Catalog/Handbook 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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ETI 1701C-2 - Industrial Safety 2
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETI 1701C-1
AA Elective: No
In this course, students assess industrial and workplace hazards and review methods of control and prevention. Hazards covered may include, but are not limited to, mechanical hazards, falls, lifting injuries, pressure concerns, fire hazards, and radiation. This course prepares students for an assessment leading to the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician designation (MSSC-CPT).
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ETI 1701C-T - Industrial Safety 3
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETI 1701C-2
AA Elective: No
This course explores the human element in the management of safety programs, from stress prevention to hazard analyses. This course prepares students for an assessment leading to the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician designation (MSSC-CPT).
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ETI 1931 - Special Topics in Modern Manufacturing
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Engineering Technology Program core requirements or permission of the Program Director.
AA Elective: No
This course consists of individualized topics relating to the modern manufacturing environment. Students explore international trade issues, labor and government relationships in manufacturing, Lean and Six Sigma implementation, the process improvement initiative, green and eco-technology in manufacturing, alternative energy and conservation techniques, water/wastewater resources, and predictive and preventative maintenance as they relate to return-on-investment (ROI), systems scheduling, supply chain management systems, and other issues related to the world of high-tech manufacturing and distribution.
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ETI 1949C-1 - Manufacturing Internship 1
1 hours Lecture, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Director.
AA Elective: No
This course enables the student to apply theoretical principles to a real-life situation under the academic supervision of the Program Director. The student, while employed within the industry, is required to select a problem from within his or her expertise but outside of his or her normal job activities. The student must arrange to work in a local manufacturing facility for a minimum of 45-clock hours. A formal report is required.
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ETI 1949C-2 - Manufacturing Internship 2
1 hour Lecture, 1 credit
Lower Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Director
AA Elective: No
This course enables the student to apply theoretical principles to a real-life situation under the academic supervision of the Program Director. The student, while employed within the industry, is required to select a problem from within his or her expertise but outside of his or her normal job activities. The student must arrange to work in a local manufacturing facility for a minimum of 45-clock hours. A formal report is required.
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ETI 1949C-3 - Manufacturing Internship 3
1 hour Lecture, 1 credit
Lower Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Director
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ETI 1949C-1 and ETI 1949C-2
AA Elective: No
This course enables the student to apply theoretical principles to a real-life situation under the academic supervision of the Program Director. The student, while employed within the industry, is required to select a problem from within his or her expertise but outside of his or her normal job activities. The student must arrange to work in a local manufacturing facility for a minimum of 45-clock hours. A formal report is required.
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ETI 1949C-T - Manufacturing Internship 4
1 hour Lecture, 1 credit
Lower Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Director
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ETI 1949C-1, ETI 1949C-2, and ETI 1949C-3
AA Elective: No
This course enables the student to apply theoretical principles to a real-life situation under the academic supervision of the Program Director. The student, while employed within the industry, is required to select a problem from within his or her expertise but outside of his or her normal job activities The student must arrange to work in a local manufacturing facility for a minimum of 45-clock hours. A formal report is required.
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ETI 2411C-1 - CNC Machine Processes 1
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETI 1414C-3
AA Elective: No
This course on computer numerical control (CNC) machine processes prepares students to effectively and efficiently program and run a Haas CNC mill. Course topics include numerical control, axes and coordinate systems, and CNC mathematics.
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ETI 2411C-2 - CNC Machine Processes 2
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETI 2411C-1
AA Elective: No
This course on computer numerical control (CNC) machine processes prepares students to effectively and efficiently program and run a Haas CNC mill. This course covers machining centers; machining center tools; inserts, speeds, feeds, and carbide insert fundamentals; and CNC programming basics.
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ETI 2411C-T - CNC Machine Processes 3
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETI2411-2
AA Elective: No
CNC Machine Processes I will start preparing students to effectively and efficiently program and run a HAAS CNC mill. This course will cover topics on CAD/CAM and programming CNC machines.
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ETI 2412C-1 - Advanced CNC Machine Processes 1
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETI 2411C-3
AA Elective: No
This advanced course in computer numerical control (CNC) processes prepares students to effectively and efficiently program and run a Haas CNC mill. This course covers topics related to the CNC programming process, including codes used for a CNC mill and canned cycles.
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ETI 2412C-2 - Advanced CNC Machine Processes 2
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETI 2412C-1
AA Elective: No
This advanced course in computer numerical control (CNC) processes prepares students to effectively and efficiently program and run a Haas CNC mill. This course covers topics related to the CNC programming process, codes used for a CNC lathe (turning center), and canned cycles.
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ETI 2412C-T - Advanced CNC Machine Processes 3
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETI2412C-2
AA Elective: No
CNC Machine Processes 2 will start preparing students to effectively and efficiently program and run a HAAS CNC mill. This course will cover topics on creating a captstone project on either the CNC mill or lathe (turning center) that includes both the program and an actual production.
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ETM 1010C-1 - Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation 1
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): None
AA Elective: No
This course provides the foundation for the use of mechanical measurement techniques encountered in the advanced manufacturing environment.
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ETM 1010C-2 - Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation 2
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETM 1010C-1
AA Elective: No
This course provides the foundation for the use of electronic measurement techniques encountered in the advanced manufacturing environment.
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ETM 1010C-T - Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation 3
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETM 1010C-2
AA Elective: No
The course integrates conceptual measurements with various mechanical and electronic measuring instruments and their usage.
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ETM 2315C-1 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics 1
0.5 hours Lecture, 0.5 hours Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Engineering Technology Program core requirements or permission of the Program Director
AA Elective: No
This course introduces the fundamental principles and laws of fluid power. Students examine theories related to pumps, actuators, and various types of directional flow valves. Laboratory activities are performed to apply theories.
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ETM 2315C-2 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics 2
0.5 hours Lecture, 0.5 hours Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETM 2315C-1 and completion of the Engineering Technology Program core requirements, or permission of the Program Director
AA Elective: No
This course examines the pressure control components of a hydraulic system and concludes with analyses of several hydraulic circuits, including configurations controlled by electric control circuits. Laboratory activities are performed to apply theories.
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ETM 2315C-3 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3
0.5 hours Lecture, 0.5 hours Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETM2315C-2 and completion of the Engineering Technology Program core requirements, or permission of the Program Director
AA Elective: No
This course introduces the principles of compressed air and studies various control operations such as speed, force, and direction. This course covers how different components are used to control actuators in various types of pneumatic circuits. Laboratory activities are performed to apply theories.
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ETM 2315C-T - Hydraulics and Pneumatics 4
0.5 hours Lecture, 0.5 hours Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETM2315C-3 and completion of the Engineering Technology Program core requirements, or permission of the Program Director
AA Elective: No
This course provides a survey of instrument devices used in open- and closed-loop process control systems. The curriculum covers the properties and characteristics of pressure and temperature variables associated with process control. Instruments that measure these variables are calibrated and also used to determine values under diverse conditions.
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ETS 1511C-1 - Motors and Controls 1
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Engineering Technology Program core requirements or permission of the Program Director.
AA Elective: No
In this course, students evaluate the operation of DC motors such as series, shunt, and compound motors. Various types of Servo motors are examined, and the operation of single-phase and three-phase AC motors are also presented. Laboratory activities reinforce theories. A background in electronics is recommended.
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ETS 1511C-2 - Motors and Controls 2
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETS 1511C-1 and completion of Engineering Technology core requirements, or permission of the Program Director
AA Elective: No
This course covers transformers and distribution systems, relays, and relay ladder controls. Laboratory activities involve transformer and relay circuit setup and wiring, as well as safe troubleshooting and testing practices. A background in electronics is recommended.
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ETS 1511C-T - Motors and Controls 3
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETS 1511C-2 and completion of Engineering Technology core requirements, or permission of the Program Director
AA Elective: No
This course covers motor control circuits, motor control electronics, and adjusted speed drives. Laboratory activities include motor circuit setup and wiring, as well as safe troubleshooting and testing practices. A background in electronics is recommended.
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ETS 1535C-1 - Automated Process Control 1
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETS 1542C-3 or permission of the Program Director
AA Elective: No
This course introduces servomechanism systems used to operate many types of automated systems. The concepts and elements of open- and closed-loop systems are covered. On/off and PID (proportional-integral-derivative) control modes and feedback-sensing devices are introduced, and the operation of position and velocity control systems is studied. Laboratory activities are performed to apply course material.
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ETS 1535C-2 - Automated Process Control 2
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETS 1535C-1
AA Elective: No
This course covers various sensors used in industrial operations such as inductive and capacitive proximity detectors, Hall-effect devices, and various optical sensing modes. Laboratory activities are performed to apply course material.
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ETS 1535C-T - Automated Process Control 3
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETS 1535C-2
AA Elective: No
This course covers the properties and characteristics of level, flow, and analytical variables associated with process control. Instruments that measure these variables are calibrated and used to measure conditions.
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ETS 1539C-1 - Instrumentation Systems Safety 1
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETM 1010C-3, ETI 1110C-3, ETI 1420C-3, ETI 1701C-3, EET 1084C-3, and ETD 1320C-3; or permission of the Program Director
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ETS 1535C-1, ETS 1535C-2, and ETS 1535C-3; or permission of the Program Director.
AA Elective: No
This course focuses on the engineering requirements necessary for the specification, design, analysis, and justification of Safety Instrumented Systems (SISs) for the process industries. Students explore device failure rates in the lab. This course is the first of three courses designed to meet the competency requirements for national certification from the Instrumentation Society of America (ISA).
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ETS 1539C-2 - Instrumentation Systems Safety 2
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETS 1539C-1
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ETS 1535C-1, ETS 1535C-2, and ETS 1535C-3; or permission of the Program Director
AA Elective: No
In this course, students practice determining Safety Integrity Levels (SILs) and evaluate whether proposed or existing systems meet the performance requirements. Students evaluate SILs and Safety Instrumented Systems (SISs) in the lab. This course is the second of three courses designed to meet the competency requirements for national certification from the Instrumentation Society of America (ISA).
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ETS 1539C-T - Instrumentation Systems Safety 3
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETS 1539C-1 and ETS 1539C-2
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ETS 1535C-1, ETS 1535C-2, and ETS 1535C-3; or permission of the Program Director
AA Elective: No
In this course, students analyze the impact and performance of various sensors, field devices, and diagnostics. They study, specify, and select Safety Instrumented Systems (SISs). This course is the third of three courses designed to meet the competency requirements for national certification from the Instrumentation Society of America (ISA). Those who successfully complete this course and pass the exam (a separate testing fee applies) receive the designation of ISA84 SIS Fundamentals Specialist.
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ETS 1540C-1 - Industrial Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers and Robotics 1
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETS 1542C-3 and completion of Engineering Technology core requirements, or permission of the Program Director
AA Elective: No
This course explores industrial use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in presentations, labs, and research.
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ETS 1540C-2 - Industrial Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers and Robotics 2
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETS 1540C-1
AA Elective: No
In this course, multi-function PLCs and their applications are studied. The supply chain, logistics, and the flow of materials are explored, as well as the use of high-tech manufacturing and processing for robotic lines, conveyors, switches, and PLCs in various settings.
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ETS 1540C-T - Industrial Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers and Robotics 3
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETS 1540C-2
AA Elective: No
This course includes a survey of the use of ladder logic, video feed, and infrared (IR) control in product movement and identification. Computer simulations and labs provide instruction in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and robotic placement and use in industrial settings.
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ETS 1542C-1 - Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers 1
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETS 1511C-2 and completion of Engineering Technology core requirements, or permission of the Program Director
AA Elective: No
This course introduces students to memory-addressing schemes and the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware of an Allen-Bradley SLC-500. Hands-on labs use the Allen Bradley SLC-500 series controllers.
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ETS 1542C-2 - Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers 2
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETS 1542C-1
AA Elective: No
This course covers sequencers, jumps, forcing, and analog operations of the Allen-Bradley SLC-500 programmable controller. Sensor interfacing and basic troubleshooting is included. Programming exercises apply course material.
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ETS 1542C-T - Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers 3
0.5 hour Lecture, 0.5 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ETS 1542C-2
AA Elective: No
This course applies basic ladder diagram circuits, latches, timers, counters, data manipulation, and arithmetic operations to operational programs.
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EUH 2032 - The Holocaust and Its Legacy
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This course surveys the history of the Holocaust and provides a study of its lasting legacy. The course begins with the earliest days of National Socialism and covers the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. The contribution of prevalent Anti-Semitism and other forms of racism against Eastern Europeans is explored, including manifestations of racism, such as the Nuremberg Laws and the creation of forced labor and death camps. The course concludes by exploring the Nuremberg Trials and the enduring lessons that the Holocaust provides for humanity.
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EVR 2930 - Special Topics in Environmental Science
1-3 hours Lecture, 1-3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
AA Elective: Yes
This course introduces an area of environmental studies that is not given in-depth coverage in other courses. The specialized topics and course content vary by semester, instructor, and section. The class schedule specifies the content each semester. This course, in different content areas, may be repeated for credit.
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FIL 1000 - Introduction to Film
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides an introduction to film studies and cinema. While students study the technical aspects of films, the emphasis of the course is film appreciation. This course increases students’ visual literacy, acquaints students with the history of cinema, provides students with the vocabulary and methods to critically analyze films, and nurtures an appreciation of cinema as a unique art form.
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FIN 2000 - Principles of Finance
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides the necessary background for courses in business finance, financial management, monetary theory, public finance, and other related subjects. The curriculum emphasizes the following major topics: the efficiency of the financial system, the creation of capital in the financial systems, and the transfer of claims to wealth in the financial system.
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FIN 3403 - Financial Management
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ACG 3024 or ACG 2071
AA Elective: No
This course focuses on financial decision making within a corporate form of enterprise. An analysis is conducted of the sources and uses of funds. Emphasis is placed on working capital management, capital budgeting techniques, and short-term and long-term financing, as well as the relationship between capital structure and the value of the firm.
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FRE 1130 - First Year French I
5 hours Lecture, 5 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This is the beginning course in the French language and culture. The curriculum incorporates extensive vocabulary through the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within the context of various French culture experiences. A communicative approach to learning a language is the focus; students are encouraged to become involved with the language on a daily basis.
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FRE 1131 - First Year French II
5 hours Lecture, 5 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): FRE 1130 or Permission of Instructor
AA Elective: Yes
This course is a continuation of First Year French I (FRE 1130). Students continue the study of the language, and incorporate and apply additional vocabulary and structure to improve skills.
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FRE 2230 - Second Year French I
5 hours Lecture, 5 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): FRE 1131 or Permission of Instructor
AA Elective: Yes
This course is a progression from First Year French II (FRE 1131) with increased emphasis on communication skills. Students develop and apply intermediate vocabulary and structure.
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FRE 2231 - Second Year French II
5 hours Lecture, 5 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2230 or Permission of Instructor
AA Elective: Yes
This course intensifies students’ incorporation and application of intermediate vocabulary and structure; advances the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; and promotes the study of culture.
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FRE 2930 - Special Topics in French Language and Culture
1-3 hours Lecture, 1-3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This course introduces an area of interest in French or Francophone language and culture that is not given in-depth coverage in other courses. Specialized topics and the specific course content vary by semester, instructor, and section. The class schedule specifies the content each semester. This course, in different content areas, may be repeated for credit. This course does not meet the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement for the Associate in Arts and baccalaureate degree programs.
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GEB 1011 - Introduction to Business
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This course examines the role and function of business enterprise within an economic framework. This course analyzes the interrelationships of management, marketing, production, and finance. This course helps the student select his or her field of business specialization and also provides a foundation for advanced courses in business.
This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.
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GEB 1091 - Leadership Fundamentals
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This course is an introduction to the accepted principles and practices of leadership. The curriculum explores the cultural, organizational, and personal behavioral aspects that contribute to effective leadership. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the differences between transactional and transformational leadership. The function of personal values and characteristics in a leadership context are also explored.
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GEB 2214 - Business Communications
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101
AA Elective: Yes
In this course, students study the underlying principles of written and oral business communications vital for success in today’s workplace. Emphasis is placed on the planning, drafting, editing, analysis, and performance of the various communication duties and formats required in the normal course of business activities. Additionally, students are introduced to business reference sources and all aspects of the formal job application process.
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GEB 2350 - Introduction to International Business
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: No
This course provides an overview of the environment, concepts, and distinct characteristics of international business. The course discusses the interrelationships among culture, law, and the material and economic environments of global business. Topics include country-market differences, and trade and investment patterns, as well as the international financial environment, issues in business-government relations, and strategies for international business.
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GEB 2860 - Business Administration Capstone
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101, MGF 1106 or MAC 1105, and completion of all program courses
AA Elective: No
This course is a culmination of information and skills obtained through the Associate in Science in Business Administration degree program. The curriculum assesses fluency in topics covered throughout the program and covers aspects of marketing, management, accounting, business law, and economics. The student is given an opportunity to demonstrate content-specific mastery and skills through a business simulation or an in-depth case-study project. Successful completion of the course requires demonstrated achievement of the program’s learning outcomes. This course is designed to be completed in the last term before graduation.
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GEB 2940 - Business Administration Internship
1 hour Lecture, 8 hours Practicum, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
AA Elective: Yes
This course consists of a supervised work experience in an approved training environment. The internship provides an opportunity for the student to develop the appropriate work ethic and practical skills necessary for success in the business world. In addition, the course contains a seminar component in which the student is required to relate his or her work experiences to specific business topics.
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GEB 3213 - Advanced Communications in Business
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101
AA Elective: No
This course provides a study of oral and written communication skills as applied to business settings. Topics include listening skills, verbal and nonverbal messages, presentation skills, channels of communication, audience analyses, applied research techniques, and written skills in business correspondence.
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GEB 3356 - International Business
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course is designed as an overview of the principal aspects of conducting international business. Domestic and international business characteristics are compared, and international political and legal environments are studied. The curriculum includes international trade theory, foreign exchange, export and import strategies, negotiations and diplomacy, and human resource management in the global marketplace.
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GEB 4376 - Entrepreneurial Management
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course examines the issues faced by innovators and/or managers who want to create new business ventures in a global economy. The course encourages students to develop guidelines, skills, and approaches for launching new businesses or new ventures within a company.
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GEB 4891 - Strategic Planning and Management
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, and MAN 4504
AA Elective: No
This course emphasizes strategic planning and strategy implementation in an organization. The curriculum presents the skills needed to perform internal and external audits, identify problems, formulate goals and objectives, develop action plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of the outcomes of these plans. Case studies are used to promote decision-making ability.
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GEO 1200 - Introduction to Physical Geography
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This course discusses the processes of weather, climate, and land forms, and analyzes the relationships among these phenomena on the earth. Through lectures, slides, films, and special reports, students study soils, water, and vegetation, as well as the impact of humankind’s use of them in a geographic setting.
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GEO 1420 - Introduction to Cultural Geography
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides a descriptive study of the human cultural impact on the world, with emphasis on population makeup, location, and distribution, as well as on the natural environment and resources, and the type of economy used by populations. Through lectures, films, and special reports, students examine the interrelationship between these factors and human cultural expression.
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GEO 2930 - Special Topics in Geography
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This course surveys an area of geographical interest that is not given in-depth coverage in other courses. Specialized topics and course content varies by semester, instructor, and section. Students should check the class schedule for specific course content each semester. This course, in different content areas, may be repeated for credit.
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GLY 2010C - Physical Geology
3 hours Lecture, 3 hours Lab, 4 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
AA Elective: Yes
This course introduces the internal and external features of the Earth such as minerals and rocks; plate tectonics; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic processes; paleontology (fossils); economic resources; and groundwater and environmental pollution. The laboratory involves practical application of tools and techniques used in geology for identification of minerals, rocks and fossils; measurement of the magnitude and epicenter of earthquakes; and interpretation of geomorphology and landforms using topographic maps.
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GRA 2120C - Page Design and Layout
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Level College Credit
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): DIG 2000C or DIG 2109C
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides a study of the placement of visual elements in page development. This includes the manipulation of images, text, color, and other graphic elements to create a finished product that incorporates the principles of good design, layout, and aesthetics. Students use systematic, cumulative, and conceptual design processes to develop effective and creative layout solutions. Industry-standard software is used for page layout and composition. Students explore theories of design, spatial relationships, idea representation, page elements, and visual and conceptual communication. Students integrate images, illustrations, typography, and display and other elements to create brochures, advertisements, flyers, menus, books, and other products for the printed and projected page.
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GRA 2121C - Digital Publishing
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): GRA 2120C
AA Elective: Yes
In this course, students build upon previous experience in page layout and design to create professional quality single- and multi-page documents that require excellent graphic design, composition, typography, formatting, and layout skills. Students convert digital output to standard e-publishing formats for use on mobile hardware including tablets and smart phones. Additionally, students add interactivity to static designs and prepare layouts for myriad formats. This course uses industry-standard software.
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GRA 2150C - Image Editing with Photoshop
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): DIG 2000C or DIG 2109C
AA Elective: Yes
In this course, students create, edit, manipulate, retouch, restore, and enhance images, drawings, and photographs using pixel-based editing applications. Additionally, students employ advanced techniques to manipulate multi-layered images for the creation of visually compelling compositions. Adobe Photoshop is used extensively.
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GRA 2156C - Digital Illustration
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Level College Credit
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): DIG 2109C or GRA 2120C
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides students with the opportunity to advance their design skills by using vector illustration to explore visual, conceptual, and technical expressions of digital media. The course builds upon students’ previous study of digital design and image editing to focus on vector-based media and concepts. The curriculum includes implementation of basic creative options such as image creation and manipulation, color usage, drawing, typography, and retouching through the use of layers and selection methods. Adobe Illustrator is used extensively.
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GRA 2207C - Advanced Image Editing
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Level College Credit
Prerequisite(s): DIG 2000C, DIG 2109C, GRA 2156C, and GRA 2150C
AA Elective: Yes
In this course, graphic design and graphic art students study digital pre-press, design preparation, and computer color theory using an image-processing application. Students build upon the previous study of vector-based and raster-based images to explore creative image manipulation, graphic design, professional workflows, and techniques that improve production capabilities and output quality. Students explore the use of scanning techniques, gray scale, color theory, file compression, resolution, watermarking, color modes, paper types, printing options, file types, format conversions, lenses and filters, texture and patterns, and images for the creation of print, web, video, and animation products. Image archiving, storage, cataloguing, and editing are also explored. Industry-standard software is used.
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GRA 2751C - Visual Design for Web
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Level College Credit
Prerequisite(s): GRA 2120C and CGS 2820C
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides a study of visual webpage design and Internet architecture. Students are introduced to concepts and procedures for planning websites that have strong visual appeal and explore the design process and its functions. Students create material for the World Wide Web with industry-standard web-creation tools and integrate elements from other graphic software programs in an attractive and functional manner. Additionally, students use color, composition, typography, aesthetics, spacing, usability, symmetry, unity, navigation, image manipulation, file management, forms, and related concepts to develop layout techniques for professionally designed web projects. Web tools, software, and markup and scripting languages are employed in this class.
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HFT 1000 - Introduction to Hospitality
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This survey course provides an introduction to the history of the hospitality and tourism industries, as well as the different facets and practices that make these segments specialized fields of business. Discussions include the seven components of hospitality and tourism, economic and social impacts of these industries, the importance of customer service, the seasonality of these businesses, and their inherent perishability factor.
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HIM 1000 - Fundamental Applications of Health Information Management
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BSC 1084C with a grade of C or above, and permission of the Program Coordinator.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): HSC 1531
AA Elective: No
This course introduces the essential application principles of Health Information Management. The history of the Health Information Management profession as it applies to present and future career opportunities is discussed. The course introduces healthcare organizations and licensing and accrediting bodies. Students investigate the content of the acute care health record including form design, format, and documentation requirements. Confidential and ethical issues of patients’ healthcare information are covered.
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HIM 1272 - Medical Insurance and Billing Fundamentals
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): HIM 2721 and HIM 2724
AA Elective: No
This course presents the concepts and procedures used for both manual and electronic health insurance claims processing in inpatient and outpatient settings. Students explore legal and regulatory issues, major health insurance programs, and reimbursement methods, as well as the relationship between the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding systems and accurate billing.
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HIM 1442 - Pharmacology for Health Information Management Professionals
2 hours Lecture, 2 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): HIM 1443
AA Elective: No
This course discusses the actions and side effects of the most commonly prescribed drugs and introduces the laboratory tests utilized in medicine. This course studies therapeutic drugs, as well as the indications and contraindications associated with drug therapy and related disease processes. This course introduces terms (by body system), used by healthcare practitioners to describe laboratory, radiology, and pathology procedures, as well as pharmacological products. Antibiotics, antiviral drugs, IV fluids, blood products, anesthetics, and chemotherapeutic agents are covered. Students practice abstracting key information from the medical record to assist and improve physician documentation and to ensure all valid conditions are coded.
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HIM 1443 - Human Disease for Healthcare Documentation
4 hours Lecture, 4 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Completion of HIM 1453 and HSC 1531 with a grade of “C” or above.
AA Elective: No
This course provides an overview of various diseases with emphasis on the most common manifestations and terminology applied to each disease. The course reinforces important medical terminology related to inflammation and allergy, neoplasia, dietary factors and diseases, and infectious diseases. Special emphasis is placed on a student’s ability to identify interrelationships seen among various diseases (e.g., between hypertension and renal failure). Skills and information are reinforced through reading and interpreting documentation in medical case studies.
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HIM 1453 - Anatomy and Physiology for Health Information Management
2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 4 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This general survey course covers the structure and function of the human body, with specific applications targeted for the health information management disciplines. The curriculum contains an overview of the human body and its structure and function in a healthy state and through various pathologies. The course includes a study of the major systems, organs, abbreviations, and terminology necessary to prepare the student for diagnostic and procedural coding, as well as other material related to health information management.
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HIM 1472 - Medical Terminology for Medical Coding
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course provides a survey of the use of medical and anatomical terminology including word roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. Students identify and define terms associated with signs, symptoms, and diseases; inpatient and outpatient procedures; laboratory tests; and pharmacology that are applicable to healthcare documentation. This course emphasizes terminology specific to the International Classification of Disease, 10th Revision: Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM); International Classification of Disease, 10th Revision: Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS); and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding guidelines to facilitate proper code selection. Students review medical reports and case studies, and identify and apply coding-related terminology.
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HIM 2292 - Advanced Coding Applications
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Completion of HIM 2721 with a grade of C or above.
AA Elective: No
This course covers advanced medical coding and the integrated use of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision: Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS); the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision: Clinical Modification Diagnosis Coding System (ICD-10-CM); Current Procedural Terminology (CPT); and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Students explore the key attributes of the ICD-10-PCS, including its organization, structure, conventions, and tables. Students apply medical coding skills acquired through academic instruction to select diagnoses and procedures based on the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) guidelines. This course is designed to increase the quality and accuracy of coding selection by applying official coding guidelines and policies. Regulatory changes and updates affecting coding and reimbursement are discussed, including concepts related to hospital Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs), case mixes for hospitals and units, and Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs). Students gain hands-on experience in the use of encoders and groupers to code medical charts. The curriculum introduces Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC).
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HIM 2721 - CPT Coding
4 hours Lecture, 4 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Completion of HIM 2724 with a grade of C or above
AA Elective: No
This course provides a detailed approach to accurate usage of physicians’ current procedural terminology (CPT) for coding in an outpatient setting. Students apply the skills acquired in ICD-10 Coding (HIM 2724C). This course prepares students to work with reimbursement methodologies, and issues such as ambulatory payment classifications (APC) and resource-based relative value scales (RBRVS). Patient privacy and confidentiality are emphasized, as well as the proper handling of protected health information (PHI).
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HIM 2724 - ICD-10 Coding
2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 4 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BSC 1084 and HSC 1531 with a grade of C or above.
AA Elective: No
In this course, students study the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Procedure Coding (ICD-10-PC) Systems. Students explore and gain fluidity with the organization, structure, conventions, and guidelines of ICD-10 in order to accurately code and sequence diagnoses. The importance of anatomical terminology and general medical terminology in ICD-10 code selection is also explored. The importance of the standards of ethical coding, coding compliance, and maintenance of patient privacy is stressed. This is a fast-paced course that requires extensive work outside of the classroom.
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HIM 2810L - Coding Application Practicum
8 hours Clinical, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): HIM 2724 and HIM 2721
AA Elective: No
This practicum course provides students with hands-on experience in coding a compilation of cases from both the inpatient and outpatient arenas. Emphasis is placed on quality, sequencing, and payment selection in specific coding assignments. Students are expected to tour an HIM department, and meet with and interview the admitting and billing department employees (and a coding supervisor). Students receive a minimum of 80 hours of coding practice provided in a virtual setting and/or by working one day a week at facilities (if available).
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HIM 2874 - Medical Coding Certification Exam Review
1 hour Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): HIM 2292
AA Elective: No
This course reviews information and skills covered in the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. This includes concepts from the International Classification of Disease, 10th Revision: Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM); International Classification of Disease, 10th Revision: Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS); Coding Guidelines; and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) System that are required for accurate and optimal inpatient, outpatient, and physician’s office coding. The student participates in a CPC practice exam as part of the course.
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HLP 1081 - Wellness Concepts
2 hours Lecture and Assessment, 2 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides students with the information necessary to design an individual optimal wellness program. Stress management, cardiorespiratory endurance, and nutritional studies are supplemented by an assessment of current physical condition so that individuals are able to develop their own objectives for total wellness. The course involves lecture and discussion, as well as some participation activities. Students cannot take both Wellness Concepts (HLP 1081) and Wellness: Nutrition, Personal Growth, and Fitness (HSC 1101) because of the duplicative nature of the course content.
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HSA 1100 - Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides an overview of the United States healthcare system, including the economic, social, political, and technological forces that shape the industry. The role of state and federal government and regulatory agencies in healthcare delivery is examined. The fundamental roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members are surveyed.
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HSA 2117 - Fundamentals of Healthcare Administration and Management
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This course introduces the practices and theories of healthcare policy and management. Coursework provides a systemic overview of management issues related to health services organizations including leadership, planning, assessment, decision making, and the use of technology.
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HSA 2941 - Healthcare Administration Practicum
12 hours Practicum, 2 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in an AS Program and approval of the Program Director.
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides either a selected and planned work-based experience, or an applied research project in the field, that enables the student to enhance workplace skills through supervised practical experiences related to his or her career objectives. Work site, means of supervision, and objectives are to be approved by the Program Director. A minimum of 75-clock hours of work-site training/research and supervision are required to complete the practicum. The Program Director (and/or instructor) evaluates student performance based upon completion of the course objectives and feedback provided by the work-site supervisor. This course is to be completed during the last term before graduation.
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HSA 2942 - Healthcare Administration Practicum
3 hours Practicum, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENC 1101; completion of MGF 1106 or MAC 1105; and permission of the Program Director.
AA Elective: No
This course is a selected and planned, work-based experience that provides students with an opportunity to enhance workplace skills through supervised practical experiences related to their career objectives. Work site, supervision, and objectives are to be approved by the Program Director. A minimum of 50-clock hours of work-site training and supervision are required to complete the practicum. The Program Director (and/or instructor) evaluates student performance based upon completion of the course objectives and feedback provided by the work-site supervisor. This course is designated to be completed during the last term before graduation and is only for students in the AS-25034 Business Administration (Healthcare) Program.
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HSA 3110 - Healthcare Organization and Management
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This course examines the organizational structure of healthcare organizations such as general hospitals, ambulatory facilities, HMOs, long-term care facilities, and neighborhood health centers and the implications of the organizational structure of each for successful administration and management. The course introduces healthcare delivery systems and provides an exploration of the implications of integrated delivery systems on the future of healthcare in the United States.
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HSA 3113 - Issues and Trends in Healthcare
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): HSA 3110
AA Elective: Yes
This course introduces students to a range of issues related to healthcare in the United States. The course provides students with the opportunity to explore differing perspectives as they examine the issues and challenges facing healthcare managers. Students analyze and evaluate evidence regarding controversial issues, and develop and practice skills while formulating and writing well-informed and well-articulated responses to the current and future challenges to today’s healthcare system.
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HSA 3160 - Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): HSA 3110
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides an examination of the role and function of marketing and public relations in healthcare organizations. Marketing concepts including market research, segmentation, branding, and advertising are reviewed. The fundamentals of public relations are considered, including defining, writing, and presenting information for healthcare organizations, as well as marketing to the public. The course focuses on processes within the healthcare system from an administrative perspective.
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HSA 3170 - Healthcare Accounting and Finance
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): HSA 3110
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides general information regarding the principle financial mechanisms in the U.S. healthcare industry and the critical financial issues the industry currently faces. The course provides students with a foundation in the use of financial tools, and the application of healthcare finances and analyses within the healthcare system.
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HSA 4192 - Health Informatics
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): HSA 3110
AA Elective: Yes
This course focuses on the fundamentals of Health Management Information Systems (HMIS); the roles and responsibilities of management; the origin, storage, and uses of health information; data stewardship; the legal and regulatory environment of HMIS; and the basics of coding and reimbursement. Students engage in critical-thinking exercises to practice management and decision-support systems derived from health data accumulation.
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HSA 4502 - Healthcare Risk Management
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): HSA 3110
AA Elective: Yes
This course focuses on theories, concepts, and principles of healthcare risk management. Current trends and issues in using, designing, and managing healthcare risk management systems are examined. Students apply evidence-based information to analyze the design and implementation of healthcare risk management systems.
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HSA 4553 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): HSA 3110
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides a survey of legal and ethical issues pertaining to healthcare administration. Topics include government regulation, medical liability, the professional-patient relationship, allocation of scarce resources, and end-of-life decisions.
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HSA 4922 - Capstone Experience: Healthcare Administration
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Director. Permission is contingent upon successful completion of all program core courses except GEB 4891, and completion of all required specialization courses.
AA Elective: Yes
This course integrates the information, skills, and abilities acquired throughout the Healthcare Administration Program in a capstone project. Utilizing case study methodology, the student completes a project that demonstrates excellence by applying skills and information gained from the core courses and materials studied throughout the program. Successful completion of the course requires demonstration of the achievement of program objectives and learning outcomes.
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HSC 1531 - Medical Terminology
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides a survey of the use of medical and anatomical terminology including word roots, suffixes, prefixes, and combining forms, as well as the definitions of terms, symptoms and pathologies, diagnostic and treatment procedures, laboratory tests, and abbreviations used in healthcare settings and reflected in medical documentation. This course emphasizes the proper usage of terms, as well as an analysis of how terms are connected (e.g., how symptoms, diagnostic tools, treatments, laboratory tests, and abbreviations are connected to particular pathological conditions). This course is recommended for students interested in entering careers in healthcare.
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HSC 2100 - Personal and Community Health
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This course studies approaches to healthful living. Special emphasis is placed on the problems faced by college students regarding alcohol, drugs, and tobacco, as well as AIDS and other communicable diseases.
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HSC 2149 - Pharmacology for Health-Related Majors
2 hours Lecture, 2 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This course involves the study of general pharmacology for health-related professionals, including the general principles of drug actions and reactions, major drug classes, representative drugs in each major drug class, side effects and contraindications of the most commonly prescribed drugs, and laboratory tests and values utilized in medicine. In addition, therapeutic and pharmacological classes of drugs, associated indications and contraindications of drug therapy, and related disease processes are described. This course covers drugs used in the treatment of the neurologic, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, urinary, endocrine, reproductive, and immune systems, as well as other select body systems. This course is designed for AA students interested in health-related professions such as medicine and pharmacy.
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HSC 2400 - First Aid and Injuries
2 hours Lecture, 2 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading and writing.
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides a study of preventative and remedial principles of first aid and CPR, and includes lecture and laboratory practice in all phases of the program. This course is designed to award national certifications in Adult CPR, AED, Infant and Child CPR, and Standard First Aid.
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HSC 2554 - Basic Principles of Disease
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): BSC 1084C or BSC 2086C
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides an integrated approach to the understanding of specific human diseases. The course includes a survey of disease descriptions, etiologies, signs, symptoms, and diagnoses, as well as treatments, prognoses, and preventions of various diseases involving different systems.
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HSC 3624 - Foundations of Global Health
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): HSA 3110
AA Elective: No
This course provides general information regarding healthcare and healthcare delivery systems internationally. The course provides a comparison between healthcare delivery and health statues between the United States and other countries. The curriculum provides students with assessment tools to compare and contrast the benefits and deficiencies of the U.S. healthcare system as compared to other countries’ healthcare systems. The course prepares students to address the growing impetus to reform healthcare in the United States.
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