Apr 16, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Understanding Course Requirements

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


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

 

Business

  
  • BUS 217 Employment Laws and Regulations

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the principle laws and regulations affecting public and private organizations and their employees or prospective employees. Topics include fair employment practices, EEO, affirmative action, and employee rights and protections. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate organizational policy for compliance and assure that decisions are not contrary to law.
  
  • BUS 225 Business Finance

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an overview of business financial management. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, time value of money, management of cash flow, risk and return, and sources of financing. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply the principles of financial management. Pre-requisite(s): ACC 120 .
  
  • BUS 230 Small Business Management

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the challenges of entrepreneurship including the startup and operation of a small business. Topics include market research techniques, feasibility studies, site analysis, financing alternatives, and managerial decision making. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a small business plan.
  
  • BUS 234 Training and Development

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers developing, conducting, and evaluating employee training with attention to adult learning principles. Emphasis is placed on conducting a needs assessment, using various instructional approaches, designing the learning environment, and locating learning resources. Upon completion, students should be able to design, conduct, and evaluate a training program.
  
  • BUS 239 Bus Applications Seminar

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course is designed as a capstone course for Business Administration majors. Emphasis is placed on decision making in the areas of management, marketing, production, purchasing, and finance. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the techniques, processes, and vital professional skills needed in the work place. Pre-requisite(s): Take One Set:  Set 1: ACC 120 , BUS 115 , BUS 137 , MKT 120 , and ECO 251   or  Set 2: ACC 120 , BUS 115 , BUS 137 , MKT 120 , and ECO 252   
  
  • BUS 240 Business Ethics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces contemporary and controversial ethical issues that face the business community. Topics include moral reasoning, moral dilemmas, law and morality, equity, justice and fairness, ethical standards, and moral development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their moral responsibilities and obligations as members of the workforce and society.
  
  • BUS 256 Recruit Selection & Personnel Planning

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the basic principles involved in managing the employment process. Topics include personnel planning, recruiting, interviewing and screening techniques, maintaining employee records, and voluntary and involuntary separations. Upon completion, students should be able to acquire and retain employees who match position requirements and fulfill organizational objectives. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Human Resources Management concentration in the Business Administration program and is restricted to students in that program.
  
  • BUS 258 Compensation and Benefits

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to study the basic concepts of pay and its role in rewarding performance. Topics include wage and salary surveys, job analysis, job evaluation techniques, benefits, and pay-for-performance programs. Upon completion, students should be able to develop and manage a basic compensation system to attract, motivate and retain employees. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Human Resources Management concentration in the Business Administration program and is restricted to students in that program.
  
  • BUS 259 Human Resource Management Applications

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides students in the Human Resource Management concentration the opportunity to reinforce their learning experiences from preceding HRM courses. Emphasis is placed on application of day-to-day HRM functions by completing in-basket exercises and through simulations. Upon completion, students should be able to determine the appropriate actions called for by typical events that affect the status of people at work. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Human Resources Management concentration in the Business Administration program and is restricted to students in that program. Pre-requisite(s): BUS 217 , BUS 234 , BUS 256 , and BUS 258 .
  
  • BUS 260 Business Communication

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to develop skills in writing business communications. Emphasis is placed on business reports, correspondence, and professional presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively in the work place. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 111 .

Carpentry

  
  • CAR 110 Introduction to Carpentry

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course introduces the student to the carpentry trade. Topics include duties of a carpenter, hand and power tools, building materials, construction methods, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to identify hand and power tools, common building materials, and basic construction methods.
  
  • CAR 111 Carpentry I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 15 Clinic: 0 Credits: 8
    This course introduces the theory and construction methods associated with the building industry, including framing, materials, tools, and equipment. Topics include safety, hand/power tool use, site preparation, measurement and layout, footings and foundations, construction framing, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely lay out and perform basic framing skills with supervision. This is a diploma-level course.
  
  • CAR 112 Carpentry II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 15 Clinic: 0 Credits: 8
    This course covers the advanced theory and construction methods associated with the building industry including framing and exterior finishes. Topics include safety, hand/power tool use, measurement and layout, construction framing, exterior trim and finish, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely frame and apply exterior finishes to a residential building with supervision. Pre-requisite(s): CAR 111 .
  
  • CAR 113 Carpentry III

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 9 Clinic: 0 Credits: 6
    This course covers interior trim and finishes. Topics include safety, hand/power tool use, measurement and layout, specialty framing, interior trim and finishes, cabinetry, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely install various interior trim and finishes in a residential building with supervision. Pre-requisite(s): CAR 111 .
  
  • CAR 115 Residential Planning/Estimating

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers project planning, management, and estimating for residential or light commercial buildings. Topics include planning and scheduling, interpretation of working drawings and specifications, estimating practices, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimates. Pre-requisite(s): BPR 130 .

Cyber Crime

  
  • CCT 110 Introduction to Cyber Crime

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces and explains the various types of offenses that qualify as cyber crime activity. Emphasis is placed on identifying cyber crime activity and the response to these problems from both the private and public domains. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately describe and define cyber crime activities and select an appropriate response to deal with the problem. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098  or EFL 074 , EFL 084 , and EFL 094 .
  
  • CCT 112 Ethics & High Technology

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers ethical considerations and accepted standard practices applicable to technological investigations and computer privacy issues relative to the cyber crime investigator. Topics include illegal and unethical investigative activities, end-justifying-the-means issues, and privacy issues of massive personal database information gathered by governmental sources. Upon completion, students should be able to examine their own value system and apply ethical considerations in identifiable cyber crime investigations. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098  or EFL 074 , EFL 084 , and EFL 094 .
  
  • CCT 121 Computer Crime Investigation

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the fundamental principles of computer crime investigation processes. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, information gathering techniques, data retrieval, collection and preservation of evidence, preparation of reports and court presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to identify cyber crime activity and demonstrate proper investigative techniques to process the scene and assist in case prosecution. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098  or EFL 074 , EFL 084 , and EFL 094 .
  
  • CCT 231 Technology Crimes & Law

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the applicable technological laws dealing with the regulation of cyber security and criminal activity. Topics include an examination of state, federal and international laws regarding cyber crime with an emphasis on both general and North Carolina statutes. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the elements of cyber crime activity and discuss the trends of evolving laws. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098  or EFL 074 , EFL 084 , and EFL 094 .
  
  • CCT 240 Data Recovery Techniques

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the unique skills and methodologies necessary to assist in the investigation and prosecution of cyber crimes. Topics include hardware and software issues, recovering erased files, overcoming encryption, advanced imaging, transient data, Internet issues and testimony considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to recover digital evidence, extract information for criminal investigation and legally seize criminal evidence.
  
  • CCT 250 Network Vulnerabilities I

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to penetration testing, network vulnerabilities, and hacking. Topics include an overview of traditional network security, system hardening, and known weaknesses. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate weaknesses of traditional and wireless networks for the purpose of incident response, reconstruction, and forensic investigation. Pre-requisite(s): CTI 120  or NET 110  and DRE 098  or EFL 074 , EFL 084 , and EFL 094 .
  
  • CCT 251 Network Vulnerabilities II

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course advances students’ knowledge of penetration testing, network vulnerabilities, and hacking. Topics include analyzing advanced techniques for circumventing network security hardware and software. Upon completion, students should be able to assemble test kits for multiple operating systems, scan and footprint networks, and perform advanced forensic investigation. Pre-requisite(s): CCT 250 .
  
  • CCT 260 Mobile Phone Examination

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the unique skills and methodologies necessary to assist in the investigation and prosecution of cyber crimes involving mobile phones. Topics include the basics of the cellular networks as well as data extraction from GSM, iDEN and CDMA handsets. Upon completion, students should be able to use the course processes and methodologies to obtain forensic evidence from GSM, iDEN and CDMA handsets.
  
  • CCT 271 Mac Digital Forensics

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides students with the unique knowledge and skills necessary to analyze Macintosh operating system artifacts and file system mechanics. Topics include Macintosh architecture, HFS (+) based file systems, Macintosh decryption, address book and chat archives, Internet artifacts related to Safari and Firefox. Upon completion, students will be able to use the course processes and methodologies to forensically analyze a Mac computer.
  
  • CCT 272 Forensic Password Recovery

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the unique skills and methodologies necessary to assist in the investigation and prosecution of cyber crimes involving decryption. Topics include decryption of PGP key rings, private keys, EFS hard drives, and encrypted containers. Upon completion, students will be able to use the course processes and methodologies to obtain forensic evidence from encrypted files, folders, and systems.
  
  • CCT 285 Trends in Cyber Crime

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers and explores advances and developments in cyber crime technologies. Emphasis is placed on computer forensics tools, information protection and security, threat response, and professional development. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate understanding of the current state of the industry as well as emerging technologies for cyber crime technology. Pre-requisite(s): CCT 110 .
  
  • CCT 289 Capstone Project

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides experience in cyber crime investigations or technology security audits in either the public or private domain. Emphasis is placed on student involvement with businesses or agencies dealing with technology security issues or computer crime activities. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully analyze, retrieve erased evidence and testify in mock proceedings against these criminal entrepreneurs. Pre-requisite(s): CCT 231  or CCT 220.

Civil Engineering and Geomatic

  
  • CEG 111 Introduction to GIS and GNSS

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the methods and techniques used in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) professions. Emphasis is placed on data collection and mapping using GIS software. Upon completion, students should be able to use GNSS technologies to collect field data and create GIS maps.
  
  • CEG 151 CAD for Engineering Technology

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Topics include file and data management, drawing, editing, dimensioning commands, plotting, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to create and plot basic drawings and maps using CAD software.
  
  • CEG 210 Construction Materials and Methods

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the behavior and properties of Portland cement, asphaltic concretes, and other construction materials, including construction methods and equipment. Topics include cementing agents, aggregates, water and admixture materials with their proportions, production, placement, consolidation, curing; and their inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to proportion Portland concrete mixes to attain predetermined strengths, perform standard control tests on Portland cement concrete, identify inspection criteria for concretes, identify construction equipment and applications.
  
  • CEG 211 Hydrololgy & Erosion Control

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces basic engineering principles and characteristics of hydrology, erosion and sediment control. Topics include stormwater runoff, gravity pipe flow, open channel flow, low impact development (LID), erosion control devices and practices. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and design gravitational drainage structures, identify LID and erosion control elements, and prepare a stormwater drainage plan. Pre-requisite(s): Take 3 credits from DMA 060 , DMA 070 , and DMA 080 , MAT 121 , or MAT 171 .
  
  • CEG 212 Introduction to Environmental Technology

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces basic engineering principles of hydraulics, and water and wastewater technologies. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, flow measurement, the collection, treatment, and distribution of water and wastewater. Upon completion, students should be able to identify water and wastewater system elements, describe water and wastewater system processes and perform basic hydraulics and treatment computations. Pre-requisite(s): Take one: EGR 250 , EGR 251, or MEC 210.
  
  • CEG 230 Subdivision Planing & Design

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the planning and design concepts related to subdivisions including analysis of development standards, engineering, and the creation of CAD drawings. Topics include applicable codes, lot creation, roadway system layout, stormwater drainage, low impact development (LID) concepts, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a set of subdivision plans. Pre-requisite(s): Take 3 credits from CEG 151 , DFT 151 , or EGR 120. Take CEG 211  and SRV 111  or CIV 215 .

Computer Engineering Technology

  
  • CET 111 Computer Upgrade/Repair I

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers repairing, servicing, and upgrading computers and peripherals in preparation for industry certification. Topics include CPU/memory/bus identification, disk subsystems, hardware/software installation/configuration, common device drivers, data recovery, system maintenance, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely repair and/or upgrade computer systems to perform within specifications.
  
  • CET 222 Computer Architecture

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course introduces the organization and design philosophy of computer systems with respect to resource management, throughput, and operating system interaction. Topics include instruction sets, registers, data types, memory management, virtual memory, cache, storage management, multiprocessing, and pipelining. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate system hardware and resources for installation and configuration purposes. Pre-requisite(s): ELN 133 .

Chinese

  
  • CHI 111 Elementary Chinese I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Chinese language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Chinese and demonstrate cultural awareness. 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 .
  
  • CHI 112 Elementary Chinese II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course includes the basic fundamentals of the Chinese language within a cultural context of the Chinese people and its history. 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 Chinese 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): CHI 111.  
  
  • CHI 211 Intermediate Chinese I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course includes communicative competencies in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing at an intermediate level with attention to cultural awareness. Emphasis is placed on intermediate skills in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of spoken language. Upon completion, students should demonstrate simple conversations and distinguish an appropriate range of Chinese characters, as well as read simple expressions in modern standard Chinese. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): CHI 112.  
  
  • CHI 212 Intermediate Chinese II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides continuation of communicative competence in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing at an intermediate level with attention to cultural awareness. Emphasis is placed on intermediate skills in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of spoken language. Upon completion, students should demonstrate simple conversations and distinguish a broad range of Chinese characters, as well as read expressions in modern standard Chinese. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): CHI 211.  

Chemistry

  
  • CHM 092 Fundamentals of Chemistry

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers fundamentals of chemistry with laboratory applications. Topics include measurements, matter, energy, atomic theory, bonding, molecular structure, nomenclature, balancing equations, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, gases, and basic organic chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply basic chemical concepts and demonstrate basic laboratory skills necessary for success in college-level science courses.
  
  • CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement, matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, stoichiometry, chemical formulas and reactions, chemical bonding, gas laws, solutions, and acids and bases. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of chemistry as it applies to other fields. A recent high school or college Chemistry class or CHM 092  is advised. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. Co-requisite(s): CHM 131A .
  
  • CHM 131A Introduction to Chemistry Lab

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course is a laboratory to accompany CHM 131.  Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in CHM 131.  Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemical principles presented in CHM 131.   This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. Co-requisite(s): CHM 131.  
  
  • CHM 132 Organic and Biochemistry

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course provides a survey of major functional classes of compounds in organic and biochemistry. Topics include structure, properties, and reactions of the major organic and biological molecules and basic principles of metabolism. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts needed to pursue studies in related professional fields. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. Pre-requisite(s): CHM 131  and CHM 131A  or CHM 151 .
  
  • CHM 151 General Chemistry I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include measurement, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, chemical reactions, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, and solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical laws and concepts as needed in CHM 152.  A recent high school or college Chemistry class or CHM 092  is advised. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science.  This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DMA 010,  DMA 020,  DMA 030,  DMA 040,  DMA 050,  DMA 060,  DMA 070,  and DMA 080 .
  
  • CHM 152 General Chemistry II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course provides a continuation of the study of the fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, ionic and redox equations, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, introduction to nuclear and organic chemistry, and complex ions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science.  This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in CHM 151.  
  
  • CHM 251 Organic Chemistry I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course provides a systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers; further topics include isomerization, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of covered organic topics as needed in CHM 252.   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 CHM 152.  
  
  • CHM 252 Organic Chemistry II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course provides continuation of the systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines and heterocyclics; multi-step synthesis will be emphasized. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of organic concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields. 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 CHM 251.  

Information Systems

  
  • CIS 110 Introduction to Computers

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative).
  
  • CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course provides an overview of computer concepts. Emphasis is placed on the use of personal computers and software applications for personal and fundamental workplace use. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic personal computer skills.
  
  • CIS 115 Intro to Programming & Logic

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic environment. Topics include language syntax, data types, program organization, problem solving methods, algorithm design, and logic control structures. Upon completion, students should be able to use top-down algorithm design and implement algorithmic solutions in a programming language. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Mathematics (Quantitative). Pre-requisite(s): DMA 010,  DMA 020,  DMA 030,  DMA 040),  MAT 121  or MAT 171 .
  
  • CIS 155 Database Theory/Analysis

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces database design theories and analyses. Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, normalization, data integrity, and data modeling. Upon completion, students should be able to design normalized database structures which exhibit data integrity.

Civil Engineering

  
  • CIV 111 Soils and Foundations

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course presents an overview of soil as a construction material using both analysis and testing procedures. Topics include index properties, classification, stress analysis, compressibility, compaction, dewatering, excavation, stabilization, settlement, and foundations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic soil tests and analyze engineering properties of soil. Pre-requisite(s): EGR 250,  EGR 251 or MEC 210.
  
  • CIV 125 Civil/Surveying CAD

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces civil/surveying computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Topics include drawing, editing, and dimensioning commands; plotting; and other related civil/surveying topics. Upon completion, students should be able to produce civil/surveying drawings using CAD software. Pre-requisite(s): EGR 115  or CEG 151 
  
  • CIV 215 Highway Technology

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the essential elements of roadway components and design. Topics include subgrade and pavement construction, roadway drawings and details, traffic analysis, geometric design and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret roadway details and specifications, and produce street and highway construction drawings. Pre-requisite(s): CEG 115 or EGR 115   and MAT 121  or MAT 171 
  
  • CIV 230 Construction Estimating

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers quantity take-offs of labor, materials, and equipment and calculation of direct and overhead costs for a construction project. Topics include the interpretation of working drawings and specifications, types of contracts and estimates, building codes, bidding techniques and procedures, and estimating software. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a detailed cost estimate and bid documents for a construction project. Pre-requisite(s): ARC 111,  CIS 110,  CIS 111,  or EGR 115.  
  
  • CIV 240 Project Management

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces construction planning and scheduling techniques and project management software. Topics include construction safety, operation analysis, construction scheduling, construction control systems, claims and dispute resolutions, project records, and documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles of construction project participants, maintain construction records, and prepare construction schedules.

Criminal Justice

  
  • CJC 100 Basic Law Enforcement Training

    Lecture: 9 Lab: 30 Clinic: 0 Credits: 19


    This course covers the basic skills and knowledge needed for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina. Topics are divided into general units of study: legal, patrol duties, law enforcement communications, investigations, practical application and sheriff-specific. Upon successful completion, the student will be able to demonstrate competence in the topics and areas required for the state comprehensive certification examination. This is a certificate-level course.

    Effective Spring 2018, CJC 100 will be a 10 hour lecture, 30 hour lab and overall 20 credit hour course per state changes.

  
  • CJC 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and their relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the major system components and their interrelationships and evaluate career options. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • CJC 112 Criminology

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces deviant behavior as it relates to criminal activity. Topics include theories of crime causation; statistical analysis of criminal behavior; past, present, and future social control initiatives; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and discuss various theories of crime causation and societal response.
  
  • CJC 113 Juvenile Justice

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the juvenile justice system and related juvenile issues. Topics include an overview of the juvenile justice system, treatment and prevention programs, special areas and laws unique to juveniles, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss juvenile court structure/procedures, function and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies, processing/detention of juveniles, and case disposition.
  
  • CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operations

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces fundamental law enforcement operations. Topics include the contemporary evolution of law enforcement operations and related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to explain theories, practices, and issues related to law enforcement operations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • CJC 122 Community Policing

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the historical, philosophical, and practical dimensions of community policing. Emphasis is placed on the empowerment of police and the community to find solutions to problems by forming partnerships. Upon completion, students should be able to define community policing, describe how community policing strategies solve problems, and compare community policing to traditional policing.
  
  • CJC 131 Criminal Law

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the history/evolution/principles and contemporary applications of criminal law. Topics include sources of substantive law, classification of crimes, parties to crime, elements of crimes, matters of criminal responsibility, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the sources of law and identify, interpret, and apply the appropriate statutes/elements.
  
  • CJC 132 Court Procedure and Evidence

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers judicial structure/process/procedure from incident to disposition, kinds and degrees of evidence, and the rules governing admissibility of evidence in court. Topics include consideration of state and federal courts, arrest, search and seizure laws, exclusionary and statutory rules of evidence, and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss procedures necessary to establish a lawful arrest/search, proper judicial procedures, and the admissibility of evidence.
  
  • CJC 141 Corrections

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the history, major philosophies, components, and current practices and problems of the field of corrections. Topics include historical evolution, functions of the various components, alternatives to incarceration, treatment programs, inmate control, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the various components, processes, and functions of the correctional system. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • CJC 161 Intro Homeland Security

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the historical, organizational and practical aspects of Homeland Security. Topics include a historic overview, definitions and concepts, organizational structure, communications, technology, mitigation, prevention and preparedness, response and recovery, and the future of Homeland Security. Upon completion, students should be able to explain essential characteristics of terrorism and Homeland Security, and define roles, functions and interdependency between agencies.
  
  • CJC 162 Intel Analysis & Sec Mgmt

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course examines intelligence analysis and its relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks and other threats to national security of the United States. Topics include a historic overview, definitions and concepts, intelligence evolution-politicization-operations-strategies, surveillance, analysis perspectives, covert action, and ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to outline intelligence policies, evaluate source information, implement intelligence techniques and analysis, identify threats, and apply ethical behaviors.
  
  • CJC 163 Trans and Border Security

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an in-depth view of modern border and transportation security including the technologies used for detecting potential threats from terrorists and weapons. Topics include an overview of security challenges, detection devices and equipment, transportation systems, facilities, threats and counter-measures, and security procedures, policies and agencies. Upon completion, students should be able to describe border security, the technologies used to enforce it, and the considerations and strategies of border security agencies.
  
  • CJC 212 Ethics and Community Relations

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers ethical considerations and accepted standards applicable to criminal justice organizations and professionals. Topics include ethical systems; social change, values, and norms; cultural diversity; citizen involvement in criminal justice issues; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical considerations to the decision-making process in identifiable criminal justice situations.
  
  • CJC 213 Substance Abuse

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is a study of substance abuse in our society. Topics include the history and classifications of drug abuse and the social, physical, and psychological impact of drug abuse. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various types of drugs, their effects on human behavior and society, and treatment modalities.
  
  • CJC 214 Victimology

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the study of victims. Emphasis is placed on roles/characteristics of victims, victim interaction with the criminal justice system and society, current victim assistance programs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and identify victims, the uniqueness of victims’ roles, and current victim assistance programs.
  
  • CJC 221 Investigative Principles

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the theories and fundamentals of the investigative process. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, information gathering techniques, collection/preservation of evidence, preparation of appropriate reports, court presentations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, explain, and demonstrate the techniques of the investigative process, report preparation, and courtroom presentation.
  
  • CJC 222 Criminalistics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the functions of the forensic laboratory and its relationship to successful criminal investigations and prosecutions. Topics include advanced crime scene processing, investigative techniques, current forensic technologies, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and collect relevant evidence at simulated crime scenes and request appropriate laboratory analysis of submitted evidence.
  
  • CJC 223 Organized Crime

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the evolution of traditional and non-traditional organized crime and its effect on society and the criminal justice system. Topics include identifying individuals and groups involved in organized crime, areas of criminal activity, legal and political responses to organized crime, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the groups and activities involved in organized crime and the responses of the criminal justice system.
  
  • CJC 225 Crisis Intervention

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces critical incident intervention and management techniques as they apply to operational criminal justice practitioners. Emphasis is placed on the victim/offender situation as well as job-related high stress, dangerous, or problem-solving citizen contacts. Upon completion, students should be able to provide insightful analysis of emotional, violent, drug-induced, and other critical and/or stressful incidents that require field analysis and/or resolution.
  
  • CJC 231 Constitutional Law

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the impact of the Constitution of the United States and its amendments on the criminal justice system. Topics include the structure of the Constitution and its amendments, court decisions pertinent to contemporary criminal justice issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss the basic structure of the United States Constitution and the rights/procedures as interpreted by the courts.
  
  • CJC 232 Civil Liability

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers liability issues for the criminal justice professional. Topics include civil rights violations, tort liability, employment issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain civil trial procedures and discuss contemporary liability issues.
  
  • CJC 233 Correctional Law

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces statutory/case law pertinent to correctional concepts, facilities, and related practices. Topics include examination of major legal issues encompassing incarceration, probation, parole, restitution, pardon, restoration of rights, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss legal issues which directly affect correctional systems and personnel.

Construction Management

  
  • CMT 120 Codes and Inspections

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers building codes and the code inspections process used in the design and construction of residential and commercial buildings. Emphasis is placed on commercial, residential, and accessibility (ADA) building codes. Upon completion, students should understand the building code inspections process and apply building code principals and requirements to construction projects.
  
  • CMT 210 Construction Management Fundamentals

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of effective supervision emphasizing professionalism through knowledge and applied skills. Topics include safety, planning and scheduling, contracts, problem-solving, communications, conflict resolution, recruitment, employment laws and regulations, leadership, motivation, teamwork, discipline, setting objectives, and training. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the basic skills necessary to be successful as a supervisor in the construction industry.
  
  • CMT 212 Total Safety Performance

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the importance of managing safety and productivity equally by encouraging people to take individual responsibility for safety and health in the workplace. Topics include safety management, controlling construction hazards, communicating and enforcing policies, OSHA compliance, personal responsibility and accountability, safety planning, training, and personal protective equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to supervise safety at a construction jobsite and qualify for the OSHA Training Certification. Co-requisite(s): CMT 210.  
  
  • CMT 214 Planning and Scheduling

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the need for the process of planning construction projects, as well as the mechanics and vocabulary of project scheduling. Topics include project preplanning, scheduling format, planning for production, short interval planning, schedule updating and revising, and computer-based planning and scheduling. Upon completion, the student should be able to understand the need for planning and scheduling, the language and logic of scheduling, and use of planning skills. Pre-requisite(s): CMT 210  and BPR 130.  
  
  • CMT 216 Costs and Productivity

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the relationships between time, work completed, work-hours spent, schedule duration, equipment hours, and materials used. Topics include production rates, productivity unit rates, work method improvements, and overall total project cost control. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how costs may be controlled and productivity improved on a construction project. Pre-requisite(s): CMT 210.  
  
  • CMT 218 Human Relations Issues

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides instruction on human relations issues as they relate to construction project supervision. Topics include relationships, human behavior, project staffing issues, teamwork, effective communication networks, laws and regulations, and identifying and responding to conflict, crisis, and discipline. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of human relations in the success of a construction project. Pre-requisite(s): CMT 210.  

Communication

  
  • COM 110 Introduction to Communication

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an overview of the basic concepts of communication and the skills necessary to communicate in various contexts. Emphasis is placed on communication theories and techniques used in interpersonal, group, public, intercultural, and mass communication situations. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and illustrate the forms and purposes of human communication in a variety of contexts. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts (Substitute). Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098  or EFL 074,  EFL 084,  and EFL 094 .
  
  • COM 111 Voice and Diction I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides guided practice in the proper production of speech. Emphasis is placed on improving speech, including breathing, articulation, pronunciation, and other vocal variables. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate effective natural speech in various contexts. 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 .
  
  • COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the practices and principles of interpersonal communication in both dyadic and group settings. Emphasis is placed on the communication process, perception, listening, self-disclosure, speech apprehension, ethics, nonverbal communication, conflict, power, and dysfunctional communication relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, apply basic principles of group discussion, and manage conflict in interpersonal communication situations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts (Substitute). Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098  or EFL 074,  EFL 084,  and EFL 094 .
  
  • COM 130 Nonverbal Communication

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the contemporary study of nonverbal communication in daily life. Topics include haptics, kinesics, proxemics, facial displays, and appearance. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze/interpret nonverbal communication and demonstrate greater awareness of their own nonverbal communication habits. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): COM 110  or COM 120.  
  
  • COM 140 Intro to Intercultural Communication

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces techniques of cultural research, definitions, functions, characteristics, and impacts of cultural differences in public address. Emphasis is placed on how diverse backgrounds influence the communication act and how cultural perceptions and experiences determine how one sends and receives messages. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and skills needed to become effective in communicating outside one’s primary culture. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts (Substitute). Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098  or EFL 074,  EFL 084,  and EFL 094 .
  
  • COM 150 Introduction to Mass Communication

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces print and electronic media and the new information technologies in terms of communication theory and as economic, political, and social institutions. Emphasis is on the nature, history, functions, and responsibilities of mass communication industries in a global environment and their role and impact in American society. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate awareness of the pervasive nature of mass media and how media operate in an advanced post-industrial society. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111.  
  
  • COM 231 Public Speaking

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts (Substitute).  This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098  or EFL 074,  EFL 084,  and EFL 094 .

Cosmetology

  
  • COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces basic cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, first aid, sanitation, bacteriology, anatomy, diseases and disorders, hygiene, product knowledge, chemistry, ethics, manicures, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply cosmetology concepts in the salon setting. Co-requisite(s): COS 112.  
  
  • COS 112 Salon I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 24 Clinic: 0 Credits: 8
    This course introduces basic salon services. Topics include scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, permanent waving, pressing, relaxing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate salon services. Co-requisite(s): COS 111.  
  
  • COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, chemistry, manicuring, chemical restructuring, and hair coloring. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting. Pre-requisite(s): COS 111.   Co-requisite(s): COS 114.  
  
  • COS 114 Salon II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 24 Clinic: 0 Credits: 8
    This course provides experience in a simulated salon setting. Topics include basic skin care, manicuring, nail application, scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate these salon services. Pre-requisite(s): COS 112.   Co-requisite(s): COS 113.  
  
  • COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts III

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, salon management, salesmanship, skin care, electricity/light therapy, wigs, thermal hair styling, lash and brow tinting, superfluous hair removal, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting. Pre-requisite(s): COS 111.   Co-requisite(s): COS 116.  
  
  • COS 116 Salon III

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 12 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course provides comprehensive experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on intermediate-level of skin care, manicuring, scalp treatments, shampooing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate these salon services. Pre-requisite(s): COS 112.   Co-requisite(s): COS 115.  
  
  • COS 117 Cosmetology Concepts IV

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course covers advanced cosmetology concepts. Topics include chemistry and hair structure, advanced cutting and design, and an overview of all cosmetology concepts in preparation for the licensing examination. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these cosmetology concepts and meet program completion requirements. Pre-requisite(s): COS 115.   Co-requisite(s): COS 118.  
  
  • COS 118 Salon IV

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 21 Clinic: 0 Credits: 7
    This course provides advanced experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on efficient and competent delivery of all salon services in preparation for the licensing examination and employment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in program requirements and the areas covered on the Cosmetology Licensing Examination and meet entry-level employment requirements. Pre-requisite(s): COS 116.   Co-requisite(s): COS 117.  
  
  • COS 223 Contemporary Hair Coloring

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course covers basic color concepts, hair coloring problems, and application techniques. Topics include color theory, terminology, contemporary techniques, product knowledge, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify a client’s color needs and safely and competently perform color applications and correct problems. Pre-requisite(s): COS 111  and COS 112.  
 

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