Apr 25, 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.

 

Drafting

  
  • DFT 254 Intermediate Solid Model/Render

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course presents a continuation of basic three-dimensional solid modeling and design software. Topics include advanced study of parametric design, creation, editing, rendering and analysis of solid model assemblies, and multiview drawing generation. Upon completion, students should be able to use parametric design techniques to create and analyze the engineering design properties of a model assembly. Pre-requisite(s): DFT 154.  
  
  • DFT 259 CAD Project

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is a capstone course experience for programs with a focus in computer-aided design. Emphasis is placed on the use of design principles and computer technology in planning, managing, and completing a design project. Upon completion, students should be able to plan and produce engineering documents of a design project, including solid models, working drawings, Bills of Material, annotations, and spreadsheets. Pre-requisite(s): DFT 154  or ARC 114.  

Pre-Curriculum Mathematics: Developmental Math Shell Courses

  
  • DMS 001 Developmental Math Shell 1

    Lecture: 0.75 Lab: 0.5 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This shell course is designed to hold the last DMA module needed in the Developmental Math sequence. This course provides an opportunity to customize developmental math content in specific developmental math areas. Content will be one DMA module appropriate to the required level of the student. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their specific developmental math area of content.  Please refer to a Program of Study to determine which DMA modules are required.
  
  • DMS 002 Developmental Math Shell 2

    Lecture: 1.5 Lab: 1 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This shell course is designed to hold the last two DMA modules in a Developmental Math sequence. This course provides an opportunity to customize developmental math content in specific developmental math areas. Content will be two DMA modules appropriate to the required level of the student. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their specific developmental math area of content.  Please refer to a Program of Study to determine which DMA modules are required.
  
  • DMS 003 Developmental Math Shell 3

    Lecture: 2.25 Lab: 1.5 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This shell course is designed to hold three DMA modules in a Developmental Math sequence. This course provides an opportunity to customize developmental math content in specific developmental math areas. Content will be three DMA modules appropriate to the required level of the student. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their specific developmental math area of content.  Please refer to a Program of Study to determine which DMA modules are required.
  
  • DMS 004 Developmental Math Shell 4

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This shell course is designed to hold four DMA modules in a Developmental Math sequence. This course provides an opportunity to customize developmental math content in specific developmental math areas. Content will be four DMA modules appropriate to the required level of the student. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their specific developmental math area of content.  Please refer to a Program of Study to determine which DMA modules are required.

Pre-Curriculum Mathematics: Description of the Developmental Math Module Curriculum

  
  • DMA 010 Operation with Integers

    Lecture: 0.75 Lab: 0.5 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides a conceptual study of integers and integer operations. Topics include integers, absolute value, exponents, square roots, perimeter and area of basic geometric figures, Pythagorean theorem, and use of the correct order of operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pertinent concepts and principles and apply this knowledge in the evaluation of expressions.
  
  • DMA 020 Fractions and Decimals

    Lecture: 0.75 Lab: 0.5 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides a conceptual study of the relationship between fractions and decimals and covers related problems. Topics include application of operations and solving contextual application problems, including determining the circumference and area of circles with the concept of pi. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the connections between fractions and decimals. Pre-requisite(s): DMA 010.  
  
  • DMA 030 Proportion/Ratio/Rate/Percent

    Lecture: 0.75 Lab: 0.5 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides a conceptual study of the problems that are represented by rates, ratios, percent, and proportions. Topics include rates, ratios, percent, proportion, conversion of English and metric units, and applications of the geometry of similar triangles. Upon completion, students should be able to use their understanding to solve conceptual application problems. Pre-requisite(s): (DMA 010  and DMA 020).  
  
  • DMA 040 Expressions/Linear Equations/Inequalities

    Lecture: 0.75 Lab: 0.5 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides a conceptual study of problems involving linear expressions, equations, and inequalities. Emphasis is placed on solving contextual application problems. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between simplifying expressions and solving equations and apply this knowledge to problems involving linear expressions, equations, and inequalities. Pre-requisite(s): (DMA 010,   DMA 020,  and DMA 030).  
  
  • DMA 050 Graphs/Equations of Lines

    Lecture: 0.75 Lab: 0.5 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides a conceptual study of problems involving graphic and algebraic representations of lines. Topics include slope, equations of lines, interpretation of basic graphs, and linear modeling. Upon completion, students should be able to solve contextual application problems and represent real-world situations as linear equations in two variables. Pre-requisite(s): (DMA 010,   DMA 020,  and DMA 030,  and DMA 040).  
  
  • DMA 060 Polynomial/Quadratic Applications

    Lecture: 0.75 Lab: 0.5 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides a study of problems involving algebraic representations of quadratic equations. Topics include basic polynomial operations, factoring polynomials, and solving polynomial equations by means of factoring. Upon completion, students should be able to find algebraic solutions to contextual problems with quadratic applications. Pre-requisite(s): (DMA 010,   DMA 020,  DMA 030,  DMA 040,  and DMA 050).  
  
  • DMA 070 Rational Expressions/Equations

    Lecture: 0.75 Lab: 0.5 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides a study of problems involving algebraic representations of rational equations. Topics include simplifying and performing operations with rational expressions and equations, understanding the domain, and determining the reasonableness of an answer. Upon completion, students should be able to find algebraic solutions to contextual problems with rational applications. Pre-requisite(s): (DMA 010,   DMA 020,  DMA 030,  DMA 040,  DMA 050,  and DMA 060).  
  
  • DMA 080 Radical Expressions/Equations

    Lecture: 0.75 Lab: 0.5 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides a study of problems involving algebraic representations of the manipulation of radical expressions and the application of radical equations. Topics include simplifying and performing operations with radical expresssions and rational exponents, solving radical equations, and determining the reasonableness of a solution. Upon completion, students should be able to find algebraic solutions to contextual problems with radical applications. Pre-requisite(s): (DMA 010,   DMA 020,  DMA 030,  DMA 040,  DMA 050,  DMA 060,  and DMA 070).  

Drama/Theatre

  
  • DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides a study of the art, craft, and business of the theatre. Emphasis is placed on the audience’s appreciation of the work of the playwright, director, actor, designer, producer, and critic. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a vocabulary of theatre terms and to recognize the contributions of various theatre artists. 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 .
  
  • DRA 112 Literature of the Theatre

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides a survey of dramatic works from the classical Greek through the present. Emphasis is placed on the language of drama, critical theory, and background as well as on play reading and analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate, orally and in writing, their appreciation and understanding of dramatic works. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • DRA 120 Voice for Performance

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides guided practice in the proper production of speech for the theatre. Emphasis is placed on improving speech, including breathing, articulation, pronunciation, and other vocal variables. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate effective theatrical speech. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • DRA 126 Storytelling

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the art of storytelling and the oral traditions of folk literature. Topics include the history of storytelling, its value and purpose, techniques of the storyteller, and methods of collecting verbal art. Upon completion, students should be able to present and discuss critically stories from the world’s repertory of traditional lore. 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 .
  
  • DRA 128 Children’s Theatre

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the philosophy and practice involved in producing plays for young audiences. Topics include the selection of age-appropriate scripts and the special demands placed on directors, actors, designers, and educators in meeting the needs of young audiences. Upon completion, students should be able to present and critically discuss productions for children. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • DRA 130 Acting I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an applied study of the actor’s craft. Topics include role analysis, training the voice, and body concentration, discipline, and self-evaluation. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in an acting ensemble. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • DRA 131 Acting II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides additional hands-on practice in the actor’s craft. Emphasis is placed on further analysis, characterization, growth, and training for acting competence. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in an acting ensemble. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): DRA 130.  
  
  • DRA 132 Stage Movement

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an applied study of selected principles of stage movement for actors. Topics include improvisation, mime, stage combat, clowning, choreography, and masks. Upon completion, students should be able to focus properly on stage, to create characters, and to improvise scenes, perform mimes, fight, clown, juggle, and waltz. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Co-requisite(s): DRA 111.  
  
  • DRA 135 Acting for the Camera I

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an applied study of the camera actor’s craft. Topics include commercial, dramatic, and print performance styles. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in on-camera performance.  This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • DRA 140 Stagecraft I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the theory and basic construction of stage scenery and properties. Topics include stage carpentry, scene painting, stage electrics, properties, and backstage organization. Upon completion, students should be able to pursue vocational and avocational roles in technical theatre. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • DRA 141 Stagecraft II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides additional hands-on practice in the elements of stagecraft. Emphasis is placed on the design and implementation of the arts and crafts of technical theatre. Upon completion, students should be able to pursue vocational or avocational roles in technical theatre. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): Take DRA 140 .
  
  • DRA 142 Costuming

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the techniques of costume construction and crafts processes. Emphasis is placed on learning costuming techniques, using equipment and materials, and finishing production-appropriate costumes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pattern drafting, construction techniques, and costume fitting procedures. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • DRA 145 Stage Make-up

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course covers the research, design, selection of materials, and application of stage make-up, prosthetics, wigs, and hairpieces. Emphasis is placed on the development of techniques, style, and presentation of the finished makeup. Upon completion, students should be able to create and apply make-up, prosthetics, and hairpieces. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • DRA 170 Play Production I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 9 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • DRA 171 Play Production II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 9 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): DRA 170.  
  
  • DRA 211 Theatre History I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the development of theatre from its origin to the closing of the British theatre in 1642. Topics include the history, aesthetics, and representative dramatic literature of the period. Upon completion, students should be able to trace the evolution of theatre and recognize the styles and types of world drama. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • DRA 212 Theatre History II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the development of theatre from 1660 through the diverse influences which shaped the theatre of the twentieth century. Topics include the history, aesthetics, and representative dramatic literature of the period. Upon completion, students should be able to trace the evolution of theatre and recognize the styles and types of world drama.  This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
  
  • DRA 240 Lighting for the Theatre

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is an applied study of theatre lighting and is designed to train theatre technicians. Emphasis is placed on lighting technology including the mechanics of lighting and light control equipment by practical work with lighting equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence with lighting equipment. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • DRA 260 Directing

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an analysis and application of the techniques of theatrical directing. Topics include script selection, analysis, casting, rehearsal planning, blocking, stage business, tempo, and technical considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, execute, and critically discuss a student-directed production. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): DRA 130   Co-requisite(s): DRA 140  
  
  • DRA 270 Play Production III

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 9 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): DRA 171.  
  
  • DRA 271 Play Production IV

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 9 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): DRA 270.  

Pre-Curriculum Reading

  
  • DRE 096 Integrated Reading and Writing

    Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 1 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to develop proficiency in specific integrated and contextualized reading and writing skills and strategies. Topics include reading and writing processes, critical thinking strategies, and recognition and composition of well-developed, coherent, and unified texts; these topics are primarily taught at the introductory level using texts primarily in a Lexile™ range of 960 to 1115. Upon completion, students should be able to apply those skills toward understanding a variety of academic and career-related texts and composing effective paragraphs.
  
  • DRE 097 Integrated Reading and Writing II

    Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 1 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to develop proficiency in integrated and contextualized reading and writing skills and strategies. Topics include reading and writing processes, critical thinking strategies, and recognition and composition of well-developed, coherent, and unified texts; except where noted, these topics are taught at a reinforcement level using texts primarily in a Lexile™ range of 1070 to 1220. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and apply those skills toward understanding a variety of complex academic and career texts and composing essays incorporating relevant, valid evidence. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 096.  
  
  • DRE 098 Integrated Reading and Writing III

    Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 1 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to develop proficiency in integrated and contextualized reading and writing skills and strategies. Topics include reading and writing processes, critical thinking strategies, and recognition and composition of well-developed, coherent, and unified texts; these topics are taught using texts primarily in the Lexile™ range of 1185 to 1385. Upon completion, students should be able to apply those skills toward understanding a variety of texts at the career and college ready level and toward composing a documented essay. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097.  
  
  • DRE 099 Integrated Reading and Writing III

    Lecture: 2.5 Lab: 1 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to develop proficiency in integrated and contextualized reading and writing skills and strategies by complementing, supporting and reinforcing material covered in ENG 111.  Topics include reading and writing processes, critical thinking strategies, and recognition and composition of well-developed, coherent, and unified texts; except where noted, these topics are taught using texts primarily in the Lexile™ range of 1185 to 1385. Upon completion, students should be able to apply those skills toward understanding a variety of texts at the career and college ready level and toward composing a documented essay. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097.   Co-requisite(s): ENG 111  

Economics

  
  • ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces economic analysis of individual, business, and industry in the market economy. Topics include the price mechanism, supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, costs and revenue, market structures, factor markets, income distribution, market failure, and government intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and evaluate consumer and business alternatives in order to efficiently achieve economic objectives. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097  or EFL 074,  EFL 084,  and EFL 094  and DMA 010,  DMA 020,  DMA 030,  DMA 040,  and DMA 050 .
  
  • ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces economic analysis of aggregate employment, income, and prices. Topics include major schools of economic thought; aggregate supply and demand; economic measures, fluctuations, and growth; money and banking; stabilization techniques; and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate national economic components, conditions, and alternatives for achieving socioeconomic goals. Sections of this course may also be offered at the honors level for students who are members of the GTCC Honors Program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.  This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097  or EFL 074,  EFL 084,  and EFL 094  and DMA 010,  DMA 020,  DMA 030,  DMA 040,  and DMA 050 .

Education

  
  • EDU 119 Intro to Early Child Education

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the foundations of early childhood education, the diverse educational settings for young children, professionalism and planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences for each child. Topics include theoretical foundations, national early learning standards, NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development, state regulations, program types, career options, professionalism, ethical conduct, quality inclusive environments, and curriculum responsive to the needs of each child/family. Upon completion, students should be able to design a career/professional development plan, and appropriate environments, schedules, and activity plans.
  
  • EDU 131 Child, Family and Community

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the development of partnerships between culturally, linguistically and ability diverse families, children, schools and communities through the use of evidence-based strategies. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and identifying benefits for establishing, supporting, and maintaining respectful, collaborative relationships between diverse families, programs/schools, and community agencies/resources reflective of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. Upon completion, students should be able to identify appropriate relationship building strategies between diverse families, children, schools, and communities and demonstrate a variety of communication skills including appropriate use of technology to support every child. Co-requisite(s): DRE 097.  
  
  • EDU 144 Child Development I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately 36 months. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse. Co-requisite(s): DRE 097 .
  
  • EDU 145 Child Development II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from preschool through middle childhood. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse. Co-requisite(s): DRE 097 .
  
  • EDU 146 Child Guidance

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces evidence-based strategies to build nurturing relationships with each child by applying principles and practical techniques to facilitate developmentally appropriate guidance. Topics include designing responsive/supportive learning environments, cultural, linguistic and socio-economic influences on behavior, appropriate expectations, the importance of communication with children/families including using technology and the use of formative assessments in establishing intentional strategies for children with unique needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate direct/indirect strategies to encourage social skills, self-regulation, emotional expression and positive behaviors while recognizing the relationship between children’s social, emotional and cognitive development. Co-requisite(s): DRE 097 .
  
  • EDU 151 Creative Activities

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces developmentally supportive creative learning environments with attention to divergent thinking, creative problem-solving, evidence-based teaching practices, and open-ended learning materials while applying NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Emphasis is placed on observation of process driven learning experiences in art, music, creative movement, dance, and dramatics for every young child age birth through eight, integrated through all domains and academic content. Upon completion, students should be able to examine, create, and adapt developmentally creative learning materials, experiences, and environments for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse. Co-requisite(s): DRE 097.  
  
  • EDU 153 Health, Safety and Nutrition

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of every child. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhood illnesses, maintaining safe and healthy learning environments, health benefits of active play, recognition and reporting of abuse/neglect, and state regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to apply knowledge of NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development for health, safety, nutritional needs and safe learning environments. Co-requisite(s): DRE 097.  
  
  • EDU 154 Social/Emotion/Behav Dev

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the emotional/social development of children and the causes, expressions, prevention and management of challenging behaviors in all children. Emphasis is placed on caregiver/family/child relationships, positive emotional/social environments, developmental concerns, risk factors, and intervention strategies. Upon completion, students should be able to identify factors influencing emotional/social development, utilizing screening measures, and designing positive behavioral supports. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 144  and EDU 145   or  PSY 244 and PSY 245. Co-requisite(s): DRE 097 .
  
  • EDU 157 Active Play

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces physical activities to promote the development of the whole child, birth through middle childhood. Topics include active play, outdoor learning, design of the environment, development of play skills, loose parts play, nature play, risk benefit assessment, advocacy, and family/community connection. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the stages of play, the role of teachers in play, active play environments, advocate for the child’s right to play, and plan and assess appropriate experiences using NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Co-requisite(s): DRE 097.  
  
  • EDU 214 Early Child Interm Pract

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 9 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course is designed to allow students to apply skills in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on observing children and assisting with the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and environments for all children; modeling reflective and professional practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriate guidance techniques and ethical/professional behaviors as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty visits. Pre-requisite(s): Grade of C or better in EDU 119,  EDU 144,  and EDU 146   or  PSY 244, EDU 119,  and EDU 146.   Co-requisite(s): DRE 098 .
  
  • EDU 216 Foundations of Education

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the American educational system and the teaching profession. Topics include historical and philosophical foundations of education, contemporary educational, structural, legal, and financial issues, and experiences in public school classrooms. Upon completion, students should be able to relate classroom observations to the roles of teachers and schools and the process of teacher education. Co-requisite(s): DRE 098.  
  
  • EDU 221 Children with Exceptionalities

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers atypical patterns of child development, inclusive/diverse settings, evidenced-based educational/family plans, differentiated instruction, adaptive materials, and assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities and delays, early intervention/special education, transitions, observation, developmental screening, formative assessment of children, and collaborating with families and community partners. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, identify community resources, explain the importance of collaboration with families/professionals, and develop appropriate strategies/adaptations to support children in all environments with best practices as defined by laws, policies and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 144  and EDU 145   or  PSY 244 and PSY 245. Co-requisite(s): DRE 098 .
  
  • EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the development of high-quality, individualized, responsive/engaging relationships and experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos. Emphasis is placed on typical and atypical child development, positive early learning experiences, supporting and engaging diverse families, providing safe, warm and nurturing interactions, and the application of the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate responsive planning, respectful relationships and exposure to a variety of developmentally appropriate experiences/materials that support a foundation for healthy development and growth of culturally, linguistically and ability diverse children birth to 36 months. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 119  and EDU 144.   Co-requisite(s): DRE 098 .
  
  • EDU 235 School-Age Development & Programs

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course includes developmentally appropriate practices in group settings for school-age children. Emphasis is placed on principles of development, environmental planning, and positive guidance techniques and program development. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss developmental principles for culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children ages five to twelve and plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs and activities. Co-requisite(s): DRE 098 .
  
  • EDU 251 Exploration Activities

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers fundamental concepts in the content areas of science, technology, engineering, math and social studies through investigative experiences. Emphasis is placed on exploring fundamental concepts, developmentally appropriate scope and sequence, and teaching strategies to engage each child in the discovery approach. Upon completion, students should be able to understand major concepts in each content area and implement appropriate experiences for young children. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 144  or EDU 145 . Co-requisite(s): DRE 098  and EDU 251A .
  
  • EDU 251A Exploration Activities Lab

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides a laboratory component to practice content knowledge gained from EDU 251 . Emphasis is placed on practical experience that enhances the fundamental concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the discovery approach to teaching and plan appropriate science, technology, engineering, math, and social studies experiences for each child. Co-requisite(s): DRE 098  and EDU 251.  
  
  • EDU 259 Curriculum Planning

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course is designed to focus on using content knowledge to build developmentally effective approaches for culturally/linguistically/ability diverse young children. Topics include components of curriculum, a variety of curriculum models, authentic observation and assessment, and planning developmentally appropriate experiences aligned with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Upon completion, students should be able to understand, evaluate, and use curriculum to plan for individual/group needs. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 119,  and EDU 284 .  Co-requisite(s): DRE 098 .
  
  • EDU 261 Early Childhood Administration I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces principles and practices essential to preparing and supporting child care administrators. Topics include program philosophy, policies and procedures, NC Child Care Law and Rules, business planning, personnel and fiscal management, and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administration. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate a developmentally appropriate program philosophy, locate current state licensing regulations, analyze a business plan and examine comprehensive program policies and procedures. Co-requisite(s): DRE 098  and EDU 119.  
  
  • EDU 262 Early Childhood Administration II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/community outreach and program quality/evaluation for diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program evaluation/accreditation, involvement in early childhood professional organizations, leadership/mentoring, family, volunteer and community involvement and early childhood advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to define and evaluate all components of early childhood programs, develop strategies for advocacy and integrate community into programs. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 , EDU 119 , and EDU 261 
  
  • EDU 271 Educational Technology

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the ethical use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in all educational settings. Emphasis is placed on technology concepts, ethical issues, digital citizenship, instructional strategies, assistive technology, and the use of technology for professional development and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss technology concepts, ethically use a variety of technology resources, demonstrate appropriate technology skills in educational environments, and identify assistive technology. Co-requisite(s): DRE 098 .
  
  • EDU 280 Language/Literacy Experiences

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides evidence-based strategies for enhancing language and literacy experiences that align with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Topics include developmental sequences for children’s emergent receptive and expressive language, print concepts, appropriate observations/assessments, literacy enriched environments, quality selection of diverse literature, interactive media, and inclusive practices. Upon completion, students should be able to select, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate language and literacy experiences for children who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 144   or  EDU 145 .  Co-requisite(s): DRE 098  and EDU 280A.  
  
  • EDU 280A Literacy Experiences Lab

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
    This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 280.  Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance concepts introduced in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the development and implementation of appropriate early literacy experiences. Co-requisite(s): DRE 098  and EDU 280.  
  
  • EDU 284 Early Childhood Capstone Prac

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 9 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate acquired skills in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and environments for all children; supporting/engaging families; and modeling reflective and professional practices based on national and state guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to apply NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriate guidance techniques and ethical/professional behaviors, including the use of appropriate technology, as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty assessments. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 119,   EDU 144,  EDU 145,  EDU 146 , EDU 151,  EDU 214  and DMA 010,  DMA 020,  DMA 030,  DMA 040,  and DMA 050 .  EDU 145  and EDU 214  must have a grade of C or better. Co-requisite(s): DRE 098  and EDU 221 .

Engineering

  
  • EGR 115 Introduction to Technology

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the basic skills and career fields for technicians. Topics include career options, technical vocabulary, dimensional analysis, measurement systems, engineering graphics, calculator applications, professional ethics, safety practices, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic technologies, prepare drawings and sketches, and perform computations using a scientific calculator. Pre-requisite(s): DMA 010,  DMA 020,  DMA 030,  DMA 040,  and DMA 050 .
  
  • EGR 125 Appl Software for Tech

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course introduces personal computer software and teaches students how to customize the software for technical applications. Emphasis is placed on the use of common office applications software such as spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, and Internet access. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency in using applications software to solve technical problems and communicate the results in text and graphical formats.
  
  • EGR 131 Intro to Electronics Technology

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course introduces the basic skills required for electrical/electronics technicians. Topics include soldering/desoldering, safety and sustainability practices, test equipment, scientific calculators, AWG wire table, the resistor color code, electronic devices, problem solving, and use of hand tools. Upon completion, students should be able to solder/desolder, operate test equipment, apply problem-solving techniques, and use a scientific calculator.
  
  • EGR 150 Intro to Engineering

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course is an overview of the engineering profession. Topics include goal setting and career assessment, ethics, public safety, the engineering method and design process, written and oral communication, interpersonal skills and team building, and computer applications. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the engineering process, the engineering profession, and utilize college resources to meet their educational goals. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
  
  • EGR 220 Engineering Statics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the concepts of engineering based on forces in equilibrium. Topics include concentrated forces, distributed forces, forces due to friction, and inertia as they apply to machines, structures, and systems. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems which require the ability to analyze systems of forces in static equilibrium. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): PHY 251.   Co-requisite(s): MAT 272.  
  
  • EGR 225 Engineering Dynamics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the concepts of engineering based on the analysis of motion in Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems. Topics include the two and three dimensional motion of particles and rigid bodies, the forces associated with that motion, and relative motion between two coordinate systems. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems which require the ability to analyze the motion and forces involved in a dynamic system. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): EGR 220.   Co-requisite(s): MAT 273  
  
  • EGR 228 Introduction to Solid Mechanics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to engineering theory of deformable solids and applications. Topics include stress and deformation resulting from axial, torsion, and bending loads; shear and moment diagrams; Mohr’s circle of stress; and strain and buckling of columns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze solids subject to various forces and design systems using a variety of materials. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): EGR 220 .
  
  • EGR 230 Engineering Materials

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to fundamental physical principals governing the structure and constitution of metallic and nonmetallic materials. Topics include the relationships among the fundamental physical principles and the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of engineering materials. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the fundamental physical properties important to the design and understanding of engineering materials. Pre-requisite(s): CHM 151.  
  
  • EGR 250 Statics and Strength of Materials

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 5
    This course includes vector analysis, equilibrium of force systems, friction, sectional properties, stress/strain, and deformation. Topics include resultants and components of forces, moments and couples, free-body diagrams, shear and moment diagrams, trusses, frames, beams, columns, connections, and combined stresses. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze simple structures. Pre-requisite(s): MAT 121  or MAT 171.  
  
  • EGR 285 Design Project

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course provides the opportunity to design an instructor-approved project using previously acquired skills. Emphasis is placed on selection, proposal, design, testing, and documentation of the approved project. Upon completion, students should be able to present and demonstrate projects. Pre-requisite(s): ELN 232  and ELN 234.  

Electricity

  
  • ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 5
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, verify, and analyze simple DC/AC circuits. Co-requisite(s): DMA 010,  DMA 020,  DMA 030,  DMA 040,  and DMA 050  or ELC 126 
  
  • ELC 113 Residential Wiring

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the care/usage of tools and materials used in residential electrical installations and the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Topics include NEC, electrical safety, and electrical print reading; planning, layout, and installation of electrical distribution equipment; lighting; overcurrent protection; conductors; branch circuits; and conduits. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install conduits, wiring, and electrical distribution equipment associated with residential electrical installations.
  
  • ELC 114 Commercial Wiring

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course provides instruction in the application of electrical tools, materials, and test equipment associated with commercial electrical installations. Topics include the NEC; safety; electrical blueprints; planning, layout, and installation of equipment and conduits; and wiring devices such as panels and overcurrent devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install equipment and conduit associated with commercial electrical installations. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 113.  
  
  • ELC 115 Industrial Wiring

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers layout, planning, and installation of wiring systems in industrial facilities. Emphasis is placed on industrial wiring methods and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to install industrial systems and equipment.
  
  • ELC 117 Motors and Controls

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of motors and motor controls. Topics include ladder diagrams, pilot devices, contactors, motor starters, motors, and other control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly select, connect, and troubleshoot motors and control circuits. Pre-requisite(s): AHR 111,  ELC 111,  or ELC 112  
  
  • ELC 118 National Electrical Code

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course covers the use of the current National Electrical Code. Topics include the NEC history, wiring methods, overcurrent protection, materials, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use the NEC.
  
  • ELC 119 NEC Calculations

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course covers branch circuit, feeder, and service calculations. Emphasis is placed on sections of the National Electrical Code related to calculations. Upon completion, students should be able to use appropriate code sections to size wire, conduit, and overcurrent devices for branch circuits, feeders, and service. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 118.  
  
  • ELC 126 Electrical Computations

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the fundamental applications of mathematics which are used by an electrical/electronics technician. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, powers, roots, simple electrical formulas, and usage of a scientific calculator. Upon completion, students should be able to solve simple electrical mathematical problems.
  
  • ELC 128 Introduction to Programmable Logic

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the programmable logic controller (PLC) and its associated applications. Topics include ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing of controllers with equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to understand basic PLC systems and create simple programs.
  
  • ELC 130 Advanced Motors/Controls

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers motors concepts, construction and characteristics and provides a foundation in motor controls. Topics include motor control ladder logic, starters, timers, overload protection, braking, reduced voltage starting, SCR control, AC/DC drives, system and component level troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to specify, connect, control, troubleshoot, and maintain motors and motor control systems. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 111,  ELC 112,  or ELC 138 and ELC 117.  
  
  • ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces DC and AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include DC and AC principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits; and properly use test equipment. Pre-requisite(s): DMA 010,  DMA 020,  DMA 030,  DMA 040,  and DMA 050 
  
  • ELC 132 Electrical Drawings

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course introduces the technical documentation that is typically found or used in the industrial environment. Topics include interpretation of service manuals, freehand sketching, orthographic views and dimensions, and print reading. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret technical documents and prints and use basic drafting skills to prepare usable field drawings.
  
  • ELC 213 Instrumentation

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers the fundamentals of instrumentation used in industry. Emphasis is placed on electric, electronic, and other instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to install, maintain, and calibrate instrumentation.
  
  • ELC 220 Photovoltaic Systems Tech

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces the concepts, tools, techniques, and materials needed to understand systems that convert solar energy into electricity with photovoltaic (pv) technologies. Topics include site analysis for system integration, building codes, and advances in photovoltaic technology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of photovoltaic technology and current applications. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 113.  
  
  • ELC 221 Adv PV Sys Design

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course introduces specific elements in photovoltaic (pv) systems technologies including efficiency, modules, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, and system installation. Topics include National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical specifications, photovoltaic system components, array design and power integration requirements that combine to form a unified structure. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of various photovoltaic designs and proper installation of NEC compliant solar electric power systems. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 220.  
  
  • ELC 228 PLC Applications

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers programming and applications of programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on programming techniques, networking, specialty I/O modules, and system troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to specify, implement, and maintain complex PLC controlled systems. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 128.  
  
  • ELC 229 Applications Project

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
    This course provides an individual and/or integrated team approach to a practical project as approved by the instructor. Topics include project selection and planning, implementation and testing, and a final presentation. Upon completion, students should be able to plan and implement an applications-oriented project. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 228.  

Electronics

  
  • ELN 131 Analog Electronics I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the characteristics and applications of semiconductor devices and circuits. Emphasis is placed on analysis, selection, biasing, and applications. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot analog circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 131.  
  
  • ELN 132 Analog Electronics II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers additional applications of analog electronic circuits with an emphasis on analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (IC). Topics include amplification, filtering, oscillation, voltage regulation, and other analog circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot analog electronic circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 131.  
  
  • ELN 133 Digital Electronics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, medium scale integration (MSI) and large scale integration (LSI) circuits, analog to digital (AD) and digital to analog (DA) conversion, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 111,  ELC 112,  ELC 131  or ELC 140.
  
  • ELN 229 Industrial Electronics

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course covers semiconductor devices used in industrial applications. Topics include the basic theory, application, and operating characteristics of semiconductor devices. Upon completion, students should be able to install and/or troubleshoot these devices for proper operation in an industrial electronic circuit. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 112,  ELC 131  or ELC 140.
  
  • ELN 232 Introduction to Microprocessors

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces microprocessor architecture and microcomputer systems including memory and input/output interfacing. Topics include low-level language programming, bus architecture, I/O systems, memory systems, interrupts, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot fundamental microprocessor circuits and programs using appropriate techniques and test equipment. Pre-requisite(s): ELN 133.  
  
  • ELN 234 Communication Systems

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the fundamentals of electronic communication systems. Topics include the frequency spectrum, electrical noise, modulation techniques, characteristics of transmitters and receivers, and digital communications. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret analog and digital communication circuit diagrams, analyze transmitter and receiver circuits, and use appropriate communication test equipment. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 131.  
  
  • ELN 236 Fiber Optics and Lasers

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
    This course introduces the fundamentals of fiber optics and lasers. Topics include the transmission of light; characteristics of fiber optic and lasers and their systems; fiber optic production; types of lasers; and laser safety. Upon completion, students should be able to understand fiber optic communications and basic laser fundamentals. Pre-requisite(s): ELC 131.  
  
  • ELN 249 Digital Communication

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
    This course covers the core processes and applications associated with digital communication techniques. Topics include the characteristics of RF circuits, modulation, transmitters and receivers, electromagnetic transmission, antennas, and related applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts associated with digital communication systems. Pre-requisite(s): ELN 133.  

Emergency Medical Science

  
  • EMS 110 EMT

    Lecture: 6 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 8
    This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098  or EFL 074,  EFL 084,  and EFL 094  and DMA 010,  DMA 020,  and DMA 030 , permission from Program Director and enrollment in the EMS program.
 

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