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2021-2022 General Catalog Archived [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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(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.
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Accounting |
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ACC-120 Principles of Financial Accounting (CAA) This course introduces business decision-making using accounting information systems. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, summarizing, reporting, and interpreting financial information. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare financial statements, understand the role of financial information in decision-making and address ethical considerations. Semester Offered: All
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
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ACC-121 Principles of Managerial Accounting (CAA) This course includes a greater emphasis on managerial and cost accounting skills. Emphasis is placed on managerial accounting concepts for external and internal analysis, reporting and decision-making. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret transactions relating to managerial concepts including product-costing systems. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
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ACC-129 Individual Income Taxes This course introduces the relevant laws governing individual income taxation. Topics include tax law, electronic research and methodologies, and the use of technology for preparation of individual income tax returns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios, research applicable tax law, and complete various individual tax forms. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
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ACC-130 Business Income Taxes This course introduces the relevant laws governing business and fiduciary income taxes. Topics include tax law relating to business organizations, electronic research and methodologies, and the use of technology for the preparation of business tax returns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios, research applicable tax law, and complete various business tax forms. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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ACC-140 Payroll Accounting This course covers federal and state laws pertaining to wages, payroll taxes, payroll tax forms, and journal and general ledger transactions. Emphasis is placed on computing wages; calculating social security, income, and unemployment taxes; preparing appropriate payroll tax forms; and journalizing/posting transactions. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze data, make appropriate computations, complete forms, and prepare accounting entries using appropriate technology. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
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ACC-150 Accounting Software Applications This course introduces microcomputer applications related to accounting systems. Topics include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, and correcting, adjusting, and closing entries. Upon completion, students should be able to use a computer accounting package to solve accounting problems. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
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ACC-180 Practices in Bookkeeping This course provides advanced instruction in bookkeeping and record-keeping functions. Emphasis is placed on mastering adjusting entries, correction of errors, depreciation, payroll, and inventory. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct all key bookkeeping functions for small businesses. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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ACC-220 Intermediate Accounting I This course is a continuation of the study of accounting principles with in-depth coverage of theoretical concepts and financial statements. Topics include generally accepted accounting principles and extensive analysis of balance sheet components. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting, including the application of financial standards. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
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ACC-221 Intermediate Acct II This course is a continuation of ACC 220 . Emphasis is placed on special problems which may include leases, bonds, investments, ratio analyses, present value applications, accounting changes, and corrections. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display an analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take ACC 220 ; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous)
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ACC-225 Cost Accounting This course introduces the nature and purposes of cost accounting as an information system for planning and control. Topics include direct materials, direct labor, factory overhead, process, job order, and standard cost systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display an analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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Agriculture |
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AGR-111 Basic Farm Maintenance This course covers fundamentals of maintenance and repair of farm facilities and equipment. Topics include safe use of hand tools and farm machinery, carpentry, concrete, painting, wiring, welding, plumbing, and calculating costs and materials needed. Upon completion, students should be able to answer theoretical questions on topics covered and assist with maintenance and repair of farm facilities and equipment.
Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
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AGR-121 Biological Pest Mgmt This course will emphasize the building and maintaining of healthy soil, plant and insect biological cycles as the key to pest and disease management. Course content includes study of major pests and diseases, including structure, life cycle, and favored hosts; and biological and least toxic methods of chemical control. Upon completion, students will be able to identify and recommend methods of prevention and control of selected insects and diseases.
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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AGR-139 Intro to Sustainable Ag This course will provide students with a clear perspective on the principles, history and practices of sustainable agriculture in our local and global communities. Students will be introduced to the economic, environmental and social impacts of agriculture. Upon completion, students will be able to identify the principles of sustainable agriculture as they relate to basic production practices.
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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AGR-160 Plant Science This course introduces the basic principles of botany that pertain to agricultural production. Emphasis is placed on the anatomy and physiology of flowering plants. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain plant systems.
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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AGR-170 Soil Science This course covers the basic principles of soil management and fertilization. Topics include liming, fertilization, soil management, biological properties of soil (including beneficial microorganisms), sustainable land care practices and the impact on soils, and plant nutrients. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze, evaluate, and properly amend soils/media according to sustainable practices.
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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AGR-212 Farm Business Management This course introduces budgeting, farm analysis, production costs, business organizations, and general management principles. Topics include enterprise budgets, partial budgets, whole farm budgets, income analysis, and business organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and analyze a farm budget.
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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AGR-213 Ag Law & Finance This course covers the basic laws and financial aspects affecting agriculture. Topics include environmental laws, labor laws, contractual business operations, assets, liabilities, net worth, and funding sources. Upon completion, students should be able to complete loan application procedures and explain basic laws affecting the agricultural industry.
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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AGR-214 Agricultural Marketing This course covers basic marketing principles for agricultural products. Topics include buying, selling, processing, standardizing, grading, storing, and marketing of agricultural commodities. Upon completion, students should be able to construct a marketing plan for an agricultural product.
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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AGR-220 Ag Mechanization This course is a study of farm machinery and agricultural equipment. Topics include selection and operation of tractors, materials handling equipment, tillage and harvesting equipment, and irrigation systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify equipment parts and explain the basic principles of machinery operation and management.
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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AGR-263 Vegetable Production This course includes a study of vegetable crop production practices. Topics include variety selection, production methods, fertility management, insect and disease control, and harvesting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of vegetable crop production.
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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AGR-265 Organic Crop Prod: Spring This course includes a study of spring organic crop production practices, including vegetables, cut flowers, and culinary and medicinal herbs. Topics include variety selection, production methods, and record keeping procedures for certification. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of organic crop production appropriate for the spring season.
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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AGR-267 Permaculture This course introduces the design of sustainable human habitats as part of a sustainable system, with emphasis placed on living systems of the temperate region. Topics include fundamentals of permaculture system design for farms, including gardens, fields, water, animals, buildings, economics, and society. Upon completion, students should be able to design a functional holistic farm system.
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration |
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AHR-110 Introduction to Refrigeration This course introduces the basic refrigeration process used in mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Topics include terminology, safety, and identification and function of components; refrigeration cycle; and tools and instrumentation used in mechanical refrigeration systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify refrigeration systems and components, explain the refrigeration process, and use the tools and instrumentation of the trade. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 6.00
Credit Hours: 5.00
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AHR-112 Heating Technology This course covers the fundamentals of heating including oil, gas, and electric heating systems. Topics include safety, tools and instrumentation, system operating characteristics, installation techniques, efficiency testing, electrical power, and control systems. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the basic oil, gas, and electrical heating systems and describe the major components of a heating system. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
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AHR-113 Comfort Cooling This course covers the installation procedures, system operations, and maintenance of residential and light commercial comfort cooling systems. Topics include terminology, component operation, and testing and repair of equipment used to control and produce assured comfort levels. Upon completion, students should be able to use psychrometrics, manufacturer specifications, and test instruments to determine proper system operation. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
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AHR-114 Heat Pump Technology This course covers the principles of air source and water source heat pumps. Emphasis is placed on safety, modes of operation, defrost systems, refrigerant charging, and system performance. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and analyze system performance and perform routine service procedures. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take One: AHR 110 or AHR 113 (Required, Previous).
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AHR-151 HVAC Duct Systems I This course introduces the techniques used to lay out and fabricate duct work commonly found in HVAC systems. Emphasis is placed on the skills required to fabricate duct work. Upon completion, students should be able to lay out and fabricate simple duct work. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
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AHR-160 Refrigerant Certification This course covers the requirements for the EPA certification examinations. Topics include small appliances, high pressure systems, and low pressure systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of refrigerants and be prepared for the EPA certification examinations. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 1.00
Credit Hours: 1.00
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AHR-180 HVACR Customer Relations This course introduces common business and customer relation practices that may be encountered in HVACR. Topics include business practices, appearance of self and vehicle, ways of handling customer complaints, invoices, telephone communications, and warranties. Upon completion, students should be able to present themselves to customers in a professional manner, understand how the business operates, complete invoices, and handle complaints. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 1.00
Credit Hours: 1.00
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AHR-211 Residential System Design This course introduces the principles and concepts of conventional residential heating and cooling system design. Topics include heating and cooling load estimating, basic psychrometrics, equipment selection, duct system selection, and system design. Upon completion, students should be able to design a basic residential heating and cooling system. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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AHR-213 HVACR Building Code This course covers the North Carolina codes that are applicable to the design and installation of HVACR systems. Topics include current North Carolina codes as applied to HVACR design, service, and installation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the correct usage of North Carolina codes that apply to specific areas of the HVACR trade. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
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AHR-255 Indoor Air Quality This course introduces the techniques of assessing and maintaining the quality of the indoor environment in residential and commercial structures. Topics include handling and investigating complaints, filter selection, humidity control, testing for sources of carbon monoxide, impact of mechanical ventilation, and building and duct pressures. Upon completion, students should be able to assist in investigating and solving common indoor air quality problems. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
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Animal Science |
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ANS-110 Animal Science This course introduces the livestock industry. Topics include nutrition, reproduction, production practices, diseases, meat processing, sustainable livestock production, and marketing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of livestock production practices and the economic impact of livestock locally, regionally, state-wide, and internationally.
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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ANS-111 Sustainable Livestock Mgt This course covers the integration of livestock as part of a sustainable farming system, with emphasis on small-scale production for niche markets and pasture. The course will cover appropriate breed selection, nutrition and living requirements for livestock such as goats, hogs, sheep, poultry, and bees. Upon completion, students will recognize appropriate breeds for their farm needs and demonstrate knowledge of small scale livestock production.
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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Arabic |
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ARA-111 Elementary Arabic I (CAA) This course introduces the fundamental elements of the modern standard Arabic language within the cultural context of Arabic-speaking people. 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 Arabic and demonstrate cultural awareness. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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ARA-112 Elementary Arabic II (CAA) This course includes the basic fundamental elements of the modern standard Arabic language within the cultural context of Arabic-speaking people. 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 Arabic and demonstrate further cultural awareness. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take ARA 111 (Required, Previous).
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ARA-211 Intermediate Arabic I (CAA) This course includes communicative competencies in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing at an intermediate level with attention to cultural awareness. Emphasis is placed on intermediate skills in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of spoken language. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate simple conversations and read works written in modern standard Arabic.
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take ARA 112 ; (Required, Previous)
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ARA-212 Intermediate Arabic II (CAA) This course provides continuation of communicative competence in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing at an intermediate level with attention to cultural awareness. Emphasis is placed on intermediate skills in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of spoken language. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an ability to conduct conversations and to read literary and non-fiction texts in modern standard Arabic.
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take ARA 211 ; (Required, Previous);
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Art |
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ART-111 Art Appreciation (CAA) This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media. Semester Offered: All
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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Astronomy |
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AST-111 Descriptive Astronomy (CAA) This course introduces an overall view of modern astronomy. Topics include an overview of the solar system, the sun, stars, galaxies, and the larger universe. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the universe around them. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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AST-111A Descriptive Astronomy Lab (CAA) The course is a laboratory to accompany AST 111. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences which enhance the materials presented in AST 111 and which provide practical experience. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the universe around them. Semester Offered: Fall
Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 1.00
Requisites:
Take AST 111 (Required, concurrent)
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Automation & Robotics |
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ATR-112 Introduction to Automation This course introduces the basic principles of automated systems and describes the tasks that technicians perform on the job. Topics include the history, development, and current applications of robots and automated systems including their configuration, operation, components, and controls. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the basic concepts of automation and robotic systems. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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ATR-115 Introduction to Mechatronics This course introduces the synergistic application of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computer engineering technologies that are used for the purpose of control and maintenance of high-tech devices and equipment. Topics include automation, advanced manufacturing, sensors, actuators, process control, circuits, robotics, electromechanical equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical drives, motors, and programmable logic controllers. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the function of the components of a mechatronic system, their controlling interactions, and the overall operation of the mechatronic control system.
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
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ATR-120 Intro to Autonomous Vehicles This course introduces trends, control technologies, and applications of piloted and autonomous vehicles. Topics include the current and future trends in technology, design constraints, control systems, data transmission, programming, and the remote or autonomous piloting of vehicles. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain common functionality of autonomous vehicle systems, designs, programming, control systems, data transmission requirements, and remote operation.
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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ATR-128 Autonomous Vehicle Communication and Data Transmission This course provides students with basic operational knowledge of autonomous/piloted robots, communication systems, software, sensors, and navigation. Emphasis is placed on data transmissions, navigation, programming, control, and piloting interfaces. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an operation understanding of remote communications, data transmission, navigation, and control requirements of autonomous/piloted vehicles.
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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ATR-158 Autonomous Vehicle Assembly and Servicing This course provides students with the skills to assemble, maintain, and service autonomous/piloted vehicles. Emphasis is placed on routine maintenance of autonomous/piloted vehicles to include the installation of sensors, navigational controls, and piloting systems. Upon completion, students should be able to assemble, service, and provide preventative maintenance on autonomous/piloted vehicles.
Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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ATR-211 Robot Programming This course provides the operational characteristics of robots and programming in their respective languages. Topics include robot programming, teach pendants, PLC integration, operator interfaces, the interaction of external sensors, machine vision, network systems, and other related devices. Upon completion, students should be able to program and demonstrate the operation of various robots. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
ATR 112 (Required, Previous).
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Automotive Technology |
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AUT-113 Automotive Servicing I This course is a lab used as an alternative to co-op placement. Emphasis is placed on shop operations, troubleshooting, testing, adjusting, repairing, and replacing components using appropriate test equipment and service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform a variety of automotive repairs using proper service procedures and to operate appropriate equipment. Semester Offered: Spring
Lab Hours: 6.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
Requisites:
Take AUT 141 AUT 151 (Required, Previous).
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AUT-116 Engine Repair This course covers the theory, construction, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of internal combustion engines and related systems. Topics include fundamental operating principles of engines and diagnosis, inspection, adjustment, and repair of automotive engines using appropriate service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic diagnosis, measurement and repair of automotive engines using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take TRN 110 (Required, Previous); | AUT 116A (Required, Concurrent)
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AUT-116A Engine Repair Lab This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting the NATEF standards for total hours. Topics include diagnosis, inspection, adjustment, and repair of automotive engines using appropriate service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic diagnosis, measurement and repair of automotive engines using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information. Semester Offered: Spring
Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 1.00
Requisites:
Take AUT 116 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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AUT-141 Suspension & Steering Systems This course covers principles of operation, types, and diagnosis/repair of suspension and steering systems to include steering geometry. Topics include manual and power steering systems and standard and electronically controlled suspension and steering systems. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair steering and suspension components, check and adjust alignment angles, repair tires, and balance wheels. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take TRN 110 (Required, Previous).
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AUT-151 Brake Systems This course covers principles of operation and types, diagnosis, service, and repair of brake systems. Topics include drum and disc brakes involving hydraulic, vacuum boost, hydra-boost, electrically powered boost, and anti-lock and parking brake systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, and repair various automotive braking systems. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take AUT 141 (Required, Previous).
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AUT-163 Advanced Automotive Electricity This course covers electronic theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair, and replacement of electronics, lighting, gauges, horn, wiper, accessories, and body modules. Topics include networking and module communication, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair wiring, lighting, gauges, accessories, modules, and electronic concerns. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take TRN 120 (Required, Previous).
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AUT-181 Engine Performance 1 This course covers the introduction, theory of operation, and basic diagnostic procedures required to restore engine performance to vehicles equipped with complex engine control systems. Topics include an overview of engine operation, ignition components and systems, fuel delivery, injection components and systems and emission control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to describe operation and diagnose/repair basic ignition, fuel and emission related driveability problems using appropriate test equipment/service information. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take AUT 116 TRN 120 ; (Required, Previous).
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AUT-183 Engine Performance 2 This course covers study of the electronic engine control systems, the diagnostic process used to locate engine performance concerns, and procedures used to restore normal operation. Topics will include currently used fuels and fuel systems, exhaust gas analysis, emission control components and systems, OBD II (on-board diagnostics) and inter-related electrical/electronic systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair complex engine performance concerns using appropriate test equipment and service information. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 6.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take AUT 181 (Required, Previous).
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AUT-212 Auto Shop Management This course covers the principles of management essential to decision-making, communication, authority, and leadership. Topics include shop supervision, shop organization, customer relations, cost effectiveness and work place ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic automotive shop operation from a management standpoint. Semester Offered: Summer
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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AUT-221 Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles This course covers operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of automatic transmissions/transaxles. Topics include hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic operation of automatic drive trains and the use of appropriate service tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operational theory, diagnose and repair automatic drive trains. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take AUT 231 (Required, Previous). | AUT 221A (Required, Concurrent).
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AUT-221A Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting the NATEF standards for total hours. Topics include hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic operation of automatic drive trains and the use of appropriate service tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair automatic drive trains. Semester Offered: Fall
Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 1.00
Requisites:
Take AUT 221 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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AUT-231 Manual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive Trains This course covers the operation, diagnosis, and repair of manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, driveshafts, axles, and final drives. Topics include theory of torque, power flow, and manual drive train servicing and repair using appropriate service information, tools, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operational theory, diagnose and repair manual drive trains. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take AUT 183 (Required, Previous). | AUT 231A (Required, Concurrent).
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AUT-231A Manual Transmissions/Transaxles/Drive Trains Lab This course is an optional lab for the program that needs to meet NATEF hour standards but does not have a co-op component in the program. Topics include manual drive train diagnosis, service and repair using appropriate service information, tools, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose and repair manual drive trains. Semester Offered: Fall
Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 1.00
Requisites:
Take AUT 231 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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AUT-281 Advanced Engine Performance This course utilizes service information and specialized test equipment to diagnose and repair power train control systems. Topics include computerized ignition, fuel and emission systems, related diagnostic tools and equipment, data communication networks, and service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform diagnosis and repair. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take AUT 183 (Required, Previous).
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Biology |
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BIO-94 Concepts of Human Biology This course focuses on fundamental concepts of human biology. Topics include terminology, biochemistry, cell biology, tissues, body systems, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate preparedness for college-level anatomy and physiology courses. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take one DRE-098; ENG 002 ; BSP 4002 ; or ENG 111 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent)
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BIO-110 Principles of Biology (CAA) This course provides a survey of fundamental biological principles for non-science majors. Emphasis is placed on basic chemistry, cell biology, metabolism, genetics, evolution, ecology, diversity, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate increased knowledge and better understanding of biology as it applies to everyday life. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take one ENG 002 , BSP 4002 , or ENG 111 ; (Required, Previous);
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BIO-111 General Biology I (CAA) This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on basic biological chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels. Semester Offered: All
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take one ENG 002 , BSP 4002 , or ENG 111 ; (Required, Previous);
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BIO-112 General Biology II (CAA) This course is a continuation of BIO 111 . Emphasis is placed on organisms, evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal systems, ecology, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate comprehension of life at the organismal and ecological levels. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring - Davidson Campus; All - Davie Campus
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take BIO 111 ; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous).
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BIO-140 Environmental Biology (CAA) This course introduces environmental processes and the influence of human activities upon them. Topics include ecological concepts, population growth, natural resources, and a focus on current environmental problems from scientific, social, political, and economic perspectives. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of environmental interrelationships and of contemporary environmental issues. Semester Offered: Summer
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
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BIO-140A Environmental Biology Lab (CAA) This course provides a laboratory component to complement BIO 140 . Emphasis is placed on laboratory and field experience. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of environmental interrelationships and of contemporary environmental issues. Semester Offered: Summer
Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 1.00
Requisites:
Take BIO 140 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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BIO-155 Nutrition (CAA) This course covers the biochemistry of foods and nutrients with consideration of the physiological effects of specialized diets for specific biological needs. Topics include cultural, religious, and economic factors that influence a person’s acceptance of food, as well as nutrient requirements of the various life stages. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the functions and sources of nutrients, the mechanisms of digestion, and the nutritional requirements of all age groups. 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);
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BIO-163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology (CAA) This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a basic study of the body systems as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Class Hours: 4.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 5.00
Requisites:
Take one ENG 002 , BSP 4002 , or ENG 111 ; (Required, Previous);
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BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I (CAA) This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include body organization, homeostasis, cytology, histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and special senses. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. Semester Offered: All
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take one ENG 002 , BSP 4002 , or ENG 111 ; (Required, Previous);
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BIO-169 Anatomy and Physiology II (CAA) This course provides a continuation of the comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as metabolism, nutrition, acid-base balance, and fluid and electrolyte balance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. Semester Offered: All
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take BIO 168 ; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous)
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BIO-175 General Microbiology (CAA) This course covers principles of microbiology with emphasis on microorganisms and human disease. Topics include an overview of microbiology and aspects of medical microbiology, identification and control of pathogens, disease transmission, host resistance, and immunity. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of microorganisms and the disease process as well as aseptic and sterile techniques.
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take One: BIO 110 , BIO 111 , BIO 163 , BIO-165, or BIO 168 ;
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BIO-242 Natural Resource Conservation (CAA) This course covers the importance of natural resources and their role in our environment. Emphasis is placed on the physical, biological, and ecological principles underlying natural resource conservation with attention to the biological consequences of human impacts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of natural resource conservation. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take One Set: Set 1: BIO 112 Set 2: BIO 140 and BIO 140A (Required, Previous).
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BIO-243 Marine Biology (CAA) This course covers the physical and biological components of the marine environment. Topics include major habitats, the diversity of organisms, their biology and ecology, marine productivity, and the use of marine resources by humans. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various marine habitats and organisms and to demonstrate a knowledge of their biology and ecology. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take One: BIO 110 or BIO 111 (Required, Previous).
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BIO-275 Microbiology (CAA) This course covers principles of microbiology and the impact these organisms have on man and the environment. Topics include the various groups of microorganisms, their structure, physiology, genetics, microbial pathogenicity, infectious diseases, immunology, and selected practical applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills including microscopy, aseptic technique, staining, culture methods, and identification of microorganisms. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take One: BIO 110 , BIO 111 , BIO 163 , BIO-165, or BIO 168 (Required, Previous).
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Blueprint Reading |
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BPR-111 Print Reading This course introduces the basic principles of print reading. Topics include line types, orthographic projections, dimensioning methods, and notes. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic prints and visualize the features of a part or system. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
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BUS-110 Introduction to Business (CAA) This course provides a survey of the business world. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contemporary business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying other business subjects. Semester Offered: All
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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BUS-115 Business Law I (CAA) This course introduces the student to the legal and ethical framework of business. Contracts, negotiable instruments, the law of sales, torts, crimes, constitutional law, the Uniform Commercial Code, and the court systems are examined. Upon completion the student should be able to identify legal and ethical issues that arise in business decisions and the laws that apply to them. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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BUS-121 Business Math This course covers fundamental mathematical operations and their application to business problems. Topics include payroll, pricing, interest and discount, commission, taxes, and other pertinent uses of mathematics in the field of business. Upon completion, students should be able to apply mathematical concepts to business. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
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BUS-125 Personal Finance This course provides a study of individual and family financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on building useful skills in buying, managing finances, increasing resources, and coping with current economic conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a personal financial plan.
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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BUS-137 Principles of Management (CAA) This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is placed on planning, organizing, controlling, directing, and communicating. Upon completion, students should be able to work as contributing members of a team utilizing these functions of management. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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BUS-153 Human Resource Management This course introduces the functions of personnel/human resource management within an organization. Topics include equal opportunity and the legal environment, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, employee development, compensation planning, and employee relations. Upon completion, students should be able to anticipate and resolve human resource concerns. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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BUS-217 Employment Law and Regulations This course introduces the principle laws and regulations affecting public and private organizations and their employees or prospective employees. Topics include fair employment practices, EEO, affirmative action, and employee rights and protections. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate organization policy for compliance and assure that decisions are not contrary to law. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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BUS-225 Business Finance This course provides an overview of business financial management. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, time value of money, management of cash flow, risk and return, and sources of financing. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply the principles of financial management. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
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BUS-234 Training and Development This course covers developing, conducting, and evaluating employee training with attention to adult learning principles. Emphasis is placed on conducting a needs assessment, using various instructional approaches, designing the learning environment, and locating learning resources. Upon completion, students should be able to design, conduct, and evaluate a training program. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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BUS-239 Business Applications Seminar This course is designed as a capstone course for Business Administration majors. Emphasis is placed on decision making in the areas of management, marketing, production, purchasing, and finance. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the techniques, processes, and vital professional skills needed in the work place. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
Requisites:
Take One Set: Set 1: ACC 120 , BUS 115 , BUS 137 , MKT 120 , and EC)-151 Set 2: ACC 120 , BUS 115 , BUS 137 , MKT 120 , and ECO 251 Set 3: ACC 120 , BUS 115 , BUS 137 , MKT 120 , and ECO 252 (Required, Previous).
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BUS-256 Recruiting,Selection&Personnel Planning This course introduces the basic principles involved in managing the employment process. Topics include personnel planning, recruiting, interviewing and screening techniques, maintaining employee records; and voluntary and involuntary separations. Upon completion, students should be able to acquire and retain employees who match position requirements and fulfill organizational objectives. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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BUS-258 Compensation and Benefits This course is designed to study the basic concepts of pay and its role in rewarding performance. Topics include wage and salary surveys, job analysis, job evaluation techniques, benefits, and pay-for-performance programs. Upon completion, students should be able to develop and manage a basic compensation system to attract, motivate, and retain employees. Semester Offered: Fall
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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BUS-259 Human Resource Management Applications This course provides students in the Human Resource Management concentration the opportunity to reinforce their learning experiences from preceding HRM courses. Emphasis is placed on application of day-to-day HRM functions by completing in-basket exercises and through simulations. Upon completion, students should be able to determine the appropriate actions called for by typical events that affect the status of people at work. Semester Offered: Spring
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take All: BUS 217 , BUS 234 , BUS 256 , and BUS 258 (Required, Previous).
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BUS-260 Business Communication This course is designed to develop skills in writing business communications. Emphasis is placed on business reports, correspondence, and professional presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively in the work place. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take One: ENG-110 or ENG 111 (Required, Previous).
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BUS-280 REAL Small Business This course introduces hands-on techniques and procedures for planning and opening a small business, including the personal qualities needed for entrepreneurship. Emphasis is placed on market research, finance, time management, and day-to-day activities of owning/operating a small business. Upon completion, students should be able to write and implement a viable business plan and seek funding. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Class Hours: 4.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take BUS 110 (Required, Previous).
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CIM-110 Registry Organization & Management This course provides an introduction to both hospital-based and central cancer registries. Emphasis is placed on legal issues and confidentially, standard-setting organizations, types of cancer registries, registry operations, and disease registry files. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the organization and management of a cancer registry. Semester Offered: Fall - Odd Years
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take BIO-166 or BIO 169 ; Take HIT 110 ; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous); Take CIM 125 CIM 211 CIM 250 HIT 226 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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CIM-125 Cancer Disease Management This course provides an introduction to the pathophysiology of cancer. Emphasis is placed on the cancer disease process, diagnosis and treatment modalities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of cancer as a disease process and its diagnosis and treatment. Semester Offered: Fall - Odd Years
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take BIO-166 or BIO 169 (Required, Previous). | Take CIM 110 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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CIM-150 Oncology Coding/Staging Systems This course covers coding and staging systems, including a general overview of the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology nomenclature and classification system. Emphasis is placed on a major sites of cancer, diagnostic and staging procedures, clinical trials, and research protocols. Upon completion, students should be able to code oncology diagnoses and procedures using appropriate coding and sequencing conventions. Semester Offered: Spring - Even Years
Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take CIM 125 (Required, Previous). | Take CIM 110 CIM 211 CIM 250 HIT 226 ; Minimum grade C; (Required, Previous). | Take CIM 212 CIM 220 CIM 225 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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CIM-211 Abstracting Principles and Practice I This course introduces the principles of cancer registry abstracting. Emphasis is placed on identification and selection of appropriate clinical information from medical records in a manner consistent with cancer registry regulatory requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to record, code and stage site-specific cancer information using manual and computerized applications. Semester Offered: Fall - Odd Years
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take BIO-166 or BIO 169 ; (Required, Previous). | Take CIM 110 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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CIM-212 Abstract Principles & Practice II This course is designed to apply the principles of cancer registry abstracting. Emphasis is placed on identification and selection of appropriate clinical information from medical records in a manner consistent with cancer registry regulatory requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to perform quality control edits to abstracted information to assure timeliness, completeness and accuracy of data. Semester Offered: Spring - Even Years
Class Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take CIM 211 (Required, Previous). | Take CIM 150 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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CIM-220 CIM Technologies & Systems This course covers electronic health information systems, commonly used applications and their design for health care settings. Topics include basic computer system architecture, emerging technologies, HIM applications, clinical information systems, data quality, storage and retrieval as related to these systems in a Cancer Registry. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the most commonly used computer applications in healthcare. Semester Offered: Spring - Even Years
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take CIS 110 or CIS-111; (Required, Previous). | Take CIM 150 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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CIM-225 Cancer Patient Follow-Up This course introduces cancer patient follow-up methodology. Emphasis is placed on confidentiality and ethical issues, identification of second primaries, recurrence and spread of disease; and survival data. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and understanding of physician, patient and other follow-up resources and activities. Semester Offered: Spring - Even Years
Class Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
Requisites:
Take CIM 125 (Required, Previous). | Take CIM 150 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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CIM-250 Cancer Stat/Epidemiology This course provides an introduction to cancer statistics. Emphasis is placed on descriptive and analytic epidemiology, cancer surveillance, annual report preparation, and presentations of cancer data and special studies. Upon completion, students should be able to use cancer statistical data for marketing and strategic planning. Semester Offered: Fall - Odd Years
Class Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take CIM 110 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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CIM-275 Professional Directed Practice This course provides supervised clinical in all aspects of cancer registry organization and operation. Emphasis is placed on practical application of registry management, data collection processes, data utilization, computer applications management, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to apply cancer information management theory to cancer registry practices. Semester Offered: Spring - Even Years
Clinical Hours: 12.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take CIM 211 (Required, Previous). | Take CIM 150 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent).
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