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2011-2012 Academic Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

Course Descriptions

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Criminal Justice
  

  • CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operations (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces fundamental law enforcement operations. Topics include the contemporary evolution of law enforcement operations and related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to explain theories, practices, and issues related to law enforcement operations.
    This course has been approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • CJC 122 Community Policing (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the historical, philosophical, and practical dimensions of community policing. Emphasis is placed on the empowerment of police and the community to find solutions to problems by forming partnerships. Upon completion, students should be able to define community policing, describe how community policing strategies solve problems, and compare community policing to traditional policing.
  

  • CJC 131 Criminal Law (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the history/evolution/principles and contemporary applications of criminal law. Topics include sources of substantive law, classification of crimes, parties to crime, elements of crimes, matters of criminal responsibility, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the sources of law and identify, interpret, and apply the appropriate statutes/elements.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • CJC 132 Court Procedure & Evidence (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers judicial structure/process/procedure from incident to disposition, kinds and degrees of evidence, and the rules governing admissibility of evidence in court. Topics include consideration of state and federal courts, arrest, search and seizure laws, exclusionary and statutory rules of evidence, and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss procedures necessary to establish a lawful arrest/search, proper judicial procedures, and the admissibility of evidence.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • CJC 141 Corrections (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the history, major philosophies, components, and current practices and problems of the field of corrections. Topics include historical evolution, functions of the various components, alternatives to incarceration, treatment programs, inmate control, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the various components, processes, and functions of the correctional system.
    This course has been approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • CJC 144 Crime Scene Processing (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the theories and practices of crime scene processing and investigating. Topics include legal considerations at the crime scene, processing indoor and outdoor scenes, recording, note taking, collection and preservation of evidence and submission to the crime laboratory. Upon completion, the student should be able to evaluate and search various crime scenes and demonstrate the appropriate techniques. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Latent Evidence concentration in the Criminal Justice Technology Program.
  

  • CJC 145 Crime Scene CAD (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the student to CAD software for crime scenes. Topics include drawing, editing, file management and drafting theory and practices. Upon completion, students should be able to produce and plot a crime scene drawing.
  

  • CJC 146 Trace Evidence (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a study of trace evidence as it relates to forensic science. Topics include collection, packaging, and preservation of trace evidence from crime scenes such as bombings, fires and other scenes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the fundamental concepts of trace evidence collection, preservation and submission to the crime laboratory. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Latent Evidence concentration in the Criminal Justice Technology Program.
  

  • CJC 151 Intro to Loss Prevention (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the concepts and methods related to commercial and private security systems. Topics include the historical, philosophical, and legal basis of security, with emphasis on security surveys, risk analysis, and associated functions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and understand security systems, risk management, and the laws relative to loss prevention.
  

  • CJC 198 Seminar in Criminal Justice (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to explore topics of current interest. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical listening skills and the presentation of seminar issues. Upon completion, students should be able to critically analyze issues and establish informed opinions.
  

  • CJC 211 Counseling (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the basic elements of counseling and specific techniques applicable to the criminal justice setting. Topics include observation, listening, recording, interviewing, and problem exploration necessary to form effective helping relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and demonstrate the basic techniques of counseling.
  

  • CJC 212 Ethics & Comm Relations (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers ethical considerations and accepted standards applicable to criminal justice organizations and professionals. Topics include ethical systems; social change, values, and norms; cultural diversity; citizen involvement in criminal justice issues; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical considerations to the decision-making process in identifiable criminal justice situations.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • CJC 213 Substance Abuse (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a study of substance abuse in our society. Topics include the history and classifications of drug abuse and the social, physical, and psychological impact of drug abuse. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various types of drugs, their effects on human behavior and society, and treatment modalities.
  

  • CJC 214 Victimology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the study of victims. Emphasis is placed on roles/characteristics of victims, victim interaction with the criminal justice system and society, current victim assistance programs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and identify victims, the uniqueness of victims’ roles, and current victim assistance programs.
  

  • CJC 215 Organization & Administration (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the components and functions of organization and administration as it applies to the agencies of the criminal justice system. Topics include operations/functions of organizations; recruiting, training, and retention of personnel; funding and budgeting; communications; span of control and discretion; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss the basic components and functions of a criminal justice organization and its administrative operations.
  

  • CJC 221 Investigative Principles (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the theories and fundamentals of the investigative process. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, information gathering techniques, collection/preservation of evidence, preparation of appropriate reports, court presentations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, explain, and demonstrate the techniques of the investigative process, report preparation, and courtroom presentation.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • CJC 222 Criminalistics (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the functions of the forensic laboratory and its relationship to successful criminal investigations and prosecutions. Topics include advanced crime scene processing, investigative techniques, current forensic technologies, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and collect relevant evidence at simulated crime scenes and request appropriate laboratory analysis of submitted evidence.
  

  • CJC 223 Organized Crime (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the evolution of traditional and non-traditional organized crime and its effect on society and the criminal justice system. Topics include identifying individuals and groups involved in organized crime, areas of criminal activity, legal and political responses to organized crime, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the groups and activities involved in organized crime and the responses of the criminal justice system.
  

  • CJC 225 Crisis Intervention (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces critical incident intervention and management techniques as they apply to operational criminal justice practitioners. Emphasis is placed on the victim/offender situation as well as job-related high stress, dangerous, or problem-solving citizen contacts. Upon completion, students should be able to provide insightful analysis of emotional, violent, drug-induced, and other critical and/or stressful incidents that require field analysis and/or resolution.
  

  • CJC 231 Constitutional Law (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    The course covers the impact of the Constitution of the United States and its amendments on the criminal justice system. Topics include the structure of the Constitution and its amendments, court decisions pertinent to contemporary criminal justice issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss the basic structure of the United States Constitution and the rights/procedures as interpreted by the courts.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • CJC 232 Civil Liability (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers liability issues for the criminal justice professional. Topics include civil rights violations, tort liability, employment issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain civil trial procedures and discuss contemporary liability issues.
  

  • CJC 233 Correctional Law (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces statutory/case law pertinent to correctional concepts, facilities, and related practices. Topics include examination of major legal issues encompassing incarceration, probation, parole, restitution, pardon, restoration of rights, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss legal issues which directly affect correctional systems and personnel.
  

  • CJC 241 Community-Based Corrections (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: RED 090  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers programs for convicted offenders that are used both as alternatives to incarceration and in post-incarceration situations. Topics include offenders, diversion, house arrest, restitution, community service, probation and parole, including both public and private participation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss the various programs from the perspective of the criminal justice professional, the offender, and the community.
  

  • CJC 244 Footwear and Tire Imprints (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a study of the fundamental concepts of footwear and tire imprint evidence as related to forensic science. Topics include proper photographic recording, casting, recognition of wear patterns and imprint identification. Upon completion, the student should be able to recognize, record, photograph, and identify footwear and tire imprints.
  

  • CJC 245 Friction Ridge Analysis (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the basic elements of fingerprint technology and techniques applicable to the criminal justice field. Topics include the history and meaning of fingerprints, pattern types and classification, filing sequence, searching and referencing. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and demonstrate the fundamental techniques of basic fingerprint technology. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Latent Evidence concentration in the Criminal Justice Technology Program.
  

  • CJC 246 Adv. Friction Ridge Analysis (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CJC 245 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the theories and processes of advanced friction ridge analysis. Topics include evaluation of friction ridges, chart preparation, comparative analysis for valued determination rendering proper identification, chemical enhancement and AFIS preparation and usage. Upon completion, students must show an understanding of proper procedures for friction ridge analysis through written testing and practical exercises. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Latent Evidence concentration in the Criminal Justice Technology Program.
  

  • CJC 250 Forensic Biology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers important biological principles that are applied in the crime laboratory. Topics include forensic toxicology, forensic serology, microscopy, and DNA typing analysis, with an overview of organic and inorganic analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate how a crime laboratory processes physical evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies.
  

  • CJC 251 Forensic Chemistry I (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry as it relates to forensic science. Topics include physical and chemical properties of substances, metric measurements, chemical changes, elements, compounds, gases, and atomic structure. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of forensic chemistry.
  

  • CJC 252 Forensic Chemistry II (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CJC 251  and ENG 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a study of specialized areas of chemistry specifically related to forensic science. Topics include properties of light, emission and absorption spectra, spectrophotometry, gas and liquid chromatography, and related topics in organic and biochemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of specialized concepts in forensic chemistry.

Database Concepts and Applications
  

  • DBA 110 Database Concepts (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product. Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, normalization, data integrity, data modeling, and creation of simple tables, queries, reports, and forms. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement normalized database structures by creating simple database tables, queries, reports, and forms.
  

  • DBA 115 Database Applications (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: DBA 110 
    Corequisites: None
    This course applies concepts learned in DBA 110  to a specific DBMS. Topics include manipulating multiple tables, advanced queries, screens and reports, linking, and command files. Upon completion, students should be able to create multiple table systems that demonstrate updates, screens, and reports representative of industry requirements.

Design Drafting
  

  • DDF 211 Design Drafting I (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: DFF 112
    Corequisites: None
    This course emphasizes design processes for finished products. Topics include data collection from manuals and handbooks, efficient use of materials, design sketching, specifications, and vendor selection. Upon completion, students should be able to research and plan the design process for a finished product.
  

  • DDF 214 Tool Design (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: DDF 212
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the principles of tool design. Topics including gaging, die work, and cost analysis using available catalogs and studies using manufacturing processes. Upon completion, students should be able to use catalogs to identify vendors and prepare working drawings for tooling. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.

Developmental Disabilities
  

  • DDT 110 Developmental Disabilities (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course identifies the characteristics and causes of various disabilities. Topics include history of service provision, human rights, legislation and litigation, advocacy, and accessing support services. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of current and historical developmental disability definitions and support systems used throughout the life span.

Dietetic Technician
  

  • DET 110 Dietetic Technician I (8 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 6
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces concepts basic to the role of the dietetic technician. Emphasis is placed on community health agencies, basic nutrition throughout the life cycle, and selection of well-balanced diets for the promotion of health. Upon completion of the course students should be able to begin to apply principles of nutrition and diet planning.
  

  • DET 115 Dietetic Technician II (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the principles of food sanitation. Emphasis is placed on the control of food-borne illnesses and contaminants including methods used to prevent contamination during preparation and storage. Upon completion of the course students should be able to apply sanitation principles in practice as a dietetic technician.
  

  • DET 120 Dietetic Technician III (9 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 6
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 9
    Prerequisites: DET 110 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an expanded knowledge base for the dietetic technician. Emphasis is placed on food programs and resources available to meet nutritional needs, basic principles of therapeutic nutrition, and principles of food sanitation. Upon completion the student should be able to begin to participate in the delivery of nutritional care for health promotion or nutritional treatment for common conditions.
  

  • DET 210 Dietetic Technician IV (10 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 6
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 12
    Prerequisites: DET 120 , BIO 163 
    Corequisites: BIO 275 
    This course provides an expanded knowledge base in therapeutic nutrition. Emphasis is placed on nutritional assessment throughout the life span, principles of teaching/learning and principles of managing nutritional programs. Upon completion students should be able to assess nutritional status and design menus for individuals with common medical conditions and provide nutritional education.
  

  • DET 220 Dietetic Technician V (10 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 6
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 12
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an expanded knowledge base in the management of nutrition programs. Emphasis is placed on the application of food production, food service, and nutritional care principles in a health care environment under supervision. Upon completion the student should be able to participate in the management of a nutritional program.
  

  • DET 225 Dietetic Technician VI (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to explore issues related to the practice of the Dietetic Technician. Emphasis is placed on ethical, legal, professional, and political issues. Upon completion the student should be able to discuss issues relating to the practice of the Dietetic Technician.

Drafting
  

  • DFT 121 Intro to GD & T (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles. Topics include symbols, annotation, theory, and applications. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles to drawings.
  

  • DFT 151 CAD I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces CAD software as a drawing tool. Topics include drawing, editing, file management, and plotting. Upon completion, students should be able to produce and plot a CAD drawing.
  

  • DFT 152 CAD II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: DFT 151 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces extended CAD applications. Emphasis is placed upon intermediate applications of CAD skills. Upon completion, students should be able to use extended CAD applications to generate and manage drawings.
  

  • DFT 153 CAD III (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: DFT 151 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces advanced CAD applications. Emphasis is placed upon advanced applications of CAD skills. Upon completion, students should be able to use advanced CAD applications to generate and manage data.
  

  • DFT 170 Engineering Graphics (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic engineering graphics skills and applications. Topics include sketching, selection and use of current methods and tools, and the use of engineering graphics applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic engineering graphics principles and practices.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • DFT 231 Jig & Fixture Design (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the study of jigs and fixtures. Topics include different types, components, and uses of jigs and fixtures. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze, design, and complete a set of working drawings for a jig or fixture. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.
  

  • DFT 243 Basic Die Design (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: DFT 151 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the basic principles and applications of die making. Topics include types, construction, and application of dies. Upon completion, students should be able to design and make detailed drawings of simple dies.

Economics
  

  • ECO 151 Survey of Economics (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course, for those who have not received credit for ECO 251  or ECO 252 , introduces basic concepts of micro- and macroeconomics. Topics include supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, prices and wages, money, interest rates, banking system, unemployment, inflation, taxes, government spending, and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to explain alternative solutions for economic problems faced by private and government sectors.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
  

  • ECO 251 Prin of Microeconomics (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces economic analysis of individual, business, and industry in the market economy. Topics include the price mechanism, supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, costs and revenue, market structures, factor markets, income distribution, market failure, and government intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and evaluate consumer and business alternatives in order to efficiently achieve economic objectives.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
  

  • ECO 252 Prin of Macroeconomics (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces economic analysis of aggregate employment, income, and prices. Topics include major schools of economic thought; aggregate supply and demand; economic measures, fluctuations, and growth; money and banking; stabilization techniques; and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate national economic components, conditions, and alternatives for achieving socioeconomic goals.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.

Education
  

  • EDU 119 Intro to Early Child Educ (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the foundations of the education profession, the diverse educational settings for young children, professionalism and planning developmentally appropriate programs for all children. Topics include historical foundations, program types, career options, professionalism and creating inclusive environments and curriculum responsive to the needs of all children and families. Upon completion, students should be able to design career plans and develop schedules, environments and activity plans appropriate for all children. This course should be taken during the first semester in the Early Childhood Program.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • EDU 131 Child, Family, & Commun (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 080 , RED 080 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the development of partnerships between culturally and linguistically diverse families, children, schools and communities. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and identifying benefits for establishing, supporting, and maintaining respectful, collaborative relationships between diverse families, programs/schools, and community agencies/resources. Upon completion, students should be able to explain appropriate relationships between families, educators, and professionals that enhance development and educational experiences of all children.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • EDU 144 Child Development I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 080 , RED 080 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course includes the theories of child development, needs, milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately 36 months. Emphasis is placed on developmental sequences in physical/motor, emotional/social, cognitive, and language domains and the impact of multiple influences on development and learning. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain environmental factors that impact development, and identify strategies for enhancing development.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • EDU 145 Child Development II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 080 , RED 080 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course includes the theories of child development, needs, milestones, and factors that influence development, from preschool through middle childhood. Emphasis is placed on developmental sequences in physical/motor, emotional/social, cognitive, and language domains and the impact of multiple influences on development and learning. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain environmental factors that impact development, and identify strategies for enhancing development.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • EDU 146 Child Guidance (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 080 , RED 080 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces principles and practical techniques including the design of learning environments for providing developmentally appropriate guidance for all children, including those at risk. Emphasis is placed on observation skills, cultural influences, underlying causes of behavior, appropriate expectations, development of self control and the role of communication and guidance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate direct/indirect strategies for preventing problem behaviors, teaching appropriate/acceptable behaviors, negotiation, setting limits and recognizing at risk behaviors.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • EDU 151 Creative Activities (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 080 , RED 080 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers planning, creation and adaptation of developmentally supportive learning environments with attention to curriculum, interactions, teaching practices and learning materials. Emphasis is placed on creating and adapting integrated, meaningful, challenging and engaging developmentally supportive learning experiences in art, music, movement and dramatics for all children. Upon completion, students should be able to create, adapt, implement and evaluate developmentally supportive learning materials, experiences and environments.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrit (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 080 , RED 080 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of all children. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhood illnesses, maintaining safe and healthy learning environments, recognition and reporting of abuse and neglect and state regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of health, safety, and nutritional needs, safe learning environments, and adhere to state regulations.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • EDU 163 Classroom Mgt & Instruct (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 080 , RED 080 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers management and instructional techniques with school-age populations. Topics include classroom management and organization, teaching strategies, individual student differences and learning styles, and developmentally appropriate classroom guidance techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize developmentally appropriate behavior management and instructional strategies that enhance the teaching/learning process and promote students’ academic success.
  

  • EDU 216 Foundations of Education (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the American educational system and the teaching profession. Topics include historical and philosophical foundations of education, contemporary educational, structural, legal, and financial issues, and experiences in public school classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to relate classroom observations to the roles of teachers and schools and the process of teacher education.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement at select institutions only.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • EDU 221 Children with Exceptional (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 , EDU 144  and EDU 145  or PSY 244  and PSY 245 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces children with exceptionalities, their families, support services, inclusive/diverse settings, and educational/family plans based on the foundations of child development. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities, observation and assessment of children, strategies for adapting the learning environment, and identification of community resources. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, and depict collaboration with families/professionals to plan/implement, and promote best practice.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement at select institutions only.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the unique needs and rapid changes that occur in the first three years of life and the inter-related factors that influence development. Emphasis is placed on recognizing and supporting developmental milestones through purposeful strategies, responsive care routines and identifying elements of quality, inclusive early care and education. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate respectful relationships that provide a foundation for healthy infant/toddler/twos development, plan/select activities/materials, and partner with diverse families.
  

  • EDU 235 School-Age Dev & Program (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course includes developmentally appropriate practices in group settings for school-age children. Emphasis is placed on principles of development, environmental planning, and positive guidance techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss developmental principles for all children ages five to twelve and plan and implement developmentally-appropriate activities.
  

  • EDU 243 Learning Theory (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides lateral entry teachers an introduction to learning theory, various styles of learning, and motivational factors involved in the learning process. Emphasis is placed on the development of cognitive skills using the eight types of intelligence and applying these to practical classroom situations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe theories and styles of learning and discuss the relationship between different types of intelligence to learning motivation.
  

  • EDU 244 Human Growth/Development (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    t through the stages of a child’s life in the areas of physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and moral development. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and describe milestones of each stage in all areas of development and discuss factors that influence growth.
  

  • EDU 245 Policies and Procedures (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to introduce new lateral entry teachers to the policies and procedures established by the local education agency. Topics include emergency situation procedures, acceptable discipline, chain of command, role of mentors, evaluation procedures, employment requirements, dress codes, and other policies and procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the policies and procedures to students, parents, or others and discuss the purpose of each policy category.
  

  • EDU 250 PRAXIS I Preparation (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to prepare potential teachers for the PRAXIS I exam that is necessary to enter the field of education. Emphasis is placed on content specifications of the PRAXIS I exam, study skills and simulated examinations. Upon completion, students should be able demonstrate an understanding of the content necessary for successful completion of the PRAXIS I exam.
  

  • EDU 251 Exploration Activities (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers discovery experiences in science, math, and social studies. Emphasis is placed on developing concepts for each area and encouraging young children to explore, discover, and construct concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the discovery approach to teaching, explain major concepts in each area, and plan appropriate experiences for children.
  

  • EDU 259 Curriculum Planning (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to focus on curriculum planning for three to five year olds. Topics include philosophy, curriculum models, indoor and outdoor environments, scheduling, authentic assessment, and planning developmentally appropriate experiences. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate children’s development, critique curriculum, plan for individual and group needs, and assess and create quality environments.
  

  • EDU 261 Early Childhood Admin I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: EDU 119 
    This course introduces principles of basic programming and staffing, budgeting/financial management and marketing, and rules and regulations of diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program structure and philosophy, standards of NC child care programs, finance, funding resources, and staff and organizational management. Upon completion, students should be able to develop components of program/personnel handbooks, a program budget, and demonstrate knowledge of fundamental marketing strategies and NC standards.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • EDU 262 Early Childhood Admin II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 261 
    Corequisites: EDU 119 
    This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/community outreach and program quality/evaluation for diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program evaluation/accreditation, involvement in early childhood professional organizations, leadership/mentoring, family, volunteer and community involvement and early childhood advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to define and evaluate all components of early childhood programs, develop strategies for advocacy and integrate community into programs.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • EDU 271 Educational Technology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in all educational settings. Topics include technology concepts, instructional strategies, materials and adaptive technology for children with exceptionalities, facilitation of assessment/evaluation, and ethical issues surrounding the use of technology. Upon completion, students should be able to apply technology enhanced instructional strategies, use a variety of technology resources and demonstrate appropriate technology skills in educational environments.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • EDU 280 Language & Literacy Exp (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to expand students’ understanding of children’s language and literacy development and provides strategies for enhancing language/literacy experiences in an enriched environment. Topics include selection of diverse literature and interactive media, the integration of literacy concepts throughout the curriculum, appropriate observations/assessments and inclusive practices. Upon completion, students should be able to select, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate and diverse language/literacy experiences.
    This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
  

  • EDU 284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 9
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119 , EDU 146 , EDU 151 , and complete one sequence: EDU 144 -EDU 145  or PSY 244 -PSY 245 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to allow students to apply skills in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and environments for all children; supporting/involving families and modeling reflective and professional practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriate guidance techniques, and ethical/professional behaviors as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty visits.
  

  • EDU 288 Adv Issues/Early Child Ed (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 090 , RED 090 , EDU 119  and 40 semester hours in the Early Childhood Program or departmental approval
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers advanced topics and issues in early childhood. Emphasis is placed on current advocacy issues, emerging technology, professional growth experiences, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to list, discuss, and explain advanced current topics and issues in early childhood education. This is a capstone course for the Early Childhood Program.

Electrical Technology
  

  • ELC 111 Intro, to Electricity (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electricity and test equipment to non-electrical/electronics majors. Topics include basic DC and AC principles (voltage, resistance, current, impedance); components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors); power; and operation of test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to construct and analyze simple DC and AC circuits using electrical test equipment.
  

  • ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity (5 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, verify, and analyze simple DC/AC circuits.
  

  • ELC 113 Basic Wiring I (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the care/usage of tools and materials used in electrical installations and the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Topics include NEC, electrical safety, and electrical blueprint reading; planning, layout; and installation of electrical distribution equipment; lighting; overcurrent protection; conductors; branch circuits; and conduits. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install conduits, wiring, and electrical distribution equipment associated with basic electrical installations.
  

  • ELC 115 Industrial Wiring (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers layout, planning, and installation of wiring systems in industrial facilities., Emphasis is placed on industrial wiring methods and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to install industrial systems and equipment.
  

  • ELC 117 Motors and Controls (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of motors and motor controls. Topics include ladder diagrams, pilot devices, contactors, motor starters, motors, and other control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly select, connect, and troubleshoot motors and control circuits.
  

  • ELC 118 National Electrical Code (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the use of the current National Electrical Code. Topics include the NEC history, wiring methods, overcurrent protection, materials, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use the NEC.
  

  • ELC 119 NEC Calculations (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers branch circuit, feeder, and service calculations. Emphasis is placed on sections of the National Electrical Code related to calculations. Upon completion, students should be able to use appropriate code sections to size wire, conduit, and overcurrent devices for branch circuits, feeders, and service.
  

  • ELC 126 Electrical Computations (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the fundamental applications of mathematics which are used by an electrical/electronics technician. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, powers, roots, simple electrical formulas, and usage of a scientific calculator. Upon completion, students should be able to solve simple electrical mathematical problems.
  

  • ELC 128 Intro to PLC (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the programmable logic controller (PLC) and its associated applications. Topics include ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing of controllers with equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to install PLCs and create simple programs.
  

  • ELC 131 DC/AC Circuit Analysis (5 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: MAT 121 
    This course introduces DC and AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include DC and AC principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits; and properly use test equipment.
  

  • ELC 132 Electrical Drawings (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the technical documentation that is typically found or used in the industrial environment. Topics include interpretation of service manuals, freehand sketching of lines, orthographic views and dimensions, and blueprint reading. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret technical documents and blueprints and use basic drafting skills to prepare usable field drawings.
  

  • ELC 133 Adv. Circuit Analysis (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ELC 131 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers additional concepts of DC/AC electricity, the use of test equipment, and measurement techniques for electrical/electronics majors. Topics include the application of network theorems such as delta/wye transformations, Superposition Theorem, and other advanced circuit analysis principles. Upon completion, students should be able to construct and analyze DC/AC circuits, use advanced circuit analysis theorems, circuit simulators, and test equipment.
  

  • ELC 135 Electrical Machines I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ELC 112  or ELC 131 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers magnetic circuits, transformers, DC/AC machines, and the three-phase circuit fundamentals including power factor. Topics include magnetic terms and calculations, transformer calculations based on primary or secondary equivalent circuits, and regulation and efficiency calculations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform regulation and efficiency calculations for DC/AC machine circuits.
  

  • ELC 228 PLC Applications (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers programming and applications of programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on programming techniques, networking, specialty I/O modules, and system troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to specify, implement, and maintain complex PLC controlled systems.
  

  • ELC 231 Electric Power Systems (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the basic principles of electric power systems, including transmission lines, generator and transformer characteristics, and fault detection and correction. Emphasis is placed on line diagrams and per unit calculations for circuit performance analysis in regards to voltage regulation, power factor, and protection devices. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze simple distribution subsystems, calculate fault current, and compare different types and sizes of circuit protection devices. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.

Electronics Technology
  

  • ELN 131 Semiconductor Applications (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ELC 131 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the characteristics and applications of semiconductor devices and circuits. Emphasis is placed on analysis, selection, biasing, and applications. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot discrete component circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.
  

  • ELN 132 Linear IC Applications (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ELN 131 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the characteristics and applications of linear integrated circuits. Topics include op-amp circuits, waveform generators, active filters, IC voltage regulators, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot linear integrated circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.
  

  • ELN 133 Digital Electronics (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, MSI and LSI circuits, AD/DA conversion, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.
  

  • ELN 150 CAD for Electronics (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: EGR 115 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces computer-aided drafting (CAD) with an emphasis on applications in the electronics field. Topics include electronics industry industry standards (symbols, schematic diagrams, and layouts); drawing electronic circuit diagrams; and specialized electronic drafting practices and components such as resistors, capacitors, and ICs. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare electronic drawings with CAD software.
  

  • ELN 229 Industrial Electronics (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ELC 112 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers semiconductor devices used in industrial applications. Topics include the basic theory, application, and operating characteristics of semiconductor devices. Upon completion, students should be able to install and/or troubleshoot these devices for proper operation in an industrial electronic circuit. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.
  

  • ELN 231 Industrial Controls (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of control of rotating machinery and associated peripheral devices. Topics include rotating machine theory, ladder logic, electromechanical and solid state relays, motor controls, pilot devices, three-phase power systems, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret schematics and demonstrate an understanding of electromechanical and electronic control of rotating machinery.
  

  • ELN 232 Intro to Microprocessors (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ELN 133 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces microprocessor architecture and microcomputer systems including memory and input/output interfacing. Topics include low-level language programming, bus architecture, I/O systems, memory systems, interrupts, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot fundamental microprocessor circuits and programs using appropriate techniques and test equipment. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.
  

  • ELN 233 Microprocessor Systems (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ELN 232 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the application and design of microprocessor control systems. Topics include control and interfacing of systems using AD/DA, serial/parallel I/O, communication protocols, and other related applications. Upon completion, students should be able to design, construct, program, verify, analyze, and troubleshoot fundamental microprocessor interface and control circuits using related equipment.
  

  • ELN 234 Communication Systems (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ELN 132 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the fundamentals of electronic communication systems. Topics include the frequency spectrum, electrical noise, modulation techniques, characteristics of transmitters and receivers, and digital communications. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret analog and digital communication circuit diagrams, analyze transmitter and receiver circuits, and use appropriate communication test equipment. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.
  

  • ELN 235 Data Communication Systems (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ELN 131 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers data communication systems and the transmission of digital information from source to destination. Topics include data transmission systems, interfaces and modems, protocols, networks, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts associated with data communication systems. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.
  

  • ELN 237 Local Area Networks (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CET 111 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the fundamentals of local area networks and their operation. Topics include the characteristics of network topologies, system hardware, system configuration, installation and operation of the LAN. Upon completion, students should be able to install and maintain a local area network.
 

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