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Course Descriptions

 

Machining
  

  • MACH 110 Machining 1 Lab Extension

    2 CR

    In this lab course students use manual knee mills and engine lathes to practice producing parts to print specifications. Skills practiced on a lathe are facing, O.D. turning, grooving, parting-off, drilling reaming. Skills practiced on a mill are squaring a vise, tool setting, edge finding, facing, end mill use, drilling, tapping, and tramming of the table. Students practice the use of micrometers, calipers, indicators, and various other measuring tools to verify parts and aid in set-ups.
    Prerequisite(s): ACCUPLACER Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085  with a C or higher and 

    ACCUPLACER Writing (245) or higher OR ENGL 092  with a C or higher and 

    ACCUPLACER Arithmetic (230) or higher OR ABE 050  with a C or higher. 
    Corequisite(s): MACH 181  and MACH 115  
  

  • MACH 112 Machining 2 Lab Extension

    2 CR
    In this lab course students use manual knee mills and engine lathes to practice producing complex parts to print specifications. Students practice mill and lathe operations to improve their proficiency in part creation, using their order of operations. Students practice producing parts while under time requirements. Students practice complex measuring techniques to complete their First Articles of Inspections.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 181  and MACH 110  with a C or higher
    Corequisite(s): MACH 182  
  

  • MACH 114 Machining 3 Lab Extension

    4 CR
    In this lab students practice setting up CNC milling machines. Operations practiced include tool building and establishing tool off-sets, part holding and setting origins. Skills practiced are machine crash mitigation and CNC part production. During this lab students use G-Code to interpret CNC mill actions and correct them. Students produce parts to print specifications.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 112 , MACH 116 , and MACH 182  all with a C or higher
    Corequisite(s): MACH 183  
  

  • MACH 115 Blueprint Reading 1

    5 CR

    This course is an introduction to blueprint reading, the standard practice used to communicate engineered design information. Students learn current and past terms, abbreviations, symbols, dimensioning systems, and information relayed in the title block. Dimensioning methods, tolerances, accumulating tolerances and calculating unknown dimensions is a point of emphasis. Sketching is used to develop visualization skills to explain and demonstrate orthographic projection, multi view drawings, and section views. 
    Prerequisite(s): ACCUPLACER Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085  with a C or higher and 

    ACCUPLACER Writing (245) or higher OR ENGL 092  with a C or higher and 

    ACCUPLACER Arithmetic (230) or higher OR ABE 050  with a C or higher. 
    Corequisite(s): MACH 110  and MACH 181  
  

  • MACH 116 Blueprint Reading 2

    5 CR
    This course builds on the curriculum delivered in MACH 115. While still focused on the blueprint reading, many of the terms discussed relate directly to Machining, and how machinists need to interpret them. To include thread specifications, tappers, right triangles, metric conversions, and coordinate dimensioning. Terms and symbols related to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing are points of emphasis. Students are exposed to the application of GDT and its benefits when verifying machined parts.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 115  with a C or higher
  

  • MACH 141 Introduction to Manual Lathe

    5 CR
    An introductory course emphasizing the proper set up and use of conventional engine lathes. Students will learn to identify the essential parts of an engine lathe and their functions. This will include gear setting to achieve desired speeds and feeds on a variety of different lathes. Work holding and the use of the 3-jaw chuck will be covered. Lathe operations to be introduced will be facing, O.D. turning, grooving, parting-off and drilling. Students will create their own cutting tools by grinding correct geometry on HSS tool blanks.
    Completion Of or Concurrent Enrollment In: MACH 101  and MACH 151 , both with a C or higher; or concurrent enrollment in MACH 101  and MACH 151 ; or Instructor permission.
  

  • MACH 142 Advanced Manual Lathe

    5 CR
    A continuation of the skills achieved in MACH 141 . Students learn more advanced lathe operations including turning a taper, single point threading, knurling, and boring. All skills will be demonstrated by completing class projects to specified dimensions and tolerances.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 141  with a C or higher.
  

  • MACH 151 Introduction to Manual Mill

    5 CR
    In this introductory course, students will learn the name and uses of the various parts of a vertical knee mill. The proper use of a mill will be covered including speed and feed adjustment, work holding and the 3-axis coordinate system. Operations to be performed will be tramming in a table, squaring a vise, tool setting, edge finding, facing, end mill use, drilling, and tapping. All skills will be used to produce class projects to print specifications.
    Completion Of or Concurrent Enrollment In: MACH 101  and MACH 141 , both with a C or higher; or concurrent enrollment in MACH 101  and MACH 141 ; or Instructor permission.
  

  • MACH 152 Advanced Manual Mill

    5 CR
    In this advanced course students will build on the skills gained in MACH 151 . These advanced skills will be displayed by the completion of class projects with tighter tolerances and more complex print specifications. Time management will be a point of emphasis.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 151  with a C or higher.
  

  • MACH 171 Introduction to CNC Machining

    6 CR
    This introductory course covers the principles of CNC machines. The advantages of the CNC machine in production, and the process differences between manual and CNC operations will be discussed. Students will read, write, and trouble shoot G-Code programs. The understanding of G-Code will be demonstrated by producing parts to print specifications.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 103  with a C or higher.
  

  • MACH 181 Manual Machining 1

    5 CR

    In this introductory machining course students learn terms and names associated with both the manual knee mill and manual engine lathe. Students operate both machines. Operations on the lathe include gear setting speeds and feeds, use of the carriage, cross-slide, compoundrest, tailstock and 3-jaw chuck. Skills introduced are facing, O.D. turning, grooving, parting-off, drilling reaming. Mill operations include speed and feed adjustments, operation of the knee, saddle, and table, use of a mill vise and the 3-axis coordinate system. Skills performed are squaring a vise, tool setting, edge finding, facing, end mill use, profiling, drilling, and tapping. All skills are used to produce parts to print specifications. Students use micrometers, calipers, indicators, and various other measuring tools to verify parts and aid in set-ups.
    Prerequisite(s): ACCUPLACER Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085  with a C or higher and 

    ACCUPLACER  Writing (245) or higher OR ENGL 092  with a C or higher and 

    ACCUPLACER  Arithmetic (230) or higher OR ABE 050  with a C or higher. 
    Corequisite(s): MACH 110  and MACH 115  
  

  • MACH 182 Manual Machining 2

    5 CR
    A continuation of the skills achieved in MACH 181 . Students perform more advanced lathe and mill operations. Complex parts with tighter tolerance will be produced. Time management is a point of emphasis. Students use height gages, pins and other measuring equipment to verify that parts meet print specifications. Students develop part plans, to include order of operations and First Articles of Inspection.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 181  and MACH 110  with a C or higher
    Corequisite(s): MACH 112  
  

  • MACH 183 Introduction to CNC Machining and Programming

    5 CR
    This introductory course covers the principles of CNC machining. Students set up a CNC mill, including work holding, tools, tool offsets and program origins. Students follow correct procedures in crash mitigation and part production on a CNC mill. Students create programs writing G-Code. Students read G-Code, interpreting the CNC machine’s actions. Students trouble-shoot programs written in G-code, locating the errors and correcting them.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 112 , MACH 116 , and MACH 182 , all with a C or higher
    Corequisite(s): MACH 114  
  

  • MACH 191 Manual Machining for non-Majors

    5 CR
    Proper setup of manual lathes and mills will be emphasized in this Introductory machining course for non-program students. Student will be able to identify all parts of an engine lathe and calculate settings to achieve desired speeds and feeds on a variety of different lathes. Work holding, the use of the 3 jaw chuck, facing, O.D. turning, grooving, parting-off and drilling will be covered. Students will hand grind their own tools from HSS lathe tool blanks. The proper use of a mill will be covered including: speed and feed adjustment, work holding and coordinate systems. The operations to be performed will be: tramming in a table, squaring a vise, tool setting, edge finding, facing, end mill use, drilling, and tapping.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 115  with a C or higher.
  

  • MACH 193 CNC Machining for non-Majors

    5 CR
    This introductory course covers the principles of CNC machining. The advantages of the CNC machine in production and the process differences between manual and CNC operations will be discussed. Students will read, write, and trouble-shoot G-Code programs, setup CNC lathes and mills, and use CAM software to program a part to run on a CNC machine.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 180  or ENGT 233 , and MACH 191  with a C or higher.
  

  • MACH 241 Introduction to CNC Lathe Operation

    5 CR
    Operation and setup of CNC lathes will be the focus of this course. Students will run CAM generated toolpaths. Skills acquired in this course include loading CAM programs, setting origins, loading tools, and setting and altering tool offsets. Students will demonstrate proficiencies in CNC lathe operations by producing multiple parts to print specifications.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 103  and MACH 142  with a C or higher.
  

  • MACH 242 Advanced CNC Lathe Operation

    5 CR
    Students will operate the Mazatrol to program parts for the Mazak lathe. Students will load and edit tools, set work offsets, and execute programs. Competencies will be demonstrated with the completion of projects to print specifications.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 241  with a C or higher.
  

  • MACH 251 Introduction to CNC Mill Operation

    5 CR
    This course covers the setup and operation of Centroid bed mills and HAAS vertical milling centers. Students will run CAM generated toolpaths. Skills acquired in this course include conversational Centroid programming, loading CAM programs, setting origins with edge-finders and probes, selecting and loading tools, and setting and altering tool offsets. Students will demonstrate proficiencies in CNC mill operations by producing multiple parts to print specifications.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 103  and MACH 152  with a C or higher.
  

  • MACH 252 Advanced CNC Mill Operation

    5 CR
    Students will build on skills obtained in MACH 251. The focus will be placed on the setup and operation of HAAS mills as well as the 5-axis DMS router. Tasks will include tool loading and clearance checks, work holding, program loading, and program alterations. Projects for this course will include complex geometry and contours. Proficiencies will be demonstrated with the production of parts to print specifications.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 251  with a C or higher.
  

  • MACH 261 Introduction to CAD/CAM for Machining

    3 CR
    An introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing. This course will combine the CAD skills gained in ENGR 180  with MasterCam CAD/CAM software. Students use CAD/CAM geometry to create geometry and produce toolpaths for CNC lathes.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 180  with a C or higher.
  

  • MACH 263 Intermediate CAD/CAM for Machining

    3 CR
    Students will use Mastercam to create geometry and 2.5D toolpaths to run on CNC Mills. High Speed Toolpaths, Work Coordinate Systems, and Feature Based Machining will be explored.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 261  and MACH 171  with a C or higher.
  

  • MACH 264 Advanced CAD/CAM for Machining

    3 CR
    A continuation of MACH 263, students will use a variety of 3D surfacing strategies in Mastercam to create programs for more complex part shapes. The 4th and 5th axis programming will also be introduced.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 263  with a C or higher.
  

  • MACH 273 Advanced CNC Machining

    6 CR
    A combination of skills acquired from the completion of MACH 242 ,  MACH 252 , MACH 263 , and QA 115  will be applied in this lab centered course. Each student will design, program, and manufacture an assembly of machined parts.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 242 , MACH 252 , MACH 263 , and QA 115  with a C or higher.
  

  • MACH 274 CNC Machining for Production

    6 CR
    In this course students will use provided CNC programs and work instructions to set up and complete production runs on CNC lathes and mills. Students will set up work cells, utilize an ERP system, monitor tool life and replace tools, and perform in-process inspections.
    Prerequisite(s): MACH 183  with a C or higher

Management
  

  • MGMT 100 Business and Professional Ethics

    3 CR
    Current events have brought the concepts of ethics, both in the individual person as well as company practices, to the foreground. This course will discuss and examine, through critical analysis, the concept of ethics in the workplace. Some concepts that will be covered are conflict of interest, secrecy and confidentiality, honesty, interpretation of ethics policies and rules, as well as the differences. This is a very interactive course. Text required.
  

  • MGMT 101 Conflict Management

    1 CR
    Conflict is described as a disagreement among two or more individuals. Managing the periodic incidence can prove to be challenging, as well as stressful. This course will give the student the tools to understand the reasons that conflict exists, how to stimulate conflict in a healthy and competitive way in order to increase performance, control conflict, and resolve and eliminate unnecessary conflict. Text required.
  

  • MGMT 102 The Leadership Process

    3 CR
    What makes a good “leader?” Leadership in individuals, whether they seem to have been born with certain “traits,” or have developed various leadership behaviors, is an area that has been studied for a long time. This course will examine the attributes of leadership, how it develops, the behaviors that need to be encouraged, those that need to be modified, as well as how to manage the leadership process. Text required.

Marketing
  

  • MKT 100 Marketing Fundamentals

    5 CR
    This course will provide a comprehensive survey of fundamental marketing principles and skills. Students will learn how marketing professionals develop strategy, research consumer needs, and identify target markets. In addition to covering the importance of global marketing and e-commerce, students will learn how to satisfy market opportunities with the “4 P’s” Ð product, pricing, promotion, and placement.

Mathematics
  

  • AMATH 100 Applied Occupational Math

    5 CR
    This course emphasizes mathematics used in the professional technical occupations. Student will learn mathematical skills in the following: fractions, decimals, percents, ratios & proportions, U.S. Customary Units and metric measurement systems, basic geometry and elementary algebra. The course will include relevant technical applications and the use of a calculator.
    Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 38 or ABE 050  with a C or higher or approved alternative placement criteria.
  

  • AMATH 111 Applied Technical Math

    5 CR
    This course introduces concepts of plane geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and vectors. The elements of algebra are extended into applications for technical professions using approximate numbers in measurement and emphasizing the rules of accuracy and precision. Included are the topics: unit conversions in metric and English systems, scientific notation, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions. Textbook and scientific or graphing calculator required.
    Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer Algebra score of 75 or MATH 098  with a C or higher.
  

  • MATH 090 Pre-Algebra

    5 CR
    A developmental math course to help students make the transition from Arithmetic to Algebra. Students will increase their math skills and gain the foundation for algebraic concepts and problem-solving. Topics include fractions, sets of numbers, applied problem solving, use of variables, simplifying expressions, and setting up equations to solve.
    Prerequisite(s): ACCUPLACER Classic Arithmetic (38) or ACCUPLACER NextGen Arithmetic (230) OR ABE 050  with a C or higher.
    Completion Of or Concurrent Enrollment In: CDEV 100  with a C or higher.
  

  • MATH 098 Elementary Algebra

    5 CR
    This course will cover solving different forms of equations and inequalities, manipulating exponents, factoring and graphing. Problem-solving strategies will be utilized to perform application problems.
    Prerequisite(s): ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score of 75 or MATH 090  with a C or higher.
  

  • MATH 099 Intermediate Algebra

    5 CR

    This course prepares students for entry into college level math courses. Topics include second degree equations, relations and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, and rational expressions. A graphing calculator may be required.

     
    Prerequisite(s): ACCUPLACER Algebra score of 75 or MATH 098  with a C or higher.
  

  • MATH& 107 Math in Society

    5 CR
    This course exposes students to mathematical thought and quantitative thinking to solve problems in the context of real-world scenarios. It introduces topics such as consumer problem solving, voting/decision theory, graph theory, growth and decay models, finance, statistics, probability, and counting systems in the context of their applications.
    Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer College Level Math score of 75 or MATH 099 with a C or higher.
  

  • MATH& 141 Precalculus I

    5 CR
    The focus of this course will be functions. Students manipulate and graph linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and quadratic functions. The course will also cover systems of equations, matrices and determinants, and their applications.
    Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer College Level Math score of 75 or MATH 099  with a C or higher.
  

  • MATH& 142 Precalculus II

    5 CR
    The majority of this course will cover trigonometry. Students will explore trigonometry functions, right and oblique triangle trigonometry, graphing, trigonometry identifies, laws of Sine and Cosine as well as trigonometric application problems. This course will also cover vectors in the plane and in space, along with parametric equations. Polar coordinates and graphs of polar equations will also be included.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH& 141  with a C or higher.
  

  • MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics

    5 CR
    Fundamental concepts and basic tools of descriptive and inferential statistics. How to describe data and make reasonable conjectures about the populations from which the samples were taken. Topics include: sampling distribution patterns, organization of data, sampling methods and experimental design, probability and simulation of random events, estimation of population parameters, confidence intervals, correlation, linear regression and basic hypothesis testing. Internet/computer access and graphing calculator required.
    Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer College Level Math score of 75 or MATH 099  with a C or higher.
  

  • MATH& 151 Calculus I

    5 CR
    Study of functions, limits, continuity, limits at infinity, differentiation of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their inverses.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH& 142  with a C or higher.
  

  • MATH& 152 Calculus II

    5 CR
    The study of Riemann Sums, methods of integration, numerical methods, polar and rectangular forms, fundamental theorem of Calculus, areas of regions, volumes of solids, centroids, length of curves, surface area, and an introduction to differential equations.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH& 151  with a C or higher.
  

  • MATH& 163 Calculus 3

    5 CR
    This course introduces coordinate systems and vectors in 2- and 3- space. We will extend the methods of single-variable differential calculus to functions of two or more independent variables and we will generalize the singe integral to define multiple integrals, where the integrand is a function of several variables. The course will cover partial differentiation, directional derivatives and gradients; extreme values; double and triple integrals; applications. Graphing calculator required.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH& 152  with a C or higher.
  

  • MATH 180 Topics in Mathematics Statistics

    1 CR
    Through instructor consultation, as well as customized objectives and activities, students in this special topics course will complete an independent statistics project. Project topics will include one or more of the following: sampling distribution patterns, organization of data, sampling methods and experimental design, probability and simulation of random events, estimation of population parameters, confidence intervals, correlation, linear regression and basic hypotheses testing. Internet/computer access and graphing calculator required.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH& 146  with a C or higher.

Nursing
  

  • NURS 110 Introduction to Health Concepts

    4 CR

    This integrated course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including: comfort, elimination, health, wellness and illness, mobility, tissue integrity, cognition, assessment, clinical decision making, communication, professional behaviors, teaching and learning, accountability, legal issues, safety, basic principles of pharmacology, and foundational nursing skills. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) applicable to the Nursing DTA.
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Nursing Program

    MATH& 146, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, BIOL& 260, ENGL& 101, and PSYC& 200 all with a B or higher. CHEM& 121 with a B or higher or CHEM& 161 with a B or higher. PSYC& 100 and BIOL& 160 all with a C or higher. 5 credits of Communications all with a grade of C or higher. 10 credits of Humanities all with a grade of C or higher. Completion of NA 101 with a grade of C or higher and NA 102 with a grade of C or higher or Healthcare Experience verification. ATI TEAS scores: Reading 69.0 or higher, Mathematics 63.3 or higher, Science 45.8 or higher, and English & Language Usage 60.0 or higher.
  

  • NURS 113 PN Introduction to Health Concepts

    4

    This integrated course introduces the practical nursing concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including: comfort, elimination, health, wellness and illness, mobility, tissue integrity, cognition, assessment, clinical decision making, communication, professional behaviors, teaching and learning, accountability, legal issues, safety, basic principles of pharmacology, and foundational nursing skills within the practical nursing scope of practice. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) content applicable to the Nursing DTA.
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program.

    MATH& 146, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, ENGL& 101 all with a B or higher.

    CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161 with a B or higher.

    PSYC& 100 and BIOL& 160 all with a C or higher.

    NA 101 and NA 102 all with a C or higher or Healthcare Experience verification.

    ATI TEAS scores: Reading 69.0 or higher, Mathematics 63.3 or higher, Science 45.8 or higher, and English & Language Usage 60.0 or higher.
    Completion Of or Concurrent Enrollment In: NUTR 113, PHIL 113 & PSYC 113
  

  • NURS 114 PN Introduction to Health Concepts-Clinical Lab

    6
    Applies competencies within the practical nursing scope of practice necessary to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process related to selected alterations discussed in PN Introduction to Health Concepts. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at local elder care agencies, assisted living and long-term care facilities.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 113, NUTR 113, PSYC 113 and PHIL 113 all with a B- or higher.
  

  • NURS 115 Introduction to Health Concepts- Clinical Lab

    6 CR
    This integrated course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including: comfort, elimination, health, wellness and illness, mobility, tissue integrity, cognition, assessment, clinical decision making, communication, professional behaviors, teaching and learning, accountability, legal issues, safety, basic principles of pharmacology, and foundational nursing skills. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at local elder care agencies, assisted living and long-term care facilities.
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Nursing Program
  

  • NURS 120 Health and Illness Concepts 1

    5 CR
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid base balance, fluids and electrolytes, inflammation, metabolism, mobility, oxygenation, perfusion, thermoregulation, culture and diversity, development, spirituality, assessment (pediatric variations), caring interventions and self-care, clinical decision making, and documentation. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) applicable to the Nursing DTA.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 110 , NURS 115 , NUTR 115, PHIL 115 and PSYC 115 with a B- or higher
  

  • NURS 123 PN Health and Illness Concepts 1

    5
    This course is designed to further develop the practical nursing concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid base balance, fluids and electrolytes, inflammation, metabolism, mobility, oxygenation, perfusion, thermoregulation, culture and diversity, development, spirituality, assessment (pediatric variations), caring interventions and self-care, clinical decision making, and documentation within the practical nursing scope of practice. This course will include integrated General university requirements (GURs) content applicable to the Nursing DTA.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 114 with a B- or higher.
    Completion Of or Concurrent Enrollment In: NUTR 123 and PSYC 123
  

  • NURS 124 PN Health & Illness Concepts 1- Clinical Lab

    6
    Applies competencies within the practical nursing scope of practice necessary to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process related to selected alterations discussed in PN Health and Illness Concepts 1. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at local community clinic agencies.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 123, NUTR 123 and PSYC 123 all with a B- or higher.
  

  • NURS 125 Health & Illness Concepts 1- Clinical Lab

    6 CR
    Applies competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process related to selected alterations discussed in Health and Illness Concepts 1. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at local community agencies and acute care facilities.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 115 with a B- or higher
  

  • NURS 130 Health & Illness Concepts 2

    3 CR
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of comfort, immunity, oxygenation, perioperative care, sensory perception, sexuality, addiction, family, stress and coping, teaching and learning, advocacy, ethics, informatics, safety, and care of the family are introduced. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) applicable to the Nursing DTA.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 120 , NURS 125 , NUTR 116 and PSYC 116 with a B- or higher.
  

  • NURS 133 PN Health and Illness Concepts 2

    3
    This course is designed to further develop the practical nursing concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of comfort, immunity, oxygenation, perioperative care, sensory perception, sexuality, addiction, family, stress and coping, teaching and learning, advocacy, ethics, informatics, safety, and care of the family within the practical nursing scope of practice. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) content applicable to the Nursing DTA.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 124 with a B- or higher.
    Completion Of or Concurrent Enrollment In: NUTR 133 and PSYC 133
  

  • NURS 134 PN Health & Illness Concepts 2- Clinical Lab

    6
    Applies competencies within the practical nursing scope of practice necessary to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process related to selected alterations discussed in PN Health and Illness Concepts 2. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at local community agencies and long-term care facilities.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 133, NUTR 133 and PSYC 133 all with a B- or higher
  

  • NURS 135 Health & Illness Concepts 2- Clinical Lab

    6 CR
    Applies competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process related to selected alterations discussed in Health and Illness Concepts 2.  These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at local community agencies and acute care facilities.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 125 with a B- or higher.
  

  • NURS 210 Acute Health Concepts

    5 CR
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the concepts of cellular regulation, digestion, fluids and electrolytes, immunity, infection, intracranial regulation, metabolism, perfusion, clinical decision making, collaboration, managing care, teaching and learning, informatics, quality improvement, hospitalized individual and advanced clinical skills. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) applicable to the Nursing DTA.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 130 , NURS 135 , NUTR 117 and PSYC 117 with a B- or higher or acceptance into LPN to RN Program.
  

  • NURS 215 Acute Health Concepts- Clinical Lab

    6 CR
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of  fluid and electrolyte, acid base balance, elimination, oxygenation, metabolism, intracranial regulation, thermoregulation, perfusion, inflammation, tissue integrity, mobility, infection control,  stress/coping, family, health/wellness/illness, hospitalized individual, communication, clinical decision making, advanced clinical skills, patient educator, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, informatics, point of care documentation, clinical decision and support systems.  These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at inpatient regional facilities with focus on adult medical surgical acute care, and assisted living.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 135 with a B- or higher.
  

  • NURS 220 Complex Health Concepts

    4 CR
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid base balance, perfusion, cognition, mood and affect, self, violence, reproduction, antepartum care, intrapartum care, postpartum care, newborn care, collaboration, and managing care. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) applicable to the Nursing DTA.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 210 , NURS 215 , NUTR 215 and PHIL 215 with a B- or higher.
  

  • NURS 225 Complex Health Concepts- Clinical Lab

    6 CR
    This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid base balance, newborn thermoregulation, perfusion, reproduction, development, cellular regulation and cancer, comfort, violence, communication, collaboration, managing care, ethics and mastering previously learned concepts.  These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills and simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences at inpatient regional facilities with focus on specialty nursing areas and assisted living.  
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 215 with a B- or higher.
  

  • NURS 230 Professional Nursing Concepts

    3 CR
    This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of individual, nursing and healthcare. Emphasis is placed on cellular regulation, comfort, infection, oxygenation, perfusion, tissue integrity, grief and loss, managing care, professional behaviors, teaching and learning, ethics, evidenced-based practice, healthcare systems, health policy, legal issues, and mastering previously learned concepts. This course will include integrated General University Requirements (GURs) applicable to the Nursing DTA.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NUTR 216 and PSYC 215 with a B- or higher.
  

  • NURS 235 Professional Nursing Concepts- Clinical Lab

    6 CR
    This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of individual, nursing and healthcare. Emphasis is placed on cellular regulation, comfort, infection, oxygenation, perfusion, tissue integrity, grief and loss, managing care, professional behaviors, teaching and learning, ethics, evidenced-based practice, healthcare systems, health policy, legal issues, and mastering previously learned concepts. These concepts are applied through on-campus theory, skills/simulation labs and off-campus clinical experiences. The opportunity to be mentored in professional nursing practice is provided through preceptor-guided experiences in a variety of community based and inpatient regional facilities as assigned.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 225 with a B- or higher.
  

  • NUTR 113 PN Nutrition in Healthcare I

    1

    Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethnic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with NURS 113 practical nursing theory course.
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program.

    MATH& 146, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, ENGL& 101 all with a B or higher.

    CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161 with a B or higher.

    PSYC& 100 and BIOL& 160 all with a C or higher.

    NA 101 and NA 102 all with a C or higher or Healthcare Experience verification.

    ATI TEAS scores: Reading 69.0 or higher, Mathematics 63.3 or higher, Science 45.8 or higher, and English & Language Usage 60.0 or higher.
  

  • NUTR 115 Nutrition in Healthcare I

    1 CR
    Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethnic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 110 .
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Nursing program.
  

  • NUTR 116 Nutrition in Healthcare II

    1 CR
    Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethnic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 120 .
    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 115  with a B- or higher.
  

  • NUTR 117 Nutrition in Healthcare III

    1 CR
    Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethnic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 130 .
    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 116  with a B- or higher.
  

  • NUTR 123 PN Nutrition in Healthcare II

    1
    Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethnic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with NURS 123 practical nursing theory course.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 113 and NUTR 113 all with a B- or higher.
  

  • NUTR 133 PN Nutrition in Healthcare III

    1
    Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethnic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with NURS 133 practical nursing theory course.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 123 and NUTR 123 all with a B- or higher.
  

  • NUTR 215 Nutrition in Healthcare IV

    1 CR
    Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethnic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 210 .
    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 117  with a B- or higher.
  

  • NUTR 216 Nutrition in Healthcare V

    1 CR
    Examines the scientific, economic, cultural, ethnic, and psychological implications of nutrition in relation to health across the lifespan and in the context of healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 220 .
    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 215  with a B- or higher.
  

  • PHIL 113 PN Ethics and Policy in Healthcare I

    1

    Explores values, ethics, and legal decision-making frameworks and policies used to support the well-being of people and groups within the context of the healthcare professions through an integrated format with NURS 113 practical nursing theory course.
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program.

    MATH& 146, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, ENGL& 101 all with a B or higher.

    CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161 with a B or higher.

    PSYC& 100 and BIOL& 160 all with a C or higher.

    NA 101 and NA 102 all with a C or higher or Healthcare Experience verification.

    ATI TEAS scores: Reading 69.0 or higher, Mathematics 63.3 or higher, Science 45.8 or higher, and English & Language Usage 60.0 or higher.
  

  • PHIL 115 Ethics and Policy in Healthcare I

    1 CR
    Explores values, ethics, and legal decision-making frameworks and policies used to support the well-being of people and groups within the context of the healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 110 .
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Nursing program.
  

  • PHIL 215 Ethics & Policy in Healthcare II

    1 CR
    Explores values, ethics, and legal decision-making frameworks and policies used to support the well-being of people and groups within the context of the healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 210 .
    Prerequisite(s): PHIL 115  with a B- or higher.
  

  • PHIL 216 Ethics & Policy in Healthcare III

    3 CR
    Explores values, ethics, and legal decision-making frameworks and policies used to support the well-being of people and groups within the context of the healthcare professions through an integrated format with theory NURS 230 .
    Prerequisite(s): PHIL 215  with a B- or higher.
  

  • PSYC 113 PN Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare I

    1

    Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care through an integrated format with NURS 113 practical nursing theory course.
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program.

    MATH& 146, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, ENGL& 101 all with a B or higher.

    CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161 with a B or higher.

    PSYC& 100 and BIOL& 160 all with a C or higher.

    NA 101 and NA 102 all with a C or higher or Healthcare Experience verification.

    ATI TEAS scores: Reading 69.0 or higher, Mathematics 63.3 or higher, Science 45.8 or higher, and English & Language Usage 60.0 or higher.
  

  • PSYC 115 Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare I

    1 CR
    Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care through an integrated format with theory NURS 110 .
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Nursing program.
  

  • PSYC 116 Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare II

    1 CR
    Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care through an integrated format with theory NURS 120 .
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 115  with a B- or higher.
  

  • PSYC 117 Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare III

    2 CR
    Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care through an integrated format with theory NURS 130 .
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 116  with a B- or higher.
  

  • PSYC 123 PN Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare II

    1
    Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care through an integrated format with NURS 123 practical nursing theory course.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 113 and PSYC 113 all with a B- or higher.
  

  • PSYC 133 PN Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare III

    2
    Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care through an integrated format with NURS 133 practical nursing theory course.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 123 and PSYC 123 all with a B- or higher.
  

  • PSYC 215 Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare IV

    1 CR
    Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care through an integrated format with theory NURS 220 .
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 117  with a B- or higher.

Nutrition
  

  • NUTR& 101 Nutrition

    5 CR
    This course provides information pertaining to human nutrition and the function of nutrients in the body. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology of digestion and absorption; specific utilization of carbohydrates, protein, and fats; vitamin and mineral supplements. Other topics include food safety and the impact of diet on health and disease. Basic principles of chemistry, biology, and physiology are applied to the study of nutrition.

Operations Management
  

  • OPM 311 Mathematical Techniques for Operations Management

    5 CR
    This course provides students with the foundational mathematical tools required for operations management including acceptance sampling; decision theory including its application under uncertain conditions; the application of probability theory to determine the reliability of systems; solution of linear programming problems using graphical and computational methods; and the application of learning curves for planning and scheduling. These techniques are introduced in this course and then exercised and practiced through repeated application to real problems in other courses.
    Prerequisite(s):  Admission to the BASOPS program.
  

  • OPM 312 Forecasting and System Design

    5 CR
    This course introduces students to forecasting and capacity planning tools for manufacturing and service organizations. Qualitative and quantitative techniques are discussed, and the pros and cons of each are identified. The selection of appropriate processes and facility layouts, and the design of work systems to optimize production are discussed; and the impact of good product design on production operations is highlighted. Maintenance planning is discussed including the differences between breakdown (reactive) and preventative (planned) maintenance. Techniques for job design such as methods analysis and time study methods are demonstrated. Both graphical and computational (spreadsheet) techniques are used throughout the course to solve a range of typical problems.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BASOPS program.
  

  • OPM 313 Quality Management

    5 CR
    This course is designed to equip students with the managerial concepts and quantitative tools used in effective and efficient management of quality in manufacturing and service organizations. The course begins with the quality management concepts espoused by Deming and discusses some of the resulting approaches such as Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma, ISO 9000 and AS 9100. Quality requirements specific to regulated industries such as biomedical devices and aerospace will also be surveyed. Students will learn how to plan, implement and manage a comprehensive quality management program within an organization with special emphasis on process documentation, staff training, and communication of results to management and auditors.
    Prerequisite(s): OPM 311  with a C or higher.
  

  • OPM 314 Logistical Planning and Supply Chain Management

    5 CR
    A supply chain is a sequence of organizations involved in the production and delivery of a product or service. Supply chain management is the coordination of those organizations, and logistics is the management of the flow of resources e.g. goods, materials, and information, between the organizations. This course will introduce students to the complexities of domestic and global supply chains including consideration of make/buy and outsourcing decisions. The importance of the procurement function is explored, and inventory management techniques are presented including the application of mathematical approaches to solve typical problems. Finally, the use of materials resource planning (MRP), manufacturing resource planning (MRPII) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in operations management is examined.
    Prerequisite(s): OPM 311  with a C or higher.
  

  • OPM 315 Lean Concepts and Applications

    5 CR
    Lean production is a modern management practice applicable to both manufacturing and service industries that considers the expenditure of resources for any goal other than the creation of value for the end customer to be wasteful and thus a target for elimination. This course introduces students to the theory behind Lean including concepts such as Value Stream Mapping, Workplace Organization and Standardization, 5-S and Cellular Flow. Terminology, including Kan Ban and Total Production Maintenance, and tools such as Gap Analysis, 5 Whys, root cause analysis, Pareto charts, and cause effect diagrams are covered. The importance of workforce development and ongoing training to Lean implementation is stressed, and students will learn how to apply Lean techniques to both industrial and service operations.
    Prerequisite(s): OPM 311 with a C or higher or ENGT 321 with a C or higher.
  

  • OPM 411 Facility Layout and Materials Handling

    5 CR
    This course covers the design and optimal layout of industrial facilities, materials handling systems, and warehousing for the most efficient flow of raw materials, work-in-process, and completed product. Students, working in groups, will be required to develop a written proposal for a newly designed or modified facility including a financial justification for the project, and carry out a verbal presentation of their results.
    Prerequisite(s): OPM 311  with a C or higher or ENGT 321   with a C or higher.
  

  • OPM 412 Workplace Health and Safety Management

    5 CR
    This course provides a foundation for students to take on responsibility for the management of health and safety in the workplace. Students will learn about OSHA and the inspection process, identification of safety hazards and implementation of preventative measures, and developing a formal health and safety training program. The course will also cover work design and ergonomics aimed at increasing operator effectiveness and reducing production costs.
    Prerequisite(s): OPM 311  with a C or higher or ENGT 321  with a C or higher.
  

  • OPM 413 Measurement and Statistical Process Control

    5 CR
    Statistical process control (SPC) is a quality control technique which employs statistical methods to monitor and control a process to ensure that it operates at its full potential, and that the finished products meet specified criteria. In this course, students will be introduced to key tools used in SPC including control charts, continuous improvement, acceptance sampling, and the design of experiments. Students will also be taught about fundamental metrology principles including error measurement and analysis, the impact of temperature and pressure on precision measurement; equipment calibration; and advanced test and measurement techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): OPM 311  with a C or higher.
  

  • OPM 421 IT Strategy, Management and Delivery

    5 CR
    This course examines the strategic role of IT within an organization. Students will learn how to assess the impact of emerging technologies, and then design information infrastructure and systems to support organizational structures.
  

  • OPM 422 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

    5 CR
    This course looks at how to identify business risk and impact; recognize mission-critical systems; and create, test and implement business continuity plans.
  

  • OPM 423 Managing Vendors and Contracts

    5 CR
    This course covers strategies and methodologies for selecting and managing vendors including types of contracts, vendor selection processes, and contract management.
  

  • OPM 491 Focused Study I

    5 CR
    Focused Study 1, 2 and 3: These courses provide students with opportunities to explore areas of professional interest and to develop a greater understanding of those areas through focused study and applied research under the direction of a faculty member and/or industry mentor. Topics to be studied will be agreed in conjunction with program faculty and approved by the program director; and each course will require both a written report and an oral presentation of the research findings.
    Prerequisite(s): OPM 311 , OPM 312 , ENGL 310 , all with a C or higher, and Instructor permission.
  

  • OPM 492 Focused Study II

    5 CR
    Focused Study 1, 2 and 3: These courses provide students with opportunities to explore areas of professional interest and to develop a greater understanding of those areas through focused study and applied research under the direction of a faculty member and/or industry mentor. Topics to be studied will be agreed in conjunction with program faculty and approved by the program director; and each course will require both a written report and an oral presentation of the research findings.
    Prerequisite(s): OPM 311 , OPM 312 , ENGL 310 , all with a C or higher, and Instructor permission.
  

  • OPM 493 Focused Study III

    5 CR
    Focused Study 1, 2 and 3: These courses provide students with opportunities to explore areas of professional interest and to develop a greater understanding of those areas through focused study and applied research under the direction of a faculty member and/or industry mentor. Topics to be studied will be agreed in conjunction with program faculty and approved by the program director; and each course will require both a written report and an oral presentation of the research findings.
    Prerequisite(s): OPM 311 , OPM 312 , ENGL 310 , all with a C or higher, and Instructor permission
  

  • OPM 495 Internship

    5 CR
    This course provides students with practical on-the-job experience and offers students a way to combine classroom study with related work experience under the supervision of an employer. Work experience must be related to the student’s educational and career objectives in the field of Manufacturing Operations. Students must submit, at or before registration, a description of the proposed internship, signed by the employer, the instructor and the student. This course can be substituted for OPM 498 – Individual Capstone Project.
    Prerequisite(s): OPM 311 , OPM 312 , ENGL 310 , all with a C or higher, and Instructor permission.
  

  • OPM 498 Individual Capstone Project

    5 CR
    This course involves the self-directed execution of a project in the field of operations management employing elements from many of the courses the student has already taken linked together in a methodical, systematic way. The topic to be studied will be agreed in conjunction with program faculty and approved by the program director; and a faculty member or industry mentor will be available throughout the course to act as an advisor. However, it is expected that the student demonstrates independent thought and self-direction during the project. The project may be carried out with an industry partner/employer. The course requires both a written report and an oral presentation of the project results.
    Prerequisite(s): OPM 311 , OPM 312 , ENGL 310 , all with a C or higher, and Instructor permission.
  

  • OPM 499 Group Capstone Project

    5 CR
    This course involves working as a team on a project in the field of operations management. The topic to be studied will be chosen by the group, agreed in conjunction with program faculty, and approved by the program director. A faculty member or industry mentor will be available throughout the course to act as an advisor. However, it is expected that the group is self-directing, and that individuals in the group demonstrate the ability to work with other team members during the project. The project may be carried out with an industry partner/employer. The course requires both a written project report and an oral presentation of the project results by the group, and individual summary reports by each student.
    Prerequisite(s): OPM 311 , OPM 312 , ENGL 310 , all with a C or higher, and Instructor permission.

Physics
  

  • PHYS& 110 Physics for Non-Science Majors w/Lab

    5 CR
    A course for non-science majors exploring the central concepts of physics while focusing on applications. The principles and laws of physics are covered on a conceptual level and everyday examples are treated. Topics include Newton’s laws of motion, fluids, energy and magnetism, and waves (sound and light). Laboratory work provides and introduction to the scientific method and role of measurement in science and serves to demonstrate the application of physics concepts.
    Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer Algebra score of 75 or higher or MATH 098  or AMATH 111  (or higher) with a C or higher.
  

  • PHYS& 114 General Physics I w/lab

    5 CR
    An algebra-based introduction to classical mechanics and problem-solving in physics, designed for students majoring in technically oriented fields that do not require a calculus-oriented approach. Topics include kinematics description of motion, forces and Newton’s Law, gravity, momentum and energy. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving, mathematical reasoning, computer-aided laboratory investigations, and the scientific method.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH& 142  with a C or higher.
  

  • PHYS& 221 Engineering Physics I w/Lab

    5 CR
    PHYS& 221 is the first in a three-course calculus-based survey of physics for engineering pathways. The course introduces the fundamental principles of mechanics; kinematics, momentum and energy conservation laws, physical interactions, force, work, rotation, torque and gravity. Conceptual development and problem solving have equal emphasis. Laboratory work includes experimental methods, data analysis, and prepares students for coursework in engineering.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL& 101  with a C or higher. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH& 151  with a C or higher.
    Completion Of or Concurrent Enrollment In: MATH& 151  with a C or higher.
  

  • PHYS& 222 Engineering Physics II w/Lab

    5 CR
    PHYS& 222 is a calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism that prepares students for coursework in engineering. The course introduces the fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism: electrostatics; magnetic fields of steady currents; time-varying electric and magnetic fields; DC and AC circuits. Conceptual development and problem solving have equal emphasis. Laboratory work includes an introduction to design, experimental methods and data analysis.
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS& 221  with a C or higher. 
    Completion Of or Concurrent Enrollment In: MATH& 152 .
 

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