typical business problems.

    Prerequisites: CPT 170 .
  

  • CPT 283 - PHP Programming I

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

    This course is an introduction to the PHP programming language and will cover topics related to the syntax of PHP language and how PHP can be used to design and develop dynamic, database-driven web pages.

    Prerequisites:   and  .
  

  • CPT 285 - PC Hardware Concepts

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

    This course focuses on installing and upgrading microcomputer hardware and identifying malfunctions.

    Prerequisites: CPT 167 .

Cooling and Refrigeration
  

  • ACR 101 - Fundamentals of Refrigeration Systems

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

    This course covers the refrigeration cycle, refrigerants, pressure temperature relationship, and system components.
  

  • ACR 104 - Print Reading for HVAC

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1

    This course covers reading and interpreting prints used in HVAC installation and maintenance.
  

  • ACR 105 - Tools and Service Techniques I

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1

    This course is an introduction to basic uses of tools and service equipment used in installation and repair of HVAC equipment.
  

  • ACR 106 - Basic Electricity for HVAC/R

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

    This course includes a basic study of electricity, including Ohm’s Law and series and parallel circuits as they relate to heating, ventilating, air conditioning and/or refrigeration systems.
  

  • ACR 110 - Heating Fundamentals

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

    This course covers the basic concepts of oil, gas, and electric heat, their components and operation. Also included is a study of the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of heating systems and their accessory components including gas, oil, electric, and equipment for residential and commercial use.

    Prerequisites: ACR 106 .
  

  • ACR 111 - Gas Heating Principles

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

    This course is a study of residential and commercial gas burners and their components.

    Prerequisites: ACR 110 .
  

  • ACR 122 - Principles of Air Conditioning

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

    This course is a study of the air cycle, psychrometrics, load estimating and equipment selection.

    Prerequisites: ACR 101 , ACR 105 , and ACR 106 .
  

  • ACR 131 - Commercial Refrigeration

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

    This course is a study of maintenance and repair of commercial refrigeration systems.

    Prerequisites: ACR 101 , ACR 105 , and ACR 106 .
  

  • ACR 140 - Automatic Controls

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

    This course is a study of the adjustment, repair and maintenance of a variety of pressure and temperature sensitive automatic controls.

    Prerequisites: ACR 106 .
  

  • ACR 160 - Service Customer Relations

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

    This course covers how to deal with different types of customers, selling techniques, and correct record keeping.
  

  • ACR 175 - EPA 608 Certification Preparation

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

    This course covers EPA guidelines and procedures required by law for refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service, and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration systems. A comprehensive review of essential material necessary to take the EPA 608 exam will be included.

    Prerequisites: Approval needed by the Department Head, Program Coordinator, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities.
  

  • ACR 201 - Troubleshooting and Maintenance

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

    This course is a study of troubleshooting and maintenance of air conditioning equipment.
  

  • ACR 210 - Heat Pumps

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

    This course is a study of theory and operational principles of the heat pump.

    Prerequisites: ACR 122 .
  

  • ACR 221 - Residential Load Calculations

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

    This course is a study of heat losses/gains in residential structures.
  

  • ACR 224 - Codes and Ordinances

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

    This course covers instruction on how to reference appropriate building codes and ordinances where they apply to installation of heating and air conditioning equipment.
  

  • ACR 225 - Industrial Air Conditioning

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

    This course is a study of compressors, motors, drives, controls heat exchangers, and other components involved in the operation and maintenance of industrial air conditioning equipment.

    Prerequisites: ACR 122 .
  

  • ACR 250 - Duct Fabrication

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

    This course covers the design, fabrication, and installation of air duct systems.
  

  • ACR 251 - SCWE in HVAC

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 12
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course includes supervised work experience at an approved work site in accordance with specific documented requirements.

    Prerequisites: Approval needed by the Department Head, Program Coordinator, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities.

Cooperative Work Experience
  

  • CWE 111 - Cooperative Work Experience I

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 5
    Credit Hours: 1

    This course includes cooperative work experience in an approved setting.
  

  • CWE 122 - Cooperative Work Experience II

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 10
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course includes cooperative work experience in an approved setting.
  

  • CWE 133 - Cooperative Work Experience III

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 15
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes cooperative work experience in an approved setting.
  

  • CWE 214 - Cooperative Work Experience IV

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 20
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course includes cooperative work experience in an approved setting.
  

  • CWE 225 - Cooperative Work Experience V

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 25
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course includes cooperative work experience in an approved setting.
  

  • CWE 236 - Cooperative Work Experience VI

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 30
    Credit Hours: 6

    This course includes cooperative work experience in an approved setting.
  

  • CWE 247 - Cooperative Work Experience VII

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 35
    Credit Hours: 7

    This course includes cooperative work experience in an approved setting.
  

  • CWE 258 - Cooperative Work Experience VIII

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 40
    Credit Hours: 8

    This course includes cooperative work experience in an approved setting.

Criminal Justice
  

  • CRJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

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

    This course includes an overview of the functions and responsibilities of agencies involved in the administration of justice to include police organizations, court systems, correctional systems, and juvenile justice agencies.
  

  • CRJ 102 - Introduction to Security

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

    This course includes an introduction to the philosophy and application of security. The protection of personnel, facilities, and other assets as well as administrative, legal, and technical problems of loss prevention and control are analyzed.
  

  • CRJ 110 - Police Patrol

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

    This course provides an understanding of the duties, extent of authority, and responsibilities of the uniformed patrolman. Special emphasis is placed on patrol function-line activities, including traffic control and investigation, community relations, vice control, tactical units, civil disturbances, and preventive patrol.
  

  • CRJ 115 - Criminal Law I

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

    This course covers the development of criminal law in America. The basic elements of specific criminal offenses, criminal defenses, and various legal principles upon which criminal law is established are reviewed.
  

  • CRJ 116 - Criminal Law II

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

    This course includes a study of criminal procedures and analyzes, from the legal perspective, the process from arrest to sentencing.
  

  • CRJ 120 - Constitutional Law

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

    This course covers the analysis of the historical development of the U.S. Constitution and the relationship of rights contained therein to the State and to the individual. The application of the Bill of Rights to federal and state systems is examined.
  

  • CRJ 125 - Criminology

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

    This course is a study of the various theories of crime causation and control, the identification of criminal typologies, and the reaction of society to crime and criminals.
  

  • CRJ 130 - Police Administration

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

    This course is a study of the organization, administration, and management of law enforcement agencies.
  

  • CRJ 140 - Criminal Justice Report Writing

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

    This course is a study of the proper preparation and retention of criminal justice records and reports, including observational skills, formatting, and the value of accurate, complete, and selective written articulation of information and observations.
  

  • CRJ 145 - Juvenile Delinquency

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

    This course includes a survey of the sociological, biological and psychological theories involved in juvenile delinquency, modern trends in prevention, and treatment.
  

  • CRJ 150 - Interviewing and Counseling

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

    This course is a study of the basic elements of human relationships in order to provide techniques for interviewing and conducting individual therapy. Small group dynamics and interview counseling sessions are examined as information gathering methods. Particular emphasis is placed on interpersonal relationships and the development of communication skills.
  

  • CRJ 201 - Fingerprint Science

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

    This course includes a basic, practical approach to fingerprint classification, identification, and filing system for the police officer, investigator, or beginning fingerprint technician.
  

  • CRJ 202 - Criminalistics

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

    This course covers an introduction to investigative techniques which stress the examination of questioned documents, fingerprint techniques, polygraph examinations, firearms’ identifications, pathology, toxicology, ballistics, and clandestine operations.
  

  • CRJ 203 - Forensic Photography

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

    This course is designed to introduce students to procedures for photographic documentation of crime scenes and physical evidence, including preparation of court exhibits and in-court presentations.
  

  • CRJ 205 - Criminal Justice in Film

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

    This course employs motion pictures in an examination of issues pertinent to the criminal justice field, including court procedure, forensics, terrorism, community relations, police corruption, corrections, and criminology.
  

  • CRJ 216 - Police Supervision

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

    This course includes the analysis of the relationship of the first-line supervisor to the organization, including manpower needs, employee development and motivation, employee training and education, employee safety and health, and employee services and relations.
  

  • CRJ 222 - Ethics in Criminal Justice

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

    This course is a study of the application of ethical theories to the criminal justice profession. 
  

  • CRJ 224 - Police Community Relations

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

    This course is a study of the importance of two-way communication between the criminal justice system and the community to foster a working relationship to control crime. A variety of topics are studied, including citizen involvement in crime prevention and police officer interpersonal relations.
  

  • CRJ 230 - Criminal Investigation I

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

    This course is a study of the fundamentals of interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects. Different methods of conducting crime scene searches and methods used in investigating various crimes are studied in the course.
  

  • CRJ 235 - Practical Crime Scene Investigations

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

    This course is the study of practical, hands-on instruction in methodology and policies for the identification, interpretation, collection, packaging, preservation, and chain of custody of crime scenes and evidence taken from the crime scenes.

    Prerequisites: CRJ 201  and CRJ 202 .
  

  • CRJ 236 - Criminal Evidence

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

    This course is a study of the established rules of evidence from arrest to release in the administration of criminal justice.
  

  • CRJ 237 - Defensive Tactics for Law Enforcement

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is the study of the methodologies and tactics for solving critical incidents that law enforcement must face, such as the arrest process, handcuffing, and felony car stops.

    Prerequisites: Approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities. 
  

  • CRJ 238 - Industrial and Retail Security

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

    This course is a study of the proper methods of reducing losses caused by shoplifting, employee theft, and industrial espionage. The proper use of security hardware such as alarm systems, CCTV, and fencing is also studied in the course.
  

  • CRJ 239 - Terrorism & Homeland Security

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

    This course provides an overview of the problem of terrorism and homeland security efforts by drawing on several disciplines. An emphasis is placed on problems and countermeasures within an “all-hazards” approach to protecting people and assets.
  

  • CRJ 242 - Correctional Systems

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

    This course is an introduction to aspects of the correctional function in criminal justice, including organization, process, procedure, and clients incarcerated and on conditional release.
  

  • CRJ 243 - Criminal Profiling

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

    This course involves the analysis and interpretation of evidence discovered at the crime scene that might be useful in understanding the perpetrator’s motivations and behavior to assist law enforcement in developing a criminal profile for identification, apprehension and prosecution.

    Prerequisites: PSY 207 .
  

  • CRJ 246 - Special Problems in Criminal Justice

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

    In this course, issues are examined within the criminal justice community/profession which are of special concern to students and practitioners because of such elements as timeliness, local concern, legalistics, and/or other dynamic factors of such issues.
  

  • CRJ 250 - Criminal Justice Internship I

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes practical experience in a criminal justice or private security setting.

    Prerequisites: Approval by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities.
  

  • CRJ 251 - Criminal Justice Internship II

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes additional practical experience in a criminal justice or private security setting.

    Prerequisites: CRJ 250  and approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities. 
  

  • CRJ 260 - Seminar in Criminal Justice

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

    This course includes a study of new trends in criminal justice. This capstone course explores contemporary criminal justice perspectives and theoretical approaches to the study and understanding of the criminal justice system.

    Prerequisites: CRJ 101 , (CRJ 116  or LEG 231 ), and CRJ 125 .
  

  • CRJ 261 - Forensic Chemistry I

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

    This course is the study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry as it relates to forensic science which includes physical and chemical properties, metric measurements, chemical changes, elements, compounds and atomic structure. The course provides relationship between these topics and the crime scene as well as their importance in solving crimes in the global society. Laboratory requirement supplements lectures. 

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and writing placement scores for   or completion of   or  .  Satisfactory math placement scores for   or completion of  .  All prerequisite course grades must be a C or better.
  

  • CRJ 262 - Criminal Justice Workshop

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes application of substantive knowledge and practical experience in the criminal justice field. Proposed areas are law enforcement, corrections, and the solicitor U.S. attorney’s office.

    Prerequisites: Approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities.
  

  • CRJ 265 - Loss Prevention Operations

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

    In-depth analysis of the loss prevention profession. The course provides comprehensive coverage of the retail environment, personnel management, and various loss prevention processes. Types of loss and the implications of loss prevention operations are discussed.

    Prerequisites: CRJ 102 .

Dental Assisting
  

  • DAT 112 - Integrated Human Sciences

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

    This course provides a basic study of human anatomy, physiology, and microbiology as related to dental science and the practice of dental assisting.

    Prerequisites: AHS 102 .
  

  • DAT 113 - Dental Materials

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

    This course is a study of physical and chemical properties of matter and identification, characteristics, and manipulation of dental materials.
  

  • DAT 115 - Ethics and Professionalism

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

    This course introduces a cursory history of dental assisting, professional associations, scope of service in dentistry, and ethical, legal and professional considerations. The state dental practice act is reviewed.
  

  • DAT 118 - Dental Morphology

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

    This course emphasizes the development, eruption, and individual characteristics of each tooth and surrounding structures.
  

  • DAT 121 - Dental Health Education

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

    This course defines the responsibilities of the dental assistant in individual and community dental health education with emphasis on the etiology of dental disease, methods for prevention, and principles of nutrition in relationship to oral health and preventive dentistry.
  

  • DAT 122 - Dental Office Management

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

    This course provides a study of the business aspect of a dental office.
  

  • DAT 123 - Oral Medicine/Oral Biology

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

    This course presents a basic study of oral pathology, pharmacology, nutrition, and common emergencies as related to the role of the dental assistant.
  

  • DAT 127 - Dental Radiography

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

    This course provides the fundamental background and theory for the safe and effective use of x-radiation in dentistry. It encompasses the history of x-rays, production and uses of radiation, radiographic film, exposure factors, interpretation of radiographs and radiation hygiene.
 

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