Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Machining Technology |
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MACH 115 Introduction to CNC Machining 4 credits This course will introduce the fundamental concepts of CNC machining through the creation of projects. The student will learn to hand write G and M code, safely set-up and operate a CNC mill, and complete machined parts to the shop standard.
Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 116 , MACH 131 , and MACH 133
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify the different types of machine tools
- Identify the different axis of motion in a cnc machine
- Demonstrate proper setup and operation of machine tools
- Modify G and M code at the machine control
- Analyze and correct any error messages
- Create G and M code that will safely and efficiently create parts
- Predict the next movement of the machine by reading the code
- Memorize G and M codes
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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MACH 116 Material Removal - CNC Lathe and Mill 6 credits This course covers material removal processes common to CNC machine tools.
Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 115 , MACH 131 , and MACH 133
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Select appropriate cutting tools for various processes
- Demonstrate use of material removal techniques
- Produce finished parts that meet industry and shop standards
- Prepare rough material (stock) for machining
- Operate machines effectively and safely
- Demonstrate safe setup and operation of CNC machines
Total Hours: 120 Lab or Clinical Hours: 120 |
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MACH 125 CNC Projects and Practice 4 credits Students will improve their machining skills and speed on CNC machines. Students will take skills that they have learned in past classes and combine them with new skills in areas like can cycles, new materials, tighter tolerances, and probing.
Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 126 , MACH 127 , and MACH 135
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Produce the same part multiple times, improving the time to complete the part each time
- Associate training given on can cycles in the past with use of new can cycles
- Machine parts from a variety of materials
- Complete parts using past skills combined with new skills (e.g., thread milling)
- Apply trigonometry to solve problems to complete setups and make parts
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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MACH 126 Advanced Material Removal 6 credits Students learn advanced material removal processes common to manual and CNC machine tools.
Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 125 , MACH 127, and MACH 135
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Select appropriate cutting tools for various processes
- Demonstrate use of material removal techniques
- Produce finished parts that meet industry and shop standards
- Prepare rough material (stock) for machining
- Operate machines effectively and safely
- Demonstrate safe setup and operation of CNC machines
Total Hours: 110 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 100 |
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MACH 127 Machining Processes 4 credits The course covers the series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a successful machining process. Students will analyze and develop effective processes for producing given parts.
Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 125 , MACH 126 , and MACH 135
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Compare efficiency of different processes for the same part
- Distinguish the steps that make up a machining process
- Illustrate a repeatable plan to machine a part
- Predict what may cause problems in a plan for machining a part
- Propose problems that an operator could have in running production
- Recommend remedies to a machine process
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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MACH 131 Introduction to CNC Programming 2 credits This course introduces students to the programming of a CNC machines. Given the CNC programming codes and explanations, students will produce CNC programs to control the operation of a CNC machine in an accurate and safe manner. Students will develop a foundation to write simple programs and to read more complex programs.
Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 115 , MACH 116, and MACH 133
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Describe axis coordinates XYZ ABC
- Apply proper calculations of speeds and feeds
- Match G, M, CNC programming code to the machine operation
- Give examples of canned cycles and modal/non-modal commands
- Illustrate programming format and programming syntax
- Explain cutter compensation
- Find errors to help crash avoidance
- Compile lathe code versus mill code
Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20 |
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MACH 133 Introduction to CNC Operations 4 credits This course is an introduction to the setup and operation of CNC machines.
Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 115 , MACH 116, and MACH 131
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of CNC axes destination movement
- Identify position of program reference zero
- Demonstrate ability to safely initialize and shut down a CNC machine
- Respond correctly to a CNC malfunction
- Load programs onto the CNC machine
- Navigate controller modes and functions
- Demonstrate ability to safely start a CNC program to the shop standard
- Perform a safe setup and first run of a part, a teardown, and a clean up to shop standard
- Utilize CNC work-holding devices
- Demonstrate proper use and selection of tools and tool holders
- Discuss components and mechanics of a CNC machine
- Manipulate and edit programs on a CNC machine
- Demonstrate proper preventative maintenance on a CNC machine
- Maintain proper coolant levels and proper coolant mix
- Develop job planning skills
- Demonstrate ability to set machine offsets and adjust cutter compensation
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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MACH 135 Production Environments 2 credits Students will learn to set up a production run on a CNC machine working with written instructions that meet industry standards and determine if the production process meets both engineering print specifications and job planning requirements.
Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 125 , MACH 126 , and MACH 127
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate proper use of job planning sheets through a CNC setup and run
- Maintain part feature dimensions during production
- Demonstrate understanding of statistical process control
- Complete operator tie-in sheets
- Properly inspect a first article and complete proper documentation
- Demonstrate ability to plan for production
Total Hours: 30 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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MACH 141 Tool Geometry and Grinding 3 credits In this course students will gain a basic understanding of the grinding wheel numbering system, the different types of abrasives, and some preliminary level applications. Students will be introduced to tool geometry for a variety of cutting tools and applications.
Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 105 , MACH 106 , MACH 111 , and MACH 161
Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify the meaning of each category in the grinding wheel numbering system
- Choose different abrasives for a variety of grinding processes
- Select proper abrasives for different materials
- Distinguish between face mill geometry, drill geometry, endmill geometry, and single point geometry
- Demonstrate the ability to sharpen a variety of cutting tool geometries
- Use various cutting tool geometries for lathe and mill
- Experience different combinations of grinding wheels with a variety of applications
Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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MACH 143 Practical Shop Trigonometry 3 credits This course instructs students on the implementation of trigonometric principles to solve a variety of practical machining problems. Students will also apply their new trigonometric skills in the lab, completing assignments that have a trigonometric element.
Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 113 , MACH 145, MACH 162, and MACH 175
Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Solve trigonometric equations
- Apply trigonometry to machining solutions
- Select the triangle that needs to be solved in machining problems
- Relate mathematical rules to solving complex machining problems
Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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MACH 145 Materials for Machining 2 credits This course covers materials study, including the identification and use of different varieties of materials and of the effects of the different alloying elements within the materials. Also included is instruction on the heat treatment of steel.
Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 113 , MACH 143 , MACH 162, and MACH 175
Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify metals and other machinable materials
- Demonstrate the harding of high carbon steels
- Paraphrase some of the theoretical processes of heat treatment
- Name some of the SAE identify number for steel and aluminum
Total Hours: 30 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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MACH 161 Introduction to Drawing and Documentation 2 credits Students will develop the basic foundation to interpret beginning-level engineering drawings and specifications.
Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 105 , MACH 106 , MACH 111 , and MACH 141
Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Describe basic components of a print
- Identify various print lines and symbols
- Identify various drawing views and projections
- Interpret dimensions related to print tolerances
- Interpret information in the title block and notes of a print
- Infer information from print related to threads
- Demonstrate proper use of inspection documents
- Demonstrate proper use of production documents
Total Hours: 30 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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MACH 162 Introduction to GD&T 2 credits Students will identify and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing symbols and language to engineering drawings to the standards set by the program.
Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 113 , MACH 143 , MACH 145 , and MACH 175
Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Discuss geometric symbols and terminology
- Locate and use feature control frames
- Explain rules 1, 2, and 3
- Describe virtual condition
- Manipulate information concerning bonus tolerance
- Calculate coordinate and geometric tolerances
- Use Datums, tolerances of form, orientation, profile, location, and runout
Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20 |
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MACH 175 CNC Processes 7 credits Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) or instructor permission
Corequisites: MACH 113 , MACH 143 , MACH 145 , and MACH 162
Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter
Total Hours: 120 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 100 |
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MACH 195 Capstone Project Part I 7 credits This capstone project allows students to demonstrate their accumulated knowledge and abilities in precision machining by creating a complicated assembly. The project may be chosen from a provided list, or it may be one of the students’ choosing, as long as it meets the minimum requirements and receives instructors’ approval.
Prerequisites: MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) and ENGL 093 (or placement into ENGL 099 or higher)
MACH 125 , MACH 126 , MACH 127 , and MACH 135
MACH 113 , MACH 143 , MACH 145 , MACH 162 , and MACH 175
Corequisites: MACH 196
Quarters Offered: All
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Heat treat steel
- Complete turn table operations
- Setup broaching
- Accomplish precision assembly processes
- Design and build fixtures
- Choose fasteners
- Turn parts to close tolerances
- Identify and solve new problems
- Interface with CNC machine controls
- Successfully transfer files from computer to CNC control
Total Hours: 120 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 100 |
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MACH 196 Capstone Project Part II 7 credits This is part two of a two part class. This capstone project allows the student to demonstrate their accumulated knowledge and abilities in precision machining by creating a complicated assembly. The project may be chosen from a provided list, or it may be one of the student’s choosing, as long as it meets the minimum requirements and receives instructors’ approval.
Prerequisites: MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) and ENGL 093 (or placement into ENGL 099 or higher)
MACH 125 , MACH 126 , MACH 127 , and MACH 135
MACH 113 , MACH 143 , MACH 145 , MACH 162 , and MACH 175
Corequisites: MACH 195
Quarters Offered: All
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Produce a part per advanced blueprint specifications
- Solve problems using online resources
- Calculate required information from drawing
- Setup required inspection procedures
- Research technical specifications using online technical manuals
- Plan a process which uses time efficiently to create a part
- Index parts
- Mill parts to close tolerances
- Slot parts
- Key cut ways
Total Hours: 120 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 100 |
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MACH 241 CNC Machining I: CAD/CAM Geometry and Toolpaths 7 credits Students will learn to create geometry and toolpaths utilizing CAD/CAM software. The will utilize the Computer Aided Design (CAD) part of the software to develop geometry for manufacturing, such as wireframe and solid models. Students will utilize the Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) part of the software to create 2.5D toolpaths used in CNC machining to produce the geometry and models developed in CAD.
Prerequisites: Completion fo the Machine Technology program or instructor permission.
Quarters Offered: All
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Utilize the CAD/CAM’s built in Help/Contents capability
- Create, modify, and manage basic 2D wireframe and 3D solid model geometry
- Create, modify, and manage Work Coordinates (WCS)
- Utilize different Construction Planes and Graphics Views
- Select the machine type and define the material type, material size, and various tool settings
- Organize multiple machining operations and their various toolpaths
- Create basic 2.5D toolpath while selecting the correct cutting tool and holder
- Determine tool cutter compensation and calculate the cutter speeds and feeds
- Verify 2.5D toolpath while checking for errors and crashes
- Generate the CNC code and Setup Information for manufacturing
- Create a program that includes the operations of: Slotting, Pocketing, Facing, Spotting, Chamfering, Drilling, Reaming, and Tapping
- Pass the CNC Machining test
Total Hours: 120 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 100 |
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MACH 242 CNC Machining II: CNC Machine Processes and Work Holding 7 credits Students will continue to build their knowledge and skills of the CAD/CAM software by designing work holding through the use of CAD and learning new CNC processes, such as the 3D surface contouring toolpaths and advanced roughing cycles. Students may be requested to periodically mentor other students of earlier courses as part of their participation in this course. This class will include team-based learning and projects.
Prerequisites: MACH 241 or instructor permission
Quarters Offered: All
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Create, modify and manage work holding models
- Identify various types of work holding and work holding materials
- Select the correct cutting tool and holder for 3D toolpaths and roughing cycles
- Determine depths of cut and radial engagement for various toolpaths
- Determine speeds and feeds for 3D toolpaths and advanced roughing cycles
- Verify advanced 3D toolpaths and roughing cycles while checking for errors and crashes
- Setup and run programs that the student has created
- Troubleshoot toolpath or process errors during machining
- Create a program that includes 3D surfacing and roughing toolpaths
- Produce a product that encompasses MACH 241 and MACH 242 skills and knowledge
Total Hours: 120 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 100 |
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MACH 243 CNC Machining III: Programming and Process Improvement 7 credits Students will produce parts from the programs and work holding that they have created. While participating in a team environment, they will analyze everything from work holding, tool and tool holder selection, to the processes and their CAM toolpath parameters to see if they can better their results. Students will then create projects for production training in other machining courses. Students will periodically mentor other students of earlier courses as demonstration of their learned skills and knowledge of this and previous courses.
Prerequisites: MACH 242 or instructor permission
Quarters Offered: All
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Create a production program and its associated documentation
- Troubleshoot CNC programs
- Improve CNC machining processes
- Produce a product utilizing MACH 241 and MACH 242 knowledge and skills
- Select and utilize basic work holding designs for various machining scenarios
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge through mentoring students of earlier courses
Total Hours: 100 Lecture Hours: 40 Lab or Clinical Hours: 60 |
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MATH 081 Technical Mathematics I 5 credits Technical Mathematics I is the first of three courses in applied mathematics. By utilizing the foundations of measurements, problem solving and equations, students learn how to apply their mathematical knowledge to applied problems.
Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087 or higher)
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Apply basic algebraic operations to applied topics
- Apply and calculate percentages as applied to discounts and mechanical systems
- Utilize a standard approach and mathematical logic to solve problems
- Utilize geometry to solve application problems
- Use functions and graphs to interpret and solve basic equations
- Check, utilize, and apply conversions to applications
- Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems using basic algebraic operations
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 087 Quantitative Literacy 5 credits This course develops student skills in interpreting, understanding, and using quantitative information. It integrates numeracy and proportional, statistical, and algebraic reasoning with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. College success strategies are integrated with mathematical concepts.
Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087 )
Quarters Offered: All
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate quantitative reasoning to analyze problems, critique arguments, and draw and justify conclusions
- Accurately perform arithmetic operations involving fractions, decimals, percents, and signed numbers
- Recall and apply the standard order of operations
- Use proportional reasoning in solving applied problems
- Use statistical and probabilistic reasoning in solving applied problems
- Explain how quantities change, including multiplicative vs. additive and relative vs. absolute
- Use estimation skills to solve problems, detect errors, and check accuracy
- Interpret and use scientific notation
- Make comparisons of relative magnitudes and work with various representations of quantitative information: ratios, rates, percentages, conversions, indices, scales, etc.
- Organize and summarize data using a variety of representations, such as tables, graphs, and formulas
- Use variables to represent quantities
- Solve simple algebraic equations
- Read and interpret quantitative information from a variety of real-world sources
- Analyze and use quantitative information to support an argument
- Recognize, make, and evaluate quantitative assumptions
- Communicate quantitative results both in writing and orally using appropriate language, symbolism, data, and graphs
- Use technology appropriately as a tool for calculations and to gather, research, and analyze quantitative information
- Apply logical and time-effective study skills to mathematics
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 090 Introduction to Algebra for STEM 5 credits This course covers basic algebraic concepts and operations that will prepare STEM students for MATH 099 . The course emphasizes solving and graphing first degree equations, inequalities, and systems of equations. Additional topics include exponents, polynomials, and function notation, as well as a brief introduction to second degree equations and factoring.
Prerequisites: MATH 087 or placement into MATH 090
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Apply properties of the real number system to both numeric and algebraic problems
- Apply the rules of exponents
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials
- Solve first degree equations algebraically
- Identify key characteristics of linear functions
- Create linear equation models and apply those equations to making predictions
- Compare and contrast methods to solve and graph equations with methods needed to solve and graph inequalities
- Solve formulas for a specified variable
- Describe linear functions in multiple forms including: tables, graphs, and equations
- Solve systems of equations with two variables
- Use factoring to solve second degree equations
- Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems involving basic algebra
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 091 Technical Mathematics II 5 credits Technical Mathematics II is the second of three courses in applied mathematics. This course covers technical and commercial mathematical applications, problem solving, and describing solutions and problems in a graphical format.
Prerequisites: MATH 087 or MATH 081 .
Quarters Offered: All
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Utilize volume and conversion formulas for measurements
- Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of applying physics formulas for applications
- Read and calculate data for electrical and mechanical systems
- Compute data and program set calculators (computer program simulations)
- Calculate and apply sine wave applications
- Analyze and work with displacement
- Utilize compression ratios for understanding mechanical designs
- Represent and utilize a graphical design for mechanical systems
- Demonstrate how to calculate physics concepts in terms of physical systems of horse power and torque
- Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 093 Applied Math and Computing Fundamentals 1-5 credits This course teaches the fundamentals of math in preparation for the Applied Math and Computing sequence which begins with Math 131. Content includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mathematical modeling with linear, quadratic and exponential functions, and algorithmic thinking.
Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087 or higher)
Corequisites: MATH 131
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Compute with fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, and percents
- Read and interpret graphs of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions
- Use scientific notation during computation
- Distinguish between exact and approximate solutions
- Solve both symbolic and word problems involving linear and quadratic equations
- Add and multiply polynomial expressions
- Solve and graph problems involving inequalities
- Simplify and solve equations involving radicals and complex numbers
- Describe the algorithmic steps in solving simple algebraic problems
- Use a symbolic computing program to solve algebraic problems
- Apply the mathematical skills of computational problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, discrete modeling, and formal logic to solve problems requiring reasoning, critical thinking, and computation
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 098 Essentials of Intermediate Algebra 5 credits This course focuses on the intermediate algebra skills needed for students planning to take MATH& 107 , MATH& 146 , or MATH 147 . Emphasis is on data analysis, mathematical modeling, quantitative reasoning, and working with linear and exponential functions. Applications with quadratic, rational, and radical functions are also covered.
Prerequisites: MATH 087 or equivalent placement score for MATH 098
Quarters Offered: All
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use dimensional analysis to make calculations
- Interpret and move flexibly between multiple formats, including graphs, tables, equations, and words
- Solve applied problems involving linear, quadratic, exponential, rational, and radical equations
- Calculate the slope of linear data and interpret slope within the context of the problem
- Distinguish between linear and exponential growth models
- Apply exponent rules to simplify expressions with exponents
- Solve formulas for a specified variable
- Use geometric concepts of area and volume in solving applied problems
- Create and use models (tables, words, graphs, equations) of real-world situations
- Analyze and use quantitative information to support an argument
- Communicate quantitative results both in writing and orally using appropriate language, symbolism, data, and graphs
- Demonstrate quantitative reasoning to analyze problems, critique arguments, and draw and justify conclusions
- Use technology appropriately as a tool for calculations and to gather, research, and analyze quantitative information
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 099 Intermediate Algebra for STEM 5 credits This course covers the intermediate algebra skills and content needed for students going into STEM fields. The course emphasizes quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; rational and radical expressions and equations; roots and exponents; complex numbers; functions; and graphing.
Prerequisites: MATH 090 or placement in MATH 099
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify and apply the rules of algebra to solve algebraic problems
- Demonstrate the use of rational, irrational, and complex numbers in problem solving
- Solve problems involving linear, quadratic, logarithmic, and exponential equations and functions
- Differentiate among linear, quadratic, and exponential functions by emphasizing key characteristics and graphs
- Simplify rational expressions and solve rational equations, using factoring when necessary
- Identify functions and use functional notation and terminology
- Solve problems involving inequalities
- Simplify radical expressions and solve radical equations
- Apply technology appropriately as a tool for calculations
- Research and analyze quantitative information using technology
- Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems involving intermediate algebra
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 099X Accelerated Intermediate Algebra for STEM 5 credits This course is a single-quarter refresher of both Elementary and Intermediate Algebra skills to prepare for STEM courses. Topics include solving and graphing linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, rational and radical functions; roots and exponents; complex numbers; inequalities; and systems of equations.
Prerequisites: MATH 087 or placement into MATH 099X
Quarters Offered: All
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the use of integers, rational, irrational, and complex numbers in problem solving
- Solve problems involving linear, quadratic, logarithmic, and exponential equations and functions
- Differentiate between linear, quadratic, and exponential functions by emphasizing key characteristics and graphs
- Apply the rules of exponents
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials
- Use factoring to solve second degree equations
- Simplify rational expressions and solve rational equations, using factoring when necessary
- Identify functions and use functional notation and terminology
- Simplify radical expressions and solve radical equations
- Compare and contrast methods to solve and graph equations with methods needed to solve and graph inequalities
- Solve formulas for a specified variable
- Solve systems of equations with two variables
- Create linear and quadratic equation models and apply those equations to making predictions
- Apply technology appropriately as a tool for calculations
- Research and analyze quantitative information using technology
- Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems involving basic and intermediate algebra
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 102 Quantitative Reasoning 5 credits Quantitative Reasoning covers trigonometry, set theory and logic, and exponential and logarithmic functions. General and commercial applications are emphasized. Problem solving and class exercises focus on team projects.
Prerequisites: MATH 087 or equivalent placement score.
Quarters Offered: All
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Use trigonometric functions to solve right triangle problems and applications
- Use inverse trigonometric functions to solve right triangle problems and applications
- Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangle problems
- Use the techniques of sets and Venn diagrams to solve applied problems
- Understand the meaning of connectives in logic
- Represent data in graphic, verbal, symbolic, and tabular forms
- Distinguish between exponential and linear growth
- Solve application problems using exponential and logarithmic techniques
- Demonstrate how mathematical concepts relate to their field of study
- Work within a small group to complete a mathematical project and/or presentation
- Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems involving trigonometry, logic, and exponential functions
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 103 Technical Mathematics III 5 credits Technical Mathematics III is the last course in a three course series in applied mathematics. Technical applications are: Computer Logic, Computer Algebra, Venn Diagrams, Mathematical Design and Modeling, Calculus (3-D Graphs) and others.
Prerequisites: MATH 090 or MATH 091 .
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Utilize mechanical physics for fluid and Pascal’s principle
- Calculate and distinguish volume, pressure, force, and the use of hydraulics
- Utilize computer algebra for computer conversions and mechanical design
- Apply advanced algebra in electronics applications (circuits and complex fractions)
- Apply trigonometric functions in electronics
- Develop and evaluate logic gates for electronics applications
- Represent, create, and apply 3-D calculus graphics
- Apply basic concepts in statistics, exponential functions, and vectors
- Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems involving advanced algebra, trigonometry, and computer logic
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 111 College Algebra with Applications 5 credits This course provides a comprehensive review of algebra, graphs, and functions, and includes an in-depth study of linear, quadratic, and trigonometric functions. Problem-solving using geometry and vector analysis is also covered. Practical applications are emphasized.
Prerequisites: MATH 099 or MATH 099X (or placement into MATH 111)
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Solve, graph, and interpret linear and quadratic equations, functions, and inequalities
- Graph, transform, and compose functions
- Solve systems of equations in two and three variables
- Use trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions to solve problems
- Use vector analysis to solve problems in physics
- Use quantitative modeling to solve problems involving functions, linear algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 145 Finite Mathematics for Business 5 credits Finite Math covers the computational knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary for success in modern business. Content includes functions and their graphs, linear programming, matrices, combinatorics, logic, statistics, and the applications of math to finance and economics.
Prerequisites: MATH 099 (A grade of 2.5 or higher is highly recommended).
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Compute simple and compound interest
- Determine the present and future values of annuities
- Solve small systems of equalities using matrix methods
- Solve small systems of inequalities using geometric and simplex methods
- Explain set and logical notation
- Determine if conclusions logically follow from premises
- Determine conditional and independent probabilities of joint events
- Apply counting techniques to solve problems in combinatorics and probability
- Apply the mathematical skills of computational problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution following structural rules, discrete modeling, and formal logic to solve problems requiring reasoning, critical thinking, and computation
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 147 Digital Mathematics 5 credits Digital Mathematics covers the finite mathematical knowledge, skills and techniques necessary for success in computer-based technologies. Content includes counting, number systems, logic, relations, recursion, graphs and trees, algorithms, data structures, digital circuits, software languages, and programming.
Prerequisites: MATH 098 (recommended) or MATH 099 .
Quarters Offered: Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Apply counting techniques to solve simple problems in probability
- Explain the integer system expressed in various bases
- Identify logical elements in artificial languages
- Determine tautological, contradictory, and contingent logical forms
- Differentiate between functions and relations
- Appreciate the inductive structure of mathematics
- Solve simple problems using recursion
- Explain the fundamental rules of graph and tree data structures
- Construct simple algorithms for computation
- Express problems using a variety of different data structures
- Write simple computer programs in very high-level software languages
- Describe the use of logic and recursion in semiconductor circuitry
- Apply the mathematical skills of computational problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, discrete modeling, and formal logic to solve problems requiring reasoning, critical thinking, and computation
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 220 Linear Algebra 5 credits Linear algebra serves as an introduction to matrix theory. Topics include matrix operations, determinants, solving systems of equations, n-dimensional vector spaces, subspaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and their applications.
Prerequisites: MATH& 142
Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Perform matrix operations, calculate determinants, find inverses for matrices (where possible), and find the transpose of a matrix
- Use elementary row operations to solve systems of linear equations using Gaussian Elimination and Gauss-Jordan reduction methods
- Identify a system of linear equations as independent, inconsistent, or dependent
- Perform vector operations, use properties of vector operations, and determine vector subspaces, spanning sets, and bases of vector spaces
- Show that a set of vectors forms the basis for a set, and find the dimension of a subspace
- Find inner products and find a basis for a given inner product space
- Use matrices to perform transformations between vector spaces and to identify isomorphisms
- Find the kernel, range, rank, and nullity of a linear transformation
- Find the standard matrix for a given linear transformation and use this matrix to find the image of a given vector
- Find real eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a square matrix
- Diagonalize symmetric matrices
- Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems requiring reasoning, critical thinking, and computation
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 230 Matrix Algebra with Applications 5 credits This course serves as an introduction to matrix theory and linear algebra. Topics covered include: systems of equations, Gaussian elimination, LU decomposition, Euclidean vector spaces and subpaces, linear transformations, basis sets and dimensions, span of a vector space, Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization, least squares methods, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Applications are emphasized.
Prerequisites: MATH& 163
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Perform matrix operations, calculate determinants, find inverses for matrices (where possible), and find the transpose of a matrix
- Use elementary row operations to solve systems of linear equations using Gaussian Elimination and Gauss-Jordan reduction methods
- Apply LU decomposition methods to factorize a matrix
- Identify a system of linear equations as independent, inconsistent, or dependent
- Identify properties of Euclidean vector spaces and the effects of linear transformations
- Perform vector operations; use properties of vector operations; and determine vector subspaces, spanning sets, and bases of vector spaces
- Show that a set of vectors forms the basis for a set, and find the dimension of a subspace
- Find inner products and find a basis for a given inner product space
- Use matrices to perform transformations between vector spaces and to identify isomorphisms
- Find the kernel, range, rank, and nullity of a linear transformation
- Find the standard matrix for a given linear transformation and use this matrix to find the image of a given vector
- Use Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization to find orthonormal vectors
- Apply QR decomposition methods to factorize a matrix
- Find real eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a square matrix
- Diagonalize symmetric matrices
- Apply matrix algebra to data fitting and least squares analysis
- Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems requiring reasoning, critical thinking, and computation
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 238 Differential Equations 5 credits This course involves studies of first and second order differential equations. Topics covered include techniques for solving differential equations, series solutions, Laplace transforms, numerical approaches, and matrix methods to solve systems of linear differential equations. Real life modeling, applications, and data visualization using appropriate technology are emphasized.
Prerequisites: MATH& 152
Quarters Offered: Fall
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe differential equations using appropriate mathematical notation, symbols, and graphs
- Classify differential equations by order, linearity, and homogeneity
- Solve first and second order linear differential equations
- Solve linear equations with constant coefficients
- Use separation of variables, method of undermined coefficients, and variation of parameters to solve differential equations
- Use power series methods to solve differential equations
- Determine whether a system of functions is linearly independent using the Wronksian
- Use Laplace transforms and their inverses to solve differential equations
- Solve systems of linear differential equations using matrix techniques and eigenvalues
- Use numerical methods to solve differential equations
- Model real-life applications using differential equations
- Use technology for finding solutions and data visualization
- Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems requiring reasoning, critical thinking, and computation
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 246 Business Statistics 5 credits The course is designed to teach business managers to interpret statistical analyses and apply statistical methods in a business context. Topics include data description, data presentation, statistical analysis, statistical interpretation, and statistical inference. Statistical results will be used as a foundation in answering business-related questions and making evidence-based decisions.
Prerequisites: Admission to BASTLM program or instructor permission.
Quarters Offered: Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify and implement statistically valid business data collection methods, and perform detailed statistical analysis using Excel and/or PASW
- Present analytics for business applications using descriptive statistics and visualization
- Apply linear regression to business data using Excel and/or PASW, and express how multiple regression can be utilized to improve upon linear regression
- Apply probability distributions and statistical tools used for analysis and decision making in a business management context
- Calculate and interpret measures of statistical inference, and apply these measures to decision-making in a business management context
- Interpret the results of hypothesis tests and Chi-square analyses using business related examples
- Define the Central Limit Theorem, and apply its principles to Control Charts
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 335 Computational Design 5 credits Computational Design studies the use of computational technology in the design process. The course focuses on algorithmic thinking and the use of modern software tools to generate, explore, iterate, refine, and solve specific design problems. Specific skills include parametric design, programming concepts and environments, computational grammars and L-systems, and genetic algorithms.
Prerequisites: MATH& 107 or any college-level math course with intermediate algebra as a prerequisite
Quarters Offered: Fall
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH 351 Biostatistics 5 credits Introduction to statistical analysis of biological data. Topics include experimental design and hypothesis testing, descriptive statistics, probability, validity, reliability, chi-square distribution, confidence intervals, power, sample size, and introduction to various parametric and non-parametric tests.
Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program.
Quarters Offered: Winter
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH& 107 Math in Society 5 credits Math in Society is a survey course in practical mathematics. Core topics of the course include proportional reasoning, probability, descriptive statistics, growth and decay models (linear and exponential), and the mathematics of personal finance. Other topics that might be addressed include, but are not limited to: modern geometry, trigonometry, sets and logic, discrete math topics (such as graph theory, scheduling, voting theory, game theory, or fair division), and math in the arts.
Prerequisites: MATH 098 (recommended), or MATH 099 , or equivalent placement score.
Quarters Offered: All
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Use proportions and ratios to interpret quantities and estimate the relative size of quantities
- Apply proportionality to solve and analyze a variety of multi-step contextual problems
- Use formulas and perform relevant calculations pertaining to personal finance to solve context-based scenarios
- Analyze and critique claims related to personal finance (i.e. loans, mortgages, annuities, etc.) to make informed decisions
- Calculate and interpret probabilities, including conditional probabilities, and use those calculations to make informed decisions
- Analyze and critique statements about probability and risk that appear in the media (i.e. advertisements, odds, medical test results, etc.)
- Recognize and categorize methods for obtaining data, discuss possible sources of bias, and use this information to make an informed decision given a scenario
- Use appropriate tools and strategies to describe and display authentic data (including boxplots, histograms, pie charts, and other graph types)
- Calculate, interpret, analyze, and critique numerical summaries of data (including measures of center and spread), and use these values to compare and contrast two or more samples or populations
- Analyze data and/or scenarios to determine if they describe linear or exponential growth
- Create linear and exponential models for an authentic situation
- Use, interpret, and analyze linear and exponential models to make predictions, discussing appropriateness and limitations of the model
- Read a complex problem requiring quantitative and/or symbolic analysis, use flexibility in selecting a solution strategy, and impose an appropriate mathematical structure or mathematical procedure in solving the problem
- Determine the reasonableness and implications of mathematical solutions, recognize the limitations of the methods used in context, and then apply those methods to making personal and societal choices
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus I 5 credits Precalculus I includes the study of linear, absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
Prerequisites: MATH 099 or equivalent placement score.
Quarters Offered: All
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Apply the principles of basic algebra and coordinate geometry to solve math problems
- Analyze and solve equations verbally, algebraically, graphically, and numerically
- Use mathematical modeling to solve application problems and interpret the solution in the context of the problem
- Simplify and evaluate combined functions and composite functions
- Describe how transformations of functions affect their graphs
- Determine key features of functions, such as domain, range, asymptotes, and intercepts
- Graph linear, absolute value, piecewise, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions
- Find an equation of a function from its graph
- Find the inverse of a one-to-one function
- Apply the properties and laws of logarithms
- Interpret and analyze linear and non-linear data to develop appropriate models
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH& 142 Pre-Calculus II 5 credits This course includes the study of the properties, graphs, and applications of the trigonometric functions and their inverses, as well as a brief introduction to polar coordinates and vectors.
Prerequisites: MATH& 141
Quarters Offered: All
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Measure angles in degrees and radians and relate them to arc length
- Identify reference angles and coterminal angles
- Solve applied problems involving arc length, linear/angular speed, and the area of a circular sector
- Link the graphical, numeric, and symbolic definitions of the trigonometric functions in terms of the unit circle
- Solve problems involving right triangles and unit circles using the definitions of the trigonometric functions
- Apply the law of sines and law of cosines to solve for unknown sides and angles of triangles, and solve applied problems associated with these laws
- Graph the trigonometric functions and their transformations
- Identify key features including amplitude, period, and horizontal shifts from a graph, formula, table, or verbal description
- Use trigonometric functions to model periodic behavior described numerically or verbally
- Use the inverse trigonometric functions to solve equations
- Prove trigonometric identities and use identities to algebraically solve trigonometric equations
- Perform operations with vectors and use them to solve problems both graphically and component-wise
- Relate coordinates in polar form to coordinates in rectangular form
- Write clear, correct, and complete solutions to mathematical problems utilizing proper mathematical notation and appropriate language
- Use exact and approximate solutions when appropriate
- Use problem solving skills, pattern recognition, substitution, structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems involving trigonometric functions, vectors, and alternative coordinate systems
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics 5 credits This course covers the organization and graphical representation of data, measures of central tendency and variation, basic probability theory, discrete probability distributions and the binomial formula, the normal distribution, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, correlation, and linear regression.
Prerequisites: MATH 098 recommended or MATH 099 (or equivalent placement score for MATH& 146)
Quarters Offered: All
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:
- Organize and graph data using scatterplots, histograms, and boxplots
- Calculate mean, standard deviation, z-scores, and percentile values
- Solve problems using the basic elements of probability theory, such as sample spaces, the addition rule, and the multiplication rule
- Calculate the mean and standard deviation of a probability distribution
- Calculate expected value
- Calculate probabilities using the binomial probability formula
- Calculate probabilities and find percentile values using the normal distribution and the central limit theorem
- Construct and interpret confidence intervals
- Perform hypothesis tests
- Measure and test for correlation
- Use regression equations to make predictions
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH& 148 Business Calculus 5 credits Surveys differential and integral calculus, emphasizing uses in business and social science. Intended for students who wish only a brief course in calculus.
Prerequisites: MATH 145 or instructor permission.
Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Construct and transform the graphs of common functions
- Solve simple exponential equations
- Use the product, quotient and chain rules to differentiate simple functions
- Construct equations for tangents and find average and instantaneous rates of change
- Apply the concepts, techniques and vocabulary of limits, continuity, and first and second derivatives to solve simple problems
- Use simple substitutions and appropriate software to find antiderivatives of simple functions
- Determine the values of definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
- Apply the ideas of definite and indefinite integrals to solve problems
- Recognize applications of differential and integral calculus to business problems
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH& 151 Calculus I 5 credits This first-quarter calculus course includes the study of function limits, and emphasizes differential calculus and its applications.
Prerequisites: MATH& 142 (or placement into MATH& 151)
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Describe a function verbally, algebraically, graphically, and numerically
- Define and calculate limits
- Define the derivative of a function
- Interpret derivatives as slopes of tangent lines and rates of change
- Differentiate polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions
- Apply the product, quotient, and chain rules to differentiate functions
- Use implicit differentiation
- Graph functions and their derivatives
- Use linear approximation to estimate the value of a function
- Calculate the maximum and minimum values of a function
- Apply L’Hospital’s rule for solving indeterminate forms
- Approximate solutions using curve sketching
- Define antiderivative and find the antiderivative of a function
- Solve application problems using differential calculus
- Use problem solving skills, pattern recognition, substitution, structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems involving differential calculus and limits
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH& 152 Calculus II 5 credits This second-quarter calculus course includes the study of integral calculus and its applications and an introduction to differential equations. A graphing calculator is required.
Prerequisites: MATH& 151 (or placement into MATH& 152)
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Calculate antiderivatives, areas and distances, and the definite integral
- Solve and evaluate functions using The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
- Solve and evaluate indefinite integrals
- Compute the average value of a function
- Integrate trigonometric functions
- Solve equations using numerical integration and approximation of integrals
- Evaluate improper integrals
- Integrate by parts
- Calculate the length of a curve, the area between curves, the volume of washers and shells, and center of mass
- Use problem solving skills, pattern recognition, substitution, structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems involving integral calculus
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH& 163 Calculus III 5 credits The third quarter of the calculus sequence serves as an introduction to series, vectors, multivariable functions, partial differentiation, and multiple integration. Curves in planes and space are described in polar, parametric, and vector-valued form. Real world applications are emphasized.
Prerequisites: MATH& 152
Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Use appropriate convergence tests to discuss the behavior of infinite series
- Compute the Maclaurin and Taylor series expansions of basic and transcendental functions, and use them to solve relevant applications
- Define vector-valued functions, and identify their key characteristics and graphs
- Evaluate and interpret algebraic and calculus operations on vector functions and functions of two or more variables graphically, numerically, and analytically
- Describe curves in planes and space using polar, parametric, and vector-valued forms, and identify situations where these alternate coordinate systems can simplify calculations
- Calculate a path of motion, and describe its curvature, arc length, velocity, and acceleration
- Differentiate and integrate parametric equations, polar equations, and vector-valued functions
- Use double integrals in multiple coordinate systems, and apply principles to finding centers of mass and moments of inertia, volumes of solids, and other applications
- Calculate partial derivatives for functions of several variables, using the chain rule as necessary, and use them to solve relevant applications
- Use mathematical critical thinking skills, problem solving, pattern recognition, and substitution, following structural rules and quantitative modeling to solve problems requiring reasoning, critical thinking, and computation
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MATH& 264 Calculus IV 5 credits The fourth quarter of the calculus sequence continues the study of multivariable calculus, with emphasis on the calculus of vector-valued functions and space curves. Topics include partial derivatives, double and triple integrals, directional derivatives, gradient vectors, vector fields, Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem. Real world applications are emphasized.
Prerequisites: MATH& 163
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify key features of multivariable functions (local and absolute maximums and minimums, as well as saddle points)
- Find the domain and range of a multivariable function, and sketch its typical level curve or level surface
- Find both first-order and second-order partial derivatives of a multivariable function
- Compute the gradient and apply it to finding equations of tangent lines and planes, as well as to computing directional derivatives of multivariable functions
- Evaluate double and triple integrals, and apply these multiple integration principles to solving area, volume and average-value applications
- Compute line and surface integrals, and use them to solve relevant applications
- Use alternative coordinate systems (including polar, cylindrical, and spherical) to simplify multiple integration problems
- Compute gradient, curl, and divergence, using vector and scalar fields appropriately
- Apply Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem
- Introduce first-order differential equations, including initial value problems
- Use mathematical critical thinking skills, problem solving, pattern recognition, and substitution, following structural rules and quantitative modeling to solve problems requiring reasoning, critical thinking, and computation
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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CADE 100 College Success in Architecture and Engineering 3 credits This course exposes students to selected aspects of the history, philosophy, and methodology of architecture and engineering fields. Roles of technicians in related industry and career survey are covered.
Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)
Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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CADE 101 Architectural and Engineering Tools and Techniques 3 credits Introductory exposure to tools and techniques used in the disciplines of mechanical design, architecture, civil design, and other design and engineering related fields. Includes an introduction to sketching, drafting with manual drafting tools, and an introduction to computer aided design (CAD) software. Emphasis is placed on communicating design intent. Examples from industry included to illustrate differences and similarities between industries.
Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)
Corequisites: CADE 102 , CADE 103 , and CADE 104
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Create sketches related to design/engineering industries
- Create design/engineering drawings using manual drafting tools to convey design intent
- Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software
- Demonstrate an understanding of drawing views, scales, dimensioning, and tolerancing
- Identify different design/engineering industries and their unique technical requirements
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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CADE 102 Architecture and Engineering Introduction to Design Theory 5 credits This course is an overview of theoretical practices associated with design from an architectural, mechanical, and civil engineering related perspective. Understanding the design process is the primary focus of this course. The discovery process of how to take a design from a problem/need to a design solution will be explored. Students are introduced to basic design principles that determine the form and function of designs. Assignments and exercises will incorporate sustainable practices, and student projects will employ management strategies.
Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement in MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement in ENGL 093 or higher)
Corequisites: CADE 101 , CADE 103 , and CADE 104
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Develop a personal design process for addressing design problems
- Incorporate and identify 2D and 3D design principles (hierarchy, proportion, implied space, etc.) and examine how they are used in various design solutions
- Critique the effectiveness of a design based on its form and function
- Communicate design solutions through the use of sketching and modeling
- Manage personal and team projects
Total Hours: 80 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 60 |
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CADE 103 Projects and Professional Practice 5 credits A project-based overview and exposure to the disciplines of mechanical design, architecture, and civil engineering. Emphasis is placed on creative development of student ideas and their projects. Students learn to think critically, solve problems, and iterate design solutions within the context of different disciplines. Students learn the roles that individuals within interdisciplinary teams play in industry projects. Industry examples, along with industry specific guest speakers, provide greater insight into job related expectations, duties, and career trajectories.
Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcomes of Communication and Teamwork.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Determine a career path that is most suited to their strengths and interests
- Collaborate on the design of interdisciplinary projects
- Work in teams to research, organize, and synthesize information from a variety of sources regarding different types of design and engineering projects
- Recognize and describe the different roles of the designer/technician
- Explore different design/engineering industries and identify their unique technical requirements
Total Hours: 80 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 60 |
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CADE 104 Engineering Computer Applications 2 credits This is an introduction to the use of personal computers and file management specific to the engineering environment. Course will include hands-on experience with Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus various basic programs as they relate to graphic programs.
Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)
Corequisites: CADE 101 , CADE 102 , and CADE 103
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic computer operation skills and use of computer equipment and file storage media in an engineering environment
- Create, organize, and manage a filing system in a network environment
- Create and organize an engineering oriented filing system
- Insert various engineering related files (such as .BIT, JPEG, TIFF) into other formats (AutoCAD®, CATIA®, SolidWorks®, and other graphics files)
- Use Microsoft Office® products as they pertain to engineering applications and presentations
- Use email attachments for document exchange
- Apply online research techniques
- Demonstrate familiarity with computer use in a collaborative engineering environment
Total Hours: 30 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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CADE 131 AutoCAD I 4 credits An introductory course in Computer Aided Drafting and Design using state of the art software. Emphasis is placed on using the basic commands such as coordinate system, editing, screen, text, and dimensioning commands.
Prerequisites: CADE 101 , CADE 102 , CADE 103 , and CADE 104
Corequisites: CADE 132
Quarters Offered: Winter
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Create and modify existing basic geometry using AutoCAD
- Modify existing screen controls during CAD editing sessions
- Apply correct dimensioning standards to drawings by completing drawings
- Generate plots by using output devices
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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CADE 132 AutoCAD II 4 credits An advanced course in Computer Aided Drafting and Design. This is a 2D class that has its focus on architectural, civil, and mechanical scaling for engineering drawings.
Prerequisites: CADE 101 , CADE 102 , CADE 103 , and CADE 104
Corequisites: CADE 131
Quarters Offered: Winter
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Create mechanical drawings by using different mechanical scales
- Create architectural drawings by using architectural scales
- Create civil drawings by using civil scales
- Apply external references by creating an industry drawing of architectural details using “Xrefs”
- Use problem solving skills to demonstrate an understanding of how and why to modify external references on drawings by changing “Xrefs” on detail drawing
- Recognize and describe the components of critical thinking
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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CADE 202 Specialized Technical Employment Preparation 2 credits An advanced course in specialized employment preparation for the technology industry. Course covers job search techniques including resume writing, cover letters, job applications, interviewing techniques, and portfolio preparation. Use of joblines and developing networks is included.
Prerequisites: Taken the final quarter of Architectural Technology, Engineering Graphics Mechanical Design Emphasis, and Civil Engineering Graphics Emphasis degrees and certificates.
Architectural Technology: ARCH 210 and ARCH 212 (can be taken as corequisites for certificate-seeking students)
Engineering Graphics Mechanical Design Emphasis: ENGT 255
Civil Engineering Graphics Emphasis: CIVL 205 and CIVL 206 (can be taken as corequisites for certificate-seeking students)
Quarters Offered: Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome Intercultural Appreciation.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Prepare a field focused, self-inventory of existing job skills
- Design and produce company/position specific resumes
- Compile and present a strong list of professional and personal references
- Design and produce a high quality professional portfolio
- Utilize a contact list of industry specific companies with potential job openings
- Prepare business quality cover letters
- Practice effective interview techniques
- Produce and maintain a job search log
- Utilize corporate on-line job postings
- Recognize and describe different cultures
Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20 |
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ENGT 121 Graphic Problem Solving 4 credits This class focuses on graphic problem solving. Principles and techniques of descriptive geometry and section views are the main subject taught. Students will also learn how to create development patterns. Emphasis is placed on ASME standards.
Prerequisites: CADE 101 , CADE 102 , CADE 103 , and CADE 104
Corequisites: CADE 131 and CADE 132
Quarters Offered: Winter
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Construct multi-view drawings in accordance with descriptive geometry rules #1 & #2
- Construct multi-view drawings using fold lines, projection lines, and point labeling and identification
- Apply descriptive geometry as a graphic problem solving technique to find: true length of a line, true size and shape, intersections exact piercing points, etc.
- Demostrate the understanding and purpose of section views and developments by creating engineering drawings
- Dimension drawings to ASME standards
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 123 Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 4 credits This is a more advanced class on dimensioning with an added focus on tolerancing. Students will learn how dimensions relate to the form, fit, and function of the part by the application of linear and geometry tolerancing. ASME and ISO standards are used.
Prerequisites: CADE 131 , CADE 132 , and ENGT 121
Corequisites: ENGT 141 , ENGT 225 , and ENGT 283
Quarters Offered: Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Apply industry standard dimensioning systems to parts and features on manufacturing drawings
- Use correct geometry tolerancing techniques to areas of parts that mate with other parts.
- Use the correct tolerancing techniques by discriminating between areas that need linear and form tolerancing on drawings
- Apply tabular style dimensioning on industry drawings
- Apply RC, LC, LT, LN, and FN fits on parts that fit together
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 133 AutoCAD III 4 credits An advanced course in Computer Aided Drafting and Design that introduces the student to 3D surfacing and modeling. The students will also learn how to create 2D dimensional drawings from 3D modeling.
Prerequisites: CADE 131 and CADE 132 or instructor permission.
Quarters Offered: All
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to create wireframe drawings
- Apply bitmap images to faces of wireframe geometry
- Create rendered image of wireframe geometry
- Create solid models using primatives, extrusions, revolutions, and intersections
- Generate 2D drawings from 3D models
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 141 Applied Materials Technology 4 credits Relationships between properties, structure and processes of engineering materials. Discussion of surfaces, finishes and manufacturing processes. Various engineering materials are included with an emphasis on metals and polymers.
Prerequisites: CADE 131 , CADE 132 , and ENGT 121
Corequisites: ENGT 123 , ENGT 225 , and ENGT 283
Quarters Offered: Spring
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Explain the relationship between properties, structure and processes of engineering materials
- Apply specifications regarding surfaces, finishes, and manufacturing processes
- Recognize and specify engineering materials with an emphasis on metals and polymers
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 145 Product Design Principles 4 credits This course is an overview of the conceptual and manual skills designers use when creating design concepts. Critical thinking is the primary focus of this course. 3-dimensional form will be explored through the use of sketching and modeling. Emphasis is placed on effective communication of student ideas and their projects. Students learn to frame questions, solve problems and iterate design solutions.
Prerequisites: CADE 101 , CADE 102 , CADE 103 , and CADE 104
Quarters Offered: Fall
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Incorporate and identify the principles of 2D and 3D design (symmetry, rhythm, proportion, unity, space, etc.,) and examine how they are used in various design solutions
- Differentiate between problem posing and problem solving
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the design process as it relates to concept generation and the development of 3-dimensional objects
- Communicate product concepts through the use of sketching and modeling
- Identify Gestalt principles and how they apply to the design
- Effectively present and defend individual design project during critique sessions
- Explain the design process including problem identification, the creative brief, creating iterations and identifying multiple solutions, presenting concepts, and providing deliverables
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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ENGT 211 Applied Industrial Graphics 4 credits Application of advanced engineering skills to create complex detail drawings of machined and cast metal parts from engineering sketches with emphasis on ASME, DOD and ISO standards. Includes research and use of various reference materials and vendor resources and media selection.
Prerequisites: ENGT 123 , ENGT 141 , ENGT 225 , and ENGT 283
Corequisites: ENGT 226
Quarters Offered: Fall
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon succesful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Develop drawings by interpreting engineering sketches and/or measuring of actual parts
- Create functionally complete casting, machined, plastic and sheet metal drawings
- Correctly apply research resources and references to lab assignments
- Apply functional dimensioning and tolerancing procedures to mechanical part drawings
- Apply proper industry standard drawing notation to mechanical part drawings
- Demonstrate how the concepts and processes of manufacturing affect drawings by showing considerations during drawing creation
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 222 Catia V5 For Engineering I 4 credits Introduction to 3D modeling and parametric design using CATIA Version 5 software. Application of advanced engineering graphics skills to create basic parts and assemblies in both solids and wireframe.
Prerequisites: ENGT 133 or instructor permission.
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Create new models by inserting parts from other assemblies
- Generate new models from Part Design Workbench using CATIA editing commands
- Create local axis systems
- Create new models by constructing wireframes for planer profiles
- Analyze wireframes for accuracy
- Construct, modify, and analyze solid parts
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 223 Catia V5 For Engineering II 4 credits Advanced 3D modeling and parametric design using CATIA software. Application of advanced engineering graphics skills to create complex parts and assemblies in both solids and wireframe.
Prerequisites: ENGT 133 or ENGT 222 or instructor permission
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Merge geometry into seed models
- Create and modify drawing views using the Drafting Workbench
- Create and modify dimensions and text using the Drafting Workbench
- Insert symbols
- Plot and manage stored plots
- Manipulate drawings with the use of Space-Draw associativity
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 224 Catia V5 For Engineering III 4 credits Advanced 3D modeling and parametric design using CATIA software. Application of advanced engineering graphics skills to create complex parts and assemblies in both solids and wireframe. Continuation of ENGT 223 .
Prerequisites: ENGT 133 or ENGT 223 or instructor permission
Quarters Offered: All
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Create advanced 3-dimensional surfacing using Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench
- Create the sheet metal parts for assemblies using Generative Sheet Metal Design Workbench
- Create advanced complex model assemblies with detailed drawings
- Perform volumetric analysis using the analysis function on assemblies
- Perform analysis on the hierarchy and logical connections between elements of assemblies
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 225 Solidworks For Engineering I 4 credits An advanced course in engineering graphics using feature based, parametric, state of the art software. Students will learn and apply parametric solid modeling techniques to create machined and cast metal, sheetmetal and plastic parts working from engineering sketches and/or prototypes.
Prerequisites: CADE 131 , CADE 132 , and ENGT 121
Corequisites: ENGT 123 , ENGT 141 , and ENGT 283
Quarters Offered: Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the use sketch planes, sketches, dimensions, and basic feature creations
- Show proficiency in application of solid modeling commands to create three dimensional engineering models
- Apply assembly mating techniques
- Create 3D sheet metal parts, drawings, and flat patterns
- Show the ability to create 3D models using parametrics
- Demonstrate ability to create multiple views from solid models
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 226 Solidworks For Engineering II 4 credits An advanced course in engineering graphics using feature based 3D parametric, state of the art software. Students will learn and apply parametric solid modeling techniques to create machined, cast metal, sheetmetal and plastic parts and mated assemblies working from engineering sketches and/ or prototypes.
Prerequisites: ENGT 123 , ENGT 141 , ENGT 225 , and ENGT 283
Corequisites: ENGT 211
Quarters Offered: Fall
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Create complex parts using lofts, sweeps, and revolves
- Show proficiency in application of photo-realistic rendering tools to create images of three dimensional engineering models
- Demonstrate mastery over basic parametric modeling and drawing tools and techniques
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 227 Solidworks For Engineering III 4 credits An advanced course expanding on the use of feature-based parametric. Students will apply parametric solid modeling and photo-realistic rendering techniques to create complex parts and assemblies using Top-Down assembly and multiple-configuration techniques working from engineering sketches and/or measured parts.
Prerequisites: ENGT 226 or instructor permission.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Create complex parts using Features commands
- Show proficiency in application of Top-Down assembly methods
- Model basic components using Configuration modeling and Design Table tools
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 244 Mechanical Design With Inventor 4 credits An introductory course using feature-based, parametric, software. Students will learn and apply parametric solid modeling techniques to create welded structures, cast metal and machined parts, sheet metal and plastic parts working from engineering sketches and/or prototypes.
Prerequisites: ENGT 131 or instructor permission.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the use of sketch planes, sketches, dimensions, and basic feature creations in Inventor
- Show proficiency in application of solid modeling commands to create three dimensional, parametric, and engineering models
- Apply assembly mating techniques
- Create 3D sheet metal parts, drawings, and flat patterns
- Create 3D models of weldments, machined parts, and corresponding drawing package
- Demonstrate ability to create drawings with multiple views including sections from solid models
- Demonstrate ability to dimension machined parts, weldments, and sheet metal parts to ASME standards
- Demonstrate ability to create assemblies to include sheet metal parts and weldments, combined with individual parts and parts from libraries
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 251 Industrial Design Graphics 4 credits This advanced class has an emphasis on different media, software and techniques used to create innovative solutions for two and three-dimensional design problems. Fundamental product design principles and the human interface are explored. Focus is on team approach to design.
Prerequisites: ENGT 211 , ENGT 226 , and ENGT 291
Corequisites: ENGT 253 and ENGT 255
Quarters Offered: Winter
Global Outcomes: This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Use I.D. terms and definitions in industry projects
- Develop designs using basic anthropometric relationships
- Use fundamental concepts of form, color, & texture to solve design problems
- Solve design problems with original solutions using 2D and 3D design software to develop and render completed designs
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 253 Machine Design Graphics 4 credits Introduction to machine design graphics with emphasis on techniques necessary to graphically solve linkage, cam, belt drive, chain drive, and gearing problems. Includes fundamental kinematics.
Prerequisites: ENGT 211 , ENGT 226 , and ENGT 291
Corequisites: ENGT 251 and ENGT 255
Quarters Offered: Winter
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Interpret, and document kinematic diagrams and systems
- Apply the four common types of motion: Linear, Reciprocal, Rotary and Oscillating
- Reverse-Engineer simple and complex linkages
- Identify and specify different types of cams and followers
- Suggest and document design improvement(s) to existing product
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 255 Tool Design Graphics I 4 credits Introduction to tooling design graphics: types and functions of jigs and fixtures, supporting and locating principles. Focus on team approach to design.
Prerequisites: ENGT 211 and ENGT 226
Quarters Offered: Winter
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Apply standards of basic tool design
- Design and document basic tools
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 256 Tool Design Graphics II 4 credits Advanced concepts involved in tool design graphics. Continuation of Tool Design Graphics I. Focus is on individual approach to design.
Prerequisites: ENGT 255
Total Hours: 66 Lecture Hours: 22 Lab or Clinical Hours: 44 |
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ENGT 257 Tool Design Graphics III 4 credits Advanced concepts involved in tool design graphics. Continuation of Tool Design Graphics II. Focus is on individual approach to design.
Prerequisites: ENGT 256
Total Hours: 66 Lecture Hours: 22 Lab or Clinical Hours: 44 |
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ENGT 258 Microstation I 4 credits This is an introductory course in CAD drafting using MicroStation software. Emphasis is placed on using basic commands such as coordinate systems, editing, screen, text, and dimensioning commands.
Prerequisites: CADE 132 or instructor permission
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Create and modify existing basic geometry using MicroStation
- Modify existing screen controls during CAD editing sessions
- Apply correct dimensioning standards to drawings
- Generate plots by using output devices
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 259 Microstation II 4 credits This is an intermediate course in CAD drafting using MicroStation software. Focus of the course is in using special features, customizing functions, and 3D design.
Prerequisites: ENGT 258 or instructor permission
Quarters Offered: All
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Create and modify existing geometry using MicroStation
- Create drawings using different scales
- Manipulate graphic images
- Customize line styles and functions
- Use orthographic project in views
- Use 2D elements in a 3D environment
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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ENGT 271 Engineering Graphics Problems and Analysis I 4 credits Capstone Project: Integrating and applying skills of previous courses. Engineering graphics problem solving to create innovative solutions for two and three dimensional design problems. Focus is on new product design.
Prerequisites: ENGT 251 , ENGT 253 , and ENGT 255
Corequisites: CADE 202 and ENGT 272
Quarters Offered: Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Solve 2D and 3D design problems from various design specifications and customer requirements
- Use 3D modeling and rendering to illustrate and present designs
- Conceptualize and present new product design concepts
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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ENGT 272 Engineering Graphics Problems and Analysis II 4 credits Continued Capstone Project: Integrating and applying skills of previous courses. Engineering graphics problem solving to create innovative solutions for two and three dimensional design problems. Focus is on new product design.
Prerequisites: ENGT 251 , ENGT 253 , and ENGT 255
Corequisites: CADE 202 and ENGT 271
Quarters Offered: Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Solve 2D and 3D design problems from various design specifications and customer requirements
- Use 3D modeling and rendering to illustrate and present designs
- Apply “Art to Part”, CNC or Rapid Prototyping technologies to design solutions
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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ENGT 283 Digital Design Fabrication and Prototyping 4 credits This course provides a survey of the field of design fabrication and prototyping from the perspective of design, materials, and industry practices. Students will be guided through a lab environment using rapid prototyping devices and physical modeling techniques. Theoretical underpinnings will suggest how the “machine” is becoming more integrated into the design process.
Prerequisites: CADE 131 or GAME 124 or instructor permission
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with contemporary fabrication/prototyping techniques
- Critically evaluate design work from a fabrication/ prototyping perspective
- Demonstrate a broad understanding of the tools, software, and equipment used in digital fabrication and prototyping
- Implement methods of digital fabrication and physical prototyping into designs
- Employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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ENGT 291 Design, Build, Test, Repeat 5 credits A collaborative, multi-disciplinary, hands-on exploration and use of varying methods of part, mechanism, and product build, analysis, and testing. Focus will be on proving/disproving/improving functional design for use. The positive and negative aspects of Engineering Failure will be explored. Scientific and practical methods will be applied to a range of part, mechanism, and product designs.
Prerequisites: ENGT 123 , ENGT 141 , ENGT 225 , and ENGT 283
Corequisites: ENGT 211 and ENGT 226
Quarters Offered: Fall
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to determine the design needs of the customer
- Define “Failure” and its productive application to the design process
- Apply hands-on, physical prototyping and testing methods to improve design performance and function
- Work in a collaborative environment
- Show functional level of proficiency in safe and effective use of practical test methods, tools, and machines
- Demonstrate proficiency in use of Finite Element Analysis software to determine “problem” areas on a part or mechanism
Total Hours: 80 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 60 |
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MEDA 115 Law and Ethics 3 credits Addresses ethical concerns and legal considerations for medical office staff and medical records management. Gain knowledge of medical contracts, explore workplace legalities, historical and social issues, and workplace responsibilities.
Prerequisites: ENGL 099 (or placement into ENGL& 101 )
Quarters Offered: All
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Understand legal considerations encountered in the medical office
- Identify ethical dilemmas encountered in health care
- Communicate effectively to patients with culturally diverse backgrounds
- Discuss the legal implications of professional interaction and communication between team members in a medical setting
Total Hours: 30 Lecture Hours: 30 |
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MEDA 116 Medical Terminology 5 credits Basic structure of medical terms including Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes, word analysis, spelling, and pronunciation. An overview of anatomical terms with an introduction to the basic concepts of health and disease.
Prerequisites: ENGL 093 (or placement into ENGL 099 or higher)
Quarters Offered: All
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Utilize basic medical terminology as a foundation for delivery of medical care
- Relate medical terminology to anatomy and physiology
- Spell, define, and pronounce given medical terms
- Discuss client care and outcomes in the clinical setting
- Use medical terminology to provide effective and accurate communication between other healthcare team members and patients
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MEDA 118 Examine Room and Patient Preparation 5 credits BTE 101 Introduction to clinical procedures in the medical office. Includes medical asepsis, Universal Precautions, vital signs, charting, preparing patient and rooms for examinations, first aid, and nutrition.
Prerequisites: ENGL 099 (or placement into ENGL& 101 or higher), MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher), and BIOL& 175
Quarters Offered: Winter and Summer
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of medical asepsis and Universal Precautions
- Apply correct technique for assisting with/performing procedures
- Apply safety practices in the medical office
- Work effectively as a healthcare team member
- Use critical thinking when performing technical skills required in a clinical setting
- Respect different cultural beliefs
- Apply principles of team work
Total Hours: 70 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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MEDA 121 Medical Office Skills and Electronic Records 5 credits This course introduces students to basic medical office procedures, including patient scheduling, written communication, telecommunications, inventory, and medical records management. Students use electronic health record and financial record software to simulate healthcare scenarios.
Prerequisites: MEDA 115 and MEDA 116
Quarters Offered: Fall and Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Perform medical office procedures
- Apply safety practices for the medical office
- Apply scheduling and telephone techniques
- Maintain medical records and patient confidentiality
- Define terminology used in the medical office
- Explain legal and ethical issues related to medical computer applications
- Perform basic administrative tasks and clinical documentation using medical computer applications
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 40 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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MEDA 125 Phlebotomy 3 credits An overview of phlebotomy and the role of the phlebotomist in health care. Study includes circulatory system, infection control, clinical laboratory safety, and phlebotomy procedures and equipment. Laboratory hours provide students with hands on activities to gain skill competency in venipuncture and capillary specimen collection.
Prerequisites: MEDA 118 and MEDA 139
Quarters Offered: Winter and Summer
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system in blood collection
- Apply knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control
- Appropriately utilize the equipment used in blood collection including multiple tube draws
- Apply knowledge of quality management and legal issues important to the phlebotomy practice
- Apply clinical skills in capillary blood draws and performance of various lab procedures.
- Apply clinical skills in specimen handling and preparation for submittal to laboratory for analysis
- Practice lab safety and adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines
- Educate special populations and patients of culturally diverse backgrounds regarding the global effect of AIDS
Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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MEDA 129 Pharmacology 5 credits Basic concepts of pharmacology including legal issues, dosage calculation, drug reactions, and an overview of the most frequently prescribed medications.
Prerequisites: BIOL& 175 and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher)
Quarters Offered: Fall and Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify drug classifications, drug forms, drug actions, side effects, and emergency procedures with emphasis on the 50 most commonly prescribed drugs from previous year
- Maintain patient medical records
- Identify applicable state and federal regulations regarding medications
- Use PDR for finding drug information
- Write a prescription as ordered by physician
- Compute and calculate dosages for administration at an advanced level
- Assess patient drug profiles based on both prescription and non-prescription medications and disorder being treated
- Correlate common disorders of the systems of the body with common medications utilized in the management of the disorders
- Identify safety practices concerning medications
- Use proper terminology and documentation of medications prescribed in the patient chart
- Demonstrate effective communication of safety and compliance in medication administration to patients of diverse cultural backgrounds for providing competent medical care
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills when interpreting medication orders and directives to the patient
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MEDA 136 Coding/Billing/Insurance 5 credits Introduction of insurance terminology, terms, phrases and abbreviations. Learn ICD-10 coding, CPT coding, and HCFA-1500 billing forms, and basics of claims management.
Prerequisites: MEDA 116 , MEDA 121 , and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher)
Quarters Offered: Winter and Summer
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Analyze the different types of managed care plans in local area
- Differentiate between Medicare Part A and Part B
- Review a managed care manual and develop an office policy and procedure for the acceptance of managed care patients
- Obtain pre-certification and pre-authorization for a simulated managed care patient
- Cite advantages and disadvantages of participating and non-participating insurance companies for a physician
- Complete HCFA-1500 forms for a government plan and a commercial carrier
- Outline the procedure for obtaining a managed care referral for a patient
- Outline the procedure for obtaining a pre-certification approval for a patient
- Explain the importance of coding statistics to a utilization study
- Locate codes with modifiers and symbols in the CPT book
- Explain how to locate codes in the HCPCS manual
- Extract procedures from sample charts and match the procedure with the correct code from the CPT book
- Create a master list of the most common diagnostic codes for a specific practice
- Cite which volumes are used primarily by coders in ambulatory care settings
- Extract diagnosis from sample medical charts
- Locate correct diagnostic code in ICD-9 CM coding books
- Complete claim forms using a medical insurance billing software
- Complete claim forms for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial carriers, military and managed care
- Reconcile payment rejections with a sample explanation of benefits form
- Cite the process for an appeal of an unpaid claim
- Outline the steps for follow-up on claims
- Review a sample fee schedule for a physician
- Explain the terms, “usual and customary” and “usual and reasonable”
- Define diagnosis-related groups
- Explain the doctor’s fee schedule to the patient
- Understand the correlation of the CPS code(s) to the ICD-9 CM code(s) and the medical necessity for reimbursement of the procedure/service
- Work effectively as a team member in the medical office setting
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 40 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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MEDA 139 Assist with Exam and Administer Medications 4 credits Intermediate clinical skills including infection control, sterilization and disinfection techniques, minor surgery assisting, wound care, administration of injections, safety practices for administering medications, therapeutic modalities, eye and ear procedures.
Prerequisites: MEDA 116 , MEDA 118 , IFAD 216 , and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher)
Quarters Offered: Fall and Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify principles and procedures of medication administration and systems of measurement
- Calculate and administer oral and parenteral medications accurately as directed by the physician
- List principles of selected physical therapy procedures
- Explain principles of radiographic equipment and procedures
- Prepare patient for and assist with specialty procedures, treatments, and minor office surgery
- Identify, set up, and assist in minor surgical procedures; identify and respond appropriately to patients’ needs
- Apply the methods of appropriate patient education
- Perform within the scope of training and education
- Educate patients in the methods of health promotion and disease prevention
- Maintain medical asepsis and sterilization
- Correctly use and care for medical surgical equipment and instruments
- Administer injections correctly and safely
- Use proper terminology and documentation of medications prescribed in the patient chart
- Implement medication orders and directives of other healthcare team members
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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MEDA 140 Medical Reimbursement Systems 5 credits A review of various types of health insurance plans, such as state, federal, and managed care. Students will learn the insurance claims processing cycle, billing systems, and required documentation. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a laboratory setting utilizing billing software.
Prerequisites: MEDA 136
Quarters Offered: Fall and Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of basic insurance terminology, phrases, and abbreviations
- Correctly code insurance billing forms using ICD10-CM and CPT code
- Perform accounts receivable procedures to patient accounts including posting charges, payments, and adjustments
- Obtain accurate patient billing information
- Verify eligibility for services including documentation
- Obtain precertification or preauthorization including documentation
- Complete an insurance claim form
- Outline managed care requirements for patient referral
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 40 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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MEDA 154 Intermediate Medical Coding 5 credits Introduction to coding in ambulatory care settings using CPT, HCPCS Level 1. Common practices and problems associated with insurance organizations will be explored in relation to coding ICD-10-CM and CPT. Patient classifications and their relationships to coding assignment and finances will also be explored.
Prerequisites: MEDA 136 or instructor permission
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of basic insurance terminology, phrases, and abbreviations
- Correctly fill out HCFA billing forms
- Correctly code insurance billing forms using ICD9-CM/ ICD10-CM and CPT codes
- Work effectively as a team member in the medical office setting
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40 |
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MEDA 211 Medical Computer Applications 5 credits Computerized medical billing simulation includes scheduling patients, establishing accounts, posting charges, changes to the accounts, month-end activity, insurance tracking and basic use of electronic medical records software programs for charting, tracking lab orders and prescriptions.
Prerequisites: MEDA 121 and MEDA 136
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Perform routine maintenance of administrative equipment
- Utilize computer software to maintain office systems
- Use methods of quality assurance
- Use medical software to schedule and manage appointments
- Utilize medical software to maintain office systems including but not limited to daily backup, database updates, and software upgrades
- Perform virus scans and file cleaning protocol
- Perform operating system maintenance
- Manage electronic mail
- Analyze a variety of office issues, formulate an action plan to solve the issue and critique outcomes and respond accordingly
- Use electronic medical record software
- Apply MS office products in the health care setting
- Utilize electronic tools to manage a medical office
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 40 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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MEDA 212 Diagnostic Testing in Medical Office 5 credits Advanced clinical skills including, ECGs and Spirometry, plus the following laboratory CLIA waived tests: hematology, microbiology, immunology, chemistry, and urinalysis.
Prerequisites: MEDA 118 , MEDA 125 , and PSYC& 200 (or any college level course with PSYC& as a prefix)
Quarters Offered: Fall and Spring
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory safety
- Discuss quality control, demonstrating understanding of why quality control procedures promote accuracy and precision.
- Recognize the importance of OSHA Guidelines and standard precautions with an emphasis on safety and biohazard infectious waste desposal procedures.
- Instruct patients in the collection of the following specimens
- Urine (Void, MSCC, 24-hour)
- Throat
- Wound
- Fasting specimens
- Fecal specimens (Occult blood, Ova and Parasites, Bacteriology culture)
- Collect the following specimen
- Urine specimen
- Venipuncture
- Capillary puncture
- Bacteriology specimen
- Perform the following testing
- Urinalysis
- Hemoglobin
- Micro-hematocrit
- Chemistry
- Immunology studies
- Stool tests
- Describe the function and care of each part of the microscope
- Evaluate tests results and demonstrate an understanding of normal and abnormal ranges
- Discuss the procedure and importance of recording of lab results in patient’s chart
- Determine follow-up procedures for lab results (panic values, etc.)
- Discuss the procedures for risk management such as material safety data sheets (MSDS), biohazard labeling and appropriate storage of chemicals
- Determine follow-up procedures for lab results (panic values, etc.)
- Perform proper technique when operating medical equipment for CLIA waived diagnostic testing, ECGs, and spirometry in a medical office
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 40 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20 |
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MEDA 214 Disease Conditions and Community Health 5 credits An overview of the disease processes of major conditions, including infectious diseases, major neoplastic conditions, and major congenital diseases. The focus is on human diseases that are first diagnosed in the clinical setting. Community health and preventative patient education will also be presented.
Prerequisites: BIOL& 175
Quarters Offered: Winter and Summer
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Discuss disease conditions, their causes, prognosis, and treatment as they relate to the body systems
- Identify cardinal symptoms
- Discuss various diagnostic measures and laboratory tests used in the diagnosis of these disease conditions
- Utilize various instructional methods for patients’ education in awareness of risk factors associated with certain disease conditions
- Identify various needs of patients with altered body images
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MEDA 254 Advanced Medical Coding 5 credits Students will develop advanced skills in the use of the Physician’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS coding system in ambulatory and inpatient healthcare settings.
Prerequisites: MEDA 140 , MEDA 154 , or instructor permission.
Quarters Offered: Winter, Summer
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of advanced insurance terminology, phrases, and abbreviations
- Correctly fill out HCFA billing forms
- Work effectively as a team member in the medical office setting
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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MEDA 293 Medical Assisting Externship Seminar 1 credit Discussion, problem-solving, and evaluation of experience gained in externship.Development of professional communication skills, resume, and job seeking strategies.
Prerequisites: All Quarter One through Quarter Five MEDA courses
Corequisites: MEDA 294
Quarters Offered: Winter and Summer
Student Outcomes/Competencies: At the completion of this course students will be able to:
- Apply new clinical and administrative techniques
- Discuss issues and problems encountered in the clinical/laboratory setting
- Problem-solve within a group
- Apply knowledge of lifespan psychology to various age groups
- Display professional demeanor and behaviors that allow them to communicate effectively in the healthcare setting
Total Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 10 |
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MEDA 294 Medical Assistant Externship 6 credits A supervised clinical work experience for a total of 180 hours, in an outpatient ambulatory facility that provides an opportunity to apply administrative and clinical skills in the role of a medical assistant.
Prerequisites: All Quarter One through Quarter Five MEDA courses
Corequisites: MEDA 293
Quarters Offered: Winter and Summer
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Become registered as a Healthcare Assistant in Washington State
- Explore new knowledge and share new methods and/or techniques in offices
- Apply communications skills specifically directed toward a medical office in the role of a professional medical assistant
- Exhibit desirable personality traits, interpersonal relationships and attitudes within the medical office
- Practice professional demeanor and behaviors to function effectively as a team member in a healthcare setting
Total Hours: 180 Practicum or Internship Hours: 180 |
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MEDA 296 Certified Medical Assistant Review 2 credits This course is designed to review the entire Medical Assisting program in preparation for the national CMA examination.
Prerequisites: All Quarter One through Quarter Five MEDA courses
Quarters Offered: Winter and Summer
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Review and apply knowledge in the General Areas of Medical Assisting
- Medical Terminology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Communication
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Review and apply knowledge in the Administrative Areas of Medical Assisting
- Medical Secretarial Receptionist Skills
- Bookkeeping and Accounting
- Medical Insurances
- Billing and Collections
- Management
- Review and apply knowledge in the Clinical Areas of Medical Assisting
- Infection Control
- Preparing Patient and Assisting Physician
- Laboratory Procedures
- Pharmacology/Medication Administration
- First Aid/ CPR
Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20 |
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NURS 107 Nursing Assistant Theory 5 credits This course will introduce students to the role, responsibilities, and skills required of a nursing assistant. The students will be introduced to health care concepts including scientific principles of nursing, basic therapeutic communication techniques, infection and infection control, vital sign measurement, safety and mobility issues, basic patient care, patient comfort, and nutrition.
Prerequisites: ENGL 093 (or placement into ENGL 099 or higher)
Corequisites: NURS 108 and NURS 109
Quarters Offered: All
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify the role of the nursing assistant in healthcare
- Identify consumer rights and responsibilities
- Describe ethical and legal issues specific to the Nursing Assistant role in health care
- Distinguish appropriate therapeutic communication vs informal conversation
- Demonstrate appropriate observation, reporting and documentation skills
- Identify and select appropriate infection control procedures
- Recognize concepts and rationales, then assess results of proper measurement of vital signs, height and weight
- Identify and examine the concepts of safe care in the long-term care setting
- Describe concepts of safe positioning, transferring and ambulation of patient
- Describe proper body mechanics
- Identify nutritional considerations
- Describe death and dying issues
- Identify employment opportunities, and career growth and continuing education
- Describe basic first aid procedures, and respond appropriately in emergency situations
- Describe care surrounding an emotionally stressed patient
- Write a reflection paper explaining and justifying responses to identified problems with accompanying solutions at three different levels
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50 |
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