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

Course Descriptions


 

Graphic Arts Technology

  
  • GART 2099 Portfolio Practicum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this class students develop, create and produce extended, comprehensive projects which apply skills acquired in previous classes. The course will include instruction on portfolio development and presentation, visual problem-solving and concept development. Emphasis will be placed on proofing, speed and adherence to deadlines, project management and project consistency. Students participate in project critiques. One Macintosh computer per student is assigned for the course.

    Prerequisite(s): GART 1060 , GART 1070 , GART 1080 , GART 2040 
    Corequisite(s): GART 2080 
    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.
  
  • GART 2500 Introduction to Interactive Multimedia

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to interactive multimedia, theory and practice. Emphasis will be placed on conceptualizing and planning interactive multimedia projects, navigation, storyboard preparation and user interface design. Students will learn to produce and prepare graphics and animation, edit sound and script in an interactive program using Macromedia Director in combination with other programs. One Macintosh computer per student is assigned for the course.

    Prerequisite(s): GART 1070  and GART 1040 
    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.
  
  • GART 2512 Publishing on the Internet

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This class will cover production and placement of graphic images into electronic documents for display over the Internet. Students will be introduced to the World Wide Web (WWW) and basics of human interface design including creation and placement of icons, preparation of graphic files for use on the WWW including GIF, animated GIF, JPEG, and animated web graphic formats, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) tags for establishing links, and creating client-side image maps, tables and frames. Students will create and load a personal website for display over the Internet. One Macintosh computer per student is assigned for the course.

    Prerequisite(s): GART 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.
  
  • GART 2516 Video Editing I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This is an introduction to desktop post production for small and full screen viewing. Topics include storyboarding, preparation of video and graphic images for transfer to videotape and for use in multimedia presentations. Other topics are video editing, transitions, special effects, animation, and moving typography. Student will use video and still images to create QuickTime movies suitable for use in interactive multimedia production. One Macintosh computer per student is assigned for the course.

    Prerequisite(s): GART 1040 , GART 1070 
  
  • GART 2520 3D Modeling

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a course in the creation and manipulation of 3D graphics. Topics covered include the accurate visualization and representation of 3D models, positioning objects in 3-space, light & shadow, positioning of lights and cameras, rendering, creation and application of textures, designing environments, planning and executing in 3D.

    Prerequisite(s): GART 1040 , GART 1070 
    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.
  
  • GART 2522 Animated Web Graphics

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a course in the production of animated graphics for display over the web. Topics covered include working with vector-based drawing tools, symbols, libraries, shape and motion tweening, frame-by-frame animation, buttons, movie clips, masks, working with multiple scenes, adding sound, adding actions to buttons and frames, links and embedding movies into a web page.

    Prerequisite(s): GART 1070 , GART 2512 
    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.
  
  • GART 2526 Video Editing II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will address planning projects and using tools to create storyboards. Students learn to choose a proper workstation, camera, videotape, and light source that will produce the best video production. This course prepares students to do non-linear video editing and make audio adjustments in sound editing. Also, it will address different types of microphones. Students will learn how to create titles and use chroma and luminance keying to create a more professional product.

    Prerequisite(s): GART 1040 , GART 1070  and GART 2516 
    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.
  
  • GART 2599 Interactive Multimedia Portfolio Practicum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this course students develop and produce interactive multimedia projects using skills acquired in previous classes. Topics covered include advanced animation techniques, 3-dimensional graphics, and project management for multimedia. Emphasis will be placed on efficient navigation, interactivity, precise movement and timing. This course is taken in the student’s final semester. One Macintosh computer per student is assigned for 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.
  
  • GART 2950 Graphic Arts Internship

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to give the student supervised work experience in a graphic arts production environment. There will be no fewer than 225 contact hours for the semester.

    Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours in GART, 2.5 GPA, and department chair approval
    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.

Health

  
  • HLTH 1050 Personal Health

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of personal health including mental health, hygiene, communicable disease, degenerative disease, nutrition, drug use/abuse, and other health related problems. It explores the principles and habits of wholesome living.

    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
  
  • HLTH 1100 Children’s Health

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of children’s health as it relates to optimum growth and development individually and in group settings. Emphasis is on safe environments in the home, family, day care centers, and schools. It includes survey of prevention and control of childhood diseases, nutrition, parent and community education, state health regulations, and available health social services.

    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
  
  • HLTH 2210 Health, First Aid and Safety

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course explores basic first aid and safety principles and focuses on providing emergency care and accident prevention training in personal, school, home, and family environments. CPR included.


Health and Fitness

  
  • HPER 1570 Wellness Perspectives

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course promotes individual responsibility for optimal well being, encompassing local and national health concerns, personal health risk factors, life-style behaviors and preventive health measures.

  
  • HPER 2480 Fundamentals of Baseball

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course explores the complexities of baseball. Emphasis is on discussions of fundamentals, teaching situations, history, and styles of plays.

    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

Health Information Technology: RODP

  
  • HIT 1010 Medical Terminology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the language of medicine with emphasis on body systems, prefixes, suffixes, root terms, pronunciation and spelling.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0700  and DSPW 0700 
    Corequisite(s): DSPM 0850  and DSPS 0800 
  
  • HIT 1011 Introduction to Health Information Technology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of health information technology. The development, content and management of the medical record will be explored as well as a basic overview of the healthcare delivery system. Emphasis is placed on hospital and medical staff organization; patient record content; procedures in filing, numbering, and retention of patient records; quantitative analysis; release of patient information; forms control and design; indexes and registers; regulatory and accrediting agencies; and the transition to an electronic health record.

  
  • HIT 1110 Legal Aspects of Health Information

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an understanding of the legal principles that govern health information and the health record as a legal document. Emphasis is placed on key concepts including: the court system, medical staff, nursing staff, governing board, and their functions and responsibilities. Confidentiality, release of information, informed consent, patient rights, record retention, and an in-depth review of HIPAA will be studied and practiced. Course focus includes current trends in health legislation such as healthcare fraud, federal and state required reporting.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to HIT program or permission of program director.
  
  • HIT 1120 Fundamentals of Disease Processes

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction to disease processes in the human body with emphasis on the etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic aids and findings, and treatment, including medications.

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 1010 
  
  • HIT 1140 Computer Applications in Health Information

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course instructs students on health data structure, content and standards; information and communication technologies including uses of hardware, software, spreadsheets, databases, networks, electronic health records, personal health records, data storage and retrieval, data security; selection and implementation of healthcare information systems. The student will utilize several different software applications related to health records including spreadsheets, database applications, electronic health records, chart deficiencies, master patient index, chart locator, abstracting, and release of information software.

    Prerequisite(s): All developmental courses, computer literacy Class, HIT 1010 , HIT 1010 , BIOL 2010  , and BIOL 2011
  
  • HIT 2110 Management and Supervision in Health Information

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of supervisory and management functions with focus on planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling in healthcare organizations. Special emphasis will study managerial techniques to supervise, motivate, counsel, lead, train, and communicate with staff in health information services.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to HIT program or permission of program director.
  
  • HIT 2120 Healthcare Statistics and Reporting

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course instructs students in health data collection, commonly used healthcare statistical computations and interpretation, presentation and reporting of data, indices, databases and registries along with statistics computed for daily operations of the health information management department. This course also includes basic research principles along with purpose of Institutional Review Board and its role in research.

  
  • HIT 2130 CPT Coding

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the basic principles of coding with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system including structure and rules. Instruction will also be given in use of HCPCS Level II coding including structure and rules. The use of these coding systems will be studied as they are used in reporting of reimbursable medical services and procedures performed by physicians.

    Prerequisite(s): All developmental study courses (if required); High level computer class; HIT 1130.
  
  • HIT 2140 Professional Practice Experience I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Emphasis is placed on providing opportunities for students to relate classroom theory to actual functions of health information, such as assembly and record analysis; medicolegal procedures; information retention; filing and retrieval; and the use of technology. Students will meet objectives through assignment to a health care facility or through the use of virtual simulation projects.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to HIT Program; HIT 1110  and 1130.
  
  • HIT 2210 Healthcare Quality Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
  
  • HIT 2220 Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on advanced topics in healthcare reimbursement. One module is an introduction to claims filing and processing, third party payers, physician office management. The second module focuses on principles of healthcare reimbursement including health insurance plans, government-sponsored healthcare programs, managed care plans, fee schedules, resource based relative value system for physician payment and prospective payment for various inpatient settings.

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 2220
  
  • HIT 2230 Advanced Coding and Classification Systems

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on advanced topics in diagnosis and procedural coding including ICD-9-CM and CPT/HCPCS. The course will concentrate on official coding guidelines, sequencing skills and use of ICD-9-CM in healthcare reimbursement as well as prospective payment system theory and methodology. The course will include practice in coding and optimization techniques using both case studies and actual health records and computerized coding and grouping software.

    Prerequisite(s): All developmental study courses; HIT 1010  and HIT 1011 ; BIOL 2010  and 2011
  
  • HIT 2240 Professional Practice Experience II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The professional practice experience provides students the chance to enhance professional skills, experience the structure and dynamics of health information services, and to establish a network for future employment opportunities. Simulated and/or onsite experiences afford the student the opportunity to apply knowledge in the Health Information Management practice in acute care settings.

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 2130 ; HIT 2140 
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: HIT 2210 ; HIT 2220 ; HIT 2230 .

  
  • HIT 2250 Seminar in Health Information Technology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A capstone course of research and testing based on all domains and knowledge clusters of the HIT curriculum to prepare the student for national certification.

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 2140 

History

  
  • HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilization I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The course traces forms of civilizations from beginnings to 1500.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800 , DSPR 0800  or equivalent
    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
  
  • HIST 1120 Survey of World Civilization II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The course traces forms of civilizations from 1500 to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800 , DSPR 0800  or equivalent
    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
  
  • HIST 2010 The United States History to 1877

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Students study the history of the United States from discovery to the end of political reconstruction.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800 , DSPR 0800  or equivalent
  
  • HIST 2020 The United States History Since 1877

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Students study the history of the United States from 1877 to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800 , DSPR 0800  or equivalent
    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
  
  • HIST 2650 African-American History

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course surveys the African-American experience from the African background to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800 , DSPR 0800 , or equivalent
    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

History: RODP

  
  • HIST 220 African American History

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will examine this history of Africans and their descendants in the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present, investigating topics from emancipation to the ongoing struggle for Civil Rights. Connections between this history and the issues and concerns facing all Americans in the present will be explored. This course may be used as a Social Science elective. Students will be asked to acquire factual information, but the mere memorization of facts is less important than the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of those historical facts.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800  and DSPR 0800  or acceptable placement score
  
  • HIST 2030 Tennessee History

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Survey of the state’s history from its beginnings to the present; consideration of its social development, population, economy, political life, and geography.


Honors

  
  • HONR 1110 Honors Inquiry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a seminar course for honors and specially admitted students and uses modes of inquiry from the various disciplines. Students will explore with a professor, the community, and visiting guest lecturers a selected theme. The process of reflecting, researching, analyzing, evaluating, and presenting is as important as the content. Each student will complete a thematic inquiry project and publicly present it to the college community during Honors Week.

    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

Hospitality Management

  
  • HGMT 1401 Dining Room Service and Procedures

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an orientation to front of the house and back of the house of food service establishments. It is designed to introduce students to knowledge, terminology and skills needed in advanced HMGT courses.

    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
  
  • HMGT 1025 Food and Beverage Preparation I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students experience a wide range of food service function types with vegetable, bakery, meat, poultry, fish and shellfish preparation being studied in both lecture and laboratory situations in this course. Students plan and execute a function, with responsibility for all phases of the operation, including preparation, safety, sanitation, recipe determination, staffing, service, cost control, and dining room decor and atmosphere. Each student prepares a comprehensive report of the function.

    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
  
  • HMGT 1030 Introduction to Hospitality Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides an orientation to the hospitality industry. This includes an introduction to the structure of lodging food service, and tourism organizations, the role of lodging departments, the future of the industry and career opportunities. Course structure includes lecture, projects, discussion, and guest speakers to learn about opportunities, trends and organizations in the hospitality field. This course has a writing emphasis and will require numerous small written assignments and a minimum of one project or a term paper for understanding and further study of the industry.

    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
  
  • HMGT 1130 Supervision in the Hospitality Industry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to teach students accepted supervisory principles and practice solving problems they may face on the job. Students will learn how to be prepared to juggle expectations of management, guests, employees, and governmental agencies. Students will have the opportunity to take the AHLEI certificate exam for this course.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0800 , DSPR 0800 , DSPS 0800 , DSPW 0800 
    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
  
  • HMGT 1140 Managing Housekeeping Operations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The student receives instruction on what it takes to direct day-today operations of the Housekeeping department. Students will learn about important issues resulting from extensive recent changes to the hotel industry, including energy management, amenities/guestroom furnishings and human resources. Students will have an opportunity to take the AHLEI certificate exam for this course.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800 , DSPS 0800 , DSPW 0800 
    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
  
  • HMGT 1170 Hospitality Sales and Marketing

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to the “four Ps” (price, product, promotion, and place) as they relate to specific market segments, providing them with a customer-focused perspective. Students will learn about the Internet’s increasing role in sales and marketing. Students will have an opportunity to take the AHLEI certificate exam for this course.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0800 , DSPR 0800 , DSPS 0800 , DSPW 0800 
    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
  
  • HMGT 1200 Managing Front Office Operations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides students with an in-depth look at management of the front office and how this department interacts with other hotel departments to create a memorable guest experience. The student will learn about human resources management, business forecasting, revenue management, and budget planning. Students will have an opportunity to take the AHLEI certificate exam for this course.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0800 , DSPR 0800 , DSPS 0800 , DSPW 0800 
    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
  
  • HMGT 1205 Property Management Systems

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    In this laboratory course, students will work with property management system (PMS) software to develop a working knowledge of the proper usage, techniques, capabilities and limitations of these software systems. Time is spent both on campus and at various local hotels learning and using various PMS software packages.

    Corequisite(s): HMGT 1200 
    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
  
  • HMGT 1220 Purchasing and Control

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The student is introduced to control systems and principles of purchasing for food, beverage, and lodging operations. Food specification and grading are emphasized. Inventory levels, receiving, and issues are covered. Determination of cost of sales, sales percentages and effectiveness of control systems are studied.

    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
  
  • HMGT 1240 Managing Food and Beverage Cost Controls

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces students to how to maintain or improve quality standards while reducing expenses. Students utilize math applications as they develop a thorough background for the hospitality industry’s cost control system. Students will also learn about marketing channels and tactics used by food service managers. Students will have an opportunity to take the AHLEI certificate exam for this course.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPM 0800 , DSPR 0800 , DSPS 0800 , DSPW 0800 
    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
  
  • HMGT 1931 Co-Op Education I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this course students receive supervised part-time employment in lodging, travel planning, and/or food service while enrolled at the college. The office of Cooperative Education makes placement after all requirements for employment are met. Students are required to perform skills needed in the industry and to keep records of their experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): Twelve (12) semester credit hours with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    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
  
  • HMGT 1932 Co-Op Education II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this course students receive supervised part-time employment in lodging, travel planning, and/or food service while enrolled at the college. The office of Cooperative Education makes placement after all requirements for employment are met. Students are required to perform skills needed in the industry and to keep records of their experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): Twelve (12) semester credit hours with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    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
  
  • HMGT 1933 Co-Op Education III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this course students receive supervised part-time employment in lodging, travel planning, and/or food service while enrolled at the college. The office of Cooperative Education makes placement after all requirements for employment are met. Students are required to perform skills needed in the industry and to keep records of their experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): Twelve (12) semester credit hours with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    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
  
  • HMGT 1934 Co-Op Education IV

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this course students receive supervised part-time employment in lodging, travel planning, and/or food service while enrolled at the college. The office of Cooperative Education makes placement after all requirements for employment are met. Students are required to perform skills needed in the industry and to keep records of their experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): Twelve (12) semester credit hours with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    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
  
  • HMGT 2120 Beverage Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The history, identity, and service of wines, beers, and spirits are covered extensively. Basic mixology as well as bar layout, purchasing and specifications, legal restrictions, glassware and supplies, service and control systems unique to beverage operations are studied. The course includes emphasis on the problems of alcohol abuse and the effect of alcoholic consumption on highway safety. A minimum of three written reports is required.

    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
  
  • HMGT 2190 Catering and Buffet and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course emphasizes the preparation of cold and hot entrees, sales, garnishments and ice carvings for catering events with substantial attention to practical techniques for the preparation of show pieces. The buffet segment enables the student to plan, organize, and set up a complete buffet.

    Prerequisite(s): HMGT 2225 
    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
  
  • HMGT 2221 Layout, Operations and Maintenance of Hotels and Restaurants

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Problems and considerations of facilities management are introduced to the student in this course. Factors governing the selection, placement, and maintenance of equipment for effective and efficient use in food service and lodging operations are discussed. Students prepare a project of the appropriate equipment, layout, and design of a hospitality facility.

    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
  
  • HMGT 2225 Food and Beverage Preparation II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students experience an in-depth study of all major types of meat cuts, including primal and sub-primal butchery. Students are exposed to how different types of marinades, rubs and cooking techniques affect the texture and flavor of the end food product. Students will also gain a basic knowledge about and application of vegetarian cuisines.

    Prerequisite(s): HMGT 1025 
    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
  
  • HMGT 2230 Legal Aspects of Hospitality Administration

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Students are introduced to the American legal system and basic business law concepts as well as laws unique to the hospitality industry. Selected topics in contracts, torts, and hospitality law are discussed with emphasis on lodging and beverage laws. The case study approach is utilized to afford the student an appreciation of the legal duties of hospitality owners and operators in order to avoid or minimize legal liabilities and exposure.

    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
  
  • HMGT 2240 Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Elements of cost and financial statement analysis are studied in this problem-solving-oriented course. Students are acquainted with financial and operating ratios, budgeting, pricing, cost-volume-profit relationship, cost analysis and potentials, cash management, and investment considerations.

    Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800 , DSPS 0800 , DSPW 0800 , 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
  
  • HMGT 2261 Advanced Food Preparation and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Students study and prepare regional, national, or specialty foods to enhance their food preparation skills and knowledge. Particular attention is given to current food trends. Students will plan, cost and design menus.

    Prerequisite(s): HMGT 2225 
    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
  
  • HMGT 2280 Convention and Meeting Planning

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course instructs students in the skills necessary to plan for a one-hour to a one-week or more deluxe conference and/or convention. Course content includes resources, marketing techniques, sales leads, logistics, and follow-up.

    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
  
  • HMGT 2510 Introduction to Ice Carving

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this laboratory course, students will learn the basic ice carving skills necessary to work toward becoming a professional ice carver.

    Prerequisite(s): HMGT 1025 
  
  • HMGT 2900 Special Topics in Hospitality Management

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an in-depth study of selected topic(s) in the hotel, restaurant, culinary, and tourism industries. It is designed to reinforce and further develop basic knowledge and skills gained in earlier courses.

    Prerequisite(s): department approval for registration

Human Services

  
  • HSER 1300 Lifestyle Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of factors affecting individual lifestyles. Students will examine proven management techniques designed to help them improve their lifestyles.

    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
  
  • HSER 1450 Orientation to Function of Substance Abuse Counselor

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to the twelve core competencies required for effective practice as a substance abuse counselor. Opportunities for practical skill development in each primary function will be 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
  
  • HSER 1500 Counseling Theories

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents a comparative approach to counseling and psychotherapy practice orientations. Exposure to the most commonly utilized theoretical orientations will include psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive behavioral, social learning, client centered, gestalt, transactional analysis and systems theories.

    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
  
  • HSER 1510 Principles of Substance Abuse Education

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course addresses the social, political, physiological, and behavioral aspects of alcohol and drug abuse. Exploration of the nature of psychoactive substances and the various theories explaining abuse by different populations will be emphasized. Theories and methods of prevention techniques for substance abuse will be presented.

    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
  
  • HSER 1520 Methods of Substance Abuse Treatment

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course emphasizes real-world applications in approaches to therapy as described in the counseling theories course. Routine activities that take place in typical substance treatment settings are presented. Primary settings covered are inpatient, outpatient, and the modality of day treatment. Family dynamics models, including codependency and adult children of alcoholics will be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): HSER 1500 
    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
  
  • HSER 1550 Ethics for Substance Abuse Counselor

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction of ethical issues in the helping professions. Each principle will be viewed from a real-world perspective to prepare students to deal knowledgeably with ethical issues in the helping professions. Students will be presented with potential ethical dilemmas and develop skills to resolve these issues following professional and ethical principles and personal ethical values.

    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
  
  • HSER 1600 Special Problems in Human Services

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an in-depth study of a particular area of interest in human services.

    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
  
  • HSER 1700 Adult Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course of study is a study of the biological, cognitive, emotional, social, and personality development in adult life (late teens to death). Major theorists such as Erickson, Neugarten, Gould, Levinson, and Lowenthal will be examined. Opportunities to apply these theories to personal life structure are included.

  
  • HSER 1810 Orientation to Human Services

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course of study is an introduction to human services in our society with emphasis on current needs, practices, and projected changes.

  
  • HSER 1820 The Skilled Helper: Techniques and Strategies

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course of study is an introduction to the various therapeutic intervention techniques, principles and procedures. Practical skill development in selected counseling and interviewing techniques is the focus of 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
  
  • HSER 1850 Group Facilitation Skills

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to interpersonal concepts and communication problems. Attitudes, feelings and past experiences as related to student’s interactions in group work are explored. Analysis of group types and development of specific group process competencies are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): HSER 1820 
    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
  
  • HSER 2930 Human Services Field Experience I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is 160 hours of supervised experience in human-services agencies that serve clients directly. Students will choose an agency from diverse human services areas such as geriatrics, substance abuse counseling, mental health, mental retardation and other prevention services. In-class activities on campus include 1.5 hrs in a weekly seminar.

  
  • HSER 2940 Human Services Field Experience II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of Human Services Field Experience I.

    Prerequisite(s): HSER 2930 

Humanities: RODP

  
  • HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    HUM 1010 provides a historical approach to pivotal ideas, systems of thought, and creations of the Western world (e.g., music, drama, painting, sculpture, architecture, and literature) as reflections of the culture that produced them. HUM 1010 examines from antiquity through A.D. 1600.

    Corequisite(s): ENGL 1010 
  
  • HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Historical approach to pivotal ideas, systems of thought, and creations of the Western world (e.g., music, drama, painting, sculpture, architecture, and literature) as reflections of the culture that produced them. From 1600 to present.

    Corequisite(s): ENGL 1010 

Industrial Engineering Technology

  
  • INET 1004 Technical Computer Applications

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a practical experience in using Windows-based personal computers for special business and industrial applications. An integrated software system (Microsoft Office) applying a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database used separately and integrated is used. BASIC programming and Windows are also covered.

    Corequisite(s): ENTC 1124  or permission of program coordinator
    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.
  
  • INET 1220 Precision Measuring Techniques

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course builds upon basic metrology skills covered in MEET 1144  to present more advanced methods of measurement and data collection for industry. These methods include computer-based laser, optical, digital and automation. Equipment covered includes Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Configurable Vision Inspection Modules (CVIM), optical comparators, robots and sensors. The hands-on use of high-tech equipment and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) is emphasized as well as the statistical use of data. The student is introduced to quality assurance and inspection documentation.

    Prerequisite(s): MEET 1144 , ENTC 1124  or approval of program coordinator
    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.
  
  • INET 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.
    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.
  
  • INET 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.
    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.
  
  • INET 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.
    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.
  
  • INET 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.
    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.
  
  • INET 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.
    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.
  
  • INET 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.
    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.
  
  • INET 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.
    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.
  
  • INET 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.
    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.
  
  • INET 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, and the impact it 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.
  
  • INET 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, and the impact it 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.
  
  • INET 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, and the impact it 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.
  
  • INET 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.

    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.
  
  • INET 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.

    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.
  
  • INET 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.

    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.
  
  • INET 2003 Production and Operations Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the following areas: forecasting, production planning, financial analysis, inventory control, resource management, CPM and PERT scheduling, Materials Resource Planning (MRP), and Just- In-Time (JIT) manufacturing. Computer programs are demonstrated.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1740  or approval of program coordinator
    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.
  
  • INET 2014 CNC and Robotics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course addresses the requirement that the mechanical and industrial engineering technology technicians be skilled in the principles of computer-integrated manufacturing. Emphasis is placed on Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines and their programming. Industrial robots and computer-controlled systems are discussed highlighting their applications.

    Prerequisite(s): INET 1004 , MEET 1144 , or approval of program coordinator
    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.
  
  • INET 2023 Motion and Time Analysis

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents the principles and techniques used in work measurement and operation analysis. Topics involved are operator and machine process charts, product flow charts, operation routing charts, motion economy laws, standard time study methods, and synthetic time study methods. Videotape analysis and applicable computer programs are demonstrated. Technical report writing is emphasized and the student is required to write formal reports on laboratory projects.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 , INET 1004 , INET 2003  or approval of program coordinator
    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.
  
  • INET 2034 Plant Layout and Materials Handling

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a practical study of facilities planning with emphasis on the most efficient arrangement of work areas to achieve the lowest production costs. Topics covered are equipment location, material handling, automatic storage and retrieval, bar coding, capital requirements, personnel organization, and safety. Computer-aided design problems are performed and utilization of advanced CAD techniques is emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): MEET 1220 , INET 1004  or approval of program coordinator
    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.
  
  • INET 2043 Statistical Quality Control

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the statistical concepts of frequency distributions, Xbar-R charts, attribute charts, lot-by-lot acceptance sampling plans, and the normal curve. Other topics include product reliability, process capability, preventive maintenance, and quality assurance. Computer applications and spreadsheets are used.

    Prerequisite(s): INET 1004  or approval of program coordinator
    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.
  
  • INET 2054 Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to provide an overview of automation and computer-integrated manufacturing methods in modern production plants. Emphasis is placed on economics as well as technical issues related to automation. The course topics include flow-line production, numerical control, industrial robots, machine communications, computer-integrated manufacturing, process monitoring and control, and group technology.

    Prerequisite(s): INET 1004  or approval of program coordinator
    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.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

  
  • INMT 1110 Air Conditioning Principles I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Through lecture and hands-on lab activities the student will be introduced to the physics and principles of sealed refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Emphasis will be placed on cooling systems. Some basic electricity as it relates to HVAC will be introduced.

    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.
  
  • INMT 1114 Blueprint Reading and Drafting

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers terminology and the basic techniques and fundamentals of drafting to prepare the student to read blueprints and for more advanced classes in engineering drawing. Lettering techniques, use of drawing instruments and scales, applied geometric construction, orthographic projection, isometric drawing, and drawing layout procedures are covered. Also included is an introduction to computer-aided drafting.

    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.
  
  • INMT 1120 Air Conditioning Principles II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of Air Conditioning Principles I. It will cover a brief review of the physics of heat, pressure, and the refrigeration cycle. Through lecture and hands-on lab activities the course will concentrate on commercial refrigeration and basic principles of heating. The course will include psychrometric charts and heat load calculations.

    Prerequisite(s): INMT 1110  or advisor approval
    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.
 

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