2015-16 Virginia Western Academic Catalog 
    
    May 15, 2024  
2015-16 Virginia Western Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Information Technology Design and Database

  
  • ITD 112 - Designing Web Page Graphics

    (3 CR)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): ITD 110  or divisional approval.

    Explores the creation of digital graphics for web design. Includes basic design elements such as color and layout will be explored utilizing a computer graphics program(s). Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 115 - Web Page Design and Site Management

    (3 CR)
    Explores fundamentals of creating web pages and site management with web editing software. Students will learn techniques of web page design as well as managing the resources required to author and maintain a web site. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 120 - Design Concepts for Mobile Applications

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITP 140 .

    Provides skills for designing both Web-based and stand-alone applications for wireless devices. Details discussions of the needs for applications including mobile phones and a range of rich hand-held devices such as PDA’s. Emphasizes the importance of usability, accessibility, optimization and performance to create fast-loading business enterprise applications and games. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 130 - Database Fundamentals

    (3 CR)
    Introduces the student to Relational Database and Relational Database theory. Includes planning, defining and using a database; table design, linking and normalization; types of database, database description and definition. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 210 - Web Page Design II

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITD 110  or divisional approval.

    Incorporates advanced techniques in web site planning, design, usability, accessibility, advanced site management, and maintenance utilizing web editor software(s). Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 220 - E-Commerce Administration

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Divisional approval.

    Emphasizes techniques to plan and to design a platform-independent commerce Web site. Focuses on web business strategies, and the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce, including comparison and selection of commerce architecture, installation and configuration, security considerations, and planning of a complete business-to-consumer and business-to-business site. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 250 - Database Architecture and Administration

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITD 130  or divisional approval.

    Involves in-depth instruction about the underlying architecture of databases and the handling of database administration. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Information Technology Essentials

  
  • ITE 105 - Careers and Cyber Ethics

    (2 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Career paths in Information Technology will be explored to help the student determine the appropriate degree plan. Career paths will include but not be limited to software development, computer science, database, networking, system administration and operations, end user support, web design, and management. The student will learn ethical concerns in business and information technology including the ACM Code of Ethics. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
  • ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts

    (3 CR)
    Covers computer concepts and internet skills, and uses a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills. Recommended prerequisite keyboarding skills. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITE 119 - Information Literacy

    (3 CR)
    (Spring Only) Presents the information literacy core competencies focusing on the use of information technology skills. Skills and knowledge will be developed in database searching, computer applications, information security and privacy, and intellectual property issues. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITE 140 - Spreadsheet Software

    (3 CR)
    Covers the use of spreadsheet software to create spreadsheets with formatted cells and cell ranges, control pages, multiple sheets, charts, and macros. Topics include type and edit text in a cell, enter data on multiple worksheets, work with formulas and functions, create charts, pivot tables, and styles, insert headers and footers, and filter data. Covers MOS Excel objectives. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITE 141 - Microcomputer Software Spreadsheets

    (1 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Preferred knowledge or experience with MS Windows and keyboarding.

    Provides first-time users with sufficient information to make practical use of spreadsheet software using the basic of building spreadsheets. Course to include the basics of spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2013’s latest software. This course shows you how to use the Ribbon and highlights the other changes in Excel that will help you make better worksheets, faster. Learn to use the new File Tab, which contains basic file management commands such as New, Open, Save, and Close and program options. Topics include basic formulas, formatting a worksheet, creating and working with charts, managing workbooks, working with functions and printing results. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • ITE 170 - Multimedia Software

    (3 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Explores technical fundamentals of creating multimedia projects with related hardware and software. Students will learn to manage resources required for multimedia production and evaluation and techniques for selection of graphics and multimedia software. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Information Technology Networking

  
  • ITN 101 - Introduction to Network Concepts

    (4 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Provides instruction in networking media, physical and logical topologies, common networking standards and popular networking protocols. Emphasizes the TCP/IP protocol suite and related IP addressing schemes, including CIDR. Includes selected topics in network implementation, support and LAN/WAN connectivity. Maps to CompTIA’s Network+ certification. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 107 - Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting

    (3 CR)
    ETR 113  will substitute for ITN 107. Includes specially designed instruction to give a student a basic knowledge of hardware and software configurations. Includes the installation of various peripheral devices as well as basic system hardware components. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 109 - Internet and Network Foundation

    (3 CR)
    Provides a basic comprehension of Internet and network technologies including IT job roles, connection methods, TCP/ IP functionality and DNS. Explores web server technologies with security and project management concepts. Introduces network creation, physical and logical topologies including media properties, server types, IP addressing and network security. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 110 - Client Operating System (Windows 8)

    (3 CR)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): ITN 109 .

    Introduces an overview of instruction in installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of Client Operating System (Windows 8) in a networked data communications environment. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 111 - Server Administration (Windows Server 2012)

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITN 109 .

    Covers basic instruction in various network protocols, name resolution services, remote access, security, and print installation, configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Server Administration software(Windows Server 2012) in an Active Directory domain environment. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 112 - Network Infrastructure (Windows Server 2012)

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITN 111 .

    Provides extensive instruction for the technical knowledge required for installation, configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Network Infrastructure services (Windows Server 2012) such as NDS, DHCP, WINS, RRAS, NAT, and Certificate Authority to support the network infrastructure. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 113 - Active Directory (Windows Server 2012)

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITN 111 .

    Emphasizes instruction in installation, configuration, and administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Active Directory (Windows Server 2012) components, DNS, Group Policy objects, RIS, and security. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 260 - Network Security Basics

    (3 CR)
    Provides instruction in the basics of network security in depth. Includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers; risk management, network security policy, and security training. Includes the give security keys, confidentiality integrity, availability, accountability and auditability. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Information Technology Programming

  
  • ITP 100 - Software Design

    (3 CR)
    Introduces principles and practices of software development. Includes instruction in critical thinking, problem solving skills, and essential programming logic in structured and object-oriented design using contemporary tools. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 120 - Java Programming I

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITP 100  or divisional approval.

    Entails instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Java. Emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of console and graphical user interface applications. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 136 - C# Programming I

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITP 100  or divisional approval.

    Presents instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming and design using C#. Emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of applications within the .NET framework. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 137 - Programming iOS Devices

    (4 CR)
    Examines object-oriented Objective C design and programming concepts for Mac OS X, iPhone and iPad. Introduces the tools and APIs for the latest iOS SDK, and how they fit together to build full-featured iOS and Mac OS X applications. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 140 - Client Side Scripting

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITD 110  and ITP 100  or divisional approval.

    Provides instruction in fundamentals of Internet application design, development, and deployment using client side scripting language(s). Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 160 - Introduction to Game Design & Development

    (3 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Introduces object-oriented game design and development. Provides overview of the electronic game design and development process and underlines the historical context, content creation strategies, game careers, and future trends in the industry. Utilizes a game language environment to introduce game design, object-oriented paradigms, software design, software development and product testing. Teaches skills of writing a game design document and creating a game with several levels and objects. Integrate 2D animations, 3D models, sound effects, and background music as well as graphic backgrounds. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 170 - Project Management

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Divisional approval.

    Introduces the concepts of project management as defined by the Project Management Institute, the accreditation body for project management. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 220 - Java Programming II

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITP 120 . Pre/Corequisite(s): ITD 130 .

    Imparts instruction in application of advanced object-oriented techniques to application development using Java. Emphasizes database connectivity, inner classes, collection classes, networking, and threads. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 225 - Web Scripting Languages

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITD 110 , ITP 100  and ITP 140  or divisional approval.

    Introduces students to the principles, systems, and tools used to implement Web applications. Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the programming tools and skills required to build and maintain interactive Web sites. Students will develop Web applications utilizing client-side and server-side scripting languages along with auxiliary tools needed for complete applications. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 226 - Mobile Java Android Development

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): experience with object-oriented programming or instructor approval.

    Provides the necessary design and programming skills required for developing applications on mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.). Utilize the Java-based Android Development Kit to create Android applications, from concept to business model to final product. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 246 - Java-Server Side Programming

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITP 220  or divisional approval.

    Provides instruction in application and integration of web-based clients and server-side Java to three-tier business applications. Includes us of tools UML, XML, Java servlets, JSPs and JDBC database access. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Latin

  
  • LAT 101 - Elementary Latin I

    (3 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Teaches Latin grammar and composition. Introduces the translation of Latin literature, with special selections from Caesar and other writers. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LAT 102 - Elementary Latin II

    (3 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Teaches Latin grammar and composition. Introduces the translation of Latin literature, with special selections from Caesar and other writers. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LAT 201 - Intermediate Latin I

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): two years high school Latin or one year college Latin.

    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Introduces the reading of classical Latin with a review of Latin grammar, forms, and syntax. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LAT 202 - Intermediate Latin II

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): two years high school Latin or one year college Latin.

    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Introduces the reading of classical Latin with a review of Latin grammar, forms, and syntax. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Legal Administration

  
  • LGL 110 - Introduction to Law and the Legal Assistant

    (3 CR)
    Introduces various areas of law in which a legal assistant may be employed. Includes study of court system (Virginia and federal) as well as a brief overview of criminal law, torts, domestic relations, evidence, ethics, the role of the legal assistant and other areas of interest. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 115 - Real Estate Law for Legal Assistants

    (3 CR)
    Studies law of real property and gives in-depth survey of more common types of real estate transactions and conveyances such as deeds, contracts, leases, and deeds of trust. Focuses on drafting these various instruments and studies the system of recording and search of public documents. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 117 - Family Law

    (3 CR)
    Studies elements of a valid marriage, grounds for divorce and annulment, separation, defenses, custody, support, adoptions, and applicable tax consequences. Includes property settlement, pre- and ante-nuptial agreements, pleadings, and rules of procedure. May include specific federal and Virginia consumer laws. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 125 - Legal Research

    (3 CR)
    Corequisite(s): LGL 126 .

    Provides an understanding of various components of the law library, and emphasizes research skills through the use of digests, encyclopedias, reporter systems, codes, Shepard’s Citations, ALR, and other research tools. May include overview of computer applications and writing projects. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 126 - Legal Writing

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 111  or divisional approval. Corequisite(s): LGL 125 .

    Studies proper preparation of various legal documents, including legal memoranda, letters, and pleadings. Involves practical applications. May include case and appellate briefs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 130 - Law Office Administration and Management

    (3 CR)
    Introduces management principles and systems applicable to law firms, including record keeping, disbursements, escrow accounts, billing, and purchasing. May include accounting methods and software packages applicable to law firms. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 210 - Virginia and Federal Procedure

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all 100 level LGL courses or divisional approval.

    Examines the rules of procedure in the Virginia and federal court systems, including the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Rules of Practice and Procedure in the District Courts, Circuit Courts, Virginia Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 215 - Torts

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all 100 level LGL courses or divisional approval.

    Studies fundamental principles of the law of torts. May include preparation and use of pleadings and other documents involved in the trial of a civil action. Emphasizes personal injury, products liability, and malpractice cases. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 216 - Trial Preparation and Discovery Practice

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all 100 level LGL courses or divisional approval.

    Examines the trial process, including the preparation of a trial notebook, pretrial motions, and orders. May include the preparation of interrogatories, depositions, and other discovery tools used in assembling evidence in preparation for trial or an administrative hearing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 218 - Criminal Law

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all 100 level LGL courses or divisional approval.

    Focuses on major crimes, including their classification, elements of proof, intent, conspiracy, responsibility, parties, and defenses. Emphasizes Virginia Law. May include general principles of applicable constitutional law and criminal procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 225 - Estate Planning and Probate

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all 100 level LGL courses or divisional approval.

    Introduces various devices used to plan an estate, including wills, trusts, joint ownership and insurance. Considers various plans in light of family situations and estate objectives. Focuses on practices involving administration of an estate, including taxes and preparation of forms. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 230 - Legal Transactions

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all 100 level LGL courses or divisional approval.

    Presents an in-depth study of general contract law, including formation, breach, enforcement, and remedies. May include an overview of the Uniform Commercial Code sales, commercial paper, and collections. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 235 - Legal Aspects of Business Organizations

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all 100 level LGL courses or divisional approval.

    Studies the fundamental principles of agency law and the formation of business organizations. Includes sole proprietorship, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, and other business entities. Reviews preparation of the documents necessary for the organization and operation of businesses. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 238 - Bankruptcy

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all 100 level LGL courses or divisional approval.

    Provides a practical understanding of non-bankruptcy alternatives and the laws of bankruptcy including Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Emphasis will be placed on preparing petitions, schedules, statements and other forms. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Machine Technology

  
  • MAC 131 - Machine Lab I

    (3 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Teaches fundamental machine shop operations, bench work, layout, measuring tools, and safety. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • MAC 161 - Machine Shop Practices I

    (3 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Marketing

  
  • MKT 100 - Principles of Marketing

    (3 CR)
    Presents principles, methods, and problems involved in the marketing of goods, services and ideas to consumers and organizational buyers. Discusses present-day problems and policies connected with distribution and sale of products, pricing, promotion, and buyer motivation. Examines variations of the marketing mix and market research, plus legal, social, ethical, e-commerce and international considerations in marketing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MKT 110 - Principles of Selling

    (3 CR)
    Fall Only

    Presents a fundamental, skills-based approach to selling and relationship building. Emphasizes learning effective interpersonal communication skills in all areas of the sales process through skill-building activities. Examines entry-level sales careers in retailing, wholesaling, services and industrial selling. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MKT 216 - Retail Organization and Management

    (3 CR)


    Fall Only

    Examines the organization of the retail establishment to accomplish its goals in an effective and efficient manner. Includes study of site location, internal layout, store operations, and security. Examines the retailing mix, the buying or procurement process, pricing, and selling. Studies retail advertising, promotion, and publicity as a coordinated effort to increase store traffic.

      Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • MKT 220 - Principles of Advertising

    (3 CR)
    Spring Only

    Emphasizes the role of advertising in the marketing of goods, services and ideas. Discusses the different uses of advertising; types of media; how advertising is created; agency functions; and legal, social, and economic aspects of the industry. Introduces advertising display, copy and art work preparation, printing and selection of media. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Math Essentials

  
  • MTE 1 - Operations with Positive Fractions

    (1 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 2140 or a qualifying placement score.

    Includes operations and problem solving with proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers without the use of a calculator. Emphasizes applications and includes U. S. customary units of measure. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can be received by completing the appropriate MTT course. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • MTE 2 - Operations with Positive Decimals and Percents

    (1 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 1  or qualifying placement score.

    Includes operations and problem solving with positive decimals and percents. Emphasizes applications and includes U. S. customary and metric units of measure. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can be received by completing the appropriate MTT course. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • MTE 3 - Algebra Basics

    (1 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 2  or qualifying placement score.

    Includes basic operations with algebraic expressions and solving simple algebraic equations using signed numbers with emphasis on applications. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can be received by completing the appropriate MTT course. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • MTE 4 - First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One Variable

    (1 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 3  or qualifying placement score.

    Includes solving first degree equations and inequalities containing one variable, and using them to solve application problems. Emphasizes applications and problem solving. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can be received by completing the appropriate MTT course. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • MTE 5 - Linear Equations, Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables

    (1 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 4  or qualifying placement score.

    Includes finding the equation of a line, graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables and solving systems of two linear equations. Emphasizes writing and graphing equations using the slope of the line and points on the line, and applications. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can be received by completing the appropriate MTT course. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • MTE 6 - Exponents, Factoring and Polynomial Equations

    (1 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 5  or qualifying placement score.

    The student will learn to perform operations on exponential expressions and polynomials. Students will also learn techniques to factor polynomials and use these techniques to solve polynomial equations. Emphasis should be on learning all the different factoring methods, and solving application problems using polynomial equations. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can be received by completing the appropriate MTT course. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • MTE 7 - Rational Expressions and Equations

    (1 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 6  or qualifying placement score.

    Includes simplifying rational algebraic expressions, solving rational algebraic equations and solving applications that use rational algebraic equations. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can be received by completing the appropriate MTT course. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • MTE 8 - Rational Exponents and Radicals

    (1 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 7  or qualifying placement score.

    Includes simplifying radical expressions, using rational exponents, solving radical equations and solving applications using radical equations. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can be received by completing the appropriate MTT course. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • MTE 9 - Functions, Quadratic Equations and Parabolas

    (1 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 8  or qualifying placement score.

    Includes an introduction to functions in ordered pair, graph, and equation form. Also introduces quadratic functions, their properties and their graphs. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can be received by completing the appropriate MTT course. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Mathematics

  
  • MTH 115 - Technical Mathematics I

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5  and MTE 6  or a placement recommendation for MTH 115 or MTH 116  or equivalent.

    Presents algebra through exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, vectors, analytic geometry, and complex numbers. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 116 - Technical Mathematics II

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5  and MTE 6  or a placement recommendation for MTH 115  or MTH 116 or equivalent.

    Presents algebra through exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, vectors, analytic geometry, and complex numbers. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 120 - Introduction to Mathematics

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , and MTE 3  or a placement recommendation for MTH 120  or equivalent.

    Introduces number systems, logic, basic algebra, and descriptive statistics. Intended for occupational/technical programs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 151 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , and MTE 5  or a placement recommendation for MTH 151 or equivalent.

    Presents topics in sets, logic, numeration systems, geometric systems, and elementary computer concepts. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 152 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts II

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , and MTE 5  or a placement recommendation for MTH 152 or equivalent.

    Presents topics in functions, combinatorics, probability, statistics and algebraic systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 157 - Elementary Statistics

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4  and MTE 5  or a placement recommendation for MTH 157 or equivalent.

    Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts including descriptive statistics, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression, and categorical data analysis. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 157 and MTH 241  Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 163 - Pre-Calculus I

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , MTE 7 , MTE 8  and MTE 9  or a placement recommendation for MTH 163 or equivalent.

    Presents college algebra, matrices, and algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 163 and MTH 166 . Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 166 - Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry

    (5 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , MTE 7 , MTE 8  and MTE 9  or a placement recommendation for MTH 166 or equivalent.

    Presents college algebra, analytic geometry, trigonometry, and algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 163  and MTH 166. Lecture 5 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 173 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 166  or a placement recommendation for MTH 173 and four units of high school mathematics including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and Trigonometry or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 173, MTH 175, or MTH 271 .)

    Presents analytic geometry and the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including the study of limits derivatives, differentials, and introduction to integration along with their applications. Designed for mathematics, physical and engineering science programs. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 174 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 173  or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 174, MTH 176, or MTH 272 .)

    Continues the study of analytic geometry and the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar and parametric. Graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Designed for mathematics, physical and engineering science programs. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 177 - Introductory Linear Algebra

    (2 CR)
    Corequisite(s): MTH 173  or equivalent.

    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, and Eigen values. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 241 - Statistics I

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 163  or MTH 166  or a placement recommendation for MTH 241 or equivalent.

    Covers descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Uses a computer package to solve case studies. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 242 - Statistics II

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 241  or equivalent.

    Continues the study of estimation and hypothesis testing with emphasis on correlation and regression, analysis of variance, chi-square test, and non-parametric methods. Presents linear programming, network theory, project scheduling, and other quantitative applications. Uses a computer package to solve case studies. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 271 - Applied Calculus I

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 163  or MTH 166  or a placement recommendation for MTH 271 or equivalent.

    Presents limits, continuity, differentiation of Algebraic and transcendental functions with applications, and an introduction to integration. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 272 - Applied Calculus II

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 271  or equivalent.

    Covers techniques of integration, multivariable calculus, and an introduction to differential equations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 277 - Vector Calculus

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 174 or equivalent.

    Presents vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, infinite series, and topics from the calculus of vectors. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 285 - Linear Algebra

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 174  or equivalent.

    Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, basis and dimension, Eigen values, and Eigen vectors. Designed for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 287 - Mathematical Structures

    (3 CR)
    Corequisite(s): MTH 174  or equivalent.

    Presents topics in mathematical structures of value to students majoring in Computer Science or other disciplines requiring programming skills. Covers logic, set theory, number theory, combinatorics, functions, relations, and graph theory. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 291 - Differential Equations

    (3 CR)
    Corequisite(s): MTH 277  or equivalent.

    Introduces first order differential equations, linear differential equations, numerical methods, and applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Lecture 3 hour per week.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

  
  • MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry

    (3 CR)
    Studies engineering materials and accompanying industrial manufacturing processes. Investigates nature of materials structure and properties from a design standpoint. Analyzes the effects of the various processes on materials and the process themselves. Includes machining, casting, forming, molding, hot/cold working, chipless machining, and welding. Addresses quality assurance and inspection procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MEC 119 - Introduction to Basic CNC and CAM

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2  and MTE 3  or divisional approval.

    Teaches the basic concepts of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming of Numerical Control Machinery with emphasis on Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)/ Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Program writing procedures will be based on using the following: basic G-code programming language for CNC machinery, CAD/CAM programming systems to produce correct code for CNC Machinery, basic computer usage, CAD/CAM integration, and Code-to machine transfer via Distributive Numeric Control (DNC). Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • MEC 131 - Mechanics I - Statics for Engineering Technology

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 115  or equivalent. Corequisite(s): MTH 116  or equivalent.

    Teaches Newton’s laws, resultants and equilibrium of force systems, trusses and frames, determination of centroids, and distributed loads and moments of inertia. Introduces dry friction and force systems in space. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MEC 132 - Mechanics II - Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MEC 131 .

    Teaches the concepts of stress and strain. Provides an analysis of stresses and deformations in loaded members, connectors, shafts, beams, columns, and combined stress. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MEC 140 - Introduction to Mechatronics

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): divisional approval.

    Presents foundational concepts in mechatronics including analog and digital electronics, sensors, actuators, microprocessors, and microprocessor interfacing to electromechanical systems. Surveys components and measurement equipment used in the design, installation, and repair of mechatronic equipment and circuits. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • MEC 155 - Mechanisms

    (2 CR)
    Studies the purpose and actions of cams, gear trains, levers, and other mechanical devices used to transmit control. Focuses on motions, linkages, velocities, and acceleration of points within a link mechanism; layout method for designing cams and gear grain. Requires preparation of weekly laboratory reports. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
  
  • MEC 162 - Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics

    (3 CR)
    Introduces hydraulic and pneumatic systems found in construction equipment, road vehicles, and farm equipment. Includes the basic theory, construction, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • MEC 211 - Machine Design I

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MEC 132

     Introduces analytical design of bearings, clutches, coupling, brakes, springs, gearing systems, and power shafting. Emphasizes methods of construction, machine parts and specifications of materials, and manufacturing processes. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Medical Laboratory

  
  • MDL 105 - Phlebotomy

    (3 CR)
    Introduces basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, components of health care delivery and clinical laboratory structure. Teaches techniques of specimen collection, specimen handling, and patient interactions. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
  • MDL 106 - Clinical Phlebotomy

    (4 CR)
    Focuses on obtaining blood specimens, processing specimens, managing assignments, assisting with and/or performing specified tests, performing clerical duties and maintaining professional communication. Provides supervised learning in college laboratory/and or cooperating agencies. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
  
  • MDL 125 - Clinical Hematology I

    (3 CR)
    Spring Only

    Teaches the cellular elements of blood including blood cell formation, and routine hematological procedures. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
  • MDL 126 - Clinical Immunohematology/Immunology I

    (4 CR)
    Spring Only

    Incorporates basic principles of antigen and antibody reactions included in blood grouping and typing, compatibility testing, and serological procedure. Lecture 2 hours. Lab 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
  
  • MDL 140 - Clinical Urinalysis

    (2 CR)
    Fall Only

    Focuses on urinalysis studies including physical and chemical properties, microscopic techniques. Emphasizes the significance of abnormal results. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • MDL 190 - Coordinated Internship in Medical Laboratory

    (3 CR)
    Supervises on-the-job training in medical laboratory service firms coordinated by the college. Laboratory 6 hours per week.
  
  • MDL 215 - Immunology

    (2 CR)
    Spring Only

    Presents the physiological basis of humoral and cell mediated immunity, including the medical and clinical laboratory application of immunological principles. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
  • MDL 225 - Clinical Hematology II

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MDL 125 

    Fall Only

    Teaches advanced study of blood to include coagulation, abnormal bloody formation, and changes seen in various diseases. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
 

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