May 11, 2024  
2012-2013 Academic Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Management

  
  • MGMT 1010 Interdisciplinary Leadership

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Students examine different frameworks of leadership and identify common elements among different frameworks such as vision statements, team building, goal-setting, decision-making, and empowering others. Students also identify processes for ethical reasoning and establish the foundation for a personal leadership philosophy.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 1050 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is for anyone interested in starting a business, working with an entrepreneurial company, or using entrepreneurial ideas to revitalize a larger company. The course uses different learning media, such as cases, to examine the life cycle of opportunities in new and established business contexts. This involves identifying a winning business opportunity, getting funding for and launching the opportunity, growing the business and harvesting the rewards. The course invites you to consider how your entrepreneurial initiative can make a difference to business and society.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 1200 Introduction to Quality

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers major approaches to quality assurance and productivity management including the Deming, the Juran, the Ishikawa, and the Crosby approaches. Readings and discussions on these philosophies are an integral part of the course. Introduction to the tools and methods of quality improvement is provided.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 1931 Business Cooperative Internship I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This work experience affords the student participation in the employer/employee relationship and on-the-job experience with public and private businesses or governmental agencies. Being an integral part of the work environment, the student encounters the true meaning of work, experiences the physical and psychological security work provides, and should gain an appreciation of the impact work has on today’s society.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 1932 Business Cooperative Internship II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This work experience affords the student participation in the employer/employee relationship and on-the-job experience with public and private businesses or governmental agencies. Being an integral part of the work environment, the student encounters the true meaning of work, experiences the physical and psychological security work provides, and should gain an appreciation of the impact work has on today’s society.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 1933 Business Cooperative Internship III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This work experience affords the student participation in the employer/employee relationship and on-the-job experience with public and private businesses or governmental agencies. Being an integral part of the work environment, the student encounters the true meaning of work, experiences the physical and psychological security work provides, and should gain an appreciation of the impact work has on today’s society.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2000 Project Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to increase project success for both new and experienced Project Managers. It presents a proven, customizable, best practices approach and provides a practical set of management tools, templates and techniques for planning, scheduling and controlling project activities to meet project performance, cost, and time activities.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2030 Principles of Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an overview of management history and theory, schools of management thought, the functions and processes of management, and the environment within which the modern manager operates. This course will include need-recognition, decision-making, leadership attitudes, group dynamics, and effective communications.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2040 Strategic Planning

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an introduction to strategic planning with an emphasis on the integration of quality as an integral part of that plan. Included is a study of how Cost of Quality systems can point the way to problem areas. Emphasis is placed on the link between strategic planning and leadership and customer and market focus.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 2030 , MGMT 1850, ISDS 2830
    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.
  
  • MGMT 2050 Introduction to Homeland Security

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Students will be introduced to basic policies and procedures for Homeland Security, in order to achieve higher domestic security and protection of economic assets against all hazards within the public and private sector.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2060 Small Business Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes preparation for the selection and logical operation of a small business. A balanced program of all major aspects includes finance, personnel, sales, and physical and human factors. Case studies and projects are used to supplement the text.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010  or approval of advisor
    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.
  
  • MGMT 2100 Credit Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to the credit function of a bank and its role in our economy. The basic tasks of evaluating risk, extending credit, and collecting payments will be examined. Changes in technology, marketing, and economic influences will also be evaluated. This class will merge theory and practice through the use of case studies and role-playing.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800 , DSPR 0800 
    Corequisite(s): ACCT 1010 
    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.
  
  • MGMT 2240 Business Ethics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an analysis of business ethics and the responsibilities of business firms to employees, owners, consumers, and society.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800  or equivalent, DSPW 0800  or equivalent
    Corequisite(s): ENGL 1010 
    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.
  
  • MGMT 2300 Managing for Quality

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers process analysis and control systems, problem solving techniques, and the body of knowledge for the Certification for Quality Manager Exam (CQM). A methodology for implementing Total Quality is also discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 2010, MGMT 1200 , ISDS 2830, MGMT 2040 
    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.
  
  • MGMT 2410 Warehouse Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course offers theories of warehousing systems, documentation, layout, inventory management, materials handling, hazardous materials storage and shipping and receiving fundamentals.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2500 Human Resources Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this course, the principles of organization and management of personnel are covered. In the discussion of human resources management, emphasis is placed upon recruitment, selection, placement, and evaluation. Also addressed are grievances, merit rating, discipline, compensation and benefits, along with principles and practices of instructing and training employees.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2505 Managing Diversity in the Workforce

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Today’s workforce consists of employees of diverse gender, race, nationality, and cultural backgrounds. Whether a company is successful and competitive in corporate America today depends upon the ability of its managers to get their employees with diverse backgrounds to work together effectively and harmoniously. This special course discusses problems created by this diversity in the workforce and explores solutions to these problems.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2506 Organizational Behavior

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course investigates personal and group behavior at work while pursuing the nature of group dynamics and corporate culture. Positive and negative behavioral motivation is investigated. Principles of effective psychological work attitudes are developed using contemporary concepts of organizational behavior authorities.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800  or equivalent, DSPW 0800  or equivalent, MGMT 1000 
    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.
  
  • MGMT 2507 Labor Management Relations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The history of the American labor movement, wage policy, productivity, collective bargaining, labor mobility, and government regulations of management and unions are explored.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2508 Compensation Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the four basic policies that every employer must consider in managing compensation: 1) internal consistency; 2) external competitiveness; 3) employee contributions; and 4) administration of the pay system. The integrating of these four factors plus compliance, the government’s role in compensation, pay discrimination, managing the system, and the role unions play in salary administration are discussed.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2750 Homeland Security Risk Assessment

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This capstone course covers the assessment of an organization’s exposure to all hazards using the Baldridge criteria. Students will use risk management tools to develop an organizational security assessment from top-to-bottom for protection/recovery planning.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2800 International Business

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the growing global market place. Emphasis is placed on international cultural differences, global trade, monetary systems, marketing strategies, operations management, foreign direct investment, regional economic integration and the political economy of various countries.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800  or equivalent, DSPW 0800  or equivalent, MGMT 1000 
    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.
  
  • MGMT 2806 Freight Claims

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed for transportation and distribution professionals and covers freight loss and damage claims in a practical manner. Documentation principles and practices are also explained.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2807 International Traffic Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed for transportation and distribution professionals and covers freight loss and damage claims in a practical manner. Documentation principles and practices are also explained.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2808 International Documentation

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on export documentation, letters of credit, and international business procedures. Also, the role of the traffic administrator in the world market is emphasized.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2809 ISO 9000

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The International Organization for Standardization is a consortium of virtually all industrialized trade. This course teaches these standards to meet customer expectations and requirements. It also teaches how to develop a Quality Manual.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2900 Non-Traditional Schooling

    6 Credit Hour(s)
    This course reflects credit awarded for CLEP examination, USAFI courses or tests, military service school, industrial training, cooperative education or college credit related to a Mid-Management technical specialty.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2905 Mid-Management Specialty Work Experience

    6 Credit Hour(s)
    This course reflects credit awarded for documented work experience of a managerial or supervisory nature. A maximum of 16 hours (8 hours credit for each year in excess of a three-year apprenticeship) can be credited to this course.

    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.
  
  • MGMT 2906 Special Topics in Business

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    In-depth study of selected business administration topics designed to reinforce basic business knowledge and to further develop problem solving and research skills. Explores specific business issues in which to apply basic problem-solving techniques and skills.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of an advisor
    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.

Management Information Systems

  
  • MIS 2749 Foundations of Information Systems

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to introduce students to major concepts in business information systems. In addition students gain experience in working with Microsoft® Office Applications for the purpose of performing business tasks to solve business problems. Extensive use of internet applications, electronic communication, and office applications will be required of the students.

  
  • MIS 2770 IT Infrastructure

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course continues the study of IT solutions in respect to hardware and software operations in organizations. Emphasis is placed on systems software, I/O processes, data storage, distributed applications, telecommunications, network design and systems and network administration.

    Prerequisite(s): MIS 2749 

Marketing

  
  • MKTG 2000 Principles of Marketing

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers aspects of marketing history and the current marketing environment. Detailed analysis of product strategy including information for decision-making and selection of target markets is included. Basic practices and principles in retailing, wholesaling, and industrial areas of marketing are also covered. Case problems are utilized to integrate course materials.

    Corequisite(s): MGMT 1000 
    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.
  
  • MKTG 2005 Professional Selling

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the salesman’s role in the business firm, planning and preparation of the sales presentation, and importance of product knowledge and understanding are covered in this class. Basic principles for successful selling are covered. Organizing the selling strategy and prospecting, presenting, closing and building future sales are stressed. Case studies and oral sales presentations are included.

    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.
  
  • MKTG 2007 Principles of Advertising

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces origins and development of advertising. Discusses trade marking, packaging, legal structuring, ethics, and targeting. Emphasis is placed on the media including advantages, disadvantages, selection, and evaluation.

    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.
  
  • MKTG 2040 Purchasing and Materials Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This introductory course addresses modem practices and techniques of the purchasing function. Included in the coverage of purchasing are organization, quality, supplier selection, price determination, inventory and disposal, foreign purchasing, acquisition of capital assets and strategy.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0850  or equivalent and MGMT 1000 
    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.
  
  • MKTG 2100 Principles of Transportation

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is an introductory course providing an overview of the transportation and distribution industry. Historical development, legislation, and significant trends are discussed.

    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.
  
  • MKTG 2105 Physical Distribution and Logistics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course offers an overview of the structure and management of physical distribution system. Course content includes warehousing, order processing, packaging, inventory control, physical location analysis, classifications and material handling.

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 2100  or approval of advisor
    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.
  
  • MKTG 2400 Global Internet Marketing and Advertising

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course investigates the strategic implications of using the Internet for marketing and advertising. It develops the concepts and techniques of planning, implementing, and controlling the marketing function. Monitoring environmental conditions, assessing opportunities, delineating target markets, conducting consumer/buyer research, planning and strategy procedures in a global network environment are also stressed. These topics are followed by a detailed study of the marketing mix and its management, with product, promotions, and pricing components being emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 , ISDS 2605 , or permission of an advisor
    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.
  
  • MKTG 2500 Introduction to Importing and Customhouse Brokerage

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces and examines the concepts and mechanics involved in importing merchandise into the United States. This course focus will be on the preparation of the necessary documentation in Customs Brokerage process. Course content will also address aspects relating to the legal and commercial entities involved in the process. Topics include U.S. Customs, importers, brokers, modes of transportation, automation, documents, cargo release, and entry issues.

    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.
  
  • MKTG 2505 Principles of Classification

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Principles of Classification provides a detailed study of each chapter of the Harmonized Tariff Schedules used to enter imported merchandise into the U.S. and determine duty rates. Students will learn about the laws and regulations concerning the use of the HTSUS as well as receive practical exercises on each of the 99 Chapters, General, Chapter, Section and Explanatory Notes.

    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.
  
  • MKTG 2506 Introduction to Customs Valuation

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed for the accurate appraisement of merchandise for Customs purposes. The emphasis is on a detailed study of 19 CFR 152, which contains the rules for imported goods for U.S. Customs under the Department of the Treasury.

    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.
  
  • MKTG 2507 Customs Modernization Act

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to use the Modernization Act by the U.S. Customs Service in a comprehensive effort to streamline and automate commercial operations. It presents the methods for importers and brokerage management to improve compliance with Customs laws and regulations.

    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.
  
  • MKTG 2508 U.S. Customs Regulations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides a detailed review of the key regulations provided in Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations (19 CFR). Title 19 of the CFR contains the rules that are enforced by Customs and by which importers and customhouse brokers must operate their business.

    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.

Marketing: RODP

  
  • MKT 2450 E-Commerce

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to provide in-depth coverage of electronic commerce concepts and web site content organization. The learner will participate in a variety of activities designed to provide familiarity with the tools and issues associated with a Web-delivered commercial enterprise. The learner will review, analyze and examine web environments designed to meet secure retail and organizational needs.


Mathematics

  
  • MATH 0990 Foundations of Geometry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces basic Euclidean geometry principles including line segments, circles, angles, plane regions, and 3-dimensional figures. Exposure to geometric proofs, logical reasoning and integration of algebra skills with geometric concepts will also be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): Math 0850 or demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination
  
  • MATH 1410 Foundations of Math I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to set theory, logic, numeration systems, algorithms, the real number system, and consumer math.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0850  or demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or the mathematics component of the ACT.
  
  • MATH 1410 Number Concepts for Elementary Education

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This should be the last sentence in the course description. Everything else stays the same. Students will participate in discussion and submit a project as part of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): Documented eligibility for collegiate mathematics; one high school credit each in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.
  
  • MATH 1420 Foundations of Math II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of equations, relations and functions, matrices, coordinate geometry, probability, and statistics.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH1410
  
  • MATH 1420 Geometry for Elementary Education

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a conceptual approach to the study of geometry. Topics include measurement, congruence, similarity, and shape; historical development of geometry as a tool; and probability and statistics. Students will participate in discussions and submit projects as part of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): Documented eligibility for collegiate mathematics; one high school credit each in Algebra I, Algebra II, and geometry
  
  • MATH 1530 Probability and Statistics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of basic statistical concepts including data organization and analysis including frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion; probability theory and distributions; sampling methods; estimation; hypothesis testing; regression and correlation analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0850  or demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or the mathematics component of the ACT
  
  • MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of liner functions, linear systems, matrices, probability, mathematics of finance, and linear programming.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0850  or demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or the mathematics component of the ACT
  
  • MATH 1710 Pre-Calculus I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Exploration of the real number system: relations and functions, graphing techniques, linear and quadratic systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants, conic sections, polynomial functions and theory of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, natural number functions.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0850  or demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or the mathematics component of the ACT
  
  • MATH 1720 Pre-Calculus II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The study of functions and graphing technique theories; circular functions and their graphs; trigonometric functions with applications to right and general triangles; complex numbers; logarithms; inverse trig functions; identities; trigonometric equations.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1710 
  
  • MATH 1740 Algebra and Trigonometry I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of algebra encompassing linear equations, quadratic equations, functions, graphs of functions, and systems of equations; study of the trigonometry of the right triangle, radian measure, trigonometric functions of any angle, vectors, trigonometry of oblique triangles, the Law of Sines, the Law of Cosines, and graphs of trigonometric functions.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0850  or demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or the mathematics component of the ACT
  
  • MATH 1750 Algebra and Trigonometry II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Continuation of Algebra and Trigonometry I encompassing the trigonometric form of complex numbers, powers and roots of complex numbers, trig identities, trig equations, inverse trig functions, polar coordinates; also, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, inequalities, variations, sequences and series.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1740  with a grade of at least “C”
  
  • MATH 1830 Calculus

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to concepts and methods of elementary calculus of one real variable as related to rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; nature of derivatives; differentiation; applications of derivatives; nature of integration; definite integral; applications of the definite integral.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1710  with a grade of at least “C” or permission of department chair.
    NOTE: Only one of MATH 1830 or MATH 1910  may be used to satisfy degree requirements

     
  
  • MATH 1910 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    The study of tangents, limits and continuity, differentiation and its applications, anti-differentiation and the definite integral.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1720  or MATH 1750  with a grade of at least “C.”
    NOTE: Only one of MATH 1830  or MATH 1910 may be used to satisfy degree requirements

  
  • MATH 1920 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    The study of the definite integral and its applications, exponential and logarithmic functions, transcendental functions, techniques of integration, and infinite series.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1910  with a grade of at least “C”
  
  • MATH 2110 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    The study of Taylor and MacLaurin series, conic sections, vectors in two and three dimensions, partial differentiations, multiple integration, and selected topic in vector calculus.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1920  with a grade of at least “C”
  
  • MATH 2120 Differential Equations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of ordinary differential equations, including first order equations, second order linear equations, higher order linear equations, models and applications, series solutions, Laplace transforms.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 2110  with a grade of at least “C”

Mechanical Engineering Technology

  
  • MEET 1134 Engineering Materials and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes the study of the characteristics of ferrous and nonferrous engineering materials, plastics, wood, and concrete along with their production, fabrication, and heat treating processes. The student will gain hands-on experience dealing with hardness testing, impact testing, tensile testing, fatigue testing, shear and flexure testing, heat treatment, and metallurgical equipment, methods, and analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): ENTC 1124  or permission of program coordinator
  
  • MEET 1144 Machines Technology and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this course, the student is introduced to modern production machines, tooling, methods and practices. The introduction phase emphasizes unit systems, conversions, measuring instruments and scales, quality assurance, safety, library/Internet usage, problem solving, and laboratory exercises/reports. Additional topics include an introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) concepts and implementation.

    Prerequisite(s): ENTC 1124  or approval of program coordinator
  
  • MEET 1154 Statics and Dynamics and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the two areas of engineering mechanics: statics and dynamics. The statics section covers problems solving techniques dealing with resultants, free-bodies, trusses, center of gravity, equilibrium, moment of inertia, and friction. The dynamics section covers problem-solving techniques dealing with dynamic force systems, kinematics, kinetics, work and energy, impulse, momentum, power, and friction.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1740 , PHYS 2010  or approval of program coordinator
  
  • MEET 1210 CAD Design I and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is the first mechanical engineering course in Computer- Aided Design (CAD). It consists of a series of educational experiences relating to the field of engineering graphics that includes fundamental drafting principles, geometric constructions, orthographic projection, isometric projection, sectional views, and dimensioning techniques. The course presents logical and well-tested, step-by-step instruction about the AutoCAD commands, mode setting, drawing aids, shortcuts, and other valuable characteristics of AutoCAD.

    Corequisite(s): ENTC 1124  or permission of program coordinator
  
  • MEET 1220 CAD Design II and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    CAD Design II is a continuation of MEET 1210. Its drafting topics consist of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, (GDT), threads and fasteners, welding notation, assembly drawings, working drawings, and auxiliary views. AutoCAD topics covered include effective use of layers, colors, and line types as well as symbol libraries, blocks, and system variables. Lecture and laboratory go hand-in-hand as the student develops intricate technical drawings.

    Prerequisite(s): MEET 1210  or approval of program coordinator
  
  • MEET 1230 CAD Design and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces computer concepts and software applications for Computer-Aided Design (CAD). It consists of a series of educational experiences relating to the field of engineering graphics, which includes fundamental drafting principles, geometric constructions, orthographic projection, isometric projection, sectional views, dimensioning techniques, tolerancing, auxiliary views and assembly drawings. The course presents logical and well-tested, step-by-step instruction about the AutoCAD commands, effective use of layers, blocks and system variables.

    Prerequisite(s): ENTC 1124  or approval of program coordinator
  
  • MEET 1314 Non-Destructive Inspection and Testing Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines the industry standard methods used to test material without causing damage. The student will study Non- Destructive Testing (NDT) methods including ultrasonic, magnetic particle, radiographic, eddy current and liquid penetrant. Additionally, the student will gain hands-on experience with ultrasonic, liquid penetrant, and magnetic particle equipment.

    Prerequisite(s): MEET 1134 , INET 1004  or approval of program coordinator
  
  • MEET 1324 Destructive Testing and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course studies the major methods employed by industry to test materials for specified properties. The student will gain hands-on experience with tensile testing, hardness testing, impact testing, chemical analysis, test standards, specimen preparation, metallography and weld testing.

    Prerequisite(s): MEET 1134 , INET 1004  or program coordinator approval
  
  • MEET 1901 Technical Co-Op I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
  
  • MEET 1902 Technical Co-Op II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
  
  • MEET 1903 Technical Co-Op III

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
  
  • MEET 1904 Technical Co-Op IV

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
  
  • MEET 1905 Technical Co-Op V

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
  
  • MEET 1906 Technical Co-Op VI

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
  
  • MEET 1907 Technical Co-Op VII

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
  
  • MEET 1908 Technical Co-Op VIII

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students work part time at their sponsoring companies training in areas related to their majors. Supervisors at the companies plan the work schedules to coincide with class schedules when possible.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean and department chair; may take as many as eight courses.
  
  • MEET 1931 Co-Op Education I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

  
  • MEET 1932 Co-Op Education II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

  
  • MEET 1933 Co-Op Education III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

  
  • MEET 1941 Co-Op Education IA

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

  
  • MEET 1942 Co-Op Education IIA

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

  
  • MEET 1943 Co-Op Education IIIA

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    From this experience the student participates in the employer/ employee relationship. By being an integral part of the work atmosphere, the student encounters the true meaning of work, the physical and security needs it provides, plus the impact it has on today’s society.

  
  • MEET 2144 Machine Design and Special Problems and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Machine Design and Special Problems is a course in which the principles of engineering technology are applied to the design of machines and mechanical systems. Calculations determining the size and shape of machine elements and the selection of materials are emphasized. In the laboratory portion of this course, the student utilizes the knowledge gained in this and previous courses to design, fabricate, analyze and report formally on a project selected by the student and approved by the instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): MEET 1134 , MEET 1154 , MEET 1220 , INET 1004  or approval of program coordinator
  
  • MEET 2154 Fluid Systems

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The major divisions of this course include characteristics of non-compressible fluids; pressure, head and force; buoyancy and displacement; flow rate, velocity, and power; Bernoulli’s equation and energy relationships; orifices, nozzles, and other flow devices; series and parallel pipe systems; flow in non-circular cross sections; open channel flow; flow measurement; pump selection; and forces created by fluids.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1750 , PHYS 2010  or approval of program coordinator
  
  • MEET 2163 Electro-Mechanical Device and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes electrical and electronic nomenclature and symbols; the use of the VOM, VTVM, and oscilloscope; direct and alternating current; transformers and regulators; motors and generators; electrical circuits; and techniques of electrical component selection.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1750 , PHYS 1320  or approval of program coordinator
  
  • MEET 2173 Air Conditioning and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a course wherein air conditioning is used to introduce the student to the principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer. Topics covered include basic thermodynamic principles, heat and the change of state, heat transfer, psychometric chart techniques, human comfort factors, load and load calculations, equipment selection, mechanical refrigeration, fluid flow, evaporative systems, air distribution, and control systems.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1740 , PHYS 2010  or approval of program coordinator
  
  • MEET 2210 3D Modeling I and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the features, limitations, and considerations associated with the operation of a parametric Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 3D system. Emphasis is placed on the operation of Mechanical Desktop and Inventor 3D software. A variety of industrial-type problems are included as an integral part of the laboratory activities.

    Prerequisite(s): MEET 1230  or approval of program coordinator
  
  • MEET 2220 3D Modeling II and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of MEET 2210  in which students continue to build their 3D skills. Students will develop 3D assemblies and mechanical systems for analysis. The models will be given surface textures and rendered to produce photo-realistic images. Students will also cover the basics of 3D model animation.

    Prerequisite(s): MEET 2210  or approval of program coordinator

Media Technologies: RODP

  
  • MDT 2100 Photoshop Essentials

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Students are introduced to photo editing, image enhancement, workflow, color management, and best practices using Adobe Photoshop® and related software with images from professional digital cameras and other digital images. Topics covered include: editing, raw conversions, density correction, color correction, color theory, retouching, image manipulation, metadata, special effects, type effects, and using Photoshop® as a design tool. Documents created in class will be optimized for Web, print, and multimedia uses. Students will complete a variety of tutorials as well as create personal projects.

    Prerequisite(s): Web technology majors should have completed COM 1000 , WEB 2001, WEB 2002, WEB 2003; or CSIT 2645; or equivalent.

Medical Laboratory Technician

  
  • MLT 1110 Orientation to Medical Laboratory

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course explores clinical laboratory sciences with an analysis of routine tests performed in the medical laboratory, including terminology, basic laboratory skills, and an introduction to the health care team.

  
  • MLT 1120 Laboratory Operations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course involves instruction in basic medical laboratory operations, including quality assessment, selection and use of laboratory equipment, lab procedures and calculations, problem-solving, and regulatory compliance.

    Prerequisite(s): MLT 1110  and admission to the MLT program
  
  • MLT 1500 Phlebotomy

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the study of skin puncture and venipuncture in collecting blood for laboratory testing, including principles of proper phlebotomy techniques, specimen distribution, patient care, preparation and maintenance of equipment, record keeping and basic principles of anatomy and physiology.

  
  • MLT 1550 Phlebotomy Seminar

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Interpersonal skills for phlebotomists are discussed, including basic concepts of communication, stress management, professional behavior, legal implications, current issues and a review of laboratory phlebotomy principles and procedures and a comprehensive examination. Emphasis is placed on specimen processing and computer entry data.

    Prerequisite(s): MLT 1110  and MLT 1500  and admission to PLT program
    Corequisite(s): MLT 1570 
  
  • MLT 1570 Phlebotomy Clinical Assignment

    12 Credit Hour(s)
    This course involves supervised training at various clinical facilities to provide experience in skin puncture, venipuncture, patient care, and specimen handling/distribution. Includes computer skills development.

    Prerequisite(s): MLT 1110 , MLT 1500 , permission of instructor, and admission to the PLT program
    Corequisite(s): MLT 1550 
  
  • MLT 2100 Medical Biochemistry

    5 Credit Hour(s)
    This course involves instruction in basic anatomy and pathophysiology of the urinary, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, endocrine and reproductive systems, including structure and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, NPN compounds, hormones, minerals, enzymes, electrolytes, fluids and drugs and their variation in disease. Principles of quality control and instrumentation are also covered.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1010  or CHEM 1110 , MLT 1120 , admission to the MLT program or permission of instructor
  
  • MLT 2120 Medical Hematology

    6 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of clinical hematology with emphasis on the complete blood count and peripheral blood differential and the basic anatomy and physiology of the kidney, including principles of homeostasis, cell maturation, anemia, leukemia and other blood dyscrasias, making and staining blood smears, various routine test procedures, quality control, anatomy and physiology relative to hematopoiesis and cellular metabolism, and a study of the physiochemical and chemical properties of urine and the microscopic examination of urinary sediment.

    Prerequisite(s): admission to MLT or permission of instructor
  
  • MLT 2320 Medical Microbiology

    6 Credit Hour(s)
    The student studies microorganisms of medical importance to man and the body’s immunological response to infectious agents, including anatomy and physiology relative to cellular and humoral immunity, principles of the immune response, structure and function of antigens and antibodies, antigen/antibody reactions, serological methods, proper collection, handling and examination of specimens, culture techniques, identification methods, drug sensitivity testing, and quality control procedures.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1230 , MLT 1110 , and admission to MLT program or permission of instructor
  
  • MLT 2510 Immunohematology

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    The student studies blood banking with emphasis on human blood, group antigens and antibodies, including principles of donor requirements and phlebotomy, blood component preparation and use, blood storage, blood compatibility, genetics, problem solving techniques, quality control, and anatomy and physiology relative to transfusion therapy.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MLT program or permission of instructor
  
  • MLT 2710 Clinical Seminar

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an analysis of organizational management, structure and current issues in the clinical laboratory, a review of medical laboratory principles and procedures and a comprehensive examination and presentation of topics by students and healthcare practitioners.

    Prerequisite(s): MLT 1110 , MLT 1500 , MLT 2100 , MLT 2120 , MLT 2320 , MLT 2510 , or permission of the instructor
  
  • MLT 2810 Clinical Assignment I

    10 Credit Hour(s)
    Selected clinical experiences at the extended medical campuses, which provide students with an opportunity to develop competencies in hematology, immunology, microbiology, immune-hematology, urinalysis, and medical biochemistry under the supervision of medical technologists.

    Prerequisite(s): MLT 1110 , MLT 1500 , MLT 2100 , MLT 2120 , MLT 2320 , MLT 2510 , or permission of the instructor
 

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