2007-2008 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Jun 16, 2024  
2007-2008 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Industrial Technology

  
  
  
  • INTC 1040 - Chemical Industry Process Lines


    Chemical Industry Process Lines is an introduction to the chemical industry process lines. Coverage includes: terms and symbols, principles of electricity and electrical equipment, heat exchange, piping, flanges, blanks, rupture disk, filters, strainers and screens, steam traps, valves, vents, pumps, condensers, vessels, silos, motors, switches, steam vacuum jets, conveyors, hydraulics systems, and boilers. Troubleshooting techniques are emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: DSPW 0700, DSPM 0700, DSPR 0700 
    4 credits Hours – 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours

    Credits: 4


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Machine Tool Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Manufacturing Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  

Mass Communications

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Mathematics

  
  
  • DSPM 0800 - Foundations of Mathematics II


    Foundations of Mathematics II is an introductory course in algebra. Topics include: operations with real numbers; solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities; an introduction to functions; and solving systems of equations and inequalities. Applications of all these concepts will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Placement in this course is via testing or successful completion of DSPM 0700. 3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 1 Lab Hour. Students may select instruction in a computerized, self-paced classroom (I CAN Learn) or in a traditional classroom. (F, S, U)

    Credits: 3


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  • DSPM 0850 - Foundations of Mathematics III


    Foundations of Mathematics III is a continuation of algebra topics for students who have completed DSPM 0800 or who have at least one year of high school algebra. Topics include: exponents; operations with polynomials (including factoring); solving and graphing quadratic equations; rational expressions and equations; and radical expressions and equations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Placement in this course is via testing or successful completion of DSPM 0800. 3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 1.5 Lab Hours. Students may select instruction in a computerized, self-paced classroom (I CAN Learn) or in a traditional classroom. (F, S, U)

    Credits: 3


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  • MATH 1530 - Probability and Statistics (Non-Calculus Based)


    Probability and Statistics (Non-Calculus Based) is designed to emphasize statistics as a decision-making tool and to introduce basic concepts of the discipline. This course includes: descriptive statistics; an introduction to probability; probability distributions; linear correlation and regression; and statistical interference and hypothesis testing. Lab will emphasize the uses of computer software and calculators for statistical analysis and assumes proficiency in basic computer skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: DSPM 0850 3 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F, S, U)

    Credits: 3


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Mechanical Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Medical Assistant

  
  
  
  
  
  

Medical Laboratory Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Music

  
  
  

Nursing

  
  • NURS 1100 - Nursing Concepts, Skills, and Processes


    Nursing Concepts, Skills, and Processes is an introduction to the practice of nursing through lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences.  The course focuses on learning about patient needs, practicing introductory nursing skills, and applying those skills and concepts in clinical experiences in long-term care and acute care facilities.  Clinical experiences will focus on adults.

    Prerequisites & Notes

    Prerequisites:  BIOL 2010, BIOL 2020, ENGL 1010, MATH 1530, and computer proficiency.  Corequisite:  NURS 1200, BIOL 1230.

    Credits: 6  (4 hours lecture; 3 hours lab, 3 hours clinical)

    Credits: 6


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  • NURS 2000 - Nursing Process I


     

     

    Nursing Process I is the first in a series of four nursing courses designed as a comprehensive program to encompass processes in assessment, collaboration, communication, management of care, clinical interventions, clinical decision-making, professional behaviors, and teaching/learning.  Nursing Process I emphasizes the application of the above processes in medical/surgical settings. Content will focus on the circulatory, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal systems.  Clinical experiences will be in a variety of health care settings for patients across the lifespan.

     

     

     

     

    Prerequisites & Notes

    Prerequisites:  BIOL 1230, NURS 1100, NURS 1200.  Corequisite:  PSYC 1310.

    Credits: 10  (6 hours lecture; 6 hours lab, 6 hours clinical)

     

     

    Credits: 10


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  • NURS 2600 - Nursing Process IV


    Nursing Process IV is the final course in the nursing process sequence.  This course emphasizes the application of nursing competencies introduced in the previous nursing process courses in comprehensive health care.  Other major topics include the professional nursing behaviors and roles of leadership and management in the health care team.  Clinical experiences are in a variety of health care settings for patients across the lifespan.

     

     

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  NURS 2200.  Corequisite:  NURS 2400.

    Credits: 4  (2 hours lecture; 6 hours clinical)

     

    Credits: 4


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Office Administration Technology

  
  
  
  • OFMG 1030 - Document Processing I


    Document Processing I offers the opportunity to gain an understanding of basic document formatting and word processing concepts, including preparing and managing documents; formatting characters, paragraphs, special features, documents and sections; using help; maintaining and printing documents; using writing tools; manipulating tabs and text within and between documents; and creating headers and footers. Speed and accuracy on straight copy are developed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: OFMG 1010 or 30 wpm with three or fewer errors on a three-minute timed writing. Students will be diagnostically tested during the second class session. 4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F, S)

    Credits: 4


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  • OFMG 1040 - Document Processing II


    Document Processing II builds upon skills developed in OFMG 1030 to expand the practice of word processing techniques used in an office setting with special emphasis on merging documents; creating and formatting tables; adding borders and inserting clip art; exploring the Internet; formatting with special features; sharing documents; sorting and selecting; creating footnotes and endnotes; adding visual elements; and creating charts and importing data. Speed and accuracy on straight copy continues to be emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: OFMG 1030 4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (S, U)

    Credits: 4


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  • OFMG 2100 - Fundamentals of Insurance Claims and Patient Billing


    Fundamentals of Insurance Claims and Patient Billing uses simulated patient files to provide instruction and practice in patient billing, insurance claims processing, and record keeping. In addition to ICD-9-CM and CPT coding, students receive instruction in the current legal environment as it pertains to insurance fraud and abuse, the ethical responsibility for accurate claims preparation and patient billing, the pitfalls of upcoding and downcoding, and the importance of coding linkage and compliance with federal regulations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: OFMG 1100 3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F)

    Credits: 3


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