CFCC 2018-2019 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Please Note:
Prerequisites: A course taken prior to another course.
- CFCC administers one placement test: NCDAP. Satisfactory scores on placement tests taken at other colleges (SAT, ACT, COMPASS) may be used to waive Reading, Writing and Mathematical prerequisites. See the Placement Test Advising Guide, for additional information or talk with a counselor.
- Receipt of transfer credit for ENG 111 or above will waive the Reading and/or Writing prerequisites for certain courses.
- Receipt of a curriculum math credit will waive the prerequisites for certain courses.
Corequisites: A course taken at the same time as another course or prior to the course to be taken.
Some courses in communications, humanities/fine arts, mathematics, natural science, or social/behavioral science may fulfill a general education requirement in one of the following programs: AA (Associate in Arts), AS (Associate in Science), AFA (Associate in Fine Arts), AGE (Associate in General Education), AAS (Associate in Applied Science), DIP (Diploma), or CER (Certificate). Please refer to the programs of study section of this catalog for courses that satisfy each program’s general education requirements.
Developmental Math: Effective 2014 Fall, as mandated by the System Office, developmental math has been broken up into eight modules agreed upon and approved by the state. Students who have taken previous developmental math courses should refer to this table to equate current developmental math courses.
MAT 060 = DMA 10 , DMA 20 , DMA 30
MAT 070 = MSC 210 , DMA 50
MAT 080 = DMA 60 , DMA 70 , DMA 80
Developmental English and Reading: Students who have taken previous developmental English and Reading courses should refer to this table to equate current developmental English and Reading courses.
ENG 075 = DRE 96
ENG 085 = DRE 97
ENG 095 = DRE 98
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MAT 50 - Basic Math Skills
Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4
This course is designed to strengthen basic math skills. Topics include properties, rounding, estimating, comparing, converting, and computing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic computations and solve relevant mathematical problems. (S14130)
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MEC 111 - Machine Processes I
Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces shop safety, hand tools, machine processes, measuring instruments, and the operation of machine shop equipment. Topics include use and care of tools, safety, measuring tools, and the basic setup and operation of common machine tools. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts to specified tolerance. (S20654)
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MEC 231 - Comp-Aided Manufact I
Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take MAC-124 MAC-132
This course introduces computer-aided design/ manufacturing (CAD/CAM) applications and concepts. Topics include software, programming, data transfer and verification, and equipment setup. Upon completion, students should be able to produce parts using CAD/CAM applications. (S20658)
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MED 120 - Survey of Med Terminology
Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces the vocabulary, abbreviations, and symbols used in the language of medicine. Emphasis is placed on building medical terms using prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define accepted medical terms. (S12808)
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MED 121 - Medical Terminology I
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-098 or ENG-111
This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. (S12737)
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MED 122 - Medical Terminology II
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take MED-121 Minimum grade C;
This course is the second in a series of medical terminology courses. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. (S12833)
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MED 134 - Medical Transcription
Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take MED-121 Take 1 group: Take OST-136 BIO-163 OR Take OST-136 BIO-168
This course provides the basic knowledge, understanding, and skills required to complete medical reports and transcribe medical dictation. Emphasis is placed on correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in medical transcription. (S10271)
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MED 270 - Symptomatology
Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the study of disease symptoms and the appropriate actions taken by medical assistants in a medical facility in relation to these symptoms. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills and appropriate triage, preparing patients for procedures, and screening test results. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize how certain symptoms relate to specific diseases, recognize emergency situations, and take appropriate actions. (S11862)
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MED 272 - Drug Therapy
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
This course focuses on major drug groups, including their side effects, interactions, methods of administration, and proper documentation. Emphasis is placed on the theory of drug administration. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, spell, recognize side effects of, and document the most commonly used medications in a physician’s office. (S16433)
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MKT 120 - Principles of Marketing
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces principles and problems of marketing goods and services. Topics include promotion, placement, and pricing strategies for products. Upon completion, students should be able to apply marketing principles in organizational decision making. (S24159)
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MKT 121 - Retailing
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
This course examines the role of retailing in the economy. Topics include the development of present retail structure, functions performed, effective operations, and managerial problems resulting from current economic and social trends. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of retailing. (S12710)
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MKT 223 - Customer Service
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
This course stresses the importance of customer relations in the business world. Emphasis is placed on learning how to respond to complex customer requirements and to efficiently handle stressful situations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to handle customer relations. (S12287)
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MKT 232 - Social Media Marketing
Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4
This course is designed to build students’ social media marketing skills by utilizing projects that give students hands on experience implementing social media marketing strategies. Topics include integrating different social media technologies into a marketing plan, creating social media marketing campaigns, and applying appropriate social media tools. Upon completion, students should be able to use social media technologies to create and improve marketing efforts for businesses. (S24164)
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MRN 121 - Marine Engines
Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Take TRN-110
Corequisites: Take HET-110
This course covers two and four cycle diesel engines that are used for marine vessel propulsion. Emphasis is placed on construction, design, cooling systems, lubrication systems, and air-intake systems. Upon completion, students should be able to test, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair marine engine systems.
(S23442)
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MSC 110 - Training Cruise I
Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-085 RED-080 ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-097 or ENG-111
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Marine Technology (A15320)
This course covers the skills necessary to live and work safely aboard oceangoing research vessels. Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary for the safe operation of biological sampling equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to safely live and work aboard an oceanographic research vessel conducting offshore scientific operations. (S21403)
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MSC 112 - Training Cruise II
Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-085 RED-080 ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-097 or ENG-111
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Marine Technology (A15320)
This course covers the skills necessary to live and work safely aboard oceangoing research vessels. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a 24-hour navigation log and weather watch and safely conducting over-the-side sampling operations. Upon completion, students should be able to maintain a weather log, plot a cruise track, and safely use sampling gear. (S21404)
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MSC 114 - Training Cruise III
Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Take One: MSC-110 or MSC-112
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Marine Technology (A15320)
This course covers the skills necessary to live and work safely aboard oceangoing research vessels. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the navigational and hydrographical techniques needed to conduct an offshore bathymetric survey. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately navigate a vessel, gather bathymetric data, and prepare a depth contour plot of a predetermined quadrant. (S24091)
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MSC 120 - Marine Software & Data Ntwks
Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces software used in the marine industry and the network hardware required for data integration. Emphasis is placed on hydrographic/oceanographic software packages, and the use of serial communications, Ethernet, null modem, and USB technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the various software applications and be able to integrate networking technologies when underway. (S24942)
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MSC 122 - Boat Handling/Seamanship
Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-085 RED-080 ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-097 or ENG-111
This course covers the skills of boat handling, the practice of seamanship, and safety and survival in the marine environment. Topics include safe boat handling, seamanship under adverse conditions, fire fighting, man overboard rescue, PFDs, EPIRBs, distress signals, lifeboats, and life rafts. Upon completion, students should be able to competently operate small powerboats and demonstrate proficiency in the use of marine fire fighting and lifesaving equipment. (S23388)
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MSC 124 - Industrial Skills
Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-085 RED-080 ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-097 or ENG-111
This course offers a practical approach to the mechanical and technical skills needed by technicians in a variety of marine-related jobs. Topics include industrial safety, measurement systems, hand and power tools, fasteners, corrosion protection, project design, and construction and cost estimation. Upon completion, students should be able to safely use hand and/or power tools and understand a variety of measurement and pricing systems. (S23389)
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MSC 126 - Marine Engines
Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers fundamental theory, troubleshooting, and maintenance of marine engines and related equipment, especially outboards. Emphasis is placed on maintenance and operational procedures, including corrosion control, lubrication, propellers, carburetors, two-cycle theory, magneto ignition, batteries, starters, alternators, and trailers. Upon completion, students should be able to understand how a marine engine and related components work, perform minor repairs, and properly maintain them. (S13687)
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MSC 132 - Fishing Gear Tech I
Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-085 RED-080 ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-097 or ENG-111
This course introduces modern rope seamanship and fishing gear theory, design, repair, and analysis as it relates to fisheries research. Emphasis is placed on various practical knots, rope splicing, marine hardware, biological sampling gear classifications, and the basics of net construction, repair, and design. Upon completion, students should be able to implement marlin spike skills; repair netted material; and identify, design, and construct various types of biological entrapment and entanglement gear. (S23390)
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MSC 134 - Fishing Gear Tech II
Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Take MSC-132
This course offers further experience and instruction in fishing gear theory and design and the collection and recording of biological data. Emphasis is placed on the general skills needed to design, construct, and repair complex sampling gear and be employed as a fisheries technician. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply fishing gear design and construction techniques and collect, compile, and record biological data. (S12028)
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MSC 150 - Marine Navigation
Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-085 RED-080 ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-097 or ENG-111
This course provides training in marine piloting and electronic navigation techniques. Topics include use of charts, instruments, navigational aids, compasses, nautical publications, radar, GPS, LORAN, and depth sounders, with an emphasis on plotting techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the safe navigation of vessels utilizing and interpreting information obtained from navigational aids. (S23391)
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MSC 152 - Marine Instrumentation
Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces the various types of oceanographic instrumentation used for the collection of data and samples by the oceanographic community. Emphasis is placed on data recording procedures, proper operation, safe handling, and calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and correctly use the instruments covered to conduct accurate field measurements. (S13363)
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MSC 154 - Marine Photography
Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take ENG-085 RED-080 ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-097 or ENG-111 Take CIS-110 or CIS-111
Corequisites: Take CIS-111 or CIS-110
This course introduces the basic concepts, processes, and techniques of photography with emphasis on marine applications. Topics include proper camera operation, composition, exposure, lighting techniques, and the processing of black and white films and papers. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a camera and portable lighting tools with consistent exposures and darkroom techniques. (S13329)
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MSC 160 - Oceanography
Class: 4 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-085 RED-080 ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-097 or ENG-111
This course provides a general description of the geology, chemistry, and physics of the oceans. Topics include a history of oceanography, bathymetry, plate tectonics, seawater chemistry and physics, atmostpheric circulation, currents, waves, tides, sedimentation, and coastal geology. Upon completion, students should be able to describe bathymetric features, the chemistry and physics of seawater, atmospheric and ocean circulations, marine sediments, and coastal processes. (S23392)
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MSC 172 - Marine Biology
Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take one: ENG-085 RED-080 ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-097 or ENG-111
This course utilizes field trips to the beach, salt marsh, and other habitats to study marine animals and plants in their natural communities. Topics include divisions of the marine environment, distribution of life in the ocean, and the interrelationships of marine organisms in various habitats. Upon completion, students should be able to scientifically identify various marine species and describe the role they fill in their biological communities. (S11611)
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MSC 174 - Marine Invertebrate Zoo
Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers the behavior and classification of marine invertebrates. Topics include identification, feeding behavior, reproduction, and symbiotic relationships of marine invertebrates. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and classify marine invertebrates and demonstrate an understanding of their basic anatomy and physiology. (S11590)
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MSC 180 - Water Analysis
Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the practical analysis of water samples with an emphasis on marine-oriented techniques and procedures. Topics include basic laboratory skills, microbiology techniques, and the use of wet chemistry and instruments to quantify chemically and biologically important parameters. Upon completion, students should be able to culture microbes, and measure pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and nutrients in natural water samples. (S23393)
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MSC 210 - Marine Envir Samp&Analysis
Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces the fundamental principles used in the environmental assessment process and their applicability to environmental laws and policies. Emphasis is placed on characterizing sampling sites; understanding contaminant transport; developing and following sampling plans for the collection of various media; documenting field activities; following proper lab techniques and safety; and interpreting lab reports. Upon completion, students should be able to describe significant environmental regulations applicable to the marine environment, classes and typical sources of contaminants, and current sampling and laboratory techniques and quality control measures. (S23170)
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MSC 210 - Marine Envir Samp&Analysis
Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces the fundamental principles used in the environmental assessment process and their applicability to environmental laws and policies. Emphasis is placed on characterizing sampling sites; understanding contaminant transport; developing and following sampling plans for the collection of various media;documenting field activities; following proper lab techniques and safety; and interpreting lab reports. Upon completion, students should be able to describe significant environmental regulations applicable to the marine environment, classes and typical sources of contaminants, and current sampling and laboratory techniques and quality control measures. (S24295)
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MSC 216 - Training Cruise IV
Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: MSC-110, MSC-114, and MSC-152 Set 2: MSC-112, MSC-114, and MSC-152
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Marine Technology (A15320)
This course covers the skills necessary to live and work safely aboard oceangoing research vessels. Emphasis is placed on conducting standard hydrographic stations using various oceanographic samples. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and conduct a hydrographic station and collect accurate data using various types of marine instrumentation. (S24092)
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MSC 218 - Training Cruise V
Class: 0 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: MSC-114 and MSC-152 Set 2: MSC-216 and MSC-152
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Marine Technology (A15320)
This course covers the skills necessary to live and work safely aboard oceangoing research vessels. Emphasis is placed on conducting a broad range of oceanographic survey techniques, including chemical, meteorological, geological, physical, and biological surveys. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the skills required of a marine technician aboard an oceanographic or survey vessel. (S24093)
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MSC 220 - Marine GIS
Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take MSC-120
This course introduces students to the software and data components of a Geographic Information System. Topics include data collection, management, and analysis, and the creation of marine-based GIS maps. Upon completion, students should be able to use GIS software in marine applications. (S24296)
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MSC 254 - Marine Data Processing
Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Take All: MSC-120 and MSC-152
Corequisites: Take MSC-256
This course introduces standard oceanographic procedures used to process and analyze oceanographic data. Emphasis is placed on the use of standard recording procedures and computer applications for processing and analyzing oceanographic data. Upon completion, students should be able to record and analyze oceanographic data using standard procedures along with computer-based applications. (S24297)
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MSC 256 - Cartogr/Hydro Surveying
Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Take msc-120 MSC-152 Take MSC-254
Corequisites: Take MSC-254
This course covers basic surveying and cartography techniques as they apply to marine research. Topics include topographic map and bathymetric chart basics, including symbols, contours, elevations, coordinate systems, and basic survey instruments, modeling, and field projects. Upon completion, students should be able to use topographic and bathymetric maps as a research tool and set up and conduct field surveys. (S11694)
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MSC 258 - CAD & Multimedia Display
Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: CIS-110 and MSC-154 Set 2: CIS-111 and MSC-154
This course introduces and provides experience with a variety of technically oriented digital applications. Emphasis is placed on contemporary visual presentation methods and techniques, as well as on an introduction to plotting, editing, and file management with CAD software. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a computerized technical presentation and informational presentation item, and create cross sections and profiles using CAD software. (S23057)
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MSC 276 - Marine Vertebrate Zoo
Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers the behavior and classification of marine fishes, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Topics include identification, feeding behavior, reproduction, migration, and other marine vertebrate characteristics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify marine vertebrates and demonstrate an understanding of the methods marine vertebrates use to survive in the ocean. (S23394)
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MUS 221 - Music Theory III
Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Take MUS-122
This course is a continuation of MUS 122. Emphasis is placed on altered and chromatic harmony, common practice era compositional techniques and forms, and continued studies in part-writing, ear-training, and sight-singing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition and application of the above. (S13402)
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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NAS 101 - Nurse Aide I
Class: 3 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credits: 6
Restrictions: Restrict to 45970 Or 45840 Or 45950
This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health and end-of-life care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and be eligible to test for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. (S24247)
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NAS 102 - Nurse Aide II
Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 6
Prerequisites: Take NAS-101
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Nurse Aide (45970) or C45840) program
This course provides training in Nurse Aide II tasks. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Nurse Aide II, sterile technique and specific tasks such as urinary catheterization, wound care, respiratory procedures, ostomy care, peripheral IV assistive activities, and alternative feeding methods. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and safe performance of skills necessary to be eligible for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide II Registry. (S24248)
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NAS 103 - Home Health Care Nurse Aide
Class: 4 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credits: 6
Prerequisites: Take NAS-101
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Nurse Aide (45970) or C45840) program
This course provides advanced training for the currently listed Nurse Aide I enhancing specific skills needed when working in the home care setting. Topics include person-centered care, nutrition, hydration, patient and personal safety, mental health, dementia, behavioral challenges, pain management, palliative care, and stress management. Upon completion, students are eligible for listing as a home care nurse aide with the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry. (S24249)
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NET 125 - Introduction to Networks
Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and computer networks. Topics include introduction to the principles of IP addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. (S24501)
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NET 126 - Routing Basics
Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take NET-125
This course focuses on initial router configuration, router software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of router configuration, managing router software, routing protocol, and access lists. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of routers and their role in WANs, router configuration, routing protocols, TCP/IP, troubleshooting, and ACLs. (S24383)
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NET 225 - Routing & Switching I
Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take NET-126
This course focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques, intermediate routing protocols, command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, VLANs, STP, and VTP. Emphasis will be placed on application and demonstration of skills acquired in pre-requisite courses. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to VLSM, routing protocols, switching concepts and configuration, STP, VLANs, and VTP. (S24385)
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NET 226 - Routing and Switching II
Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take NET-225
This course introduces WAN theory and design, WAN technology, PPP, Frame Relay, ISDN, and additional case studies. Topics include network congestion problems, TCP/IP transport and network layer protocols, advanced routing and switching configuration, ISDN protocols, PPP encapsulation operations on a router. Upon completion, students should be able to provide solutions for network routing problems, identify ISDN protocols, and describe the Spanning Tree protocol. (S24386)
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NOS 110 - Operating Systems Concepts
Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take CIS-110 or CIS-111
Corequisites: Take CIS-110 or CIS-111
This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is place on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems. (S20980)
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NUC 120 - Nuclear Reactor Theory
Class: 4 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Take one set:
Set 1: Take ENG-111 MAT-121
Set 2: Take ENG-111 MAT-122
This course covers the fundamental operating theory of nuclear reactors used by electric utilities. Topics include nuclear fission, radioactivity, radiation, reactivity effects from control rods, fission products, and the burnable poisons created during reactor steady-state and transient operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the neutron life cycle, reactor kinetics, reactivity coefficients, and the effects from xenon.
**This is a Spring Only Class.** (S23253)
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NUC 130 - Applied NDE-Nuclear
Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Take one: DRE-097 or ENG-095 or ENG-111 or RED-090 AND Take one: MAT-121 or MAT-171
This course introduces the principles of nondestructive examination (NDE) of the quality of stainless steel pipe, reactor vessel, and nozzle welds. Topics include practical applications of visual inspection along with dye penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic testing, of acceptable and unacceptable welds. Upon completion, students should be able to select and apply the proper testing method to detect surface and subsurface flaws. (S22454)
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NUC 210 - Nuclear Steam Plant Systems
Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4
Prerequisites: nuc-110 Take NUC-120
This course provides the student with detailed knowledge of the secondary systems in a nuclear power plant, their interface with the primary systems, and the operation and control of these components and systems. Topics include steam generators, main steam systems, condensate and feed water systems, main turbines, main generators and support, control systems, and plant auxiliary systems. Upon completion, students should be able to describe nuclear plant secondary systems, functioning of components, the interactions between the systems parts, the interactions between the various secondary systems, and the interactions between the secondary and primary systems and the control of these systems. (S23259)
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NUC 220 - Nuclear Primary Plant Systems
Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Take NUC-120 Take NUC-110
This course provides the student with detailed knowledge of the primary systems in a nuclear power plant and their interface with the secondary systems and the operation and control of these components and systems. Topics include containment systems, radiation protection systems including components and testing devices, primary systems such as the reactor, reactor vessel, reactor coolant, and reactor coolant pumps, system pressure and water level controls, and refueling systems and reactor safety systems. Upon completion, students should be able to describe nuclear plant primary systems, functioning of components, the interactions between the systems parts, the interactions between the various secondary systems, and the interactions between the secondary and primary systems and the control of these systems. (S23262)
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NUR 101 - Practical Nursing I
Class: 7 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credits: 11
Corequisites: Take BIO-163 PSY-150
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Practical Nursing LPN (D45660) program
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including assessment, clinical decision making, professional behaviors, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching/learning, safety, ethical principles, legal issues, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course. (S24252)
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NUR 102 - Practical Nursing II
Class: 7 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 10
Prerequisites: Take NUR-101 and PSY 150
Corequisites: Take ENG-111 PSY-241
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Practical Nursing LPN (D45660) program
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, nursing, and healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including clinical decision making, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching and learning, accountability, safety, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course. (S24253)
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NUR 103 - Practical Nursing III
Class: 6 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 9
Prerequisites: Take NUR-101, NUR-102, ENG-111 and PSY-241
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Practical Nursing LPN (D45660) program
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on biophysical and psychosocial concepts, professional behaviors, healthcare systems, health policy, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, quality, and individualized entry level nursing care. (S24254)
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NUR 111 - Intro to Health Concepts
Class: 4 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credits: 8
Corequisites: Take BIO-168 and PSY-150
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing Program (A45110)
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including medication administration, assessment, nutrition, ethics, interdisciplinary teams, informatics, evidence-based practice, individual-centered care, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. (S22213)
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NUR 112 - Health-Illness Concepts
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Take NUR-111 and BIO-168 and PSY-150
Corequisites: Take BIO-169 and PSY-241
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing Program (A45110)
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid-base, metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, infection, stress/coping, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, quality improvement, and informatics. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. (S22212)
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NUR 113 - Family Health Concepts
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Take NUR-111, NUR-114, PSY-241 and BIO-169
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing Program (A45110)
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of oxygenation, sexuality, reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. (S22214)
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NUR 114 - Holistic Health Concepts
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Take NUR-111 and NUR-112
Corequisites: Take BIO-169 and PSY-241
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing Program (A45110)
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/coping, mood/affect, cognition, self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. (S22215)
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NUR 211 - Health Care Concepts
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Take NUR-111 and NUR-113
Corequisites: Take BIO-175 and ENG-111
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing Program (A45110)
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, infection, immunity, mobility, comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course. (S22216)
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NUR 212 - Health System Concepts
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Take NUR-111 Take NUR-211 Take BIO-175 and ENG-111
Corequisites: Take BIO-175, ENG-111
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing Program (A45110)
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course (S22217)
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NUR 213 - Complex Health Concepts
Class: 4 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 10
Prerequisites: Take NUR-111 Take NUR-112, NUR-113, NUR-114, NUR-211, NUR-212 and ENG-111
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing Program (A45110)
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care. (S23071)
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NUR 220 - Nursing V
Class: 4 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 10
Prerequisites: Take NUR-210
This course provides an expanded knowledge base for delivering nursing care to individuals of various ages. Emphasis is placed on the nurse’s role as an independent provider and manager of care for a group of individuals and member of a multidisciplinary team. Upon completion, students should be able to provide comprehensive nursing care to a group of individuals with common complex health alterations. (S10767)
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NUT 110 - Nutrition
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers basic principles of nutrition and their relationship to human health. Topics include meeting nutritional needs of healthy people, menu modification based on special dietary needs, food habits, and contemporary problems associated with nutrition. Upon completion, students should be able to apply basic nutritional concepts as they relate to health and well being. (S16468)
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OMT 156 - Problem-Solving Skills
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a foundation for creating constructive relationships and presents the processes behind problem solving for groups and individuals. Emphasis is placed on building constructive relationships, confronting issues, winning support, and the basic processes of problem solving. Upon completion, students should be able to enhance relationships with others and apply a systematic approach to problem solving. (S12579)
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OST 148 - Med Ins & Billing
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take OST-247 OST-248
This course introduces fundamentals of medical insurance and billing. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim. (S24693)
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OST 149 - Medical Legal Issues
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior. (S10679)
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OST 201 - Medical Transcription I
Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Take OST-136
Take One Set:
Set 1: MED-122 and OST-164
Set 2: OST-142 and OST-164
Take 1 group:
Take MED-121 BIO-106 OR Take MED-121 BIO-168 OR Take MED-121 BIO-163
Corequisites: Take One Set:
Set 1: MED-122 and OST-164
Set 2: OST-142 and OST-164
This course introduces dictating equipment and typical medical dictation. Emphasis is placed on efficient use of equipment, dictionaries, PDRs, and other reference materials. Upon completion, students should be able to efficiently operate dictating equipment and to accurately transcribe a variety of medical documents in a specified time. (S22115)
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OST 241 - Med Ofc Transcription I
Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Take One: MED-121 or OST-141 Take One Set:Set: BIO-163 MED-122 OST-136 OST-164Set: BIO-168 MED-122 OST-136 OST-164
This course introduces machine transcription techniques as applied to medical documents. Emphasis is placed on accurate transcription, proofreading, and use of reference materials as well as vocabulary building. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare accurate and usable transcripts of voice recordings in the covered specialties. (S12641)
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OST 242 - Med Ofc Transcription II
Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Take OST-241
This course continues building transcription techniques as applied to medical documents. Emphasis is placed on accurate transcription and text editing , efficient use of reference materials, increasing transcription speed and accuracy, and improving understanding of medical terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to display competency in accurately transcribing medical documents. (S22157)
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OST 247 - Procedure Coding
Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take One: MED-121 or OST-141
Take One Set:
Set 1: MED-121 MED-122 Minimum grade of C
Set 2: OST-141 OST-142
This course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility. (S24704)
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OST 248 - Diagnostic Coding
Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take One: MED-121 or OST-141
Take One Set:
Set 1: MED-121 MED-122 Minimum grade of C
Set 2: OST-141 OST-142
This course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility. (S24705)
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OST 249 - Med Coding Certification Prep
Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take All: OST-247 and OST-248
This course provides instruction that will prepare students to sit for a national coding certification exam. Topics include diagnostic and procedural coding. Upon completion, students should be able to sit for various medical coding certification exams. (S24706)
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OST 260 - Adv Coding Methodologies
Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take All: OST-247 and OST-248
This course provides advanced instruction in a variety of emergent methodologies in medical coding. Topics include advanced outpatient coding, inpatient coding, risk adjustment coding, online encoder software, Correct Coding Initiatives (CCI), and advanced record abstraction. Upon completion, students should be able to perform advanced coding in a healthcare facility. (S24668)
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OST 280 - Electronic Health Records
Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take One: CIS-110, CIS-111, or OST-137
This course focuses on the use of electronic health records in medical documentation and patient management. Emphasis is placed on creating and maintaining patient medical information, scheduling patient appointments, documenting patient encounters, and billing/insurance claim processing. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the required software tasks following a patient visit from start to finish. (S24673)
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OST 288 - Medical Office Admin Capstone
Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take One: OST-148 or HMT-210
This course is designed to be a capstone course for the medical office professional and provides a working knowledge of medical office procedures. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication skills, practice management, electronic health records, medical office procedures, ethics, and professional development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to manage a medical office. (S24674)
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OST 289 - Administrative Office Mgt
Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take One Set:Set 1: OST-134 and OST-164Set 2: OST-136 and OST-164 Take OST-148
This course is designed to be a capstone course for the office professional and provides a working knowledge of modern office procedures. Emphasis is placed on scheduling, telephone procedures, travel arrangements, event planning, office design, and ergonomics. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt in an office environment. (S22162)
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PBT 100 - Phlebotomy Technology
Class: 5 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 6
Corequisites: Take PBT-101
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Phlebotomy (D45950 or C45600) program
This course provides instruction in the skills needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the theoretical comprehension of phlebotomy techniques. (S10532)
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PBT 101 - Phlebotomy Practicum
Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Corequisites: Take PBT-100
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Phlebotomy (D45950 or C45600) program
This course provides supervised experience in the performance of venipuncture and microcollection techniques in a clinical facility. Emphasis is placed on patient interaction and application of universal precautions, proper collection techniques, special procedures, specimen handling, and data management. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various health care settings. (S10511)
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PCI 162 - Instrumentation Controls
Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take ELC-111 or ELC-131(S21593);
This course surveys industrial process control instrumentation concepts, devices, and systems. Topics include process control devices and process control applications associated with industrial instrumentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the various industrial process control and instrumentation systems. (S21608)
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PCI 262 - Intro to Process Control
Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Take ELC-131 Take PCI-261
Corequisites: Take PCI-261
This course introduces process control and related instrumentation devices. Topics include basic process control theory, P&ID diagrams, and calibration methods associated with transducers, transmitters, control valves, and related process devices. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and troubleshoot basic process control devices and systems. (S21611)
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PHM 110 - Introduction to Pharmacy
Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Pharmacy Technology (A45580 or D45580) program
This course introduces pharmacy practice and the technician’s role in a variety of pharmacy settings. Topics include medical terminology and abbreviations, drug delivery systems, law and ethics, prescription and medication orders, and the health care system. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the role of pharmacy technicians, read and interpret drug orders, describe quality assurance, and utilize pharmacy references. (S21732)
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