May 25, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

GEO - Geography

  
  • GEO 102 - World Geography

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

    This course includes a geographic analysis of the regions of the world, i.e., North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, social, cultural, economic and political systems.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and English placement scores for  ; or satisfactory English scores for ENG 101   and completion of RDG 100   with a C or higher; or completion of     or   with a grade of C or higher.
    Note: This course is offered every semester, but is only offered in an online format in Summer.


HIS - History

  
  • HIS 101 - Western Civilization to 1689

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

    This course is a survey of western civilization from ancient times to 1689, including the major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors shaping western cultural tradition.

    Note: An English placement score satisfactory for ENG 101  is strongly recommended.

  
  • HIS 102 - Western Civilization Post 1689

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

    This course is a survey of western civilization from 1689 to the present, including major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors which shape the modern western world.

    Note: An English placement score satisfactory for ENG 101  is strongly recommended.

  
  • HIS 122 - History, Technology, and Society

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

    This course covers topics in the history of technology with emphasis on how technology affects society and how society shapes technology. Emphasis is on 19th and 20th century America, but some material from other periods of Western Civilization and other world regions may be discussed.

  
  • HIS 201 - American History: Discovery to 1877

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

    This course is a survey of U.S. history from discovery to 1877. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period.

    Note: An English placement score satisfactory for ENG 101  is strongly recommended.

  
  • HIS 202 - American History: 1877 to Present

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

    This course is a survey of U.S. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period.

    Note: An English placement score satisfactory for ENG 101  is strongly recommended.


HSS - Humanities

  
  • HSS 105 - Technology and Culture

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

    This course provides a study of the impact of technological change on cultural values, society, and the individual.

    Note: This course counts for elective credit only in the AA and AS degree programs. This course is offered only online in Summer.

  
  • HSS 205 - Technology and Society

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

    This course is an investigation of the impact of modern technological changes in America on the individual, society, and the physical environments.

  
  • HSS 295 - Leadership Through the Humanities

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

    This course examines leadership issues of philosophy, style, and skills from the perspective of classic and contemporary readings in various humanities disciplines, primarily world history, world literature, and Western and Eastern philosophical traditions.


IDS - Interdisciplinary Studies

  
  • IDS 106 - Employment Skills Development

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

    This course offers the student a simulated work experience in a lab setting. Students will perform mock interviews and learn the soft skills required for the job market.

    Note: This course is offered in Fall and Spring.

  
  • IDS 114 - Employability Skills

    Class Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Students will practice employability skills through simulated workplace scenarios in order to apply and interview for, and secure employment. Students will create professional application documents, perform mock interviews, and apply soft skills to a variety of workplace scenarios.

  
  • IDS 207 - Cultural Exploration

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

    This course will explore the culture and environment of the country or region in which the students are studying while abroad. The special topics studied will provide the students with a deeper understanding of the political, social, economic and cultural issues they experience.

    Note: This course is offered in Summer.


IMG - Industrial Management

  
  • IMG 115 - Industrial Management Safety

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

    This course is a study of the managerial safety fundamentals and the relationship to the economics of accident prevention. Promotion of safe practices includes mechanical safeguards, fire preventive housekeeping, occupational devices, first aid, safety organization, protection equipment, and the analysis of accident causes. OSHA standards will be reviewed.

    Note: This course is offered every semester.

  
  • IMG 233 - Industrial Supervision

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

    This course covers the principles, concepts, and techniques concerned with effective and efficient utilization of personnel. Emphasis is placed on leadership and human behavior as they relate to employer-employee relationships. Includes teaming and problem-solving situations.

    Note: This course is offered every semester.


IMT - Industrial Maintenance

  
  • IMT 112 - Hand Tool Operations

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

    This course covers the use of hand tools and their applications in industrial and service areas.

  
  • IMT 131 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

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

    This course covers the basic technology and principles of hydraulics and pneumatics.

  
  • IMT 141 - Electrical Control Devices

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course covers principals and applications of electrical motor, control circuits, and industrial equipment.

    Prerequisites:   with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • IMT 161 - Mechanical Power Applications

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

    This course covers mechanical transmission devices, including the procedures for installation, removal, and maintenance.

  
  • IMT 202 - Electrical Troubleshooting

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

    This course covers diagnosing a mechanical problem using prints and electrical troubleshooting techniques.

    Prerequisites:  ,  , and IMT 233 .
  
  • IMT 224 - Basic Electronics Theory

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

    This course is the study of basic electronic theory. Students will learn to identify electronic system components and interpret electronic schematic diagrams. (Note: Course is aligned with NCCER standard 32315.)

    Prerequisites: EEM 118 .
  
  • IMT 230 - Reliability Centered Maintenance

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

    This course is the study of methods of predictive and preventive maintenance. Vibration analysis, infrared photography and ultrasonics will be covered.

  
  • IMT 233 - Programmable Logic Controllers

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

    This is the study of programmable logic controllers. Students will learn how to state the characteristics of different types of memory and count and convert between number systems. (Note: Course is aligned with NCCER module 32508).

    Prerequisites: IMT 141 .

IST - Information Systems Technology

  
  • IST 150 - Project Management Essentials for IT Professionals

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

    This course is the study of integrated project management for computer technology professionals with emphasis on the methods & software used by IT professionals, including task lists, Gantt charts, discussion of critical path statistical resource management, scheduling, budgeting, & economic factors.

    Prerequisites:  .
    Note: This course is offered in Fall.

  
  • IST 191 - LINUX System Administration

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

    This course will provide students with the skills necessary to administer a LINUX system, including hardware/software configuration, user and group administration, LINUX network configuration, and file system management.

    Prerequisites:  .
    Note: This course is offered in Summer.

  
  • IST 201 - Cisco Internetworking Concepts

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

    This course is a study of current and emerging computer networking technology. Topics covered include safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, cabling, cabling tools, Cisco routers, router programming, star topology, IP addressing, and network standards.

    Prerequisites: IST 220 
    Note: This course is offered in Summer.

  
  • IST 202 - Cisco Router Configuration

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

    This course is a study of LANs, WANs, OSI models, Ethernet, token ring, fiber distributed data interface TCP/IP addressing protocol, dynamic routing, routing, and the network administrator’s role and function.

    Prerequisites: IST 201 .
    Note: This course is offered in Fall.

  
  • IST 203 - Advanced Cisco Router Configuration

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

    This course is a study of configuring Cisco routers.

    Prerequisites: IST 202 .
    Note: This course is offered in Spring.

  
  • IST 204 - Cisco Troubleshooting

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

    This course is a study of troubleshooting network problems.

    Prerequisites: IST 202 .
    Note: This course is offered in Spring.

  
  • IST 220 - Data Communications

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

    This course is a study of the fundamentals of data communications. Basic signaling, networking, and various transmission media are covered.

    Prerequisites: CPT 167 .
    Note: This course is offered in Fall and Spring.

  
  • IST 222 - Introduction to Webpage Production

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

    This course is designed to develop skills in using common office and web development software to produce webpage content.

  
  • IST 237 - Intermediate Website Design

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

    This course is a study of server-side (cgi; dynamic HMTL) and client-side (JavaScript) dynamic web design, including the incorporation of database applications and content into web pages.

    Prerequisites: CPT 234  and  .
    Note: This course is offered in Summer.

  
  • IST 241 - Network Architecture I

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

    This course is a study of how the computer architecture relates to the interconnecting of the various network components, the environment in which the applications processes execute, and the overall plan defining services to be provided in a distributed environment.

    Prerequisites: IST 220 
    Note: This course is offered in Summer.

  
  • IST 257 - LAN Network Server Technologies

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

    This course is a study of network operating system technologies including network operating system architecture, the installation, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of network resources, and network administration functions such as user/group maintenance, network security, print services, remote access, fault tolerance, backup and recovery.

    Prerequisites: IST 220 .
    Note: This course is offered in Spring.

  
  • IST 268 - Computer Forensics

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

    This course provides students with a foundational knowledge in computer forensics investigation. Students are introduced to the skills, tools, and methods used to gather, document, and handle electronic evidence.

    Prerequisites: IST 191 .
    Note: This course is offered in Fall.

  
  • IST 269 - Digital Forensics

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

    This course examines advanced technical aspects of digital computer evidence to include detection, collection, identification, and preservation. Emphasis is placed on specific tools and methods for extracting deleted or destroyed computer-related evidence.

    Prerequisites: IST 268 .
    Note: This course is offered in Spring.

  
  • IST 272 - Relational Database

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

    This course provides a comprehensive foundation in both SQL and relational database design and implementation. Dynamic and embedded SQL programming techniques are emphasized.

    Prerequisites:  .
    Note: This course is offered in Spring.

  
  • IST 290 - Special Topics in Information Sciences

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

    This course covers special topics in information sciences technologies. As topics change, students may repeat this course for additional credit with permission of the Program Director or Department Head.

    Prerequisites: CPT 234 .
    Note: This course is offered in Summer.

  
  • IST 291 - Fundamentals of Network Security I

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

    This course is the study of intro levels of security processes based on a security policy, emphasizing hands-on skills in the areas of secure perimeter, security connectivity, security management, identity services, and intrusion detection. The course prepares students to manage network security.

    Prerequisites:  .
    Note: This course is offered in Fall.


LEG - Legal Assistant

  
  • LEG 120 - Torts

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

    This course is a study of the various classifications and functions of tort law, including intentional and negligent torts, causation, proximate cause, and defenses.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
    Note: This course is offered in Spring.

  
  • LEG 121 - Business Law I

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

    This course is a study of the basics of commercial law, with emphasis on the formation and enforcement of contracts and the rules particular to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and sales of goods.

    Prerequisites: LEG 135  and LEG 230 . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
  
  • LEG 122 - Business Law II

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

    This course is an in-depth study of the Uniform Commercial Code with special emphasis on the essentials of Article 3, Commercial Paper, and Article 9, Secured Transactions. Business partnerships and corporations and their formation are studied.

    Prerequisites:  , LEG 135 , and LEG 230 . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
  
  • LEG 132 - Legal Bibliography

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

    This course is a study of the methods of legal research, proper citation of authority, use of legal treatises, texts, reporters, and digests.

  
  • LEG 135 - Introduction to Law and Ethics

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

    This course provides a general introduction to law, including courts, legal terminology, procedures, systems, and laws of society. Emphasis is on ethics and the role of the paralegal in the legal system.

    Note: This course is offered in Fall.

  
  • LEG 201 - Civil Litigation I

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

    This course is a study of the principles of litigation and the rules of procedure for each court in the South Carolina system, including pleading, practice, and discovery procedures.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
    Note: This course is offered in Summer.

  
  • LEG 202 - Civil Litigation II

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

    This course includes an in-depth examination of the principles of litigation, focusing on the application of civil techniques and the role of a paralegal using hypothetical cases.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
  
  • LEG 212 - Workers’ Compensation

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

    This course is a study of the history of worker’s compensation, case laws, statues, regulations, and procedures in handling claims.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
  
  • LEG 213 - Family Law

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

    This course includes an examination of the laws of marriage, divorce, annulment, separation, adoption, custody, and the juvenile.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
    Note: This course is offered in Spring.

  
  • LEG 214 - Property Law

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

    This course includes an overview of South Carolina property law, including the mechanics of various commercial and private property transactions and mortgage foreclosures.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
  
  • LEG 218 - Immigration Law

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

    This course is a study of immigration law and procedures in the United States. Materials will focus on statutory and regulatory aspects of the immigration process. The impact of criminal statutes will be assessed. Applicable court opinions will be examined.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
  
  • LEG 230 - Legal Writing

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

    This course includes methods, techniques, and procedures for the research and preparation of legal memoranda, trial and appellate briefs, and trial notebooks.
     

    Note: This course is offered in Fall.

  
  • LEG 231 - Criminal Law

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

    This course includes a study of the definition and classification of criminal offenses, criminal responsibility, and legal procedures in a criminal prosecution.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
    Note: This course is offered in Summer.

  
  • LEG 232 - Law Office Management

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

    This course is a study of the basic principles of office management, including administrative procedures, client relations, and office operating procedures.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
  
  • LEG 233 - Wills, Trusts, & Probate

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

    This course includes a detailed study of testacy and intestacy, preparation of wills and codicils, and fundamentals of trust and probate administration. 

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
  
  • LEG 234 - Title Examination Procedures I

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

    This course is a study of the common law and statutory requirements related to the transfer of real property with utilization of the appropriate indexes and documents in the appropriate city and county offices.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
  
  • LEG 242 - Law Practice Workshop

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

    This course includes the application of substantive knowledge in a practical situation as a paralegal.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
  
  • LEG 250 - Internship for Paralegal

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

    This course is designed to provide the paralegal student with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and apply the skills and knowledge in a law office or other suitable location where paralegals are employed.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
  
  • LEG 262 - Litigation Applications

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

    This course introduces computer applications in various litigation and courtroom settings using general computer and legal software programs.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
  
  • LEG 270 - Paralegal Certification Preparation

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

    This course provides a review and preparation for testing for a national paralegal certification exam.

    Prerequisites:   and  . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 

MAP - Media Arts Production

  
  • MAP 101 - Audio Techniques I

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

    This course covers an introduction to the tools and processes involved in audio production, including basic training in the operation of sound recording and playback systems. The fundamentals of sound are also covered.

    Note: This course is offered in Fall.

  
  • MAP 104 - Radio Production I

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

    This course is an introduction to radio production techniques.

    Corequisite: MAP 204 .
    Note: This course is offered in Summer.

  
  • MAP 122 - Field Production I

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

    This course introduces the setup, operation, and application of video equipment for field production.

    Note: This course is offered in Fall.

  
  • MAP 130 - Lighting Fundamentals

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

    This course introduces students to the equipment, safety requirements, protocol and aesthetic techniques used in lighting digital and film productions.

    Prerequisites: ARV 114 . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher.
    Note: This course is offered in Spring.

  
  • MAP 140 - Writing for Media Production

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

    This course is designed to teach writing techniques for radio, television, and other electronic media.

  
  • MAP 141 - Journalism for Media

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

    This course covers the preparation of news in a form desirable for broadcasting and other electronic media.

  
  • MAP 150 - Studio Production I

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

    This course covers the basics of studio operations with emphasis on lighting, cameras, floor management, and control room operations.

    Note: This course is offered in Spring.

  
  • MAP 160 - Introduction to Media Arts & Ethics

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

    This course covers the history, current trends and ethics of Media Arts.

    Note: This course is offered online in Summer.

  
  • MAP 201 - Audio Techniques II

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

    This course covers advanced audio production techniques.

    Prerequisites: MAP 101 . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher.
    Note: This course is offered in Summer.

  
  • MAP 204 - Radio Production II

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

    This course covers advanced radio production techniques.

    Corequisite: MAP 104 .
    Note: This course is offered in Summer.

  
  • MAP 223 - Interview and Discussion

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

    This course covers the techniques for successfully interviewing people, whether for sound bites or for full-length interview programs.

    Prerequisites: ARV 231  and MAP 122 . All prerequisites require a grade of C or higher. 
    Note: This course is offered in Fall.

  
  • MAP 226 - Producing and Directing

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

    This course covers the planning and execution of production to create video programing across media platforms.

    Prerequisites: ARV 231  and MAP 122 . All prerequisites courses require a grade of C or higher. 
    Corequisite: MAP 280 .
  
  • MAP 265 - Media Arts Business Procedures

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

    This course is a study of professional practices involved in the organization and operation of businesses involved in media production as well as professional practices of independent, freelance contractors.

    Note: This course is offered online in Summer.

  
  • MAP 271 - SCWE in Media Arts Production I

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

    This course includes supervised production experience at a media production location.

    Prerequisites: Approval is needed from the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities.
    Note: This course is offered every semester.

  
  • MAP 280 - Media Arts Exit Portfolio

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

    This course is a study of the development of strategies for entering the media arts industry. Students will refine portfolio demo reels and resumes to meet professional standards.

    Prerequisites: MAP 104  with a grade of C or higher. 
    Corequisite: MAP 226 

MAT - Mathematics

  
  • MAT 031 - Developmental Math Basics

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

    This course includes the study of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions. Concepts are applied to real-world problem solving. Instruction may also include basic geometry, data analysis, graphs, as well as skills needed to be successful MAT 032 .

    Note: A grade of C* or higher is required to take MAT 032 . If MAT 031 is not offered students can enroll in MAT 150 . This course is offered in Fall and Spring.

  
  • MAT 032 - Developmental Mathematics

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

    Developmental Mathematics includes a review of arithmetic skills and focuses on the study of measurement and geometry, basic algebra concepts and data analysis. Application skills are emphasized. This is considered a Pre-Algebra course so instruction may also include operations with positive and negative numbers, solving one-and two-step equations, solving related application problems and an introduction to graphing linear equations.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement score or MAT 031  with a grade of C* or higher.
    Note: A grade of C* or higher is required to take MAT 101 , MAT 155 , or MAT 170 . If MAT 032 is not offered students can enroll in MAT 150 . This course is offered in Fall and Spring.

  
  • MAT 101 - Beginning Algebra

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

    This course includes the study of rational numbers and their applications, operations with algebraic expressions, linear equations and applications, linear inequalities, graphs of linear equations, operations with exponents and polynomials, and factoring.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement score; or MAT 032  with a grade of C* or higher.
    Note: This course cannot be used for an AA or AS degree.

  
  • MAT 102 - Intermediate Algebra

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

    This course includes the study of linear systems and applications; quadratic expressions, equations, functions and graphs; and rational and radical expressions and functions.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement score or MAT 101  with a grade of C or higher.
    Note: This course cannot be used for an AA or AS degree.

  
  • MAT 103 - Quantitative Reasoning

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

    This course is designed to develop quantitative reasoning and critical thinking skills. Topics include logic and computers, probability and statistics, financial mathematics, and additional applications selected to address areas of contemporary interest.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement score or MAT 102  with a grade of C or higher, or MAT 101  with a grade of A, and a satisfactory reading placement score or   with a grade of C or higher or   or ENG 103  with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • MAT 109 - College Algebra with Modeling

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

    This course is an approach to algebra that incorporates mathematical modeling of real data and business applications. Emphasis on linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Includes inequalities and matrices.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement score or MAT 102  with a grade of C or higher and a satisfactory reading placement score or   with a grade of C or higher or   or ENG 103  with a grade of C or higher.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned for both MAT 109 and MAT 110.

  
  • MAT 110 - College Algebra

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

    This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; and solutions of higher degree polynomials.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement score or MAT 102  with a grade of C or higher.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned for both MAT 109 and MAT 110.
     

  
  • MAT 111 - College Trigonometry

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

    This course includes the following topics: trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre’s Theorem; vectors; conic sections; and parametric equations.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement score or MAT 110  with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics

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

    This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data; sample space concepts; random variables; counting problems; binomial and normal distributions; central limit theorem; confidence intervals and test hypothesis for large and small samples; types I and II errors; linear regression and correlation.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement score or completion of MAT 102 , MAT 103 , MAT 109 , MAT 110 , MAT 111 , MAT 130 , MAT 140 , MAT 141 , MAT 211 , MAT 212 , MAT 215 , MAT 230 , or MAT 240  with a grade of C or higher or MAT 101  with a Grade of A or higher. Satisfactory reading placement score or completion of RDG 100  or ENG 101  with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • MAT 130 - Elementary Calculus

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

    This course is designed to introduce the ideas and applications of Differential and Integral Calculus and focuses on the concepts of functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration in the context of algebraic functions.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement score or MAT 109  with a grade of C or higher and a satisfactory reading placement score or   with a grade of C or higher or   or ENG 103  with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • MAT 137 - Calculus I with Algebraic Functions

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

    This course is designed to introduce the ideas and applications of Differential and Integral Calculus and focuses on the concepts of functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration in the context of algebraic functions.


    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement scores or MAT 111  with a grade of C or higher.
    Note: This course is offered in Fall.

  
  • MAT 138 - Calculus I with Transcendental Functions

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

    This course is designed to introduce the ideas and applications of Differential and Integral Calculus and focuses on the concepts of differentiation and integration with applications in the context of transcendental functions.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement scores or MAT 137  with a grade of C or higher.
    Note: This course is offered in Spring.

  
  • MAT 140 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I

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

    This course includes the following topics: derivatives and integrals of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions; curve sketching; maxima and minima of functions; related rates; work; and analytic geometry.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement score or MAT 111  with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • MAT 141 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus II

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

    This course includes the following topics: continuation of calculus of one variable, including analytic geometry; techniques of integration; volumes by integration, and other applications; infinite series, including Taylor series; improper integrals.

    Prerequisites: MAT 138  or MAT 140  with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • MAT 150 - Fundamentals of Mathematics (Non-Degree Credit)

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

    This course includes the following topics: elementary number theory; basic algebra and geometry; English and SI measurements; ratio and proportion; statistics; and graph interpretation. Non-degree credit. This is an adaptive type of learning model where outcomes may vary depending on your placement score and the time invested in the course. Content can potentially cover course material from MAT 031, MAT 032, MAT 101, and MAT 102. Each student will be placed on an individualized “Learning Path” which includes study skills like time management, note-taking, test-taking, and problem solving strategies. Students can expect instruction on how to learn mathematics and be provided with lab time to get individualized math instruction.

    Note: If MAT 150 is not offered students can enroll in MAT 031  or MAT 032 .

  
  • MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics

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

    This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: properties of and operations with real numbers, elementary algebra, consumer mathematics, applied geometry, measurement, graph sketching and interpretations, and descriptive statistics.


    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement score or MAT 032  with a grade of C* or higher.
    Note: This course cannot be used for an AA or AS degree.

  
  • MAT 170 - Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I

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

    This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry and applications.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement scores, or MAT 032  with a grade of C* or higher.
    Note: This course cannot be used for an AA or AS degree.

  
  • MAT 171 - Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry II

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

    This course includes the following topics: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and advanced applications.

    Prerequisites: MAT 170  with a grade of C or higher.
    Note: This course cannot be used for an AA or AS degree. This course is offered in Fall and Spring.

  
  • MAT 211 - Math for Elementary Education I

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

    This course includes the following topics: Logic; set theory; properties of and operations on counting numbers, integers, rational numbers and real numbers.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory math placement score or MAT 102  with a grade of C or higher.
    Note: This course counts for elective credit only towards an AA or AS degree. This course is offered in Fall.

  
  • MAT 212 - Math for Elementary Education II

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

    This course includes the following topics: basic algebra; introductory geometry; probability and statistics.

    Prerequisites: MAT 211  with a grade of C or higher.
    Note: This course counts for elective credit only towards an AS degree. This course is offered in Spring.

  
  • MAT 215 - Geometry

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

    This course includes the following topics: Euclidean geometry of points, lines, triangles, circles, and polygons; right triangle trigonometry; and analytical geometry of the straight line. (This course is designed primarily for elementary teachers.)

    Prerequisites: MAT 212  with a grade of C or higher.
    Note: This course counts for elective credit only towards an AA or AS degree. This course is offered in Summer.

  
  • MAT 230 - Basic Multivariable Calculus

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

    This course includes the following topics: partial derivatives; extreme problems; multiple integration; continuous probability distributions; difference equations; and management and economic applications.

    Prerequisites: MAT 130  with a grade of C or higher.
    Note: This course is offered in Spring and Summer.

  
  • MAT 240 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus III

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

    This course includes the following topics: multivariable calculus, including vectors, partial derivatives and their applications to maximum and minimum problems with and without constraints; line integrals; multiple integrals in rectangular and other coordinates; and Stokes’ and Green’s theorems.

    Prerequisites: MAT 141  with a grade of C or higher.
    Note: This course is offered in Spring.

  
  • MAT 242 - Differential Equations

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

    This course includes the following topics: solution of linear and elementary non-linear differential equations by standard methods with sufficient linear algebra to solve systems; applications; series; Laplace transform; and numerical methods.

    Prerequisites: MAT 141  with a grade of C or higher.
    Note: This course is offered in Summer.


MEC - Mechatronics

  
  • MEC 101 - Circuit Analysis

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

    This course is a study of applying mathematics to properly analyze and solve series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. In addition, this course also explores the fundamentals of reading circuit diagrams and prints.

    Corequisite: MEC 110 .
  
  • MEC 102 - Industrial Machining and Tools

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

    This course covers the fundamentals of machining metals by the operations of milling, drilling, and tapping along with the principles of precision measurements. In addition, safety guidelines of operating metalworking machines and hand tools that are commonly used in an industrial maintenance environment will be covered.

  
  • MEC 103 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

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

    This course covers the introduction to fluid power systems and the principles of how hydraulics and pneumatics are utilized in manufacturing. In addition, the study of fluid power symbols and schematics are related to the actual working component installations.

 

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