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HCM 301 - Beverage Control
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course will provide an in-depth study of wines, beverages, spirits and beers. Topics covered include purchasing, storage and developing a wine list that is compatible with a variety of foods. Students must be 21 years of age to taste alcoholic beverages.
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HCM 310 - Hospitality Law
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course reviews the legal areas relevant to the hospitality industry including government regulations, food and liquor liability, guests’ rights and safety and employer/employee rights and responsibilities.
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HCM 319 - Introduction to Hospitality Field
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is an overview of the hospitality industry. Students will examine and review the industry structure and developing trends in hotel management. Students will begin their awareness and exploration of the world of hospitality.
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HCM 328 - Conversational Spanish for Hospitality
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course emphasizes conversation in Spanish using relevant contemporary situations. Situations to be presented will be determined following an assessment of student’s background and needs. Listening and comprehension is highly emphasized.
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HCM 330 - Hospitality Personnel Management
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course will assist students in developing skills in diverse working environments, documentation, analyzing and interviewing candidates for employment positions.
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HCM 331 - Workplace Human Relations
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course will expose students to multiple areas of the human resources including real life case studies based on the hospitality industry assessments and history.
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HCM 335 - Introduction to Event Planning
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is an overview of the event management industry. Students will examine the industry and the developing trends in planning events.
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HCM 353 - Menu and Profit Engineering
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course teaches students to effectively calculate and control costs in foodservice establishments. Students are provided with the basic concepts to yield a profit in the kitchen and manage effective control over income and expenses in the restaurant industry.
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HCM 501 - Culinary Practicum I
Credit(s) 3.00
Co-op Hours: 12.00
Students will complete a total of nine practicums (6000 hours total) in addition to classroom study. Practicums provide the students with on-the-job training following the work processes documented in the EICC’s Patterns & Standards for the Occupation of Cook . A focus of this practicum is for the student to develop and practice the skills of a kitchen steward.
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HCM 502 - Culinary Practicum II
Credit(s) 3.00
Co-op Hours: 12.00
Students will complete a total of nine practicums (6000 hours total) in addition to classroom study. Practicums provide the students with on-the-job training following the work processes documented in the EICC’s Patterns & Standards for the Occupation of Cook . A focus of this practicum is for the student to develop and practice the skills of a breakfast cook.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in HCM 501
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HCM 503 - Culinary Practicum III
Credit(s) 1.50
Co-op Hours: 6.00
Students will complete a total of nine practicums (6000 hours total) in addition to classroom study. Practicums provide the students with on-the-job training following the work processes documented in the EICC’s Patterns & Standards for the Occupation of Cook . A focus of this practicum is for the student to develop and practice the skills of vegetable cookery.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in HCM 502
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HCM 504 - Culinary Practicum IV
Credit(s) 3.00
Co-op Hours: 12.00
Students will complete a total of nine practicums (6000 hours total) in addition to classroom study. Practicums provide the students with on-the-job training following the work processes documented in the EICC’s Patterns & Standards for the Occupation of Cook. A focus of this practicum is for the student to develop and practice the skills of broiler/grill cook.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in HCM 503
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HCM 505 - Culinary Practicum V
Credit(s) 3.00
Co-op Hours: 12.00
This course is the fifth in a series of nine practicums (6,000 hours total) in addition to classroom study required for completion of the degree. 1040 hours are required for this practicum. Practicums provide the students with on-the job training following the work processes documented in the EICC’s Patterns and Standards for the occupation of cook. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in HCM 501 , HCM 502 , HCM 503 , and HCM 504
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HCM 506 - Culinary Practicum VI
Credit(s) 1.50
Co-op Hours: 6.00
This course is the sixth in a series of nine practicums (6,000 hours total) in addition to classroom study required for completion of the degree. 1040 hours are required for this practicum. Practicums provide the students with on-the job training following the work processes documented in the EICC’s Patterns and Standards for the occupation of cook. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in HCM 505
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HCM 507 - Culinary Practicum VII
Credit(s) 3.00
Co-op Hours: 12.00
This course is the seventh in a series of nine practicums (6,000 hours total) in addition to classroom study required for completion of the degree. 1040 hours are required for this practicum. Practicums provide the students with on-the job training following the work processes documented in the EICC’s Patterns and Standards for the occupation of cook. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in HCM 506
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HCM 508 - Culinary Practicum VIII
Credit(s) 3.00
Co-op Hours: 12.00
This course is the eighth in a series of nine practicums (6,000 hours total) in addition to classroom study required for completion of the degree. 1040 hours are required for this practicum. Practicums provide the students with on-the job training following the work processes documented in the EICC’s Patterns and Standards for the occupation of cook.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in HCM 507
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HCM 509 - Culinary Practicum IX
Credit(s) 1.50
Co-op Hours: 6.00
Students will complete a total of nine practicums (6000 hours total) in addition to classroom study. Practicums provide the students with on-the-job training following the work processes documented in the EICC’s Patterns & Standards for the Occupation of Cook. A focus of this practicum is for the student to develop and practice the skills of supervisor/lead cook.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 508
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HCM 530 - Culinary Capstone
Credit(s) 1.00
Lecture Hours: 0.25
Lab Hours: 1.50
This course is a comprehensive assessment of abilities learned throughout the culinary program. Students will demonstrate skills, knowledge, professional qualities and attributes required by the industry. Integrates creation of a multi-course menu to demonstrate proficiency in crucial functions including ingredient preparation, fabrication, sauce production, application of classical cooking methods, mathematical decision-making, cost control, sanitation and nutritional analysis.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in HCM 100 and HCM 156 .
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HCM 589 - Introduction to Restaurant Management
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Students will develop fundamental skills necessary to begin a career in the restaurant field of hospitality. Topics include customer service, management and scheduling. General overviews of both front and back of the house will be covered.
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HCM 606 - Hospitality Management
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is designed to train students in a supervisory capacity. Topics of problem solving, team playing, delegating of duties and evaluating performances are included in this course.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 319
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HCM 931 - Hospitality Internship
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Co-op Hours: 4.00 - 12.00
This course is an internship which provides students the opportunity to further develop and practice their hospitality skills in the industry. This course can be repeated for credit.
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HCM 932 - Internship
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Co-op Hours: 4.00 - 12.00
This course provides on-the-job experience on campus or in the industry, giving the student experience and practical application of hte competencies in the internship agreement. The internship is coordinated by the college instructor and supervised by an industry professional at the work site.
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HCM 957 - Hospitality Lab I
Credit(s) 2.00
Lab Hours: 4.00
This course will build on the foundation of customer service, front desk operations, catering and events planning, maintenance and guest services that will be emphasized at the advanced level in this course.
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HCM 958 - Hospitality Lab II
Credit(s) 2.00
Lab Hours: 4.00
This course will build on the foundation of customer service, front desk operations, catering and events planning, maintenance and guest services that will be emphasized at the advanced level in this course.
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HCM 959 - Hospitality Lab III
Credit(s) 3.00
Lab Hours: 6.00
This course will build on the foundation of customer service, front desk operations, catering and events planning, maintenance and guest services that will be emphasized at the advanced level in this course.
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Heating and Air Conditioning |
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HCR 116 - Domestic Heating
Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 2.50
Lab Hours: 5.00
This course covers installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of gas, fuel oil, electric furnaces, and heat pumps. This course will also cover temperature, humidity, air filtering, and air movement for a complete home conditioning system.
Prerequisite(s): HCR 308 , HCR 405
Corequisite(s): HCR 441 , HCR 851
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HCR 260 - HVAC Trade Skills I
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course covers all types of tools pertaining to, but not restricted to, the HVAC profession. Included with the introduction of the student to the tool is the proper usage of these tools. The student will learn soldering and brazing, iron pipe cutting and threading, PVC solvent welding, all fittings, drilling, sawing and cutting sheet metal.
Corequisite(s): HCR 308 , HCR 405 , and HCR 851
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HCR 261 - HVAC Trade Skills II
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course covers all types of tools pertaining to, but not restricted to, the HVAC profession. Included with the introduction of the student to the tool is the proper usage of these tools. The student will learn how to manufacture sheet metal fittings with the tools available. Included with the hand tools will be the different power tools that are common with sheet metal shops everywhere.
Prerequisite(s): HCR 260
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HCR 271 - Advanced Domestic Heating and Air Conditioning
Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 4.00
This course is designed to provide students with the basics of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The topics covered in this course are geared toward residential central air-conditioning systems and air source heat pumps. This course is intended for those who are looking to obtain basic knowledge.
Prerequisite(s): HCR 116 , HCR 308 , HCR 405 , and HCR 441
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HCR 308 - Refrigeration Fundamentals
Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 4.00
This course is designed to provide students with the basics of refrigeration used by heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technicians. The topics covered in this course are geared toward residential central air-conditioning systems. This course is intended for those who are looking to obtain basic knowledge.
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HCR 405 - Basic Electricity for HVAC Tech
Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 4.00
This course is designed to provide students with the basics of electricity used by heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technicians. The topics covered in this course are geared toward residential central air-conditioning systems. This course is intended for those who are looking to obtain basic knowledge.
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HCR 441 - HVAC Controls and Circuitry
Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 4.00
This course is designed to provide students with the basics of control components used by heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technicians. The topics covered in this course are geared toward residential central air-conditioning systems. This course is intended for those who are looking to obtain basic knowledge.
Prerequisite(s): HCR 260 , HCR 308 , and HCR 405
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HCR 851 - HVAC-R Industry Safety
Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
This course provides an introduction to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulations that pertain to protecting workers from exposure to occupational hazards. Students concentrate on researching, interpreting, summarizing, and applying the OSHA regulations. Students are introduced to a proactive philosophy of company compliance with OSHA regulations with an emphasis on using specific approaches to provide a safe and healthful HVAC/R work environment. The course also provides the students with an industry approved 10 hour OSHA certificate.
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History |
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HIS 117 - Western Civilization I: Ancient and Medieval
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
A survey course in Western Civilization from ancient history into the age of absolutism. The civilization components of religion, philosophy, literature, art, architecture and science are integrated into the political and social history of Europe, from our Mesopotamian and Egyptian origins to about 1450. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.
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HIS 118 - Western Civilization II: Early Modern
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This is a survey course in Western Civilization from the Renaissance through the Age of Democratic Revolutions. The civilizational components of religion, philosophy, literature, art, science, and architecture are integrated into the political and social history of Europe, from about 1450 to the end of the eighteenth century. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.
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HIS 119 - Western Civilization III: The Modern Period
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This is a survey course in Western Civilization in the Modern Age, from the Age of Democratic Revolutions through the present day. The civilizational components of religion, philosophy, literature, art, science, and architecture are integrated into the political and social history of Europe and its impact on the modern world. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.
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HIS 120 - Readings in Western Civilization
Credit(s) 1.00 - 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00 - 4.00
This course is designed to provide the student with additional reading in Western Civilization, allowing the student to obtain a greater understanding of the various problem areas in this discipline than can be attained by normal course work.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 105 and HIS 117 , HIS 118 , or HIS 119
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HIS 151 - U.S. History to 1877
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
The study of political, cultural, social and economic developments in North American colonies and the United States from discovery through Reconstruction. Historical perspective and critical analysis are emphasized. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.
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HIS 152 - U.S. History since 1877
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
The study of the political, cultural, social, and economic developments from 1877 to the present. Historical perspective and critical analysis are emphasized. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.This course has been designated as diversity rich.
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HIS 211 - Modern Asian History
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Designed to assist the student in analyzing developments in the modern history of China, India and Japan. Emphasis is placed on the historical changes and continuity in the three major cultures of Asia including the impact of the West and methods of modernization. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.
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HIS 224 - Nazi Germany
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is a survey of the origins and development of the National Socialist German Workers Party (NSDAP), the foreign policies of Adolph Hitler which led to WW II, and the implementation of the Holocaust.
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HIS 231 - Contemporary World Affairs
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is designed to be a study of current events viewed in their historical context. Emphasis is placed on global politics, domestic issues, and cultural developments. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.
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HIS 257 - African American History
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Designed to assist the students in developing an understanding of institutional racism in an historical context. Emphasis is placed on slave culture, social role of newly freed blacks, and community changes in the Twentieth Century.
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HIS 269 - The 1960’s and the Vietnam War
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides students with perspectives of the turbulent cultural, political, and social changes of the 1960s and early 1970s during the administrations of Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon, the causes and consequences of the Vietnam conflict, and the Watergate affair.
Prerequisite(s): minimum English placement score based on college assessment
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HIS 271 - American Frontier History
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
The course is a study of European migration to North America, with a focus upon the interaction within settlements on the frontier. Emphasis is upon political, cultural, and economic developments in the North American Atlantic seaboard colonies, the trans-Appalachian region, and the trans-Mississippian regions. Comparative study is emphasized with the patterns of frontier culture in the Far West of the post-bellum period.
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HIS 272 - Readings in U.S. History
Credit(s) 1.00 - 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00 - 4.00
Designed to provide the student with additional readings in United States history, allowing the student to obtain a greater understanding of the various problem areas of this discipline that can be attained by normal course work.
Prerequisite(s): HIS 151 or HIS 152
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HIS 923 - Honors Seminar
Credit(s) 1.00 - 4.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
Lab Hours: 0.00 - 2.00
This course is topical and the subject will vary from semester to semester. It is designed to explore critically and creatively selected issues related to the universal themes that inform the human condition. This course can be interdisciplinary and community oriented, and will include a special project applicable to the requirements of the Honors Program. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the eligibility requirements for entry into the Honors Program, and COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
Corequisite(s): COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
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HIS 927 - Honors Study
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lecture Hours: 0.50 - 1.50
Lab Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain a greater understanding of a topic in this subject. The student will go beyond what is covered and expected in other classes of this discipline. The student will plan and complete an Honors project or research paper for the course. The specifics of the Honors project or paper will be contracted with the instructor and the Honors Committee at the beginning of the semester.
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HIT 121 - Pharmacology
Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
This course provides the student with an introduction to common drugs and drug therapies as they relate to the field of health information technology. It includes accurate identification of drug name, spelling, and indications for usage. This course replaces HIT-120.
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HIT 170 - Principles of Human Disease
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course will introduce Cancer Information Management (CIM) and Health Information Management (HIM) students to the principles of human disease. This course will also introduce students to therapies for management of pain, diagnostic methods, testing, and procedures.
Corequisite(s): HSC 113 and BIO 163 or BIO 168
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HIT 200 - Health Record Data Structure and Content
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course introduces students to the Health Information Management profession. Topics include acute health record content and usage, quantitative and qualitative analysis, record format, control storage, retention policies and filing and numbering systems. Additional topics will include the entire continuum of health care delivery systems as well as their respective licensing and accrediting standards, documentation requirements, and reimbursement methodologies. This course may be repeated twice for additional credit. This course replaces HIT-370 and HIT-380.
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HIT 205 - ICD-10-CM Coding
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is the first course in a four-part series of coding courses. It provides the foundation in basic diagnostic coding and classification systems in a variety of health care settings. Emphasis is placed on International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) coding conventions, rules, methodology, sequencing, data sets, documentation requirements, quality control, and coding resources. Practical application of coding inpatient and outpatient records with ICD-10-CM classification system will be studied utilizing workbooks and various handouts. This course replaces HIT-250.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in BIO 163 , HIT 121 , HIT 170 , and HSC 113
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HIT 265 - Health Informatics
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides an overview of health care informatics, with a concentration on computerized Health Information Management (HIM) functions and Electronic Health Record (EHR). Students will be introduced to data integrity, classification systems, clinical vocabularies, data dictionaries, and data sets that will be carried over to other courses within the program. Emerging technologies in health care will be explored, as well as selection and implementation of software applications and security strategies. This course replaces HIT-312.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in CSC 116 and HIT 355 .
The prerequisite for HIT-355 is only for students in the HIT program. If you are taking this course as a CIM student, the only prerequisite to this course is CSC-116.
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HIT 305 - CPT Coding
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is the second course in a four-part series of coding courses. Students are introduced to Current Procedural Terminology, 4th Ed. (CPT-4) as it relates to physician’s offices/hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Payment Classifications System (APCs). Emphasis is placed on practical application of coding outpatient/ambulatory records. This course replaces HIT-251.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in BIO 163 , HIT 121 , HIT 170 , and HSC 113 .
Recommended and Non-Course Requisites: A minimum grade of C- in HIT 205
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HIT 355 - Professional Practice Experience I
Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
Clinical Hours: 3.00
This course provides supervised clinical experience in health care settings. Clinic sites will be secured by the Health Information Technology (HIT) Healthcare Site Coordinator. Sites will be chosen based on proximity to students and availability of HIT-trained, on-site supervisor(s). Emphasis will be placed on practical application of basic concepts in the health care setting.
In addition, this course provides an online learning experience simulating a health information management department through the use of virtual Electroinc Health Record (EHR) activities. Upon completion, students should be able to apply basic health information management theory to health care facility practices. This course may be repeated twice for additional credit. This course replaces HIT-596.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in HIT 200 , HIT 205 , and HIT 265 .
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HIT 405 - ICD-10-PCS Coding
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is the third course in a four-part series of coding courses. Students are introduced to the use of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS). Students will understand the classification system with the application of coding scenarios. ICD-10-PCS also will apply the use of ICD-10-PCS coding for data collection and billing procedures. ICD-10-PCS is the procedural classification system developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for use in the United States for inpatient hospital settings only. This course replaces HIT-270.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in BIO 163 , HIT 121 , HIT 170 , HIT 205 , and HSC 113 .
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HIT 415 - Healthcare Data Management
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is a continuation of Health Informatics (HIT 265 ). Students will be able to evaluate the compliance of data dictionaries and data sets. Students will apply the concepts of health informatics and utilize the technologies in Health Information Management (HIM). Students will apply the different research methodologies of HIM to manage the data that is used for those methodologies. This course replaces HIT-400.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in HIT 265 and HIT 355
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HIT 422 - Medico-Legal Ethics
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is an introduction to the concepts of medical law and ethics for allied health care practitioners. Topics including criminal and civil acts, contracts, negligence and ethical concepts as they relate to the medical profession, health information management, Health Insurance & Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other health care legislative rulings are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in HIT 205 , HIT 305 , and HIT 355 .
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HIT 451 - Allied Health Statistics
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course covers maintenance, compilation, analysis, and presentation of health care statistics. Topics include basic statistical principles, morbidity, mortality, and commonly computed hospital rates; uniform reporting requirements; and selection and construction of data displays. Upon completion, students should be able to calculate morbidity, mortality, and commonly computed hospital rates, comply with uniform reporting requirements, analyze, and present statistical data. This course may be repeated twice for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in HIT 355 and HSC 137
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HIT 485 - Medical Billing and Reimbursement Systems
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is designed to prepare students to understand the revenue cycle management processes of medical billing in a medical office or hospital. Students will learn the different types of health care coverage and reimbursement that are utilized in a health care setting.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in HIT 205 , HIT 305 , HIT 355 , and HIT 405 .
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HIT 505 - Advanced Coding
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is the fourth course in a four-part series of coding courses. This course provides students the opportunity to become proficient coders. Students will apply all of the coding guidelines, rules, and regulations that were learned throughout the previous coding courses. Case scenarios will be used to code International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) diagnoses, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) procedures, and Current Procedural Terminology, 4th Edition (CPT-4) procedures. Students will assign appropriate codes utilizing all code sets and will also utilize 3M coding and reimbursement software to assign codes. This course replaces HIT-252
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in HIT 205 , HIT 265 , HIT 305 , HIT 355 , HIT 405 , and HIT 485 .
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HIT 515 - Revenue Cycle Management
Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
This course will cover the revenue cycle processes, determination of the diagnosis, procedure coding, and groupings for reimbursement. Students will evaluate the compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies. Students will also learn to understand the reporting processes that are completed in the revenue cycle process.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in HIT 355 , HIT 415 , HIT 451 , and HIT 485 .
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HIT 525 - Quality Management
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides an overview of performance improvement as it pertains to health information management. Topics include the history and development of quality management in healthcare, utilization management, risk management, and compliance with organizational and external regulations and standards. Additional topics include the use of graphic tools for monitoring, reporting, improving processes, and data presentation. This course replaces parts of HIT-440.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in HIT 355 , HIT 415 , HIT 422 , and HIT 485 .
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HIT 535 - Leadership
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides an overview of supervision and management activities in a health information management department. Emphasis is placed on activities relating to planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and budgeting in a health information management department. Topics include leadership and organizational skills, human resources supervision and management principles and practices, and financial and strategic planning. This course replaces parts of HIT-440
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in HIT 415 , HIT 422 , and HIT 485 .
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HIT 555 - Professional Practice Experience II
Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
Clinical Hours: 3.00
This course provides supervised clinical experience in health care settings. Clinic sites will be secured for students by the HIT Healthcare Site Coordinator. Sites will be chosen based on proximity to student and availability of HIT-trained, on-site supervisor(s). Emphasis will be placed on practical application of advanced concepts in the health care setting.
In addition, this course provides an online learning experience simulating a health information management department through the use of virtual EHR activities. Upon completion, students should be able to apply advanced health information management theory to health care facility practices. This course replaces HIT-598
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in HIT 355 , HIT 422 , and HIT 485 .
Corequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in HIT 505 , HIT 515 , HIT 525 , and HIT 535 .
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HIT 590 - Career Seminar
Credit(s) 1.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
This course is a capstone course designed to provide a comprehensive review of professional health information management competencies, preparation for Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam, preparations for professional resume and job search/job interview skills and tools. This course replaces HIT-946
Corequisite(s): HIT 555
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HON 150 - Honors Service Learning
Credit(s) 1.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is designed to integrate academic study and community service. By volunteering at least 33 hours at a non-profit, service organization, students will have an opportunity to exercise civic responsibility and deepen their understanding of the content in their majors. Students will learn and develop through active participation in organized service experiences that meet our community’s needs.
Prerequisite(s): HUM 923 or HUM 927
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HON 923 - Honors Seminar
Credit(s) 1.00 - 4.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
Lab Hours: 0.00 - 2.00
This course is topical and the subject will vary from semester to semester. It is designed to explore critically and creatively selected issues related to the universal themes that inform the human condition. This course can be interdisciplinary and community oriented, and will include a special project applicable to the requirements of the Honors Program. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Students must meet eligibility requirements for entry into the Honors Program, and COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
Corequisite(s): COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
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HON 927 - Honors Study
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lecture Hours: 0.50 - 1.50
Lab Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain a greater understanding of a topic in this subject. The student will go beyond what is covered and expected in other classes of this discipline. The student will plan and complete an Honors project or research paper for the course. The specifics of the Honors project or paper will be contracted with the instructor and the Honors Committee at the beginning of the semester.
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Health Science |
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HSC 102 - Introduction to Health Occupations
Credit(s) 4.50
Lecture Hours: 1.75
Lab Hours: 5.50
This course will provide learning opportunities for students interested in obtaining skills in the health care field. Those interested in the allied health medical field will receive experience from trained allied health educational professionals in various lab departments. Through observation and practical lab experiences, students will be guided as they think about career choices. Students will attend class in a lab setting and will be assigned a hands-on activity. The following areas will be scheduled for lab rotations in the Allied Health Fields: Radiology, END, Surgical Technology, HIT, Dental Assisting and Cancer Information Management.
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HSC 105 - Introduction to Health Occupations
Credit(s) 1.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course will provide learning opportunities for students interested in obtaining skills in the health care field. Those interested in the allied health medical field will receive experience from trained allied health educational professionals in various lab departments. Through observation and practical lab experiences, students will be guided as they think about career choices. Students will attend class in a lab setting and will be assigned a hands-on activity. The following areas will be scheduled for lab rotations in the Allied Health Fields: Radiology, END, Surgical Technology, HIT, Dental Assisting and Cancer Information Management.
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HSC 106 - Contemporary Health Issues
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Exploration of areas of human health. Topics include emotional health, chemical alteration of behavior, human sexuality, personal health care, disease, and health in society.
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HSC 113 - Medical Terminology
Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
This course enables students to recognize and define medical terminology as well as identify medical words from Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms. This course is offered in three formats: classroom instruction, online instruction, or as an independent study.
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HSC 125 - Survey of Anatomy for Allied Health
Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Survey of Anatomy for Allied Health is a beginning-level study of the structure, organization, and functions of the major organ systems of the human body.
Corequisite(s): HSC 113
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HSC 137 - Math for Healthcare
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is designed for Allied Health Care profession majors. The course will cover general development of skills involving computations of fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, proportions, basic algebra equations, mean, median, and mode. Allied health areas that will be covered include how to utilize graphs, when fractions and decimals are utilized in healthcare settings, allied health statistics, and how to figure deductibles and co-payments for health insurance. Students will also learn how to calculate mass and volume of medications, and common dose measurement and dose abbreviations.
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HSC 172 - Nurse Aide
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.50
Lab Hours: 0.50
Clinical Hours: 0.75
This course meets the training of The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) for aides working in nursing facilities (NF) and skilled nursing facilities (SNF). Emphasis is placed on achieving a basic level of knowledge and the demonstration of skills to provide safe, effective resident/client care. Students must be 16 years of age to attend clinical.
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Health, Safety, & Environmental Technology |
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HSE 100 - Occupational Safety
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides an introduction to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulations that pertain to protecting workers from exposure to occupational hazards. Students concentrate on researching, interpreting, summarizing, and applying the OSHA regulations. Students are introduced to a proactive philosophy of company compliance with OSHA regulations, with an emphasis on using specific approaches to providing a safe and healthful work environment. Additionally, through activities and exercises, students are introduced to procedures for conducting a chemical inventory, interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), developing a written Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) program, and developing an effective HAZCOM training program.
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HSE 105 - Characteristics of Hazardous Materials
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides instruction in learning to recognize the physical and chemical characteristics of hazardous materials classes and how chemicals within those classes can harm humans and the environment. By applying basic chemistry, students will Associate chemical names with particular health and safety hazards. Additionally, students will identify common trade names and/or synonyms for the chemicals.
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HSE 110 - Industrial Processes
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is an introduction to common general manufacturing processes that involve hazardous materials and wastes, with emphases on waste minimization and pollution prevention strategies, waste treatment methods, and common processes within facilities. Each student completes a major project in which the student investigates and reports on a specific industry, especially its basic processes, materials flow, worker health and safety exposures, and waste reduction issues.
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HSE 200 - Waste and Remediation
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides a study of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations pertaining to hazardous waste management. There is an emphasis on the requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). Students learn the steps in managing hazardous wastes from cradle-to-grave including reading, interpreting, and applying sections from the Code of Federal Regulations.
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HSE 205 - Air and Water Quality
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides a detailed study of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations pertaining to compliance with the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and the Clean Water Act’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Students learn to support professional personnel responsible for complying with the environmental regulations for air emissions and waste water. This support includes reading, interpreting, and applying sections from the Code of Federal Regulations.
Prerequisite(s): HSE 200
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HSE 210 - Contingency Planning/Incident Management
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides instruction on how to develop an emergency response contingency plan for a facility or community. Students learn that the steps for emergency preparedness include analyzing the hazards, writing and implementing the contingency plans, training employees for an emergency, and evaluating the effectiveness of the contingency plan. Students will develop and implement the Incident Management System through both practical and theoretical case scenarios.
Prerequisite(s): HSE 280
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HSE 225 - Legal Aspects of Occupational Safety and Health
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides a study of legal implications of legislation as it applies to environmental, health, and safety in the workplace. Students concentrate on regulatory, common, and administrative law; mandatory and voluntary compliance; and applicable government agencies and their roles. Additionally, students are introduced to the professional code of ethics of an environmental, health, and safety person.
Prerequisite(s): HSE 205 , HSE 230
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HSE 230 - Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides a detailed study of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations. Additionally, students will be introduced to certain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations pertinent to hazardous materials transportation. Students learn how a hazardous materials technician or an environmental health and safety technician may support professional personnel responsible for compliance with the environmental regulations for transportation of hazardous materials. Emphasis is placed on identifying, interpreting, and applying sections from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
Prerequisite(s): HSE 100
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HSE 270 - Sampling and Monitoring Procedures
Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course introduces the student to a variety of sampling procedures used in industry and emergency response. Topics to be covered include: sampling and monitoring devices, industrial hygiene monitoring, water and waste stream monitoring, outside air sampling, soil sampling, and radiation sampling. Emphasis will be placed on how to collect and preserve representative samples, interpret laboratory results, and comply with relevant federal regulations.
Prerequisite(s): HSE 110
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HSE 280 - Hazardous Materials Health Effects
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides a review of human health effects from various exposures to chemicals. Topics covered include determination of risk factors, routes of entry of hazardous materials and their effects on target organs, acute and chronic effects, and control measures.
Prerequisite(s): HSE 105
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HSE 285 - Industrial Hygiene
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course will provide the necessary information to the students to allow them to establish and maintain a basic industrial hygiene program. The student will learn basic environmental sampling concepts for the collection and analysis of data to identify problems, and develop methods and procedures to control or eliminate occupational exposures in the workplace. The course will cover physical and chemical exposures in the workplace.
Prerequisite(s): HSE 270
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HUM 105 - Working in America
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This is a humanities course which has as its theme the interplay of work and the individual. It focuses on technological society and how the humanities can interpret and reflect upon that society. On the one hand, the course recognizes that scientific and technological literacy remains an essential aspect of what it means to be an educated person in the twenty-first century. On the other hand, the course acknowledges that, regardless of culture, race, gender, age, and other factors, there are basic human characteristics of responding to new situations. It focuses on the idea that the shared experiences of living in a body, having the conscious awareness that we do, being able to communicate that knowledge and share the experience of life with others-and knowing that bodies don’t live forever are the same simply by virtue of our being born human.
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HUM 110 - Changes and Choices
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course offers students an opportunity to explore ways in which the Humanities are integral in their personal and work lives, especially as they face change and make decisions. The course will explore works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, history, philosophy, and art, and apply themes from these works to their own lives. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.
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HUM 135 - Humanities of the Early World
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course surveys the major cultural achievements and ideas of Western Civilization from Ancient Greece and Rome through the Middle Ages. Art, architecture, music, literature, and drama are presented as they reflect the world view of each historical era. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.
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HUM 136 - Humanities of the Renaissance
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course surveys the major cultural achievements and ideas of Western Civilization from the Renaissance through the 18th Century. Art, architecture, music, literature, and drama are presented as they reflect the world view of each historical era. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.
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HUM 137 - Humanities of the Modern World
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course surveys the major cultural achievements and ideas of Western civilization from the 19th to the 21st Century. Art, architecture, music, literature, and drama are presented as they reflect the world view of each historical era. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.
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HUM 183 - Living with Space, Time and Technology
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course will explore human values and individual beliefs within a constantly changing environment, community relationships, technological networks, the ethical dimensions of work and a meaningful personal life-style. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.
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HUM 287 - Leadership Development Studies
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory and to assist the student in developing a personal philosophy of leadership, an awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership, and an awareness of one’s style of leadership. The course will integrate readings from the humanities, classic works of literature and experiential learning exercises.
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HUM 923 - Honors Seminar
Credit(s) 1.00 - 4.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
Lab Hours: 0.00 - 2.00
This course is topical and the subject will vary from semester to semester. It is designed to explore critically and creatively selected issues related to the universal themes that inform the human condition. This course can be interdisciplinary and community oriented, and will include a special project applicable to the requirements of the Honors Program. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the eligibility requirements for entry into the Honors Program, and COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
Corequisite(s): COM 102 , ENG 105 , or ENG 107
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HUM 924 - Honors Project
Credit(s) 1.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is designed to integrate academic study and community service. By volunteering at least 33 hours at a non-profit, service organization, students will have an opportunity to exercise civic responsibility and deepen their understanding of the content in their majors. Students will learn and develop through active participation in organized service experiences that meet our community’s needs.
Prerequisite(s): Complete an Honors Independent Study or an Honors Seminar.
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HUM 927 - Honors Study
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lecture Hours: 0.50 - 1.50
Lab Hours: 1.00 - 3.00
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain a greater understanding of a topic in this subject. The student will go beyond what is covered and expected in other classes of this discipline. The student will plan and complete an honors project or research paper for the course. The specifics of the honors project or paper will be contracted with the instructor and the Honors Committee at the beginning of the semester.
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HUM 928 - Independent Study
Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00 - 6.00
This course provides students with an opportunity to complete readings, conduct research, or produce a project under the guidance of a faculty member. Specific course content and assignments will be designed to meet the needs of the individual student. This course can be repeated for credit.
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IND 134 - Print Reading
Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course presents an overview of methods used in presenting and interpreting a variety of industrial drawings and prints. This course is designed to provide the necessary skills to read and interpret symbols commonly found on industrial drawings and prints.
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IND 136 - Process Control I
Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts, terminology and instruments used in open-loop and closed-loop process control systems. Pressure, flow, and level processes will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): ELT 312
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