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2017 - 2018 Catalog 
    
2017 - 2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

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Culinary Arts

  
  • CULA 216 - Pop-ups, Food Trucks, and Festival Restauranteering

    1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Special considerations for small transient foodservice business.  Overview of mobile foodservice business start-up.  Cost control, menu writing and design, and legal considerations will be addressed.  Includes guest speakers and field trips. Prerequisite(s): CULA 101 or PAST-101, and CULA 102 or PAST 102, and CULA 103, and CULA 215; eligibility for MATH 120.
  
  • CULA 217 - Culinary Cafe

    2 lecture hours, 7 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Practical application in the use of theoretical, technical, and hands-on cooking skills as related to culinary arts.  Students are provided opportunities to apply skills learned while operating in a simulated restaurant setting.  Students will rotate to a variety of stations that are similar to those in the food service industry. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in all of the following: CULA 101, CULA 102, CULA 103, CULA 105, CULA 107, CULA 121, CULA 208, CULA 209, CULA 210, CULA 211, CULA 213, CULA 214, CULA 215, and CULA 226.
  
  • CULA 218 - Culinary Capstone

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Preparation for an assessment of the outcomes achieved in the Culinary Arts program.  Synthesis and evaluation course to determine the student’s ability to enter the food service industry. Prerequisite(s): CULA 217.
  
  • CULA 219 - Chef’s Tour: Dining Experience

    1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Comparative tour of several businesses across the Greater New Orleans region.  Menu choices, prices, style, and design are analyzed. Prerequisite(s): CULA 101 or PAST 101, and CULA 102 or PAST 102, and CULA 103.
  
  • CULA 220 - Culinary Competition

    1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Basic foundation of culinary competition. Includes how to compete at the local, regional, national, and international levels from dress code through menu selection, final presentation, and sanitation. Prerequisite(s): CULA 101, CULA 102, CULA 103, CULA 105, CULA 106, CULA 107, or permission of instructor.
  
  • CULA 221 - Latin Flavors

    1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Overview of the spices, flavors, and specialized ingredients used in cuisines of the Caribbean, South America, and Central America. Prerequisite(s): CULA 101, CULA 102, CULA 103, and CULA 226.
  
  • CULA 222 - Pantry Preparations

    3 lecture hours, 9 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Cold appetizers, salads, dressings, sandwiches, pasta, dumplings using appropriate preparation, holding, and serving procedures to maintain a quality product while investigating molecular gastronomy. Prerequisite(s): CULA 101, CULA 103, and CULA 112.
  
  • CULA 223 - Volume Food Production

    3 lecture hours, 9 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Preparing large quantities of hot and cold foods using appropriate preparation, holding, and serving procedures to maintain a quality food product. Prerequisite(s): CULA 101, CULA 103, and CULA 112.
  
  • CULA 225 - Culinology

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Theory, application and practice of beginning, intermediate and advanced culinary techniques. Foundation course designed to teach basic and advanced understanding of Culinology, the blending of culinary arts and the science of food and how to compete at the local, regional and nation level.
  
  • CULA 226 - International Cuisine

    1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Fundamental concepts and techniques of food preparation utilizing the classical cooking methods with an emphasis on international cuisines. Prerequisite(s): CULA 101, CULA 102, and CULA 103.
  
  • CULA 227 - Menu Design and Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Utilization of the menu as an effective management tool.  Impact of the menu on all aspects of the operation, including planning the facility, purchasing the food items, promoting the items to customers, and providing excellent service.  Students will plan and write a variety of menus. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 101 and MATH 098.
  
  • CULA 228 - Culinary Travels

    1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Travel course involving study and observation of culinary and hospitality industries abroad. Prerequisite(s): CULA 101, CULA 102, CULA 103, CULA 105, CULA 121, CULA 207, and permission of instructor.
  
  • CULA 229 - Food and Dining Social Media and Marketing

    1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Social media as these pertain to foodservice business.  Current marketing trends are analyzed to determine impact of the social media relationship with customers and competition. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101, CULA 101, CULA 102 or PAST 102, and CULA 103.
  
  • CULA 230 - On-Premises Catering

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Focuses on an in-depth analysis of components of the on-premises catering profession.
  
  • CULA 231 - Off-Premises Catering

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Focuses on an in-depth analysis of components of the catering profession off-premises.
  
  • CULA 232 - Current Issues in Catering

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Current issues in catering that focus on trends and issues in the catering industry.
  
  • CULA 233 - Culinary Internship

    No lecture hours, 40 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Supervised training in culinary arts through hands-on experience in an approved restaurant or related facility.  Practical application of culinary skills as part of a multi-faceted learning environment where auditory, visual, and kinesthetic methods of learning are used by the student. Prerequisite(s): CULA 101, CULA 102, CULA 103, CULA 105, CULA 107, CULA 121, CULA 208, CULA 209, CULA 210, CULA 211, CULA 214, CULA 215, CULA 217, CULA 226, and CULA 227.
  
  • CULA 281 - Supervised Work Experience

    No lectue hours, 40 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Full-time (40 hours per week) work in a cooperating restaurant or food service institution. A log describing work experiences and containing recipe files and photographs of display work required.
  
  • CULA 282 - Supervised Work Experience

    No lecture hours, 40 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Full-time (40 hours per week) work in a cooperating restaurant or food service institution. A log describing work experiences and containing recipe files and photographs of display work required. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in CULA 281.
  
  • CULA 283 - Supervised Work Experience

    No lecture hours, 40 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Full-time (40 hours per week) work in a cooperating restaurant or food service institution. A log describing work experiences and containing recipe files and photographs of display work required. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in CULA 282.
  
  • CULA 284 - Supervised Work Experience

    No lecture hours, 40 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Full-time (40 hours per week) work in a cooperating restaurant or food service institution. A log describing work experiences and containing recipe files and photographs of display work required. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in CULA 283.
  
  • CULA 285 - Supervised Work Experience

    No lecture hours, 40 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Full-time (40 hours per week) work in a cooperating restaurant or food service institution. A log describing work experiences and containing recipe files and photographs of display work required. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in CULA 284.
  
  • CULA 286 - Supervised Work Experience

    No lecture hours, 40 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Full-time (40 hours per week) work in a cooperating restaurant or food service institution. A log describing work experiences and containing recipe files and photographs of display work required. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in CULA 285.
  
  • CULA 287 - Catering Work Experience

    No lecture hours, 40 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Fulltime (40 hours per week) work in an approved catering or food service institution. Maintenance of a log describing work experiences and containing recipe files and photographs of work performed is required.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

  
  • DMSU 200 - Ultrasound Patient Care

    1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Fundamentals of ultrasound technology and role of sonographer. Includes guidelines, medical ethics, patient and employee environmental safety, methods of patient care, and organization of hospital, radiology department, and ultrasound lab. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first-semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second- and third-semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 201 - Directed Reading

    1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Note(s): The prerequisite for all first-semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second- and third-semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 211 - Superficial Structures

    1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Sonography of normal and abnormal thyroid/ parathyroid glands, testicles, and prostate. Includes anatomy, physiology and lab values of pertinent components of superficial structures. Prerequisite(s): DMSU 200. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first-semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second- and third-semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 221 - Physics and Instrumentation I

    2 lecture hours, no lab hour, 2 credit hours
    Comprehensive study of high frequency waves, pulse echo theory, acoustical impedance, reflection, refraction, TGC, decibel notation, and transducer technology. Includes introduction to operator controls of diagnostic ultrasound instrumentation. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first-semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second- and third-semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 222 - Physics and Instrumentation II

    2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Real time instrumentation, phased array theory, computers in ultrasound, bio effects, quality assurance, Doppler, and pre- and post-processing. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first-semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second- and third-semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 223 - Physics and Instrumentation III

    1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Introduction to vascular ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Includes study of Doppler instrumentation, vascular physics, and hemodynamics of blood vessels. Prerequisite(s): DMSU 222. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first-semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second- and third-semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 241 - Ultrasound Learning Lab I

    No lecture hours, 9 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Practical and clinical education for sonographer. Supplements the students experience as they achieve knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform the duties of a sonographer. Students review ultrasound teaching files, practice scanning test objects, phantoms and observe gross anatomical specimens of human and fetal organs. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second and third semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 242 - Ultrasound Learning Lab II

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Practical and clinical education for the sonographer. Supplements the students experience as they achieve knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform the duties of a sonographer. Students review ultrasound teaching files, practice scanning test objects, phantoms and observe gross anatomical specimens of human and fetal organs. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second and third semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 251 - Ultrasound Practicum I

    No lecture hours, 8 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Observation of ultrasound exams. Students are expected to obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimal diagnostic results and to assist the clinical supervisor in room setup and patient positioning. When clinical evaluations indicate sufficient orientation to ultrasound procedures, image analysis, and instrument operation, students are allowed increased scanning on additional exams. Increased scan time is assigned as scanning competency is improved. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second and third semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 252 - Ultrasound Practicum II

    No lecture hours, 14 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Observation/performance of ultrasound exams. Students are expected to obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimal diagnostic results and to assist the clinical supervisor in room setup and patient positioning. When clinical evaluations indicate sufficient orientation to ultrasound procedures, image analysis, and instrument operation, students are allowed increased scanning on additional exams. Increased scan time is assigned as scanning competency is improved.  Note(s): The prerequisite for all first semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second and third semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 253 - Ultrasound Practicum III

    No lecture hours, 24 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Continuation of Ultrasound Practicum II. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second and third semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 254 - Ultrasound Practicum IV

    No lecture hours, 28 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Performance of ultrasound examination in the clinical setting to include abdomen, pelvis, OB/GYN, and small parts. Students are expected to obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimal diagnostic results. Students should be present when exams are reviewed by the physician in charge. Prerequisite(s): DMSU 253. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second and third semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 261 - Ultrasound Obstetrics and Gynecology I

    2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Anatomy, physiology, normal and abnormal development, and sonography of gravid female reproductive system. Includes ultrasound appearance, lab values of benign, malignant, and infective diseases of the uterus and ovaries, and hormonal influences on gravid, premenopausal, postmenopausal and menopausal uterus and ovaries. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first-semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second- and third-semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 262 - Ultrasound Obstetrics and Gynecology II

    2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
    The anatomy, physiology, normal and abnormal development, and sonography of the gravid female reproductive system and fetus. Includes ultrasound appearance, lab values of gravid uterus and ovaries, and ultrasound appearance of normal and abnormal placenta and developing fetus. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first-semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second- and third-semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 263 - Ultrasound Obstetrics and Gynecology III

    1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Anatomy and physiology of the developing fetus and its maternal effects. Includes the ultrasound appearance and lab values of fetal abnormalities, their development and presentation. Prerequisite(s): DMSU 262. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first-semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second- and third-semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 271 - Abdominal Ultrasound I

    2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Anatomy, physiology, lab values, and ultrasound appearance of normal and pathologic GI, GU, vascular, muscular, endocrine, exocrine, and lymphatic systems. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first-semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second- and third-semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 272 - Abdominal Ultrasound II

    2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Anatomy, physiology, lab values and ultrasound appearance of GU system as well as parotid glands, thyroid glands, adrenal glands, and prostate and testicles. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first-semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second- and third-semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 273 - Abdominal Ultrasound III

    1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Sonography of normal and abnormal kidneys and adrenal glands. Includes anatomy, physiology and lab values of the pertinent components of the genitourinary system. Prerequisite(s): DMSU 272. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first-semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second- and third-semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.
  
  • DMSU 280 - Comprehensive Seminar

    1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Review of tests and quizzes taken during the year. Individual, group, and program topics for further study are recognized; additional reading, lectures, and tests. Note(s): The prerequisite for all first-semester courses is admission into the Ultrasound program. The prerequisite for all second- and third-semester courses is successful completion of all previous courses in the Ultrasound program.

Dietary Manager

  
  • DMTP 101 - Medical Nutrition Therapy

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Foundational knowledge of basic nutrition and medical nutrition therapy. Includes instruction in nutrition principles, dietary guidelines, menu planning, nutrition care plans, and client education.
  
  • DMTP 110 - ANFP Resource Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Overview of the basic functions of human resource management including manpower planning, recruitment and selection, job analysis and design, performance management and appraisal, training and development, labor unions, time management, ANFP code of ethics, HIPPA, compensation and rewards. The course combines both classroom and field experience.
  
  • DMTP 115 - ANFP Food Service Operations

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Foundation knowledge of foodservice management. Topics include delivery systems, menus, purchasing, receiving and storage, cooking procedures, equipment needs, safety, productivity, budgeting, cost effective procedures, and marketing.
  
  • DMTP 125 - ANFP Field Experience

    1 lecture hour, 10 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    A course which incorporates both clinical and administrative didactic education into a supervised practice. This field experience includes 150 hours of supervised practice in a hospital, nursing home, or other such long-term care facilities.

Dietetic Technician

  
  • DIET 101 - Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduces the student to a career in Nutrition and Dietetics. It includes basic terminology, the role of a dietetic technician, the role of a Registered Dietitian, and basic concepts of clinical nutrition, community nutrition and food service management. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 101 and MATH 118.
  
  • DIET 111 - Introductory Foods and Nutrition

    2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Scientific principles involved in the selection, preparation and serving of foods to conserve nutritive values. General information relative to normal nutrition, special diets and meal planning and analysis of standard food products. Prerequisite(s): Admission to program.
  
  • DIET 141 - Basic Nutrition

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Fundamentals of nutrition science including applied concepts of chemistry, anatomy, and physiology in relation to the nutritional care of individuals using techniques that determine the nutrient composition of food and appropriate sources of data.
  
  • DIET 205 - Nutrition in the Life Cycle

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Fundamentals of human nutrition throughout the stages of life cycle including influences of socioeconomic, cultural, and psychological factors on food and nutrition behavior. Prerequisite(s): DIET 141.
  
  • DIET 206 - Nutrition in Disease

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Nutrition in disease and basic principles of menu planning for optimal nutrition. Prerequisite(s): DIET 141.
  
  • DIET 208 - Institutional Foods for Health Care

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Principles of quantity food production and delivery systems, menu planning and purchasing, safety, sanitation, and technical operations in an institutional food service system.
  
  • DIET 216 - Management Practices in Dietetics

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Principles and application of Dietetics Management, including human resources, finance and materials, marketing of products and services, functions and characteristics, and facility planning. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Dietetic Technician program.
  
  • DIET 220 - Information Technology for Nutrition and Dietetics

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Information technology as it relates to the practice of dietetics with hands-on experience using a variety of software programs specifically designed for nutrition analysis and food service management as well as incorporating current social media and informatics. Prerequisite(s): DIET 101 and DIET 141.
  
  • DIET 224 - Nutrition in Wellness

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Nutrition in preventive medicine and health promotion with emphasis on sports nutrition and the nutrition and fitness considerations throughout the life cycle. This didactic education will be enhanced with practical experience promoting nutrition in wellness in the community. Prerequisite(s): DIET 205.
  
  • DIET 225 - Dietetics Seminar

    1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Outlines content covered in the Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians. Provides study tips and sample questions typical of those in the actual examination.
  
  • DIET 250 - The Nutrition Care Process

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Didactic learning opportunities in the area of clinical nutrition, including the application of the nutrition care process and model to medical conditions. It will include the principles and methods of nutrition screening for referral to the Registered Dietitian, collection of assessment data, nutrition interventions and monitoring strategies appropriate for the technician level of practice. Corequisite(s): DIET 206
  
  • DIET 251 - Supervised Field Experience in Clinical Dietetics

    No lecture hours, 12 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Dietetic practicum in a clinical healthcare setting allowing the student to practice the nutrition care process and including principles and methods of nutrition screening for referral to the Registered Dietitian, collection of assessment data, nutrition interventions and monitoring strategies appropriate for the technician level of practice. Includes a minimum of 180 clock hours of supervised practice. Prerequisite(s): DIET 206 and DIET 250.
  
  • DIET 252 - Supervised Experience in Food Service Management

    No lecture hours, 12 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Supervised practice in healthcare settings that allow the student to apply the principles of management and systems in the provision of quality food and nutrition services, including human resource management, legislative and regulatory policy, quality management and healthcare policy. Prerequisite(s): DIET 208.
  
  • DIET 253 - Supervised Field Experience in Community Nutrition

    No lecture hours, 13 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Supervised experiences in various community settings allowing the student to participate in activities that include the role of the environment, food, nutrition and lifestyle choices in health promotion and disease. Includes a minimum of 180 clock hours of supervised practice. Prerequisite(s): DIET 205 and DIET 224.

Direct Support Professional

  
  • DSPE 101 - Introduction to Direct Support Professional

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Topics include the History of Disability movement, legislative history, values and philosophy, Louisiana’s Service System, professional knowledge and behavior, as well as an introduction to intellectual, psychiatric, and physical disabilities, and a general overview of medications and side-effects, seizure disorders, universal health precautions, basic nutrition, and sanitation.
  
  • DSPE 102 - Fundamentals of Communication and Advocacy

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Communication and advocacy skills needed to assist the direct support professional to support people with disabilities.
  
  • DSPE 103 - Teaching People with Disabilities

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Teaching modalities to enhance the learning process for people with developmental disabilities. Topics include self-determination, team process, consumer assessment, systematic skill instruction, and developing functional goals and objectives.
  
  • DSPE 104 - Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Individualized Support

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Teaching modalities to enhance the learning process for people with developmental disabilities. Topics include principles of person-centered planning, person-centered approaches and outcomes, person-centered values and philosophies, comparison of person-centered supports vs. system-centered services, and individualized person-centered documentation.

Economics

  
  • ECON 201 - Macroeconomics

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CECN 2213]
    Introduction to economy-wide phenomena including national income, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, the monetary system, fiscal policy, international trade and finance. Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH 099.
  
  • ECON 202 - Microeconomics

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CECN 2223]
    Introduction to how individuals and firms make decisions and how they interact. Topics include the study of consumer theory, theories of price determination, production, market structure, trade, externalities, and public goods. Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or MATH 099.
  
  • ECON 272 - Money, Banking, and the Economy

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CECN 2313]
    Introduction to the role of commercial banks, other financial institutions, and the central bank in affecting the performance of the economy; relationships of monetary and fiscal policy in an open economy to prices, production, and employment.
      Prerequisite(s): ECON 201.

Electrical - Electronics Engineering Technology

  
  • ELET 101 - Electrical Circuits I

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Direct current fundamentals involving series, parallel, and combination circuits, as well as concepts of resistance, capacitance, and inductance. P-SPICE computer analysis, Basic and C++ programming used; each section of course has mandatory laboratory assignment. Corequisite(s): ELET 103.
  
  • ELET 102 - Electrical Circuits II

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Alternating current principles including single and poly-phase circuits, nonsinusoidal waveforms and transformers. Includes Fournier analysis and use of P-SPICE computer software. Prerequisite(s): ELET 101 and ELET 103.
  
  • ELET 103 - Circuit Analysis

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Investigation of DC circuits with emphasis on practical electric circuits. Corequisite(s): ELET 101.
  
  • ELET 155 - Electronics I

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Fundamentals of electronic devices, circuit analysis of power supplies, amplifiers, and other basic circuits. Prerequisite(s): ELET 101.
  
  • ELET 160 - Programming for Engineering Technology

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Programming techniques and methods as they relate to engineering and computer hardware topics.
  
  • ELET 170 - Computer-Aided Circuit Analysis

    1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Analysis of AC and DC circuits using P-SPICE software. Includes transient behavior, frequency response Bode plots, amplifier gain, phase shift, and filter analysis. Basic DOS concepts. Prerequisite(s): ELET 102.
  
  • ELET 260 - Instrumentation and Control Systems

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Theory and operation of transducers for measurement of pressure, flow, liquid level, and temperature. Common mechanical and electrical devices analyzed. Covers automatic process controls, on-off proportion rate and reset, pneumatic and electrical systems. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  
  • ELET 268 - Servomechanisms

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Study of electro-mechanical control systems, including electro-mechanical components peculiar to this field and their response to open and closed work systems. Experimental determinations of systems behavior obtained by actual system operation and for simulation on analog computer. Prerequisite(s): ELET 103.
  
  • ELET 271 - Digital Circuits

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Analysis and design of pulse and switching circuits used in digital computers.
  
  • ELET 272 - Electrical Installation Planning

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Methods and materials used in electrical installation and electrical construction work. Prerequisite(s): ELET 102.
  
  • ELET 273 - Analog OP-AMPS and Microprocessors

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Principles and uses of the operational amplifier (OP-AMP) and analog circuits used extensively in biomedical technology and electronics, industrial instrumentation and computer systems. Prerequisite(s): ELET 102.
  
  • ELET 274 - Electrical Machinery and Controls

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Principles, operating characteristics, efficiencies, ratings, and applications of DC and AC dynamos. Includes methods and devices for starting, braking, and controlling speed, voltage, and acceleration. Power distribution and transmission discussed including primary substation and feeders, transformer primary switch gear and low voltage feeder protection, fault current calculations and wiring methods as applied to substation distribution and transmission lines. Prerequisite(s): ELET 102.
  
  • ELET 277 - Power Distribution Transmission

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    System planning, primary substation and feeders. Prerequisite(s): ELET 102.
  
  • ELET 283 - Electronics Communications

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Electronics communications theory and laboratory experience including transmitting and receiving techniques using amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation. Prerequisite(s): ELET 155.
  
  • ELET 285 - Industrial Electronics

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Control of industrial machinery and processes through electronic circuits and systems. Includes devices and techniques to sense, measure, and control physical parameters with state-of-the-art industrial process control. Explains system design and troubleshooting. Prerequisite(s): ELET 155.
  
  • ELET 287 - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Applications and operation of PLC’s including design of logic diagrams using ladder logic. Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  
  • ELET 289 - Advanced Electronics

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Analysis of advanced electronic circuits. Prerequisite(s): ELET 102 and ELET 155.
  
  • ELET 291 - Microprocessors and Advanced Digital Systems

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Introduction to microprocessor architecture, addressing and programming, input/output memory devices, and applications. Includes experiments in micro-computer programming, hardware analysis, timing, and design.
  
  • ELET 299 - Seminar

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Design, fabrication, and testing of electronic projects and use of supply source manuals, current publications, and library reference materials. Includes written and oral presentations.

Electrical Apprentice

  
  • ELAP 101 - Basic Electricity

    2 credit hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introductory course designed to provide an overview of basic electrical mathematics and electrical D.C. theory. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  
  • ELAP 103 - Circuits, Magnetism, and Basic AC

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Advanced level study of series parallel circuits and D.C. circuits. It also introduces the apprentice to A.C. theory to include inductive and capacitive circuits. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  
  • ELAP 104 - A.C. Theory, Meters, and Batteries

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Continuation of A.C. theory through series parallel RCL circuits. Also covered are batteries and the various types of test equipment used in the electrical trade. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  
  • ELAP 107 - Motors, Generators, and Alternators

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Overview of both the theory and practical applications of generators and electric motors. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  
  • ELAP 109 - Electric Motor Control

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Overview of the fundamentals of electric motor control including control of motor starting, control components, and maintenance of control equipment. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  
  • ELAP 110 - Electronic Circuit Analysis I

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Overview of the fundamentals of electronic circuit analysis. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  
  • ELAP 201 - Electronic Circuit Analysis II

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Continuation of ELAP-110: Electronic Circuit Analysis I. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.
  
  • ELAP 203 - Fibre Optics

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduction to the information that an apprentice must acquire to successfully perform fibre optics installations. Prerequisite(s): The student must hold apprentice status at an approved agency prior to enrolling in this course.

Electrician

  
  • ELEC 102 - Electrical Calculations

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Basic concepts and fundamental applications of mathematics for electricians.
  
  • ELEC 103 - Electrical Blueprints

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Study of blueprint reading which includes specifications and trade-related elements. Prerequisite(s): TECH 101.
  
  • ELEC 112 - Basic Electricity

    2 lecture hours, 8 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Fundamental concepts of electricity, electrical instruments, and electrical measurements. Corequisite(s): TECH 101.
  
  • ELEC 120 - Electrical Raceways

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Electrical skills course covering raceways, fittings, pull boxes, junction boxes, explosion proof equipment and cable trays. Prerequisite(s): ELEC 112 and ELEC 102 and ELEC 103 and ELEC 124 and TECH 101.
  
  • ELEC 123 - National Electric Code I

    4 lecture hours, no lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Introductory study of the structure and scope of the National Electric Code.
 

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