2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Jun 26, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Law Enforcement

  
  • CJLE 1512 - Basic Peace Officer II


    Credit Hours: 5
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 8
     Basic preparation for a new peace officer. Should be taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, III, IV, and V (supplement) to satisfy the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement approved Basic Peace Officer Academy. ***THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS LICENSED AS A POLICE ACADEMY BY Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.***
    Prerequisite: None Corequisite: CJLE 1506 CJLE 1518 CJLE 1524  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Demonstrate outcomes set forth for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Course #1000.
  
  • CJLE 1518 - Basic Peace Officer III


    Credit Hours: 5
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 8
    Basic preparation for a new peace officer. Should be taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, II, IV, and V (supplement) to satisfy the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement approved Basic Peace Officer Academy. ***THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS LICENSED AS A POLICE ACADEMY BY Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.***
    Prerequisite: None Corequisite: CJLE 1506 CJLE 1512 CJLE 1524  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Demonstrate the outcomes set forth for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Course #1000.
  
  • CJLE 1524 - Basic Peace Officer IV


    Credit Hours: 5
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 8
    Basic preparation for a new peace officer. Should be taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, II, III, and V (supplement) to satisfy the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement approved Basic Peace Officer Training Academy. ***THIS COURSE MAY BE OFFERED ONLY BY INSTITUTIONS LICENSED AS A POLICE ACADEMY BY Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.***
    Prerequisite: None Corequisite: CJLE 1506 CJLE 1512 CJLE 1518  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Demonstrate outcomes set forth for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Course #1000.

Live Entertainment Technology

  
  • AVTS 1271 - Project Management for Entertainment Technology


    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 2
    An introduction to the methods and problems of running a professional shop and managing projects. Subjects to be covered include contracts, bidding, estimates, procurement, government regulations (OSHA-10), wage/time studies, work flow, staffing of a show for performance, budgeting, scheduling, and problem-solving.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of budgeting and scheduling for a production. 2. Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of PPE and OSHA-10. 3. Creation of Touring Paperwork (Riders, day sheets, transportation scheduling). 4. Understanding of conflict resolution.
  
  • AVTS 1370 - Fundamentals of Design for Entertainment Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of Entertainment design through design terminology, style, and aesthetics. Students will achieve this by examining and interpreting realized scenic, lighting and production designs.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Analyze production designs, visual art, and advertisements using standard design terminology. 2 - Complete visual research for a production design using mixed media (print, internet, found object, fine art, etc.) 3 - Visually articulate design ideas through the clear and concise presentation of research. 4 - Develop the vocabulary to articulate one’s own design ideas. 5 - Gain a basic understanding of the collaborative role of each designer in the production team.
  
  • AVTS 1371 - Introduction to Live Entertainment Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
    An introduction to the live entertainment technology industry, including working methods, processes, equipment, and facilities for theatre, opera, dance, concert productions, theme parks, themed-retail, cruise ship venues, house of worship and corporate special events.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify cables used in the entertainment industry. 2 - Identify different types of microphones and their proper usage. 3 - Identify the roles and responsibilities of the various professionals involved in theatre production, and explain how they work together to create a successful production. 4 - Safely hang and address a moving light fixture. 5 - Set up, patch, and program and ETC Ion lighting console.
  
  • AVTS 1372 - Live Entertainment Technology Cooperative Education


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 20
    Intermediate career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; Instructor approval required.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - The student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Students will demonstrate job readiness and professionalism in attitude and dress.
  
  • AVTS 1373 - Video for Live Entertainment Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
    The course will introduce advanced topics in the Entertainment Technology industry. This will include industry standards, techniques, and resources that are available to entertainment technicians. Topics include digital audio mixing, advanced light programming including effects programming and the use of lighting consoles, math for entertainment systems, and use of video and projection in entertainment.
    Prerequisite: AVTS 1371  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Demonstrate knowledge of video formats and signal types. 2 - Set up and program media servers. 3 - Use video for a live event incorporating multiple input sources: Live feed, DVD, Computer, Media Server. 4 - Demonstrate an understanding of basic lighting for video.
  
  • AVTS 1374 - Drafting for Live Entertainment Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    An introduction to computer assisted drafting using industry-standard applications. Emphasizes creating standard working drawings used in the entertainment industry.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Create two-dimensional ground plans, elevations and section views. 2 - Produce 3-D models from two dimensional works. 3 - Generate lighting plots and paperwork. 4 - Organize drawings appropriately using layers and classes. 5 - Apply USITT drafting standards as practiced in the live entertainment technology industry
  
  • AVTS 1375 - Rigging and Electricity for LET


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
    This course is an introduction to theatrical rigging and electrical practices and technologies in the entertainment industry. Emphases are on the development of basic knowledge, awareness of safe techniques and introduction to practical skills. This course is focused on both mathematical and hands on understanding. This course aims to develop both mathematical concepts and practical hands on experience in the areas of rigging and electricity as it applies to the entertainment industry. This course will not prepare a student to solve every rigging/electrical problem they may encounter, but seeks to lay a groundwork of safe practices so that safe solutions can be extrapolated from these concepts.
    Prerequisite: AVTS 1371  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic rigging concepts (Knots, Force, Wire rope, Termination). 2 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic rigging safety and equipment. 3 - Students will be able to use and apply basic rigging math. 4 - Students will be able to install and use arena rigging equipment in a safe manner. 5 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic electrical concepts (Power, voltage, current, resistance, energy, units of measure). 6 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of electrical safety. 7 - Students will be able to use and apply basic electrical math. 8 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of both single phase and three phase power distribution. 9 - Students will understand codes and regulations for both rigging and electricity as it applies to the entertainment industry.
  
  • AVTS 1376 - Media Design for Entertainment Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
    An introduction to multimedia technology with a focus on interdisciplinary, project based, cooperative learning. Students will be immersed in the protocols and processes of the Media Technologies design process: idea development, presentation, and production. Students will explore basic concepts of audio and visual design through individual and group creative projects.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Students will demonstrate an ability to create and manipulate still content. 2. Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of audio recording and mastering. 3. Create basic animations and video loops for recording and live playback. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the various audio and video compression types, formats, and when to use them. 5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of editing, rendering and publishing video content.
  
  • AVTS 1377 - Lighting and Audio for Video Production for Live Entertainment Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
    Students will be exposed to lighting equipment, lighting concepts, audio recording, and audio post production for video production, screenings, working on course projects, and in-class exercises throughout the semester.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Students will demonstrate a command of fundamental lighting strategies and techniques for location and studio work. 2. Students will show a strong video lighting and audio vocabulary, as well as the ability to effectively communicate concepts to others. 3. Students will be able to safely hang and focus lighting for various types of video production (interviews, multi-camera, single-camera, and dramatic storytelling.) 4. Demonstrate the ability to create and edit foley effects. 5. Students will be able to synchronize audio to video and record and edit location sound.
  
  • AVTS 1378 - Production for Live Entertainment


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
    An overview of the techniques and components used in commercial video production. Students will work in teams and individually to explore principles of production. Students will learn preproduction process, shooting, camera work (both handheld and stationary), directing of live multi cam productions, shading of cameras for live production, web-streaming and archiving live events.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Students will demonstrate the ability to safely set up cameras and video switching for live video production. 2. The student will display comprehension of the terminology used in video production. 3. Students will show the ability to set up a web stream of live video content. 4. Demonstrate the ability to read a vectorscope and use it to properly shade cameras for a live event. 5. Students will demonstrate the ability to direct and cut a multi-camera live event.
  
  • AVTS 2370 - Video Capstone for Live Entertainment


    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
    This course serves as the capstone project for the Live Entertainment Video AAS. All projects must be approved by the instructor and should demonstrate proficiency in management, technical and presentational skills.
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval required. 
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of camera work, editing, audio mixing, lighting, and export and delivery of a video product.
  
  • AVTS 2371 - Live Entertainment Technology Troubleshooting


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
    Active integration of knowledge of audio/video/lighting systems into a working environment which focuses on specific challenges encountered in the audio/video/lighting industry.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; AVTS 1371  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Develop a process for identifying audio/video/lighting challenges 2 - Detect specific audio/video/lighting challenges 3 - Methodically problem-solve audio/video/lighting systems challenges
  
  • AVTS 2372 - Live Entertainment Technology Lighting and Sound Project


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 4
    Demonstration of the technologies and the skills required for installing and uninstalling equipment on a project basis in audio/ video/lighting systems. Topics include installation, troubleshooting, documentation, written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, customer service skills, teamwork, time management, labor management, and safety codes. The course culminates with examples of project management in various environments.
    Prerequisite: AVTS 1371  and Department approval.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Communicate audio/video/lighting systems project intentions. 2 - Demonstrate proficient knowledge of audio/video/lighting systems technologies. 3 - Manage all aspects of audio/video/lighting systems project.
  
  • AVTS 2373 - Advanced Live Entertainment Technology Cooperative Education


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 20
    Advanced career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
    Prerequisite: AVTS 1372  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - The student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Students will demonstrate job readiness and professionalism in attitude and dress.
  
  • AVTS 2374 - Audio for Live Entertainment Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Basic principles of live sound reinforcement. Emphasis on signal flow, acoustic, sound reinforcement set-ups and installation, signal processing, microphone selections and placement. Includes setting up sound systems and mixing live music. Topics include microphones, control consoles, reproduction techniques, amplification, distribution, loudspeaker systems, frequency response, decibels, and dynamic range.
    Prerequisite: AVTS 1371  with a minimum grade of C or Departmental approval.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Understand the basic principles of sound. 2 - Understand sound reinforcement systems. 3 - Set up and utilize a variety of live sound reinforcement equipment. 4 - Manage an audio event. 5 - Complete required paperwork for audio events.
  
  • AVTS 2375 - Lighting for Live Entertainment Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Lighting for LET teaches the basic principles of lighting systems. Students will program and design with moving and conventional lighting fixtures for a variety of events such as concerts, corporate parties, trade shows, and houses of worship.
    Prerequisite: AVTS 1371  with a minimum grade of C OR Department approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Demonstrate how to safely hang conventional and moving light fixtures. 2 - Understand lighting systems network communications: including, DMX512, ACN, ArtNET, and RDM. 3 - Set up, use, and program lighting equipment. 4 - Manage a Lighting Design, including reading a light plot, inventory sheets, color cut lists, and reading cue sheets. 5 - Generate and interpret paperwork for Event Lighting.
  
  • AVTS 2376 - Camera Work for Live Entertainment Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
    This course will teach students the effective use of camera in video production. Students will learn the fundamentals of aesthetics, content, and technology as it applies to camerawork and composition. These ideas will be learned from both class work and practical work in the field and studio.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify different features of various cameras. 2. Students will be able to identify various types of lenses and their uses. 3. Students will demonstrate the ability to control depth of field. 4. Demonstrate the ability to operate and assist in operation and setup of various types of cameras for videography. 5. Students will demonstrate creative camera work and aesthetics.
  
  • AVTS 2377 - Premier-Pro for Live Entertainment


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
    Explore the fundamental features of industry-standard video editing software and gain knowledge of the essentials of effective editing. 
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of editing, rendering and publishing video content. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetic elements of editing. 3. Students will be able to demonstrate audio mixing, editing, and post-production as it pertains to video production. 4. Students will understand processes such as compositing and animation as related to editing.
  
  • AVTS 2379 - Video Production for Live Entertainment


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
    An overview of the techniques and components used in commercial video production. Students will work in teams and individually to explore principles of production. Students will learn preproduction process, shooting schedules, camera, lighting, and audio operation, and post-production techniques.  Students will work in production teams while gaining an understanding of multi camera techniques, design, graphics functions and control booth operations.  Students will learn how to convey information and messages to a target audience.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Students will demonstrate the ability to produce, direct, shoot, and edit field materials and integrate them into studio production. 2. Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of key studio production personnel, camera operator, floor manager, teleprompter operator, technical director, audio technician, and character generator operator. 3. Students will be able to successfully produce and direct a short multi camera studio production. 4. Students will show the ability to implement basic video field equipment (camera, audio, lighting) in a safe and professional manner.
  
  • RTVB 1321 - TV Field Production


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
    Pre-production, production, and post-production process involved in field television production. Topics include field camera setup and operation, field audio, television directing, and in-camera or basic continuity editing with an emphasis on underlying principles of video technology.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Set up and operate field cameras, tripods, audio equipment, field lighting instruments, and media acquisitions. 2 - Outline aesthetic concepts relating to visual images. 3 - Classify and produce basic camera shots. 4 - Summarize and demonstrate key concepts of lighting and audio. 5 - Edit storylines.
  
  • RTVB 1325 - TV Studio Production


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
    Basic television production planning and techniques including video, audio and lighting equipment commonly used in a studio.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Describe the three primary stages of the television production process. 2 - Operate studio cameras, audio equipment, lighting instruments and switchers. 3 - Utilize standards of composition to compose shots. 4 - Design and implement studio lighting techniques.
  
  • RTVB 1429 - Scriptwriting


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 4
    Writing scripts for film and electronic media. Emphasizes format and style for commercials, public service announcements, promos, news, and documentaries.
    Prerequisite: None.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Write commercials and public service announcements. 2 - Produce documentary and/or narrative scripts for long-form productions.
  
  • RTVB 2164 - Practicum


    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours - External: 8
    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
    Prerequisite: AVTS 1371 , RTVB 2330  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills. 3 - Demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
  
  • RTVB 2330 - Film and Video Editing


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Film and broadcast editing for the preparation and completion of shorts, trailers, documentaries, and features.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply script and storyboard to the editing process. 2 - Apply post-production processes. 3 - Critique the work of other editors. 4 - Use industry-standard editing equipment and software.
  
  • RTVB 2337 - TV Production Workshop I


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
    Design and production of video content for location or studio shoots adhering to deadline and quality control restrictions.
    Prerequisite: Meets final semester requirements.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Develop a production schedule including resource and personnel management. 2 - Produce video content suitable for broadcast and emerging technologies.
  
  • RTVB 2381 - Cooperative Education - Radio/Television Broadcasting


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 20
    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
    Prerequisite: Meets final semester requirements.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry

Logistics Management

  
  • LMGT 1319 - Introduction to Business Logistics


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    A systems approach to managing activities associated with traffic, transportation, inventory management, warehousing, packaging, order processing, and materials handling.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain the terms and how they relate to the overall concept of logistics. 2 - Explain the legal aspects and regulatory agencies as they relate to logistics management. 3 - Demonstrate ability to apply decision-making techniques based on time, materials, and space. 4 - Demonstrate an understanding of the various roles in the global supply chain logistics life cycle. 5 - Demonstrate an understanding of the logistics environment.
  
  • LMGT 1321 - Introduction to Materials Handling


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Introduces the concepts and principles of materials management to include inventory control and forecasting activities.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply forecasting techniques related to inventory control. 2 - Explain the various topic terms and how they relate to the overall concept of materials management. 3 - Interpret the principles of materials handling as it relates to time, form, and place utility. 4 - Practice safety principles in the handling of materials and operation of equipment. 5 - Operate and use equipment. 6 - Practice quality control principles.
  
  • LMGT 1323 - Domestic and International Transportation Management


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
     An overview of the principles and practices of transportation and its role in the distribution process. Emphasis on the physical transportation systems involved in the United States as well as on global distribution systems. Topics include carrier responsibilities and services, freight classifications, rates, tariffs, and public policy and regulations. Also includes logistical geography and the development of skills to solve logistical transportation problems and issues.
    Prerequisite: LMGT 1319 ; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Discuss principles and practices of the physical transportation system as they pertain to distribution. 2 - Interpret U.S. and global distribution trends, public policy, and regulations. 3 - Implement decisions based on logistical and transportation issues and problems. 4 - Describe U.S. and world geography and how they impact transportation logistics. 5 - Solve transportation problems.
  
  • LMGT 1345 - Economics of Transportation and Distribution


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    A study of the basic economic principles and concepts applicable to transportation and distribution.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply basic economic principles and concepts applicable to transportation and distribution. 2 - Specify the impact that alternative transportation methods have on the distribution systems.
  
  • LMGT 1393 - Special Topics: Logistics and Materials Management


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends.
  
  • LMGT 1425 - Warehouse and Distribution Center Management


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
    Emphasis on physical distribution and total supply chain management. Includes warehouse operations management, hardware and software operations, bar codes, organizational effectiveness, just-in-time, and continuous replenishment.
    Prerequisite: None; Corequisite: LMGT 1319  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Discuss total supply chain management and its function in the physical distribution system. 2 - Identify and demonstrate current technology utilized in warehouse management operations. 3 - Apply the technology utilized in organizational effectiveness including time and money management and acquisition procession. 4 - Interpret information with relationship to inventory management. 5 - Operate and use equipment. 6 - Practice safety principles in the handling of materials and operation of equipment. 7 - Employ work communication practices. 8 - Practice teamwork and good workplace behavior to solve problems. 9 - Use relevant computer systems and applications to increase productivity.
  
  • LMGT 2434 - Principles of Traffic Management


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    A study of the role and functions of a transportation traffic manager within a commercial or public enterprise. Includes training in rate negotiation, carrier and mode selection, carrier service evaluation, quality control, traffic pattern analysis, documentation for domestic and international shipments, claims, hazardous materials movement, and the state, federal, and international environments of transportation.
    Prerequisite: LMGT 1319 ; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain carrier costing and rate development. 2 - Apply rate negotiation techniques to meet carrier and shipper needs. 3 - Evaluate carrier and modal capabilities to meet delivery requirements. 4 - Analyze shipping patterns to ensure optimum negotiating position and describe recourse for lost or damaged goods. 5 - Apply appropriate hazardous materials labeling, packaging, and notifications. 6 - Identify and apply state, federal, and international laws and policies governing the transportation industry.

Machining Technology

  
  • MCHN 1302 - Print Reading for Machine Trades


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A study of blueprints for machining trades with emphasis on machine drawings.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify the elements of machine drawings. 2 - Interpret dimensions, tolerances, and geometric aspects of blueprints. 3 - Explain Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols and their meanings.
  
  • MCHN 1319 - Manufacturing Materials and Processes


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A basic study of various materials used in the manufacturing industry and the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of various materials. Emphasis on manufacturing processes, including casting, forming, and machining.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify various materials including, metals such as ferrous and nonferrous metals. 2 - Describe the different manufacturing processes. 3 - Identify by code and color the different types of metals. 4 - Perform a test necessary to determine the kind of metal being used. 5 - Determine whether it is casting or forging.
  
  • MCHN 1338 - Basic Machine Shop I


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A course that introduces the student to machining fundamentals. The student begins by using basic machine tools including the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw, and bench grinder. Machine terminology, theory, math, part layout, and bench work using common measuring tools is included. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Demonstrate set-up and use of the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw, and bench grinder applying good housekeeping, proper safety, and preventative maintenance. 2 - Use precision instruments to perform bench work including part layout, drilling, reaming, taping, press fitting, location of hole centers and surfaces. 3 - Set up power saws for cutoff operation. 4 - Demonstrate tooling maintenance, and hazardous material handling. 5 - Perform preventative maintenance. 6 - Interpret blueprints.
  
  • MCHN 1343 - Machine Shop Mathematics


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Designed to prepare the student with technical, applied mathematics that will be necessary in future machine shop-related courses.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Define the use of formulas and identify conversion methods of numbering systems. 2 - Convert fractions to decimals and back. 3 - Use algebra, geometry, and trigonometry formulas to solve measurement problems.
  
  • MCHN 1352 - Intermediate Machining I


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Operation of drilling machines, milling machines, lathes, and power saws. Select and use appropriate precision measuring tools.
    Prerequisite: MCHN 1302 , MCHN 1338   Corequisite: MCHN 2341  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Set up and operate shop machinery and tools in a safe manner. Select and use precision measuring instruments to specified tolerances. 2 - Select and use precision measuring instruments to specified tolerances.
  
  • MCHN 1391 - Special Topics in Machine Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    The students will manufacture a project, made of metal or industrial plastics, with three or more working pieces. They will, by using a dimension print consistent with industry standards, manufacture pieces, and assemble them. The project has to work as designed and all pieces have to meet industrial standards in size and finish. This is a Capstone course option for the AAS in Machining Technology and is to be taken in the last semester of the AAS degree.
    Prerequisite: Machinist, Level I Certificate  and Computer Numeric Control Operator/Programmer I Certificate  and Computer Numeric Control Operator/Programmer II Certificate  and must be taken in the last semester of the Machining Technology, AAS  Degree
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Assemble project to make sure it fits and operates as designed. 2 - Become more proficient in the use of manual lathes, milling machines, CNC lathes, and mills. 3 - Take a print(s) and decide how this project should be machined.
  
  • MCHN 1426 - Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 6
    A study of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software which is used to develop applications for manufacturing. Emphasis on tool geometry, tool selection, and the tool library.
    Prerequisite: MCHN 1302 MCHN 1338 MCHN 1343  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Use Computer-Aided Manufacturing software to create part programs 2 - Transfer programs to the machine control unit and machine parts.
  
  • MCHN 2303 - Fundamentals of Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Machine Controls


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    An introduction to G and M codes (RS274-D) necessary to program Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines.
    Prerequisite: CNC Operator I Certificate; Corequisite: MCHN 2335  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Write, edit and apply basic knowledge of CNC programs 2 - Select the appropriate feeds and speeds for various materials 3 - Select the appropriate tooling
  
  • MCHN 2331 - Operation of CNC Turning Centers


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A study of CNC operations with an emphasis on turning centers.
    Prerequisite: MCHN 1302  and MCHN 1338  and MCHN 1343   Corequisite: MCHN 2334  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Set up and operate CNC turning centers. 2 - Set the tool and workpiece offsets for machining operations. 3 - Edit the program as required.
  
  • MCHN 2334 - Operation of CNC Machining Centers


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A study of CNC operations with an emphasis on vertical machining centers.
    Prerequisite: MCHN 1302  and MCHN 1338  and MCHN 1343   Corequisite: MCHN 2331  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Set up and operate CNC machining centers. 2 - Set machine and tool offsets for machining operations. 3 - Edit the program as required.
  
  • MCHN 2335 - Advanced CNC Machining


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    The study of advanced CNC operation with an emphasis on programming and operations of machining and turning centers.
    Prerequisite: CNC Operator I Certificate Corequisite: MCHN 2303  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Set up and operate CNC machining centers and CNC turning centers 2 - Select proper tooling with correct speeds and feeds 3 - Produce a part to specific tolerances
  
  • MCHN 2341 - Advanced Machining I


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A study of advanced lathe and milling operations. Emphasis on advanced cutting operations of the lathe and milling machines, including the use of special tooling, bench assembly, and materials identification.
    Prerequisite: None Corequisite: MCHN 1352  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify and apply special tooling for the lathe and milling machines. 2 - List machine and work setup procedures. 3 - Identify and select proper tooling for machining of specific materials. 4 - Perform advanced lathe and milling machine setup to specifications.
  
  • MCHN 2381 - Cooperative Education - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 20
    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. This is a Capstone course option for the AAS in Machining Technology and is to be taken in the last semester of the AAS degree.
    Prerequisite: Machinist, Level I Certificate  and Computer Numeric Control Operator/Programmer I Certificate  and Computer Numeric Control Operator/Programmer II Certificate  and Must be taken in last semester of the Machining Technology, AAS  degree
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - As outlined in the learning plan, Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry
  
  • MCHN 2438 - Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 6
    A study of advanced techniques in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
    Prerequisite: MCHN 1426  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Use Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to create multi-axis part programs. 2 - Transfer programs to the machine control unit. 3 - Machine parts.

Massage Therapy

  
  • MSSG 1105 - Hydrotherapy/Therapeutic Modalities


    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours - Lab: 2
    The use of accepted hydrotherapy and holistic healthcare modalities of external application of temperature for its reflexive effect. Meets the minimum 20-contact-hour requirement for licensure. Students must complete an application process including an online application.
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain and demonstrate the proper use of hydrotherapy. 2 - Perform therapeutic modalities. 3 - Identify indications and contraindications. 4 - Apply appropriate safety precautions. 5 - Evaluate the effects of the application.
  
  • MSSG 1109 - Health & Hygiene


    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 1
    The study of safety and sanitation practices including universal precautions. The importance of proper body mechanics, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, maintaining the massage environment, and the advantage of therapeutic relationships is also included. Meets the minimum 20-contact-hour requirement for licensure. Students must complete an application process including an online application.
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain the need for universal precautions. 2 - Develop a health and safety plan. 3 - Exhibit proper personal hygiene. 4 - Demonstrate therapeutic interaction in various practice settings.
  
  • MSSG 1207 - Business Practices & Professional Ethics


    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 1
    The study of physical and financial office practices and marketing. Includes ethical practices for massage therapists as established by law or regulatory agency. Meets the minimum 45-contact-hour requirement for licensure. Students must complete an application process including an online application.
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify laws and regulations directly related to the ethical and legal practice of massage therapy. 2 - Relate physical, financial, health, and business requirements to various practice settings.
  
  • MSSG 1411 - Massage Therapy Fundamentals I


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 6
    Introduction to the theory and the application of skills necessary to perform basic massage skills and chair massage. This meets the minimum 125-contact-hour requirement for licensure. Students must complete an application process including an online application.
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Demonstrate proficiency in the skills necessary to perform basic massage skills within the rules and regulations set by the regulatory agency. 2 - Select equipment. 3 - Demonstrate therapeutic principles of chair massage. 4 - Identify target populations.
  
  • MSSG 1413 - Anatomy & Physiology for Massage


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
     In-depth coverage of the structure and function of the human body. Includes cell structure and function, tissues, body organization, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Emphasizes homeostasis/wellness care. Meets the minimum 75-contact-hour requirement for Anatomy and Physiology for licensure. Students must complete an application process including an online application.
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify the anatomical structure of the human body. 2 - Explain the relationship of the structure of the body to the practice of massage therapy. 3 - Describe the processes, mechanisms, and functions of whole body systems. 4 - Explain the effects of massage therapy on the physiological functions of the human body.
  
  • MSSG 2286 - Internship/MassageTherapy


    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - External: 8
    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Students must complete an application process including an online application.
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
  
  • MSSG 2311 - Massage Therapy Fundamentals II


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
    A continuation of Massage Therapy Fundamentals I. Emphasizes specialized techniques and assessment of client needs to identify a specific plan of care. Completes the requirements for Massage Techniques for licensure. Students must complete an application process including an online application.
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Refine previously learned techniques. 2 - Investigate treatment protocols utilizing proven, outcome-based techniques. 3 - Perform thorough client assessments. 4 - Create treatment plans using carefully selected techniques for the given pathology. 5 - Implement supplementary care as prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional.
  
  • MSSG 2313 - Kinesiology for Massage


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
    Applied study of human kinesiology. Muscle movements and dysfunctions will be discussed and palpated. Includes theory and practice of functional muscle testing. Meets the minimum 50-contact-hour requirement for licensure. Students must complete an application process including an online application.
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Describe aspects of movement in relation to structural kinesiology. 2 - Palpate bony landmarks and major muscle attachments and describe their functions. 3 - Apply specific therapeutic approaches and assessment tools.
  
  • MSSG 2314 - Pathology for Massage


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    General discussion of pathologies as they relate to massage therapy. Includes universal precautions and their management in professional practice. Also covers etiology, signs, symptoms, and the physiological and psychological reactions to disease and injury. Meets the minimum 40-contact-hour requirement for licensure. Students must complete an application process including an online application.
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Differentiate between normal and pathological conditions of the client as they relate to indications and contraindications for massage therapy. 2 - Identify therapeutic approaches used by other health professionals as they relate to indications and contraindications for massage therapy. 3 - Identify and describe implementation of standard safety precautions as they relate to pathologies.

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 1314 - College Algebra


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, absolute value, piecewise- defined, exponential and logarithmic functions, equations, inequalities, graphing skills and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, conics, and inverses may be included. CIP Code: (2701015419)
    Prerequisite: MATH 0310  or placement by testing or concurrent enrollment in MATH 0314 .
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions, including domain and range, operations, compositions, inverses and piecewise defined functions. 2 - Recognize, graph and apply polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic and absolute value functions and solve related equations. 3 - Apply graphing techniques. 4 - Evaluate all roots of higher degree polynomial and rational functions. 5 - Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations using matrices. 6 - Solve other types of inequalities such as absolute value, polynomial, and rational inequalities.
    Core Category Mathematics [20]
  
  • MATH 1316 - Trigonometry


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Trigonometric functions and their applications, solutions of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, inverse trigonometric functions, graphs of the trigonometric functions, vectors and polar coordinates. CIP Code: (2701015319)
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  OR placement by testing; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Compute the values of trigonometric functions for key angles in all quadrants of the unit circle measured in both degrees and radians. 2 - Compute values of the six basic inverse trigonometric functions. 3 - Graph trigonometric functions and their transformations. 4 - Prove trigonometric identities. 5 - Solve trigonometric equations. 6 - Solve right and oblique triangles. 7 - Use the concepts of trigonometry to solve applications. 8 - Compute operations of vectors. 9 - Represent complex numbers in trigonometric form.
    Core Category Mathematics [20]
  
  • MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business & Social Science


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Applications of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value. CIP Code: (2703015219)
    Prerequisite: MATH 0310  or placement by testing or concurrent enrollment in MATH 0324 .
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. logarithmic, and exponential functions to solving real-world problems. 2. Solve mathematics of finance problems, including the computation of interest, annuities, and amortization of loans. 3. Apply basic matrix operations, including linear programming methods, to solve application problems. 4. Demonstrate fundamental probability techniques and application of those techniques, including expected value, to solve problems. 5. Apply matrix skills and probability analyses to model applications to solve real-world problems.
    Core Category Mathematics [20]
  
  • MATH 1325 - Calculus for Business & Social Sciences


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    This course is the basic study of limits and continuity, differentiation, optimization and graphing, and integration of elementary functions, with emphasis on applications in business, economics, and social sciences. This course is not a substitute for MATH 2413 , Calculus I. CIP Code: (2703015319)
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or placement by testing; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply calculus to solve business, economics, and social sciences problems. 2 - Apply appropriate differentiation techniques to obtain derivatives of various functions, including logarithmic and exponential functions. 3 - Solve application problems involving implicit differentiation and related rates. 4 - Solve optimization problems with emphasis on business and social sciences applications. 5 - Determine appropriate technique(s) of integration. 6 - Integrate functions using the method of integration by parts or substitution, as appropriate. 7 - Solve business, economics, and social sciences applications problems using integration techniques. 8 - Evaluate limits of functions from their graphs and/or equations.
    Core Category Mathematics [20]
  
  • MATH 1332 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Intended for Non STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. Topics include introductory treatments of sets and logic, financial mathematics, probability and statistics with appropriate applications. Number sense, proportional reasoning, estimation, technology, and communication should be embedded throughout the course. Additional topics may be covered. CIP Code: (2701015119)
    Prerequisite: Placement by testing; or Corequisite: MATH 0232 .
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply the language and notation of sets 2 - Determine the validity of an argument or statement and provide mathematical evidence 3 - Solve problems in mathematics of finance 4 - Demonstrate fundamental probability/counting techniques and apply those techniques to solve problems 5 - Interpret and analyze various representations of data 6 - Demonstrate the ability to choose and analyze mathematical models to solve problems from real-world settings, including, but not limited to, personal finance, health literacy, and civic engagement
    Core Category Mathematics [20]
  
  • MATH 1342 - Statistics


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended. CIP Code: (2705015119)
    Prerequisite: Placement by testing; or Corequisite: MATH 0242 .
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain the use of data collection and statistics as tools to reach reasonable conclusions. 2 - Recognize, examine and interpret the basic principles of describing and presenting data. 3 - Compute and interpret empirical and theoretical probabilities using the rules of probabilities and combinatorics. 4 - Explain the role of probability in statistics. 5 - Examine, analyze and compare various sampling distributions for both discrete and continuous random variables. 6 - Describe and compute confidence intervals. 7 - Solve linear regression and correlation problems. 8 - Perform hypothesis testing using statistical methods. 9 - Apply the Central Limit Theorem to the sampling process.
    Core Category Mathematics [20]
  
  • MATH 1350 - Mathematics for Teachers I


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts and skills. It includes the conceptual development of the following: sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, and properties of the various number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. CIP Code: (2701015619)
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or placement by testing; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain and model the arithmetic operations for whole numbers and integers 2 - Explain and model computations with fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages 3 - Describe and demonstrate how factors, multiples, and prime numbers are used to solve problems 4 - Apply problem solving skills to numerical applications 5 - Represent and describe relationships among sets using the appropriate mathematical terminology and notation 6 - Compare and contrast structures of numeration systems
    Core Category Mathematics [20]
  
  • MATH 1351 - Mathematics for Teachers II


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts and skills. It includes the concepts of geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. CIP Code: (2701015719)
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or placement by testing; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply fundamental terms of geometry such as points, lines, and planes to describe two and three dimensional figures 2 - Make and test conjectures about figures and geometric relationships 3 - Use a variety of methods to identify and justify congruency and similarity of geometric 4 - Perform geometric transformations 5 - Demonstrate fundamental probability techniques and apply those techniques to solve. 6 - Explain the use of data collection and statistics as tools to reach reasonable conclusions 7 - Recognize, examine, and utilize the basic principles of describing and presenting data 8 - Perform measurement processes and explain the concept of a unit of measurement 9 - Develop and use formulas for the perimeter, area, and volume for a variety of figures
    Core Category Mathematics [20]
  
  • MATH 2305 - Discrete Mathematics


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    A course designed to prepare math, computer science, and engineering majors for a background in abstraction, notation, and critical thinking for the mathematics most directly related to computer science.  Topics include: logic, relations, functions, basic set theory, countability and counting arguments, proof techniques, mathematical induction, combinatorics, discrete probability, recursion, sequence and recurrence, elementary number theory, graph theory, and mathematical proof techniques. CIP Code: (2701016619)
    Prerequisite: MATH 2413  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Construct mathematical arguments using logical connectives and quantifiers. 2 - Verify the correctness of an argument using propositional and predicate logic and truth tables. 3 - Demonstrate the ability to solve problems using counting techniques and combinatorics in the context of discrete probability. 4 - Solve problems involving recurrence relations and generating functions. 5 - Use graphs and trees as tools to visualize and simplify situations. 6 - Perform operations on discrete structures such as sets, functions, relations, and sequences. 7 - Construct proofs using direct proof, proof by contraposition, proof by contradiction, proof by cases, and mathematical induction. 8 - Apply algorithms and use definitions to solve problems to prove statements in elementary number theory.
  
  • MATH 2318 - Linear Algebra


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Matrices and linear systems, determinants, vector spaces, linear independence, basis and dimension, change of basis, linear transformations, similarity, inner product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and diagonalization. Applications of these concepts will also be considered. CIP Code: (2701016319)
    Prerequisite: MATH 2414 ; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Be able to solve systems of linear equations using multiple methods, including Gaussian elimination and matrix inversion. 2 - Be able to carry out matrix operations, including inverses and determinants. 3 - Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of vector space and subspace. 4 - Demonstrate understanding of linear independence, span, and basis. 5 - Be able to determine eigenvalues and eigenvectors and solve problems involving eigenvalues. 6 - Apply principles of matrix algebra to linear transformations. 7 - Demonstrate application of inner products and associated norms. 8 - Construct proofs using definitions and basic theorems.
    Core Category Mathematics [20]
  
  • MATH 2320 - Differential Equations


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
    Linear equations, solutions in series, solutions using Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations and applications to problems in engineering and allied fields. CIP Code: (2701016419)
    Prerequisite: MATH 2414 ; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify homogeneous equations, homogeneous equations with constant coefficients, and exact and linear differential equations. 2 - Solve ordinary differential equations and systems of equations using: a) Direct integration b) Separation of variables c) Reduction of order d) Methods of undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters e) Series solutions f) Operator methods for finding particular solutions g) Laplace transform methods. 3 - Determine particular solutions to differential equations with given boundary conditions or initial conditions. 4 - Analyze real-world problems in fields such as Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, and Physics, including problems related to population dynamics, mixtures, growth and decay, heating and cooling, electronic circuits, and Newtonian mechanics.
  
  • MATH 2412 - Precalculus


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 4 Lab: 1
    An integrated treatment of the concepts necessary for calculus beginning with a review of algebraic and transcendental functions including trigonometric functions. Topics also include the binomial theorem, analytic geometry, vector algebra, polar and parametric equations, mathematical induction and sequences and series. CIP Code: (2701015819)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, MATH 1314  and MATH 1316  OR placement by testing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions. 2 - Recognize and apply algebraic and transcendental functions and solve related equations. 3 - Apply graphing techniques to algebraic and transcendental functions. 4 - Compute the values of trigonometric functions for key angles in all quadrants of the unit circle measured in both degrees and radians. 5 - Prove trigonometric identities. 6 - Solve right and oblique triangles. 7 - Apply the binomial theorem. 8 - Determine equations of conic sections, and graph conics, including translation and identification of vertices, foci and asymptotes. 9 - Perform basic operations and solve applications using vector algebra. 10 - Perform operations and graph equations using polar and parametric equations. 11 - Prove statements using mathematical induction. 12 - Use properties of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series to identify terms, find sums and solve applications.
    Core Category Mathematics [20]
  
  • MATH 2413 - Calculus I


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 4 Lab: 1
    Limits and continuity; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function; the chain rule, mean value theorem, and rate of change problems; curve sketching; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, with an application to calculation of areas. CIP Code: (2701015919)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, MATH 2412  or placement by testing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Develop solutions for tangent and area problems using the concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals. 2 - Draw graphs of algebraic and transcendental functions considering limits, continuity, and differentiability at a point. 3 - Determine whether a function is continuous and/or differentiable at a point using limits. 4 - Use differentiation rules to differentiate algebraic and transcendental functions. 5 - Identify appropriate calculus concepts and techniques to provide mathematical models of real-world situations and determine solutions to applied problems. 6 - Evaluate definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. 7 - Articulate the relationship between derivatives and integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. 8 - Use implicit differentiation to solve related rates problems.
    Core Category Mathematics [20]
  
  • MATH 2414 - Calculus II


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 4 Lab: 1
    Differentiation and integration of exponential and logarithmic functions, techniques of integration, applications of the definite integral, the calculus of transcendental functions, parametric equations, polar coordinates, indeterminate forms and L’Hopital’s Rule, improper integrals, sequences and series. CIP Code: (2701016019)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, MATH 2413  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Use the concepts of definite integrals to solve problems involving area, volume, work, and other physical applications. 2 - Use substitution, integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, partial fractions, and tables of anti-derivatives to evaluate definite and indefinite integrals. 3 - Define an improper integral. 4 - Apply the concepts of limits, convergence, and divergence to evaluate some classes of improper integrals. 5 - Determine convergence or divergence of sequences and series. 6 - Use Taylor and MacLaurin series to represent functions. 7 - Use Taylor or MacLaurin series to integrate functions not integrable by conventional methods. 8 - Use the concept of parametric equations and polar coordinates to find areas, lengths of curves, and representations of conic sections. 9 - Apply L’hôpital’s Rule to evaluate limits of indeterminate forms.
    Core Category Mathematics [20]
  
  • MATH 2415 - Calculus III


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 4 Lab: 1
    Advanced topic in calculus, including three dimensional coordinate systems, limits and continuity of multivariable functions, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, the gradient, extreme values, multiple integration, the calculus of vector valued functions and line and surface integrals. CIP Code: (2701016119)
    Prerequisite: MATH 2414 ; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Perform calculus operations on vector-valued functions, including derivatives, integrals, curvature, displacement, velocity, acceleration, and torsion. 2 - Perform calculus operations on functions of several variables, including partial derivatives, directional derivatives, and multiple integrals. 3 - Find extrema and tangent planes. 4 - Solve problems using the Fundamental Theorem of Line Integrals, Green’s Theorem, the Divergence Theorem, and Stokes’ Theorem. 5 - Apply the computational and conceptual principles of calculus to the solutions of real-world problems. 6 - Explore selected topics of solid analytic geometry pertaining to lines and planes. 7 - Use the cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems. 8 - Use three space vector operations. 9 - Acquire a graphic and algebraic understanding of quadratic surfaces. 10 - Analyze and apply the concepts of limits and continuity to multivariable functions.
  
  • TECM 1303 - Technical Calculations


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Specific mathematical calculations required by business, industry, and health occupations.
    Prerequisite: None.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Solve technical math problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 2 - Convert between whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. 3 - Perform calculations involving percents, ratios, and proportions. 4 - Convert numbers to different units of measurement (standard and/or metric).

Medical Assisting

  
  • ECRD 1211 - Electrocardiography


    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 2
    Fundamentals of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. Includes basic electrocardiography procedures, interpretation of basic dysrhythmias, and appropriate treatment modalities. Additional topics may include spirometry and CPR/AED and First Aid training.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. 2 - Perform basic electrocardiography procedures. 3 - Interpret basic dysrhythmias.
  
  • MDCA 1154 - Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review


    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1
    A preparation for one of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) credentialing exams.
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1417  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Develop time-management skills. 2 - Apply study techniques. 3 - Perform test-taking strategies for exams covering content of medical assisting courses.
  
  • MDCA 1205 - Medical Law and Ethics


    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2
    Instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants in ambulatory care settings.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Define general legal terms as they apply to the practice of medicine in ambulatory care settings. 2 - Differentiate between sources and types of law. 3 - Identify the role of the medical assistant. 4 - Explain governmental health care guidelines including patient rights and advanced directives.
  
  • MDCA 1210 - Medical Assistant Interpersonal and Communication Skills


    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2
    Emphasis on the application of basic psychological principles and the study of behavior as they apply to special populations. Topics include procedures for self-understanding and social adaptability in interpersonal communication with patients and co-workers in an ambulatory care setting.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain basic psychological principles and developmental stages of life. 2. Differentiate between verbal and non-verbal communication. 3. Identify behaviors that interfere with effective communication. 4. Identify elements of active listening. 5. Discuss the stages of grief. 6. Identify relationships among various health care professions. 7. Describe and demonstrate professionalism of an effective health care worker.
  
  • MDCA 1264 - Medical Assistant Practicum


    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - External: 15
    A practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Requires LSC liability insurance.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with Medical Assisting and the business/industry 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry
  
  • MDCA 1348 - Pharmacology and Administration of Medications


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Instruction in concepts and application of pharmacological principles. Focuses on drug classifications, principles and procedures of medication administration, mathematical systems and conversions, calculation of drug problems, and medico-legal responsibilities of the medical assistant.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Prepare, administer, and document oral and percutaneous medications. 2 - Calculate drug dosages for administration by standard routes for adult and pediatric patients. 3 - Demonstrate inventory handling and storage. 4 - Adhere to governmental health care guidelines.
  
  • MDCA 1352 - Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Application of governmental health care guidelines. Includes specimen collection and handling, quality assurance, and quality control in performance of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived laboratory testing.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Demonstrate venipuncture and skin puncture technique. 2 - Demonstrate compliance with Standard Precautions and OSHA guidelines. 3 - Perform CLIA waived laboratory tests. 4 - Label and handle all biologic specimens. 5 - Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. 6 - Demonstrate quality assurance and quality control procedures.
  
  • MDCA 1409 - Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 4
    Emphasis on structure and function of human cells, tissues, organs, and systems with overview of common pathophysiology.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify and correlate cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. 2 - Differentiate normal from abnormal structure and function. 3 - Differentiate all body systems, their organs, and relevant pathophysiology.
  
  • MDCA 1417 - Procedures in a Clinical Setting


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 6
    Emphasis on patient assessment, examination, and treatment as directed by physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, office clinical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for ambulatory care settings.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Assist with routine and specialty office examinations and procedures including inventory control. 2 - Perform medical and surgical asepsis and sterile techniques appropriate in ambulatory care settings. 3 - Apply governmental health care guidelines. 4 - Respond to medical emergencies.
  
  • MDCA 1421 - Administrative Procedures


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 4 Lab: 1
    Medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, interpersonal communications, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and computer use in the medical office.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Schedule appointments. 2 - Create, document, and maintain patient medical records. 3 - Correlate coding, billing, and collecting. 4 - Perform bookkeeping tasks. 5 - Utilize computer software for basic office functions. 6 - Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills. 7 - Assess and report on their strengths, preferences, and college career success attributes. 8 - Identify, describe, and utilize campus support services, systems, and student life opportunities. 9 - Use financial literacy knowledge and skills to create a personal money management plan for college success. 10 - Formulate educational and career goals and apply strategies to advance their goals and college performance. 11 - Create an academic plan and identify the requirements for successful completion of their academic plan. 12 - Establish collegial relationships with LSC faculty, staff, and peers.
  
  • MDCA 1443 - Medical Insurance


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
    Emphasizes medical office coding for payment and reimbursement by patient or third party payers for ambulatory care settings.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Code procedures and bill for services using both electronic and manual methods. 2 - Compare and contrast insurance plans. 3 - Define common terms used to file third party reimbursement forms.

Medical Radiologic Technology

  
  • CTMT 1391 - Special Topics in Computed Tomography Tech


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    A comprehensive review of computed tomographic physics, imaging techniques, image quality assurance, radiation protection, and anatomic relationships present under various sectional orientations, in preparation for the national certification examination in computed tomography. Student will also write and present term paper on any of the following topics pertinent to the computed tomography profession: current events, imaging technology, skills, knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, or professionalism in computed tomography.
    Prerequisite: Admitted to the Computed Tomography Advanced Technical Certificate program or Departmental approval.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Student will demonstrate an understanding and comprehension of computed tomographic physics, imaging techniques, image quality assurance, radiation protection, anatomic relationships present under various sectional orientations, and readiness to pass the national certification examination in computed tomography. 2 - Student will demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills in computed tomography.
  
  • CTMT 2232 - Principles of Computed Tomography


    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2
    In-depth coverage of computed tomography imaging techniques. Image quality assurance and radiation protection are emphasized.
    Prerequisite: Departmental approval and Admission to the Computed Tomography Advanced Technical Certificate program.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain the operating principles of a computed tomography scanner. 2 - Evaluate measures of computed tomography image quality and radiation protection.
  
  • CTMT 2336 - Computed Tomography Equipment and Methodology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Skill development in the operation of computed tomographic equipment, focusing on routine protocols, image quality, quality assurance, and radiation protection.
    Prerequisite: Instructor Consent and Departmental Approval Required. Graduates of a 2-yr JRCERT accredited program in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Med. ARRT or equivalent certification, and admission into the LSC-Montgomery CT Certificate Program.

     

  
  • CTMT 2460 - Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - External: 15
    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
    Prerequisite: Departmental approval and Admission to LSC’s Computed Tomography Advanced Technology Certificate program.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
  
  • CTMT 2461 - Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer


    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - External: 15
    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
    Prerequisite: Admission to LSC’s Computed Tomography Advanced Technical Certificate program.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
  
  • MRIT 2260 - Clinical-Radiologic Technology/Science


    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - External: 6
    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical profession. Requires LSC liability insurance.
    Prerequisite: Departmental approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - The student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills. 3 - Demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
  
  • MRIT 2330 - Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    In-depth coverage of magnetic resonance imaging techniques. Image quality assurance and safety protocols are emphasized.
    Prerequisite: Departmental approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain the operating principles of magnetic resonance imaging equipment. 2 - Identify safety hazards. 3 - Differentiate the methods of data acquisition. 4 - Explain the reconstruction algorithms. 5 - Evaluate magnetic resonance image quality.
  
  • MRIT 2334 - Magnetic Resonance Equipment and Methodology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Skill development in the operation of magnetic resonance imaging equipment, focusing on routine procedures and safety protocols, image quality, and quality assurance.
    Prerequisite: Departmental approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Determine operating protocols for routine magnetic resonance imaging to include safety protocols and quality assurance. 2 - Analyze imaging artifacts.
  
  • MRIT 2355 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    A study of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) physics which includes principles of electrodynamics, pulse sequences, sequence parameters, and spin echo and gradient echo techniques.
    Prerequisite:  Departmental approval; Corequisite: MRIT 2330  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Summarize principles of electrodynamics. 2 - Interpret pulse sequences and sequence parameters. 3 - Describe spin echo and gradient echo techniques. 4 - Solve MRI physics and electrodynamics problems.
  
  • MRIT 2360 - Clinical - Radiologic Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - External: 15
    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Requires LSC liability insurance.
    Prerequisite: Departmental approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
  
  • MRIT 2361 - Clinical - Radiologic Technology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - External: 16
    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Requires LSC liability insurance.
    Prerequisite: Departmental approval; MRIT 2360  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2.Will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
  
  • RADR 1260 - Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer


    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - External: 12
    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Requires LSC liability insurance.
    Prerequisite: RADR 1409 , RADR 1411 , and RADR 1313 
    Note: LSC-CyFair and LSC-Montgomery offer these clinical courses in different semesters with different hours.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
  
  • RADR 1313 - Principles of Radiographic Imaging I


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
    An introduction to radiographic image qualities and the effects of exposure variables upon these qualities.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the program
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply the basic principles of radiographic image acquisition to image quality. 2 - Analyze the effects of exposure variables upon image quality. 3 - Demonstrates ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. 4 - Utilize procedures for minimizing patient exposure. 5 - Adapt technical variables to changing conditions.
  
  • RADR 1360 - Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer


    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - External: 15
    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Requires LSC liability insurance.
    Prerequisite: RADR 1260 .
    Note: LSC-CyFair and LSC-Montgomery offer these clinical courses in different semesters with different hours.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
 

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