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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.
 

Surgery
  

  • SUR-135 SUR Clinical Practice II

    This course provides clinical experience with a variety of perioperative assignments to build skills required for complex perioperative patient care. Emphasis is placed on greater technical skills, critical thinking, speed, efficiency, and autonomy in the operative setting. Upon completion, students should be able to function in the role of an entry-level surgical technologist. Semester Offered: Summer, Even Years Only
    Clinical Hours: 12.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
    Take SUR 123  (Required, Previous). | Take SUR 134  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  

  • SUR-137 Professional Success Preparation

    This course provides employability skills and an overview of theoretical knowledge in preparation for certification. Topics include test-taking strategies, resume preparation, interviewing strategies, communication skills, and teamwork concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a resume, demonstrate appropriate interview techniques, and identify strengths and weaknesses in preparation for certification. Semester Offered: Spring, Odd Years Only
    Class Hours: 1.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Requisites:
    Take SUR 210  SUR 211  ; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous). | Take SUR 212 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  

  • SUR-210 Advanced Sur Clinical Practice

    This course is designed to provide individualized experience in advanced practice, education, circulating, and managerial skills. Emphasis is placed on developing and demonstrating proficiency in skills necessary for advanced practice. Upon completion, students should be able to assume leadership roles in a chosen specialty area. Semester Offered: Fall, Even Years Only
    Clinical Hours: 6.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    Take SUR 134  SUR 135  ; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous). | Take SUR 211  ; (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  

  • SUR-211 Advanced Theoretical Concepts

    This course covers theoretical knowledge required for extension of the surgical technologist role. Emphasis is placed on advanced practice in complex surgical specialties, educational methodologies, and managerial skills. Upon completion, students should be able to assume leadership roles in a chosen specialty area. Semester Offered: Fall, Even Years Only
    Class Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    Take SUR 210  ; (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  

  • SUR-212 Surgical Clinical Supplement

    This course provides the opportunity to continue mastering the continuity of care in the peri-operative assignment. Emphasis is placed on maintaining and enhancing acquired clinical skills in the peri-operative setting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate mastery of surgical techniques in the role of the entry level surgical technologist. Semester Offered: Spring, Odd Years Only
    Clinical Hours: 12.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
    Take SUR 137  ; (Required, Previous or concurrent).

Therapeutic Massage
  

  • MTH-110 Fundamentals of Massage

    This course introduces concepts basic to the role of the massage therapist in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on beginning theory and techniques of body work as well as skill in therapeutic touch. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to apply basic practical massage therapy skills. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 6.00 Lab Hours: 9.00 Clinical Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 10.00
    Requisites:
  

  • MTH-120 Therapeutic Massage Applications

    This course provides an expanded knowledge and skill base for the massage therapist in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on selected therapeutic approaches throughout the lifespan. Upon completion, students should be able to perform entry level therapeutic massage on various populations. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 6.00 Lab Hours: 9.00 Clinical Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 10.00
    Requisites:
    • Take MTH 110 ; (Required, Previous);
    • Take MTH 125 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent);
  

  • MTH-125 Ethics of Massage

    This course is designed to explore issues related to the practice of massage therapy. Emphasis is placed on ethical, legal, professional, and political issues. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to discuss issues relating to the practice of massage therapy, client/therapist relationships as well as ethical issues. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    • Take 2 groups # Take BIO 163  or BIO-166 or BIO 169 ; # Take MTH 110 ; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous);
    • Take MTH 120  MTH 130 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent);
  

  • MTH-130 Therapeutic Massage Management

    This course introduces the basic responsibilities in the development and administration of a professional massage therapy practice. Emphasis is placed on identifying successful practice management methods such as selecting a business structure, negotiating a contract/lease, developing a business/marketing plan, designing a massage space, differentiating spa from clinical practice, management of client/financial records and physician referral. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and manage a massage therapy practice. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    • Take MTH 110 ; (Required, Previous);
    • Take MTH 125 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent);
  

  • MTH-210 Advanced Skills of Massage

    This course provides knowledge and skills in diverse body work modalities in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on selected techniques such as Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage, Soft Tissue Release, Spa Approaches, Oriental Therapies, and energy techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic skills in techniques covered. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 4.00 Lab Hours: 9.00 Clinical Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 8.00
    Requisites:
  

  • MTH-220 Outcome-Based Massage

    This course provides knowledge and skills in more complex body works modalities in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced skills in outcome-based Massage. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic skills in techniques covered. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 4.00 Lab Hours: 6.00 Clinical Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 7.00
    Requisites:
    • Take One: MTH 120 , MTH-121, or MTH-221; (Required, Previous);
    • Take MTH 210 ; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous);

Three Dimensional Printing
  

  • TDP-110 Introduction to Three Dimensional Printing

    This course covers the historical, social and ethical issues, as well as the basic techniques surrounding 3D Printing. Topics include current and historical events, social impact of the technology and basic model creation and manipulation techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major advantages and disadvantages of 3D Printing technology as well as demonstrate an ability to create and print a simple project. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take DFT 154  (Required, Previous).
  

  • TDP-140 Precision Three Dimensional Printing

    This course provides an introduction to precision printing using the basic techniques surrounding 3D Printing. Emphasis is placed on cost-effective production methods and dimensional quality control. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of three-dimensional precision printing as well as demonstrate an ability to create and print an advanced project. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take TDP 110  (Required, Previous).

Transportation Technology
  

  • TRN-110 Introduction to Transport Technology

    This course covers workplace safety, hazardous materials, environmental regulations, hand tools, service information, basic concepts, vehicle systems, and common transportation industry terminology. Topics include familiarization with major vehicle systems, proper use of various hand and power tools, material safety data sheets, and personal protective equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate appropriate safety procedures, identify and use basic shop tools, and describe government regulations regarding transportation repair facilities. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • TRN-120 Basic Transportation Electricity

    This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair and replacement of batteries, starters, and alternators. Topics include Ohm’s Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting, charging, and electrical concerns. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 4.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 5.00
    Requisites:
    Take TRN 110  (Required, Previous).
  

  • TRN-120A Basic Transportation Electrical Lab

    This course provides a lab that allows students to enhance their understanding of electrical components and circuits used in the transportation industry. Topics include inspection, diagnosis, and repair of electrical components and circuits using appropriate service information for specific transportation systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and service electrical components and circuits used in transportation systems. Semester Offered: Fall
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Requisites:
    Take TRN 120  (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
  

  • TRN-130 Intro to Sustainable Transportation

    This course provides an overview of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. Topics include composition and use of alternative fuels including compressed natural gas, biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels, hybrid/electric, and vehicles using alternative fuels. Upon completion, students should be able to identify alternative fuel vehicles, explain how each alternative fuel delivery system operates, and perform minor repairs. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take TRN 120  AUT 116  or HET 110 ; (Required, Previous).
  

  • TRN-140 Transportation Climate Control

    This course covers the theory of refrigeration and heating, electrical/electronic/pneumatic controls, and diagnosis and repair of climate control systems. Topics include diagnosis and repair of climate control components and systems, recovery/recycling of refrigerants, and safety and environmental regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair vehicle climate control systems. Semester Offered: Summer
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • TRN-140A Transportation Climate Control Lab

    This course provides experiences for enhancing student skills in the diagnosis and repair of transportation climate control systems. Emphasis is placed on reclaiming, recovery, recharging, leak detection, climate control components, diagnosis, air conditioning equipment, tools and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the operation, diagnose, and safely service climate control systems using appropriate tools, equipment, and service information. Semester Offered: Summer
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    Take TRN 140  (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
  

  • TRN-145 Advanced Transportation Electronics

    This course covers advanced transportation electronic systems including programmable logic controllers, on-board data networks, telematics, high voltage systems, navigation, collision avoidance systems and electronic accessories. Topics include interpretation of wiring schematics, reprogramming PLC?s, diagnosing and testing data networks and other electronic concerns. Upon completion, students should be able to reprogram PLC?s, diagnose and test data networks and other electronic concerns, and work safely with high voltage systems. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take TRN 120  (Required, Previous).
  

  • TRN-180 Basic Welding for Transportation

    This course covers the terms and procedures for welding various metals used in the transportation industry with an emphasis on personal safety and environmental health. Topics include safety and precautionary measures, setup/operation of MIG equipment, metal identification methods, types of welds/joints, techniques, inspection methods, cutting processes and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of welding operations and safety procedures according to industry standard Semester Offered: Summer
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00

Truck Driver Training
  

  • TRP-100 Truck Driver Training

    This course provides training in inspecting and driving tractor trailers and assuming driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup and delivery points. Emphasis is placed on defensive driving, federal motor carrier safety regulations, trip planning, cargo handling, vehicle systems, hours of service, and accident prevention. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the skills required for the commercial driver’s license and employment. Semester Offered: All
    Class Hours: 6.00 Lab Hours: 18.00
    Credit Hours: 12.00

Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  

  • UAS-115 Small UAS Certification

    This course prepares learners for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flight certification to promote compliance with the requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR).  Topics include FAA Title 14 CFR Part 107 study guide and NCDOT UAS flight standards to provide guidance in the areas or remote pilot certification, aircraft registration and marking, aircraft airworthiness, basic piloting skills, and the operation of small UAS.  Upon completion, students should be able to meet requirements for small UAS certification through the NCDOT and perform basic small UAS piloting in accordance with FAA Title 14 CFR Part 107 regulations.
    Class Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00

Web Technologies
  

  • WEB-110 Internet/Web Fundamentals

    This course introduces World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standard markup language and services of the Internet. Topics include creating web pages, search engines, FTP, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to deploy a hand-coded website created with mark-up language, and effectively use and understand the function of search engines. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00

Welding
  

  • WLD-110 Cutting Processes

    This course introduces oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting systems. Topics include safety, proper equipment setup, and operation of oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting equipment with emphasis on straight line, curve and bevel cutting. Upon completion, students should be able to oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cut metals of varying thickness. Additional concepts include basic welding, brazing, soldering and related processes. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • WLD-112 Basic Welding Processes

    This course introduces basic welding and cutting. Emphasis is placed on beads applied with gases, mild steel fillers, and electrodes and the capillary action of solder.  Upon completion, students should be able to set up welding and oxy-fuel equipment and perform welding, brazing, and soldering processes.
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • WLD-115 SMAW (Stick) Plate

    This course introduces the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on padding, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on carbon plate with prescribed electrodes. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 9.00
    Credit Hours: 5.00
    Requisites:
    Take WLD 110  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  

  • WLD-116 SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe

    This course is designed to enhance skills with the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on advancing manipulative skills with SMAW electrodes on varying joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform groove welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 9.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
    Take WLD 115  (Required, Previous).
  

  • WLD-121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate

    This course introduces metal arc welding and flux core arc welding processes. Topics include equipment setup and fillet and groove welds with emphasis on application of GMAW and FCAW electrodes on carbon steel plate. Upon completion, students should be able to perform fillet welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, and overhead positions. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 6.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
    Take WLD 110  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  

  • WLD-131 GTAW (TIG) Plate

    This course introduces the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include correct selection of tungsten, polarity, gas, and proper filler rod with emphasis placed on safety, equipment setup, and welding techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW fillet and groove welds with various electrodes and filler materials. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 6.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
    Take WLD 110  (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  

  • WLD-132 GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe

    This course is designed to enhance skills with the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include setup, joint preparation, and electrode selection with emphasis on manipulative skills in all welding positions on plate and pipe. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW welds with prescribed electrodes and filler materials on various joint geometry. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 6.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take WLD 131  (Required, Previous).
  

  • WLD-141 Symbols & Specifications

    This course introduces the basic symbols and specifications used in welding. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of lines, notes, welding symbols, and specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret symbols and specifications commonly used in welding. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • WLD-151 Fabrication I

    This course introduces the basic principles of fabrication. Emphasis is placed on safety, measurement, layout techniques, cutting, joining techniques, and the use of fabrication tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to perform layout activities and operate various fabrication and material handling equipment. Semester Offered: Summer
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 6.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
    Take WLD 115  WLD 121  WLD 141 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent).
  

  • WLD-215 SMAW (stick) Pipe

    This course covers the knowledge and skills that apply to welding pipe. Topics include pipe positions, joint geometry, and preparation with emphasis placed on bead application, profile, and discontinuities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW welds to applicable codes on carbon steel pipe with prescribed electrodes in various positions. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 9.00
    Credit Hours: 4.00
    Requisites:
    Take One: WLD 115  or WLD 116  (Required, Previous).
  

  • WLD-261 Certification Practices

    This course covers certification requirements for industrial welding processes. Topics include techniques and certification requirements for prequalified joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to perform welds on carbon steel plate and/or pipe according to applicable codes. Semester Offered: Summer
    Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
    Requisites:
    Take All: WLD 115 , WLD 121 , and WLD 131  (Required, Previous). | Take WLD 141  (Required, Previous).

Work-Based Learning
  

  • WBL-111 Work-Based Learning I

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Semester Offered: Spring
    Work Hours: 10.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
  

  • WBL-112 Work-Based Learning I

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Semester Offered: Spring
    Work Hours: 20.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • WBL-122 Work-Based Learning II

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Semester Offered: Summer
    Work Hours: 20.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • WBL-131 Work-Based Learning III

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Semester Offered: Fall
    Work Hours: 10.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
  

  • WBL-132 Work-Based Learning III

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Semester Offered: Fall
    Work Hours: 20.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • WBL-211 Work-Based Learning IV

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Semester Offered: Spring
    Work Hours: 10.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
  

  • WBL-212 Work-Based Learning IV

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Semester Offered: Spring
    Work Hours: 20.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00
  

  • WBL-222 Work-Based Learning V

    This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience.  Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Semester Offered: Summer
    Work Hours: 20.00
    Credit Hours: 2.00

Zoo & Aquarium Science
  

  • ZAS-110 Introduction to Zookeeping

    This course provides a practical guide to zookeeping. Topics include safety issues; basic sanitation, housing, and feeding of animals; overview of capture and restraint equipment; animal transport; identification of abnormal behavior and injuries. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate beginning level knowledge of zookeeping technology. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 6.00
    Credit Hours: 5.00
  

  • ZAS-112 Introduction to Zoo and Aquarium Science

    This course introduces students to zoo and aquarium theory and management. Topics include operations, history and development, American Zoological Association (AZA) accreditation, and professionalism. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate beginning-level knowledge of the philosophy, organization, and management of modern zoos and aquaria. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 1.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
  

  • ZAS-113 Animal Exhibits

    This course introduces students to the concept of exhibit design and construction used in zoo and aquaria settings. Topics include master plan development, exhibit design, construction, and maintenance. Upon completion, students should be able to explain exhibit design with principles associated with the biological and behavioral needs of the organism. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
  

  • ZAS-115 Animal Welfare Issues

    This course introduces students to the legal issues involved in the management and care of exotic animals in zoos and aquaria. Topics include discussion of municipal, state, and national laws that affect the care, husbandry, environmental enrichment, and transportation of captive exotic animals. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss legal issues related to maintaining captive exotic animal collections. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 1.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
  

  • ZAS-130 Introduction to Ethology

    This course acquaints students with the variety of natural behaviors in various animal species. Topics include mating system, parental care, territoriality, communication, social interactions, and learning/operant behavior. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the motivations and associated behaviors of exotic animals in their captive and wild states. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • ZAS-131 Applied Animal Psych

    This course introduces students to principles of animal learning. Topics include operant conditioning and environmental enrichment. Upon completion, students should be able to develop basic environmental enrichment activities, maintain an environmental enrichment log, and understand the basics of animal conditioning. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take PSY 150  (Required, Previous). 
  

  • ZAS-132 Operant Conditioning

    This course covers the basic principles of operant conditioning in the zoological park and provides students with opportunities to apply principles in a zoo setting. Topics include the application of operant conditioning techniques such as reinforcement, punishment, and stimulus control in the zoo setting. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully apply operant conditioning techniques with domestic and captive animals. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
  

  • ZAS-161 Aquarium Practicum I

    This course provides students with practical hands-on experience in aquarium operations. Emphasis is placed on introductory concepts involved in daily aquarium management. Upon completion, students should be able to perform routine duties associated with the daily management of aquarium operations. Semester Offered: Fall
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
  

  • ZAS-162 Aquarium Practicum II

    This course provides students with advanced hands-on experience in aquarium operations. Emphasis is placed on progressive concepts involved in daily aquarium management. Upon completion, students should able to complete the advanced tasks associated with the daily management of aquarium operations. Semester Offered: Spring
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 1.00
    Requisites:
    Take ZAS 161  (Required, Previous).
  

  • ZAS-210 Introduction to Aquarium Science

    This course introduces students to the application and integration of aquarium theory and management. Topics include the history and development of the modern aquarium movement, aquarium operations, AZA accreditation, and professionalism. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate beginning level knowledge of the philosophy, organization, and management of the modern aquarium. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 6.00
    Credit Hours: 5.00
  

  • ZAS-232 Zoo Invertebrates

    This course introduces the major invertebrate taxa, with emphasis on insects and vertebrate parasites. Topics include the identification of the major groups and their ecology. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and describe the management of insects in collections and describe the common parasites of vertebrates. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take BIO 112  (Required, Previous).
  

  • ZAS-233 Zoo Ichthyology

    This course begins the students’ study of fresh water and marine animals typically displayed in zoos and aquaria. Topics include the biology, ecology, taxonomy, identification, care, maintenance, and display of fresh water/marine animals. Upon completion, students should be able to present relevant and accurate information about fresh water or marine fishes on display in a captive environment. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take BIO 112  (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
  

  • ZAS-234 Zoo Herpetology

    This course begins the students’ study of reptiles and amphibians typically displayed in zoos. Topics include the biology, ecology, taxonomy, identification, care, maintenance, and display of reptiles and amphibians. Upon completion, students should be able to present relevant and accurate information about reptiles and amphibians on display in a captive environment. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take BIO 112  (Required, Previous).
  

  • ZAS-235 Zoo Ornithology

    This course begins the students’ study of avian species typically displayed in zoos. Topics include the biology, ecology, taxonomy, identification, care, maintenance, and display of birds. Upon completion, students should be able to present relevant and accurate information about birds on display in a captive environment. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take BIO 112  (Required, Previous).
  

  • ZAS-236 Zoo Mammalogy

    This course begins the students’ study of mammalian species typically displayed in zoos. Topics include the biology, ecology, taxonomy, identification, care, maintenance, and display of exotic mammals. Upon completion, students should be able to present relevant and accurate information about mammals on display in a captive environment. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take BIO 112  (Required, Previous).
  

  • ZAS-243 Principles of Aquarium Science

    This course introduces students to the study of fresh water and marine aquarium life support systems. Topics include the design, construction, and daily maintenance of fresh water and marine aquarium exhibits. Upon completion, students should be able to present relevant and accurate information about the functions and regulation of both fresh water and marine aquarium exhibits. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take ZAS 210  (Required, Previous).
  

  • ZAS-271 Zoo Pathophysiology

    This course is a survey of animal diseases common to species typically displayed in zoos.  Topics include the etiology, transmission,  prevention, and treatment of major diseases common to exotic animal species.  Upon completion, students should be able to present relevant and accurate information about the symptoms, transmission, and treatments of common animal diseases and zoonoses. Semester Offered: Spring
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take BIO 112  (Required, Previous). 

     
  

  • ZAS-272 Aquatic Pathophysiology

    This course is a survey of animal diseases common to aquatic species in an aquarium setting. Topics include the etiology, transmission, prevention, and treatment of major diseases common to aquatic species in an aquarium environment. Upon completion, students should be able to present relevant and accurate information about the symptoms, transmission, and treatments of common aquatic animal diseases and zoonoses. Semester Offered: Fall
    Class Hours: 3.00
    Credit Hours: 3.00
    Requisites:
    Take BIO 112  (Required, Previous).
 

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