2023-2024 Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions

Understanding Course Requirements

Guilford Technical Community College is committed to student success. The college offers courses for students who need additional academic preparation. GTCC requires that students are proficient in reading, writing, and math or a combination of these basic skills before they can enroll in most college courses.

The following is an alpha-numeric listing of course descriptions for all curriculum programs. A three-letter course prefix identifies the program area in which a course is offered. The three or four digit course number identifies a specific course within a program. The course title introduces the subject matter of a course. The group of numbers to the right of a course title gives, in order of information, the lecture hours per week, laboratory and/or shop hours per week, clinic and/or cooperative work hours per week, and the last digit gives the semester credit hours awarded for successful completion of the course. 

Additional verbiage is provided at the end of the course description if a course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as either a UGETC, General Education or a Pre-Major/Elective.  A list of the most current transferable courses can be found at https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/sites/default/files/basic-pages/academic-programs/attachments/transfer_course_list_appendixg_2020.pdf  (Please note, not all courses listed on the transfer course list are offered at GTCC).

Course requisites are listed below the course description.  If a requisite is displayed in bold, it is a state required requisite for the course. 
 

Education
  

  • EDU 151 Creative Activities

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces developmentally supportive, diverse, equitable, and inclusive creative learning environments with attention to divergent thinking, creative problem-solving, evidence-based teaching practices, and open-ended learning materials and activities that align with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Emphasis is placed on best practices providing process-driven culturally diverse, learning experiences in art, music, creative movement, dance, and dramatic play integrated across all domains and academic content in indoor/outdoor environments for every young child age birth through age eight. Upon completion, students should be able to observe, examine, create, adapt, and advocate for developmentally appropriate creative learning materials, experiences, and environments for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.

    Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Design developmentally appropriate creative experiences across the areas of art, music/ movement and dramatics.
    2. Summarize the stages through which children’s art and movement progresses.
    3. Create developmentally appropriate instructional materials to support children’s use of imagination, creativity, language and literacy.
  

  • EDU 153 Health, Safety and Nutrition

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of every child. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhood illnesses, maintaining safe and healthy learning environments, health benefits of active play, recognition and reporting of abuse/neglect, and state regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to apply knowledge of NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development for health, safety, nutritional needs and safe learning environments.

    Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Analyze foods that make up a healthy diet for young children, appropriate serving sizes according to age of the child and nutrients that provide energy, promote growth of body tissues and regulate body functions.
    2. Create health and safety policies regarding child abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, management of acute illness, emergency care situations and SIDS.
    3. Develop appropriate resources and activities for implementing a developmentally appropriate program for children in areas of health, safety and nutrition.
    4. Assess the safety of indoor and outdoor environments for children.
  

  • EDU 157 Active Play

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces physical activities to promote the development of children with diverse abilities, birth through middle childhood. Topics include active play, outdoor learning, design of the environment, development of play skills, loose parts play, nature play, risk/benefit assessment, advocacy, and family/community connection. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the stages of play, the role of teachers in play, active play environments, advocate for the child’s right to play, and plan and assess culturally responsive, equitable and developmentally appropriate experiences using NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Distinguish between the stages of play.
    2. Design an outdoor play environment for preschool children.
    3. Portray a multicultural play experience.
    4. Categorize a variety of play experiences with their corresponding development level.
    5. Assess the role of teachers in play.
  

  • EDU 187 Teaching and Learning for All

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces students to knowledge, concepts, and best practices needed to provide developmentally appropriate, effective, inclusive, and culturally responsive educational experiences in the classroom. Topics include growth and development, learning theory, student motivation, teaching diverse learners, classroom management, inclusive environments, student-centered practices, instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, observation/assessment techniques, educational planning, reflective practice, collaboration, cultural competence, ethics, professionalism, and leadership. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the knowledge, skills, roles, and responsibilities of an effective educator as defined by state and national professional teaching standards.

    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Explain how learning and motivation theories apply to diverse classroom settings.
    2. Utilize appropriate classroom management and instructional strategies to create effective learning environments.
    3. Choose appropriate observation and assessment techniques for classroom settings.
    4. Analyze teaching methodologies for culturally, linguistic, and academically diverse learners.
    5. Demonstrate cultural competence, ethics, and professionalism when working with parents and colleagues.
    6. Collaborate with peers and professionals in the educational planning process.
  

  • EDU 214 Early Child Intermediate Practicum

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 9 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course is designed to allow students to apply skills in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on observing children and assisting with the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and environments for all children; modeling reflective and professional practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriate guidance techniques and ethical/professional behaviors as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty visits.

    Pre-requisite(s): Grade of C or better in EDU 119,  EDU 144,  and EDU 146  or PSY 244, EDU 119,  and EDU 146.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Practice authentic assessment.
    2. Implement developmentally appropriate activities in a classroom setting.
    3. Complete reflective self-evaluations of activities implemented in the classroom.
    4. Demonstrate appropriate guidance and behavior management techniques.
    5. Demonstrate professional behavior and employability skills.
    6. Compare observed practices with recommended developmentally appropriate practices.
  

  • EDU 216 Foundations of Education

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the examination of the American educational systems and the teaching profession. Topics include the historical and philosophical influences on education, various perspectives on educational issues, and experiences in birth through grade 12 classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to reflect on classroom observations, analyze the different educational approaches, including classical/traditional and progressive, and have knowledge of the various roles of educational systems at the federal, state and local level.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Trace the historical roots of education in the United States.
    2. Compare the different philosophies of education and their related educational approaches.
    3. Examine the various roles of local, state, and federal government in education and emerging issues in school governance and finance.
    4. Reflect on effective teaching as observed in classrooms.
    5. Analyze the school curriculum and forces that influence the curriculum.
    6. Discuss law, ethics, reasons people teach, and teacher professional decision-making.
  

  • EDU 221 Children with Exceptionalities

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers atypical patterns of child development, inclusive/diverse settings, evidenced-based educational/family plans, differentiated instruction, adaptive materials, and assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities and delays, early intervention/special education, transitions, observation, developmental screening, formative assessment of children, and collaborating with families and community partners. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, identify community resources, explain the importance of collaboration with families/professionals, and develop appropriate strategies/adaptations to support children in all environments with best practices as defined by laws, policies and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Pre-requisite(s): EDU 144  and EDU 145  or PSY 244 and PSY 245.
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Plan strategies for adapting the learning environment to support the diverse abilities of all children.
    2. Examine philosophical, historical and legal issues in the field of early childhood special education and intervention.
    3. Research the etiology, symptoms, treatment, educational and intervention strategies, family support services and adaptations of the learning environment for an exceptionality
    4. Research local and state resources/support services for families of exceptional children.
    5. Recognize diverse abilities and characteristics of exceptionalities in young children.
  

  • EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the development of high-quality, individualized, responsive/engaging relationships and experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos. Emphasis is placed on typical and atypical child development, working with diverse families to provide positive, supportive, and engaging early learning activities and interactions through field experiences and the application of the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate responsive curriculum planning, respectful relationships and exposure to a variety of developmentally appropriate experiences/materials that support a foundation for healthy development and growth of culturally, linguistically and ability diverse children birth to 36 months.

    Pre-requisite(s): EDU 119  and EDU 144.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Design developmentally appropriate curriculum, daily schedules, and individualized weekly plans which incorporate the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. 
    2. Formulate strategies that develop responsive/engaging relationships and experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos. 
    3. Create developmentally appropriate learning materials for infants, toddlers, and twos. 
    4. Design developmentally appropriate learning environments for infants, toddlers, and twos. 
    5. Develop strategies for establishing reciprocal relationships with diverse families. 
  

  • EDU 235 School-Age Development & Programs

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course includes developmentally appropriate practices in group settings for school-age children. Emphasis is placed on principles of development, environmental planning, and positive guidance techniques and program development. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss developmental principles for culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children ages five to twelve and plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs and activities.

    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Discuss the development of physical/motor, cognitive, and psychosocial skills in children during the ages of five to ten.
    2. Create activity plans that are reflective of children in the classroom setting based on developmentally appropriate practices with consideration to all domains of development in children.
    3. Design schedules that are reflective of children in the classroom setting based on developmentally appropriate practices with consideration to all domains of development in children.
    4. Arrange indoor and outdoor environments for school-age child care programs, based on developmentally appropriate practices.
    5. Describe positive guidance strategies appropriate for school-age children.
    6. Analyze an assessment tool used to evaluate and rate quality in school-age child care programs, and North Carolina and national standards/requirements for school-age child care programs.
  

  • EDU 250 Teacher Licensure Preparation

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides information and strategies necessary for transfer to a teacher licensure program at a senior institution. Topics include entry level teacher licensure exam preparation, performance based assessment systems, requirements for entry into teacher education programs, the process to become a licensed teacher in North Carolina, and professionalism including expectations within the field of education. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize educational terminology and demonstrate knowledge of teacher licensure processes including exam preparation, technology based portfolio assessment, and secondary admissions processes to the school of education at a senior institution.

    Pre-requisite(s): Take ENG 111  and one from MAT 143 , MAT 152  or MAT 171 .
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Explain educational terminology in preparation for the praxis examination.
    2. Describe secondary admissions processes to the school of education at a senior institution.
    3. Describe the process involved in becoming a licensed teacher in NC.
    4. Demonstrate knowledge of technology- based portfolio assessment.
  

  • EDU 251 Exploration Activities

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers fundamental concepts in the content areas of science, technology, engineering, math, and social studies through investigative experiences aligned with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Emphasis is placed on exploring fundamental concepts, scope and sequence, and teaching strategies to engage each child through play and open-ended discovery in indoor/outdoor environments. Upon completion, students should be able to understand major concepts in each content area and implement developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive experiences for all young children.

    Pre-requisite(s): EDU 144  or EDU 145 .
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Employ the discovery approach to teaching science, math, and social studies (with technology and engineering integrations/ applications) to young children.
    2. Apply an integrated curriculum approach to teaching science, math, and social studies (with technology and engineering integrations/ applications) to young children.
    3. Select major science, math, and social studies (with technology and engineering integrations/ applications) concepts and facts appropriate for inclusion in the early childhood curriculum.
    4. Design appropriate science, math, and social studies (with technology and engineering integrations/applications) experiences for young children.
    5. Implement a planned science, math, or social studies learning experience for young children.
    6. Evaluate a planned science, math, or social studies learning experience with young children.
    7. Report on a planned science, math, or social studies learning experience with young children.
    8. Design a math mini-center to use with young children.
  

  • EDU 259 Curriculum Planning

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to focus on using content knowledge to build effective developmentally appropriate approaches that are culturally responsive, equitable, and ability diverse for young children. Topics include components of curriculum, a variety of curriculum models, authentic observation and assessment, and planning developmentally appropriate experiences and indoor/outdoor environments aligned with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to understand, evaluate, and use developmentally appropriate curriculum to plan for the individual/group needs of young children.

    Pre-requisite(s): EDU 119  
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Evaluate types of curriculum designed for use with young children.
    2. Design a floor plan for a classroom of preschool (ages 3-5 years) children.
    3. Select furnishings, equipment and supplies needed for a classroom of young children.
    4. Plan developmentally appropriate daily schedules, experiences and adaptive weekly curriculum plans aligned with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development and/or the NC public Schools Standard Course of Study.
    5. Evaluate developmentally appropriate daily schedules, experiences and adaptive weekly curriculum plans aligned with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development and/or the NC public Schools Standard Course of Study.
    6. Develop an assessment plan for an inclusive early childhood program.
  

  • EDU 261 Early Childhood Administration I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces principles and practices essential to preparing and supporting child care administrators. Topics include program philosophy, policies and procedures, NC Child Care Law and Rules, business planning, personnel and fiscal management, and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administration. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate a developmentally appropriate program philosophy, locate current state licensing regulations, analyze a business plan and examine comprehensive program policies and procedures.

    Co-requisite(s):  EDU 119.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Develop a program philosophy, including views on child development, expectation for teachers and parent involvement, a mission statement, and program goals for an early childhood program.
    2. Design an orientation plan for staff.
    3. Generate a center’s written budget.
    4. Design a teacher’s job description.
    5. Develop personnel policies for an early childhood center.
    6. Compare different salary schedules from early childhood centers.
    7. Navigate the NC Division of Child Development website identifying key legal issues, and online resources impacting child care centers in North Carolina.
    8. Develop a staff meeting agenda.
  

  • EDU 262 Early Childhood Administration II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/community outreach and program quality/evaluation for diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program evaluation/accreditation, involvement in early childhood professional organizations, leadership/mentoring, family, volunteer and community involvement and early childhood advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to define and evaluate all components of early childhood programs, develop strategies for advocacy and integrate community into programs.

    Pre-requisite(s): EDU 119  and EDU 261 . 
    Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Compare different program structures and curriculum methods.
    2. Evaluate tools to assess child care programs.
    3. Compile information on early childhood professional organizations citing specifically opportunities for personal involvement.
    4. Determine effective leadership characteristics and behaviors that impact early childhood leader performance.
    5. Develop advocacy strategies as well as specific implementation plans in the area of early care and education.
    6. Develop a handbook of policies and procedures for families in early childhood programs.
    7. Evaluate key community and statewide organizations/agencies offering resources for child care programs and families.
    8. Create marketing strategies for an early childhood program.
  

  • EDU 271 Educational Technology

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the appropriate and ethical use of technology that is inclusive of digital and analog materials/tools to enhance teaching and learning in all educational settings. Emphasis is placed on the developmentally appropriate use of technology with children, ethical issues, digital citizenship, instructional strategies, assistive technology, and the use of technology for professional development and communication with families. Upon completion, student should be able to demonstrate professional and ethical implementation of various modes of technology in culturally responsive and equitable ways to support diverse children, families and communities.

    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Explain concepts and issues relating to technology and early childhood education.
    2. Evaluate appropriate Internet sites and resources to enhance instruction and learning.
    3. Integrate various technologies in arranging and designing classrooms, assessing and evaluating children, planning and carrying out learning experiences, using assistive technology, engaging with parents and in professional development, and managing time and resources.
    4. Use computer technology and resources in the production of early childhood classroom instructional materials.
    5. Operate multimedia and audiovisual equipment used in Early Childhood Education.
  

  • EDU 279 Literacy Development and Instruction

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course is designed to provide students with concepts and skills of literacy development, instructional methods/materials and assessment techniques needed to provide scientifically-based, systematic reading and writing instruction into educational practice. Topics include literacy concepts, reading and writing development, developmentally appropriate pedagogy, culturally-responsive instruction, standards-based outcomes, lesson planning, formative/summative assessment, recognizing reading difficulties, research-based interventions, authentic learning experiences, classroom implementation, and reflective practice. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, implement, assess, evaluate, and demonstrate developmentally appropriate literacy instruction aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study and other state and national standards.

    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student will demonstrate proficiency in the following:

    1. Identify literacy concepts and skills.
    2. Describe the development of reading and writing in students.
    3. Discuss developmentally appropriate pedagogy and culturally responsive instruction.
    4. Apply the NC Standard Course of Study to literacy instruction in schools.
    5. Observe teacher assessment of children’s literacy skills.
    6. Describe observations of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of literacy instruction by teachers.
    7. Plan appropriate literacy lesson plans.
    8. Discuss the implementation and evaluation of a literacy lesson.
    9. Analyze research based interventions to help students with reading difficulties.
  

  • EDU 280 Language and Literacy Experiences

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides evidence-based strategies for enhancing language and literacy experiences that align with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Topics include developmental sequences for children’s emergent receptive and expressive language, print concepts, appropriate observations/assessments, literacy enriched environments, quality selection of diverse literature, interactive media, and inclusive practices. Upon completion, students should be able to select, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate language and literacy experiences for children who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse.

    Pre-requisite(s): EDU 144  or EDU 145 . 
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Distinguish between stages of literacy development in young children - early, emergent and conventional.
    2. Develop appropriate literacy experiences for children at each stage of literacy development.
    3. Investigate strategies and skills needed by children to become successful readers.
    4. Develop an informed advocacy project related to literacy.
    5. Evaluate books of various genres of children’s literature.
  

  • EDU 284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 9 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate acquired skills in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and environments for all children; supporting/engaging families; and modeling reflective and professional practices based on national and state guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to apply NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriate guidance techniques and ethical/professional behaviors, including the use of appropriate technology, as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty assessments.

    Pre-requisite(s): EDU 119,  EDU 144,  EDU 145,  EDU 146 , and EDU 151 .
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Engage in reflective decision making and learning experience evaluation.
    2. Discuss knowledge of early childhood education advocacy.
    3. Plan weekly classroom schedules and activities.
    4. Evaluate implementation of weekly classroom schedules and activities.
    5. Demonstrate skills needed for successful employment through written resume and portfolio creation.
    6. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of early childhood education.
    7. Exhibit competency in the Early Childhood Education professional standards/competencies included in the course competency book.

Engineering
  

  • EGR 115 Introduction to Technology

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the basic skills and career fields for technicians. Topics include career options, technical vocabulary, dimensional analysis, measurement systems, engineering graphics, calculator applications, professional ethics, safety practices, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic technologies, prepare drawings and sketches, and perform computations using a scientific calculator.

    Pre-requisite(s): MAT 003  (P2 grade)
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Solve problems using distance, area and volume using mathematical formulas and geometric relationships.
    2. Demonstrate use of unit conversions.
    3. Develop vocabulary of civil engineering and surveying terminology.
    4. Apply concept of scale to understanding and reading plans.
    5. Employ computer spreadsheets as a calculation tool.
    6. Demonstrate research and writing skills in preparing and engineering report.
  

  • EGR 131 Introduction to Electronics Technology

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course introduces the basic skills required for electrical/electronics technicians. Topics include soldering/desoldering, safety and sustainability practices, test equipment, scientific calculators, AWG wire table, the resistor color code, electronic devices, problem solving, and use of hand tools. Upon completion, students should be able to solder/desolder, operate test equipment, apply problem-solving techniques, and use a scientific calculator.

    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Ascertain a resistor’s value using the color code value without use of a reference.
    2. Determine the resistance per foot of a given gauge of wire from the AWG wire table in a written report.
    3. Calculate Ohm’s Law in a DC circuit using a scientific calculator.
    4. Document basic AC circuit measurements using an oscilloscope in a lab setting.
    5. Demonstrate the soldering process in a lab setting.
    6. Measure current and voltage with a Digital Multimeter in a technical lab setting.
  

  • EGR 150 Introduction to Engineering

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course is an overview of the engineering profession. Topics include goal setting and career assessment, ethics, public safety, the engineering method and design process, written and oral communication, interpersonal skills and team building, and computer applications. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the engineering process, the engineering profession, and utilize college resources to meet their educational goals.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of this course, the students should be able to do the following with at least 70% accuracy:

    1. Apply computational methods to solve engineering problems.
    2. Use technical communication skills to explain the analysis and results of group projects and exercises in engineering.
    3. Evaluate engineering problems using dimensional analysis, estimation, and conversion.
    4. Summarize the different fields of engineering, including professional practice and licensure.
    5. Design a simple engineering device.
  

  • EGR 220 Engineering Statics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the concepts of engineering based on forces in equilibrium. Topics include concentrated forces, distributed forces, forces due to friction, and inertia as they apply to machines, structures, and systems. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems which require the ability to analyze systems of forces in static equilibrium.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Pre-requisite(s): PHY 251.  
    Co-requisite(s): MAT 272.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of this course, the students should be able to do the following with at least 70% accuracy:

    1. Compute resultant forces, moments, couples, distributed loads, and conditions for equilibrium.
    2. Analyze rigid bodies in 2 and 3 dimensions for equilibrium.
    3. Analyze structural members and trusses for equilibrium.
    4. Calculate frictional forces on bodies.
    5. Calculate center of gravity and centroids for homogeneous and composite bodies.
    6. Calculate moment of inertia for homogeneous and composite bodies.
  

  • EGR 225 Engineering Dynamics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the concepts of engineering based on the analysis of motion in Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems. Topics include the two and three dimensional motion of particles and rigid bodies, the forces associated with that motion, and relative motion between two coordinate systems. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems which require the ability to analyze the motion and forces involved in a dynamic system.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Pre-requisite(s): EGR 220.  
    Co-requisite(s): MAT 273  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Analyze a body under curvilinear motion using Cartesian, tangential, and cylindrical components.
    2. Evaluate the system of kinetics for a body in rectangular, tangential, and cylindrical coordinates.
    3. Calculate the work, energy, and efficiency of a system.
    4. Calculate impulse and momentum in both linear and angular systems.
    5. Analyze relative and absolute motion with velocity and acceleration.
  

  • EGR 228 Introduction to Solid Mechanics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to engineering theory of deformable solids and applications. Topics include stress and deformation resulting from axial, torsion, and bending loads; shear and moment diagrams; Mohr’s circle of stress; and strain and buckling of columns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze solids subject to various forces and design systems using a variety of materials.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Pre-requisite(s): EGR 220 .
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Interpret the concepts of stress and strain by analysis of solids and structures.
    2. Identify engineering properties of materials, force-deformation, and stress-strain relationship.
    3. Describe fundamental principles of equilibrium, compatibility, force-deformation relationship, and principle of superposition in linear solids and structures.
    4. Analyze determinate and indeterminate axial members, torsional members, and beams, and determinate trusses to determine axial forces, torque, shear forces, and bending moments.
    5. Determine stress and strain deformation of bars, trusses, and beams.
    6. Determine stress and strain transformation of bars, trusses, and beams.
    7. Apply the concept of buckling to solve problems related to isolated bars.
  

  • EGR 230 Engineering Materials

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to fundamental physical principals governing the structure and constitution of metallic and nonmetallic materials. Topics include the relationships among the fundamental physical principles and the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of engineering materials. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the fundamental physical properties important to the design and understanding of engineering materials.

    Pre-requisite(s): CHM 151.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Categorize materials based on bonding, crystalline systems, slip planes, and lattice structure.
    2. Distinguish between stress and strain, elasticity and plasticity, hardness, viscosity, and fracture toughness.
    3. Analyze heat capacity, conductivity, thermal expansion, creep, stress relaxation, fatigue, and thermal shock.
    4. Interpret eutectic and eutectoid phase diagrams.
    5. Assess properties of engineering materials including ferrous and nonferrous alloys, crystalline and noncrystalline ceramics, elastomers, thermoplastics, thermosets, and composite materials.
  

  • EGR 250 Statics and Strength of Materials

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 5
    This course includes vector analysis, equilibrium of force systems, friction, sectional properties, stress/strain, and deformation. Topics include resultants and components of forces, moments and couples, free-body diagrams, shear and moment diagrams, trusses, frames, beams, columns, connections, and combined stresses. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze simple structures.

    Pre-requisite(s): MAT 121  or MAT 171.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Calculate reation forces in a structure using equations of Equilibrium.
    2. Draw free body diagrams of two dimensional force systems.
    3. Calculate the Moment about an axis for single or multiple forces.
    4. Calculate and draw simple shear and bending moment diagrams.
    5. Calculate centroids and moments of inertia for areas.
    6. Perform calculations using simple Excel spreadsheet program.
    7. Apply engineering best practices and standards to design safe and efficient mechanical and structural components.
  

  • EGR 285 Design Project

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course provides the opportunity to design an instructor-approved project using previously acquired skills. Emphasis is placed on selection, proposal, design, testing, and documentation of the approved project. Upon completion, students should be able to present and demonstrate projects.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELN 232  and ELN 234.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Propose a small electronic system for design project in a written report.
    2. Design and/or partially design a small working electronic system in a technical lab.
    3. Demonstrate project to class group in a technical lab.

Electricity
  

  • ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 5
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, verify, and analyze simple DC/AC circuits.

    Co-requisite(s): MAT 003  (P2 grade) or ELC 126 . 
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Apply various electrical laws on written exam with 70% accuracy or better.
    2. Characterize various types of circuits on a written exam with 70% accuracy or better.
    3. Apply basic electrical terminology on written exam with 70% accuracy or better.
    4. Complete computer activities using electrical software with 90% accuracy or better.
  

  • ELC 113 Residential Wiring

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the care/usage of tools and materials used in residential electrical installations and the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Topics include NEC, electrical safety, and electrical print reading; planning, layout, and installation of electrical distribution equipment; lighting; overcurrent protection; conductors; branch circuits; and conduits. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install conduits, wiring, and electrical distribution equipment associated with residential electrical installations.

    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate in lab the proper use hand tools associated with residential electrical work as evaluated by instructor.
    2. Wire basic circuit configurations in the lab as evaluated by instructor.
    3. Apply NEC to properly install wiring as evaluated by instructor.
    4. Use NEC calculations for compliance with code with 70% accuracy or better.
    5. Demonstrate basic wiring principles through testing and classroom participation with 70% accuracy or better.
    6. Complete computer activities using electrical software with 90% accuracy or better.
  

  • ELC 114 Commercial Wiring

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course provides instruction in the application of electrical tools, materials, and test equipment associated with commercial electrical installations. Topics include the NEC; safety; electrical blueprints; planning, layout, and installation of equipment and conduits; and wiring devices such as panels and overcurrent devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install equipment and conduit associated with commercial electrical installations.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELC 113.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate in lab the proper way to use hand tools associated with commercial electrical work as evaluated by instructor.
    2. Apply NEC to properly install wiring as evaluated by instructor.
    3. Use NEC calculations for compliance with code with 70% accuracy or better. Demonstrate basic wiring principles through testing with 70% accuracy or better and classroom participation.
    4. Demonstrate in the lab the proper way to bend conduit as evaluated by instructor.
    5. Complete computer activities using electrical software with 90% accuracy or better.
  

  • ELC 115 Industrial Wiring

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers layout, planning, and installation of wiring systems in industrial facilities. Emphasis is placed on industrial wiring methods and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to install industrial systems and equipment.

    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate in lab the proper way to use hand and hydraulic tools associated with industrial electrical work as evaluated by instructor.
    2. Apply NEC to properly install wiring as evaluated by instructor.
    3. Use NEC calculations for compliance with code with 70% accuracy or better.
    4. Demonstrate basic wiring principles through testing with 70% accuracy or better and classroom participation.
    5. Demonstrate in the lab the proper way to bend conduit as evaluated by instructor.
    6. Complete computer activities using electrical software with 90% accuracy or better.
  

  • ELC 117 Motors and Controls

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of motors and motor controls. Topics include ladder diagrams, pilot devices, contactors, motor starters, motors, and other control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly select, connect, and troubleshoot motors and control circuits.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELC 112 , ELC 131  or AHR 111 .
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate in lab the proper way to use hand tools associated with motor and control work as evaluated by instructor.
    2. Apply NEC to properly install wiring.
    3. Design on paper motor control circuits.
    4. Wire control circuits in lab as evaluated by instructor.
    5. Distinguish control components as evaluated by instructor.
    6. Increase motor control skills on written exam and classroom participation with 70% or better accuracy.
  

  • ELC 118 National Electrical Code

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course covers the use of the current National Electrical Code. Topics include the NEC history, wiring methods, overcurrent protection, materials, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use the NEC.

    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Apply side tabs to the NEC codebook for quick retrieval of information. 
    2. Identify specific codes in the NEC codebook that are applicable to residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations. 
    3. Interpret wiring codes found on the NCBEEC website relevant to various electrical scenarios.
    4. Solve real-world scenarios in the final exam with information from the NEC codebooks.
  

  • ELC 119 NEC Calculations

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course covers branch circuit, feeder, and service calculations. Emphasis is placed on sections of the National Electrical Code related to calculations. Upon completion, students should be able to use appropriate code sections to size wire, conduit, and overcurrent devices for branch circuits, feeders, and service.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELC 118.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Calculate box fill for electrical conductors.
    2. Calculate conduit fill for electrical conductors.
    3. Calculate voltage drop for feeder and branch circuits.
    4. Calculate electrical service for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
  

  • ELC 126 Electrical Computations

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the fundamental applications of mathematics which are used by an electrical/electronics technician. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, powers, roots, simple electrical formulas, and usage of a scientific calculator. Upon completion, students should be able to solve simple electrical mathematical problems.

    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Apply basic mathematical computations (fractions, decimals) on written exams with 70% or better accuracy.
    2. Apply basic mathematical principles (associative, distributive, additive) on written exam with 70% accuracy or better.
    3. Calculate electrical formulas using calculator with 70% accuracy or better.
    4. Calculate electrical formulas using mathematical software with 90% accuracy or better.
  

  • ELC 128 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the programmable logic controller (PLC) and its associated applications. Topics include ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing of controllers with equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to understand basic PLC systems and create simple programs.

    Pre-requisite(s): Take ELC 213 .
    Course is typically offered in Summer.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Determine the main functions of a PLC Identify the main parts of a PLC and describe their functions in a group presentation.
    2. Determine the basic circuitry and applications for discrete and analog I/O modules during lab assignments.
    3. Convert from one numbering or coding system to another such as decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal during in-class test.
    4. Convert relay ladder schematics to a fully functional ladder logic program during lab assignments.
    5. Demonstrate troubleshooting skills addressing possible faults during lab setting.
  

  • ELC 130 Advanced Motors and Controls

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers motors concepts, construction and characteristics and provides a foundation in motor controls. Topics include motor control ladder logic, starters, timers, overload protection, braking, reduced voltage starting, SCR control, AC/DC drives, system and component level troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to specify, connect, control, troubleshoot, and maintain motors and motor control systems.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELC 111, ELC 112,  ELC 131  or ELC 138 and ELC 117.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate the correct use of hand tools and measuring equipment associated with motor and control circuits.
    2. Apply the National Electrical Code standards to properly install wiring and equipment.
    3. Design motor control circuits using simulation software.
    4. Assemble motor control circuits in lab.
    5. Distinguish motor control components and operation.
    6. Create motor control circuits using Variable Frequency Drives, timers, and counter controls.
  

  • ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces DC and AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include DC and AC principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits; and properly use test equipment.

    Pre-requisite(s): MAT 003  (P2 grade)
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Express Ohm’s Law concepts in a series/parallel circuits in a written report.
    2. Demonstrate the characteristics of AC sine waves in a Multisim project.
    3. Construct circuits to demonstrate the principles of transformers and their applications on a solderless breadboard.
    4. Draw circuits to demonstrate the principles of series and parallel AC RLC circuit response in MultiSim.
    5. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of test equipment in MultiSim to troubleshoot any circuit in an oral lab project.
    6. Complete a circuit design within small groups for a passive circuit in a technical lab setting.
    7. Explain passive high pass, low pass, and bandpass filters in a technical lab report.
    8. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of test equipment, including the oscilloscope, digital multimeter (DMM), frequency generator, and frequency counter in oral lab project.
    9. Explain how primary and secondary cell batteries operate in passive /active circuit designs in a technical lab setting.
    10. Identify electrical shock hazards and potentially dangerous grounding situations in a technical lab setting.
  

  • ELC 132 Electrical Drawings

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course introduces the technical documentation that is typically found or used in the industrial environment. Topics include interpretation of service manuals, freehand sketching, orthographic views and dimensions, and print reading. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret technical documents and prints and use basic drafting skills to prepare usable field drawings.

    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Describe the types and use of electrical drawings.
    2. Identify electrical and electronic schematic symbols.
    3. Sketch electrical and electronic schematic symbols.
    4. Interpret a schematic.
    5. Interpret a wiring diagram.
    6. Use appropriate symbols, notes and conventions related to electrical drawings.
    7. Convert a wiring diagram into a schematic.
    8. Interpret the sequence of operation in electrical diagrams.
    9. Interpret instructions/information in a service manual.
  

  • ELC 213 Instrumentation

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers the fundamentals of instrumentation used in industry. Emphasis is placed on electric, electronic, and other instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to install, maintain, and calibrate instrumentation.

    Pre-requisite(s): Take MAT 121  or MAT 171 , and ELC 112  or ELC 131 .
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Complete instrumentation projects within specified timelines.
    2. Demonstrate calibration techniques in a lab setting.
    3. Convert units of flow, temperature, level and pressure characteristics into a control signal.
    4. Analyze Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controls in feedback circuits.
  

  • ELC 228 PLC Applications

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers programming and applications of programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on programming techniques, networking, specialty I/O modules, and system troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to specify, implement, and maintain complex PLC controlled systems.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELC 128.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Describe functionality of components for a PLC control project in a group presentation.
    2. Determine the basic circuitry and applications for specialty modules during a lab assignment.
    3. Use networking techniques to successfully connect multiple PLC’s during lab assignments.
    4. Demonstrate troubleshooting skills addressing possible faults during lab assignments.
    5. Use advanced instruction sets to write a functional PLC program during lab assignments.

Electronics
  

  • ELN 131 Analog Electronics I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the characteristics and applications of semiconductor devices and circuits. Emphasis is placed on analysis, selection, biasing, and applications. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot analog circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELC 131.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Distinguish the following concepts and devices, analyzing circuits where appropriate: semiconductor materials and atomic structure, PN junctions and biasing, diodes, rectifier circuits, filters, voltage regulators, power supplies, clippers, clampers, mult
    2. Construct circuits in MultiSIM.
    3. Demonstrate skills in the use of MultiSim to measure and troubleshoot circuit parameters in technical lab.
    4. Construct hardware circuits to demonstrate the operation of any of the devices described above in technical lab.
    5. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of test equipment to measure parameters and to troubleshoot hardware circuits in technical lab.
    6. Write a comprehensive technical report describing a laboratory exercise for any device listed above in a technical lab.
    7. Explore effectively within small groups in a technical setting, interact effectively with the instructor as a supervisor in a typical work environment.
  

  • ELN 132 Analog Electronics II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers additional applications of analog electronic circuits with an emphasis on analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (IC). Topics include amplification, filtering, oscillation, voltage regulation, and other analog circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot analog electronic circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELC 131.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate the use of the differential Amplifier and Op-Amp Specifications in a technical lab.
    2. Describe and analyze the operation of the Op-Amp in a technical lab.
    3. 3Predict the operating characteristics of the inverting and noninverting amplifiers in a technical lab.
    4. Develop a troubleshooting method for the common op-amp faults in a technical lab.
    5. Evaluate a comparator and troubleshooting of this component in a technical lab.
    6. Define the purposes and operations of an integrator and a differentiator in a written lab report.
    7. Describe the use of summing amplifier in a DAC in a power point presentation.
  

  • ELN 133 Digital Electronics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, medium scale integration (MSI) and large scale integration (LSI) circuits, analog to digital (AD) and digital to analog (DA) conversion, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELC 111, ELC 112,  ELC 131  or ELC 140.
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Determine numbers used in digital electronics in-class tests.
    2. Manage tools, test equipment and electronic components during lab assignments.
    3. Construct and test digital electronic circuits during lab assignments.
    4. Troubleshoot simple logic circuits during lab experiments.
  

  • ELN 229 Industrial Electronics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers semiconductor devices used in industrial applications. Topics include the basic theory, application, and operating characteristics of semiconductor devices. Upon completion, students should be able to install and/or troubleshoot these devices for proper operation in an industrial electronic circuit.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELC 112,  ELC 131  or ELC 140.
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Evaluate history of industrial electronics in a written report.
    2. Demonstrate the use of industrial electronic test equipment during lab assignments.
    3. Explain the function of industrial electronic components during a lab setting.
    4. Design industrial electronic circuits during lab assignments.
    5. Test industrial electronic circuits for proper function and performance during lab assignment.
  

  • ELN 232 Introduction to Microprocessors

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces microprocessor architecture and microcomputer systems including memory and input/output interfacing. Topics include low-level language programming, bus architecture, I/O systems, memory systems, interrupts, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot fundamental microprocessor circuits and programs using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELN 133.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Explain in general terms what a microcontroller is and how it can be used in an oral lab report.
    2. Draw a block diagram in terms of the central processing unit, memory, registers and a bus without the use of a textbook or other reference.
    3. Analyze the results of instruction execution using condition code registers and memory dump in a lab setting.
    4. Differentiate between looping and branching in an oral report.
    5. Analyze the CPU control interrupts in a lab setting.
    6. Adapt a program code that calls subroutines with parameters in a lab setting.
    7. Design a complete microcontroller circuit in a lab setting.
    8. Defend the interfacing technique used eliminate latch-up in standard microcontroller operation in an oral lab report.
  

  • ELN 234 Communication Systems

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the fundamentals of electronic communication systems. Topics include the frequency spectrum, electrical noise, modulation techniques, characteristics of transmitters and receivers, and digital communications. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret analog and digital communication circuit diagrams, analyze transmitter and receiver circuits, and use appropriate communication test equipment.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELC 131.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Explain the relationship among information, bandwidth, and time of transmission in a lab report.
    2. Draw an AM waveform with various modulation indexes without the use of a textbook or other reference.
    3. Analyze various power, voltage, and current calculations in AM systems in a lab setting.
    4. Differentiate between sensitivity and selectivity of a radio receiver in an oral report.
    5. Analyze the operation of a complete AM receiver system in a lab setting.
    6. Adapt an AM generator to provide SSB in a lab setting.
    7. Design a complete block diagram for an SSB transmitter/receiver in a lab report.
    8. Defend the multiplexing technique used to add stereo to the standard FM broadcast systems in a lab report.
  

  • ELN 236 Fiber Optics and Lasers

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the fundamentals of fiber optics and lasers. Topics include the transmission of light; characteristics of fiber optic and lasers and their systems; fiber optic production; types of lasers; and laser safety. Upon completion, students should be able to understand fiber optic communications and basic laser fundamentals.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELC 131.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Distinguish the basic principles of fiber optics and laser safety in a lab report.
    2. Classify the basic principles of light in an oral lab report.
    3. Appraise the basic principles of fiber optics technology in a technical lab setting.
    4. Diagnose the fundamentals, benefits, and applications of a fiber optic system in a technical lab setting.
    5. Compare the construction and productions of an optical fiber in a technical report.
    6. Summarize the operation, and performance of a fiber optic transmitter and receiver in a technical lab.
    7. Evaluate the different types of lasers in a technical lab.
  

  • ELN 249 Digital Communication

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the core processes and applications associated with digital communication techniques. Topics include the characteristics of RF circuits, modulation, transmitters and receivers, electromagnetic transmission, antennas, and related applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts associated with digital communication systems.

    Pre-requisite(s): ELN 133.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Understand the functionality of PAM, PTM, PAM-TDM, and PCM.
    2. Test Channel Simulator in a technical lab.
    3. Analyze the characteristics of RF circuits electromagnetic transmission, and antennas in a technical lab.
    4. Use Ramp Generator in a technical lab.
    5. Analyze the effect of CODEC in a technical lab.
    6. Explore effectively within small groups in a technical setting, interact effectively with the instructor as a supervisor in a typical work environment.

Emergency Medical Science
  

  • EMS 110 EMT

    Lecture: 6 Lab: 6 Clinic: 3 Credits: 9
    This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.

    Pre-requisite(s): Permission from Program Director and enrollment in the EMS program.
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of human systems.
    2. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of EMS systems, medical, legal and ethical laws as it applies to an EMT.
    3. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the emergency medications that the EMT may assist/administer.
    4. Apply principles of EMT-level emergency care and transportation to patients with both medical and issues during simulated patient care.
  

  • EMS 122 EMS Clinical Practicum I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 3 Credits: 1
    This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the paramedic student. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental paramedic skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency with fundamental paramedic level skills.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 110  
    Course is typically offered in Summer.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate Paramedic-level knowledge of healthcare workplace safety in the performance of skills on live patients.
    2. Apply knowledge of the fundamentals of patient assessment on live patients.
    3. Demonstrate fundamental ability to administer medications appropriately to live patients.
    4. Demonstrate ability to complete Paramedic-level patient care tasks on live patients.
  

  • EMS 130 Pharmacology

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include medical terminology, pharmacological concepts, weights, measures, drug calculations, vascular access for fluids and medication administration and legislation. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacology.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 110 .
    Co-requisite(s): BIO 163  or BIO 168 .
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and classifications regarding the medications that a Paramedic may administer.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to calculate accurate weight conversions, infusion rates, and medication dosages.
    3. Apply complex knowledge of Paramedic-level emergency medications during simulated patient care.
    4. Apply fundamental principles of safe medication administration during simulated patient care.
  

  • EMS 131 Advanced Airway Management

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics must meet current guidelines for advanced airway management in the pre-hospital setting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 110.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate Paramedic-level knowledge of human airway anatomy for all patient ages and types.
    2. Apply complex knowledge of airway and ventilatory assessment and treatment for all patient types during simulated patient care.
    3. Demonstrate Paramedic-level knowledge of advanced airway management devices.
  

  • EMS 150 Emergency Vehicles & EMS Communication

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course covers the principles governing emergency vehicles, maintenance of emergency vehicles, and EMS communication equipment. Topics include applicable motor vehicle laws affecting emergency vehicle operation, defensive driving, collision avoidance techniques, communication systems, and information management systems. Upon completion, students should have a basic knowledge of emergency vehicles, maintenance, and communication needs.

    Pre-requisite(s): Permission from Program Director and enrollment in the EMS program.
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of operating a ground ambulance safely during live-driving exercises.
    2. Demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the Paramedic for ensuring patient safety in a ground ambulance.
    3. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of EMS communication equipment, laws and systems.
    4. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of EMS documentation skills.
  

  • EMS 160 Cardiology I

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, and rhythm interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret rhythms.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 110 .
    Course is typically offered in Summer.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate Paramedic-level knowledge of human cardiac anatomy for all patient ages and types
    2. Apply Paramedic-level knowledge of assessment and treatment for patients experiencing cardiac related emergencies during simulated patient care.
    3. Demonstrate Paramedic-level knowledge of cardiac monitor devices.
    4. Apply complex knowledge of Paramedic-level emergency cardiac medications during simulated patient care.
    5. Demonstrate ability to correctly recognize and treat emergency cardiac rhythms utilizing an electrocardiogram (ECG) during simulated patient care.
  

  • EMS 220 Cardiology II

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include assessment and treatment of cardiac emergencies, cardiac pharmacology, and patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the cardiac patient.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122,  EMS 130,  and EMS 160.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Distinguish cardiac pathophysiology.
    2. Describe cardiovascular disease epidemiology.
    3. Interpret multi-lead electrocardiographs (12-lead ECG).
    4. Apply accurate interpretation of multi-lead electrocardiographs (12-lead ECG) to patients during simulated patient care.
  

  • EMS 221 EMS Clinical Practicum II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 2
    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on increasing the proficiency of students’ skills and abilities in patient assessments and the delivery of care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 121 or EMS 122  
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate healthcare workplace safety in the clinical setting.
    2. Apply paramedic-level patient assessment in the clinical setting.
    3. Administer appropriate medication to patients in the clinical setting.
    4. Demonstrate paramedic-level patient care in the clinical setting.
  

  • EMS 231 EMS Clinical Practicum III

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 9 Credits: 3
    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the students’ skills and abilities in providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 221.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate healthcare workplace safety in the clinical setting.
    2. Apply paramedic-level patient assessment in the clinical setting.
    3. Administer appropriate medication to patients in the clinical setting.
    4. Manage paramedic-level patient care in the clinical setting.
  

  • EMS 235 EMS Management

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course stresses the principles of managing a modern emergency medical service system. Topics include structure and function of municipal governments, EMS grantsmanship, finance, regulatory agencies, system management, legal issues, and other topics relevant to the EMS manager. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the principles of managing emergency medical service delivery systems.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 110 .
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Discuss the role of EMS management within the structure and function of municipal government.
    2. Describe the principles of finance, regulatory agencies, system management, policy development, human resources management, and legal issues of an EMS system.
    3. Explain the role of EMS within Emergency Management as it relates to hazard analysis, major incident operations, and disaster response.
    4. Outline the function of command structure and the importance of chain of command.
    5. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various leadership styles as they relate to EMS Management.
  

  • EMS 240 Patients with Special Challenges

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of interacting with patients with special challenges and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate intervention and interaction for neglected, abused, terminally ill, chronically ill, technology assisted, bariatric, physically challenged, mentally challenged, or assaulted patients as well as behavioral emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage the care of patients with special challenges.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122  and EMS 130.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate paramedic behavioral health emergency management.
    2. Interpret relevant laws and ethics related to the management of patients with special challenges.
    3. Integrate patient advocacy, assessment, and emergency care for patients with special needs in a simulated clinical environment.
  

  • EMS 241 EMS Clinical Practicum IV

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 12 Credits: 4
    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on mastering the skills/competencies required of the paramedic providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to provide advanced-level patient care as an entry-level paramedic.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 231.  
    Course is typically offered in Summer.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate healthcare workplace safety in the clinical setting.
    2. Apply paramedic-level patient assessment in the clinical setting.
    3. Administer appropriate medication to patients in the clinical setting.
    4. Manage paramedic-level patient care in the clinical setting.
    5. Perform the required amount of successful team leads in a field clinical setting.
  

  • EMS 250 Medical Emergencies

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122  and EMS 130.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Identify paramedic principles of assessment and treatment for patients with medical emergencies.
    2. Integrate EMS pharmacology for patients with medical emergencies in simulations.
    3. Apply paramedic assessment and care related to medical emergencies in patient care simulations.
  

  • EMS 260 Trauma Emergencies

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course provides in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurological, and multi-system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head, neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage trauma situations based upon patient assessment and should adhere to standards of care.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122  and EMS 130.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Identify paramedic principles of assessment and treatment for patients with traumatic emergencies.
    2. Integrate EMS pharmacology for patients with traumatic emergencies in simulations.
    3. Apply paramedic assessment and care related to traumatic emergencies in patient care simulations.
  

  • EMS 270 Life Span Emergencies

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death required for paramedic certification. Topics include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and treat age-specific emergencies.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122  and EMS 130.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Identify paramedic principles of assessment and treatment for age-specific emergencies.
    2. Integrate EMS pharmacology for patients with age-specific emergencies in simulations.
    3. Apply paramedic assessment and care related to age-specific emergencies in patient care simulations.
  

  • EMS 280 EMS Bridging Course

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide currently credentialed state or national Paramedic students with the most current education trends in Paramedic Practice. Emphasis is placed on transitions in healthcare. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate emerging trends in pre-hospital care.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 110 .
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate paramedic-level patient assessment and treatment of patients with complex medical and traumatic issues.
    2. Analyze medical, legal and ethical issues as they relate to emergency medical science.
    3. Explain the role and impact of EMT’s and paramedics as first responders to crises.
  

  • EMS 285 EMS Capstone

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team leader in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integration of didactic and psychomotor skills, and effective performance in simulated emergency situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and appropriately respond to a variety of EMS-related events.

    Pre-requisite(s): EMS 220,  EMS 250,  and EMS 260.  
    Course is typically offered in Summer.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Apply entry-level paramedic pharmacology in patient care.
    2. Demonstrate entry-level workforce paramedic management of medical, behavioral and traumatic emergencies involving all patient types and age categories.
    3. Apply appropriate entry-level workforce paramedic prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with medical, behavioral and traumatic emergencies during simulated patient care.

English
  

  • ENG 002 Transition English

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational English content in specific areas and will include developing a growth mindset. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in college-level English. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in their gateway level English courses by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge.

    Part of the RISE program.

    Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of this course, a student will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate the use of pre-reading, reading, and post-reading strategies. 2. Demonstrate the use of the writing process (including prewriting, drafting, revising, proofreading and editing).
  

  • ENG 011 Writing and Inquiry Support

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop proficiency in the foundational skills necessary for success in ENG 111  by complementing, supporting, and reinforcing ENG 111  Student Learning Outcomes. Emphasis is placed on developing a growth mindset, expanding skills for use in active reading and writing processes, recognizing organizational relationships within texts from a variety of genres and formats, and employing appropriate technology when reading and composing texts. Upon completion, students should be able to apply active reading strategies to college-level texts and produce unified, well-developed writing using standard written English.

    Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate the growth mindset by using academic habits and learning strategies that will enhance success in ENG 111 coursework.
    2. Practice and reflect on reading and writing as recursive processes.
    3. Demonstrate active reading strategies.
    4. Recognize the organizational relationships within texts from a variety of genres and formats.
    5. Create unified, well-developed texts.
    6. Apply conventions of standard written English.
    7. Employ appropriate technology when reading and composing texts.
  

  • ENG 102 Applied Communications II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to enhance writing and speaking skills for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on generating short writings such as job application documents, memoranda, and reports and developing interpersonal communication skills with employees and the public. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare effective, short, and job-related written and oral communications.

    This is a diploma-level course.

    Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Complete usable job-related materials—resume, application letter, follow-up letter, resignation letter, job interview skills.
    2. Integrate sources, accurately attributed and cited, into written communications.
    3. Demonstrate adult literacy skills (correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation) in all oral and written correspondences.
    4. Use audience awareness and purpose to determine appropriate content, format, organization, and style in all major oral and written assignments.
    5. Produce assigned oral and written communications in designated formats (e-mail, voicemail, letters, memos, etc.)
    6. Produce a written report and/or oral presentation in collaboration with classmates using designated team skills.
  

  • ENG 110 Freshman Composition

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to develop informative and business writing skills. Emphasis is placed on logical organization of writing, including effective introductions and conclusions, precise use of grammar, and appropriate selection and use of sources. Upon completion, students should be able to produce clear, concise, well-organized short papers.

    Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 , ENG 002  or ENG 111  
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Utilize appropriate style, tone, and Standard English grammar in written documents and/or oral presentations.
    2. Communicate professionally in various business formats, including, but not limited to: letters, memos, emails, job-seeking documents, proposals, and short reports.
    3. Integrate appropriate professional sources into writing using correct documentation.
    4. Use appropriate graphic elements to support workplace communications.
    5. Collaborate actively using designated team skills to produce professional communications.
  

  • ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. This course, that requires the use of computer software and Canvas, may also be offered at the honors level for students who are members of the GTCC Honors Program.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

    Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097  or ENG 002  
    Co-requisite(s): ENG 011  if needed.
    Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Develop active reading strategies.
    2. Write using a recursive process.
    3. Compose unified essays using organizational strategies.
    4. Analyze texts to meet assignment goals.
    5. Incorporate relevant source material with appropriate attribution and documentation.
    6. Employ standard written English.
    7. Format documents according to established guidelines. 
  

  • ENG 112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines. This course, that requires the use of computer software and Canvas, may also be offered at the honors level for students who are members of the GTCC Honors Program.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Analyze information and ideas in a variety of disciplines.
    2. Utilize writing, revision and reflection strategies in various assignments.
    3. Apply college-level research techniques.
    4. Evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources.
    5. Integrate findings into writing and/or research projects using appropriate documentation styles.
  

  • ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communication skills. Emphasis is placed on research, listening, critical reading and thinking, analysis, interpretation, and design used in oral and written presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to work individually and collaboratively to produce well-designed business and professional written and oral presentations. Assignments will require use of word processing and presentation software.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Demonstrate use of audience awareness and purpose to determine appropriate content, organization, and style in oral and written assignments.
    2. Produce assigned communications in designated formats.
    3. Demonstrate workplace adult literacy skills (correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation) in oral and written assignments.
    4. Use researched sources, accurately documented, to develop oral and/or written workplace assignments.
    5. Demonstrate designated team skills to develop written and/or oral assignments.
    6. Design visual aids/graphics to support oral and/or written communications.
    7. Design print and/or electronic materials for job seeking and career development that could be submitted to a potential employer.
  

  • ENG 125 Creative Writing I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to practice the art of creative writing. Emphasis is placed on writing fiction, poetry, and sketches. Upon completion, students should be able to craft and critique their own writing and critique the writing of others. Assignments will require use of word processing presentation software application.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Pre-requisite(s): ENG 111.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Analyze elements of prose in assigned readings.
    2. Create a work of prose.
    3. Analyze elements of poetry in assigned readings.
    4. Create a work of poetry.
    5. Critique peer work.
    6. Revise writing using proofreading and editing comments.
  

  • ENG 126 Creative Writing II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed as a workshop approach for advancing imaginative and literary skills. Emphasis is placed on the discussion of style, techniques, and challenges for first publications. Upon completion, students should be able to submit a piece of their writing for publication.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Pre-requisite(s): ENG 125.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Analyze elements of prose in assigned readings.
    2. Create a work of publishable prose.
    3. Create a query letter to a publisher in the proper format for a work of one’s own.
    4. Critique peer work.
    5. Revise writing using proofreading and editing comments.
  

  • ENG 131 Introduction to Literature

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the principal genres of literature. Emphasis is placed on literary terminology, devices, structure, and interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and respond to literature. Assignments will require use of word processing presentation software application.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111.  
    Co-requisite(s): ENG 112,  ENG 113, or ENG 114.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Apply literary terminology to selected literary genres orally and/or in writing.
    2. Create a literary claim.
    3. Support a literary claim with primary and/or secondary sources.
    4. Document primary and secondary source material according to MLA format.
    5. Apply the principles of literary analysis to individual works studied orally and/or in writing.
    6. Justify personal responses to works of literature with textual evidence.
  

  • ENG 231 American Literature I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers selected works in American literature from its beginnings to 1865. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. Sections of this course may also be offered at the honors level for students who are members of the GTCC Honors Program.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112,  ENG 113, or ENG 114.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate features of literary texts in several genres, applying appropriate literary and cultural terms.
    2. Critically analyze and interpret American literature from its beginnings to 1865 within historical and cultural contexts.
    3. Write critical essays about American literature that integrate primary and secondary sources using MLA documentation and standard academic written conventions.
  

  • ENG 232 American Literature II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers selected works in American literature from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112,  ENG 113, or ENG 114.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate features of literary texts in several genres, applying appropriate literary and cultural terms.
    2. Critically analyze and interpret American literature from 1865 to the present within historical and cultural contexts.
    3. Write critical essays about American literature that integrate primary and secondary sources using MLA documentation and standard academic written conventions.
  

  • ENG 241 British Literature I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers selected works in British literature from its beginnings to the Romantic Period. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.  This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112,  ENG 113, or ENG 114.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate features of literary texts in several genres, applying appropriate literary and cultural terms.
    2. Critically analyze and interpret British literature from its beginnings to the Romantic period within historical and cultural contexts.
    3. Write critical essays about British literature that integrate primary and secondary sources using MLA documentation and standard academic written conventions.
  

  • ENG 242 British Literature II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers selected works in British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.  This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112,  ENG 113, or ENG 114.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate features of literary texts in several genres, applying appropriate literary and cultural terms.
    2. Critically analyze and interpret British literature from the Romantic period to the present within historical and cultural contexts.
    3. Write critical essays about British literature that integrate primary and secondary sources using MLA documentation and standard academic written conventions.
  

  • ENG 251 Western World Literature I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides a survey of selected European works from the Classical period through the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112,  ENG 113, or ENG 114.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall (when offered).
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Analyze characteristic elements of a particular culture as reflected in its literature.
    2. Differentiate major literary movements of respective periods in selected works.
    3. Evaluate the impact of relevant cultural historical, socio-economic and intellectual factors as forces shaping literature of the periods studied.  Evaluate the contributions of a culture to a specific genre.
    4. Apply the basic principles of literary analysis to works studied.
    5. Apply appropriate literary terminology.
    6. Compare similarities in two or more works by the same author or two or more works by different authors in any of the following as assigned: subject matter, theme, structure, characterization, language and style, literary mode, among others.
    7. Summarize contributions of major writers to their respective periods.
  

  • ENG 252 Western World Literature II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides a survey of selected European works from the Neoclassical period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112,  ENG 113, or ENG 114.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring (when offered).
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Analyze characteristic elements of a particular culture as reflected in its literature.
    2. Differentiate major literary movements of respective periods in selected works.
    3. Evaluate the impact of relevant cultural historical, socio-economic and intellectual factors as forces shaping literature of the periods studied.
    4. Evaluate the contributions of a culture to a specific genre.
    5. Apply the basic principles of literary analysis to works studied.
    6. Apply appropriate literary terminology.
    7. Compare similarities in two or more works by the same author or two or more works by different authors in any of the following as assigned: subject matter, theme, structure, characterization, language and style, literary mode, among others.
    8. Summarize contributions of major writers to their respective periods.
  

  • ENG 261 World Literature I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from their literary beginnings through the seventeenth century. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112,  ENG 113, or ENG 114.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall and Summer (when offered).
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate features of literary texts in several genres, applying appropriate literary and cultural terms.
    2. Critically analyze and interpret selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from their literary beginnings through the seventeenth century within historical and cultural contexts.
    3. Write critical essays about selected texts that integrate primary and secondary sources using MLA documentation and standard academic written conventions.
  

  • ENG 262 World Literature II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from the eighteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112,  ENG 113, or ENG 114.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring (when offered).
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate features of literary texts in several genres, applying appropriate literary and cultural terms.
    2. Critically analyze and interpret selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from their literary beginnings through the seventeenth century within historical and cultural contexts.
    3. Write critical essays about selected texts that integrate primary and secondary sources using MLA documentation and standard academic written conventions.
  

  • ENG 273 African-American Literature

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides a survey of the development of African-American literature from its beginnings to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical and cultural context, themes, literary traditions, and backgrounds of the authors. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected texts.

    This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112,  ENG 113, or ENG 114.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate features of literary texts in several genres, applying appropriate literary and cultural terms.
    2. Critically analyze and interpret African-American literature from its beginnings to the present within historical and cultural contexts.
    3. Write critical essays about African-American literature that integrate primary and secondary sources using MLA documentation and standard academic written conventions.

Entertainment Technologies
  

  • ENT 111 Introduction to Entertainment

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces concepts of the various technology systems involved with live entertainment events. Topics include components and the basic operation of these systems, technical requirements for events and venues, and a survey of industry job descriptions and employment opportunities. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the equipment required for live events, the technical requirements of touring performance events, and employment in the industry.

    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Determine the career tracks and industry unions within the entertainment industry.
    2. Examine the major technical components of a recording studio, and the general recording process.
    3. Apply copyright law in an entertainment industry application.
    4. Differentiate between types of performance venues.
    5. Differentiate between major technical components of live sound reinforcement systems.
    6. Explore the elements of an artist/group technical rider/performance contract.
  

  • ENT 114 Entertainment Law

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to legal aspects of the entertainment industry. Topics include performance rights, songwriting and personal appearance contracts, copyright law, trademarks, and the like. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the basic elements of a contract, recognizing, explaining, and evaluating elements of law that pertain to entertainment.

    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Create an employment contract with the necessary elements of entertainment industry related contracts.
    2. Apply contract negotiations with in the entertainment industry.
    3. Apply copyright and trademark law to the entertainment industry.
    4. Apply the law governing arrangements and adaptations of music to existing examples.
    5. Interpret the laws governing performers’ rights and organizations.
  

  • ENT 131 Live Sound Production I

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the concepts and technical skills required for live event sound reinforcement. Topics include the operation and inter-connection of components of a basic sound system, including consoles, amplifiers, speakers, processors and microphones. Upon completion, students should apply the concepts of live sound reinforcement and set up and operate a small to medium-scale sound system for a live event.

    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Define fundamentals of audio theory and audio measurements.
    2. Design a general signal flow schematic.
    3. Interface all components of a basic sound system.
    4. Complete sound reinforcement tasks for a variety of events.
  

  • ENT 134 Acoustics

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the principles and basic concepts of acoustics in sound recording and reinforcement. Topics include various acoustical properties, waveforms, resonances, frequencies, and responses and real-life applications in recording studios and live performance facilities. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic acoustical properties and concepts and apply them in sound productions in studios and live performance facilities.

    Pre-requisite(s): MAT 143 .
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Measure RT60 of space.
    2. Calculate room modes.
    3. Determine how musical instruments generate sound.
    4. Determine the basic fundamentals of audio theory and audio measurements.
  

  • ENT 135 Recording Engineering I

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers basic topics in the operation of an audio recording studio. Topics include audio theory, console, tape machine, and processor operation, proper microphone placement, multi-track mixing techniques, and session procedures. At the completion of the course, students should be able record, mix, and edit in recording sessions.

    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Design a general signal flow schematic.
    2. Determine common microphones used in pro audio.
    3. Determine the basic fundamentals of audio theory and audio measurements.
    4. Illustrate the concepts of recording console signal flow.
  

  • ENT 151 Concert Lighting I

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of concert lighting. Topics include basic design, color theory, types of instruments, power distribution, control, and safety, proper hanging, connection, focus, and control of instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to explain basic concert lighting, color theory, and instrumentation, and to properly set up a variety of instruments.

    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Interpret the basic theories in theatrical and concert lighting.
    2. Develop a lighting design for a performance.
    3. Interpret and a lighting plot.
    4. Install lighting instruments.
    5. Safely fly a lighting truss.
    6. Demonstrate proper safety practices and devices within concert lighting.
  

  • ENT 211 Entertainment Promotion

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course examines the elements of marketing and promotion as specifically applicable to the entertainment business. Topics include the creation of publicity materials, understanding the process of developing media relations, developing a press kit, and creating a publicity campaign. Upon completion, students should be able to create a marketing and promotion campaign.

    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Determine elements of marketing.
    2. Assemble a press kit.
    3. Develop a marketing strategy utilizing varied media.
    4. Budget an effective advertising campaign.
    5. Design an internet marketing strategy for a recording/performing artist.
  

  • ENT 231 Live Sound Production II

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course continues instruction in concepts and technical skills required for live event sound reinforcement. Topics include advanced sound system setup and operation, in-depth operation of program and monitor consoles, System E.Q., and flown speaker arrays. Upon completion, students will be able to design, set up, and operate large-scale sound systems in various venues.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 131.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Interface and a variety of sound system components for vocal and musical sound reinforcement.
    2. Create quality sound mixes for house and monitor audio positions.
    3. Use audio theory and acoustics for proper equipment selection and setup.
    4. Debug sound systems of all signal flow issues.
  

  • ENT 233 Permanent Sound Systems

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course is designed to introduce various permanently installed sound system options, including bars/nightclubs, churches, restaurants, and other public areas. Topics include basic design fundamentals for these applications, installation of equipment, and system setup/calibration. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the basic components of various permanent sound systems, their functions, setup, operation and troubleshooting.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 231 .
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Identify components of permanently installed sound systems.
    2. Demonstrate the proper application of architectural public address and sound reinforcement systems.
    3. Interface all components of a basic sound system.
    4. Complete virtual system design and measurement.
  

  • ENT 235 Recording Engineering II

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course continues the study of recording studio procedures learned in Sound Recording Engineering I. Topics include advanced digital recording, special effects, production techniques, engineer’s record keeping, studio maintenance, and analysis of current commercial products for engineering techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and run complex recording sessions and mix down commercially viable recordings.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 135.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Illustrate advanced concepts of audio theory.
    2. Draw advanced signal flow schematic.
    3. Document the various recording medium.
    4. Illustrate concepts of synchronization of recording equipment.
    5. Demonstrate proper studio edict.
  

  • ENT 237 Recording Engineering III

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course continues the study of recording studio procedures learned in ENT 235.  Topics include computer-assisted mixing, time code synchronization of various machines, album sequencing and editing, and commercial production. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct any type of recording session and demonstrate working procedures in a professional recording studio.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 235  and MUS 214.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Perform Digital Editing.
    2. Produce radio commercials.
    3. Sequence an album.
    4. Record a music track.
    5. Mix a recording.
    6. Produce recording within the boundaries of a recording budget.
    7. Determine the internal workings of a recording studio.
  

  • ENT 241 Equipment Maintenance

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to introduce basic concepts and techniques for maintaining and repairing sound and lighting equipment. Topics include basic maintenance, troubleshooting, soldering, wiring standards, calibration, and testing. Upon completion, students should be able to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a wide variety of sound, lighting, and performance-related equipment.

    Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Solder at a professional industry level.
    2. Calibrate recording equipment.
    3. Repair audio cabling.
    4. Test equipment for electrical voltage, continuity, and impedance.
    5. Diagnose, problems in Pro Audio Systems.
  

  • ENT 251 Concert Lighting II

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of Concert Lighting I and introduces more advanced concert lighting operations. Topics include advanced lighting concepts, lighting plot reading, followspot theory and operation, computerized control consoles, and large-scale mobile lighting systems. Upon completion, students should be able to construct complex lighting rigs from plots, operate followspots, and program/operate computerized control consoles.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 151.  
    Course is typically offered in Fall.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Develop a lighting design for a musical performance.
    2. Create a lighting plot.
    3. Install trusses and lighting instruments.
    4. Program lighting console for a specific design.
    5. Program moving instruments.
  

  • ENT 252 Concert Lighting III

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of Concert Lighting II and introduces the student to moving-light and large-scale concert lighting operations. Topics include an overview of moving-light instruments, their operation, and their programming, offering hands-on training on large-scale lighting rigs. Upon completion, students should be able to identify different moving-light instruments, operate and program moving-lights, and construct and operate large-scale lighting rigs.

    Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 251.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

    1. Develop several lighting designs using different color elements.
    2. Create a lighting plot for a specific performance.
    3. Construct a lighting design by installing trusses and lighting instruments.
    4. Program a lighting design for a concert using both conventional instruments as well as moving instruments.
    5. Operate professional lighting consoles.
  

  • ENT 260 Songwriting/Publishing

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides instruction in writing commercial songs and in fundamentals of intellectual property and its value. Topics include song structures, lyric writing, melody writing, co-writing, demoing songs, performance rights organizations, and publishing. Upon completion, students should be able to write a song, identify the traits of good commercial songs, and describe different performing licenses.

    Pre-requisite(s): MUS 121.  
    Course is typically offered in Spring.
    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
    At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

    1. Identify the history and function of songwriting in the commercial music marketplace.
    2. Develop a commercial approach to song craft utilizing various song structures.
    3. Explain music publishing, copyright exploitation, and licensing.
    4. Apply industry best practices for recording and pitching a song demo.
    5. Create a professional portfolio of original songs.
 

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