2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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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.
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Pharmacy Technology |
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PHM 115 Pharmacy Calculations Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the metric, avoirdupois, and apothecary systems of measurement and the calculations used in pharmacy practice. Topics include ratio and proportion, dosage determinations, percentage preparations, reducing and enlarging formulas, dilution and concentration, aliquots, specific gravity and density, and flow rates. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly perform calculations required to properly prepare a medication order. Pre-requisite(s): DMA 010 , DMA 020 , DMA 030 , DMA 040 , and DMA 050 and enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology Program.
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PHM 115A Pharmacy Calculations Lab Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides an opportunity to practice and perform calculations encountered in pharmacy practice. Emphasis is placed on ratio and proportion, dosage calculations, percentage, reduction/enlargement formulas, aliquots, flow rates, and specific gravity/density. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the calculations required to properly prepare a medication order. Co-requisite(s): PHM 115 .
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PHM 118 Sterile Products Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course provides an introduction to intravenous admixture preparation and other sterile products, including total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy. Topics include aseptic techniques; facilities, equipment, and supplies utilized in admixture preparation; incompatibility and stability; laminar flow hoods; immunizations and irrigation solutions; and quality assurance. Upon completion, students should be able to describe and demonstrate the steps involved in preparation of intermittent and continuous infusions, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy. Pre-requisite(s): PHM 110 and PHM 111 .
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PHM 120 Pharmacology I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the study of the properties, effects, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Topics include nutritional products, blood modifiers, hormones, diuretics, cardiovascular agents, respiratory drugs, and gastrointestinal agents. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names. Pre-requisite(s): Enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology Program.
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PHM 125 Pharmacology II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a continuation of the study of the properties, effects, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Topics include autonomic and central nervous system agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and anti-infective drugs. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names. Pre-requisite(s): PHM 120 .
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PHM 132 Pharmacy Clinical Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 2
This course provides an opportunity to work in pharmacy settings under a pharmacist’s supervision. Emphasis is placed on effective communication with personnel, developing proper employee attitude, and dispensing of medications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy operations, utilize references, dispense medications, prepare patient charges, and efficiently operate computers. Pre-requisite(s): PHM 111 .
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PHM 134 Pharmacy Clinical Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 12 Credits: 4
This course provides an opportunity to work in pharmacy settings under a pharmacist’s supervision. Emphasis is placed on effective communication with personnel, developing proper employee attitude, and dispensing of medications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy operations, utilize references, dispense medications, prepare patient charges, and efficiently operate computers.
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PHM 136 Pharmacy Clinical Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 18 Credits: 6
This course provides an opportunity to work in pharmacy settings under a pharmacist’s supervision. Emphasis is placed on effective communication with personnel, developing proper employee attitude, and dispensing of medications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy operations, utilize references, dispense medications, prepare patient charges, and efficiently operate computers.
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PHM 138 Pharmacy Clinical Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 24 Credits: 8
This course provides an opportunity to work in pharmacy settings under a pharmacist’s supervision. Emphasis is placed on effective communication with personnel, developing proper employee attitude, and dispensing of medications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy operations, utilize references, dispense medications, prepare patient charges, and efficiently operate computers.
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PHM 140 Trends in Pharmacy Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers the major issues, trends, and concepts in contemporary pharmacy practice. Topics include professional ethics, continuing education, job placement, and the latest developments in pharmacy technician practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the topics discussed.
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PHM 150 Hospital Pharmacy Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course provides an in-depth study of hospital pharmacy practice. Topics include hospital organizational structure, committee functions, utilization of reference works, purchasing and inventory control, drug delivery systems, and intravenous admixture preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain hospital organization/committee functions, interpret and enter patient orders, fill unit-dose cassettes, and prepare intravenous admixtures. Co-requisite(s): PHM 118 .
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PHM 155 Community Pharmacy Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the operational procedures relating to retail pharmacy. Emphasis is placed on a general knowledge of over-the-counter products, prescription processing, business/inventory management, and specialty patient services. Upon completion, students should be able to provide technical assistance and support to the retail pharmacist.
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PHM 160 Pharmacy Dosage Forms Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a study of pharmaceutical dosage forms and considerations in their manufacture. Topics include bioavailability, routes of administration, tablets, capsules, solutions, syrups, suspensions, elixirs, aerosols, transdermals, topicals, ophthalmics, otics, and other dosage forms. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the characteristics of the major dosage forms and explain how these characteristics affect the action of the drug.
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PHM 165 Pharmacy Professional Practice Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides a general overview of all aspects of pharmacy technician practice. Emphasis is placed on pharmacy law, calculations, compounding, pharmacology, and pharmacy operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the areas required for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination.
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PHM 265 Professional Issues Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a comprehensive discussion of topics common to the practice of the pharmacy technician. Emphasis is placed on application of professional competencies including legal/ethical issues, leadership/management concepts and employability skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in pharmacy workplace skills and leadership/management roles. Pre-requisite(s): PHM 165 .
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Physics |
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PHY 110 Conceptual Physics Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a conceptually-based exposure to the fundamental principles and processes of the physical world. Topics include basic concepts of motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe. Upon completion, students should be able to describe examples and applications of the principles studied. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Co-requisite(s): PHY 110A .
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PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is a laboratory for PHY 110 . Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in PHY 110 . Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in PHY 110 . This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Co-requisite(s): PHY 110 .
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PHY 121 Applied Physics I Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This algebra-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to industrial and service technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analyses, vectors, motion, forces, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles studied as applied in industrial and service fields.
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PHY 131 Physics - Mechanics Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This algebra/trigonometry-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, vectors, motion, forces, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MAT 121 or MAT 171 .
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PHY 151 College Physics I Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vectors, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MAT 171 .
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PHY 152 College Physics II Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in PHY 151 .
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PHY 251 General Physics I Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechanics, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MAT 271 . Co-requisite(s): MAT 272 .
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PHY 252 General Physics II Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MAT 272 and PHY 251 .
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Plumbing |
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PLU 110 Modern Plumbing Lecture: 4 Lab: 15 Clinic: 0 Credits: 9
This course introduces the tools, equipment, and materials associated with the plumbing industry. Topics include safety, use and care of tools, recognition and assembly of fittings and pipes, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely assemble various pipes and fittings in accordance with state code requirements.
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PLU 130 Plumbing Systems Lecture: 3 Lab: 9 Clinic: 0 Credits: 6
This course covers the maintenance and repair of plumbing lines and fixtures. Emphasis is placed on identifying and diagnosing problems related to water, drain and vent lines, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and diagnose needed repairs to the plumbing system.
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Political Science |
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POL 120 American Government Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American national government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy formation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system. 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 Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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POL 210 Comparative Government Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a cross-national perspective on the government and politics of contemporary nations such as Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia. Topics include each country’s historical uniqueness, key institutions, attitudes and ideologies, patterns of interaction, and current political problems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and compare various nations’ governmental structures, processes, ideologies, and capacity to resolve major problems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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POL 220 International Relations Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a study of the effects of ideologies, trade, armaments, and alliances on relations among nation-states. Emphasis is placed on regional and global cooperation and conflict, economic development, trade, non-governmental organizations, and international institutions such as the World Court and UN. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss major international relationships, institutions, and problems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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POL 250 Intro to Political Theory Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces students to normative political theory and examines basic questions and issues about the nature and purpose of politics. Emphasis is placed on the classical and modern political theories of Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, and Marx. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and evaluate normative political theories about the nature and purpose of politics. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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Psychology |
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PSY 110 Life Span Development Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span and apply this knowledge to their specific field of study.
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PSY 150 General Psychology Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074 , EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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PSY 237 Social Psychology Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the study of individual behavior within social contexts. Topics include affiliation, attitude formation and change, conformity, altruism, aggression, attribution, interpersonal attraction, and group behavior. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of social influences on behavior. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. Pre-requisite(s): Take PSY 150 or SOC 210 .
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PSY 239 Psychology of Personality Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers major personality theories and personality research methods. Topics include psychoanalytic, behavioristic, social learning, cognitive, humanistic, and trait theories including supporting research. Upon completion, students should be able to compare and contrast traditional and contemporary approaches to the understanding of individual differences in human behavior. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 150 .
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PSY 241 Developmental Psychology Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 150 .
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PSY 265 Behavior Modification Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is an applied study of factors influencing human behavior and strategies for behavioral change. Emphasis is placed on cognitive-behavioral theory, behavioral assessment, practical applications of conditioning techniques, and maintenance of adaptive behavior patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to implement basic learning principles to effect behavioral changes in self and others. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 150 .
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PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 150 .
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PSY 285 Psychological Statistics Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the study of descriptive and inferential statistics and their use in psychological research. Topics include measures of central tendency, variability and correlation, probability, sampling, hypothesis testing, and analysis of variance. Upon completion, students should be able to use statistical methods in the analysis of psychological data. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 150 .
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
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PTA 110 Introduction to Physical Therapy Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the field of physical therapy including the history and standards of practice for the physical therapist assistant and basic treatment techniques. Emphasis is placed on ethical and legal considerations, universal precautions, vital signs, documentation, basic patient preparation and treatment skills, and architectural barrier screening. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the role of the physical therapist assistant and demonstrate competence in basic techniques of patient care. Pre-requisite(s): Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
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PTA 125 Gross and Functional Anatomy Lecture: 3 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 5
This course provides an in-depth, clinically oriented survey of gross and functional anatomy. Emphasis is placed on musculoskeletal and nervous systems and clinical biomechanics, including goniometry, basic manual muscle testing, and components of normal gait. Upon completion, students should be able to identify specific anatomical structures and describe, observe, and measure musculoskeletal posture and function. Pre-requisite(s): Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
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PTA 135 Pathology Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces principles of pathology, processes of and normal responses to injury and disease, and changes related to aging. Emphasis is placed on conditions most commonly treated in physical therapy. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss basic pathological processes and identify etiology, signs, symptoms, complications, treatment options, and prognoses of specific orthopedic conditions. Pre-requisite(s): Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
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PTA 145 Therapeutic Procedures Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course provides a detailed study of specific treatment procedures and the physiological principles and techniques involved. Emphasis is placed on the correct application of superficial heat and cold, massage and soft tissue mobilization, ultrasound, diathermy, traction, and electrical stimulation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the application of these modalities and explain the indications, contraindications, effects, and precautions for each. Pre-requisite(s): PTA 110 , PTA 125 , and PTA 135 .
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PTA 155 PTA Clinical I Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 2
This course provides the opportunity to gain clinical experience and apply academic skills and knowledge to patient care. Emphasis is placed on performing patient care skills, observation and measurement, and professional and patient interaction. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safe and effective clinical practice as measured by a standardized performance evaluation. Pre-requisite(s): PTA 212 and PTA 235 .
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PTA 185 PTA Clinical II Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 9 Credits: 3
This course provides the opportunity to gain clinical experience and apply academic skills and knowledge to patient care. Emphasis is placed on performing patient care skills, observation and measurement, and professional and patient interaction. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safe and effective clinical practice as measured by a standardized performance evaluation. Pre-requisite(s): PTA 155 .
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PTA 212 Health Care/Resources Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides an overview of various aspects of health care delivery systems and the interrelationships of health care team members. Topics include health agencies and their functions, health care team member roles, management, and other health care issues. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the functions of health organizations and team members and aspects of health care affecting physical therapy delivery. Pre-requisite(s): PTA 255 .
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PTA 215 Therapeutic Exercise Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces basic concepts of strengthening, endurance, and flexibility exercise and balance, gait, and posture training. Emphasis is placed on applying techniques to the treatment of orthopedic conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and effectively execute basic exercise programs and balance, gait, and posture training. Pre-requisite(s): PTA 110 , PTA 125 , and PTA 135 .
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PTA 222 Professional Interactions Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is designed to assist in the development of effective interpersonal skills in the physical therapist assistant setting. Topics include reactions to disability, the grieving process, methods of communication, motivation, health promotion, disease prevention, and aging. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and demonstrate methods for achieving effective interaction with patients, families, the public, and other health care providers. Pre-requisite(s): PTA 110 , PTA 125 , and PTA 135 .
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PTA 225 Introduction to Rehabilitation Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary conditions, as well as causes and treatment of amputations. Emphasis is placed upon pathological processes as well as comprehensive treatment of the various conditions studied. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss etiology, signs, symptoms, complications, and prognoses of various conditions and implement components of a comprehensive treatment program. Pre-requisite(s): PTA 245 .
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PTA 235 Neurological Rehabilitation Lecture: 3 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 5
This course covers neurological and neuromuscular conditions experienced throughout the life span. Topics include the pathology of selected conditions and the methods and rationales of various treatment approaches. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss etiology, signs, symptoms, complications, and prognoses of various conditions and implement components of a comprehensive treatment program. Pre-requisite(s): PTA 255 .
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PTA 245 PTA Clinical III Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 12 Credits: 4
This course provides the opportunity to gain clinical experience and apply academic skills and knowledge to patient care. Emphasis is placed on performing patient care skills, observation and measurement, and professional and patient interaction. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safe and effective clinical practice as measured by a standardized performance evaluation. Pre-requisite(s): PTA 145 , PTA 215 , and PTA 222 .
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PTA 255 PTA Clinical IV Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 12 Credits: 4
This course provides the opportunity to gain clinical experience and apply academic skills and knowledge to patient care. Emphasis is placed on performing patient care skills, observation and measurement, and professional and patient interaction. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safe and effective clinical practice as measured by a standardized performance evaluation. Pre-requisite(s): PTA 225 .
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Radiography |
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RAD 110 RAD Intro & Patient Care Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the radiography profession and student responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on basic principles of patient care, radiation protection, technical factors, and medical terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic skills in these areas. Co-requisite(s): RAD 111 and RAD 151 .
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RAD 111 RAD Procedures I Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiography of the chest, abdomen, extremities, spine, and pelvis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas. Co-requisite(s): RAD 110 and RAD 151 .
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RAD 112 RAD Procedures II Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiography of the skull, bony thorax, and gastrointestinal, biliary, and urinary systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these areas. Pre-requisite(s): RAD 110 , RAD 111 , and RAD 151 .
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RAD 121 Radiographic Imaging I Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides the basic principles of imaging. Emphasis is placed on the factors that impact density, contrast, recorded detail, and distortion. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic radiographic imaging. Pre-requisite(s): RAD 110 , RAD 111 , and RAD 151 . Co-requisite(s): RAD 112 and RAD 161 .
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RAD 122 Radiographic Imaging II Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides advanced principles of imaging including digital radiography. Emphasis is placed on the factors that impact brightness, contrast, recorded detail, and distortion. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced principles of imaging. Pre-requisite(s): RAD 112 , RAD 121 , and RAD 161 . Co-requisite(s): RAD 131 and RAD 171 .
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RAD 131 Radiographic Physics I Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces the principles of radiation characteristics and production. Emphasis is placed on imaging equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of radiation characteristics and production. Pre-requisite(s): RAD 121 . Co-requisite(s): RAD 122 and RAD 171 .
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RAD 151 RAD Clinical Ed I Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 2
This course introduces patient management and basic radiographic procedures in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on mastering positioning of the chest and extremities, manipulating equipment, and applying principles of ALARA. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. Co-requisite(s): RAD 110 and RAD 111 .
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RAD 161 RAD Clinical Ed II Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 15 Credits: 5
This course provides additional experience in patient management and in more complex radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on mastering positioning of the spine, pelvis, head and neck, and thorax and adapting procedures to meet patient variations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. Pre-requisite(s): RAD 110 , RAD 111 , and RAD 151 . Co-requisite(s): RAD 112 and RAD 121 .
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RAD 171 RAD Clinical Ed III Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 12 Credits: 4
This course provides experience in patient management specific to fluoroscopic and advanced radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on applying appropriate technical factors to all studies and mastering positioning of gastrointestinal and urological studies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. Pre-requisite(s): RAD 112 , RAD 121 , and RAD 161 . Co-requisite(s): RAD 122 and RAD 131 .
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RAD 183 RAD Clinical Elective Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 9 Credits: 3
This course provides advanced knowledge of clinical applications. Emphasis is placed on enhancing clinical skills. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully complete the clinical course objectives.
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RAD 211 RAD Procedures III Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard and specialty radiographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on radiographic specialty procedures, sectional anatomy, and advanced imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these areas. Pre-requisite(s): RAD 122 , RAD 131 , and RAD 171 . Co-requisite(s): RAD 231 , RAD 241 , and RAD 251 .
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RAD 231 Radiographic Physics II Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides advanced principles of radiation characteristics and production including digital imaging and Computed Tomography (CT). Emphasis is placed on imaging equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of radiation characteristics and production. Pre-requisite(s): RAD 131 or RAD 171 . Co-requisite(s): RAD 211 , RAD 241 , RAD 251 .
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RAD 241 Radiobiology/Protection Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers the principles of radiation protection and radiobiology. Topics include the effects of ionizing radiation on body tissues, protective measures for limiting exposure to the patient and personnel, and radiation monitoring devices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects and uses of radiation in diagnostic radiology. Pre-requisite(s): RAD 122 , RAD 131 , and RAD 171 . Co-requisite(s): RAD 211 , RAD 231 , and RAD 251 .
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RAD 245 Image Analysis Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides an overview of image analysis and introduces methods of quality management. Topics include image evaluation, pathology, quality control, and quality assurance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of image analysis and quality management. . Pre-requisite(s): RAD 211 , RAD 231 , RAD 241 , and RAD 251 . Co-requisite(s): RAD 261 and RAD 271 .
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RAD 251 RAD Clinical Ed IV Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 21 Credits: 7
This course provides the opportunity to continue mastering all basic radiographic procedures and to attain experience in advanced areas. Emphasis is placed on equipment operation, pathological recognition, pediatric and geriatric variations, and a further awareness of radiation protection requirements. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. Pre-requisite(s): RAD 122 , RAD 131 , and RAD 171 . Co-requisite(s): RAD 211 , RAD 231 , and RAD 241 .
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RAD 261 RAD Clinical Ed V Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 21 Credits: 7
This course is designed to enhance expertise in all radiographic procedures, patient management, radiation protection, and image production and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on developing an autonomous approach to the diversity of clinical situations and successfully adapting to those procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate successful completion of clinical objectives. Pre-requisite(s): RAD 251 . Co-requisite(s): RAD 245 and RAD 271 .
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RAD 271 Radiography Capstone Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides an opportunity to exhibit problem-solving skills required for certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and integration of didactic and clinical components. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge required of any entry-level radiographer. Pre-requisite(s): RAD 211 , RAD 231 , RAD 241 , and RAD 251 . Co-requisite(s): RAD 245 and RAD 261 .
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Religion |
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REL 110 World Religions Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the world’s major religious traditions. Topics include Primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied. 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. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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REL 111 Eastern Religions Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the major Asian religious traditions. Topics include Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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REL 112 Western Religions Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the major western religious traditions. Topics include Zoroastrianism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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REL 211 Introduction to Old Testament Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a survey of the literature of the Hebrews with readings from the law, prophets, and other writings. Emphasis is placed on the use of literary, historical, archeological, and cultural analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to use the tools of critical analysis to read and understand Old Testament literature. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or higher in ENG 111 .
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REL 212 Introduction to New Testament Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a survey of the literature of first-century Christianity with readings from the gospels, Acts, and the Pauline and pastoral letters. Topics include the literary structure, audience, and religious perspective of the writings, as well as the historical and cultural context of the early Christian community. Upon completion, students should be able to use the tools of critical analysis to read and understand New Testament literature. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or higher in ENG 111 .
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REL 221 Religion in America Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is an examination of religious beliefs and practice in the United States. Emphasis is placed on mainstream religious traditions and nontraditional religious movements from the Colonial period to the present. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and appreciate the diversity of religious traditions in America. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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Substance Abuse |
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SAB 110 Substance Abuse Overview Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the core concepts in substance abuse and dependence. Topics include the history of drug use/abuse, effects on societal members, treatment of addiction, and preventive measures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the etiology of drug abuse, addiction, prevention, and treatment. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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SAB 120 Intake and Assessment Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course develops processes for establishment of client rapport, elicitation of client information on which therapeutic activities are based, and stimulation of client introspection. Topics include diagnostic criteria, functions of counseling, nonverbal behavior, collaterals and significant others, dual diagnosis, client strengths and weakness, uncooperative clients, and crisis interventions. Upon completion, students should be able to establish communication with clients, recognize disorders, obtain information for counseling, and terminate the counseling process. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Substance Abuse concentration in the Human Services Technology program.
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SAB 125 Substance Abuse Case Management Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides case management activities, including record keeping, recovery issues, community resources, and continuum of care. Emphasis is placed on establishing a systematic approach to monitor the treatment plan and maintain quality of life. Upon completion, students should be able to assist clients in the continuum of care as an ongoing recovery process and develop agency networking. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Substance Abuse concentration in the Human Services Technology program. Pre-requisite(s): SAB 120 .
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SAB 135 Addictive Process Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course explores the physical, emotional, psychological, and cultural aspects of the addictive process. Emphasis is placed on addictions to food, sex, alcohol, drugs, work, gambling, and relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the effects, prevention strategies, and treatment methods associated with addictive disorders.
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SAB 137 Co-Dependency Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the adult child concept and co-dependency as syndromes of the addictive process. Emphasis is placed on treatment and recovery within the context of a paradigm shift which allows the individual to choose a healthy model of life. Upon completion, students should be able to assess levels of co-dependency and associated levels of physical and mental health and develop strategies to enhance health. Pre-requisite(s): SAB 110 .
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SAB 210 Substance Abuse Counseling Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides theory and skills acquisition by utilizing intervention strategies designed to obtain therapeutic information, support recovery, and prevent relapse. Topics include counseling individuals and dysfunctional families, screening instruments, counseling techniques and approaches, recovery and relapse, and special populations. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss issues critical to recovery, identify intervention models, and initiate a procedure culminating in cognitive/behavioral change. Pre-requisite(s): HSE 125 and SAB 120 .
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SAB 240 SAB Issues in Client Serv Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces systems of professional standards, values, and issues in substance abuse counseling. Topics include confidentiality, assessment of personal values, professional responsibilities, competencies, and ethics relative to multicultural counseling and research. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and discuss multiple ethical issues applicable to counseling and apply various decision-making models to current issues. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Substance Abuse concentration in the Human Services Technology program. Pre-requisite(s): Successful completion of 12 SAB credit hours in the SAB concentration.
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Information Systems Security |
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SEC 110 Security Concepts Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the concepts and issues related to securing information systems and the development of policies to implement information security controls. Topics include the historical view of networking and security, security issues, trends, security resources, and the role of policy, people, and processes in information security. Upon completion, students should be able to identify information security risks, create an information security policy, and identify processes to implement and enforce policy.
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SEC 150 Secure Communications Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of current technologies used to provide secure transport of information across networks. Topics include data integrity through encryption, Virtual Private Networks, SSL, SSH, and IPSec. Upon completion, students should be able to implement secure data transmission technologies.
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SEC 160 Secure Admin I Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of security administration and fundamentals of designing security architectures. Topics include networking technologies, TCP/IP concepts, protocols, network traffic analysis, monitoring, and security best practices. Upon completion, students should be able to identify normal network traffic using network analysis tools and design basic security defenses.
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SEC 170 SOHO Security Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces security principles and topics related to the small office/home office networking environment. Topics include network topologies, network protocols, security issues, and best practices for SOHO environments. Upon completion, students should be able to design, setup, secure, and manage a small office/home office network. This course is restricted to the Information Systems Security/Operating Systems curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): SEC 110 and NET 125 .
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SEC 180 Information Assurance Principles Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the concepts of layered and comprehensive Information Assurance best practices. Topics include user defensive measures, edge defensive measures, along with confidentiality, integrity and availability of enterprise data with the business continuity concepts of: redundancy, disaster recovery, incident handling, compliance and auditing. Upon completion, students should be able to plan effective information assurance strategies.
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SEC 210 Intrusion Detection Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the student to intrusion detection methods in use today. Topics include the types of intrusion detection products, traffic analysis, and planning and placement of intrusion detection solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to plan and implement intrusion detection solution for networks and host-based systems.
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SEC 220 Defense-in-Depth Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the concepts of defense in-depth, a security industry best practice. Topics include firewalls, backup systems, redundant systems, disaster recovery, and incident handling. Upon completion, students should be able to plan effective information security defenses, backup systems, and disaster recovery procedures. This course is restricted to the Information Systems Security, the Information Systems Security/Operating Systems, and the Information Systems Security/Security Hardware curriculums. Co-requisite(s): SEC 160 .
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SEC 289 Security Capstone Project Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides the student the opportunity to put into practice all the skills learned to this point. Emphasis is placed on security policy, process planning, procedure definition, business continuity, and systems security architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement comprehensive information security architecture from the planning and design phase through implementation. Pre-requisite(s): SEC 220 , SEC 150 and SEC 160 .
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Simulation and Game Development |
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SGD 111 Introduction to SGD Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides students with an introduction to simulation and game development. Topics include setting, storytelling, narrative, character design, interface design, game play, internal economy, core mechanics, game genres, AI, the psychology of game design and professionalism. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the major aspects of simulation and game design and development. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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SGD 112 SGD Design Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the fundamentals of simulation and game design. Topics include industry standards and design elements for simulations and games. Upon completion, students should be able to design simple simulations and/or games. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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SGD 113 SGD Programming Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the fundamentals of programming languages and tools employed in simulation and game development. Emphasis is placed on programming concepts used to create simulations and games. Upon completion, students should be able to program simple games and/or simulations. Pre-requisite(s): DMA 010 , DMA 020 , DMA 030 , DMA 040 , and DMA 050 , MAT 121 , or MAT 171 and DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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SGD 114 3D Modeling Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the tools required to create three dimensional (3D) models. Emphasis is placed on exploring tools used to create 3D models. Upon completion, students should be able to create and animate 3D models using 3D modeling tools. Pre-requisite(s): SGD 111 & SGD 112 .
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SGD 116 Graphic Design Tools Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces students to computer-based graphic design tools and their use within the context of simulation and game design. Topics include texture creation, map creation, and introduction to advanced level graphic design techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to competently use and explain industry-standard graphic design software.
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SGD 117 Art for Games Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the basic principles of art and how they apply to simulations and games. Emphasis is placed on learning to develop industry quality concept art for characters and other assets, as well as techniques needed to create such art. Upon completion, students should be able to create their own industry standard concept art for use in SGD projects.
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SGD 123 Windows/Console Prog Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the concepts of Windows and Console Programming. Emphasis is placed on learning MS Windows, the operating systems of various consoles and programming techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of Windows and of various consoles’ operating systems. Pre-requisite(s): SGD 113 .
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SGD 124 MMO Programming Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the concepts of Massive Multiplayer On-line Programming for simulations and games. Emphasis is on learning Massive Multiplayer On-line simulation and game programming techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to create a Massive Multiplayer Online simulation or game. Pre-requisite(s): SGD 213 .
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SGD 125 SG Artificial Intelligence Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the artificial intelligence concepts related to simulation and game development. Emphasis is placed on expert systems. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the basic concepts and procedures related to the development of artificial intelligence systems used in simulations and games.
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SGD 126 SG Engine Design Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the techniques needed to design and create a simulation/game engine. Emphasis is placed on learning core techniques used to design and create simulation and/or game engines. Upon completion, students should be able to design and create a simulation or game engine.
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SGD 134 SG Quality Assurance Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to software quality assurance as it relates to simulation and game development. Emphasis is placed on designing testing tools, bug databases, and on learning methodologies required for systematic, detail-oriented testing procedures for the simulation and game industry. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the proper skills to obtain a job as a quality assurance tester in the simulation/game industry.
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SGD 135 Serious Games Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides students with an overview of serious games and their applications in immersive learning and education. Emphasis is placed on developing games for education, corporate training, and medical/military simulations. Upon completion, students should be able to design their own serious games.
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