Jun 26, 2024  
2013-2014 Course Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The following are standard, approved subjects. Availability of any subject depends on the scheduling, program and student needs at the time. The receiving college or university determines the transferability of courses.

Course Types

Adjunct Adjunct courses may be temporary or experimental and may be used to fulfill elective credit in programs that lead to a degree or diploma. Adjunct courses may not be used to fulfill or substitute for required or option courses in any degree or program.

General Noncore courses identified as freshman-sophomore courses. open Occupationally specific courses corresponding to courses in certain professional programs at four-year institutions.

Voc/Tech Occupationally specific courses. Transferability is generally limited. Only 16 credits can apply to the AA/AS degree.

Core Traditional liberal arts courses in the first two years of a baccalaureate degree.

College preparatory (Coll Prep) College preparatory and skill building courses. College Preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.

P/F Indicates courses taken pass/fail.

Prerequisites Successful completion of a course or other criterion necessary for a student to succeed in a higher level course.

Corequisites A course that must be taken concurrently or prior to the course.

*An instructor may deny enrollment in or drop a student from a specific course if a course
Prerequisite has not been met.

 

Mathematics

  
  • MAT 093 - Math Study Skills

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Coll Prep
    Provides students with the study techniques necessary for successful completion of their college preparatory or college credit math courses. It also addresses feelings and attitudes that might block math learning and offers strategies and techniques designed to overcome these feelings. College preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.
  
  • MAT 110 - Math for Liberal Arts

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    The student will begin to think critically by studying logic, sets and statistical reasoning. The student will examine problem-solving and decision-making by studying probability, application of statistical data, modeling, and financial mathematics. The student will become aware of possible abuses of mathematics. Finally the student will understand the broad usefulness of mathematics by studying history of mathematics and application of mathematics in art, music, business and/or politics.
    Prerequisite: One year of H.S. algebra or MAT 064 
  
  • MAT 114 - Elementary Educators Math I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    This is the first of two courses focusing on math concepts taught in K-6. Topics will be covered from both a practical and theoretical standpoint, with an emphasis on practical understanding using concrete examples. Course content includes problem-solving, systems of whole numbers, numeration, algorithms for computation, topics from number theory, and topics from geometry including measurement, polygons, polyhedra, congruence and transformations. This course is for students in education fields and is not appropriate for students majoring in other areas. This is not a methods course.
    Prerequisite: Two years of H.S. algebra or MAT 073  or department permission
  
  • MAT 116 - Elementary Educators Math II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    This course is a continuation of MAT 114 . Course content includes basic 2D and 3D geometry and measurement, elementary probability, data analysis and statistics, operations and algorithms for computing with fractions, decimals, percents and integers.
    Prerequisite: MAT 114  with a grade of “C-” or better
  
  • MAT 121 - College Algebra

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    This course provides an intensified study of algebraic techniques and prepares students for future study in mathematics. The central theme of this course is the concept of a function and its graph. Topics include functions, exponents, logarithms, systems of equations, matrices, polynomials, conic sections and probability.
    Prerequisite: Two years of H.S. algebra or MAT 073 
  
  • MAT 129 - Precalculus

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, vectors, complex numbers, elementary theory of equations, linear systems, matrices, and analytic geometry.
    Prerequisite: MAT 130  or Equivalent or department permission
  
  • MAT 130 - Trigonometry

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Circular functions and their inverses, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, solving triangles and graphing.
    Prerequisite: Two years H.S. algebra, department permission or MAT 073 
  
  • MAT 141 - Finite Math

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    A general education course in practical mathematics for those students not majoring in mathematics or science. This course will include such topics as set operations and applications, methods of counting, probability, systems of linear equations, matrices, geometric linear programming and an introduction to Markov chains.
    Prerequisite: One year H.S. algebra or MAT 063 
  
  • MAT 148 - Linear Algebra w/Applications

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    A study of the use and application of matrices in the solution of systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, bases and projections. Linear algebra is a core course in many engineering, physics, mathematics and computer science programs. This course makes heavy use of computing technology. Graphing calculators required.
    Prerequisite: MAT 211  or equivalent
  
  • MAT 157 - Statistics

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Tabular and graphical presentation, measures of central tendency and variability, standard elementary procedures involving the binomial, normal, student’s T, chi-square and F distributions, correlation, regression, analysis of variance and several nonparametric procedures. Students will not receive credit for both MAT 157 and BUS 211 .
    Prerequisite: Two years H.S. algebra, department permission or MAT 064 
  
  • MAT 160 - Statistical Business Appl.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    This is the second course in the statistics sequence. Course content includes application and interpretation of probability and statistics as applied to business situations by using sampling, confidence intervals, control charges, simple linear regression analysis, multiple regression analysis, correlation analysis, data analysis, time series analysis, hypothesis testing and computer analysis.
    Prerequisite: BUS 211  or MAT 157 
  
  • MAT 162 - Prin. of Business Statistics

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Make inferences about population parameters. Conduct regression inferential analyses. Obtain, present and organize statistical data using measures of location and dispersion; the Normal distribution; sampling distributions; estimation and confidence intervals; inference for simple linear regression analysis. Use computers to visualize and analyze data.
    Prerequisite: Two years H.S. algebra or MAT 073 
  
  • MAT 166 - Calculus for Busn/Social Sci

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Functions, graphs, differential calculus, integral calculus, introduction to max-min theory for functions of two variables. Emphasis on application of calculus to business problems. Not a substitute for MAT 211  and MAT 217 .
    Prerequisite: Two years H.S. algebra, MAT 141  and MAT 121 
  
  • MAT 211 - Calculus I

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Introduction to limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of the derivative, the definite and indefinite integral, numerical integration, exponential and logarithmic functions, other transcendental functions and introduction to differential equations.
    Prerequisite: MAT 121  and MAT 130 , or MAT 129  or department permission
  
  • MAT 217 - Calculus II

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Continuation of Calculus I. Topics include applications of integration, integration techniques, L’Hopital’s rule, improper integrals, infinite sequences, series, Taylor and Maclaurin series, the calculus of plane curves, parametric equations and polar equations.
    Prerequisite: MAT 211 
  
  • MAT 219 - Calculus III

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Continuation of Calculus II. Topics include vectors and vector-valued functions, tangent and normal vectors, arc length and curvature, vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green’s theorem, the divergence theorem and Stokes’s theorem, multivariable functions, partial derivatives, directional derivatives and gradients, optimization of multivariable functions.
    Prerequisite: MAT 217  or equivalent
  
  • MAT 227 - Diff Equations with Laplace

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Core
    Ordinary differential equations, systems of ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, numerical methods and applications.
    Prerequisite: MAT 217  or equivalent must be taken concurrently or prior to this course
  
  • MAT 772 - Applied Math

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    A course in elementary mathematical skills for technicians. Topics covered include fundamental operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and signed numbers; percents; geometric figures and basic constructions; area and volume formulas; English/Metric systems; measurements; and the interpretation of graphs and charts.
  
  • MAT 773 - Applied Math II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    A course in algebra and trigonometry for technicians. Topics covered include polynomials, equations, systems of linear equations, factoring, quadratic equations, trigonometry, powers, roots and logarithms.
    Prerequisite: MAT 772  or instructor permission

Mobile Development Technology

  
  • MDT 110 - Android App Development I

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An initial course in developing applications for Android platforms. Explore the Android framework and the foundational components of Android applications. Utilize the Android development environment to create applications implementing common user interface features and functionality.
  
  • MDT 210 - Android App Development II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    A second course in developing applications for Android platforms. Introduce features to enhance and extend the functionality of Android applications. Investigate best practices for mobile application development. Detail the distribution process to publish applications in the marketplace.
    Prerequisite: MDT 110  or instructor permission

Manufacturing

  
  • MFG 105 - Machine Shop Measuring

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    A study of measurements as used in industry. Units of instruction include tools, gauges, comparators, gauge blocks and inspection practices.
  
  • MFG 121 - Machine Trade Printreading I

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: v
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    A beginning and intermediate blueprint reading course covering basic visualization of shapes and sizes and freehand sketching of objects. Includes section lining, print alterations and projections.
  
  • MFG 132 - Machine Trade Printreading II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An advanced blueprint reading course involving study of industrial metal work drawings as they apply to planning and laying out of jigs and fixtures.
    Prerequisite: MFG 121 
  
  • MFG 140 - Geometric Dimension/Tolerance

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    A basic course explaining the GD & T system and the symbols used within it.
  
  • MFG 152 - Rel Weld Blueprint-Mfg Tech

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Basic skills will be developed in reading welding blueprints with emphasis on welding symbols.
  
  • MFG 171 - Manufacturing Welding I

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Basic skills will be developed in welding beads and buildup surfacing in the flat position, welding with oxy-acetylene equipment, and an introduction to GMAC welding.
  
  • MFG 172 - Related Welding-Indust Maint

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    A related welding course for industrial maintenance technicians. Topics include the theory and operation of welding equipment, related safety issues, metallurgy and related properties.
  
  • MFG 200 - Intro to Safety Science

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course will cover the introduction to safety in business and industry. It will familiarize students with terminology and economics, along with the social, environmental, ethical and regulatory pressures of today. Overview of physical safety, protection, and chemical, biological and mechanical hazards.
  
  • MFG 250 - Engine Lathe Theory

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An introductory level course explaining the theory of the basic operation and care of an engine lathe.
    Corequisite: MFG 251 
  
  • MFG 251 - Engine Lathe Operations Lab

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An introductory-level course for the metal cutting lathe. During this course, students will become familiar with the basic setups as well as safe operation and care of a lathe in a lab environment.
    Prerequisite: MFG 250 
  
  • MFG 252 - Engine Lathe Theory II

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An advanced-level course explaining complex setups and procedures for lathes.
    Prerequisite: MFG 250 .
    Corequisite: MFG 253 
  
  • MFG 253 - Engine Lathe Operations Lab II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An advanced course for the metal cutting lathe. During this course, students will become familiar with advanced setups as well as safe operation and care of a lathe.
    Prerequisite: MFG 251 .
    Corequisite: MFG 252 
  
  • MFG 260 - Mill Operations Theory

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An introductory-level course explaining the theory of the basic operation and care of vertical milling machines.
    Prerequisite: MFG 261 
  
  • MFG 261 - Milling Operations Lab

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An introductory-level course for the vertical mill. During this course, students will become familiar with basic setups as well as the safe operation and care of a milling machine in a lab environment.
    Corequisite: MFG 260 
  
  • MFG 270 - Grinders Theory

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Theoretical explanation of procedures in surface grinding.
    Corequisite: MFG 271 
  
  • MFG 271 - Grinders Lab

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    During this course, students will become familiar with basic setups, as well as the safe operation and care of a surface grinder in a lab environment.
    Corequisite: MFG 270 
  
  • MFG 273 - Mill Operations II

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An advanced course for the vertical and horizontal milling machines. During this course, students will become familiar with advanced setups and machining concepts as well as the safe operation and care of milling machines.
    Prerequisite: MFG 260 .
    Corequisite: MFG 274 
  
  • MFG 274 - Mill Operations Lab II

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An advanced course for the vertical and horizontal milling machines. During this course, students will become familiar with advanced setups and machining concepts as well as the safe operation and care of milling machines.
    Prerequisite: MFG 261 .
    Corequisite: MFG 273 
  
  • MFG 276 - Hand & Bench Machine Tools

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Machine shop procedures including shop safety, hand tools, layout and tool grinding. Operations on drill presses, pedestal grinders and sawing machines.
  
  • MFG 290 - Heat Treatments

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An introduction to the physical and mechanical characteristics of metals directly associated with the area of heat treatment. Includes structure and composition of metals, testing, hardening, tempering and annealing.
  
  • MFG 330 - CNC Mill Operations Theory

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An introductory-level course explaining the theory behind the basic operation and programming of a CNC vertical machining center.
    Corequisite: MFG 331 
  
  • MFG 331 - CNC Mill Operations Lab

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An introductory-level course for programming and operating a CNC milling center in a lab environment.
    Corequisite: MFG 330 
  
  • MFG 340 - Basic Lathe Operation

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Course covers setup and operation of the metal lathe, including lathe parts, materials and safety procedures.
  
  • MFG 341 - Vertical Mill Operation

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Vertical mill operation is explained and reinforced with practical experience using vertical milling machines.
  
  • MFG 350 - CNC Lathe Operations

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Theory An introductory-level course explaining the theory behind the basic operation and programming of a CNC lathe.
    Corequisite: MFG 351 
  
  • MFG 351 - CNC Lathe Operations Lab

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An introductory-level course for programming and operating a CNC lathe in a lab environment.
    Corequisite: MFG 350 
  
  • MFG 381 - EDM Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Operation of both conventional and wire EDM machines. Construction of EDM electrodes.
  
  • MFG 402 - Basic Diemaking Theory

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Introduction to diemaking principles covering die sets, die components, cutting and forming applications and material utilization. Experienced individuals may contact instructor to gain admittance to this course.
    Prerequisite: MFG 270 , MFG 271 , MFG 350 , MFG 351 , MFG 330 , MFG 331 .
    Corequisite: MFG 403 
  
  • MFG 403 - Basic Diemaking Lab

    Credits: 6
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 12
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Introducing the student to basic diemaking procedures as they construct a blank die, piercing die and a forming die.
    Required: MFG 270 , MFG 271 , MFG 350 , MFG 351 , MFG 330 , MFG 331 .
    Corequisite: MFG 402 
  
  • MFG 411 - Progressive Die Design

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Hands-on drafting experience in the design, drawing and detailing of a progressive die using computer-aided design (CAD).
    Prerequisite: CAD 184 .
    Corequisite: MFG 412 
  
  • MFG 412 - Advanced Diemaking Theory

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Complex diemaking procedures, including CAM actuated dies and exposure to cost estimating and quoting.
    Prerequisite: MFG 402 
  
  • MFG 413 - Advanced Diemaking Lab

    Credits: 6
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 12
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Constructing a more complex stamping die, including a progressive die that has been partially designed and detailed by the student.
    Prerequisite: MFG 403 .
    Corequisite: MFG 412 
  
  • MFG 452 - Moldmaking

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    The student is presented with the basic fundamentals of plastic mold construction and molding processes. Experienced individuals may contact instructor to gain admittance to this course.
    Prerequisite: MFG 402 , MFG 403 
  
  • MFG 502 - Intro Statistical Process Cntl

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Introduction to the concepts of variability and statistical process control. The student will develop the ability to utilize the basic SPC tools, monitor and interpret charts, and exercise statistical methods for continuous improvement.
  
  • MFG 510 - Practices-Continuous Improve

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Provide understanding of the theories, methods and concepts of continuous improvement. Includes detailed, in-depth study of the current theories and practices used in business and provides the student with the knowledge to implement these techniques.
    Prerequisite: MFG 507
  
  • MFG 512 - Intro Quality Control Mgmt.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course provides the student with an in-depth knowledge of the skills, tools and management techniques unique to supervising and managing a quality function within an organization.
    Prerequisite: MFG 502 , MFG 510 
  
  • MFG 521 - Measuring Devices-SPC

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An introduction to quality-control measuring devices, their use and application of data in Statistical Process Control.
  
  • MFG 522 - Appl of Statistical Methods

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An in-depth study in applying the concepts of MFG 502 . Additional areas of concentration include sampling plan theory, FMEA study, alpha and beta calculations, reliability, values, and applying these concepts in case studies.
    Prerequisite: MFG 502 
  
  • MFG 523 - Controlling Mfg Business Costs

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the principles and concepts of production and work costs, the cost impact of shop floor activities and the various contributions company employees have on costs and profitability. Emphasis is placed on the effect an individual has on costs on a day-to-day basis.
  
  • MFG 524 - PM & Diagnosing Mech/Elec Sys

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Provides understanding in the concepts and methods of preventive maintenance. Includes the development of a maintenance and documentation system. Provides fundamental troubleshooting methods and concepts.
  
  • MFG 818 - IMT Internship

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 20
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Supervised work experience with employer based on an individual training plan that enables the student to apply skills and knowledge.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of courses in semesters 1, 2 and 3 of the Integrated Manufacturing Technology program
  
  • MFG 932 - Internship

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 16
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Students enrolled in this course will work in a manufacturing facility as a machinist. Emphasis will be on the integration of academic skills with practical work experience.
    Prerequisite: Complete terms 1 and 2 and instructor permission

Management

  
  • MGT 101 - Principles of Management

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    Changes in management include: focusing people’s enthusiasm and creativity; discovering common purpose and goals; sharing information and power; encouraging teamwork and helping employees adapt to an ever-changing world. Explore basic management principles, concepts and practices to include: decision-making, facilitating change, human resources, individual behavior, motivation, team impact, communication and leadership.
  
  • MGT 115 - Administrative Management

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Introduces concepts of office management aimed at increasing efficiency and productivity in operation of the office. Areas covered include planning and organizing, leadership and human relations, and controlling office operations.
  
  • MGT 128 - Organizational Behavior

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Gain insight into the way people behave in organizations that will help you become a more effective and confident manager. This class emphasizes team dynamics and organizational development. Topics covered include perception, attitudes, conflict management, leadership and power.
  
  • MGT 130 - Principles of Supervision

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Supervision is frequently the first step in a management career. Supervisors are at the forefront of planning and coping with trends and issues requiring attention while demonstrating effective people management. Emphasis includes principles of motivation, effective decision-making, positive discipline, promoting teamwork, resolving conflicts, managing diversity, leadership and change.
  
  • MGT 145 - Human Relations in Business

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Emphasizes the importance of the development of proper attitudes toward self, others and organizational settings. Stresses the development of a good self-image and the relationship this has to energy levels, emotions, verbal and nonverbal communication and defensiveness.
  
  • MGT 147 - Leadership Development

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    The central focus of this course is the development of leadership ability. The course provides a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory, assists participants in developing a personal philosophy of leadership and an awareness of one’s own ability and style of leadership.
  
  • MGT 164 - Total Quality Management

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    The basis of this course is to provide an understanding of the principles and concepts of continuous improvement and the ability to apply them to an organization. Team concepts and the tools of SPC are also discussed.
  
  • MGT 170 - Human Resource Management

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    This course studies the role of human resource management as it applies to the challenges, problems, techniques, opportunities, ethical considerations and social dynamics in organizations. Emphasis on human resource activities of both managers and human resource specialists.
  
  • MGT 194 - Relationship Strategies in Bus

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Includes the awareness of communication styles and how to manage successful interpersonal and organizational relationships.
  
  • MGT 248 - Systems & Information Mgmt.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An introduction of managing information for decision-making. Planning what information to obtain, sources and methods of collecting information; interpreting and analyzing; presenting and using information for decisions.
  
  • MGT 800 - Business Internship I

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 16
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    One semester of successful on-the-job training with a cooperating employer. Emphasis must be specific to career goals. Work experience focus includes marketing, advertising, management, fashion, visual merchandising, selling, interior design or human resource management as determined by the program of study.
    (This course is Pass/Fail).
    Corequisite: MGT 802 
  
  • MGT 802 - Bus. Internship Seminar I

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Field experience problems will be discussed, new occupational information will be presented and business people will speak on the functions, institutions and products found in the field of sales promotion.
    Corequisite: MGT 800 
  
  • MGT 805 - Business Internship II

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 16
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Sales promotion training of the level prescribed in the individual training plan. Exposure will be given to merchandising techniques. The training will be scheduled in an approved cooperating training station. Supervision of the training plan will be made by an instructor/coordinator.
    (This course is Pass/Fail).
    Corequisite: MGT 807 
  
  • MGT 807 - Bus. Internship Seminar II

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Students are exposed to areas of sales promotion through guest speakers, visual aids and discussion of business.
    Corequisite: MGT 805 

Marketing

  
  • MKT 110 - Principles of Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: General
    Marketing effectively and efficiently results in better customer loyalty, higher share of customers, relief from margin erosion, and higher customer satisfaction. Explore strategies used to get, keep and grow customers. Theoretical concepts blend with real-world applications in the areas of planning, decision-making, consumer behavior, ethics, product, price, distribution, promotion, service and international marketing.
  
  • MKT 115 - Business-to-Business Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Presents functional methods of business-to-business marketing. Examines all forms of wholesaler service and manufacturer-type marketing activities
  
  • MKT 120 - E-Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Study of the Internet as a marketing tool. Investigation of the relevant issues and uses of Web-based marketing including influence on such traditional market mix topics as product, place, price and promotion. Focus will be on the use of technology rather than the technology itself.
  
  • MKT 140 - Selling

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Emphasizes the “consultative style” of personal selling. Covers the importance of establishing good relationships, finding prospect needs, providing a solution to these needs, and closing a high percentage of sales interviews.
  
  • MKT 141 - Advanced Selling Strategies

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Explores strategies related to working effectively with high-level decision-makers. Focuses on the individual adding value to the transaction to become the supplier of choice. Examines sales automation in depth.
    Prerequisite: MKT 140 
  
  • MKT 145 - Sales Management

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Expands on the selling process by training the trainer in functional aspects of sales force management. Emphasis on recruitment, selection and training procedures, motivation, group presentations and meeting management; compensation plans, territory management, forecasting and performance evaluation.
  
  • MKT 150 - Principles of Advertising

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Provides a broad overview and hands-on application of advertising and promotion. Topics include advertising objectives and strategies, appropriate media selection and creative development for effectively reaching a target market with a promotional message.
  
  • MKT 160 - Principles of Retailing

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Examines the retail business environment including an overview of retail businesses and trends, career opportunities, retail strategies, merchandising, human resources, supply chain management and customer service.
  
  • MKT 182 - Customer Relationship Mgmt

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Customer Relationship Management provides an overview of a business process used by more than half of all retail organizations. This course outlines the steps in the process, the technology and marketing components included, and the fundamental benefits to a business with an effective CRM program.
    Prerequisite: MKT 160 
  
  • MKT 184 - Customer Service

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Designed to make students aware of the value and reliance that a company places on its Customer Service Representatives. Emphasis is placed on developing skills that enable students to effectively work with external as well as internal customers. Self-management techniques are also included to enhance the retention of a positive attitude in the workplace.
  
  • MKT 199 - Sports/Entertainment Mktg.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    Exploration of the essentials of effective sports/ entertainment marketing. Topics include application of the marketing principles in the sports/ entertainment area, licensing issues, sponsorships and endorsements, stadium and arena marketing, broadcasting and media considerations, public policy and the unique challenges for sports/entertainment, specific products (concerts, special events, concessions, football, basketball, baseball, motor sports, etc.).

Medical Lab Technology

  
  • MLT 115 - Clinical Lab Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    A course designed to acquaint the student with the field of laboratory medicine. Basic lab math, testing methods and quality control are presented. This course also incorporates an introduction to blood collection and the study of common blood cells and blood cell disorders.
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology program
  
  • MLT 120 - Urinalysis

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    This course includes the study of urine formation and the methodology of determining the physical, chemical and microscopic properties of urine in normal and abnormal states. Basic lab skills, safety and quality control in urinalysis are presented. A basic overview of body fluid analysis will also be covered.
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology program
  
  • MLT 180 - Clinical Lab Practicum I

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 4
    Course Type: Open
    Students report to a local hospital to join the phlebotomy team to practice patient approach and to draw blood specimens.
    Prerequisite: MLT 115 
  
  • MLT 232 - Adv. Hematology & Coagulation

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    A review of basic procedures followed by a study of normal and abnormal blood and bone marrow smears as they relate to anemias and leukemias. Hematology instrumentation, quality control, coagulation and body fluid analysis are studied. This course includes an in-depth study of various anemias, leukemias and other hematological and coagulation disorders.
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in both MLT 115  and MLT 120 
  
  • MLT 242 - Clinical Chemistry

    Credits: 8
    Lecture Hours: 6
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Study and analysis of electrolytes, proteins, lipids, enzymes, hormones, drugs and various other biochemical compounds found in the human body. Test results are correlated with patients’ conditions. Laboratory math, statistics and quality control are presented.
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MLT 115  and MLT 120 . Successful completion of the following courses: BIO 164  or equivalent; CHM 122  or equivalent and CHM 132  or equivalent
  
  • MLT 251 - Clinical Microbiology

    Credits: 6
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    A study of clinically important microorganisms. Students learn and practice techniques used to isolate and identify pathogenic bacteria, parasites and fungi.
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MLT 115  and MLT 120 . Successful completion of the following courses: BIO 164  or equivalent; BIO 732  or equivalent; CHM 122  or equivalent and CHM 132  or equivalent
  
  • MLT 261 - Immunohematology

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 4
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Principles of immunohematology with the practices of blood banking are presented. ABO grouping, Rh typing and transfusion testing procedures are performed. Blood group antigens and antibodies are studied.
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MLT 232 ; MLT 270  must be taken prior to or concurrently & Serology must be taken prior to or concurrently with MLT 261. Successful completion of the following courses: BIO 164   or equivalent; BIO 732  or equivalent; CHM 132  or equivalent
  
  • MLT 270 - Immunology & Serology

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Immune reactions of the body will be studied. Reactions between antigen and antibodies will be used as a means to detect diseases such as hepatitis, infectious mononucleosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
    Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MLT 232 
  
  • MLT 282 - Clinical Lab Practicum II

    Credits: 12
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 48
    Course Type: Open
    Students rotate through the various departments (Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Blood Bank and Urinalysis) of the hospital laboratory, applying the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.
    Prerequisite: Completion of first 4 terms of MLT program with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
    Corequisite: MLT 290 
  
  • MLT 290 - Clinical Seminar and Review

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Open
    Students review medical laboratory subjects, share experiences in the clinical area and present case studies. Job-seeking skills, continuing education opportunities, legal responsibilities and professional organizations are also discussed. A mock certification exam is given.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of first four terms in the Med Lab Tech program with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
    Corequisite: MLT 282 

Architectural Millwork

  
  • MLW 440 - Blueprint Reading and Layout

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An introduction to blueprint reading and layout and the application of this knowledge with the use of specific tools.
  
  • MLW 441 - Material Identification/Usage

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Practicum Hours: 0
    Work Experience: 0
    Course Type: Voc/Tech
    An introduction to the materials used in making architectural millwork products.
 

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