2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 20, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions


 

Other Courses

  
  • CNBT 2410 - Commercial/Industrial Blueprint Reading

    Semester Hours: 4

    Scale commercial/industrial prints with architectural and engineering scales; identify construction blueprint symbols and abbreviations; interpret a set of commercial/industrial construction contract documents; and correlate elevations, sections, details, plan views, schedules, and general notes.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • DATN 1370 - Introduction to Data Visualization and Analytics

    Semester Hours: 3

    This couse introduces basic concepts of data visualization, reporting, and applications of analytics. Topics include concepts and methods used in graphical representation of data, exploration, and reporting of data. Also overview of analytical process and basic understanding of analytics for decision-making will be covered.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • DATN 1377 - Cloud Computing for Data Analytics

    Semester Hours: 3

    This course introduces how to access and manage data using cloud technologies. Topics include an introduction to cloud topologies and services, secure backup, and database programming. Upon completion, students should be able to design and develop services that access local and remote data from various data sources.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • DATN 2374 - Introduction to Predictive Analytics

    Semester Hours: 3

    This course introduces foundations of predictive analytics. Topics include basic predictive modeling methods for both classification and regression tasks. Upon completion, students should be able to build and validate predictive methods.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • DATN 2376 - Analytical Tools and Methods



    This course introduces foundations of predictive analytics. Topics include basic predictive modeling methods for both classification and regression tasks. Upon completion, students should be able to build and validate predictive methods.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • ITSW 2334 - Advanced Spreadsheets

    Semester Hours: 3

    Advanced techniques for developing and modifying spreadsheets. Includes macros and data analysis functions.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • LMGT 1319 - Introduction to Business Logistics

    Semester Hours: 3

    A systems approach to managing activities associated with traffic, transportation, inventory management, warehousing, packaging, order processing, and materials handling.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • LMGT 1321 - Introduction to Materials Handling

    Semester Hours: 3

    Introduces the concepts and principles of materials management to include inventory control and forecasting activities.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • LMGT 1323 - Domestic and International Transportation Management

    Semester Hours: 3

    An overview of the principles and practices of transportation and its role in the distribution process. Emphasis on the physical transportation systems involved in the United States as well as on global distribution systems. Topics include carrier responsibilities and services, freight classifications, rates, tariffs, and public policy and regulations. Also includes logistical geography and the development of skills to solve logistical transportation problems and issues.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • LMGT 1325 - Warehouse and Distribution Center Management

    Semester Hours: 3

    Emphasis on physical distribution and total supply chain management. Includes warehouse operations management, hardware and software operations, bar codes, organizational effectiveness, just-in-time, and continuous replenishment.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • LMGT 1345 - Economics of Transportation and Distribution

    Semester Hours: 3

    A study of the basic economic principles and concepts applicable to transportation and distribution.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • LMGT 1349 - Materials Requirement Planning

    Semester Hours: 3

    A study of materials requirement planning that includes net change versus regenerative systems, lot sizing, and the time sharing of dependent demand.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


Accounting

  
  • ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting

    Semester Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial accounting as prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to transactions and events that affect business organizations. Students will examine the procedures and systems to accumulate, analyze, measure, and record financial transactions. Students will use recorded financial information to prepare a balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders' equity to communicate the business entity's results of operations and financial position to users of financial information who are external to the company. Students will study the nature of assets, liabilities, and owners' equity while learning to use reported financial information for purposes of making decisions about the company. Students will be exposed to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

    Prerequisites: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • ACCT 2302 - Principles of Managerial Accounting

    Semester Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of managerial accounting appropriate for all organizations. Students will study information from the entity's accounting system relevant to decisions made by internal managers, as distinguished from information relevant to users who are external to the company. The emphasis is on the identification and assignment of product costs, operational budgeting and planning, cost control, and management decision making. Topics include product costing methodologies, cost behavior, operational and capital budgeting, and performance evaluation.

    Prerequisites: ACCT 2301 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


Accounting Technology

  
  • ACNT 1303 - Introduction to Accounting I

    Semester Hours: 3

    A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • ACNT 1304 - Introduction to Accounting II

    Semester Hours: 3

    A study of accounting for merchandising, notes payable, notes receivable, valuation of receivables and equipment, and valuation of inventories in a manual and computerized environment.

    Prerequisites: ACNT 1303 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • ACNT 1311 - Introduction to Computerized Accounting

    Semester Hours: 3

    Introduction to utilizing the computer in maintaining accounting records, making management decisions, and processing common business applications with primary emphasis on a general ledger package.

    Prerequisites: ACNT 1303 .
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • ACNT 1313 - Computerized Accounting Applications

    Semester Hours: 3

    Use of the computer to develop and maintain accounting records and to process common business applications for managerial decision-making.

    Prerequisites: ACNT 1311 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • ACNT 1329 - Payroll and Business Tax Accounting

    Semester Hours: 3

    A study of payroll procedures, taxing entities, and reporting requirements of local, state, and federal taxing authorities in a manual and computerized environment.

    Prerequisites: ACNT 1303 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • ACNT 1331 - Federal Income Tax: Individual

    Semester Hours: 3

    A study of the federal tax law for preparation of individual income tax returns.

    Prerequisites: ACNT 1303 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • ACNT 1342 - Intermediate Bookkeeping

    Semester Hours: 3

    Focus on accounting for merchandising, notes payable, notes receivable, valuation of receivables, valuation of plant and equipment, and voucher system.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • ACNT 1347 - Federal Income Tax for Partnerships and Corporations

    Semester Hours: 3

    A study of federal tax laws for preparation of partnership and corporate returns.

    Prerequisites: ACNT 1303 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • ACNT 2309 - Cost Accounting

    Semester Hours: 3

    A study of budgeting, cost analysis and cost control systems using traditional and contemporary costing methods and theories in decision making.

    Prerequisites: ACNT 1304 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • ACNT 2389 - Internship - Accounting

    Semester Hours: 3

    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

    Prerequisites: ACNT 1303  and ACNT 1304 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9

  
  • ACNT 2404 - Intermediate Accounting II

    Semester Hours: 4

    Continued in-depth analysis of generally accepted accounting principles underlying the preparation of financial statements including comparative analysis and statement of cash flows. This is a capstone course for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

    Prerequisites: ACNT 2309 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2


Advanced Engine

  
  • AUMT 2305 - Automotive Engine Theory

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fundamentals of engine operation and diagnosis including lubrication and cooling systems. Emphasis on identification of components, measurements, inspections, and repair methods.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


Allied Health and Sciences

  
  • HPRS 1201 - Introduction to Health Professions

    Semester Hours: 2

    An overview of roles of various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • HPRS 1204 - Basic Health Profession Skills

    Semester Hours: 2

    A study of the concepts that serve as the foundation for health profession courses, including client care and safety issues, basic client monitoring and health documentation methods.

    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3


Animation Interactive Technology Video Graphics and Special Effects

  
  • ARTV 1351 - Digital Video

    Semester Hours: 3

    Producing and editing video and sound for multimedia or web productions. Emphasizes capture, editing, and outputting of video using a digital video workstation.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4


Applied Mathematics

  
  • TECM 1349 - Technical Math Applications

    Semester Hours: 3

    Trigonometry and geometry as used in a variety of technical settings. Includes the use of plane and solid geometry to solve areas and volumes encountered in industry.

    Prerequisites: TSI complete in Mathematics.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


Autobody Collision and Repair Technology Technician

  
  • ABDR 1349 - Automotive Plastic and Sheet Molded Compound Repair

    Semester Hours: 3

    A comprehensive course in repair of non-metal composites.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ABDR 1431 - Basic Refinishing

    Semester Hours: 4

    An introduction to current refinishing products, shop safety, and equipment used in the automotive refinishing industry. Emphasis on surface preparation, masking techniques, and refinishing of replacement parts.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6

  
  • ABDR 1455 - Non-Structural Metal Repair

    Semester Hours: 4

    Demonstrate sheet metal repair skills using mechanical and hydraulic equipment. Emphasis on attachment devices used to straighten and align exterior body panels.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6

  
  • ABDR 2449 - Advanced Refinishing

    Semester Hours: 4

    Application of multi-stage refinishing techniques. Advanced skill development solving refinishing problems. Application of multi-stage refinishing techniques with emphasis on formula mixing and special spraying techniques.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6


Biology

  
  • BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I Lab

    Semester Hours: 1

    This laboratory-based course accompanies BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I . Laboratory activities will reinforce the fundamental principles of living organisms, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Study and examination of the concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included.

    Corequisite: BIOL 1306 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • BIOL 1107 - Biology for Science Majors II Lab

    Semester Hours: 1

    This laboratory-based course accompanies BIOL 1307 , Biology for Science Majors II. Laboratory activities will reinforce study of the diversity and classification of life, including animals, plants, protists, fungi, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and animals.

    Prerequisites: TSI Complete.
    Corequisite: BIOL 1307 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1314 .
    Corequisite: BIOL 1106 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II

    Semester Hours: 3

    The diversity and classification of life will be studied, including animals, plants, protists, fungi, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and animals.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 .
    Corequisite: BIOL 1107 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • BIOL 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy

    Semester Hours: 3

    This course introduces general nutritional concepts in health and disease and includes practical applications of that knowledge. Special emphasis is given to nutrients and nutritional processes including functions, food sources, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food safety availability, and nutritional information including food labels, advertising, and nationally established guidelines are addressed.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

    Semester Hours: 1

    The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology. Systems to be studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and special senses.

    Prerequisites: Pass the Reading and Writing portions of the TSI Assessment Test.
    Corequisite: BIOL 2301 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • BIOL 2102 - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

    Semester Hours: 1

    The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology. Systems to be studied include endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics).

    Prerequisites: BIOL 2101 .
    Corequisite: BIOL 2302 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • BIOL 2120 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Lab

    Semester Hours: 1

    This course covers basics of culture and identification of bacteria and microbial ecology. This course is primarily directed at pre-nursing and other pre-allied health majors and covers basics of microbiology. Emphasis is on medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 2301 /BIOL 2101  or BIOL 1306 /BIOL 1106 .
    Corequisite: BIOL 2320 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues, and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.

    Prerequisites: Pass the Reading and Writing portions of the TSI Assessment Test.
    Corequisite: BIOL 2101 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • BIOL 2302 - Anatomy and Physiology II

    Semester Hours: 3

    Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 2301 .
    Corequisite: BIOL 2102 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • BIOL 2320 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors

    Semester Hours: 3

    This course covers basic microbiology and immunology and is primarily directed at pre-nursing, pre-allied health, and non-science majors. It provides an introduction to historical concepts of the nature of microorganisms, microbial diversity, the importance of microorganisms and acellular agents in the biosphere, and their roles in human and animal diseases. Major topics include bacterial structure as well as growth, physiology, genetics, and biochemistry of microorganisms. Emphasis is on medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 2301 /BIOL 2101  or BIOL 1306 /BIOL 1106 .
    Corequisite: BIOL 2120 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


Business Administration and Management

  
  • BMGT 1309 - Information and Project Management

    Semester Hours: 3

    Critical path methods for planning and controlling projects. Includes time/cost tradeoffs, resource utilization, stochastic considerations, task determination, time management, scheduling management, status reports, budget management, customer service, professional attitude, and project supervision.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • BMGT 1313 - Principles of Purchasing

    Semester Hours: 3

    The purchasing process as it relates to such topics as inventory control, price determination, vendor selection, supply chain management, negotiation techniques, and ethical issues in purchasing.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • BMGT 1327 - Principles of Management

    Semester Hours: 3

    Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management. Available Online

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • BMGT 1331 - Production and Operations Management

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fundamentals of techniques used in the practice of production and operations management. Includes location, design, and resource allocation.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • BMGT 1341 - Business Ethics

    Semester Hours: 3

    Discussion of ethical issues, the development of a moral frame of reference, and the need for an awareness of social responsibility in management practices and business activities. Includes ethical corporate responsibility.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • BMGT 2382 - Cooperative Education- Business Administration and Management, General

    Semester Hours: 3

    Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. This is a capstone course for the AAS degree. Students must complete Work Keys tm Test.

    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 20

  
  • BUSI 2305 - Business Statistics

    Semester Hours: 3

    Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for business and economic decision-making. Topics include the collection, description, analysis, and summarization of data; probability; discrete and continuous random variables; the binomial and normal distributions; sampling distributions; tests of hypotheses; estimation and confidence intervals; linear regression; and correlation analysis. Statistical software is used to analyze data throughout the course. 

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


Business Commerce

  
  • BUSI 1301 - Business Principles

    Semester Hours: 3

    This course provides a survey of economic systems, forms of business ownership, and considerations for running a business. Students will learn various aspects of business, management, and leadership functions; organizational considerations; and decision-making processes. Financial topics are introduced, including accounting, money and banking, and securities markets. Also included are discussions of business challenges in the legal and regulatory environment, business ethics, social responsibility, and international business. Emphasized is the dynamic role of business in everyday life

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • BUSI 1307 - Personal Finance

    Semester Hours: 3

    Personal and family accounts, budgets and budgetary control, bank accounts, charge accounts, borrowing, investing, insurance, standards of living, renting or home ownership, and wills and trust plans.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

    Note: This course is not part of the business field of study and may not transfer toward a degree in business.
  
  • BUSI 2301 - Business Law

    Semester Hours: 3

    The course provides the student with foundational information about the U.S. legal system and dispute resolution, and their impact on business. The major content areas will include general principles of law, the relationship of business and the U.S. Constitution, state and federal legal systems, the relationship between law and ethics, contracts, sales, torts, agency law, intellectual property, and business law in the global context.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 1106 - Introductory Chemistry I Lab

    Semester Hours: 1

    Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for allied health students and for students who are not science majors.

    Corequisite: CHEM 1306 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab

    Semester Hours: 1

    Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1311 ; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1314 .
    Corequisite: CHEM 1311 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Lab

    Semester Hours: 1

    Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1311 ; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1314 .
    Corequisite: CHEM 1312 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3

  
  • CHEM 1306 - Introduction to Chemistry I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for non-science and allied health students.

    Corequisite: CHEM 1106 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1314 .
    Corequisite: CHEM 1111 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II

    Semester Hours: 3

    Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1314 , CHEM 1311 /CHEM 1111 .
    Corequisite: CHEM 1112 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0


Child Care and Development

  
  • CDEC 1164 - Practicum/Field Experience Child Development

    Semester Hours: 1

    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 7

  
  • CDEC 1303 - Families, School & Community

    Semester Hours: 3

    Study of the child, family, community, and schools. Includes parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 1311 - Educating Young Children

    Semester Hours: 3

    An introduction to the education of the young child. Includes developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours of field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs

    Semester Hours: 3

    A study of the fundamentals of developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care and education programs for children birth through age eight.

    Corequisite: CDEC 2387 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance

    Semester Hours: 3

    An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement, and cultural influences.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 1339 - Early Childhood Development: 0-3 Years

    Semester Hours: 3

    Principles of typical growth and development from conception through three years of age. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, and social and emotional development.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 1354 - Child Growth & Development

    Semester Hours: 3

    Physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.

    Corequisite: CDEC 2386 .
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 1358 - Creative Arts for Early Childhood

    Semester Hours: 3

    An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking for children birth through age eight.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • CDEC 1359 - Children with Special Needs

    Semester Hours: 3

    A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role, and legislative issues.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 1417 - Child Development Associate Training I

    Semester Hours: 4

    Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). Topics include CDA overview, observation skills, and child growth and development. The four functional areas of study are creative, cognitive, physical, and communication.

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 2287 - Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant

    Semester Hours: 2

    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9

  
  • CDEC 2304 - Child Abuse and Neglect

    Semester Hours: 3

    Methods used in the identification of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect with an emphasis on developing skills for working with children and families. Includes methods of referral to public and private agencies that deal with investigation and treatment.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 2315 - Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education

    Semester Hours: 3

    An overview of diverse cultural and multilingual education including familial relationships, community awareness, diversity, and the needs of each and every child.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 2326 - Administration of Programs for Children I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Application of management procedures for early care education programs. Includes planning, operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics cover philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 2328 - Administration of Programs for Children II

    Semester Hours: 3

    An in-depth study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical issues, personnel management, team building, leadership, conflict resolution, stress management, advocacy, professionalism, fiscal analysis, technical applications in programs and planning parent education/partnerships.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 2340 - Instructional Techniques for Children with Special Needs

    Semester Hours: 3

    Exploration of development and implementation of curriculum for children with special needs.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 2386 - Internship-Child Care Provider/Assistant

    Semester Hours: 3

    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

    Corequisite: CDEC 1354 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9

  
  • CDEC 2387 - Internship - Child Care Provider/Assistant

    Semester Hours: 3

    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

    Corequisite: CDEC 1313 .
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9

  
  • CDEC 2422 - Child Development Associate Training II

    Semester Hours: 4

    A continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study include safe, healthy, learning environment, self, social, and guidance.

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • CDEC 2424 - Child Development Associate Training III

    Semester Hours: 4

    Continuation of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential (CDA). The three functional areas of study include family, program management and professionalism.

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0


Commercial and Advertising Art

  
  • ARTC 1302 - Digital Imaging I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and image-acquisitions.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ARTC 1310 - Design Concepts

    Semester Hours: 3

    Fundamental techniques in conceptualizing. Includes all procedures from initial research to creating strategies to finalize a solution.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ARTC 1313 - Digital Publishing I

    Semester Hours: 3

    The fundamentals of using digital layout as a primary publishing tool and the basic concepts and terminology associated with typography and page layout.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ARTC 1317 - Design Communication I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Study of design development relating to graphic design terminology, tools and media, and layout and design concepts. Topics include integration of type, images and other design elements, and developing computer skills in industry standard computer programs.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ARTC 1349 - Art Direction I

    Semester Hours: 3

    Creation of projects in art direction for advertising graphic campaigns for products, services, or ideas. Topics include all campaign procedures from initial research and creative strategy to final execution and presentation of a comprehensive project.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ARTC 1353 - Computer Illustration

    Semester Hours: 3

    Use of the tools and transformation options of an industry-standard vector drawing program to create complex illustrations or drawings.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ARTC 2305 - Digital Imaging II

    Semester Hours: 3

    Principles of digital image processing and digital painting. Emphasis on raster-based imaging and the creative aspects of electronic illustration for commercial or fine art applications.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ARTC 2313 - Digital Publishing II

    Semester Hours: 3

    Includes layout procedures from thumbnails and roughs to final comprehensive and print output. Emphasis on design principles for the creation of advertising and publishing materials, and techniques for efficient planning and documenting projects.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ARTC 2335 - Portfolio Development for Graphic Design

    Semester Hours: 3

    Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic design projects. Evaluation and demonstration of portfolio presentation methods based on the student's specific area of study.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ARTC 2347 - Design Communication II

    Semester Hours: 3

    An advanced study of the design process and art direction. Emphasis on form and content through the selection, creation, and integration of typographic, photographic, illustrative, and design elements.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ARTC 2380 - Cooperative Education - Commercial and Advertising Art

    Semester Hours: 3

    Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.

    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 19


Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology

  
  • CSIR 1303 - Telecommunications Systems Installer

    Semester Hours: 3

    This course reviews fundamentals of telecommunications media, including terminology, rules and regulations, safety procedures, industry standards and protocols, installation, connectorization, maintenance, and troubleshooting. General principles of customer service within a technical environment are also studied. The competencies acquired are summarized in a comprehensive project covering network, telephone and coaxial wiring, fiber optics cables, satellite television systems, structural wiring, and "smart house" concepts.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4


Computer and Information Sciences

  
  • COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing

    Semester Hours: 3

    Overview of computer systems-hardware, operating systems, the Internet, and application software including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases. Current topics such as the effect of computers on society, and the history and use of computers in business, educational, and other interdisciplinary settings are also studied. This course is not intended to count toward a student's major field of study in business or computer science.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0

  
  • INEW 1440 - ASP.NET Programming

    Semester Hours: 4

    Server-side web programming concepts to implement solutions for common web programming tasks. Includes Basic ASP.NET web controls, user management and authentication, state management, and development of database-driven web applications.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • INEW 2330 - Comprehensive Software Project: Planning and Design

    Semester Hours: 3

    A comprehensive application of skills learned in previous courses in a simulated workplace. Covers the development, testing, and documenting of a complete software and/or hardware solution.  This course may be used as a capstone course for a certificate or degree.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • INEW 2332 - Comprehensive software Project: Coding, Testing, and Implementation

    Semester Hours: 3

    A comprehensive application of skills learned in previous semesters in a simulated workplace. Includes coding, testing, maintenance, and documentation of a complete software and/or hardware solution. This course may be used as a capstone course for a certificate or degree.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

  
  • ITSE 1303 - Introduction to MySQL

    Semester Hours: 3

    Introduction to fundamentals of SQL and relational databases.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • ITSY 2301 - Firewalls and Network Security Design

    Semester Hours: 3

    Identify elements of firewall design, types of security threats and responses to security attacks. Use Best Practices to design, implement, and monitor a network security plan. Examine security incident postmortem reporting and ongoing network security activities.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4


Computer Drafting

  
  • ARCE 1315 - Structural Steel Detailing

    Semester Hours: 3

    This course covers the preparation of structural steel drawings and bills of material for the purpose of fabrication and erection. Emphasis will be placed upon using structural design framing plans to develop detailed steel members, connections, and assemblies.

    Prerequisites: DFTG 1309 .
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 4

 

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