May 18, 2024  
2022 - 2023 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog 
    
2022 - 2023 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Drama - Film and Theatre

  
  • DRA 132 - Acting II


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course is a continuation of Acting I. Students will further explore the techniques in the art of acting with special emphasis on analysis and dramatic interpretation. For a final project, the student(s) will perform a monologue or finished scene from a play in recital.

    Prerequisite(s): DRA 130  or consent of instructor
  
  • DRA 136 - Rehearsal and Performance


    Credit(s) 2.00
    Lab Hours: 4.00
    Preparation for participation in a major play production. Late registration permitted. This course may be repeated once for additional credit.

  
  • DRA 137 - Rehearsal and Performance


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lab Hours: 6.00
    Preparation for participation in a major play production. Late registration permitted. This course may be repeated once for additional credit.

  
  • DRA 172 - Technical Theatre Lab


    Credit(s) 1.00
    Lab Hours: 2.00
    Through this course students gain practical experience in all aspects of technical theatre while working on college productions. This course may be repeated for up to 8.00 credit hours.

  
  • DRA 173 - Technical Theatre Lab


    Credit(s) 2.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    Through this course students gain practical experience in all aspects of technical theatre while working on college productions. This course may be repeated for up to 8.00 credit hours.

  
  • DRA 237 - Acting Lessons


    Credit(s) 1.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    This course provides concentrated private coaching for the advanced acting student to strengthen and broaden their skills as an all-around performer. This course may be repeated for up to 3.00 credit hours.

  
  • DRA 250 - Directing


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course is designed to assist the student with practical experience in analyzing the audiences to be reached, planning the season, and preparing the play. Class projects include directing experience and the preparation of production books.

  
  • DRA 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  
  
  • DRA 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.

  
  • DRA 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.


Diesel

  
  • DSL 103 - Survey of Diesel Technology


    Credit(s) 1.50
    Lab Hours: 4.50
    This course is designed to introduce the student to a variety of tasks and skills commonly used in the diesel technology repair field. Diesel engine repair and maintenance, as well as automatic transmission operation and service will be discussed and practiced.

  
  • DSL 151 - Truck Electrical Systems


    Credit(s) 2.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    This course deals specifically with truck electrical systems. Students will gain the knowledge and competencies needed to diagnose, and repair electrical systems and accessory circuits on today’s trucks.

    Prerequisite(s): AUT 115    
    Corequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in AUT 614 
  
  • DSL 340 - Diesel Engine Repair


    Credit(s) 5.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    Lab Hours: 6.00
    Acquaints the student with the modern diesel engine used in transportation and automotive industries. The course is divided into five sections. In each section operation, overhaul and adjustments will be thoroughly covered for the diesel engine used in the transportation and the automotive diesel engine industry. Labs correlate with lectures to provide the student with practical hands-on experiences.

  
  • DSL 352 - Diesel Engine Repair


    Credit(s) 2.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    This course acquaints the student with the modern diesel engine used in transportation and automotive industries. The course is divided into six sections. In each section operation, overhaul and adjustments will be thoroughly covered for the diesel engine used in the transportation and the automotive diesel engine industry. Labs correlate with lectures to provide the student with practical hands-on experiences.

  
  • DSL 435 - Diesel Fuel Systems I


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course acquaints the student with diesel fuel characteristics, fuel subsystems, overview of diesel fuel injection basics, and injector nozzles.

    Prerequisite(s): AUT 115  
    Corequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in AUT 614 .
  
  • DSL 437 - Diesel Fuel Systems II


    Credit(s) 4.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    This course acquaints the student with operation testing and adjustments required to troubleshoot and repair diesel fuel systems. The course is broken down into different modules and includes: (A) Caterpillar Mechanical and Electronic Fuel Systems (B) Detroit Diesel Mechanical and Electronic Fuel System; (C) Cummins Manual Electronic Fuel Systems; (D) Roosa Mechanical Fuel Pumps (E) Robert Bosch VE Fuel Pumps (F) Mack and Volvo Fuel Systems (G) Common Rail and (H) Emissions.

    Corequisite(s): DSL 435  
  
  • DSL 505 - Heavy Duty Drive Train I


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    This course covers the theory and operation of heavy-duty drive trains. Students will gain competencies in removal, installation, and repair of clutches, heavy-duty manual transmission. Safety procedures will be stressed as well as basic maintenance and adjustment procedures.

    Corequisite(s): AUT 115  
  
  • DSL 507 - Heavy Duty Drive Train II


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    This course covers the theory of drive trains and axles. Students will gain competencies in removal, installation, repair, and adjustment of drive shafts, power dividers, differentials and axles. Safety procedures will be stressed as well as basic maintenance and adjustment procedures.

    Corequisite(s): DSL 505  
  
  • DSL 519 - Automatic Drive Train


    Credit(s) 4.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    Lab Hours: 6.00
    This course acquaints the student with the major components and operation of automatic transmissions. This course includes the functions and operation of truck transmissions, the functions and operations of the hydraulic system, lock-up type torque converter, and disassemble, rebuild and assembly procedures. Labs correlate with lectures to provide the student with practical hands-on experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): AUT 115  
  
  • DSL 603 - Hydraulics


    Credit(s) 2.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    This course will acquaint the student with basic hydraulic operation, pumps and cylinder controls. This course will acquaint the student with troubleshooting of hydraulic systems.

  
  • DSL 625 - Heavy Duty Alignment


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    This course goes into theory and procedures of front and rear alignment. It will include automotive through heavy-duty applications. Lab time will be on testing and setting according to service procedures. Also included will be basic truck driving to provide students experience in moving trucks and trailers into the shop area.

    Prerequisite(s): AUT 115  
  
  • DSL 629 - Heavy Duty Brakes and Service


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    This course acquaints the student with the principles of diagnosing and repairing truck brake systems. A study of hydraulic brake systems, air brake systems, brake components, brake adjustments as they pertain to heavy-duty brake systems, and preventative maintenance on brake systems as per NATEF will be included Labs correlate with lectures to provide the student with practical hands-on experiences.

    Corequisite(s): AUT 115  
  
  • DSL 710 - Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration


    Credit(s) 4.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    This course is designed for the student to gain a basic understanding and working knowledge of truck and automobile heating and air conditioning systems as well as trailer refrigeration units. Students will gain entry level competencies in the diagnosis and repair of common problems in these systems.

  
  • DSL 815 - Preventative Maintenance


    Credit(s) 1.00
    Lecture Hours: 0.50
    Lab Hours: 1.50
    This course provides students with the opportunity to learn how to perform preventative maintenance (P.M.) inspection of the cab, electric components, frame, and trailers for diesel trucks.

    Corequisite(s): AUT 115  
  
  • DSL 905 - Cooperative Experience


    Credit(s) 2.00
    Co-op Hours: 8.00


    Cooperative Experience will integrate classroom theory with on-the-job training. The College will assist the student in securing employment related to the student’s major field of study and/or career interests. Under the supervision of the College and the employer, the student participates in job training experiences. In addition to employment, attendance at scheduled on-campus seminars is required. Seminars may include job searching skills as well as professional development. Student eligibility consists of the successful completion of 12 credit hours with EICCD with at least two courses in the chosen major and maintenance of a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECE 103 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course gives students a historical and philosophical foundation of the field of early childhood education, includes an overview of assessment and trends that influence best practices, explores careers in the field, and addresses influences of families and diversity.

  
  • ECE 133 - Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course focuses on evidence-based concepts in the field of health, safety and nutrition and their relationship to the growth and development of the young child ages birth to eight years. It blends current theory with problem-solving, practical applications, and assessments. It includes the collaboration with families and assesses the role of culture, language, and ability on health, safety, and nutrition decisions in early childhood settings.

  
  • ECE 158 - Early Childhood Curriculum I


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of appropriate environments and curricula for young children ages 3-8. Students prepare to utilize evidence-based, developmentally appropriate practices in a context of family, culture, language, and abilities. Emphasis is on understanding children’s developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions, and environments to support each child in the following areas: dramatic play, art, music, and fine and gross motor play.

  
  • ECE 159 - Early Childhood Curriculum II


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of appropriate environments and curricula for young children ages 3-8. Students prepare to utilize developmentally appropriate practices in the context of family and culturally sensitive care. Emphasis is on understanding children’s developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions, and environments in the following areas: math, science, technology, language arts, and social studies.

    Prerequisite(s): ECE 158  
  
  • ECE 168 - Science and Math Activities for Young Children


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course is designed for students in early childhood education. Curriculum is presented in a developmental sequence designed to support young children’s construction of the concepts and skills essential to a fundamental understanding of math and science.

    Prerequisite(s): ECE 103  and ECE 159  
  
  • ECE 169 - Art and Music Activities for Young Children


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of media suitable for use with the young child. Emphasis will be placed on personal involvement in creative activities including creative movement, music, art, and games that can be used with an integrated curriculum approach.

    Prerequisite(s): ECE 103  and ECE 159  
  
  • ECE 170 - Child Growth and Development


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course reviews typical and atypical development of children from conception to adolescence in all developmental domains. It examines interactions between child, family, and society within a variety of community and cultural contexts and how each impacts the developing child. It examines theories and evidence-based practices associated with understanding and supporting young children.

  
  • ECE 193 - Dynamics of the Family


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course explores the critical relationships of family members to one another and of the early childhood teacher to members of the family. Multicultural relationships will be explored as well as an introduction to the changing role and structure of families in modern society.

    Prerequisite(s): ECE 103  
  
  • ECE 221 - Infant/Toddler Care and Education


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course focuses on care, education, and assessment of children from birth to thirty-six months. Prepares students to utilize developmentally appropriate evidence-based practices including responsive caregiving, routines as curriculum, collaborative relationships with culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children and families, and a focus on the whole child in inclusive settings.

    Prerequisite(s): ECE 103 ECE 133 , and ECE 193 
  
  • ECE 243 - Early Childhood Guidance


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course focuses on developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approaches and positive guidance strategies for supporting the development of all children. Emphasis is on supportive interactions and developmentally appropriate environments. The student will learn to use assessment to analyze and guide behaviors. In this course, students study the impact of family and each child’s culture, language, and ability on child guidance.

  
  • ECE 290 - Early Childhood Program Administration


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course provides basic principles involved in setting up and administering an early childhood program. Emphasis will be placed on funding, enrollment procedures, curriculum planning, staff and parent relationships, problem solving and record keeping. State of Iowa day care center licensing standards and regulations will also be reviewed.

    Prerequisite(s): ECE 133 , ECE 193 , ECE 158 , and ECE 103   
  
  • ECE 920 - Field Experience/ECE


    Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
    Co-op Hours: 4.00 - 12.00


    This course offers supervised experiences in selected early childhood settings serving children from birth to eight years of age. This course includes integration of theory and developmentally appropriate evidence-based practice. Students will be provided with an understanding of working with culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse populations of young children and their families. Emphasis will be placed on professional relationships and behavior, appropriate adult and child interactions, basic curriculum planning, and program routines. This course may be repeated additional credit.

    Prerequisite(s): ECE 159 , ECE 170 , and ECE 243  

Economics

  
  • ECN 110 - Introduction to Economics


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course is a presentation of the basic economic problem of scarcity. It is a survey of microeconomics dealing with market behavior and macroeconomics dealing with government stabilization policies in an economy, including international trade. This course is not recommended for students who anticipate a bachelor’s degree requiring a two-term sequence in economics.

  
  • ECN 120 - Principles of Macroeconomics


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course discusses issues confronting society as a result of economic scarcity. It examines the systematic approach to these issues as it has developed in markets and government combined to determine the economic decision-making process. Emphasis is placed on the fiscal and monetary policies of government, undertaken to modify the instability that occurs in the private sectors. This course includes the importance of international trade. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Social Sciences Area. This course has been designated as diversity rich.

  
  • ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course examines how the market system resolves the economic problems of scarcity. Topics explored include, supply and demand theory, the varying degrees of competition and imperfection found in the market, consumer choice, firm’s production cost in the short run and the long run, and firm’s output and the pricing and employment of resources. The impact of international trade and finance will also be discussed. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Social Sciences Area.

  
  • ECN 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.

  
  • ECN 943 - Readings


    Credit(s) 1.00 - 2.00
    Lab Hours: 2.00 - 4.00
    This course is designed to provide the student with additional readings in economics. This course will allow the student to obtain a greater understanding of the various problem areas in economics. The readings can be interdisciplinary and provide opportunity for the student to explore critically issues in social sciences.

    Prerequisite(s): ECN 120  or ECN 130  

Education

  
  • EDU 110 - Exploring Teaching


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    Lab Hours: 4.00
    Designed to provide guided observation and teacher-aide services in school classrooms. Emphasis is placed on the education theory taught in other teacher-training subjects. Local school systems provide a learning experience for the prospective student. Students qualifying for the program will be assigned to selected elementary, middle, and secondary schools for practical classroom experience.

    Corequisite(s): EDU 212  
  
  • EDU 125 - Making a Difference


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    The emphasis of this course is introducing the student to the careers related to education, particularly teacher and para-educator as professionals. The course includes: human and legal rights of children with disabilities; introduction to human development; introduction to the classroom instruction process; discussion of instructional interventions as well as teaching strategies; and health and safety procedures in the classroom.

  
  • EDU 150 - Directed Observation


    Credit(s) 1.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    The course will involve directed observation, which will be structured through journal articles and INTASC Standards. Students will observe in a preschool, elementary or secondary classroom for 40 hours. The class will meet weekly to debrief and discuss observational experiences.

  
  • EDU 212 - Educational Foundations


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course is an introduction to professional education providing a historical and philosophical background from which students can examine their commitment to education. Challenges and issues in education will be discussed in the context of school organization, funding, curriculum, professionalism, legal issues, and effective teacher characteristics.

  
  • EDU 213 - Introduction to Education


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course presents an overview of the field of education, including foundations of American education, effective teacher characteristics, student engagement in the classroom, philosophies of education, classroom management strategies, and curriculum development. Current trends in education will be discussed and analyzed on topics such as school funding, professionalism, ethical and legal issues, student diversity, and classroom instruction. Students will complete a 40-hour observation practicum in a K-12 setting and complete a self-guided research project on an educational topic of their choice.  Emphasis is placed on educational theory and beginning documentation of teacher education Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards. This course is recommended for students who plan to major in teacher education.  

    Prerequisite(s): SDV 130  
  
  • EDU 220 - Human Relations for the Classroom Teacher


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course focuses on the changing and multi-faceted diversity seen in today’s classrooms and communities in the United States. Students will examine their own understanding of the scope of this diversity and be able to see how this diversity can enrich the classroom experience for teachers and students. The course will also show future teachers how to bridge their personal views and knowledge of diversity into actual teaching strategies in order to have a culturally relevant and responsive classroom where every student can thrive.

    Prerequisite(s): ECE 103  or EDU 212  
  
  • EDU 235 - Children’s Literature


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course is designed primarily for the student planning to enter elementary level teaching. The student will develop an understanding of why and what children read, and develop criteria for the selection of material for children’s recreational and curriculum enrichment.

  
  • EDU 245 - Exceptional Learner


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course is an introductory course designed to provide the student with an overview of the field of special education and the policies and programs established for the education of students with various learning abilities. It includes an analysis of characteristics of persons with disabilities, behavior disorders, talented and gifted students, persons with mental health disabilities, and those who have physiological disorders such as asthma. This course is required for teacher licensure in Iowa. Students will complete 25 clock hours in a K-12 Special Education Setting.

  
  • EDU 255 - Technology in the Classroom


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    Technology in the Classroom introduces prospective teacher-prep candidates and other interested students to a variety of digital tools and Internet resources along with best practices in the use of tools and technologies for classroom related functions and issues.

  
  • EDU 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  
  
  • EDU 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.

  
  • EDU 928 - Independent Study


    Credit(s) 1.00 - 3.00
    Lab Hours: 2.00 - 6.00
    This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to explore in greater depth an area(s) of individual interest within the discipline. The student will complete a project or a research paper under the guidance of a faculty member. This course can be repeated for credit.


Engineering

  
  • EGR 107 - Engineering Academy


    Credit(s) 6.00
    Lecture Hours: 6.00
    This course provides students with a broad introduction to the field of engineering and its various disciplines. Particular emphasis will be given to hands-on, project-based learning in collaboration with an industry partner.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT 128 .  Immediate prerequisite course must be completed with a minimum grade of C- or minimum math placement score based on college assessment within the last 2 years. 
  
  • EGR 160 - Engineering I


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course focuses on solving engineering problems while gaining an understanding of the engineering field and fundamental engineering topics. Engineering perspective and thinking will be gained while applying the problem-solving process which involves analysis, documentation, and presentation of technical material.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT 128 .
  
  • EGR 180 - Statics


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course focuses on the fundamental concepts of mechanics including vectors, forces, moments, free body diagrams, equilibrium of a particle, equilibrium of rigid bodies, and equivalent systems. Structural analysis, internal forces, centers of gravity, centroids, moments of inertia, and friction are also covered. Concepts are applied to structural and machine elements such as bars, trusses, frames, and composite mechanisms.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 210  and a minimum grade of C in PHY 212 
  
  • EGR 181 - Engineering Problems with Computer Applications


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course emphasizes engineering problem-solving methodology while incorporating computer programming to solve various engineering problems.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT 128  or appropriate ALEKS or ACT score. Immediate prerequisite course must be completed with a minimum grade of C- or minimum math placement score based on college assessment within the last 2 years.
  
  • EGR 280 - Dynamics


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course focuses on particle and rigid body motion. Kinematics, kinetics, work-energy, and impulse-momentum principles are covered for particles and rigid bodies in one-dimension (1-D) and two-dimensions (2-D). Three-dimensional (3-D) rigid body kinematics and kinetics are introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 180 , MAT 210 , and a minimum grade of C in PHY 212 
  
  • EGR 285 - Introduction to Electrical Science


    Credit(s) 4.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    Lab Hours: 2.00
    This course covers electrical circuit analysis with the goal of developing electrical engineering fundamentals for any engineering discipline. This course consists of a lecture and laboratory session. The primary focus is basic circuit theory, circuit modeling, analytical methods, first-order circuits, basic second-order circuits, and steady state AC circuit analysis. Practical laboratory and engineering skills will be achieved through building various electric circuits and taking electrical measurements.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 210  and PHY 222  
  
  • EGR 290 - Thermodynamics


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course focuses on the basic elements of classical thermodynamics including the first and second laws of thermodynamics, work, heat, energy, ideal gases, the Carnot cycle, efficiency, entropy, exergy, vapor power cycles, gas power cycles, and refrigeration cycles.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 165 , MAT 210 , and PHY 212  
  
  • EGR 380 - Mechanics of Deformable Bodies


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course provides an introduction to the mechanics of solids with application to engineering. The primary focus is stress and strain in structural elements resulting from axial, torsional, flexural, and combined loading. Other major concepts include mechanical material properties used to relate stress and strain in common machine elements, beam stresses and deflections, column buckling, and an introduction to energy methods.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in EGR 180 , MAT 210 , and PHY 212 
  
  • EGR 400 - PLTW - Introduction to Engineering Design


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course will expose students to the design process, engineering standards, research and analysis, technical documentation, global and human impacts, communication methods, and teamwork. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. In addition, students will use Inventor, a 3D solid modeling design software package, to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems.

  
  • EGR 410 - PLTW - Principles of Engineering


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    A course that helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem-solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change.

  
  • EGR 420 - PLTW - Digital Electronics


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    The major focus of the Digital Electronics course is to expose students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Students will analyze, design and build digital electronic circuits. While implementing these designs, students will continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process.

  
  • EGR 430 - PLTW - Aerospace Engineering


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    No description 

  
  • EGR 440 - PLTW - Biotechnical Engineering


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    Using activities, projects and problems, students learn first-hand how engineers and technicians operate in the worlds of bio-technology and bio-engineering.

  
  • EGR 450 - PLTW - Computer Integrated Manufacturing


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course builds on computer solid modeling skills. Students use CNC equipment to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing and design are included.

  
  • EGR 460 - PLTW - Civil Engineering and Architecture


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course provides an overview of civil engineering and architecture emphasizing the inter relationship of both fields. Students are presented with real world problems and are given the opportunity to apply knowledge to project planning, site planning, and building design using state-of the-art software.

  
  • EGR 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.


Engineering Technology

  
  • EGT 117 - Fluid Power Fundamentals


    Credit(s) 2.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    Lab Hours: 2.00
    This course presents the basic laws of fluid power systems and properties of fluids to explain the behavior of fluid power devices in fundamental applications. Fluid power components such as cylinders, motors, compressors, pumps, flow control valves, and accumulators are studied as well as assembled in labs. Fluid power symbols are taught utilizing air and hydraulic diagrams. Pressure intensifiers, air-over-oil systems, rotary actuators, and flow dividers are presented in their applications.

    Prerequisite(s): IND 134  and MAT 706  
  
  • EGT 133 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I


    Credit(s) 2.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    Lab Hours: 2.00
    This course presents the basic laws of fluid power systems and properties of fluids to explain the behavior of fluid power devices in fundamental applications. Fluid power components such as cylinders, motors, compressors, pumps, flow control valves and accumulators are studied as well as assembled in labs. Fluid power symbols are taught through example air and hydraulic diagrams.

  
  • EGT 137 - Fluid Power Control


    Credit(s) 4.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    Lab Hours: 4.00
    This course covers the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical controls used in fluid power systems, such as relay logic, and programmable controls. The role of logical control sequences in industrial automation are included.

    Prerequisite(s): EGT 117  and ELT 123  
  
  • EGT 145 - Fluid Power Maintenance


    Credit(s) 4.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    Lab Hours: 4.00
    This course covers maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanisms used to drive fluid power equipment. Proper installation and alignment of drives are demonstrated in labs. Maintenance and troubleshooting of fluid power components are covered. Students disassemble and reassemble components to learn proper maintenance procedures.

    Prerequisite(s): EGT 117  
  
  • EGT 400 - PLTW - Introduction to Engineering Design


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course will expose students to the design process, engineering standards, research and analysis, technical documentation, global and human impacts, communication methods, and teamwork. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. In addition, students will use Inventor, a 3D solid modeling design software package, to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems.

  
  • EGT 410 - PLTW - Principles of Engineering


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    A course that helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem-solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change.

  
  • EGT 420 - PLTW - Digital Electronics


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    The major focus of the Digital Electronics course is to expose students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Students will analyze, design and build digital electronic circuits. While implementing these designs, students will continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process.

    Prerequisite(s): EGT 400  or EGT 410  
  
  • EGT 440 - PLTW - Biotechnical Engineering


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    Using activities, projects and problems, students learn first-hand how engineers and technicians operate in the worlds of biotechnology and bio-engineering.

    Prerequisite(s): EGT 400  or EGT 410  
  
  • EGT 450 - PLTW - Computer Integrated Manufacturing


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course builds on computer solid modeling skills. Students use CNC equipment to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing and design are included.

    Prerequisite(s): EGT 400  or EGT 410  
  
  • EGT 460 - PLTW - Civil Engineering and Architecture


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This course provides an overview of civil engineering and architecture emphasizing the inter relationship of both fields. Students are presented with real world problems and are given the opportunity to apply knowledge to project planning, site planning, and building design using state-of-the-art software.

    Prerequisite(s): EGT 400  or EGT 410  
  
  • EGT 470 - PLTW - Engineering Design and Development


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 3.00
    This is an engineering research course in which students work in teams to research, design and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles learned in prior required courses. Teams will defend their solution to the engineering problem.

    Prerequisite(s): EGT 400  or EGT 410  
  
  • EGT 902 - Coop/Internship


    Credit(s) 2.00
    Co-op Hours: 8.00


    This course is a coop/internship which provides students the opportunity to further develop and practice their skills in the engineering technology industry.


Electrical Technology

  
  • ELE 101 - Industrial Safety


    Credit(s) 1.00
    Lecture Hours: 0.50
    Lab Hours: 1.00
    This course provides training in all aspects of safety in the industrial environment.

  
  • ELE 115 - Basic Electricity I


    Credit(s) 2.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    Lab Hours: 2.00
    This is a course covering basic electrical terminology and symbols, Ohm’s Law, Power Law, direct current, series circuits, parallel circuits, combinational circuits, inductance and magnetism. Also testing, measurements, introduction to alternating current and basic troubleshooting are covered as well.

  
  • ELE 216 - DC Circuit Analysis


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    Lab Hours: 4.00
    This course covers the fundamental concepts of direct current (DC) circuit components analysis and their applications. The student will learn to identify the basic circuit elements in DC circuits and will be able to calculate current and voltage in a variety of common circuit configurations using standard analysis techniques. Emphasis will be given on the use of lab instruments and measuring devices.

    Corequisite(s): MAT 705  
  
  • ELE 217 - AC Circuit Analysis


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    Lab Hours: 4.00
    This course presents the fundamental concepts of alternating current (AC) circuit components analysis and their applications. The student will learn to predict the response of various resistor (R), capacitor (C) and inductor (L) components and their combinations to steady-state sinusoidal inputs. There will be an emphasis on the use of lab instruments and measuring skills.

    Prerequisite(s): ELE 216  
  
  • ELE 225 - Electrical Motor Control and Power Dist.


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    Lab Hours: 4.00
    This course covers the concepts for electrical, motor, and electromechanical devices and their use in industrial control circuits. Emphasis is on operation and maintenance of three-phase motors and motor controls, and development of troubleshooting skills. An introduction to three-phase power distribution is included.

    Prerequisite(s): ELE 217  

Electronics

  
  • ELT 123 - Programmable Logic Controllers


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    Lab Hours: 2.00
    This course introduces students to basic programmable logic controller (PLC) operation and ladder logic programming including relay logic, program control, timer, and counter instructions. PLC hardware, programming devices, memory, and wiring are also included.

    Prerequisite(s): CSC 110  or CSC 113 , and ELE 225  
  
  • ELT 125 - Advanced PLC


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    Lab Hours: 2.00
    This course is a continuation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Data manipulation, sequencers, troubleshooting, networking techniques, and ControlLogix™ controllers will be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): ELT 123  
  
  • ELT 177 - Microcontrollers


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    Lab Hours: 2.00
    This course is an introduction to the study of microcontrollers and their applications. Topics include microcontroller architecture, and introductory programming and interfacing techniques.

  
  • ELT 309 - Digital Circuits


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    Lab Hours: 2.00
    This course teaches the fundamentals of digital concepts and circuitry. Students learn how to interpret digital logic circuits by understanding the concepts of digital devices, gates, flip-flops, timers, counters, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, and de-multiplexers. Emphasis is given to hands-on lab experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): ELT 312  
  
  • ELT 312 - Solid State Devices and Systems


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Lecture Hours: 2.00
    Lab Hours: 2.00
    This course covers analog semiconductor devices, circuits, and systems. Theory and applications are presented in a logical sequence to prepare students for the job of effectively diagnosing, repairing, and installing electronic circuits and systems. Emphasis is given to the use of instrumentation and lab skills.

    Prerequisite(s): ELE 217  

Emergency Medical Services

  
  • EMS 202 - Emergency Medical Technician


    Credit(s) 9.50
    Lecture Hours: 8.75
    Clinical Hours: 1.50
    Co-op Hours: 1.00


    The Emergency Medical Technician Course is based on the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards & Instruction Guidelines which is the National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education which is the foundation of knowledge and skills of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Upon successful completion of the program, the student will obtain the American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, & Stabilization certification, and be eligible for the National Registry EMT Practical & Written Examination to obtain a National EMT license, and a State of Iowa EMT certification.

  
  • EMS 280 - Paramedic I


    Credit(s) 18.00
    Lecture Hours: 14.50
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    Co-op Hours: 8.00


    This course is designed to prepare a student to function at the level of a National Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Paramedic. The Paramedic I Course is the first in a three-course series leading to Paramedic certification. The EMT-Paramedic Program prepares competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. The course is designed to provide the National Paramedic with the education and skills necessary to provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care at the advanced life support level of the highest quality with an EMS agency, Fire Service, or other specialized services.

    Prerequisite(s): Must have current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card. Must have current State of Iowa Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
    Recommended and Non-Course Requisites: Must have current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card. Must have current State of Iowa Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. 
  
  • EMS 285 - Paramedic II


    Credit(s) 13.00
    Lecture Hours: 10.00
    Lab Hours: 5.00
    Co-op Hours: 2.00


    This course is designed to prepare a student to function at the level of a National Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Paramedic. The Paramedic II Course is the second in a three-course series leading to Paramedic certification. The EMT-Paramedic Program prepares competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. The course is designed to provide the National Paramedic with the education and skills necessary to provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care at the advanced life support level of the highest quality with an EMS agency, Fire Service, or other specialized services.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 280  
  
  • EMS 687 - Paramedic Capstone


    Credit(s) 3.00
    Co-op Hours: 12.00


    This course is the capstone and the final course in the paramedic series. The student must lead a minimum of 30 ALS calls, and meet all the field internship requirements in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains before consideration for a final “Run Review”. The EMS Medical Director, with the Field Preceptors of the Paramedic Program, will make the final determination as to a student’s overall competence and ability to function as a competent entry-level paramedic.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 285  
  
  • EMS 810 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support


    Credit(s) 1.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    This course is an intensive certification that utilizes the American Heart Association Standards and Guidelines for the Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS). This course is designed to expand the students’ knowledge of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for the adult patient, and to formulate the appropriate treatment plan for given patient simulations. Upon successful course completion, the student will receive an American Heart Association ACLS Provider certification card for a two year certification period.

  
  • EMS 815 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)


    Credit(s) 1.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    This course is an intensive certification that utilizes the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association Standards and Guidelines for the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS). This course is designed to expand the students’ knowledge of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for the pediatric patient, and to formulate the correct treatment plan for given patient simulations. Upon successful course completion, the student will receive an American Heart Association PALS Provider certification card for a two-year certification period.

  
  • EMS 816 - Pediatric Education for Prehospital Prof


    Credit(s) 1.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    This course, Pediatric Education for the Pre-Hospital Provider (PEPP), is an intensive course designed to expand the students’ knowledge of Cardiac and Trauma Emergency Care for the pediatric patient. Participants will learn how to effectively assess and manage ill and injured children. This curriculum was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a complete source of pre-hospital medical information for the emergent care of infants and children. Upon successful course completion, the student will receive an American Academy of Pediatrics PEPP Provider certification card for a four-year certification period.

  
  • EMS 817 - Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor


    Credit(s) 1.00
    Lecture Hours: 1.00
    This course will provide the participant with the knowledge necessary to instruct the American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support classes. It is designed to reinforce and expand Basic Life Support (BLS), automated external defibrillator (AED), and First Aid knowledge and skills, address teaching techniques and class formats, and cover record requirements and proper care of training manikins.

    Corequisite(s): EMS 280  
 

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