2017-2018 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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French |
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FRE 112 Elementary French II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of FRE 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of the French language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written French and demonstrate further cultural awareness. 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 FRE 111 .
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FRE 211 Intermediate French I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the French language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future. 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 FRE 112.
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FRE 212 Intermediate French II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of FRE 211. Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate spontaneously and accurately with increasing complexity and sophistication. 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 FRE 211.
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Geology |
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GEL 111 Geology Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces basic landforms and geological processes. Topics include rocks, minerals, volcanoes, fluvial processes, geological history, plate tectonics, glaciers, and coastal dynamics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic geological processes that shape the earth. 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.
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GEL 230 Environmental Geology Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course provides insights into geologic forces that cause environmental changes influencing man’s activities. Emphasis is placed on natural hazards and disasters caused by geologic forces. Upon completion, students should be able to relate major hazards and disasters to the geologic forces responsible for their occurrence. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. Pre-requisite(s): C or higher in GEL 111, GEL 120, or PHS 130.
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Geography |
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GEO 111 World Regional Geography Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the regional concept which emphasizes the spatial association of people and their environment. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cultural, and economic systems that interact to produce the distinct regions of the earth. Upon completion, students should be able to describe variations in physical and cultural features of a region and demonstrate an understanding of their functional relationships. 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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GEO 112 Cultural Geography Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to explore the diversity of human cultures and to describe their shared characteristics. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics, distribution, and complexity of earth’s cultural patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the differences and similarities in human cultural groups. 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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Geographic Information Systems |
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GIS 111 Introduction to GIS Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the hardware and software components of a Geographic Information System and reviews GIS applications. Topics include data structures and basic functions, methods of data capture and sources of data, and the nature and characteristics of spatial data and objects. Upon completion, students should be able to identify GIS hardware components, typical operations, products/applications, and differences between database models and between raster and vector systems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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Graphic Arts |
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GRA 151 Computer Graphics I Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces the use of hardware and software for production and design in graphic arts. Topics include graphical user interface and current industry uses such as design, layout, typography, illustration, and imaging for production. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and use the computer as a fundamental design and production tool. Co-requisite(s): GRD 141 and GRA 161 .
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GRA 152 Computer Graphics II Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers advanced design and layout concepts utilizing illustration, page layout, and imaging software in graphic arts. Emphasis is placed on enhancing and developing the skills that were introduced in GRA 151. Upon completion, students should be able to select and utilize appropriate software for design and layout solutions. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRA 151. Co-requisite(s): GRA 162 .
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GRA 153 Computer Graphics III Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of GRA 152. Emphasis is placed on advanced computer graphics hardware and software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in selection and utilization of appropriate software for specialized applications. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRA 152. Co-requisite(s): GRA 163 .
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GRA 154 Computer Graphics IV Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of GRA 153. Emphasis is placed on advanced techniques using a variety of hardware and software applications to produce complex projects. Upon completion, students should be able to use electronic document production tools. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRA 153. Co-requisite(s): GRA 164 .
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GRA 161 Computer Graphics Applications I Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training using computer software and hardware for production and design in graphic arts. Emphasis is placed on utilizing various computer software and hardware to produce simple graphic arts projects. Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer as a graphic arts production tool. Co-requisite(s): GRD 141 and GRA 151.
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GRA 162 Computer Graphics Applications II Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training using computer software and hardware for production and design in graphic arts. Emphasis is placed on utilizing various computer software and hardware to produce intermediate graphic arts projects. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use the computer as a graphic arts production tool. Co-requisite(s): GRA 152.
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GRA 163 Computer Graphics Applications III Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training using computer software and hardware for production and design in graphic arts. Emphasis is placed on utilizing various computer software and hardware to produce advanced graphic arts projects. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use the computer as a graphic arts production tool. Co-requisite(s): GRA 153 .
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GRA 164 Computer Graphics Applications IV Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training using computer software and hardware for production and design in graphic arts. Emphasis is placed on utilizing various computer software and hardware to produce professional quality graphic arts projects. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively and efficiently use the computer as a graphic arts production tool. Co-requisite(s): GRA 154 .
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Graphic Design |
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GRD 110 Typography I Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the history and mechanics of type and its application to layout and design. Topics include typographic fundamentals, anatomy, measurements, composition, identification, and terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in design application, analysis, specification, and creation of typographic elements.
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GRD 111 Typography II Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of GRD 110. Emphasis is placed on solving challenging typographic problems. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and demonstrate advanced typographic applications. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 110.
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GRD 131 Illustration I Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces the application of rendering techniques to create illustrations. Emphasis is placed on controlling various media, methods, surfaces, design problems, and the appropriate media selection process. Upon completion, students should be able to produce quality illustrations from conception through finished artwork. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ART 131, DES 125, or GRD 121.
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GRD 141 Graphic Design I Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces the conceptualization process used in visual problem solving. Emphasis is placed on learning the principles of design and on the manipulation and organization of elements. Upon completion, students should be able to apply design principles and visual elements to projects. Co-requisite(s): GRA 151 and GRA 161.
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GRD 142 Graphic Design II Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers the application of visual elements and design principles in advertising and graphic design. Topics include creation of various designs, such as logos, advertisements, posters, outdoor advertising, and publication design. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively apply design principles and visual elements to projects. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ART 121, DES 135, or GRD 141 . Co-requisite(s): GRD 146 and GRD 152.
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GRD 146 Design Applications II Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on producing comprehensive projects utilizing concepts and technologies covered in GRD 141. Upon completion, students should be able to provide solutions to design problems. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 141. Co-requisite(s): GRD 142.
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GRD 167 Photographic Imaging I Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces basic camera operations and photographic production. Topics include subject composition, depth of field, shutter control, light control, color, photo-finishing, and digital imaging, correction and output. Upon completion, students should be able to produce traditional and/or digital photographic prints with acceptable technical and compositional quality.
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GRD 168 Photographic Imaging II Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces advanced camera operations and photographic production. Topics include lighting, specialized equipment, digital image correction and output, and other methods and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing high quality photographic prints. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 167 .
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GRD 188 Graphic Design for Web I Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the application of graphic design principles to web sites and graphics for web/mobile device delivery. Emphasis is placed on visual communication and presentation principles applied to web sites, including page layout, typography, color theory, navigation, responsive design, and image optimization. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of design in the creation of full and mobile websites. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 141 .
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GRD 241 Graphic Design III Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course is an advanced exploration of various techniques and media for advertising and graphic design. Emphasis is placed on advanced concepts and solutions to complex and challenging graphic design problems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence and professionalism in visual problem solving. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in DES 136 or GRD 142. Co-requisite(s): GRD 246 .
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GRD 242 Graphic Design IV Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course is a continuation of GRD 241. Emphasis is placed on using advanced media techniques, concepts, strategies, and professionalism in all aspects of design. Upon completion, students should be able to conceptualize, create, and produce designs for reproduction. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 241. Co-requisite(s): GRD 247 .
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GRD 246 Design Applications III Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on producing complex design projects utilizing concepts and technologies taught in GRD 241. Upon completion, students should be able to produce complex design projects for reproduction. Co-requisite(s): GRD 241.
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GRD 247 Design Applications IV Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on producing sophisticated design projects utilizing concepts and techniques covered in GRD 242. Upon completion, students should be able to solve complex design problems by producing projects to meet client specifications for reproduction. Co-requisite(s): GRD 242.
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GRD 280 Portfolio Design Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers the organization and presentation of a design/advertising or graphic art portfolio and appropriate related materials. Emphasis is placed on development and evaluation of the portfolio, design and production of a resume and self-promotional materials, and interview techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and professionally present an effective portfolio and related self-promotional materials. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 142 and GRD 152 or GRA 152 .
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GRD 288 Graphic Design for Web II Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the advanced use of graphic design principles in front-end design for the multi-page websites. Emphasis is placed on online branding, responsive design, project management, UI/UX, web design using current web standards, and designing for content management systems. Upon completion, students should be able to employ the principles of design in the creation of websites across multiple platforms and devices. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 188 .
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Gerontology |
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GRO 120 Gerontology Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the psychological, social, and physical aspects of aging. Emphasis is placed on the factors that promote mental and physical well-being. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize the aging process and its psychological, social, and physical aspects. Pre-requisite(s): HSE 110 and PSY 150.
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Health |
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HEA 110 Personal Health/Wellness Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to basic personal health and wellness. Emphasis is placed on current health issues such as nutrition, mental health, and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the factors necessary to the maintenance of health and wellness. 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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HEA 120 Community Health Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides information about contemporary community health and school hygiene issues. Topics include health education and current information about health trends. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and devise strategies to prevent today’s community health problems. 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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Heavy Equipment |
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HET 110 Diesel Engines Lecture: 3 Lab: 9 Clinic: 0 Credits: 6
This course introduces theory, design, terminology, and operating adjustments for diesel engines. Emphasis is placed on safety, theory of operation, inspection, measuring, and rebuilding diesel engines according to factory specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to measure, diagnose problems, and repair diesel engines. Pre-requisite(s): TRN 110 .
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HET 115 Electronic Engines Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the principles of electronically controlled diesel engines. Emphasis is placed on testing and adjusting diesel engines in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, test, and calibrate electronically controlled diesel engines. Pre-requisite(s): Take TRN 120 .
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HET 119 Mechanical Transmissions Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the operating principles of mechanical medium and heavy duty truck transmissions. Topics include multiple counter shafts, power take-offs, sliding idler clutches, and friction clutches. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, inspect, and repair mechanical transmissions.
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HET 125 Preventive Maintenance Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces preventive maintenance practices used on medium and heavy duty vehicles and rolling assemblies. Topics include preventive maintenance schedules, services, DOT rules and regulations, and road ability. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and follow a preventive maintenance schedule as directed by manufacturers.
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HET 126 Prevent Maintenance Lab Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides a laboratory setting to enhance preventive maintenance practices used on medium and heavy duty vehicles and rolling assemblies. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance the topics presented in HET 125. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in HET 125. Co-requisite(s): HET 125.
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HET 128 Medium/Heavy Duty Tune Up Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces tune-up and troubleshooting according to manufacturers’ specifications. Topics include troubleshooting engine systems, tune-up procedures, and use and care of special test tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair engines and components using appropriate diagnostic equipment. Pre-requisite(s): HET 110 .
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HET 231 Med/Heavy Duty Brake System Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers the theory and repair of braking systems used in medium and heavy duty vehicles. Topics include air, hydraulic, and ABS system diagnosis and repair. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair braking systems on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
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HET 232 Med/Heavy Duty Brake System Lab Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides a laboratory setting to enhance the skills for troubleshooting, adjusting, and repairing brake systems on medium and heavy duty vehicles. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance the topics presented in HET 231. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in HET 231. Co-requisite(s): HET 231.
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HET 233 Suspension and Steering Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces the theory and principles of medium and heavy duty steering and suspension systems. Topics include wheel and tire problems, frame members, fifth wheel, bearings, and coupling systems. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair suspension and steering components on medium and heavy duty vehicles.
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History |
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HIS 111 World Civilizations I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces world history from the dawn of civilization to the early modern era. Topics include Eurasian, African, American, and Greco-Roman civilizations and Christian, Islamic, and Byzantine cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in pre-modern world civilizations. 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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HIS 112 World Civilizations II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces world history from the early modern era to the present. Topics include the cultures of Africa, Europe, India, China, Japan, and the Americas. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in modern world civilizations. 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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HIS 121 Western Civilization I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces western civilization from pre-history to the early modern era. Topics include ancient Greece, Rome, and Christian institutions of the Middle Ages and the emergence of national monarchies in western Europe. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early western civilization. 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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HIS 122 Western Civilization II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces western civilization from the early modern era to the present. Topics include the religious wars, the Industrial Revolution, World Wars I and II, and the Cold War. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in modern western civilization. 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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HIS 131 American History I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a survey of American history from pre-history through the Civil War era. Topics include the migrations to the Americas, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the development of the Republic, and the Civil War. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early American history. 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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HIS 132 American History II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a survey of American history from the Civil War era to the present. Topics include industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression, the major American wars, the Cold War, and social conflict. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in American history since the Civil War. 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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HIS 227 Native American History Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course surveys the history and cultures of Native Americans from pre-history to the present. Topics include Native American civilizations, relations with Europeans, and the continuing evolution of Native American cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic and cultural developments among Native Americans. 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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HIS 236 North Carolina History Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a study of geographical, political, economic, and social conditions existing in North Carolina from America’s discovery to the present. Topics include native and immigrant backgrounds; colonial, antebellum, and Reconstruction periods; party politics; race relations; and the transition from an agrarian to an industrial economy. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in North Carolina. 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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Healthcare Business Informatics |
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HBI 110 Issues and Trends in HBI Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a survey of current and emerging technology applications and data standards in the healthcare industry. Topics include the history, implementation, use, management, and impact of information technology in healthcare settings. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the current trends and issues in healthcare informatics.
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Healthcare Management |
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HMT 110 Intro to Healthcare Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the functions, practices, organizational structures, and professional issues in healthcare management. Emphasis is placed on planning, controlling, directing, and communicating within health and human services organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the concepts of management within a healthcare service environment.
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HMT 211 Long-Term Care Administration Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the administration of long-term care facilities and services. Emphasis is placed on nursing home care, home health care, hospice, skilled nursing facilities, and other long-term care services. Upon completion, students should be able to administer state and national standards and regulations as they apply to long-term care. Pre-requisite(s): HMT 110.
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HMT 212 Mgmt of Healthcare Organizations Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course examines current issues affecting the management of healthcare delivery systems. Topics include current problems, changes, and challenges in the healthcare environment. Upon completion, students should be able to identify current health care issues and their impact on healthcare management. Pre-requisite(s): HMT 110.
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HMT 220 Healthcare Financial Management Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers the methods and techniques utilized in the financial management of healthcare programs. Topics include cost determination, pricing of services, financial statement analysis, forecasting/projections, third-party billing, reimbursement, Medicare, Medicaid, and budgeting. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply the principles of financial management in a healthcare environment. Pre-requisite(s): ACC 120 and HMT 110.
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Health Information Technology |
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HIT 110 Fundamentals of HIM Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces Health Information Management (HIM) and its role in healthcare delivery systems. Topics include standards, regulations and initiatives; payment and reimbursement systems, healthcare providers and disciplines; and electronic health records (EHRs). Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of health information management and healthcare organizations, professions and trends.
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HIT 112 Health Law and Ethics Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers legislative and regulatory processes, legal terminology, and professional-related and practice-related ethical issues. Topics include confidentiality; privacy and security policies, procedures and monitoring; release of information policies and procedures; and professional-related and practice-related ethical issues. Upon completion, students should be able to apply policies and procedures for access and disclosure of Protected Health Information and apply and promote ethical standards.
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HIT 114 Health Data Sys/Standards Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers concepts and techniques for managing and maintaining manual and electronic health records (EHR). Topics include structure and use of health information including data collection and analysis, data sources/sets, archival systems, and quality and integrity of healthcare data. Upon completion, students should be able to monitor and apply system-wide clinical documentation guidelines and comply with regulatory standards.
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HIT 122 Prof Practice Exp I Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 3 Credits: 1
This course provides supervised clinical experience in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on practical application of curriculum concepts to the healthcare setting. Upon completion, students should be able to apply health information theory to healthcare facility practices.
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HIT 210 Healthcare Statistics Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers maintenance, compilation, analysis, and presentation of healthcare statistics and research protocols and techniques. Topics include basic statistical principles, indices, databases, registries, vital statistics, descriptive statistics, research protocol monitoring, Institutional Review Board processes, and knowledge-based research techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to apply, interpret, and present healthcare statistics and utilize research techniques to gather and interpret healthcare data. Pre-requisite(s): MAT 110 or MAT 143
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HIT 211 ICD Coding Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers ICD diagnostics and procedural coding conventions and guidelines for inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care. Emphasis is placed on a comprehensive application of anatomy, physiology and interrelationships among organ systems. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for patient outcomes, statistical and reimbursement purposes.
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HIT 214 CPT/Other Coding Systems Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers application of principles and guidelines of CPT/HCPCS coding. Topics include clinical classification/nomenclature systems such as SNOMED, DSM, ICD-O and the use of encoders. Upon completion, students should be able to apply coding principles to correctly assign CPT/HCPCS codes. Pre-requisite(s): HIT 211
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HIT 215 Reimbursement Methodology Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers reimbursement methodologies used in all healthcare settings as they relate to national billing, compliance, and reporting requirements. Topics include prospective payment systems, billing process and procedures, chargemaster maintenance, regulatory guidelines, reimbursement monitoring, and compliance strategies and reporting. Upon completion, students should be able to perform data quality reviews to validate code assignment and comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements.
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HIT 216 Quality Management Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces principles of quality assessment and improvement, and utilization, risk, and case management, in healthcare. Topics include Continuous Quality Improvement, and case management processes, data analysis/reporting techniques, credentialing, regulatory quality monitoring requirements, and outcome measures and monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to abstract, analyze, and report clinical data for facility-wide quality management/performance improvement programs and monitor compliance measures. Pre-requisite(s): HIT 114
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HIT 218 Mgmt Principles in HIT Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers organizational management concepts as applied to healthcare settings. Topics include roles/functions of teams/committees, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, designing and implementing orientation/training programs, monitoring workflow, performance standards, revenue cycles, and organizational resources. Upon completion, students should be able to apply management, leadership, and supervisory concepts to various healthcare settings.
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HIT 220 Health Informatics & EHRs Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers EHR systems, design, implementation and application. Topics include EHR, Informatics, speech & imaging technology, information/network security & integrity, data dictionaries, modeling and warehousing. Upon completion, students should be able to facilitate usage of electronic health record systems and other technologies. Pre-requisite(s): HIT 114 and CIS 110
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HIT 222 Prof Practice Exp III Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 2
This course provides supervised clinical experience in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on practical application of curriculum concepts to the healthcare setting. Upon completion, students should be able to apply health information theory to healthcare facility practices.
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HIT 226 Principles of Disease Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers disease etiology and organ system involvement, including physical signs and symptoms, prognoses, and common complications and their management. Topics include basic microbiology, basic pharmacology, and principles of disease. Upon completion, students should be able to relate disease processes to etiology, physical signs and symptoms, prognosis, and common complications and their management. Pre-requisite(s): BIO 166 or BIO 169
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HIT 280 Professional Issues Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides a comprehensive discussion of topics common to the health information profession. Emphasis is placed on application of professional competencies, job search tools, and preparation for the certification examination. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in entry-level domains and subdomains for health information technologies. Pre-requisite(s): HIT 211
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Horticulture |
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HOR 114 Landscape Construction Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the design and fabrication of landscape structures/features. Emphasis is placed on safety, tool identification and use, material selection, construction techniques, and fabrication. Upon completion, students should be able to design and construct common landscape structures/features.
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HOR 118 Equipment Op & Maintenance Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers the proper operation and maintenance of selected equipment used in horticulture. Emphasis is placed on the maintenance, minor repairs, safety devices, and actual operation of selected equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to design a maintenance schedule, service equipment, and demonstrate safe operation of selected equipment.
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HOR 160 Plant Materials I Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers identification, culture, characteristics, and use of plants in a sustainable landscape. Emphasis is placed on nomenclature, identification, growth requirements, cultural requirements, soil preferences, and landscape applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the proper selection and utilization of plant materials, including natives and invasive plants.
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HOR 161 Plant Materials II Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a supplementary opportunity to cover identification, culture, characteristics, and use of plants in a sustainable landscape, giving students a broader knowledge of available landscape plants for utilization in landscapes and plant production. Emphasis is placed on nomenclature, identification, growth requirements, cultural requirements, soil preferences, landscape applications and expansion of the plant palette. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the proper selection and utilization of plant materials, including natives and invasive plants. Pre-requisite(s): HOR 160 .
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HOR 166 Soils & Fertilizers Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the physical and chemical properties of soils and soil fertility and management. Topics include soil formation; classification; physical, chemical, and biological properties (including microorganisms); testing; and fertilizer application. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze, evaluate, and properly amend soils/media according to sustainable practices.
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HOR 170 Horticulture Computer Apps Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces computer programs as they apply to the horticulture industry. Emphasis is placed on applications of software for plant identification, design, and irrigation. Upon completion, students should be able to use computer programs in horticultural situations.
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Hospitality Management |
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HRM 110 Intro to Hosp & Tourism Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the growth and progress of the hospitality industry. Topics include tourism, lodging, resorts, gaming, restaurants, foodservice and clubs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the background, context, and career opportunities that exist within the hospitality industry. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094 .
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HRM 120 Front Office Procedures Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces a systematic approach to lodging front office procedures. Topics include reservations, registration, guest satisfaction, occupancy and revenue management, security, interdepartmental communications, and related guest services. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of current front office operating systems, including efficient and courteous guest services. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094 and DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050 .
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HRM 135 Facilities Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the basic elements of planning and designing hospitality facilities including environmental impacts, maintenance, and upkeep. Topics include equipment and plant preventive maintenance, engineering, interior design, space utilization, remodeling and expansion, and traffic and work flow patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the planning, design, national certification, and maintenance of hospitality physical plants and equipment.
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HRM 140 Legal Issues-Hospitality Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the rights and responsibilities that the law grants to or imposes upon the hospitality industry. Topics include federal and state regulations, historical and current practices, safety and security, risk management, loss prevention, relevant torts, and contracts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the legal system and the concepts necessary to prevent or minimize organizational liability.
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HRM 210 Meetings & Event Planning Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces concepts related to the planning and operation of conventions, trade shows, professional meetings, and foodservice events. Emphasis is placed on methods of marketing, selling, organizing, and producing conventions, events, and trade shows that will increase financial and environmental value. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of management principles for multi-function, multi-day conferences and events.
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HRM 215 Restaurant Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the responsibilities and activities encountered in managing a food and beverage operation. Topics include planning, organization, accounting, marketing, trends, and human resources from an integrated managerial viewpoint. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the operation of a restaurant. Pre-requisite(s): CUL 135 and CUL 135A. Co-requisite(s): HRM 215A.
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HRM 215A Restaurant Management Lab Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides a laboratory experience for enhancing student skills in the responsibilities and activities encountered in managing a food and beverage operation. Emphasis is placed on practical applications of planning, organization, accounting, marketing, trends, and human resources from an integrated managerial viewpoint. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic proficiency in restaurant management operations which may include overseeing and execution of production and service. Pre-requisite(s): CUL 135 and CUL 135A. Co-requisite(s): HRM 215.
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HRM 220 Cost Control-Food & Beverage Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces controls and accounting procedures as applied to costs in the hospitality industry. Topics include reports, cost control, planning and forecasting, control systems, financial statements, operational efficiencies, labor controls and scheduling. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of food, beverage, and labor cost control systems for operational troubleshooting and problem solving. Pre-requisite(s): DMA 050 . Co-requisite(s): HRM 220A.
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HRM 220A Cost Control-Food & Beverage Lab Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides a laboratory experience for enhancing student skills in controls and purchasing procedures as applied to costs in the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on practical applications of reports, cost control, planning and forecasting, control systems, financial statements, operational efficiencies, labor controls and scheduling. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in computer-based control applications. Co-requisite(s): HRM 220.
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HRM 225 Beverage Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the management of beverages served in hospitality operations. Topics include history and trends; service, procurement and storage; knowledge and control of wines and fermented/distilled beverages; and non-alcoholic beverages, coffees, and teas. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of responsible alcohol service and the knowledge of beverages consumed in a hospitality operation.
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HRM 230 Club and Resort Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces specific principles of managing a hospitality operation in a resort or club setting. Topics include operational efficiencies, resort and club marketing, recreational and sport activity management, and retail management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specialized skills involved in resort and club management.
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HRM 240 Marketing for Hospitality Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers planning, organizing, directing, and analyzing the results of marketing programs for the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on target marketing, marketing mix, analysis, product and image development, use of current media, sales planning, advertising, public relations, and collateral materials. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the marketing process as it relates to the hospitality industry.
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HRM 245 Human Resource Mgmt-Hosp Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces a systematic approach to human resource management in the hospitality industry. Topics include training/development, staffing, selection, hiring, recruitment, evaluation, benefit administration, employee relations, labor regulations/laws, discipline, motivation, productivity, shift management, contract employees and organizational culture. Upon completion, students should be able to apply human resource management skills for the hospitality industry.
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HRM 280 Mgmt Problems-Hospitality Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to timely issues within the hospitality industry and is intended to move students into a managerial mindset. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving skills using currently available resources. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of how hospitality management principles may be applied to real challenges facing industry managers. Pre-requisite(s): HRM 110.
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Human Services |
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HSE 110 Introduction to Human Services Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the human services field, including the history, agencies, roles, and careers. Topics include personal/professional characteristics, diverse populations, community resources, disciplines in the field, systems, ethical standards, and major theoretical and treatment approaches. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the knowledge, skills, and roles of the human services worker. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094 .
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HSE 112 Group Process I Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces interpersonal concepts and group dynamics. Emphasis is placed on self-awareness facilitated by experiential learning in small groups with analysis of personal experiences and the behavior of others. Upon completion, students should be able to show competence in identifying and explaining how people are influenced by their interactions in group settings. Pre-requisite(s): HSE 110 and PSY 150.
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HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the purpose, structure, focus, and techniques employed in effective interviewing. Emphasis is placed on observing, attending, listening, responding, recording, and summarizing of personal histories with instructor supervision. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the basic interviewing skills needed to function in the helping relationship. Pre-requisite(s): HSE 110 and PSY 150.
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HSE 125 Counseling Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the major approaches to psychotherapy and counseling, including theory, characteristics, and techniques. Emphasis is placed on facilitation of self-exploration, problem solving, decision making, and personal growth. Upon completion, students should be able to understand various theories of counseling and demonstrate counseling techniques. Pre-requisite(s): HSE 110 and PSY 150.
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HSE 210 Human Services Issues Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers current issues and trends in the field of human services. Emphasis is placed on contemporary topics with relevance to special issues in a multi-faceted field. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate the knowledge, skills, and experiences gained in classroom and clinical experiences with emerging trends in the field. Pre-requisite(s): HSE 110.
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HSE 220 Case Management Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the variety of tasks associated with professional case management. Topics include treatment planning, needs assessment, referral procedures, and follow-up and integration of services. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively manage the care of the whole person from initial contact through termination of services. Pre-requisite(s): HSE 110.
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HSE 225 Crisis Intervention Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the basic theories and principles of crisis intervention. Emphasis is placed on identifying and demonstrating appropriate and differential techniques for intervening in various crisis situations. Upon completion, students should be able to assess crisis situations and respond appropriately. Pre-requisite(s): HSE 125.
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HSE 226 Intellectual Disabilities Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers intellectual disabilities and related issues. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical perspectives, causes, prevention, and treatment of intellectual disabilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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HSE 245 Stress Management Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers stressors and techniques for stress management. Topics include anger, assertiveness, breathing, change, coping skills, family, time management, meditation, guided imagery, and journaling. Upon completion, students should be able to identify areas of stress and the skills and management techniques for dealing with stressors. Pre-requisite(s): HSE 110
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HUM 110 Technology and Society Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course considers technological change from historical, artistic, and philosophical perspectives and its effect on human needs and concerns. Emphasis is placed on the causes and consequences of technological change. Upon completion, students should be able to critically evaluate the implications of technology. 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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