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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

General Education Curriculum Core Requirements (GEC)  
 

Mathematics
  

  • 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.

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

  • 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 C 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.

    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  
  

  • 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.

    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  
  

  • 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.

    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  
  

  • 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.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Completion of NURS 132 , NURS 133 , and NURS 134  with a grade of “C” or better”
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 125 , NURS 143 , NURS 144 , BIOL 221  BIOL 202  
  

  • 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.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Completion of NURS 132 , NURS 133 , and NURS 134  with a grade of “C” or better
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 125 , NURS 142 , NURS 144 , BIOL 221  BIOL 202  
  

  • 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.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Completion of NURS 132 , NURS 133 , and NURS 134  with a grade of “C” or better
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 125 , NURS 142 , NURS 143 , BIOL 221  BIOL 202  
  

  • 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.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ENGL 101 ,ENGL 101E , BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 , BIOL 220  and BIOL 221 , Eligibility for College 100-level Math
  

  • 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.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ENGL 101 ,ENGL 101E , BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 , BIOL 220  and BIOL 221 , Eligibility for College 100-level Math
  

  • 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.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ENGL 101 ,ENGL 101E , BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 , BIOL 220  and BIOL 221 , Eligibility for College 100-level Math
  

  • 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.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Completion of NURS 142 , NURS 143 , and NURS 144  with a grade of “C” or better
    Co-Requisite(s):
    BIOL 245 , PSYC 201 
  

  • 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. (GEC-4)

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

  • 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. (GEC-3)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Completion of NURS 234 
    Co-Requisite(s):
    NURS 244  or 245, BIOL 230 
  

  • 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  
  

  • PRLS - 201 Evidence and Litigation 3

    This course will build upon what students have learned in PRLS 101  about the civil litigation and appellate process. It will also study areas of evidentiary law, including the rules of evidence, and it will require students to perform various writing assignments that will assist them in learning how to draft documents needed in a litigation practice.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    PRLS - 101 Civil Litigation I 3  
  

  • PRLS - 202 Property, Wills & Estates 4

    The course covers the following substantive areas of law: property, leases, deeds, real estate finance, and distribution of assets through testamentary and non-testamentary means. Students are also required to draft various testamentary and non-testamentary documents and are required to perform title searches as part of this course.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Eligible to take ENGL 101  OR ENGL 101E  
  

  • PRLS - 204 Civil Litigation II 3

    This course studies debt, debt collection through both judicial and non-judicial means, and bankruptcy. The course also seeks to expose students to practical applications of litigation theory by allowing the students to have an opportunity to visit various court hearings. Certain writing assignments may be required of students enrolled in this class.

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

  • PRLS - 205 Legal Research and Writing I 3

    This course covers basic legal research and writing techniques. The student will utilize manual research techniques and/or computer-based research techniques. Some writing assignments may be assigned.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    PRLS 100  and BUSN 201 ; Grade of B or better in ENGL 101   and ENGL 102*  
    Co-Requisite(s):
    ENGL 107
  

  • PRLS - 206 Legal Research and Writing II 3

    This course covers more advanced legal research and writing techniques. It also covers the use of legal reasoning in legal writing. Writing assignments will be assigned and students are expected to utilize critical thinking skills that have previously been acquired in other PRLS classes. (GEC-4)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    PRLS 205 
  

  • PRLS - 209 Criminal Law 3

    This course studies criminal law and procedure. Topics to be covered include searches and seizures, arraignment, trial, and sentencing, the habeas corpus petition process, and information concerning various types of misdemeanors and felonies. Students will be taught to think critically about these topics and may be asked to draft different documents needed in the criminal litigation process.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Eligible to take ENGL 101  OR ENGL 101E  
  

  • PRLS - 296 PCCE Review Course 1

    This review course will help prepare Paralegal Students to take the Paralegal Core Competency Examination. This course must be taken in the semester that the student is graduating from the Paralegal Studies program.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    All graduation requirements except for the courses in which the student is currently enrolled must be completed; Permission of supervising instructor and Program Coordinator must be obtained to enroll in this course.
    Co-Requisite(s):
    PRLS 298 
  

  • PRLS - 297 Paralegal Studies Internship 2

    The associate degree paralegal studies candidate will work at least 160 hours for the purpose of gaining on-the-job experience in legal and legal related fields. Students are responsible for securing employment with an internship provider. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    All graduation requirements except for the courses in which the student is currently enrolled must be completed; Permission of supervising instructor and program coordinator must be obtained to enroll in this course.
  

  • PRLS - 298 Paralegal Studies Seminar 1

    This capstone course must be taken the semester the student plans to graduate. Program specific and general knowledge exit examinations, oral presentations, writing assignments and case analyses will be used to measure student competencies. Seminars will be presented on such topics as resume writing, interviewing skills, time management, business etiquette and customer service.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    All graduation requirements except for the courses in which the student is currently enrolled must be completed; Permission of supervising instructor and Program Coordinator must be obtained to enroll in this course.
    Co-Requisite(s):
    PRLS - 297 Paralegal Studies Internship 2 
  

  • PRLS - 299 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 299

Physical Education
  

  • PHED - 101 Health and Wellness 2

    This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of current health issues and problems, including physical fitness, nutrition, and major diseases and to encourage application of this knowledge for healthful living.

  

  • PHED - 102 Introduction to Yoga 1

    Introduction to Yoga is an activity course that develops the following areas of health-related fitness: muscular endurance, flexibility and body awareness. This course also enhances the student’s overall wellness and stress management through a combination of stretching, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation.

  

  • PHED - 104 First Aid 1

    This course teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical service personnel arrive. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies.

  

  • PHED - 199 Special Topics 1-3

    Special topics course relating to physical education.

  

  • PHED - 299 Special Topics 1-3

    Special topics course relating to physical education.


Physical Science
  

  • PHSC - 100 ~ Physical Science 3

    Current theories and concepts of physical science focusing on fundamental laws and concepts of physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology. (GEC-2)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ACT English 16+/Reading 15+ or Accuplacer Sentence Skills 66+/Reading Comp 60+ and ACT Math 14+ or Accuplacer Arithmetic 40+
  

  • PHSC - 101 ~ Physical Science Lab 1

    Corresponding lab course for PHSC 100. Concurrent enrollment in PHSC 100 or passed PHSC 100 with a C or better within the last there (3) academic years. (GEC-2)

     

    Co-Requisite(s):
    PHSC 100  

Physics
  

  • PHYS - 100 Introductory Physics 3

    This course is an introduction to basic process physics, including vectors, forces and motion, work and energy, gases and flowing liquids, fluid systems, heat transfer, simple machines and mechanical advantage, and other physical science principles. Laboratory demonstrations in class are used in lieu of a separate lab section. (GEC-2)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ACT 21 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra 108, or grade C or better in MATH 115, 115E, 125, 130 or 135
  

  • PHYS - 101 ~ General Physics I 4

    Mechanics; properties of solids, liquids and gases; properties of heat; wave motion, including sound and applications. Laboratory activities are integrated into the course. (GEC-2)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MATH - 135 ~ Technical Algebra 3 
    Co-Requisite(s):
    Trig (MATH 140 )
  

  • PHYS - 102 ~ General Physics II 4

    Continuation of PHYS 101 . Electricity and magnetism; basic electronics; properties of light; lenses and mirrors; optical phenomena; introduction to modern physics. Laboratory activities are integrated into the course. (GEC-2)

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Completion of PHYS 101  with a C or better.

Political Science
  

  • POLI - 101 ~ American Federal Government 3

    U.S. government under the Constitution; power and duties of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches; relationships between federal, state and local governments; expansion of federal power; federal agencies; foreign affairs. A study of the theory, organization, functions, politics, and issues of the United States political system. Primary emphasis is on the federal level of government. The course focuses on how the system is supposed to work, how it does work, its achievements and shortcomings. Topics include the legislative, executive branches of government, political parties, campaigns and elections, and formulation of public policy.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Eligible for ENGL 101 /ENGL 101E  

Power Plant Technology
  

  • PWPT - 107 Electrical Controls 3

    Study of electrical diagrams, control circuits and control devices, including motor starters.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Basic DC Circuits
  

  • PWPT - 202 Instrumentation and Control 3

    Introduces the basic principles of process instrumentation and control systems. Measurement parameters such as flow, pressure, level, temperature pH will be examined. Includes programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, and process and control diagrams (P&CD’s).


Process Technology
  

  • PTEC - 101 Introduction to Process Technology 2

    Introduction to process technology, including the history, shift work, operations, other related industries, equipment, basic electric circuits, auxiliaries, instrumentation and control systems basics.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    MATH 020, or placement into the next higher MATH course
  

  • PTEC - 102 Process Fundamentals 3

    This course is an introduction to basic process fundamentals, including gases and flowing liquids, fluid systems, heat transfer, evaporation, condensation, vacuum systems, and other physical science principles including motion, energy and work.

  

  • PTEC - 103 Process Technology I: Equipment 3

    Introduction to process technology equipment. Industry-related equipment concepts, including purpose, components, operation and the operator’s role for operating and troubleshooting the equipment.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    PTEC 101  
  

  • PTEC - 110 Introduction to Process Technology Laboratory 1

    Process technology applications in the process industries, including equipment principles and uses, utilities, maintenance and trouble identification, and process control operations. Determination of volume, flow, force, pressure and temperature.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    PTEC MATH 020 or placement into the next higher MATH course
    Co-Requisite(s):
    PTEC 101  
  

  • PTEC - 111 Process Technology Applications 2

    A laboratory experience designed to complement the study of Process Technology. Students will demonstrate familiarity in performing the tasks of a Chemical Operator by conducting experiments, simulations and other hands-on activities assigned in the laboratory. Oral and written reports and skills tests will be used to evaluate lab performance.

    Co-Requisite(s):
    PTEC 112  
  

  • PTEC - 112 Process Technology Applications Laboratory 1

    Students will work in the laboratory to apply the principles of PTEC 111 . Equipment will be used by the students to actively engage in process technology applications that simulate the conditions in a chemical plant. Teamwork will be emphasized. Written reports and skills tests will be used to evaluate lab performance.

    Co-Requisite(s):
    PTEC 111  
  

  • PTEC - 199 Special Topics 1-3

    Special topics course relating to Process Technology.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    Permission of Program Coordinator
  

  • PTEC - 201 Water and Wastewater Treatment 3

    Introduction to basic principles of water treatment, including water treatment chemistry, types and operation of equipment, controls and instruments, accessory equipment, water treatment and wastewater treatment operations.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    PTEC 101  
  

  • PTEC - 202 Safety, Health and Environment 3

    Introduction to safety basics including hazard communication, hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER), personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, industrial hygiene topics, permit systems and environmental protection.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    ENGL 020, or placement into the next higher ENGL course
  

  • PTEC - 203 Process Technology II: Systems 3

    Introduction to basic operating fundamentals including typical plant facilities layout, and the interrelation of process equipment and systems. Students will arrange process equipment into basic systems, describe the purpose and function of specific systems, and explain how operating parameters are maintained and controlled while recognizing factors that may affect process systems. Students will also study the concepts of system and plant economics.

    Pre-requisite(s):
    PTEC 101  
 

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