May 09, 2024  
2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Criminal Justice

  
  • CRJ 239 - Terrorism & Homeland Security

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides an overview of the problem of terrorism and homeland security efforts by drawing on several disciplines. An emphasis is placed on problems and countermeasures within an “all-hazards” approach to protecting people and assets.

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  • CRJ 242 - Correctional Systems

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to aspects of the correctional function in criminal justice, including organization, process, procedure, and clients incarcerated and on conditional release.

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  • CRJ 243 - Criminal Profiling

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course involves the analysis and interpretation of evidence discovered at the crime scene that might be useful in understanding the perpetrator’s motivations and behavior to assist law enforcement in developing a criminal profile for identification, apprehension and prosecution.

    Prerequisites:  .
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  • CRJ 246 - Special Problems in Criminal Justice

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    In this course, issues are examined within the criminal justice community/profession which are of special concern to students and practitioners because of such elements as timeliness, local concern, legalistics, and/or other dynamic factors of such issues.

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  • CRJ 250 - Criminal Justice Internship I

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes practical experience in a criminal justice or private security setting.

    Prerequisites: 15 semester hours in CRJ or approval needed by the Department Head or Program Director.
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  • CRJ 251 - Criminal Justice Internship II

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes additional practical experience in a criminal justice or private security setting.

    Prerequisites: CRJ 250  and 15 semester hours in CRJ or approval needed by the Department Head or Program Director.
  
  • CRJ 260 - Seminar in Criminal Justice

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes a study of new trends in criminal justice. This capstone course explores contemporary criminal justice perspectives and theoretical approaches to the study and understanding of the criminal justice system.

    Prerequisites: CRJ 101 , CRJ 115 , CRJ 116 , and CRJ 125 .
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  • CRJ 261 - Forensic Chemistry I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is the study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry as it relates to forensic science which includes physical and chemical properties, metric measurements, chemical changes, elements, compounds and atomic structure. The course provides relationship between these topics and the crime scene as well as their importance in solving crimes in the global society. Laboratory requirement supplements lectures. 

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and writing placement scores for   or completion of   or  .  Satisfactory math placement scores for   or completion of  .  All prerequisite course grades must be a C or better.
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  • CRJ 262 - Criminal Justice Workshop

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes application of substantive knowledge and practical experience in the criminal justice field. Proposed areas are law enforcement, corrections, and the solicitor U.S. attorney’s office.

    Prerequisites: CRJ 250 , CRJ 251 , and 15 semester hours in CRJ or approval needed by the Department Head or Program Director.

Dental Assisting

  
  • DAT 112 - Integrated Human Sciences

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides a basic study of human anatomy, physiology, and microbiology as related to dental science and the practice of dental assisting.

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  • DAT 113 - Dental Materials

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of physical and chemical properties of matter and identification, characteristics, and manipulation of dental materials.

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  • DAT 115 - Ethics and Professionalism

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1

    This course introduces a cursory history of dental assisting, professional associations, scope of service in dentistry, and ethical, legal and professional considerations. The state dental practice act is reviewed.

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  • DAT 118 - Dental Morphology

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course emphasizes the development, eruption, and individual characteristics of each tooth and surrounding structures.

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  • DAT 121 - Dental Health Education

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course defines the responsibilities of the dental assistant in individual and community dental health education with emphasis on the etiology of dental disease, methods for prevention, and principles of nutrition in relationship to oral health and preventive dentistry.

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  • DAT 123 - Oral Medicine/Oral Biology

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course presents a basic study of oral pathology, pharmacology, nutrition, and common emergencies as related to the role of the dental assistant.

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  • DAT 127 - Dental Radiography

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides the fundamental background and theory for the safe and effective use of x-radiation in dentistry. It encompasses the history of x-rays, production and uses of radiation, radiographic film, exposure factors, interpretation of radiographs, and radiation hygiene.

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  • DAT 154 - Clinical Procedures I

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course includes preparation to assist a dentist efficiently in four-handed dentistry. Emphasis is on the names and functions of all dental instruments, the principles involved in their use, and the assistants’ role in dental instrumentation.

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  • DAT 177 - Dental Office Experience

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 15
    Credit Hours: 7

    This course consists of practice in the dental office or clinic with rotation of assignments to encompass experiences in office management and clinical experience in all areas of dentistry.

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  • DAT 185 - Dental Specialties

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 12
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course covers the equipment and procedures related to dental specialties used in clinical experiences.

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Early Childhood Development

  
  • ECD 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an overview of growth and development, developmentally appropriate curriculum, positive guidance techniques, regulations, health, safety, and nutrition standards in early care and education. Professionalism, family/cultural values and practical applications based on historical and theoretical models in early care and education are highlighted in this course.

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  • ECD 102 - Growth and Development I

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an extensive study of philosophies and theories of growth and development of infants/toddlers. Focus is on “total” development of the child, with emphasis on physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and nutritional areas. Developmental tasks and appropriate activities are explored in the course.

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  • ECD 105 - Guidance-Classroom Management

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an overview of developmentally appropriate, effective guidance and classroom management techniques for the teacher of young children. A positive pro-active approach is stressed in the course.

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  • ECD 106 - Observation of Young Children

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    In this course, a variety of observation skills and techniques for the purposes of achieving program goals and objectives, providing for individual needs, guiding children, and designing environments are covered. Focus is on the practical and appropriate use of these skills and techniques.

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  • ECD 107 - Exceptional Children

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes an overview of special needs children and their families. Emphasis is on prevalence of disorders, treatment modalities, community resources serving exceptional children, the teacher’s role in mainstreaming and early identification, and on federal legislation affecting exceptional children.

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  • ECD 108 - Family and Community Relations

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an overview of techniques and materials for promoting effective family/program partnerships to foster positive child development. Emphasis is on availability and accessibility of community resources and on developing appropriate communication skills.

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  • ECD 109 - Administration and Supervision

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the role and responsibilities of an early childhood administrator. Special focus is on program monetary matters, space management, curriculum, health and food services, and relations among the public, staff, and parents.

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  • ECD 131 - Language Arts

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of methods and materials in age-appropriate language experiences. Opportunities are provided to develop listening, speaking, pre-reading and prewriting skills through planning, implementation, and evaluation of media, methods, techniques and equipment. Methods of selection, evaluation, and presentation of children’s literature are included.

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  • ECD 132 - Creative Experiences

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    In this course, the importance of creativity and independence in creative expression are stressed. A variety of age-appropriate media, methods, techniques and equipment are utilized. Students plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities.

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  • ECD 133 - Science and Math Concepts

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes an overview of pre-number and science concepts developmentally appropriate for young children. Emphasis is on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate activities utilizing a variety of methods and materials.

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  • ECD 135 - Health, Safety and Nutrition

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers a review of health/safety practices recommended for child care and includes information on common diseases and health problems. Certification preparation is provided in pediatric safety, CPR, and first aid. Guidelines and information on nutrition and developmentally-appropriate activities are also studied in the course. CPR and First Aid certifications received through online training programs are not acceptable and cannot be used to fulfill the CPR and First Aid requirement.

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  • ECD 200 - Curriculum Issues in Infant and Toddler Development

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of infant and toddler care. Emphasis is on brain development and its implications for caring of infants and toddlers. Planning and teaching strategies as they relate to child development, curriculum and environment are included in the course.

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  • ECD 201 - Principles of Ethics & Leadership in Early Care and Education

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes an overview of historical views on leadership and issues and challenges of leadership in early care and education. Emphasis is on current trends and issues. This course also reviews ethical principles as they relate to children, families, colleagues, and the community and society.

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  • ECD 203 - Growth and Development II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an in-depth study of preschool children growing and developing in today’s world. Focus is on “total” development of the child with emphasis on physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and nutritional areas of development. Developmental tasks and appropriate activities are explored in the course.

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  • ECD 205 - Socialization and Group Care of Infants and Toddlers

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is the study of socialization and group care of infants and toddlers. Emphasis is on guidance and management, understanding behavior, temperament, the importance of routines, primary care and continuity of care and examining the elements of quality environments.

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  • ECD 207 - Inclusive Care for Infants and Toddlers

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides an overview of the field of infants and toddlers with special needs. Emphasis will be placed on instructional strategies, adaptations, environment, inclusion, etiology, federal legislation, family partnership, multicultural considerations, and optimal development.

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  • ECD 237 - Methods and Materials

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes an overview of developmentally appropriate methods and materials for planning, implementing, and evaluating environments. Emphasis is on integrating divergent activities in each curriculum area.

    Prerequisites: Approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities. 
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  • ECD 243 - Supervised Field Experience I

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes emphasis on planning, implementing, and evaluating scheduled programs, age-appropriate methods, materials, activities, and environments of early childhood principles and practices.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: ECD 237 .

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  • ECD 244 - Supervised Field Experience II

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course emphasis is on planning, implementing, and evaluating scheduled programs, age-appropriate methods, materials, activities, and environments in all areas of responsibility in programs dealing with young children.

    Prerequisites: ECD 243 .
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  • ECD 251 - Supervised Field Experiences in Infant/Toddler Environment

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of planning, implementing and evaluating scheduled programs, age-appropriate methods, materials, activities and environments of infants and toddlers.

    Prerequisites: ECD 200  and 15 hours ECD credits.
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  • ECD 259 - Behavior Management for Special Needs

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an overview of understanding and managing challenging behavior in school and child care settings. It includes common causes of problem behaviors and treatment for attention disorders, making changes in the classroom, and administrative steps to help children with challenging behaviors.

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  • ECD 260 - Methods of Teaching Special Needs Children

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course focuses on developmentally appropriate methods for teaching special needs students. Emphasis is on planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate activities utilizing a variety of methods and materials.

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Economics

  
  • ECO 101 - Basic Economics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of comparative economic systems, forms of business organization, business operation, and wage and price determination. Credit cannot be awarded for both ECO 101 and ECO 210 or ECO 211.

    This course counts for elective credit only in the AA and AS degree programs.

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  • ECO 207 - International Economics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of topics in international economics including the causes and consequences of economic development, international trade, and the emerging global economic systems.

    Prerequisites: Completion of ECO 210  , ECO 211  or ECO 101  with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • ECO 210 - Macroeconomics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes the study of fundamental principles and policies of a modern economy to include markets and prices, national income accounting, cycles, employment theory and fiscal policy, banking and monetary controls, and the government’s role in economic decisions and growth. Credit cannot be awarded for both ECO 210 and ECO 101.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and writing placement scores for  ; or completion of  ,  , ENG 103 , or   with a grade of C or higher; or satisfactory english placement scores for   and completion of   with a grade of C or higher. Satisfactory math placement scores for   or   or completion of   with a grade of C or higher.
    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)

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  • ECO 211 - Microeconomics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes the study of the behavior of households and firms, including supply and demand, elasticity, price/ output in different market structures, pricing of resources, regulations, and comparative advantage and trade. Credit cannot be awarded for both ECO 211 and ECO 101.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and writing placement scores for  ; or completion of   ENG 103 , or   with a grade of C or higher; or satisfactory english placement scores for   and completion of   with a grade of C or higher. Satisfactory math placement scores for   or   or completion of   with a grade of C or higher.
    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)

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Electronics Engineering Technology

  
  • EET 113 - Electrical Circuits I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of direct and alternating currents, covering resistance and impedance in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, and basic circuit theorems. Circuits are analyzed using mathematics and verified using electrical instruments.

    Corequisite: MAT 170 .
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  • EET 114 - Electrical Circuits II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a continuation in electrical circuits, including advanced network theorems. Circuits are analyzed using mathematics and verified using electrical instruments.

    Prerequisites: EET 113 .
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  • EET 131 - Active Devices

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of semiconductor theory and principles, diodes and diode circuits, transistors, transistor circuits, and other components. Circuits are modeled, constructed, and tested.

    Prerequisites: EET 113 .
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  • EET 141 - Electronic Circuits

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of electronic circuits using discrete and integrated devices, including analysis, construction, testing, and troubleshooting.

    Prerequisites: EET 131 .
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  • EET 145 - Digital Circuits

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of number systems, basic logic gates, Boolean algebra, logic optimization, flip-flops, counters and registers. Circuits are modeled, constructed, and tested.

    Prerequisites: EET 113 .
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  • EET 175 - Introduction to Photonics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This introductory course focuses on the technology of generating and harnessing light and other forms of radiant energy whose quantum unit is the photon.

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  • EET 212 - Industrial Robotics

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is the study of the systems design, modeling and simulation, signals and control systems, AI, sensor integration, vision systems, robot programming, and principles of mechatronics.

    Prerequisites: AMT 102 .
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  • EET 235 - Programmable Controllers

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of relay logic, ladder diagrams, theory of operation, and applications. Loading ladder diagrams, debugging, and troubleshooting techniques are applied to programmable controllers.

    Prerequisites: Approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities. 
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  • EET 274 - Selected Topics in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of current topics related to electrical/electronics engineering technology. Technical aspects of practical applications are discussed.

    Prerequisites: Approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities. 
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Electronics Technology

  

Engineering Graphics Technology

  
  • EGT 101 - Basic Technical Drawing

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course covers the basics of drafting, emphasizing line quality, lettering, and basic drafting conventions.

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  • EGT 103 - Print Reading

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course is an introduction to basic print reading and interpretation, including layout, projection, and dimensioning.

    Corequisite: EGT 114.
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  • EGT 106 - Print Reading and Sketching

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the interpretation of basic engineering drawings and sketching techniques for making multi-view pictorial representations.

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  • EGT 114 - Welding Print Basics

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course covers the fundamentals of print reading for welding applications.

    Prerequisites: WLD 109.
    Corequisite: EGT 103.
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  • EGT 115 - Engineering Graphics II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course in engineering graphics science includes additional drawing techniques for industrial applications.

    Prerequisites:    or approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities.
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  • EGT 119 - Geometrics

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides the student with an in-depth knowledge of both the interpretation of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols, and the inspection techniques (conventional and x, y, z coordinate measuring machines) necessary to determine if parts meet the specification required by the drawing.

    Prerequisites:  .
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  • EGT 123 - Industrial Print Reading

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course covers basic print reading and sketching for the industrial trades area. Sketching of geometric shapes and interpretation of working shop drawings are also included.

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  • EGT 151 - Introduction to CAD

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the operation of a computer-aided drafting system. The course includes interaction with a CAD station to produce technical drawings.

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  • EGT 152 - Fundamentals of CAD

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes a related series of problems and exercises utilizing the computer graphics station as a drafting tool. Course topics will feature an introduction to pictorial presentations including 3-D wire frame and solid models.

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  • EGT 156 - Intermediate CAD Applications

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course builds on the fundamentals of computer-aided drafting and includes such concepts as 3D modeling and user interface customization. This course also provides the foundation for advanced computer-aided drafting concepts and applications.

    Prerequisites: EGT 115  and  .
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  • EGT 165 - Introduction to CAD/CAM

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course covers the basic principles of CNC machine operation, fixturing required to clamp parts in the machine, and basic competencies in CNC programming.

    Prerequisites: EGT 152
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  • EGT 210 - Engineering Graphics III

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This advanced course in engineering graphics science covers the production of technical working drawings.

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  • EGT 245 - Principles of Parametric CAD

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is the study of 3D product and machine design utilizing state-of-the-art parametric design software.

    Prerequisites:  .
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  • EGT 251 - Principles of CAD

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes the additional use of cad software for production of technical drawings and related documentation.

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  • EGT 258 - Applications of CAD

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is the study of the use of CAD within the different drafting and design fields. Students will complete CAD projects for various fields which may include architectural, civil, mechanical, HVAC, and electrical.

    Prerequisites: EGT 251 .
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  • EGT 265 - CAD/CAM Applications

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes applications using CAD/CAM routines.

    Prerequisites: EGT 165  or approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities.
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Engineering Technology

  
  • EGR 110 - Introduction to Computer Environment

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides an overview of computer hardware, available software, operating systems, and applications.

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  • EGR 130 - Engineering Technology Applications and Programming

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the development and use of computer programs to solve engineering technology problems.

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  • EGR 150 - Troubleshooting

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to develop effective approaches to systematic troubleshooting and to plan how to apply them in a range of engineering technologies.

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  • EGR 175 - Manufacturing Processes

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course included the processes, alternatives, and operations in the manufacturing environment.

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  • EGR 184 - Problem Based Integrated Technology I

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This problem-based course focuses on the introduction of workplace skills such as problem solving, teamwork, computers, and communications and on applications of mathematics and science competencies. Various applications software, including CAD, will be utilized in the course.

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  • EGR 194 - Statics and Strength of Materials

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course covers external and internal forces in structures and/or machines, including conditions of equilibrium, systems of force, moments of inertia and friction. It also covers the stress/strain relationships in materials.

    Prerequisites: MAT 170  and PHY 101 .
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  • EGR 201 - Public Infrastructure

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1

    This course is a survey of technology and structural entities that contribute to modern society. Topics include public and privately-owned water, waste water and transportation networks, the power grid, the Internet, and cellular communications.

    Prerequisites:   or equivalent test score.
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  • EGR 260 - Engineering Statics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the principles of engineering mechanics as applied to forces and force systems. The techniques of vector mathematics are employed.

    Prerequisites: PHY 221 .
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  • EGR 262 - Engineering Dynamics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the principles of engineering as applied to kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. The techniques of vector mathematics are employed.

    Prerequisites: EGR 260 .
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  • EGR 266 - Engineering Thermodynamics Fundamentals

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics as applied to engineering systems.

    Prerequisites:   or equivalent score on math placement test.
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  • EGR 269 - Engineering Disciplines and Skills

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course assists students in selecting an engineering field while studying professionalism, ethics, safety, communications, and career planning. Computers are used to study spreadsheets, obtain graphical solutions to problems, perform on-line tasks, and work on a team design project and report.

    Prerequisites: Completion of   with C or better or satisfactory placement test scores for  .
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  • EGR 270 - Introduction to Engineering

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the applications of computers in engineering practices, including the use of an appropriate operating system, programming in a high level language, spread sheets, and word processing applications.

    Prerequisites: Completion of   with C or better or satisfactory placement test scores for  .
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  • EGR 275 - Introduction to Engineering/Computer Graphics

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of basic graphical concepts needed for engineering applications. These graphical concepts are presented through modeling and animation software.

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English

  
  • ENG 031 - Developmental English Basics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Developmental English Basics is intended for students who need assistance with basic writing skills. Based on assessment of students’ needs, instruction includes basic grammar and usage, mechanics, sentence structure, and basic writing. Assignments will include the writing of a variety of unified and coherent compositions with evidence of a controlling idea, introduction, body, and conclusion. 
      

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory English and Reading placement scores.
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  • ENG 032 - Developmental English

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Developmental English is an intensive review of grammar and usage; mechanics of punctuation, spelling, and capitalization; sentence structure; and the writing process. Evidence of planning, organizing, drafting, editing, and revising are emphasized in the course along with a study of different modes of writing for a variety of rhetorical situations.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory English and Reading placement scores or ENG 031  with a C* or better.
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  • ENG 100 - Introduction to Composition

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of basic writing and different modes of composition and may include a review of usage. Non-degree credit.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory English placement scores or a grade of C or higher in ENG 032  and satisfactory Reading placement score or a grade of C or higher in  .
    Note: (Credits earned for this course cannot be used toward graduation requirements.)

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  • ENG 101 - English Composition I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory Writing placement score or a grade of C or higher in 

      or in    and satisfactory Reading placement score or a grade of C or higher in  .

     

     
    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)

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  • ENG 102 - English Composition II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a grade of C or better.
    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)

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  • ENG 103 - Accelerated Composition

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides accelerated training in composing grammatically correct, structurally coherent, and audience-appropriate exposition and argumentation, including MLA documentation.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement scores in both Reading and Writing. (Bridge to Clemson only)
    Note: This course is specifically designed for transfer from Tri-County to Clemson University as part of the Clemson Bridge Program.

    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)

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  • ENG 150 - Basic Communications (Non-Degree Credit)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Basic Communications develops practical oral and written communication skills, at an accelerated pace utilizing modular learning, and covers the material included in  ,  , and  . Successful completion of this course may allow a student to exit Developmental English. 

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory English and Reading placement scores.
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  • ENG 155 - Communications I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces the principles of expository writing and public speaking through practice and development of communication skills.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory Writing placement score or grade of C or higher in ENG 032  and satisfactory Reading placement score or a grade of C or higher in  .
    Note: This course cannot be used for an AA or AS degree.

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  • ENG 156 - Communications II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a continuation of the development of communication skills through writing, speaking, and library research assignments.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG 155  or in ENG 101 .
    Note: This course cannot be used for an AA or AS degree.

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  • ENG 165 - Professional Communication

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course develops practical written and oral communication skills.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement scores in both Reading and Writing.
    Note: This course cannot be used for an AA or AS degree.

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  • ENG 201 - American Literature I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of American literature from the Colonial period to the Civil War.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG 102  or in ENG 103 .
    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)

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  • ENG 202 - American Literature II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of American literature from the Civil War to the present.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG 102  or in ENG 103 .
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  • ENG 205 - English Literature I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: the study of English literature from the Old English period to the Romantic period with emphasis on major writers and periods.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG 102  or in ENG 103 .
    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)

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