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Course Descriptions

General Education Curriculum Core Requirements (GEC)  
 

Machine Tool Technology
  

  • MACH - 292 NIMS Credentialing - Cnc Machine tool 3

    A project based class focused on National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentialing. Students must pass the NIMS Machining Level I CNC performance and theory certification exams. Emphasis on NIMS CNC credentialing projects.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MACH 275  or instructor permission
  

  • MACH - 299 Special Topics: Machining

    Special topics in machining.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Instructor permission

Management
  

  • MGMT - 151 Supervisory Management 3

    A management course for those interested in acquiring the knowledge and exploring the skills and techniques required for effective management at the supervisory to mid-management levels. Content is presented within the context of four management functions (Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling). Supporting skills development topics and general human resources management topics are also addressed. Primary focus is on the human relations side of management.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Eligible for ENGL 101 
  

  • MGMT - 155 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3

    This course addresses the entrepreneurial experience of conceiving, creating, evaluating, managing and potentially selling a business. Topics include key business areas of accounting, finance, marketing, and management that will be addressed from an entrepreneurial perspective.

  

  • MGMT - 160 Funding Your Venture 1

    This course will provide an overview for students on the various ways to fund a business. Topics include: debt and equity financing, third party investors, and the exploration of federal and state-backed loan programs. This course will also assist the student in assessing the risk and profitability of their chosen business.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MGMT 155 
  

  • MGMT - 170 Opportunities Analysis 2

    This course incorporates techniques and skills to assist students in the process of critically and realistically analyzing business ideas for successful implementation. Topics include market research, cost benefit analysis, and the use of marketing research techniques. Students will learn: the steps to assess the current socio-economic climate for a small business; examine how demographics, technological, and social changes create business opportunities. (GEC-4)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MGMT 155  and MGMT 160 
  

  • MGMT - 199 Special Topics 1-3

    Special topics course relating to Management.

  

  • MGMT - 202 Principles of Management (B) 3

    This course familiarizes the student with the management concepts of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Assists the student in developing an integrated concept of issues affecting contemporary business environments. In addition to introducing the student to the technical knowledge and skills of management, the application of these concepts in the workplace will be considered.

  

  • MGMT - 251 Human Resource Certification Preparation 3

    This course provides an in-depth study of the six key areas of the human resource body of knowledge including: strategic management, workforce planning and employment, human resource development, total rewards (compensation and benefits), employee and labor relations, and risk management (health, safety and security). Students will be prepared to sit for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification exams.

  

  • MGMT - 253 Human Resource Management 3

    This course provides a comprehensive overview of human resource/personnel management concepts, practices, and procedures. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of human resource management principles in small business.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    BUSN 106  and MGMT 151 
  

  • MGMT - 255 Small Business Management 3

    This course covers an analysis and discussion of major management problems and the characteristics of small business enterprises. This includes: the starting of a small business, the legal aspects, selling and marketing, franchising, management and financial controls. In this capstone course students will write a business plan.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    BUSN 112 , BUSN 106 , MGMT 151 , MGMT 202 , MRKT 205  and ACCT 185  (or permission of the Program Coordinator.
  

  • MGMT - 266 Entreprenuership Mentorship 3

    Working one-on-one with a cooperating professional in an entrepreneurial-based setting for the purpose of developing specific competencies, insight, self-awareness, wisdom and skills of an entrepreneur. Students will focus on developing skills and competencies and how to overcome obstacles of entry into an entrepreneurial opportunity. Students must complete at least 250 hours of on-the-job experiences with their mentor as well as classroom supplemental assignments/assessments.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ENGL 101 , ACCT 215  and MGMT 202 
  

  • MGMT - 299 Special Topics 1-3

    Special topics course relating to Management.


Marketing
  

  • MRKT - 173 Professional Selling 3

    A study of the basic principles of selling including product knowledge, presentation of the product or service, demonstrations, objectives and sales resistance, and closing the sale. Includes discussion of customer behavior.

  

  • MRKT - 175 Marketing Communications 3

    A comprehensive study of the field of advertising and its many career opportunities. Emphasis on marketing and media strategies with special focus on print and electronic media.

  

  • MRKT - 199 Special Topics 1-3

    Special topics course relating to Marketing.

  

  • MRKT - 205 Fundamentals of Marketing 3

    This course explores the marketing concept, examines the marketing environment, and discusses marketing ethics, social responsibility and consumer and organizational buying behavior. It introduces students to the role that marketing research plays in developing products and segmenting markets and explains elements of the marketing mix. Course topics help students understand how marketing plans are developed.

  

  • MRKT - 220 Social Media Marketing 3

    This course will focus on understanding social media, how to build social media marketing strategies, and how to track their effectiveness. This course covers advertising, marketing and communications strategies in the new media landscape where traditional media (e.g. television, printing) and the online social media (i.e. Web 2.0; e.g. online social networks, user generated content, blogs, forums) coexist. We will look at the current media landscape and the strategic opportunities and challenges that it affords marketers, managers and consultants who are concerned with how to efficiently and effectively advertise/promote brands and products.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MRKT 205 
  

  • MRKT - 250 Marketing Management 3

    This is the capstone course for the marketing program will encompass skills learned in all previous Marketing courses. The course will give the student the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge by creating a complete integrated marketing campaign.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MRKT 205 
  

  • MRKT - 299 Special Topics 1-3

    Special topics course relating to Marketing.


Mathematics
  

  • MATH - 060 Bridge to Algebra 4

    This course provides students with a review of basic algebra in preparation for college-level algebra courses. Topics include solving linear equations and inequalities, formulas and application problems, graphing, equations of lines, slopes, functions, polynomials (simplifying, performing operations, and factoring), scientific notation, and complex number systems.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ACT Math 14-18 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra 43-75.
  

  • MATH - 109* Applied College Math 3

    MATH 109 will explore the use of arithmetic to model real world situations.  Applications involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, measurement and geometry will be emphasized.   

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ACT Math 19+, SAT Math 510+, or Classic Accuplacer Arithmetic 85+ (NextGen Accuplacer Arithmetic 263+) OR successful completion of Transition Math.  
  

  • MATH - 109E* Applied College Math Enhanced 4

    MATH 109E will explore the use of arithmetic to model real world situations.  Applications involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, measurement and geometry will be emphasized.  In addition, this course provides an additional hour of supplemental instruction designed to provide support to those lacking prerequisite math skills.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ACT Math 0 – 18, SAT Math 0-500, Classic Accuplacer Arithmetic 0 – 84 or NextGen Accuplacer Arithmetic 0-262
  

  • MATH - 113 Mathematical Reasoning 3

    This course provides students with a survey of basic mathematics, algebra, geometry, and probability and statistics as they apply to solving problems in today’s world. Emphasis will be placed on logical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and number sense, in addition to computational skills. (GEC-2)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ACTMath19 or NG Accuplacer Arithmetic 236+ and QAS 250+. Students who took MATH 109E MUST take MATH 113E
  

  • MATH - 113E Mathematical Reasoning Enhanced 4

    This course provides students with a survey of basic mathematics, algebra, geometry, and probability and statistics as they apply to solving problems in today’s world. Emphasis will be placed on logical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and number sense, in addition to computational skills.This course is designed to give additional support and review to those students who lack a strong background in math skills.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ACT 14- 18 OR NG Accuplacer Arithmetic 237-262 and QAS 0-249, MATH 109E if required
  

  • MATH - 115 Applied Technical Math 3

    This course is designed to engage students in technical applications of ratios and proportions, unit conversions, measurement, algebra, geometry and trigonometry. (GEC-2)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ACT Math 19 or Accuplacer Arithemtic 85
  

  • MATH - 115E Applied Technical Math Enhanced 4

    This course is designed to engage students in technical applications of ratios and proportions, unit conversions, measurement, algebra, geometry and trigonometry. This course is designed to give additional support and review to those students who lack a strong background in math skills.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ACT Math 14-18 or Accuplacer Arithmetic 40-84.
  

  • MATH - 118 Intro to Trigonometry 1

    This elective course is designed to give students an introduction to right triangle trigonometry (sine, cosine, and tangent) and its applications. It is recommended for students who have never had a trigonometry course, but need a basic knowledge or review of trigonometry and its notation to be prepared for more advanced study. Topics to be covered include solving problems using dimensional analysis, scientific notation, and significant digits; determining the value of a sine, cosine and tangent as well as their inverses using a calculator; solving right triangles; determining the value of a trigonometric function at any angle; and solving problems with vectors.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Must be eligible or currently taking MATH 060 . ACT Math 14-18 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra 43-75.
  

  • MATH - 119 Foundations of Algebra 4

    Math 119 is a 4 credit hour course that provides students with a review of basic algebra in preparation for college-level algebra courses.  Topics include solving linear equations and inequalities, formulas and application problems, graphing, equations of lines, slopes, functions, polynomials (simplifying, performing operations, and factoring), and scientific notation.  Additionally, solving basic problems of right triangle trigonometry will be explored.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MATH 14+ or new SAT Math 370+ or Accuplacer QAS 237+ OR C in MATH 109.  NOTE: Students who do not meet the minimum prerequisite requirements will be required to successfully complete MATH 109 (technical track) before taking MATH 119
  

  • MATH - 125 ~ College Algebra Expanded 4

    This course will explore the use of algebra to model real world situations and solve problems. Topics emphasized include functions (polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), equations and inequalities, systems of equations, matrices and conic sections. Supporting topics include factoring techniques, the quadratic formula, rational and radical expressions, and function notation. This College Algebra course is designed to give additional support and review to students who lack a strong background in introductory algebra. (GEC-2)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ACT Math19 or NG Accuplacer QAS 263+ or grade C or better in MATH060 or MATH 119 if required
  

  • MATH - 130 ~ College Algebra 3

    This course explores the use of algebra to model real world situations and solve problems. Topics emphasized include functions (polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), equations and inequalities, systems of equations, matrices and conic sections. (GEC-2)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ACT Math21+ or NG Accuplacer QAS 276+ OR grade of B or better in MATH060 or MATH 119 if required (recommended for students who have passed an intermediate algebra course with a grade of C or better)
  

  • MATH - 135 ~ Technical Algebra 3

    Fundamental Algebraic operations; functions and graphs; systems of linear equations; factoring; quadratic equations; exponents and radicals; higher degree equations; determinants; systems of nonlinear equations; matrices; equations in quadratic form and equations with radicals.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ACT MATH 19+ or NG Accuplacer QAS 263+ or satisfactory completion of MATH 060 or MATH 119, if required, with a C or better.
  

  • MATH - 140 ~ Technical Trigonometry 3

    This course will cover analytical trigonometry; right and oblique triangles; vectors; radians; formulas; identities; trigonometric equations; graph of trigonometric functions and complex numbers. (GEC-2)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ACT MATH19 or NG Accuplacer QAS 263+ or satisfactory completion of MATH060 or MATH 119, if required, with a C or better
  

  • MATH - 155 ~ Technical Calculus 3

    This course provides students with a foundation in calculus topics relating to topics in engineering technology fields, including linear functions, conic sections, differentiation and integration of basic forms, and applications of derivatives. (GEC-2)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MATH 130  (125) and MATH 140  with a C or better; or ACT Math 28 or higher.

Mechanical Engineering Technology
  

  • MEET - 121 Manufacturing Processes I 3

    An introductory course combining the machine tool field with the welding and casting fields. A basic working knowledge of the terminology and processes used in both machine tools and welding fields. Laboratory experience on lathes, grinders, milling machines, shapers, and drills in the machine tool area; and welding and casting. Special projects are produced in both lab and class.

    Co-Requisite(s):
    DRFT 120 ; or MATH-040/041 or ACT math score 18
  

  • MEET - 122 Manufacturing Processes II 3

    An advanced course in the production and manufacturing systems, process capability, quality control; Computer Numerical Control machines, casting processes, milling machines, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, heat and surface treatment of metals, inspection, and safety are also covered. Special class and lab projects incorporate production operations.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MEET 121 
    Co-Requisite(s):
    MATH 113 
  

  • MEET - 225 Mechanical Design I 3

    A course in mechanical component terminology, specification, and integration. The following will be covered; couplings, clearance and interference fits, V-Belts, HTD drives, keys and keyways, sprocket drive systems, gears, and bearings.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    DRFT 120 , MATH 113 , MATH 114, MEET 121  or permission of instructor
    Co-Requisite(s):
    CIET 115 
  

  • MEET - 226 Mechanical Design II 3

    The primary focus of this course is system integration. Design projects will be assigned throughout and oral presentations will be required. This course also covers the following: centrifugal pumps, eccentric loading, bolts and fasteners, welded connections, sleeve bearings, mechanical seals, alignment, economic analysis, maintainability, and other related topics.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MEET 225 , DRFT 121 , CIET 115 , MEET 240 
  

  • MEET - 240 Fluid Power 4

    An applied hydraulics course with special concentration on factory or industrial hydraulic systems. Introduction to fluid mechanics, and mobile equipment and mining machinery. Subject matter includes types of hydraulic pumps and motors, cylinders, directional valves, sequence and counterbalance valves, volume controls, pressure-reducing valves, specifications for piping and filtration, etc. Selected computer application software is introduced.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MATH 114, MEET 121 
  

  • MEET - 241 Principles of Fluid Power 1

    An introduction to fluid power with concentration industrial hydraulics. Physical properties of hydraulic fluid, concepts of fluid flow and power transformations are introduced. Hydraulic symbols, unit conversions and circuit reading will be covered.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MATH 113  or MATH 109*  
  

  • MEET - 242 Components of Fluid Power 1

    A course introducing industrial hydraulic components and fluid transport devices. The course further investigates fluid flow and power. Introduces volumetric and mechanical efficiencies as well as friction with in a system.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MEET 241 
  

  • MEET - 243 Hydraulic Circuit Design 1

    A course in practical hydraulics. This course will explore concepts involved in maintaining hydraulic circuits. Common hydraulic problems will discussed along with troubleshooting techniques.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MEET 242 
  

  • MEET - 245 Fluid Power Laboratory 1

    A laboratory experience designed to complement a study in hydraulics. Various theoretical and practical labs will be conducted. Written reports and skills tests will be used to evaluate lab performance.

    Co-Requisite(s):
    MEET 241 
  

  • MEET - 250 Climate Control 4

    This course begins with an overview of fundamental concepts of thermodynamics including energy equations, gas laws energy cycles, and vapor cycles. The course then moves to heating, cooling, and ventilation fundamentals including the design of heating and cooling installations. Humidity calculations using psychometric charts, electrical control systems, solar heating, and design fundamentals are also covered. Selected computer application software is introduced.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MATH 113 , PHYS-201

Medical Coding
  

  • MEDC - 101 Medical Terminology 1

    Basic medical terminology course which focuses on the many components of a medical term and how to break down a medical term by simply knowing the meaning of the prefix or suffix. It will also emphasize word roots and their combining forms by review of each body system and specialty area, we well as, word construction, spelling, usage, comprehension, pronunciation and common medical abbreviations.

  

  • MEDC - 110 Medical Law and Ethics 1

    This course is an introduction to the concepts of medical law and ethics which focuses on legal relationships of physicians and patients, contractual agreements, professional liability, malpractice, medical practice acts, informed, consent, and bioethical issues. Emphasis is placed on legal terms, professional attitudes, and the principles and basic concepts of ethics and laws involved in providing medical services. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the legal and ethical responsibilities of a multi-skilled health professional.

  

  • MEDC - 150 Insurance Billing 3

    Basic insurance claims processing, data entry, insurance forms, EOBs, incorporate ICD-10-CM/PCS & CPT coding systems for reimbursement of claims; utilizing billing software applications. Charge entry, payment posting, report design, and generation are covered.

    Co-Requisite(s):
    MEDC 101  or ALHL 105 
  

  • MEDC - 199 Special Topics in Medical Coding 1-3

    Special topics course relating to medical coding.

  

  • MEDC - 200 Medical Coding 3

    This course is intended for medical assisting students and will cover the study of diagnostic and procedure codes used by healthcare providers; use of ICD-(9 and 10)-CM and CPT codes for ambulatory care coding will be discussed.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ALHL 105  or MEDC 101  (Both are Med Term)
  

  • MEDC - 201 Diagnostic Medical Coding 3

    This course is designed to introduce the student to ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding with an in-depth study of ICD-10-CM coding conventions and guidelines. Students develop their coding skills using the ICD-10- CM diagnostic coding manual to accurately apply ICD-10-CM codes to exercises and case studies applicable to any clinical setting.

    Co-Requisite(s):
    MEDC 101  and BIOL 210 
  

  • MEDC - 203 Procedural Coding 3

    This course is designed to introduce the student to ICD-10-PCS procedural coding with an in-depth study of ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and guidelines. Students develop their coding skills using the ICD-10- PCS coding manual to accurately apply ICD-10-PCS codes to exercises and case studies applicable to any clinical setting.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MEDC 201 
  

  • MEDC - 205 CPT/HCPCS Medical Coding 3

    This course is designed to introduce the student to CPT/HCPCS procedural coding with an in-depth study of CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and guidelines. Students develop their coding skills using the American Medical Association CPT procedural coding manual to accurately apply CPT/HCPCS codes to exercises and case studies applicable to any clinical setting.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MEDC 101  and BIOL 210 
  

  • MEDC - 215 Human Pathiophysiology 2

    Course focus is on description of conditions and diseases of the body systems including etiology, physical signs and symptoms, prognosis, complications of commonly occurring diseases and their management. Expected student outcomes include ability to recognize physical signs and symptoms in identifying disease entities and ability to describe appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities.

    Co-Requisite(s):
    BIOL 220 
  

  • MEDC - 240 Advanced Coding Concepts 3

    This course is advanced coding that uses ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT/HCPCS classification systems to apply code set conventions, guidelines, and principles in various combinations, settings, and scenarios. Practice case studies take the student from beginning concepts and selection of codes, through intermediate applications using short code assignment scenarios, to advance case studies that on based on excerpts from health records that require complex clinical analysis skills and multiple code assignments.

    Co-Requisite(s):
    MEDC 201 , MEDC 203 , MEDC 205 
  

  • MEDC - 250 Medical Coding Directed Practicum 1

    This practicum places the student in a health care facility providing the opportunity for the practical application of classroom knowledge and skills. It is designed to provide students with an opportunity to obtain technical experience under the supervision of competent practitioners in a professional environment.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MEDC 201 (ICD-10-CM)
    Co-Requisite(s):
    MEDC 203 , MEDC 205 
  

  • MEDC - 260 Preparation For Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certification Test 1

    This course prepares students to take the Certification test for Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through AHIMA. It is designed to provide the ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT/HCPCS practice, a student needs to successfully pass CCS certification exam. The practice exams and exercises simulate the exam experience.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MEDC 201 
    Co-Requisite(s):
    MEDC 203 , MEDC 205 

Medical Laboratory Technology
  

  • MLAB - 100 Introduction to Laboratory Science and Phlebotomy 2

    This course will provide an introduction and overview of all sections of clinical laboratory science, including phlebotomy.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Students must have completed all required courses to apply to and be chosen to participate in the MLT program.
  

  • MLAB - 199 Special Topics 1-3

    Special topics course relating to medical laboratory technology.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Students must have completed all required courses to apply to and be chosen to participate in the MLT program.
  

  • MLAB - 200 Clinical Hematology With Lab 4

    This course will provide an introduction to clinical hematology (the study of blood and its related disorders) and the fundamentals of hemostasis (coagulation).

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Students must have completed all required courses from the first and second semester courses and be chosen to participate in the MLT program.
  

  • MLAB - 201 Clinical Biochemistry With Lab 4

    This course will provide an introduction to clinical chemistry with an emphasis on fundamental principles and techniques used in a clinical chemistry laboratory and the analytes to be measured.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Students must have completed all required courses from the first and second semester courses and be chosen to participate in the MLT program.
  

  • MLAB - 202 Clinical Immunohematology With Lab 4

    This course will provide an introduction to Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices for the MLT student. Topics will include (but are not limited to) basic immunology, blood groups and serologic testing and transfusion practices.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Students must have completed all required courses from the first and second semester courses and be chosen to participate in the MLT program.
  

  • MLAB - 203 Clinical Microbiology With Lab 4

    This course will provide the MLT student with an introduction to diagnostic microbiology, including topics such as routine and special specimen processing, clinically significant isolates and analysis of body systems for infectious disease.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Students must have completed all required courses from the first and second semester courses and be chosen to participate in the MLT program.
  

  • MLAB - 204 Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluids With Lab 1

    This course will provide the MLT student with an introduction to the analysis of non-blood body fluids using physical, chemical and microscopic methods.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Students must have completed all required courses from the first and second semester courses and be chosen to participate in the MLT program.
  

  • MLAB - 205 MLT Seminar 1

    This course will provide the MLT students with an opportunity to review for their certification exam, explore career options and present personal research on a laboratory topic.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Students must have completed all required courses from the first and second semester courses and be chosen to participate in the MLT program.
  

  • MLAB - 206 MLT Clinical Practicum 12

    This course will provide the MLT students with an opportunity to get hands-on training in actual hospital laboratories, using automated and manual procedures and computer information systems. (GEC-4)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Students must have completed all required courses to apply and be chosen to participate in the MLT program. The first semester major didactic courses must be completed before the clinical practicum is offered.
  

  • MLAB - 207 Coagulation, Serology and Urinalysis 3

    This course will offer the basic concepts of Coagulation, Serology and Urinalysis and the skills necessary regarding these topics for an entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Must be selected in the MLT Program to enroll in this course
  

  • MLAB - 208 Mycology/Parasitology 1

    This course will offer an overview of Mycology and Parasitology and essential skills in these areas sufficient for entry-level Medical Laboratory Technicians.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Must be selected in the MLT Program to enroll in this course
  

  • MLAB - 299 Special Topics (Advanced) 1-3

    Special topics course relating to medical laboratory technology

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Students must be actively participating in the MLT program.

Meteorology
  

  • MTGY - 100 Weather and Climate 3

    Examination of weather, atmosphere and climate change using the American Meteorology Society’s Weather Studies Education Program. Includes laboratory work. (GEC-2)

Nuclear Medicine
  

  • NUCM - 200 Introduction to Nuclear Medicine 3

    Designed for the student who will be applying and screening for the Nuclear Medicine Technology program. This course will orient each student to the policies/procedures of each of the clinical affiliates. In addition, infection control, HIPAA, JCAHO, NRC, NMT Codes of Ethics, IV techniques, routine procedures, radiation safety, patient assessment, and body mechanics will be presented.

  

  • NUCM - 201 Nuclear Medicine Practicum III 3

    This training will prepare the student to perform routine, diagnostic, and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. Summer session, 40 hours per week.

    Co-Requisite(s):
    Admissions into the Nuclear Medicine Program Directed practice in an affiliated hospital.
  

  • NUCM - 202 Nuclear Medicine Practicum I 6

    Directed practice in an affiliated hospital. This training will prepare the student to perform routine, diagnostic, and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. Fall Semester, 32 hours per week.

    Co-Requisite(s):
    Admissions into the Nuclear Medicine Program
  

  • NUCM - 203 Nuclear Medicine Procedures I 3

    This course covers imaging and non-imaging procedures in nuclear medicine including anatomy & physiology, radiopharmaceuticals, instrumentation, and basic interpretation. It also covers patient care, dose administration, ethics, legal issues, department organization, and radiation safety issues.

    Co-Requisite(s):
    Admissions into the Nuclear Medicine Program
  

  • NUCM - 204 Radiation Physics 3

    A study of electronic structures, corpuscular and wave nature of electromagnetic radiation, spectra, electromagnetic interaction with matter, relativity, radioactivity, neutron activation, cyclotron nuclear reactors, production and properties of x-rays, and fundamentals of nuclear physics.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Physics 109
  

  • NUCM - 205 Radiobiology and Radiation Protection Seminar 2

    This course encompasses the concepts of maximum permissible radiation dose and maximum permissible concentrations of radionuclide in the environment. Biological effects to ionizing radiation in man are considered, with emphasis on the variables which affect the response to radiation exposure.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Admissions into the Nuclear Medicine Program
  

  • NUCM - 206 Nuclear Medicine Practicum II 6

    Directed practice in an affiliated hospital. This training will prepare the student to perform routine, diagnostic, and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. Spring Semester, 32 hours per week. (GEC-4)

    Co-Requisite(s):
    Admissions into the Nuclear Medicine Program
  

  • NUCM - 208 Nuclear Medicine Procedures II 3

    Continuation of issues and procedures discussed in NUCM 203 . (Covering imaging and non-imaging procedures in nuclear medicine including anatomy & physiology, radiopharmaceuticals, instrumentation, and basic interpretation. It also covers patient care, dose administration, ethics, legal issues, department organization, and radiation safety issues). Also, reviews for nuclear medicine registry and certification exams.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    NUCM - 203 Nuclear Medicine Procedures I 3 
    Co-Requisite(s):
    Admissions into the Nuclear Medicine Program
  

  • NUCM - 209 Radiopharmacy and Radiochemistry 2

    Basic principles of radiopharmacy as practiced in the nuclear medicine department will be discussed. Radiopharmaceutical production, methods of localization, chemical reaction, radiation safety, government regulations, quality control and the principles of radiochemical techniques.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Admissions into the Nuclear Medicine Program

Nursing
  

  • NURS - 107 Introduction to Nursing As A Career 2

    This introductory to nursing course helps pre-nursing students explore the various aspects of becoming a professional nurse. Students learn about the various levels of nursing practice including specialty areas and career mobility, educational requirements, responsibilities and accountability. This course focuses on preparing the student for the rigorous program of study required for the clinical nursing courses by emphasizing the patient-needs framework and nursing process, ethical and legal issues, nursing history, and discussion of health care system. In addition, students are introduced to effective methods of stress management, study habits and test-taking skills, and critical thinking concepts necessary for ultimate success in nursing school.

  

  • NURS - 125 Pharmacology For Nursing 3

    This course covers the basic principles of pharmacology for nursing students. Consumer safety, methods of identifying drug names, and references will be identified in addition to emergency preparedness and bioterrorism review. Principles of drug processing, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion will be discussed along with responsibilities for principles of study for the health care worker. Administration of drugs by various routes of administration will be explored including oral, gastrointestinal, and parenteral routes. Passing grade with a “B” or better. 

    Pre-requisite(s):
    NURS 132 , NURS 133 , and NURS 134  with a grade of “B” or better
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 142 , NURS 143 , and NURS 144  with a “B” or better. 
  

  • NURS - 130 Nursing Pharmacology Integrated With Pathophysiology 6

    This course analyzes the progressive changes arising in human organisms when normal adaptive processes are influenced by chemical, microbial, genetic and/or psychological stress. The course will also focus on the pathophysiology and pharmacology of major health problems that influence mortality and morbidity. This knowledge is applied to the development of nursing care of pharmacologic interventions for patients with acute and chronic disease states.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    NURS 132 , NURS 133  and NURS 134  with a grade of “B” or better.
  

  • NURS - 132 Drug and Dosage Calculations I 1

    This course is designed to enhance the nursing student’s ability to read, interpret, and solve dosage calculation problems. Critical thinking skills are applied to medication situations to emphasize the importance of accuracy and the avoidance of medication errors.  Passing grade with a “B” or better.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Admission into the Nursing Program; Eligible for College-level MATH 100 or greater, Eligible for ENGL 101  . 
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 133  & NURS 134 , BIOL 220 , ENGL 101  BIOL 201  ENGL 101E  Passing grade of “B” or better for NURS courses; all other courses “C” or better.
  

  • NURS - 133 Health Assessment and Diagnostics I 2

    This course is designed to introduce the nursing student to the knowledge and skills required to perform a health assessment across the lifespan and to document appropriate findings. The nursing student will be introduced to normal lab values and basic diagnostic procedures.  Passing grade with a “B” or better.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Admission into the Nursing Program; Eligible for ENGL 101  .
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 132  & NURS 134  , BIOL 220 , ENGL 101  BIOL 201  ENGL 101E  . Passing grade of “B” or better for NURS courses; all other coures with a “C” or better. 
  

  • NURS - 134 Introduction to Nursing Concepts 8

    This foundational course is designed to introduce concepts to the beginning nursing student that will focus on maintaining health and promoting wellness throughout the lifespan. Concepts and core values basic to the foundation of nursing practice are presented. Classroom and laboratory experiences provide opportunity for understanding of the nursing process, clinical judgment and decision making. Passing grade of a “B” or better.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Admission into the Nursing Program; Eligible for ENGL 101  .
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 132 & NURS 133  , BIOL 220 , ENGL 101  BIOL 201  ENGL 101E  Passing grade of “B” or better for NURS courses; all other coures with a “C” or better. 
  

  • NURS - 142 Drug and Dosage Calculations II 1

    This course expands the nursing student’s ability to read, interpret, and solve increasingly complex dosage calculation problems. Critical thinking skills are applied to age and acuity specific variations in select populations.  Passing grade of a “B” or better.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Completion of NURS 132 , NURS 133 , and NURS 134  with a grade of “B” or better.
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 125 , NURS 143 , NURS 144 , BIOL 221  BIOL 202  Passing grade of “B” or better for NURS courses; all other coures with a “C” or better. 
  

  • NURS - 143 Health Assessment and Diagnostics II 1

    This course is designed to focus on abnormal assessment and diagnostic findings. Modifications of assessment for select populations will be addressed.  Passing grade of a “B” or better.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Completion of NURS 132 , NURS 133 , and NURS 134  with a grade of “B” or better.
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 125 , NURS 142 , NURS 144 , BIOL 221  BIOL 202  Passing grade of “B” or better for NURS courses; all other coures with a “C” or better. 
  

  • NURS - 144 Nursing Concepts of Health and Illness I 9

    This course builds upon foundational concepts across the lifespan while introducing the concepts of the wellness-illness continuum and the individual and family response. Classroom and laboratory experiences provide opportunity for application of the nursing process and development of clinical judgment and decision making.  Passing grade with a “B” or better. 

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Completion of NURS 132 , NURS 133 , and NURS 134  with a grade of “B” or better.
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 125 , NURS 142 , NURS 143 , BIOL 221  BIOL 202  Passing grade of “B” or better for NURS courses; all other coures with a “C” or better. 
  

  • NURS - 172 Advanced Drug and Dosage Calculations 1

    This course is designed to enhance the nursing student’s ability to read, interpret and solve simple-tocomplex dosage calculation problems built upon knowledge learned in a practical nursing or emergency medical services technology program. Critical thinking skills are applied to medication situations to emphasize the importance of accuracy and the avoidance of medication errors when applied to age and acuity specific variations in select populations.  Passing grade of a “B” or better. 

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ENGL 101 ,ENGL 101E , BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 , BIOL 220  and BIOL 221 , Eligibility for College 100-level Math. Passing grade of “B” or better for NURS courses; all other coures with a “C” or better. 
  

  • NURS - 173 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostics 1

    This course is designed to build upon knowledge learned in a practical nursing or emergency medical services technology program in building the skills necessary to perform a normal or abnormal health assessment across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on expanding detailed health history-taking, differentiation, interpretation, and documentation of normal and abnormal findings.  Passing grade of a “B” or better. 

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ENGL 101 ,ENGL 101E , BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 , BIOL 220  and BIOL 221 , Eligibility for College 100-level Math. Passing grade of “B” or better for NURS courses; all other coures with a “C” or better. 
  

  • NURS - 174 Transition to Professional Nursing 7

    The transition course is an intensice 15-week course designed to facilitate the transition from Licensed Practical Nurse or Emergency Medical Services Technician to the role of a Professional Registered Nurse. The content is intended to build upon knowledge learned in a practical nursing or emergency medical services technology program and learned basic competencies. This course includes an overview of fundamental nursing concepts, essential nursing skills, and culturally competent nursing care of individuals, families, and communities throughout the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on the provision of quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care while maintaining the highest standard of safety. Students will use the nursing process for the development of clinical judgement and decisionmaking for clients with physiological and pathophysiological alterations and health promotion. This course includes theory, lab and clinical hours. After successful completion of this course with a grade of “B” or better, the student will be eligible to complete the last two semesters with traditional nursing students.  Passing grade with a “B” or better. 

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ENGL 101 ,ENGL 101E , BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 , BIOL 220  and BIOL 221 , Eligibility for College 100-level Math. Passing grade of “B” or better for NURS courses; all other coures with a “C” or better. 
  

  • NURS - 199 Special Topics 1-3

    Special topics course related to nursing.

  

  • NURS - 234 Nursing Concepts of Health and Illness II 9

    This course expands the concepts of the wellness-illness continuum, with emphasis on the expanding family and tertiary care within the community. Classroom and laboratory experiences provide opportunity for analysis within the nursing process and application of clinical judgment and decision making.  Passing grade with a “B” or better. 

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Completion of NURS 142 , NURS 143 , and NURS 144  with a grade of “B” or better.
    Co-Requisite(s):
    BIOL 245 , PSYC 201  Passing grade of “B” or better for NURS courses; all other coures with a “C” or better. 
  

  • NURS - 244 Synthesis of Nursing Concepts 9

    This course together with the capstone course focuses on the integration of interrelated concepts across the wellness-illness continuum. Classroom and laboratory experiences provide opportunity for synthesis of the nursing process and integration of clinical judgment and decision making.  Passing grade of a “B” or better. (GEC-4)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Completion of NURS 234  with a grade of “B” or better.
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 244 with a “B” or better or NURS 245 , BIOL 230  with a “C” or better. 
  

  • NURS - 245 Professional Nursing and Health Systems Concepts 3

    This capstone course will focus on current issues in health care and the nursing profession and is designed to facilitate the transition from student to professional registered nurse. Topics of discussion will include national health policy and politics, ethical and bioethical issues, career development, application for state licensure and preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination.  Passing grade of a “B” or better. (GEC-3)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Completion of NURS 234  with a “B” or better. 
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 244  , BIOL 230  Passing grade of “B” or better for NURS courses; all other coures with a “C” or better. 
  

  • NURS - 250 Nursing Nclex Review 2

    This is an eight-week course designed to remediate nursing content in preparation for the HESI Benchmark Exam or NCLEX-RN Examination. Eligible students have not been successful in reaching the required 850-benchmark score on the HESI Exit Examination or who have been unsuccessful twice on the NCLEX-RN Examination. This course is designed, to meet the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses’ criteria as described in Category B in the licensing exam application.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    NURS 244  and NURS 245  or Successful completion of an Accredited Nursing Program
  

  • NURS - 299 Special Topics 1-3

    Special topics course related to nursing.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Completion of NURS 234 
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 244 

Paralegal Studies
  

  • PRLS - 100 Introduction to The Paralegal Profession 2

    The role of paralegals/legal assistants in the legal system and the skills needed to work as a paralegal/legal assistant are the main foci of this course. Students will also be introduced to legal ethics, the regulation of legal assistants/paralegals, legal interviewing, law office administration and employment information.

  

  • PRLS - 101 Civil Litigation I 3

    This course provides students with an overview of the initial stages of the civil litigation process. The course focuses on the role of the paralegal in the preparation of court documents, investigation, client and witness contact and discovery. Students are asked to draft complaints, certificates of service, and other documents as part of this course.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ENGL 101  or ENGL 101E  and ATEC 115  
  

  • PRLS - 199 Special Topics In Paralegal Studies 1-4

    Courses or seminars on timely subjects related to the interests and needs of paralegals.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    PRLS 199
  

  • PRLS - 200 Business Law II 3

    This course builds upon BUSN - 201 Business Law I (B) 3 . Specifically, this course covers a number of substantive areas of law including business organizations, consumer protection, employment, and environmental law. In covering these areas, students are encouraged to think critically regarding how these areas of law are applied to real life scenarios. Students may be asked to draft documents as part of this course.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Grade of C or better in BUSN 201  and ENGL 101  OR ENGL 101E  
 

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