May 15, 2024

2017-2018 CATALOG

2017-2018 CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses Offered

Graduate holding diploma

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.

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Dental Hygiene Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program is a prerequisite for all DH courses unless otherwise noted. Please consult the SUMMARY OF REQUIRED HOURS. All DH courses shown in the same term are corequisites and all DH courses shown in the preceding term(s) are DH prerequisites.
	DH 142 - Dental Hygiene Applications 1 (3) Orientation and introduction to clinical dental hygiene procedures. Emphasis on disease transmission, professional behavior, basic emergency protocol, medical history review, patient management, instrumentation, and assessment procedures. Skills will be mastered on manikins and clinical lab partners under direct faculty supervision at a 1:5 ratio. Labs meet 9.25 hours per week. Satisfactory/Non-satisfactory grading. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	DH 145 - Dental Hygiene Applications 2 (4) The focus of this course is an incorporation of preventive services, health promotion and disease control. Initial skills will be mastered on manikins and clinical lab partners under direct faculty supervision at a 1:5 ratio. Students are expected to progress to supervised competency based application of clinical dental hygiene services on a variety of patients with emphasis on the role of the dental hygienist in diagnosis, prevention, treatment planning, and treatment of gingivitis and early to moderate periodontal disease. Introduction to external enrichment experiences. Approximately 12 hours lab per week are required. Satisfactory/Non-satisfactory grading. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	DH 238 - Dental Hygiene 3 (5) This didactic course covers a more in-depth study of periodontal therapy with emphasis on advanced techniques, adjunctive therapies, tobacco cessation programs, and surgical options. Other content areas include dental materials, TMJ and occlusion, treatment modifications for patients with special needs, medically compromised, and chronic diseases; Case based learning is emphasized. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	DH 239 - Dental Hygiene 4 (3) This integrated didactic course synthesizes information from all previous courses and applies to patient cases and projects. Course includes various speakers and an expansion of radiation biology and physics, legal and ethical responsibilities, scope of practice and practice act, as well as emphasis on practice management skills to maximize practice efficiency, life-long learning, productivity & teamwork. Prereq(s): Program director’s consent [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	DH 248 - Dental Hygiene Applications 3 (5) A progressive continuation of previous clinical application courses. Students will incorporate pain management techniques from DH 255, tobacco cessation, dietary risk assessment, implant care, and nutritional counseling in the patient appointment as appropriate. Course includes supervised application and increased competency in instrumentation and patient management skills with emphasis on moderate to advanced periodontics and adjunctive periodontal services. Students will have the opportunity to service patients with various systemic, mental and physical disorders, including all age ranges from pediatric to geriatric clients. Continued development of problem solving, self-assessment, and critical thinking skills will be expected. Course involves mentoring, outside external enrichment rotations to hospital dentistry and special needs centers, under served and diverse communities, and implementation and evaluation of community-based dental health project. 18-20 hours per week are required. Satisfactory/Nonsatisfactory grading. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	DH 249 - Dental Hygiene Applications 4 (5) This capstone course includes supervised competency-based application of clinical dental hygiene services and expanded periodontics. Students are expected to have progressed to a level of competency to complete procedures with minimal to no assistance from faculty; clinical and patient management skills are refined. Presentation of periodontal case study is included. Emphasis on time management, work ethic, efficiency, teamwork and productivity. Includes outreach to the community, mentoring, and external enrichment rotations to hospital dentistry, specialty offices, and special needs, under served and diverse communities. 18-20 hours per week are required. Satisfactory/Non-satisfactory grading. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	DH 255 - Dental Hygiene Pain Management (4) This course is designed to prepare dental hygiene students to safely and competently administer local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide sedation to control dental related pain with a minimum of patient discomfort. Included are content areas in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and emergency management as they relate to the administration of local anesthetics, nitrous oxide, and pain control. Laboratory sessions are structured to develop actual experiences in administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide. Various mechanisms for pain control are also covered Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory grading; Lab 6 hours; Prereq(s): DH 132,135,142,145 [Su] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	DH 265 - Dental Hygiene Clinic (1) Elective clinical course in supervised dental hygiene care. Primary focus on hand/power instrumentation and patient management skills on moderate to advanced periodontal cases. Student will have the opportunity to serve patients in on-campus clinic with various systemic, mental and physical disorders, including all age ranges. Satisfactory/Non satisfactory grading. Prereq(s): DH 132, DH 142, DH 135, DH 145. [Su] Note(s): Student must be at College Level in All Areas to take this course. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	DH 275 - Skill Advancement (2) This course is designed to strengthen clinical instrumentation and patient management skills. Includes supervised patient care in on-campus clinic Prereq(s): DH 132, DH 142, DH 135, DH 145, DH 255. [F] Note(s): Student must be at College Level in All Areas to take this course. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Developmental Writing
	ENGL 0810 - Learning Support Writing (3) Continued study and application to achieve writing skills needed for college; students will write unified, coherent paragraphs and essays in acceptable, standard form; will also produce a research essay. Prereq(s): ACT English 13-17 or COMPASS Writing 36-76 placement Coreq(s): ENGL 1010 [E] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
	US 200 - Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2) Basic ultrasound instrumentation and clinical terms; cross-sectional/sagittal anatomy review; rules, regulations, clinical affiliates, diagnostic ultrasound history and studentinstructor responsibilities in clinical settings; liability insurance fee required. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 201 - Ultrasound Physics 1 (2) Physics of diagnostic medical sonography; correlation with instrumentation procedures; class 2 hours, lab 1 hour. Sound wave characteristics, matter-ultrasound interaction; basic algebraic review. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 202 - Obstetrics and Gynecology 1 (3) A 3-course sequence in female pelvic and obstetrical ultrasound. Physiological processes affecting imaging; pathological processes and sonographic appearance. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 203 - Abdominal and Small Parts 1 (3) Abdominal organs, their relation and normal sonographic, presentation; physiologic process; metabolic, functions; importance of lab data. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 204 - Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology (3) To demonstrate the role of sonography in the evaluation of the cardiovascular system. The student will map the arterial and venous systems from the heart through the abdomen and throughout the periphery. Emphasis will be placed on abdominal vasculature, and cardiac anatomy and physiology, with an introduction to echocardiography protocol. The student will also become familiar with basic ECG interpretation, learning the relationship between ECG timing and cardiac events, as seen in the echocardiogram. 4 hours lecture, 4 hour lab. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 205 - General DMS Clinic 1 (6) 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. Intro to the sonographic imaging process and the clinical setting; exam protocol; operation of ultrasound instrumentation. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 206 - Cardiovascular Hemodynamics (3) Assessment of vascular hemodynamics for the cardiovascular sonography student through a topic-based analysis of various abdominal vascular structures, as well as an introduction to lower venous examinations and indirect pulse recognition of potential arterial disease of the lower extremities. 4 hours lecture, 4 hours lab. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 207 - Breast Sonography (4) Specialty course for development of a breast imaging specialist, providing a comprehensive review of sonography’s targeted role in the diag nosis and treatment of breast disease, while comparing mammography and other imaging techniques, to apply to an appropriate understanding of scanning principles for optimal diagnostic results. Achievement of course competencies will assist in preparation of the breast sonography certification examination. Course participant must either be ARDMS or ARRT(M) certified. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 208 - Vascular Clinic I (3) 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. An introduction to the vascular sonographic imaging process. The student will become familiar with the clinical setting, the operation ultrasound instrumentation, exam indications, and the required protocol for vascular sonography exams. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 209 - Echocardiography Clinic 1 (3) 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. An introduction to the adult cardiographic imaging process. The student will become familiar with the clinical setting, the operation ultrasound instrumentation, exam indications, and the required protocol for adult echocardiography sonographic exams. 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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 210 - Ultrasound Administration (2) Research, quality control, and accreditation practices and procedures of a general sonography department; research paper, oral presentation, and group accreditation project. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 211 - Ultrasound Physics 2 (2) Physics of diagnostic medical sonography; correlation with instrumentation procedures; class 2 hours, lab 1 hour. Realtime ultrasound transducer characteristics, the ultrasound beam, and the imaging process; application of theoretical concepts in lab. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 212 - Obstetrics and Gynecology 2 (3) A 3-course sequence in female pelvic and obstetrical ultrasound. Fetal anatomy; gestational age estimation; fetal anomaly detection and intrauterine growth retardation; transabdominal and transvaginal techniques for assessing early intrauterine and ectopic pregnancies. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 213 - Abdominal and Small Parts 2 (3) Pathologic patterns of abdominal organs; relation to sonographic appearance, physiologic changes, and lab findings; anatomic variations; Doppler and color-flow technique in vascular anatomy evaluation. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 214 - Vascular Testing 1 (2) A topic-based analysis of clinical exams of the upper and lower extremity vascular 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; class 3 hours, lab 1 hour. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 215 - General DMS Clinic 2 (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. Normal anatomy; pathology and abnormal physiological processes. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 216 - Adult Echocardiography Testing 1 (2) To further demonstrate the role of sonography in the evaluation of the cardiovascular system. The student will demonstrate knowledge of cardiac development in the embryonic period, and the expected changes in cardiac structures at birth. The student will become familiar with congenital cardiac abnormalities which may be followed into or manifest into adulthood. The student will recognize various cardiac disease processes and their effects on the heart sonographically, and will demonstrate proficiency in performing 2-D, M-Mode and Doppler examinations of the heart, also sonographically evaluating cardiac structures in a diseased state.; class 3 hours, lab 1 hour. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 218 - Vascular Clinic 2 (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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 219 - Echocardiography Clinic 2 (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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 221 - Ultrasound Physics 3 (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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 222 - Obstetrics and Gynecology 3 (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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 223 - Abdominal and Small Parts 3 (3) Neonatal encephalography and demonstration of anatomy and pathology of superficial structures (small parts). [Su] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 224 - Vascular Testing 2 (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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 225 - General DMS Clinic 3 (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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 226 - Adult Echocardiography Testing 2 (2) 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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 228 - Vascular Clinic 3 (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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 229 - Echocardiography Clinic 3 (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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 245 - Breast Sonography Clinic 1 (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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 255 - Breast Sonography Clinic 2 (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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	US 265 - Breast Sonography Clinic 3 (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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Diesel Equipment Mechanics
	QE 000 - Diesel Equipment Technology 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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Early Childhood Education
	ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3) Introduction to Early Childhood Education is an introduction to the early childhood profession, including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice. The course also includes an overview of history of early education; theoretical program models; different types of early childhood programs, community resources; professional organizations, and contemporary friends and issues in programs for children ages birth through eight. Field experience is required. [F] Note(s): There are No Level of Preparedness Requirements in any subject for this course. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2300 - The Mentoring Teacher (3) The Mentoring Teacher is a study of the philosophy, principles, and methods of mentoring adults who have varying levels of training. Emphasis will be on the role of mentors as facilitators of adult learning, while also addressing the needs of parents, other staff, and of children from birth through age eight. [on demand] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2310 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environments (3) Safe, Healthy Learning Environments is a study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health, and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home, and community for children ages birth through eight. Also included is a study of principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experience is required. [F,S] Note(s): There are no level of preparedness requirements in any subject for this course. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2312 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3) Administration of Early Childhood Programs is a study of organizational and administrative practices applicable to programs serving children ages birth through eight. Topic of particular consideration include leadership, enrollment, public relations, staff management, financial management, facilities, regulations, family relations and program development. Prereq(s): ECED-1310, 2212, 2320, 2330 [on demand] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum (3) Early Childhood Curriculum is a study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher’s role in supporting development of children ages birth through eight. Also included is an emphasis on curriculum planning including goals, environment, and roles of teachers and of families, materials, and settings. Field experience is required. [S] Note(s): There are no level of preparedness requirements in any subject area for this course. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2320 - Infant, Toddler, Child Development (3) Infant, Toddler, Child Development is a study of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of young children and their application to the care, guidance, and development of children ages birth through eight. Field experience is required. [F, S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2330 - Infant and Toddler Care (3) Infant and Toddler Care is a study of the care and education of infants and toddlers ages birth to three in group settings, (i.e., childcare centers, family childcare homes, Early Head Start, etc.). Topics include rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child, including cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. The course emphasizes relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under three. Field experience is required. [on demand] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum (3) Initial Practicum is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 30 clock hours in instruction and 45 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-Star, or Department-approved site). These hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with Department approval. The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy and that promotes optimum learning or young children ages birth through 8. Coreq(s): ECED 2010 or departmental consent [F] Note(s): There are no level of preparedness requirements in any subject for this course. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement (3) Family Dynamics and Community Involvement is study of the role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child ages birth through eight. Topics include the benefits of, and strategies for developing positive reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting. Field experience is required. [F, S] Note(s): There are no level of preparedness requirements in any subject for this course. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2360 - Development of Exceptional Children (3) Development of Exceptional Children explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for children ages birth through eight. It provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. The course includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies. Field experience is required. [F, S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2365 - Final Practicum (3) Final Practicum is a supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in instruction and 90 clock hours in a Clinical Site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-star, or Department-approved site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with Department approval. Focuses on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children ages birth through eight. Prereq(s): ECED 2130 or departmental consent [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2370 - 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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2380 - Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood (3) Language and Literacy in Early Childhood focuses on research-based principles and practices for providing young children ages birth through eight with a strong foundation in language and literacy, using a developmentally appropriate approach. Field experience is required. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2385 - Math and Science in Early Childhood (3) Math and Science in Early Childhood is a course covering the standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children ages birth through eight. The course emphasizes developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices. Field experience is required. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECED 2390 - Creative Development (3) Creative development provides strategies for promoting creative development of the young child ages birth through eight. Topics include understanding the concept of creativity, what it is, why it is important, and how the development of creativity relates to art, music, movement, and drama.. Field experience is required. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Economics
	ECON 2010 - Macroeconomics (3) This course is a study of supply and demand analysis, unemployment, inflation, economic fluctuations, GDP and its determination, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy, and global economics. [F, S] Note(s): Fulfills a General Education requirement ►”common” Tennessee Public University Transfer Course. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ECON 2020 - Microeconomics (3) This course is a study of supply and demand analysis, the behavior of firms, market structures, cost and output determination, the labor market, and income distribution. [F, S] Note(s): Fulfills a General Education requirement ►”common” Tennessee University Transfer Course. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
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] Note(s): There are ALLOWANCES FOR THE STUDENT TO BE BELOW COLLEGE LEVEL in some area of study. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	ED 203 - Child and Adolescent Development in the Classroom (3) This course explores human development from conception through adolescence while considering how these changes are relevant to learning in the classroom. This course compares theories in physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional growth of children and their implications for teaching. Different perspectives of learning theory will be examined. Prereq(s): ED 201 [F,S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
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. [F, S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EE 121 - Electronics 1 (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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EE 212 - Electrical Circuits 2 (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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EE 221 - Electronics 2 (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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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 212, 250 or 260, MATH 1720 Concurrent: EE 221, 251 or 261, or instructor’s consent. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	MD 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. Concurrent: ET 115 and MATH 1710 [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
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 1 (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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EA 116 - Emergency Medical Technician 2 (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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSB 1101 - EMT Medical Skills Lab (1) EMT Medical Skills Lab is a laboratory based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize EMS operations, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, behavioral emergencies, assisting with medication administration, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical concerns. This course includes application of principles and processes discussed in EMT Medical Emergencies. Prereq(s): Admission to the EMT Program Coreq(s): EMSB 1601, EMSB 1111 [F,S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSB 1102 - EMT Trauma and Medical Skills (1) EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab is a laboratory based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock. Prereq(s): Admission to the EMT Program Coreq(s): EMSB 1601, EMSB 1602, EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1112 [F,S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSB 1111 - EMT Clinical (1) EMT Clinical is the one of two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective outcomes for the clinical requirements of an EMT program and build upon the concepts and knowledge learned in EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations. Prereq(s): Admission to the EMT Program Coreq(s): EMSB 1601, EMSB 1602, EMSB 1101, EMSB 1102, EMSB 1112 [F,S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSB 1112 - EMT Field Internship (1) EMT Field Internship is the one of two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective outcomes for the clinical requirements of an EMT program and build upon the concepts and knowledge learned during prior and/or concurrent courses. Clinical hours 48-96. Prereq(s): Admission to the EMT Program Coreq(s): EMSB 1601, EMSB 1101, EMSB 1102, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1602 [F,S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSB 1602 - EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies (6) EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is the one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head & spine injuries, face and neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal and genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries. Class hours 6; Clinical hours 90 Prereq(s): Admission to the EMT Program Coreq(s): EMSB 1601, EMSB 1101, EMSB 1102, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1112 [F,S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSC 2500 - Critical Care Paramedic 1 (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): Tennessee Paramedic Licensure. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSC 2510 - Critical Care Paramedic 2 (6) This is part 2 of a 2-semester series that prepares the currently-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): EMSC 2500 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
EMT Clinical
	EMSA 1111 - Advanced EMT Clinical 1 The Advanced EMT Clinical is one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses. Clinical Hours: 48-96. Prereq(s): Admission to the EMT Program Coreq(s): EMSA 1501, EMSA 1502, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1202, EMSA 1112 [F,S] Note(s): ► Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSA 1112 - Advanced EMT Field Internship 1 Advanced EMT Field Internship is the one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses. Clinical Hours: 48-96. Prereq(s): Admission to the EMT Program Coreq(s): EMSA 1501, EMSA 1502, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1202, EMSA 1111 [F,S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSA 1201 - Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab 2 The Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab is the one of two laboratory based courses intended to focus the student on developing skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course. The laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and successfully assessing patients with a variety of medical concerns. Prereq(s): Admission to the EMT Program Coreq(s): EMSA 1601, EMSA 1602, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112 [F,S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSA 1202 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab 2 The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab is one of the two laboratory based courses intended to focus the student on developing skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course. This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and successfully assessing patients with a variety of medical concerns. Prereq(s): Admission to the EMT Program Coreq(s): EMSA 1501, EMSA 1502, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112 [F,S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSA 1501 - Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies (5) The Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies is the one of two lecture courses which includes a basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician-National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the AEMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, pathophysiology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anphylactic reactions, and behavioral emergencies. Prereq(s): ENGL 1010; Admission to the AEMT Program. Coreq(s): EMSA 1502, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1202, EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112 [F,S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSA 1502 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies 5 Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is one of two lecture courses which includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, EMS operations, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head and spine injuries, face and neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal and genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries. Prereq(s): Admission to the AEMT Program Coreq(s): EMSA 1501, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1202, EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112 [F,S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSB 1601 - EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations (6) EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations is the one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder-National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the EMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal/ethical considerations, fundamental anatomy and physiology, life span development, fundamental physiology, patient assessment, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactric reactions, and behavioral emergencies. Prereq(s): ENGL 1010; Admission to the EMT Program. Coreq(s): EMSB 1101, EMSB 111 [F,S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	EMSP 1311 - Paramedic Clinical 1 (3) Paramedic Clinical I is the first of three clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of a paramedic program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during the first semester. Prereq(s): Admission to the Paramedic Program Coreq(s): EMSP 1801, EMSP 1401 [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.

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DH 142 - Dental Hygiene Applications 1

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