Mar 28, 2024  
2021-22 Gaston College Catalog 
    
2021-22 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE.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

 

Criminal Justice

  
  • CJC 222 Criminalistics (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    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 225 Crisis Intervention (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    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: None
    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.
  
  • CJC 232 Civil Liability (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    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 240 Law Enfor Mgt. & Supervis (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a study of the best known methods and practices of police leadership and management. Topics include the role of the manager in law enforcement, communications, time-management in law enforcement, managing problems, training and law enforcement productivity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss methods and practices capable of moving law enforcement agencies forward into the twenty-first century.
  
  • CJC 241 Community-Based Corrections (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    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 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, the students should be able to discuss and demonstrate the fundamental techniques of basic fingerprint technology.
  
  • CJC 246 Adv. Friction Ridge Analysis (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take 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 values 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.
  
  • CJC 250 Forensic Biology I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    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 255 Issues in Crim Justice App (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take All: CJC 111 , CJC 221 , and CJC 231  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to exhibit interpersonal and technical skills required for application of criminal justice concepts in contemporary practical situations. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and integration of theory and practical skills components. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge required of any entry-level law enforcement officer. This course is intended for students nearing graduation and should be completed by second-year students.

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: Take 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.
  
  • DBA 120 Database Programming I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take DBA 115 ;
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to develop SQL programming proficiency. Emphasis is placed on data definition, data manipulation, and data control statements as well as on report generation. Upon completion, students should be able to write programs which create, update, and produce reports.
  
  • DBA 221 SQL Server DB Prog II (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take DBA 120  DBA 285  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to enhance programming skills developed in DBA 120. Topics include application development with GUI front-ends and embedded programming. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a SQL Server DBMS application which includes a GUI front-end and report generation.
  
  • DBA 285 Data Warehousing and Mining (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take DBA 115  
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces data warehousing and data mining techniques. Emphasis is placed on data warehouse design, data transference, data cleansing, retrieval algorithms, and mining techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to create, populate, and mine a data warehouse.
  
  • DBA 289 Database Project (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take All: CTI 110 CTI 120 , and CTS 115 ; Take CTS 230  CTS 240  DBA 120  DBA 285  
    Corequisites: Take DBA 221  
    This course provides an opportunity to complete a significant database systems project with minimal instructor support. Emphasis is placed on written and verbal communication skills, documentation, presentation, and user training. Upon completion, students should be able to present an operational database system which they have created.

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.

Drafting

  
  • DFT 119 Basic CAD (2 Credit hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces computer-aided drafting software for specific technologies to non-drafting majors. Emphasis is placed on understanding the software command structure and drafting standards for specific technical fields. Upon completion, students should be able to create and plot basic drawings.
  
  • DFT 153 CAD III (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    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.

Economics

  
  • 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 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.
  
  • 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 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.

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 introduces the foundations of early childhood education, the diverse educational settings for young children, professionalism and planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences for each child. Topics include theoretical foundations, national early learning standards, NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development, state regulations, program types, career options, professionalism, ethical conduct, quality inclusive environments, and curriculum responsive to the needs of each child/family. Upon completion, students should be able to design a career/professional development plan, and appropriate environments, schedules, and activity plans.
  
  • EDU 131 Child, Family, and Community (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the development of partnerships among culturally, linguistically and ability diverse families, children, schools and communities through the use of evidence-based strategies. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and identifying benefits for establishing and supporting respectful relationships between diverse families, programs/schools, and community agencies/resources reflective of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the Code of Ethics for North Carolina Educators. Upon completion, students should be able to identify appropriate relationship building strategies between diverse families, children birth through adolescence, schools, and communities and demonstrate a variety of communication skills including appropriate use of technology to support every child.
  
  • EDU 144 Child Development I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EDU 119  
    Corequisites: None
    This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately 36 months. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
  
  • EDU 145 Child Development II (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EDU 119  
    Corequisites: None
    This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from preschool through middle childhood. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
  
  • EDU 146 Child Guidance (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EDU 119  
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces evidence-based strategies to build nurturing relationships with each child by applying principles and practical techniques to facilitate developmentally appropriate guidance. Topics include designing responsive/supportive learning environments, cultural, linguistic and socio-economic influences on behavior, appropriate expectations, the importance of communication with children/families including using technology and the use of formative assessments in establishing intentional strategies for children with unique needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate direct/indirect strategies to encourage social skills, self-regulation, emotional expression and positive behaviors while recognizing the relationship between children’s social, emotional and cognitive development.
  
  • EDU 151 Creative Activities (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces developmentally supportive creative learning environments with attention to divergent thinking, creative problem-solving, evidence-based teaching practices, and open-ended learning materials while applying NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Emphasis is placed on observation of process driven learning experiences in art, music, creative movement, dance, and dramatics for every young child age birth through eight, integrated through all domains and academic content. Upon completion, students should be able to examine, create, and adapt developmentally creative learning materials, experiences, and environments for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
  
  • EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrition (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of every child. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhood illnesses, maintaining safe and healthy learning environments, health benefits of active play, recognition and reporting of abuse/neglect, and state regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to apply knowledge of NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development for health, safety, nutritional needs and safe learning environments.
  
  • EDU 163 Classroom Mgt and Instruct (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course examines classroom management and evidence-based instructional strategies that create supportive learning environments to provide developmentally appropriate guidance for school-age populations. Topics include classroom management and organization, teaching strategies, individual student differences and learning styles, ongoing systematic observation, and developmentally appropriate classroom guidance techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize developmentally appropriate behavior management and high quality instructional strategies that enhance the teaching/learning process and promote students’ academic success.
  
  • EDU 184 Early Child Intro Pract (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EDU 119  
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces students to early childhood settings and applying skills in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on observing children and assisting in the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities/environments for all children; and modeling reflective/professional practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate interactions with children and ethical/professional behaviors as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty visits.
  
  • EDU 185 Cognitive & Lang Act (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EDU 119  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers methods of developing cognitive and language/communication skills in children. Emphasis is placed on planning the basic components of language and cognitive processes in developing curriculum activities. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, plan, select materials and equipment, and implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum activities.
  
  • EDU 187 Teaching and Learning for All (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces students to knowledge, concepts, and best practices needed to provide developmentally appropriate, effective, inclusive, and culturally responsive educational experiences in the classroom. Topics include growth and development, learning theory, student motivation, teaching diverse learners, classroom management, inclusive environments, student-centered practices, instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, observation/assessment techniques, educational planning, reflective practice, collaboration, cultural competence, ethics, professionalism, and leadership. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the knowledge, skills, roles, and responsibilities of an effective educator as defined by state and national professional teaching standards.
  
  • EDU 216 Foundations of Education (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the examination of the American educational systems and the teaching profession. Topics include the historical and philosophical influences on education, various perspectives on educational issues, and experiences in birth through grade 12 classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to reflect on classroom observations, analyze the different educational approaches, including classical/traditional and progressive, and have knowledge of the various roles of educational systems at the federal, state and local level.
  
  • EDU 221 Children With Exceptionalities (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EDU 119 ;
    Take One Set:
    Set 1: EDU 144 EDU 145  
    Set 2: PSY-244 PSY-245
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers atypical patterns of child development, inclusive/diverse settings, evidenced-based educational/family plans, differentiated instruction, adaptive materials, and assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities and delays, early intervention/special education, transitions, observation, developmental screening, formative assessment of children, and collaborating with families and community partners. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, identify community resources, explain the importance of collaboration with families/professionals, and develop appropriate strategies/adaptations to support children in all environments with best practices as defined by laws, policies and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.
  
  • EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, and Twos (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EDU 119  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the development of high-quality, individualized, responsive/engaging relationships and experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos. Emphasis is placed on typical and atypical child development, working with diverse families to provide positive, supportive, and engaging early learning activities and interactions through field experiences and the application of the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate responsive curriculum planning, respectful relationships and exposure to a variety of developmentally appropriate experiences/materials that support a foundation for healthy development and growth of culturally, linguistically and ability diverse children birth to 36 months.
  
  • EDU 243 Learning Theory (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    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: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces lateral entry teachers to theories and ages and stages related to human growth and development from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on development 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: None
    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 Teacher Licensure Preparation (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: ENG 111  and MAT 143   
    Set 2: ENG 111  and MAT 152   
    Set 3: ENG 111  and MAT 171   
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides information and strategies necessary for transfer to a teacher licensure program at a senior institution. Topics include entry level teacher licensure exam preparation, performance based assessment systems, requirements for entry into teacher education programs, the process to become a licensed teacher in North Carolina, and professionalism including expectations within the field of education. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize educational terminology and demonstrate knowledge of teacher licensure processes including exam preparation, technology based portfolio assessment, and secondary admissions processes to the school of education at a senior institution.
  
  • EDU 251 Exploration Activities (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EDU 119  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers fundamental concepts in the content areas of science, technology, engineering, math and social studies through investigative experiences. Emphasis is placed on exploring fundamental concepts, developmentally appropriate scope and sequence, and teaching strategies to engage each child in the discovery approach. Upon completion, students should be able to understand major concepts in each content area and implement appropriate experiences for young children.
  
  • EDU 259 Curriculum Planning (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EDU 119  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to focus on using content knowledge to build developmentally effective approaches for culturally/linguistically/ability diverse young children. Topics include components of curriculum, a variety of curriculum models, authentic observation and assessment, and planning developmentally appropriate experiences aligned with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to understand, evaluate, and use curriculum to plan for individual/group needs.
  
  • EDU 261 Early Childhood Admin I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: Take EDU 119  
    This course introduces principles and practices essential to preparing and supporting child care administrators. Topics include program philosophy, policies and procedures, NC Child Care Law and Rules, business planning, personnel and fiscal management, and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administration. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate a developmentally appropriate program philosophy, locate current state licensing regulations, analyze a business plan and examine comprehensive program policies and procedures.
  
  • EDU 262 Early Childhood Admin II (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take All: EDU 119  and EDU 261   
    Corequisites: None
    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.
  
  • EDU 279 Literacy Develop and Instruct (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to provide students with concepts and skills of literacy development, instructional methods/materials and assessment techniques needed to provide scientifically-based, systematic reading and writing instruction into educational practice. Topics include literacy concepts, reading and writing development, developmentally appropriate pedagogy, culturally-responsive instruction, standards-based outcomes, lesson planning, formative/summative assessment, recognizing reading difficulties, research-based interventions, authentic learning experiences, classroom implementation, and reflective practice. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, implement, assess, evaluate, and demonstrate developmentally appropriate literacy instruction aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study and other state and national standards.
  
  • EDU 280 Language/Literacy Experiences (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides evidence-based strategies for enhancing language and literacy experiences that align with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Topics include developmental sequences for children’s emergent receptive and expressive language, print concepts, appropriate observations/assessments, literacy enriched environments, quality selection of diverse literature, interactive media, and inclusive practices. Upon completion, students should be able to select, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate language and literacy experiences for children who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse.
  
  • EDU 282 Early Childhood Literature (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EDU 119  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the history, selection, and integration of literature and language in the early childhood curriculum. Topics include the history and selection of developmentally appropriate children’s literature and the use of books and other media to enhance language and literacy in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate books for storytelling, reading aloud, puppetry, flannel board use, and other techniques for children who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
  
  • EDU 284 Early Child Capstone Prac (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 9
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: EDU 119 EDU 144 EDU 145 EDU 146 , and EDU 151  
    Set 2: EDU 119 , PSY 244, PSY 245, EDU 146 , and EDU 151  
    Set 3: EDU 119 , PSY 245, EDU 144 EDU 146 , and EDU 151  
    Set 4: EDU 119 , PSY 244, EDU 145 EDU 146 , and EDU 151  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate acquired 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/engaging families; and modeling reflective and professional practices based on national and state guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to apply NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriate guidance techniques and ethical/professional behaviors, including the use of appropriate technology, as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty assessments.

Electrical Technology

  
  • 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.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials, and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course.
    2. Demonstrate appropriate use of test equipment, evaluate circuit performance and apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to electrical circuits.
    3. Construct and analyze series, parallel and combinations circuits using appropriate components.
    4. Use appropriate laws and formulas to perform circuit calculations.
    5. Interpret electrical schematics.
    6. Describe the characteristics of various power sources.

  
  • ELC 113 Residential Wiring (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 residential electrical installations and the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Topics include NEC, electrical safety, and electrical print 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 residential electrical installations.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Identify and demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course.
    2. Demonstrate appropriate use of test equipment, evaluate circuit performance and apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to residential electrical circuits.
    3. Draw, plan and interpret electrical plans and symbols used in residential applications
    4. Identify, size, and install wiring and electrical distribution equipment and devices associated with residential electrical installations in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
    5. Recognize and demonstrate appropriate use of tools and materials that are used in residential wiring.

  
  • 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.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Identify and demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course.
    2. Demonstrate appropriate use of test equipment, evaluate circuit performance and apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to industrial electrical circuits.
    3. Draw, plan, and interpret electrical plans and symbols used in industrial applications.
    4. Identify, size, and install wiring and electrical distribution equipment and devices associated with industrial electrical installations in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
    5. Recognize and demonstrate appropriate use of tools and materials that are used in industrial wiring.

  
  • ELC 117 Motors and Controls (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take ELC 112  or ELC 131 
    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.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course.
    2. Demonstrate appropriate use of test equipment, evaluate circuit performance and apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to control circuits.
    3. Interpret and use ladder and wiring diagrams, symbols, and schematics.
    4. Demonstrate and describe the use of relays, contactors, motor starters and pilot devices in electrical control circuits.
    5. Describe principles and operations related to electrical control circuits.
    6. Describe the concepts of rotating electrical machinery.

  
  • 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 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 understand basic PLC systems and create simple programs.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Identify and demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course.
    2. List and describe the hardware components used in PLC systems.
    3. Utilize numbering systems as applied to PLCs.
    4. Demonstrate and describe the use of various PLC instruction sets.
    5. Create various simple PLC programs using the appropriate instruction set.
    6. Apply appropriate troubleshooting methods to PLCs.

  
  • ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAT 121  or MAT 171  
    Corequisites: None
    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.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Identify and describe the operation of components used in DC/AC circuits.
    2. Apply math formulas and circuit theorems in the analyses of DC/AC Circuits.
    3. Locate and select DC/AC devices using component specifications based on circuit requirements.
    4. Construct series, parallel and combination circuits.
    5. Select and demonstrate the use of appropriate test equipment to analyze circuit operation.
    6. Using appropriate troubleshooting techniques evaluate circuit performance applying suitable repair methods.
    7. Identify and demonstrate safe workplace practices.

  
  • ELC 133 Circuit Analysis II (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take ELC 131  ELN 150  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers additional concepts of DC/AC electricity, the use of test equipment, and measurement techniques. 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 used advanced circuit analysis theorems, circuit simulators, and test equipment.
  
  • ELC 135 Electrical Machines (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take 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 213 Instrumentation (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take ELC 131  
    Corequisites: None
    The course covers the fundamentals of instrumentation used in industry. Emphasis is placed on electric, electronic, and other instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to install, maintain, and calibrate instrumentation.
  
  • ELC 220 Photovoltaic Sys Tech (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take ELC 112  or ELC 131  
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the concepts, tools, techniques, and materials needed to understand systems that convert solar energy into electricity with photovoltaic (pv) technologies. Topics include site analysis for system integration, building codes, and advances in photovoltaic technology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of photovoltaic technology and current applications.
  
  • ELC 221 Adv PV Sys Designs (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take ELC 220  
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces specific elements in photovoltaic (pv) systems technologies including efficiency, modules, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, and system installation. Topics include National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical specifications, photovoltaic system components, array design and power integration requirements that combine to form a unified structure. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of various photovoltaic designs and proper installation of NEC compliant solar electric power systems.
  
  • ELC 230 Wind & Hydro Power Sys (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces concepts, designs, tools, techniques, and material requirements for systems that convert wind and water into usable energy. Topics include the analysis, measurement, and estimation of potential energy of wind and water systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the technologies associated with converting wind and water into a viable energy source.

Electronics Technology

  
  • ELN 131 Analog Electronics I (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take ELC 131  ELN 150  
    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 analog circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Identify and describe operation of semiconductor devices.
    2. Analyze where and how analog components are used.
    3. Locate and select analog devices using component specifications based on circuit requirements.
    4. Construct operational circuits using analog devices.
    5. Select and demonstrate the use of appropriate test equipment to analyze circuit operation.
    6. Using appropriate troubleshooting techniques evaluate circuit performance applying suitable repair methods.
    7. Identify and demonstrate safe workplace practices.

  
  • ELN 133 Digital Electronics (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take DMA 040 or MAT 003  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, medium scale integration (MSI) and large scale integration (LSI) circuits, analog to digital (AD) and digital to analog (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.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Identify and describe the operation of digital electronic devices and circuits.
    2. Analyze where and how digital electronics circuits are used.
    3. Locate and select digital electronic devices using component specifications based on circuit requirements.
    4. Construct operational circuits using digital devices.
    5. Select and demonstrate the use of appropriate test equipment to analyze circuit operation.
    6. Using appropriate troubleshooting techniques evaluate circuit performance applying suitable repair methods.
    7. Identify and demonstrate safe workplace practices.

  
  • ELN 150 CAD for Electronics (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: Take ELC 131  
    This course introduces computer-aided drafting (CAD) with an emphasis on applications in the electronics field. Topics include electronics 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 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: Take 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.
     
  
  • ELN 237 Local Area Networks (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take ELN 133  
    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.
  
  • ELN 260 Prog Logic Controllers (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a detailed study of PLC applications, with a focus on design of industrial controls using the PLC. Topics include PLC components, memory organization, math instructions, documentation, input/output devices, and applying PLCs in industrial control systems. Upon completion, students should be able to select and program a PLC system to perform a wide variety of industrial control functions.

Emergency Medical Science

  
  • EMS 110 EMT (9 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 6
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.
  
  • EMS 115 Defense Tactics for EMS (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to provide tactics that can be used for self-protection in dangerous and violent situations. Emphasis is placed on prediction, recognition, and response to dangerous and violent situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize potentially hostile situations and protect themselves during a confrontation.
  
  • EMS 122 EMS Clinical Practicum I (1 Credit Hour)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: Take EMS 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the paramedic student. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental paramedic skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency with fundamental paramedic level skills.
  
  • EMS 125 EMS Instructor Methodology (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the information needed to develop and instruct EMS courses. Topics include instructional methods, lesson plan development, time management skills, and theories of adult learning. Upon completion, students should be able to teach EMS courses and meet the North Carolina EMS requirements for instructor methodology.
  
  • EMS 130 Pharmacology (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EMS 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include medical terminology, pharmacological concepts, weights, measures, drug calculations, vascular access for fluids and medication administration and legislation. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacology.
  
  • EMS 131 Advanced Airway Management (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EMS 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics must meet current guidelines for advanced airway management in the pre-hospital setting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance.
  
  • EMS 140 Rescue Scene Management (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces rescue scene management. Topics include response to hazardous material conditions, incident command, and extrication of patients from a variety of situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage rescue operations based upon initial and follow-up scene assessment.
  
  • EMS 150 Emergency Vehicles & EMS Comm (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the principles governing emergency vehicles, maintenance of emergency vehicles, and EMS communication equipment. Topics include applicable motor vehicle laws affecting emergency vehicle operation, defensive driving, collision avoidance techniques, communication systems, and information management systems. Upon completion, students should have a basic knowledge of emergency vehicles, maintenance, and communication needs.
  
  • EMS 160 Cardiology I (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EMS 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, and rhythm interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret rhythms.
  
  • EMS 210 Adv. Patient Assessment (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EMS 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers advanced patient assessment techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include initial assessment, medical-trauma history, field impression, complete physical exam process, on-going assessment, and documentation skills. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic communication skills and record and report collected patient data.
  
  • EMS 220 Cardiology II (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 122 EMS 130 , and EMS 160  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include assessment and treatment of cardiac emergencies, cardiac pharmacology, and patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the cardiac patient.
  
  • EMS 221 EMS Clinical Practicum II (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: Take One: EMS 121  or EMS 122  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on increasing the proficiency of students’ skills and abilities in patient assessments and the delivery of care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.
  
  • EMS 231 EMS Clinical Pract III (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 9
    Prerequisites: Take EMS 221  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the students’ skills and abilities in providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.
  
  • EMS 235 EMS Management (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course stresses the principles of managing a modern emergency medical service system. Topics include structure and function of municipal governments, EMS grantsmanship, finance, regulatory agencies, system management, legal issues, and other topics relevant to the EMS manager. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the principles of managing emergency medical service delivery systems.
  
  • EMS 240 Patients W/ Special Challenges (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 122  and EMS 130  
    Corequisites: None
    This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of interacting with patients with special challenges and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate intervention and interaction for neglected, abused, terminally ill, chronically ill, technology assisted, bariatric, physically challenged, mentally challenged, or assaulted patients as well as behavioral emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage the care of patients with special challenges.
  
  • EMS 241 EMS Clinical Practicum IV (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 12
    Prerequisites: Take EMS 231  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on mastering the skills/competencies required of the paramedic providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to provide advanced-level patient care as an entry-level paramedic.
  
  • EMS 250 Medical Emergencies (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 122  and EMS 130  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment.
  
  • EMS 260 Trauma Emergencies (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 122  and EMS 130  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurological, and multi-system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head, neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage trauma situations based upon patient assessment and should adhere to standards of care.
  
  • EMS 270 Life Span Emergencies (4 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 122  and EMS 130  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death required for paramedic certification. Topics include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and treat age-specific emergencies.
  
  • EMS 285 EMS Capstone (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS 220 , EMS 250  and EMS 260  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team leader in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integration of didactic and psychomotor skills, and effective performance in simulated emergency situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and appropriately respond to a variety of EMS-related events.

Emergency Management

  
  • EPT 140 Emergency Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics include organizing for emergency management, coordinating for community resources, public sector liability, and the roles of government agencies at all levels. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of comprehensive emergency management and the integrated emergency management system.
  
  • EPT 150 Incident Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Topics include integrating command and control systems, maintaining communication within command and control systems, and using NIMS procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts necessary for operating within the National Incident Management System.

Engineering

  
  • EGR 111 Engineer Comp and Careers (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces principles, fields of study, computational tools and techniques used in engineering and engineering technology. Topics include use of word processors, spreadsheets, databases, math editors, graphics and CAD packages, simulators, symbolic and numerical math solvers, and other related application software. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize computer applications in an engineering career.
  
  • EGR 150 Intro to Engineering (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is an overview of the engineering profession. Topics include goal setting and career assessment, ethics, public safety, the engineering method and design process, written and oral communication, interpersonal skills and team building, and computer applications. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the engineering process, the engineering profession, and utilize college resources to meet their educational goals.
  
  • EGR 220 Engineering Statics (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take PHY 251  
    Corequisites: Take MAT 272  
    This course introduces the concepts of engineering based on forces in equilibrium. Topics include concentrated forces, distributed forces, forces due to friction, and inertia as they apply to machines, structures, and systems. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems which require the ability to analyze systems of forces in static equilibrium.
  
  • EGR 250 Statics/Strength of Materials (5 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take MAT 121  or MAT 171 ; Take PHY 131  or PHY 151  
    Corequisites: None
    This course includes vector analysis, equilibrium of force systems, friction, sectional properties, stress/strain, and deformation. Topics include resultants and components of forces, moments and couples, free-body diagrams, shear and moment diagrams, trusses, frames, beams, columns, connections, and combined stresses. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze simple structures.

English

  
  • ENG 002 Transition English (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 English content in specific 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 college-level English. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in their gateway level English courses by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.

    This course is graded Pass/Repeat. P1 will be given to students who complete Tier 1, and P2 will be given to students who complete both tiers.

  
  • ENG 011 Writing and Inquiry Support (2 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to support students in the development of skills necessary for success in ENG 111 by complementing, supporting, and reinforcing ENG 111 Student Learning Outcomes. Emphasis is placed on developing a growth mindset, expanding skills for use in active reading and writing processes, recognizing organizational relationships within texts from a variety of genres and formats, and employing appropriate technology when reading and composing texts. Upon completion, students should be able to apply active reading strategies to college-level texts and produce unified, well-developed writing using standard written English.

    This course is graded Pass/Fail.

  
  • ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set 1: DRE 097  
    Set 2: ENG 002  
    Set 3: BSP 4002
    Corequisites: Take ENG 011  
    This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English.

    Competencies
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1. Demonstrate writing as a recursive process.
    2. Demonstrate writing and inquiry in context using different rhetorical strategies to reflect, analyze, explain, and persuade in a variety of genres and formats.
    3. Students will reflect upon and explain their writing strategies.
    4. Demonstrate the critical use and examination of printed, digital, and visual materials.
    5. Locate, evaluate, and incorporate relevant sources with proper documentation.
    6. Compose texts incorporating rhetorically effective and conventional use of language.
    7. Collaborate actively in a writing community.

    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.

  
  • ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disc (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take ENG 111  
    Corequisites: None
    This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines.
    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.
  
  • ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting (3 Credit Hours)


    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take ENG 111  
    Corequisites: None
    This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communication skills. Emphasis is placed on research, listening, critical reading and thinking, analysis, interpretation, and design used in oral and written presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to work individually and collaboratively to produce well-designed business and professional written and oral presentations.
 

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