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2020-2021 Midland College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2020-2021 Midland College Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Guide to Course Abbreviations

College-level Credit Courses

Courses numbered 1100-4399 are college-level credit courses. A credit course is a part of an approved educational program or major. The second number in the four-digit sequence represents the number of semester credit hours (SCH) awarded for a particular course. For example, COMM 1307 is a 3 semester credit hour course in Communication, and ACNT 2401 is a 4 semester credit hour course in Accounting.

Developmental Education Courses

Courses numbered 0100-0499 are offered for credit but do not count toward completion of a program or major. These are designed for students who score lower than college-level on English, Math, and Reading placement exams. For each student who fails to meet passing standards on placement exams, Midland College has established a program to advise the student and determine a plan regarding the sequence of development education courses necessary to assure the readiness of that student in performing freshman-level academic course work.

Course Descriptions

Numbers in parentheses identify the number of classroom and lab hours per week. For example, (3-2) indicates three hours in the classroom plus two hours in the lab.

When present, a third number indicates clinical, practicum or internship hours.

 

Health Sciences

  
  • NURA 1160 - Clinical - Nursing Assistant/Aide


    1 Hour (0-0-3)
    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and competencies in a long-term care facility. Skills involve specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, and regulations. Students will demonstrate professional behavior; safety practices; interpersonal and teamwork skills; and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the healthcare industry. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.


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  • NURA 1301 - Nurse Aide for Health Care


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Student will assist with activities of daily living including personal care; measure vital signs; assist with restorative services, positioning, and mobility; communicate effectively with residents and their families based on sensitivity to the psychosocial needs; and interact effectively as a member of the health care team. Topics include resident’s rights; infection control measures; safety; body mechanics; observation, reporting, and documenting; and professionalism. Emphasis is on care of the geriatric population and dementia. Preparation to gain employment as a Nurse Aide/Assistant.


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  • NURA 1307 - Body Systems


    3 Hours (3-0)
    A basic study of the structures and functions of the human body. Students will identify the structures of the major body systems; describe the functions of each system; and discuss correlation among body systems.


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  • PLAB 1160 - Clinical - Phlebotomy


    1 Hour (0-0-3)
    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupations theory, skill, and competencies. Skills involve specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, and regulations. Student will demonstrate legal/ethical behavior; safety practices; interpersonal and teamwork skills; and appropriate written and verbal communications skills using terminology of the occupation. Direct supervision is provided by instructor or preceptor.


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  • PLAB 1323 - Phlebotomy


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Theory and skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Student will demonstrate competency with vacuum collection devises; syringes; venipuncture and capillary skin puncture; butterfly needles; blood culture collection; and specimen collection on adults, children and infants. Emphasis is on infection prevention; patient identification; specimen labeling; quality assurance; proper specimen handling and processing, professionalism; ethics; and medical terminology.  Preparation to gain employment as a Phlebotomist.


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Health Services Management

  
  • MHSM 3302 - U.S. Health Care Delivery


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    This course introduces U.S. health care systems, the business of health care, the history of its development and the roles of various business entities and health care professionals in the delivery of care to the patient. Content will include issues of cost, quality and access.


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  • MHSM 3303 - Statistics for Health Care Managers


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    This course expands on basic statistics knowledge by discussing unique statistics routinely used in healthcare, assessment and utilization of published health care research statistics and application of internal organizational health care statistics in managerial decisions, and the role and functions of an institutional review board. Prerequisites: Math core complete, completion of MATH 1314  or MATH 1342  with “C” grade or better.


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  • MHSM 3310 - Legal Issues in Health Care


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    This course examines the various federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting health care delivery in the United States.  It also covers public and private regulatory agencies, issues associated with professional malpractice, and business liability for health care products and services.


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  • MHSM 3335 - Financial Management for Health Professionals


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    This course covers various health care revenue sources, commonly used healthcare accounting software, department budget design, resource allocation, and methods of cost control. 


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  • MHSM 3358 - Healthcare Revenue Integrity Practices


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    This course examines the fundamental structure of compliance processes to ensure quality reporting of services for reimbursement.  Students will analyze and apply policies and procedures to reimbursement functions, such as chargemaster maintenance, physician billing practices, clinical documentation improvement practices, and auditing measures necessary to validate accurate submission of claims.


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  • MHSM 3362 - Current Trends in Healthcare


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    This course is a seminar course that explores current topics and initiatives.  Because the healthcare field is changing rapidly, the content will vary each semester. Topic examples include funding, reimbursement, quality improvement trends, compliance audits, strategic mergers affecting health delivery and access.  The course may also examine current economic and governmental factors that impact healthcare costs, changing business models, and technology trends in healthcare delivery.


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  • MHSM 3421 - Health Information Technologies and Standards


    4 Hours (3-2-0)
    This course is an overview of current and emerging health information systems and technologies and the related issues for healthcare organizations. The course will examine the need for interoperability among the organization and among external partners to bridge the information gap for quality patient care. The course examines the use of data in these systems, software applications, standard data sets, automation interfaces, security systems standards, privacy laws, and record archival, and public health reporting requirements.  


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  • MHSM 4304 - Risk Management for Health Professionals


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    This course explores quality assurance measures including Total Quality Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Joint Commission standards. Methods and applications for outcomes measures, benchmarking, and utilization management in the health care setting are explored.


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  • MHSM 4310 - Human Resources in Health Care Management


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    This course provides an overview of the special considerations of human resources in the health care industry, including job requirements, professional licensure, staffing ratios, job descriptions, traditional and nontraditional labor sources, legal issues and wages, and benefits managements.


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  • MHSM 4351 - Public and Community Health Management


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    This course introduces the basic principles of public health, including epidemiology, wellness promotion, vaccination programs, community health education programs, and funding resources. 


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  • MHSM 4352 - Healthcare Finance


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    This course examines the fundamentals of healthcare financial management and operations, analysis of financial data, reporting of financial data, budgeting, tools for oversight of financial management, and strategic planning regarding finances.


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  • MHSM 4353 - Healthcare Operations Management


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    This course examines different areas of healthcare operations management, to include specific aspects of operations included in hospitals and other healthcare entities, and how to manage them.  Students will also examine different methods of quality management, operational metrics, operational planning, forecasting, and foundations of best practices.


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  • MHSM 4354 - Strategic Planning & Leadership in Healthcare


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    This course prepares students to assume a leadership role within a healthcare institution. The course includes self-assessments to determine individual management style and provides tools and theories for leadership and strategic planning in healthcare institutions. Prerequisites: Senior standing or by permission of the program chair.


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  • MHSM 4355 - Health Information Systems Management


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    Analysis of elements of system requirements including technical specifications, patents, copyright, licensing, contracting, confidentiality, user training and support, risk analysis and mitigation, system implementation plans, disaster recovery and downtime, measuring quality outcomes, and plan evaluation. Key concepts of health information systems include elements of administrative, financial, and management information systems, system selection, contract management, architecture, infrastructure, knowledge management, and project management are discussed.


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  • MHSM 4356 - Healthcare Analytics and Database Design


    3 Hours (2-2-0)
    This course examines networks, architectures and database design structure. Topics discussed include human factors related to models, theories, and practices of human-computer interactions, evaluations, usability testing, interface design standards and design principles. 


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  • MHSM 4357 - Clinical Informatics & Decision Support Systems


    3 Hours (2-2-0)
    Key informatics concepts, models, and theories are discussed. The nature of clinical decision support including test characteristics, application and evaluation of clinical support tools, including report generation, and the knowledge gained from the system tools.   Implications of quality and safety issues in systems are also reviewed. Review of clinical workflow analysis models and process redesign are used to improve access or reporting of information


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  • MHSM 4360 - Data Governance and Information Management in Healthcare


    3 Hours (3-0-0)
    Course examines the management of enterprise level data and information in multi-disciplinary settings with the goal of optimizing patient care and privacy while utilizing metadata to improve outcomes of care in a global marketplace.


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  • MHSM 4551 - Health Care Management Residency


    5 Hours (3-4-0)
    This course is a capstone learning experience that will provide onsite exposure to health care administration. Students will discuss experiences with course members and complete a project. Prerequisites: Senior standing or by permission of the Program Chair.


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  • MHSM 4561 - Health Information Management Capstone and Clinical


    5 Hours (3-4-0)
    This course is a capstone learning experience that will provide both projects and onsite clinical exposure for health information management practices. Students will discuss experiences with course members and complete projects. Students will also prepare for the RHIA examination. Prerequisites: Senior standing or by permission of the program chair.


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History

  
  • HIST 1301 - United States History I


    3 Hours (3-0)
     

    A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era through the period of Reconstruction. United States History examines the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes will include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in Reading.


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  • HIST 1302 - United States History II


    3 Hours (3-0)
    A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the period of Reconstruction to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes will include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy. HIST 1302 may be taken prior to HIST 1301 . Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in Reading.


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  • HIST 2301 - Texas History


    3 Hours (3-0)
    A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes will include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas. Emphasis will be given to the roles of ethnic groups and women. HIST 2301 may be substituted for one semester of U.S. History. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirements in Reading.


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  • HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I


    3 Hours (3-0)
    A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from human origins to the 17th century. Themes will include the cultural legacies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islamic civilizations, and Europe through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformations. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirements in Reading.


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  • HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II


    3 Hours (3-0)
    A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the 17th century to the modern era. Themes will include absolutism and constitutionalism, growth of nation states, the Enlightenment, revolutions, classical liberalism, industrialization, imperialism, global conflict, the Cold War, and globalism. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirements in Reading.


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  • HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I


    3 Hours (3-0)
    A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes will include the emergence of early societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirements in Reading


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  • HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II


    3 Hours (3-0)
     

    A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the 15th century to the present. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes will include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirements in Reading.


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  • HIST 2327 - Mexican- American History


    3 Hours (3-0)
    This course will assess the political, economic, cultural, and social history of the Mexican and Mexican American people in the United States. The coverage of the course will date back to the 15th century and extend up until 1876. It will encourage students to contemplate the historical truth that not all people in the United States entered through the East Coast and that many Americans such as Native Americans and the Spanish and Mestizo colonizers of the American Southwest predated the arrival of Northern Europeans. The influence of multiculturalism on the U.S. will also be studied. History 2327 may be substituted for one semester of U.S. History. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in Reading.


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  • HIST 2328 - Mexican American History II


    3 Hours (3-0)
    This course will assess the political, economic, cultural, and social history of the Mexican and Mexican American people in the United States. Although there will be coverage on the background that predates this period, the focus of the course will be placed on people and events since the latter quarter of the 19th century. The influence of multiculturalism on the U.S. will also be studied. History 2328 may be substituted for one semester of U.S. History. Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in Reading.


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  • HIST 2381 - African American History


    3 Hours (3-0)
    This course is a survey of the role of African Americans in U.S. history.  Emphasis will be placed on economic, social, and cultural development from the introduction of slaves to North America through the present day.  HIST 2381 may be substituted for one semester of U.S. History.   Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied the TSI readiness requirement in Reading.


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Humanities

  
  • HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities I


    3 Hours (3-0)

    This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create. This course will offer selected, interrelated topics in philosophy, literature, religion,  and  the  arts  and  sciences  from  ancient  times  to about  the  year  1500.  TSI readiness in Reading and Writing. Prerequisites: TSI complete in reading and writing.


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  • HUMA 1302 - Introduction to Humanities II


    3 Hours (3-0)
    This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create. This course will offer selected and varying topics in philosophy, literature, religion, and the arts and sciences from about 1500 to the present.  TSI readiness in Reading and Writing. Prerequisites: TSI complete in reading and writing.


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Information Technology

  
  • CPMT 1345 - Computer Systems Maintenance


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Functions of the components within a computer system. Development of skills in the use of test equipment and maintenance aids. Students will describe the functions of components in a computer system; use computer related test equipment; and demonstrate the effective use of maintenance tools.


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  • CPMT 1351 - IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software


    3 Hours (3-1)
    An introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level information and communication technology (ICT) professionals.  The curriculum covers the fundamentals of PC technology, networking and security, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts.  Hands-on labs and Virtual Laptop and Virtual Desktop learning tools help students develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.  Cisco Packet Tracer simulation-based learning activities promote the exploration of network and networking security concepts and allow students to experiment with network behavior.


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  • CPMT 2380 - Cooperative Education - Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician


    3 Hours (1-0-20)
    Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. As outlined in the learning plan, Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. Prerequisites: 12 semester credit hours. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.


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  • CPMT 2445 - Computer Systems Troubleshooting


    4 Hours (3-3)
    Principles and practices involved in computer system troubleshooting techniques and repair procedures including advanced diagnostic test programs and the use of specialized test equipment. The student will develop hardware and software troubleshooting techniques and perform procedures used in troubleshooting. Prerequisites: CPMT 1345  or instructor permission.


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  • ITCC 1308 - Introduction to Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP)


    3 Hours (3-1)
    A course introducing the basic concepts of Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP).  This course focuses on technology integration of data transmission in network communications.  The topics covered are the basic telephony fundamentals, inspection of packet voice technologies, identification of Internet Protocol (IP) and the protocols and standards that define VoIP networks. Prerequisites: ITNW 1325  or instructor permission


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  • ITCC 1314 - CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks


    3 Hours (3-1)
    This course covers networking architecture, structure, and functions; introduces the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations to provide a foundation for the curriculum.  Prerequisites: ITNW 1325  


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  • ITCC 1340 - CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Describes the architecture, components, and basic operation of routers and explains the basic principles of routing and routing protocols. It also provides an in-depth understanding of how switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment for small and large networks.  Prerequisites: ITCC 1314  


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  • ITCC 2312 - CCNA 3: Scaling Networks


    3 Hours (3-1)
    CCNA R&S: Scaling Networks (ScaN) covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches using advanced protocols.  Prerequisites: ITCC 1340  


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  • ITCC 2313 - CCNA 4: Connecting Networks


    3 Hours (3-1)
    WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network; enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Prerequisites: ITCC 2312  


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  • ITNW 1308 - Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems


    3 Hours (3-1)
    The fundamentals of managing and configuring network clients.  The student will install and configure network clients; setup users, groups, policies, and profiles; configure hardware components and applications; setup and maintain logon security and security for files and printers; configure and optimize clients in multiple environments.


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  • ITNW 1313 - Computer Virtualization


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Implement and support virtualization of clients and servers in a networked computing environment.  This course explores installation, configuration and management of computer virtualization workstation and servers.  Install and configure virtual machine managers.  Create and network virtual machines and set priorities for accessing resources.  Move and clone virtual machines.  Ensure high availability for applications within virtual machines. Prerequisites: ITNW 1325 , ITCC 1401  or instructor permission


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  • ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Instruction in networking technologies and their implementation. Topics include the OSI reference model, network protocols, transmission media, and networking hardware and software. Students will identify and use network transmission media; explain the OSI model; Identify the characteristics of network topologies and protocols; identify the functions of a network operating system and distinguish between centralized, client/ server, and peer-to-peer systems; and distinguish between Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) and identify the components used to expand a LAN into a WAN.


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  • ITNW 1351 - Fundamentals of Wireless LANs


    3 Hours (3-1)
    A course in the designing, planning, implementing, operating, and troubleshooting of wireless LANs (WLANs). Includes WLAN design, installation, and configuration; and WLAN security issues and vendor interoperability strategies. The class will explain wireless technologies, topographies, and standards; design, install, configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot wireless solutions; and implement wireless security using MAC filtering, WEP, LEAP, EAP, and 802.1x technologies. Prerequisites: ITCC 1401  or ITNW 1325 .


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  • ITNW 1354 - Implementing and Supporting Servers


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate servers in a networked computing environment. Students will configure peripherals and devices; set up servers; configure directory replication; manage licensing; create and manage system policies, and profiles; administer remote servers and disk resources; create and share resources; implement fault-tolerance; configure servers for interoperability; install and configure Remote Access Service (RAS); and identify and monitor performance bottlenecks and resolve configuration problems. Prerequisites: ITNW 1308  


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  • ITNW 1358 - Network+


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Assists individuals in preparing for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ certification exam and career as a network professional.  Identify and define terminology, hardware and software components of computer networks; utilize equipment, protocols and topologies to differentiate between various network systems; demonstrate skills in installing network hardware, software and cable; troubleshoot network connectivity; configure network protocol; and install and configure network client software. Prerequisites: ITCC 1314  


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  • ITNW 2413 - Networking Hardware


    4 Hours (3-3)
    Exploration of hardware devices including cables, servers, and workstations, network connectivity devices and uninterruptible power supplies Prerequisites: ITCC 1401  or instructor permission.


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  • ITSC 1301 - Introduction to Computers


    3 Hours (3-0)
    Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources.


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  • ITSC 1325 - Personal Computer Hardware


    3 Hours (3-0)
    Current personal computer hardware including assembly, upgrading, setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.


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  • ITSC 1358 - UNIX System Administration I


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Basic UNIX workstation administration. Includes installing a standalone system, adding users, backing up and restoring file systems, and adding new printer support. Emphasis on the procedures needed to perform system administration tasks. Introduces the concept of the system and disk management. Prerequisites: ITNW 1308  


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  • ITSC 2437 - UNIX Operating System II


    4 Hours (3-3)
    Continued study of the UNIX operating system commands. Includes topics such as CGI and scripting languages. Students will solve intermediate problems using UNIX commands such as SED, AWK, and GREP from the command line and in the basic scripts; and develop CGI script using a scripting language. Prerequisites: ITSC 1407  or instructor permission.


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  • ITSE 1302 - Computer Programming


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Introduction to computer programming including design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation.


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  • ITSE 1331 - Introduction to Visual BASIC Programming


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Introduction to computer programming using Visual Basic. Emphasizes the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and files. Students will use structured programming techniques; develop executable programs; create appropriate documentation; and create applicable graphical user interfaces.


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  • ITSE 1350 - Systems Analysis and Design


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Introduction to the planning, design, and construction of computer information systems using the systems development life cycle and other appropriate design tools. Prerequisites: ITSE 1302  or instructor permission.


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  • ITSE 2349 - Advanced Visual BASIC Programming


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Advanced Visual Basic programming including file access methods, data structures, modular programming, program testing and documentation. Students will design and write Visual Basic programs containing data structures and input/output file handling; develop graphical user interfaces; and integrate external programs and libraries with Visual Basic applications. Prerequisites: ITSE 1331  and ITSE 2309  or instructor permission.


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  • ITSY 1300 - Fundamentals of Information Security


    3 Hours (3-1)
    An introduction to information security including vocabulary and terminology, ethics, the legal environment, and risk management. Identification of exposures and vulnerabilities and appropriate counter measures are addressed. The importance of appropriate planning, policies and controls is also discussed.  

     


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  • ITSY 1342 - Information Technology Security


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Instruction in security for network hardware, software, and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools; encryption; and protection from viruses.  Prerequisites: ITSY 1300  


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  • ITSY 2301 - Firewalls and Network Security


    3 Hours (3-1)
    Identify elements of firewall design, types of security threats and responses to security attacks. Use Best Practices to design, implement, and monitor a network security plan. Examine security incident postmortem reporting and ongoing network security activities.  Prerequisites: ITSY 1342  


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  • ITSY 2400 - Operating System Security


    4 Hours (3-3)
    Safeguard computer operating systems by demonstrating server support skills and designing and implementing a security system. Identify security threats and monitor network security implementations. Use best practices to configure operating systems to industry security standards. Students will identify network security risks, security design, and monitoring solutions; identify sources of computer threats, evaluate potential practices, tools, and technologies to protect individual network systems; establish and sustain an operating system security plan utilizing systems and application security tools; implement procedures to secure and monitor audit logs and set system administrator alerts; and develop an organizational operating system security plan that provides for periodic reviews of security policies, procedures, authorized users list, and software update patches. Prerequisites: ITNW 1354  or instructor permission.


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Kinesiology/Physical Education

  
  • KINE 1103 - Physical Fitness: Circuit Weight Training


    1 Hour (0-3)
    Participation in resistance and cardio stations that alternate on a one minute timed interval.


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  • KINE 1105 - Physical Fitness: Individualized Fitness


    1 Hour (0-3)
    Participation in an individually designed program. Enrollment only with departmental approval.


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  • KINE 1106 - Physical Fitness: Pilates


    1 Hour (0-3)
    Participation in a series of exercises designed to incorporate a mind/body relationship to strengthen the body’s core along with the entire body.


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  • KINE 1113 - Physical Fitness: Yoga


    1 Hour (0-3)
    Participation in a series of poses designed to incorporate a mind/body relationship to strengthen the entire body.


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  • KINE 1118 - Tae Kwon Do


    1 Hour (0-3)
    Students will learn the practical applications and philosophy of American Tae Kwon Do. Students will also be introduced to mixed martial arts and will learn striking, kicking and grappling techniques from various martial arts such as Judo, Ju Jitsu, Kempo and Akido and Kickboxing.


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  • KINE 1120 - Self Defense


    1 Hour (0-3)
    Students will learn practical self- defense strategies for multiple situations in a fun and save environment. Techniques and tactics will be used from several different martial arts including Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Ju Jitsu, Akido, and Kempo.


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  • KINE 1125 - Basketball


    1 Hour (0-3)
    This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills for basketball. Instructor permission required. 


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  • KINE 1127 - Golf


    1 Hour (0-3)
    This course is designed to teach the fundamental mental and physical skills required to be successful in golf. Instructor permission required.


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  • KINE 1130 - Tennis


    1 Hour (0-3)
    This course is designed to teach the basic tennis strokes and skills to play tennis and keep score. 


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  • KINE 1131 - Volleyball


    1 Hour (0-3)
    This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills for volleyball. Instructor permission required.


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  • KINE 1133 - Softball


    1 Hour (0-3)
    This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills for softball.  Instructor permission required.


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  • KINE 1135 - Baseball


    1 Hour (0-3)
    This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills for baseball.  Instructor permission required.


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  • KINE 1144 - Scuba I


    1 Hour (0-3)
    This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills needed for open water diving.  By completing all requirements, students may become certified.


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  • KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness


    1 Hour (1-1)
    This course will provide an overview of the lifestyle necessary for fitness and health.  Students will participate in physical activities and assess their fitness status.  Students will be introduced to proper nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular health, flexibility and strength training.


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  • KINE 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology


    3 Hours (3-0)
    The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to human movement that includes the historical development of physical education, exercise science and sport.  This course offers the student both an introduction to the knowledge base, as well as, information on expanding career opportunities. Prerequisites: TSI complete in Reading


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  • KINE 1306 - First Aid


    3 Hours (3-0)
    Instruction and practice for emergency care.  Designed to enable students to recognize and avoid hazards within their environment, to render intelligent assistance in case of accident or sudden illness and to develop skills necessary for the immediate and temporary care of the victim.  Successful completion of the course may enable the student to receive a certificate from a nationally recognized agency.  Prerequisites: TSI complete in Reading.


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  • KINE 1331 - Physical Education for Elementary Education Majors


    3 Hours (3-0)
    An overview of the program of activities in elementary school physical education. This course includes the study and practice of activities and principles that promote physical fitness with an emphasis on historical development, philosophical implications, physical fitness, and kinesiology. Prerequisites: TSI complete in Reading


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  • KINE 2105 - Physical Fitness: Individualized Fitness


    1 Hour (0-3)
    Participation in an individually designed program. Enrollment only with departmental approval.


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  • KINE 2125 - Basketball


    1 Hour (0-3)
    This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills for basketball.  Instructor permission required.


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  • KINE 2127 - Golf


    1 Hour (0-3)
    This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills for golf.  Instructor permission required.


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  • KINE 2131 - Volleyball


    1 Hour (0-3)
    This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills for volleyball.  Instructor permission required.


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  • KINE 2133 - Softball


    1 Hour (0-3)
    This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills for softball.  Instructor permission required.


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  • KINE 2135 - Baseball


    1 Hour (0-3)
    This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills for baseball.  Instructor permission required.


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  • KINE 2144 - Scuba II


    1 Hour (0-3)
    This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills needed for deep water diving.  By completing all requirements, students may become certified.


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  • KINE 2356 - The Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries


    3 Hours (3-0)
    Prevention and care of athletic injuries with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training. Prerequisites: TSI complete in Reading


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Mathematics

  
  • MATH 1314 - College Algebra


    3 Hours (3-0)
    An in-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices.  Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability and conics may be included. Prerequisites: TSI complete in STEM Mathematics. Course fee.


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  • MATH 1316 - Trigonometry


    3 Hours (3-0)
    In-depth study and applications of trigonometry including definitions, identities, inverse functions, solutions of equations, graphing and solving triangles.  Additional topics such as vectors, polar coordinates and parametric equations may be included. Prerequisites: A “C” or better in MATH 1314  or a satisfactory score on the College Level Math placement test. Course fee.


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  • MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences I


    3 Hours (3-0)
    The application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value. Prerequisites: TSI complete in STEM Mathematics. Course fee.


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  • MATH 1325 - Calculus for Business & Social Sciences


    3 Hours (3-0)
    This course is the basic study of limits and continuity, differentiation, optimization and graphing, and integration of elementary functions, with emphasis on applications in business, economics, and social sciences. This course is not a substitute for MATH 2413 . Prerequisites: A “C” or better in MATH 1324  or a ”C” or better in MATH 1314 .  Course fee.


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  • MATH 1332 - Quantitative Reasoning


    3 Hours (3-0)
    Intended for non-STEM majors. Topics include introductory treatments of sets and logic, financial mathematics, probability and statistics with appropriate applications.  Number sense, proportional reasoning, estimation, technology, and communication are embedded throughout the course. Prerequisites: TSI complete in STEM or non-STEM Mathematics or a satisfactory score on the College Level Math placement test. Course fee.


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  • MATH 1342 - Statistics


    3 Hours (3-0)
    This course is designed to enable students to learn the introductory techniques of collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data. Correlation methods, analysis of variance, dispersion, sampling, quality control, reliability, mathematical models and regression analysis, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing are also studied. Students will become proficient in use of computer technology such as Excel. Prerequisites: TSI complete in STEM or non-STEM Mathematics or a satisfactory score on the College Level Math placement test. Course fee.


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  • MATH 1350 - Mathematics for Teachers I


    3 Hours (3-0)
    Concepts of sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, and properties of the natural numbers, integers, rational, and real number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. This course is designed specifically for students who seek K-8 teacher certification. Prerequisites: A “C” or better in MATH 1314 .  Course fee.


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  • MATH 1351 - Mathematics for Teachers II


    3 Hours (3-0)
    Concepts of geometry, probability, and statistics, as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. This course is designed specifically for students who seek K-8 teacher certification. Prerequisites: A “C” or better in MATH 1350 .  Course fee.


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  • MATH 1414 - College Algebra


    4 Hours (4-0)
    This course is designed to enable students to become proficient in the following algebraic topics: polynomials, rational expressions, exponents, radicals, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, exponential and logarithmic equations, systems of equations, and binomial expansion. This course is designed for students needing more time to successfully complete College Algebra. Prerequisites: TSI complete in STEM Mathematics. Course fee.


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  • MATH 1442 - Statistics


    4 Hours (4-0)
    This course is designed to enable students to learn the introductory techniques of collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data.  Correlation methods, analysis of various dispersion, sampling, quality control, reliability, mathematical models and regression analysis are also studied.  Students will become proficient in use of computer technology such as Excel.   Prerequisites: TSI complete in STEM or non-STEM Mathematics or a satisfactory score on the College Level Math placement test. Course Fee


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  • MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus


    4 Hours (4-0)
    This course is designed to enable students to become proficient in applications of algebra and trigonometry to the study of elementary functions and their graphs including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Some topics from analytical geometry are discussed. Prerequisites: A “C” or better in MATH 1314  or a satisfactory score on the College Level Math placement test. Course fee.


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