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Associate Degree Nursing
  

  • RNSG 1523 - Intro to Professional Nursing for Integrated Programs

    Credit Hours: 5
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 4 Lab: 2
    Introduction to the profession of nursing including the roles of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of profession with emphasis on health promotion and primary disease prevention across the life span; essential components of the nursing health assessment; identification of deviations from expected health patterns; the application of a systematic, problem-solving process to provide basic nursing care to diverse patients across the life span; and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to an integrated approach.
    Prerequisite: Admission to ADN program, BIOL 2401 ,  ENGL 1301 , TSI complete for Math. Corequisite: RNSG 1219 , RNSG 1301  and RNSG 1361  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Describe the roles of the professional nurse in the delivery of health care. 2 - Discuss the legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing practice including the Nursing Practice Act. 3 - Identify health promotion needs for diverse clients across the life span. 4 - Identify principles and develop skills for safe basic nursing care. 5 - Utilize the systematic problem-solving process to develop a comprehensive plan of care for a patient with basic health care needs
  

  • RNSG 2160 - Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours - External: 3
    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. Work based instruction that allows the student to synthesize and apply theoretical concepts learned in caring for the pediatric client and family to the community, clinical, and acute care setting. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional (faculty or preceptor), generally in a clinical setting. Requires LSC liability insurance.
    Prerequisite: RNSG 1362 . Corequisite: RNSG 2201  
    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.
  

  • RNSG 2161 - Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours - External: 3
    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: None. Corequisite: RNSG 2208  
    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.
  

  • RNSG 2162 - Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours - External: 3
    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: None. Corequisite: RNSG 2213  
    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
  

  • RNSG 2201 - Care of Children and Families

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2
    Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for children and their families, emphasizing judgment, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain the roles of the professional nurse in caring for children and families 2 - Utilize critical thinking skills and a systematic problem-solving process for providing care for the child and the family.
  

  • RNSG 2207 - Adaptation to Role of Professional Nurse

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2
    Selected concepts related to the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Review of trends and issues impacting nursing and health care today and in the future. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework.
    Prerequisite: RNSG 2161  with a minimum grade of C. RNSG 2162  with a minimum grade of C. RNSG 2208  with a minimum grade of C. RNSG 2213  with a minimum grade of C. 
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Analyze self-practice in relation to the roles of the professional nurse. 2 - Use critical thinking and a systematic problem-solving process for providing comprehensive care. 3 - Examine factors impacting nursing and healthcare. 4 - Analyze behaviors and attitudes of the nurse that facilitate adaptation to a changing environment.
  

  • RNSG 2208 - Maternal/Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2
    Concepts related to nursing care for childbearing families and women’s health issues. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify common needs and high risk changes which may be experienced by women and the childbearing family. 2 - Utilize critical thinking and systematic problem-solving for the family during the perinatal period, as well as caring for patients with women’s health issues.
  

  • RNSG 2213 - Mental Health Nursing

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2
    Principles and concepts of mental health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of patients and their families. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
    Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: RNSG 2162  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain the roles of the professional nurse in caring for patients and families experiencing mental health problems. 2 - Use therapeutic communication. 3 - Utilizes critical thinking skills and a systematic problem-solving process for providing care to patients and families experiencing mental health problems.
  

  • RNSG 2307 - Adaptation to Role of Professional Nurse

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Selected concepts related to the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Review of trends and issues impacting nursing and health care today and in the future. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
    Prerequisite: RNSG 2161  with a minimum grade of C; RNSG 2162  with a minimum grade of C; RNSG 2208  with a minimum grade of C; RNSG 2213  with a minimum grade of C.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Analyze self-practice in relation to the roles of the professional nurse. 2 - Use critical thinking and a systematic problem-solving process for providing comprehensive care. 3 - Examine factors impacting nursing and healthcare. 4 - Analyze behaviors and attitudes of the nurse that facilitate adaptation to a changing environment. 5 - Compare and contrast health care organizational models. 6 - Evaluate professional nursing career pathways and opportunities, delineate leadership roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse. 7 - Develop professional and competitive job-seeking skills. 8 - Construct one’s own personal philosophy of professional nursing practice.
  

  • RNSG 2331 - Advanced Concepts of Adult Health

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Application of advanced concepts and skills for the development of the professional nurse’s roles in caring for adult patients and families. Emphasis on advanced knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
    Prerequisite: RNSG 2161 , RNSG 2162  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Prioritize the roles of the professional nurse in the provision of care for adult patients and families. 2 - Develop a plan of care. 3 - Evaluate care for adult patients and families with advanced health care needs.
  

  • RNSG 2361 - Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - External: 9
    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: None. Corequisite: RNSG 2514  
    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. 3 - Apply therapeutic communication skills with diverse clients and families. 4 - Collaborate in multidisciplinary planning to provide care for clients/families with complex health care needs. 5 - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the implications of the Nurse Practice Act. 6 - Demonstrate the ability to utilize critical thinking skills to make safe and ethical clinical decisions. 7 - Develop and implement a plan of care for the diverse client/family across the life span with complex health care needs in a variety of health care settings. 8 - Develop and implement teaching plans for clients/families to promote health maintenance/health restoration based on assessment data. 9 - Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care developed by the student in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. 10 - Organize care for a group of clients utilizing available human material resources. 11 - Provide care for multiple clients and their families with complex health care problems. 12 - Recognize opportunities for client advocacy and professional development activities. 13 - Use a systematic problem-solving process.
  

  • RNSG 2362 - Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - External: 9
    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: None. Corequisite: RNSG 2535  
    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. 3 - Demonstrate the ability to make safe and ethical collaborative clinical decisions for diverse clients/groups of clients. 4 - Incorporate clinical data, current literature, accountability and critical-thinking skills into the nursing process and prioritize nursing care. 5 - Develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for diverse clients/families across the life span whose health needs may be difficult to predict. 6 - Provide for the care of multiple clients and their families in a variety of structured settings, either through direct care or through delegation of care to other members of the health care team. 7 - Analyze the implications of the Nursing Practice Act. 8 - Demonstrate leadership and management skills in caring for small groups of diverse clients across the life span. 9 - Use collaboration and communication techniques with clients, families, and health care team members, evaluating effectiveness of communication. 10 - Implement and analyze the effectiveness of client and family teaching in relation to health maintenance/health restoration, and long-term health care needs. Contribute to the improvement of nursing practice by serving as a positive role model, by adhering to high legal, ethical and professional standards, and by demonstrating responsibility for continuing personal and professional growth. 11 - Use current technology and literature to enhance client care and the profession of nursing. 12 - Coordinate human and material resources for the provision of care for clients and families.
  

  • RNSG 2504 - Integrated Care of the Patient with Common Health Care Needs

    Credit Hours: 5
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 4 Lab: 2
    Application of a systematic problem-solving process, critical thinking skills and concepts to provide nursing care to diverse patients and families across the life span with common health care needs including, but not limited to, common childhood/adolescent diseases, uncomplicated perinatal care, mental health concepts, perioperative care, frequently occurring adult health problems and health issues related to aging. Emphasis on secondary disease prevention and collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Content includes roles of the professional nurse and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to an integrated approach.
    Prerequisite: RNSG 1301 , RNSG 1523 . Corequisite: RNSG 1229 , RNSG 1362  and BIOL 2402  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply principles of critical thinking and a systematic problem-solving approach when caring for patients and families across the life span with common health care needs. 2 - Discuss collaborative behavior as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team. 3 - Demonstrate the legal and ethical parameters of nursing for patients families experiencing common health care problems. 4 - Explain the need for personal and professional growth. 5 - Apply the Nursing Practice Act in relation to patients and families experiencing common health care needs.
  

  • RNSG 2514 - Integrated Care of the Patient with Complex Health Care Needs

    Credit Hours: 5
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 4 Lab: 2
    Application of a systematic problem-solving process, critical thinking skills and concepts to provide comprehensive nursing care to diverse patients and families across the life span with complex health care needs including, but not limited to, complex childhood/adolescent diseases, complicated perinatal care, acute mental illness, complex perioperative care, serious adult health problems and health issues related to aging. Emphasis on tertiary disease prevention, health maintenance/restoration and collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Content includes the roles of the professional nurse and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to an integrated approach.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2402 , RNSG 1517  or RNSG 2504 . Corequisite: BIOL 2420 , RNSG 2361  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Formulate a teaching plan for a patient and family to promote health maintenance/health restoration. 2 - Utilize critical thinking skills to make safe and ethical clinical decisions. 3 - Use a systematic problem-solving process. 4 - Formulate a plan of care for diverse patients and families with complex health care needs across the life span. 5 - Apply the Nursing Practice Act in relation to patients experiencing complex health care needs. 6 - Apply therapeutic communication skills with diverse patient and families. 7 - Recognize situations requiring advocacy for patients and families. 8 - Articulate the requirements for professional development. 9 - Collaborate in interdisciplinary planning.
  

  • RNSG 2535 - Integrated Patient Care Management

    Credit Hours: 5
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 4 Lab: 2
    Application of independent nursing interventions to care for diverse patients and families throughout the life span whose health care needs may be difficult to predict. Emphasis on collaborative clinical reasoning, nursing leadership skills, and patient management. Content includes the significance of professional development, trends in nursing and health care, and applicable knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to an integrated approach.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2420 , RNSG 2514 . Corequisite: RNSG 2362 ; PSYC 2301   
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Critique interdisciplinary decision-making regarding safe, ethical practice for diverse patients or groups. 2 - Evaluate a plan of care for diverse patients and families across the life span whose health needs may be difficult to predict. 3 - Appraise the implications of the Nursing Practice Act. 4 - Demonstrate leadership and management skills in caring for small groups of diverse patients across the life span. 5 - Evaluate the effectiveness of communication skills among the interdisciplinary health care team. 6 - Evaluate the effectiveness of patient and family teaching in relation to health maintenance/health restoration. 7 - Relate the importance of individual professional development to the advancement of nursing. 8 - Use nursing informatics and evidence based practice to enhance patient care and the profession of nursing
  

  • RNSG 2560 - Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Credit Hours: 5
    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: RNSG 2161   with a minimum grade of C; RNSG 2162  with a minimum grade of C. Corequisite: RNSG 2331  with a minimum grade of C.
    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.

Automotive Technology
  

  • AUMT 1345 - Automotive Climate Control Systems

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
    Diagnosis and repair of manual/electronic climate control systems. Includes the refrigeration cycle and EPA guidelines for refrigerant handling. May be taught manufacturer specific.
    Prerequisite: AUMT 1407  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Use safety procedures including proper refrigerant handling. 2 - Explain the refrigeration cycle. 3 - Diagnose and repair systems including automatic temperature control.
  

  • AUMT 1405 - Introduction to Automotive Technology

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 4
    An introduction to the automotive industry including automotive history, safety practices, shop equipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, service publications, professional responsibilities, and basic automotive maintenance. May be taught manufacturer specific.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes

    1 - Utilize appropriate safety procedures.
    2 - Describe historical development and career information of the automotive industry.
    3 - Demonstrate safe, professional, and responsible work practices.
    4 - Demonstrate the proper use of shop equipment and tools.
    5 - Describe the eight Automotive Service excellence (ASE) vehicle subsystems.
    6 - Use service information.
    7 - Perform basic automotive maintenance.
    8 - Assess and report on strengths, preferences, and college and career success attributes.
    9 - Identify, describe, and utilize campus support services, systems, and student life opportunities.
    10 - Use financial literacy knowledge and skills to create a personal money management plan for college success.
    11 - Formulate educational and career goals and apply strategies to advance their goals and college performance.
    12 - Create an academic plan and identify the requirements for successful completion of their academic plan.
    13 - Establish collegial relationships with LSCS faculty, staff, and peers.
  

  • AUMT 1407 - Automotive Electrical Systems

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 4
    An overview of automotive electrical systems including topics in operational theory, testing, diagnosis, and repair of, charging and starting systems, and electrical accessories. Emphasis on electrical principles, schematic diagrams, and service publications. May be taught manufacturer specific.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Utilize safety procedures. 2 - Define basic electrical principles. 3 - Interpret wiring schematics and symbols. 4 - Explain operation of batteries, starting/charging systems, and automotive circuits. 5 - Use test equipment. 6 - Perform basic electrical repairs.
  

  • AUMT 1410 - Automotive Brake Systems

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 4
    Operation and repair of drum/disc type brake systems. Topics include brake theory, diagnosis, and repair of power, manual, anti-lock brake systems, and parking brakes. May be taught manufacturer specific.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Utilize safety procedures. 2 - Explain operation of modern brake systems. 3 - Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, drum/disc brake systems, parking brakes, and anti-lock brake systems. 4 - Machine drums and rotors with current industry standard equipment.
  

  • AUMT 1416 - Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 4
    Diagnosis and repair of automotive suspension and steering systems including electronically controlled systems. Includes component repair, alignment procedures and tire and wheel service. May be taught manufacturer specific.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Utilize safety procedures. 2 - Explain operations of suspension and steering systems. 3 - Diagnose and repair system components, including electronically controlled systems. 4 - Perform 4-wheel alignment procedures. 5 - Perform tire service and repair.
  

  • AUMT 1419 - Automotive Engine Repair

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 4
    Fundamentals of engine operation, diagnosis and repair. Emphasis on identification, inspection, measurements, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of the engine. May be taught manufacturer specific.
    Prerequisite: AUMT 1405  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Utilize safety procedures. 2 - Explain engine operating principles. 3 - Demonstrate engine diagnostic procedures. 4 - Repair cylinder head, valve train, block assembly, lubrication, and cooling systems.
  

  • AUMT 2313 - Automotive Drive Train & Axles

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
    A study of automotive clutches, clutch operation devices, manual transmissions/ transaxles, and differentials with emphasis on diagnosis and repair. May be taught manufacturer specific.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Utilize appropriate safety procedures. 2 - Diagnose and repair drivelines, clutches, manual transmissions/transaxles, and differentials. 3 - Service constant velocity joints and universal joints.
  

  • AUMT 2328 - Automotive Service

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
    Mastery of automotive service including competencies covered in related courses. May be taught manufacturer specific.
    Prerequisite: Completion of 15 credit hours in automotive courses or Departmental approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Service, diagnose, and repair vehicle systems. 2 - Maintain shop facilities and equipment.
  

  • AUMT 2380 - Auto Co-op Work Experience I

    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: Completion of 15 hours in automotive courses and 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. 2 - Students will demonstrate job readiness and professionalism in attitude and dress.
  

  • AUMT 2381 - Auto Co-op Work Experience II

    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: Enrollment in Automotive Technology AAS degree; completion of 25 hours in automotive courses and Departmental approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Students will demonstrate job readiness and professionalism in attitude and dress. 2 - 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.
  

  • AUMT 2417 - Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 4
    Theory, operation, diagnosis of drivability concerns, and repair of ignition and fuel delivery systems. Use of current engine performance diagnostic equipment. May be taught manufacturer specific.
    Prerequisite: AUMT 1407  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Utilize safety procedures. 2 - Explain engine dynamics. 3 - Diagnose and repair ignition and fuel delivery systems. 4 - Use current engine performance diagnostic equipment.
  

  • AUMT 2425 - Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 4
    A study of the operation, hydraulic circuits and electronic controls of modern automatic transmissions/transaxles. Diagnosis, disassembly, and assembly procedures with emphasis on the use of special tools and repair techniques. May be taught manufacturer specific.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Diagnose, service, adjust, and repair automatic transmissions/transaxles.
  

  • AUMT 2434 - Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 4
    Diagnosis and repair of emission systems, computerized engine performance systems, and advanced ignition and fuel systems. Includes use of advanced engine performance diagnostic equipment. May be taught manufacturer specific.
    Prerequisite: AUMT 2417  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Diagnose and repair emission control systems. 2 - Computerized engine performance systems, and advanced ignition and fuel systems. 3 - Use of advanced engine performance diagnostic equipment.
  

  • AUMT 2437 - Automotive Electronics

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 4
    Study of electronic principles applied to microcomputers and communication systems. Includes digital fundamentals, and use of electronic test equipment. May be taught manufacturer specific.
    Prerequisite: AUMT 1407  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Employ proper safety procedures. 2 - Use scan tools, digital storage oscilloscopes, and other electronic test equipment. 3 - Apply electronic principles to the diagnosis of microcomputers, analysis of communication circuits, and interpretation of sensor data.

Aviation
  

  • AIRP 1307 - Aviation Meteorology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Coverage of meteorological phenomena affecting aircraft flight. Topics include basic concepts of aviation meteorology in the study of temperature, pressure, moisture, stability, clouds, air masses, fronts, thunderstorms, icing, and fog. Also includes analysis and use of weather data for flight planning.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain the basic atmospheric processes that produce weather in the atmosphere. 2 - Identify the weather hazards that pilots will encounter associated with flight. 3 - Utilize multiple methods to receive and analyze weather data. 4 - Explain the use of meteorological information to conduct safe flight.
  

  • AIRP 1317 - Private Pilot Ground School

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Ground school for the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Certificate, providing the student with the necessary aeronautical knowledge that can be used for Private Pilot Certification. Topics include principles of flight, radio procedures, weather, navigation, aerodynamics, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Display the skills necessary for air navigation. 2 - Explain the aerodynamic factors involved in the operation of aircraft, and meet aeronautical knowledge areas required for the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Practical Test. 3 - Meet aeronautical knowledge areas required for the Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Practical Test. 4 - Demonstrate proficiency in knowledge required by the Federal Aviation Administration for the Private Pilot Written Test.
  

  • AIRP 1347 - Human Factors in Aviation

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Instruction in flight physiology, the decision-making process, pilot health maintenance, psychological aspects of flight, human behavior as related to the aircraft flight deck, and aeromedical information of significance to flight crews. Instruction in human behavior and ergonomics as applied to workplace safety.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Describe various aspects of flight physiology. 2 - Analyze the pilot decision-making process. 3 - Identify aeromedical factors hazardous to the pilot. 4 - Explain basic health maintenance factors.

Biology
  

  • BIOL 1322 - Nutrition

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Fundamental principles of normal nutrition and the importance of nutrition in promoting growth and health. Emphasis will be given to the basic food constituents and their physiological relationships within the body. Consideration will also be given to family and community needs. This course will not fulfill a laboratory science requirement. CIP Code: (1905015109)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308  or MATH 0309  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply nutritional knowledge to analyze personal dietary intakes, to plan nutritious meals using nationally established criteria to meet recommended goals, and to evaluate food labels and the validity of nutritional claims. 2 - Trace the pathways and processes that occur in the body to handle nutrients and alcohol through consumption, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, storage and waste excretion. 3 - Discuss functions, sources, deficiencies, and toxicities of macro- and micronutrients, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals. 4 - Apply the concept of energy balance and its influences at the physical, emotional, societal,and cellular level to evaluate advantages and disadvantages of various methods used to correct energy imbalances. 5 - Utilize concepts of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, and knowledge about macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, ergogenics, and supplements and relate them to fitness and health. 6 - Describe health and disease issues related to nutrition throughout the life cycle, including food safety, corrective dietary modifications, and the influence of specific nutrients on diseases.
  

  • BIOL 1406 - Biology I for Science Majors

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    A contemporary course including applications of the scientific method, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, classical and human genetics, virology and mechanisms of evolution. CIP Code: (2601015103)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions, and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. 2 - Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. 3 - Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. 4 - Describe the characteristics of life. 5 - Explain the methods of inquiry used by scientists. 6 - Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of viruses, prokaryotic cells, and eukaryotic cells. 7 - Describe the structure of cell membranes and the movement of molecules across a membrane. 8 - Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in metabolism. 9 - Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems. 10 - Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins. 11 - Describe the unity and diversity of life and the evidence for evolution through natural selection. 12 - Identify the basic properties of substances needed for life. 13 - Employ teamwork for a shared purpose or goal.
    Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]
  

  • BIOL 1407 - Biology II for Science Majors

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    This course is a continuation of introductory Biology I for majors. It includes a detailed survey of the major phylogenetic lineages. This includes a comparison of the systems of different organisms. Ecological roles and relationships, as well as behavior of organisms, will be integrated throughout. CIP Code: (2601015103)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; BIOL 1406  and MATH 0308  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions, and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. 2 - Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. 3 - Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. 4 - Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on plants and animals, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological adaptations, evolutionary history, and ecological significance. 5 - Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems. 6 - Compare different sexual and asexual life cycles noting their adaptive advantages. 7 - Illustrate the relationship between major geologic change, extinctions, and evolutionary trends 8 - Describe modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macro evolution, and speciation. 9 - Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes. 10 - Employ teamwork for a shared purpose or goal.
    Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]
  

  • BIOL 1408 - Biology I for Non-Science Majors

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    A conceptual approach for students not majoring in science. An introduction to the nature of science, the characteristics of life, the molecular and cellular basis of life, viruses, energetics, genetics, reproduction and development. An emphasis will be placed on how these topics are related to issues facing modern society. CIP Code: (2601015103)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308  or MATH 0309  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions, and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. 2 - Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. 3 - Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. 4 - Distinguish between prokaryotic, eukaryotic, plant and animal cells, and identify major cell structures. 5 - Identify stages of the cell cycle, mitosis (plant and animal), and meiosis. 6 - Interpret results from cell physiology experiments involving movement across membranes, enzymes, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. 7 - Apply genetic principles to predict the outcome of genetic crosses and statistically analyze results. 8 - Describe karyotyping, pedigrees, and biotechnology and provide an example of the uses of each. 9 - Identify parts of a DNA molecule, and describe replication, transcription, and translation. 10 - Analyze evidence for evolution and natural selection. 11 - Identify and compare the macromolecules of life. 12 - Employ teamwork for a shared purpose or goal.
    Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]
  

  • BIOL 1409 - Biology II for Non-Science Majors

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    A continuation of introductory biology designed for non-science majors. This conceptual approach to biology includes the diversity of life: prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Topics will include structures and their functions, evolution, environmental and human interactions. CIP Code: (2601015103)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; BIOL 1406  or BIOL 1408  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions, and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. 2 - Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. 3 - Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. 4 - Define modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macro evolution, and speciation. 5 - Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes. 6 - Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on plants and animals, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological adaptations, evolutionary history, and ecological significance. 7 - Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems. 8 - Compare different sexual and asexual life cycles noting their adaptive advantages. 9 - Illustrate the relationship between major geologic change, extinctions, and evolutionary trends. 10 - Employ teamwork for a shared purpose or goal.
    Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]
  

  • BIOL 1414 - Introduction to Biotechnology

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    An introduction to biotechnology including career exploration, history and applications of DNA/RNA technology, molecular biology, bioethics, and laboratory safety practices. CIP Code: (2612015103)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0310  or placement by testing.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Demonstrate appropriate laboratory safety practices and basic laboratory skills such as pipetting, measuring and calibrating techniques, preparing solutions, and analyzing biomolecules. 2 - Use computer technology to research a biotechnology topic, identify pertinent scientific articles, obtain articles of interest, and write a paper. 3 - Describe the basic principles of cell biology, classical and molecular genetics, genomics, and recombinant DNA technology. 4 - Successfully participate in projects requiring teamwork. 5 - Perform assays and experiments and analyze data produced from experimental results. 6 - Utilize critical thinking to troubleshoot experiments and equipment. 7 - Practice oral communication of technical data with both formal and informal presentations. 8 - Investigate and describe various applications, methodologies, issues, and cutting edge technologies related to biotechnology. 9 - Investigate and describe biotechnology career opportunities.
    Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]
  

  • BIOL 2389 - Academic Co-op Biological Sciences

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 6
    An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in the biological sciences/ life sciences. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of living organisms and their systems. Students will work in conjunction with the faculty coordinator and the sponsor in the development of their goals and objectives. The external learning experiences must have faculty approval. Liability insurance through LSC’s insurer (fee approximately $18) and one semester’s advance notice to faculty are required. CIP Code: (2601015203)
    Prerequisite: Eight credit hours in biological sciences (selected from BIOL 1406 , BIOL 1407 , BIOL 2401 , BIOL 2402 , BIOL 2406 , BIOL 2416 , BIOL 2420 , and BIOL 2421 ), faculty approval, and a grade point average of at least a “B”; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Evaluate and synthesize the work experience and convey individual experiences and knowledge gained in the work environment. 2 - Compose and present a paper that will integrate internship and academic experiences. 3 - Demonstrate competency in specific goal activities to the sponsor and faculty member. 4 - Obtain insight into the practical aspects in the area of biological science by observing and participating in the day-to-day activities of the field supervisor in the work place. 5 - Develop an understanding of and an appreciation for the dynamics and/or the demands in the student’s chosen career field.
  

  • BIOL 2401 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    A study of the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis will be given to the study of cells and tissues and anatomical and physiological interrelationships of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Designed primarily for students entering health careers. CIP Code: (2607075103)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; BIOL 1408  or BIOL 2404  strongly recommended; MATH 0308  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards. 2 - Locate and identify anatomical structures. 3 - Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations 4 - Work collaboratively to perform experiments. 5 - Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method. 6 - Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions. 7 - Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations and predictions. 8 - Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered. 9 - Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system. 10 - Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems. 11 - Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis. 12 - Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances. 13 - Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.
    Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]
  

  • BIOL 2402 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    A continuation of BIOL 2401. Emphasis will be given to the study of the anatomical and physiological interrelationships of the endocrine, circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive, reproductive and urinary systems. Designed primarily for students entering health careers. CIP Code: (2607075103)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; BIOL 2401 ; MATH 0308  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered. 2 - Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system. 3 - Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems 4 - Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis. 5 - Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances. 6 - Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology. 7 - Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards. 8 - Locate and identify anatomical structures. 9 - Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations. 10 - Work collaboratively to perform experiments. 11 - Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method. 12 - Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions. 13 - Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations, and predictions.
    Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]
  

  • BIOL 2404 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    A general survey of the structure and function of human anatomy and physiology, including the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, lymphatic, and circulatory systems. CIP Code: (2607075103)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Demonstrate an understanding of all the important physiological processes of the stated systems as well as fluid and electrolyte balance, nutrition, metabolism, pregnancy, human embryology, fetal development and human genetics. 2 - Demonstrate how the systems interact to maintain homeostasis in the human body. 3 - Describe the interrelationships between anatomy and physiology in each of the organ systems listed. 4 - Develop a vocabulary of biomedical terms relative to the human body. 5 - Explain the principle of homeostasis. 6 - Identify the important anatomical structures in each human system. 7 - Relate the principles of biological chemistry as they apply to the human body. 8 - Employ teamwork for a shared purpose or goal.
    Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]
  

  • BIOL 2406 - Environmental Biology

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    A one-semester survey of the interrelationships between the biotic and abiotic parts of the environment and how man affects them. Topics include: basic ecological principles; energy; human influences on ecosystems; and pollution and policy making. Laboratory experiences will reinforce these topics. Field trips required. CIP Code: (0301035101)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308  or MATH 0309  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions, and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. 2 - Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. 3 - Communicate effectively the results of investigations. 4 - Explain the structure and impact of biogeochemical cycles. 5 - Describe energy transformations across trophic levels. 6 - Illustrate abiotic/biotic interactions and symbiotic relationships. 7 - Identify various types of natural resources, human impact on these resources, and common resource management practices. 8 - Quantify and analyze the impact of lifestyle on the environment. 9 - Depict evolutionary trends and adaptations to environmental changes. 10 - Describe environmental hazards and risks and the social, economic, and political ramifications. 11 - Describe ecological and statistical techniques and approaches used in the study of environmental biology. 12 - Employ teamwork for a shared purpose or goal.
    Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]
  

  • BIOL 2416 - Genetics

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    A study of the principles of genetics with an emphasis on molecular aspects. Course content will also include genetic engineering principles, population genetics, and the function and transmission of hereditary material. CIP Code: (2608045103)
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1406  AND BIOL 2420  OR BIOL 2421 ; MATH 0308 ; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Compare and contrast the genome of bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotic cells. 2 - Diagram DNA structure and DNA synthesis, relate mutations and mutagens to cancer. 3 - Describe prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell division processes. 4 - Compare and contrast protein synthesis in prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells. 5 - Given parental genotypes or phenotypes, use Punnett Squares, branch diagrams, and/or probability to predict the offspring of crosses involving: dominant/recessive, incomplete dominance, co-dominance, multiple alleles, polygenic traits (including those involving recessive and dominant epistatic traits), and lethal alleles. 6 - Given offspring ratios, form a null hypothesis about the pattern of inheritance, and test the hypothesis using Chi Square analysis. 7 - Interpret human pedigrees. 8 - Apply the Hardy-Weinberg Law to solve problems in population genetics. 9 - Given experimental results for linked genes, calculate the recombination frequencies and use those calculations to determine the genes’ positions relative to each other on the chromosome. 10 - Apply theoretical knowledge in lab by performing various experiments, such as: genetic crosses on model organisms, genetic transformation, karyotyping, using restriction enzymes, and DNA fingerprinting. 11 - Employ teamwork for a shared purpose or goal.
  

  • BIOL 2420 - Medical Microbiology

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    This course is designed for health science majors. This course is a study of microorganisms including a description of basic cell structure, biochemistry, metabolism, nutrition, reproduction and genetics. Mechanisms of transmission, microbial entry, pathogenesis, prophylaxis, epidemiology and microbial control of selected human pathogens will be explored. Basic body defense mechanisms and immunological responses to pathological conditions will be examined. Laboratory exercises will include aseptic techniques, microscopy, culture techniques, determination of bacterial morphology, staining, and biochemical differentiation. This course is designed for allied health students. CIP Code: (2605035103)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; BIOL 1406  or BIOL 2401 ; MATH 0308  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Describe distinctive characteristics and diverse growth requirements of prokaryotic organisms compared to eukaryotic organisms. 2 - Provide examples of the impact of microorganisms on agriculture, environment, ecosystem, energy, and human health, including biofilms. 3 - Distinguish between mechanisms of physical and chemical agents to control microbial populations. 4 - Explain the unique characteristics of bacterial metabolism and bacterial genetics. 5 - Describe evidence for the evolution of cells, organelles, and major metabolic pathways from early prokaryotes and how phylogenetic trees reflect evolutionary relationships. 6 - Compare characteristics and replication of acellular infectious agents (viruses and prions) with characteristics and reproduction of cellular infectious agents (prokaryotes and eukaryotes). 7 - Describe functions of host defenses and the immune system in combating infectious diseases and explain how immunizations protect against specific diseases 8 - Explain transmission and virulence mechanisms of cellular and acellular infectious agents. 9 - Use and comply with laboratory safety rules, procedures, and universal precautions. 10 - Demonstrate proficient use of a compound light microscope. 11 - Describe and prepare widely used stains and wet mounts, and discuss their significance in identification of microorganisms. 12 - Perform basic microbiology procedures using aseptic techniques for transfer, isolation and observation of commonly encountered, clinically significant bacteria. 13 - Use different types of bacterial culture media to grow, isolate, and identify microorganisms. 14 - Perform basic bacterial identification procedures using biochemical tests. 15 - Estimate the number of microorganisms in a sample using methods such as direct counts, viable plate counts, or spectrophotometric measurements. 16 - Demonstrate basic identification protocols based on microscopic morphology of some common fungi and parasites. 17 - Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of epidemiology. 18 - Establish an understanding of the major historical events in microbiology and their impact on medical science. 19 - Employ teamwork for a shared purpose or goal.
    Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]
  

  • BIOL 2421 - General Microbiology

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    This course is designed for science majors. A study of the morphology, biochemistry, physiology, genetic and taxonomy of microorganisms with an emphasis on bacteria. The biological principles and relationships of microorganisms to man in agriculture, sanitation, industry, medicine, and the environment will also be emphasized. Laboratory exercises will include aseptic techniques, microscopy, culture techniques, determination of bacterial morphology, staining, and biochemical differentiation. CIP Code: (2605035103)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; BIOL 1406 ; CHEM 1405 ; MATH 0308  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Provide examples of the impact of microorganisms on agriculture, environment, ecosystem, energy, and human health, including biofilms. 2 - Identify unique structures, capabilities, and genetic information flow of microorganisms. 3 - Compare the life cycles and structures of different types of viruses. 4 - Discuss how microscopy has revealed the structure and function of microorganisms. 5 - Give examples of the range of metabolic diversity exhibited by microorganisms, impact of metabolic characteristics on growth, and control of growth. 6 - Describe evidence for the evolution of cells, organelles, and major metabolic pathways from early prokaryotes and how phylogenetic trees reflect evolutionary relationships. 7 - Describe the causes and consequences of mutations on microbial evolution and the generation of diversity as well as human impacts on adaptation. 8 - Classify interactions of microorganisms on human and non-human hosts as neutral, detrimental, or beneficial. 9 - Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. 10 - Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. 11 - Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. 12 - Employ teamwork for a shared purpose or goal.
    Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]

Biotechnology
  

  • BITC 1191 - Special Topics in Biological Technology

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours - Lab: 2
    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. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
    Corequisite: SCIT 1313  or Instructor approval.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends.
  

  • BITC 1240 - Quality Assurance for the Biosciences

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2
    Quality assurance principles and applications. Includes quality control and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulations to the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and biomedical device industries.
    Prerequisite: College level readiness in Reading and Writing. 
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe the benefits and applications of quality assurance. 2. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the tools of quality assurance and quality control. 3. Apply sampling techniques. 4. Evaluate quality assurance standards. 5. Perform system audits and implement a corrective and preventative action plan. 6. Explain and implement GMP, GLP, and the appropriate FDA guidelines and regulations as they pertain to the bioscience industry.
  

  • BITC 1250 - Special Studies and Bioethical Issues of Biotechnology

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 Lab: 2
    Current events, skills, attitudes, and behaviors pertinent to biotechnology and relevant to the professional development of the student. Includes exploration of ethical and legal behaviors in the context of the biotechnology industry.   
    Prerequisite: BITC 1402  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze ethical, legal, and societal issues associated with current practices of the biotechnology industry. 2. Demonstrate ethical and legal concepts through an activity such as debate. 3. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of biotechnology innovations.
  

  • BITC 1402 - Biotechnology Laboratory Methods and Techniques

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    Laboratory operations, management, equipment, instrumentation, quality control techniques, and safety procedures. Includes laboratory practice in using pH meters, spectrophotometers, preparing buffers and solutions, and performing measurements and separatory techniques.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; CHEM 1405  or CHEM 1411 ; MATH 1314  or any MATH course that requires MATH 1314  as a prerequisite.
  

  • BITC 1403 - Principles of Biochemistry

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    Structure, function, and cellular metabolism of various bio-molecules. Concentrates on the intra- and intermolecular conversion of bio-molecules. Knowledge in this area is directly applicable to analysis and processing of bio-molecules and their pertinence to biotechnology as it relates to biopharmaceuticals, biodiagnostics, fermentation, and bio-manufacturing.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1405  or CHEM 1411 .
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain relationships between chemistry and the biological sciences. 2. Solve problems associated with bio-molecule structures, functions, and laboratory operations. 3. Conduct a literature search for topics relating to biochemistry and communicate results. 4. Demonstrate safe practices in modern laboratories.
  

  • BITC 1411 - Introduction to Biotechnology

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    An introduction to biotechnology including career exploration, history and applications of biotechnology, molecular biology, bioethics, and laboratory safety practices.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0310  or placement by testing
  

  • BITC 1491 - Introduction to Biomanufacturing

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
    This course will provide students with the necessary training in basic Biomanufacturing such as R&D, Manufacturing/Production with cGMP compliance, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and bulk fill techniques. It also provides a Biomanufacturing career overview. The course will cover manufacturing of biologics, biofuels and nutraceuticals. 
    Prerequisite: BITC 1402  or Instructor Approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate their understanding of the steps required to bring a biopharmaceutical or biofuel product to market. 2. Select appropriate protein of lipid separation methods (chromatography) using knowledge of protein or lipid structure and function. 3. Demonstrate an ability to follow GMP regulations and procedures. 4. Write a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that meets industry standards.
  

  • BITC 2286 - Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - External: 12
    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.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading and Writing; completion of all required BITC courses with a grade of “C” or better.
    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.
  

  • BITC 2287 - Internship - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours - External: 12
    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.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading and Writing; completion of all required BITC courses with a grade of “C” or better.
    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.
  

  • BITC 2350 - Bioinformatics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
    Current topics in bioinformatics, proteomics, and computational biology. Includes methods for high-throughput data collection, storing, and accessing biological data. Covers programs and algorithms used to analyze data.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; BITC 1402 , or Instructor approval.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize methods for high throughput data acquisition, storage, handling, and access. 2. Use hardware and/or software tools for analyzing biological data. 3. Explain how hardware and software tools are used in applications such as genomic sequencing, microarrays, comparative genomics, SNP analysis, genotyping, expression analysis, genetic testing, structural and chemical informatics, epidemiology, protein-protein interactions and evolutionary studies.
  

  • BITC 2386 - Internship - Biological Technology/Technician

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - External: 18
    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. Requires LSC liability insurance.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; completion of all required BITC courses with a grade of “C” or better.
    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
  

  • BITC 2411 - Biotechnology Laboratory Instrumentation

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    Theory, applications, and safe operation of various biotechnology-related analytical instruments. Addresses separation and identification techniques including electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and chromatography.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; BITC 1191 ,  CHEM 1405  or CHEM 1411 , and SCIT 1313  or Instructor’s approval.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1) Demonstrate operation and calibration of common analytical instruments. 2) Investigate theory and applications of various analytical instruments including types of electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and chromatography. 3) Perform data analysis and troubleshooting.
  

  • BITC 2431 - Cell Culture Techniques

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    Theory and applications of cell culture techniques. Laboratory emphasis on the principles and practices of applications such as initiation, cultivation, maintenance, and preservation of cell lines.
    Prerequisite:  College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; BITC 2411  or Instructor approval.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1) Demonstrate aseptic cell culture technique. 2) Demonstrate cell culture skills including harvesting, counting, and subculturing of cell lines, multiwell culture, selected cell culture based assays and basic cell preservation procedures.
  

  • BITC 2441 - Molecular Biology Techniques

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    In-depth coverage of the theory and laboratory techniques in molecular biology with an emphasis on gene expression and regulation, recombinant DNA, and nucleic acids.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; BITC 1191 , SCIT 1313  or Instructor approval.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe major theories of DNA science. 2. Measure gene regulation and expression. 3. Demonstrate recombinant DNA technology procedures and protein analysis. 4. Demonstrate basic molecular biology techniques. 5. Use bioinformatics tools to identify and analyze biomolecules.
  

  • BITC 2445 - Medical Biotechnology

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    Biotechnology as it applies to medicine and medical research. Includes molecular mechanisms underlying diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and AIDS. Covers the applications of biotechnology to the diagnosis and treatment of disease as well as the development of drugs and therapeutic agents. Emphasizes research and medical-related biotechnology methods and laboratory procedures.
    Prerequisite: BITC 2441  or Instructor approval.
  

  • BITC 2486 - Internship - Biological Technology/Technician

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours - External: 20
    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. Requires LSC liability insurance.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; completion of all required BITC courses with a grade of “C” or better.

     
    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
  

  • SCIT 1313 - Workplace Microbiology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A study of the identification and growth of microorganisms as pathogenic or non-pathogenic agents including epidemiology. Includes the detection of microbes and control of infectious agents in the workplace emphasizing sanitation and asepsis.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1414 .
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Describe the basic structures of microorganisms.
    2. Differentiate between infectious agents and normal microorganisms in the workplace.
    3. Perform aseptic techniques for the isolation and identification of infectious agents in the workplace.
    4. Identify the relationship between routes of transmission and the communicability of infectious disease among workers.
    5. Follow a protocol for the detection and destruction of infectious agents in the workplace.

Business Administration
  

  • BMGT 1301 - Supervision

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    The role of the supervisor. Includes managerial functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation, and human relations skills.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain the role, characteristics, and skills of a supervisor. 2 - Identify the principles of management at the supervisory level. 3 - Explain the human relations skills necessary for supervision. 4 - Explain motivational techniques. 5 - Cite examples of how motivational techniques can be used by a supervisor in a working environment.
  

  • BMGT 1306 - Facilities Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    General management and supervision of public buildings, business and industrial facilities, and other complexes requiring supervision and control. Includes fire alarm maintenance, plant maintenance, occupational safety, OSHA rules and regulations, management of maintenance supervisors, and hazardous materials awareness.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Discuss standard operating procedures for managers of facilities. 2 - Explain planning organizing and staffing functions. 3 - Interpret applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  

  • BMGT 1309 - Information and Project Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Critical path methods for planning and controlling projects. Includes time/cost tradeoffs, resource utilization, stochastic considerations, task determination, time management, scheduling management, status reports, budget management, customer service, professional attitude, and project supervision. Basic computer skills are needed to successfully complete this course.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify project tasks. 2 - Sequence project activities. 3 - Estimate the duration of project activities. 4 - Identify interdependencies. 5 - Demonstrate means to coordinate change across a project.
  

  • BMGT 1327 - Principles of Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Concepts, terminology, principles, theory, and issues that are the substance of the practice of management.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain various theories, processes, and functions of management. 2 - Apply the functions to a business environment. 3 - Identify leadership roles in organizations. 4 - Describe elements of the communication process.
  

  • BMGT 1331 - Production and Operations Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Fundamentals of techniques used in the practice of production and operations management. Includes location, design, and resource allocation.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify factors of plant location and design, resource allocation, and equipment selection and utilization. 2 - Use planning, scheduling, inventory management, and quality control techniques.
  

  • BMGT 1341 - Business Ethics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Discussion of ethical issues, the development of a moral frame of reference, and the need for an awareness of social responsibility in management practices and business activities. Includes ethical corporate responsibility.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Define business ethics. 2 - Identify the consequences of unethical business practices. 3 - Describe reasoning for analyzing ethical dilemmas. 4 - Describe different ethical views. 5 - Explain how business, government, and society function interactively. 6 - Explain corporate social responsibility.
  

  • BMGT 2303 - Problem Solving and Decision Making

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Decision-making and problem- solving processes in organizations utilizing logical and creative problem solving techniques. Application of theory is provided by experiential activities using managerial decision tools.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify individual, group, and organizational decision-making processes. 2 - Write, present, and defend project recommendations. 3 - Apply process to solving problems using managerial decision tools and critical-thinking skills.
  

  • BMGT 2382 - Co-op Business Administration I

    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: Enrollment in management AAS degree program; completion of 15 credits in degree plan AND Departmental approval.
    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
  

  • BMGT 2388 - Internship - Business and Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - External: 9
    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.
    Prerequisite: Departmental approval
    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 - Create a portfolio documenting applied skills and competencies used in the capstone experience. 3 - 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.
  

  • BUSG 1341 - Small Business Financing

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Financial structure of a small business. Includes business financing, budgeting, record keeping, taxation, insurance, and banking.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify business financing options. 2 - Estimate funds for starting a new business and purchasing or expanding an existing business. 3 - Prepare a budget. 4 - Identify types of financial records. 5 - Describe record keeping requirements. 6 - Identify tax matters pertaining to a small business. 7 - Describe the concepts of risk management.
  

  • BUSG 2309 - Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Starting, operating, and growing a small business. Includes essential management skills, how to prepare a business plan, accounting, financial needs, staffing, marketing strategies, and legal issues.
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308  
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify management skills for a small business. 2 - Outline issues related to choosing a business and obtaining a return on investment. 3 - Create a business plan.
  

  • BUSI 1301 - Business Principles

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    This course provides a survey of economic systems, forms of business ownership, and considerations for running a business. Students will learn various aspects of business, management, and leadership functions; organizational considerations; and decision-making processes. Financial topics are introduced, including accounting, money and banking, and securities markets. Also included are discussions of business challenges in the legal and regulatory environment, business ethics, social responsibility, and international business. Emphasized is the dynamic role of business in everyday life. CIP Code: (5201015104)
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify major business functions of accounting, finance, information systems, management, and marketing. 2. Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business. 3. Explain forms of ownership, including their advantages and disadvantages. 4. Identify and explain the domestic and international considerations for today’s business environment: social, economic, legal, ethical, technological, competitive, and international. 5. Identify and explain the role and effect of government on business. 64 6. Describe the importance and effects of ethical practices in business and be able to analyze business situations to identify ethical dilemmas and ethical lapses. 7. Describe basic financial statements and show how they reflect the activity and financial condition of a business. 8. Explain the banking and financial systems, including the securities markets, business financing, and basic concepts of accounting. 9. Explain integrity, ethics, and social responsibility as they relate to leadership and management. 10. Explain the nature and functions of management. 11. Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of information technology for businesses.
  

  • BUSI 1307 - Personal Finance

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    A study of the financial problems that people ordinarily encounter in personal money management. Includes financial planning, budgeting, insurance, buying, taxes, use of credit, consumer protection, investing, savings, home ownership, estate planning and basic statistics as applied to consumer problems. CIP Code: (1904015109)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  

  • BUSI 2301 - Business Law

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    The course provides the student with foundational information about the U.S. legal system and dispute resolution, and their impact on business. The major content areas will include general principles of law, the relationship of business and the U.S. Constitution, state and federal legal systems, the relationship between law and ethics, contracts, sales, torts, agency law, intellectual property, and business law in the global context. CIP Code: (2201015124)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
  

  • BUSI 2304 - Business Writing and Correspondence

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Theory and applications for technical reports and correspondence in business. CIP Code: (2313035212)
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1301  
  

  • BUSI 2305 - Business Statistics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for business and economic decision-making. Topics include the collection, description, analysis, and summarization of data; probability; discrete and continuous random variables; the binomial and normal distributions; sampling distributions; tests of hypotheses; estimation and confidence intervals; linear regression; and correlation analysis. Statistical software is used to analyze data throughout the course. (BUSI 2305 is included in the Business Field of Study.) CIP Code: (5213025104)
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or MATH 1324 ; BCIS 1305 . 
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. - Describe the random processes underlying statistical studies. 2. - Calculate and use probability in solving business problems. 3. - Compute descriptive statistics, construct graphs for data analysis, and interpret outcomes. 4. - Compute and interpret measures of central tendency and dispersion. 5. - Calculate expected values to evaluate multiple outcomes of a decision. 6. - Describe, interpret, and apply discrete and continuous probability distributions. 7. - Construct and interpret confidence intervals for means and proportions. 8. - Formulate, perform, and interpret hypotheses tests (one and two population parameters). 9. - Calculate, evaluate, and interpret simple linear correlation/regression. 10. - Use statistical software to graph, compute, and analyze statistical data.
  

  • BUSI 2372 - Business Analysis

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    This course is designed to introduce to students the use of quantitative business techniques. Topics include organizing and presenting data, descriptive statistics, probability, discrete and continuous distributions, systems of equations, modeling, optimization procedures, and statistical inference. CIP Code: (5203047204)
    Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 1314  
  

  • CNBT 1300 - Residential and Light Commercial Blueprint Reading

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
    Introductory blueprint reading for residential and light commercial construction.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Scale prints with architectural and engineering scales. 2 - Identify construction blueprint symbols and abbreviations. 3 - Interpret a set of construction contract documents. 4 - Correlate elevations, sections, details, plan views, schedules, and general notes.
  

  • CNBT 1315 - Field Engineering I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Surveying equipment, sketches, proper field note taking, methods of staking, layout of building site, and horizontal and vertical controls.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify construction materials. 2 - List their applications. 3 - Describe the various methods of construction. 4 - Explain the development and use of new materials being introduced to the construction industry under sustainable building standards.
  

  • CNBT 1346 - Construction Estimating I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Fundamentals of estimating materials and labor costs in construction.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain estimating procedures. 2 - Estimate materials from blueprints. 3 - Estimate cost of waste removable and recycling related to sustainable construction processes. 4 - Calculate labor units and costs.
  

  • CNBT 1370 - Basic Construction Safety

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Basic job site construction safety in residential, commercial, and industrial construction.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Define terms used in construction safety. 2 - Discuss local, state, and national standards of safety on the job site. 3 - List and describe the common hazardous materials and processes. 4 - Develop a tool box talk for the job site.
  

  • CNBT 2315 - Construction Specifications and Contracts

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Overview of the legal aspects of written construction documents.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain the purpose of construction specifications. 2 - Describe the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) divisions in contract documents. 3 - Identify the typical legal documents required for construction. Identify the typical legal documents required by sustainable rating systems.
  

  • CNBT 2344 - Construction Management II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    A management course in contract documents, safety, planning, scheduling, production control, law and labor issues. Topics include contracts, planning, cost and production peripheral documents, and cost and work analysis.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Develop skills in construction contract documents, planning and scheduling, and cost and production controls. 2 - Explain the legal implication related to construction projects. 3 - Plan, schedule and document a construction project including the use of sustainable rating systems.
  

  • CNBT 2380 - Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 14
    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: Departmental Approval
    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.
  

  • CNBT 2381 - Cooperative Education - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 14
    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: Departmental Approval
    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.
  

  • HRPO 1302 - Human Resources Training and Development

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    An overview of human resources training and development as related to organizational mission and goals.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - List organizational advantages of human resources development policies. 2 - Describe how training and development strategies are linked to organizational goals. 3 - Identify methods of measuring training needs. 4 - Identify components of training design and delivery. 5 - Describe methods of evaluating a training program.
  

  • HRPO 1311 - Human Relations

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Evaluate human relations including diversity, attitudes, self-esteem, and interpersonal skills. 2 - Identify the causes and effects of stress in the workplace. 3 - Identify communication skills. 4 - Identify decision-making skills. 5 - Describe how theories of motivation and human behavior impact strategies of change management.
  

  • HRPO 2301 - Human Resources Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Behavioral and legal approaches to the management of human resources in organizations.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain the development of human resources management. 2 - Explain current methods of job analysis, recruitment, selection, training/development, performance management, promotion, and separation. 3 - Describe management’s ethical, social, and legal responsibilities. 4 - Explain methods of compensation and benefits planning. 5 - Describe the role of strategic human resources planning.
  

  • HRPO 2303 - Employment Practices

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    A study of employment issues including techniques for human resource forecasting, selection, and placement including interview techniques, pre-employment testing and other predictors. Topics include recruitment methods, the selection process, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), EEO record keeping, and Affirmative Action Plans.
    Prerequisite: None.
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify key legislation affecting the employment functions of human resource management. 2 - Establish a recruitment plan. 3 - Define job requisitions by matching skills to needed competencies. 4 - Develop an employment policy related to recruitment and selection. 5 - Develop selection tools.
  

  • HRPO 2304 - Employee Relations

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    An examination of policies, practices, and issues required to build strong employee relations. Topics include communications, employee conduct rules, performance appraisal methods, Title VII, Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act updates.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Identify key legislation affecting the employee relations function of human resource management. 2 - Define the role of employee relations as it relates to organizational effectiveness.
  

  • HRPO 2305 - Human Resource Information Systems

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    An introduction to Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Describe how human resources business functions link to human resources information systems. 2 - Identify issues and benefits involved in creating, implementing, and maintaining human resources systems. 3 - Describe key models such as staffing, employee development, position management, total compensation, outsourcing options, and professional development. 4 - Develop the plan to integrate human resources information with an HRIS.
  

  • HRPO 2306 - Benefits and Compensation

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    An overview of employee compensation systems. Topics include compensation systems, direct and indirect compensation, internal and external determination of compensation, benefits administration, managing and evaluating for effectiveness, legal and regulatory issues, pay equity, job analysis affecting job compensation and competencies.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Define a total compensation system. 2 - Identify objectives of an organization’s compensation system. 3 - Discuss factors that affect compensation programs. 4 - Discuss how a compensation system is linked to employee performance. 5 - Identify the steps to establish a total compensation system. 6 - Identify key legislation affecting the benefits function of human resource management.
  

  • HRPO 2307 - Organizational Behavior

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts, and the integration of interdisciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain organizational theory as it relates to management practices, employee relations, and structure of the organization to fits its environment and operation. 2 - Analyze leadership styles and determine their effectiveness in employee situations. 3 - Identify methods in resolving organizational problems. 4 - Describe the impact of corporate culture on employee behavior. 5 - Analyze team dynamics, team building strategies, and cultural diversity.
  

  • IBUS 1305 - Introduction to International Business and Trade

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    The techniques for entering the international marketplace. Emphasis on the impact and dynamics of sociocultural, demographic, economic, technological, and political-legal factors in the foreign trade environment. Topics include patterns of world trade, internationalization of the firm, and operating procedures of the multinational enterprise. International Studies Area of Concentration course.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Explain terms used in the international business environment. 2 - Discuss internal and external factors influencing the conduct of international business.
  

  • IBUS 2341 - Intercultural Management

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Cross-cultural comparisons of management and communications processes. Emphasizes cultural, ethnic, geographic distinctions, and antecedents that affect individual, group, and organizational behavior. May include sociocultural demographics, economics, technology, legal issues, negotiations, and processes of decision making in the international cultural environment.
    Prerequisite: None
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Analyze knowledge necessary for cross-cultural communication. 2 - Develop skills for supervision of multicultural personnel.
  

  • IBUS 2345 - Import Custom Regulations

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
    Duties and responsibilities of the licensed customs broker such as processes for customs clearance including appraisement, bonded warehouse entry, examination of goods, harmonized tariffs, fees, bonding, penalties, quotas, immediate delivery, consumption, and liquidation, computerized systems, laws, and regulations.
    Prerequisite: Departmental approval
    Student Learning Outcomes
    1 - Complete sample exams for the United States Customs Broker License Exam. 2 - Resolve a variety of complex problems involving customs, regulations, and processes. 3 - Interpret the role of an importer, trader, international purchasing agent, or other intermediary.
 

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