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2013-14 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]
Course Descriptions
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Music |
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MUS 253 Big Band (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course includes the Big Band instrumentation of five saxes, four trumpets, four trombones, and four-piece rhythm section (bass, piano, drums, and guitar). Emphasis is placed on learning the repertoire specifically written for Big Band instrumentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in performance of Big Band music.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 265 Piano Pedagogy (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic methods and materials of piano instruction. Emphasis is placed on basic teaching techniques and piano literature appropriate for various skill levels. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and utilize appropriate teaching methods and materials for various levels of piano instruction.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 271 Music History I (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: MUS 122
Corequisites: None
This course is the first of a two-semester, in-depth study of music history. Emphasis is placed on the history and literature of music from Antiquity through the Baroque Period. Upon completion, students should be able to trace important musical developments and demonstrate an understanding of the composers’ styles.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 272 Music History II (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: MUS 271
Corequisites: None
This course is the second of a two-semester, indepth study of music history. Emphasis is placed on the history and literature of music from the Classical Period to the present. Upon completion, students should be able to trace important musical developments and demonstrate an understanding of the composers’ styles.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 280 Music for the El Classrm (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: MUS 110
Corequisites: None
This course covers the skills necessary for teaching music in the elementary school. Emphasis is placed on integrating music activities which are suitable for all ages of elementary students, including theory, performance, and conducting, into classroom activities. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize a variety of music activities in the elementary school classroom.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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Network Technologies |
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NET 110 Networking Concepts (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces students to the networking field. Topics include network terminology and protocols, local-area networks, wide-area networks, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network standards. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to networking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP Protocols.
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NET 113 Home Automaton Systems (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the design, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and customer service of a fully automated home. Emphasis is placed on a structured wiring system that integrates the home phone, TV, home theater, audio, video, computer network, lighting, security systems, and automation systems into a pre-wired, remote controlled system. Upon completion, students should be able to design, install, and maintain home automation systems.
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NET 125 Networking Basics (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the networking field. Emphasis is placed on network terminology and protocols, local-area networks, wide-area networks, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network standards. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to networking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP Protocols.
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NET 126 Routing Basics (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: NET 125
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.
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NET 175 Wireless Technology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: NET 110 or NET 125
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.
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NET 225 Routing & Switching I (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: 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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NET 226 Routing & Switching II (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: NET 225
Corequisites: None
This course introduces WAN theory and design, WAN technology, PPP, Frame Relay, ISDN, and additional case studies. Topics include network congestion problems, TCP/IP transport and network layer protocols, advanced routing and switching configuration, ISDN protocols, PPP encapsulation operations on a router. Upon completion, students should be able to provide solutions for network routing problems, identify ISDN protocols, and describe the Spanning Tree protocol.
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NET 289 Networking Project (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: CTS 120 , NOS 230 , SEC 150 , SEC 160
Corequisites: NET 226
This course provides an opportunity to complete a significant networking project from the design phase through implementation with minimal instructor support. Emphasis is placed on project definition, documentation, installation, testing, presentation, and training. Upon completion, students should be able to complete a project from the definition phase through implementation.
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Nuclear Technology |
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NUC 110 Nuclear Reactor Systems (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an introduction to nuclear power plants. Topics include the description and function of each major component of the primary and secondary systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of major systems and processes.
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NUC 120 Nuclear Reactor Theory (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the fundamental operating theory of reactors used by electric utilities. Topics include nuclear fission, radioactivity, radiation, reactivity effects from control rods, fission products, and burnable poisons created during reactor steady-state and transient operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the neutron life cycle, reactor kinetics, reactivity coefficients, and effects from xenon.
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NUC 210 Nuclear Systems I (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides the student with detailed knowledge of secondary systems in a nuclear power plant. Topics included in this course are main power, condensate and feed water systems, main turbine, steam generators, main steam, main generator and support systems, plant auxiliary systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of secondary systems of a nuclear power plant and an ability to describe the functioning of the interactions between the systems parts.
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NUC 220 Nuclear Systems II (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides the student with an overview of the primary systems in a nuclear power plant. Topics including this course are containment systems, primary systems such as reactor vessels and reactor coolant and reactor coolant pumps, system pressure and water level control, fuel assemblies and refueling water system. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of nuclear reactor primary systems and the ability to describe the functioning of and the interactions between the system parts.
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Nursing -See also Nursing Assistant (NAS) |
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NUR 101 Practical Nursing I (11 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 7
Lab Hours: 6
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 6
Prerequisites: Admission to Program
Corequisites: BIO 163 , PSY 110 , NUR 118
This course introduces concepts as related to the practical nurse’s caregiver and discipline-specific roles. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, legal/ethical/professional issues, wellness/illness patterns, and basic nursing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate beginning understanding of nursing process to promote/maintain/restore optimum health for diverse clients throughout the life span.
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NUR 102 Practical Nursing II (12 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 8
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 12
Prerequisites: NUR 101 , NUR 118 , PSY 110 , and BIO 163
Corequisites: NUR 117 , ENG 111
This course includes more advanced concepts as related to the practical nurse’s caregiver and discipline-specific roles. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, delegation, cost effectiveness, legal/ethical/professional issues, and wellness/illness patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to begin participating in the nursing process to promote/maintain/restore optimum health for diverse clients throughout the life span. This course will include the essentials of maternity nursing with emphasis on safe and effective care for mothers, infants, and families.
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NUR 103 Practical Nursing III (10 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 12
Prerequisites: NUR 101 , NUR 102 , NUR 117 , BIO 163 , PSY 110 , NUR 118 , and ENG 111
Corequisites: None
This course focuses on use of nursing/related concepts by practical nurses as providers of care/members of discipline in collaboration with health team members. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, wellness/illness patterns, entry-level issues, accountability, advocacy, professional development, evolving technology, and changing health care delivery systems. Upon completion, students should be able to use the nursing process to promote/maintain/restore optimum health for diverse clients throughout the life span. This is a diploma-level course.
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NUR 111 Intro to Health Concepts (8 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 6
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 6
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: BIO 168 , ENG 111
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including medication administration, assessment, nutrition, ethics, interdisciplinary teams, informatics, evidence-based practice, individual-centered care, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 112 Health-Illness Concepts (5 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 6
Prerequisites: BIO 168 , ENG 111 , NUR 111
Corequisites: BIO 169 , PSY 150 , NUR 211
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid-base, metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, infection, stress/coping, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, quality improvement, and informatics. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 113 Family Health Concepts (5 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 6
Prerequisites: BIO 168 , BIO 169 , BIO 275 , CIS 110 , ENG 111 , PSY 150 , PSY 241 , NUR 111 , NUR 112 , NUR 114 , NUR 211
Corequisites: ENG 112 , ENG 113 or ENG 114 , NUR 112
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of oxygenation, sexuality, reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 114 Holistic Health Concepts (5 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 6
Prerequisites: BIO 168 , BIO 169 , ENG 111 , PSY 150 , NUR 111 , NUR 112 , NUR 211
Corequisites: BIO 275 , PSY 241 , CIS 110
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/coping, mood/affect, cognition, self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 117 Pharmacology (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: NUR 101 , NUR 118 , BIO 163 , and PSY 110
Corequisites: NUR 102
This course introduces information concerning sources, effects, legalities, and the safe use of medications as therapeutic agents. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibility, accountability, pharmacokinetics, routes of medication administration, contraindications and side effects regarding drug therapy. Upon completion, students should be able to compute dosages and administer medication safely.
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NUR 118 Nutrition/Diet Therapy (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: Admission to Program
Corequisites: NUR 101
This course covers the six nutrient categories and provides an overview of diet recommendations for promotion and maintenance of health. Topics include the food pyramid recommendations for individuals across the life span, energy balance, and special dietary modifications for common alterations in health. Upon completion, students should be able to assist in completing nutritional assessments, analyzing diets, and reinforcing dietary adaptations to meet individual health needs.
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NUR 211 Health Care Concepts (5 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 6
Prerequisites: NUR 111
Corequisites: NUR 112 , BIO 169 , PSY 150
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, infection, immunity, mobility, comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 212 Health System Concepts (5 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 6
Prerequisites: BIO 168 , BIO 169 , BIO 275 , CIS 110 , PSY 150 , PSY 241 , NUR 111 , NUR 112 , NUR 211 , NUR 114
Corequisites: NUR 113 , ENG 112 , ENG 113 OR ENG 114
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 213 Complex Health Concepts (10 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 15
Prerequisites: BIO 168 ; BIO 169 ; BIO 275 ; CIS 110 ; ENG 111 ; ENG 112 , ENG 113 , OR ENG 114 ; PSY 150 ; PSY 241 ; NUR 111 ; NUR 112 ; NUR 113 ; NUR 114 ; NUR 211 , NUR 212
Corequisites: Humanities Elective
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care.
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NUR 214 Nursing Transition Concepts (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Program, ENG 111 , PSY 150 , BIO 168 , BIO 169 , CIS 110
Corequisites: ENG 112 , ENG 113 , OR ENG 114 , BIO 275
This course is designed to introduce concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing as the LPN transitions to the ADN role. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including evidenced-based practice, quality improvement, communication, safety, interdisciplinary team, clinical decision-making, informatics, assessment, caring, and health-wellness-illness. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 221 LPN to ADN Concepts I (9 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 9
Prerequisites: ENG 111 , ENG 112 , ENG 113 , OR ENG 114 , PSY 150 , BIO 168 , BIO 169 , BIO 275 , CIS 110 NUR 214
Corequisites: PSY 241 , Humanities Elective
This course is designed for the LPN to ADN student to explore the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of safety, perfusion, inflammation, oxygenation, mood/affect, behavior, development, family, health-wellness-illness, sensory perception, stress/coping, cognition, self, violence, and professional behaviors. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 223 LPN to ADN Concepts II (9 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 9
Prerequisites: ENG 111 , ENG 112 , ENG 113 , OR ENG 114 , PSY 150 , PSY 241 ,BIO 168 , BIO 169 , BIO 275 , CIS 110 , Humanities Elective, NUR 214 , NUR 221
Corequisites: None
This course is designed for the LPN to ADN student to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, thermoregulation, oxygenation, tissue integrity, infection, perfusion, mobility, reproduction, sexuality, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, accountability, advocacy, and collaboration. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry-level nursing care.
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Nursing Assistant - See also Nursing (NUR) |
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NAS 101 Nursing Assistant I (6 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 4
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces basic nursing skills required to provide personal care for patients, residents, or clients in a health care setting. Topics include communications, dealing with death and dying, safety, patients’ rights, personal care, vital signs, elimination, nutrition, emergencies, rehabilitation, soft skills, and mental health. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills necessary to qualify as a Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.
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NAS 102 Nursing Assistant II (6 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 6
Prerequisites: NAS 101 or NUR 3240 or equivalent as determined by department chair, High school diploma or GED.
Corequisites: None
This course provides training in selected advanced nursing assistant procedures. Emphasis is placed on sterile techniques, respiratory procedures, catheterizations, wound and tracheostomy care, irrigations, and ostomy care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills necessary to qualify as a Nursing Assistant II with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
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NAS 103 Home Health Care (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers basic health issues that affect clients in the home setting. Emphasis is placed on home safety, recognizing significant changes in the client’s condition, family dynamics, and use of home health care equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to identify care for clients at home.
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NAS 104 Home Health Care (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides supervised experience in the home and/or simulated laboratory with emphasis on the application of basic nursing skills. Emphasis is placed on the transfer of knowledge and skills from institutional settings to home environments. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and efficiently provide delegated basic care to clients in the home.
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NAS 105 Life Span Changes (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers growth and development in relation to the human body throughout the life span. Topics include restorative care, safety, nutrition, and the physical, mental, and social aspects of the aging process. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the changes that occur throughout the life span.
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NAS 106 Geriatrics (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to cover health issues that affect the aging client. Emphasis is placed on social, physical, and psychological problems experienced by elderly people. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and provide care for the aging population.
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NAS 107 Medication Aide (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: State approved NA I class and high school diploma or GED
Corequisites: None
This course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and installation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills necessary to qualify as a Medication Aide with the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry.
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Office Systems Technology |
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OST 122 Office Computations (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the keypad and the touch method using the electronic calculator. Topics include mathematical functions in business applications. Upon completion, students should be able to use the electronic calculator to solve a wide variety of problems commonly encountered in business.
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OST 130 Comprehensive Keyboarding (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to develop keyboarding skills and introductory document formatting. Emphasis is placed on keyboarding techniques and formatting basic business documents. Upon completion, students should be able to create documents in an ever-changing workplace and students should be keying at a range of 33-40 WPM.
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OST 132 Keyboard Skill Building (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 130
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to increase speed and improve accuracy in keyboarding. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic tests to identify accuracy and speed deficiencies followed by corrective drills. Upon completion, students should be able to keyboard rhythmically with greater accuracy and speed and be keying at a range of 33-40 wpm.
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OST 134 Text Entry & Formatting (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 132 and OST 136
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to provide skills needed to increase speed, improve accuracy, and format documents. Topics include letters, memos, tables, and business reports. Upon completion, students should be able to produce documents and key timed writings at speeds commensurate with employability at a range of 38-45 wpm.
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OST 135 Adv Text Entry & Format (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 132 , OST 134
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to incorporate computer application skills in the generation of office documents. Emphasis is placed on advanced document production. Upon completion, students should be able to make independent decisions regarding planning, style, and method of presentation.
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OST 136 Word Processing (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment.
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OST 137 Office Software Applications (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the concepts and functions of software that meets the changing needs of the community. Emphasis is placed on the terminology and use of software through a hands-on approach. Upon completion, students should be able to use software in a business environment.
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OST 138 Advanced Software Applications (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 137 or CIS 110
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to improve the proficiency in the utilization of software applications used in business offices through a hands-on approach. Emphasis is placed on in-depth usage of software to create a variety of documents applicable to current business environments. Upon completion, students should be able to master the skills required to design documents that can be customized using the latest software applications.
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OST 140 Internet Comm/Research (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides a working knowledge of Internet usage and research for the modern office. Emphasis is placed on using search engines, email, Web sites, Web servers, communication services, and e-business to obtain information vital to the current office environment. Upon completion, students should be able to use the Internet to research any office topics required for employment.
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OST 141 Medical Terms I Med Office (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course uses a language-structure approach to present the terminology and vocabulary that will be encountered in medical office settings. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in approximately one-half of the systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms.
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OST 142 Medical Terms II Med Office (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 141 or MED 121
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of OST 141 and continues the study, using a language- structure approach, of medical office terminology and vocabulary. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in the remaining systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms.
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OST 148 Med Coding Billing & Insurance (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces fundamentals of medical coding, billing, and insurance. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim.
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OST 149 Medical Legal Issues (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior.
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OST 153 Office Finance Solutions (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: DMA 010 , DMA 020 , and DMA 030
Corequisites: None
This course introduces basic bookkeeping concepts. Topics include entering data in accounts payable and receivable, keeping petty cash records, maintaining inventory, reconciling bank statements, running payroll, and generating simple financial reports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the entry and manipulation of data to provide financial solutions for the office.
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OST 155 Legal Terminology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the terminology appropriate to the legal profession. Topics include legal research, court systems, litigation, civil and criminal law, probate, real and personal property, contracts and leases, domestic relations, equity, and corporations. Upon completion, students should be able to spell, pronounce, define, and accurately use legal terms. This course is a unique requirement of the Legal concentration in the Office Administration program.
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OST 156 Legal Office Procedures (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 134
Corequisites: None
This course covers legal office functions involved in the operation of a law office. Emphasis is placed on procedures in the law office involving the court system, legal research, litigation, probate, and real estate, personal injury, criminal, and civil law. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a high level of competence in performing legal office duties. This course is a unique requirement of the Legal Office Systems Concentration in the Office Systems Technology program.
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OST 162 Executive Terminology (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to increase and improve proficiency in word usage. Topics include root words, prefixes, suffixes, homonyms, synonyms, and specialized vocabularies. Upon completion, students should be able to use acquired vocabulary skills in the global workplace. Emphasis is placed on providing students with grammar and vocabulary skills that will enhance a professional image in the workplace.
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OST 164 Text Editing Applications (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides a comprehensive study of editing skills needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials to compose and edit text.
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OST 184 Records Management (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 137
Corequisites: None
This course includes the creation, maintenance, protection, security, and disposition of records stored in a variety of media forms. Topics include alphabetic, geographic, subject, and numeric filing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and maintain a records management system.
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OST 201 Medical Transcription I (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 130 , OST 136 , OST 203 and OST 141 or MED 121
Corequisites: BIO 163 , OST 164 and OST 142 or MED 122
This course introduces dictating equipment and typical medical dictation. Emphasis is placed on efficient use of equipment, dictionaries, PDRs, and other reference materials. Upon completion, students should be able to efficiently operate dictating equipment and to accurately transcribe a variety of medical documents in a specified time. This course is intended for diploma programs.
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OST 202 Medical Transcription II (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 201
Corequisites: None
This course provides additional practice in transcribing documents from various medical specialties. Emphasis is placed on increasing transcription speed and accuracy and understanding medical procedures and terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately transcribe a variety of medical documents in a specified time. This course is intended for diploma programs.
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OST 203 Fund of Med Doc (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: OST 141 or MED 121
This course covers the information and procedures necessary for producing acceptable medical documentation. Topics include digital dictation systems; workplace security systems; the access, retrieval, and transport of medical documents and other transcribing techniques necessary for acceptable medical documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to process medical documents in a home-based or medical facility. This course is intended for diploma programs.
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OST 233 Office Publications Design (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 136
Corequisites: None
This course provides entry-level skills in using software with desktop publishing capabilities. Topics include principles of page layout, desktop publishing terminology and applications, and legal and ethical considerations of software use. Upon completion, students should be able to design and produce professional business documents and publications.
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OST 236 Adv Word/Information Proc (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 136
Corequisites: None
This course develops proficiency in the utilization of advanced word/information processing functions. Emphasis is business documents.
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OST 241 Med Ofc Transcription I (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: BIO 163 , OST 130 , OST 136 and OST 142 or MED 122
Corequisites: None
This course introduces machine transcription techniques as applied to medical documents. Emphasis is placed on accurate transcription, proofreading, and use of reference materials as well as vocabulary building. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare accurate and usable transcripts of voice recordings in the covered specialties.
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OST 243 Med Office Simulation (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 141 or MED 121 and OST 148
Corequisites: None
This course introduces medical systems used to process information in the automated office. Topics include traditional and electronic information resources, storing and retrieving information, and the billing cycle. Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer accurately to schedule, bill, update, and make corrections.
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OST 247 Procedure Coding (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 141 or MED 121 and OST 148
Corequisites: None
This course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility.
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OST 248 Diagnostic Coding (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 141 or MED 121 and OST 148
Corequisites: None
This course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility.
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OST 252 Legal Transcription I (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 134 or OST 136 and OST 155
Corequisites: None
This course provides experience in transcribing legal correspondence, forms, and documents. Emphasis is placed on developing listening skills to transcribe documents. Upon completion, students should be able to transcribe documents with accuracy. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Legal Office Systems Technology concentration in the Office Systems Technology program.
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OST 284 Emerging Technologies (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 136
Corequisites: None
This course provides opportunities to explore emerging technologies. Emphasis is placed on identifying, researching, and presenting current technological topics for class consideration and discussion. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the importance of keeping abreast of technological changes that affect the office professional.
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OST 286 Professional Development (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 130 and OST 136
Corequisites: None
This course covers the personal competencies and qualities needed to project a professional image in the office. Topics include interpersonal skills, health lifestyles, appearance, attitude, personal and professional growth, multicultural awareness, and professional etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate these attributes in the classroom, office, and society.
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OST 289 Administrative Office Mgt (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: OST 134 or OST 136 and OST 164
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to be a capstone course for the office professional and provides a working knowledge of modern office procedures. Emphasis is placed on scheduling, telephone procedures, travel arrangements, event planning, office design, and ergonomics. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt in an office environment.
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Operating Systems |
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NOS 110 Operating System Concepts (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is place on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems.
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NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: NOS 110
Corequisites: None
This course develops the necessary skills for students to develop both GUI and command line skills for using and customizing a Linux workstation. Topics include Linux file system and access permissions, GNOME Interface, VI editor, X Window System expression pattern matching, I/O redirection, network and printing utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to customize and use Linux systems for command line requirements and desktop productivity roles.
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NOS 130 Windows Single User (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: NOS 110 or
Corequisites: None
This course introduces operating system concepts for single-user systems. Topics include hardware management, file and memory management, system configuration/optimization, and utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform operating systems functions at the support level in a single-user environment.
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NOS 230 Windows Admin I (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: NOS 130
Corequisites: None
This course covers the installation and administration of a Windows Server network operating system. Topics include managing and maintaining physical and logical devices, access to resources, the server environment, managing users, computers, and groups, and Managing/Implementing Disaster Recovery. Upon completion, students should be able to manage and maintain a Windows Server environment.
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Philosophy |
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PHI 210 History of Philosophy (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Corequisites: None
This course introduces fundamental philosophical issues through an historical perspective. Emphasis is placed on such figures as Plato, Aristotle, Lao-tzu, Confucius, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Kant, Wollstonecraft, Nietzsche, and Sartre. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and distinguish among the key positions of the philosophers studied.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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PHI 215 Philosophical Issues (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Corequisites: None
This course introduces fundamental issues in philosophy considering the views of classical and contemporary philosophers. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and belief, appearance and reality, determinism and free will, faith and reason, and justice and inequality. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, analyze, and critique the philosophical components of an issue.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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PHI 230 Introduction to Logic (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Corequisites: None
This course introduces basic concepts and techniques for distinguishing between good and bad reasoning. Emphasis is placed on deduction, induction, validity, soundness, syllogisms, truth functions, predicate logic, analogical inference, common fallacies, and scientific methods. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze arguments, distinguish between deductive and inductive arguments, test validity, and appraise inductive reasoning.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Corequisites: None
This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on utilitarianism, rule-based ethics, existentialism, relativism versus objectivism, and egoism. Upon completion, students should be able to apply various ethical theories to individual moral issues such as euthanasia, abortion, crime and punishment, and justice.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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Phlebotomy |
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PBT 100 Phlebotomy Technology (6 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Phlebotomy Certificate Program
Corequisites: PBT 101
This course provides instruction in the skills needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the theoretical comprehension of phlebotomy techniques. This is a certificate-level course.
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PBT 101 Phlebotomy Practicum (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Phlebotomy Certificate Program
Corequisites: PBT 100
This course provides supervised experience in the performance of venipuncture and microcollection techniques in a clinical facility. Emphasis is placed on patient interaction and application of universal precautions, proper collection techniques, special procedures, specimen handling, and data management. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various healthcare settings. This is a certificate-level course.
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Physics |
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PHY 110 Conceptual Physics (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: RED 090 and MAT 070 or DMA 010 , DMA 020 , DMA 030 , DMA 040 , DMA 050 , and DMA 060
Corequisites: PHY 110A
This course provides a conceptually-based exposure to the fundamental principles and processes of the physical world. Topics include basic concepts of motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe. Upon completion, students should be able to describe examples and applications of the principles studied.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
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PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: PHY 110
This course is a laboratory for PHY 110 . Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in PHY 110 . Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in PHY 110 .
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
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PHY 121 Applied Physics I (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This algebra-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to industrial and service technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analyzes, vectors, motion, forces, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles studied as applied in industrial and service fields.
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PHY 122 Applied Physics II (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This algebra-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to industrial and service technology fields. Emphasis is placed on systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, static electricity, AC and DC circuits, magnetism, transformers, AC and DC motors, and generators. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles studied as applied in industrial and service fields.
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PHY 131 Physics-Mechanics (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: MAT 121 , MAT 161 , MAT 171, or MAT 175
Corequisites: None
This algebra/trigonometry-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, vectors, motion, forces, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields.
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PHY 132 Physics-Elec & Magnetism (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PHY 131
Corequisites: None
This algebra/trigonometry-based course is a study of fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, waves, electricity, magnetism, circuits, transformers, motors, and generators. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields.
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PHY 133 Physics-Sound & Light (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PHY 131
Corequisites: None
This algebra/trigonometry-based course is a study of fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, wave motion, sound, light, and modern physics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields.
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PHY 151 College Physics I (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: MAT 161 , MAT 171, or MAT 175
Corequisites: None
This course uses algebra-and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vectors, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
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PHY 152 College Physics II (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PHY 151
Corequisites: None
This course uses algebra-and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
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PHY 153 Modern Topics in Physics (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PHY 151
Corequisites: None
This course uses algebra-and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include atomic structure, nuclear processes, natural and artificial radioactivity, basic quantum theory, and special relativity. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
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PHY 251 General Physics I (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: MAT 271
Corequisites: MAT 272
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechanics, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
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PHY 252 General Physics II (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: MAT 272 and PHY 251
Corequisites: None
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating- current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
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PHY 253 Modern Physics (4 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PHY 251
Corequisites: None
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include atomic structure, nuclear processes, natural and artificial radioactivity, quantum theory, and special relativity. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
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Physical Education |
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PED 110 Fit and Well for Life (2 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime physical fitness and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on wellness through the study of nutrition, weight control, stress management, and consumer facts on exercise and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to plan a personal, lifelong fitness program based on individual needs, abilities, and interests.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 111 Physical Fitness I (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an individualized approach to physical fitness utilizing the five major components. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness programs. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness program.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 112 Physical Fitness II (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PED 111 or instructor permission
Corequisites: None
This course is an intermediate-level fitness class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems. Upon completion, students should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness program.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 113 Aerobics I (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces a program of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous, rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on developing cardiovascular efficiency, strength, and flexibility and on safety precautions. Upon completion, students should be able to select and implement a rhythmic aerobic exercise program.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 114 Aerobics II (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: PED 113 or instructor permission
Corequisites: None
This course provides a continuation of a program of cardiovascular fitness involving rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on a wide variety of aerobic activities which include cardiovascular efficiency, strength, and flexibility. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in and design a rhythmic aerobic exercise routine.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 117 Weight Training I (1 Credit Hour)
Class Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program.
This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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