May 01, 2024  
2012-2013 CATALOG 
    
2012-2013 CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses Offered


 Provost and Graduate

 A grade of “C” or better is required in all prerequisite courses and in all courses specified by course numbers in the summary of required hours.

Note:  Any program directed or technical electives, all Allied Health programs, Associate of Science in Teaching (AST), and Technical Certificates requires “C” or better in all course work.

 

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

  
  • US 218 - Vascular Clinic II

    (2)
    Progressive development of vascular sonographic skills. Case group studies and imaging critiques will be performed, and the student’s performance will be evaluated through clinical competencies in each related category through sonographer and instructor evaluations. A continuation of Vascular Clinic I; The student will have the opportunity to develop increased knowledge and skills in per forming vascular examinations and demonstrating normal anatomy, physiology and pathology. Pathologic processes shall be further described to build on the student’s present understanding of abnormal physiological processes. The student will be allowed to continue the practice and performance of vascular exams under clinical supervision. Weekly case studies and imaging critiques will continue with the clinical instructor. The student’s performance shall be further assessed through continued sonographers and instructor evaluations and higher-level clinical competencies.


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  • US 219 - Echocardiography Clinic II

    (2)
    Progressive development of echocardiography imaging skills. Case group studies and imaging critiques will be performed, and the student’s performance will be evaluated through clinical competencies in each related category through sonographer and instructor evaluations. The student will have the opportunity to develop increased knowledge and skills in performing echocardiographic examinations and demonstrating normal anatomy and pathology. Pathologic processes shall be further described to build on the student’s present understanding of abnormal physiological processes. The student will be allowed to continue the practice and performance of echocardiographic exams under clinical supervision. Weekly case studies and imaging critiques will continue with the clinical instructor. The student’s performance shall be further assessed through continued sonographers and instructor evaluations and higher-level clinical competencies.


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  • US 220 - Ultrasound Seminar

    (2)
    Integrated coverage of ultrasound topics related to image production/evaluation, ultrasound procedures, and patient care and management; focus on needed skills, attitudes and knowledge for judgment and discretion in ultrasound imaging. [Su]


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  • US 221 - Ultrasound Physics III

    (2)
    Physics of diagnostic medical sonography; correlation with instrumentation procedures; class 2 hours, lab 1 hour. Focus on instrumentation and clinical environment; artifactual image analysis and corrective factors, quality control measurements and observations, and ultrasound’s biologic effects; advanced scanning techniques, including Doppler and color flow principles. [Su]


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  • US 222 - Obstetrics and Gynecology III

    (3)
    A 3-course sequence in female pelvic and obstetrical ultrasound. Advanced fetal and pelvic sonography techniques; multiple gestations, antenatal syndromes, placental, umbilical cord and membrane evaluation; fetal and maternal disorders; intro to infertility studies; uncommon pathological processes in nongravid pelvis. [Su]


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  • US 223 - Abdominal and Small Parts III

    (3)
    Neonatal encephalography and demonstration of anatomy and pathology of superficial structures (small parts). [Su]


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  • US 224 - Vascular Testing II

    (2)
    A topic-based analysis of sonographic clinical exams of the cerebrovascular system and other miscellaneous studies, along with pertinent physiologic and hemodynamic diagnostic factors. Also includes student and instructor case study presentations and evaluations by topic, and instructs on pre- and post-operative patient assessments. [Su]


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  • US 225 - General DMS Clinic III

    (2)
    Increasing development of sonographic knowledge and skills in the clinical setting; performance of sonographic exams under clinical supervision; weekly case studies and imaging critiques; clinic hours: 540 in 205, 520 in 215, 420 in 225. Focus on completion of all clinical objectives. [Su]


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  • US 226 - Adult Echocardiography Testing II

    (3)
    To further demonstrate the role of sonography in the evaluation of the cardiovascular system. The student will demonstrate knowledge of additional cardiac testing procedures used in the clinical setting. The student will become familiar with stress echo, echocardiography contrast agents, and the clinical indications of each. The student will recognize various cardiac disease processes and their effects on the heart, and will also demonstrate knowledge of other cardiac imaging modalities and their roles in evaluating cardiac structures (e.g., cardiac nuclear medicine testing and cardiac catheterization). Class 3 hours, lab 1 hour. [Su]


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  • US 228 - Vascular Clinic III

    (2)
    Progressive development of vascular sonographic skills. Case group studies and imaging critiques will be performed, and the student’s performance will be evaluated through clinical competencies in each related category through sonographer and instructor evaluations. A continuation of Vascular Clinic II; the student will have the opportunity to further increase vascular imaging/testing knowledge and skills. The student will continue performance of vascular exams under clinical supervision. Weekly case studies and imaging critiques will continue with the clinical instructor. Special emphasis will be given to final category evaluations and completion of all clinical objectives in specified vascular categories. Sonographer and instructor evaluations will be used for final assessment of student performance.


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  • US 229 - Echocardiography Clinic III

    (2)
    Progressive development of echocardiography imaging skills. Case group studies and imaging critiques will be performed, and the student’s performance will be evaluated through clinical competencies in each related category through sonographer and instructor evaluations. A continuation of Echocardiography Clinic II; the student will have the opportunity to further increase echocardiography knowledge and skills. The student will continue performance of adult echocardiography exams under clinical supervision. Weekly case studies and imaging critiques will continue with the clinical instructor. Special emphasis will be given to final category evaluations and completion of all clinical objectives in specified adult echocardiography categories. Sonographer and instructor evaluations will be used for final assessment of student performance.


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  • US 245 - Breast Sonography Clinic I

    (4)
    An introduction to basic scanning and patient care skills and physical principles for the sonographer, as related to breast sonography for the clinical breast specialist. Appropriate protocols will be introduced, along with operation of ultrasound instrumentation. Course participant must either be ARDMS or ARRT(M) certified. [on demand]


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  • US 255 - Breast Sonography Clinic I

    (4)
    Builds upon scanning, patient care skills and physical principles introduced in US 245. Competency in breast protocols and instrumentation will be demonstrated; differential diagnoses and utilization of specialized procedures will be introduced. Course participant must either be ARDMS or ARRT (M) certified. [on demand]


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  • US 265 - Breast Sonography Clinic III

    (4)
    Progression from skills developed in the US 255 course, with final assessment of scanning, patient care skills and physical principles for the breast sonographer imaging specialist. The formulation of differential diagnoses and the utilization of specialized procedures will be introduced. Course participant must either be ARDMS or ARRT(M) certified. In all courses, case studies, competency objectives, and image critiques will serve as assessment mechanisms during the mentoring process. Malpractice insurance is required for all clinics. [on demand]


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Diesel Equipment Mechanics

  
  • DM 000 - Diesel Mechanics


    Diesel engine mechanics; diesel assembly and disassembly, safety regulations, and shop equipment operation; cylinder block, camshaft, crankcase and oil pan; cylinder head/valves; timing and valve mechanism, air intake, starting and fuel systems; trouble shooting and tune-ups; 30 clock hours/week. [E]


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Dietary Manager

  
  • ND 120 - Food Service Sanitation

    (2)
    Food service and equipment sanitation/ safety principles; Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety systems, foodborne illness emerging pathogens, Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); Natural Restaurant Association’s SERVSAFE Certification Examination given at course end. Prereq(s): BIOL-1430 Coreq(s): ND-121 [on demand]


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  • ND 121 - Food Service Sanitation Practicum

    (1)
    Series of area non-commercial food service agency visits and/or study of food service sanitation and safety principles in student’s work facility; principles of food service sanitation applied, extension of topics studied in ND-120; lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): BIOL-1430 Coreq(s): ND-120 [on demand]


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  • ND 125 - HACCP Training and Certification

    (1)
    Recipes, flowcharts and written Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system; develop and implement an HACCP food safety system for food service operation. Coreq(s): ND-120, 121; or proof of current SERVESAFE certification [on demand]


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Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED 1010 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    (2)
    Orientation to the profession; family relation ships, diversity, child development, age-appropriate practices, observation and assessment, learning environments, health and safety, and guidance. [F]


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  • ECED 2010 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environments

    (3)
    Basic principles of children’s health, nutrition, hygiene, growth, disease and accident prevention in a family or child care program and the community. [F]


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  • ECED 2015 - Early Childhood Curriculum

    (3)
    Pragmatic intro to Early Childhood Education; preparation for student teaching; focus on physical, emotional, cognitive, creative and social aspects of young children; includes field component. Prereq(s): ECED 1010, 2010 [S]


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  • ECED 2020 - Infant, Toddler, Child Development

    (3)
    Physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of young children; application to child care, guidance and development; includes field component. Prereq(s): ECED 1010, 2010 [F, S]


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  • ECED 2030 - Infant and Toddler Care

    (3)
    Procedures for stimulating intellectual and physical development of infants and toddlers as well as basic caregiving skills; includes field component. [on demand]


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  • ECED 2040 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement

    (3)
    Role of family and community in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child in a diverse society; includes field component. Prereq(s): ECED-2015 or departmental consent [F]


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  • ECED 2050 - Psychomotor Development

    (3)
    Theories and application of psychomotor development; focus on motor skills; includes field component. Prereq(s): ECED-2020 [on demand]


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  • ECED 2060 - Development of Exceptional Children

    (3)
    Physical, intellectual, and sensory impairments; community resources for diagnosis and treatment services; includes field component. Prereq(s): ECED-2020, 2040; or departmental consent [F]


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  • ECED 2070 - Developmental Assessment

    (3)
    Developing competency in screening children for developmental problems; community support programs and referral procedures; includes field component. Prereq(s): ECED 2020; or departmental consent [S]


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  • ECED 2080 - Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood

    (3)
    Research-based principles and practices for providing children, birth to age nine, a strong foundation in language and literacy; field experiences required. Prereq(s): ECED-2015, 2020; or departmental consent [F]


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  • ECED 2085 - Math and Science in Early Childhood

    (3)
    Standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to children, birth to age nine; focus on developing and integrated math and science curriculum; field experiences required. Prereq(s): ECED-2015, 2020; or departmental consent [F]


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  • ECED 2090 - Creative Development

    (3)
    Theories, teaching techniques, and basic program components of early childhood art instruction; use of art media and creative play activities. [on demand]


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  • ECED 2100 - The Mentoring Teacher

    (3)
    Philosophy, principles, and methods of mentoring; focus on role of mentors as facilitators of adult learning. [on demand]


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  • ECED 2120 - Administration of Child Care Centers

    (3)
    Organization and administration practices; staff- management relations, state and local licensing standards, national accreditation, CDA standards, tax laws, legal liabilities; laboratory observation and interaction. Prereq(s): ECED-1010, 2015, 2020, 2030 [on demand]


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  • ECED 2130 - Initial Practicum

    (3)
    Practicum caring for children, birth to age nine; 60 hours per semester. Physical and human qualities needed to create safe, healthy environments for learning. Coreq(s): ECED 2010 or departmental consent [F]


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  • ECED 2140 - Clinical Practicum II

    (2)
    Practicum caring for children, birth to age nine; 60 hours per semester. Reflective practices to examine quality, and set goals; experience in accredited site. Prereq(s): ECED-1010, 2015, 2040;or departmental consent [F]


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  • ECED 2150 - Final Practicum III

    (3)
    Practicum caring for children, birth to age nine; 60 hours per semester. Demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes.  Prereq(s): ECED 2130 or departmental consent [S]


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  • ECED 2510 - Educating the Culturally Different

    (3)
    A course providing insight into the special problems and needs of children whose ethnic, religious, or cultural heritage is different from the majority culture group. The effects of poverty and prejudices on classroom performance are examined, as well as classroom practices to help overcome these handicaps. [F]


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Economics

  
  • ECON 113 - Consumer Economics

    (3)
    Provides knowledge to make rational decisions when purchasing clothing, food, housing, consumer durables and insurance, using credit, saving and investing, and preparing for retirement and property distribution. [on demand]


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  • ECON 235 - Special Topics in Economics

    (1-3)
    Specific topics of current economic interest; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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  • ECON 2010 - Macroeconomics

    (3)
    Macro economics; study of national income and its determination, fiscal and monetary policy, money and banking, economic growth, and international economics. [F, S] Note(s):


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  • ECON 2020 - Microeconomics

    (3)
    Micro economics; study of the market system; covers the price system, labor and the distribution of income, government and business, and forms of business organization. [F, S] Note(s):


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Education

  
  • ED 201 - Foundations of Education

    (3)
    Intro to the history, philosophies, and present practices of elementary and secondary education in America; includes field component. [F, S]


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  • ED 235 - Special Topics in Education

    (1-3)
    Specific topics of traditional and current interest, including social developments and issues; repeatable for credit on different topics. [on demand]


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Education Psychology

  
  • EDPY 207 - Educational Psychology

    (3)
    Applies the principles of psychology to the classroom. Topics include principles of human development, learning, effective instructional strategies, motivation, evaluative techniques and challenges facing teachers in the increasingly diverse classrooms in today’s schools. Fieldwork required. Prereq(s): ED 201 [F, S]


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Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology

  
  • EE 110 - Electrical Circuits I

    (4)
    Study of DC and AC circuits, including series, parallel and series-parallel; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Current, voltage, resistance, and power for DC circuits; capacitance, magnetism, inductance and DC transients; sinusoidal alternating waveforms. Concurrent: MATH 1710. [F, S]


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  • EE 113 - Introduction to Power Plant Instrumentation

    (4)
    The study of the theory of operation, design, construction, and application of power plant instrumentation systems. [S]


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  • EE 121 - Electronics I

    (4)
    Characteristics, parameters and basic physics of semiconductors; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Includes diodes, bipolar and field effect transistors, optoelectronic devices, and small signal and power amplifiers; covers biasing methods and application of diodes in elementary rectifier/filter circuits. Prereq(s): EE-110 [S, Su]


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  • EE 140 - Digital Circuits

    (4)
    Intro to digital circuitry basics; systems, codes, Boolean algebra, logic circuit design, types and analysis, logic storage devices, counters, registers, arithmetic and MSI (medium-scale integration) logic circuits; lab experiments enforce logic circuits design and analysis; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Concurrent: DSPM-0850. [F, S]


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  • EE 200 - Networking Technology I

    (4)
    Local area networks; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. 200–Wiring, cables, telephone networks, modems, cable modems, protocol and 1-server LANs. 201–Larger LANs, connections and operations; network architectures and standards, TCP/IP, Ethernet, 10 Base T, Novell, Macintosh servers, ISDN and multimedia technology.  [F]


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  • EE 201 - Networking Technology II

    (4)
    Local area networks; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Larger LANs, connections and operations; network architectures and standards, TCP/IP, Ethernet, 10 Base T, Novell, Macintosh servers, ISDN and multimedia technology.  Prereq(s): EE 200 [S]


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  • EE 203 - Telecommunications

    (4)
    Introduction to telecommunications with emphasis on wiring, cables, telephone networks, modems, protocols and local area networks; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. [S]


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  • EE 212 - Electrical Circuits II

    (4)
    Study of DC and AC circuits, including series, parallel and series-parallel; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Sinusoidal current, voltage, phasors and impedance; resistance and impedance networks and circuit theorems; resonance, transformers and 3-phase circuits; advanced practices with lab instruments.  Prereq(s): EE 110, MATH 1720 [F]


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  • EE 221 - Electronics II

    (4)
    Characteristics, parameters and basic physics of semiconductors; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Focus on linear integrated circuit technology; covers decibels and frequency effects, voltage regulators, and amplifiers.  Prereq(s): EE 121 [S]


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  • EE 241 - Introduction to Solar Energy

    3
    Introduction to passive (thermal) and photovoltaic solar systems. Includes basic principles of each system, components, efficiencies, installation considerations, energy potential, energy savings and advantages, and power grid connection considerations. Lab exercises will include power/energy measurements, conversion of sunlight into electrical energy, energy storage experiments such as battery charging. Prereq(s): EE 140, EE 121, ET 115 Coreq(s): EE 242, EE 243 [F] Note(s): Laboratory notebooks required. Class: 2 hours, Lab: 3 hours.


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  • EE 242 - Photovoltaic Installation and the NEC

    3
    A review of passive (thermal) and photovoltaic solar systems. Includes basic principles of each system, components, efficiencies, installation considerations, and the NEC regulations for residential and commercial installations. Lab exercises will include using wiring components, connectors, cabling, etc., tools used for installation, performance measurements, conversion of sunlight into electrical energy, energy storage experiments such as battery charging. Prereq(s): EE 140, EE 121, ET 115 Coreq(s): EE 241, EE 243 [F] Note(s): Laboratory notebooks required. Class: 2 hours, Lab: 3 hours.


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  • EE 243 - Solar System Equipment & Components

    3
    Consideration is given to design and operation of solar power systems, components, equipment, subsystems, installation costs, payback period, and energy distribution. Safety issues, grid connection, maintenance, as well as troubleshooting electricity flow concerns are covered. Prereq(s): EE 140, EE 121, ET 115 Coreq(s): EE 241, EE 242 [F] Note(s): Laboratory notebooks required. Class: 2 hours, Lab: 3 hours.


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  • EE 249 - Solar Energy Technician Capstone

    (3)
    This course will begin with a review of principles, equipment, components, etc. involved in PV systems. A project that represents a typical PV application will be identified and developed by students. The project will culminate in a scaled working application. Progress reports will be used to document progress and for student evaluation. A final report will be submitted and a presentation/demonstration of the project. The final report will cover all aspects of the project including goals, equipment, cost analysis, performance analysis, etc. Prereq(s): EE 241, EE 242, EE 243 [S] Note(s): Laboratory notebooks required. Class: 2 hours, Lab: 3 hours.


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  • EE 250 - Microcomputer Systems

    (4)
    Thorough study of DOS, DOS EDIT, DOSSHELL, DOSKEY, RAMDRIVEs and Batch files; advanced Turbo Basic methods including data/objects graphical display, basic object motion, and interrupts use; parallel data input/output; serial communication (RS-232) to terminals and other computers. Prereq(s): EE 110, ET 115 [F]


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  • EE 251 - Microcontrollers Applications

    (4)
    Microcontroller interfacing and applications; single chip microcontrollers and single board computers in stand-alone applications; assembly level programming, program downloading, debugging; interfaces to various I/O devices and appropriate control software development; timing waveforms generated by microcontroller using programmable interrupts to control servos, stepper motors, and DC motors; on-chip analog-to-digital convertor and multiplexer to acquire, store, and process analog signals; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): EE 110, and ET 115 or EE 250 [S]


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  • EE 260 - Programmable Logic Controllers

    (4)
    PLC system and components description; program functions including sequential onoff operations, timers, counters and data comparisons; PLC instructions use to perform numerical, logic and move functions on single element and multi-element files, forcing input/output instructions; program control, sequencer, and block transfer instructions application; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): EE 110, 140 [F]


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  • EE 261 - Automation Control Systems

    (4)
    Discrete and continuous automation control systems; principle motors used as actuators in these systems; motor control devices and circuits studied; proportional, integral, and derivative control of 3-control loop model factory analyzed with theoretical discussion and lab investigation; mechanical/thermal transducers analyzed; PLC used for automatic control of factory cell; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): EE 121, 212, 260 Concurrent: EE 221 or instructor’s consent. [S]


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  • EE 271 - Capstone Project

    (3)
    Capstone course for Automated Controls and Computer Systems majors in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Technology. Applies skills learned in previous courses in the development of team projects. Prereq(s): EE 221, 250 or 260, MATH 1720 Concurrent: EE 212, 251 or 261, or instructor’s consent. [S]


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  • EE 284 - Electrical Technology for Mechanical Engineering Technology

    (3)
    Basic electrical/electronics theory/practice for mechanical engineering technology; intro to electric and electronic devices; AC/DC circuits reviewed; emphasis on electrical power; transformers, generators, motors studied for single and 3-phase operations; electrical machinery controls studied; lectures enforced by lab experiments, videos, and tours of local companies; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): ET 115, MATH 1720 [F]


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  • EE 298 - Special Topics in Electronics

    (1-4)
    Special topics and/or problems in electronics; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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  • EE 299 - Special Topics in Electronics with Lab

    (1-5)
    Special topics and/or problems in electronics; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (DuPont)

  
  • EZ 110 - DC Circuits

    (4)
    (DuPont) Direct current electronics basics; analysis of current flow and conductors physics; study of voltage, resistance, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, theory and use of meters, power, magnetism, inductance and capacitance; series, parallel, and series-parallel DC circuits analyzed using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws; complex DC circuits analyzed using loop equations and Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems; class 3 hours, lab 2 hours.


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  • EZ 111 - AC Circuits

    (3)
    (DuPont) Alternating current electronic basics; sine waves and alternating current values analysis; waveform measurement with AC meters and oscilloscopes, inductance theory and circuits, transformer theory and applications, capacitance theory and circuits, series and parallel resonance theory and circuits, bandwidth, and -C filters; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours.


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  • EZ 115 - Active Devices

    (3)
    (DuPont) Semiconductor devices theory and application; description of semiconductor materials, doping methods, and conduction; conventional/ special purpose diodes, bipolar junction transistor characteristics and circuits, unipolar junction field effect transistors, and FET and MOSFET circuits, thyristors, integrated circuits, and optoelectronic devices; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours.


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  • EZ 120 - Electrical Theory

    (3)
    (DuPont) Basic concepts and skills needed for technically competent Control Equipment Craftsman in electrical plant maintenance areas; National Electrical Code, AC/DC basics and motors, 3-phase systems, transformers, over-current protection, fuses, circuit breakers, electrical test equipment, grounding, and wiring techniques; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours.


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  • EZ 122 - Applied Electricity

    (3)
    (DuPont) Electrical components common to industrial power distribution and motor control systems; electrical symbols, drawings, diagrams, and ladder logic diagrams instruction, focus on 2- and 3-wire motor control circuits and motor control devices; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours.


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  • EZ 131 - Digital Electronics

    (3)
    (DuPont) Theory and application of digital electronics techniques and devices; uses and physical/ electronic characteristics of a wide range of integrated circuits; working knowledge of number systems, Boolean algebra, binary codes, logic circuits, memory devices, data conversion, and digital troubleshooting also gained; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours.


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  • EZ 134 - Basic Programmable Controls

    (3)
    (DuPont) Entry level programmable logic controllers (PLC) theory, operation and maintenance; generic PLC basics; PLC system component identification, ladder logic diagrams, and programming basics; lab training situations on Allen Bradley SLC-100/150, PLC-5 and T- 50 programming terminals operation; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours.


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  • EZ 201 - Instrumentation Theory

    (3)
    (DuPont) Intro to process control systems equipment and basic physics used in their operation; includes equipment instrumentation demonstrations and instruction on skills used in performing basic instrumentation practices and procedures for calibration certification; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours.


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  • EZ 210 - Plant Safety

    (3)
    (DuPont) Prepares Control Equipment Craftsmen to recognize electrical safety hazards, plan and execute electrical jobs from a safety perspective, and follow general safety practices and protective measures as stated in EZ DuPont Engineering Standards, the Chattanooga Plant Works Engineering Safety Handbook, and the Chattanooga Plant Lock- Tag-Clear-Try-Release Procedures; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours.


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  • EZ 230 - Automated Control Systems

    (3)
    (DuPont) Practical application of process installation, calibration, operation and troubleshooting using batch process simulator; use of process instrument drawings, schematic diagrams and input/output (I/O) drawings in installing, analyzing and troubleshooting a process on a system level; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours.


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Emergency Medical Services

A prerequisite to all EA courses is admission into the program in which the course is required. Please consult the brochure for the specific program. All courses shown in the same term are corequisites and all courses shown in the preceding term(s) are prerequisites.

  
  • EA 106 - Emergency Medical Technician I

    (8)
    Two semester sequence provides minimum training required to staff a licensed ambulance and prepares students for licensing exams; taught in accordance with the 1994 National Department of Transportation EMT-B curriculum and Tennessee regulatory requirements. [F]


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  • EA 116 - Emergency Medical Technician II

    (8)
    Two semester sequence provides minimum training required to staff a licensed ambulance and prepares students for licensing exams; taught in accordance with the 1994 National Department of Transportation EMT-B curriculum and Tennessee regulatory requirements. [S]


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  • EA 226 - Paramedic Theories I

    (14)
    Based on 1998 Department of Transportation EMT–Paramedic curriculum. Covers preparatory subjects, airway management and ventilation, and patient assessment. [F]


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  • EA 227 - Paramedic Theories II

    (14)
    Based on 1998 Department of Transportation EMT–Paramedic curriculum. Medical emergencies and traumatic injuries. [S]


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  • EA 228 - Paramedic Theories III

    (7)
    Based on 1998 Department of Transportation EMT–Paramedic curriculum. Special patient populations, assessmentbased management; ambulance operations. [Su]


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  • EA 240 - Paramedic Clinical Practice I

    (2)
    Ambulance observation, EMS communication, aeromedical services, rescue, labor and delivery, burn unit, operating room, forensic center. [F]


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  • EA 241 - Paramedic Clinical Practice II

    (3)
    Emergency and Pediatric Emergency departments. [S]


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  • EA 242 - Paramedic Clinical Practice III

    (4)
    Precepted prehospital paramedic field internship. [Su]


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  • EA 250 - Critical Care Paramedic I

    (6)
    This course is part 1 of a 2-semester series that prepares the licensed paramedic for duty in the areas of response, assessment, and transportation of the critically ill or injured patient, and uses a combination of didactic instruction, practical skills laboratory, and clinical application in the hospital and ambulance settings to achieve those goals. Successful completion of this course will allow the paramedic to sit for the TN Division of Emergency Medical Services Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement Examination.  Prereq(s): EA 226, 227, 228,240,241, 242 or equivalent. [F]


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Engineering Technology

  
  • ET 110 - OSHA Standards for Engineering Technology

    3
    This course will present a study of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations for general industry and construction found in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926. The course will cover topics addressed in the 30-hour OSHA General Industry outreach certification. Students will be taught the fundamentals of safety and health hazard recognition and prevention. [on demand]


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  • ET 112 - Industrial Mathematics

    (3)
    Basic mathematical operations, systems of measure, problem solving, geometry, right angle trigonometry, and their industrial applications. This course provides mathematics of particular importance to industry. Prereq(s): [on demand]


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  • ET 115 - Computers in Engineering Technology

    (3)
    Intro to computers for engineering technology students; Visual BASIC programming, word processing, and spreadsheets; use of computer as a tool for subsequent courses in engineering technology. Concurrent: MATH 1710. [F, S]


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  • ET 215 - Statistics and Quality Control for Engineering Technology

    (3)
    Introduction to statistical reasoning and quality control concepts related to the fields of energy production and distribution, manufacturing, and related business and industry. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, statistical process control, control charts, and process capability. Relies heavily on the use of Excel and Minitab. Prereq(s): MATH 1710 [F,S]


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  • ET 298 - Special Topics in Engineering Technology

    (1-4)
    Specialized topics and/or problems in engineering technology; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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  • ET 299 - Special Topics in Engineering Technology with Lab

    (1-4)
    Specialized topics and/or problems in engineering technology; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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Engineering Transfer (Pre-Engineering)

  
  • EG 298 - Special Topics in Engineering

    (1-4)
    Specialized topics and/or problems in engineering; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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  • EG 299 - Special Topics in Engineering with Lab

    (1-4)
    Specialized topics and/or problems in engineering; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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  • ENGR 185 - Introduction to Engineering Design

    (3)
    Introduction to the design process in engineering and computer aided design including: historical perspective, problem definition, idea generation, project planning and management, simple decisionmaking, development of visualization skill, interpretation and construction of 3-D objects through the use of sketching and basic computer-aided design software. Design exercises culminating in a conceptual group design project, with application of basic engineering science. Written and oral reports included. Concurrent: MATH 1720. [F]


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  • ENGR 222 - Probability and Statistics for Engineering

    (3)
    Descriptive, inferential, and relational statistics including discrete and continuous distributions, bivariate and multivariate data and distribution, elementary sampling, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and experimental design. Prereq(s): MATH 1720 [F]


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  • ENGR 224 - Introduction to Engineering Computations

    (3)
    Engineering computations using Excel, Visual Basic.Net, and macros created in Visual Basic.Net accessed through the Excel platform. Programming topics include flowcharts, algorithms, input/output, data types, decisions, loops, functions, sub procedures, files, and arrays. All programs are related to engineering applications and analysis including problem solving techniques, applicable engineering fundamentals, and mathematical solution procedures. Prereq(s): MATH 1910 [S]


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  • ENGR 225 - Engineering Programming

    (3)
    Study of the structure, design, and implementation of computer programming for engineering applications; flow diagram representation of efficient algorithms and proper syntax of the C++ computer language; credit not allowed for both ENGR 225 and CISP 185. Prereq(s): MATH 1910 [S]


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  • ENGR 246 - Mechanics of Materials

    (3)
    Stress-strain relationships under plane and 3-D deformations; Hooke’s Law, extension, bending, shear, torsion, and beam deflections;Castigliano’s theorem, column design and buckling, combined stresses, stress concentrations, and failure theories. Prereq(s): ENGR 2110 [F]


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  • ENGR 247 - Mechanics of Materials Laboratory

    (1)
    Experiments demonstrating material mechanics theory and engineering materials characteristics; labs include measurement and accuracy, hardness, impact strength, elasticity modulus, torsion, beam bending, and column buckling; individualized design project involving analysis, design and test of a structure required; class 1 hour, lab 3 hours. Concurrent: ENGR-246. [F]


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  • ENGR 271 - Electrical Circuits Laboratory

    (1)
    Lab for EG 270; use of circuit simulation software and basic electrical instrumentation; lab 3 hours. Concurrent: ENGR 2130, MATH 1920. [F]


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  • ENGR 272 - Electrical Circuits II

    3
    Laplace transforms; transient response of dynamic circuits, transformers, AC circuit analysis, AC Power, three-phase circuits, power factor. Digital computer analysis of electrical circuits. Prereq(s): ENGR 2130, ENGR 271 [S]


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  • ENGR 273 - Electrical Circuits II Laboratory

    1
    Measurement and analysis of transformers, AC circuits, power, three-phase systems, and power factor; transient response. Coreq(s): ENGR 272 [S]


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