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Course Descriptions

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Biology
  

  • BIO 271 Pathophysiology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BIO 163  or BIO 166  or BIO 169 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an in-depth study of human pathological processes and their effects on homeostasis. Emphasis is placed on interrelationships among organ systems in deviations from homeostasis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of pathophysiology.
  

  • BIO 275 Microbiology (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take (ENG 090  and RED 090 ) or DRE 098  and one of the following: BIO 110  or BIO 111  or BIO 163  or BIO 165  or BIO 168 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers principles of microbiology and the impact these organisms have on man and the environment. Topics include the various groups of microorganisms, their structure, physiology, genetics, microbial pathogenicity, infectious diseases, immunology, and selected practical applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills including microscopy, aseptic technique, staining, culture methods, and identification of microorganisms.
  

  • BIO 280 Biotechnology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BIO 111 , CHM 131  or CHM 151 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides experience in selected laboratory procedures. Topics include proper laboratory techniques in biology and chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to identify laboratory techniques and instrumentation in basic biotechnology.
  

  • BIO 285 Research and Measurement (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BIO 112  and CHM 132  or CHM 152 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an intensive laboratory experience with an investigative approach. Emphasis is placed on the use of various laboratory equipment and field techniques to enhance research and measurement competencies in ecology, natural resources, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competencies with laboratory equipment and prepare a presentation of a selected research topic.
  

  • BIO 293 Selected Topics in Biology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in specific program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program or discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study.

Bioprocess Manufacturing Technology
  

  • BPM 110 Bioprocess Practices (5 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a study of plant operations including various plant utility systems and detailed study of the varied plant environments in a bioprocessing facility. Emphasis is placed on quality mindset and principles of validation through applications of monitoring procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the rigors of industry regulation and its necessity.

Biotechnology
  

  • BTC 181 Basic Lab Techniques (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ( RED 090  and ENG 090 ) or DRE 098  
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the basic skills and knowledge necessary in a biological or chemical laboratory. Emphasis is placed on good manufacturing practices, safety, solution preparation, and equipment operation and maintenance following standard operating procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and perform basic laboratory procedures using labware, solutions, and equipment according to prescribed protocols.

Blueprint Reading
  

  • BPR 111 Print Reading (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the basic principles of print reading. Topics include line types, orthographic projections, dimensioning methods, and notes. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic prints and visualize the features of a part or system.

    Competencies

    Student Learning Outcomes:

    1. Interpret symbols, abbreviations, and line types.
    2. Identify and describe types of projection and use of views.
    3. Draw freehand sketches.
    4. Calculate measurements of features.
    5. Identify and interpret dimensioning and tolerancing.
  

  • BPR 130 Print Reading-Construction (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the interpretation of prints and specifications that are associated with design and construction projects. Topics include interpretation of documents for foundations, floor plans, elevations, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret construction prints and documents.

    Competencies

    Student Learning Outcomes:

    1. Identify the different symbols and line types in a set of working drawings.
    2. Correctly measure lines to a specific scale using an architectural or engineering scale.
    3. Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting construction prints in the form of floor plans, elevations, details, schedules, and specifications.
    4. Convert fractional dimensions to decimal dimensions and decimal dimensions to fractional dimensions.
    5. Describe and explain the difference between working drawings and construction drawings.
  

  • BPR 221 Interpretation of GD & T (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPR 121 or MAC 132 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces dimensioning and tolerancing standards as established by ANSI and ISO 9000. Topics include dimensioning, symbols and terms, application of tolerances and limits, tolerances of position and form, and the advantages of geometric concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret blueprints that utilize the GD & T system.

Broadcasting
  

  • BPT 110 Intro to Broadcasting (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the field of broadcasting and other electronic media. Emphasis is placed on the history, development, and current status of radio, television, and related industries. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of regulations, organizational structure, revenue sources, historical development, and on-going operation of broadcasting and related industries.
  

  • BPT 111 Broadcast Law & Ethics (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers judicial, legislative, and administrative policies pertinent to the ethical and legal operation of broadcast and other electronic media organizations. Emphasis is placed on legal and ethical issues including First Amendment protection, FCC regulations, copyright, and libel laws. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the historical significance and modern-day application of important broadcast laws and policies.
  

  • BPT 112 Broadcast Writing (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 111 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces proper copy and script writing techniques and formats for radio, television, and other electronic media. Emphasis is placed on creating effective scripts for programs and promotional materials, including commercial and public radio service announcements for a specific target audience. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and write copy and scripts according to standard industry formats.
  

  • BPT 113 Broadcast Sales (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers sales principles applicable to radio, television, cable, and other electronic media. Emphasis is placed on prospecting and servicing accounts, developing clients, and preparing sales presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to create a sales presentation based upon standard ratings reports, prospect for new customers, and understand account management.
  

  • BPT 121 Broadcast Speech I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 111  or departmental approval.
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers basic preparation and performance of on-air talents’ speaking quality. Emphasis is placed on developing a pleasant and efficient voice with techniques applied to taped news, features, commercial copy, and announcing. Upon completion, students should be able to show improvement and aptitude in proper articulation, pronunciation, rate of delivery, pitch, breathing techniques, inflection, projection, and phrasing.
  

  • BPT 131 Audio/Radio Production I (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the creation, development, production, and presentation of audio programming elements for broadcast and/or other electronic media applications. Emphasis is placed on the proper operation of professional audio equipment and the study of basic physical behavior and perceptual effects of sound. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly operate audio recording and playback equipment and demonstrate an understanding of the basic components of sound.
  

  • BPT 132 Audio/Radio Production II (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 131 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the use of advanced audio production techniques in broadcast and/or other electronic media applications. Topics include basic audio signal processing equipment and analog and digital professional audio recording and playback equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to optimize the use of professional audio equipment in the production of effective audio programming.
  

  • BPT 135 Radio Performance I (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 131 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to operate the college radio station as an announcer/board operator. Emphasis is placed on operating control-room equipment, logging transmitter readings, EBS tests, reading news, and broadcasting free of interruptions. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare music, public service announcements, and promos for timely broadcast; introduce songs/programs smoothly; and follow FCC rules.
  

  • BPT 136 Radio Performance II (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 135 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to operate the college radio station as an announcer/board operator. Emphasis is placed on operating control-room equipment, logging transmitter readings, EBS tests, reading news, and broadcasting free of interruptions. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare music, public service announcements, and promos for timely broadcast; introduce songs/programs smoothly; and follow FCC rules.
  

  • BPT 137 Radio Performance III (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 136 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to operate the college radio station as an announcer/board operator. Emphasis is placed on operating control-room equipment, logging transmitter readings, EBS tests, reading news, and broadcasting free of interruptions. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare music, public service announcements, and promos for timely broadcast; introduce songs/programs smoothly; and follow FCC rules.
  

  • BPT 138 Radio Performance IV (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 137 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to operate the college radio station as an announcer/board operator. Emphasis is placed on operating control-room equipment, logging transmitter readings, EBS tests, reading news, and broadcasting free of interruptions. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare music, public service announcements, and promos for timely broadcast; introduce songs/programs smoothly; and follow FCC rules.
  

  • BPT 139 Radio Performance V (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 138 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to operate the college radio station as an announcer/board operator. Emphasis is placed on operating control-room equipment, logging transmitter readings, EBS tests, reading news, and broadcasting free of interruptions. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare music, public service announcements, and promos for timely broadcast; introduce songs/programs smoothly; and follow FCC rules.
  

  • BPT 231 Video/TV Production I (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the language of film/video, shot composition, set design, lighting, production planning, scripting, editing, and operation of video and television production equipment. Emphasis is placed on mastering the body of knowledge and techniques followed in producing all forms of video and television production. Upon completion, students should be able to produce basic video and television productions in a team environment.
  

  • BPT 232 Video/TV Production II (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 231 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers advanced video and television production. Emphasis is placed on field production, post-production, digital video effects, graphics, and multi-camera productions. Upon completion, students should be able to create productions that optimize the use of studio, field, and post-production equipment.
  

  • BPT 235 TV Performance I (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 231 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides hands-on experience in the operation of television studios and/or stations. Emphasis is placed on the application of skills through direct participation in the production or distribution of television programs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in performing key station and/or studio duties.
  

  • BPT 236 TV Performance II (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 235 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides hands-on experience in the operation of television studios and/or stations. Emphasis is placed on the application of skills through direct participation in the production or distribution of television programs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in performing key station and/or studio duties.
  

  • BPT 237 TV Performance III (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 236 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides hands-on experience in the operation of television studios and/or stations. Emphasis is placed on the application of skills through direct participation in the production or distribution of television programs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in performing key station and/or studio duties.
  

  • BPT 238 TV Performance IV (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 237 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides hands-on experience in the operation of television studios and/or stations. Emphasis is placed on the application of skills through direct participation in the production or distribution of television programs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in performing key station and/or studio duties.
  

  • BPT 239 TV Performance V (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 238  
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides hands-on experience in the operation of television studios and/or stations. Emphasis is placed on the application of skills through direct participation in the production or distribution of television programs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in performing key station and/or studio duties.
  

  • BPT 250 Institutional Video (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 231 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers development and production of non-broadcast video productions for clients. Emphasis is placed on satisfying client objectives, including interviewing, research, site surveying, script review, photography, and post-production. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, write, shoot, and edit an institutional video designed to meet a client’s objectives.
  

  • BPT 260 Multi-Track Recording (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 132 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the application of audio production techniques in a multi-track recording setting. Emphasis is placed on proper use of control room equipment and mix-down of multiple sound sources on both analog and digital recorders. Upon completion, students should be able to produce creative music or supplemental works using sound engineering techniques.
  

  • BPT 285 Broadcast Prod Capstone (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPT 131  or BPT 232 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to complete a broadcast production from the design phase through implementation with minimal instructor support. Emphasis is placed on planning/budgets, production, post-production and distribution. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, produce and distribute a broadcast production.

Business
  

  • BUS 110 Introduction to Business (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a survey of the business world. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contemporary business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying other business subjects.
  

  • BUS 115 Business Law I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the ethics and legal framework of business. Emphasis is placed on contracts, negotiable instruments, Uniform Commercial Code, and the working of the court systems. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical issues and laws covered to selected business decision-making situations.
  

  • BUS 116 Business Law II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BUS 115 
    Corequisites: None
    This course continues the study of ethics and business law. Emphasis is placed on bailments, sales, risk-bearing, forms of business ownership, and copyrights. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical issues and laws covered to selected business decision-making situations.
  

  • BUS 121 Business Math (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: DMA 010 , DMA 020 , and DMA 030 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers fundamental mathematical operations and their application to business problems. Topics include payroll, pricing, interest and discount, commission, taxes, and other pertinent uses of mathematics in the field of business. Upon completion, students should be able to apply mathematical concepts to business.
  

  • BUS 125 Personal Finance (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a study of individual and family financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on building useful skills in buying, managing finances, increasing resources, and coping with current economic conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a personal financial plan.
  

  • BUS 137 Principles of Management (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is placed on planning, organizing, controlling, directing, and communicating. Upon completion, students should be able to work as contributing members of a team utilizing these functions of management.
  

  • BUS 210 Investment Analysis (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 111 or ACC 120 
    Corequisites: None
    This course examines the concepts related to financial investment and the fundamentals of managing investments. Emphasis is placed on the securities markets, stocks, bond, and mutual funds, as well as tax implications of investment alternatives. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret investment alternatives and report findings to users of financial information.
  

  • BUS 217 Employment Law and Regs (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the principle laws and regulations affecting public and private organizations and their employees or prospective employees. Topics include fair employment practices, EEO, affirmative action, and employee rights and protections. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate organization policy for compliance and assure that decisions are not contrary to law.
  

  • BUS 225 Business Finance (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 120 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an overview of business financial management. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, time value of money, management of cash flow, risk and return, and sources of financing. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply the principles of financial management.
  

  • BUS 230 Small Business Management (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the challenges of entrepreneurship including the startup and operation of a small business. Topics include market research techniques, feasibility studies, site analysis, financing alternatives, and managerial decision making. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a small business plan.
  

  • BUS 234 Training and Development (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers developing, conducting, and evaluating employee training with attention to adult learning principles. Emphasis is placed on conducting a needs assessment, using various instructional approaches, designing the learning environment, and locating learning resources. Upon completion, students should be able to design, conduct, and evaluate a training program.
  

  • BUS 239 Bus Applications Seminar (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ACC 120 , BUS 115 , BUS 137 , MKT 120 , and either ECO 151 , ECO 251  or ECO 252 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed as a capstone course for Business Administration majors. Emphasis is placed on decision making in the areas of management, marketing, production, purchasing, and finance. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the techniques, processes, and vital professional skills needed in the work place.
  

  • BUS 256 Recruit Select & Per Plan (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the basic principles involved in managing the employment process. Topics include personnel planning, recruiting, interviewing and screening techniques, maintaining employee records; and voluntary and involuntary separations. Upon completion, students should be able to acquire and retain employees who match position requirements and fulfill organizational objectives. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Human Resources Management concentration in the Business Administration program.
  

  • BUS 258 Compensation and Benefits (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to study the basic concepts of pay and its role in rewarding performance. Topics include wage and salary surveys, job analysis, job evaluation techniques, benefits, and pay-for-performance programs. Upon completion, students should be able to develop and manage a basic compensation system to attract, motivate, and retain employees. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Human Resources Management concentration in the Business Administration program.
  

  • BUS 259 HRM Applications (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BUS 217 , BUS 234 , BUS 256 , and BUS 258 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides students in the Human Resources Management concentration the opportunity to reinforce their learning experiences from preceding HRM courses. Emphasis is placed on application of day-to-day HRM functions by completing in-basket exercises and through simulations. Upon completion, students should be able to determine the appropriate actions called for by typical events that affect the status of people at work. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Human Resources Management concentration in the Business Administration program.
  

  • BUS 260 Business Communication (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 111  
    Corequisites: None
    This course is designed to develop skills in writing business communications. Emphasis is placed on business reports, correspondence, and professional presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively in the work place.

Chemistry
  

  • CHM 092 Fundamentals of Chemistry (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites:  MAT 060  or DMA 010 , DMA 020 , and DMA 030 
    Corequisites: MAT 070  or DMA 040 , and DMA 050 
    This course covers fundamentals of chemistry with laboratory applications. Topics include measurements, matter, energy, atomic theory, bonding, molecular structure, nomenclature, balancing equations, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, gases, and basic organic chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply basic chemical concepts and demonstrate basic laboratory skills necessary for success in college-level science courses.
  

  • CHM 121 Foundations of Chemistry (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 , and DMA 050 
    Corequisites: CHM 121A 
    This course is designed for those who have no previous high school chemistry or a grade of C or less in high school chemistry. Topics include matter, structure of the atom, nomenclature, chemical equations, bonding and reactions; mathematical topics include measurements, scientific notation, and stoichiometry. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical concepts and an ability to solve related problems in subsequent chemistry courses.
  

  • CHM 121A Foundations of Chem Lab (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: CHM 121 
    This course is a laboratory for CHM 121 . Emphasis, is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in CHM 121 . Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemical principles presented in CHM 121 .
  

  • CHM 130 Gen, Org, & Biochemistry (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: MAT 070  or DMA 010 , DMA 020 , DMA 030 , DMA 040 , and DMA 050  or MAT 140 
    Corequisites: CHM 130A 
    This course provides a survey of basic facts and principles of general, organic, and biochemistry. Topics include measurement, molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, solutions, acid-base chemistry, gas laws, and the structure, properties, and reactions of major organic and biological groups. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts.
  

  • CHM 130A Gen, Org, & Biochem Lab (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites:  CHM 130 
    This course is a laboratory for CHM 130. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in CHM130. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemical principles presented in CHM 130.
  

  • CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites:  MAT 080  or MAT 171  or MAT 161 ; or DMA 010 , DMA 020 , DMA 030 , DMA 040 , DMA 050 , DMA 060 , DMA 070 , and DMA 080 
    Corequisites: CHM 131A 
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry topics include measurement, matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, stoichiometry, chemical formulas and reactions, chemical bonding, gas laws, solutions, and acids and bases. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of chemistry as it applies to other fields.
  

  • CHM 131A Introduction to Chemistry Lab (1 Credit Hour)

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: MAT 080 ; or MAT 171 ; or MAT 161 ; or DMA 010 ,  DMA 020 ,  DMA 030 ,  DMA 040 ,  DMA 050 ,  DMA 060 ,  DMA 070 , and DMA 080 
    Corequisites: CHM 131 
    This course is a laboratory to accompany CHM 131. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in CHM 131. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemical principles presented in CHM 131.
  

  • CHM 132 Organic and Biochemistry (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CHM 131  and CHM 131A  or CHM 151 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a survey of major functional classes of compounds in organic and biochemistry. Topics include structure, properties, and reactions of the major organic and biological molecules and basic principles of metabolism. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts needed to pursue studies in related professional fields.
  

  • CHM 151 General Chemistry I (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: (ENG 090  and RED 090 ) or DRE 098  and MAT 171  or higher; and (CHM 092  or higher or Departmental Permission)
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include measurement, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, chemical reactions, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, and solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical laws and concepts as needed in CHM 152 .
    This course has been identified as a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course under the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
  

  • CHM 152 General Chemistry II (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CHM 151 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a continuation of the study of the fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, ionic and redox equations, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, introduction to nuclear and organic chemistry, and complex ions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields.
    This course has been identified as a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course under the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
  

  • CHM 251 Organic Chemistry I (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CHM 152 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides a systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers; further topics include isomerization, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of covered organic topics as needed in CHM 252.
  

  • CHM 252 Organic Chemistry II (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CHM 251 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides continuation of the systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines and heterocyclics; multi-step synthesis will be emphasized. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of organic concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields.
  

  • CHM 261 Quantitative Analysis (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CHM 152 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces classical methods of chemical analysis with an emphasis on laboratory techniques. Topics include statistical data treatment; stoichiometric and equilibrium calculations; and titrimetric, gravimetric, acid-base, oxidationreduction, and compleximetric methods. Upon completion, students should be able to perform classical quantitative analytical procedures.

Civil Engineering Technology
  

  • CEG 111 Intro to GIS and GNSS (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the methods and techniques used in the Geographic information Systems (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) professions. Emphasis is placed on data collection and mapping using GIS software. Upon completion, students should be able to use GNSS technologies to collect field data and create GIS maps.

    Student Learning Outcomes:

    1. Utilize GNSS technologies to collect field data.
    2. Create GIS maps.
  

  • CEG 115 Intro to Tech & Sustainability (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic skills, sustainability concepts and career fields for technicians. Topics include career options, technical vocabulary, dimensional analysis, measurement systems, engineering graphics, professional ethics, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify drawing elements and create sketches, perform basic engineering computations and identify measures of sustainable development.

    Student Learning Outcomes:

    1. Identify drawing elements and create sketches.
    2. Perform basic engineering computations.
    3. Identify measures of sustainable development.
  

  • CEG 151 CAD for Engineering Technology (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Topics include file and data management, drawing, editing, dimensioning commands, plotting, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to create and plot basic drawings and maps using CAD software.

    Competencies

    Student Learning Outcomes:

    1. Create basic drawings and maps using CAD software.
    2. Plot finished drawings and maps using CAD software.

     
  

  • CEG 210 Construction Materials & Methods (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites:  None
    Corequisites: MAT 171  
    This course covers the behavior and properties of Portland cement, asphaltic concretes, and other construction materials, including construction methods and equipment. Topics include cementing agents, aggregates, water and admixture materials with their proportions, production, placement, consolidation, curing; and their inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to proportion Portland concrete mixes to attain predetermined strengths, perform standard control tests on Portland cement concrete, identify inspection criteria for concretes, identify construction equipment and applications.
  

  • CEG 211 Hydrology & Erosion Control (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take EGR 250   and
    Take One Set:
    Set 1: MAT 121  
    Set 2: MAT 171   
    Set 3: DMA 060 , DMA 070 , and DMA 080  

     
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic engineering principles and characteristics of hydrology, erosion and sediment control. Topics include stormwater runoff, gravity pipe flow, open channel flow, low impact development (LID), erosion control devices and practices. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and design gravitational drainage structures, identify LID and erosion control elements, and prepare a stormwater drainage plan.
  

  • CEG 212 Intro to Environmental Tech (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: EGR 250 , EGR 251, or MEC 210 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic engineering principles of hydraulics, and water and wastewater technologies. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, flow measurement, the collection, treatment, and distribution of water and wastewater. Upon completion, students should be able to identify water and wastewater system elements, describe water and wastewater system processes and perform basic hydraulics and treatment computations.
  

  • CEG 235 Project Management/Estimating (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take one set:
    CIS 110  and CEG 115 ;
    CIS 110  and EGR 115 ;
    CIS 111  and CEG 115 ;
    CIS 111  and EGR 115 ;
    EGR 125 and CEG 115 ;
    EGR 125 and EGR 115 ;
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers planning and estimating practices which are applicable to the civil engineering and related construction industries. Emphasis is placed on construction project planning and management, material take-offs labor and equipment requirements in accordance with industry formats, and other economic topics. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately complete material take-offs, prepare cost estimates, and prepare construction schedules.
  

  • CIV 111 Soils and Foundations (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: EGR 250 , EGR 251, or MEC 210
    Corequisites: None
    This course presents an overview of soil as a construction material using both analysis and testing procedures. Topics include index properties, classification, stress analysis, compressibility, compaction, dewatering, excavation, stabilization, settlement, and foundations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic soil tests and analyze engineering properties of soil. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.
  

  • CIV 250 Civil Eng Tech Project (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CEG 235 
    Corequisites: None
    This course includes an integrated team approach to civil engineering technology projects. Emphasis is placed on project proposal, site selection, analysis/design of structures, construction material selection, time and cost estimating, planning, and management of a project. Upon completion, students should be able to apply team concepts prepare estimates, submit bid proposals, and manage projects. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.

Communications
  

  • COM 110 Introduction to Communication (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an overview of the basic concepts of communication and the skills necessary to communicate in various contexts. Emphasis is placed on communication theories and techniques used in interpersonal group, public, intercultural, and mass communication situations. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and illustrate the forms and purposes of human communication in a variety of contexts.
  

  • COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces the practices and principles of interpersonal communication in both dyadic and group settings. Emphasis is placed on the communication process, perception, listening, self-disclosure, speech apprehension, ethics, nonverbal communication, conflict, power, and dysfunctional communication relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, apply basic principles of group discussion, and manage conflict in interpersonal communication situations.
  

  • COM 231 Public Speaking (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: ENG 101  or ENG 111 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support.
    This course has been identified as a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course under the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.

Computer Engineering Technology
  

  • CET 111 Computer Upgrade/Repair I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: DMA 010 , DMA 020 , DMA 030 , DMA 040 , RED 090 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers repairing, servicing, and upgrading computers and peripherals in preparation for industry certification. Topics include CPU/memory/bus identification, disk subsystems, hardware/software installation/configuration, common device drivers, data recovery, system maintenance, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely repair and/or upgrade computer systems to perform within specifications.
  

  • CET 211 Computer Upgrade/Repair II (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CET 111 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers concepts of repair service, and upgrade of computers and peripherals in preparation for industry certification. Topics may include resolving resource conflicts and system bus specifications, configuration and troubleshooting peripherals, operating system configuration and optimization, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and resolve system conflicts and optimize system performance.

Computer Information Systems
  

  • CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems.
  

  • CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy (2 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an overview of computer concepts. Emphasis is placed on the use of personal computers and software applications for personal and fundamental workplace use. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic personal computer skills.
  

  • CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: Take One Set:
    Set  1: DMA 010 , DMA 020 , DMA 030 , DMA 040 , DMA 050 , and DMA 060  
    Set  2: MAT 121  
    Set  3: MAT 171 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic environment. Topics include language syntax, data types, program organization, problem solving methods, algorithm design, and logic control structures. Upon completion, students should be able to manage files with operating system commands, use top-down algorithm design, and implement algorithmic solutions in a programming language.

Computer Information Technology
  

  • CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concepts (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    The course introduces the role of IT in managing business processes and the need for business process and IT alignment. Emphasis is placed on industry need for understanding business challenges and developing/managing information systems to contribute to the decision making process based on these challenges. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the ‘hybrid business manager’ and the potential offered by new technology and systems.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CIS 110  
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the basic hardware of a personal computer, including installation, operations and interactions with software. Topics include component identification, memory-system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventive maintenance, hardware diagnostics/repair, installation and optimization of system software, commercial programs, system configuration, and device-drivers. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate computer equipment and software, upgrade/maintain existing equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair non-functioning personal computers.
  

  • CTS 130 Spreadsheet (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CIS 110  or CIS 111  or OST 137 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces basic spreadsheet design and development. Topics include writing formulas, using functions, enhancing spreadsheets, creating charts, and printing. Upon completion, students should be able to design and print basic spreadsheets and charts.
  

  • CTS 135 Integrated Software Intro (4 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CIS 110  or CIS 111 
    Corequisites: None
    This course instructs students in the Windows or Linux based program suites for word processing, spreadsheet, database, personal information manager, and presentation software. This course prepares students for introductory level skills in database, spreadsheet, personal information manager, word processing, and presentation applications to utilize data sharing. Upon completion, students should be able to design and integrate data at an introductory level to produce documents using multiple technologies.
  

  • CTS 250 User Support & Softw Eval (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CTS 120  and NOS 130 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to evaluate software and hardware and make recommendations to meet end-user needs. Emphasis is placed on software and hardware evaluation, installation, training, and support. Upon completion, students should be able to present proposals and make hardware and software recommendations based on their evaluations.
  

  • CTS 285 Systems Analysis & Design (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CIS 115 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces established and evolving methodologies for the analysis, design, and development of an information system. Emphasis is placed on system characteristics, managing projects, prototyping, CASE/OOM tools, and systems development life cycle phases. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze a problem and design an appropriate solution using a combination of tools and techniques.
  

  • CTS 287 Emerging Technologies (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces emerging information technologies. Emphasis is placed on evolving technologies and trends in business and industry. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate an understanding of the current trends and issues in emerging technologies for information systems.
  

  • CTS 289 System Support Project (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CTS 120 , CTS 285 , NOS 130 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to complete a significant support project with minimal instructor assistance. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication skills, project definition, documentation, installation, testing, presentation, and user training. Upon completion, students should be able to complete a project from the definition phase through implementation.

Computer Programming
  

  • CSC 133 C Programming (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
     
    Corequisites: MAT 121  or MAT 171  
    This course introduces computer programming using the C programming language with structured programming principles. Topics include input/output operations, iteration, arithmetic operations, arrays, pointers, filters, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test and debug at a beginning level.
  

  • CSC 134 C++ Programming (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces computer programming using the C++ programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test and debug at a beginning level.
  

  • CSC 139 Visual BASIC Prog (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CIS 115 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces computer programming using the Visual BASIC programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test and debug at a beginning level.
  

  • CSC 141 Visual C++ Prog (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CIS 115 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces computer programming using the Visual C++ programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, debug, and implement objects using the appropriate environment at a beginning level.
  

  • CSC 151 JAVA Programming (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CIS 115 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces computer programming using the JAVA programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger.
  

  • CSC 153 C# Programming (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CIS 115 
    Corequisites: None
    This course introduces computer programming using the C# programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, debug, and implement objects using the appropriate environment at the beginning level.
  

  • CSC 239 Adv Visual BASIC Prog (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CSC 139 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a continuation of CSC 139  using the Visual BASIC programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, debug, and implement objects using the appropriate environment.
    This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  

  • CSC 241 Adv Visual C++ Prog (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CSC 141 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a continuation of CSC 141  using the Visual C++ programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, debug, and implement objects using the appropriate environment.
  

  • CSC 251 Adv JAVA Programming (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CSC 151 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a continuation of CSC 151  using the JAVA programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, debug, and implement objects using the appropriate environment.
  

  • CSC 253 Adv C# Programming (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CSC 153 
    Corequisites: None
    This course is a continuation of CSC 153  using the C# programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, debug, and implement objects using the appropriate environment.
  

  • CSC 289 Programming Capstone Proj (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: CSC 239 , CSC 241 , CTS 285 , DBA 115 
    Corequisites: None
    This course provides an opportunity to complete a significant programming project from the design phase through implementation with minimal instructor support. Emphasis is placed on project definition, testing, presentation, and implementation. Upon completion, students should be able to complete a project from the definition phase through implementation.

Construction
  

  • CST 238 Weatherization (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the use of current efficiency methods, materials, and techniques as applied to the weatherization of commercial and residential structures. Topics include the assessment of environmental impacts on energy consumption and building modifications that yield decreases in energy usage and increases in energy efficiency. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competencies in building envelop analysis, energy-efficiency plan design, and implementation of weatherization plan.
  

  • CST 241 Planning/Estimating I (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: BPR 130 , MAT 121 , or MAT 171 
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers the procedures involved in planning and estimating a construction/building project. Topics include performing quantity take-offs of materials necessary for a building project. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately complete a take-off of materials and equipment needs involved in a construction project.

    Competencies

    Student Learning Outcomes:

    1. Identify and define terminology specific to planning and estimating.
    2. Generate quantity take-offs for a construction project using the CSI format.
    3. Create an estimate based on materials, equipment, and labor.

Construction Management
  

  • CMT 120 Codes and Inspections (3 Credit Hours)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
    Prerequisites: None
    Corequisites: None
    This course covers building codes and the code inspections process used in the design and construction of residential and commercial buildings. Emphasis is placed on commercial, residential, and accessibility (ADA) building codes. Upon completion, students should understand the building code inspections process and apply building code principals and requirements to construction projects.
 

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