Apr 23, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED 2380 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on research based principles and practices providing young children ages birth to eight years a strong foundation in language and literacy with a developmentally appropriate approach and a focus on emerging literacy in young children.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2320, READ 0820, ENGL 0820 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.
  
  • ECED 2385 Math and Science in Early Childhood

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A course on standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children ages birth to eight. An emphasis will be placed on developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices. Field experience is required.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 1310 and ECED 2320
    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.
  
  • ECED 2386 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to address specific topics of interest to early childhood educators.

    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.
  
  • ECED 2395 Creative Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides strategies for promoting creative development of the child ages birth to eight. Students will gain an understanding of the concept of creativity; what it is, why it is important and how the development of creativity in relation to art, music, language, movement, and dramatic arts. Field experience 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.
  
  • ECED 2800 Infant/Toddler Care Practicum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Approximately 100 hours of supervised experience in a child care setting with infants and toddlers and in seminar are required.

    Corequisite(s): ECED 2030  and department 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.
  
  • ECED 2810 Early Childhood Education Practicum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course offers 60 hours of practical experience relating to content in other required early childhood courses.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 1010 , and ECED 1240 or ECED 1370
    Corequisite(s): ECED 2900 
    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.
  
  • ECED 2900 Early Childhood Education Seminar

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Current theories, methodologies or other special topics in early childhood education are covered personally.

    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.

Economics

  
  • ECON 1931 Co-Op Education I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Work experience that introduces the student to the employer/ employee relationship in a financial institution environment. Under close supervision, the student engages in industry-related work and activities, and gains an awareness of the importance of work in our society.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of coursework
    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.
  
  • ECON 1932 Co-Op Education I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Work experience that introduces the student to the employer/ employee relationship in a financial institution environment. Under close supervision, the student engages in industry-related work and activities, and gains an awareness of the importance of work in our society.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of coursework
    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.
  
  • ECON 1933 Co-Op Education I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Work experience that introduces the student to the employer/ employee relationship in a financial institution environment. Under close supervision, the student engages in industry-related work and activities, and gains an awareness of the importance of work in our society.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of coursework
    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.
  
  • ECON 2010 Macroeconomics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The study of economics necessitates an understanding of the principles, which govern the operation of the economic system. This course focuses attention on the aggregate (macro) relationships and gives attention to the central problems of economic organization, the functioning of the price system, the economic role of government, the determination of national income and a brief glance at economic policy.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0820, READ 0820 and MATH 0820 or equivalent.
  
  • ECON 2020 Microeconomics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Attention is focused on the micro concept of economic analysis and primary attention is given to the theory of the firm and partial equilibrium problems arising within any enterprise economy. Attention is also given to government regulation of business, the theory of income distribution as it pertains to the determination of wages, rent and profits, and international trade.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0820, READ 0820 and MATH 0820 or equivalent.
  
  • ECON 2030 Survey of Economics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a survey of economics. It has been designed as a beginning economics class. It covers how modern economics evolved, supply and demand, national income accounting, money and banking, market structures and contemporary economic issues. It presents both a macro and micro approach to economic issues. This course may not be used as a substitute for ECON 2010  or ECON 2020 .

  
  • ECON 2900 Electronic Payment Systems

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a comprehensive survey of the major electronic payments systems currently available for the electronic business. Students will learn the characteristics of Secure Electronic Transactions (SET), Digital Cash Systems, and the role of Digital Certificates. This course provides the background needed to understand how different types of payment systems work, as well as how to select an appropriate payment system and financial software to best suit a specific company’s needs.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 , ISDS 2605 , ITEC 1001 , 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.

Education

  
  • EDUC 1010 Introduction to Education

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course offers a survey of the profession of education, its history in the United States and influence as a social institution, philosophical schools of thought, and an examination of current issues, including educational reform and an introduction to instructional technology principles and practices. Students apply computer and other technological resources including video clipping to enhance learning and professional growth.  This course may include a field experience, service learning component, observation or practicum, with a mandatory orientation or training. Students may be required to pass a criminal background check.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810, READ 0810  or equivalent.
  
  • EDUC 1310 Introduction to Exceptional Learning

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This survey course emphasizes the identification, classification, and educational implications of exceptional learners. Students are exposed to the development of IEPs. This course may include a field experience, service learning component, observation or practicum, with a mandatory orientation or training. Studens may be required to pass a criminal background check.

  
  • EDUC 1700 Parenting Skills

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Application of state-of-the-art educational technology to the field of parenting education is presented. Emphasis is on family likenesses, common parenting skills and concepts in a democratic society, and modification for particular populations of parents to improve communication at home and in a network for prevention through a synergistic learning experience.

  
  • EDUC 1990 Education Seminar

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of current theories, methodologies, or other topics in education.

  
  • EDUC 2010 Child Psychology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an exploration of child development from conception through puberty. Emphasis is on theories, concepts, practices and research applications integrating psychological, sociological, and medical areas as related to cognitive, physical, moral, social, and emotional growth. Insights into behaviors, self-awareness, and education of the developing child are presented. This course includes observation and practicum.

  
  • EDUC 2020 Child Development and Learning for Teachers

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an exploration of the principles and processes of child and adolescent development applied to education. Emphasis is on philosophy, theory, research, and pedagogy relating to the physical, cognitive, social, emotional and cultural development of children from conception to puberty. Insight into motivating and facilitating the teaching and learning process and classroom practices in elementary, middle and high school educational settings are presented. This course may include a field experience, service learning component, observation or practicum, with a mandatory orientation or training. Students may be required to pass a criminal background check.

  
  • EDUC 2050 Schooling in Multi-Cultural Setting

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to roles and responsibilities of teachers in multicultural settings, the class evolution of educational policies and practices with attention to the organization and structure of schools and multicultural issues, and the study of schools as cultural systems.


Electrical Engineering Technology

  
  • EETC 1313 DC Circuits

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of direct current (DC) circuits. Emphasis is placed on the solution of circuit problems using series and parallel circuit definitions, OHM’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, and equivalent circuits. The course concludes with network analysis techniques including loop analysis, Thevenin’s theorem, and superposition.

    Prerequisite(s): ENTC 1114  and ENTC 1124 , or permission of the 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.
  
  • EETC 1314 AC Circuits

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of AC circuits and polyphase circuits. Students study sinewave voltages, phase shifts, and phasors. Students analyze steady state AC circuits and apply circuit analysis techniques to impedance networks. Students then study the frequency dependence of impedance and the design of resonant circuits. The course covers the basics of three-phase circuits.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1110  and MATH 1740  or permission of the 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.
  
  • EETC 1321 Electronics I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces students to the principles of solid state devices and electronic circuits. These are designed and tested using diodes, transistors, and intergrated circuits for applications in op-amps, photosensitive devices, intergrators, differentiators, etc. Both digital and analog situations are examined along with applications for all electronic areas. Devices selected for investigation are used in later courses where they are presented in greater depth.

    Prerequisite(s): ENTC 1114  and ENTC 1124  or permission of the 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.
  
  • EETC 1331 Digital Fundamentals

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This introductory course in digital logic systems presents procedures for analyzing and designing digital circuits. Topics included are number systems, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh mapping, combinational logic, arithmetic circuits, flip-flops, counters, and sequential circuits. In the laboratory, students verify digital principles by constructing and testing various digital circuits.

    Prerequisite(s): ENTC 1124  and ENTC 1114 , 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.
  
  • EETC 2311 Power Technology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this introductory course in industrial power systems, students study the theory of operation of electromechanical devices. The course includes DC shunt, series, and compound generators and motors, the basics of three-phase circuits, three-phrase rectification, SCR and TRIAC motor controls, transformers, AC alternators, the theory of rotating magnetic fields, induction motors, synchronous motors, and various small AC motors. Students conduct laboratory exercises on the major types of motors, generators, and transformer connections.

    Prerequisite(s): ELET 1120  or PSYC 2020  or permisson 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.
  
  • EETC 2330 Digital Industrial Control Systems

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on the design and implementation of digital logic control systems for use in industrial applications. Students will also learn several techniques for interfacing digital systems to a variety of industrial input an output devices.

    Prerequisite(s): EETC 1331  
    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.
  
  • EETC 2331 PLC I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this introductory course in programmable logic controllers, students study the hardware configuration, I/O modules, memory organization, and instruction set of an industry standard programmable controller. Students study ladder logic and apply it to several industrial panels and display. The course includes an introduction to communications and industrial networks. Laboratory exercises include programming the programmable controllers with industry standard programming software.

    Prerequisite(s): EETC 1331  
    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.
  
  • EETC 2332 PLC II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers advanced topics in PLC programming. Students will learn about various industrial bus communication protocols, advanced external device interfacing, internal memory organization and access, remote data acquisition, and PLC integration into manufacturing operations.

    Prerequisite(s): EETC 2331  
    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.
  
  • EETC 2350 Robotics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of robotic technology integration into an automated manufacturing system. This course covers the essential topics of robotics, such as articulation, integration into industrial automation systems, and robot programming.

    Prerequisite(s): EETC 1331  
    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.
  
  • EETC 2371 Microprocessor-Based Control Systems


    This course covers the principles of microprocessor/microcontroller programming and low-level programming languages. Interfacing techniques will involve several industrial devices including dc motors, servo motors, stepper motors, and analog and digital input/output devices and systems.

    Prerequisite(s): EETC 1331  
    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.
  
  • ELET 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.
  
  • ELET 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.
  
  • ELET 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.
  
  • ELET 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.
  
  • ELET 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.
  
  • ELET 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.
  
  • ELET 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.
  
  • ELET 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.
  
  • ELET 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.

    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.
  
  • ELET 1931 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.

    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.
  
  • ELET 1931 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.

    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.
  
  • ELET 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.
  
  • ELET 1941 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.
  
  • ELET 1941 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.
  
  • ENST 1313 CAD for Electronics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to the use of CAD software for making electronic drawings. The primary goal of this course is to familiarize the student with the menus and commands of a computer-aided-drafting system. Skills will be developed to enable the student to manipulate lines, symbols, and text on the computer screen to produce an acceptable drawing before it is plotted. Block, logic, schematic, and printed circuit drawing will be covered in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): ENTC 1114  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.

Electronic Technology

  
  • ETEC 1011 DC/AC Electronics and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course covers the theory of electricity, current voltage and power in series, parallel and complex direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits. Electronic component identification, schematic diagrams and the proper use of test equipment are part of the course. Laboratory experiments reinforce the classroom lectures. A working knowledge of high school mathematics is required 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.
  
  • ETEC 1021 Solid State Devices and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    The theory and principles of operation of solid state devices such as diodes, transistors, FETs, power amplifiers, operational amplifiers, SCRs, power supplies and regulators are examined in detail in the classroom and laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): ETEC 1011 
    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.
  
  • ETEC 1031 Digital and Microprocessor Electronics and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Binary, hexadecimal and base ten numbering systems, basic logic gates such as inverters, latches, flip-flops, counters, adders, decoders and encoders are covered in this course. In addition, microprocessors, software and hardware are studied. Laboratory experiments reinforce class discussions.

    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.
  
  • ETEC 1041 Electronic Communications and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to AM and FM transmitter and receiver theory. Circuits such as oscillators, RF amplifiers, audio modulators, converters, IF amplifiers, antenna and transmission line theory are examined in the classroom and laboratory.

    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.
  
  • ETEC 1113 Electronic Test Equipment

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills required to effectively use a variety of electronic test equipment that is used in the testing and repairing of electronic equipment. The types of equipment the student will be exposed to are: Analog and Digital Multi-meters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Impedance Meters, Semi-conductor component testers, and digital logic testers.

    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.
  
  • ETEC 1320 Digital Circuits II and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course continues with the basic logic gates used in microcomputers, such as counters, shift registers, encoders, decoders, and analog to digital converters. In addition, it introduces the student to the complete microcomputer. The assembly language instructions are examined as well as memory expansion and peripheral devices. This course familiarizes the student with the essentials of programming and interfacing the microcomputer.

    Prerequisite(s): ETEC 1031 
    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.
  
  • ETEC 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.
  
  • ETEC 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.
  
  • ETEC 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.
  
  • ETEC 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.
  
  • ETEC 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.
  
  • ETEC 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.
  
  • ETEC 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.
  
  • ETEC 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.
  
  • ETEC 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.

    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.
  
  • ETEC 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.

    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.
  
  • ETEC 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.

    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.
  
  • ETEC 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.
  
  • ETEC 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.
  
  • ETEC 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.
  
  • ETEC 2300 Electronic Communications I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The student gains skills in circuit recognition, schematic reading, theory and troubleshooting of solid-state and vacuum tube receivers and transmitters, R.F. oscillators, harmonic generators, R.F. power amplifiers, modulator and audio circuits. The student interprets voltage and resistance measurements to effect repairs. Usage of signal generators, oscilloscopes and frequency counters to analyze circuit failures is emphasized. The student gains the awareness of the usage of transmission lines and their application in communications. Emphasis is placed on the parameters associated with standing waves and the characteristic impedance of a transmission line and antennas.

    Prerequisite(s): ETEC 1021 
    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.
  
  • ETEC 2302 Miniature Component Repair Techniques and Lab

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The student will learn proper soldering techniques, use of hand tools, and rules for laboratory safety. Emphasis is on soldering/desoldering electronic components on different types of connections, the installation/removal of electronic components from printed circuits board, and minor circuit board repair techniques. Using PACE Soldering stations and MANTIS Viewing Systems, the student will learn thru-hole and surface mount soldering.

    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.
  
  • ETEC 2402 Troubleshooting Microprocessors-Based Systems and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    With the ever-increasing use of microprocessor base electronic systems, the study of troubleshooting this multibus system in a logical method is becoming a must for modern electronic service personnel. This course examines various tools available for troubleshooting from the oscilloscope and logic analyzers to newer dynamic in-circuit testers. The student troubleshoots a variety of microprocessor based systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ETEC 2302 
    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.
  
  • ETEC 2406 Microcontroller Applications for Industry and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides hands-on experience with programming a microcontroller and interfacing it to electronic input and output devices commonly found in commercial and industrial applications.. Laboratory experiences include servo and stepper motor control, RF digital communications, infrared communications and detection, ultrasonic range finding and detection, radio frequency identification (RFID) and data logging.

    Prerequisite(s): ETEC 1320 
    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.
  
  • ETEC 2625 FCC License Review

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Electronic theory needed for successful completion of the FCC license through element three is covered. The student is given a thorough review of electronic theory and a battery of tests similar to those used by the FCC as a preparation for the FCC examination.

    Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing
    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.
  
  • ETEC 2814 Service and Maintenance of Microcomputer Systems and Lab

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to the functional hardware of a complete microcomputer system. Hand tools, test equipment, diagnostic methods, and technical manuals are used in the classroom and laboratory to provide the student with a hands-on approach to the servicing and maintenance of microcomputer systems.

    Corequisite(s): ITEC 1004
    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.

Emergency Medical Services Advanced

  
  • EMSA 1111 Advanced EMT Clinical

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    The Advanced EMT Clinical is one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Admissions to the program.
    Corequisite(s): One Semester Track: EMSA 1112, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1202, EMSA 1501, and EMSA 1502. Two Track Semester: EMSA 1112 and EMSA 1501.
  
  • EMSA 1112 Advanced EMT Field Internship

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    The Advanced EMT Field Internship is one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. This internship builds upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSA 1111, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1202, EMSA 1501, and EMSA 1502.
    Corequisite(s): One Semester Track: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1202, EMSA 1501, and EMSA 1502. Two Track Semester: EMSA 1111 and EMSA 1501.
  
  • EMSA 1201 Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    The Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab one of two laboratory based courses which focus on helping the student develop skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course. This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and how to successfully assess patients with a variety of medical concerns.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s): One Semester Track: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1202, and EMSA 1501. Two Semester Track: EMSA 1111 and EMSA 1501.
  
  • EMSA 1202 Advanced EMT Trauma Medical Skills Lab

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab is one of two laboratory based courses helping the student to develop skills related to theories presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course. The laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and to successfully assess patients with a variety of medical concerns.
     

    Prerequisite(s): EMSA 1201
     
    Corequisite(s): One Semester Track: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1501, and EMSA 1502. Two Semester Track: EMSA 1111 and EMSA 1501.
  
  • EMSA 1501 Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies

    5 Credit Hour(s)
    The Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies is one of two lecture courses which includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergency patients. This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician-National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the AEMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentations, medical/legal/ethical considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, pathophysiology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic relations, and behavioral emergencies.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810  or equivalent and READ 0810  or equivalent. Admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s): One Semester Track: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1202, and EMSA 1502. Two Semester Track: EMSA 1111 and EMSA 1201.
  
  • EMSA 1502 Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies

    5 Credit Hour(s)


    The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is one of two lecture courses which includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergency patients. This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, EMS operations, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head & spine injuries, face & neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal & genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSA 1111, EMSA 1201, and EMSA 1501.

     
    Corequisite(s): One Semester Track: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1202, and EMSA 1501. Two Semester Track: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1201, and EMSA 1501.


Emergency Medical Services Basic

  
  • EMSB 1101 EMT Medical Skills Lab

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    EMT Medical Skills Lab is a laboratory based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize EMS operations, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, behavioral emergencies, assisting with medication administration, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical concerns. This course includes application of principles and processes discussed in EMT Medical Emergencies.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s): One Semester Track: EMSB 1102, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1112, EMSB 1601, and EMSB 1602. Two Semester Track: EMSB 1111 and EMSB 1601.
  
  • EMSB 1102 EMT Trauma and Skills Lab

    1 Credit Hour(s)


    EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab is a laboratory based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock.
     

    Prerequisite(s): Two Semester Track: EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, and EMSB 1601.


     
    Corequisite(s): One Semester Track: EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1112, EMSB 1601, and EMSB 1602. Two Semester Track: EMSB 1112 and EMSB 1601.

  
  • EMSB 1111 EMT Clinical

    1 Credit Hour(s)


    EMT Clinical is one of two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet psychomotor and affective outcomes for the clinical requirements of an EMT program and build upon concepts and knowledge learned in EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s): One Semester Track:EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1112, EMSB 1601, and EMSB 1602. Two Semester Track:  EMSB 1101 and EMSB 1601.


     

  
  • EMSB 1112 EMT Field Intership

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    EMT Field Intership is one of two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective outcomes for the clinical requirements of an EMT program and build upon the concepts and knowledge learned in EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations.

    Prerequisite(s): Two Semester Track: EMSB 1102, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1601
    Corequisite(s): One Semester Track: EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1112, EMSB 1601, and EMSB 1602. Two Semester Track: EMSB 1102 and EMSB 1602.
  
  • EMSB 1601 EMT Medical Emergencies & EMS Operations

    6 Credit Hour(s)
    EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations is one of the two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder-National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the EMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal/ethical considerations, fundamental anatomy and physiology, life span development, fundamental pathophysiology, patient assessment, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, and behavioral emergencies. The outcomes presented in EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1602 may be taught in contiguous format or in a two - semester format.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810  or equivalent and READ 0810  or equivalent . Admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s): One Semester Track: EMSB 1101, EMSB 1102, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1112, and EMSB 1602. Two Semester Track: EMSB 1102 and EMSB 1111.
  
  • EMSB 1602 EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies

    6 Credit Hour(s)


    EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecolog, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head & spine injuries, face & neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal & genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries. The outcomes presented in EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1602 may be taught in a continous format or in a two-semester format.

    Prerequisite(s): Two Semester Track: EMSB 1101, EMSB 1102, and EMSB 1601.

     
    Corequisite(s): One Semester Track: EMSB 1101, EMSB 1102, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1112, and EMSB 1601.


Emergency Medical Services Paramedic

  
  • EMSP 1311 Paramedic Clinical I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is the first of three clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of the paramedic program, and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained in the co-requisite courses EMSP 1801 and EMSP 1401.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Program.
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 1801, EMSP 1401
    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.
  
  • EMSP 1401 Paramedic Skills Lab I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a laboratory bases course utilizing scenarios to emphasize airway management, medication administration, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical concerns, as well as an introduction to cardiology. This course applies principles and processes discussed in Fundamentals of Paramedic I.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Paramedic program.
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 1801, EMSP 1311
    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.
  
  • EMSP 1801 Fundamentals of Paramedic I

    8 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is the first of two fundamental lecture courses in the Paramedic program. Course topics include the following: paramedic roles and responsibilities, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, general pathophysiology, general pharmacology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies and introduction to cardiology.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Paramedic program.
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 1401, EMSP 1311
    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.
  
  • EMSP 2303 Paramedic Practicum

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes scenarios and laboratory work intended to assist students in the development and hoing of skills related to theories presented in previous Paramedic program courses, allowing for both preparation for psychomotor licensure testing and greater competency as an entry level Paramedic.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1401, EMSP 2402
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 2403, EMSP 2513
    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.
  
  • EMSP 2402 Paramedic Skills Lab II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a laboratory based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize respiratory/cardiac emergencies and a variety of other types of emergencies. There is continued study of cardiology and the successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical conditions that play a role in emergency situations. This course applies principles and processes discussed in Fundamentals of Paramedic I.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1311, EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 2802, EMSP 2412
    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
  
  • EMSP 2403 Paramedic Capstone

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This Paramedic capstone course is designed to ensure that all academic requirements are met as students prepare for their National Registry and licensure exams. This course includes all necessary steps needed to complete the Paramedic program, including exit exams, preparation for National Registry practical and written exams, exit interviews, patient care reviews by the Medical Director, and any other administrative requirements that the administrators of the program deem necessary.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1801, EMSP 2802
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 2303, EMSP 2513
    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.
  
  • EMSP 2412 Paramedic Clinical II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is the second of three clinical experiences designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of the paramedic program and to build upon the concepts and knowledge gained in prior and concurrent courses.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1311, EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 2402, EMSP 2802
    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
  
  • EMSP 2513 Paramedic Field Internship

    5 Credit Hour(s)
    This internship is designed to provide evidence that the student is capable of acting as a team eaderin managing the emergency care and treatment of an injured or ill patient at the paramedic level, and gives the student the opportunity to demonstrate competency in this role. While all skill sets should have been achieved prior to beginning the internship, patient types and pathologies may be used from this experience to complete the minimum graduation academic requirements as set forth in CoAEMSP accrediatation documents and the Tennessee Office of EMS.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1311, EMSP 2412
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 2303, EMSP 2403
    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
  
  • EMSP 2802 Fundamentals of Paramedic II

    8 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is the second of a series of two lecture courses, and includes the following topics: respiratory, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology, and nephrology, hematology, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatric, and psychological emergencies, and how to properly deal with trauma and shock in emergency situations.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1311, EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 2402, EMSP 2412
    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.

Engineering Technology

  
  • ENTC 1101 IRT - Logistics

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to prepare students for entry level positions as line operators or line mechanics in industry and manaufacturing. Training will include the review of supply chain logistics, modes of transportation, material handling, and international logistics security. Training will also include a review of warehouse layout, automated systems, used in material handling, and quality control systems in a logistics environment.  NOTE: It is highly recommended, but not required tht ENTC 1330 be taken before or concurrently with ENTC 1101.

    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.
  
  • ENTC 1114 Introduction to Electric/Electronic Technology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to the electrical and computer engineering technology fields. Emphasis is on electrical and electronic terminology, measurements, safety, and test equipment usage. Electronic unit analysis, conversion, and functions using the calculator are discussed along with use of the volt-ohm meter and oscilloscope. This course covers career opportunities, industrial safety, review of technical math, problem solving, and is suitable for fundamental applications of electricity and electronics in all disciplines.

    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.
  
  • ENTC 1124 Engineering Technology Techniques

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to engineering technology and the techniques and methods of technical problem solving. It covers such topics as the field of engineering technology, career orientation, technical math, hand-held calculator usage, applied algebra, trigonometry applications, measurement systems, unit conversions, reading scales, measuring devices, geometry applications, constructing graphs, systematic problem solving and library usage.

    Prerequisite(s): 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.
  
  • ENTC 1330 IRT - Core

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This couse is designed to prepare students for entry level positions as line operators or line mechanics in industry and manufacturing. Training will include topics related to technical and interpersonal knowledge and skills which have been identified by local industry leaders as critical to long term employee success.

    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.

English

  
  • ENGL 0810 English Support

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This co-requisite course addresses the TBR-approved writitng competencies, including instruction in writing process, purpose, audience, organization, suppoet, language skills, grammar, and punctuation. Final grades of P (passing) or F (failing) will be assigned. Co-requisite ENGL 101.

    Prerequisite(s): ACT English subscore of 17 or below, or the 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.
  
  • ENGL 0820 Learning Support Writing II

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    A continuation of ENGL 0810. This software based, individualized instruction couse allows students to complete the work they began in ENGL 0810 without repeating any mastered topics.  Students must complete Competency Two to receive a grade of “C” or higher. Students who complete the course before the end of the term may exit early.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.
  
  • ENGL 1000 ESL Listening and Speaking - Beginning

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed for the non-native speaker of English who has beginning level skills in speaking and listening.

    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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