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Course Descriptions

(CAA) on courses stands for Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between NC community colleges and NC public universities and has as its objective the smooth transfer of students.
 

Economics
  

  • ECO-252 Principles of Macroeconomics (CAA)

    This course introduces economic analysis of aggregate employment, income, and prices. Topics include major schools of economic thought; aggregate supply and demand; economic measures, fluctuations, and growth; money and banking; stabilization techniques; and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate national economic components, conditions, and alternatives for achieving socioeconomic goals. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:

Electricity
  

  • ELC-111 Introduction to Electricity

    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electricity and test equipment to non-electrical/electronics majors. Topics include basic DC and AC principles (voltage, resistance, current, impedance); components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors); power; and operation of test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to construct and analyze simple DC and AC circuits using electrical test equipment. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • ELC-115 Industrial Wiring

    This course covers layout, planning, and installation of wiring systems in industrial facilities. Emphasis is placed on industrial wiring methods and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to install industrial systems and equipment. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 6.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
  

  • ELC-117 Motors and Controls

    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of motors and motor controls. Topics include ladder diagrams, pilot devices, contactors, motor starters, motors, and other control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly select, connect, and troubleshoot motors and control circuits. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 6.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
  

  • ELC-128 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller

    This course introduces the programmable logic controller (PLC) and its associated applications. Topics include ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing of controllers with equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to understand basic PLC systems and create simple programs. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take ELC 111  or ELC-138 or ELN 133  or ELC 131  (Required, Previous).
  

  • ELC-131 Circuit Analysis I

    This course introduces DC and AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include DC and AC principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits; and properly use test equipment Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
  

  • ELC-133 Circuit Analysis II

    This course covers additional concepts of DC/AC electricity, the use of test equipment, and measurement techniques. Topics include the application of network theorems such as delta/wye transformations, Superposition Theorem, and other advanced circuit analysis principles. Upon completion, students should be able to construct and analyze DC/AC circuits used advanced circuit analysis theorems, circuit simulators, and test equipment.
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
  

  • ELC-215 Electrical Maintenance

    This course introduces the theory of maintenance and the skills necessary to maintain electrical equipment found in industrial and commercial facilities. Topics include maintenance theory, predictive and preventive maintenance, electrical equipment operation and maintenance, and maintenance documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to perform maintenance on electrical equipment in industrial and commercial facilities. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • ELC-228 Programmable Logic Controllers Applications

    This course covers programming and applications of programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on programming techniques, networking, specialty I/O modules, and system troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to specify, implement, and maintain complex PLC controlled systems. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 6.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
    ELC 128  (Required, Previous).

Electronics
  

  • ELC-112 DC/AC Electricity

    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, verify, and analyze simple DC/AC circuits.
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 6.00
    Credit Hours: 5.00
  

  • ELN-131 Analog Electronics I

    This course introduces the characteristics and applications of semiconductor devices and circuits. Emphasis is placed on analysis, selection, biasing, and applications. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot analog circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
    Take ELC 131 ; (Required, Previous).
  

  • ELN-133 Digital Electronics

    This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, medium scale integration (MSI) and large scale integration (LSI) circuits, analog to digital (AD) and digital to analog (DA) conversion, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
  

  • ELN-232 Introduction to Microprocessors

    This course introduces microprocessor architecture and microcomputer systems including memory and input/output interfacing. Topics include low-level language programming, bus architecture, I/O systems, memory systems, interrupts, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot fundamental microprocessor circuits and programs using appropriate techniques and test equipment. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
    ELN 133  CSC 133  (Required, Previous).

Emergency Medical Science
  

  • EMS-110 EMT

    This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
    Class Hours: 6.00 Lab Hours: 6.00 Clinical Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 9.00
    Requisites:

     
  

  • EMS-122 EMS Clinical Practicum I

    This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the paramedic student. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental paramedic skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence with fundamental paramedic level skills. Semester Offered: Spring
    Clinical Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Requisites:
    • Take EMS 110 ; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous);
    • Take BIO-166 or BIO 168 ; (Required, Previous);
    • Take EMS 130  EMS 131  EMS 210 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent);
  

  • EMS-130 Pharmacology

    This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include medical terminology, pharmacological concepts, weights, measures, drug calculations, vascular access for fluids and medication administration and legislation. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacology. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
  

  • EMS-131 Advanced Airway Management

    This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics must meet current guidelines for advanced airway management in the pre-hospital setting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    • Take EMS 110  (Required, Previous);
    • Take EMS 122 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent);
  

  • EMS-140 Rescue Scene Management

    This course introduces rescue scene management. Topics include response to hazardous material conditions, incident command, and extrication of patients from a variety of situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage rescue operations based upon initial and follow-up scene assessment. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • EMS-150 Emergency Vehicles & EMS Comm

    This course covers the principles governing emergency vehicles, maintenance of emergency vehicles, and EMS communication equipment. Topics include applicable motor vehicle laws affecting emergency vehicle operation, defensive driving, collision avoidance techniques, communication systems, and information management systems. Upon completion, students should have a basic knowledge of emergency vehicles, maintenance, and communication needs. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • EMS-160 Cardiology I

    This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, and rhythm interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret rhythms. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    • Take EMS 110 ; (Required, Previous);
    • Take EMS 231 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • EMS-210 Adv. Patient Assessment

    This course covers advanced patient assessment techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include initial assessment, medical-trauma history, field impression, complete physical exam process, on-going assessment, and documentation skills. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic communication skills and record and report collected patient data. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    • Take EMS 110 ; (Required, Previous);
    • Take EMS 122 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • EMS-220 Cardiology II

    This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include assessment and treatment of cardiac emergencies, cardiac pharmacology, and patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the cardiac patient. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
  

  • EMS-221 EMS Clinical Practicum II

    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on increasing the proficiency of students’ skills and abilities in patient assessments and the delivery of care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care. Semester Offered: Summer
    Clinical Hours: 6.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    • Take One: EMS-121 or EMS 122   (Required, Previous);
    • Take EMS 250 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • EMS-231 EMS Clinical Pract III

    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the students’ skills and abilities in providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care. Semester Offered: Fall
    Clinical Hours: 9.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
  

  • EMS-235 EMS Management

    This course stresses the principles of managing a modern emergency medical service system. Topics include structure and function of municipal governments, EMS grantsmanship, finance, regulatory agencies, system management, legal issues, and other topics relevant to the EMS manager. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the principles of managing emergency medical service delivery systems. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • EMS-240 Patients With Special Challenges

    This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of interacting with patients with special challenges and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate intervention and interaction for neglected, abused, terminally ill, chronically ill, technology assisted, bariatric, physically challenged, mentally challenged, or assaulted patients as well as behavioral emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage the care of patients with special challenges. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    • Take All: EMS 122  and EMS 130  (Required, Previous);
    • Take EMS 231 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • EMS-241 EMS Clinical Practicum IV

    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on mastering the skills/competencies required of the paramedic providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to provide advanced-level patient care as an entry-level paramedic. Semester Offered: Spring
    Clinical Hours: 12.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
  

  • EMS-250 Medical Emergencies

    This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment. Semester Offered: Summer
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
    • Take All: EMS 122  and EMS 130 ; (Required, Previous);
    • Take EMS 221 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • EMS-260 Trauma Emergencies

    This course provides in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurological, and multi-system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head, neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage trauma situations based upon patient assessment and should adhere to standards of care. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    • Take All: EMS 122  and EMS 130 ; (Required, Previous);
    • Take EMS 231 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • EMS-270 Life Span Emergencies

    This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death required for paramedic certification. Topics include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and treat age-specific emergencies Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
    • Take All: EMS 122  and EMS 130 ; (Required, Previous);
    • Take EMS 241 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • EMS-285 EMS Capstone

    This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team leader in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integration of didactic and psychomotor skills, and effective performance in simulated emergency situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and appropriately respond to a variety of EMS-related events. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:

Emergency Preparedness
  

  • EPT-120 Sociology of Disaster

    This course is designed to overview sociological disaster research, disaster systems, and alternative research approaches. Topics include human and organizational behaviors, long disaster impact on communities, disaster warning, and evacuation considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to assess and predict the impact of disaster-related human behavior. Semester Offered: Fall - Odd Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • EPT-140 Emergency Management

    This course covers the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics include organizing for emergency management, coordinating for community resources, public sector liability, and the roles of government agencies at all levels. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of comprehensive emergency management and the integrated emergency management system. Semester Offered: Spring - Even Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00

Engineering
  

  • EGR-285 Design Project

    This course provides the opportunity to design an instructor-approved project using previously acquired skills. Emphasis is placed on selection, proposal, design, testing, and documentation of the approved project. Upon completion, students should be able to present and demonstrate projects. Semester Offered: Spring
    Lab Hours: 4.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    Take ELC 228  (Required, Previous).

English
  

  • ENG-011 Writing and Inquiry Support

    This course is designed to support students in the development of skills necessary for success in ENG 111 by complementing, supporting, and reinforcing ENG 111 Student Learning Outcomes.  Emphasis is placed on developing a growth mindset, expanding skills for use in active reading and writing processes, recognizing organizational relationships within texts from a variety of genres and formats, and employing appropriate technology when reading and composing texts.  Upon completion, students should be able to apply active reading strategies to college-level texts and produce unified, well-developed writing using standard written English. Semester Offered: All
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry (CAA)

    This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. Semester Offered: All
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    • Take one: DRE-098; or ENG 002 ; or BSP 4002 ; (Required, Previous)
    • Take one: ENG 011 ; or ENG 002 ; Minimum grade P2; or BSP 4002 ; Minimum grade P2; (Required, Previous or Concurrent)
  

  • ENG-112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines (CAA)

    This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines. Semester Offered: All
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take ENG 111  (Required, Previous).
  

  • ENG-114 Professional Research & Reporting (CAA)

    This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communication skills. Emphasis is placed on research, listening, critical reading and thinking, analysis, interpretation, and design used in oral and written presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to work individually and collaboratively to produce well-designed business and professional written and oral presentations. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take ENG 111  (Required, Previous).
  

  • ENG-231 American Literature I (CAA)

    This course covers selected works in American literature from its beginnings to 1865. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring - Davidson Campus; All - Davie Campus
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take One: ENG 112 , ENG 113, or ENG 114  (Required, Previous).
  

  • ENG-232 American Literature II (CAA)

    This course covers selected works in American literature from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take One: ENG 112 , ENG-113, or ENG 114  (Required, Previous).
  

  • ENG-241 British Literature I (CAA)

    This course covers selected works in British literature from its beginnings to the Romantic Period. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring - Davidson Campus; All - Davie Campus
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take ENG 112 , ENG-113, or ENG 114  (Required, Previous).
  

  • ENG-242 British Literature II (CAA)

    This course covers selected works in British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take One: ENG 112 , ENG-113, or ENG 114  (Required, Previous).
  

  • ENG-262 World Literature II (CAA)

    This course introduces selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from the eighteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take One: ENG 112 , ENG-113, or ENG 114  (Required, Previous).

Fire Protection Technology
  

  • FIP-120 Introduction to Fire Protection

    This course provides an overview of the development, methods, systems and regulations that apply to the fire protection field. Topics include history, evolution, statistics, suppression, organizations, careers, curriculum, and related subjects. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the fire protection field. Semester Offered: Fall - Even Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • FIP-124 Fire Prevention & Public Education

    This course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operations referenced in NFPA standard 101. Topics include the development and maintenance of fire prevention programs, educational programs, and inspection programs. Upon completion, students should be able to research, develop, and present a fire safety program to a citizens or industrial group. Semester Offered: Spring- Even Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • FIP-128 Detection & Investigation

    This course covers procedures for determining the origin and cause of accidental and incendiary fires referenced in NFPA standard 921. Topics include collection and preservation of evidence, detection and determination of accelerants, courtroom procedure and testimony, and documentation of the fire scene. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a competent fire investigation and present those findings to appropriate officials or equivalent. Semester Offered: Spring - Odd Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • FIP-132 Building Construction

    This course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction, including residential and commercial, as impacted by fire conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, fire resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction and their positive or negative aspects as related to fire conditions. Semester Offered: Fall - Odd Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • FIP-136 Inspections & Codes

    This course covers the fundamentals of fire and building codes and procedures to conduct an inspection referenced in NFPA standard 1730. Topics include review of fire and building codes, writing inspection reports, identifying hazards, plan reviews, site sketches, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a fire code compliance inspection and produce a written report. Semester Offered: Fall - Even Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • FIP-146 Fire Protection Systems

    This course introduces various types of automatic sprinklers, standpipes, fire alarm systems, and fixed and portable extinguishing systems referenced in NFPA standard 25, including their operation, installation, and maintenance. Topics include wet and dry systems, testing and maintenance, water supply requirements, fire detection and alarm systems, including application, testing, and maintenance of Halon, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, and special extinguishing agents utilized in fixed and portable systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of sprinkler and alarm systems, both fixed and portable, including appropriate application, operation, inspection, and maintenance requirements. Semester Offered: Fall - Even Years
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
  

  • FIP-152 Fire Protection Law

    This course covers fire protection law as referenced in NFPA standard 1. Topics include legal terms, contracts, liability, review of case histories, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss laws, codes, and ordinances as they relate to fire protection. Semester Offered: Spring - Odd Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • FIP-164 OSHA Standards

    This course covers public and private sector OSHA work site requirements referenced in NFPA standard 1250. Emphasis is placed on accident prevention and reporting, personal safety, machine operations, and hazardous material handling. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret specific OSHA regulations and write workplace policies designed to achieve compliance. Semester Offered: Fall - Even Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • FIP-176 HazMat: Operations

    This course is designed to increase first responder awareness of the type, nature, physiological effects of, and defensive techniques for mitigation of HazMat incidents. Topics include recognition, identification, regulations and standards, zoning, resource usage, defensive operations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials and use proper defensive techniques for incident mitigation. Semester Offered: Fall - Even Years
    Class Hours: 4.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
  

  • FIP-220 Fire Fighting Strategies

    This course provides preparation for command of initial incident operations involving emergencies within both the public and private sector referenced in NFPA standards 1561, 1710, and 1720. Topics include incident management, fire-ground tactics and strategies, incident safety, and command/control of emergency operations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the initial incident system as it relates to operations involving various emergencies in fire and non-fire situations. Semester Offered: Fall - Odd Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • FIP-221 Advanced Fire Fighting Strategies

    This course covers command-level operations for multi-company/agency operations involving fire and non-fire emergencies. Topics include advanced use of the Incident Command System(ICS), advanced incident analysis, command-level fire operations, and control of both man-made and natural major disasters. Upon completion, students should be able to describe proper and accepted systems for the mitigation of emergencies at the level of overall scene command. Semester Offered: Spring - Even Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take FIP 220  (Required, Previous).
  

  • FIP-228 Local Government Finance

    This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies, statutory requirements, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of finance as it applies to the operations of a department. Semester Offered: Spring - Even Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • FIP-230 Chemistry of Hazardous Materials I

    This course covers the evaluation of hazardous materials referenced in NFPA standard 1072. Topics include use of the periodic table, hydrocarbon derivatives, placards and labels, parameters of combustion, and spill and leak mitigation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the chemical behavior of hazardous materials. Semester Offered: Spring - Even Years
    Class Hours: 5.00
    Credit Hours: 5.00
  

  • FIP-232 Hydraulics & Water Dist

    This course covers the flow of fluids through fire hoses, nozzles, appliances, pumps, standpipes, water mains, and other devices reference in NFPA standard 25. Emphasis is placed on supply and delivery systems, fire flow testing, hydraulic calculations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to perform hydraulic calculations, conduct water availability tests, and demonstrate knowledge of water distribution systems. Semester Offered: Spring - Odd Years
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • FIP-240 Fire Service Supervision

    This course covers supervisory skills and practices in the fire protection field. Topics include the supervisor’s job, supervision skills, the changing work environment, managing change, organizing for results, discipline and grievances, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of effective fire service supervision, meeting elements of NFPA 1021. Semester Offered: Spring - Odd Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • FIP-256 Municipal Public Relations

    This course is a general survey of municipal public relations and their effect on the governmental process referenced in NFPA standard 1035. Topics include principles of public relations, press releases, press conferences, public information officers, image surveys, and the effects of perceived service on fire protection delivery. Upon completion, students should be able to manage public relations functions of organizations which meet elements of NFPA 1021 for Fire Officer I and II. Semester Offered: Spring - Odd Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • FIP-276 Managing Fire Services

    This course provides an overview of fire department operative services referenced in NFPA standard 1021. Topics include finance, staffing, equipment, code enforcement, management information, specialized services, legal issues, planning, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand concepts and apply fire department management and operations principles. Semester Offered: Fall - Odd Years
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00

French
  

  • FRE-111 Elementary French I (CAA)

    This course introduces the fundamental elements of the French language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written French and demonstrate cultural awareness.
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • FRE-112 Elementary French II (CAA)

    This course is a continuation of FRE 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of the French language within a cultural context.  Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.  Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written French and demonstrate further cultural awareness.
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take FRE 111 ; (Required, Previous).
  

  • FRE-211 Intermediate French I (CAA)

    This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the French language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future.
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    • Take FRE 112  (Required, Previous)
  

  • FRE-212 Intermediate French II (CAA)

    This course is a continuation of FRE 211. Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate spontaneously and accurately with increasing complexity and sophistication.
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    • Take FRE 211   (Required, Previous)

Geography
  

  • GEO-111 World Regional Geography (CAA)

    This course introduces the regional concept which emphasizes the spatial association of people and their environment. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cultural, and economic systems that interact to produce the distinct regions of the earth. Upon completion, students should be able to describe variations in physical and cultural features of a region and demonstrate an understanding of their functional relationships. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take one ENG 002 , BSP 4002 , or ENG 111 ; (Required, Previous);

Graphic Design
  

  • GRD-110 Typography I

    This course introduces the history and mechanics of type and its application to layout and design. Topics include typographic fundamentals, anatomy, measurements, composition, identification, and terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in design application, analysis, specification, and creation of typographic elements.
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take DME 110  DME 115 , (Required, Previous)
  

  • GRD-151 Computer Design Basics

    This course covers designing and drawing with various types of software applications for advertising and graphic design.  Emphasis is placed on creative and imaginative use of space, shapes, value, texture, color, and typography to provide effective solutions to advertising and graphic design problems.  Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer as a
    creative tool. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • GRD-167 Photographic Imaging I

    This course introduces basic camera operations and photographic production. Topics include subject composition, depth of field, shutter control, light control, color, photo-finishing, and digital imaging, correction and output. Upon completion, students should be able to produce traditional and/or digital photographic prints with acceptable technical and compositional quality. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take DME 110  (Required, Previous).
  

  • GRD-168 Photographic Imaging II

    This course introduces advanced camera operations and photographic production. Topics include lighting, specialized equipment, digital image correction and output, and other methods and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing high quality photographic prints.
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take GRD 167 , (Required, Previous)

Health
  

  • HEA-110 Personal Health/Wellness (CAA)

    This course provides an introduction to basic personal health and wellness. Emphasis is placed on current health issues such as nutrition, mental health, and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the factors necessary to the maintenance of health and wellness. Semester Offered: Spring - Davidson Campus; Fall and Spring - Davie Campus
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take one ENG 002 , BSP 4002 , or ENG 111 ; (Required, Previous);

Health Information Technology
  

  • HIT-110 Intro to Healthcare & HIM

    This course introduces healthcare settings and the Health Information Management (HIM) professional’s role in healthcare delivery systems. Topics include health information management operations in compliance with standards, regulations and accrediting body initiatives; healthcare providers and disciplines; and electronic health records (EHRs). Upon completion, student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of health information management and healthcare organizations, professions and trends. Semester Offered: Fall and Summer
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
  

  • HIT-112 Health Law and Ethics

    This course covers the study of the judicial, legislative, and regulatory standards applicable to health care and health information processes. Topics include legal terminology, Confidentiality, privacy, security, access and disclosure of health information, ethical implications, data stewardship, and the integrity of the legal health record. Upon Completion, students should be able to apply policies, procedures and ethical standards in compliance with external forces. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    • Take HIT 110 ; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous);
  

  • HIT-114 Health Data Sys/Standards

    This course covers concepts and techniques for managing and maintaining all health record formats including electronic health records (EHR). Topics include structure and use of health information including data collection and analysis, data sources/sets, archival systems, as well as quality and integrity of healthcare data. Upon completion, students should be able to determine compliance of health record content and governance standards within the health organization. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    • Take HIT 110 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • HIT-122 Professional Practice Experience I

    This course provides supervised and/or simulated health information technology clinical experience in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on practical application of HIM functions and core curriculum concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to apply health information theory to healthcare facility practices. Semester Offered: Fall
    Clinical Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Requisites:
  

  • HIT-124 Professional Practice Experience II

    This course provides supervised clinical experience in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on practical application of curriculum concepts to the healthcare setting. Upon completion, students should be able to apply health information theory to healthcare facility practices. Semester Offered: Spring
    Clinical Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Requisites:
    • Take  HIT 211 ; (Required, Previous);
    • Take HIT 122 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • HIT-211 Diagnosis Coding & Reporting

    This course covers diagnostic coding and sequencing utilizing the current version of the ICD code set for inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care settings. Emphasis is placed on the rules and conventions of the ICD official coding guidelines in relation to anatomy, physiology and disease processes. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately assign and sequence diagnosis codes in compliance with the ICD official coding guidelines for reporting statistical data, patient outcomes and reimbursement methodologies. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    • Take HIT 226 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • HIT-213 Inpt Proc Coding & Reporting

    This course covers the application of coding guidelines as applied to the reporting of inpatient procedures. Emphasis is placed on the rules and conventions of the ICD-PCS code set utilizing the index and tables, in relation to anatomy and physiology, to assign principal and secondary procedure codes in hospital inpatient settings. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately assign procedural codes according to the official ICD-PCS coding guidelines and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies.
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    • Take HIT 211 ; (Required, Previous);
    • Take HIT 215 ; (Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • HIT-214 Op Procedure Coding/Reporting

    This course covers application of coding and reporting standards as they apply to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) guidelines and principles. Emphasis is placed on application of the coding guidelines, in relation to anatomy and physiology, for ambulatory healthcare settings. Upon completion, students should be able to assign CPT/HCPCS procedural codes according to official guidelines and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    • Take HIT 211 ; (Required, Previous);
    • Take HIT 215 ; (Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • HIT-215 Revenue Cycle Management

    This course covers the revenue cycle management process used in all healthcare settings as they relate to national billing, compliance, and reporting requirements. Topics include clinical documentation improvement, prospective payment systems, billing processes and procedures, chargemaster maintenance, regulatory guidelines, fraud and abuse, reimbursement monitoring, compliance strategies and reporting. Upon completion, students should be able to perform data quality reviews to validate code assignment and comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    • Take HIT 211 ; (Required, Previous);
    • Take  HIT 213  HIT 214  ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • HIT-217 Quality & Data Analysis

    This course covers the principles of quality assessment and improvement, including data analysis and decision making in healthcare. Topics include healthcare statistics, continuous quality improvement, data analysis and reporting techniques, quality and outcome metric monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to compute healthcare statistics, abstract, analyze and report clinical data for organization-wide quality and performance improvement programs for compliance purposes.
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    • Take MAT 152 ; (Required; Previous);
    • Take HIT 220 ; (Required; Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • HIT-218 Mgmt Principles in HIT

    This course covers organizational management concepts as applied to healthcare settings. Topics include leadership skills, managing organizational change, best practices, decision-making, financial management, cultural diversity, ethics, consumer engagement, and workforce training. Upon completion, students should be able to apply management, leadership, and supervisory concepts to various healthcare settings.. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    • Take HIT 217 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • HIT-220 Electronic Health Records

    This course covers EHR systems, design, implementation and application. Topics include EHR, Informatics, information governance, health information exchange (HIE), speech & imaging technology, information/network security & integrity, data dictionaries, modeling and warehousing. Upon completion, students should be able to facilitate usage of electronic health record systems and other technologies. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    • Take HIT 114  and CIS 110 ; (Required, Previous);
    • Take HIT 217 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • HIT-225 Healthcare Informatics

    This course covers data analysis to support decision making, patient care, and regulatory compliance. Topics include clinical terminology and vocabulary systems, data capture methodology, data presentation and reporting, and initiatives to improve the quality of patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to identify data elements and sets, analyze capture methodology in healthcare settings, analyze compliance issues and make improvement recommendations.
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    • Take HIT-220; (Required; Previous or Concurrent);
  

  • HIT-226 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology

    This course covers principles of disease and the associated pharmacological treatments. Emphasis is placed on physical signs and symptoms, prognoses, common complications and therapeutic options. Upon completion, students should be able to relate disease processes to physical signs and symptoms, prognosis, common complications and their management. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
  

  • HIT-280 HIM Capstone

    This course integrates application of knowledge and skills learned in prior HIT courses and is designed to prepare students for professional roles in HIM and promote ethical standards of practice. Emphasis is placed on AHIMA domains and professional competencies, career services and preparation for the National Certification exam. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency in the entry-level domains and subdomains of health information management. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:

Heavy Equipment Technology
  

  • HET-110 Diesel Engines

    This course introduces theory, design, terminology, and operating adjustments for diesel engines. Emphasis is laced on safety, theory of operation, inspection, measuring, and rebuilding diesel engines according to factory specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to measure, diagnose problems, and repair diesel engines. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 9.00
    Credit Hours: 6.00
  

  • HET-114 Power Trains

    This course introduces power transmission devices. Topics include function and operation of gears, chains, clutches, planetary gears, drive lines, differentials, and transmissions. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, research specifications, repair, and adjust power train components. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 6.00
    Credit Hours: 5.00
  

  • HET-115 Electronic Engines

    This course introduces the principles of electronically controlled diesel engines. Emphasis is placed on testing and adjusting diesel engines in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, test, and calibrate electronically controlled diesel engines. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • HET-125 Preventive Maintenance

    This course introduces preventive maintenance practices used on medium and heavy duty vehicles and rolling assemblies. Topics include preventive maintenance schedules, services, DOT rules and regulations, and road ability. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and follow a preventive maintenance schedule as directed by manufacturers. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • HET-126 Prevent Maintenance Lab

    This course provides a laboratory setting to enhance preventive maintenance practices used on medium and heavy duty vehicles and rolling assemblies. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance the topics presented in HET 125 . upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in HET 125 . Semester Offered: Spring
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Requisites:
    Take HET 125  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  

  • HET-134 Diesel Fuel and Power System

    This course introduces the principles of fuel injection and other power systems used in the heavy equipment industry including newer and cleaner technology. Emphasis is placed on test equipment, component functions, safety, and theories of older conventional and newer and cleaner Tier III and Tier IV fuel systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and service fuel systems and explain proper safety procedures on alternative fuel systems used in heavy equipment industry. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • HET-230 Air Brakes

    This course introduces the operation and design of air braking systems used on trucks. Topics include safety, governors, compressors, and supporting systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble air brake systems. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • HET-231 Medium/Heavy Duty Brake Systems

    This course covers the theory and repair of braking systems used in medium and heavy duty vehicles. Topics include air, hydraulic, and ABS system diagnosis and repair. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair braking systems on medium and heavy duty vehicles. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • HET-233 Suspension and Steering

    This course introduces the theory and principles of medium and heavy duty steering and suspension systems. Topics include wheel and tire problems, frame members, fifth wheel, bearings, and coupling systems. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair suspension and steering components on medium and heavy duty vehicles. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00

History
  

  • HIS-111 World Civilizations I (CAA)

    This course introduces world history from the dawn of civilization to the early modern era. Topics include Eurasian, African, American, and Greco-Roman civilizations and Christian, Islamic and Byzantine cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in pre-modern world civilizations. Semester Offered: All
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take one ENG 002 , BSP 4002 , or ENG 111 ; (Required, Previous);
  

  • HIS-112 World Civilizations II (CAA)

    This course introduces world history from the early modern era to the present. Topics include the cultures of Africa, Europe, India, China, Japan, and the Americas. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in modern world civilizations. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take one ENG 002 , BSP 4002 , or ENG 111 ; (Required, Previous);
  

  • HIS-131 American History I (CAA)

    This course is a survey of American history from pre-history through the Civil War era. Topics include the migrations to the Americas, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the development of the Republic, and the Civil War. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early American history. Semester Offered: All
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take one ENG 002 , BSP 4002 , or ENG 111 ; (Required, Previous);
  

  • HIS-132 American History II (CAA)

    This course is a survey of American history from the Civil War era to the present. Topics include industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression, the major American wars, the Cold War, and social conflict. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in American history since the Civil War. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring - Davidson Campus; All - Davie Campus
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take one ENG 002 , BSP 4002 , or ENG 111 ; (Required, Previous);

Horticulture
  

  • HOR-134 Greenhouse Operations

    This course covers the principles and procedures involved in the operation and maintenance of greenhouse facilities. Emphasis is placed on the operation of greenhouse systems, including the environmental control, record keeping, scheduling, and production practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to operate greenhouse systems and facilities to produce greenhouse crops.
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • HOR-168 Plant Propagation

    This course is a study of sexual and asexual reproduction of plants. Emphasis is placed on seed propagation, grafting, stem and root propagation, micro-propagation, and other propagation techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully propagate ornamental plants.
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
 

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