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Psychology |
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PSY 291 - Prin. of Behavior Modification Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
The principles of learning theory with a major emphasis on operant conditioning will be studied. Emphasis will be on the practical application of these principles to the areas of mental health, mental retardation and education.
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RCP 100 - Intro to Respiratory Care Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
This initial course in the Respiratory Therapy program emphasizes the assessment and evaluation of patients. Also included will be a history of health care, medical specialties, communication skills and medical terminology. Students must demonstrate skill in the assessment of patient vital signs.
Prerequisite: BIO 733 or BIO 164
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RCP 240 - Respiratory Therapeutics Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
This course introduces the student to basic therapeutic techniques utilized in respiratory care. Major topics include medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol, cylinder systems and physical principles of gases and liquids. Students will be required to demonstrate competence in the techniques to receive a passing grade in the course.
Prerequisite: RCP 100 must be taken concurrently or prior to this course
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RCP 250 - Cardio/Pulmonary Therapeutics Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
Students will learn basic patient care techniques of hyperinflation therapy, secretion clearance, airway care, patient assessment, pulmonary rehabilitation, subacute respiratory care and assessment of effectiveness of therapies. Students will be required to demonstrate competence in procedures to succeed in this course.
Corequisite: RCP 100 must be taken concurrently with or prior to this course. RCP 240
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RCP 360 - Cardio/Pulmonary Renal Pathoph Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
An in-depth study of the normal functioning of the cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal systems emphasizing their interactions. Progresses to study of the common adolescent and adult diseases affecting the three systems. Interpretation of the results of arterial blood gas pH data will be taught.
Prerequisite: RCP 250 and BIO 734 must be taken concurrently with or prior to this course
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RCP 400 - Resp Therapy Pharmacology Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
This course provides a study of the actions and interactions of drugs with and within the body. Theories of drug action, pharmacodynamics and methods for drug administration will be taught. Drugs affecting the cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal systems will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: RCP 250 and BIO 734 must be taken concurrently with or prior to this course
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RCP 410 - Cardio/Pulmonary Diagnostics Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
Principles and techniques of testing of cardiovascular and pulmonary function will be learned with an emphasis on the evaluation and interpretation of the results of the tests. Integration of test results with clinical picture with emphasis on therapeutics, and principles of polysomnography will be learned.
Prerequisite: BIO 734 or BIO 164 , RCP 360 , RCP 400
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RCP 500 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
Techniques of initiation, monitoring, maintenance and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation in a variety of care settings will be learned. Students will develop skill in ABG analysis and electrocardiography. Adjuncts for the advanced life support will be learned. Students will become proficient in the analysis of arterial blood gases and basic techniques of electrocardiography. Students will learn the use of adjuncts for the treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest.
Prerequisite: BIO 734 or BIO 164 , RCP 360
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RCP 601 - Neonatal/Ped Resp Therapy Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Course will begin with embryonic development of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems and progress to teaching normal function, as well as teaching the common neonatal and pediatric diseases, including therapeutic techniques and monitoring of patients.
Prerequisite: BIO 734 or BIO 164 , RCP 360
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RCP 700 - Resp Therapy Practicum I Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 8
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
This is the initial hospital experience. Consists of supervised care of patients with respiratory disorders. Students will administer IPPB, aerosol, postural drainage and incentive breathing therapies. Other therapeutic modalities will be introduced as well.
Prerequisite: RCP 250 .
Corequisite: RCP 360 , RCP 400
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RCP 705 - Resp Therapy Practicum II Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 11
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
This practicum will continue the supervised experience in provision of basic patient care techniques to therapies from Practicum I. Arterial puncture, arterial line sampling and analysis of blood samples will be introduced. Suctioning of airways will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: RCP 700
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RCP 710 - Resp Therapy Practicum III Credits: 7
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 16
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
The practicum continues supervised experience in basic therapeutic techniques with emphasis on increased speed and efficiency. Neonatal intensive care will be introduced. Students will continue development of skills in sampling and analyzing arterial blood. ECG and other cardiac diagnostic tests will be observed.
Prerequisite: RCP 601 , RCP 705
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RCP 715 - Resp Therapy Practicum IV Credits: 7
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 16
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
Hospital respiratory care with the addition of mechanical ventilation and care of patients in critical care units will complement the techniques from the prior practicums. Observation and performance of pulmonary function testing will be introduced.
Prerequisite: RCP 500 , RCP 710 , RCP 410 must be taken concurrently with or prior to this course
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RCP 720 - Resp Therapy Practicum V Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 11
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
The fourth clinical experience with emphasis on the care of patients in critical care areas of the hospital. All techniques and procedures previously performed will continue to be administered to patients.
Prerequisite: RCP 410 , RCP 715
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RCP 800 - Resp Therapy Mgmt & Ethics Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
Begins with study of the organization and management of a respiratory therapy department. Consideration of issues of jurisprudence and medicolegal aspects of health care. Tactful interactions and ethical practices will be emphasized. Will also serve to review much of what has been assimilated in the program.
Prerequisite: RCP 710
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Reading |
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RDG 038 - College Preparatory Reading I Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Coll Prep
The first in a series of two courses designed to help students succeed with college-level reading assignments. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary development and basic comprehension skills, particularly the skill of recognizing the main idea and supporting details. College preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.
Prerequisite: Compass reading score of 35 or higher or instructor permission based on alternative test https://go.dmacc.edu/testingcenter/Pages/welcome.aspx
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RDG 039 - College Preparatory Reading II Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Coll Prep
The second in a series of courses designed to help students succeed with college-level reading assignments. Emphasis is on strengthening vocabulary and comprehension skills including annotating, summarizing, making inferences and reading critically. College preparatory courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in RDG 038 or Compass score of 61 or higher on the Reading section or instructor approval based on an alternative test
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RDG 163 - Speed Reading Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
An advanced reading course designed to improve reading speed and comprehension. Emphasis on adapting to varying content and levels of difficulty and reading purposes.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in RDG 039 , ACT reading score of 19 or higher, Compass score of 81 or higher on the Reading section or instructor permission based on alternative test
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Religion |
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REL 101 - Survey of World Religions Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Core
Study of major living religions, their commonalities and contrasts. How these religions enrich human lives.
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Railroad Operations |
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RRO 101 - Railcar Safety Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
A fundamental course in the safe and proper operation around railroad operations on industrial property. Topics include work area hazards, railcar equipment components, safety equipment, proper and safe loading and unloading of railcars and federal (FRA) regulations.
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Student Development |
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SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
This course is designed to introduce students to college resources, services and expectations and to assist them in gaining maximum benefit from their college experience.
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SDV 115 - Study Strategies Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
Provides students with study/reading strategies for independent learning and academic success. An examination of college policies and procedures is also included.
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SDV 130 - Career Exploration Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
Provides help in choosing a career goal. Emphasis will be placed on how to access labor market information, interests, abilities and values, explore options and make decisions that will lead to career satisfaction and success.
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SDV 157 - Building a Professional Portfo Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course provides the writing and research skills necessary to compile a professional portfolio highlighting abilities, experiences and accomplishments. The portfolio will include a resume, reference letters, certificates, sample demonstrations of work performance, documentation that shows knowledge of subject area and other applicable items.
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SDV 164 - Electronic Portfolio Dev Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
Students will receive instruction in creating an electronic portfolio of work. Emphasis will be on selecting artifacts, reflecting on choices, formatting and displaying a web-based portfolio for career or college transfer.
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SDV 165 - Transfer Planning Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
Provides students with the information, resources and tools necessary to plan a successful transition from a community college to a four-year college or university. Special emphasis will be placed on developing individual transfer plans.
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SDV 171 - Library Instruction Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
This course will provide students with practical knowledge of information literacy skills, specifically the process of conducting information research for academic assignments and lifelong learning. Students will learn and be able to articulate and perform the research process.
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SDV 172 - Internet Research Techniques Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
Students will learn how information resources are organized on the internet, and how to reference, search and evaluate information on particular topics.
Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy
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SDV 197 - SAC Experience Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 3
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
Students will have experiential opportunities for leadership skill development through participation in the Student Activities Council as an at-large member. Open only to SAC members. This course can be repeated each semester student is a member of SAC, to a maximum of 6 semesters.
(This course is Pass/Fail).
Corequisite: Must be an appointed member of a DMACC campus Student Activities Council
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SDV 212 - Coop Career Seminar Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Examination of topics relevant to the internship experience, sharing workplace problems encountered and the solutions found to those problems. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
Corequisite: SDV 222 or SDV 223 or SDV 224 or SDV 225 or SDV 226 or SDV 227 .
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SDV 222 - Coop Career Experience I Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 4
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Supervised work experience with employers that enables students to apply their skills and knowledge. Work experiences will relate to the students’ academic programs of study.
(This course is Pass/Fail).
Corequisite: SDV 212
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SDV 223 - Coop Career Experience II Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 8
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Practical experience through on-the-job training in an approved business setting. Tasks will be consistent with student’s career objectives, skills and knowledge.
(This course is Pass/Fail).
Corequisite: SDV 212
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SDV 224 - Coop Career Experience III Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 12
Course Type: Voc/Tech
See SDV 223 .
(This course is Pass/Fail).
Corequisite: SDV 212
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SDV 225 - Coop Career Experience IV Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 16
Course Type: Voc/Tech
See SDV 223 .
(This course is Pass/Fail).
Corequisite: SDV 212
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SDV 226 - Coop Career Experience V Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 20
Course Type: Voc/Tech
See SDV 223 .
(This course is Pass/Fail).
Corequisite: SDV 212
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SDV 227 - Coop Career Experience VI Credits: 6
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 24
Course Type: Voc/Tech
See SDV 223 .
(This course is Pass/Fail).
Corequisite: SDV 212
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SDV 288 - Leadership Development Studies Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
This course provides emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills. Students will gain a basic understanding of the concept of leadership theory while developing a personal philosophy of leadership, an awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership and an awareness of their own ability and style of leadership.
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Sociology |
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SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Core
The study of human interaction, groups and society. Topics included are culture, socialization, organizations, deviance, inequality, institutions, health, population, ecology, social change and research methods.
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SOC 115 - Social Problems Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Core
An analysis of the nature, dimensions, causes and characteristics of selected social problems of major interest. Consideration is given to theories, research and programs for prevention and treatment.
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SOC 120 - Marriage & Family Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Core
This course analyzes the sociological, physical, psychological, legal and economic aspects of the American family. Included are investigations of courtship and marriage relationships, preparation for marriage, family, parenthood, interpersonal relationships, and marital adjustment.
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SOC 165 - Group Dynamics Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
The study of group behavior, including leadership, interaction, team-building, decision-making, cooperation, cohesion, power, problem-solving, and conflict between and within groups.
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SOC 200 - Minority Group Relations Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Core
This course is the study of the relations between racial, ethnic and gender categories. Focus on stereotypes, prejudices, discrimination and exploitation. Major emphasis on group relations in the United States. SOC 110 is recommended
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SOC 225 - Social Gerontology/Appl Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
The influence of social factors on the aging process and experience, including family, gender, ethnicity, retirement, living environments and health/elder care services. Students will complete an older adult service learning project.
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SOC 226 - Issues in Aging Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
This course will address the issues of aging in transition, explore the conflicts of change, and examine the needs and strategies to best meet the demands and challenges presented to this fast-growing segment of our population.
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SOC 230 - Juvenile Delinquency Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
An investigation of juvenile delinquency in American society, sociological theories and research of delinquency, impact of groups, juvenile justice system and prevention programs.
Prerequisite: SOC 110 or instructor permission
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SOC 240 - Criminology Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
The nature and extent of crime and criminality, society’s efforts to control crime, theories of causation, emphasis on social processes, systems and methods of correction.
Prerequisite: SOC 110 or instructor permission
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SOC 282 - Environmental Sociology Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
This course examines the relationships between society and the natural environment. It focuses on human understanding of nature, the use and abuse of natural resources, and what can be done to improve the relationship. It is recommended that students take SOC 110 prior to this course.
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Speech |
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SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Core
Explores the fundamentals of oral communication through the study and practice of interpersonal and small group communication and the composition and delivery of short speeches.
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SPC 120 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
An introduction to theories and implications of intercultural communication as applied to the workplace and interpersonal relationships. Topics and activities are directed toward improving skills in intercultural competence.
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SPC 126 - Interpersonal & Small Group Comm Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Core
An introduction to interpersonal and group communication theories and their application in relationship development, conflict resolution, group problem-solving and group presentations.
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SPC 170 - Professional Communication Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General
Communication theory applied to organizational settings in such forms as interviewing, group work, conflict resolution, and public, impromptu and ceremonial speaking. Topics: organizational perspectives, leadership, power, intercultural diversity, nonverbal communication and perception.
Prerequisite: SPC 101 or SPC 126 or permission of instructor
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Land Surveying |
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SRV 110 - Survey Drafting Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course includes the application of manual and computer-aided techniques in survey drafting. The topics include plat maps, topography, field notebook sketches and property descriptions. Third-party software will be utilized.
Prerequisite: CET 178
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SRV 120 - US Public Lands Survey System Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course will develop a working knowledge of the United States Public Land Survey System and its application in Iowa surveying. Topics will include: the general plan; methods of survey; the system of rectangular surveys; monumentation; restoration of lost or obliterated corners; resurveys; special surveys and special instructions; field notes and plats.
Prerequisite: CET 119 , CET 169
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SRV 210 - Safety in the Work Environment Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course will address the various safety hazards and causes of illness and injury in the work environment. Topics will include acceptable safety conduct and positive safety attitudes and practices, basic first-aid techniques; proper traffic control procedures; avoiding the effects of temperature extremes; recognizing and avoiding hazardous materials; potential hazards from poisonous plants and animals, and ergonomic principles to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
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SRV 215 - Intro to Land Information Sys Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
An introduction to Land Information System and Land Records Research. Mapping information analysis compiled from country records for environmental protection, land uses, land values and the responsibility of the professional surveyor to a land information system will be covered. An introduction to LIS software will be included.
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SRV 220 - Boundary Surveying Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course will develop a working knowledge of land boundary surveying including liability, professional stature, original surveys, apportionment procedures and description writing. Field work in both urban and rural settings will be performed.
Prerequisite: SRV 120 , CET 119 and CET 169
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SRV 225 - Surveying Ethics Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Introduction to ethical and business issues involved in the surveying profession. Case studies and problems included.
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SRV 230 - Land Subdivision Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Covers different phases of the land development process: study financing of the project, site analysis, design of preliminary plat and a final plat.
Prerequisite: CET 119 and CET 169
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SRV 235 - Introduction to Geodesy Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course deals with concepts of astronomy and geodesy that are relevant to the practice of surveying. They include theory, field techniques, coordinate systems, gravity and leveling; control surveys and networks; GPS surveying, an introduction to the figure of the Earth and its geometric and physical characteristics; solar and Polaris observation and computations involved in the determination of true north.
Prerequisite: SRV 120 , CET 119 and CET 169
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SRV 240 - Boundary Law Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This is an in-depth course dealing with evidence and procedures used in the determination and location of property boundaries and recognized landlines. Laws and administrative rules relating to land surveying in the state of Iowa will be addressed. The role of the surveyor in issuing opinions regarding boundary locations and in resolving boundary disputes will be examined.
Prerequisite: CET 119 and CET 169
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SRV 305 - Field Coop Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 20
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Practical experience through on-the-job training in an approved surveying setting. Tasks will be consistent with students’ career objectives, skills and knowledge.
Prerequisite OR Corequisite: Successful completion of 32 credit hours of SRV program courses and/or department approval. Same content as CET 305 . Credit will not be granted for both SRV 305 and CET 305
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Surgical Technology |
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SUR 130 - Intro to Surgical Technology Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Introduces the field of surgical technology. History of the profession, roles and responsibilities will be covered. Hospital administration, standards of conduct, working as a team, ethical issues, safety, laws, scope of practice and the physical environment will be reviewed. This course includes one operating room shadowing experience.
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SUR 140 - Fundamentals of Surgical Tech Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course teaches the skills needed to work as a surgical technologist. It includes instruction on sterilization as well as sterile technique, surgical case management and instrumentation. This course also discusses diagnostic procedures, including specimen care.
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SUR 150 - Med Terminology for Surg Tech Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge needed to communicate clearly with other healthcare team members. Instruction starts with a foundation of word parts, prefixes, suffixes and word roots, and then builds words by combining the parts. The course also covers terms not built from word parts and includes specialized vocabulary for surgical technologists. Exercises are included to help recognize and define new medical terms.
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SUR 200 - Surg Procedures/Techniques I Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course teaches the student about the aspects of common surgical procedures. Minor and major cases in a variety of surgery areas will be discussed, including general, obstetric and gynecological, ophthalmic, otorhinolaryngologic, plastic and reconstructive, urologic and orthopedics.
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SUR 202 - Surg Procedures/Techniques II Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This class will compare and discuss surgical procedures and emergency cases. Specialty areas include oral and maxillofacial, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular and neurosurgery. This course will prepare the student to discuss the relevant anatomy and physiology, preoperative preparations, instrumentation and equipment used in the specialty areas of oral and maxillofacial, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular and neurosurgery.
Prerequisite: SUR 200 with a grade of C or better
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SUR 420 - Pharmacology for the Surg Tech Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
In this course the student will review basic math skills. The student will learn a framework of pharmacological principles to apply in surgical situations. Commonly used medications by category, with frequent descriptions of actual surgical applications, will be identified. The student will also learn basic anesthesia concepts to function more effectively as a surgical team member.
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SUR 805 - Clinical Practicum I Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 15
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course will develop the skills needed to work as a surgical technologist. This includes instruction with a preceptor on preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative surgical case management at the clinical facility. The student will scrub on a variety of surgical cases.
Prerequisite: SUR 130 and SUR 140 with a grade of C or better, BIO 733
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SUR 810 - Clinical Practicum II Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 15
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course will further enhance the skills needed to work independently as a surgical technologist. This includes instruction with a preceptor on preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative surgical case management at the clinical facility. The student should feel comfortable assisting in the circulating role and independently scrubbing for a variety of surgical cases.
Prerequisite: SUR 200 and SUR 805 with a grade of C or better
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TEL 111 - Basic Electricity/Electronic I Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
For beginners to solve basic electronic problems involving voltage, resistance and power. The relationship between electricity and magnetism, operation of resistors, meters, switches, relays, capacitors, inductors and batteries will be explained.
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TEL 112 - Basic Electricity/Electron. II Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
For those who have an understanding of volts, ohms, amps and series parallel circuits. Topics include the difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC), the AC generator, analysis of simple AC currents, transformer action, series and parallel resonant circuits. May also be taken as a study course.
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TEL 116 - Electronic Circuits Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Basic and operational amplifiers, power supplies, oscillators, pulse circuits, and modulation. Must have prior knowledge in electricity/electronics.
Prerequisite: TEL 112
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TEL 118 - Semiconductor Devices Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
N-type, P-type, PN junctions, diodes, zener diodes, transistors, bipolar characteristics, field effects, thyristors, integrated circuits and opto-electronics. Should have knowledge in AC/DC electronics.
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TEL 210 - Telecommunications I Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Provides an overview of telecommunications and covers basic telecommunications circuits, equipment and diagnostic procedures for lines, basic key systems, and an understanding of the telecommunications industry.
Corequisite: TEL 213
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TEL 213 - Introduction to Telephony Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 6
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Lab Provides hands-on experience in installation and fault isolation of telephone lines and basic key systems, basic cable counts, cable splicing and cable termination procedures.
Corequisite: TEL 210
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TEL 220 - Telecommunications II Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Covers basic telecommunications equipment used by businesses and its connection to a switched public or private network. Covered subjects include electronic key systems, private branch exchange systems (PBX), trunks and associated equipment. Analog and digital communications and associated equipment are also covered. Experienced individuals may contact the instructor to gain admittance to this course.
Corequisite: TEL 223
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TEL 222 - Telecom Outside Plant Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 8
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Provides hands-on training in telecommunications outside plant field. Topics covered include basic installation and repair troubleshooting, fiber and copper cable repair and troubleshooting, outside plant cable splicing and design, ladder safety, working aloft and pole climbing.
Prerequisite: TEL 210 .
Corequisite: TEL 220
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TEL 223 - Telecom Transport Lab Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 6
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Provides hands-on training on a private branch exchange system, user data modification for a digital central office switch, digital key systems, and associated equipment. Experience includes wiring, soldering, call routing, fault isolation and modular splicing.
Prerequisite: TEL 210 , TEL 213 .
Corequisite: TEL 220
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TEL 230 - Advanced Topics in Telecom Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Covers advanced digital switching principles and practices, system configuration, and diagnostic procedures common to digital central office switching systems and private branch exchanges. Advanced topics using high-speed broadband links and fiber optics are introduced. Experienced individuals may contact the instructor to gain admittance to this course.
Prerequisite: TEL 220 , TEL 223 .
Corequisite: TEL 233
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TEL 232 - Data Communications Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
An introduction to data communications and data networks. Includes digital communications, analog communications and interfaces. Networks including both LAN and WAN operation and common test techniques.
Prerequisite: TEL 210 , TEL 213
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TEL 233 - Advanced Topics in Telecom Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 6
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Lab Provides hands-on learning experience with broadband fiber circuits, digital multiplex systems and high-speed transport devices. System configuration and diagnostics are also presented.
Prerequisite: TEL 220 , TEL 223 .
Corequisite: TEL 230
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TEL 240 - Telecommunications Management Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Telecom management course covers new and emerging technology and implementation in the business environment. Discussion covering technology management and leveraging of telecom assets.
Prerequisite: TEL 230 , TEL 233 .
Corequisite: TEL 243
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TEL 243 - Internetworking Lab Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 6
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Provides hands-on lab experience configuring and troubleshooting networks. Internetworking is the primary focus using various software tools and test equipment to connect and analyze differing networks. Voiceover IP, ATM, xDSL, ISDN and other technologies are used and implemented in the lab setting.
Prerequisite: TEL 230 , TEL 233 .
Corequisite: TEL 240
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VIN 101 - Intro to Starting a Vineyard Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Introduction to selecting and preparing successful vineyard sites, economics of vineyards, and cultural practices for nonbearing vineyards.
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VIN 102 - Intro to Bearing Vineyards Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Introduction to management of bearing vineyards: cultural practices, fertility and economics.
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VIN 103 - Intro to Vineyard Pest Mgmt Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Introduction to pests that affect vineyards, pest management and proper use of control methods. This course will also involve preparation for students to take the test for commercial pesticide applicator’s license.
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VIN 104 - Vit. for Wine Production Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course is an introduction to the grape and wine industry in short-season regions and worldwide. It investigates grape origins and growth habit, the vineyard factors that can impact wine quality, the process of fruit development, terroir, and grower-winery relations. Prior to taking this course, students should have a basic understanding of grape production.
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VIN 121 - Pre-Plant Decisions Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course is an introduction to selecting and preparing successful vineyard sites, cultivar selection and trellis installation.
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VIN 122 - Planting and Early Care Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course is an introduction to vineyard training systems, economics of vineyards and cultural practices for nonbearing vineyards. Prior to taking this course, students should have a basic understanding of vineyard site selection, grape cultivars and trellis installation.
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VIN 123 - Pruning and Canopy Management Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course is an introduction to pruning and the canopy management of bearing vineyards. Prior to taking this course, students should have a basic understanding of vineyard establishment leading up to the years of vineyard fruit production.
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VIN 124 - Crop Management Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course is an introduction to vineyard crop management, fertilization, harvest issues and the sale of grapes. Prior to taking this course, students should have a basic understanding of vineyard establishment leading up to the years of vineyard fruit production and an understanding of the pruning and canopy management of bearing vineyards.
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VIN 125 - Pest Identification Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course is an introduction to the identification of vineyard pests, the factors that affect successful infections and methods of vineyard scouting. This course will help prepare students to take the test for a commercial pesticide applicator’s license. Prior to taking this course, students should have a basic understanding of vineyard establishment and the management of mature vineyards.
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VIN 126 - Pest Management Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course is an introduction to the different methods of controlling vineyard pests, the different products available for pest control, developing a pest control program, proper pesticide application, safety concerns, and the rules and regulations involved with pesticide application. This course will help prepare students to take the test for a commercial pesticide applicator’s license. Prior to taking this course, students should have a basic understanding of vineyard establishment, management of mature vineyards and the life cycles of vineyard pests.
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VIN 149 - Grape and Wine Science Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course introduces the grape and wine industry worldwide and in the Midwest. It investigates grape origin, vine growth habit, wine production and winery quality control.
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VIN 150 - Introduction to Wine Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course presents introductory information on wine appreciation, focusing on sensory analysis, production, classification and culture of wine.
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VIN 151 - Cellar Tech. and Operations Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course presents winery technology and provides practical instruction on grape processing equipment.
Prerequisite: VIN 150 or Industry Experience
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VIN 152 - Intro to Wine Science Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course examines the basic scientific principles of wine production and provides instruction of wine laboratory analysis equipment.
Prerequisite: VIN 150 or Industry Experience
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VIN 153 - Intro. to Wine Regions Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course presents introductory information on wine regions.
Prerequisite OR Corequisite: VIN 150
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VIN 175 - Wine Service Operations Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Students will investigate the role of a wine program in a restaurant context and implement wine service principles for formal dining experiences.
Prerequisite: VIN 150 or instructor permission
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VIN 185 - Introductory Sommelier Prep. Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This course relates information required to assist students who are pursuing the Introductory Sommelier accreditation.
Prerequisite: VIN 150 or instructor permission
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