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2018 - 2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Courses

 

Health Sciences
  

  • HESC 111 - Medical Terminology

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Terminology and vocabulary commonly used in health care field. Origin of words with emphasis on suffixes, prefixes, roots, abbreviations and terminology pertinent to body systems.
  

  • HESC 112 - Advanced Medical Terminology

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Medical terminology related to specific health care fields including clinical medicine, surgery, laboratory medicine, pharmacology, imaging technology and pathology. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111.
  

  • HESC 114 - Introduction to Pharmacology

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Drug classifications overview. This course will introduce the student to pharmacology and drug classifications grouped by body systems and/or conditions with focus on prototype drugs and drug stems.
  

  • HESC 115 - Pharmacology for Allied Health

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Provides allied health students with a foundation in drug-related information. Major concepts include allied health roles in administration and classification of drugs and the physiological response to drug administration. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111, and ENGL 101, and BIOL 161 or BIOL 251.
  

  • HESC 116 - Dosage Calculations for Allied Health

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Reviews methods of dosage calculations with practice in clinical simulations. Includes mathematics review, metric system, conversion and dosage measurement equipment. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for MATH 120.
  

  • HESC 118 - Information Management for Allied Health Professionals

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduction to health care delivery systems and the health information management functions for allied health professionals. The student will be introduced to the types of health care delivery organizations and professionals, HIPAA, record content, reimbursement methodology, and the electronic health record use in health care.
  

  • HESC 119 - Women’s Health

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Overview of women’s health across the lifespan.  Emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and overall wellness of women.
  

  • HESC 120 - Sports Nutrition

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Science of nutrition and its role in enhanced human performance. Analysis and synthesis of related literature.
  

  • HESC 125 - Health Care Systems and Structure

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduces the development, organization, and characteristics of United States health care delivery system.
  

  • HESC 127 - Cultural Diversity Awareness for Healthcare Professionals

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduces the concept of culture as one framework for understanding human behavior and examines the general relationship between culture and health.
  

  • HESC 130 - Introduction to Dialysis

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Basic principles of dialysis. Focuses on the patient and the role of the dialysis technician as a patient-care team member. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for MATH 095.
  

  • HESC 131 - Dialysis Procedures

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Procedures used in dialysis. Includes reprocessing, water treatment, quality assurance and infection control. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for MATH 095.
  

  • HESC 132 - Dialysis Clinical Practicum

    1 lecture hour, 16 lab hours, 5 credit hours
    Orientation to equipment used in dialysis; a coordinated dialysis clinical practicum. Prerequisite(s): HESC 130 and HESC 131.
  

  • HESC 142 - Human Diseases

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Physical changes that accompany human disease and bodily injury: nature and cause of disease and effects of alcohol, tobacco, and narcotics on the body. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  

  • HESC 143 - Nursing Procedures for Allied Health Services

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Nursing measures common to health occupations. Includes roles of health professionals, principles of ethics and professional relationships, simple nursing techniques needed for care, evaluation of the patient, treatment recording, and measures for common hospital emergencies. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  

  • HESC 150 - Ward Clerk

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Clerical duties common to health occupations. Includes departmental communication, patient and visitor relationships, charting responsibilities, transcription of doctor’s orders, medical terminology, and office management principles. Consists of 45 classroom hours and six hours of additional clinical experience.
  

  • HESC 151 - Introduction to Health Care Professions

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Studies in selected allied health professions.
  

  • HESC 153 - Health Science Fundamentals

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduces components necessary to prepare the student for entry into health services employment. Topics include: introduction to health science, infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, personal qualities, health care careers, and job seeking skills.
  

  • HESC 161 - Introduction to Electrocardiography

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Theory and practice of electrocardiography with emphasis on practical applications. Covers electrophysiology of the heart, applicable medical terminology, simple interpretation of an EKG, and the technician’s role as health professional.
  

  • HESC 162 - Electrocardiography II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Applications of advanced principles of electrocardiography. Provides information base and skills for on-the-spot diagnosis of arrhythmias. Emphasizes diagnosis of axis deviations, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, pacemakers, and cardiac medications. Prerequisite(s): HESC 161 or permission of instructor.
  

  • HESC 212 - Pathology and Terminology

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Fundamentals of disease processes and their radiographic manifestations. Terms used in the health care field and application of these terms to body systems are included. Prerequisite(s): RADT 101.
  

  • HESC 220 - Health Care of the Aging

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Demographics of the aging population, chronic diseases prevalent among the aging, ethical and legal considerations, health and wellness education of the aging.

History
  

  • HIST 101 - Western Civilization I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CHIS 1013]
    Survey of western civilization from ancient times to the Reformation era. Note: course may be taken out of numerical sequence.
  

  • HIST 102 - Western Civilization II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CHIS 1023]
    Survey of western civilization from the Reformation era to the present. Note: this course may be taken out of numerical sequence; no History prerequisite course is required.
  

  • HIST 103 - World Civilization I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CHIS 1113]
    Survey of world history from ancient civilizations to 1500. Note: this course may be taken out of numerical sequence.
  

  • HIST 105 - World Civilization II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CHIS 1123]
    Survey of world history from 1500 to the present. Note: this course may be taken out of numerical sequence; no history prerequisite course is required.
  

  • HIST 141 - African-American History

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Social, political, and cultural history of African-Americans.
  

  • HIST 205 - American History I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CHIS 2013]
    Survey of United States history from earliest times to the Civil War era. Note: this course may be taken out of numerical sequence; no History prerequisite course is required.
  

  • HIST 206 - American History II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CHIS 2023]
    Survey of United States history from the Civil War era to the present. Note: this course may be taken out of numerical sequence. No History prerequisite course is required.
  

  • HIST 240-241 - Special Topics in History

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Overview of a selected issue or topic of significance in history. The intent will be to develop an awareness of and appreciation for the complex forces which have shaped the modern world. Material will be drawn from a variety of sources and may be interdisciplinary.
  

  • HIST 260 - Louisiana History

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CHIS 2033]
    Survey of Louisiana history to the present. Note: this course may be taken out of numerical sequence. No History prerequisite course is required.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
  

  • HACR 115 - Building Code and Licensing

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    In-depth study of codes and licenses. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and function legally within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Includes licensure, certification requirements, and ordinance codes for federal, state, and local levels. The EPA test preparation and proctored exam are included in the lab fees. The student will gain proficiency in the litigation potentials involved with this industry. The course contains lectures, group discussion, and assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03101-07, 03410-09 and LTC HACR-1150, CPTR-1000.
  

  • HACR 116 - Tubing Fabrication and Fitting

    2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    In-depth study and performance of the materials, special tools, and procedures needed to fabricate, assemble, and properly join individual parts of HVAC/R piping and tubing. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and effectively function within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The student will gain a proficiency in all aspects of the safe and efficient methods involved with this industry. The course contains lectures, group discussion, and assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03103-07. 03104-07, 03105-07 and LTC HACR-1160. Prerequisite(s): TECH 101.
  

  • HACR 117 - Principles of Refrigeration

    3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    In-depth study and performance of diagnostic procedures of the core theory of vapor compression refrigeration systems. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and effectively function within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The student will gain a proficiency in all aspects of the safe and efficient methods involved with this industry. The course contains lectures, group discussion, and assignments. Equivalent to NCEER modules: 03102-07, 03107-07, 03205-07, 03301-08, 03303-08 and LTC HACR-1170. Prerequisite(s):  TECH 101 and HACR 116 (HACR 116 may be taken concurrently).
  

  • HACR 121 - Electrical Fundamentals

    3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 3 credit hours
    In-depth study and performance of diagnostic procedures of the core theory of electricity as applied to HVAC/R systems. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and effectively function within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The student will gain a proficiency in all aspects of the safe and efficient methods involved with this industry. The course contains lectures, group discussion, and assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03106-07, 03207-07 and LTC HACR 1210, HACR 124
  

  • HACR 153 - Residential System Design

    4 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 4 credit hours
    In-depth study and performance of HVAC Project Engineering. Covers the core theory of heat loss/gain of building structures, equipment selection, and distribution duct systems, as applied to HVAC systems. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and effectively function within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The student will gain a proficiency in all aspects of the safe and efficient methods involved with this industry. The course contains lectures, group discussion, and assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03109-07, 03402-09, 03407-09 and LTC HACR 253.
  

  • HACR 157 - Building Science for HVAC

    2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
    In-depth study of building science diagnostics related to the cause and effect of various factors upon building structures. Covers the holistic theory of the interaction of unique systems in building structures and their effect on energy efficiency, hygiene, sustainability, comfort, and durability. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and effectively function within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The student will gain a proficiency of the efficient methods required for building diagnostics as related to this industry. The course contains lectures, group discussion, and assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03204-07, 03312-08, 03403-09, 03404-09, 03409-09.
  

  • HACR 158 - Building Engineer Hydronics

    4 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 4 credit hours
    Overview of HVAC hydronic heating and cooling systems. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and effectively function within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The student will gain a proficiency of the efficient methods required for sizing, maintenance, and problem solving for the piping, pumping, and equipment of hydronic systems as related to this industry. The course contains lectures, group discussion, and assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03203-07, 03212-07, 03305-08, 03307-08, 03308-08, and 03406-09.
  

  • HACR 180 - Work Experience

    No lecture hours, 5 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    75 hours of HVAC practical experience at an off-campus worksite under the supervision of a clinical preceptor and Delgado faculty member.  Prerequisite(s): Completion of Certified HVAC Technician, CTS, HACR 251, and HACR 252.
  

  • HACR 222 - Electrical Components and Motors

    3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    In-depth study and performance of HVAC/R electrical component identification and diagnostic procedures, and the core theory of induction motors and motor starting systems, as applied to HVAC/R systems. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and effectively function within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The student will gain a proficiency in all aspects of the safe and efficient methods involved with this industry. The course contains lectures, group discussion, and assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03206-07 and LTC HACR1220, HACR 1230. Prerequisite(s): HACR 121.
  

  • HACR 251 - Theory of Residential Air Conditioning

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    In-depth study of practical application of residential air conditioning equipment installation including assembly, connection, startup and checkout. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and function within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The course contains lectures, group discussion, and assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03210-07 and LTC HACR 2510. Prerequisite(s):  HACR 121, HACR 116, HACR 117, and HACR 222.
  

  • HACR 252 - Residential Air Conditioning: Theory and Practice

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    In-depth practical application and demonstration of residential air conditioning equipment installation including assembly, connection, startup, and checkout. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and function within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The course contains lectures and shop project assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03310-08 and LTC HACR 2520, HACR 1420.  Prerequisite(s): HACR 121, HACR 116, HACR 117, HACR 222, and HACR 251 (HACR 251 may be taken concurrently).
  

  • HACR 254 - Residential Gas Heating

    2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    In-depth study of theory, practical application, and troubleshooting of residential air conditioning/gas fueled heating equipment. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and function within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The course contains lectures and shop assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03108-07, 03202-07,03209-07 and LTC HACR 2540, HACR 2550. Prerequisite(s): HACR 116, HACR 121, and HACR 222.
  

  • HACR 256 - Residential Heat Pumps

    2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    In-depth study of theory, practical application, and troubleshooting of residential heat pump equipment. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and function within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The course contains lectures and shop assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules: 03211-07, 03311-08 and LTC HACR 2560. Prerequisite(s): HACR 116, HACR 117, HACR 121, and HACR 222.
  

  • HACR 281 - Introduction to Commercial Air Conditioning

    2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    In-depth study of theory, practical application, and troubleshooting of commercial air conditioning equipment with an emphasis on control systems. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and function within the air conditioning industry. The course contains lectures and shop assignments. Equivalent NCCER modules: 03201-07, 03208-07, 03405-09 and LTC HACR 2810. Prerequisite(s):  HACR 116, HACR 117, HACR 121, and HACR 222.
  

  • HACR 291 - Introduction to Commercial Refrigeration

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    In-depth study of theory, practical application, and troubleshooting of commercial refrigeration equipment with an emphasis on control systems. Provides the information needed to prepare individuals to enter and function within the refrigeration industry. The course contains lectures and shop assignments. Equivalent to NCCER modules:  03408-09 and LTC HACR 2910, HACR 1410. Prerequisite(s):   HACR 116, HACR 117, HACR 121, and HACR 222.

Hospitality
  

  • HOST 101 - Introduction to Hospitality Industry

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Overview of hospitality industry concentrating on lodging and travel service. Includes career paths and future trends in hotel, restaurant, and convention businesses.
  

  • HOST 103 - Introduction to Travel and Tourism

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Tourism as major worldwide social, cultural, and economic force. Examines history of travel, industry policy, travel marketing, and future trends in tourism.
  

  • HOST 104 - Hotel Systems and Operations Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    “Front-of-the-house” operations of hotel. Includes reservations, guest reception, desk clerking, cashiering; computer simulation training on front-desk system software.
  

  • HOST 191 - Reservations and Ticketing

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Concepts, procedures, and operation of simulated hospitality computer systems. Emphasizes preparation of domestic and worldwide itineraries with practice in scheduling air travel, specifying flight service features, arranging ground transportation, and calculating fares.
  

  • HOST 200 - Hospitality Revenue Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Provides a basis for understanding current hospitality revenue concepts and procedures, the processing of hospitality financial data, and the flow of financial information in the accounting cycle that enables managers to improve profits.
  

  • HOST 201 - Hospitality Law

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Laws and litigation pertaining to hospitality industry. Includes legal requirements for hotel/restaurant organization, government regulations, guest/innkeeper relationships, and rights and responsibilities of hospitality providers. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101.
  

  • HOST 202 - Hospitality Facilities

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Facilities for various hospitality environments such as housekeeping, maintenance, and engineering. Management of these departments. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101.
  

  • HOST 210 - Hospitality Practicum

    No lecture hours, 16 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Structured advanced practicum under direction of cooperating hospitality industry supervisor and program faculty. Includes seminar for coordination and evaluation of field experience. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101 and HOST 103 or HOST 104; or permission of instructor.
  

  • HOST 211 - Food and Beverage Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Skills for effective management of food and beverage service. Includes operations, cost control related to purchasing, menu planning, and basic equipment and staffing. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101.
  

  • HOST 212 - Tour and Travel Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Principles of travel and tourism management and operation of tourist-related services. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101.
  

  • HOST 213 - Geographic Destinations

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Geography, culture, climate, attractions, language, and physical features of world destinations. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101.
  

  • HOST 214 - Wine Appreciation

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Designed for a variety of audiences.  Combines a framework for understanding and making intelligent food pairing decisions.  Content is relevant for novice and intermediate students and restaurateurs.  Prerequisite(s): HOST 101.
  

  • HOST 215 - Beverage Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Overview of the beverage products and skills for effective management necessary to ensure successful and profitable beverage service.  Includes non-alcoholic beverages, wines, spirits, and beers, responsible beverage service; purchasing equipment, and effective beverage management.  Emphasis on beverage controls and the legal and business aspects of beverage management.  Prerequisite(s): HOST 101.
  

  • HOST 216 - Convention Management and Service

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Marketing and sales strategies for convention and group business markets. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101.
  

  • HOST 221 - Hospitality Marketing

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Advertising sales and marketing techniques and practices for hospitality industry. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101 or MARK 201 or CULA 101.
  

  • HOST 225 - Hospitality Seminar

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Hospitality seminar that focuses on trends and issues in the hospitality food and beverage management industry.
  

  • HOST 283 - Overview of New Orleans

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Unique historical and cultural background of New Orleans. Examines attractions of the Crescent City: the French Quarter and unique neighborhoods, nature areas, cemeteries, festivals, plantations, churches and synagogues. Includes preparation for City Tour Guide Test. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101.

Humanities
  

  • HUMA 105 - Humanities Through the Arts

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Survey of film, drama, music, literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Each art form is examined from four perspectives: historical context, elements of the art, form/meaning, and criticism/evaluation.
  

  • HUMA 150 - Structure of Western Thought: Ancient Greece

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Classical Greek works of Plato, Homer, Aeschylus, and others. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Honors courses is limited to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and no remaining Developmental English or Reading requirements.
  

  • HUMA 175 - Introduction to Film History

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    History of film and film genres worldwide. Aspects of film theory applied to films screened in class. Additionally, students will examine artistic movements in film and their correlation to history. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 101.
  

  • HUMA 211 - Humanities I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CHUM 2213]
    Chronological study of philosophy, literature, and fine arts from prehistoric times to the 16th century.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  

  • HUMA 212 - Humanities II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CHUM 2223]
    Chronological study of philosophy, literature, and fine arts from the 16th century through the modern period. 

     

  

  • HUMA 220 - Modernism in the Arts

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Modern period in literature and major movements in modern art. Includes works by Faulkner, Virginia Woolf, and Ralph Ellison. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Honors courses is limited to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and no remaining Developmental English or Reading requirements.
  

  • HUMA 229 - Cultural Approaches to Death

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Comparative historical study of attitudes toward death. Stages of dying, grief, and reaction to death are major emphases.
  

  • HUMA 260 - Activism and Change

    3 ;lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Philosophy, psychology, and history of civil disobedience as seen in great literary works. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Honors courses is limited to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and no remaining Developmental English or Reading requirements.

Instrumentation and Control
  

  • INCO 102 - Introduction to Process Technology

    1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Overview of the field of Process Operations within the process industry.  Role and responsibilities of process technicians, the environment in which they work, and the equipment and systems in which they are operated are discussed. 
  

  • INCO 105 - Safety and Environmental Principles

    1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Safety, health, and environmental issues associated with the process instrumentation industries. 
  

  • INCO 131 - Process Instrumentation I

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Equipment and methodologies used by the industry for monitoring performance and controlling processes.  Topics include common terminologies, basic principles of measurement and instrumentation, specific harware, performance characteristics, control loops, typical applications and operating limits.
  

  • INCO 132 - Process Instrumentation II

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Instrumentation review, basic principlesof relay instrumentation, specific controller hardware and schemes, advanced control loops and distributed control, and various control methods.
  

  • INCO 141 - Process Technology Equipment

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Equipment operations common to the process industries.  Introduction to equipment and tools; process drawings and equipment standards; piping, tubes, hoses, and fittings; electrical distribution and motors; heat exchangers; boilers; cooling towers; pumps; and valves.
  

  • INCO 242 - Process Technology Systems

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Interrelation of process equipment and process systems.  Students will be able to arrange process equipment into basic systems, describe the purpose and function of specific process systems, explain how factors affecting process systems are controlled under normal conditions, and recognize abnormal process conditions. 
  

  • INCO 243 - Process Technology: Unit Operations

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Operation of an entire unit within the process industry.  Students use existing knowledge of equipment, systems, and instrumentation and examine concepts related to commissioning, normal startup, normal operations, normal shutdown, turnarounds, and abnormal situations.
  

  • INCO 244 - Process Troubleshooting

    1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Troubleshooting methods for solivng and correcting operation problems within the process industry.  Concepts related to malfunctions as opposed to process design or configuration improvements are reviewed. 
  

  • INCO 263 - Fluid Mechanics

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Physical properties and the static and dynamic behavior of fluids.  Fluids, fluid types, and the chemical and physical natures and factors affecting fluids while in motion. Covers basic calculations relative to flow and volume and topics such as laminar/turbulent flow, viscosity, and Reynolds number.
  

  • INCO 297 - Process Technology Practicum

    No lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Process technology instrumentation and control technician internship.  Conducted under the direction and evaluation of a cooperating industry company, supervisor, and/or Delgado Community College faculty member.  Introduction to work environment and practical experience.  Job seeking skills, including resume writing and interviewing, are covered. 

Insurance
  

  • INSU 101 - Introduction to Insurance

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Overview of the insurance industry including concepts, marketing, performance indicators, terminology, claims processing and standards.
  

  • INSU 103 - Insurance Office Process Simulation

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Application of principles of the insurance industry in a computerized simulated setting using database and rating software.

Machine Tool Technology
  

  • MTTC 212 - Introduction to Precision Machining

    2 lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Introduction to professional standards in machine tool mathematics, blueprints, the use of precision and comparison measuring instruments, and performing layout processes.
  

  • MTTC 222 - Forming and Shaping

    1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Use and types of drill presses, parts, and controls and the identification and use of hydraulic and arbor presses and accessories are explored in this course.
  

  • MTTC 231 - Basic Lathe

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Basic instruction for turning operations on an engine lathe. Instruction is based on Machining Level 1 skill standards established by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Corequisite(s): MTTC 212
  

  • MTTC 233 - Advanced Lathe

    2 lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Advanced instruction in lathe operations. Hole-producing, cut-off, threading and turning operations are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): MTTC 212 and MTTC 231.
  

  • MTTC 241 - Basic Mill

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Basic instruction for machining operations on a manual vertical milling machine. Instruction is based on Machining Level 1 skills standards established by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Corequisite(s): MTTC 212.
  

  • MTTC 243 - Advanced Mill

    2 lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Advanced instruction for machining operations on a manual vertical milling machine. Instruction is based on Machining Level 1 skill standards established by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Prerequisite(s): MTTC 212 and MTTC 241.
  

  • MTTC 271 - Computerized Numerical Control

    2 lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Development of advanced level competencies in the planning, organization, programming, and operation of CNC machine tools. Prerequisite(s): MTTC 212, MTTC 231, and MTTC 241.
  

  • MTTC 272 - Introduction to MasterCam

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Combination of lecture/lab and on-line tutorial instruction.  Introduces MasterCam CNC graphing software and MasterCam Art software and its applications using CNC Mill Machine(s). This course may be taken as an elective in Precision Machining CTS. Prerequisite(s): MTTC 271 (may be taken concurrently).
  

  • MTTC 280 - Practicum: Precision Machining

    No lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Supervised study in an approved Precision Machining area. May include capstone work experience in the area of study or work, research, seminar, and reporting in a specific related area of study. Career exploration, skill assessment, and individualized work plans are completed under the supervision of an advisor. Normally taken during one of the last two semesters of study.

Machinist Apprentice
  

  • MACH 108 - Blueprint Reading for Machinists

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    An overview of the basic information that an apprentice must acquire to be proficient in the major areas of blueprint reading required by the machinist trade. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  

  • MACH 110 - Machine Shop I

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    An overview of the basic information an apprentice must acquire to use the standard hand and machine tools found in the contemporary machinist trade. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  

  • MACH 115 - Principles of Hydraulics

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Students will gain a working knowledge of the theory, application, and functions of hydraulics systems and components. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  

  • MACH 202 - Machinist Shop II

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Continuation of MACH 110: Machine Shop I; advanced work with the standard hand and machine tools used in the contemporary machinist industry. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  

  • MACH 265 - Computerized Numerical Control

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduces the student to the graphic numerical language while understanding the basic operation of the machine. Topics include the development of program, set-up, and operation. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.

Management
  

  • MANG 101 - Human Relations in Business

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Theories of human behavior in business situations, ways in which these theories can be applied to customers and co-workers, and experience in setting and measuring human relations goals. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Developmental Reading requirements.
  

  • MANG 131 - Human Resource Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CMGM 2213]
    Introduction to the examination of the utilization of human resources in organizations. Topics include recruitment, selection, training, compensation and development, legal issues, evaluation and termination of people in organizations.
     
  

  • MANG 180 - Office Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Office procedures and administration with focus on knowledge and skills for administrative assistants and office managers. Use of organizational, administrative, and decision-making skills to contribute positively to the work environment. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of office management and administrative skills required to ensure that an office runs effectively and efficiently. Prerequisite(s): MANG 131 or ADOT 178.
 

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