NWCCD 2012-13 Catalog 
    
    Jun 16, 2024  
NWCCD 2012-13 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

Courses


 
  
  • INET 2000 - Web Programming II


    This course takes students beyond basic Web page development.  It provides a broad overview of current technologies for dynamic, interactive Web 2.0 and Rich Internet Application development.  Topics covered include different scripting languages, Web servers, Web-based database applications and various other Web 2.0 development tools.

    Prerequisites:
    INET 1650 - Web Programming I with a “C” or better or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 1 lab hr/week

  
  • INET 2010 - Data Driven Web Sites


    This course provides a general introduction to the basic framework of a database driven Web site.  Students will use sample databases and a popular, industry standard software tool for creating site definitions and to plan, develop, and implement a Web database application.

    Prerequisites:
    COSC 2050 - Introduction to SQL with a “C” or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 1 lab hr/week

  
  • INET 2650 - Content Management Systems


    This course examines the basics of database-driven websites created using content management systems, an extremely flexible and scalable technology used for making websites that need database functionality and constant content updates.  The student will learn through hands on projects how to install, configure, and manage databases connected to content management systems (CMS).  In this course students will learn to create rich content for the web that offers both functionality and scalability using a CMS.

    Prerequisites:
    INET 1890 - Introduction to Web Design or Instructor Consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week

  
  • INET 2895 - Web Design Capstone Seminar


    This course allows students to synthesize the skills and knowledge from all course work in Web Design to showcase and demonstrate those skills.  The student will participate in an individual or group class project requiring research, design, construction, and maintenance of a complete interactive Web site.  Class activities will involve working with a client from initial interview through presentation of final project.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor consent required

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week

  
  • ITAL 1010 - First Year Italian I


    This course is designed for English-speaking students with little or no previous experience with the Italian language.  Emphasis is on the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading and writing.  “Real-life” activities will expose students to day-to-day contexts likely to be encountered in Italy, thus reinforcing grammatical structures learned in class and increasing functional skills.  Students will also be introduced to contemporary Italian life and culture.

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ITAL 1020 - First Year Italian II


    This course is designed for English-speaking students with some previous experience with the Italian language.  Expand on the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading and writing.  “Real-life” activities will expose students to day-to-day contexts likely to be encountered in Italy, thus reinforcing grammatical structures learned in class and increasing functional skills.  Students will also be exposed to contemporary Italian life and culture.

    Prerequisites:
    ITAL 1010 - First Year Italian I, two years of high school Italian, or instructor consent

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ITEC 2360 - Educational Technology Theory & Applications


    This course is an introduction to the theories and hands-on applications of appropriate and effective uses of technology for teaching and learning. Course experiences include hardware/software selection and use, distance education, adaptive technology, integrated applications, and multimedia applied to all areas of education.

    Prerequisites:
    EDFD 2020 - Foundations of Education

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hours/week

  
  • ITEC 2370 - Creating & Facilitating an Online Course


    This is a course designed to facilitate self-regulated learning by faculty to learn how to design, develop, and facilitate an online course. Topics include: academic policies for online courses, finding subject matter resources, necessary technology skills, instructional design skills, how to facilitate student-centered learning, and WebCT tools.   Students will gain sufficient knowledge and confidence to be able to develop, design, and implement effective online courses.  Students will develop actual documents to be used in their own online courses.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • LIT 0001 - Literature I Options


    ENGL 2150 - World Literature: Masterpieces of Modern Literature

    ENGL 2310 - US Literature I

    ENGL 2320 - US Literature II

  
  • LIT 0002 - Literature II Options


    ENGL 2050 - Creative Writing: Intro to Fiction

    ENGL 2060 - Creative Writing: Non-Fiction

    ENGL 2080 - Creative Writing: Intro to Poetry

    ENGL 2200 - Women in Literature I

    ENGL 2340 - Native American Literature

    ENGL 2370 - Western American Literature

    ENGL 2420 - Intro to Short Story/Novel

    ENGL 2492 - Literary Topics

  
  • LS 0000 - Life Science Requirement


    The following courses fulfill the Life Science requirement:

    • AECL 1000  Agroecology, 4 credits
    • ANTH 1100  Biological Anthropology, 4 credits
    • BIOL 1010   General Biology I, 4 credits
    • BIOL 1020   Life Science, 4 credits
    • BIOL 2020   General Biology II, 4 credits
    • ZOO 2010/2012  Human A&P I and Lab, 4 credits
    • ZOO 2020/2022  Human A&P II and Lab, 4 credits

    Minimum number of credits to meet requirements = 4

  
  • MATH 0000 - Any course from the MATH department


    Choose any course from the MATH department.

  
  • MATH 0001 - Math Requirement for AAS Degree


    If a Program of Study does not specify a math requirement, the mathematical skills requirement may be fulfilled by taking one of the courses listed below, or any higher level math course, or by passing the Math Placement Assessment with Algebra score 66-100 or College Algebra 0-64.

    • BADM 1005 - Business Mathematics, 3 credits
    • MATH 1000 - Problem Solving, 3 credits
    • MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra, 4 credits
    • MATH 1500 - Applied Math, 3 credits

    Minimum number of credits to meet requirement = 3

  
  • MATH 0900 - Pre-Algebra


    This course reviews fundamental math and algebra concepts in preparation for applied math, business math and algebra concepts in preparation for Applied Math (MATH 1500), Business Math (BADM 1005) and Introductory Algebra (MATH 0920).

    Prerequisites:
    Pre-Albegra placement score of 0-44

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hours/week

  
  • MATH 0920 - Elementary Algebra


    This course develops basic concepts and methods of algebra for college students with insufficient high school preparation for college-level math courses.

    Prerequisites:

    MATH 0900 Pre-Algebra or DVST 0910 Beginning Algebra with a grade of “C” or better OR Pre-Algebra placement score 45-100 or Algebra placement score 0-39

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MATH 0930 - Intermediate Algebra


    This course covers factoring, fractional expressions, functions, graphs, systems of linear equations, exponents, radicals, quadratics and logarithms to help prepare students for MATH 1400 Pre-Calculas Algebra.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 0920 Elementary Algebra with a grade of C or better or Algebra placement score 40-65

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecturs hours/week

  
  • MATH 1000 - Problem Solving


    This course focuses on methods, processes and strategies used to solve mathematical problems in a wide variety of contexts. It demonstrates the uses and structure of mathematics while developing diverse ways to approach both mathematical and non-mathematical problems.  There will be an emphasis placed on George Polya’s four step procedure for problem-solving.  Specific topics to be covered are number sequences and patterns, geometry and unit measurements, consumer math, counting principles, and probability.  Other optional areas that math be covered could include algebraic modeling, numeration systems, set theory, or descriptive statistics.

    Prerequisites:
    Math Assessment Exam Level II within the last year, completion of MATH 0920 - Introductory Algebra with a grade of C or better, or ACT score in math of 23 or higher within the last 2 years.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Basic Math
  
  • MATH 1005 - Utilizing Graphing Calculators


    This course is designed to prepare students to efficiently utilize graphing calculators in mathematics courses. Use of the graphical and computational power of a graphing calculator is emphasized.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week

  
  • MATH 1050 - Finite Mathematics


    This course introduces finite mathematics to majors not requiring Calculus. Topics include set theory, logic, linear equations, matrix algebra, Gaussian elimination, counting techniques, probability, and statistics.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 1000 - Problem Solving or MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra or MATH 1105 - Math for Elementary School Teachers II with a grade of “C” or better or College Algebra placement score 65-100 and Trig score 00- 60 or minimum math ACT score of 26.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
  
  • MATH 1100 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I: Numbers & Operations


    This course prepares prospective elementary school teachers to be competent in teaching the major concepts and practical skills related to the real number system with the four arithmetic operations. Special emphasis is placed on teaching in the context of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards. Activities involving math manipulatives will be performed in order to reinforce content. Students will also observe math lessons being taught in elementary school classrooms.

    Prerequisites:

    Grade of “C” or better in MATH 0930 Intermediate Algebra, Level 3 on the Math Placement Exam taken within the past year or ACT score of 23 or better in math taken within the past two years.

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/week

    Comments: Course pre-requisites effective Spring 2012

  
  • MATH 1105 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II: Data Analysis, Probability, & Algebra


    This course is a continuation of MATH 1100 Mathematics for Elementary School Teacher I: Number & Operations and is for prospective elementary school teachers. Its primary focus is on the process of solving various problems through the use of algebra, the Fundamental Counting Principle, probability, and data analysis, and to prepare students to be competent in teaching these major concepts. Emphasis continues to be placed on the development of problem solving skills and teaching in the context of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 1100 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers: Number & Operations with “C” or better or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week

    Comments: Revised course to be offered Fall 2010

    General Education Requirement: Basic Math
  
  • MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra


    MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra covers the fundamental operations of algebra, graphs, equations, inequalities, systems of equations, matrices, exponents, logarithms, and an introduction to the theory of equations.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 0930 - Intermediate Algebra with a grade of “C” or better or Algebra placement score 66-100 and College Algebra score 00-64, or minimum math ACT score of 23.

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Basic Math
  
  • MATH 1405 - Pre-Calculus Trigonometry


    This course provides an introduction to the basic trigonometric functions and application of these functions in the solution of equations, right triangles, oblique triangles, vectors, complex numbers, conics, and graphs.  Proofs of trigonometric identities are stressed.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra with a grade of “C” or better or College Algebra placement score 65-100 and Trigonometry score 00-60 or minimum math ACT score of 25.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Basic Math
  
  • MATH 1450 - Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry


    Fundamental operations of algebra, graphs, equations, inequalities, systems of equations, matrices, exponents and logarithms, and in introduction to the theory of equations are presented.  An introduction to the basic trigonometric functions and applications of these functions in the solution of equations, right triangles, oblique triangles, vectors, complex numbers, conics, and graphs is included.  Proofs of trigonometric identities are stressed.

    Prerequisites:
    DVST 0930 - Intermediate Algebra with a grade of “C” or better or Algebra placement score 66-100 and College Algebra score 00-64, or minimum math ACT score of 23.

    Credits: 6

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Basic Math
  
  • MATH 1500 - Applied Math


    Using a problem solving approach, students acquire a working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry concepts applied in technical fields.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 0920 - Introductory Algebra with a C or better or Algebra placement score 40-65 within the last year, or math ACT score of 23.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: This course only meets the Basic Math requirement for designated AAS degrees.

    General Education Requirement: Basic Math
  
  • MATH 2120 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers III: Geometry & Measurement


    This course is a continuation of MATH 1105 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II: Data Analysis, Probability & Algebra and is for prospective elementary school teachers. Its primary emphasis is on the development of spatial reasoning skills as they relate to the real world. Explorations focus on the investigations of two- and three-dimensional shapes, including their properties, measurements, constructions, and transformations with the intent of preparing students to be competent in teaching these major concepts.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 1105 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II: Data Analysis, Probability & Algebra or its equivalent with a “C” or better

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.5 lecture/lab hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
  
  • MATH 2200 - Calculus I


    This course is intended for students in engineering, physics, chemistry, statistics, agriculture, mathematics and other disciplines requiring a calculus course with an emphasis on physical science applications. Topics covered include plane analytic geometry, differentiation, application of the derivative, differential equations and basic integrals and their applications.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 1405 - Pre-Calculus Trig or MATH 1450 - Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry with a C or better or Trig score 61-100, or minimum math ACT score of 27.

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
  
  • MATH 2205 - Calculus II


    This continuation of MATH 2200 discusses logarithmic and exponential functions, methods of integration, indeterminate forms and improper integrals, infinite series, vectors in the plane and polar coordinates.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 2200 - Calculus I with a grade of “C” or better.

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
  
  • MATH 2206 - Calculus II Lab


    This one-credit lab, offered as an elective adjunct to MATH 2205 Calculus II, joins computer technology and calculus.

    Co-requisites:
    MATH 2205 - Calculus II

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week

  
  • MATH 2210 - Calculus III


    Vectors, solid analytic geometry, moments and moments of inertia, partial differentiation, multiple integration and differential equations are included in this continuation of the calculus sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 2205 - Calculus II with a grade of “C” or better.

    Credits: 5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
  
  • MATH 2250 - Elementary Linear Algebra


    The basic concepts involved in the study of linear algebra are introduced, including the solutions of linear equations using matrices, determinants and their properties, vectors, vector spaces, inner product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. This course is recommended for math majors. The course is offered as needed.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 2200 - Calculus I with a grade of “C” or better.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MATH 2310 - Differential Equations


    Areas covered include formation of differential equations, methods of solution, the existence and nature of solutions, systems of differential equations, transforms and numerical approximations

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 2210 - Calculus III, MATH 2250 - Elementary Linear Algebra with a grade of “C” or better.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
  
  • MATH 2350 - Business Calculus I


    This course is designed to provide the tools of calculus for business students. Topics covered include equations and special functions, limits, differentiation and integration techniques, graphing and optimization and numerous applications for business. Graphing calculator T183 required.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra or MATH 1405 - Pre-Calculus Trigonometry or MATH 1450 - Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better or College Algebra placement score 65-100 and Trig score 00-60, or minimum math ACT score of 25.

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
  
  • MATH 2355 - Business Finite Mathematics


    In Business Finite Mathematics the students will solve business problems using several different mathematical models. Included in these application problems are multiple methods of financial calculations, linear equations and programming as well as some probability, statistics, and game theory. Both graphing calculators and computers are used to solve several of the application activities.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra or MATH 1405 - Pre-Calculus Trigonometry or MATH 1450 - Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better or College Algebra placement score 65-100 and Trig score 00-60, or minimum math ACT score of 25.

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MCHT 0000 - Any course from the MCHT department


    Choose any course from the MCHT department.

  
  • MCHT 1500 - Introduction to Machining


    This one-semester class is designed to help learners become interested in and familiar with basic machine tool practices needed to produce metal parts to specifications. Areas of concentration will be on shop safety, print reading, measuring, layout tools and bench work. Safety, setup and basic operational procedures will be emphasized on pedestal grinders band saws, drill presses, and metal lathes.

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/week

  
  • MCHT 1600 - Machine Tool Skills Lab


    This class is designed to allow students the opportunity to develop machining skills through practical experience and repeated performances and to become more proficient in the machine tool trade. The learners, with help from the instructor will develop competencies they wish to accomplish in the machine tool area.

    Co-requisites:
    Concurrent enrollment in MCHT 1610, MCHT 1620, MCHT 1630 or MCHT 2710.

    Credits: 1-2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2-4 lab hrs/week

  
  • MCHT 1610 - Machine Tool Tech I


    This one-semester class introduces learners to the opportunities and personal traits needed to be successful in the trade. Emphasis is placed on general shop safety, measuring tools, layout tools and bench work fundamentals. The course will cover repair, maintenance, setup and basic operational procedures on the pedestal grinder, drill press and the metal lathe. The vertical mill and its operations will be introduced.

    Credits: 6

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 9 lecture/lab hrs/week

  
  • MCHT 1620 - Machine Tool Tech II


    This course is a continuation of MCHT 1610. Emphasis is placed on personal traits needed to be successful in the trade, shop safety, print reading, layout work, accurate measuring and inspection. Safety, repair, maintenance, set-up and advanced operational procedures will be covered on the metal lathe, vertical mill, horizontal mill, metal-cutting saw and pedestal grinder. New cutting tools and procedures to efficiently remove metal will be introduced.

    Prerequisites:
    MCHT 1610 - Machine Tool Technology I

    Co-requisites:
    Completion of a Machining Safety Test with a 90% or better average score.

    Credits: 6

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 9 lecture/lab hrs/week

  
  • MCHT 1630 - Tools, Instruments & Machines


    This class introduces the technical student to proper care and use of basic tools, measuring instruments and safety procedures. Precision measuring and basic operational procedures on grinders, drill presses, power saws, lathes and mills are covered.

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MCHT 1700 - CNC Program & Operations


    This course covers operations on CNC vertical mills and CNC Turning centers using off-line computer generated programs to machine products. Specific areas of study include simple and practical programming techniques using Master Cam software, CNC cutting tools and mass production procedures.  

    Prerequisites:
    MCHT 1610 - Machine Tool Technology I or MCHT 1500 - Introduction to Machining

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/week

  
  • MCHT 1800 - Interpret Prints & Drawings


    This course will focus on accurate print reading and interpretation of drawings, tolerances and symbols used in the machining trade. The basic principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing will be introduced.

    Prerequisites:
    ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MCHT 2700 - CNC Turning & Machining Centers


    This one-semester course is designed for the learner to utilize Auto Cad to make drawings, to generate computer programs using Master Cam software and to operate a CNC turning and machining centers.

    Prerequisites:
    MCHT 1700 - CNC Program & Operations

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week

  
  • MCHT 2710 - Machine Tool Tech III


    This upper-level technical course is designed to give learners advanced knowledge and practical experiences required to be employed in the machining field. Areas covered include the action of cutting tools, cutting fluids, cutting tool materials, precision layout, measuring and inspection, and basic metallurgy. Advanced precision machining techniques are practiced on lathes (tool post grinding), horizontal and vertical mills, and surface grinders.

    Prerequisites:
    MCHT 1620 - Machine Tool Technology II

    Credits: 6

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 9 lecture/lab hrs/week

  
  • MCHT 2720 - Machine Tool Tech IV


    This course is a continuation of Machine Tool Tech III. Advanced precision machining and operator efficiency procedures are practiced on lathes, horizontal and vertical mills, and surface grinders. A variety of practical jobs will be machined to meet industry standards.

    Prerequisites:
    MCHT 2710 - Machine Tool Technology III

    Credits: 6

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 9 lecture/lab hrs/week

  
  • MCHT 2820 - Manufacturing Methods


    This course is designed to familiarize students with current manufacturing processes needed to convert raw materials into quality parts. Specific areas of study include product research and development, production planning, and computer automation (CAD/CAM),

    Prerequisites:
    MCHT 2700 - CNC Turning & Machining Centers AND MCHT 2710 - Machine Tool Technology III

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week

  
  • MDTR 1501 - Introduction to Medical Transcription Editing


    This course is an introduction to the field of medical transcription and medical transcription editing. This course also introduces the technology and word processing software used in the medical transcription field. The course re-introduces students to the keyboard to increase typing speed and accuracy. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Medical Transcription Editing Program.

    Prerequisites:
    Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program AND Reading and Writing Level 3 AND typing speed of 45 wpm or higher

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

    Comments: $1,050 fee Prior to Summer 2011, MDTR 1501 was listed as Intro to Medical Transcription

  
  • MDTR 1502 - Medical Terminology and Word Building


     This course will focus on learning the language of medicine by studying prefixes, suffixes, word roots and their combining forms. This course also includes spelling, usage, comprehension, and pronunciation of medical terms. MDTR 1502 is comprised of English and style essentials for the Medical Transcriptionist. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Medical Transcription Editing Program.

    Prerequisites:
    Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • MDTR 1503 - Anatomy, Physiology & Disease Processes


    This course will introduce the Medical Transcription student to the anatomy and pathophysiology of the human body. All major body systems will be covered. Students will be expected to learn basic anatomical terms and their appropriate spellings, as well as symptoms and disease processes associated with each body system. This class is also a survey of disease processes found in the physiologic systems of the human body, including neurologic, endocrine, reproductive, hematology, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive, musculoskeletal, and integumentary. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Medical Transcription Editing Program.

    Prerequisites:
    Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • MDTR 1504 - Mastering Medical Language


    Many medical terms sound alike, and medical transcriptionists are required to differentiate between the spoken word and the proper spellings and meanings of terms. This course teaches the skills needed to memorize many of the most commonly confused terms through exercises and repetition. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Medical Transcription Editing Program.

    Prerequisites:
    Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • MDTR 1505 - Medical Specialties


    This course includes skills in proofreading, editing, spelling, and report writing for physical exams, laboratory data, cardiology, dental, ear nose and throat, radiology, surgery, urology, emergency room, gastroenterology, neurology, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pathology, physical medicine, and radiation therapy. This course is open only to students enrolled in Medical Transcription Editing.

    Prerequisites:
    Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • MDTR 1506 - Transcription Clinic Notes


    This course includes actual physician dictation. Scenarios practiced consist of physicians to whom English is a second language and reports containing excessive background noise. Terminology used may be unique to clinical or physician office settingsThis course is open only to Medical Transcription Editing students.

    Prerequisites:
    Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • MDTR 1507 - Basic Acute Care


    This course includes actual transcription from real patient histories and examination reports. It provides a variety of hands-on training, and includes a variety of reports from several fields of medicine. This course also introduces methods to enhance the transcriptionist productivity. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Medical Transcription Editing Program. 

    Prerequisites:
    Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • MDTR 1508 - Advanced Acute Care


    In this course students will transcribe and format acute care files with a high level of difficulty. This includes in-depth account instructions, verbatim instructions, radiology, complex account instructions and extremely advanced acute care reports. All dictation is authentic and the full spectrum of dictator accents and dictation style is covered. Files include radiology reports, operative reports, consultations, history and physicals, ER reports, discharge summaries, procedure notes, and progress notes. This course is open only to Medical Transcription Editing students. 

    Prerequisites:
    Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program

    Credits: 5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • MDTR 1512 - Medical Transcription Editing


    This course teaches medical transcription editing theory, techniques and practice. This course also introduces the student to the fundamentals of speech recognition and how to use speech recognition software while editing transcribed records. 

    Prerequisites:
    Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • MDTR 1515 - Speech Recognition Technology in Medical Transcription


    This course introduces the student to the role of Speech Recognition Technology (SRT) in the health information management industry.  Common myths associated with the emergence of SRT, the history of SRT, and how SRT works will also be addressed.  This is a conceptual course designed to give the student a working understanding of the speech recognition engine and how medical transcriptionists and medical editors fit into SRT.

    Prerequisites:
    Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • MGT 0000 - Any course from the MGT department


    Choose any course from the MGT department.

  
  • MGT 1200 - Human Resources Management


    This course examines effective practices that help organizations gain a competitive advantage through effective use of human resources.  Students examine laws governing employment; methods for recruiting, selecting, and retraining employees; current trends in training and personnel development; best practices in performance evaluation; labor relations; and the partnership between line supervisors / managers and human resource departments.

    Prerequisites:
    MGT 2100 - Managment and Organization with a grade of “C” or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MGT 2100 - Management and Organization


    The basic principles of organizing and managing a business are introduced, with emphasis on the primary purposes and responsibilities of management, types of organizational structure, personnel relationships and the functions of management.

    Prerequisites:
    BADM 1005 - Business Math or instructor consent.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to 1998, MGT 2100 was listed as MGT 1100

  
  • MINE 1500 - Introduction to Mining


    This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of surface mining. Students are exposed to terminology, methods, practices, and case studies in surface mining. Course study will include examination of the coal industry as it relates to the international, national and regional coal markets along with study of the economic impact the coal industry has on our economy. Students will become familiar with fundamental concepts of reserves and resources and the factors that affect them. This course examines the life-cycle of a surface mine, including prospecting, geology, exploration, development, unit operations, extraction, and reclamation. Students examine new trends in surface mining.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MINE 1550 - Supervisor First Aid Training


    This course is a Federal Mandatory Requirement for mine supervisor employees and mine contractor employees to work on mine sites and may be repeated if previous certification has lapsed.  This course is designed to meet the requirements of 30 CFR Part 75, 77, 56, and 57, and requires a minimum of eight or ten hours (10 hours for Part 75 & 77; 8 hours for Part 56 & 57) of class participation and instruction.  Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) 5000-23 Certificate of Training.

    Credits: .5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 8-10 lecture hrs

    Comments: Class is held one full day.

  
  • MINE 1555 - Supervisor First Aid Refresher


    This course is a Federal Mandatory Requirement for mine supervisor employees and mine contractor employees to work on mine sites and may be repeated if previous certification has lapsed. This course is designed to meet the requirements of 30 CFR Part 75, 77, 56, and 57, and requires a minimum of eight or ten hours (10 hours for Part 75 & 77; 8 hours for Part 56 & 57) of class participation and instruction. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) 5000-23 Certificate of Training.

    Credits: .33

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 8 - 10 hours

    Comments: S/U grading

  
  • MINE 1570 - WY Mine Foreman Test Preparation


    This course is designed to assist qualified candidates prepare for the WY Mine Foreman Exam required by WS 30-2-309.  This certification allows supervisors to meet the criteria of WY Mining Rules and Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requirements of 30 CFR Part 75, 77, 56, and 57 for supervisors to be certified.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 16 lecture hrs

    Comments: Class is held two full days.

  
  • MINE 1650 - Mine Health, Safety & Law


    This course examines state and federal laws, as they pertain to mining health and safety, and provides an overview of effective health and safety management systems.  It also demonstrates how to build a health and safety culture at a mine.  Pertinent sections of the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and the Miner Act of 2006 are covered, including:  30 CFR part 77, “Mandatory Safety Standards, Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of Underground Mines” for surface coal mining; 30 CFR Part 56, “Safety and Health Standards - Surface Metal and Nonmetal Mines” for non-coal surface mining; 30 CFR Parts 46 & 48, “Training and Retraining of Miners.”  Implementation of laws and the implication of these laws on the surface mining industry are explored in this course.  Students review case studies to identify specific causes and effects of health and safety incidents and develop preventive and corrective solutions to meet standards set by state and federal laws.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MINE 1725 - Mining Economics


    This course is an introduction to basic economic and financial principles used in mining.  Using case studies from surface mining business models, students evaluate financial goals, recommend and implement continuous improvement strategies, and evaluate project effectiveness using fixed and variable costs.  Students compare preventive and reactive cost control methods for business operations affecting equipment maintenance and production down time.  This course explore sustainable business strategies as applicable to the surface mining industry.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MINE 1760 - Mine Electrical Safety


    This course introduces students to electrical concepts and systems as they are used in surface mining operations.  Students examine electrical safety codes and compliance requirements.  Emphasis is placed on recognizing the value of human life and the importance of safeguarding against electrical hazards through regulatory compliance and continuous training.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MINE 1775 - Mine Equipment and Maintenance


    This course introduces students to equipment used in surface mining and the maintenance of this equipment. Students examine the purpose, operation, mechanics and maintenance of equipment used in the plant, the field, and the shop. Emphasis is placed on safety processes including lock out/tag out (LOTO), diesel, hydraulics, welding, cutting, conveyor and fire safety. Students participate in hands-on maintenance activities in a simulated maintenance environment and create maintenance management documents to plan, prevent, schedule, budget and predict maintenance for mining equipment.

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecutre, 1 lab hr/week

  
  • MINE 1840 - Surface New Miner Training


    This course introduces the student to the mine work environment with discussion on statutory rights of miners, ground control, health hazards, mine gases, transportation, communication, firefighting, electrical hazards, and explosives.  Further classroom work centers on accident prevention with hands-on experience in CPR and first aid application.  Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) 5000-23 Certificate of Training.  This course is mandated by MSHA for all people who will be working on a mine site.

    Credits: 1.5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 24 lecture hrs

    Comments: Class is held 2-3 full days.

  
  • MINE 1855 - Surface Annual Refresher


    This course is designed to meet the Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requirements for 30 CFR Part 48, Subpart B, for employees who continue to work at mine sites or 30 CFR Part 46 for employees who continue to work in the construction materials industry.  Topics of study will comply wit the appropriate current federal regulations.

    Prerequisites:
    Certification of completion of Surface New Miner or current Surface Annual Refresher certification. “Current” means a certificate as mentioned above with a date not more than 12 months previous.

    Credits: .5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 8 lect hours

    Comments: Class is held one full day and has S/U grading.

  
  • MINE 1870 - Underground New Miner


    This course is designed to meet the Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requirements of 30 CFR Part 48, Subpart B, for employees with no previous work experience at mine sites.  Topics of study will comply with the appropriate current federal regulations.

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 lect hrs

    Comments: S/U grading

  
  • MINE 1875 - Underground Annual Refresher


    This course is designed to meet the Federal Mine & Safety Administration (MSHA) requirements of 30 CFR Part 49, Subpart B, for employees who continue to work at underground mine sites.

    Prerequisites:
    Certification of completion of Underground New Miner or current Underground Annual Refresher certification. “Current” means a certificate as mentioned above with a date not more than 12 months previous.

    Credits: .5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 8 lecture hrs

    Comments: Class is held one full day and has S/U grading

  
  • MINE 1880 - Principles of Technology


    This course in physics for career/technical students covers mechanical properties of solids, force and acceleration, static equilibrium, simple machines, hydraulic and pneumatic principles and heat transfers in a noncalculus approach.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 1500 - Applied Math, ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MINE 2500 - Environmental Compliance and Mine Reclamation


    This course examines the environmental compliance laws at State and Federal levels as they pertain to surface mining in western states, and it provides an overview of effective surface mine reclamation techniques used at mine sites.  Pertinent sections of the Federal Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977 and the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act (WEQA) of 1973 are covered.  Students review case studies to identify specific causes and effects of environmental compliance and land reclamation incidents, and to develop preventive and corrective solutions to meet standards set by State and Federal laws.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MINE 2550 - Coal Mine Electrical Qualification Test Prep


    This course is designed to prepare coal mine electrician candidates for the Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) electrical qualification exam and meets the requirements of 30 CFR Part 75 and/or Part 77.

    Prerequisites:
    One year electrical work experience at a qualifying mine.

    Credits: 1.5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 24 lecture hrs

    Comments: Class is held two full days.

  
  • MINE 2555 - Coal Mine Electrical Re-qualification


    This course is designed to meet the Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requirements of 30 CFR Part 75 and/or Part 77 for Certified coal mine electricians.

    Prerequisites:
    Current MSHA Electrical Certification

    Credits: .5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 8-10 lecture hrs

    Comments: Class is held one full day.

  
  • MINE 2800 - Mine Management and Systems


    This course is an introduction to mine management strategies, operational systems and production systems used in surface mining. Students explore surface mining systems using basic concepts for project and process planning and evaluation. By studying methods of mining, customer needs, production, and people management, this course provides a broad overview of the management techniques and systems used in modern surface mining.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MINE 2850 - Mining Technology Leadership Seminar


    This course presents practicing or aspiring leaders and supervisors at surface mining with resources and techniques for effective leadership of mining personnel and processes.  Guest speakers present industry models and case studies, and share best practices in their leadership roles and overall responsibilities within the surface mining industry.  Students differentiate between the roles of manager, supervisor and field worker, and evaluate personal and professional growth of those whom they supervise.  Strategies for the optimization of human and financial resources and compliance with laws, policies and procedures will also be addressed.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week

  
  • MKT 0000 - Any course from the MKT department


    Choose any course from the MKT department.

  
  • MKT 1000 - Sales


    The fundamental principles of selling are covered, including the psychological, initiative, and personality factors involved in the sales process, and a discussion of the value of salesmanship to the individual.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MKT 2100 - Marketing


    The principles, methods, and problems of the distribution of consumer goods and services are discussed, with emphasis placed on the importance of marketing in the U. S. economics system. Retailing and wholesaling of both consumer and industrial goods are studied from a managerial point of view incorporating contemporary marketing policies and practices.

    Prerequisites:
    ECON 1020 - Microeconomics or instructor consent.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MOLB 0000 - Any course from the MOLB department


    Choose any course from the MOLB department.

  
  • MOLB 2210 - General Microbiology


    Principles and characteristics of microorganisms are introduced, including relationships to disease normal body flora and the environment. Labs stress methods used to isolate and identify common organisms. This course is recommended for those in health-related fields.

    Prerequisites:
    BIOL 1010 - General Biology I or ZOO 2010 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I or CHEM 1000 - Intro to Chemistry or CHEM 1025 - Chemistry I with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week

  
  • MR 0000 - Math Reasoning Requirement


    The following courses fulfill the Math Reasoning requirement:

    • COSC 1010  Intro to Computer Science I, 4 credits
    • MATH 1050  Finite Mathematics, 3 credits
    • MATH 1105  Math for Elementary School Teachers II, 3 credits
    • MATH 2200  Calculus I, 4 credits
    • MATH 2205  Calculus II, 4 credits
    • MATH 2210  Calculus III, 5 credits
    • MATH 2310  Differential Equations, 3 credits
    • MATH 2350  Business Calculus I, 4 credits
    • STAT 2050   Fundamental of Statistics, 4 credits
    • STAT 2070   Introduction to Statistics for Social Science, 4 credits

    Minimum number of credits to meet requirement = 3 

    Comments: Course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to apply towards graduation.

  
  • MSFT 1520 - Windows Server Networking


    This course provides students with the skills necessary to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows network operating systems. This course will cover all the necessary material to enable the student to take a Microsoft Network Operating System Certification Exam.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MSFT 1530 - Managing a Microsoft Windows Environment


    This course provides students with the skills necessary to implement, manage and maintain a Microsoft Windows server and network environment.  This course will cover all necessary material to enable the student to take a Microsoft Network Operating System Certification Exam.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MSFT 1570 - Designing Security for Windows


    This course will introduce students to the process of designing the protection of a secure Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure.  Students will learn how to assemble the design team, model threats, and analyze security in order to meet business requirements for securing computers in a networked environment.  The course encourages decision-making skills through simulated real-life scenarios that students may encounter.  Students are given the task of collecting the information and sorting through the details to resolve the given security scenarios.

    Prerequisites:
    MSFT 2605 - Windows Client Operating System, MSFT 1520 - Windows Server Networking, and MSFT 1530 - Managing a Microsoft Windows Environment, or instructor consent.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week

  
  • MSFT 1600 - Implementing and Managing a Microsoft Exchange Server


    This course provides students with the skills necessary to implement, manage, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Exchange Email Server.  This course will cover all the necessary material to enable the student to take a Microsoft Network Operating System Certification Exam.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MSFT 2605 - Windows Client Operating System


    This course provides students with the skills necessary to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows operating systems. This course will cover all the necessary material to enable the student to take a Microsoft Client Operating System Certification Exam.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 Lecture hrs/week

  
  • MUSC 0000 - Lesson Elective


    See footnotes for more information.

    Credits: 2

  
  • MUSC 0001 - Ensemble Elective


    See footnotes for more information.

    Credits: 1

  
  • MUSC 1000 - Introduction to Music


    This class serves as an introduction to “classical” music and is intended for non-music majors. Musical genres will be examined and placed in an historical context. Aesthetics and modern music will also be discussed.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
  
  • MUSC 1010 - Music Fundamentals


    This course explores the terminology and theoretical concepts of music and music notation.  Topics include the basic principles of rhythm, melody, harmony, and form.  An introduction to aural theory is also presented.  Rudimentary piano keyboard skills are developed.

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I


    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of music theory which includes acoustical properties of sound, pitch and rhythmic notation, intervals, scales, key signatures, triads, definitions, structure of tonality, and elementary four-voice part-writing. 

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I


    Students learn to read music at first sight through the aid of the Solfege system and the ability to identify aurally rhythmic patterns, chord types and their inversions, intervals, scale patterns and melodies is developed.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week

  
  • MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II


    This course is a continuation of the concepts and skills learned in MUSC 1030 Music Theory I. Four-voice part writing, non-dominant seventh chords, and secondary dominants are covered.

    Prerequisites:
    MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II


    This course offers the students an opportunity to learn advanced techniques and methods related to the skills learned in MUSC*1035-Aural Theory I.

    Prerequisites:
    MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week

  
  • MUSC 1070 - Private Lessons: Composition


    This course is for students wishing to study music composition in an one-on-one lesson setting.  Focus is on the development of an individual creative musical language through the exploration of traditional and contemporary techniques of music composition.  Students meet with their instructor for one private thirty-minute lesson each week.  Students may continue to enroll in MUSC 1070 Private Lessons: Composition during subsequent semesters for a maximum of 8 credits.

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 lession minutes/week plus 120 minutes arranged practice time/week

  
  • MUSC 1110 - Clarinet l


    This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in clarinet performance and techniques. It is required for first-year music majors declaring clarinet as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1110 Clarinet I can be counted toward a music degree. Non-majors may take this course as an elective.

    Prerequisites:
    none

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time + 2 hours practice time per week

  
  • MUSC 1130 - Flute l


    This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in flute performance and techniques. It is required for first-year music majors declaring flute as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1130 Flute I can be counted toward a music degree. Non-majors may take this course as an elective.

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minute lesson plus 2 hours practice time per week

  
  • MUSC 1150 - Guitar l


    This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in guitar performance and techniques. It is required for second-year music majors declaring guitar as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1150 can be counted toward a music degree. Non-majors may take this course as an elective.

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time plus 2 hours practice time per week

 

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