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2017 - 2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]
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HEIT 111 - Basic ICD-9-CM Coding I 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
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-CM Coding II 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
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 CPT Coding 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
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 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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 No lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 2 credit hours
Practical application of coding diagnoses and operations to accompany lecture material in HEIT 121. Corequisite(s): HEIT 121.
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HEIT 123 - Basic CPT Coding 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Introduction to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding systems. The course provides an overview of the historical background, structure, and organization of the CPT and regulatory guidelines. The student is introduced to the general principles of accurate and complete health record documentation for hospital outpatient and medical office settings required for the medical and surgical services developed by AMA and CMS. This course also will introduce the student to the Official Outpatient Coding Guidelines. The course includes discussion of AHIMA’s Standards of Ethical Coding and the AHIMA coding competencies. The student will be introduced to the hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS), reimbursement for physician services, and quality control methods. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111 and HEIT 203 and BIOL 161 and BIOL 163.
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HEIT 125 - Health Care Revenue Cycle 3 credit hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Health plans, reimbursement methodologies, prospective payment systems, medical billing requirements, coding and billing compliance, and auditing of health care claims as they relate to the management of the health revenue cycle. Prerequisite(s): HESC 118 and HEIT 103.
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HEIT 127 - Advanced CPT Coding 3-2-3
Overview of coding and reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System. The student will advance to coding more complex surgical scenarios and case studies utilizing an encoder/grouper to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCs codes. The student is introduced to procedure based payment systems, including RBRVS, E&M, APC assignments, and the impact that coding quality, documentation, and sequencing have on reimbursement. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111 and HEIT 203 and BIOL 161 and BIOL 163 and HEIT 103 and HEIT 123 Corequisite(s): HEIT 110 and HEIT 125
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HEIT 128 - Medical Transcription I 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Machine transcription of medical reports: operative, radiology, cardiology, and pathology reports. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 128.
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HEIT 130 - Medical Transcription III No lecture hours, 8 lab hours, 2 credit hours
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 No lecture hours, 12 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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 110, and HEIT 125, and HEIT 127.
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HEIT 146 - Medical Registration Procedures 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
Patient reception, scheduling, and other supplementary patient services provided in a health care organization. Includes gathering the necessary patient informaiton, providing patient counseling related to the health care process, familiarity with pertinent registration data capture tools, and medical terminology. Instruction will be provided in the revenue cycle, HIPAA, Master Patient Index, legal issues encountered in the office (e.g., privacy, fraud, and medical ethics). Includes practical/laboratory component. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111, HESC 118, and BUSG 121.
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HEIT 151 - Statistics and Alternative Healthcare Records 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
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 No lecture hours, 12 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Supervised learning experiences in campus laboratory in acute care hospitals and in alternative care settings. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 103 and HEIT 104. Corequisite(s): HEIT 151 (or permission of program director).
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HEIT 201 - Introduction to Health Care Information Systems 2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
Overview of health informatics. Reviews the impact of information technology on the delivery of health care. Various hardware and software applications utilized in health care delivery will be introduced and utilized. Prerequisite(s): HESC 118.
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HEIT 203 - Basic Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Nature, cause, and treatment of human diseases including diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for each. The course prepares the HIT and Coding student to understand pathophysiology and pharmacology as they interpret health record data for medical coding. Basic pharmacological management of various diseases is presented. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111 and one of the following course pairs: BIOL 251 and BIOL 253 or BIOL 161 and BIOL 163.
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HEIT 205 - Health Record Content and Documentation 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Introduction to the health information profession and health information management functions. Overview of health record content, documentation requirements, data governance strategies, and use in secondary data sources. Prerequisite(s): HESC 118.
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HEIT 207 - Electronic Health Records 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Technology of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) through conceptual theory and hands-on application in health care organizations. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 201 and HEIT 205.
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HEIT 211 - Quality and Statistics 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Introduction to quality assessment and improvement techniques such as data collection tools, data analysis, reporting methods, and team development and healthcare statistics. Students will learn the concepts of quality, utilization management, case management, risk management, and credentialing. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 205 and MATH 120.
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HEIT 212 - Advanced Coding 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Introduction to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding systems. The course provides an overview of the historical background, structure, and organization of the CPT and regulatory guidelines. The student is introduced to the general principles of accurate and complete health record documentation for hospital outpatient and medical office settings required for the medical and surgical services developed by AMA and CMS. This course also will introduce the student to the Official Outpatient Coding Guidelines. The student will advance to coding more complex surgical scenarios and case studies utilizing an encoder/grouper to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCs codes. The student is introduced to procedure based payment systems, including RBRVS, E&M, APC assignments, and the impact that coding quality, documentation, and sequencing have on reimbursement. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111, HEIT 103, HEIT 203, BIOL 251, BIOL 253, BIOL 252, and BIOL 254.
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HEIT 251 - Professional Practice Experience II No lecture hours, 12 lab hours, 3 credit hours
Supervised learning experiences in the campus laboratory and health care facilities emphasizing concepts taught in coding, reimbursement, and quality courses. Students code a variety of health care records and audit coding activities. Prerequisite(s): HESC 118, HEIT 103, HEIT 110, and HEIT 125.
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HEIT 252 - Health Information Technology Seminar 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Résumé writing, interviewing, occupational opportunities, continuing education, and professional ethics.
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HEIT 253 - Health Information Technology Leadership 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Overview of management and supervision of health information technology in health care settings. Reviews skills related to planning, organization, directing, controlling and budgeting in the health information management department. Prerequisite(s): HESC 205 and MANG 201 or MANG 224.
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Health Sciences |
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HESC 100 - Essentials of Nursing Assisting 4 lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 6 credit hours
Focuses on preparing students to function in the role of a nursing assistant in hospitals, long-term care facilities and home health agencies. Upon successful completion, the student will be awarded a letter signifying completion of the course and will be eligible for certification as a nursing assistant by the state of Louisiana. Prerequisite(s): Based on ACT scores and/or Delgado Placement test scores, applicants must be eligible to enroll in MATH 093, ENGL 101, and have completed all developmental reading courses
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HESC 102 - First Aid 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
First aid training in recognizing life-threatening medical emergencies and trauma injuries and the ability to keep the patient in the best possible condition until medical help arrives.
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HESC 103 - Introduction to Medical Ethics and Communication 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Ethical and legal principles and responsibilities involved in the medical field. Legal responsibilities, professional liability, licensing, contracts, confidentiality, HIPAA, STARK, risk management, and other applications of law in medicine are included.
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HESC 109 - Medical Nutrition Therapy for Nursing and Allied Health 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Introduction of basic nutritional concepts in health and disease and includes application of that knowledge in the healthcare setting. Emphasis will be placed on the role of medical nutrition therapy as prevention and treatment of various health conditions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HESC 151 - Introduction to Health Care Professions 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Studies in selected allied health professions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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History |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HIST 141 - African-American History 3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Social, political, and cultural history of African-Americans.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration |
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HORT 101 - General Horticulture 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 2 credit hours
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 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 2 credit hours
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 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 2 credit hours
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 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Principles of professional behavior in green industry; resume writing and interviewing. Required oral presentations using computer for research.
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HORT 151 - Horticultural Internship I No leture hours, 12 lab hours, 2 credit hours
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 HORT 112 or HORT 113.
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HORT 160 - Horticultural Certification 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 2 credit hours
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 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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, HORT 112, and HORT 214.
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HORT 204 - Landscape Irrigation 2 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 2 credit hours
Landscape irrigation system 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 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 2 credit hours
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 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
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 No lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 2 credit hours
Landscape project with proposal, cost estimates, and contracts. Following installation, student is responsible for short-term maintenance. Prerequisite(s): HORT 213.
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HORT 224 - Horticultural Seminar 1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Capstone course in Horticulture Technology. Research paper required in student’s area of interest. Corequisite(s): HORT 251.
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HORT 251 - Horticultural Internship II No lecture hours, 12 lab hours, 2 credit hours
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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