May 02, 2024  
2012-2013 Academic Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Medical Laboratory Technician

  
  • MLT 2820 Clinical Assignment II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Continuation of Clinical Assignment I.

    Prerequisite(s): MLT 2810  or permission of instructor

Military Science

  
  • MILT 1100 Leadership Lab

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Two laboratory hours per week.

  
  • MILT 1101 Introduction to Military Science

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to Army ROTC with hands-on approach through several basic military skills. Lectures and practical exercises in military rappelling and mountaineering, fundamentals in weapons training and an overview of the role of the United States Army. There is no military obligation.

    Corequisite(s): MILT 1100 
  
  • MILT 1111 Principles of Leadership and Confidence Building

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course begins the leader development process by providing the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for the student to exhibit the leadership characteristics and traits. Students study orienteering and the fundamentals of survival training. There is no military obligation.

    Corequisite(s): MILT 1115
  
  • MILT 2201 American Military History

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Developments since colonial period; emphasis on background and growth of national military and naval establishments, military and naval thought, difficulties accompanying modernization and assumption of global responsibilities and problem of relationship between civilian and military-naval sectors in democracy. There is no military obligation.

    Corequisite(s): MILT 2200
  
  • MILT 2211 Fundamental Survival Skills

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    A continuation of the leader development process with an emphasis on military first aid and survival planning. There is no military obligation.

    Corequisite(s): MILT 2215 
  
  • MILT 2215 Leadership Lab

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Two laboratory hours per week.

  
  • MILT 2221 Small Unit Tactics I

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course emphasizes preparation of the individual for combat. It includes preparation of potential leaders in combat through study of the knowledge and skills needed by an individual soldier. Skills are developed in planning and organizing by combat patrols. The course includes a series of field practicum. There is no military obligation.

  
  • MILT 2231 Small Unit Tactics II

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Advanced concepts in reconnaissance, raid and ambush patrolling techniques, extended patrolling operations and application techniques for specialized equipment. Students will learn leadership skills through student-led patrols and a series of field practicum. Expands material taught in MILT 2221  but may be taken independently of MILT 2221 . There is no military obligation.


Music

  
  • MUS 0510 Private Brass Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized brass instruction at the student’s level of development on the trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonic or tuba.

  
  • MUS 0560 Private Percussion Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized percussion instruction at the student’s level and rate of development.

  
  • MUS 0660 Private Bass Guitar Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents bass guitar instruction at the student’s level and rate of development.

  
  • MUS 0760 Private Woodwind Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized woodwind instruction at the student’s level and rate of development.

  
  • MUS 0910 Private Piano Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized piano instruction at the student’s level and rate of development.

  
  • MUS 0920 Private Organ Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides individualized organ instruction at the student’s level rate of development. Audition required or permission through conference with instructors.

  
  • MUS 0950 Private Voice Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides individualized voice instruction at student’s level and rate of development.

  
  • MUS 1000 Introduction to Music Media

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental background in Desktop Music Production. The course will provide the student with the basics of recording, editing, and mixing digital audio.

  
  • MUS 1001 Recording Studio Techniques I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to the recording studio. Students will gain a basic understanding of audio equipment used in the recording process.

  
  • MUS 1030 Music Appreciation

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Music Appreciation is designed to increase the student’s enjoyment and understanding of music. This course assists the student in listening to, recognizing and synthesizing elements that can apply to any musical work. The student discovers contemporary music of America as well as music of other periods and cultures.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800  and DSPR 0800 
  
  • MUS 1050 Fundamentals of Music

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to basic music structural elements including notation, rhythm, scales, intervals, and triads. Music writing, sight singing, ear training, and keyboarding skills are developed.

    Corequisite(s): Private or class music lessons, or one performing ensemble
  
  • MUS 1150 Music Theory I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of written and aural skills acquired in Fundamentals of Music. Emphasis is on utilizing these skills in writing music with a focus on developing working knowledge of musical notation, grammar, and vocabulary.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 1050  or permission from Advisor.
    Corequisite(s): MUS 1151 .
  
  • MUS 1151 Sight-Singing and Ear-Training I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to sight singing and ear training. Students are trained to recognize aurally and to notate the basic melodies, simple rhythms, and basic chord qualities.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 1050 .
    Corequisite(s): MUS 1150 .
  
  • MUS 1160 Music Theory II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of Basic Music Theory I, with an emphasis on the harmonic aspects of music. An introduction to harmonic analysis and part writing along with continued work on more complex aspects of melody and rhythm is included.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 1150 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 1161 .
  
  • MUS 1161 Sight-Singing and Ear-Training II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of Sight-Singing and Ear-Training I. The content is designed to complement Music Theory II.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 1050 , MUS 1151 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 1160 .
  
  • MUS 1200 Music and Worship

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an understanding of the use of music in all phases of church life.

  
  • MUS 1220 Basic Choral Conducting

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to choral techniques including basic musicianship, reading a score, gesture, voice training, and style.

  
  • MUS 1230 Hymnology

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of the origin, development, and perpetuation of hymns and tunes.

  
  • MUS 1250 Concert Choir

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course contains instruction in singing difficult music from all musical periods and styles. Audition required. Required course for all vocal music majors.

  
  • MUS 1350 Jazz Ensemble

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course involves the performance of jazz, rock, and contemporary idioms. Enrollment by audition.

  
  • MUS 1380 Class Percussion

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course involves instruction and daily practice in the percussion fundamentals. This class is open to all students.

  
  • MUS 1450 Southwest Singers

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course requires performance of gospel, spirituals and pop-jazz vocal music by a select choral ensemble of 15-25 singers. The group performs with rhythm section from the jazz ensemble.

  
  • MUS 1510 Private Brass Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized brass instruction at student’s level and rate of development on the trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonic, or tuba.

  
  • MUS 1550 Contemporary Music Ensemble

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course involves the rehearsal and performance of contemporary pop and commercial styles, including rock, jazz, and blues, soul, folk, urban styles, country, and world beat. Members perform works as small as solos and as large as a full ensemble. This class is open to all instrumentalists and singers.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s permission or by audition
  
  • MUS 1560 Private Percussion Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized percussion instruction at student’s level and rate of development.

  
  • MUS 1600 Class Piano

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course contains instruction and daily practice on the piano. No previous training required.

  
  • MUS 1660 Private Guitar Instruction

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized guitar instruction at student’s level and rate of development.

  
  • MUS 1700 Class Voice

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents instruction in basic vocal technique involving development of breath technique, production of a good vocal sound, vowel formation and pronunciation in song and vocal literature.

  
  • MUS 1760 Private Woodwind Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized woodwind instruction at student’s level and rate of development

  
  • MUS 1800 Class Guitar

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Instruction in fundamentals, principles and daily practice of guitar emphasizing positions, note reading, tone production and the mastery of simple songs is presented.

  
  • MUS 1910 Private Piano II

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized piano instruction at student’s level and rate of development.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 0910  or permission from Advisor.
  
  • MUS 1950 Private Voice II

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides individualized voice instruction at student’s level and rate of development.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 0950  or permission from Advisor.
  
  • MUS 1994 MIDI Arranging and Sequencing I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to provide the student with an essential understanding of MIDI technology. Students will record musical performances using an audio mixer, computer software, and virtual musical instruments.

  
  • MUS 1996 MIDI Arranging and Sequencing II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of MUS 1994 . Students will gain an essential understanding of advanced MIDI concepts including computer based sequencing, editing and music production techniques.

  
  • MUS 1997 Digital Audio Production

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of MUS 1000 . This course is designed to provide students with a background in advanced recording, editing, and mixing techniques.

  
  • MUS 1999 Internet for Musicians

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to the Internet as a music promotion and resource tool for musicians.

  
  • MUS 2001 Recording Studio Techniques II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of MUS 1001 . In this course students will gain an essential understanding of advanced recording concepts and techniques.

  
  • MUS 2110 Arranging and Writing Music

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of music rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, timbre and form. Emphasis is on analysis, composition, music reading, ear training and arranging.

  
  • MUS 2120 Intermediate Music Theory III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of written and aural skills acquired in Basic Music Theory II with emphasis on analysis of musical examples. It includes musical elements and how they affect the sound and performance of music from different style periods.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 1160 .
    Corequisite(s): MUS 2151 
  
  • MUS 2130 Intermediate Music Theory II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a continuation of written and aural skills acquired in Intermediate Music Theory I. This course emphasizes analysis and writing, and addresses modulation and chromaticism of part writing and analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 2120 
  
  • MUS 2151 Sight-Singing and Ear-Training III

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of Sight-Singing and Ear-Training II. The content is designed to complement Music Theory III.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 1160 , MUS 1161 .
    Corequisite(s): MUS 2150.
  
  • MUS 2510 Private Brass Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized brass instruction at student’s level and rate of development on the trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonic, or tuba.

  
  • MUS 2560 Private Percussion Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized percussion instruction at student’s level and rate of development.

  
  • MUS 2660 Private Guitar Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized guitar instruction at student’s level and rate of development.

  
  • MUS 2760 Private Woodwind Instruction

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized woodwind instruction at student’s level and rate of development.

  
  • MUS 2910 Private Piano III

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents individualized piano instruction at student’s level and rate of development.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 1910  or permission from Advisor.
  
  • MUS 2950 Private Voice III

    1-2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides individualized voice instruction at student’s level and rate of development.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 1950  or permission from Advisor.
  
  • MUS 2990 Music Seminar

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an in-depth study in the music field. Topics vary according to student needs.


Natural Sciences

  
  • NSCI 1010 Critical Thinking

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines strategies to develop critical thinking skills. Topics covered include recognizing and analyzing arguments, claims and conclusions, assumptions, looking at evidence, and problem solving. All of these areas will be applied to scientific scenarios. This class is required for the Forensic Science Technician concentration of the Biotechnology Technician Program, and recommended for all students in science or health science fields.

  
  • NSCI 1030 Natural Sciences

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course does not meet General Education Requirements. The course includes an application of biological and physical concepts. It also includes an appreciation of man’s relationship with his living and non-living environments.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800 , DSPR 0800 
  
  • NSCI 1031 Natural Sciences Lab

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course consists of laboratory experiments and exercises to accompany NSCI 1030 , as well as application of biological and physical science concepts. It includes an appreciation of man’s relationship with his living and non-living environments.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: NSCI 1030 

  
  • NSCI 2990 Special Topics in Natural Science

    1-6 Credit Hour(s)
    A series of topics designed to attract students from all academic areas. Special topics titles are published in the class schedule as the topics are offered. Emphasis on appreciation of the natural sciences and their application to humanity.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800 , DSPR 0800 

Nursing

  
  • NURS 1114 Foundations of Nursing

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of man as a unique individual having basic needs and the capability for adaptive responses to maintain health. With emphasis on the assessment component of the nursing process, the student focuses on the adult client’s adaptation to internal or external stressors in the environment.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the nursing program; eligibility for college-level courses.
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 2010 , NURS 1126 , and NURS 1141 
  
  • NURS 1126 Foundations Clinical

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to the components of the nursing process in identifying the basic needs of the adult client. Assessment skills are emphasized in identifying internal and external stressors and adaptive responses that adult clients experience in the maintenance or promotion of health. Health care environments include community senior citizen centers, skilled nursing facilities, and hospital settings.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the nursing program; eligibility for college-level courses.
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 2010 , NURS 1114  , and NURS 1141 
  
  • NURS 1141 Dosages and Solutions

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides information essential for calculating dosages and understanding drug orders and labels. The student learns and practices the skills of dosages and calculations. Students learn to recognize common abbreviations and select correct dosages for medication administration. Critical thinking skills are applied to medication situations to emphasize the importance of accuracy and the avoidance of medication errors.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing program, eligibility to enroll in college-level courses.
    Corequisite(s): NURS 1114 , NURS 1126 , BIOL 2010 
  
  • NURS 1213 Adult Health Nursing I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course utilizes the nursing process in promoting the adult client’s adaptation to internal and external stressors as it relates to the promotion and maintenance of health. Emphasis is placed upon meeting the adult client’s basic needs. Physiological, psychosocial, pathophysiological, and health teaching aspects of client care in acute health care environments are explored. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are used to promote the client’s adaptive responses to the interruption of health. This is a half semester course.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 1114 , NURS 1126 , NURS 1141 , BIOL 2010 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 1226 , NURS 1613 , NURS 1626 , BIOL 2020  and PSYC 1010 
  
  • NURS 1226 Adult Health Nursing I Clinic

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course uses the nursing process to plan and provide interventions to assist an adult client in meeting basic needs in the hospital environment. The student has opportunities to assist the client in the adaptation to stressors, and in the maintenance and promotion of health. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills in assessment, clinical decision making, communication, and teaching/learning. This is a half-semester course.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 1114 , NURS 1126 , NURS 1141 , BIOL 2010 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 1213 , NURS 1613 , NURS 1626 , BIOL 2020  and PSYC 1010 
  
  • NURS 1613 Nursing of the Childbearing Family

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on the adaptation of the pregnant client and her family to internal and external stressors needed to meet basic needs. The nursing process is used to assist the pregnant client to maintain and promote health in varied clinical environments. This is a half-semester course.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 1114 , NURS 1126 , NURS 1141 , BIOL 2010 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 1213 , NURS 1226 , NURS 1626 , BIOL 2020 , PSYC 1010 
  
  • NURS 1626 Nursing of the Childbearing Family Clinic

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on the implementation of nursing care for the pregnant client and her family during the ante-partum, intra-partum, postpartum, and the newborn periods. The nursing process is used to assist the client and her family in meeting basic needs while adapting to internal and external stressors to maintain and promote health. Clinical experiences are available in antepartal, labor and delivery, and postpartal areas as well as in the newborn nursery. This is a half-semester course.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 1114 , NURS 1126 , NURS 1141 , BIOL 2010 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 1213 , NURS 1226 , NURS 1613 , BIOL 2020 , PSYC 1010 
  
  • NURS 1914 Professional Nursing Transition

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed for the role transition of the Licensed Practical Nurse and builds upon the student’s present knowledge of the adult client’s adaptation to internal and external stressors in meeting basic needs. The student learns to use the nursing process to promote and maintain health in a variety of client care hospital settings.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the LPN Mobility Track of the Nursing Program, eligibility for college level courses, current LPN licensure, BIOL 2010 , BIOL 2020 , BIOL 1230 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 1926 , NURS 1141 
  
  • NURS 1926 Professional Nursing Transition Clinic

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course builds on the Licensed Practical Nurse’s previous clinical experiences and uses the nursing process to plan and implement nursing care to assist the adult client in meeting basic needs in a hospital environment. The student is provided opportunities to assist the adult client with adaptation to internal and external stressors while maintaining and promoting health.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing program LPN Mobility Track, Current LPN licensure, CPR certification, eligibility for college level courses, BIOL 2010 , BIOL 2020 , and BIOL 1230 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 1914 , NURS 1141 
  
  • NURS 2113 Nursing Of Children

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on the adaptation of the child to physical and developmental changes from infancy to adolescence. The nursing process is utilized in determining care needs for the ill child and family with stressors associated with common health problems in a health care environment. A comparative study of the healthy child puts emphasis on principles of health promotion and physical and psychological adaptive mechanisms necessary to meet basic needs and maintain health. This is a half-semester course.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2020 , PSYC 1010 , NURS 1213 , NURS 1226 , NURS 1613 , NURS 1626 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2313 , NURS 2326 , NURS 2126 , BIOL 1230 
  
  • NURS 2126 Nursing of Children Clinic

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a half-semester course that emphasizes the use of the nursing process to assist the child and family to meet basic needs in various health care environments. Students learn adaptive behaviors used by the family and the child in reaction to the internal and external stressors of hospitalization. Principles of teaching/learning are used to aid in promoting health for the infant, child and adolescent. A comparative study of the healthy child is provided through observational experiences in community agencies.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2020 , PSYC 1010 , NURS 1213 , NURS 1226 , NURS 1613 , NURS 1626 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2313 , NURS 2326 , NURS 2113 , BIOL 1230 
  
  • NURS 2313 Mental Health Nursing

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on the clients’ adaptive responses to stressors in the internal and external environment along the mental health continuum. The concepts of holistic man, therapeutic use of self, self and cultural awareness and the nursing process are emphasized. Theory focuses on the clients’ behavior, growth and development as they strive to meet their basic needs in varied health care environments. This is a half-semester course.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2020 ; NURS 1213 ; NURS 1226 ; NURS 1613 ; NURS 1626 ; PSYC 1010 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2326 ; NURS 2113 ; NURS 2126 ; BIOL 1230 
  
  • NURS 2326 Mental Health Nursing Clinic

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on nursing interventions for mental health-psychiatric care in a variety of clinical practice environments. Critical thinking skills are utilized through the application of the nursing process and therapeutic communication skills to support clients’ adaptive responses to internal and external stressors along the mental health continuum. The concepts of holistic man, therapeutic use of self, and self and cultural awareness are emphasized. Students focus on clients’ behavior, growth and development in meeting their basic needs. This is a half-semester course.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2020 ; PSYC 1010 , NURS 1213 , NURS 1226 , NURS 1613 , NURS 1626 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2313 , NURS 2126 , NURS 2113 , BIOL 1230 
  
  • NURS 2412 Nursing Management

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to management principles and involves discussion of problems, issues, and stressors inherent in adaptation from student to practitioner. It explores the nurse’s role in managing client care, delegating tasks, prioritizing care, and in supervising other health care workers in the health care environment. The effective use of the nursing process and communication skills in management is stressed. Emphasis is placed on rights, responsibilities, and legal/ ethical implications of nursing management.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2313 , NURS 2326 , NURS 2113 , NURS 2126 , BIOL 1230 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2426 , NURS 2414 , MATH 1530 , Fine Arts elective
  
  • NURS 2414 Adult Health Nursing II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course further develops the student’s knowledge of health, adaptation, and the utilization of the nursing process in meeting basic needs of adult clients. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of critical thinking skills in determining clients’ adaptive responses to internal and external stressors and the appropriate nursing actions to be performed. The nursing process is used to plan and implement comprehensive care to adult clients with complex health problems.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2313 , NURS 2326 , NURS 2113 , NURS 2126 , BIOL 1230 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2426 , NURS 2412 , MATH 1530 , Fine Arts elective
  
  • NURS 2426 Adult Health Nursing II Clinic

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course further develops the student’s knowledge of health, adaptation, and the utilization of the nursing process in meeting basic needs for adult clients in varied health care environments. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of critical thinking skills in determining clients’ adaptive responses to stressors created by a complexity of health problems and the nursing actions to be implemented. The student collaborates with other health team members and practices leadership skills. Students are expected to perform activities within the scope of accepted legal/ethical standards.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1230 , NURS 2113 , NURS 2126 , NURS 2313 , NURS 2326 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 2414 , NURS 2412 , MATH 1530 , Fine Arts elective
  
  • NURS 2990 Special Topics in Nursing

    1-6 Credit Hour(s)
    In-depth study of concepts related to selected aspects of nursing. Permission of the Department Chair required.


Occupational Safety/Environment

  
  • ENVI 1023 Hazard Communications and Multimedia Reporting

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will cover what the Hazard Communications Standard is and how to implement it within the work place. Other forms of required industrial and commercial environmental reporting will be addressed; storm water permits, wastewater discharge permits, hazardous waste permits, air permitting and community toxic chemical release reporting will be covered.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ENVI 2003 OSHA Hazardous Waste and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to provide the training required under 29 CFR 1910.120 for hazardous waste site personnel. Topics include hazard recognition, hazard control, monitoring, work practices, emergency response, and rights and responsibilities.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ENVI 2013 Hazardous Waste Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a course covering the generation, storage, transportation and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Emphasis is placed on waste minimization and treatment, handling procedures, manifestation and contingency planning to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ENVI 2023 Ergonomics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is the study of harmonizing the work environment to the physical and mental capabilities and limitations of people. The entire work system is examined through the application of industrial engineering, psychological and physiological principles to design jobs and maximize productivity.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ENVI 2033 Fire Protection and Accident Prevention

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of the principles and techniques used in industrial or business related fire, accident and disaster preparedness. It also includes prevention, response and recovery planning, as well as management of the safety program.

    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.
  
  • ENVI 2044 Industrial Hygiene

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course prepares the student to recognize and evaluate occupational hazards: noise, heat, dust, solvents, ionizing, and non-ionizing radiation. Control measures such as ventilation, personal protection equipment and respiratory protection are covered. Government regulations and their impact upon the industry are addressed. Technical report writing is emphasized and the student is required to write formal reports on projects.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1121
    This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

Office Technology

  
  • OFAD 1080 Computer Data Entry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Development of ten-key data entry skills and introduction to data management systems will be covered. Use of data management software to create and modify file structure, update database files, retrieve, search for and print information, and generate reports and mailing labels. Students must demonstrate ability to type 25 wpm at the first class meeting.

  
  • OFAD 1110 Keyboarding I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is an introductory course to develop basic keyboarding skills that are needed to input alphabetic and numeric information accurately and quickly by touch on microcomputers. Emphasis on learning the touch operation of the computer keyboard is stressed, as well as building speed and accuracy. Basic document formatting is taught.

  
  • OFAD 1120 Keyboarding II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides practice on the alphabetic keyboard to develop competencies for employment testing. Development of speed and accuracy is emphasized. This course includes detailed and precise information for preparing and formatting business documents using word processing. Emphasis is placed on using proper formatting in the preparation of business letters, memoranda, reports, and tables. Keyboarding proficiency required. Students must demonstrate ability to type 30 wpm with five errors or fewer at the first class meeting.

  
  • OFAD 1140 Records Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course explores methods for temporary and permanent record storage including alphabetic, geographic, numeric, and subject filing systems. It covers mechanical, computerized and manual filing and retrieval methods, control of filed information, micro records, and the organization and operation of records management programs.

  
  • OFAD 1150 Microsoft Office Applications

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to provide the student with computer skills in the Windows environment. Hands-on instruction covers Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, presentations, and desktop information management. Students must demonstrate ability to type 25 wpm at the first class meeting.

  
  • OFAD 1160 Health Records Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The student will be introduced to filing systems as well as the electronic health record. The student will study policies and procedures required to collect, analyze, interpret, report, and maintain health care data. The student will perform clinical relevant health record reviews and also be introduced to the internal and external requirements for establishing, operating, and maintaining various health record registers and registries.

  
  • OFAD 1170 English for Careers – Business, Professional and Technical

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course reviews and strengthens the basics in punctuation and English grammar usage, both oral and written, using business-related topics as its content base. Special emphasis is given to the acquisition and use of business related vocabulary and proofreading techniques.

  
  • OFAD 1210 Microsoft Word I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    The application of word processing concepts and skills in entering editing, formatting, and executing commands using the various functions available in Microsoft Word for Windows are emphasized in this course. Some of the features taught include: copying and moving text, character and paragraph formatting, wizards and templates, merging, working with tabs, working with multiple documents, document references (headers, footers, footnotes and endnotes). This course meets MOS certification requirements. Students must demonstrate ability to type 25 wpm at the first class meeting.

  
  • OFAD 1410 Excel I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a hands-on course in which the student uses an electronic spreadsheet to plan, create, manipulate, and print worksheets. Topics include entering and editing data, formatting a worksheet, use of formulas and common functions, charts, advanced printing, and linking worksheets. This course meets Core MOS certification requirements. Students must demonstrate ability to type 25 wpm at the first class meeting.

  
  • OFAD 1931 Co-Op Education I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this course the student receives supervised work experience in the office of an established business. Placement is made by the Office of Cooperative Education upon completion of one semester of technical coursework, or after all requirements for employment are met. The student utilizes knowledge gained in any or all the Office System courses to accomplish tasks as assigned within the modern office setting.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: Financial Administrative Assistant Concentration: completion of one semester or technical coursework; Administrative Assistant Concentration: OFAD 2210 , OFAD 2610 ; Legal Assistant Concentration; LEGL 1080 ; Medical Administrative Assistant concentration: LEGL 1080 , OFAD 2730 , Insurance Administrative Assistant concentration: FINR 2000, FINR 2010

  
  • OFAD 1932 Co-Op Education II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this course the student receives supervised work experience in the office of an established business. Placement is made by the Office of Cooperative Education upon completion of one semester of technical coursework, or after all requirements for employment are met. The student utilizes knowledge gained in any or all the Office System courses to accomplish tasks as assigned within the modern office setting.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: Financial Administrative Assistant Concentration: completion of one semester or technical coursework; Administrative Assistant Concentration: OFAD 2210 , OFAD 2610 ; Legal Assistant Concentration; LEGL 1080 ; Medical Administrative Assistant concentration: LEGL 1080 , OFAD 2730 , Insurance Administrative Assistant concentration: FINR 2000, FINR 2010

  
  • OFAD 2040 Word Processing Transcription

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a course designed to develop skill in the use of transcription equipment including transcribing recorded communication quickly and accurately on the microcomputer. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary building, proper punctuation, spelling, letter styles and placement, proofreading, and grammar.

    Prerequisite(s): OFAD 1210 
  
  • OFAD 2050 Business Communications

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The course is a study of logic, effective and creative methods of business communication. The course covers business writing styles, proper physical presentation of written communication, selected business letter types, memoranda, reports, and resume and application letters.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 
  
  • OFAD 2110 Advanced Keyboarding and Office

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to further build speed and accuracy on the keyboard. The course includes a business simulation designed to reinforce software and Internet skills and to build critical-thinking skills.

    Prerequisite(s): OFAD 1120  and OFAD 1150 
  
  • OFAD 2210 Microsoft Word II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course teaches the advanced Microsoft Word features needed for the expert user. Students will create personalized form letters with envelopes and mailing labels; formal and technical reports; proposals and studies; newsletters, brochures, and manuals; and forms. Integrating Word with other programs and the World Wide Web will also be taught. This course meets MOUS certification requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): OFAD 1210 
  
  • OFAD 2310 PowerPoint/Outlook

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course develops skills in using PowerPoint and Outlook needed for the expert user. In creating presentations using PowerPoint, students will learn to add visual elements, bring data in from other sources, modify and customize a presentation, and prepare presentations for distribution. Students will learn to use Outlook to organize their work and to communicate with others by using all the components of Outlook such as the journal, notes manager, mail client, contact and task managers, and calendar. Integrating PowerPoint and Outlook with other programs and the World Wide Web will also be taught. This course meets MOS certification requirements.

 

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