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Health Information Technology (MEDICAL RECORD TECHNOLOGY)
City Park Campus:
Ms. Jones, Assistant Professor and Program Director
Ms. Donahue, Assistant Professor
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HEIT 111 - Basic ICD-9-CMCoding I 1-0-1
Overview of ICD-9-CM coding system with emphasis on the basic coding rules, regulations, and conventions. Corequisite(s): HESC 111.
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HEIT 112 - Basic ICD-9-CMCoding II 1-0-1
Application of ICD-9-CM coding rules in coding diagnoses encountered in ambulatory care settings. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 111 or permission of instructor.
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HEIT 113 - Basic CPTCoding 1-0-1
Overview of CPT coding system with emphasis on basic coding rules and application of CPT coding procedures in ambulatory care setting. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111 or permission of instructor.
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HEIT 121 - Medical Coding I 3-0-3
An introduction into the coding and indexing of diagnoses and operations using various classification systems and nomenclatures. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 161, HESC 111 and HESC 142.
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HEIT 122 - Medical Coding Lab 0-4-2
Practical application of coding diagnoses and operations to accompany lecture material in HEIT 121. Corequisite(s): HEIT 121.
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HEIT 123 - CPT Coding 2-1-2
Introduction to the CPT coding system with emphasis on coding rules and the application of CPT coding rules in coding procedures. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 161, HESC 111, and HESC 142.
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HEIT 125 - Billing and Reimbursement 2-0-2
Medical billing requirements and reimbursement methodologies including Prospective payment Systems, Diagnosis Related Groups, Resource Based Relative Value System, and other payment methods. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 161, HESC 111, and HESC 142.
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HEIT 128 - Medical Transcription I 2-2-3
Machine transcription of medical correspondence and reports; history and physical examinations and discharge summaries. Prerequisite(s): ADOT 201, CMIN 201, and HESC 111.
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HEIT 129 - Medical Transcription II 2-2-3
Machine transcription of medical reports: operative, radiology, cardiology, and pathology reports. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 128.
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HEIT 130 - Medical Transcription III 0-8-2
Supervised learning experience in area healthcare facilities or agencies emphasizing concepts taught in Transcription I and II. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 129.
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HEIT 141 - Professional Practice Medical Coding I 0-8-2
Supervised learning experiences in the campus laboratory and in healthcare facilities with emphasis on ICD-9-CM and PT coding and healthcare billing. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 101, HEIT 121, HEIT 122, HEIT 123, and HEIT 125.
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HEIT 151 - Statistics and Alternative Healthcare Records 3-0-3
Computing health care statistics and discussing major accrediting/licensing agencies; health record standards under Medicare, Medicaid, JCAHO, and other organizations for long-term, mental health, and ambulatory facilities. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 101.
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HEIT 152 - Directed Practice II 0-12-3
Supervised learning experiences in campus laboratory, in acute care hospitals and in alternative care settings. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 103, 104 Corequisite(s): HEIT 151 (or permission of program director).
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HEIT 211 - Quality Assurance 3-0-3
Purpose and philosophy of quality assurance programs in health care; emphasizes quality assessment, utilization review, risk management, and data quality procedures. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 152.
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HEIT 212 - Advanced Coding 2-3-3
Application and expansion of ICD-9-CD coding concepts and introduction to CPT-4 coding concepts. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 103, 152.
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HEIT 251 - Directed Practice III 0-12-3
Supervised learning experiences in campus laboratory and health care facilities emphasizing concepts taught in advanced health information courses (QA, Advanced Coding, HIT Seminar, and HIT III). Prerequisite(s): HEIT 212. Corequisite(s): HEIT 252, 253 (or permission of program director).
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HEIT 252 - Health Information Technology Seminar 1-0-1
Résumé writing, interviewing, occupational opportunities, continuing education, and professional ethics.
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HEIT 253 - Information Technology & Management 2-3-3
Reimbursement systems, personnel administration, tumor registry procedures, and computer applications of health information systems. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 212.
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Health Sciences City Park Campus:
Ms. Eugene, Professor
Ms. Kern, Professor
Ms. Pace, Professor
Ms. Donahue, Associate Professor
Ms. Hanks, Assistant Professor
Ms. Langlow, Assistant Professor
Ms. Laugharn, Associate Professor
Mr. Trichell, Assistant Professor |
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HESC 111 - Medical Terminology 3-0-3
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.
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HESC 112 - Advanced Medical Terminology 3-0-3
Medical terminology related to specific health care fields including clinical medicine, surgery, laboratory medicine, pharmacology, imaging technology and pathology. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111.
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HESC 115 - Pharmacology for Allied Health 3-0-3
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.
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HESC 116 - Pharmaceutical Dosage Calculations and Measurements 3-0-3
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 095 or PHAR 116.
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HESC 118 - Information Management for Allied Health Professionals 3-0-3
Patient reception scheduling and other patient services in medical office. Includes gathering necessary patient information, patient counseling related to billing process, and pertinent physician office forms, medical reports, documentation and terminology. All aspects of claim process and legal issues in medical office such as privacy, fraud, and medical ethics.
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HESC 120 - Sports Nutrition 3-0-3
Science of nutrition and its role in enhanced human performance. Analysis and synthesis of related literature.
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HESC 130 - Introduction to Dialysis 3-0-3
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.
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HESC 131 - Dialysis Procedures 3-0-3
Procedures used in dialysis. Includes reprocessing, water treatment, quality assurance and infection control. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for MATH 095.
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HESC 132 - Dialysis Clinical Practicum 1-16-5
Orientation to equipment used in dialysis; a coordinated dialysis clinical practicum. Prerequisite(s): HESC 130, HESC 131.
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HESC 137 - First Responder 2-2-3
Training for first persons at emergency scene to be proficient in basic life support and to take other actions to minimize patient’s discomfort and prevent further complications from acute injuries or illness.
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HESC 142 - Human Diseases 3-0-3
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.
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HESC 143 - Nursing Procedures for Allied Health Services 3-0-3
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.
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HESC 150 - Ward Clerk 3-0-3
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.
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HESC 151 - Health Sciences Survey and Orientation 3-0-3
Studies in selected allied health professions.
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HESC 153 - Health Science Fundamentals 3-0-3
This course 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.
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HESC 161 - Introduction to Electrocardiography 3-0-3
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.
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HESC 162 - Electrocardiography II 3-0-3
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.
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HESC 212 - Pathology and Terminology 3-0-3
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): BIOL 252.
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HESC 220 - Health Care of the Aging 3-0-3
Demographics of the aging population, chronic diseases prevalent among the aging, ethical and legal considerations, health and wellness education of the aging.
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History City Park Campus:
Ms. Dunn, Associate Professor
Dr. Mabe, Associate Professor
Ms. Lang, Instructor
Ms. Tardo, Instructor
West Bank Campus:
Mr. Anselmo, Associate Professor |
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HIST 101 - Early Western Civilization 3-0-3
Western civilization from early Mesopotamian cultures through the Renaissance and Reformation.
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HIST 102 - Modern Western Civilization 3-0-3
Significant changes in society, government, economic systems, culture and scientific thought in the Western World since Reformation.
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HIST 103 - World History I 3-0-3
This course will be a survey of World History from ancient civilizations to approximately 1700 C.E. The course will include the cultures and achievements of the peoples of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe.
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HIST 105 - World History II 3-0-3
This course will be a survey of World History from approximately 1700 C.E. to the present. The course will include the cultures and achievements of the peoples of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe.
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HIST 141 - African-American History 3-0-3
Social, political and cultural history of Afro-Americans.
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HIST 205 - American History to 1865 3-0-3
From early explorations of Americas to end of Civil War. (LCTCS Course: HIST 201/2010)
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HIST 206 - American History after 1865 3-0-3
From end of Civil War to present. (LCTCS Course: HIST 202/2020)
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HIST 240 - Special Topics in History 3-0-3
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.
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HIST 260 - Louisiana History 3-0-3
Economic, political, and social history of Louisiana from colonial times to present.
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Horticulture City Park Campus:
Ms. Abbate, Instructor
Mr. Gillen, Instructor |
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HORT 101 - General Horticulture 2-2-3
Introduction to art and science of horticulture. Principles and practices of environmental horticulture. Emphasis on green industry in New Orleans and Gulf South area. Laboratory involvement with hands-on experience, demonstrations and field trips.
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HORT 110 - Soil Science 2-1-2
Introduction to soil science and management. Current recommended practices; sustainable soil use, conservation practices, and soil mixes unique to greater New Orleans area.
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HORT 111 - Plant Materials 2-2-3
Growth characteristics of temperate, tropical, and subtropical landscape plants in exterior or interior setting. Culture and maintenance; laboratory involvement in ordering and using landscape and nursery stock, supplies, and equipment. Hands-on experience, field trip, and outside class project.
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HORT 112 - Plant Propagation 2-2-3
Introduction to art and science of propagating plants. Practices for increasing plant numbers; anatomical and physiological basis for methods of horticultural and agronomic crops. Laboratory work with hands-on approach to plant propagation. Outside class project required. Prerequisite(s): HORT 101 or permission of instructor.
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HORT 113 - Environmental Landscape Improvement 1-2-2
Basic residential landscape design. Preparation, evaluation, and implementation of simple landscape plans. Emphasis on ornamental plants, including small flowering shrubs, bedding plants, and tropicals. Laboratory stresses outside class project and field trips. Prerequisite(s): HORT 111 or permission of instructor.
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HORT 114 - Turf Grasses 1-2-2
Turf grasses: anatomy and physiology, growth, development, installation and maintenance. Characteristics in Southern Louisiana area; important pest problems. Outside lab work, class project and field trips. Prerequisite(s): HORT 110 or permission of instructor.
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HORT 120 - Horticultural Professionalism 1-0-1
Principles of professional behavior in green industry: resume writing, interviewing. Required oral presentations using computer for research.
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HORT 151 - Horticultural Internship I 0-12-2
Internship under direction of green industry supervisor and Horticulture Technology faculty. Practical experience in operations of horticultural enterprises; opportunity to develop awareness of segments of horticultural industry. Prerequisite(s): HORT 101 and HORT 110 and either HORT 112 or HORT 113.
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HORT 160 - Horticultural Certification 2-2-3
Survey of ornamental plants used in the horticulture industry, including ornamentals and flowering plants, trees, shrubs, and turf grasses. Includes instruction on basic plant processes, identification, and installation and maintenance processes. Deals also with soils, pest management, and fruit and vegetable production.
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HORT 200 - Applied Botany for the Horticulturist 1-2-2
Introduction to basic principles and concepts of plants and their biology stressing the interrelationships of structure and function at succeeding levels of organization, from basic cells and cell structure through organism, population, community, and ecosystem. Includes the environmental needs of various plants to include their culture, growth and development. Prerequisite(s): HORT 101.
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HORT 201 - Greenhouse Management and Production Methods 2-2-3
In-depth greenhouse and nursery plant production techniques, including temperature and humidity, plant watering and nutrient supply systems and controls. Emphasis on hands-on approach to starting and growing selected flowering shrubs, bedding plants, and indoor plants for market. Outside class project. Prerequisite(s): HORT 110, 112, and 214.
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HORT 204 - Landscape Irrigation 2-1-2
Landscape irrigation system, their design and requirements. Includes basic hydraulic functions, irrigation system development and layout characteristics, uses and adaptability of irrigation systems in the southeastern Louisiana area, water and power supply requirements, and installation and maintenance procedure.
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HORT 213 - Environmental Landscape Improvement II 1-2-2
Principles and practices of landscape design, installation and management. Ornamental plants of South Louisiana in landscape and home environments: native flowering plants, trees, shrubs, vines and vine covers. Installation and maintenance procedures in interior plant scape. Interaction with industry, outside class assignment and field trip. Prerequisite(s): HORT 113.
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HORT 214 - Landscape Integrated Pest Management 2-2-3
Introduction to integrated pest management and natural and biological pest-control methods, focusing on insects, diseases, and weeds of economic importance to green industry in South Louisiana. Applicable to homes and landscapes in interior as well as exterior settings.
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HORT 221 - Urban Forestry 2-2-3
Identification, ecological, and practical application of evergreen and deciduous woody plants of economic importance to green industry of Southeastern Louisiana. Cultivation, maintenance practices, and use of trees and woody plants of Greater New Orleans area. Laboratory component includes diagnosis and control of tree problems, field work; outside class project and field trips.
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HORT 222 - Landscape Design and Management 0-4-2
Landscape project with proposal, cost estimates and contracts. Following installation, student responsible for short-term maintenance. Prerequisite(s): HORT 213.
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HORT 224 - Horticultural Seminar 1-0-1
Final course in Associate of Applied Science Degree Program. Research paper required in student’s area of interest. Corequisite(s): HORT 251.
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HORT 251 - Horticultural Internship II 0-12-2
Internship program under direction of green industry supervisor and Horticulture Technology faculty. Practical experience in operations and management of horticultural enterprises. Prerequisite(s): HORT 151. Corequisite(s): HORT 221.
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Hospitality City Park Campus:
Dr. Bartholomew, Director
Mr. Brantley, Assistant Professor |
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HOST 101 - Introduction to Hospitality Industry 3-0-3
Overview of hospitality industry, concentrating on lodging and travel service. Includes career paths and future trends in hotel, restaurant, and convention businesses.
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HOST 103 - Introduction to Travel and Tourism 3-0-3
Tourism as major worldwide social, cultural, and economic force. Examines history of travel, industry policy, travel marketing, and future trends in tourism.
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HOST 104 - Hotel Systems and Operations Management 3-0-3
“Front-of-the-house” operations of hotel. Includes reservations guest reception, desk clerking, cashiering; computer simulation training on front-desk system software.
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HOST 191 - Reservations and Ticketing 3-0-3
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.
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HOST 200 - Hospitality Revenue Management 3-0-3
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.
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HOST 201 - Hospitality Law 3-0-3
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.
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HOST 202 - Hospitality Facilities 3-0-3
Facilities for various hospitality environments such as housekeeping, maintenance, and engineering. Management of these departments. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101.
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HOST 210 - Hospitality Practicum 0-16-3
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.
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HOST 211 - Food and Beverage Management 3-0-3
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.
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HOST 212 - Tour and Travel Management 3-0-3
Principles of travel and tourism management and operation of tourist-related services. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101.
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HOST 213 - Geographic Destinations 3-0-3
Geography, culture, climate, attractions, language, and physical features of world destinations. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101.
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HOST 216 - Convention Management and Service 3-0-3
Marketing and sales strategies for convention and group business markets. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101.
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HOST 221 - Hospitality Marketing 3-0-3
Advertising sales and marketing techniques and practices for hospitality industry. Prerequisite(s): HOST 101 or MARK 201.
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HOST 225 - Hospitality Seminar 3-0-3
Hospitality seminar that focuses on trends and issues in the hospitality food and beverage management industry.
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HOST 283 - Overview of New Orleans 3-0-3
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.
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Humanities City Park Campus:
Ms. Authement, Assistant Professor
Ms. Louis, Assistant Professor
Mr. Santos, Instructor |
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HUMA 105 - Humanities Through the Arts 3-0-3
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.
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HUMA 150 - Structure of Western Thought: Ancient Greece 3-0-3
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.
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HUMA 175 - Introduction to Film History 3-0-3
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
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HUMA 201 - Humanities: An Introduction 3-0-3
Examination of form and freedom from perspective of the humanities: philosophy, literature, history, and the arts. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101.
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HUMA 220 - Modernism in the Arts 3-0-3
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.
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HUMA 229 - Cultural Approaches to Death 3-0-3
Comparative historical study of attitudes toward death. Stages of dying, grief, and reaction to death are major emphases.
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HUMA 260 - Activism and Change 3-0-3
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.
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Insurance |
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INSU 101 - Introduction to Insurance 3-0-3
Overview of the insurance industry including concepts, marketing, performance indicators, terminology, claims processing and standards.
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INSU 103 - Insurance Office Process Simulation 0-3-1
Application of principles of the insurance industry in a computerized simulated setting using database and rating software.
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Interior Design City Park Campus:
Ms. Sanders, Assistant Professor
Ms. Kain, Instructor
Mr. Scanlan, Instructor |
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INTD 111 - History of Interior Design I 3-0-3
Interiors, interior architecture, furnishings, and cultural influences from ancient times through the 18th century.
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INTD 125 - Drafting for Interior Design 2-4-3
Studies interior spaces, furniture and furnishings through drafting problems related to interiors; beginning drafting techniques.
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INTD 131 - Two-Dimensional Design 3-3-3
Fundamentals of two-dimensional design. Same course as VISC 131
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INTD 141 - Interior Design I 2-4-3
Principles of interior design profession. Prerequisite(s): INTD 131, INTD 125.
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INTD 151 - Interior Design II 2-4-3
Basic design elements and concepts of residential design. Prerequisite(s): INTD 141.
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INTD 161 - History of Interior Design II 3-0-3
Interiors, interior architecture, furnishings, and cultural influences from Early American through Contemporary.
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INTD 201 - Interior Design III 2-4-3
Analysis and problem situations in the design and planning of office spaces. Prerequisite(s): INTD 151.
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INTD 242 - Computers for Interior Design 2-3-3
Methods of using the computer to solve problems related to interior spaces. Prerequisite(s): INTD 125.
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INTD 243 - Computers for Interior Design II 2-3-3
This course is a study of computer applications as related to the practice of Interior Design. The goal of the course is for students to develop a working knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and design-related software to produce Interior Design-related documents and drawings. Prerequisite(s): INTD 125.
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INTD 251 - Interior Design IV 2-4-3
Design problems related to large commercial spaces. Professional practices and application of business techniques to interior design profession. Prerequisite(s): INTD 201.
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INTD 260 - Color for Interior Space 3-3-3
Nature of color, theories of color, and application of color in interior design.
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INTD 268 - Interior Materials, Finishes and Furnishings 3-0-3
Types and sources of materials, finishes and furnishings used in interior spaces.
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