May 01, 2024  
2016-2017 Technical College of the Lowcountry - Catalog/Student Handbook 
    
2016-2017 Technical College of the Lowcountry - Catalog/Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

English

  
  • ENG 203 - American Literature Survey

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    This course is a survey of American Literature: major authors, genres, and periods.

  
  • ENG 205 - English Literature I

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    This is a college transfer course in which the following topics are presented: the study of English literature from the Old English period to the Romantic period with emphasis on major writers and periods.

  
  • ENG 206 - English Literature II

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    This is a college transfer course in which the following topics are presented: the study of English literature from the Romantic period to the present with emphasis on major writers and periods.

  
  • ENG 208 - World Literature I

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    This course is a study of masterpieces of world literature in translation from the ancient world to the sixteenth century.

  
  • ENG 209 - World Literature II

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    This course is a study of masterpieces of world literature in translation from the seventeenth century to the present.

  
  • ENG 214 - Fiction

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    This course is a study of fiction from several cultures. Emphasis is on the nature of the genre and appropriate reading strategies.

  
  • ENG 218 - Drama

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    This course is a study of drama from several cultures. Emphasis is on the nature of the genre and appropriate reading strategies.

  
  • ENG 222 - Poetry

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    This course is a study of poetry from several cultures. Emphasis is on the nature of the genre and appropriate reading strategies.

  
  • ENG 230 - Women in Literature

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    This course is a critical study of women’s writings examined from historical, social, and psychological points of view.

  
  • ENG 236 - African American Literature

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    This course is a critical study of African American literature examined from historical, social, and psychological perspectives.

  
  • ENG 260 - Advanced Technical Communications

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
    This course develops skills in research techniques and increases proficiency in technical communications.


Geography

  
  • GEO 101 - Introduction to Geography

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 .
    This course is an introduction to the principles and methods of geographic inquiry.

  
  • GEO 102 - World Geography

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 .
    This course includes a geographic analysis of the regions of the world, i.e., North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Africa. Diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, social, cultural, economic and political systems.


Health Information Management

  
  • HIM 110 - Health Information Science I

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): CPT 172 .
    This course provides an in-depth study of content, storage, retrieval, control, and retention of health information systems.

  
  • HIM 266 - Computers in Healthcare

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): CPT 172 .
    This course covers hardware and software components of computers for medical record applications, methods of controlling accuracy and security data in computer systems, record linkage, and data sharing concepts.


History

  
  • HIS 101 - Western Civilization to 1689

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 .
    This course is a survey of western civilization from ancient times to 1689, including the major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors shaping western cultural tradition.

  
  • HIS 102 - Western Civilization Post 1689

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 .
    This course is a survey of western civilization from 1689 to the present, including major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors which shape the modern western world.

  
  • HIS 201 - American History: Discovery to 1877

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 .
    This course is a survey of U.S. History from discovery to 1877. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period.

  
  • HIS 202 - American History: 1877 to Present

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 .
    This course is a survey of U.S. History from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period.

  
  • HIS 226 - Black History and Culture of S. Carolina Sea Islands

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 .
    This course focuses on the unique origin, history, language, art, music and literature of the South Carolina sea islands and how the customs, folklore, and traditions are being fused into the present American society.

    *Credit does not transfer

Hospitality

  
  • HOS 140 - The Hospitality Industry

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 , BUS 140  or MAT 102 .
    This course is a survey of the hospitality industry and the principles of operations of both lodging and food service industries.

  
  • HOS 141 - Resort Development and Management

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 , BUS 140  or MAT 102 .
    This course is a study of the operation of resort properties, including historical development, planning, financial investment management, and marketing.

  
  • HOS 150 - Hotel Management

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 , BUS 140  or MAT 102 .
    This course covers the management of the lodging phase of the hospitality industry, including front office, housekeeping, and engineering.

  
  • HOS 255 - Food Service Management

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 , BUS 140  or MAT 102 .
    This course is a study of operational food service management. Topics include food service operations, layout and design of restaurants, marketing and sales promotion, food and beverage procedures, and public relations.

  
  • HOS 256 - Hospitality Management Concepts

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 , BUS 140  or MAT 102 .
    This course is a study of the theory and principles of management as applied to the hospitality industry.

  
  • HOS 258 - Convention Management

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 , BUS 140  or MAT 102 .
    This course is a study of acquiring, soliciting and servicing convention or individual properties in the hospitality industry.

  
  • HOS 262 - Hospitality Software Applications

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): RDG 100 .
    This course includes using microcomputer software in managing various areas of the hospitality industry.

  
  • HOS 265 - Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Law

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): RDG 100 .
    This course covers legal foresight for hospitality management. Topics include litigation involving innkeepers and legal responsibilities of the innkeeper. This course also covers the legal aspects of the hospitality.

  
  • HOS 266 - Destination Tour Management

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 , BUS 140  or MAT 102 .
    This course covers the development and management of group tours at the tourist destination, including idea conception, logistic planning, financial management, supplier relation, marketing and staff training. Students examine tours offered by area operators and develop their own tours.

  
  • HOS 272 - SCWE in Hospitality/Tourism Management

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Lec. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 , BUS 140  or MAT 102  and instructor approval.
    This course integrates hospitality skills within an approved work site related to the hospitality industry.


Horticultural

  
  • HRT 104 - Landscape Planning and Implementation

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , MAT 101 , RDG 100 .
    This course is a study of landscape design and drafting as well as landscape installation techniques.

  
  • HRT 241 - Turf Management

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): AGR 202 , AGR 204 .
    This course is a study of the identification, use, culture, and maintenance of turf grasses. Emphasis is on the installation and management of turf in residential, commercial, and public areas.


Industrial Maintenance Technology

  
  • IMT 101 - Introduction to Industrial Maintenance

    Lec. 2 Lab. 0 Cr. 2
    This course is an introduction to Industrial Maintenance.

  
  • IMT 102 - Industrial Safety

    Lec. 2 Lab. 0 Cr. 2
    This course covers safety awareness and practices found in industry.

  
  • IMT 103 - Precision Measuring Instruments

    Lec. 2 Lab. 0 Cr. 2
    This course covers the use of various precision measuring instruments commonly used in industry.

  
  • IMT 104 - Schematics

    Lec. 2 Lab. 0 Lec. 2
    Prerequisite(s): RDG 100  or instructor approval.
    This course covers the interpretation of mechanical, fluid power, and/or electrical schematics.

  
  • IMT 130 - Fluid Power

    Lec. 5 Lab. 0 Cr. 5
    This course covers the basic principles of hydraulics and pneumatics, including the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of various systems.

  
  • IMT 140 - Industrial Electricity

    Lec. 5 Lab. 0 Cr. 5
    This course covers basic electrical fundamentals, including measuring devices, circuitry and controls for industrial circuits.

  
  • IMT 233 - Programmable Logic Controllers

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    This is the study of programmable logic controllers. Students will learn how to state the characteristics of different types of memory and count and convert between number systems

    (Note: Course is aligned with NCCER module 32508).

Information Systems Technology

  
  • IST 103 - Security Awareness

    Lec. 1 Lab. 0 Cr. 1
    Prerequisite(s): RDG 100  or instructor approval.
    This course provides an overview of information security issues including data confidentiality. This course will promote security awareness for organizations and individuals.

  
  • IST 150 - Project Mgt. Essentials for IT Professionals

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , MAT 101 , RDG 100 .
    This course is the study of integrated project management for computer technology professionals with emphasis on the methods & software used by IT professionals, including task lists, Gantt charts, discussion of critical path statistical resource management, scheduling, budgeting, and economic factors. Successful completion of this course prepares students to complete the Microsoft Project Certification Exam

  
  • IST 162 - Intro to Workstation Networking Administration

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): RDG 100  or instructor approval.
    This course is an introductory study of the administration of single and multiple domain networks. Tasks will include handling user group accounts, resource management, permissions, ownership assignments, printing, security and backup.

  
  • IST 163 - Intro to Server Networking Configuration Admin

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): RDG 100  or instructor approval.
    This course is a study of installing and configuring a local area network (LAN). Tasks will include system design, installation and configuration, system policies, partitions, files, volume, and support of applications running under the server software. Additionally, remote access service (RAS), Internet service, and compatibility issues will be introduced.

  
  • IST 164 - Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure Services

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): IST 162 , IST 163 RDG 100  or instructor approval.
    This course is a study of the fundamentals of installing, configuring and utilizing windows networking services while exploring techniques used to design, create and implement secure communications across the networks, which may consist of multiple vendors. Emphasis is also provided on support of remote users and central management concepts.

  
  • IST 165 - Implementing and Administering Windows Directing Services

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): IST 162 , IST 163 RDG 100  or instructor approval.
    This course is a study of directory services covering the planning, design, installation, configuration and administration of a network directory structure.

  
  • IST 166 - Network Fundamentals

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): IST 162 IST 163 RDG 100  or instructor approval.
    This course is a study of local area networking concepts through discussions on connectivity, communications and other networking fundamentals. The course is designed to prepare the student to be successful in completing industry network fundamental certification exams.

  
  • IST 201 - Cisco Internetworking Concepts

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    This course is a study of current and emerging computer networking technology. Topics covered include safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, cabling, cabling tools, Cisco routers, router programming, star topology, IP addressing, and network standards

  
  • IST 215 - Health Information Networking

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    This course studies the application of information technology principles in a health care environment. Topics include electronic health records, medical group LANs and WANs, and effective security and support strategies for medical group networks.

  
  • IST 220 - Data Communications

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 110  or MAT 120 .
    This course is a study of the fundamentals of data communications. Basic signaling, networking, and various transmission media are covered.

  
  • IST 225 - Internet Communications

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 .
    This course covers introductory topics and techniques associated with the Internet and Internet communications. Techniques on how to use and access various types of information as well as how to find resources and navigate the Internet are included.

  
  • IST 226 - Internet Programming

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): CPT 168  or CPT 212 .
    This course covers designing Internet pages and applications for personal/business use, writing the required program code in languages such as HTML, Java, and VRML, testing and debugging programs, and uploading and maintaining Internet pages and applications.

  
  • IST 236 - Mobile and Wireless Appliances

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): IST 226 .
    This course is a survey of the protocols and interface standards for mobile and wireless appliances accessing the internet. An introduction to development and deployment of applications is included in this course.

  
  • IST 237 - Intermediate Website Design

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): IST 226 .
    This course is a study of server-side (CGI, dynamic HTML), and client-side (JavaScript) dynamic web design, including the incorporation of database applications and content into web pages

  
  • IST 238 - Advanced Tools for Website Design

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): IST 226 .
    This course is the study of an advanced (4th generation) web authoring tool (such as Dreamweaver) to develop increased efficiency and sophistication in website design and web project management.

  
  • IST 263 - Designing Windows Network Security

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): IST 162 , IST 163  
    This course is an advanced study of security features of networks including authentication protocol, public key infrastructure, IPSCD, and certificate servers.

  
  • IST 266 - Internet and Firewall Security

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): IST 226 .
    This course is an introduction to firewalls and other network security components that can work together to create an in-depth defensive perimeter around a Local Area Network (LAN).

  
  • IST 268 - Computer Forensics

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    This course provides students with a foundational knowledge in computer forensics investigation. Students are introduced to the skills, tools, and methods used to gather, document, and handle electronic evidence.

  
  • IST 269 - Digital Forensics

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): CPT 172 .
    This course will examine the advanced technical aspects of digital computer evidence detection, collection, identification and preservation. Emphasis will be placed on specific tools and methods for extracting deleted or destroyed computer related evidence.

  
  • IST 281 - Presentation Graphics

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): CPT 101  or CPT 170 .
    This course covers the state-of-the-art presentation graphics software packages. Successful completion prepares the student for Microsoft Office User Specialist certification exam.


Paralegal

  
  • LEG 120 - Torts

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , LEG 135  or instructor approval.
    This course is a study of the various classifications and functions of tort law, including intentional and negligent torts, causation, proximate cause, and defenses.

  
  • LEG 132 - Legal Bibliography

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , LEG 120 , LEG 213 , LEG 214 , LEG 233  or instructor approval.
    This course is a study of the methods of legal research, proper citation of authority, use of legal treatises, texts, reporters and digests.

  
  • LEG 135 - Introduction to Law and Ethics

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  or instructor approval.
    This course provides a general introduction to law, including courts, legal terminology, procedures, systems and law of society. Emphasis is on ethics and the role of the paralegal in the legal system.

  
  • LEG 201 - Civil Litigation

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , LEG 135  or instructor approval.
    This course is a study of the principles of litigation and the rules of procedure for each court in the South Carolina system, including pleading, practice, and discovery procedure.

  
  • LEG 213 - Family Law

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , LEG 135  or instructor approval.
    This course includes an examination of the laws of marriage, divorce, annulment, separation, adoption, custody, and the juvenile.

  
  • LEG 214 - Property Law

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , LEG 135  or instructor approval.
    This course includes an overview of South Carolina property law, including the mechanics of various commercial and private property transactions and mortgage foreclosures.

  
  • LEG 231 - Criminal Law

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , LEG 135  or instructor approval.
    This course includes a study of the definition and classification of criminal offenses, criminal responsibility, and legal procedures in a criminal prosecution.

  
  • LEG 232 - Law Office Management

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    This course is a study of the basic principles of office management, including administrative procedures, client relations, and office operating procedures.

  
  • LEG 233 - Wills, Trusts, and Probate

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , LEG 135  or instructor approval.
    This course includes a detailed study of testacy and intestacy, preparation of wills and codicils, and fundamentals of trust and probate administration.

  
  • LEG 234 - Title Examination Procedures I

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , LEG 135  or instructor approval.
    This course is a study of the common law and statutory requirements related to the transfer of real property with utilization of the appropriate indices and documents in the appropriate city and county offices.

  
  • LEG 242 - Law Practice Workshop

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): LEG 120 , LEG 213 , LEG 214 , and LEG 233  or instructor approval.
    This course includes the application of substantive knowledge in a practical situation as a paralegal.

  
  • LEG 244 - Special Projects for Paralegals

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): LEG 120 , LEG 213 , LEG 214 , and LEG 233  or instructor approval.
    This course provides specialized paralegal training with an update on changes in the laws and procedures.

  
  • LEG 250 - Internship for Paralegals

    Lec. 1 Lab. 6 Cr. 3
    This course is designed to provide the paralegal student with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and apply the skills and knowledge in a law office or other suitable location where paralegals are employed


Mathematics

  
  • MAT 012 - DE Mathematics Workshop (Non-degree credit)*

    Lec. 1 Lab. 0 Cr. 1
    Prerequisite(s): An arithmetic score of 40 - 60 on ACCUPLACER. Workshops must be taken in conjunction with class. COL 103  is required with this course
    This course provides support for mastery of MAT 032  competencies (e.g. may include but is not limited to laboratory work, computerized instruction, and/or projects.

    *These credits do not apply toward graduation.
  
  • MAT 032 - Developmental Mathematics (Non-degree credit)*

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): An arithmetic score of 40 - 60 on ACCUPLACER. Class must be taken in conjunction with workshops. COL 103  is required with this course.
    This course includes the study of integers, rational numbers, percents, basic statistics, measurement, geometry, and basic algebra concepts. Application skills are emphasized.

    *These credits do not apply toward graduation.
  
  • MAT 101 - Beginning Algebra (Non-degree credit)*

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 032 , RDG 032  
    This course includes the study of rational numbers and their applications, operations,= with algebraic expressions, linear equations and applications, linear inequalities, graphs or linear equations, operations and exponents and polynomials, and factoring.

    * This course is non-transferable
  
  • MAT 102 - Intermediate Algebra

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 101 , RDG 032  
    This course includes the study of linear systems and applications; quadratic expressions, equations, functions, and graphs; and rational and radical expressions and functions.

  
  • MAT 110 - College Algebra

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 102 , RDG 100 .
    This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; and solutions of higher degree polynomials.

  
  • MAT 111 - College Trigonometry

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 110  
    This course includes the following topics: trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre’s Theorem; vectors; conic sections; sequences; and parametric equations.

  
  • MAT 112 - Precalculus

    Lec. 5 Lab. 0 Cr. 5
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 110 .
    This course includes the following topics; algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs, analytic trigonometry, analytic geometry, and applications of trigonometry.

  
  • MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 102 .
    This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variable, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, and test hypothesis for large and small samples; Types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation.

  
  • MAT 122 - Finite College Math

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 102 .
    This course includes the following topics: logic, sets, Venn diagrams, counting problems, probability, matrices, systems of equations, linear programming, including the simplex method and applications, graphs, and networks.

  
  • MAT 130 - Elementary Calculus

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 110 .
    This course includes the following topics: differentiation and integration of polynomials, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions, and interpretation and application of the processes.

  
  • MAT 140 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I

    Lec. 4 Lab. 0 Cr. 4
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 110   + MAT 111  or MAT 112 .
    This course includes the following topics: derivatives and integrals of polynomials; rational, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions; curve sketching; maxima and minima of functions; related rates; work; and analytic geometry.

  
  • MAT 141 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus II

    Lec. 4 Lab. 0 Cr. 4
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 140 .
    This course includes the following topics: continuation of calculus of one variable, including analytic geometry, techniques of integration, volumes by integration, and other applications; infinite series, including Taylor series and improper integrals.

  
  • MAT 160 - Math for Business and Finance

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 102 .
    This course includes the following topics: commissions, mark-on, and depreciation, interest on unpaid balances, compound interest, payroll, taxes, and graphs. The content includes but is not limited to a review of decimals and percents, ratio and proportion, and measurement and emphasizes real-life applications.

  
  • MAT 240 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus III

    Lec. 4 Lab. 0 Cr. 4
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 141 .
    This course includes the following topics: multivariable calculus, including vectors; partial derivatives and their applications to maximum and minimum problems with and without constraints; line integrals; multiple integrals in rectangular and other coordinates; and Stokes’ and Green’s Theorems.

  
  • MAT 242 - Differential Equations

    Lec. 4 Lab. 0 Cr. 4
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 240 .
    This course includes the following topics: solution of linear and elementary non-linear differential equations by standard methods with sufficient linear algebra to solve systems; applications; series; Laplace transforms; and numerical methods.


Medical Assisting

  
  • MED 103 - Medical Assisting Introduction

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100  or equivalent placement test score and admission to the Medical Assisting program.
    This course provides an introduction to the profession of medical assisting, including qualifications, duties, and the role of the medical assistant.

  
  • MED 104 - Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures

    Lec. 4 Lab. 0 Cr. 4
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of AHS 102 , BIO 112 , CPT 170 , MED 103 .
    Corequisite(s): MED 109 , MED 112 , MED 114 , MED 117 , MED 124 .
    This course provides a study of receptionist duties, patient record management, insurance claims processing, icd-9-cm, CPT and HCPCS coding, letter writing, computer applications and the use of other business machines.

  
  • MED 107 - Medical Office Management

    Lec. 4 Lab. 0 Cr. 4
    Prerequisite(s): CPT 170  or AOT 163 .
    This course provides a study of the principles and practices of banking and accounting procedures, billing methods, and office management.

  
  • MED 109 - Medical Business Records

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): MED 103 , MED 104 .
    This course provides a study of record keeping procedures utilized in physicians’ offices and other clinical facilities.

  
  • MED 112 - Medical Assisting Pharmacology

    Lec. 1 Lab. 3 Cr. 2
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 101  or equivalent placement test score, MED 103 , MED 104 .
    This course provides a study of principles of pharmacology, drug therapy and the administration of medications.

  
  • MED 113 - Basic Medical Laboratory Techniques

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): MED 103 , MED 114 .
    This course provides a study of specimen collection and techniques for related laboratory procedures routinely performed in medical offices and clinics; including hematology and procedures related to body fluids.

  
  • MED 114 - Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
    Prerequisite(s): MED 103 , MED 104 .
    This course covers examination room techniques, including vital signs, specialty exmaination, minor surgical techniques and emergency procedures.

  
  • MED 117 - Clinical Practice

    Lec. 1 Lab. 12 Cr. 5
    Prerequisite(s): MED 109 , MED 114 .
    This course provides practical application of administrative and clinical skills in medical facility environments.

  
  • MED 124 - Medical Computer Practicum

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): CPT 170 , MED 103 , MED 104 .
    This course covers the use of medical software for accounting, billing, and patient records.


Management

  
  • MGT 101 - Principles of Management

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 , RDG 100 , BUS 140  or MAT 102 .
    This course is a study of management theories, emphasizing the management functions of planning, decision making, organizing, leading, and controlling.

  
  • MGT 120 - Small Business Management

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 101 , ACC 102 , BUS 101 , MGT 101 , MKT 101 , and instructor approval.
    This course is a study of small business management and organization, forms of ownership, and the process of preparing a business plan and starting a new business.

  
  • MGT 121 - Small Business Operations

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 101 , ACC 102 , BUS 101 , MGT 101 , MKT 101  and instructor approval.
    This course is a study of the daily operations of an established small business, emphasizing staffing, recordkeeping, inventory control and marketing.

  
  • MGT 150 - Fundamentals of Supervision

    Lec. 3 Lab. 0 Cr. 3
    Prerequisite(s): MGT 101 .
    This course is a study of supervisory principles and techniques required to effectively manage human resources in an organization. First-line management is emphasized.

 

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