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Courses

 

Management
  

  • MANG 226 - Organizational Leadership

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Provides a foundational understanding of the interrelation of the numerous historical and contemporary theories of leadership. After completing this course, students will be able to recognize themselves as individuals capable of leading in various positions and situations and have some understanding of tools they may use and develop in order to maximize their leadership potential within academic, professional, and social environments.
  

  • MANG 228 - International Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    How firms become and remain international in scope, the practices of management in a competitive global environment, and ongoing management issues in world’s largest multinational corporations. Prerequisite(s): MANG 201.
  

  • MANG 229 - Supply Chain Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introductory course designed to provide an understanding of supply chain management and dynamics. Methods used to analyze, plan, and manage supply chain operations.
  

  • MANG 230 - Warehouse and Inventory Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduction to the efficient and effective operation of the warehouse and its importance to an organizations supply chain.
  

  • MANG 265 - Manufacturing Logistics

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Theories of production planning and their application to determine the quantity of product to manufacture over a period of time in order to minimize cost. Includes concepts and skills necessary to conduct a basic cost analysis.
  

  • MANG 275 - Project Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Teaches the principles of project management, team building, and facilitation. Focus is on project planning, schedule, and controlling of both projects and budgets through completion. Covers the process of building and facilitating effective teams in the work force. Includes using software packages designed to manage projects. Prerequisite(s): BUSG 240, MANG 201, ACCT 201 or ACCT 205, and CMIN 201 or BUSG 224.
  

  • MANG 276 - Foundations of Strategic Management

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Principles of strategic management with a focus on marketing, production, finance, strategy, and ethics.  Process of making strategic management decisions in business situations is reviewed.  This capstone course reinforces skills learned in the Business curriculum.  Typically taken in the student’s final semester.  Prerequisite(s): BUSG 240, and MANG 201, and ACCT 201 or ACCT 205, and CMIN 201 or BUSG 224.

Industrial Manufacturing
  

  • MANF 211 - Industrial Maintenance Mechanic I

    3 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Basic principles and skills of industrial maintenance technology.  Overview of the skills and requirements to become an entry-level industrial maintenance mechanic.  Satisfies NCCER’s Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level One certification. Corequisite(s): TECH 101 or Valid NCCER Core Curriculum Certification Course/Lab Fee $75
  

  • MANF 212 - Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II

    5 lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 5 credit hours
    Provides individuals with next-level knowledge and understanding of the skills and requirements to become an entry/mid-level industrial maintenance mechanic.  Satisfies NCCER’s Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level Two certification requirements. Prerequisite(s): MANF 211 or Valid NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level I Certification. Course/Lab Fee $75
  

  • MANF 215 - Applied Pneumatics Technology

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Basic functions through advanced applications of pneumatic technology.  Students will be introduced to the comprehensive and systematic applications of pneumatic components, their function and measurement, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Course/Lab Fee $75
  

  • MANF 216 - Applied Hydraulic Technology

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Basic functions through advanced applications of hydraulic technology.  Students will be introduced to the comprehensive and systematic applications of hydraulic motors, components, their function and measurement, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Course/Lab Fee $75
  

  • MANF 217 - Mechanical Drives and Alignment

    3 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduction to basic and heavy-duty mechanical transmission components, mechanical systems, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques used in industrial mechanical related applications.  Course/Lab Fee $75
  

  • MANF 218 - Fluid Piping Systems

    2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduction to the installation, maintenance, and repair of fluid piping systems, components, and assorted tubing and piping used in the industrial field. Course/Lab Fee $100
  

  • MANF 219 - Applied Pump Systems

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduces the skills needed to select, operate, install, maintain and repair many different types of pumps used in industry.  Pumps introduced in this course include multiple types of centrifugal pumps, turbine, diaphragm, gear, piston, peristaltic, magnetic, and vane pumps. Course/Lab Fee $100
  

  • MANF 220 - Process Control Systems

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduction to the skills needed to calibrate, adjust, operate, and connect both flow and liquid level process control systems. Course/Lab Fee $100

Marketing
  

  • MARK 201 - Principles of Marketing

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Covers the basic theories that guide marketing practices and acquaints students with the fundamental concepts of marketing. The course focuses on developing effective marketing strategies and the marketers’ use of price, product, promotion, and distribution strategies. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Developmental Reading requirements. Eligibility for ENGL 101.
  

  • MARK 208 - Social Media and e-Marketing

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    E-Marketing , also referred to as online marketing or Internet marketing, is the marketing of products or services over the Internet as well as the process of growing and promoting an organization using on-line media including social media.  Includes on-line marketing strategies, value chain models, the Internet customer, evaluating web marketing programs, social concerns, and regulatory issues in this rapidly-evolving form of media. Prerequisite(s): MARK 201.
  

  • MARK 211 - Personal Selling

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Personal Selling is a vital aspect of developing a relationship with potential customers and understanding how to manage and maintain a sales force.  Focuses on how to understand and address consumers’ needs effectively. 
  

  • MARK 212 - Advertising

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Evaluation of activities which have an impact on personal selling and an introduction to advertising. Prerequisite(s): MARK 201.
  

  • MARK 213 - Retailing

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Principles and methods of retailing, merchandise management, sales promotion, and customer services. Prerequisite(s): MARK 201.
  

  • MARK 215 - Visual Merchandising

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Presentation of the store and its merchandise in ways that will attract the attention of potential customers and motivate them to make purchases. This course discusses the fundamentals of good design, how to take a project from concept to completion, and strategies for transforming stores into shops with distinction and visual excitement. Prerequisite(s): MARK 201. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MARK 220 - International Marketing

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Theory and practice of international marketing. Explores international start-up operations and operations of global marketers. Prepares business or marketing major to understand international marketing concepts and strategies. Prerequisite(s): MARK 201 or permission of instructor.

Massage Therapy
  

  • MSTH 101 - Fundamentals in Massage Therapy

    2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
    History and development of therapeutic massage. Includes medical terminology, ethics, hygiene, safety, and SOAP notes. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 161 and BIOL 163 or BIOL 251 and BIOL 252 and BIOL 253 and BIOL 254. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MSTH 102 - Foundation for Swedish Techniques

    2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Full-body Swedish massage. Massages performed on student clients. Includes anatomy, draping, body mechanics, indications and contraindications, and development of care/ treatment plan. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 161 and BIOL 163 or BIOL 251 and BIOL 252 and BIOL 253 and BIOL 254. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MSTH 103 - Muscle/Skeletal Anatomy and Palpation Skills

    2 lecture hours, 2 credit hours, 3 lab hours
    Comprehensive study of skeletal and muscular systems. Focuses on recognition and palpation of bony landmarks and on origins, insertions, actions, and palpation of muscles. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 161 and BIOL 163 or BIOL 251 and BIOL 252 and BIOL 253 and BIOL 254. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MSTH 104 - Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy

    2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Study of basic human anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology with a focus on their relationship to massage therapy.  Covers medical anatomical terminology as well as anatomy and physiology for all of the body systems. Basic disease and the healing processes as they relate to massage therapy will be addressed as well. Prerequisite(s): MSTH 103.
     
  

  • MSTH 111 - Sports Massage

    1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Concepts and practice of sports massage. Includes pertinent anatomy and physiology, tissue response to stimulation, and application of sports massage techniques. Emphasizes major stress points and contraindications. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MSTH 112 - Deep Tissue Therapy

    1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Concepts and practice of neuromuscular/deep tissue therapy. Includes postural evaluation, tissue evaluation, and trigger point palpation; discusses nerve compression and entrapments, ischemia, and stages of rehabilitation. Prerequisite(s): MSTH 102 and MSTH 103. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MSTH 113 - Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Concepts and techniques of traditional Chinese medicine. Includes 12 meridians, yin and yang, chi energy, the five elements, shiatsu, and acupressure. Prerequisite(s): MSTH 104, MSTH 114, and MSTH 151. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MSTH 114 - Pathology for Massage Therapy

    2 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 2 credit hours
    Recognition of human diseases. Develops practical understanding of when bodywork is indicated. Includes infirmities to which bodywork should not be applied. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 161 and BIOL 163 or BIOL 251 and BIOL 252 and BIOL 253 and BIOL 254. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MSTH 115 - Business/Ethics/Law in Massage Therapy Practice

    2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Basic information necessary for massage practice. Discusses self-employment, target clientele, management, professional ethics, and business structure. Communicates state law relating to the practice of massage. Course/Lab Fee $20
  

  • MSTH 120 - Topics for Special Populations

    2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Current issues in massage therapy. Topics include the abused client, infant and child massage, the physically and/or psychologically challenged client, reflexology, aromatherapy, healing touch, hydrotherapy, and the elderly client. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MSTH 151 - Massage Therapy Clinical I

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Application of massage techniques on public clientele. Setting appointments, professional appearance, draping techniques, and recordkeeping are included under instructor’s supervision. Prerequisite(s): MSTH 102 and MSTH 103. Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MSTH 152 - Massage Therapy Clinical II

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Application of massage techniques on public clientele. Continuation of MSTH 151. Prerequisite(s): MSTH 151. Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MSTH 153 - Massage Therapy Clinical III

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Application of massage techniques in community setting. Continuation of MSTH 152. Prerequisite(s): MSTH 152. Course/Lab Fee $30

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 092 - Basic Mathematics

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Basic operations of integers and rational numbers; order of operations; factions; decimals; ratios and proportions; percentages; basic algebra concepts including linear equations; solving application problems. Prerequisite(s): Score of 20-45 on Accuplacer Elementary Algebra placement exam. Course/Lab Fee $15
  

  • MATH 097 - Intensive Intermediate Algebra

    5 lecture hours, no lab hours, 5 credit hours
    Concepts and techniques of elementary and intermediate algebra; solving and evaluating linear equations; evaluating expressions and polynomials; factoring polynomials; rational expressions; simplifying expressions containing radicals; radicals and quadratic equations; solving application problems. Course/Lab Fee $45
  

  • MATH 098 - Algebra Foundations I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Algebraic expressions, solving equations, solving inequalities, exponents, polynomials, graphs and equations of lines, functions and systems of linear equations. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in MATH 092 or MATH 113, or a score of 46-64 on Accuplacer Elementary Algebra placement exam, or an ACT mathematics score of 14-16. Course/Lab Fee $15
  

  • MATH 099 - Algebra Foundations II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Foundation of additional algebraic skills for students to gain understanding of algebra before taking an entry level college math course.  The major topics include polynomials and factoring, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and solving and graphing with quadratics. Prerequisite(s):
    • Accuplacer Next Generation QAS Placement Test Score of 250 or higher OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation AAF Placement Test Score of 250 or higher OR;
    • ACT Mathematics score of 17 or higher OR;
    • High school transcript less than two years old with the completion of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry with grades of “C” or higher AND a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5.
    Course/Lab Fee $15
  

  • MATH 113 - Algebra for Technology

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Selected topics in algebra with emphasis on applications in various areas of technology. Prerequisite(s): Score of 20-45 on Accuplacer Elementary Algebra placement exam.  For students in technical programs. Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MATH 114 - Geometry and Trigonometry for Technology

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Selected topics in geometry and trigonometry with emphasis on applications in various areas of technology. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in MATH 092 or MATH 113, or a score of 46-64 on Accuplacer Elementary Algebra placement exam, or an ACT mathematics score of 14-16 . For students in technical programs. Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MATH 120 - Contemporary Math

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CMAT 1103]
    Introduction to topics in contemporary mathematics. Topics may include the theory of finance, perspective and symmetry in art, formal Aristotelian logic, graph theory, probability and odds, statistics, elementary number theory, optimization, numeracy in the real world, and historical topics in mathematics that have influenced contemporary mathematics. (Topics will vary). Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of MATH 097, MATH 098, MATH 114, or SPSM 099 with a minimum grade of “C” OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation QAS Placement Test score of 250 or higher OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation AAF Placement Test score of 200 or higher OR;
    • ACT Mathematics score of 19 or higher OR;
    • High school transcript less than two years old with the completion of Algebra I. Algebra II, and Geometry with grades of “C” or higher AND a cumulative GPA of 2.8.
    Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MATH 123 - Math for Elementary Teachers

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CMAT 1413]
    Topics include numeral systems, theory of arithmetic, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, decimal representations, real numbers, probability, and statistics with an emphasis on problem solving. Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of MATH 097, MATH 099, MATH 114, or SPSM 099 with a minimum grade of “C” OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation QAS Placement Test score of 263 or higher OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation AAF Placement Test score of 250 or higher OR;
    • ACT Mathematics score of 22 or higher
    Course/Lab Fee $15
  

  • MATH 124 - Geometry for Elementary Teachers

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CMAT-1423]
    A study of basic Euclidean geometry, measurement and probability statistics, chosen to give the elementary school teacher the mathematical background necessary for the present elementary school curriculum. Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of MATH 123 with a minimum grade of “C” OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation QAS Placement Test score of 263 or higher OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation AAF Placement Test score of 250 or higher OR;
    • ACT Mathematics score of 23 or higher
    Course/Lab Fee $15
  

  • MATH 128 - Applied Algebra

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CMAT 1203]
    Emphasis on applications involving solving equations and inequalities, functions properties and graphs, and linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of MATH 097, MATH 098, MATH 114, or SPSM 099 with a minimum grade of “C” OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation QAS Placement Test score of 250 or higher OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation AAF Placement Test score of 200 or higher OR;
    • ACT Mathematics score of 19 or higher OR;
    • High school transcript less than two years old with the completion of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry with grades of “C” or higher AND a cumulative high school GPA of 2.8.
    Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MATH 130 - College Algebra

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CMAT 1213] 
    In-depth treatment of solving equations and inequalities; function properties and graphs; inverse functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions with applications; systems of equations. Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of MATH 097, MATH 099, MATH 114, or SPSM 099 with a minimum grade of “C” OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation QAS Placement Test score of 263 or higher OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation AAF Placement Test score of 250 or higher OR;
    • ACT Mathematics score of 22 or higher OR;
    • High school transcript less than two years old with the completion of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry with grades of “B” or higher AND a cumulative GPA of 2.8.
    Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MATH 131 - Trigonometry

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CMAT 1223]
    Trigonometric functions and graphs; inverse trig functions; fundamental identities and angle formulas; solving equations and triangles with applications; polar coordinate system. Prerequisite(s):
    • “C” or higher in MATH 130 or MATH 133 OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation AAF Placement test score of 276 or higher OR;
    • ACT Mathematics score of 26 or higher.
    Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MATH 133 - Intensive College Algebra

    5 lecture hours, no lab hours, 5 credit hours
    Review algebra concepts; in-depth treatment of solving equations and inequalities; functional properties and graphs; inverse functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions with applications; systems of equations Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of MATH 097, MATH 099, MATH 114, MATH 120, or SPSM 099 with a minimum grade of “C” OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation QAS Placement Test score of 250 or higher OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation AAF Placement Test score of 250 or higher OR;
    • ACT Mathematics score of 17 or higher OR;
    • High school transcript less than two years old with the completion of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry with grades of “C” or higher AND a cumulative high school GPA of 2.8.
    Course/Lab Fee $45
  

  • MATH 140 - Precalculus

    5 lecture hours, no lab hours, 5 credit hours
    Replaces MATH 130: College Algebra and MATH 131: Trigonometry as preparation for calculus.  Topics include quadratic equations, systems of linear equations, inequalities, functions, graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, complex numbers, theory of equations, trigonometric functions, graphs, solving triangles and equations, vectors, and polar coordinates.  This course is intended for calculus bound students.  Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of MATH 097, MATH 099, MATH 114, or SPSM 099 with a minimum grade of “C” OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation QAS Placement Test score of 263 or higher OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation AAF Placement Test score of 250 or higher OR;
    • ACT Mathematics score of 24 or higher.
    Course/Lab Fee $45
  

  • MATH 151 - Finite Math

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CMAT 1313]
    Systems of linear equations, vectors, matrices, and matrix algebra; linear inequalities; counting techniques: permutations and combinations; probability; basic concepts in mathematics finance (annuities included); and an introduction to statistics. Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of MATH 120, MATH 128, MATH 130, or MATH 133 with a minimum grade of “C” OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation AAF Placement Test score of 276 OR;
    • ACT Mathematics score of 26 or higher.
    Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MATH 203 - Introductory Statistics

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CMAT 1303]
    Descriptive statistics; probability; discrete and continuous (including the binomial, normal, and T) distribution; sampling distributions; interval estimation; hypothesis testing; linear regression and correlation. Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of MATH 120, MATH 128, MATH 130, MATH 133, or MATH 140 with a minimum grade of “C” or higher” OR;
    • Accuplacer Next Generation AAF Placement Test score of 276 or higher OR;
    • ACT Mathematics score of 26 or higher
    Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MATH 220 - Applied Calculus

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CMAT 2103]I
    Introduction to differential and integral calculus with an emphasis on applications; designed primarily for business, economics, and social sciences. Topics include limits, the first and second derivative, the first and second derivative tests for relative extrema, exponential and logarithmic functions, the definite and indefinite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Calculus will be used to solve real world applications. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in MATH 128, MATH 130, MATH 133, or MATH 203; or a score of 99-120 on the Accuplacer College Level Math placement exam; or a score of 276-300 on the Accuplacer Next Generation ANG AAF placement exam; or an ACT Math score of 26 or higher. Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MATH 221 - Calculus I

    5 lecture hours, no lab hours, 5 credit hours
    [LCCN: CMAT 2115]
    Limits and continuity of functions; introduction of derivative; techniques of differentiation; Chain rule; implicit differentiation; differentiation of transcendental and inverse functions; applications of differentiation: concavity; relative extrema; maximum and minimum values of a function; optimization; antidifferentiation; definite integrals; Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; areas; applications of definite integrals; work and volume. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in MATH 131 or MATH-140; or an ACT Math score of 28 or higher. Course/Lab Fee $45
  

  • MATH 222 - Calculus II

    5 lecture hours, no lab hours, 5 credit hours
    [LCCN: CMAT 2125]
    Techniques of integration; applications of the integral; parametric equations, polar coordinates, sequences and infinite series. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in MATH 221. Course/Lab Fee $40
  

  • MATH 223 - Calculus III

    5 lecture hours, no lab hours, 5 credit hours
    Topics covered include improper integrals, L’Hopital’s Rule, infinite series, analytic geometry, polar coordinates and parametric equations, three-dimensional space, vectors, and vector-valued functions. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in MATH 222. Course/Lab Fee $45
  

  • MATH 265 - Differential Equations

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Ordinary differential equations; emphasis on solving differential equations. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in MATH 222. Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MATH 285 - Linear Algebra

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear transformation, matrix algebra, with applications of linear algebra and computational considerations.   Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in Math 222. Course/Lab Fee $30

Medical Laboratory Technician
  

  • MLTS 103 - Introduction to Medical Technology

    1 lecture hour, 2 credit hours, 2 lab hours
    Orientation to medical laboratory technology: laboratory organization, personnel, safety terminology, ethics, glassware, and equipment. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MLTS 104 - Introduction to Phlebotomy

    3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Relates responsibilities of phlebotomist to health care delivery system. Includes procedures, professional and ethical conduct, verbal and written skills, stress management. Course/Lab Fee $20
  

  • MLTS 105 - Structure and Function of the Body Systems

    2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology related to clinical laboratory and general pathologic conditions associated with body systems.
  

  • MLTS 151 - Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum

    No lecture hours, 18 lab hours, 6 credit hours
    Hands-on practice relating to procedures. Exposure to variety of patient-care settings, including in- and out-patient settings. Course/Lab Fee $60
  

  • MLTS 207 - Hematology I

    2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Theory and skills required in proper collection of blood specimens. Morphologic study of human blood and routine hematology lab procedures. Emphasizes normal cells. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MLTS 208 - Hematology II

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Studies normal and abnormal blood cell morphology, correlation of lab results with hematological diseases, normal and abnormal hemostasis, and routine coagulation procedures. Prerequisite(s): MLTS 207. Course/Lab Fee $20
  

  • MLTS 220 - Immunology and Serology

    3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Basic immunology theory to include antigen-antibody relationships and routine serology procedures. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MLTS 230 - Practicum I

    No lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Clinical experience in the hospital laboratory setting. Phlebotomy covered. Prerequisite(s): MLTS 207. Course/Lab Fee $60
  

  • MLTS 240 - Clinical Chemistry

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Theory, principles, and laboratory procedures used in the clinical chemistry laboratory. Includes physiology and pathology of major organ systems and correlation of laboratory results with disease states. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 141, CHEM 143, and MLTS 103. Corequisite(s): MLTS 242.
  

  • MLTS 242 - Clinical Chemistry Laboratory

    No lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Laboratory to accompany MLTS 240: Chemical analysis of body fluids using manual methods and some basic instrumentation. Corequisite(s): MLTS 240. Course/Lab Fee $20
  

  • MLTS 245 - Urinalysis

    2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Theory, basic principles, and laboratory procedures used in the examination of urine and body fluids. Includes correlation of test results to disease states. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MLTS 250 - Practicum II

    No lecture hours, 24 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Clinical experience in the hospital laboratory setting. Hematology, coagulation, serology/ immunology covered. Course/Lab Fee $60
  

  • MLTS 260 - Clinical Microbiology

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Pathogenic microorganisms with emphasis on specimen collection, culture, isolation, staining and identification. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 210 and BIOL 212. Corequisite(s): MLTS 262.
  

  • MLTS 262 - Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

    No lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Specimen collection, quality control and procedures for isolation, identification, and differentiation of clinically significant microorganisms. Corequisite(s): MLTS 260. Course/Lab Fee $20
  

  • MLTS 264 - Parasitology

    1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Study of common parasites found in man with emphasis on parasitic life cycles, specimen collection and preparation, and identification techniques. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 210 and BIOL 212. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MLTS 270 - Clinical Immunohematology

    2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Theory, principles and laboratory procedures of immunohematology. Topics include donor blood collection, blood component preparation and use, antigen-antibody reactions, blood groups, compatibility testing, and antibody studies. Prerequisite(s): MLTS 220. Course/Lab Fee $10
  

  • MLTS 280 - Practicum III

    No lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Clinical experience in the hospital laboratory setting including urinalysis. Prerequisite(s): MLTS 245. Course/Lab Fee $60
  

  • MLTS 282 - Practicum IV

    No lecture hours, 36 lab hours, 6 credit hours
    Clinical experience in chemistry, microbiology, and immunohematology in hospital laboratory setting. Prerequisite(s): MLTS 240, MLST 242, MLST 260, MLST 262, and MLST 270. Course/Lab Fee $60
  

  • MLTS 285 - Advanced Practicum

    No lecture hours, 40 lab hours, 6 credit hours
    Clinical experience in the hospital laboratory setting. Hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunohematology/blood bank, and serology/immunology will be covered. Prerequisite(s): MLTS 208, MLST 220, MLST 240, MLTS 242, MLST 245, MLST 260, MLST 262, MLST 264, and MLST 270. Course/Lab Fee $60
  

  • MLTS 290 - Seminar in Medical Technology

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Application of the principles of medical technology to develop competency as entry level medical laboratory technician.

Military Science – Army ROTC
  

  • MILS 101 - Dynamics of Leadership

    2 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 2 credit hours
    Introduces the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership and communication. The focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army leadership dimensions, attributes and core leader competencies while gaining an understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Scholarship Enrollment Officer.
  

  • MILS 102 - Dynamics of Leadership II

    2 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 2 credit hours
    Leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. You will explore dimensions of leadership attributes and core leader competencies in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. Explores the Army’s leadership philosophy and learn fundamental military concepts. Emphasis on Army leadership will provide the learner a better understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Prerequisite(s): MILS 101 and permission of the Scholarship Enrollment Officer.
  

  • MILS 201 - Applied Leadership

    2 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 2 credit hour
    Dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Aspects of personal motivation and team building are practiced planning, executing and assessing team exercises. The focus continues to build on developing knowledge of the leadership attributes and core leader competencies through the understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties as well as broadening knowledge of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies will provide a tangible context for learning the Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos. Prerequisite(s): MILS 102 and permission of the Scholarship Enrollment Officer.
  

  • MILS 202 - Management Techniques

    2 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 2 credit hours
    Challenges of leading teams in the complex operational environment. The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. Prerequisite(s): MILS 201 and permission of Scholarship Enrollment Officer.
  

  • MILS 203 - Leadership Laboratory

    No credit
    An extension of classroom work; affords the student the opportunity to apply military skills learned in the classroom in an outdoor environment. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Scholarship Enrollment Officer.

Motor Vehicle Technology
  

  • MOVH 101 - Introduction to Motor Vehicle Technology

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduction to the Automotive Service Industry. Includes a brief history of the automobile, professional automotive service careers, safety practices, environmental and health concerns, shop equipment and measuring tools, scientific principles and math calculations, vehicle service information, routine maintenance, basic engine operation and supporting engine sub-systems.
  

  • MOVH 103 - Tools and Equipment

    2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Tools, measuring instruments, and fastening devices. Includes proper and safe use of hand tools of all types. Course/Lab Fee $20
  

  • MOVH 105 - Basic Engines

    2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Internal combustion engine including classification by cycle, cooling, number and arrangement of cylinders, valve arrangement, and fuel. Covers basic chemical and physical principles of internal combustion engine including combustion expansion of liquids and gases, change of state, work, energy, power, inertia, torque, and friction.
  

  • MOVH 106 - Basic Diesel Engines

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Principles, construction, and maintenance of diesel engines including a comparison of two and four-cycle engines. Emphasizes different types of fuel injection systems including a comparison of various types of diesel fuels.
  

  • MOVH 107 - Automotive Quick Service

    No lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Basic general automotive service inspection and maintenance on automobiles. Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MOVH 109 - Automotive Gas Metal Arc Welding

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding (G.M.A.W.) process, plasma arc and oxyacetylene cutting. The use of various machines, cutting techniques, shop safety, and running weld beads in all positions on various thicknesses of steel plate. Course/Lab Fee $20
  

  • MOVH 130 - Fundamentals of Electricity

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Simple automotive electrical systems. Includes electrical fundamentals, Ohm’s Law, circuit identification, electrical schematic diagrams, automotive wire repair, circuit testers and digital multi-meters, and circuit problem diagnosis on simple electrical accessories, starting and charging systems.
  

  • MOVH 153 - Automotive Machine Shop

    1 lecture hours, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Theory and principles of automotive machining operations. Emphasizes crankshaft grinding, cylinder boring and honing, valve grinding and lapping, valve guide reaming and knurling, cylinder head grinding, and other precision operations. Prerequisite(s): MOVH 103 or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): MOVH 155.
  

  • MOVH 154 - Brake Systems

    2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Basic automotive brake system skills. Includes disc and drum brake components; operation, diagnosis and service; and normal maintenance procedures. Corequisite(s): MOVH 156.
  

  • MOVH 155 - Automotive Machine Shop Lab

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Practical application of principles and theory of MOVH 153. “Live jobs” used for laboratory demonstrations and student projects. Corequisite(s): MOVH 153. Course/Lab Fee $20
  

  • MOVH 156 - Brake Systems Laboratory

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Laboratory component to accompany MOVH 154: Brake Systems. Basic automotive brake system skills. Includes disc and drum brake components; operation, diagnosis and service; and normal maintenance procedures. Corequisite(s): MOVH 154. Course/Lab Fee $20
  

  • MOVH 160 - Auto Service Business Professionalism

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Workplace behavior skills. Students integrate soft skills within the framework of a formal business structure.  Interactive discussion topics and activities improve the students’ written and oral communication skills.  This course teaches realistic survival skills and motivates individuals toward improving their personal and professional performance.
  

  • MOVH 162 - Advanced Brake / Steering and Suspension Systems

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Variable electronic control of dynamic vehicle systems. Includes anti-lock brake systems, electronic stability control systems, variable assist steering systems and electronic control of the suspension system for height and ride control. Prerequisite(s): MOVH 130, MOVH 154, MOVH 156, MOVH 217, and MOVH 219. Corequisite(s): MOVH 164.
  

  • MOVH 164 - Advanced Brake / Steering and Suspension Systems Laboratory

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Variable electronic control of dynamic vehicle systems. Includes anti-lock brake systems, electronic stability control systems, variable assist steering systems and electronic control of the suspension system for height and ride control. Laboratory component to accompany MOVH 162. Prerequisite(s): MOVH 130, MOVH 154, MOVH 156, MOVH 217, and MOVH 219. Corequisite(s): MOVH 162 Course/Lab Fee $20
  

  • MOVH 175 - Auto Painting Techniques

    1 lecture hour, 6 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Automotive painting including spray equipment, spray techniques, preparation of paint surface, masking, color matching, color shading, and advanced spray techniques. Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MOVH 176 - Automotive Painting II

    1 lecture hour, 6 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Advanced automotive painting including high volume, pressure spray systems. Base coat, clear coat painting; tri-coat systems and spot repairs. Advance color matching and buffing techniques. Prerequisite(s): MOVH 175. Course/Lab Fee $30
  

  • MOVH 180 - Motor Vehicle Technology Work Experience

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Work experience in the automotive industry.
  

  • MOVH 181 - Motor Vehicle Technology Work Experience

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Work experience in the automotive industry.
 

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