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2017-18 RACC Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Mathematics |
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MAT 222 - Calculus III
4 Credit Hours
Continuation of MAT 221 Calculus II. This course will use all the elements of elementary calculus beginning with an introduction to vector calculus. The course will also cover more advanced application using partial derivatives, multiple integrals, implicit functions, Divergence Theorem, Stoke’s Theorem, and Green’s Theorem.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 221
Semesters Offered: Fall
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MAT 280 - Differential Equations
3 Credit Hours
Theory and methods of solving ordinary differential equations are covered. Topics include equations of first order, second order, and simple higher order systems, methods of solutions, exact and numerical techniques, transformations (Laplace and Fourier) and applications of differential equations to the physical and natural sciences.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 222
Semesters Offered: Spring
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MAT 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics
Varies Credit Hours
This course allows faculty to provide students with additional, timely learning experiences in their area of study. Each course of one to four credits is scheduled when needed with a unique topic, a specific syllabus, appropriate enrollment requirements and prerequisite courses. Up to 12 credits of special studies courses may be applied to a student’s program, insofar as they fit into the program requirements. (A special studies course may be repeated if a different specific topic is offered.) Special studies courses that are later approved as on-going courses in substantially the same form will not be counted toward the 12- credit limit.
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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Mechatronics Engineering Technology |
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MET 101 - Fundamentals of Shop Machinery
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This course introduces the student to blueprint reading, measurement, quality assurance, industry safety, hand tools and the basic operation of manual machine tools. Students will complete the OSHA 10-hour General Industry training program.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 035 with a “C” or better, or placement test by assessment, COM 021
Students are granted credit for Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MET) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
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MET 111 - Fundamentals of Manufacturing
1 Credit Hours
This course provides the student with an overview of the various types of manufacturing that takes place in today’s manufacturing facility. This course provides an introduction to techniques that manufactures employ to improve efficiency and operations. It prepares the student for independent investigating and life-long learning.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 035 with a “C” or better, or placement by assessment, COM 021
Students are granted credit for Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MET) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
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MET 120 - Industrial Mechanics I
5 Credit Hours
This course covers the principles and applications of the most commonly found mechanical drive and fluid power components in an industrial manufacturing environment. Topics include mechanical power transmission devices, pneumatics, and hydraulics through an intermediate level along with related construction and troubleshooting techniques. Completion of this course provides the student with all of the mechanical skills and knowledge required by the National Center for Integrated Systems Technology (NCIST) Advanced Manufacturing Program in Integrated Systems Technology. All course material is supplemented with practical hands-on exposure to the items described.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 110
Students are granted credit for Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MET) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
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MET 130 - Industrial Electrical Systems
5 Credit Hours
This course covers the principles and application of alternating (AC) and direct (DC) current electricity, industrial sequential control and electrical controls construction as found in a typical manufacturing environment. Topics include AC and DC circuit analysis and measurement in resistive, capacitive and inductive circuits; AC fixed speed motor control; control transformers, relays, timers, and counters; mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic input and output devices; sequencing and logic functions; introduction to component and systems troubleshooting; electrical wiring practices; conduit and raceways; and requirements for conductors, disconnects and raceways as specified by the National Electric Code (NEC). Completion of this course provides the student with all of the basic electrical skills and knowledge required by the National Center for Integrated Systems Technology (NCIST) Advanced Manufacturing Program in Integrated Systems Technology. All course material is supplemented with practical hands-on exposure to the items described.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 110
Students are granted credit for Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MET) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
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MET 150 - Industrial Mechanics II
6 Credit Hours
This course builds and expands upon Industrial Mechanics I by covering the principles and applications of additional mechanical drive and fluid power components, expanding upon troubleshooting and looking at predictive and preventative maintenance techniques. Topics include mechanical power transmission devices such as gear drives and ball screws; laser alignment techniques; pneumatic logic, pressure and vacuum systems; vibration analysis; and central lubrication. All course material is supplemented with practical hands-on exposure to the items described.
Prerequisite(s): MET 120 , PHY 150
Students are granted credit for Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MET) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
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MET 160 - Rotating Electrical Machines
4 Credit Hours
This course covers the principles, application, troubleshooting, and maintenance of rotating electrical motors and electronic motor drives as used in industry. Topics include various types of single and three phase AC motors, various types of DC motors, reduced voltage starting, braking, DC electronic drives, and AC variable frequency, and vector drives. The course builds upon principles and applications covered in Industrial Electrical Systems and is a building block for the course Robotics and Motion Control. All course material is supplemented with practical hands-on exposure to the items described.
Prerequisite(s): MET 130
Students are granted credit for Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MET) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
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MET 200 - Robotics and Motion Control
4 Credit Hours
This course provides the student with a background in the programming and application of industrial robots and general purpose synchronized multi-axis motion control. Whereas in Rotating Electrical Machines the student learned how various types of motors and drives operate to create motion in a single axis, this course expands upon those concepts by combining multiple axes of motion to perform useful functions such as creating a flexible manufacturing system utilizing robots. In Introduction to PLCs, the student learned how to apply programming to create sequences of events. This course broadens that knowledge by using different programming languages to initiate and control motion sequences. The student will learn how to implement electronically many of the simple machines introduced in Industrial Mechanics 1 and 2 such as gear drives, belt drives, line shafts and cams. This course also introduces the student to techniques and products that are based upon IEC international standards and discusses the concepts of standards-based control.
Prerequisite(s): MET 140A , MET 140B , MET 160
Students are granted credit for Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MET) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
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MET 210 - Process Control & Instrumentation
3 Credit Hours
This course covers the fundamentals of process control and instrumentation as applied in industry for the control of level, flow, temperature, and pressure. The concept of a control loop is introduced and each of the loop’s components-sensor, controller and final element- are examined. Design, documentation, operation, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of single loop systems is discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MET 130 , PHY 150
Students are granted credit for Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MET) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
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MET 220 - Advanced PLCs (ControlLogix or S7)
4 Credit Hours
This course covers advanced principles and applications of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and familiarizes them with a more advanced PLC family than that used in Introduction to PLCs. The student has the option of working with the Rockwell/Allen-Bradley ControlLogix system or the Siemens S7 system. The student should discuss the selection with his or her advisor. The course begins with an orientation to the new platform by reviewing the subjects covered in Introduction to PLCs. Among the advanced topics are PLC real time considerations, various levels of PLC networking, alternate programming languages for PLCs, international standards applied to PLCs, integration of logic and motion control in PLCs, integration of process control in PLCs, advanced human/machine interface (HMI) for PLCs, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) with PLCs, alarm management, batch control, power failure strategies, and process safety.
Prerequisite(s): MET 140A , MET 140B
Corequisite(s): MET 200 , MET 210
Students are granted credit for Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MET) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
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MET 230 - Integrated Manufacturing Systems
3 Credit Hours
This course guides the student through the processes of interfacing and integrating manufacturing components and unit operations into useful systems. The student will work with conveyors, robots, PLCs, workstations, a CNC machine, and a bar code reader to create a pallet transfer system, a flexible manufacturing work cell, a robot-based inventory storage and retrieval system and a barcode pallet tracking system. System integration will be accomplished using digital I/O,ASCII RS-232 and RS-485 serial communications, and TCP/IP Ethernet networking. The course includes working with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) to implement Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM). The instructor will also assign integration and troubleshooting tasks to the student to be completed independently or with a teammate.
Prerequisite(s): MET 200 , MET 220 , NET 106
Students are granted credit for Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MET) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
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MET 240 - Mechatronics Application Project
3 Credit Hours
This course provides a capstone experience for the AAS Degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology by requiring that the student, together with a teammate(s), apply skills and knowledge from each of the program areas to an independent mechatronics project related to consumer goods packaging. The student will develop and implement a project plan approved by the instructor that will demonstrate the ability to integrate the skills and knowledge obtained over the previous three (3) semesters of study. The student will work with actual industrial equipment and machinery in a realistic application. This course will broaden the student’s knowledge with respect to technology suppliers, equipment and applications. It is strongly suggested that the student and instructor begin planning for this course during the semester prior to the semester in which the course is completed.
Prerequisite(s): MET 150 , MET 200 , MET 210 , MET 220
Students are granted credit for Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MET) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
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Medical Laboratory Technician |
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MLT 110 - Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
1 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course serves as an introduction for the Medical Laboratory Technician student to the clinical laboratory. Laboratory organization and safety will be stressed. Basic laboratory techniques will be introduced. This is a one credit laboratory course.
Prerequisite(s): COM 061 or ESL 060 , COM 051 or ESL 050 , MAT 020 or appropriate score on placement test
Semesters Offered: Fall
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MLT 120 - Basic Immunology
2 Credit Hours (Lab)
For the clinical laboratory student, this course will introduce the fundamental principles of immunology. Topics to be covered are: the immune response, antigen-antibody reactions, the antibody response, the lymphoid system, genetic control of immunity, hypersensitivity, and applied clinical immunological procedures.
Prerequisite(s): COM 061 or ESL 060 , high school biology and chemistry within the past 5 years or BIO 150 and CHE 120
Semesters Offered: Spring
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MLT 211 - Clinical Laboratory Techniques
4 Credit Hours (Lab)
The purpose of this course is to prepare the medical laboratory technician student for the clinical experience in the final semester of the program. In this course, general laboratory techniques, safety, and professional issues will be introduced. The course will cover introductory basic concepts and procedures used in each of the major areas of the clinical laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 120 and admission to the clinical portion of the MLT program.
Semesters Offered: Fall
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MLT 220 - Clinical Hematology/Coagulation
5 Credit Hours (Lab)
Within this clinical laboratory based course, the students will be actively engaged in rotations and lectures in hematology and coagulation. Emphasis will be placed on all the hematologic cell series, anemias, leukemias, and other blood dyscrasias. Hematology and coagulation clinical laboratory procedures will be covered to allow the student to function in a clinical hematology and coagulation laboratory at entry level proficiency.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 211
Corequisite(s): MLT 221 , MLT 230 , MLT 231
Semesters Offered: Spring
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MLT 221 - Clinical Chemistry
4 Credit Hours (Lab)
Within this clinical laboratory-based course, the student will be actively engaged in rotations and lectures in clinical chemistry. All routine chemistry testing will be stressed. Automation will be covered with each test where it applies.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 211
Corequisite(s): MLT 220 , MLT 230 , MLT 231
Semesters Offered: Spring
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MLT 222 - Clinical Urinalysis
1 Credit Hours (Lab)
Within this clinical laboratory-based course, the student will be actively engaged in rotations and lectures in urinalysis. The structure and function of the kidney will be covered in detail. Urinalysis chemical and physical laboratory testing will be stressed. The student will also be exposed to test correlation as to pathological kidney states.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 211
Corequisite(s): MLT 233
Semesters Offered: Interim January Session
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MLT 230 - Clinical Blood Banking & Immunology
4 Credit Hours (Lab)
Within this clinical laboratory-based course, the student will be actively engaged in rotations and lectures in blood banking. Emphasis will be placed on the blood groups and identifying atypical antibodies as pertaining to blood transfusions.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 211
Corequisite(s): MLT 220 , MLT 221 , MLT 231
Semesters Offered: Spring
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MLT 231 - Clinical Microbiology
4 Credit Hours (Lab)
Within this clinical laboratory-based course, the student will be actively engaged in rotations and lectures in clinical microbiology, including parasitology. Emphasis will be placed on microbial organism identification.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 211
Corequisite(s): MLT 220 , MLT 221 , MLT 230
Semesters Offered: Spring
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MLT 233 - Clinical Serology
1 Credit Hours (Lab)
Within this clinical laboratory-based course, the student will be actively engaged in rotations and lectures in serology. The principles and correlations of serological procedures will be stressed. Emphasis will be placed on syphilis testing, pregnancy testing, febrile agglutination, infectious mononucleosis serology testing, and enzyme immunossay techniques.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 211
Corequisite(s): MLT 222
Semesters Offered: Interim January Session
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Music |
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MUS 221 - Music Appreciation
3 Credit Hours
This course provides an approach to perceptive listening of music and an introduction to musical elements, forms, and stylistic periods. The lives, individual styles, and representative works of many composers are examined in detail. European and American music from the Middle Ages to the present are studied. An introduction to music in non-western cultures is included.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122
Semesters Offered: Spring
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Nanoscience |
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NSC 180 - Electronics for Nanoscience
4 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course will cover theory and principles regarding direct current (DC), alternating current (AC), digital and electronic circuits. Topics include different types of DC/AC sources, waveforms, basic circuit elements, series and parallel circuits, applicable theorems and laws, digital logic circuits and number systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh mapping, and solid state electronics. This course is designed for students majoring in the Nanoscience Technology Program.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 150 , MAT 165 , PHY 150 or PHY 245
Semesters Offered: Fall
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NSC 200 - Nanofabrication Seminar
1 Credit Hours
This is an orientation course for all students considering the Nanoscience Technology emphasis in Laboratory Science and the Capstone Semester at the Nanofabrication Laboratory at Penn State University. The primary aim of this course is to prepare students for the rigors of this very intense training sequence. An introduction/orientation to the program educational requirements and details of career opportunities as technicians/technologists within the rapidly expanding field of nanofabrication will be covered. Associated topics will be researched.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 165 , MAT 210 , COM 121 or COM 122 , COM 141 , IFT 110 , BIO 150 , CHE 150 , PHY 150 or a faculty recommendation.PHY 245
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NSC 211 - Materials, Safety & Equipment Overview for Nanotechnology
3 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course overviews basic material properties as well as environment, health, and safety (EHS) issues in equipment operation and materials handling in “top down” and “bottom up” nanofabrication. The chemical and physical materials properties underlying nanotechnology are surveyed. EHS topics arising from the processing and disposal of these materials are addressed including: cleanroom operation, OSHA lab standard safety training, health issues, bio-safety levels (BSL) guidelines, and environmental concerns. Specific safety issues dealing with nanofabrication equipment, materials, and processing will also be discussed including those pertinent to wet benches, thermal processing tools, plasma based equipment, optical, e-beam, stamping and embossing lithography tools, vacuum systems and pumps, gas delivery systems and toxic substance handling and detection.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 , CHE 150 , COM 141 , ELT 100, ELT 200, IFT 110 , MAT 165 , MAT 210 , and NSC 200 PHY 150
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NSC 212 - Basic Nanotechnology Process
3 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course is an overview of the broad spectrum of processing involved in “top down”, “bottom up” , and hybrid nanofabrication. The majority of the course details a step-by-step description of the equipment, facilities processes and process flow used in today’s device and structure fabrication. Students learn to appreciate processing and manufacturing concerns including safety, process control, contamination, yield, and processing interaction. The students design process flows for micro- and nano-scale systems. Students learn the similarities and differences in “top down” and “bottom up” equipment and process flows by undertaking hands-on processing. This hands-on overview exposure covers basic nonfabricaiton processes including deposition, etching, and pattern transfer.
Prerequisite(s): NSC 211
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NSC 213 - Materials in Nanotechnology
3 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course is an in-depth, hands-on exposure to the producing and tailoring of the materials used in nanofabrication. The Course will cover chemical materials production techniques such as colloidal chemistry to attain nanoparticles; atmosphere, low-pressure and plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition; nebulization; and atomic layer deposition. It will also cover physical techniques such as sputtering; thermal electron beam evaporation; and spin on approaches. Manufacturing methods for organic nanomaterials such as liposomes will be reviewed. This course is designed to give students experience in producing a wide variety of materials tailored for their mechanical, electrical, optical, magnetic, and biological properties.
Prerequisite(s): NSC 211 NSC 212
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NSC 214 - Lithography for Nanotechnology
3 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course is a hands-on treatment of all aspects of advanced pattern transfer and pattern transfer equipment including probe techniques; stamping and embossing; e-beam; and optical contact and stepper systems. The course is divided into five major sections. The first section is an overview of all pattern generation processes covering aspects from substrate preparation to tool operation. The second section concentrates on photo-lithography and examines such topics as mask template, and mold generation. Chemical makeup of resists will be discussed including polymers, solvents, sensitizers, and additives. The role or dyes and anti reflective coatings will be discussed. in addition, critical dimension (CD) control and profile control of resists will be investigated. The third section will discuss the particle beam lithographic techniques such as e-beam lithography. The fourth section covers probe pattern generation and the fifth section explores imprinting lithography, step-and-flash, stamp lithography, and self-assembled lithography.
Prerequisite(s): NSC 211 NSC 212 NSC 213
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NSC 215 - Materials Modification in Nanotechnology
3 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course covers the application of nano-scale devices and systems and the material, chemical, physical, biological, or multiple-property requirements necessitated in these applications. These techniques are integrated by analyzing applications such as microfluidics. Material modifications to meet these requirements will be addressed including structure control, composition control, surface property control, strain control, functionalization, and doping.
Prerequisite(s): NSC 211 NSC 212 NSC 213 NSC 214
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NSC 216 - Characterization, Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials
3 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course examines a variety of techniques and measurements essential for testing and for controlling material fabrication and final device performance. Characterization includes electrical, optical, physical, and chemical approaches. The characterization experience will include hands-on use of tools such as the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), 1 nm resolution field emission SEAM, UV-VIS spectrophotometer, and optical microscopes.
Prerequisite(s): NSC 211 NSC 212 NSC 213 NSC 214 NSC 215
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NET 100 - Computer Networking
3 Credit Hours
This course will introduce students to basic networking concepts and terminology of networking computing, including LANs and WANs. An introduction to data communications will also be addressed. Students will gain an understanding of hardware, software, cabling, and topologies common in networking.
Prerequisite(s): IFT 100
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
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NET 106 - Installation and Maintenance of PCs I
3 Credit Hours
This course provides basic background and hands-on experience installing, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing, and performing preventive maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. After completion of the curse, the student will be prepared to sit for CompTIA’s A+ Essentials examination.
Prerequisite(s): IFT 100 , IFT 110
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NET 120 - Server Administration (Windows)
3 Credit Hours
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to perform Windows server installation, configuration, management and monitoring. At the completion of the course, the student should be able to install and configure Windows server operating systems, manage active directory accounts, configure and troubleshoot storage and peripherals, and manage, secure, and monitor network resources.
Prerequisite(s): NET 100 , NET 106 , COM 121 or COM 122
Semesters Offered: Fall
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NET 160 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices I
3 Credit Hours
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and Local Area Networks (LANs). The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are also presented. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. They will also be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Prerequisite(s): NET 100 and NET 206
Semesters Offered: TBA
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NET 161 - Cisco Networks
3 Credit Hours
The Network Basics course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.
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NET 171 - Routing and Switching Essentials
3 Credit Hours
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Prerequisite(s): NET 161
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NET 206 - Installation & Maintenance of PCs II
3 Credit Hours
This course provides basic background and hands-on experience installing, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing, and performing preventive maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. After completion of the curse, the student will be prepared to sit for CompTIA’s A+ Practical Application examination.
Prerequisite(s): NET 106
Semesters Offered: TBA
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NET 250 - Network Security
3 Credit Hours
This course provides a comprehensive view of the various types of attacks that are launched against networks and computer systems. It examines network and computer security defense mechanisms, and teaches techniques for preventing and countering attacks. After completion of the course, the student will be prepared to sit for CompTIA’s Security+ certification exam.
Prerequisite(s): NET 120
Semesters Offered: TBA
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NET 260 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices II
3 Credit Hours
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network.
This course also discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network.
Prerequisite(s): NET 160
Semesters Offered: TBA
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NET 261 - Scaling Networks
3 Credit Hours
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network.
Prerequisite(s): NET 171
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NET 271 - Connecting Networks
3 Credit Hours
This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and Virtual Private Network (VPN) operations in a complex network.
Prerequisite(s): NET 261
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Nursing |
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NUR 007 - Math Review for Registered Nurses
1 Credit Hours
This course is a one-credit review of basic mathematics skills prerequisite to the registered nursing program. The material includes a review of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and proportions, as well as measurement and computation with IV drop sets, with an emphasis on application in the nursing profession.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to ADN program
Semesters Offered: Pre-Fall
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NUR 100 - Nursing I
9 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course introduces and develops foundational nursing concepts including: professional nursing and nursing roles, nursing process, communication, client life dimensions, positive and altered functioning. The theory includes applying the nursing process to manage the care of adults requiring medical and surgical intervention for selected pathophysiological conditions. Emphasis is placed on developing and applying nursing skills in communication, nursing assessment, and client teaching. Guided clinical experience introduces the student to nursing practice with adult clients in long term care, acute care, and community health settings.
Prerequisite(s): and BIO 250
Corequisite(s): BIO 255 and COM 121
Semesters Offered: Fall
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NUR 111 - Transition to Nursing
2 Credit Hours
This is a course for LPN’s who have been accepted for advanced placement and students who have transferred from another professional nursing program into the Associate Degree Nursing Program clinical courses. The course introduces the student to concepts of professional nursing as they relate to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the RACC ADN Program.
Prerequisite(s): All courses stated in the Selective Admissions Procedures in the current Reading Area Community College Student Catalog, COM 121 or COM 122 , current CPR certification for the professional, 2.5 or better GPA for Reading Area Community College work, and special permission of the Nursing Program Admissions Committee
Semesters Offered: Summer
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NUR 150 - Nursing II
9 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course further develops concepts of health and illness including biological defense mechanisms, infectious disease and chronic illness with a focus on care of adult and adolescent clients. The theory includes applying the nursing process to manage the care of clients in diverse settings. The emphasis is placed on utilizing critical thinking skills in applying the nursing process in the care of clients with acute and rehabilitative needs. Guided clinical experience facilitates continued development of nursing skills and the ability to apply theory to practice.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 255 and COM 121
Corequisite(s): BIO 280 and PSY 130
Semesters Offered: Spring
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NUR 200 - Nursing III
10 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course explores the concepts of the well child, care of the childbearing family, adults and children with acute alterations in health and/or complex psychosocial needs. The theory includes applying the nursing process in specialized healthcare settings. There is an emphasis on therapeutic communication skills and critical thinking skills. Guided clinical experience affords opportunities to provide developmentally appropriate nursing care.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 280 and PSY 130
Corequisite(s): MAT 150 and COM 151
Semesters Offered: Fall
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NUR 250 - Nursing IV
10 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course addresses rapidly changing alterations in health status while preparing the student for role transition to the graduate nurse. The content and practice are based on knowledge and skills acquired in all previous nursing courses. Concepts, trends and professional practice issues affecting healthcare delivery are analyzed. Clinical experiences allow for integration of theory and skills in the organization of care for multiple clients. Selected acute care and community health settings are utilized.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 150 and COM 151
Corequisite(s): SOC 130 and PHI 275
Semesters Offered: Spring
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NUR 290 - Cooperative Education I
Varies Credit Hours
Semesters Offered: All
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NUR 291 - Cooperative Education II
Varies Credit Hours
Semesters Offered: All
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Office Technology |
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OFT 100 - Personal Keyboarding
3 Credit Hours
Designed to teach keyboarding skills to students for personal use, this course is for students with limited keyboarding background or for students who wish to brush up on previous skills. Personal Keyboarding emphasizes keyboarding skills and techniques and basic keyboarding applications such as personal business letters, tables, email, and academic reports.
Prerequisite(s): COM 021 or ESL 020 or appropriate score on placement test.
Semesters Offered: All
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OFT 110 - Keyboarding I
3 Credit Hours
Designed for students with no keyboarding background or for students who wish to brush up on previous skills. Emphasizes keyboarding skills and techniques and basic keyboarding applications such as business letters, tables, memos, and reports.
Prerequisite(s): COM 021 or ESL 020 , (or concurrent enrollment) For Office Technology Students ONLY.
Semesters Offered: Fall
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OFT 111 - Keyboarding II
3 Credit Hours
Emphasis on increasing speed and accuracy. Includes advanced problems in business letters, tables with special features, reports, memorandums, and integrated office projects in a wide variety of fields.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 110 (recommended keyboarding speed of at least 35 wpm)
Semesters Offered: Spring
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OFT 120 - Transcription and Proofreading
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the important role of the originator and the transcriptionist in the preparation of office communications and to provide experience in developing effective transcription and dictation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on proofreading for content, grammar, and punctuation; development of correct word usage and subject/verb agreement; and transcription of mailable copy.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 105 or concurrent enrollment
RATIONALE OF COURSE
Comprehensive training in machine transcription and dictation is essential for the office specialist since the position may involve the use of a transcription unit. Administrative office specialists who are promoted through the ranks may also be responsible for dictating correspondence to subordinates. Comprehensive training in transcription, dictation, and proofreading is mandatory for employees involved in the processing of information.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
A. Demonstrate proficiency in proofreading for content, accuracy, correct word usage, subject/verb agreement, and punctuation.
B. Demonstrate proficiency in producing first-time final mailable copy directly from the audio transcription file.
C. Demonstrate proficiency in composing and dictating business communications using a microphone.
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OFT 211 - Speedwriting II
3 Credit Hours
A brief review of speedwriting theory and the building of a broad basic speedwriting vocabulary. Development of transcription techniques necessary for the production of mailable letters. Dictation at progressively increasing rates of speed on previewed and new material.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 210 (recommended speedwriting speed of at least 50 wpm)
Semesters Offered: Spring
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OFT 212 - Office Procedures
3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the responsibilities and the opportunities of the professional office specialist position with a strong emphasis on the administrative aspects of office specialist work. These responsibilities includes telephone communication, customer service skills, records management, mailing operations, time management, and decision-making techniques.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 111 or permission of the instructor.
RATIONALE OF COURSE
Professional office specialist employees perform a wide variety of tasks in addition to the basic skills of keyboarding and transcription. This course provides the student with an opportunity to integrate the various skills and knowledge essential for employment in the office environment.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
A. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and importance of effective customer service skills in the workplace.
B. demonstrate the ability to file business information using alphabetic, numeric, subject, and geographic systems.
C. demonstrate the ability to use effective telephone and interpersonal communication skills in an office situation.
D. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities and tasks performed by an office specialist.
E. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of office specialist procedures, and applications.
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OFT 213 - Microsoft Applications for the Office I
3 Credit Hours
The student will receive instruction and hands-on experience using word processing, email and presentation software on microcomputers.
Prerequisite(s): COM 021
RATIONALE OF COURSE
Offices have undergone a rapid state of change to become more efficient. New technologies and careers increase the demand for advanced word processing skills. The course will meet the needs of administrative assistants, supervisors, editors, proofreaders, clerks, analysts, managers, or others engaged in office work in government, private industry, or social service organizations.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
A. Demonstrate proficiency in the correct and efficient usage of Microsoft Word.
B. Demonstrate proficiency in the correct and efficient usage of Microsoft PowerPoint.
C. Demonstrate proficiency in the correct and efficient usage of Microsoft Outlook.
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OFT 214 - Microsoft Applications for the Office II
3 Credit Hours
The student will receive instruction and hands-on experience using spreadsheet and database as well as the integration of these packages.
Prerequisite(s): IFT 110 or OFT 213 and MAT 020
RATIONALE OF COURSE
Offices have undergone a rapid state of change to become more efficient. New technologies and careers increase the demand for advanced spreadsheet, database, and integration skills. This course will meet the needs of administrative assistants, supervisors, editors, proofreaders, clerks, analysts, managers, or others engaged in office work in government, private industry, or social service organizations.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the correct and efficient usage of Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrate proficiency in the correct and efficient usage of Microsoft Access
- Demonstrate proficiency in the correct and efficient usage of the integration capabilities of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
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OFT 220 - Executive Transcription
3 Credit Hours
Designed to prepare the student for effective transcription of a wide variety of documents. Emphasis is placed on production of sustained mailable copy using a transcriber as well as spelling which will strengthen transcription skills.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 120
RATIONALE OF THE COURSE
An office specialist will encounter a wide variety of documents throughout his/her career. This course is designed to assist the student in developing expertise in rapid and accurate transcription of business material.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to accurately transcribe business material using an audio transcription unit.
- Demonstrate the ability to accurately spell terminology used in transcription.
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OFT 230 - Legal Terminology and Transcription
3 Credit Hours
Development of familiarity with legal terminology emphasizing definitions, spelling, and machine transcription. Legal correspondence and documents will be transcribed.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 120
RATIONALE OF THE COURSE
An office specialist in the legal profession will encounter a wide variety of specialized terminology in daily office transactions. This course is designed to enable the student to develop a basic knowledge of legal language and to accurately transcribe legal material.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of legal terminology.
- Demonstrate the ability to accurately transcribe legal material using an audio transcription unit.
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OFT 231 - Advanced Legal Transcription
3 Credit Hours
Machine transcription of legal correspondence and documents at employable production rates as well as emphasis on spelling legal terminology which will strengthen transcription skills.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 230
Semesters Offered: Spring
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OFT 240 - Medical Terminology &Transcription
3 Credit Hours
Development of familiarity with medical terminology emphasizing definitions, spelling, and machine transcription. Medical correspondence and reports will be transcribed.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 120 with a grade of “C” or better
Semesters Offered: Fall
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OFT 241 - Medical Transcription
3 Credit Hours
Machine transcription of medical correspondence and reports at employable production rates as well as emphasis on spelling medical terminology which will strengthen transcription skills.
Prerequisite(s): EHR 100 , OFT 120
RATIONALE OF THE COURSE
A secretary in the medical profession will encounter a wide variety of medical correspondence and reports containing specialized vocabulary throughout his/ her career. This course is designed to assist the student in developing expertise in rapid and accurate transcription of medical material.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to accurately transcribe medical material using audio files, a headset and a foot pedal.
- Demonstrate the ability to accurately spell medical terminology.
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OFT 243 - Medical Coding
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to assist students in their understanding of the numerical codes that insurance companies utilize for medical claims. The students will also gain an understanding of health care delivery systems, medical terminology, and classification systems for diseases. Coding instruction gives students the foundational skills and knowledge to perform the duties of medical coders and to succeed in the ever-changing medical environment. An understanding of medical coding would be beneficial for any medical secretary. This course provides an introduction to the ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems.
Prerequisite(s): OFT 240 , OFT 213
Semesters Offered: Spring
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OFT 290 - Cooperative Education I
3 Credit Hours
Semesters Offered: All
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OFT 291 - Cooperative Education II
Varies Credit Hours
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
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OFT 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics
Varies Credit Hours
This course allows faculty to provide students with additional, timely learning experiences in their area of study. Each course of one to four credits is scheduled when needed with a unique topic, a specific syllabus, appropriate enrollment requirements and prerequisite courses. Up to 12 credits of special studies courses may be applied to a student’s program, insofar as they fit into the program requirements. (A special studies course may be repeated if a different specific topic is offered.) Special studies courses that are later approved as on-going courses in substantially the same form will not be counted toward the 12- credit limit.
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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ORI 103 - College Success Strategies
3 Credit Hours
The College Success Strategies course is designed to be a guide to higher education at Reading Area Community College. It affords students the opportunity to evaluate their goals and commitment to higher education early in their undergraduate experience. Emphasis is placed on the student’s academic and personal development in the college environment.
Semesters Offered: All
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ORI 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics
Varies Credit Hours
This course allows faculty to provide students with additional, timely learning experiences in their area of study. Each course of one to four credits is scheduled when needed with a unique topic, a specific syllabus, appropriate enrollment requirements and prerequisite courses. Up to 12 credits of special studies courses may be applied to a student’s program, insofar as they fit into the program requirements. (A special studies course may be repeated if a different specific topic is offered.) Special studies courses that are later approved as on-going courses in substantially the same form will not be counted toward the 12- credit limit.
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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PHI 271 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 Credit Hours
The course is an introduction to the major questions raised and theories asserted by philosophers on the nature of humankind, society, and the universe, specifically in the areas of ontology, epistemology, and ethics. Students will become familiar with the specialized language, processes, and skills needed to practice speculative philosophy.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122
Semesters Offered: All
This course satisfies the core competency for
Aesthetic Understanding.
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PHI 272 - Honors Philosophy
3 Credit Hours
This introductory course will involve students in the analysis and evaluation of primary texts and speculative philosophical questions and theories from primarily the western tradition as well as major eastern traditions from pre-classical times to contemporary. It will enable students to identify diverse multicultural philosophical perspectives in the ageless search of Sophia- wisdom. Critical and creative thinking along with our ability to wonder will be utilized in the areas on metaphysics, ontology, epistemology, and axiology. Students will conduct research using various kinds of primary and secondary sources. This course will promote a deeper understanding of Socratic wisdom (Know Thyself), individually and societally.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 ; admission to the Honors Program at RACC
Semesters Offered: Fall
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PHI 275 - Introduction to Ethics
3 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to the major questions raised and theories asserted by philosophers on ethical issues such as the nature of good and evil, right and wrong action, the definition of a “virtuous” life, as well as distinctions between concepts such as right and good, and relative and absolute values. The course is primarily theoretical (emphasis on aims, structure, development, and evaluation of moral theory), with some applications to practical ethics (issue-oriented, in-class discussion when the use of practical examples is helpful to explain a point of moral theory). Students will become familiar with the specialized language, processes, and skills needed to understand and practice the discipline of ethical thinking.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
This course satisfies the core competency for
Aesthetic Understanding.
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PHI 276 - Ethics (Honors)
3 Credit Hours
This course will involve students in analysis and evaluation of primary texts of numerous ethical theories, western and eastern, ancient through contemporary. It will also enable students to identify the assumptions and implications of these theories when applied in decision-making of an ethical nature. Students will conduct research using various kinds of primary and secondary print sources, interviews, electronic media, and fieldwork. They will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of moral theory and methodology by planning, executing, and evaluating projects on certain ethical issues in interdisciplinary fields such as health care, government, counseling, business, journalism, and academics. Ultimately this course will lead students to a deeper understanding of the ethical assumptions and implications involved in their own decision-making processes as well as those of other individuals, social institutions, and cultures.
Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 ; eligibility for the Honors Program
Semesters Offered: Spring
This course satisfies the core competency for
Aesthetic Understanding.
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PHY 120 - Principles of Physics
4 Credit Hours (Lab)
Principles of Physics is an algebra-based first-year college physics course which covers the concepts of physics. Among the topics included are nature of physics, description of motion, Newtown’s Laws, circular motion, momentum, energy and oscillations, temperature and heat, electrostatic phenomena and sound waves.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 030 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement by assessment, COM 061 or ESL 060
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
This course satisfies the core competency for
Scientific Reasoning.
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PHY 150 - Applied Physics
4 Credit Hours
This is an algebra-based course with some trigonometry designed for students in the technologies including Nanoscience. The course provides the student with an integrated view of how basic concepts of physics are applied to mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systems. The course uses every-day examples to show how these concepts are applied. It stresses accurate measurements, and the recording and manipulation of data.
Prerequisite(s): COM 061 or ESL 060 , MAT 110 or MTT 125
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
This course satisfies the core competency for
Scientific Reasoning.
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PHY 240 - Physics I
4 Credit Hours (Lab)
Physics I is a non-calculus based physics course with emphasis on the aspects of matter and energy that governs the functioning of our universe. The topics included are vector analysis, kinematics, force and motion, two dimensional motion, gravitation, energy, momentum and collisions, heat and calorimetry. Students will be expected to perform experiments and interpret results using the basic theories of physics.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 165 and PHY 120 or high school physics
Semesters Offered: Fall
This course satisfies the core competency for
Scientific Reasoning.
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PHY 245 - Physics II
4 Credit Hours (Lab)
Physics II is a non-calculus based physics course with emphasis on the physical principles of electricity, magnetism, and optics. The topics include electrostatics, direct current circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, capacitance and inductance, alternating current circuits, geometrical optics, lenses, and mirrors. Students will be expected to perform experiments and interpret results using the basic theories of physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 240 .
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PHY 250 - College Physics I
4 Credit Hours (Lab)
This course provides an overview of calculus based physics for engineering and science majors. Topics include vector mathematics, kinematics, dynamics, thermodynamics, energy, momentum, gravity and harmonic motion. Students will use calculus to solve problems in physics.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 220 and PHY 120 with a grade of “C” or better, or high school physics with a grade of “C” or better
Semesters Offered: Fall
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PHY 255 - College Physics II
4 Credit Hours (Lab)
MAT 221 and PHY 250
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PHY 290 - Cooperative Education I
Varies Credit Hours
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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PHY 291 - Cooperative Education II
Varies Credit Hours
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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PHY 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics
Varies Credit Hours
This course allows faculty to provide students with additional, timely learning experiences in their area of study. Each course of one to four credits is scheduled when needed with a unique topic, a specific syllabus, appropriate enrollment requirements and prerequisite courses. Up to 12 credits of special studies courses may be applied to a student’s program, insofar as they fit into the program requirements. (A special studies course may be repeated if a different specific topic is offered.) Special studies courses that are later approved as on-going courses in substantially the same form will not be counted toward the 12- credit limit.
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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POS 130 - American Government
3 Credit Hours
This course examines the dynamics of the American political system. Governmental structures, processes, political parties, and citizen and group action will be examined in the context of American political culture. Students will explore and evaluate the nature of American democracy, the foundations of the American federal system, the relationship between the American people and their government, and the relationship between various government institutions, agencies, and departments.
Prerequisite(s): COM 050 or COM 051 or ESL 050 , COM 061 or ESL 060
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
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POS 135 - State & Local Government
3 Credit Hours
This political science course is designed to provide basic theory and knowledge of the operation of American state and local political systems within the American Federal system. Through systems analysis, students learn to comprehend the interrelationships between individuals, interest groups, political parties, and the legislative, executive, and judicial organizations of government as they cooperate and conflict over the resolution of problems. Public policy issues of current controversy to state and local systems are treated as part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): COM 050 or COM 051 or ESL 050 , COM 061 or ESL 060
Semesters Offered: Spring
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POS 290 - Cooperative Education I
Varies Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): 27 credits earned in student’s program with a 2.0 GPA.
Semesters Offered: All
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POS 291 - Cooperative Education II
Varies Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): 27 credits earned in student’s program with a 2.0 GPA.
Semesters Offered: All
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POS 299 - Special Studies and Special Topics
Varies Credit Hours
This course allows faculty to provide students with additional, timely learning experiences in their area of study. Each course of one to four credits is scheduled when needed with a unique topic, a specific syllabus, appropriate enrollment requirements and prerequisite courses. Up to 12 credits of special studies courses may be applied to a student’s program, insofar as they fit into the program requirements. (A special studies course may be repeated if a different specific topic is offered.) Special studies courses that are later approved as on-going courses in substantially the same form will not be counted toward the 12- credit limit.
Semesters Offered: See advisor
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PNP 007 - Practical Nursing Math Review
1 Credit Hours
This course is a one-credit review of basic mathematics skills that are required for the application of PN dosage and calculations. The material includes a review of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and proportions, as well as measurement, with an emphasis on application in the nursing profession.
Prerequisite(s): Recommendation of PNP advisor
Semesters Offered: Pre-Spring
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PNP 101 - Practical Nursing I
13 Credit Hours
This course emphasizes fundamental practical nursing principles and skills needed for holistic care of clients. Assessment via the nursing process, problem identification, and communication skills necessary for therapeutic care are emphasized. Sensitivity to the client’s culture, spiritual, and age-related needs are incorporated. This course focuses on individual and community health promotion and disease prevention concepts. Geriatric and mental health nursing is also addressed. Nursing care of adults experiencing alterations of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, and genitourinary systems is included.
Prerequisite(s): ORI 103 , COM 031 or ESL 030 , MAT 030 , BIO 120 or BIO 150 , CHE 120 . All prerequisites require a grade of “C” or higher; current C.P.R. certification for healthcare professionals, completion of selective admissions procedure.
Corequisite(s): PNP 110 [Fee]
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PNP 102 - Practical Nursing II
13 Credit Hours
This course places emphasis on medical/surgical practical nursing concepts and their application to clinical practice. Principles of pharmacology are addressed. Focus is placed on implementing the nursing process in the care of adults experiencing alterations of the immune, respiratory, neurosensory, and reproductive systems. Relevant nutrition, oncologic, pharmacologic, gerontologic, and psychosocial considerations are incorporated throughout. Students examine human dynamics through the lifespan as they become exposed to family-centered health care.
Prerequisite(s): PNP 101 ; PNP 110 or BIO 250 and BIO 255 ; successful completion of the mathematics examination; all prerequisites require a grade of “C” or higher; current C.P.R. certification for healthcare professionals
Corequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122 [Fee]
Semesters Offered: Summer
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PNP 103 - Practical Nursing III
13 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the transition from the role of student to the graduate practical nurse. Legal, ethical, and moral issues affecting the nurse are explored. A holistic approach to maternal-child nursing care is introduced. Focus is placed on care of adults experiencing alterations in the cardiovascular, gastro-intestinal and endocrine systems. Emphasis is also placed on the application of critical thinking to clinical problem solving for the National Council Licensing Exam-Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN), and for leading and managing others in the workforce.
Prerequisite(s): PNP 102 , COM 121 or COM 122 , current C.P.R. certification for healthcare professionals
Corequisite(s): PSY 130 [Fee]
Semesters Offered: Fall
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PNP 110 - Body Structure & Function
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to acquaint practical nursing students with basic normal human anatomy and physiology. Integrated action between all body systems will be stressed. This course will enable the practical nursing student to relate normal structure and function to problems, which can affect body systems. It provides a foundation from which the student can build upon to learn abnormal human anatomy and physiology.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 120 or BIO 150 ; CHE 120
Corequisite(s): PNP 101 (Spring).
Semesters Offered: Spring
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PRG 100 - Introduction to Computer Programming
3 Credit Hours
This course is for Information Technology majors. Fundamental concepts of computer programming logic are described. Input, output, and processing principles, as well as data processing capabilities of the computer are explained. Industry accepted pseudocoding techniques are used for logic development. Programming language is introduced to allow the student to apply the pseudocode logic to a program for visual output.
Prerequisite(s): COM 061 or ESL 060 , MAT 030 , COM 050 or COM 051 or ESL 050
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
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PRG 140 - Visual Basic
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to teach the basic language elements of the Visual Basic programming language and to provide experience in communicating with a computer in this language. Visual Basic will be used to create innovative and useful windows programs.
Prerequisite(s): IFT 120 , PRG 100
Semesters Offered: TBA
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PRG 160 - JavaScript
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to teach programmers how to develop Web applications using the JavaScript programming language. Students will learn how to add functionality and to make web pages dynamic. This course will demonstrate how to use Script to add functionality to Web pages by inserting code within an HTML document.
Prerequisite(s): PRG 100 , WEB 100
Semesters Offered: Spring
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