2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    May 22, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Information Technology Networking

  
  • ITN 107: Personal Computer Hardware & Troubleshooting

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week. Mapped to CompTIA A+

    Includes specially designed instruction to give a student a basic knowledge of hardware and software configurations. Includes the installation of various peripheral devices as well as basic system hardware components.
  
  • ITN 111: Server Administration

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week. Mapped to Microsoft Exam 40-411

    Covers installation, configuration, administration, management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a server in a networked environment.
  
  • ITN 112: Network Infrastructure Administration (NIA)

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Provides extensive instruction for the technical knowledge required for installation, configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Network Infrastructure services such as NDS, DHCP, WINS, RRAS, NAT, and Certificate Authority to support the network infrastructure
  
  • ITN 113: Active Directory

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Emphasizes instruction in installation, configuration, and administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Active Directory components, DNS, Group Policy objects, RIS, and security
  
  • ITN 154: Network Fundamentals, Router Basics, and Configurations (ICND1) - Laboratory

    4 credit

    Laboratory 2 hours per week.

    Provides problem solving experience to supplement instruction in Networking Fundamentals - Cisco.
    Corequisite: ITN 154.
  
  • ITN 155: Switching, Wireless and WAN technologies (ICND2) CISCO

    4 credit

    Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.

    Provides the skills and knowledge to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium sized branch office enterprise network. Including configuring several switches and routers, configuring wireless devices, configuring VLANS, connecting to a WAN and implementing network security.
    Total 4-5 hours per week.

  
  • ITN 156: Basic Switching and Routing: CISCO

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Centers instruction in LAN segmentation using bridges, routers, and switches. Includes fast Ethernet, access lists, routing protocols, spanning tree protocol, virtual LANS and network management.
  
  • ITN 170: Linux System Administration

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week. Mapped to CompTIA Linux+

    Focuses instruction on the installation, configuration and administration of the Linux operating system and emphasizes the use of Linux as a network client and workstation.
  
  • ITN 260: Network Security Basics

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week. Mapped to CompTIA Security+

    Provides instruction in the basics of network security in depth. Includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers; risk management, network security policy, and security training. Includes the five security keys, confidentiality integrity, availability, accountability and auditability.
  
  • ITN 261: Network Attacks, Computer Crimes, and Hacking

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week. Mapped to Certified Ethical Hacker (Part 1); CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CSA+) (Part 1)

    Encompasses in-depth exploration of various methods for attacking and defending a network. Explores network security concepts from the viewpoint hackers and their attack methodologies. Includes topics about hackers, attacks, Intrusion Detection Systems {IDS) malicious code, computer crime and industrial espionage.
  
  • ITN 262: Network Communication, Security and Authentication

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week. Mapped to Certified Ethical Hacker (Part 2); CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CSA+) (Part 2)

    Covers an in-depth exploration of various communication protocols with a concentration on TCP/IP. Explores communication protocols from the point of view of the hacker in order to highlight protocol weaknesses. Includes Internet architecture, routing, addressing, topology, fragmentation and protocol analysis, and the use of various utilities to explore TCP/IP.
  
  • ITN 266: Network Security Layers

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week. CompTIA Certified Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)

    Provides an in-depth exploration of various security layers needed to protect the network. Explores Network Security from the viewpoint of the environment in which the network operates and the necessity to secure that environment to lower the security risk to the network. Includes physical security, personnel security, operating system security, software security and database security.

Information Technology Programming

  
  • EGR 127: Introduction to Computer Programming

    3 credit

    Laboratory 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.

    Introduces programming in a higher level language such as FORTRAN, BASIC or PASCAL, or C++ on the microcomputer. Uses the operating system, packaged software and peripheral devices. Emphasizes engineering program problem solving.
  
  • ITP 100: Software Design

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Introduces principles and practices of software development. Course content includes instruction in critical thinking, problem solving skills, and essential programming logic in structured and object oriented design using contemporary tools.
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: high school algebra.
  
  • ITP 112: Visual Basic.NET I

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Concentrates instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Visual Basic.NET and the .NET framework. Emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of graphical user interface applications.
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: ITP 100 .
  
  • ITP 120: Java Programming I

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Entails instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Java. This course emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging and documentation of console and graphical user interface applications.
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: ITP 100  or ITP 102.
  
  • ITP 132: C ++ Programming I

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Centers instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming and design using C++. Emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of C++ applications
  
  • ITP 136: C# Programming I

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Presents instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented program and design using C#. Emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging and documentation of applications with the .NET Framework
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: ITP 100  or ITP 102.
  
  • ITP 220: Java Programming II

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Imparts instruction in application of advanced object-oriented techniques to application to application development using Java. Emphasizes database connectivity, inner classes, collection classes, networking and threads.
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: ITP 120 .
  
  • ITP 232: C++ Programming II

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0 hours.

    Presents in-depth instruction of advanced object-oriented techniques for data structures using C++.
    Total 3-5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Recommended ITP 132 .
  
  • ITP 251: Systems Analysis and Design

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Focuses on application of information technologies (IT) to system life cycle methodology, systems analysis, systems design, and system implementation practices. Methodologies related to identification of information requirements, feasibility in the areas of economic, technical and social requirements, and related issues are included in course content. Software applications may be used to enhance student skills.
  
  • ITP 298: Capstone

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Course content requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of a career opportunities in the field.

Insurance

  
  • ISR 130: Principles of Insurance

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Presents the basic concepts and history of the insurance industry. Includes the types of insurance, how they are regulated, financial performance measures, marketing, underwriting, claims, contracts, property loss exposures, liability loss exposures and risk transfer and management. Examines state’s insurance laws and regulations.
    Total 3 hours per week.

  
  • ISR 260: Commercial Insurance

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Presents an overview of common insurance for a business environment. Includes commercial property, commercial general liability, commercial auto, workers compensation and employer’s liability and other forms related to a business operation.
  
  • ISR 262: Personal Insurance

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Presents an overview of personal insurance. Emphasis is on automobile, recreational vehicles, homeowners, personal property and personal liability. Provides a comprehensive review of personal insurance issues and planning.
  
  • ISR 266: Life and Health Insurance

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Presents an overview of life and health insurance. Includes types of life insurance, types of annuities, disability, and health insurance. Provides a comprehensive review of group and individual insurance for each area of life and health insurance
  
  • ISR 270: Insurance Agency Operations and Technology

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Explores the internal operations of an insurance agency such as typical policies, distribution channels, careers, procedures and workflow. Examines information management processes and technology utilized.

Legal Administration

  
  • LGL 110: Introduction to Law and the Legal Assistant

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Introduces various areas of law in which a legal assistant will be employed. Includes study of court system (Virginia and federal) as well as a brief overview of criminal law, torts, domestic relations, evidence, ethics, the role of the legal assistant and other areas of interest.
  
  • LGL 117: Family Law

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Studies elements of a valid marriage, grounds for divorce and annulment, separation, defenses, custody, support, adoptions, and applicable tax consequences. Includes property settlement, pre- and ante-nuptial agreements, pleadings, and rules of procedure. May include specific federal and Virginia consumer laws.
  
  • LGL 127: Legal Research and Writing

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Provides a basic understanding of legal research and the proper preparation of legal documents, including brief writing.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 111  or permission of division.
  
  • LGL 130: Law Office Administration and Management

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Introduces management principles and systems applicable to law firms, including record keeping, disbursements, escrow accounts, billing, and purchasing. May include accounting methods and software packages applicable to law firms.
  
  • LGL 150: Law and Mediation

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Explores concepts, such as conflict resolution, communication and problem solving, as the basis for the exploration of the mediation process. Significant focus is on experiential learning, as informed by initial introduction to the theoretical basis. Students will be introduced to the variety of settings in which mediation processes are utilized, and the utilization of mediation within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  
  • LGL 190: Coordinated Internship

    3 credit

    Laboratory 5 hours.

    Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the College. Credit/Practice ratio maximum 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.
    Variable hours.

  
  • LGL 217: Trial Practice and the Law of Evidence

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Introduces civil and criminal evidence, including kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence. Studies methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Emphasizes Virginia and federal rules of evidence. Focuses on elements and various problems associated with the trial of a civil or criminal case.
  
  • LGL 218: Criminal Law

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Focuses on major crimes, including their classification, elements of proof, intent, conspiracy, responsibility, parties, and defenses. Emphasizes Virginia law. May include general principles of applicable constitutional law and criminal procedure.
  
  • LGL 225: Estate Planning and Probate

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Introduces various devices used to plan an estate, including wills, trust, joint ownership and insurance. Considers various plans in light of family situations and estate objectives. Focuses on practices involving administration of an estate including taxes and preparation of forms.
  
  • LGL 230: Legal Transactions

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Presents an in-depth study of general contract law, including formation, breach, enforcement and remedies. May include an overview of UCC sales, commercial paper, and collections.
  
  • LGL 290: Coordinated Internship

    1-5 credit

    Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the College. Credit/Practice ratio maximum 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.
    Variable hours.


Machine Technology

  
  • IND 137: Team Concepts & Problem Solving

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Studies team concepts and problem solving techniques to assist project teams in improving quality and productivity. Provides knowledge of how to work as a team, plan and conduct good meetings, manage logistics and details, gather useful data, communicate the results and implement changes.

     

  
  • MAC 121: Numerical Control I

    3 credit

    Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.

    Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation. Part I of II.
  
  • MAC 122: Numerical Control II

    3 credit

    Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.

    Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation. Part II of II.
  
  • MAC 150: Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing

    2 credit

    Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.

    Introduces computer aided manufacturing (CAM) with emphasis on programming of numerical control machinery. Teaches program writing procedures using proper language and logic and a CAM programming system to produce numerical control code for machines. Teaches basic computer usage, 2 1/2D and 3D CAD-CAM integration, and code-to-machine transfer.
  
  • MAC 161: Machine Shop Practices I

    3 credit

    Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.

    Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Part I of II.
    Total 4-5 hours per week. (NIMS: Measurement, Materials, & Safety)

  
  • MAC 162: Machine Shop Practices II

    3 credit

    Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.

    Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Part II of II.
    Total 4-5 hours per week. (NIMS: Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout)

  
  • MAC 163: Machine Shop Practices III

    3 credit

    Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.

    Offers practice in the operation of the drill press, engine lathe, vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, and the surface grinder. Introduces practical heat treatment of directly hardenable steels commonly used in machine shops. Part I of II.
    Total 5 hours per week. (NIMS: Drill Press Skills I)

  
  • MAC 164: Machine Shop Practices IV

    3 credit

    Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.

    Offers practice in the operation of the drill press, engine lathe, vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, and the surface grinder. Introduces practical heat treatment of directly hardenable steels commonly used in machine shops. Part II of II.
    Total 5 hours per week. (NIMS: Manual Milling Skills I and NIMS: Turning Between Centers)


Marketing

  
  • MKT 100: Principles of Marketing

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Presents principles, methods, and problems involved in marketing to consumers and organizational buyers. Discusses problems and policies connected with distribution and sale of products, pricing, promotion, and buyer motivation. Examines variations of marketing research, legal, social, ethical, e-commerce, and international considerations in marketing.
  
  • MKT 110: Principles of Selling

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Presents a fundamental, skills-based approach to selling and relationship building. Emphasizes learning effective interpersonal communication skills in all areas of the sales process through skill-building activities. Examines entry-level sales careers in retailing, wholesaling, services and industrial selling.
  
  • MKT 160: Marketing for Small Business

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Presents the development of the marketing mix for a small business. Includes areas such as product development, pricing, promotion, salesmanship, customer relations, and consumer behavior.
  
  • MKT 170: Customer Service

    2 credit

    Lecture 2 hours per week.

    Introduces students to the concepts of marketing as they relate to customer service. Teaches development of customer service training and implementation of strategies to improve customer relations and service. Includes lecture, role-playing, and case studies.
  
  • MKT 220: Principles of Advertising

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Emphasizes the role of advertising in the marketing of goods and services. Discusses the different uses of advertising; types of media; how advertising is created; agency functions and legal, social and economic aspects of the industry. Introduces advertising display, copy and artwork preparation, printing and selection of media.
  
  • MKT 260: Customer Service Management

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Examines the role of customer service in achieving a firm’s long term goals; discusses the basic principles of effective customer service; explores the tasks and responsibilities of a customer service manager; Includes such topics as purpose of customer; establishment of customer services goals and policies; recruitment, selection and training of customer service employees motivation techniques; empowering employees for better decision making; and evaluation of customer service employees and program.
  
  • MKT 275: International Marketing

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Examines the role of global business as well as the environments in which they operate. Covers marketing strategies as they apply to global markets and contrasts them with domestic strategies.
  
  • MKT 281: Principles of Internet Marketing

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Introduces students to Internet marketing. Discusses how to implement marketing programs strategically and tactically using online communications tools. Teaches e-marketing strategies.
  
  • MKT 282: Principles of E-Commerce

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Studies online business strategies, and the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce. Includes the identification of appropriate target segments, the development of product opportunities, pricing structures, distribution channels and execution of marketing strategies.

Mathematics

  
  • MTH 111: Applied Basic Technical Mathematics

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Provides a foundation in mathematics with emphasis in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry. This course is intended for CTE programs.
    Total 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): MTE 01 -MTE 03 
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: MCR 1.
  
  • MTH 133: Mathematics for Health Professions

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Presents in context the arithmetic of fractions and decimals, the metric system and dimensional analysis, percents, ratio and proportion, linear equations, topics in statistics, topics in geometry, logarithms, topics in health professions including dosages, dilutions and IV flow rates. This course is intended for programs in the Health Professions.
    Total 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: Prerequisite(s): Competency in MTE 01 -MTE 03  as demonstrated through placement or unit completion or equivalent or Corequisite: MCR 9
  
  • MTH 154: Quantitative Reasoning

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Presents topics in proportional reasoning, modeling, financial literacy and validity studies (logic and set theory). Focuses on the process of taking a real-world situation, identifying the mathematical foundation needed to address the problem, solving the problem and applying what is learned to the original situation.
    Total 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: Prerequisite(s): Competency in MTE 01 -MTE 05  as demonstrated through placement or unit completion or equivalent or Corequisite: MCR 4: Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning
  
  • MTH 155: Statistical Reasoning

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours,

    Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts including visual data presentation, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and linear regression. Emphasis is placed on the development of statistical thinking, simulation, and the use of statistical software.
    Total 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: Prerequisite: Competency in MTE 01 -MTE 05  as demonstrated through placement or unit completion or equivalent or Co-requisite: MCR 5 Learning Support for Statistical Reasoning.
  
  • MTH 161: Precalculus I

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 161: Precalculus I and MTH 167: Precalculus with Trigonometry or equivalent.
    Total 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: Prerequisite(s): Competency in MTE 01 -MTE 09  as demonstrated through placement or unit completion or equivalent or Corequisite: MCR 6: Learning Support for Precalculus I
  
  • MTH 162: Precalculus II

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Presents trigonometry, trigonometric applications including Law of Sines and Cosines and an introduction to conics. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 162: Precalculus II and MTH 167: Precalculus with Trigonometry or equivalent.
    Total 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement or completion of MTH 161: Precalculus I  or equivalent with a grade of C or better
  
  • MTH 167: PreCalculus with Trigonometry

    5 credit

    Lecture 5 hour.

    Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, trigonometry, and trigonometric applications, including Law of Sines and Cosines, and an introduction to conics. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 167: Precalculus with Trigonometry and MTH 161/MTH 162: Precalculus I and II or equivalent. This is a Passport Transfer course.
    Prerequisite(s): Placement for MTH 161 or 167: Learning Support for Precalculus with Trigonometry.  
  
  • MTH 178: Topics in Analytic Geometry

    2 credit

    Lecture 2 hours per week.

    Covers conic sections, polar and parametric graphing. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs.
    Corequisite: MTH 176.
  
  • MTH 245: Statistics I

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 155: Statistical Reasoning  and MTH 245: Statistics I or equivalent.
    Total 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 154  or MTH 161  or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MTH 261: Applied Calculus I

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Introduces limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, and techniques of integration with an emphasis on applications in business, social sciences and life sciences.
    Total 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 161  or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MTH 262: Applied Calculus II

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Covers techniques of integration, an introduction to differential equations and multivariable calculus, with an emphasis throughout on applications in business, social sciences and life sciences.
    Total 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 261  or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MTH 263: Calculus I

    4 credit

    Lecture 4 hours.

    Presents concepts of limits, derivatives, differentiation of various types of functions and use of differentiation rules, application of differentiation, antiderivatives, integrals and applications of integration.
    Total 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 167 or MTH 161 /MTH 162  or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MTH 264: Calculus II

    4 credit

    Lecture 4 hours.

    Continues the study of calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs.
    Total 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 263  or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MTH 265: Calculus III

    4 credit

    Lecture 4 hours.

    Focuses on extending the concepts of function, limit, continuity, derivative, integral and vector from the plane to the three dimensional space. Covers topics including vector functions, multivariate functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and an introduction to vector calculus. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs.
    Total 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 264: Calculus II  or equivalent with a grade of C or better
  
  • MTH 266: Linear Algebra

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, basis and dimension, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs.
    Total 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 263  or equivalent with a grade of B or better or MTH 264 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MTH 267: Differential Equations

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours.

    Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with applications and numerical methods.
    Total 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 264  or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

Mathematics: Developmental

  
  • BSK 01: Whole Numbers

    1 credit

    Lecture 1 hour per week.

    Covers whole number principles and computations. Credits not applicable toward graduation.
    Prerequisite(s): Qualifying placement score.
  
  • MTE 01: Operations with Positive Fractions

    1 credit

    Lecture 1 hour per week.

    Includes operations and problem solving with proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers without the use of a calculator. Emphasizes applications and includes U. S. customary units of measure. Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
    Prerequisite(s): Qualifying placement score.
  
  • MTE 02: Operations with Positive Decimals and Percents

    1 credit

    Lecture 1 hour per week.

    Includes operations and problem solving with positive decimals and percents. Emphasizes applications and includes U. S. customary and metric units of measure. Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 01  or qualifying placement score. MTE 01  or qualifying placement score.
  
  • MTE 03: Algebra Basics

    1 credit

    Lecture 1 hour per week.

    Includes basic operations with algebraic expressions and solving simple algebraic equations using signed numbers with emphasis on applications. Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 02  or qualifying placement score.
  
  • MTE 04: First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One Variable

    1 credit

    Lecture 1 hour per week.

    Includes solving first degree equations and inequalities containing one variable, and using them to solve application problems. Emphasizes applications and problem solving. Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 03  or qualifying placement score.
  
  • MTE 05: Linear Equations, Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables

    1 credit

    Lecture 1 hour per week.

    Includes finding the equation of a line, graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables and solving systems of two linear equations. Emphasizes writing and graphing equations using the slope of the line and points on the line, and applications. Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 04  or qualifying placement score.
  
  • MTE 06: Exponents, Factoring and Polynomial Equations

    1 credit

    Lecture 1 hour per week.

    The student will learn to perform operations on exponential expressions and polynomials. Students will also learn techniques to factor polynomials and use these techniques to solve polynomial equations. Emphasis should be on learning all the different factoring methods, and solving application problems using polynomial equations. Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 05  or qualifying placement score.
  
  • MTE 07: Rational Expressions and Equations

    1 credit

    Lecture 1 hour per week.

    Includes simplifying rational algebraic expressions, solving rational algebraic equations and solving applications that use rational algebraic equations. Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 06  or qualifying placement score.
  
  • MTE 08: Rational Exponents and Radicals

    1 credit

    Lecture 1 hour per week.

    Includes simplifying radical expressions, using rational exponents, solving radical equations and solving applications using radical equations. Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 07  or qualifying placement score.
  
  • MTE 09: Functions, Quadratic Equations and Parabolas

    1 credit

    Lecture 1 hour per week.

    Includes an introduction to functions in ordered pair, graph, and equation form. Also introduces quadratic functions, their properties and their graphs. Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 08  or qualifying placement score.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

  
  • MEC 100: Introduction to Engineering Technology

    2 credit

    Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours.

    Introduces professional fields of engineering technology. Covers the work of the engineering technologist, professional ethics, division of Industrial practice, and engineering problem solving with hand calculator and computer applications.
    Total 3 hours per week.

  
  • MEC 122: 3D Printing for Engineering Design

    3 credit

    2 3

    Provides an overview of rapid technologies in Additive Manufacturing that are high productivity tools designed to cut lead times, reduce time to market, increase the quality of the product, and improve collaboration within the organization.

    Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours, Total 5 hours per week.
    Total 5 Hours per week.

  
  • MEC 140: Introduction to Mechatronics

    3 credit

    Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.

    Presents foundational concepts In mechatronics including analog and digital electronics, sensors, actuators, microprocessors, and icroprocessor Interfacing to ele,ctromechanlcal systems. Surveys components and measurement equipment used In the design, installation, and repair of echatronlc equipment and circuits.
    Prerequisite(s): divisional approval.
  
  • MEC 155: Mechanisms

    2 credit

    Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.

    Studies the purpose and actions of cams, gear trains, levers, and other mechanical devices used to transmit control. Focuses on motions, linkages, velocities, and acceleration of points within a link mechanism; layout method for designing cams and gear grain. Requires preparation of weekly laboratory reports.
    Total 3-5 hours per week.

  
  • MEC 165: Applied Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Hydrostatics

    3 credit

    Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.

    Teaches fluid power system design, operation, testing, maintenance and repair. Includes reservoirs, pump connecting valves, cylinders, pressure regulating valves, flow control valves, hydraulic motors, and introduction to basic hydrostatic hydraulic systems.
    Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • MEC 230: Mechatronlc Process Control

    3 credit

    Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.

    Studies systems Integrating mechanical components with electrical components and logic devices used to control manufacturing operations. Surveys electromechanical actuators, sensors, digital to analog conversion, and methods of computer control as related to the managing and monitoring of manufacturing processes.
    Prerequisite(s): MEC 140  or divisional approval.

Medical Laboratory

  
  • MDL 105: Phlebotomy

    3 credit

    Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.

    Introduces basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, components of health care delivery and clinical laboratory structure. Teaches techniques of specimen collection, specimen handling, and patient interactions.
    Total 5-8 hours per week.

  
  • MDL 190: Coordinated Internship

    3 credit

    Laboratory 15 hours.

    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.


Mental Health

  
  • MEN 100: Introduction to Mental Health

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Surveys history of mental health from ancient to contemporary times, with special emphasis on impact of the Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, and Behavioral movements in the treatment of mental illness. Includes examination of structure and function of human service delivery systems, knowledge and skills of mental health workers, and current ethical and legal issues.
  
  • MEN 101: Mental Health Skills Training I

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Develops skills necessary to function as a mental health worker, with emphasis on guided practice in counseling skills as well as improved self-awareness. Includes training in problem-solving, goal-setting, and implementation of appropriate strategies and evaluation techniques relating to interaction involving a variety of client needs.
  
  • MEN 102: Mental Health Skills Training II

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Develops skills necessary to function as a mental health worker, with emphasis on guided practice in counseling skills as well as improved self-awareness. Includes training in problem-solving, goal-setting, and implementation of appropriate strategies and evaluation techniques relating to interaction involving a variety of client needs.

Music

  
  • MUS 111: Music Theory I

    4 credit

    Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.

    Discusses elements of musical construction of scales, intervals, triads, and chord progressions. Develops ability to sing at sight and write from dictation. Introduces the analysis of the Bach chorale style. Expands facility with harmonic dictation and enables the student to use these techniques at the keyboard.
    Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • MUS 112: Music Theory II

    4 credit

    Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.

    Discusses elements of musical construction of scales, intervals, triads, and chord progressions. Develops ability to sing at sight and write from dictation. Introduces the analysis of the Bach chorale style. Expands facility with harmonic dictation and enables the student to use these techniques at the keyboard.
    Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • MUS 121: Music Appreciation I

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Increases the variety and depth of the student’s interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student’s awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences.
  
  • MUS 122: Music Appreciation II

    3 credit

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Increases the variety and depth of the student’s interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student’s awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences.
  
  • MUS 131: Class Voice I

    2 credit

    Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours.

    Introduces the many aspects of singing from the physical act through the aesthetic experience. The course is designed for the beginning singer who desires vocal improvement, and for the voice major as an addition to and extension of skills and knowledge necessary for artistic development. Introduces appropriate repertoire.
    Total 3 hours per week.

  
  • MUS 132: Class Voice II

    2 credit

    Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours.

    Introduces the many aspects of singing from the physical act through the aesthetic experience. The course is designed for the beginning singer who desires vocal improvement, and for the voice major as an addition to and extension of skills and knowledge necessary for artistic development. Introduces appropriate repertoire.
    Total 3 hours per week.

  
  • MUS 135: Jazz Ensemble

    1 credit

    Laboratory 3 hours.

    Consists of performance from Standard Jazz and American Songbook Repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques, interpretation, and improvisation. May be repeated for credit. Divisional approval required.
    Total 3-6 hours per week.

  
  • MUS 137: Chorus Ensemble

    1 credit

    Laboratory 2 hours per week.

    Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. May be repeated for credit. Divisional approval required.
 

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