Course Descriptions

MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics

1. Construct graphical displays for a quantitative and categorical data.
2. Compute and compare summary statistics for different data sets and determine percentiles.
3. Construct two-way tables and determine marginal, joint, and conditional proportions.
4. Determine data proportions and percentiles for normally distributed data.
5. Construct and interpret graphical displays for bivariate quantitative variables.
6. Model bivariate quantitative date and determine if model is appropriate.
7. Use terms and concepts related to sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies.
8. Calculate probabilities of independent/dependent compound events.
9. Construct two-way tables and determine marginal, joint, and conditional probabilities.
10. Determine independence between two categorical variables.
11. Compute expected value and standard deviations of a random variable.
12. Determine sampling distributions for sample proportions and sample means.
13. Construct and interpret confidence intervals.
14. Perform hypothesis tests.
15. Communicate using mathematical notation and language.

MATH& 148 - Business Calculus

1. Apply concepts, techniques, and vocabulary of limits and continuity.
2. Use the product, quotient, chain rule, and implicit differentiation to differentiate algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions.
3. Determine equations for tangent lines and find the average and instantaneous rates of change.
4. Apply concepts, techniques and vocabulary of limits, continuity, and derivatives to related rate problems and contextualized business applications.
5. Use L’Hopistal’s rule for determining limits of indeterminate forms.
6. Apply concepts of functions and their derivatives for curve-sketching, determining maxima and minima, and optimization.
7. Calculate antiderivatives and use the substitution rule to calculate antiderivatives of algebraic and exponential functions.
8. Determine the values of definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and areas.
9. Apply the concepts of definite and indefinite integrals to growth/decay and contextualized business problems.
10. Calculate partial derivatives of simple functions of two or more variables, and apply them to solve optimization problems.
11. Use Lagrange multipliers to solve optimization problems.
12. Communicate using mathematical notation and language.

MATH& 151 - Calculus I

1. Apply concepts, techniques, and vocabulary of limits and continuity using numerical, graphical and symbolic techniques to solve problems.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the precise definition of a limit.
3. Apply concepts, techniques, and vocabulary of derivatives using numerical, graphical and symbolic techniques to solve problems.
4. Interpret the meaning of the derivative in various contexts.
5. Apply various differentiation techniques, including the product/quotient/chain rules and implicit differentiation to compute derivatives.
6. Determine equations for tangent lines and find the average and instantaneous rates of change.
7. Apply concepts, techniques and vocabulary of derivatives to various contextualized and related rate problems.
8. Apply concepts of functions and their derivatives for curve-sketching, determining maxima and minima, and optimization.
9. Apply concepts of linear approximations, differentials, and the Mean Value theorem for solving non-contextualize and contextualized problems.
10. Use L’Hopistal’s rule for determining limits of indeterminate forms
11. Use Newton’s Method for finding roots of differentiable functions.
12. Calculate antiderivatives.
13. Communicate using mathematical notation and language.

MATH& 152 - Calculus II

1. Compute definite and indefinite integrals.
2. Use integration techniques (including substitution, partial fractions, integration by parts, trigonometric substitution and tables) to compute definite and indefinite integrals.
3. Evaluate improper integrals.
4. Compute approximations for definite integrals (using left-hand sum, right-hand sum, midpoint rule, trapezoid rule or Simpson’s rule) given a function, a graph, or numerical table.
5. Apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
6. Apply the concept of integrals to various geometric, contextualized, and non-contextualized problems.
7. Model position/velocity/acceleration and exponential growth/decay problems with differential equations and solve those differential equations.
8. Communicate using mathematical notation and language.

MATH& 163 - Calculus 3

1. Describe lines, planes, cylinders, vector functions, and quadric surfaces in 3D coordinate systems.
2. Compute limits, derivatives, and integrals of vector functions with applications to arc length, curvature, and physics.
3. Find domains and limits of multivariable functions.
4. Compute and interpret partial derivatives, expanding applications of the chain rule from earlier studies.
5. Calculate extrema to optimize multivariable functions, including the use of Lagrange Multipliers.
6. Calculate and apply differentials of multivariable functions.
7. Evaluate and use double integrals: over rectangles, over general regions, and in polar coordinates.
8. Evaluate first-, second- and higher-order Taylor polynomials and series.
9. Communicate using mathematical notation and language.

MEC 101 - Machining Essentials

MEC 102 - Industrial Direct Current

MEC 103 - Industrial Alternating Current

MEC 104 - Pneumatics and Hydraulics Controls

MEC 105 - Programmable Logic Controls - Allen Bradley

MEC 106 - Mechanical Prints and Lab

MEC 107 - Mechanical Maintenance and Lab

MEC 109 - Programmable Logic Controls - Siemens

MEC 111 - Programmable Logic Controls I

MEC 113 - Programmable Logic Controls II

MEC 201 - Computer Fundamentals and Lab

MEC 202 - Preventive Maintenance and Lab

MEC 203 - Robotics - Mechatronics

MEC 204 - Motor Control Principles and Lab

MEC 205 - Welding Fundamentals

MEDA 102 - BLS Provider CPR/AED

1. Articulate general rules for emergencies, including treatments, actions and policies’.
2. Execute emergency preparedness in a workplace setting.
3. Complete training and pass written exam in order to obtain an AHA card.
4. Perform required treatment for FBAO, AED techniques, and treat patients while waiting for EMS.
5. Present knowledge on HIV/AIDS and BBP rules and regulations.

MEDA 108 - Anatomy and Physiology I

1. Describe the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology.
2. Analyze the structure and function of the human body.
3. Apply critical thinking skills in tasks related to identifying the functions of the human body.
4. Demonstrate respect for diversity in approaching content and content related issues.

MEDA 109 - Anatomy and Physiology II

1. Describe the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology.
2. Analyze the structure and function of the human body.
3. Apply critical thinking skills in tasks related to identifying the functions of the human body.
4. Demonstrate respect for diversity in approaching content and content related issues.

MEDA 117 - Medical Terminology and the Human Body

1. Recall the rules that apply in the building of medical terms and how prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms are used.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and application of diagnostic, pharmacologic, and pathology terminology as related to the human body as a whole, as well as the specific body systems.
3. Discuss medical terminology relating to body structure, cells and organs.

MEDA 121 - Administrative Medical Procedures

MEDA 122 - Introduction to Medical Insurance and Coding

MEDA 125 - Introduction to Clinical Procedures

MEDA 126 - Clinical Procedures I

MEDA 127 - Clinical Procedures II

MEDA 130 - Career and National Exam Preparation

MEDA 132 - Introduction to Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

1. Describe dimensions of health and concepts of wellness.
2. Identify social determinants of health.
3. Describe the importance of health literacy to enhancing health.
4. Assess the quality of a website for health information.
5. Demonstrate an ability to identify, use and critically evaluate different types of health information.
6. Explain the difference between generic drugs and brand-name drugs.
7. Identify the major physical and psychological health concerns of our nation.
8. Describe how personal decisions and behaviors affect health and impact the most common lifestyle diseases.
9. Identify basic principles of nutrition and ways to obtain/maintain a healthy body composition.
10. Describe and discuss the health related components of physical fitness and techniques for developing a personal exercise program.
11. Discuss the stress response, ways the body responds to stress, and how stressful life events can affect health and contribute to disease.
12. Identify healthy ways to cope with stress.

MEDA 133 - Human Health, Disease and Treatment

1. Identify preconceived ideas about knowledge, values, and behavior that affect health and compare with established research and accepted scientific evidence.
2. Recognize and assess public bias towards aging, diabetes, epilepsy, STDs, etc.
3. Differentiate the major classifications of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
4. Examine and discuss the role of epidemiology in Public Health.
5. Identify the major means of transmission for communicable diseases.
6. Identify, compare, and discuss normal versus abnormal patterns of behavior.
7. Identify and compare the major classifications of drugs.
8. Examine patterns of drug abuse.
9. Recognize, examine and formulate the importance of immunization.

MEDA 150 - Medical Law and Ethics

MEDA 171 - Communications and Human Relations in Healthcare

1. Identify and practice different styles and types of communication used in the healthcare profession.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in multiple styles and forms of communication.
3. Demonstrate knowledge in grammar, punctuation, spelling and writing proficiency.
4. Exhibit skills in verbal and non-verbal communication and patient interviewing and documentation while remaining culturally sensitive.
5. Communicate professionally, intelligently and accurately both verbally and non-verbally.
6. Explain why cultural bias can affect the quality of patient care.
7. Discuss examples of cultural differences that could contribute to misunderstandings between a patient and a health care provider.

MEDA 192 - Practicum

MEDA 193 - Practicum Seminar

MTEC 100 - Machining Essentials

MTEC 101 - Machine Technology 1

1. Calculate proper cutting speeds and feeds per text and industry standards.
2. Demonstrate measuring techniques with a variety of machining measuring instruments.
3. Per instructor checklist demonstrate safety & first aid as required by industry standards.

MTEC 103 - Machine Technology 2

1. Explain the set up and operation of vertical and horizontal mills • Identify common cutters and select a proper cutter for a machining task.
2. Perform and align the workpiece on the table and/or vise.
3. Align the tool head and locate the edges of the workpiece relative to the spindle.
4. Calculate speeds and feeds for milling.
5. Safely set up a workpiece on the machine and mill surfaces flat and square to each other.
6. Use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to EPA standards in a variety of machining applications.

MTEC 105 - Machine Technology 3

1. Explain and identify grinding operations and recognize the effects of common grinding problems and solutions.
2. Explain appropriate materials and properties per industry standards.
3. Explain non-traditional machining processes such as electro discharge (EDM), laser, and water jet machining.

MTEC 111 - Blueprint Reading 1

1. Identify orthographic projections and the alphabet of lines per text and industry standards.
2. Identify dimensioning and tolerancing of specified parts per text and industry standards.

MTEC 113 - Blueprint Reading 2

1. Identify (per text and industry standards) more complex mechanical components, features, and specifications, which may include: gears, splines, threads, drawing revision system, sectional views.

MTEC 121 - Machining Fundamentals - Lathe and Mill

1. Grind a cutting tool to specified geometry per industry standards.
2. Perform drilling, boring and parting off per drawing and machining industry standards.
3. Perform external and internal turning to specifications per drawing.
4. Perform internal and external threading to specifications per drawing.
5. Perform knurling to specifications per drawing and machining industry standards.

MTEC 140 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 1

1. Apply material conditions symbols to industry standards.
2. Identify geometric characteristics; straightness, flatness, parallelism, perpendicularity, circularity, cylindricity, profile, runout, and angularity, as described in text and industry standards.
3. Identify position symbols per industry standards.
4. Perform general tolerancing limits, specified dimension, MMC, and LMC applications to industry standards.
5. Recognize and identify datum feature symbols per ASME Y14.5-2009 standards.

MTEC 141 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 2

MTEC 161 - Math for Manufacturing

MTEC 171 - Communications 1

1. Demonstrate effective written communication skills with clarity and brevity using Standard English to industry standards.
2. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills using Standard English to machining industry standards.
3. Take responsibility for his/her own learning by actively using multiple resources to gather information and develop communication skills.

MTEC 172 - Communications 2

1. Demonstrate effective written communication skills with clarity and brevity using Standard English to industry standards.
2. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills using Standard English to machining industry standards.
3. Take responsibility for his/her own learning by actively using multiple resources to gather information and develop communication skills.

MTEC 173 - Communications 3

1. Demonstrate effective written communication skills with clarity and brevity using Standard English to industry standards.
2. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills using Standard English to machining industry standards.
3. Take responsibility for his/her own learning by actively using multiple resources to gather information and develop communication skills.

MTEC 185 - Human Relations

1. Demonstrate knkowledge of ethical standards in the workplace per standard industry practice.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of sexual harassment regulations (federal, state, and college) and prevention strategies per standard industry practice.
3. Work effectively as a team member and leader in a variety of group situations, and demonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies per standard industry practice.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace per standard industry practice.

MTEC 220 - Hazardous Materials

1. Demonstrate the safe handling and storage of hazardous materials and chemicals per EPA, OSHA, and WISHA guidelines.
2. Identify safety hazards in the workplace per EPA, OSHA and WISHA guidelines.
3. Prevent safety hazards per industry standards and instructor specifications.
4. Properly use protective equipment in the shop and workplace per EPA, OSHA and WISHA standards and current industry practice.
5. Use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to EPA standards in a variety of machining applications.

MTEC 231 - CNC Mill Set Up and Operation

MTEC 232 - CNC Lathe Set Up and Operation

1. Program and set up a CNC lathe using hand programming and conversational control.
2. Operate CNC lathe to machine parts.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in the fundamentals of Mastercam CAD/CAM software.

MTEC 236 - Machining Projects

MTEC 237 - Materials Science

MTEC 240 - Manufacturing Trends

1. Define lean manufacturing terminology.
2. Identify current trends  in the manufacturing industry.
3. Explain the importance of teamwork in the workplace to streamline production and cooperation.

MTECS 110 - Blueprint Reading, Mechanical

MTECS 111 - Blueprint Reading,Mechanical (40 HRS)

MTECS 116 - Machining/Lathe (30 HRS)

MTECS 117 - Machining/Milling (30 HRS)

MTECS 119 - Machining/Lathe (50 HRS)

MTECS 120 - Introduction to GibbsCam

MTECS 121 - Machining/Milling (50 HRS)

MTECS 124 - Lockout/Tagout Basics

MTECS 125 - Introduction to Lean Manufacturing and 5S Systems

MTECS 126 - Team Building

MTECS 127 - Strategies for Coping with Change in Manufacturing Organizations

MTECS 128 - Personal Manufacturing Technology

MTECS 180 - Machining/Lathe

MTECS 182 - Machining/Milling

MTECS 184 - Introduction to SolidWorks

MTECS 186 - Advanced SolidWorks

MTECS 188 - Introduction to Mastercam

MTECS 190 - Advanced Mastercam

MTECS 216 - CNC Set-Up & Operation

MTECS 219 - CNC Set-Up & Operation for Robotics

MTECS 224 - Machining Essentials

MTECS 226 - Machining Essentials, Brush Up

MTECS 604 - Introduction to Mastercam - Projects I

MTECS 612 - Integrating Mastercam in the Classroom I

MTECS 615 - Integrating Mastercam in the Classroom I

MTECS 619 - Prep to Certification CPgmPro2

MTECS 636 - Introduction to Mastercam

MTECS 638 - Introduction to Mastercam

MTECS 700 - Landing a Job in Aerospace I

MTECS 701 - Landing a Job in Aerospace II

MTECS 702 - Aircraft Assembly Mechanic Skills Refresher

MUSC& 105 - Music Appreciation

1. Create a description of how to teach a ‘non-musician’ about the main musical elements and their function in different styles of music.
2. Accurately identify the main musical elements .  
3. Articulate how each of the main musical elements relates to a variety of musical genres.
4. Develop awareness of musical elements in combination with one another.

NA 101 - Fundamentals of Nursing Assistant

1. Describe the chain of infection and methods used by Nursing Assistants to prevent transmission of viruses and bacteria, including the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
2. Discuss the impact of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) to the role of the Nursing Assistant.
3. Explain legal and ethical implications related to the role of the Nursing Assistant.
4. Describe the role of the Nursing Assistant.

NA 103 - Basic Technical Skills

1. Provide accurate verbal and written communication.
2. Accurately document findings. 
3. Perform the Mock NACES written and skills exam with 90% or higher accuracy on 5 randomly assigned skills within 25 minutes.
4. Demonstrate within the legal and ethical standards for Nursing Assistants the correct technique for skills.

NA 105 - Principles of A&P, Restorative Care, and Related Procedures

1. Identify anatomy and physiology related to the skin, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive body systems.
2. Discuss the effects of normal aging on various body systems.
3. Explain the effects of common disorders related to various body systems.
4. Describe risk factors for the development of common complications related to various body systems.
5. Describe the role of the Nursing Assistant in caring for clients with common diseases and conditions.
6. Identify common mental illness conditions that may be encountered in the health care environment.
7. Explain the role of the Nursing Assistant with clients needing rehabilitation and restorative care.

NA 131 - Nursing Assistant Practicum

1. Provide culturally sensitive, holistic, and appropriate nursing care within the legal and ethical standards for Nursing Assistants.
2. Comply with school, program and agency policies and procedures.
3. Demonstrate accountability for own actions and comprehensive client care.
4. Inform the instructor and nursing staff of changes in client’s status.
5. Identify own learning needs based on clinical objectives.
6. Demonstrate professional communication.
7. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with peers, faculties, nursing staff, and other health professionals.

NURS 103 - Bridge to Nursing

1. Perform fundamental nursing skills.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in basic mathematical skills.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in converting between various units of measurement.
4. Use Reading Apprenticeship techniques to facilitate engagement and achievement across multiple disciplines.
5. Define selected medical terms and abbreviations.
6. Determine personal learning preferences (based on the VARK assessment) and utilize one or more recommended methods of taking in and putting out information based on those learning preferences.
7. Develop awareness of specific test-taking strategies associated with nursing exams and actively incorporate those strategies on all nursing tests.
8. Fill in the uncompleted boxes on the Learning Portfolio pages and refer to the information frequently to help build knowledge base of medical terms, math conversions and equivalencies, learning styles and their related methods of taking in, organizing and putting out information.
9. Construct a well-written, organized, concise report on the contents of the Learning Portfolio.

NURS 105 - Reproductive Health

NURS 107 - Mental Health/Reproductive Health Clinical

1. Utilize therapeutic communication with clients from various backgrounds and cultures.
2. Interact with the health care team by communicating and documenting accurate information in a concise and clear manner.
3. Safely perform assessment of the peripartum mother and newborn, and other basic skills in a professional, safe, and timely manner.
4. Describe nursing care in the intrapartum setting.
5. Describe techniques for developing a safe and therapeutic milieu in the care of clients with mental health disorders.
6. Participate in educational/skills groups with identified clients in the mental health setting.
7. Demonstrate professional behaviors. 

NURS 108 - Foundations of Nursing Practice

1. Recognize the phases of the nursing process as the framework for clinical reasoning.
2. Describe the application of comfort theory and multiculturalism to nursing practice including:basic pharmacotherapy, legel and ethical responsibilties, and professional and therapeutic communication.
3. Describe basic components of mental health and mental illness.

NURS 109 - Foundations of Nursing Practice Laboratory

1. Perform and document a focused and head to toe physical assessment.
2. Safely perform administration of non-parenteral medications, and other basic skills.
3. Communicate and document accurate information in a concise and clear manner.
4. Demonstrate professional behaviors.

NURS 112 - Mental Health in the Multicultural Community

1. Recall the principles of therapeutic communication, health promotion, growth and development, legal and ethical principles, and nursing process.
2. Build a therapeutic relationship and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
3. Identify the long term effects of mental illness on the individual, family, and the community.
4. Describe the role of the nurse with non-pharmacologic and psychopharmacological therapeutic approaches to common changes in mental health status.
5. Identify techniques for crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation.

NURS 114 - Health and Wellness

1. Perform focused and head to toe physical assessment.
2. Explain the role of the nurse in health promotion/maintenance, and prevention of disease, including nutritional needs.
3. Assess the culture, strengths, resources, and needs of the client in the community including: physical, psychosocial, and spiritual.
4. Identify alterations in growth and development across the life span. 

NURS 117 - Alterations in Health Care Needs

1. Recall previously learned knowledge of physical assessment, growth and development, and nursing process to client care needs.
2. Describe pathophysiologic changes that move a client from wellness to illness across the life span.
3. Apply basic pharmacotherapeutic principles to alterations in health care needs including pharmacologic classes of medications.
4. Describe evidence-based care management of pathophysiologic changes in client care needs.