2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Understanding Course Requirements
Guilford Technical Community College is committed to student success. The college offers courses for students who need additional academic preparation. GTCC requires that students are proficient in reading, writing, and math or a combination of these basic skills before they can enroll in most college courses.
The following is an alpha-numeric listing of course descriptions for all curriculum programs. A three-letter course prefix identifies the program area in which a course is offered. The three or four digit course number identifies a specific course within a program. The course title introduces the subject matter of a course. The group of numbers to the right of a course title gives, in order of information, the lecture hours per week, laboratory and/or shop hours per week, clinic and/or cooperative work hours per week, and the last digit gives the semester credit hours awarded for successful completion of the course.
Additional verbiage is provided at the end of the course description if a course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as either a UGETC, General Education or a Pre-Major/Elective. A list of the most current transferable courses can be found at https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/sites/default/files/basic-pages/academic-programs/attachments/transfer_course_list_appendixg_2020.pdf (Please note, not all courses listed on the transfer course list are offered at GTCC).
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Entertainment Technologies |
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ENT 114 Entertainment Law Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to legal aspects of the entertainment industry. Topics include performance rights, songwriting and personal appearance contracts, copyright law, trademarks, and the like. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the basic elements of a contract, recognizing, explaining, and evaluating elements of law that pertain to entertainment.
Course is offered in Spring.
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ENT 131 Live Sound Production I Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the concepts and technical skills required for live event sound reinforcement. Topics include the operation and inter-connection of components of a basic sound system, including consoles, amplifiers, speakers, processors and microphones. Upon completion, students should apply the concepts of live sound reinforcement and set up and operate a small to medium-scale sound system for a live event.
Course is offered in Fall.
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ENT 134 Acoustics Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the principles and basic concepts of acoustics in sound recording and reinforcement. Topics include various acoustical properties, waveforms, resonances, frequencies, and responses and real-life applications in recording studios and live performance facilities. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic acoustical properties and concepts and apply them in sound productions in studios and live performance facilities. Pre-requisite(s): MAT 143 .
Course is offered in Fall.
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ENT 135 Recording Engineering I Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers basic topics in the operation of an audio recording studio. Topics include audio theory, console, tape machine, and processor operation, proper microphone placement, multi-track mixing techniques, and session procedures. At the completion of the course, students should be able record, mix, and edit in recording sessions.
Course is offered in Fall.
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ENT 151 Concert Lighting I Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of concert lighting. Topics include basic design, color theory, types of instruments, power distribution, control, and safety, proper hanging, connection, focus, and control of instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to explain basic concert lighting, color theory, and instrumentation, and to properly set up a variety of instruments.
Course is offered in Spring.
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ENT 211 Entertainment Promotion Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course examines the elements of marketing and promotion as specifically applicable to the entertainment business. Topics include the creation of publicity materials, understanding the process of developing media relations, developing a press kit, and creating a publicity campaign. Upon completion, students should be able to create a marketing and promotion campaign.
Course is offered in Spring.
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ENT 231 Live Sound Production II Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course continues instruction in concepts and technical skills required for live event sound reinforcement. Topics include advanced sound system setup and operation, in-depth operation of program and monitor consoles, System E.Q., and flown speaker arrays. Upon completion, students will be able to design, set up, and operate large-scale sound systems in various venues. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 131.
Course is offered in Spring.
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ENT 233 Permanent Sound Systems Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is designed to introduce various permanently installed sound system options, including bars/nightclubs, churches, restaurants, and other public areas. Topics include basic design fundamentals for these applications, installation of equipment, and system setup/calibration. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the basic components of various permanent sound systems, their functions, setup, operation and troubleshooting. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 231 .
Course is offered in Fall.
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ENT 235 Recording Engineering II Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course continues the study of recording studio procedures learned in Sound Recording Engineering I. Topics include advanced digital recording, special effects, production techniques, engineer’s record keeping, studio maintenance, and analysis of current commercial products for engineering techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and run complex recording sessions and mix down commercially viable recordings. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 135.
Course is offered in Spring.
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ENT 237 Recording Engineering III Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course continues the study of recording studio procedures learned in ENT 235. Topics include computer-assisted mixing, time code synchronization of various machines, album sequencing and editing, and commercial production. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct any type of recording session and demonstrate working procedures in a professional recording studio. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 235 and MUS 214.
Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
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ENT 241 Equipment Maintenance Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce basic concepts and techniques for maintaining and repairing sound and lighting equipment. Topics include basic maintenance, troubleshooting, soldering, wiring standards, calibration, and testing. Upon completion, students should be able to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a wide variety of sound, lighting, and performance-related equipment.
Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
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ENT 251 Concert Lighting II Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of Concert Lighting I and introduces more advanced concert lighting operations. Topics include advanced lighting concepts, lighting plot reading, followspot theory and operation, computerized control consoles, and large-scale mobile lighting systems. Upon completion, students should be able to construct complex lighting rigs from plots, operate followspots, and program/operate computerized control consoles. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 151.
Course is offered in Fall.
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ENT 252 Concert Lighting III Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of Concert Lighting II and introduces the student to moving-light and large-scale concert lighting operations. Topics include an overview of moving-light instruments, their operation, and their programming, offering hands-on training on large-scale lighting rigs. Upon completion, students should be able to identify different moving-light instruments, operate and program moving-lights, and construct and operate large-scale lighting rigs. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 251.
Course is offered in Spring.
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ENT 260 Songwriting/Publishing Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides instruction in writing commercial songs and in fundamentals of intellectual property and its value. Topics include song structures, lyric writing, melody writing, co-writing, demoing songs, performance rights organizations, and publishing. Upon completion, students should be able to write a song, identify the traits of good commercial songs, and describe different performing licenses. Pre-requisite(s): MUS 121.
Course is offered in Spring.
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ENT 278 Artist Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the responsibilities and relationships with performers and managers, as well as third party business associates. Topics include managing independent and contracted artists, the manager’s role in touring, personal appearances, concert performance/recording, arranging bookings, maintaining contacts, setting up and monitoring budgets. Upon completion, students should be able to locate, initiate, and then manage performers.
Course is offered in Fall.
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ENT 279 Concert/Venue Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course examines the basics of concert/event organization and promotion and provides an introduction to venue management. Topics include talent acquisition, budgeting, ticketing, promotion, event preparation, event execution, successful venue management and operation. Upon completion, students should be able to go through the steps in planning and executing a concert or an event.
Course is offered in Fall.
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ENT 285 Capstone Project Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a capstone experience for the entertainment professional. Topics include planning, preparing, and developing a specific entertainment project, including selecting materials, setting up and monitoring budget, and overseeing a complete project. Upon completion, students should be able to create an entertainment project such as a compact disc, project portfolio, or a full concert performance. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 131, ENT 135, and ENT 151 and completion of ENT 231 or ENT 237 .
Course is offered in Spring.
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Emergency Preparedness |
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EPT 140 Emergency Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics include organizing for emergency management, coordinating for community resources, public sector liability, and the roles of government agencies at all levels. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of comprehensive emergency management and the integrated emergency management system.
Course is offered in Fall.
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Fire Protection |
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FIP 120 Introduction to Fire Protection Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the development, methods, systems and regulations as they apply to the fire protection field. Topics include history, evolution, statistics, suppression, organizations, careers, curriculum, and other related subjects. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the fire protection field.
Course is offered in Fall.
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FIP 124 Fire Prevention & Public Education Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operations referenced in NFPA standard 101. Topics include the development and maintenance of fire prevention programs, educational programs, and inspection programs. Upon completion, students should be able to research, develop, and present a fire safety program to a citizens or industrial group.
Course is offered in Spring.
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FIP 128 Detection & Investigation Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers procedures for determining the origin and cause of accidental and incendiary fires referenced in NFPA standard 921. Topics include collection and preservation of evidence, detection and determination of accelerants, courtroom procedure and testimony, and documentation of the fire scene. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a competent fire investigation and present those findings to appropriate officials or equivalent.
Course is offered in Fall.
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FIP 132 Building Construction Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction, including residential and commercial, as impacted by fire conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, fire resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction and their positive or negative aspects as related to fire conditions.
Course is offered in Fall.
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FIP 136 Inspections & Codes Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the fundamentals of fire and building codes and procedures to conduct an inspection referenced in NFPA standard 1730. Topics include review of fire and building codes, writing inspection reports, identifying hazards, plan reviews, site sketches, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a fire code compliance inspection and produce a written report.
Course is offered in Spring.
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FIP 146 Fire Protection Systems Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces various types of automatic sprinklers, standpipes, fire alarm systems, and fixed and portable extinguishing systems referenced in NFPA standard 25, including their operation, installation, and maintenance. Topics include wet and dry systems, testing and maintenance, water supply requirements, fire detection and alarm systems, including application, testing, and maintenance of Halon, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, and special extinguishing agents utilized in fixed and portable systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of sprinkler and alarm systems, both fixed and portable, including appropriate application, operation, inspection, and maintenance requirements
Course is offered in Spring.
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FIP 152 Fire Protection Law Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers fire protection law as referenced in NFPA standard 1. Topics include legal terms, contracts, liability, review of case histories, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss laws, codes, and ordinances as they relate to fire protection.
Course is offered in Spring.
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FIP 220 Fire Fighting Strategies Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides preparation for command of initial incident operations involving emergencies within both the public and private sector referenced in NFPA standards 1561, 1710, and 1720. Topics include incident management, fire-ground tactics and strategies, incident safety, and command/control of emergency operations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the initial incident system as it relates to operations involving various emergencies in fire and non-fire situations.
Course is offered in Fall.
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FIP 221 Advanced Fire Fighting Strategies Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers command-level operations for multi-company/agency operations involving fire and non-fire emergencies. Topics include advanced use of the Incident Command System(ICS), advanced incident analysis, command-level fire operations, and control of both manmade and natural major disasters. Upon completion, students should be able to describe proper and accepted systems for the mitigation of emergencies at the level of overall scene command. Pre-requisite(s): FIP 220.
Course is offered in Spring.
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FIP 228 Local Government Finance Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies, statutory requirements, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of finance as it applies to the operations of a department.
Course is offered in Fall.
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FIP 230 Chemistry of Hazardous Materials I Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 5
This course covers the evaluation of hazardous materials referenced in NFPA standard 1072. Topics include use of the periodic table, hydrocarbon derivatives, placards and labels, parameters of combustion, and spill and leak mitigation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the chemical behavior of hazardous materials.
Course is offered in Fall.
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FIP 232 Hydraulics and Water Distribution Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the flow of fluids through fire hoses, nozzles, appliances, pumps, standpipes, water mains, and other devices reference in NFPA standard 25. Emphasis is placed on supply and delivery systems, fire flow testing, hydraulic calculations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to perform hydraulic calculations, conduct water availability tests, and demonstrate knowledge of water distribution systems.
Course is offered in Spring.
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FIP 240 Fire Service Supervision Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers supervisory skills and practices in the fire protection field. Topics include the supervisor’s job, supervision skills, the changing work environment, managing change, organizing for results, discipline and grievances, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of effective fire service supervision, meeting elements of NFPA 1021.
Course is offered in Spring.
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FIP 276 Managing Fire Services Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of fire department operative services referenced in NFPA standard 1021. Topics include finance, staffing, equipment, code enforcement, management information, specialized services, legal issues, planning, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand concepts and apply fire department management and operations principles.
Course is offered in Fall.
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Geology |
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GEL 111 Geology Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces basic landforms and geological processes. Topics include rocks, minerals, volcanoes, fluvial processes, geological history, plate tectonics, glaciers, and coastal dynamics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic geological processes that shape the earth. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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GEL 230 Environmental Geology Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course provides insights into geologic forces that cause environmental changes influencing man’s activities. Emphasis is placed on natural hazards and disasters caused by geologic forces. Upon completion, students should be able to relate major hazards and disasters to the geologic forces responsible for their occurrence. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. Pre-requisite(s): C or higher in GEL 111, GEL 120, or PHS 130.
Course is offered in Spring (when offered).
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Geographic Information Systems |
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GIS 111 Introduction to GIS Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the hardware and software components of a Geographic Information System and reviews GIS applications. Topics include data structures and basic functions, methods of data capture and sources of data, and the nature and characteristics of spatial data and objects. Upon completion, students should be able to identify GIS hardware components, typical operations, products/applications, and differences between database models and between raster and vector systems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
Course is offered in Fall (when offered).
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Graphic Arts |
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GRA 151 Computer Graphics I Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces the use of hardware and software for production and design in graphic arts. Topics include graphical user interface and current industry uses such as design, layout, typography, illustration, and imaging for production. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and use the computer as a fundamental design and production tool. Co-requisite(s): GRD 141 and GRA 161 .
Course is offered in Fall.
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GRA 152 Computer Graphics II Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers advanced design and layout concepts utilizing illustration, page layout, and imaging software in graphic arts. Emphasis is placed on enhancing and developing the skills that were introduced in GRA 151. Upon completion, students should be able to select and utilize appropriate software for design and layout solutions. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRA 151. Co-requisite(s): GRA 162 .
Course is offered in Spring.
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GRA 153 Computer Graphics III Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of GRA 152. Emphasis is placed on advanced computer graphics hardware and software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in selection and utilization of appropriate software for specialized applications. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRA 152. Co-requisite(s): GRA 163 .
Course is offered in Fall.
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GRA 154 Computer Graphics IV Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of GRA 153. Emphasis is placed on advanced techniques using a variety of hardware and software applications to produce complex projects. Upon completion, students should be able to use electronic document production tools. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRA 153. Co-requisite(s): GRA 164 .
Course is offered in Spring.
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GRA 161 Computer Graphics Applications I Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training using computer software and hardware for production and design in graphic arts. Emphasis is placed on utilizing various computer software and hardware to produce simple graphic arts projects. Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer as a graphic arts production tool. Co-requisite(s): GRD 141 and GRA 151.
Course is offered in Fall.
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GRA 162 Computer Graphics Applications II Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training using computer software and hardware for production and design in graphic arts. Emphasis is placed on utilizing various computer software and hardware to produce intermediate graphic arts projects. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use the computer as a graphic arts production tool. Co-requisite(s): GRA 152.
Course is offered in Spring.
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GRA 163 Computer Graphics Applications III Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training using computer software and hardware for production and design in graphic arts. Emphasis is placed on utilizing various computer software and hardware to produce advanced graphic arts projects. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use the computer as a graphic arts production tool. Co-requisite(s): GRA 153 .
Course is offered in Fall.
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GRA 164 Computer Graphics Applications IV Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training using computer software and hardware for production and design in graphic arts. Emphasis is placed on utilizing various computer software and hardware to produce professional quality graphic arts projects. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively and efficiently use the computer as a graphic arts production tool. Co-requisite(s): GRA 154 .
Course is offered in Spring.
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Graphic Design |
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GRD 110 Typography I Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the history and mechanics of type and its application to layout and design. Topics include typographic fundamentals, anatomy, measurements, composition, identification, and terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in design application, analysis, specification, and creation of typographic elements.
Course is offered in Fall.
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GRD 111 Typography II Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of GRD 110. Emphasis is placed on solving challenging typographic problems. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and demonstrate advanced typographic applications. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 110.
Course is offered in Spring.
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GRD 121 Drawing Fundamentals I Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course increases observation skills using basic drawing techniques and media in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on developing the use of graphic design principles, media applications, spatial considerations, drawing styles, and approaches. Upon completion, students should be able to show competence and proficiency in finished works.
Course is offered in Fall.
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GRD 131 Illustration I Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces the application of rendering techniques to create illustrations. Emphasis is placed on controlling various media, methods, surfaces, design problems, and the appropriate media selection process. Upon completion, students should be able to produce quality illustrations from conception through finished artwork. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ART 131, DES 125, or GRD 121.
Course is offered in Spring.
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GRD 141 Graphic Design I Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces the conceptualization process used in visual problem solving. Emphasis is placed on learning the principles of design and on the manipulation and organization of elements. Upon completion, students should be able to apply design principles and visual elements to projects. Co-requisite(s): GRA 151 and GRA 161.
Course is offered in Fall.
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GRD 142 Graphic Design II Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers the application of visual elements and design principles in advertising and graphic design. Topics include creation of various designs, such as logos, advertisements, posters, outdoor advertising, and publication design. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively apply design principles and visual elements to projects. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ART 121, DES 135, or GRD 141 . Co-requisite(s): GRD 146 .
Course is offered in Spring.
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GRD 146 Design Applications II Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on producing comprehensive projects utilizing concepts and technologies covered in GRD 141. Upon completion, students should be able to provide solutions to design problems. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 141. Co-requisite(s): GRD 142.
Course is offered in Spring.
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GRD 167 Photographic Imaging I Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces basic camera operations and photographic production. Topics include subject composition, depth of field, shutter control, light control, color, photo-finishing, and digital imaging, correction and output. Upon completion, students should be able to produce traditional and/or digital photographic prints with acceptable technical and compositional quality.
Course is offered in Fall.
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GRD 168 Photographic Imaging II Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces advanced camera operations and photographic production. Topics include lighting, specialized equipment, digital image correction and output, and other methods and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing high quality photographic prints. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 167 .
Course is offered in Spring.
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GRD 188 Graphic Design for Web I Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the application of graphic design principles to web sites and graphics for web/mobile device delivery. Emphasis is placed on visual communication and presentation principles applied to web sites, including page layout, typography, color theory, navigation, responsive design, and image optimization. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of design in the creation of full and mobile websites. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 141 .
Course is offered in Fall.
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GRD 241 Graphic Design III Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course is an advanced exploration of various techniques and media for advertising and graphic design. Emphasis is placed on advanced concepts and solutions to complex and challenging graphic design problems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence and professionalism in visual problem solving. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in DES 136 or GRD 142. Co-requisite(s): GRD 246 .
Course is offered in Fall.
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GRD 242 Graphic Design IV Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course is a continuation of GRD 241. Emphasis is placed on using advanced media techniques, concepts, strategies, and professionalism in all aspects of design. Upon completion, students should be able to conceptualize, create, and produce designs for reproduction. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 241. Co-requisite(s): GRD 247 .
Course is offered in Spring.
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GRD 246 Design Applications III Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on producing complex design projects utilizing concepts and technologies taught in GRD 241. Upon completion, students should be able to produce complex design projects for reproduction. Co-requisite(s): GRD 241.
Course is offered in Fall.
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GRD 247 Design Applications IV Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on producing sophisticated design projects utilizing concepts and techniques covered in GRD 242. Upon completion, students should be able to solve complex design problems by producing projects to meet client specifications for reproduction. Co-requisite(s): GRD 242.
Course is offered in Spring.
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GRD 280 Portfolio Design Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers the organization and presentation of a design/advertising or graphic art portfolio and appropriate related materials. Emphasis is placed on development and evaluation of the portfolio, design and production of a resume and self-promotional materials, and interview techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and professionally present an effective portfolio and related self-promotional materials. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 142 and GRD 152 or GRA 152 .
Course is offered in Spring.
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GRD 281 Design of Advertising Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course explores the origins, roles, scope, forms, and development of advertising. Emphasis is placed on advertising development from idea through production and the interrelationship of marketing to types of advertising, media, and organizational structure. Upon completion, students should be able to produce advertising for various media and demonstrate an understanding of the complexities and relationships involved in advertising design.
Course is offered in Fall.
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GRD 285 Client/Media Relations Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces media pricing, scheduling, and business ethics. Emphasis is placed on communication with clients and determination of clients’ advertising needs. Upon completion, students should be able to use professional communication skills to effectively orchestrate client/media relationships. Pre-requisite(s): Take One Set: Set 1: GRD 142 and GRA-121 Set 2: GRD 142 and GRA 152 Set 3: GRD 142 and GRD-152
Course is offered in Spring (when offered).
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GRD 288 Graphic Design for Web II Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the advanced use of graphic design principles in front-end design for the multi-page websites. Emphasis is placed on online branding, responsive design, project management, UI/UX, web design using current web standards, and designing for content management systems. Upon completion, students should be able to employ the principles of design in the creation of websites across multiple platforms and devices. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 188 .
Course is offered in Spring.
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Gerontology |
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GRO 120 Gerontology Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the psychological, social, and physical aspects of aging. Emphasis is placed on the factors that promote mental and physical well-being. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize the aging process and its psychological, social, and physical aspects. Pre-requisite(s): HSE 110 and PSY 150.
Course is offered in Spring.
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Health |
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HEA 110 Personal Health/Wellness Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to basic personal health and wellness. Emphasis is placed on current health issues such as nutrition, mental health, and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the factors necessary to the maintenance of health and wellness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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HEA 112 First Aid & CPR Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces the basics of emergency first aid treatment. Topics include rescue breathing, CPR, first aid for choking and bleeding, and other first aid procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in providing emergency care for the sick and injured until medical help can be obtained. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
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HEA 120 Community Health Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides information about contemporary community health and school hygiene issues. Topics include health education and current information about health trends. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and devise strategies to prevent today’s community health problems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
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HEA 130 Health-Adult Sexuality Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides information about health issues related to adult human sexuality. Topics include basic reproductive anatomy, contraceptive methods, STDs, and related information. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various related community agencies and available resources relating to sexual issues.
Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
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HET 110 Diesel Engines Lecture: 3 Lab: 9 Clinic: 0 Credits: 6
This course introduces theory, design, terminology, and operating adjustments for diesel engines. Emphasis is placed on safety, theory of operation, inspection, measuring, and rebuilding diesel engines according to factory specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to measure, diagnose problems, and repair diesel engines. Pre-requisite(s): TRN 110 .
Course is offered in Fall.
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HET 115 Electronic Engines Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the principles of electronically controlled diesel engines. Emphasis is placed on testing and adjusting diesel engines in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, test, and calibrate electronically controlled diesel engines. Pre-requisite(s): TRN 120 .
Course is offered in Spring.
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HET 119 Mechanical Transmissions Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the operating principles of mechanical medium and heavy duty truck transmissions. Topics include multiple counter shafts, power take-offs, sliding idler clutches, and friction clutches. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, inspect, and repair mechanical transmissions. Pre-requisite(s): TRN 110
Course is offered in Summer.
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HET 125 Preventive Maintenance Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces preventive maintenance practices used on medium and heavy duty vehicles and rolling assemblies. Topics include preventive maintenance schedules, services, DOT rules and regulations, and road ability. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and follow a preventive maintenance schedule as directed by manufacturers. Pre-requisite(s): TRN 110 .
Course is offered in Summer.
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HET 126 Prevent Maintenance Lab Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides a laboratory setting to enhance preventive maintenance practices used on medium and heavy duty vehicles and rolling assemblies. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance the topics presented in HET 125. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in HET 125. Co-requisite(s): HET 125.
Course is offered in Summer.
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HET 128 Medium/Heavy Duty Tune Up Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces tune-up and troubleshooting according to manufacturers’ specifications. Topics include troubleshooting engine systems, tune-up procedures, and use and care of special test tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair engines and components using appropriate diagnostic equipment. Pre-requisite(s): HET 110 .
Course is offered in Spring.
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HET 231 Med/Heavy Duty Brake System Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers the theory and repair of braking systems used in medium and heavy duty vehicles. Topics include air, hydraulic, and ABS system diagnosis and repair. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair braking systems on medium and heavy duty vehicles. Pre-requisite(s): TRN 110
Course is offered in Spring.
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HET 232 Med/Heavy Duty Brake System Lab Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides a laboratory setting to enhance the skills for troubleshooting, adjusting, and repairing brake systems on medium and heavy duty vehicles. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance the topics presented in HET 231. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in HET 231. Co-requisite(s): HET 231.
Course is offered in Spring.
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HET 233 Suspension and Steering Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces the theory and principles of medium and heavy duty steering and suspension systems. Topics include wheel and tire problems, frame members, fifth wheel, bearings, and coupling systems. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot, adjust, and repair suspension and steering components on medium and heavy duty vehicles. Pre-requisite(s): TRN 110
Course is offered in Spring.
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History |
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HIS 111 World Civilizations I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces world history from the dawn of civilization to the early modern era. Topics include Eurasian, African, American, and Greco-Roman civilizations and Christian, Islamic, and Byzantine cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in pre-modern world civilizations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 or ENG 002
Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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HIS 112 World Civilizations II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces world history from the early modern era to the present. Topics include the cultures of Africa, Europe, India, China, Japan, and the Americas. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in modern world civilizations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 or ENG 002
Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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HIS 131 American History I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a survey of American history from pre-history through the Civil War era. Topics include the migrations to the Americas, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the development of the Republic, and the Civil War. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early American history. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 or ENG 002
Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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HIS 132 American History II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a survey of American history from the Civil War era to the present. Topics include industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression, the major American wars, the Cold War, and social conflict. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in American history since the Civil War. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 or ENG 002
Course is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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HIS 221 African-American History Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers African-American history from the Colonial period to the present. Topics include African origins, the slave trade, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Jim Crow era, the civil rights movement, and contributions of African Americans. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in the history of African Americans. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 or ENG 002
Course is offered in Fall.
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HIS 227 Native American History Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course surveys the history and cultures of Native Americans from pre-history to the present. Topics include Native American civilizations, relations with Europeans, and the continuing evolution of Native American cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic and cultural developments among Native Americans. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 or ENG 002
Course is offered in Fall (when offered).
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HIS 236 North Carolina History Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a study of geographical, political, economic, and social conditions existing in North Carolina from America’s discovery to the present. Topics include native and immigrant backgrounds; colonial, antebellum, and Reconstruction periods; party politics; race relations; and the transition from an agrarian to an industrial economy. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in North Carolina. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 or ENG 002
Course is offered in Spring.
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Healthcare Business Informatics |
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HBI 110 Issues and Trends in HBI Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a survey of current and emerging technology applications and data standards in the healthcare industry. Topics include the history, implementation, use, management, and impact of information technology in healthcare settings. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the current trends and issues in healthcare informatics.
Course is offered in Spring (when offered).
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Healthcare Management |
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HMT 110 Intro to Healthcare Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the functions, practices, organizational structures, and professional issues in healthcare management. Emphasis is placed on planning, controlling, directing, and communicating within health and human services organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the concepts of management within a healthcare service environment.
Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
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HMT 211 Long-Term Care Administration Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the administration of long-term care facilities and services. Emphasis is placed on nursing home care, home health care, hospice, skilled nursing facilities, and other long-term care services. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between the different long-term care offerings, criteria for use, and benefits of the patient, resident, and participant. Pre-requisite(s): HMT 110.
Course is offered in Fall.
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HMT 212 Mgmt of Healthcare Organizations Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course examines current issues affecting the management of healthcare delivery systems. Topics include current problems, changes, and challenges in the healthcare environment. Upon completion, students should be able to identify current health care issues and their impact on healthcare management. Pre-requisite(s): HMT 110.
Course is offered in Spring.
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HMT 220 Healthcare Financial Management Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers the methods and techniques utilized in the financial management of healthcare programs. Topics include cost determination, pricing of services, financial statement analysis, forecasting/projections, third-party billing, reimbursement, Medicare, Medicaid, and budgeting. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply the principles of financial management in a healthcare environment. Pre-requisite(s): OST 138 , ACC 120 and HMT 110.
Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
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Health Information Technology |
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HIT 110 Intro to Healthcare & HIM Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces healthcare settings and the Health Information Management (HIM) professional’s role in healthcare delivery systems. Topics include health information management operations in compliance with standards, regulations and accrediting body initiatives; healthcare providers and disciplines; and electronic health records (EHRs). Upon completion, student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of health information management and healthcare organizations,professions and trends.
Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
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HIT 112 Health Law and Ethics Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the study of the judicial, legislative, and regulatory standards applicable to health care and health information processes. Topics include legal terminology, Confidentiality, privacy, security, access and disclosure of health information, ethical implications, data stewardship, and the integrity of the legal health record. Upon Completion, students should be able to apply policies, procedures and ethical standards in compliance with external forces.
Course is offered in Fall and Spring.
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HIT 114 Health Data Sys/Standards Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers concepts and techniques for managing and maintaining all health record formats including electronic health records (EHR). Topics include structure and use of health information including data collection and analysis, data sources/sets, archival systems, as well as quality and integrity of healthcare data. Upon completion, students should be able to determine compliance of health record content and governance standards within the health organization. Pre-requisite(s): HIT 110 and HIT 112
Course is offered in Spring.
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HIT 122 Prof Practice Exp I Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 3 Credits: 1
This course provides supervised and/or simulated health information technology clinical experience in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on practical application of HIM functions and core curriculum concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to apply health information theory to healthcare facility practices.
Course is offered in Fall.
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HIT 210 Healthcare Statistics Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers maintenance, compilation, analysis, and presentation of healthcare statistics and research protocols and techniques. Topics include basic statistical principles, indices, databases, registries, vital statistics, descriptive statistics, research protocol monitoring, Institutional Review Board processes, and knowledge-based research techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to apply, interpret, and present healthcare statistics and utilize research techniques to gather and interpret healthcare data. Pre-requisite(s): MAT 110 or MAT 143
Course is offered in Fall.
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HIT 211 Diagnosis Coding & Reporting Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers diagnostic coding and sequencing utilizing the current version of the ICD code set for inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care settings. Emphasis is placed on the rules and conventions of the ICD official coding guidelines in relation to anatomy, physiology and disease processes. Upon completion,students should be able to accurately assign and sequence diagnosis codes in compliance with the ICD official coding guidelines for reporting statistical data, patient outcomes and reimbursement methodologies.
Course is offered in Fall.
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HIT 213 Inpt Proc Coding & Reporting Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers the application of coding guidelines as applied to the reporting of inpatient procedures. Emphasis is placed on the rules and conventions of the ICD-PCS code set utilizing the index and tables, in relation to anatomy and physiology, to assign principal and secondary procedure codes in hospital inpatient settings. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately assign procedural codes according to the official ICD-PCS coding guidelines and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies.
Course is offered in Spring.
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HIT 214 OP Procedure Coding/Reporting Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers application of coding and reporting standards as they apply to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) guidelines and principles. Emphasis is placed on application of the coding guidelines, in relation to anatomy and physiology, for ambulatory healthcare settings. Upon completion, students should be able to assign CPT/HCPCS procedural codes according to official guidelines and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies. Pre-requisite(s): HIT 211
Course is offered in Fall.
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HIT 215 Revenue Cycle Management Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers the revenue cycle management process used in all healthcare settings as they relate to national billing, compliance, and reporting requirements. Topics include clinical documentation improvement, prospective payment systems, billing processes and procedures, chargemaster maintenance, regulatory guidelines, fraud and abuse, reimbursement monitoring, compliance strategies and reporting. Upon completion, students should be able to perform data quality reviews to validate code assignment and comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements. Pre-requisite(s): HIT 214
Course is offered in Spring.
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HIT 217 Quality & Data Analysis Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the principles of quality assessment and improvement, including data analysis and decision making in healthcare. Topics include healthcare statistics, continuous quality improvement, data analysis and reporting techniques, quality and outcome metric monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to compute healthcare statistics, abstract, analyze and report clinical data for organization-wide quality and performance improvement programs for compliance purposes. Pre-requisite(s): MAT 152
Course is offered in Fall.
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HIT 218 Mgmt Principles in HIT Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers organizational management concepts as applied to healthcare settings. Topics include leadership skills, managing organizational change, best practices, decision-making, financial management, cultural diversity, ethics, consumer engagement, and workforce training. Upon completion, students should be able to apply management, leadership, and supervisory concepts to various healthcare settings. Pre-requisite(s): HIT 110 and HIT 114
Course is offered in Spring.
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HIT 220 Electronic Health Records Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers EHR systems, design, implementation and application. Topics include EHR, Informatics, information governance, health information exchange (HIE), speech & imaging technology, information/network security & integrity, data dictionaries, modeling and warehousing. Upon completion, students should be able to facilitate usage of electronic health record systems and other technologies. Co-requisite(s): HIT 114 and OST 137
Course is offered in Fall.
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HIT 222 Prof Practice Exp III Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 2
This course provides supervised and/or simulated health information technology clinical experience in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on practical application of HIM functions and core curriculum concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to apply health information theory to healthcare facility practices.
Course is offered in Spring.
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