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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Mechanical |
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MEC 130 Mechanisms Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the purpose and action of various mechanical devices. Topics include cams, cables, gear trains, differentials, screws, belts, pulleys, shafts, levers, lubricants, and other devices. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze, maintain, and troubleshoot the components of mechanical systems.
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MEC 145 Manufacturing Materials I Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces a variety of manufacturing materials and common processing techniques. Emphasis is placed on the processing, testing, and application of materials such as wood, metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental engineering applications for a variety of materials, including their process capabilities and limitations.
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MEC 151 Mechanical Mfg Systems Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers mechanical systems and sub-systems including timing cams, cam followers, timing belts, servo-motors, mechanical drive units, bearings, and mechanical linkage. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of these components and their integration into operating systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose mechanical problems using a structured approach to troubleshooting mechanical systems and sub-systems.
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MEC 161 Manufacturing Processes I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides the fundamental principles of value-added processing of materials into usable forms for the customer. Topics include material properties and traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes. Upon completion, students should be able to specify appropriate manufacturing processing for common engineering materials.
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MEC 231 Computer-Aided Manufacturing I Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces computer-aided design/manufacturing (CAD/CAM) applications and concepts. Topics include software, programming, data transfer and verification, and equipment setup. Upon completion, students should be able to produce parts using CAD / CAM applications. Pre-requisite(s): MAC 121 or MEC 110.
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MEC 265 Fluid Mechanics Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the physical behavior of fluids and fluid systems. Topics include fluid statics and dynamics, laminar and turbulent flow, Bernoulli’s Equation, components, applications, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply fluid power principles to practical applications. Pre-requisite(s): PHY 131.
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MEC 276 Capstone Design Project Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides an opportunity for students to utilize all facets of their educational experience to solve an engineering design problem in a multidisciplinary environment. Competencies demonstrated include project planning and organization, engineering analysis and design, selection of materials and processes, economic analysis, communication, and project documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to complete a comprehensive design project, concluding with a formal report. Pre-requisite(s): DFT 154 and EGR 250 .
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Medical Assisting |
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MED 110 Orientation to Medical Assisting Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course covers the history of medicine and the role of the medical assistant in the health care setting. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, attitude, behaviors, and duties in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to project a positive attitude and promote the profession of medical assisting. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Medical Assisting Program.
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MED 114 Professional Interaction in Health Care Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to identify various patient behaviors encountered in the medical setting. Emphasis is placed on stressors related to illness, cultural influences, death and dying, and needs specific to patients. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize appropriate methods of verbal and nonverbal communication with empathy and impartiality. Pre-requisite(s): Admission in the Medical Assisting program.
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MED 116 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces basic anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between body structure and function and the procedures common to health care. Upon completion, students should be able to identify body system components and functions relating this knowledge to the delivery of health care.
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MED 118 Medical Law and Ethics Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers legal relationships of physicians and patients, contractual agreements, professional liability, malpractice, medical practice acts, informed consent, and bioethical issues. Emphasis is placed on legal terms, professional attitudes, and the principles and basic concepts of ethics and laws involved in providing medical services. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the legal and ethical responsibilities of a multi-skilled health professional. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Medical Assisting Program.
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MED 120 Survey of Med Terminology Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces the vocabulary, abbreviations, and symbols used in the language of medicine. Emphasis is placed on building medical terms using prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define accepted medical terms.
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MED 121 Medical Terminology I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Medical Assisting Program or Instructor permission.
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MED 122 Medical Terminology II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is the second in a series of medical terminology courses. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. Pre-requisite(s): Admission in the Medical Assisting program and MED 121 or Instructor permission and MED 121 .
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MED 130 Administrative Office Procedures I Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces medical office administrative procedures. Topics include appointment processing, written and oral communications, medical records, patient orientation, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic administrative skills within the medical environment. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Medical Assisting Program.
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MED 131 Administrative Office Procedures II Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides medical office procedures in both economic and management skills. Topics include physical plant maintenance, equipment and supplies, liability coverage, medical economics, and introductory insurance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the economics of the medical office and supervise personnel. Pre-requisite(s): MED 130 and Admission to the Medical Assisting Program.
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MED 140 Exam Room Procedures I Lecture: 3 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 5
This course provides instruction in clinical examining room procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, preparation and administration of medications, EKG, vital signs, and medical emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in exam room procedures. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Medical Assisting Program.
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MED 150 Laboratory Procedures I Lecture: 3 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 5
This course provides instruction in basic lab techniques used by the medical assistant. Topics include lab safety, quality control, collecting and processing specimens, performing selective tests, phlebotomy, screening and follow-up of test results, and OSHA/CLIA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic lab tests/skills based on course topics. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Medical Assisting Program.
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MED 240 Exam Room Procedures II Lecture: 3 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 5
This course is designed to expand and build upon skills presented in MED 140. Emphasis is placed on advanced exam room procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate enhanced competence in selected exam room procedures. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Medical Assisting Program and MED 140 .
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MED 260 MED Clinical Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 15 Credits: 5
This course provides the opportunity to apply clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills in a medical facility. Emphasis is placed on enhancing competence in clinical and administrative skills necessary for comprehensive patient care and strengthening professional communications and interactions. Upon completion, students should be able to function as an entry-level health care professional. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Medical Assisting Program.
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MED 262 Clinical Perspectives Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to explore personal and occupational responsibilities of the practicing medical assistant. Emphasis is placed on problems encountered during externships and development of problem-solving skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate courteous and diplomatic behavior when solving problems in the medical facility. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Medical Assisting Program.
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MED 264 Medical Assisting Overview Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides an overview of the complete medical assisting curriculum. Emphasis is placed on all facets of medical assisting pertinent to administrative, laboratory, and clinical procedures performed in the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the areas covered on the national certification examination for medical assistants. Pre-requisite(s): Admission in the Medical Assisting Program.
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MED 270 Symptomatology Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the study of disease symptoms and the appropriate actions taken by medical assistants in a medical facility in relation to these symptoms. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills and appropriate triage, preparing patients for procedures, and screening test results. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize how certain symptoms relate to specific diseases, recognize emergency situations, and take appropriate actions. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Medical Assisting Program.
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MED 272 Drug Therapy Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course focuses on major drug groups, including their side effects, interactions, methods of administration, and proper documentation. Emphasis is placed on the theory of drug administration. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, spell, recognize side effects of, and document the most commonly used medications in a physician’s office. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Medical Assisting Program and MED 140 .
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MED 276 Patient Education Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is designed to provide communication skills, basic education principles, and knowledge of available community resources and to apply this knowledge to the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate community resources, developing patient education materials, and perfecting written and oral communication skills. Upon completion, students should be able to instruct, communicate effectively, and act as a liaison between the patient and community agencies. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Medical Assisting Program.
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Marketing and Retailing |
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MKT 120 Principles of Marketing Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces principles and problems of marketing goods and services. Topics include promotion, placement, and pricing strategies for products. Upon completion, students should be able to apply marketing principles in organizational decision making.
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MKT 123 Fundamentals of Selling Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to emphasize the necessity of selling skills in a modern business environment. Emphasis is placed on sales techniques involved in various types of selling situations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the techniques covered.
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MKT 231 Healthcare Marketing Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This is designed to help students gain an understanding of how the principles of marketing are used in a healthcare setting. Topics include market development, market segmentation, market research, advertising and promotion, and service development for healthcare marketing. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, develop, and implement a basic marketing plan for an institution within the healthcare industry. Pre-requisite(s): MKT 120 .
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MKT 232 Social Media Marketing Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course is designed to build students’ social media marketing skills by utilizing projects that give students hands on experience implementing social media marketing strategies. Topics include integrating different social media technologies into a marketing plan, creating social media marketing campaigns, and applying appropriate social media tools. Upon completion, students should be able to use social media technologies to create and improve marketing efforts for businesses.
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Maintenance |
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MNT 250 PLC Interfacing Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces touch screens, PLC interface devices, and PID loops for applications such as motion control, encoders, and stepping motors. Topics include LVDT control, touch screens, PID controls, and motion controls. Upon completion, students should be able to safely install, program, and maintain touch screens and other interface devices. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 128 and ELC 228 .
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MNT 263 Electro-Pneumatic Components Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces principles and practical applications of electrical/pneumatic control systems, and primary control devices incorporated in those systems. Emphasis is placed on reading and interpreting ladder diagrams, building control circuits, and troubleshooting valves, switches, and sensors. Upon completion, students should be able to design, build, and troubleshoot basic electro-pneumatic control systems. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 112 and HYD 110 .
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Music |
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MUS 110 Music Appreciation Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is an introductory course for students with little or no music background. Emphasis is placed on music notation, rhythmic patterns, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the rudiments of music. 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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MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094.
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MUS 121 Music Theory I Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course provides an in-depth introduction to melody, rhythm, and harmony. Emphasis is placed on fundamental melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic analysis, introduction to part writing, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 122 Music Theory II Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course is a continuation of studies begun in MUS 121 . Emphasis is placed on advanced melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic analysis and continued studies in part-writing, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MUS 121 .
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MUS 141 Ensemble I Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides an opportunity to perform in any combination of instrumental, vocal, or keyboard groups of two or more. Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): Audition.
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MUS 142 Ensemble II Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is a continuation of MUS 141 . Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MUS 141 .
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MUS 151 Class Music I Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides group instruction in skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice for those with little or no previous experience. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. Colleges may use a letter suffix to designate a specific instrument or voice, for example MUS 151P for piano. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 152 Class Music II Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is a continuation of MUS 151 . Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. Colleges may use a letter suffix to designate a specific instrument or voice, for example MUS 152P for piano. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MUS 151 .
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MUS 161 Applied Music I Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides individual instruction in the skills and techniques of the particular instrument or voice. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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MUS 162 Applied Music II Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of MUS 161. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): MUS 161 .
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MUS 210 History of Rock Music Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a survey of Rock music from the early 1950’s to the present. Emphasis is placed on musical groups, soloists, and styles related to the evolution of this idiom and on related historical and social events. Upon completion, students should be able to identify specific styles and to explain the influence of selected performers within their respective eras. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
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MUS 214 Electronic Music I Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides an opportunity to study and explore various electronic instruments and devices. Emphasis is placed on fundamental MIDI applications and implementation, features and application of sequences, sound modules, and digital keyboards. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency by creation of appropriate musical projects using the equipment and techniques covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MUS 111 .
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MUS 215 Electronic Music II Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of MUS 214 . Emphasis is placed on advanced MIDI applications and implementation and continued work with sequencers, sound modules, and digital keyboards. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency by creation of appropriate musical projects using the equipment and techniques covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MUS 214 .
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MUS 221 Music Theory III Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course is a continuation of MUS 122 . Emphasis is placed on altered and chromatic harmony, common practice era compositional techniques and forms, and continued studies in part-writing, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MUS 122 .
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MUS 222 Music Theory IV Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course is a continuation of studies begun in MUS 221 . Emphasis is placed on continued study of common practice era compositional techniques and forms, 20th century practices, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MUS 221 .
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MUS 241 Ensemble III Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is a continuation of MUS 142 . Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of a variety of styles and periods of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MUS 142 .
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MUS 242 Ensemble IV Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is a continuation of MUS 241 . Emphasis is placed on the development of performance skills and the study of styles of ensemble literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in ensemble playing leading to performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in MUS 241 .
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MUS 261 Applied Music III Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of MUS 162. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): MUS 162 .
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MUS 262 Applied Music IV Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of MUS 261. Emphasis is placed on techniques and styles and the exploration and study of appropriate literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the studied skills and repertoire through performance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): MUS 261 .
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MUS 271 Music History I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is the first of a two-semester, in-depth study of music history. Emphasis is placed on the history and literature of music from Antiquity through the Baroque Period. Upon completion, students should be able to trace important musical developments and demonstrate an understanding of the composers’ styles. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): MUS 122 .
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Networking Technology |
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NET 110 Networking Concepts Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the networking field. Topics include network terminology and protocols, local-area networks, wide-area networks, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network standards. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to networking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP Protocols. Pre-requisite(s): DMA 010 , DMA 020 , DMA 030 , DMA 040 , and DMA 050 . Co-requisite(s): CIS 110 .
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NET 111 Internetwork Arch & Design Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the physical and logical design of local area networks, wide area networks, and networking devices used in the design implementation and integration. Topics include LAN segmentation, VLANS, IP addressing, router, switch, and server placement with an emphasis on design. Upon completion, students should be able to understand fundamental LAN and WAN design and the physical and logical aspects needed to achieve the design goal.
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NET 125 Networking Basics Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the networking field. Emphasis is placed on network terminology and protocols, local-area networks, wide-area networks, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network standards. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to networking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP Protocols. 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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NET 126 Routing Basics Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course focuses on initial router configuration, router software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of router configuration, managing router software, routing protocol, and access lists. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of routers and their role in WANs, router configuration, routing protocols, TCP/IP, troubleshooting, and ACLs.
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NET 130 Convergence Concepts Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to designing, implementing, and managing data, voice, and multimedia convergence applications. Topics include telephony, converged networks, convergence applications, converged network hardware and architecture, converged network management and converged network security. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the tasks related to converging data, voice and multimedia networks.
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NET 175 Wireless Technology Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the student to wireless technology and interoperability with different communication protocols. Topics include Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Wireless Mark-up language (WML), link manager, service discovery protocol, transport layer and frequency band. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss in written and oral form protocols and procedures required for different wireless applications.
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NET 225 Routing & Switching I Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques, intermediate routing protocols, command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, VLANs, STP, and VTP. Emphasis will be placed on application and demonstration of skills acquired in pre-requisite courses. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to VLSM, routing protocols, switching concepts and configuration, STP, VLANs, and VTP.
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NET 226 Routing and Switching II Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces WAN theory and design, WAN technology, PPP, Frame Relay, ISDN, and additional case studies. Topics include network congestion problems, TCP/IP transport and network layer protocols, advanced routing and switching configuration, ISDN protocols, PPP encapsulation operations on a router. Upon completion, students should be able to provide solutions for network routing problems, identify ISDN protocols, and describe the Spanning Tree protocol.
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NET 273 Internetworking Support Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers how to baseline and troubleshoot an Internet working environment using routers and switches for multi-protocol client, host and servers. Topics include troubleshooting processes, routing and routed protocols, campus switching; and WAN troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring LANs; and Serial, Frame Relay, and ISDN connections.
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NET 289 Networking Project Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an opportunity to complete a significant networking project from the design phase through implementation with minimal instructor support. Emphasis is placed on project definition, documentation, installation, testing, presentation, and training. Upon completion, students should be able to complete a project from the definition phase through implementation. Pre-requisite(s): Take CTI 110 , CTI 120 , and CTS 115 .
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Network Operating Systems |
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NOS 110 Operating System Concepts Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is placed on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required.Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems. Co-requisite(s): CIS 110 .
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NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course develops the necessary skills for students to develop both GUI and command line skills for using and customizing a Linux workstation. Topics include Linux file system and access permissions, GNOME Interface, VI editor, X Window System expression pattern matching, I/O redirection, network and printing utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to customize and use Linux systems for command line requirements and desktop productivity roles.
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NOS 130 Windows Single User Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces operating system concepts for single-user systems. Topics include hardware management, file and memory management, system configuration/optimization, and utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform operating systems functions at the support level in a single-user environment.
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NOS 150 Operating Systems - Mac Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces students to a broad range of Mac operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Topics include operating system and application installation, configuration, and usage; file management; networking; user account configuration/management; peripheral device management; system maintenance; security; and troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to perform operating system functions at the support level in a Mac environment.
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NOS 220 Linux/UNIX Admin I Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the Linux file system, group administration, and system hardware controls. Topics include installation, creation and maintaining file systems, NIS client and DHCP client configuration, NFS, SMB/Samba, Configure X, Gnome, KDE, basic memory, processes, and security. Upon completion, students should be able to perform system administration tasks including installation, configuring and attaching a new Linux workstation to an existing network. Pre-requisite(s): NOS 120 .
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NOS 221 Linux/UNIX Admin II Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course includes skill building in configuring common network services and security administration using Linux. Topics include server-side setup, configuration, basic administration of common networking services, and security administration using Linux. Upon completion, students should be able to setup a Linux server and configure common network services including security requirements. Pre-requisite(s): Take NOS 220 .
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NOS 230 Windows Admin I Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the installation and configuration of a Windows Server operating system. Emphasis is placed on the basic configuration of core network services, Active Directory and group policies. Upon completion, students should be able to install and configure a Windows Server operating system.
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NOS 231 Windows Admin II Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the management of a Windows Server operating system. Emphasis is placed on the deployment of print services, network services, Active Directory, group policies and access controls. Upon completion, students should be able to deploy and manage services on a Windows Server operating system. Pre-requisite(s): NOS 230 .
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NOS 232 Windows Admin III Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers management and configuration of a highly available Windows Server operating system. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures for network services and access controls. Upon completion, students should be able to manage and configure a highly available Windows Server operating system. Pre-requisite(s): NOS 230 .
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NUR 101 Practical Nursing I Lecture: 7 Lab: 6 Clinic: 6 Credits: 11
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including assessment, clinical decision making, professional behaviors, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching/learning, safety, ethical principles, legal issues, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This is a diploma-level course. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Practical Nursing Program. Co-requisite(s): BIO 163 , BIO 165 or BIO 168 .
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NUR 102 Practical Nursing II Lecture: 7 Lab: 0 Clinic: 9 Credits: 10
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, nursing, and healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including clinical decision making, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching and learning, accountability, safety, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course. This is a diploma-level course. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 101 .
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NUR 103 Practical Nursing III Lecture: 6 Lab: 0 Clinic: 9 Credits: 9
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on biophysical and psychosocial concepts, professional behaviors, healthcare systems, health policy, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, quality, and individualized entry level nursing care. This is a diploma-level course. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 101 .
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NUR 111 Intro to Health Concepts Lecture: 4 Lab: 6 Clinic: 6 Credits: 8
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including medication administration, assessment, nutrition, ethics, interdisciplinary teams, informatics, evidence-based practice, individual-centered care, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Associate Degree Nursing. Co-requisite(s): BIO 165 or BIO 168 .
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NUR 112 Health-Illness Concepts Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 5
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid-base, metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, infection, stress/coping, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, quality improvement, and informatics. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 111 .
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NUR 113 Family Health Concepts Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 5
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of oxygenation, sexuality, reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 111 . Co-requisite(s): PSY 241 and BIO 166 or BIO 169 .
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NUR 114 Holistic Health Concepts Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 5
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/coping, mood/affect, cognition, self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 111 .
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NUR 211 Health Care Concepts Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 5
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, infection, immunity, mobility, comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 111 .
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NUR 212 Health System Concepts Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 5
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 111 .
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NUR 213 Complex Health Concepts Lecture: 4 Lab: 3 Clinic: 15 Credits: 10
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 111 . Co-requisite(s): NUR 112 , NUR 113 , NUR 114 , NUR 211 , and NUR 212 .
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NUR 214 Nsg Transition Concepts Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 3 Credits: 4
This course is designed to introduce concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing as the LPN transitions to the ADN role. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including evidenced- based practice, quality improvement, communication, safety, interdisciplinary team, clinical decision-making, informatics, assessment, caring, and health-wellness-illness. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Associate Degree Nursing for Returning LPNs.
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OST 130 Comprehensive Keyboarding Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to develop keyboarding skills and introductory document formatting. Emphasis is placed on keyboarding techniques and formatting basic business documents. Upon completion, students should be able to create documents in an ever-changing workplace.
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OST 136 Word Processing Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment.
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OST 137 Office Applications I Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the concepts and functions of software that meets the changing needs of the community. Emphasis is placed on the terminology and use of software through a hands-on approach. Upon completion, students should be able to use software in a business environment.
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OST 138 Office Applications II Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to improve the proficiency in the utilization of software applications used in business offices through a hands-on approach. Emphasis is placed on in-depth usage of software to create a variety of documents applicable to current business environments. Upon completion, students should be able to master the skills required to design documents that can be customized using the latest software applications. Pre-requisite(s): OST 137 , CIS 110 , or CIS 111 .
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OST 141 Med Office Terms I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course uses a language-structure approach to present the terminology and vocabulary that will be encountered in medical office settings. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in approximately one-half of the systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms.
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OST 142 Med Office Terms II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of OST 141 and continues the study, using a language-structure approach, of medical office terminology and vocabulary. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in the remaining systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in OST 141 or MED 121 .
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OST 145 Social Media for Office Prof Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce the office professional to the concepts of social media. Topics include goal setting and strategies, identifying target audiences, rules of engagement, blogs, podcasts and webinars, sharing videos, pictures, and images, social networks, mobile computing, and social media monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to create and utilize social media tools in the workplace setting. Pre-requisite(s): Take CIS 110 , CIS 111 , or OST 137 .
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OST 148 Med Ins & Billing Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces fundamentals of medical coding, billing, and insurance. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim.
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OST 149 Medical Legal Issues Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior.
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OST 153 Office Finance Solutions Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces basic bookkeeping concepts. Topics include entering data in accounts payable and receivable, keeping petty cash records, maintaining inventory, reconciling bank statements, running payroll, and generating simple financial reports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the entry and manipulation of data to provide financial solutions for the office. Pre-requisite(s): Take CIS 110 , CIS 111 or OST 137 .
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OST 159 Office Ethics Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the complex ethical and legal issues involved in the role of administrative support personnel in a variety of offices. Emphasis is placed on ethics, diversity, morality, and ethical standards of the administrative support professional. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct themselves in an ethical manner appropriate to a variety of offices.
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OST 164 Office Editing Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a comprehensive study of editing skills needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials to compose and edit text.
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OST 181 Office Procedures Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the skills and abilities needed in today’s office. Topics include effectively interacting with co-workers and the public, processing simple financial and informational documents, and performing functions typical of today’s offices. Upon completion, students should be able to display skills and decision-making abilities essential for functioning in the total office context.
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OST 184 Records Management Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course includes the creation, maintenance, protection, security, and disposition of records stored in a variety of media forms. Topics include alphabetic, geographic, subject, and numeric filing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and maintain a records management system.
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OST 188 Issues in Office Admin Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to develop critical thinking skills concerning roles in business and how these contribute to society. Topics include an examination of social, racial, and gender issues and how they affect self-identity. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of social issues in written and oral assignments.
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OST 233 Office Publications Design Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides entry-level skills in using software with desktop publishing capabilities. Topics include principles of page layout, desktop publishing terminology and applications, and legal and ethical considerations of software use. Upon completion, students should be able to design and produce professional business documents and publications. Pre-requisite(s): OST 136 .
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OST 236 Adv Word/ Information Pro Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course develops proficiency in the utilization of advanced word/information processing functions. Emphasis is placed on advanced word processing features. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a variety of complex business documents. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in OST 136 .
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OST 238 Office Applications III Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to prepare students to analyze data and prepare advanced documents and reports using office software. Emphasis is placed on in-depth usage of software to create a variety of advanced documents applicable to current business environments. Upon completion, students should be able to master the advanced skills required to design documents that can be customized using the latest software applications. Pre-requisite(s): OST 138 .
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