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Reynolds Community College Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Explanatory Notes
COURSE NUMBERS
NUMBERS 1-9 INDICATE DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES COURSES.
Credits earned in these courses are not applicable toward certificate or associate degree programs.
NUMBERS 10-99 INDICATE BASIC OCCUPATIONAL COURSES (EXCEPT FOR ESL COURSES).
Credits earned for these courses are applicable toward certificate programs. These credits are not applicable toward an associate degree.
NUMBERS 100-199 INDICATE FRESHMAN-LEVEL COURSES.
Credits earned for these courses are applicable toward associate degree and certificate programs.
NUMBERS 200-299 INDICATE SOPHOMORE-LEVEL COURSES.
Credits earned for these courses are applicable toward associate degree and certificate programs.
COURSE CREDITS
The credit for each course is indicated after the title in the course description. One credit is equivalent to one collegiate semester-hour credit.
COURSE HOURS
The number of lecture hours in class each week (including lecture, seminar, and discussion hours) and/or the number of laboratory hours in each week (including laboratory, shop, supervised practice, and cooperative work experiences) are indicated for each course in the course description. In addition to the lecture and laboratory hours in class each week, students must spend time on out-of-class assignments under their own direction.
PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
If any prerequisites are required before enrolling in a course, they will be identified in the course description or by an indication of course sequence. Courses listed as ACC 111-ACC 112 and ENG 111-ENG 112, for example, must be taken in sequence unless otherwise noted in the course description. Courses in special sequences (usually identified by the numerals I-II or I-II-III) must also be taken in sequence unless otherwise noted in the course description. The prerequisites must be completed satisfactorily before enrolling in a course unless special permission is obtained from the school dean or designee. Co-requisite courses are to be taken simultaneously.
GENERAL USAGE COURSES
The following “General Usage Courses” apply to multiple curricula and may carry a variety of prefix designations. The descriptions of the courses are normally identical for each different prefix and are as follows:
90-190-290 COORDINATED INTERNSHIP
Provides supervised on-the-job training in selected health agencies, business, industrial, or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
93-193-293 STUDIES IN
Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course’s viability as a permanent offering. Variable hours.
95-195-295 TOPICS IN
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
96-196-296 ON-SITE TRAINING
Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
97-197-297 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Provides on-the-job training for pay in approved businesses, industrial, and service firms. Is applicable to all occupational/technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
98-198-298 SEMINAR AND PROJECT
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. Maybe repeated for credit. Variable hours.
99-199-299 SUPERVISED STUDY
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
Approved Transfer Electives
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AUT 141 - Auto Power Trains I Credit Hours: 3
Presents operation, design, construction and repair of power train components, standard and automatic transmission. Includes clutches, propeller shaft, universal joints, rear axle assemblies, fluid couplings, torque converters as well as 2, 3, and 4 speed standard, overdrive and automatic transmissions. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: AUT 197
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AUT 142 - Auto Power Trains II Credit Hours: 3 Presents operation, design, construction and repair of power train components, standard and automatic transmission. Includes clutches, propeller shaft, universal joints, rear axle assemblies, fluid couplings, torque converters as well as 2, 3, and 4 speed standard, overdrive and automatic transmissions. Part II of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: AUT 141
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AUT 149 - Basic Automotive Electrical Diagnostics Credit Hours: 5 Introduces basic automotive electrical concepts, including theory and practical application. Provides instruction on using circuit wiring diagrams to accurately diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair simple electric circuits. Covers basic electrical principles, electrical terminology, and how to use electrical testing equipment. Provides preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification examination.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
5 credits
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 6 hours
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AUT 152 - Automotive Engine Diagnostics Credit Hours: 5 Introduces basic and advanced internal combustion engine concepts, including theory and practical application. Covers cooling systems, lubrication, valve train, block assembly, and general engine diagnosis. Provides preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A1 Engine Repair Certification examination.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisites: AUT 149 and AUT 197
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AUT 155 - Basic Automotive Engine Performance Diagnostics Credit Hours: 5 Introduces basic engine performance concepts, including theory and practical application. Covers vehicle communications, scan-tool diagnostics, basic engine mechanical tests, and diagnosing and repairing vehicle drivability issues. Provides preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A8 Engine Performance Certification examination.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 6 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: AUT 111 and AUT 245 , or program head approval.
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AUT 156 - Small Gasoline Engines Credit Hours: 2 Studies small gasoline engine operating principles, construction, design, variety, and their many purposes. Gives instruction on two-cycle and four-cycle small gas engines, their construction, design, fuel system, ignition systems, and lubricating systems. Demonstrates disassembly, reconditioning, overhaul, and reassembly in the lab.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
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AUT 165 - Auto Diagnosis and Tune-Up Credit Hours: 2 Presents the techniques for diagnosis of malfunctions in systems of the automobile. Uses dynamometers, oscilloscopes, and other specialized diagnostic and testing equipment. Demonstrates tune-up of conventional and rotary engines.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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AUT 178 - Automotive Final Drive and Manual Transmission Systems Credit Hours: 4 Presents the operation, design, construction, and repair of manual transmissions and final drive systems, for both front and rear drive vehicles including clutches, synchronizers, and torque multiplication/gear reduction, along with differentials, transmission/ transaxles, drive axles, U-joints, CV joints, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: Completion of AUT 101 - Introduction to Automotive Systems is preferred.
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AUT 180 - Introduction to Dealer Operations Credit Hours: 4 Explains shop safety, professionalism, basic automotive service strategies, and proper operation of equipment and tools. Introduces diagnostic procedures and emphasizes correct service strategies and locating service information. Focuses on performing maintenance services including policies and procedures and warranty concerns. This course is intended for students in an original equipment manufacturing (OEM) training program.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 8 hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance and good standing in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program.
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AUT 181 - Electrical I - OEM Credit Hours: 4 Studies basic electrical systems, properties, operation, diagnosis, and service and repair. Introduces diagnostic procedures, diagnosing electronically controlled circuits, computer controls, and communication systems. Develops diagnostic strategies to locate and repair basic electrical faults on non-multiplexed systems. Focuses on performing voltage drop testing on chassis electrical systems, starting, and charging systems. This course is intended for students in an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program. Prerequisite: acceptance and good standing in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program. Part I of III.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 8 hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance and good standing in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program.
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AUT 182 - Brake Systems - OEM Credit Hours: 4 Presents brakes and brake-based systems. Studies diagnostic procedures emphasizing performing basic brake service and developing diagnostic strategies to locate and repair faults in brake-based systems (anti-lock, traction control, vehicle stability control, automatic braking, and others). This course is intended for students in an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 8 hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance and good standing in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program and AUT 181 - Electrical I - OEM .
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AUT 183 - Steering, Suspension, and Handling - OEM Credit Hours: 4 Presents steering and suspension systems. Introduces diagnostic procedures emphasizing performing basic tire, steering and suspension service. Develops techniques to diagnose, locate, and repair faults in advanced steering and suspension systems, such as tire pressure warning systems, electric power steering systems, advanced driver assist system calibration, and alignment. This course is intended for students in an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 8 hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance and good standing in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program and AUT 181 - Electrical I - OEM .
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AUT 184 - Engine Controls - OEM Credit Hours: 4 Studies the operation, inspection, diagnosis, service, and repair of the engine management system. Focuses on the operation and testing of internal combustion, engine and fuel management systems emphasizing ignition, fuel delivery, and computer inputs. Develops diagnostic strategies and the use of tools and equipment related to repairing drivability and/or engine performance issues. This course is intended for students in an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 8 hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance and good standing in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program and AUT 181 - Electrical I - OEM .
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AUT 185 - HVAC Systems - OEM Credit Hours: 4 Studies automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Introduces diagnostic procedures emphasizing performing proper A/C performance testing and refrigerant handling. Develops diagnostic strategies to locate and repair faults in air conditioning systems, including Hybrid (3-Phase) A/C compressors. This course is intended for students in an original equipment manufacturing (OEM) training program.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 8 hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance and good standing in the original equipment manufacturing (OEM) training program and AUT 181 - Electrical I - OEM or program head approval.
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AUT 197 - Cooperative Education in Automotive Mechanics Credit Hours: 1 Provides on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms. Applies to all career-technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Laboratory hours 5 per week.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 5 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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AUT 197 - Cooperative Education in Automotive Mechanics Credit Hours: 2 Supervises on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial, and service firms, coordinated by the college’s cooperative education office. Applies to all occupational-technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Provides on-the-job training for automotive technology students.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 10 hours.
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AUT 229 - Applied Automotive Electronic Guidance and Safety Control Systems Credit Hours: 3 Covers advanced automotive electronic systems, including GPS navigation, communication, and guidance control systems. Addresses the theory, function, operation, diagnostic procedures, and maintenance of each system. Emphasizes safety.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only Prerequisites: AUT 129 .
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AUT 230 - Introduction to Alternative Fuels and Hybrid Vehicles Credit Hours: 3 Introduces current trends in alternative fueled vehicles, including current alternative fueled vehicles and the implication and safety precautions necessary for working on hybrid vehicle systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
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AUT 235 - Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 2 Studies separate and combined automotive heaters and air conditioning, including direct and vacuum-operated controls, basic principles of refrigeration, adjustment, general servicing, and charging of air-conditioning systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
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AUT 236 - Automotive Climate Control Credit Hours: 4 Introduces principles of refrigeration, air-conditioning controls, and adjustment and general servicing of automotive air-conditioning systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: AUT 241 .
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AUT 241 - Automotive Electricity I Credit Hours: 3 Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry as applied to alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges, and accessories. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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AUT 242 - Automotive Electricity II Credit Hours: 3 Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry as applied to alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges, and accessories. Part II of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: AUT 241 .
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AUT 243 - Automotive Control Electronics Credit Hours: 4 Introduces advanced automotive technologies, and covers the electronic control systems found in hybrid electric vehicle systems, battery electric vehicle systems, and fuel cell electric vehicle systems. Teaches theory, function, and operation of each electronic control system and provides students an opportunity to perform diagnostic procedures and maintenance for these systems. Focuses on safety.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability Prerequisites: AUT 245 or program head approval.
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AUT 245 - Automotive Electronics Credit Hours: 4 Introduces the field of electronics as it applies to the modern automobile. Emphasizes basic circuit operation, diagnosis, and repair of digital indicator and warning systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: AUT 241 .
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AUT 251 - Automatic Transmissions Credit Hours: 4 Studies several types of automatic transmissions/transaxles, torque converters, and their principles of operation. Includes adjustment, maintenance, and rebuilding.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: Completion of AUT 101 - Introduction to Automotive Systems and AUT 241 - Electricity I is preferred.
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AUT 251 - Automatic Transmissions Credit Hours: 3 Studies several types of automatic transmissions/transaxles, torque converters, and their principles of operation. Includes adjustment, maintenance, and rebuilding.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: Completion of AUT 101 and AUT 241 is preferred.
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AUT 251 - Automatic Transmissions Credit Hours: 3 Studies several types of automatictransmissions/transaxles torque convertersand their principles of operation. Includesadjustment maintenance and rebuilding.
Lecture Hours: 2 Recitation and Laboratory Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Completion of AUT 101 and AUT 241 is preferred.
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AUT 253 - Electric Vehicles Credit Hours: 4 Covers electric vehicle systems and advanced automotive electronics. Provides students an opportunity to perform diagnostic procedures and maintenance of electric vehicle systems. Teaches theory, function, and operation of electric vehicle systems. Focuses on safety.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability Prerequisites: Experience in the automotive repair field, AUT 241 , AUT 242 , AUT 245 , and AUT 230 .
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AUT 254 - Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles Credit Hours: 4 Covers plug-in hybrid electric vehicle systems, extended-range electric vehicle systems, and advanced automotive electronics. Teaches theory, function, and operation of each plug-in hybrid vehicle system and provides students an opportunity to perform diagnostic procedures and maintenance for these vehicles. Focuses on safety.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability Prerequisites: Experience in the automotive repair field, AUT 241 , AUT 242 , AUT 245 , and AUT 230 or approval of the program head.
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AUT 256 - Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Credit Hours: 4 Introduces advanced automotive technologies, and covers hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle systems and advanced automotive electronics. Teaches theory, function, and operation of fuel cell electric vehicles and provides students an opportunity to perform diagnostic procedures and maintenance for fuel cell electric vehicle systems. Focuses on safety.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability Prerequisites: AUT 245 or program head approval.
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AUT 265 - Automotive Braking Systems Credit Hours: 3 Presents operation, design, construction, repair, and servicing of braking system, including Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). Explains uses of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results, and estimation of repair cost for power, standard, and disc brakes.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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AUT 266 - Auto Alignment, Suspension, and Steering Credit Hours: 4 Introduces use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing front and rear suspensions. Deals with repair and servicing of power and standard steering systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 6 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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AUT 275 - Shop Management Credit Hours: 2 Studies shop layout, personnel management, cost analysis, record keeping and quality control. Discusses shop manager, service salesman, and service writer roles in customer relations.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall summer
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AUT 280 - Engine Mechanical - OEM Credit Hours: 4 Studies gasoline and/or diesel engine construction, operation, diagnosis, and service and repair. Introduces diagnostic procedures emphasizing how to remove, disassemble, measure, reassemble and reinstall an engine assembly. Develops advanced-level diagnostic strategies to locate and repair engine mechanical related faults, including the use of a pressure transducer. This course is intended for students in an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 8 hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance and good standing in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) program and AUT 181 - Electrical I - OEM or program head approval.
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AUT 281 - Drivability and Emissions - OEM Credit Hours: 4 Studies operation, inspection, diagnosis, service and repair of engine management concerns. Continues instruction of the fuel management system emphasizing fuel trim diagnosis, misfire diagnosis, and all levels of emissions control systems. This course is intended for students in an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 8 hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance and good standing in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program and AUT 181 - Electrical I - OEM and AUT 184 - Engine Controls - OEM or program head approval.
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AUT 282 - Electrical II - OEM Credit Hours: 4 Studies computer-controlled, multiplexed electrical systems and architecture, properties, operation, diagnostics, and service and repair. Develops diagnostic strategies to locate and repair electrical faults in computer-controlled and multiplexed systems. Focuses on performing voltage drop testing in computer-controlled circuits and digital oscilloscope testing of multiplexed systems. This course is intended for students in an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 8 hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance and good standing in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program and AUT 181 - Electrical I - OEM .
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AUT 283 - Drivetrain Systems I - OEM Credit Hours: 4 Studies the operation, inspection, diagnosis, service, and repair of the various drivetrain systems. Focuses on the operation and testing of automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, hybrid/electric drive, four-wheel drive and/or other drivetrain configurations. Develops diagnostic strategies and the use of tools and equipment related to the repair of drivetrain issues. This course is intended for students in an original equipment manufacturer training program.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 8 hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance and good standing in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program and AUT 181 - Electrical I - OEM .
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AUT 284 - Drivetrain Systems II - OEM Credit Hours: 4 Studies the operation, inspection, diagnosis, service, and repair of the various drivetrain systems. Focuses on the operation and testing of automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, hybrid/electric drive, four-wheel drive and/or other drivetrain configurations. Develops diagnostic strategies and the use of tools and equipment related to the repair of drivetrain issues. This course is intended for students in an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 8 hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance and good standing in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program and AUT 181 - Electrical I - OEM or program head approval and AUT 283 - Drivetrain Systems I - OEM .
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AUT 285 - Advanced Technologies (Electrical III) - OEM Credit Hours: 4 Studies the operation, inspection, diagnosis, and service and repair of advanced technologies in electrical systems. Focuses on Hybrid/Electric vehicle diagnosis and repair, advanced driver assist systems, and/or other advanced technologies. Develops diagnostic strategies and the use of tools and equipment related to these advanced technologies. This course is intended for students in an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program. Part III of III.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 8 hours. Prerequisites: Acceptance and good standing in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training program and AUT 181 - Electrical I - OEM or program head approval.
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AUT 297 - Cooperative Education in Automotive Mechanics Credit Hours: 2 Supervises on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial, and service firms, coordinated by the college’s cooperative education office. Applies to all occupational-technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Provides on-the-job training for automotive technology students.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 10 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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SDV 101 - Orientation to Automotive Careers (Bridge) Credit Hours: 1 Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Introduces basic skills and knowledge necessary for success in the automotive program courses. Topics include college information technology systems access and use, written communication, computational processes, automotive shop safety, and entry-level soft skills required in the automotive industry. This course provides foundational information students will utilize in subsequent program offerings.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour.
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BIO 1 - Foundations of Biology Credit Hours: 4 Develops a basic understanding of plant and animal form, function, and relationships. Prepares students who have a deficiency in high school biology. Credits cannot be included in any of the college’s academic program.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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BIO 100 - Basic Human Biology Credit Hours: 3 Presents basic principles of human anatomy and physiology. Discusses cells, tissues, and selected human systems. Not intended for students in college transfer AA or AS degree.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111 or placement in co-requisites ENG 111 and EDE 11 by placement test or instructor/advisory approval.
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BIO 101 - General Biology I Credit Hours: 4 Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part I of a two-course sequence. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. Credit toward graduation cannot be awarded for both BIO 101 and BIO 106. This is a Passport Transfer course.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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BIO 102 - General Biology II Credit Hours: 4 Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part II of a two-course sequence. Credit toward graduation cannot be awarded for both BIO 106 and BIO 101 or BIO 102.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of BIO 101 or Departmental Permission
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BIO 106 - Life Science Credit Hours: 4 Surveys the basic concepts of life science. Engages in the scientific process by developing hypotheses, gathering data, and analyzing results. Explores topics within the context of the societal implications of science. Intended for students not majoring in science. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. Credit toward graduation cannot be awarded for BIO 101 and BIO 106.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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BIO 107 - Biology of the Environment Credit Hours: 4 Presents the basic concepts of environmental science through a topical approach. Includes the scientific method, population growth and migration, use of natural resources and waste management, ecosystem simplification and recovery, evolution, biogeochemical cycles, photosynthesis and global warming, geological formations, atmosphere and climate, ozone depletion, pollution examples and anti-pollution laws, and acid deposition. Environmental Sustainability Designation: Course content related to the study of sustainable development.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111 or placement in co-requisites ENG 111 and EDE 11 by placement test or instructor/advisor approval.
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BIO 141 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credit Hours: 4 Presents the study of anatomy & physiology including anatomical terminology, homeostasis, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Part I of II. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer Corequisites: NAS 2 or equivalent
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BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4 Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Part II of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: BIO 141 with a C or better
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BIO 145 - Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology Credit Hours: 4 Introduces human anatomy and physiology. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, anatomy, and physiology of human organ systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3-4 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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BIO 149 - Microbiology for Allied Health Credit Hours: 1 Studies the characteristics of microorganisms that are especially important to programs in the Allied Health fields. This course also emphasizes these characteristics in regard to individual and community health.
Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability Prerequisites: ENG 111 , MTH 126, and BIO 141 (or NAS 161 or BIO 231 )
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BIO 150 - Microbiology for Health Sciences Credit Hours: 4 Focuses on the general characteristics, cellular structure, and metabolism of microorganisms. Emphasizes microbial relationships with individual and community health. Includes impact of microbes on human health and disease, microbial pathogenicity, identifying and managing infectious diseases and controlling microbial growth, healthcare associated infections and epidemiology. Studies aseptic culturing techniques with hands-on experience in safe microbiology practices.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: BIO 101 or BIO 141
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BIO 205 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 4 Explores the structure and function of microorganisms and their relationship to the environment and humans. Emphasizes the various groups of microorganisms, their growth and metabolism, roles in the functioning of ecosystems, genetics, their roles in human health, the use of microbes in industrial applications and biotechnology and methods of microbial control.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: ENG 111 , BIO 101 , BIO 102 , and CHM 111 Corequisites: CHM 112
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BIO 206 - Cell Biology Credit Hours: 4 Knowing the components of cells and how cells function is fundamental to all biological sciences. This course is for students whose college and career paths require in depth knowledge of the composition and function of cells. Emphasis is placed on the biochemistry of the cell, structure and function of cell components, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, gene expression, signal transduction, communication between cells and the environment, and cell growth and differentiation.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only Prerequisites: BIO 101 and CHM 111
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BIO 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4 Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: One year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or school approval.
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BIO 232 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4 Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data. Part II of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: One year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or school approval and BIO 231 .
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BIO 256 - General Genetics Credit Hours: 4 Explores the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability Prerequisites: BIO 101 and BIO 102
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BIO 270 - General Ecology Credit Hours: 3 Studies inter-relationships between organisms and their natural and cultural environments with emphasis on populations communities and ecosystems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours Prerequisites: Any two of the following: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , BIO 110, BIO 120
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BIO 299 - Supervised Study in Biology: Advanced Microbiology Credit Hours: 4 Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. Provides students the opportunity to research scientific literature on their selected topic, design and conduct a lab study, assemble and analyze observed lab data, and complete a final report on this research.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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BIO 299 - Supervised Study in Biology: Intermediate Microbiology Credit Hours: 2 Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. Provides students the opportunity to research scientific literature on their selected topic, design and conduct a lab study, assemble and analyze observed lab data, and complete a final report on this research.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
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BIO 299 - Supervised Study in Ecology: Advanced Credit Hours: 4 Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. Provides students an opportunity to research scientific literature on their selected topic, design a field study to be conducted, assemble and analyze observed field data, and complete a final report on this research.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 6 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer Prerequisites: One year of college biology (including BIO 102 ) and MTH 161 or MTH 167 or faculty approval.
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BIO 299 - Supervised Study in Ecology: Intermediate Credit Hours: 2 Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. Provides students the opportunity to research scientific literature on their selected topic, design a field study to be conducted, assemble and analyze observed field data, and complete a final report on this research.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer Prerequisites: One year of college biology (including BIO 102 ) and MTH 161 or MTH 167 or faculty approval.
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BUS 100 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 3 Presents a broad introduction to the functioning of business enterprise within the U.S. economic framework. Introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk management. Develops business vocabulary.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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BUS 111 - Principles of Supervision I Credit Hours: 3 Teaches the fundamentals of supervision, including the primary responsibilities of the supervisor. Introduces factors relating to the work of supervisor and subordinates. Covers aspects of leadership, job management, work improvement, training and orientation, performance evaluation, and effective employee/supervisor relationships.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
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BUS 116 - Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3 Presents the various steps considered necessary when going into business. Includes areas, such as product-service analysis, market research evaluation, setting up books, ways to finance start-up, operations of the business, development of business plans, buyouts versus starting from scratch, and franchising. Uses problems and cases to demonstrate implementation of these techniques.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
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BUS 117 - Leadership Development Credit Hours: 3 Covers interpersonal relations in hierarchical structures. Examines the dynamics of teamwork, motivation, handling change and conflict, and how to achieve positive results through others.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
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BUS 125 - Applied Business Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 Applies mathematical operations to business process and problems such as wages and payroll, sales and property taxes, checkbook records and bank reconciliation, depreciation, overhead, distribution of profit and loss in partnerships, distribution of corporate dividends, commercial discounts, markup, markdown, simple interest, present values, bank discount notes, multiple payment plans, compound interest, annuities, sinking funds, and amortization.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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BUS 165 - Small Business Management Credit Hours: 3 Identifies management concerns unique to small businesses. Introduces the requirements necessary to initiate a small business and identifies the elements comprising a business plan. Presents information establishing financial and administrative controls, developing a marketing strategy, managing business operations, and the legal and government relationships specific to small businesses.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only Prerequisites: BUS 116 or BUS 200 or school approval.
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BUS 200 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3 Teaches management and the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Focuses on application of management principles to realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
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BUS 201 - Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3 Presents a behaviorally-oriented course combining the functions of management with the psychology of leading and managing people. Focuses on the effective use of human resources through understanding human motivation and behavior patterns, conflict management and resolution, group functioning and process, the psychology of decision-making, and the importance of recognizing and managing change.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 205 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3 Introduces employment, selection, and placement of personnel, forecasting, job analysis, job descriptions, training methods and programs, employee evaluation systems, compensation, benefits, and labor relations.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
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BUS 208 - Quality and Productivity Management Credit Hours: 3 Focuses on the key quality improvement concepts regarding products and services, customers and suppliers, and systems and processes that make quality a part of the work life of an organization. Emphasizes the role of teams, including team meeting skills and techniques, and a variety of quality improvement tools, such as flowcharts, run charts, Pareto diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, evaluation matrices, and implementation road maps.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Check Availability
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BUS 220 - Introduction to Business Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Introduces statistics as a tool in decision-making. Emphasizes ability to collect, present, and analyze data. Employs measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical inference, index numbers, probability theory, and time series analysis.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
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BUS 224 - Business Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Discusses the business statistics topics typically covered in business degree programs. Covers frequency distributions, descriptive measures, probability concepts, probability distributions, sampling, hypotheses testing for means and proportions, Chi-square distribution, simple linear regression and briefly, multiple linear regression.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: MTH 161
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BUS 227 - Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3 Includes overview of quantitative methods in business decision-making, simple and multiple regression and correlation analysis, time series analysis and business forecasting, decision analysis, linear programming, transportation and assignment methods, and network models. May include computer applications.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: MTH 163
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BUS 240 - Introduction to Business Law Credit Hours: 3 Provides an introduction to the American legal system and the use of law to achieve economic and social goals. Highlights ethical principles and legal reasoning underlying the rights and obligations of business relationships and their effect on business decision-making. Emphasizes fundamental principles of government regulation and the court system, constitutional law, torts, criminal law, contracts, agency, employment, and property law. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
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BUS 260 - Planning for Small Business Credit Hours: 3 Provides knowledge of the development of a business plan, which can be used to acquire capital and serve as a management guide. Combines knowledge that has been acquired in the areas of planning, management, and finance, using pro forma statements and marketing. Covers internet-searching techniques. Recommended as a capstone course.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: SPR ONLY
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BUS 265 - Ethical Issues in Management Credit Hours: 3 Examines the legal, ethical, and social responsibilities of management. May use cases to develop the ability to think and act responsibly.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
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BUS 270 - Interpersonal Dynamics Credit Hours: 3 Focuses on intra- and interpersonal communication effectiveness in the business organization. Includes topics such as planning and running effective meetings, networking and politicking, coaching and mentoring, making effectual and ethical decisions, developing team-building strategies, and practicing proficient skills in verbal, non-verbal, and written communications. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
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BUS 274 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3 Introduces students to the principles of entrepreneurship, covering business models, responsibilities, and successful practices. BUS 274 serves both transfer and CTE programs.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
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BUS 280 - Introduction to International Business Credit Hours: 3 Provides an introduction to the theoretical principles and practices of the global business environment. Examines the functions of international business economy, international and transnational marketing, production, and financial operations.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: BUS 100 - Introduction to Business or department approval.
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BUS 290 - Coordinated Internship in Business Management and Administration Credit Hours: 3 Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: Program head approval is required for enrollment in this course. Variable hours.
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BUS 298 - Seminar and Project in Business Management and Administration Credit Hours: 3 Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only Prerequisites: Students should have completed most of the management courses before enrolling in this course.
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CSP 101 - Introduction to Central Sterile Services Credit Hours: 1 Introduces students to the central service area of health care facilities and the responsibilities and role of the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). Explores the practical application of concepts and procedures, such as regulations and standards, safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), universal precautions, and the work flow of the central service department. Discusses disinfection, decontamination, transportation of soiled items, and cleaning processes. Explores the basics of instrumentation assembly and how to process instruments, including disassembly.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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CSP 106 - Surgical Instrumentation Credit Hours: 1 Prepares the student to visually identify surgical instruments and distinguish category, use, and name of each instrument. Emphasizes quality assurance and provides the student with the skills to package and inspect instrumentation and equipment for sterilization..
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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CSP 107 - Fundamentals of Central Sterile Services Credit Hours: 1 Prepares the student for entry level practice in assembly area of the central service department. Covers the packaging process and sterilization method with an emphasis on disposable packaging materials, package closure methods, package labeling, sterility maintenance, selection of appropriate packing material, and identification of instruments by category, use, and name. Emphasizes quality assurance to enable the student to inspect, assemble, and prepare instrumentation for packaging.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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CSP 135 - Central Sterile Infection Control Credit Hours: 2 Introduces the fundamentals of infection control. Content will include an introduction to concepts of microbiology including cell structure and theory, microbial function, human and pathogen relationships, infectious process, blood-borne and airborne pathogens, defense microorganisms, and principles of microbial control and destruction.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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CSP 191 - Fundamental Clinical Applications Credit Hours: 3 Provides students hands-on practice in the clinical setting of central sterile service with an emphasis on the decontamination and processing areas. Provides the clinical experience required for International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) certification.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 9 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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CSP 205 - Intermediate Central Sterile Services Credit Hours: 1 Prepares the student for point-of-use processing, immediate-use steam sterilization, and high-heat and low-heat sterilization methods. Emphasizes proper procedures involved in transporting sterile goods through facilities and between various clinical sites and quality assurance to ensure customer satisfaction and safety, records maintenance, sterile storage, and central service inventory.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: CSP 107 .
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CSP 291 - Intermediate Clinical Applications Credit Hours: 3 Provides the student with continued hands-on practice in the clinical setting with an emphasis on packaging, wrapping, and sterilization in the clinical setting within a central sterilization processing department. Provides the clinical experience required for International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) certification.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 9 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: CSP 191 .
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CSP 292 - Advanced Clinical Applications: Capstone Credit Hours: 3 Provides continued hands-on clinical experience in a central sterilization processing department. Emphasizes the student’s ability to demonstrate distribution, sterile storage, and case cart preparation in the clinical setting with minimal supervision and provides hours required for the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) certification.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 9 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Prerequisites: CSP 291 .
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CHM 1 - Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4 Presents basic inorganic and organic principles to students with little or no chemistry background. Taught as pass/fail, the course can be taken in subsequent semesters as necessary until course objectives are completed. The credits are not applicable to any of the college’s academic programs, although high school level chemistry or higher may be required for entrance into certain programs. The credits do not transfer.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours per week. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: Competency in Math Essentials (MTE), units 1-3, as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostics tests or equivalent.
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CHM 101 - Introductory Chemistry Credit Hours: 4 Explores the experimental and theoretical concepts of general chemistry while emphasizing scientific reasoning, critical and analytical thinking. Designed for the non-science major. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: Competency in MTE 1-5 as demonstrated through placement or unit completion. Corequisites: MTH 154 or higher
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CHM 111 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4 Explores the fundamental laws, theories and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer Prerequisites: MTE 1-9 and placement recommendation of ENG 111. Corequisites: MTH 161 or higher
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