May 02, 2024  
2019-20 Gaston College Catalog 
    
2019-20 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

Course Descriptions


To determine which of these courses are transferable, please review the Transfer Course List found on the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement webpage at http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/academic-programs/college-transferarticulation-agreements/comprehensive-articulation-agreement-caa.  Check at the college to which you plan to transfer for information and guidance on the transfer of credits.

Key to Course Descriptions

 

Legal Education

  
  • LEX 121 Legal Research/Writing II (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take LEX 120  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers advanced topics in legal research and writing. Topics include more complex legal issues and assignments involving preparation of legal memos, briefs, and other documents and the advanced use of electronic research methods. Upon completion, students should be able to perform legal research and writing assignments using techniques covered in the course.
  
  • LEX 130 Civil Injuries (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers traditional tort concepts and the evolving body of individual rights created by statute. Topics include intentional and non-intentional torts with emphasis on negligence, strict liability, civil rights, workplace and environmental liability, remedies, and damages. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, explain, and evaluate elements of civil injuries and related defenses.
  
  • LEX 140 Civil Litigation I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the structure of the legal system and the rules governing civil litigation. Topics include jurisdiction, state and federal rules of civil procedure and evidence. Upon completion, students should be able to assist an attorney in pre-litigation matters and preparation of pleadings and motions.
  
  • LEX 141 Civil Litigation II (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take LEX 140  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers advanced topics in the civil litigation process. Topics include motions, discovery, and trial and appellate procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to assist an attorney in preparing and organizing documents for trial, settlement and post-trial practice.
  
  • LEX 150 Commercial Law I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers legally enforceable agreements, forms of organization, and selected portions of the Uniform Commercial Code. Topics include drafting and enforcement of contracts, leases, and related documents and selection and implementation of business organization forms, sales, and commercial papers. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the elements of a contract, prepare various business documents, and understand the role of commercial paper.
  
  • LEX 170 Administrative Law (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the scope, authority, and regulatory operations of various federal, state, and local administrative agencies. Topics include social security, worker’s compensation, unemployment, zoning, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to research sources of administrative law, investigate, and assist in representation of clients before administrative agencies.
  
  • LEX 210 Real Property I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the study of real property law. Topics include the distinction between real and personal property, various estates, mechanics of conveyance and encumbrance, recordation, special proceedings, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify estates, forms of deeds, requirements for recording, and procedures to enforce rights to real property.
  
  • LEX 220 Corporate Law (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the legal aspects of forming, operating, and maintaining a business. Emphasis is placed on the business corporation with additional coverage of sole proprietorships and partnerships. Upon completion, students should be able to draft basic partnership and corporate documents and file these documents as required.
  
  • LEX 240 Family Law (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers laws governing domestic relations. Topics include marriage, separation, divorce, child custody, support, property division, adoption, domestic violence, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interview clients, gather information, and draft documents related to family law.
  
  • LEX 250 Wills, Estates, & Trusts (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers various types of wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, and intestacy. Topics include types of wills and execution requirements, caveats and dissents, intestate succession, inventories and accountings, distribution and settlement, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to draft simple wills, prepare estate forms, understand administration of estates including taxation, and explain terms regarding trusts.
  
  • LEX 270 Law Office Mgt/Technology (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an overview of law office management and organization. Topics include office forms, filing systems, billing/time keeping, computer systems, calendar systems, library administration, case management, office/personnel procedures, ethics, and technology. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and maintain various law office systems, monitor case progress, and supervise non-lawyer personnel.
  
  • LEX 280 Ethics & Professionalism (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course reinforces legal ethics and the role of the paralegal in a professional work environment. Topics include a review of ethics, employment opportunities, and search techniques; paralegal certification and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the paralegal’s role in the ethical practice of law.

Light Duty Diesel

  
  • LDD 112 Intro Light-Duty Diesel (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the history, evolution, basic design and operational parameters for light-duty diesel (LDD) engines used in on-road applications. Topics include familiarization with the light-duty diesel, safety procedures, engine service and maintenance procedures, and introduction to combustion and emission chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the design and operation of the LDD, perform basic service operations, and demonstrate proper safety procedures.

Logistics Management

  
  • LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    The course provides an overview of logistics. Topics include traffic management, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, global logistics, and the movement and storage of goods from raw materials sources to end consumers. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the different segments of logistics and use the terminology of the industry.
  
  • LOG 120 Global Logistics (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take LOG 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course examines logistics operations, processes, and modes of transportation in an interdependent world economy. Emphasis is placed on freight forwarding operations, analyzing and selecting transportation modes, and processing of import/export documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to arrange and coordinate the transportation of products globally.
  
  • LOG 210 Fleet Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take LOG 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the management of transportation, fleet operations, and safety. Emphasis is placed on DOT safety regulations in the hiring, training, and supervision of drivers in transportation. Upon completion, students should be able to write a safety program for drivers involved in interstate commerce following DOT regulations.
  
  • LOG 211 Distribution Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take LOG 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the functions, techniques, and tools utilized in warehousing and distribution centers and their role in business and logistics. Emphasis is placed on warehouse and distribution center management, operations, productivity, software systems, picking, automation, cross docking, safety, security, material handling, benchmarking, and cost. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the role of warehouses and distribution centers, apply industry principles and terminology, and understand distribution productivity measures.
  
  • LOG 220 Logistics Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take LOG 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the management of the movement and storage of goods and analysis of total costs involved. Emphasis is placed on the monitoring of inventory using automated systems, managing the storage function, warehousing, and distribution. Upon completion, students should be able to describe warehousing and facility layouts, identify material handling methods, and apply inventory control procedures.
  
  • LOG 230 Transportation Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take LOG 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the function of shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. Emphasis is placed on negotiating price and service requirements in the movement of goods, identifying areas of carrier liability, and the methods for processing claims. Upon completion, students should be able to compare common carriers and company operated transportation for service and cost, interpret pricing structures, and determine carrier liability.
  
  • LOG 245 Logistics Security (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take LOG 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the role and importance of securing the domestic and global transportation and supply chain networks. Emphasis is placed on Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Agency and how they affect businesses, logistics and transportation processes. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles and terminologies used in securing the logistics and transportation networks and identify potential threats.

Machine Technology

  
  • MAC 122 CNC Turning (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centers. The primary focus will be on the Fanuc series 0 control and supporting G-codes.
  
  • MAC 124 CNC Milling (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the manual programming, setup, and operation of CNC machining centers. Topics include programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC machining centers.
  
  • MAC 131 Blueprint Reading/Mach I (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the basic principles of blueprint reading and sketching. Topics include multi-view drawings; interpretation of conventional lines; and dimensions, notes, and thread notations. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic drawings, visualize parts, and make pictorial sketches.
  
  • MAC 132 Blueprint Reading/Mach II (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAC 131 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces more complex industrial blueprints. Emphasis is placed on auxiliary views, section views, violations of true project, special views, applications of GD & T, and interpretation of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret complex industrial blueprints.
  
  • MAC 141 Machine Applications I (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an introduction to a variety of material-working processes that are common to the machining industry. Topics include safety, process-specific machining equipment, measurement devices, set-up and layout instruments, and common shop practices. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate basic machining operations, accurately measure components, and effectively use layout instruments.
  
  • MAC 142 Machine Applications II (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAC 141 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides instruction in the wide variety of processes associated with machining. Topics include safety, equipment set-up, holding fixtures, tooling, cutting speeds and depths, metal properties, and proper finishes. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate advanced machining operations, accurately measure components, and produce accurate components with a proper finish.
  
  • MAC 171 Measure/Material & Safety (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces precision measuring instruments, process control and adjustment, inspection, material handling and workplace safety. Topics include properly identifying and handling various measurement instruments and materials, process control, adjustment and improvement, personal protective equipment (PPE) and OSHA safety regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate effective measurement techniques, identify and handle various materials, and explain safe industry practices.
  
  • MAC 178 CNC Turning: Operator (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the operation of a qualified computer numerical controlled (CNC) program on a CNC controlled lathe. Topics include blueprints, tool offsets, speed and feed adjustment, G and M codes, program execution, cutting tools, holding devices and parts inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate the operation of a CNC lathe.
  
  • MAC 179 CNC Milling: Operator (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the operation of a qualified computer numerical controlled (CNC) program on a CNC controlled milling machine. Topics include blueprints, tool offsets, speed and feed adjustment, G and M codes, program execution, cutting tools, holding devices and parts inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate the safe operation of a CNC milling machine.
  
  • MAC 180 CNC Turn: Prog Set & Oper (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAC 122  MAC 178  MAC 231 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces two-dimensional coordinate planes in a simple program used for the production of a part on a computer numerical controlled (CNC) lathe. Topics include blueprints, basic G and M codes, editor software, linear and circular interpolation, CNC lathes, process plan, Machinery Handbook, programming techniques and tool path. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper industry techniques for developing a simple program for creating a part on a CNC lathe.
  
  • MAC 181 CNC Mill: Prog Set & Oper (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAC 124  MAC 179  MAC 232 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the development of a simple program for the production of a part on a computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machine. Topics include blueprints, basic G and M codes, editor software, linear and circular interpolation, CNC lathes, process plan, Machinery Handbook, programming techniques and tool path. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper industry techniques for developing a simple program for creating a part on a CNC milling machine.
  
  • MAC 228 Advanced CNC Processes (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers advanced programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers and CNC milling centers. Topics include advanced programming formats, control functions, program editing, and part production and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture complex parts using CNC turning and milling centers.
  
  • MAC 231 CAMCNC Turning (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for turning center applications. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of menus to develop a shape file in a graphics CAM system and to develop tool path geometry and part geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a job plan using CAM software, include machine selection tool selection, operational sequence, speed, feed and cutting depth.
  
  • MAC 232 CAMCNC Milling (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for machining center applications. Emphasis is placed on developing a shape file in a graphics CAM system and transferring coded information from CAM graphics to the CNC milling center. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a complete job plan using CAM software to create a multi-axis CNC program.
  
  • MAC 234 Adv Multi-Axis Machine (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAC 231  MAC 232 
    Corequisites: None
    This course includes multi-axis machining using machining centers with multi-axis capabilities. Emphasis is placed on generation of machining center input with a CAM system and setup of pallet changer and rotary system for multi-axis machining fixtures. Upon completion, students should be able to convert CAD to output for multi-axis machining centers, including tooling, setup, and debugging processes.
  
  • MAC 241 Jigs & Fixtures I (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the application and use of jigs and fixtures. Emphasis is placed on design and manufacture of simple jigs and fixtures. Upon completion, students should be able to design and build simple jigs and fixtures.
  
  • MAC 243 Die Making I (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the principles and applications of die making. Topics include types, construction, and application of dies. Upon completion, students should be able to design and build simple dies.
  
  • MAC 245 Mold Construction I (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the principles of mold making. Topics include types, construction, and application of molds. Upon completion, students should be able to design and build simple molds.

     

  
  • MAC 247 Production Tooling (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides advanced study in tooling currently utilized in the production of metal parts. Emphasis is placed on the proper use of tooling used on CNC and other production machine tools. Upon completion, students should be able to choose proper tool grades based on manufacturing requirements and troubleshoot carbide tooling problems.

(Maintenance) Industrial Systems Technology

  
  • MNT 110 Intro to Maint Procedures (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers basic maintenance fundamentals for power transmission equipment. Topics include equipment inspection, lubrication, alignment, and other scheduled maintenance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of accepted maintenance procedures and practices according to current industry standards.
  
  • MNT 111 Maintenance Practices (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides in-depth theory and practical applications relating to predictive and preventive maintenance programs. Emphasis is placed on equipment failure, maintenance management software, and techniques such as vibration and infrared analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of modem analytical and documentation methods.
  
  • MNT 220 Rigging & Moving (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the principles of safe rigging practices for handling, placing, installing, and moving heavy machinery and equipment. Topics include safety, weight and dimensional estimation, positioning of equipment slings, rollers, jacks, levers, dollies, ropes, chains, padding, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely relocate and set up equipment using accepted rigging practices.
  
  • MNT 230 Pumps & Piping Systems (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers pump installation and maintenance and related valves and piping systems. Topics include various types of pump systems and their associated valves, piping requirements, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to select and install pump and piping systems and demonstrate proper maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
  
  • MNT 240 Industrial Equip Troubleshoot (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the various service procedures, tools, instruments, and equipment necessary to analyze and repair typical industrial equipment. Emphasis is placed on electro-mechanical and fluid power equipment troubleshooting, calibration, and repair, including common techniques and procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment.

Marketing and Retailing

  
  • MKT 120 Principles of Marketing (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces principles and problems of marketing goods and services. Topics include promotion, placement, and pricing strategies for products. Upon completion, students should be able to apply marketing principles in organizational decision making.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Define the role of marketing in business.
    2. Explain the role of selling, customer relations and product management in marketing.
    3. Describe marketing.
    4. Define pricing and channel management strategies.


(Massage) Therapeutic Massage

  
  • MTH 110 Fundamentals of Massage (10 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 6
    Lab Hours: 9
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces concepts basic to the role of the massage therapist in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on beginning theory and techniques of body work as well as skill in therapeutic touch. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to apply basic practical massage therapy skills.
  
  • MTH 120 Therapeutic Massage Applications (10 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 6
    Lab Hours: 9
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: Take MTH 110 
    Corequisites: Take MTH 121  
    This course provides an expanded knowledge and skill base for the massage therapist in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on selected therapeutic approaches throughout the lifespan. Upon completion, students should be able to perform entry level therapeutic massage on various populations.
  
  • MTH 121 Clinical Supplement I (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: Take One: MTH 110 , MTH 120 , MTH 125 , MTH 210  or MTH 220  
    This course is designed to introduce the student to a variety of clinical experiences. Emphasis is placed on applying the therapeutic massage process across the lifespan. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate delivery of massage techniques in a clinical setting.
  
  • MTH 125 Ethics of Massage (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MTH 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to explore issues related to the practice of massage therapy. Emphasis is placed on ethical, legal, professional, and political issues. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss issues relating to the practice of massage therapy, client/therapist relationships as well as ethical issues.
  
  • MTH 130 Therapeutic Massage Mgmt (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MTH 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the basic responsibilities in the development and administration of a professional massage therapy practice. Emphasis is placed on identifying successful practice management methods such as selecting a business structure, negotiating a contract/lease, developing a business/marketing plan, designing a massage space, differentiating spa from clinical practice, management of client/financial records and physician referral. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and manage a massage therapy practice.
  
  • MTH 210 Adv Skills of Massage (8 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 9
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One: MTH 120  or MTH 121  
    Corequisites: Take MTH 221  
    This course provides knowledge and skills in diverse body work modalities in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on selected techniques such as Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage, Soft Tissue Release, Spa Approaches, Oriental Therapies, and energy techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic skills in techniques covered.
  
  • MTH 220 Outcome-Based Massage (7 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: Take One:  MTH 120 MTH 121 , or MTH 221 ; Take MTH 210  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides knowledge and skills in more complex body works modalities in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced skills in outcome-based Massage. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic skills in techniques covered.
  
  • MTH 221 Clinical Supplement II (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: Take MTH 110  
    Corequisites: Take One: MTH 120 , MTH 125 , MTH 210  or MTH 220  
    This course is designed to be offered as an advanced clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on applying an advanced therapeutic massage process across the lifespan. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate delivery of massage at an advanced level in a clinical setting.

Math

  
  • MAT 003 Transition Math (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content in specific math areas and will include developing a growth mindset. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in their gateway level math courses by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
  
  • MAT 010 Math Measurement & Literacy Su (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Math Measurement & Literacy. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Math Measurement & Literacy by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
  
  • MAT 021 Algebra/Trigonometry I Support (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Algebra and Trigonometry I. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Algebra/Trigonometry I by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
  
  • MAT 043 Quantitative Literacy Support (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Quantitative Literacy. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Quantitative Literacy by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
  
  • MAT 052 Statistical Methods I (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Statistical Methods I. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Statistical Methods I by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
  
  • MAT 071 Precalculus Algebra Suppor (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content specific to Precalculus Algebra. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in mathematics. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in Precalculus Algebra by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.
  
  • MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, and DMA 030
    Set 2: DMA 025
    Set 3: MAT 003  
    Corequisites: Take MAT 010  
    This course provides an activity-based approach that develops measurement skills and mathematical literacy using technology to solve problems for non-math intensive programs. Topics include unit conversions and estimation within a variety of measurement systems; ratio and proportion; basic geometric concepts; financial literacy; and statistics including measures of central tendency, dispersion, and charting of data. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the use of mathematics and technology to solve practical problems, and to analyze and communicate results.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Demonstrate estimation skills and justify results.
    2. Use dimensional analysis to convert units of measurement.
    3. Employ fractions, percentages and proportions to solve contextual problems.
    4. Compute geometric measurements of perimeter, area, volume and angles.
    5. Use technology to analyze and interpret elements of personal finance.
    6. Compare and contrast measures of center and measures of dispersion.
    7. Interpret tables, charts, and graphs and communicate results.

  
  • MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DMA 060
    Set 2: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 045 and DMA 060
    Set 3: DMA 025, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DMA 060
    Set 4: DMA 025, DMA 045, and DMA 060
    Set 5: MAT 003  with a demonstrated mastery of Tier 2 
    Set 6: MAT 143  
    Set 7: MAT 152  
    Corequisites: Take MAT 021  
    This course provides an integrated approach to technology and the skills required to manipulate, display, and interpret mathematical functions and formulas used in problem solving. Topics include the properties of plane and solid geometry, area and volume, and basic proportion applications; simplification, evaluation, and solving of algebraic equations and inequalities and radical functions; complex numbers; right triangle trigonometry; and systems of equations. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use mathematics and technology for problem-solving, analyzing and communicating results.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Use geometric principles to solve industrial application problems involving perimeter, area, and volume.
    2. Employ basic algebraic operations to simplify, evaluate, and solve proportions, radical and other algebraic functions, equations, and inequalities.
    3. Perform basic algebraic operations involving complex numbers.
    4. Solve applied problems using trigonometric principles involving right triangles.
    5. Solve applied problems using systems of equations involving two and three variables.
    6. Use technology to solve practical problems and communicate results.

  
  • MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take All One Set:
    Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DRE 098
    Set 2: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 045, and DRE 098
    Set 3: DMA 025, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DRE 098
    Set 4: DMA 025, DMA 045, and DRE 098
    Set 5: MAT 003  and ENG 002  
    Set 6: MAT 003  and ENG 111  
    Set 7: MAT 003   and DRE 098
    Set 8: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050 and ENG 002  
    Set 9: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 045, and ENG 002  
    Set 10: DMA 025, DMA 040, DMA 050, and ENG 002  
    Set 11: DMA 025, DMA 045, and ENG 002  
    Corequisites: Take MAT 043  
    This course is designed to engage students in complex and realistic situations involving the mathematical phenomena of quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through project- and activity-based assessment. Emphasis is placed on authentic contexts which will introduce the concepts of numeracy, proportional reasoning, dimensional analysis, rates of growth, personal finance, consumer statistics, practical probabilities, and mathematics for citizenship. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize quantitative information as consumers and to make personal, professional, and civic decisions by decoding, interpreting, using, and communicating quantitative information found in modern media and encountered in everyday life.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Judge the reasonableness of results using estimation, logical processes, and a proper understanding of quantity
    2. Utilize proportional reasoning to solve contextual problems and make conversions involving various units of measurement
    3. Identify, interpret, and compare linear and exponential rates of growth to make predictions and informed decisions based on data and graphs
    4. Differentiate between simple and compound interest and analyze the long-term effects of saving, investing, and borrowing
    5. Describe, analyze, and interpret statistical information such as graphs, tables, and summarized data to draw appropriate conclusions when presented with actual statistical studies
    6. Determine probabilities and expected values and use them to assess risk and make informed decisions
    7. Analyze civic and/or societal issues and critique decisions using relevant mathematics

    This course has been identified as a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course under the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students completing courses designated as UGETC, with a C or higher, will receive equivalent general education course credit for those courses at the receiving UNC institution.

  
  • MAT 152 Statistical Methods I (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take All One Set:
    Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DRE 098
    Set 2: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 045, and DRE 098
    Set 3: DMA 025, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DRE 098
    Set 4: DMA-025, DMA 045, and DRE 098
    Set 5: MAT 003  and ENG 002  
    Set 6: MAT 003  and ENG 111  
    Set 7: MAT 003  and DRE 098
    Set 8: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050 and ENG 002  
    Set 9: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 045, and ENG 002  
    Set 10: DMA 025, DMA 040, DMA 050, and ENG 002  
    Set 11: DMA 025, DMA 045, and ENG 002  
    Corequisites: Take MAT 052  
    This course provides a project-based approach to introductory statistics with an emphasis on using real-world data and statistical literacy. Topics include descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, basic probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Upon completion, students should be able to use appropriate technology to describe important characteristics of a data set, draw inferences about a population from sample data, and interpret and communicate results.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Organize, display, calculate, and interpret descriptive statistics
    2. Apply basic rules of probability
    3. Identify and apply appropriate probability distributions
    4. Perform regression analysis
    5. Analyze sample data to draw inferences about a population parameter
    6. Communicate results through a variety of media

    This course has been identified as a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course under the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students completing courses designated as UGETC, with a C or higher, will receive equivalent general education course credit for those courses at the receiving UNC institution.

  
  • MAT 167 Discrete Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take One: MAT 121  or MAT 171  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to develop problem-solving and reasoning skills using an algorithmic approach. Topics include sets, number theory, numeration systems, linear programming, traditional and propositional logic, truth tables, Venn diagrams, elementary proofs, and Boolean algebra. Upon completion, students should be able to apply logic and other mathematical concepts to solve a variety of problems.

    Competencies

    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Construct and use truth tables to solve logical problems.
    2. Solve application problems in set theory using appropriate notation.
    3. Set up and solve linear programming problems using various appropriate methods.
    4. Construct elementary direct proofs, indirect proofs, and proofs by contradiction.
    5. Analyze, construct, and verify algorithms.
    6. Formulate and assess Boolean functions.

  
  • MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, DMA 060, DMA 070, and DMA 080
    Set 2: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DMA 065 
    Set 3: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 045,DMA 060, DMA 070, and DMA 080
    Set 4: DMA 010 DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 045, and DMA 065 
    Set 5: DMA 025, DMA 040, DMA 050, DMA 060, DMA 070, and DMA 080
    Set 6: DMA 025, DMA 040, DMA 050, and DMA 065 
    Set 7: DMA 025, DMA 045, DMA 060, DMA 070, and DMA 080
    Set 8: DMA 025, DMA 045, and DMA 065 
    Set 9: MAT 121  
    Set 10: MAT 003  with a demonstrated mastery of Tier 2
    Set 11: MAT 143  
    Set 12: MAT 152  
    Corequisites: Take MAT 071  
    This course is designed to develop topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on solving equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and analysis of functions (absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic) in multiple representations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to algebra-related problems with and without technology.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Use analytical, graphical, and numerical representations to solve absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations with both real and complex solutions.
    2. Use analytical, graphical, and numerical representations to solve absolute value, polynomial and rational inequalities with real solutions.
    3. Use analytical, graphical, and numerical representations to analyze absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions with both real and complex zeros.
    4. Use multiple methods to solve problems involving systems of equations and apply to decomposing partial fractions.
    5. Construct the composition and inverse of functions.
    6. Use polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions to model various real world situations in order to analyze, draw conclusions, and make predictions.

    This course has been identified as a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course under the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students completing courses designated as UGETC, with a C or higher, will receive equivalent general education course credit for those courses at the receiving UNC institution.

  
  • MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAT 171  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to develop an understanding of topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of trigonometric functions in multiple representations, right and oblique triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, conic sections, and parametric equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to trigonometry-related problems with and without technology.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Use the unit circle and right triangle definitions to evaluate and graph trigonometric functions and their inverses, to derive trigonometric identities, and to simplify trigonometric expressions.
    2. Use multiple methods to solve problems involving trigonometric equations, right triangles, and oblique triangles.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of vector definitions and perform vector operations.
    4. Convert equations and graphs between rectangular and polar coordinate systems, and apply to complex numbers.
    5. Use multiple representations to define, construct and analyze conic sections.
    6. Create, graph, and analyze parametric equations.

    This course has been identified as a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course under the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students completing courses designated as UGETC, with a C or higher, will receive equivalent general education course credit for those courses at the receiving UNC institution.

  
  • MAT 252 Statistical Methods II (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAT 152  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to provide a technology-based treatment of multiple sample inferential statistics. Emphasis is placed on two sample hypothesis tests and confidence intervals, linear and multiple regression, analysis of variance, experimental design, and non-parametric techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to draw statistical inferences and communicate results on multiple sample data taken from business and health, social, natural, and applied sciences.

    Competencies

    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Perform tests of normality on univariate and multivariate data and select the appropriate test, either parametric or non-parametric, perform the analysis, and communicate the results.
    2. Detect the difference between independent and dependent data and select the appropriate inferential test, analyze and communicate results.
    3. Perform a regression, analyze and communicate the results.
    4. Perform a one and two factor analysis of variance, analyze and communicate the results.
    5. Design an experiment, collect data, construct a data file and run the appropriate test and analyze and communicate the results.
    6. Employ a variety of software to run analyses, construct reports and communicate results in both written and oral presentations.

  
  • MAT 263 Brief Calculus (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAT 171  
    Corequisites: None 
    This course is designed to introduce concepts of differentiation and integration and their applications to solving problems. Topics include graphing, differentiation, and integration with emphasis on applications drawn from business, economics, and biological and behavioral sciences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the use of basic calculus and technology to solve problems and to analyze and communicate results.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Calculate limits and verify using graphical, numerical and analytical methods.
    2. Interpret the derivative as a rate of change.
    3. Analyze and interpret the derivative of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
    4. Evaluate antiderivatives and definite integrals of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
    5. Apply derivatives and integrals to business, economics, and biological and behavioral sciences contexts.
    6. Use appropriate technology and communicate results through a variety of media.

    This course has been identified as a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course under the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students completing courses designated as UGETC, with a C or higher, will receive equivalent general education course credit for those courses at the receiving UNC institution.

  
  • MAT 271 Calculus I (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAT 172  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to develop the topics of differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to derivative-related problems with and without technology.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Apply the definition of limit to evaluate limits by multiple methods and use it to derive the definition and rules for differentiation and integration.
    2. Use derivatives to analyze and graph algebraic and transcendental functions.
    3. Select and apply appropriate models and differentiation techniques to solve problems involving algebraic and transcendental functions; these problems will include but are not limited to applications involving optimization and related rates.
    4. Apply the definition of indefinite integral to solve basic differential equations.
    5. Apply the definition of definite integral to evaluate basic integrals.
    6. Use the fundamental theorem of calculus to evaluate integrals involving algebraic and transcendental functions.

    This course has been identified as a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course under the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students completing courses designated as UGETC, with a C or higher, will receive equivalent general education course credit for those courses at the receiving UNC institution.

  
  • MAT 272 Calculus II (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAT 271  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to develop advanced topics of differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on the applications of definite integrals, techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite series, conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and differential equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to integral-related problems with and without technology.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Select and apply appropriate models and integration techniques to solve problems involving algebraic and transcendental functions; these problems will include but are not limited to applications involving volume, arc length, surface area, centroids, force and work.
    2. Evaluate proper and improper integrals using various integration techniques.
    3. Analyze the convergence and divergence of infinite sequences and series and find the Taylor and McLaurin representations for transcendental functions.
    4. Use differentiation and integration to analyze the graphs of polar form equations and parametric form equations.
    5. Solve separable and first-order linear differential equations.
    6. Analyze and graph conic sections using calculus techniques.

    This course has been identified as a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course under the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students completing courses designated as UGETC, with a C or higher, will receive equivalent general education course credit for those courses at the receiving UNC institution.

  
  • MAT 273 Calculus III (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAT 272  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to develop the topics of multivariate calculus. Emphasis is placed on multivariate functions, partial derivatives, multiple integration, solid analytical geometry, vector valued functions, and line and surface integrals. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding the solution to multivariate-related problems with and without technology.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Perform operations with vectors in two and three dimensional space and apply to analytic geometry.
    2. Differentiate and integrate vector-valued functions and apply calculus to motion problems in two and three dimensional space.
    3. Determine the limits, derivatives, gradients, and integrals of multivariate functions.
    4. Solve problems in multiple integration using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems.
    5. Select and apply appropriate models and techniques to define and evaluate line and surface integrals; these techniques will include but are not limited to Green’s, Divergence, and Stoke’s theorems.
    6. Demonstrate proficiency in using CAS technology to analyze, solve and interpret the various applications.

  
  • MAT 280 Linear Algebra (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAT 271  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an introduction to linear algebra topics. Emphasis is placed on the development of abstract concepts and applications for vectors, systems of equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, multi-dimensional linear transformations, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, diagonalization and orthogonality. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of the theoretical concepts and select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to linear algebra-related problems with and without technology.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Use analytical and graphical representations to apply vector operations in multiple-dimensions.
    2. Solve systems of linear equations using multiple manual and technology-based methods; these methods will include but are not limited to Gaussian and Gauss-Jordan.
    3. Use eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization to solve problems in appropriate situations.
    4. Use matrix operations and linear transformations to solve problems in appropriate situations.
    5. Demonstrate knowledge of orthogonal projections and orthogonal complements of subspaces, and apply to appropriate situations.
    6. Use the fundamental concept of a basis for a subspace to give a precise definition of dimensions and rank, and to solve problems in appropriate situations.
    7. Demonstrate proficiency in using CAS technology to analyze, solve and interpret the various applications.

  
  • MAT 285 Differential Equations (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAT 272  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an introduction to topics involving ordinary differential equations. Emphasis is placed on the development of abstract concepts and applications for first-order and linear higher-order differential equations, systems of differential equations, numerical methods, series solutions, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and LaPlace transforms. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of the theoretical concepts and select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to differential equations-related problems with and without technology.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Find general solutions to first-order, second-order, and higher-order homogeneous and non-homogeneous differential equations by manual and technology-based methods.
    2. Identify and apply initial and boundary values to find particular solutions to first-order, second-order, and higher order homogeneous and non-homogeneous differential equations by manual and technology-based methods, and analyze and interpret the results.
    3. Select and apply appropriate methods to solve differential equations; these methods will include, but are not limited to, undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, LaPlace and inverse LaPlace transforms.
    4. Select and apply series techniques to solve differential equations; these techniques will include but are not limited to Taylor series.
    5. Select and apply numerical analysis techniques to solve differential equations; these techniques will include but are not limited to Euler, Improved Euler, and Runge-Kutta.
    6. Demonstrate proficiency in using CAS technology to analyze, solve and interpret the various applications.


Mechanical Technology

  
  • MEC 151 Mechanical Mfg Systems (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers mechanical systems and sub-systems including timing cams, cam followers, timing belts, servo-motors, mechanical drive units, bearings, and mechanical linkage. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of these components and their integration into operating systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose mechanical problems using a structured approach to troubleshooting mechanical systems and sub-systems.
  
  • MEC 161 Manufacturing Processes I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: Take MAT 171   
    This course provides the fundamental principles of value-added processing of materials into usable forms for the customer. Topics include material properties and traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes. Upon completion, students should be able to specify appropriate manufacturing processing for common engineering materials.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Distinguish various primary metal working processes.
    2. Compare and contrast various welding processes.
    3. Compare and contrast various material finishing
    4. Compare and contrast testing techniques.

  
  • MEC 180 Engineering Materials (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: Take 1 Set;
     Set 1: Take DMA 065
     Set 2: Take MAT 003  with a demonstrated mastery of Tier 2
     Set 3: Take MAT 121  
     Set 4: Take MAT 171  
    This course introduces the physical and mechanical properties of materials. Topics include materials testing, pre- and post-manufacturing processes, and material selection of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, composites, and non-conventional materials. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic material property tests and select appropriate materials for applications.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Identify and explain the physical and mechanical properties of ferrous metals.
    2. Identify and explain the physical and mechanical properties of non-ferrous metals.
    3. Identify and explain the physical and mechanical properties of plastics, composites, ceramics, engineered wood materials.
    4. Evaluate the effects heat treatments have on various materials.
    5. Describe and/or conduct the physical procedures required to test these properties to compare and contrast them.
    6. Summarize the use of engineering materials and the impact in the industry.

  
  • MEC 265 Fluid Mechanics (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take PHY 131  or PHY 151  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the physical behavior of fluids and fluid systems. Topics include fluid statics and dynamics, laminar and turbulent flow, Bernoulli’s Equation, components, applications, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply fluid power principles to practical applications.

    Competencies

    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Calculate the physical properties of fluids and fluid systems.
    2. Calculate fluid statics and dynamics.
    3. Calculate the effect of fluid pressure and flow on areas and pipes.
    4. Describe the transmission of power through fluids.
    5. Explain the basic concepts of fluid power systems.
    6. Calculate the flow of fluids using Bernoulli’s Equation.

  
  • MEC 267 Thermal Systems (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take One: PHY 131  or PHY 151  
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the fundamental laws of thermodynamics. Topics include work and energy, open and closed systems, and heat engines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the laws and principles that apply to thermal power.
  
  • MEC 270 Machine Design (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: EGR 250   
    Set 2: EGR 251 and EGR 252
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the basic principles underlying design and selection of machine elements. Topics include stress analysis, selection of components, power transmission, and other design considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and solve mechanical design problems by applying basic engineering principles.
  
  • MEC 275 Engineering Mechanisms (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take One: PHY 131 PHY 151  or PHY 251 ; Take DFT 151 or DFT 170 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers plane motion and devices used to generate plane motion. Topics include analysis of displacement, velocity, acceleration, gears, cams, and other mechanical systems. Upon completion, students should be able to graphically and mathematically analyze a plane motion system.

Medical Assisting

  
  • MED 110 Orientation to Medical Assisting (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the history of medicine and the role of the medical assistant in the health care setting. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, attitude, behaviors, and duties in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to project a positive attitude and promote the profession of medical assisting.
  
  • MED 118 Medical Law and Ethics (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers legal relationships of physicians and patients, contractual agreements, professional liability, malpractice, medical practice acts, informed consent, and bioethical issues. Emphasis is placed on legal terms, professional attitudes, and the principles and the basic concepts of ethics and laws involved in providing medical services. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the legal and ethical responsibilities of a multi-skilled health professional. Guest speakers may be utilized to discuss current medicolegal topics and role-play sessions may be used to reenact various medical court cases.
  
  • MED 120 Survey of Med Terminology (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the vocabulary, abbreviations, and symbols used in the language of medicine. Emphasis is placed on building medical terms using prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define accepted medical terms.
  
  • MED 121 Medical Terminology I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders.
  
  • MED 122 Medical Terminology II (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MED 121  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is the second in a series of medical terminology courses. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders.
  
  • MED 130 Administrative Office Procedures I (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take OST 130  MED 121  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an introduction to all medical office administrative procedures. Topics include appointment processing, written and oral communications, medical records, patient orientation, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic administrative skills within the medical environment. Students will participate in office simulation projects, throughout the course, which are designed to reinforce applications skills.
  
  • MED 131 Administrative Office Procedures II (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MED 130  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is the second in a series and provides medical office procedures in both economic and management skills. Topics include physical plant maintenance, equipment and supplies, liability coverage, medical economics, and introductory insurance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the economics of the medical office and supervise personnel. Students will participate in office simulation projects, throughout the course, which are designed to reinforce applications skills.
  
  • MED 140 Exam Room Procedures I (5 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides instruction in clinical examining room procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, preparation and administration of medications, EKG’s, vital signs, and medical emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to perform competency based course topics. Students will demonstrate math competencies in algebraic computations necessary to successfully calculate drug dosages and determine equivalent doses among the household, apothecary, and metric systems.
  
  • MED 150 Laboratory Procedures I (5 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MED 110  MED 121  MED 140  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to provide instruction in basic lab techniques used by the medical assistant. Topics include lab safety, quality control, collection and processing specimens, performing selective tests, phlebotomy, screening and follow-up of test results, and OSHA/CLIA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab tests/skills based on course topics. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of medical office laboratory equipment necessary to perform basic laboratory tests, and EKG’s.
  
  • MED 240 Exam Room Procedures II (5 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MED 140  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to expand and build upon skills presented in MED 140. Emphasis is placed on advanced exam room procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate enhanced competency in selected exam room procedures. Additional studies will concentrate on basic principles of diet therapy.
  
  • MED 260 Clinical Externship (5 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 15
    Prerequisites: Take MED 240  MED 272  
    Corequisites: Take MED 262  MED 264  
    This course provides the opportunity to apply clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills in a medical facility. Emphasis is placed on enhancing competency in clinical and administrative skills necessary for comprehensive patient care, and strengthening professional and communication interactions. Upon completion, students should be able to function as an entry-level health care professional. The clinical externship rotation will be condensed into an 8 week session, with medical facility staff supervising students assigned to their facility for 30 hours per week.
  
  • MED 262 Clinical Perspectives (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MED 150  MED 240  MED 272  
    Corequisites: Take MED 118  MED 260  MED 264  
    This course is designed to explore personal and occupational responsibilities of the practicing medical assistant. Emphasis is placed on problems encountered during externships and development of problem solving skills. Upon completion, students should be able to act in a courteous and diplomatic manner when solving problems in the medical facility. Students will continue the development of assigned sections of a medical office procedure manual.
  
  • MED 264 Medical Assisting Overview (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MED 150  MED 240  MED 272  
    Corequisites: Take MED 260  and MED 262  
    This course provides an overview of the complete medical assisting curriculum. Emphasis is placed on all facets of medical assisting pertinent to administrative, laboratory, and clinical procedures performed in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be prepared for the national certification examination for medical assistants. Students will participate in practice test sessions throughout the course that will culminate in a mock certification examination at the end of the course.
  
  • MED 272 Drug Therapy (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MED 122  MED 140  MED 150  
    Corequisites: None
    This course focuses on major drug groups, including their side effects, interactions, methods of administration, and proper documentation. Emphasis is placed on the theory of drug administration. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, spell, recognize side effects of and document the most commonly used medications in the physician’s office. Students will research the 50 most commonly prescribed drugs according to guidelines set forth in the course.
  
  • MED 276 Patient Education (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MED 150  MED 240  MED 272  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to provide communication skills, basic education principles, and knowledge of available community resources and to apply this knowledge to the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate community resources, developing patient education materials, and perfecting written and oral communication skills. Upon completion, students should be able to instruct, communicate effectively, and act as a liaison between the patient and community agencies.

Music

  
  • MUS 110 Music Appreciation (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music.
    This course has been identified as a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course under the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students completing courses designated as UGETC, with a C or higher, will receive equivalent general education course credit for those courses at the receiving UNC institution.
  
  • MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music.
    This course has been identified as a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course under the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students completing courses designated as UGETC, with a C or higher, will receive equivalent general education course credit for those courses at the receiving UNC institution.

Network Technologies

  
  • NET 126 Routing Basics (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take CTI 120 
    Corequisites: None
    This course focuses on initial router configuration, router software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of router configuration, managing router software, routing protocol, and access lists. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of routers and their role in WANs, router configuration, routing protocols, TCP/IP, troubleshooting, and ACLs.
  
  • NET 175 Wireless Technology (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take NET 126 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the student to wireless technology and interoperability with different communication protocols. Topics include Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Wireless Mark-up language (WML), link manager, service discovery protocol, transport layer and frequency band. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss in written and oral form protocols and procedures required for different wireless applications.
  
  • NET 225 Routing & Switching I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take NET 126 
    Corequisites: None
    This course focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques, intermediate routing protocols, command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, VLANs, STP, and VTP. Emphasis will be placed on application and demonstration of skills acquired in pre-requisite courses. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to VLSM, routing protocols, switching concepts and configuration, STP, VLANs, and VTP.
 

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