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ELT 243 - Electrical Cost Estimating
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ELT 110 and ELT 114
This course provides an in-depth study of calculating wiring materials required and labor needed by man hours to complete a job. Emphasis is placed on documenting the scope of work required using various take-off sheets and the correct means by which to arrive at total job costs. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform actual calculations of sample jobs including overhead and operating costs.
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ELT 244 - Conduit Bending and Installation
3 Hours
This course provides the student the knowledge to properly bend electrical metallic tubing, rigid galvanized and intermediate metal conduit, and PVC conduit. Emphasis is placed on the theory and practical application of conduit bending methods. Upon completion, the student will measure, layout, and successfully bend conduit using hand type, mechanical, and hydraulic benders.
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ELT 245 - Electrical Grounding Systems
3 Hours
This course provides the knowledge to understand how to properly ground an electrical system. Emphasis is placed on, but not limited to the following: residential installations, commercial installations, and the function of independent grounding elements. Upon completion, the students should be able to explain and design a simple grounding system.
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ELT 246 - Advanced Electrical Raceways
3 Hours
This course focuses on advanced methods and procedures used to bend larger electrical conduit raceways as well as the installation of various types of cable trays and their components. The course focuses on NEC requirements as they pertain to installations.
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ELT 247 - Conductor and Cabling Techniques
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ELT 118
This course introduces the student to tools, materials, and techniques used in conductor installations, conductor terminations and splices.
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Engineering |
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EGR 101 - Engineering Foundations
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MTH 112 or higher
Co-Requisite: MTH 113 or higher
This course introduces the student to engineering as a profession, basic engineering skills, and the design process. The course includes components to develop teaming, as well as oral and written communication skills. It also provides an introduction to computer tools used by engineers (spreadsheet, word processing, presentation software, internet access).
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EGR 125 - Modern Graphics for Engineers
3 Hours
This course provides an introduction to manual and computer-assisted techniques of graphic communication employed by professional engineers. Topics include lettering; instrumental and computer-aided drafting; technical sketching; orthographic projection; and pictorial, sectional, and auxiliary views and dimensioning.
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EGR 157 - Computer Methods for Engineers using MATLAB
3 Hours
Prerequisite: MTH 125 or higher
This course introduces students to the concepts and practices involved in using high-level computer environments to solve engineering problems. Programming environments such as MATLAB will be used.
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EGR 220 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics
3 Hours
Prerequisite: PHY 213
Co-Requisite: MTH 227
This course includes vector algebra, force and moment systems, equilibrium of force systems, trusses, friction and property of surfaces.
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EGR 236 - Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics
3 Hours
Prerequisite: EGR 220
This course includes kinematics of particles, plane kinematics of rigid bodies, kinetics of particles and rigid bodies by Newton’ s Laws; principles of work-energy and impulse-momentum.
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English |
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ENG 099 - Introduction to College Writing
1 Hour
Co-Requisite: ENG 101
This course places emphasis on providing students with additional academic and noncognitive support with the goal of success in the students’ paired ENG 101 class. The material covered or practiced in the ENG 099 course is complementary to and supportive of material taught in ENG 101 and the needs of the ENG 099 student.
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ENG 100 - Vocational Technical English I
3 Hours
This course is designed to enhance reading and writing skills for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on technical reading, job-related vocabulary, sentence writing, punctuation, and spelling with substantial focus on occupational performance requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to identify main ideas with supporting details and produce mechanically correct short writings appropriate to the workplace.
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ENG 101 - English Composition I
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course provides instruction and practice in the writing of at least four extended compositions and the development of rhetorical strategies, analytical and critical reading skills, and basic reference and documentation skills in the composition process. English Composition I may include instruction and practice in library usage and information literacy.
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ENG 102 - English Composition II
3 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in ENG 101
English Composition II provides continued instruction and practice in the writing of at least four extended compositions or equivalent assignments of which at least one is a research project using outside sources and/or references effectively and legally. Additionally, English Composition II provides instruction in the development of analytical and critical reading skills in the composition process. English Composition II may include instruction and practice in library usage and information literacy.
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ENG 246 - Creative Writing I
3 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in ENG 102
This course provides instruction and practice in the writing of critical analysis of imaginative forms of literature. Emphasis is placed on originality in the creative writing process, and this course may include instruction on publishing. The student will compose a significant body of imaginative literature, which may be read by or to the class.
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ENG 251 - American Literature I
3 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in ENG 102
This course is a survey of American literature from its beginnings to the mid-nineteenth century. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them.
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ENG 252 - American Literature II
3 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in ENG 102
This course is a survey of American literature from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them.
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ENG 261 - English Literature I
3 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in ENG 102
This course is a survey of English/British literature from its inception to the end of the eighteenth century. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them.
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ENG 262 - English Literature II
3 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in ENG 102
This course is a survey of English/British literature from the late eighteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them.
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ENG 271 - World Literature I
3 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in ENG 102 Edit
This course is a survey of world literature from its inception to the mid-seventeenth century. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them.
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ENG 272 - World Literature II
3 Hours
Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in ENG 102
This course is a survey of world literature from the mid-seventeenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them.
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English/Reading |
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ENR 098 - Writing and Reading for College
4 Hours
This course integrates reading and writing skills students need to comprehend and interact with college-level texts and to produce original college-level writing. Reading skills will center on processes for literal and critical comprehension, as well as the development of vocabulary skills. Writing skills will focus on using an effective writing process including generating ideas, drafting, organizing, revising and editing to produce competent essays using standard written English. This course may include a one-hour lab component.
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Engineering Graphics and Design Technology |
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DDT 104 - Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
3 Hours
This course provides an introduction to basic Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) functions and techniques using “hands-on” applications. Topics include terminology, hardware, basic CADD and operating system functions, file manipulation, and basic CADD software applications in producing softcopy and hardcopy.
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DDT 109 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 104 , DDT 111 , and DDT 124
This course covers the basics of building information modeling (BIM). Users are introduced to the concepts of Building Information Modeling and the tools for parametric building design and documentation. Users begin with learning the fundamental features of BIM, and then progress through schematic design, construction documentation, and design visualization. This course offers both imperial and metric hands‐on exercises representing real‐world architectural design scenarios. This class is designed to teach you the BIM functionality as you would work with it in the design process. Student will begin by learning about the user interface and the BIM commands for design development, followed by those available for construction documentation. Upon completion the student will be able to create basic 3D architectural project models and set them up in working drawings.
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DDT 111 - Fundamentals of Drafting and Design Technology
3 Hours
This course serves as an introduction to the field of drafting and design and provides a foundation for the entire curriculum. Topics include safety, lettering, tools and equipment, geometric constructions, and orthographic sketching, and drawing.
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DDT 124 - Basic Technical Drawing
3 Hours
This course covers sections, auxiliary views, and basic space geometry. Emphasis will be placed on the theory as well as the mechanics of applying sections, basic dimensioning, auxiliary views, and basic space geometry.
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DDT 127 - Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting and Design
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 104
This course covers intermediate-level concepts and applications of CADD. Emphasis will be placed on intermediate-level features, commands, and applications of CADD software.
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DDT 128 - Intermediate Technical Drawing
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 104 , DDT 111 and DDT 124
This course is designed to develop a strong foundation in common drafting and design practices and procedures. Topics include multi-view working drawings with advanced dimensioning, basic tolerancing and pictorial drawings.
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DDT 132 - Architectural Drafting
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 104 , DDT 111 and DDT 124
This course in architectural design and drafting introduces basic terminology, concepts, and principles of architectural design and drawing. Topics include design considerations, lettering, terminology, site plans, and construction drawings. Upon completion, the student should be able to draw, dimension, and specify basic residential architectural construction drawings.
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DDT 133 - Basic Surveying
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 104 , DDT 111 and DDT 124
This course covers the use of surveying instruments, mathematical calculations and the theory of land surveying. Topics include USGS benchmarks, measuring horizontal and vertical angles and distances, terms, and recording and interpreting field notes. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize benchmarks and measure, specify, and record field notes.
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DDT 134 - Descriptive Geometry
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 104 , DDT 111 and DDT 124
This course is designed to teach the fundamental concepts of descriptive geometry with an emphasis on logical reasoning, visualization, and practical applications. Topics include orthographic projection, points and lines in space, auxiliary views, plan representation, intersecting, non-intersecting lines, piercing and intersecting planes, plane development and calculations. Upon completion students should be able to project and intersect points, lines, and planes with their relationships in space.
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DDT 144 - Basic 3D Modeling
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 127
This course is an introduction to 3D solid modeling techniques utilizing feature-based, constraint-based parametric design. This course encourages the student to visualize parts in the 3D world and have a “design intent” plan for each part in which they will design. Upon completion of the course students should be able to create basic 3D models and 2D working drawings.
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DDT 150 - Theory of Residential Drawing and Design
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 104 , DDT 111 and DDT 124
This course provides the theory of residential drawing and design. Topics include architectural styles, house design, site and space planning, environment, drawing requirements, construction materials and process, terminology, and specific types of drawings required to complete a full set of construction documents. Introductory and intermediate level topics are covered. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of the various issues and requirements essential to the field of residential drawing and design.
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DDT 213 - Civil Drafting, Plat Maps
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 104 , DDT 111 and DDT 124
This course introduces the drafting practices, symbols, conventions, and standards utilized in civil engineering contract documents. Topics include site planning, land surveying, topographic surveys, along with civil terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to draw accurate plat maps giving legal descriptions of land parcels, draw simple site plans, and identify and use proper symbols and conventions on civil engineering drawings.
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DDT 214 - Pipe Drafting
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 104 , DDT 111 and DDT 124
This course covers the theory and practical application needed to understand piping fundamentals as used in refineries and petrochemical plants. Topics include process and mechanical flow diagrams, plant equipment, isometric drawings, instrumentation symbols, pipe symbols, flanges, fittings, and applications of basic math and trigonometry. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate pipe drafting techniques and fundamentals in order to prepare working drawings used in refineries and the petrochemical industrial environment.
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DDT 220 - Advanced Technical Drawing
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 104 , DDT 111 , DDT 124 , and DDT 128
This course covers the methods of providing size description and manufacturing information for production drawings. Emphasis will be placed on accepted dimensioning and tolerancing practices including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for both the ANSI and the ISO System. Upon completion, students should be able to apply dimensions, tolerances, and notes to drawings to acceptable standards, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and produce drawings using and specifying common threads and various fasteners, including welding methods.
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DDT 225 - Structural Steel Drafting
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 104 , DDT 111 and DDT 124
This course covers the theory and practical applications necessary to understand the basic design and terminology of structural steel components used in light commercial buildings. Emphasis is placed on structural steel drafting techniques, bolted and welded connections, framing plans, sections, fabrication and connection details, and bills of material. Upon completion, students should be able to produce engineering and shop drawings incorporating standard shapes, sizes, and details using the A.I.S.C. Manual and incorporating safety practices.
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DDT 233 - Intermediate 3D Modeling
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 144
This course emphasizes the more advanced techniques in 3D solid modeling. It covers advanced features of part creation, part editing, and analysis. Some techniques that will be discussed are: lofting, sweeping, sheet metal part creation, interference checking and stress analysis. Upon completion of the course students should be able to create advanced 3D models and perform stress analysis/interference checking.
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DDT 235 - Specialized CAD
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 144 and DDT 233
This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects in Specialized CAD topics. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skill attainment in Specialized CAD skill sets. The student will be able to demonstrate and apply competencies identified by the instructor.
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DDT 238 - Special Topics in CAD
3 Hours
Prerequisite: Instructor’s Permission
This course in special CAD and multimedia topics covers special capabilities possible with CAD software, especially in conjunction with other graphical software, such as virtual “walk-throughs” or multimedia presentations. Topics include but are not limited to combining CAD software, image editing software, authoring software, and 3D software into one harmonious relationship to produce multimedia presentations. Upon completion, students should be aware of and understand how to utilize several software packages to produce multimedia presentations.
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DDT 239 - Independent Studies
3 Hours
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
This course provides practical application of prior attained skills and experiences as selected by the instructor for the individual student. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge from prior courses toward the solution of individual drafting and design problems. With completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the application of previously attained skills and knowledge in the solution of typical drafting applications and problems.
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DDT 250 - Building Information Modeling (BIM)
3 Hours
Prerequisite: DDT 109
This course provides the theory of commercial drawing and design with a purpose to introduce the student to Building Information Modeling (BIM). The course will provide the student with a well-rounded knowledge of the tools and techniques used to integrate various component models into a computer generated model and perform collision detection. Emphasis will be placed on using BIM to manage schedules and budgets for construction projects. Topics also include legal issues, job expectations, the architect and the architectural office, the contractor and the office of the contractor, building officials, construction materials and process, fire resistance design, C.S.I. format, and contract documents. Emphasis is placed upon a thorough understanding of these topics.
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DDT 271 - Drafting Internship
3 Hours
Prerequisite: Instructor’s Permission
This course allows credit for substantial on-the-job experience within the field of Drafting and Design Technology.
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Geography |
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GEO 100 - World Regional Geography
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course surveys various countries and major regions of the world with respect to location and landscape, world importance, political status, population, type of economy, and its external and internal organizational problems and potentials.
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GEO 101 - Principles of Physical Geography I
4 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
Physical Geography I is the first in a two part sequence including topics such as weather and climate relative to the earth and relationships between the earth and sun. Laboratory is required.
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GEO 102 - Principles of Physical Geography II
4 Hours
Prerequisite: GEO 101
Physical Geography II is the second in a two part sequence including topics such as landforms, landscapes, soil, and vegetation of the earth. Laboratory is required.
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GEO 200 - Geography of North America
3 Hours
Prerequisite: GEO 100
This course is a survey of the geography of the United States and Canada with special emphasis on land usage, mineral resources, industrial development, and social and economic adaptation of man and the natural environment.
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Health Education |
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HED 199 - Ecological Approach to Health and Fitness
3 Hours
This course examines a myriad of factors influencing health and fitness behavior. Intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, community, and public policy factors are examined.
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HED 221 - Personal Health
3 Hours
This course introduces principles and practices of personal and family health; it includes human reproduction, growth and development, psychological dimensions of health, human sexuality, nutrition and fitness, aging, and death and dying.
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HED 231 - First Aid
3 Hours
This course provides instruction to the immediate, temporary care which should be given to victims of accidents and sudden illness. It also includes standard and advanced requirements of the American Red Cross and/or the American Heart Association. CPR training is also included.
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HED 232 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
3 Hours
This course provides a study of specific athletic injuries, their treatment, and preventive measures.
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HED 277 - CPR Recertification
1 Hour
Prerequisite: Prior certification in CPR
In this course, instruction and review of updated information concerning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is presented. The student must satisfactorily execute skills needed to meet requirements for recertification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) as required by the American Heart Association.
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HED 299 - Special Topics: Stress Management
2 Hours
This course will permit the student to focus on, examine, and address current specific issues and topics in the general area of health and disease. Stress management techniques will be described and evaluated, and the relationship between stress and disease will be discussed.
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Health Information Technologies |
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HIT 110 - Medical Terminology
3 Hours
This course is an introduction to the language of medicine. Course emphasis is on terminology related to disease and treatment in correlation with anatomy and physiology of all anatomical body systems. Student competencies include word construction, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and use of correct abbreviations for numerous medical terms. This is a CORE course.
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HIT 111 - Diagnostics and Pharmacology
2 Hours
This course is a study of drug classifications and diagnostic procedures. Instruction includes information on common laboratory findings and the significance of abnormal findings in disease processes. At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to apply knowledge regarding medications and tests used in treatment and diagnosis of abnormal human conditions.
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HIT 113 - Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology
5 Hours
This course is an introduction to the structure and function of anatomical body systems and the language of medicine. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology and be able to spell, define, pronounce and correctly use a number of medical terms and abbreviations.
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HIT 115 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for HIT
4 Hours
This course is a detailed study of common pathological conditions and the drugs of choice used in their treatment. Course focus is on description of conditions and diseases of the organ systems including etiology, signs and symptoms, methods of diagnosis, and treatment. Expected student outcomes include the ability to analyze signs and symptoms in identifying disease entities and the ability to describe appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities.
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HIT 130 - HIT Classification and Reimbursement
3 Hours
This course includes study of the uses of coded data in reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to all health care settings. Course instruction focuses on techniques of coding, elements of prospective payment systems, billing and insurance procedures, third party payers, explanation of benefits, managed care/capitation, and chargemaster description. Student competencies include demonstration of reimbursement and payment system principles, coding skills, and billing applications (manual and/or computer-assisted).
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HIT 131 - Classification Skills Laboratory
1 Hour
This course allows the student to develop basic skills in classification and reimbursement methodologies. Emphasis is on coding techniques and billing procedures. Student competency is demonstrated by application of skills acquired in the theory class.
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HIT 134 - HIT Legal and Ethical Issues
3 Hours
This course is a review of the legal aspects applicable to health information. The course focuses on the health record as a legal document, legal principles, patient rights/advocacy issues, definition and application of professional ethics, privacy, release of information, and confidentiality of health information. Student outcomes include demonstration of the use of legal vocabulary and application of release of information guidelines. This is a CORE course.
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HIT 151 - Health Data Content and Structure
3 Hours
This course is an introduction to the health information technology (HIT) profession and its basic skill requirements. The course includes an introduction to the content, use and structure of health care data and data sets and how these components relate to primary and secondary record systems. Student outcomes include mastery of basic concepts and functions in HIT including storage and retrieval systems, documentation requirements, abstracting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, registries and indexes. This is a CORE course.
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HIT 152 - Skills Development Laboratory
1 Hour
This course allows the student to demonstrate basic competencies acquired in course work with laboratory experience. Emphasis is on development of basic HIT competencies. Student competency is demonstrated by application of basic skills covered in theory classes.
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HIT 153 - Health Care Delivery Systems
2 Hours
This course includes a review of health care delivery systems. Course focus is on information management practices of agencies providing health services in ambulatory care, home health care, hospice, long term care, mental health, and other alternate care systems. Student competency includes the ability to describe and contrast the structure of health services in relation to operational and accrediting agency standards, as well as the role of the health information practitioner in each of these settings.
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HIT 158 - Intro to the Clinical Environment for HIT/MCC
1 Hour
This course is an introduction to the expectations and legal requirements of the clinical environment. Emphasis is placed on personal safety, personal integrity and accountability, and universal clinical expectations. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate pre-clinical competency in clinically relevant topics, such as HIPAA regulations, universal precautions, and safety regulations.
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HIT 160 - Professional Practices Experience
1 Hour
This course allows the student to demonstrate basic competencies acquired in previous course work with on-site, online, and/or on-campus simulations. This course requires student practice in health information technology in a health care facility or simulated online or on campus experience. Student competency is demonstrated by application of basic skills covered in theory and laboratory classes. This is a CORE course.
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HIT 221 - HIT Computer Applications
2 Hours
This course is a survey of computer usage in health care with emphasis on data security and integrity in health information systems. Course instruction focuses on concepts of computer technology related to health care and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, retrieving, and transmission of health care data. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of and competence in the use of various health information-specific software applications. This is a CORE course.
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HIT 222 - HIT Computer Applications Laboratory
1 Hour
This course is designed to provide the opportunity to apply HIT computer application skills in online or on-campus laboratory. Emphasis includes concentration in the use of computer technology in collecting, storing, retrieving, reporting, and displaying health care data. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate specific computer skills in these areas.
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HIT 230 - Medical Coding Systems I
3 Hours
Co-Requisite: HIT 231
This course is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes description of classification and nomenclature system; coding diagnoses and/or procedure; sequencing code; analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded; and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer-assisted). This is a CORE course.
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HIT 231 - Medical Coding Skills Laboratory
1 Hour
Co-Requisite: HIT 230
This course provides laboratory practice in medical coding. The course allows the student to become proficient at skills learned in classification and coding systems theory classes. Student competency is demonstrated by accuracy in medical coding
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HIT 232 - Medical Coding Systems II
3 Hours
Co-Requisite: HIT 236
This course is a continuation of Medical Coding Systems I which is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes coding diagnoses and/or procedures, sequencing codes, analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded, and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted). This is a CORE course.
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HIT 235 - Medical Coding Systems III
2 Hours
This course is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in outpatient settings in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes coding for outpatients and physicians; sequencing codes; analyzing actual physician documentation to identify data elements to be coded; and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of outpatient coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted).
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HIT 236 - Medical Coding Skills Laboratory
1 Hour
Co-Requisite: HIT 232
This course provides laboratory experience in medical coding. The course allows the student to become proficient at skills learned in medical coding systems theory classes. Student competency is demonstrated by accuracy and speed in medical coding simulation.
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HIT 254 - Organizational Improvement
3 Hours
This course is a study of the purpose and principles of improving organizational performance through quality assessment and utilization management. Topics include use of quality improvement tools; data collection, display, analysis, and reporting methods; resource and risk management techniques; healthcare statistics; and application of accreditation and licensing standards. Student outcomes include demonstrated proficiency in the use of quality improvement techniques and application of accrediting agency standards.
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HIT 255 - Principles of Supervision in HIT
3 Hours
This course is an introduction to principles of organization and supervision in a health information department. The course focuses on specific human resource management functions including communication, motivation, team building, budgeting, staff scheduling, productivity reporting, policy and procedure development, and equipment selection. Student competency includes demonstration of knowledge of human resource functions and application of supervisory skills.
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HIT 283 - Medical Coding Professional Practice
2 Hours
This course provides experience in medical coding of actual charts. The course allows the student to demonstrate basic competencies acquired in previous medical coding course work with on-site, online, and/or on-campus simulations and learning experiences. Student competency includes demonstrated medical coding proficiency.
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HIT 286 - Expanded Medical Coding
2 Hours
Prerequisite: HIT 230 , HIT 231 , HIT 232 , HIT 235 , and HIT 236
This course is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in inpatient settings in order to assign valid medical codes. Instruction includes coding inpatient procedures, correct sequencing of codes, analyzing actual physician documentation to identify data elements to be coded, and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of inpatient coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted).
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HIT 291 - HIT Seminar (Exam Preparation)
1 Hour
This course is an extensive review of health information technology skills. Course work includes a review of various aspects of health information technology. Student outcomes include demonstrated understanding of the topics covered in this course.
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HIT 292 - HIT Exam Review
2 Hours
This course is an extensive review of health information technology skills. Course work includes a review of various aspects of health information technology. Student outcomes include demonstrated understanding of the topics covered in this course.
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HIT 296 - Professional Practices Simulations
2 Hours
Prerequisite: Acceptance into HIT Program
Co-Requisite: HIT 232 , HIT 286 , and HIT 292
This course allows students to correlate the experiences of previous courses with on-site, online, and on-campus simulations and learning experience. Emphasis is placed on application of all previous course work and orientation to all aspects of practice in a health information management department of a health care facility. Student competency is demonstrated by application of skills covered in theory and laboratory classes.
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HEC 140 - Principles of Nutrition
3 Hours
This course introduces students to the principles of nutrition and the roles and functions of nutrients in man’s food. Basic information concerning food selection and nutrition as a factor in health, ecology, and economy is included. Implications of nutrition for children may be stressed.
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History |
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HIS 101 - Western Civilization I
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This survey course examines the social, intellectual, economic, cultural, and political developments which have shaped the modern Western world. It covers the history of the West from its earliest beginnings to the early modern era.
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HIS 102 - Western Civilization II
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This survey course examines the social, intellectual, economic, cultural, and political developments which have shaped the modern Western world. It covers the history of the West from the early modern era to the present.
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HIS 201 - United States History I
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course surveys United States history from the pre-Columbian period to the Civil War era.
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HIS 202 - United States History II
3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course surveys United States history from the Civil War era to the Modern era.
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HIS 260 - Alabama History
3 Hours
This course surveys the development of the state of Alabama from prehistoric times to the present. The course presents material on the discovery and exploration of Alabama, colonization, the territorial period, antebellum Alabama, Reconstruction, and modern history.
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Humanities |
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HUM 298 - Directed Studies in Humanities
1-3 Hours
Prerequisite: ENR 098 with grade of C or higher placement
This course provides an opportunity for the student to study selected topics in the area of the humanities under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The specific topics will be determined by the interests of the students and faculty, and the course may be repeated for credit.
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HUM 299 - PTK Honors Course
3 Hours
This course combines HUM 299-01, -02, and -03 into a single semester course with a total of 3 credit hours (not repeatable for credit). It provides an opportunity for the student to study selected topics in the area of the humanities under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The topics selected will be broad in scope and content rather than specific, and will reference important cultural works from a variety of areas, which may include literature, religious studies, speech, foreign languages, art, music, theatre, and dance.
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Industrial Auxiliary Services Technology |
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INT 106 - Elements of Industrial Maintenance
3 Hours
This course provides instruction in basic physics concepts applicable to industrial mechanics. Topics include mechanical principles with emphasis placed on power transmission and specific mechanical components. Upon course completion, students will be able to apply principles relative to mechanical tools, fasteners, basic mechanics, lubrication, bearings, packing and seals.
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INT 112 - Industrial Auxiliary Services Safety Procedures
3 Hours
This course is an in-depth study of the health and safety practices required for auxiliary services of industrial production equipment. Topics include traffic, ladder, electrical, and fire safety; safe work in confined spaces; electrical and mechanical lock-out procedures; emergency procedures; OSHA regulations; the MSDS Right-to-Know law; hazardous materials safety; and use and care of safety equipment. Upon course completion, students will be able to implement health and safety practices in an industrial production setting.
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INT 117 - Principles of Industrial Mechanics
3 Hours
This course provides instruction in basic physics concepts applicable to mechanics of industrial production equipment. Topics include the basic application of mechanical principles with emphasis on power transmission, specific mechanical components, alignment, and tension. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform basic troubleshooting, repair, and auxiliary services functions on industrial production equipment. This is a CORE course.
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INT 118 - Fundamentals of Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics
3 Hours
This course includes the fundamental concepts and theories for the safe operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems used with industrial production equipment. Topics include the physical concepts, theories, laws, air flow characteristics, actuators, valves, accumulators, symbols, circuitry, filters, servicing safety, and preventive auxiliary services and the application of these concepts to perform work. Upon completion, the student should be able to service and perform preventive auxiliary services functions on hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This is a CORE course.
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INT 119 - Principles of Mechanical Measurement and Tech Drawing
3 Hours
This course provides instruction in the use of precision measuring tools and the interpretation of technical drawings. Topics include the use of calipers, micrometers, steel rules, dial indicators; identifying types of lines and symbols of technical drawings; and recognition and interpretation of various types of views, tolerances, and dimensions. Upon course completion, students will be able to use precision measuring tools and interpret technical drawings.
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INT 120 - Concepts of Direct Current
5 Hours
This course provides an advanced study of direct current (DC) concepts and application principles. Specific topics include safety; terms and symbols; electrical theory; Ohm’s law; power law; electrical measurement; DC electrical components; and series, parallel, and series-parallel circuit construction. Students gain hands-on experience through various laboratory problems. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific calculators, reading schematics, and the operation of common test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot DC circuits and to prove the theories taught during classroom instruction. This course may serve as a substitute core for DC Fundamentals.
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INT 122 - Concepts of Alternating Current
5 Hours
This course provides an advanced study of alternating current (AC) concepts and application principles. Specific topics include safety, terms and symbols, AC electrical theory, components, circuits, electrical measurement instruments, laws of AC, and methods for constructing and measuring various types of AC circuits. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory exercises designed to analyze complex circuits, power requirements, faults, phase relationships, and power factors. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific calculators and the operation of various types of test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits. This course may serve as a substitute core for AC Fundamentals.
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INT 134 - Principles of Industrial Auxiliary Services Welding and Metal Cutting Techniques
3 Hours
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of acetylene cutting and the basics of welding needed for the auxiliary services and repair of industrial production equipment. Topics include oxy-fuel safety, choice of cutting equipment, proper cutting angles, equipment setup, cutting place and pipe, hand tools, types of metal welding machines, rod and welding joints, and common welding passes and beads. Upon completion, the student should demonstrate the ability to perform metal welding and cutting techniques necessary for repairing and maintaining industrial equipment. This is a CORE course.
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INT 139 - Introduction to Robotic Programming
3 Hours
This course provides an introduction to robotic programming. Emphasis is on, but not limited to, the following: safety, motion programming, creating and editing programs, I/O instructions, macros, program and file storage. Upon completion, the student will be able to safely perform basic functions in the work cell as well as program a robot to perform simple functions.
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INT 153 - Precision Machining Fundamentals
3 Hours
Prerequisite: INT 119 or MTT 121 and MTT 127
This course focuses on metal cutting machines used to make parts and tools. Topics include lathes, mills, drills, and presses. Upon course completion, students will have the ability to use precision measurement instruments and to read mechanical drawings.
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INT 158 - Industrial Wiring
3 Hours
This course focuses on principles and applications of commercial and industrial wiring. Topics include electrical safety practices, an overview of National Electric Code requirements as applied to commercial and industrial wiring, conduit bending, circuit design, pulling cables, transformers, switch gear, and generation principles.
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Industrial Electronics |
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ILT 100 - Applied Electronic Computations
3 Hours
Co-Requisite: ILT 106 or ELT 111
This course is an applied mathematics and algebra course for students in electronics or similar programs. Topics include decimals, fractions, negative numbers, powers and roots, the metric system, logarithms, applied trigonometry, and algebra. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform applied mathematics calculations needed in electronics.
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ILT 106 - Concepts of Direct Current
5 Hours
Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: ILT 100 or ELT 100
This course provides an advanced study of direct current (DC) concepts and application principles. Specific topics include safety; terms and symbols; electrical theory; Ohm’s law; power law; electrical measurement; DC electrical components; and series, parallel, and series-parallel circuit construction. Students gain hands-on experience through various laboratory problems. Emphasis is placed upon the use of scientific calculators, reading schematics, and the operation of common test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot DC circuits and the opportunity to prove the theories taught during classroom instruction.
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